Hello Lucia, could you introduce yourself?
Lucia Valente: I was born in Gaeta, I am a lawyer and I am the Lazio Region's Deputy Governor for Jobs in the Zingaretti Administration.
I am also a Professor at "La Sapienza" the University of Rome in the Law Department.
Since 1991, the year of my graduation, I have been dealing with Labor Law.
My CV and other information are available on the website of Regione Lazio Administration.
What are the goals of the Regional Governor for Jobs? Which are the Lazio Region's prerogatives in this field?
The principal objectives of the Regional Governor for Jobs are to give a new impetus to the "active labor market policies" that are dealing with the protection of the people in the job market: in particular, fighting youth unemployment and facilitating the re-employment of those that have lost their jobs.
The economic crisis has deeply changed the labor market in Italy and in our region.
It was a structural crisis, not just an economic one. It affected the production system, changed the structure of consumption and investment, and had inevitable repercussions on the economics, social structure and employment in our area.
In the face of these changes, the answer cannot only be the use of social welfare. It is useful in the emergency situations to ensure income support, but not very effective in the medium and long term, instead it brings heavy social and financial repercussions.
We need to govern the processes of transformation.
We must try to mitigate the negative effects by implementing all the tools to create new stable job opportunities for qualified jobs in the most promising economic sectors, both for the domestic and international markets.
For this, as the Lazio Region, two and a half years ago we made a 10-point strategy that aimed to give the immediate and effective answers which would make a more dynamic and inclusive labor market.
What are these 10 points?
Relocation Agreement. The aim is to support people who have lost jobs, accompany this active job search, whether independent or dependent, with the support of a new system of employment services focused on cooperation between public and accredited active entities.
Activational Income. The Lazio Region aims to be close to those who have lost their jobs and have no social safety net, as well as to accompany them in the search for a new job with financial supports.
Apprenticeship. We published the Regulations Act on training profiles for all three levels.
Periods of Orientation and Training. We implemented the guidelines on the regulation of internships with the approval of the Council of the DGR 199 in 2013.
Reform of the Employment Centers. The aims is to facilitate the match between demand and supply of labor, simplify procedures and complement, where appropriate, the public with the private (i.e. accreditation). This is to ensure basic services to all citizens. To this end, we set up a consultative body for the employment centers of Lazio.
Through regional training, we will improve the use of European Social Funds (ESF) in the search for new jobs until 2020.
Special Plan for Female Employment. We joined the National Program Intesa2 and together we have financed a number of female micro-enterprises with over a million Euros and have helped them to achieve a better work-life balance.
Protection and Safety. The regional health and safety committee which I chair has the task of cutting red tape and simplifying the rules to allow all businesses in Lazio, even small and medium-sized ones, to know and practice safety laws in the workplace.
Disabled People. We approved the regulations concerning job placement of people with disabilities, to facilitate procedures and guarantee them certain times of entry into the labor market. We funded the D.G.R. N. 511/2013 for internships for social inclusion.
Single Regional Jobs Regulation. We have computerized many of our activities, for example as the program of online internships and the regional observatory at work. Next we want to collect all the regulations on regional jobs together in a single text in order to make them easy to consult.
What stage are you at in this process?
I can say that we are well under way, but we will not stop.
In the next few days, we are going to publish the first list of the recipients of the 10 million Euros regarding job relocation and activational income.
We received 14 thousand applications and – at this early stage – we can accept only 2 thousand.
But at the beginning of 2016 we will publish a new public announcement regarding funds.
We have taken steps to organize services for jobs.
With resolution on accreditation we have created a "Lazio model," based on cooperation between public and private sectors, strengthening and enhancing synergy through the keywords public governance and private activities. Now we are about to sign the Agreement with the Ministry of Labour and social policies on the management of new employment services, in view of the birth of Anpal, the centralized agency for active policies.
We are working towards the creation of a regional observatory in the workplace and a "Consolidated law" on regional work.
It is important to decide the policies to implement, the results and the performance of those already in place.
This is in order to return positive employment data to growth.
Recently you participated in the "Jobs Conference" of the Lazio Democratic Party with a contribution on the theme of "Active Policies for Jobs." Can you explain what "Active Policies for Jobs" are?
The "Passive Policies" aim to tackle unemployment and the hardships connected with it, by providing supportive measures such as income support, while "Active Policies" refers to all the initiatives undertaken by the institutions – at a national and local level – to promote employment and job placement.
Equal opportunities: promoting policies of equality to increase women's employment rates.
The Lazio Region in 2015 allocated 73 million euro for the passive policies and 130 million for the Active ones thereby reversing the previous approach.
Can you give me some concrete examples of "active policies" for Jobs on which the Lazio Region is working?
These establish a 6 month path for unemployed people aged more than 30 years.
Subscribers are brought to new jobs through a path made with a training body, which aims to form and help the members to reposition themselves in the world of work.
If the path is unsuccessful, the agency will not receive the incentives of the Lazio Region, or rather it will receives only a small part. We experimented first with workers of Alitalia 2014, using the Active Fund policies financed by Europe in October. The next will open in 2016.
Youth Guarantee is an European program aimed at young people aged 15 to 29 that are not enrolled in school or college, and also do not work and or receive training.
With "Youth Guarantee," Lazio Region invests 137 million euro to guarantee young people training or work. The Youth Guarantee is an opportunity that, in addition to encouraging young people NEET in our region, allows us to experience a new system of services and active policies for the job.
The Lazio region would like that the paths and the Agreement Relocation become structural measures.
Which funds have been allocated to "Apprenticeship" and "Youth Guarantee"?
With the publication of public notices concerning apprenticeship and advanced training and research on transnational labour mobility and territorial cohesion, we have at our disposisition for members of "Youth Guarantee", all the measures envisaged by the Regional Implementation Plan and we have committed more than 110 million Euros, about 137 million for the Lazio Region, in less than a year.
The framework is now complete.
We fielded four million Euros to promote the activation of apprenticeships to higher education and research, through recruitment incentives and the funding of training courses at universities, higher technical institutes and research organizations.
The goal is to ensure that young people hired under this type of contract training consistent with the demands of enterprises, so investing in human capital of the young people of our region.
However we have invested over two million and a half on finance those between members of Youth Guarantee, choose the activation of work experience or training abroad or in another region, including through the EURES network .
The financing consists in providing an allowance to support young people in all activities affecting their transfer, both in a different region or in a different country.
October 15th, 2015 you took part in the "Jobs conference" of the Lazio Democratic Party. What issues did you face?
The "Jobs conference" was a moment of confrontation between the "Jobs Department" that I lead and the political "Jobs Commission" of the Lazio Democratic Party which is analyzing the situation in order to establish proposals for increased employment in our region.
It was a very interesting initiative, with many participants, and on the conclusion of which, we identified a number of initiatives on which to work together.


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Q: Java 8 join two lists of maps Is there any way in Java8 using Streams API to join two lists of maps?
Let's say I do have:
List #1
[
   {
      id=1, attr1='a', attr2='b'
   },
   {
      id=2, attr1='c', attr2='d'
   },
   {
      id=3, attr1='e', attr2='f'
   }
]

List #2
[
       {
          id=1, attr3='x', attr4='y'
       },
       {
          id=2, attr3='x', attr4='z'
       },
       {
          id=3, attr3='z', attr4='y'
       }
    ]

Now I would like to join these 2 lists by key ID (just list an SQL join),
the output would be:
[
       {
          id=1, attr1='a', attr2='b', attr3='x', attr4='y'
       },
       {
          id=2, attr1='c', attr2='d', attr3='x', attr4='z'
       },
       {
          id=3, attr1='e', attr2='f', attr3='z', attr4='y'
       }
    ]

Thanks a lot!

A: final List<HashMap<String, String>> joinedById = list1.stream()
            .flatMap(m1 -> list2.stream()
                    .filter(y -> m1.get("id").equals(y.get("id")))
                    .map(m2 -> new HashMap<String, String>() {{
                        putAll(m1);
                        putAll(m2);
                    }}))
            .collect(Collectors.toList());

A: There are lots of ways, with and without streams. The best way would depend on the more exact input requirements, which you haven't given us. The following would work for the example lists in your question:
    if (list1.size() != list2.size()) {
        throw new IllegalStateException("Lists don't match, not same size");
    }

    List<Map<String, Character>> comnbinedList = IntStream.range(0, list1.size())
            .mapToObj(i -> {
                    Map<String, Character> m1 = list1.get(i);
                    Character id1 = m1.get("id");
                    Map<String, Character> m2 = list2.get(i);
                    Character id2 = m1.get("id");
                    if (! id1.equals(id2)) {
                        throw new IllegalStateException("Lists don't match, id " + id1 + " != " + id2);
                    }
                    HashMap<String, Character> mergedMap = new HashMap<>(m1);
                    mergedMap.putAll(m2);
                    return mergedMap;
                })
            .collect(Collectors.toList());

The result is:
[{id=1, attr2=b, attr1=a, attr4=y, attr3=x}, {id=2, attr2=d, attr1=c, attr4=z, attr3=x}, {id=3, attr2=f, attr1=e, attr4=y, attr3=z}]

You will want to declare "id" a constant, of course.

A: Your data structure of using id key in map; kind of makes this a bit unusual but here is an example with stream collector. Since your map values are both int and String I used Map<String, Object>
import java.util.*;
public class JoinTwoListofMaps {
    public static void main(String... args){
        List<Map<String, Object>> list1 = new ArrayList<>();
        List<Map<String, Object>> list2 = new ArrayList<>();
        Map<String, Object> map1_1 = new HashMap<>();
            map1_1.put("id",1);
            map1_1.put("attr1","a");
            map1_1.put("attr2","b");
        list1.add(map1_1);
        Map<String, Object> map2_1 = new HashMap<>();
            map2_1.put("id",1);
            map2_1.put("attr3","x");
            map2_1.put("attr4","y");
        list2.add(map2_1);
        System.out.println(joinTwoListOfMaps(list1, list2));
    }
    @SafeVarargs
    public static List<Map<String, Object>> joinTwoListOfMaps(List<Map<String, Object>>... listsOfMaps){
        List<Map<String, Object>> finalList = Arrays.stream(listsOfMaps).collect(ArrayList::new, List::addAll, List::addAll);
        return finalList.stream().collect(ArrayList::new, (list, mapToMerge) ->{
            Optional<Map<String, Object>> mapWithSameID = list.stream()
                    .filter(map -> map.get("id").equals(mapToMerge.get("id"))).findFirst();
            if (mapWithSameID.isPresent()) mapWithSameID.get().putAll(mapToMerge);
            else list.add(mapToMerge);
        }, ArrayList::addAll);
    }
}

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HyperTET is a tetanus immune globulin (TIG) that provides rapid immune coverage, indicated for prophylaxis against tetanus following injury in patients whose immunization is incomplete or uncertain. It is also indicated, although evidence of effectiveness is limited, in the regimen of treatment of active cases of tetanus. HyperTET is the only TIG currently available in the United States.1
Although vaccines can provide lifelong protection, they can take weeks to build efficacy. A TIG provides immediate protection, which allows the vaccine the time needed to establish active immunity in high-risk situations.2,3 HyperTET contains high titers of tetanus antibodies and provides passive immunity for postexposure prophylaxis to a tetanus exposure.2,3
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HyperTET contains high titers of tetanus antibodies for PEP, providing rapid immune protection for up to 21 days. Peak blood levels of immunoglobulin G (IgG) are obtained approximately 2 days after intramuscular injection.1 The half-life of IgG in the circulation of individuals with normal IgG levels is approximately 23 days.1
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6 patients 45 years of age or older died of causes other than tetanus
Prior to this study, the reported national death rate for tetanus was 60%.
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The caprylate/chromatography manufacturing process was also investigated for its capacity to decrease the infectivity of an experimental agent of transmissible spongiform encephalopathy (TSE), considered as a model for the variant Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease (vCJD) and Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease (CJD) agents. These studies provide reasonable assurance that low levels of vCJD/CJD agent infectivity, if present in the starting material, would be removed by the caprylate/chromatography manufacturing process.
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Baxter D. Active and passive immunity, vaccine types, excipients and licensing. Occup Med (Lond). 2007;57(8):552-556.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Principles of vaccination. In: Hamborsky J, Kroger A, Wolfe S, eds. Epidemiology and Prevention of Vaccine-Preventable Diseases. 13th ed. Washington, DC: Public Health Foundation; 2015:1-8. http://cdc.gov/vaccines/pubs/pinkbook/downloads/prinvac.pdf. Accessed July 1, 2019.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Tetanus. In: Hamborsky J, Kroger A, Wolfe S, eds. Epidemiology and Prevention of Vaccine-Preventable Diseases. 13th ed. Washington, DC: Public Health Foundation; 2015:341-352. https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/pubs/pinkbook/downloads/tetanus.pdf. Accessed July 1, 2019.
Nation NS, Pierce NF, Adler SJ, Chinnock RF, Wehrle PF. Tetanus: the use of human hyperimmune globulin in treatment. Calif Med. 1963;98:305-307.
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Жеребе́цьке — село в Україні, у Козелецькій селищній громаді Чернігівського району Чернігівської області. Населення становить 80 осіб (переважно люди пенсійного віку). До 2020 орган місцевого самоврядування — Олексіївщинська сільська рада.

Історія
У даний час село занедбане, на відміну від сусідніх сіл досі не газифіковане. Багато років не працював магазин, єдине — завжди працювала пошта. Економічна ситуація не найкраща. У Жеребецькому немає підприємств, промислових установ, державних або великих приватних сільськогосподарських угідь. Має місце повна відсутність роботи. Жителі заробляють, тримаючи приватне господарство або працюючи в інших населених пунктах. Найближча школа знаходиться у сусідньому селі Рикові.

12 червня 2020 року, відповідно до розпорядження Кабінету Міністрів України № 730-р «Про визначення адміністративних центрів та затвердження територій територіальних громад Чернігівської області», увійшло до складу Козелецької селищної громади.

17 липня 2020 року, в результаті адміністративно - територіальної реформи та ліквідації Козелецького району, село увійшло до складу Чернігівського району Чернігівської області.

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The strong flavour and firm flesh of a fresh mackerel holds up well to spicy recipes. You can even give it the Tandoori treatment if you wish. This recipe uses a more subtle spice mix and plenty of lemony flavours. I have included the warm potato salad recipe but you could use couscous, rice or warm bread to go with it.
Mix together the spices and lemon juice. Slash the skin side of the mackerel fillets and rub the spice mix all over, both sides. Leave to marinate for 20 minutes.
Meanwhile, make the potato salad. Boil the potatoes for 20 minutes in salted water. Drain, and while still warm, mix with the parsley, lemon juice, zest and spring onions. That was easy.
Now grill the mackerel fillets, skin up for 5 minutes, turn over, and grill for 2 minutes more. That was even easier.
Serve with the potato salad. It is very lemony so you may not need the lemon slices but they make it look good.


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Crown Princess Mette-Marit of Norway has chronic pulmonary fibrosis
@Jørgen Gomnæs / Det kongelige hoff.
Crown Princess Mette-Marit of Norway, the wife of Crown Prince Haakon, heir to the throne, has been diagnosed with Chronic Pulmonary Fibrosis, an auto-immune disease.
The 45-year-old Crown Princess has suffered from numerous ailments in the past decade, including a severe bout with vertigo. Finally, now her doctors have been able to pinpoint the illness.
Here is the press release from the Norwegian Court. I used Google translate as the English part of the site does not have the press release.
"Crown Princess's state of health
Her Royal Highness Crown Princess Mette-Marit has been diagnosed with a chronic lung disease that, in periods, could limit the exercise of her official program.
The Crown Princess has undergone extensive investigations related to her health and an unusual variant of fibrosis has been detected in the lungs, according to the Crown Princess's doctor, Professor Kristian Bjøro at the National Hospital. It is not yet clear whether the pulmonary disease is linked to a more extensive autoimmune disease process or if there are other causes that underlie the lung changes.
"For a number of years, I have had health challenges on a regular basis, and now we know more about what these are in. The condition means that the working capacity will vary. The Crown Prince and I choose to inform about this now, partly because in future there will be a need to plan periods without official program. In connection with treatment and when the disease is more active, this will be necessary, says the Crown Princess.
Professor Bjøro states that the lung changes have already been followed for several years and that disease development during this period has been slow. Investigation and treatment takes place at Oslo University Hospital and in cooperation with doctors abroad.
"The Crown Princess will have to undergo further investigation in the future and also treatment trials. In such conditions as the Crown Princess has, it is common for us to cooperate with environments abroad, says Bjøro.
He further states that the reason for the type of fibrosis Crown Princess has been shown to a small extent is known, but there is broad consensus that it is not related to environmental or lifestyle factors as is the case with other more common types of pulmonary fibrosis.
The fact that the disease is proven at an early stage is favorable considering the prognosis.
"Although such a diagnosis in times will limit my life, I'm glad that the disease has been discovered so early. My goal is still to work and participate in the official program as much as possible, says the Crown Princess."
For more about the disease: https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/pulmonary-fibrosis/symptoms-causes/syc-20353690
There is no cure for the disease. The life expectancy for someone diagnosed with the disease is 3-5 years.
Posted by Marlene Eilers Koenig at Wednesday, October 24, 2018
Andrew Thompson said...
Hope you get well soon Madam, best wishes, greetings from Scotland.
I'm so sorry to hear this - I have a similar rare lung disease, with auto immune links, and have a treatment that is pretty much what the Crown Princess will likely have. I wish all the best to the Crown Princess and hope that, with treatment and the support of her family, she will do as well as possible in the years to come. She is very courageous to share this news.
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119-As there was no work in his home town for someone with his qualifications, ………… .
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Great news out of Washington, DC: U.S. State Department to recognize CIW Anti-Slavery Coordinator Laura Germino as 2010 "Anti-Trafficking Hero"!
As part of the annual TIP report release, the State Department recognizes the efforts of a handful of individuals from around the world who have shown extraordinary commitment and leadership in the fight against slavery, TIP "Heroes" as the State Department calls them.
This year, Laura Germino, the CIW's Anti-Slavery Campaign Coordinator, has been chosen to receive this terrific distinction, and when she does, she will be the first U.S.-based recipient to receive the recognition.
We are extremely proud of Laura, whose untiring work fighting forced labor in Florida -- beginning in the early 1990's -- helped launch today's anti-slavery movement in the U.S. Nearly twenty years later, Laura continues to investigate slavery operations, work in partnership with the Department of Justice to prosecute slavers, and train state and local law enforcement, community service organizations, and FBI personnel in how to identify and combat forced labor across the Southeast.
We are also very proud that the State Department has requested that the CIW's Modern-Day Slavery Museum serve as the backdrop for the 2010 TIP report ceremony. The museum will begin its way up 95 tomorrow with the goal of making it there in one piece for Monday's ceremony in Washington, DC!
The museum, housed in an actual cargo truck outfitted as a replica of the trucks involved in a recent slavery operation (U.S. v. Navarrete, 2008), may or may not make it there for the ceremony, so, just in case it doesn't, we're including here a great video on the museum and its tour earlier this year across the state of Florida. The video is set to, "Captain, Don't You Kill Old Bob," a work song performed by Fred Lee Fox, a 20-year-old turpentine worker, in 1939. The song was recorded by Stetson Kennedy, Florida's foremost folklorist and a renown human rights activist, at a labor camp outside Cross City, Dixie County, Florida.
Enjoy, and check back soon for more details on Monday's ceremony in Washington!
My personal exposure to the work of this organization leaves me with great happiness that this award is being given to Laura Germino. From the direct service they provide to farmworkers and their Anti-Slavery Campaign to their work on the demand side of labor exploitation and trafficking with the Campaign for Fair Food, this is definitely an organization worth following and supporting. You can gain information from their website on the statistics concerning farmworkers. You can read about their efforts in The Slave Next Door. You can explore their Take Action page to find out how you can help. Hopefully this recognition will also lead to greater attention to the slavery, abuse and exploitation that happens in our fields every day.
Please follow the release of this year's report this Monday, June 14th.
Congratulations to Laura Germino and the CIW!


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Little Friends Club () is a Bangladeshi football club based in Gopibagh, Dhaka. It currently competes in the Bangladesh Championship League is a second tier Bangladeshi football league.

History
The Little Friends Club is a football club from Gopibagh, Dhaka which was established in 1974. The team competes in the Bangladesh Championship League. The 2022–23 season will be the clubs inaugural season at the second level Bangladeshi football league. In October 2022 they fulfilled club licensing criteria and Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF) gave them permission to participate in 2022–23 season.

Current squad

Competitive record

Head coach records

Club management

Current technical staff
As of 27 October 2022

References

 sport in Dhaka
Football clubs in Bangladesh
Bangladesh Championship League
Association football clubs established in 1974


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Guest Profiles
Let's harness the power of global diplomacy and interfaith dialogue to tackle climate change!
Chris Trott, UK Ambassador to the Vatican
Chris Trott, UK Ambassador to the Vatican, joins Alberto Lidji during COP26 to discuss the power of global diplomacy and interfaith dialogue to tackle the climate crisis.
On 4th October 2021, Pope Francis and leaders from other faiths gathered to appeal for robust commitments from political leaders in the run up to COP26 (2021 United Nations Climate Change Conference).
Chris Trott, the UK's ambassador to the Holy See, shares his views on the significance of this extraordinary gathering and its highly consequential nature.
The Pope has been a long-standing voice on matters pertaining to sustainability. In 2015, he issued an encyclical called Laudato si' in which he called for care for our common home and decried environmental destruction.
On 25 September 2015, Pope Francis addressed the UN General Assembly and he made the appeal for a common plan for our common home. On that day, world leaders adopted Agenda 2030 and the 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
The UK is hosting COP26 right now and Chris Trott shares a unique insight into the importance of faith communities in helping drive positive change by advocating for responsible behaviour towards climate.
Economist Jeffrey Sachs, an expert in sustainable development, noted a few years back that "Pope Francis has been a champion, together with other religious leaders who are, of course looked to for guidance and admired worldwide within their faiths and well beyond their particular faiths, in helping the world to understand why sustainable development is the challenge of our time."
This episode of The Do One Better Podcast underscores this view and provides unique and timely insight during COP26 and in the face of the climate crisis.
Thank you for listening to The Do One Better Podcast. Please subscribe and leave a rating and review if you enjoy the show.
Copyright © 2019-2023 - Alberto Lidji - The Do One Better Podcast - Allvistar Ltd


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Allegiance: Season One Ratings
FX has found some nice success with The Americans. Now, NBC is trying their own version of the Russian spy premise called Allegiance. Will it be a hit in the ratings? Cancelled or renewed for season two? Stay tuned to find out.
On the Allegiance TV show, Katya and Mark O'Connor (Hope Davis and Scott Cohen) and their daughter Natalie (Margarita Levieva) are part of a dormant Russian sleeper cell that has just been reactivated. Their mission is to turn son Alex (Gavin Stenhouse), an idealistic CIA analyst, into a spy. Others in the cast are Morgan Spector, Kenneth Choi, and Alex Peters.
The ratings are typically the best indication of a show's likelihood of staying on the air. The higher the ratings (particularly the 18-49 demo), the better the chances for survival. This chart will be updated as new ratings data becomes available — usually the next day, around 11:30am EST/8:30am PST. Refresh to see the latest.
3/6 update: NBC has cancelled and pulled this drama after five episodes. Episodes will be released online.
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Note: Note: These are the Live + Same Day Ratings which include "live" viewing plus delayed DVR viewing, up until 3am local time that same night. Ratings marked with an "*" are the fast affiliate ratings and will be updated with the Live+SD numbers when they are made available. Typically, networks get paid for C+3 ratings which includes DVR viewing within three days of the original airing when commercials are watched. Those numbers are rarely released to the press.
What do you think? Do you like the Allegiance TV series? Would you like to see it cancelled or renewed for a second season?
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Val H
They should not let the son know. He works for the Fbi.It seems like he is not doing his job and he is doing there job.
Jim Kirwan
Stupid to cancel a show so soon. Give it time to develop an audience. Get rid of the crap reality shows.
Betty Nic
I loved this show and I was so disappointed when it was canceled.I can not believe they keep some of the TV shows on that are so creepy and stupid and cancel the good ones,I was thinking maybe some other network would pick it up but I guess by now the actors have moved on to other parts too bad it was a good show.
Gene Preston
Watch all 13 episodes on Hulu.
Allen Karmelin
I watched all of the 5 episodes and was on my seat waiting to see what happened next. I have no reason for the low ratings. The premise was great! A newly hired analyst for the good guys finds out that his immediate family was coerced by the KGB to become spies with dire consequences. They have to find a way to tell their son that they will be killed if he doesn't go along with the plan. It puts him in a precarious position and one that leaves us wanting more. Unfortunately, because of low ratings, we will never… Read more »
Renew it, the series was great!


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New Armored Core Screenshots Leaked Online
Armored Core might be coming back. A leaker named Red Liquorice posted on ResetEra that they'd completed a survey for a brand new Armored Core game and also saw screenshots as well as a 30-second trailer. Today, Red Liquorice is back to prove their claims with a collection of screenshots.
You can view the screenshots below or over on ResetEra. They're all watermarked, so Red Liquorice isn't likely to stay on for future surveys with developer FromSoftware, but their sacrifice is our gain as we get our first look at what a new Armored Core game might look like.
The images are small and hard to see past the watermarks, but they certainly show the sort of high-octane action that the series is known for. There are mechs performing high-flying maneuvers while firing autocannons and missiles through giant industrial complexes, military facilities, and the burnt-out ruins of an ancient civilization. All of it is very high-tech, which is another series hallmark.
Red Liquorice also gave a more detailed description of the game's plot. Armored Core 6 (if that is what it'll eventually be named) will leave Earth for the planet Bashtar. A substance called "Melange" has been discovered on this alien plane that "could dramatically advance human society," leading to conflict from multiple factions. Governments, cultists, mercenaries, and corporations are all fighting over this Melange with the protagonist picking sides throughout the conflict.
As with previous Armored Core games, players will be able to customize their mechs to suit their own combat style. Guns, missiles, swords, and shields are all available for players to choose between long or short-range combat. Maps will be "massive" and "three-dimensional," offering plenty of opportunity for players to keep their distance or close to melee range.
FromSoftware hasn't confirmed anything about this new Armored Core game, but this new leak might prompt the developer to make some sort of announcement.
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The Candidate has arrived in Norway. This is a truly socialist country, a more egalitarian society than any other. Despite a few problems, the common good is served and the general atmosphere seems much less charged than in the south, where frustration and financial desperation has taken over. For the past three years we have declared "abandon all spectacle now", but here in Oslo we feel almost paralyzed, in this environment the spectacle and the good life have to be celebrated.
So give up hope and join the party!


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Reggae Sumfest: Beres the master!
Loop News Created : 22 July 2018 Entertainment
Beres Hammond performs at Sumfest 2018 on Sunday morning. (PHOTOS: Marlon Reid)
Beresford Hammond, simply called 'Beres' by his legion of fans, wowed tens of thousands of Reggae Sumfest patrons at Catherine Hall in Montego Bay Sunday morning with an exhilarating performance.
The veteran crooner had the venue dancing and singing, and he loved every moment of his hour-and-15-minutes set, punctuating each song with smiles and laughter.
Audience members greeted the start of each song with screams and vuvuzelas to signal their approval and, while acknowledging the love, Beres reeled off hits after hits from his extensive catalogue with the process repeating itself until the end of his set.
Not hogging the spotlight, he gave all the members of his band the opportunity to share in the glory, as during his performance of 'Can You Play Some More', one after the other they took centre stage for a solo moment.
He also brought on stage another veteranb act, Beenie Man, who he had spotted at the corner of the stage cheering him on. In his brief cameo, 'The Doctor' was warmly received as he delivered a couple of his own hit sons, 'Girls Dem Sugar' and 'Who Am I'.
But it was still all about Beres.
Perhaps indicative of his top billing, the rocksteady legend was introduced on stage by Josef Bogdanovich, the CEO of Sumfest organiser Downsounds Records.
He took the stage with 'No Goodbye' before smoothly transitioning into 'Can't Stop A Man', 'Sweet Lies', 'Come Back Home', 'Step Aside', 'One Dance', 'She Loves Me Now' and 'I Wish'.
Beres would then start 'Falling In Love All Over Again' but broke to ask the audience to echo "oh na na na na naa" after which he did the section of the song that was done by incarcerated dancehall act, Buju Banton, igniting a loud cheer.
'Kids Play' would follow, then 'Sweetness' before he started 'I Could Beat Myself' and quickly moved into 'Full Attention', 'Tempted To Touch', 'Double Trouble' and 'Putting Up A Resistance'.
It was then 'Can You Play Some More' and the solo pieces from the band members as well as Beenie Man, before Beres launched into 'No Disturbed Sign', 'Love Means', 'I Feel Good', 'They Gonna Talk', 'Rockaway', 'Come Down Father'.
He closed his amazing set with 'One Step' and left the stage to loud cheers from a very appreciative audience.
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Joseph Bohigian Releases Music on Armenian Experience of Exile - about 1 hour ago
Three-Zero, in Turkey's Favor
By Ara Papian
Until now we were saying and they were confirming, that diplomatic relations were to be established with Turkey without preconditions. Many believed it. They believed it perhaps because it would have been impossible to imagine otherwise. The opposite would have simply demeaned Armenian statehood it would have turned blood into water, debasing our land. Today we can say that the reality is more startling than even the most pessimistic predictions. The current protocols propose that the leadership of the Republic of Armenia accepts all three preconditions of Turkey.
The first precondition set by Turkey is relinquishing our rights and abandoning the territorial demands we have with regards to Turkey, that is to say, recognising the current border. The fourth clause in the protocol "On the establishment of diplomatic relations between the Republic of Armenia and the Republic of Turkey" fulfills this Turkish demand.
Turkey's second precondition is the insistence on a Nagorno-Karabakh within Azerbaijan, that is, a resolution to the Nagorno-Karabakh dispute solely on the basis of the principle of territorial integrity. The same protocol fulfills this demand as well, since the second clause, reconfirming those principles upon which international relations are based, fails to mention the right to self-determination of peoples.
The third precondition for Turkey is doing away with the process of international recognition of the Armenian Genocide. This demand, too, is fulfilled. The protocol "On developing bi-lateral relations" calls for the creation of sub-commissions, including one "on historical issues", which has to deal with "defin[ing] existing problems … between the two nations". And which issue is the most controversial issue, exactly, which requires such definition? Certainly, the Armenian Genocide.
It is evident that, if Armenia were to accept the proposed protocols, then Turkey would entirely acquire what it desires. And what are we to expect in return? Are we that short-sighted as to legalise the illegal occupation of territories of the Republic of Armenia and the illegal possession of our national property by the Republic of Turkey, ultimately sacrificing the future of our people?
If the aforementioned protocols get ratified, then we will need a new Movses Khorenatsi (Moses of Khoren, the classical Armenian historian and chronicler), to write, "I lament thee, o Armenian world, for thy king and clergy are undone, and ignorant decadence reigneth".
David Boyajian - September 26, 2009 said:
What a fine article by Mr. Papian.
As he implies, the foreign ministry of Armenia is kissing Turkey's feet. Is this the best Armenia can do?
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In overactive bladder patients with analyzed specimens from the two phase 3 studies and the open-label extension study, neutralizing antibodies developed in 0 of 954 patients (0.0%) while receiving BOTOX 100 Unit doses and 3 of 260 patients (1.2%) after subsequently receiving at least one 150 Unit dose. Response to subsequent BOTOX treatment was not different following seroconversion in these three patients.
The company markets brand products in six therapeutic areas: aesthetics/dermatology/plastic surgery; neurosciences/CNS; eye care; women's health and urology; GI and cystic fibrosis; and cardiovascular disease and infectious disease. The company's products include Botox (botulinum toxin), Namenda (memantine), Restasis (ciclosporin), Linzess (linaclotide), Bystolic (nebivolol), Juvederm (injectable filler), Latisse (bimatoprost), Lo Loestrin Fe, Estrace (estradiol), Teflaro (ceftaroline fosamil), Dalvance (dalbavancin, Ozurdex (dexamethasone), Optive, Natrelle, Viibryd (vilazodone), Liletta (levonorgestrel), Saphris (asenapine), Enablex (darifenacin), Actonel (risedronic acid), Androderm (testosterone), and Gelnique (oxybutynin).[1]
A migraine requires only two of the following headache features: a unilateral distribution (one-sided), pulsatile quality (throbbing), moderate or severe pain (more than 5 out of 10), and aggravation by physical activity (such as bending over). In addition, to diagnose migraine, only one of the following is required: nausea or vomiting or sensitivity to light and noise.
Botulinum toxin injections are one approach to the treatment of muscle spasticity. These injections can be given with ease and have minimal side effects. They can also be used in very focal spasticity problems that involve a few muscle groups. This treatment may not be right for some patients, such as patients with severe, widespread muscle spasticity, and patients with permanent muscle contractures that have become rigid.
In the United States, botulinum toxin products are manufactured by a variety of companies, for both therapeutic and cosmetic use. A U.S. supplier reported in its company materials in 2011 that it could "supply the world's requirements for 25 indications approved by Government agencies around the world" with less than one gram of raw botulinum toxin.[66] Myobloc or Neurobloc, a botulinum toxin type B product, is produced by Solstice Neurosciences, a subsidiary of US WorldMeds. AbobotulinumtoxinA), a therapeutic formulation of the type A toxin manufactured by Galderma in the United Kingdom, is licensed for the treatment of focal dystonias and certain cosmetic uses in the U.S. and other countries.[30]
Reduced blinking from BOTOX injection of the orbicularis muscle can lead to corneal exposure, persistent epithelial defect, and corneal ulceration, especially in patients with VII nerve disorders. Vigorous treatment of any epithelial defect should be employed. This may require protective drops, ointment, therapeutic soft contact lenses, or closure of the eye by patching or other me ans.
Individuals with peripheral motor neuropathic diseases, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or neuromuscular junction disorders (eg, myasthenia gravis or Lambert-Eaton syndrome) should be monitored when given botulinum toxin. Patients with neuromuscular disorders may be at increased risk of clinically significant effects including generalized muscle weakness, diplopia, ptosis, dysphonia, dysarthria, severe dysphagia, and respiratory compromise from onabotulinumtoxinA (see Warnings and Precautions).
Botulism toxins are produced by bacteria of the genus Clostridium, namely Clostridium botulinum, C. butyricum, C. baratii and C. argentinense,[70] which are widely distributed, including in soil and dust. As well, the bacteria can be found inside homes on floors, carpet, and countertops even after cleaning.[citation needed] Some food products such as honey can contain amounts of the bacteria.[citation needed]
Don't be a pill. You're more likely to get a bruise at the site of the needle injection if you're taking aspirin or ibuprofen; these medications thin the blood and increase bleeding which causes the bruise. Skip the pills for two weeks in advance of your treatment. You should also tell your doctor -- before treatment -- about any supplements you're taking, even if they're "natural," because some (such as fish oil pills, gingko, or vitamin E) also thin blood. Your doctor may ask you not to use those supplements for two weeks before your treatment.
"The difference between using a cannula and a 'needle injection' technique is cannulas are a blunt tip needle that lets us place filler on a plane that allows it to last longer," explains Goodman. "They look better and preserve the 'untouched look' we're known for. Also, it's a more advanced technique that ensures the patient will not leave the office bruised."
Onabotulinumtoxin A (trade name Botox) received FDA approval for treatment of chronic migraines on October 15, 2010. The toxin is injected into the head and neck to treat these chronic headaches. Approval followed evidence presented to the agency from two studies funded by Allergan showing a very slight improvement in incidence of chronic migraines for migraine sufferers undergoing the Botox treatment.[86][87]
Autonomic dysreflexia associated with intradetrusor injections of BOTOX could occur in patients treated for detrusor overactivity associated with a neurologic condition and may require prompt medical therapy. In clinical trials, the incidence of autonomic dysreflexia was greater in patients treated with BOTOX 200 Units compared with placebo (1.5% versus 0.4%, respectively).
Severe side effects are very rare but can happen if the botulinum toxin unexpectedly spreads throughout the body from the site of the shots. This can cause muscle weakness, hoarseness or trouble talking, trouble saying words clearly, loss of bladder control, trouble breathing, trouble swallowing, double vision, blurred vision and drooping eyelids. The breathing and swallowing problems can be life-threatening. If this happens, seek medical attention right away.
If the musculature of the oropharynx and esophagus are affected, aspiration may occur which may lead to development of aspira tion pneumonia. If the respiratory muscles become paralyzed or sufficiently weakened, intubation and assisted respiration may be necessary until recovery takes place. Supportive care could involve the need for a tracheostomy and/or prolonged mechanical ventilation, in addition to other general supportive care.
As with with plastic surgery or any other cosmetic procedure, what you are paying for is an injector who has experience and a proven track record of beautiful results. If you're looking for a precise estimate of what it will cost to achieve your Botox goals, I encourage you to meet with a board-certified plastic surgeon or dermatologist for an initial consultation.
Not much. Results begin to show in a couple of days and develop gradually over the course of two weeks. "I tell anyone preparing for a big event to have shots two weeks ahead of time," says Kane. Some observers believe Dysport sets in faster than Botox, but that has not been proven in a study. Patients taking medications that contain aspirin or NSAIDs can develop pinpoint blue bruising. Patients can wear makeup immediately but should avoid heavy workouts for 24 hours, says Carruthers.
As a plastic surgeon, it will never be a major source of income for me, so I choose to make it easy and affordable. We charge $13 per Botox unit. Having said that, though, we have a monthly day of beauty when Botox, facials, and peels are discounted - in the case of Botox, usually to $10 per unit. Currently, because we are welcoming a Nurse Practitioner to our Aesthetic Surgery Center, we are even offering Botox for $7 per unit!
This medication can spread to other parts of the body after your injection, causing serious (possibly fatal) side effects. These can occur hours or even weeks after the injection. However, the chances of such serious side effects occurring when this medication is used for migraines or skin conditions such as wrinkles, eye spasm, or excessive sweating are extremely unlikely.
Some doctors and dermatologists recommend lying down and resting after a treatment, but Ravitz says she doesn't think there's any need for downtime unless a patient experiences pain. It can take about two weeks to work, though some patients start to feel relief from chronic migraines sooner than that. Ravitz tells me, "If it's going to work for a patient, one round of the treatment typically lasts for around three months." Though everybody metabolizes it at a different rate, getting it done every three months or so has been found to be effective.
Cornea problems have been reported. Cornea (surface of the eye) problems have been reported in some people receiving BOTOX® for their blepharospasm, especially in people with certain nerve disorders. BOTOX® may cause the eyelids to blink less, which could lead to the surface of the eye being exposed to air more than is usual. Tell your doctor if you experience any problems with your eyes while receiving BOTOX®. Your doctor may treat your eyes with drops, ointments, contact lenses, or with an eye patch.


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Pro Sound Effects releases 'Tokyo Ambisonics' Library
Pro Sound Effects released its newest library, "Tokyo Ambisonics," this week.
Featuring 3.5+ hours (22GB) of city ambiences, "Tokyo Ambisonics" includes software that allows sound editors and mixers to position "virtual microphones" in any direction with various polar patterns for greater flexibility, realism, and creativity. This is the third Ambisonics library released by PSE.
"Ambisonics is the only choice when mixing for 360 video," said Masato Ushijima of Pro Sound Effects. "It's almost impossible to create 3D soundscapes that are both convincing and CPU-efficient with traditional DAW use. Whether you're working on a video or VR game, Ambisonic ambiences are going to be the foundation."
46 high-quality Ambisonic recordings with average recording length of 5 minutes (22GB): 24-bit/96kHz Broadcast Wave Files. Choose between download or flash drive delivery.
SurroundZone2 software by TSL Products: Gives editor full control over "virtual microphone" position and polar patterns. Available in 32-bit and 64-bit AAX, VST, and AU.
Wide range of Tokyo ambiences: Including traffic, trains, parks & more.
100% royalty-free license with 1-user and multi-user options
Free sampler available for download: 2 full ambiences + software (1.5GB)
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This stunning piece of work is doing the rounds on the Net, so thought i'd put it here.
Its a lovely idea handled brilliantly. What's a surprise is just how many versions there's been - some excellent, some duff.
Think i'll have a good look and try and come up with my favourite. And least.


Parents, don't miss out on the opportunity to camp with your family in Prospect Park on September 21st. The lottery is tomorrow (9/11), and there are only 30 spots available. You can register here (http://www.nycgovparks.org/programs/rangers/registration) and don't forget that we rent all the gear you'll need for a successful outing.


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Kalidou Koulibaly laments Édouard Mendy's omission from Ballon d'Or shortlist
Speaking to the media while on international duty with Senegal, Napoli defender Kalidou Koulibaly has expressed his disapproval at former Rennes goalkeeper Édouard Mendy's exclusion from the 30-man Ballon d'Or shortlist.
Koulibaly, his words transcribed in BeIN Sport, explained that it was a "real shame" that the Chelsea man had not been included after becoming the first African goalkeeper to win the Champions League. His compatriot also has 19 clean sheets in all competitions in 2021 so far.
"We must continue to work and move forward. We have to do the double [the work] of some people to be well judged."
The only goalkeeper to feature on the list is Paris Saint-Germain's Gianluigi Donnarumma, who notably played a key role in Italy's Euro 2020 win over the summer.


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Q: How do I get screen sizes from a service? From an activity I would do it like this
Display display = getWindowManager().getDefaultDisplay();
int x = display.getWidth();

Yet a service ( keyboard ) doesn't seem to support it... any other ideas?
Thanks!

A: Use getSystemService(WINDOW_SERVICE)
Display display = ( (WindowManager)getSystemService(WINDOW_SERVICE) ).getDefaultDisplay();
int x = display.getWidth();
int y = display.getHeight();


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Clinical ECG Interpretation Myocardial Ischemia & Infarction ST segment depression in myocardial ischemia and differential diagnoses
Differential diagnoses in ST segment depressions
ST segment depression due to acute myocardial ischemia
ST segment depressions caused by ischemia are characterized by a horizontal or downsloping ST segment. Indeed, North American and European guidelines assert that the ST segment must be either downsloping or horizontal; otherwise ischemia is unlikely to be the cause of the ST segment depression. The horizontal ST segment depression is more specific than the downsloping depression. Refer to Figure 1.
Figure 1. Characteristics of ischemic ST segment depressions on ECG.
Current (November, 2017) guideline criteria for ischemic ST segment depression:
New horizontal or downsloping ST segment depressions ≥0,5 mm in at least two anatomically contiguous leads.
The transition from ST segment to T-wave is more abrupt in ischemia (the transition is normally smooth). Refer to Figure 2.
Figure 2. Transition from ST segment to T-wave in ischemia.
Ischemic ST segment depressions occur in both NSTE-ACS (NSTEMI and unstable angina pectoris) and STE-ACS (STEM). However, the significance of the ST segment depression differs markedly in NSTE-ACS and STE-ACS. In NSTE-ACS the ST segment depressions are the primary ischemic ECG changes. ST segment depressions in NSTE-ACS are frequently accompanied by T-wave inversions (or flat T-waves), but the primary ECG finding is the ST segment depressions. In STE-ACS, on the other hand, the ST segment depressions are secondary findings and the primary findings are the ST segment elevations. As explained in the previous article, ST segment depressions in STE-ACS are actually reciprocal (mirror images) to ST segment elevations.
ST segment depressions with upsloping ST segment are rarely caused by ischemia, with one notable exception. Occurrence of upsloping ST segment depressions with prominent T-waves in the majority of the chest leads may indicate an acute occlusion in the LAD (left anterior descending artery). This ECG pattern is referred to as de Winter's ECG.
Figure 3 provides all clinically relevant differential diagnoses, and their ECG appearance, to ischemic ECG changes. This figure must be studied carefully.
Figure 3. Differential diagnoses in ST-segment depressions.
Please refer to Figure 3 for examples.
Normal (physiological) ST segment depressions
Normal (physiological) ST segment depressions occur during physical exercise. These ST segment depressions have an upsloping ST segment. The depression in the J 60 point is usually <1 mm and they resolve rapidly once the exercise is stopped. Some experts believe that these ST segment depressions represent a benign form of subendocardial ischemia. Refer to Exercise Stress Testing for details.
Hyperventilation cause ST segment depressions very similar to those normally seen during physical exercise.
Left ventricular hypertrophy (LVH), right ventricular hypertrophy (RVH), left bundle branch block (LBBB), right bundle branch block (RBBB) and pre-excitation
Left ventricular hypertrophy (LVH), right ventricular hypertrophy (RVH), left bundle branch block (LBBB), right bundle branch block (RBBB) and pre-excitation (WPW syndrome) may all cause ST segment depressions. These are all common conditions in which an abnormal depolarization (QRS complex) causes abnormalities in the repolarization (ST-T-segment). For example, a block in the left bundle branch (i.e left bundle branch block) means that the left ventricle will not be depolarized via the Purkinje network, but rather via spread of the depolarization from the right ventricle. The abnormal ventricular depolarization will cause an abnormal repolarization. For this reason, these ST-T changes are referred to as secondary ST-T changes. It is actually expected that these conditions display such secondary ST-T changes; absence of such changes should lead to suspicion of ischemia (if the patient has symptoms consistent with ischemia). The same is true for artificial pacemakers (virtually all pacemakers stimulate the ventricles in the right ventricular apex). Thus, it is expected to observe secondary ST-T changes during pacemaker rhythm.
Digoxin (digitalis, digitoxin) causes downsloping ST depression with a characteristic "sagging" appearance.
Sympathetic stimulation and hypokalemia
Sympathetic stimulation and hypokalemia causes non specific ST segment changes.
Heart failure may cause ST segment depressions in left sided leads (V5, V6, I and aVL). These depressions are horizontal or downsloping.
Supraventricular tachycardia may also cause ST segment depressions. These depressions are usually horizontal or upsloping and tend to be most evident in leads V4–V6. these ST segment depressions resolve rapidly once the tachycardia has resolved.
A novel cardiac syndrome with concave-upward ST-segment depressions
In November 2018 researchers from Denmark, Netherlands and United Kingdom reported a novel ECG syndrome characterized by widespread ST-segment depressions and an increased risk of sudden cardiac arrest. The researchers identified five unrelated families with features that represent a previously unrecognized autosomal dominant syndrome (Figure 4). The ECG is characterized by deep and persistent, concave-upward ST-segment depression in multiple limb and chest leads. ECG changes are stable over time and accentuated during exercise. Patients present with syncopal episodes, ventricular tachycardia (including torsade de pointes), ventricular fibrillation and sudden cardiac arrest.
Figure 4. 12-lead ECG (presented according to Cabrera), recorded at 63 years of age, demonstrates concave-upward ST-segment depression in leads I, II, aVL, aVF, and V2 through V6; and ST-segment elevation in lead aVR (which corresponds to an identical ST-segment depression in the inverted lead -aVR). A notch is evident in the ascending part of the ST segment.
ST Segment Elevation in Ischemia (STEMI) and Differential Diagnoses
STEMI (STE-ACS) Without ST Segment Elevations
T-wave Changes in Ischemia and Infarction
Pathological Q-waves and R-waves
Left Bundle Branch Block in Acute Ischemia & Infarction
Classification of Acute Coronary Syndromes & Myocardial Infarction: STEMI, NSTEMI & Unstable Angina
Myocardial infarction: diagnostic criteria & definitions
Management of STEMI (ST Elevation Myocardial Infarction)
Management of NSTEMI (Non-ST Elevation Myocardial Infarction) & Unstable Angina
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Anna Sophie Reventlow, född 16 april 1693, död 7 januari 1743, var drottning av Danmark och Norge 1721–1730.

Maka genom bigami
Anna Sophie Reventlow var dotter till storkansler Conrad Reventlow och Sophie Amalie Hahn samt dotterdotter till Vincents Joachim Hahn. På en maskeradbal 1711 träffade hon den danske kungen Fredrik IV av Danmark, som blev förälskad i henne. Han ville ha henne som mätress, men hennes mor förbjöd det. Hon blev då gift 1712 med Fredrik genom bigami när han fortfarande var gift med Louise av Mecklenburg-Güstrow. Äktenskapet var ett äktenskap "til venstre hånd", det vill säga morganatiskt, eftersom hon inte fick titeln drottning. Hon hade kidnappats till sin vigsel av sin svåger, Ulrik Adolph Holstein.

Fredrik hade redan en gång tidigare begått bigami, med Elisabeth Helene von Vieregg. Medan prästerskapet förra gången hade godkänt bigamin, förekom det denna gång protester, dock utan framgång. Efter vigseln fick Anna Sophie titeln hertiginna av Schleswig (oftast kallad furstinna), godset Vallö och en bostad strax bakom kungliga slottet i Köpenhamn. När Fredrik IV mötte sin allierade, tsar Peter den store år 1713 på slottet Husum i Schleswig, var det Anna Sophie som närvarade snarare än drottning Louise. Hennes bror Christian Ditlev Reventlow blev 1713 överpresident i Altona.

Drottning
När Louise dog 15 mars 1721 gifte sig Fredrik och Anna Sophie en gång till, den 4 april 1721, dagen efter Louises begravning i Roskilde. Vigseln skedde så hastigt att de snabbt sammankallade bröllopsgästerna fortfarande bar begravningskläder. Detta orsakade skandal. Kungens syster och bror, Sofia Hedvig och Carl, lämnade hovet i protest. Den första tiden efter vigseln betraktades äktenskapet som morganatiskt. Den 30 maj 1721, efter en konselj på Frederiksborgs slott då diplomatiska kåren och kungahuset var närvarande, utropade Fredrik henne till drottning och lät kröna henne.

Vid hovet, där man hade känt medlidande med drottning Louise och därför ogillat förbindelsen, hade man accepterat äktenskapet under förutsättning att det skulle bli morganatiskt enligt exempel Kirsten Munk, och att hon intog en drottnings ställning uppväckte därför mer opposition vid hovet än att hon gifte sig med kungen. Hon anklagades också för att ha tvingat kungen till detta genom ultimatum, men det är okänt. Hennes mor, som hela tiden ogillade förbindelsen, skall den första gången då hon mötte sin dotter sedan denna blivit drottning, och hon enligt ceremonielet tvingades kyssa henne på handen, ha uttalat att hon kysste sin drottnings hand, men avskydde sin dotters. Hennes styvson kronprins Kristian avskydde äktenskapet, och fick därför av sin far tillstånd att själv välja brud: kronprinsparet var dock fortsatt fientligt inställda.

Hennes släktingar och familj, familjerna Reventlow och Holstein, fick höga poster under hennes tid som drottning, och hon anklagades för nepotism till förmån för det så kallade Reventlow-partiet. Hennes syster Christine Sophias make Ulrik Adolph Holstein blev 1721 storkansler. Hennes syster Christine Sophie Holstein hade som värd för en politisk salong stort inflytande över statens affärer.

Paret fick flera barn, men dessa dog alla strax efter födelsen. Deras död skall dock ha knutit makarna mer samman, och deras förhållande beskrivs som ömsesidigt lyckligt. Under deras sista år tillsammans skall de ha intresserar sig för pietismen. Fredrik IV upprättade 1722 ett testamente, där Anna Sophie tillförsäkrades en trygg ställning efter hans död: tre år senare, 1725, lyckades han också förmå kronprins Kristian att underteckna det, och 1728 stod Kristian också fadder för ett av deras barn.

Änkedrottning
När kungen dog på Odense slott 12 oktober 1730 blev hon förvisad från hovet av sin styvson Kristian VI av Danmark, trots att han 1725 hade lovat erkänna hennes rättigheter. Anna Sophie hade efter monarkens död sänt ett brev till sin före detta styvson där hon skrev att hon underkastade sig hans vilja och bad om hans förskoning. Han svarade att hon hade väckt förargelse genom sitt äktenskap och berikat sig som drottning på sina undersåtars bekostnad, och tog ifrån henne hennes gods, pengar och egendom. Hon fick dock behålla titeln drottning.

Hon förvisades först till slottets bakre regioner, därefter till en herrgård på Fyn och efter julen 1730 till sitt barndomshem Clausholm, där hon sattes i husarrest. Hon förbjöds att lämna godset utan kungens tillstånd, och eftersom hon aldrig ett sådant innebar detta livstids husarrest. Hon fick inte närvara vid makens begravning. Hon ägnade sina sista år åt sitt intresse för pietismen och att engagera sig i godsets angelägenheter, där hon blev känd för sin välgörenhet.

Hon levde till sin död under husarrest på sin herrgård Clausholm. Hon begravdes i Roskilde domkyrka, dock inte bredvid maken.

Referenser

 http://www.kvinfo.dk/side/597/bio/1058/origin/170/
 Michael Bregnsbo, Til venstre hånd: danske kongers elskerinder

Externa länkar
 Berner Schilden Holsten, Hans Heinrich Adam, texts  Dronning Anna Sophie paa Clausholm, 1911

Norges drottningar
Danmarks drottningar
Kvinnor
Födda 1693
Avlidna 1743


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On this pool it easy to see that the wall has rusted though and the pool is not safe. I'm going to save the pool, by using what is known as a wall saver! and by doing so I will save the Home owner a ton of money!
In order to fix the pool I will start by removing the pool water then the top seats, after I will remove the pool liner!
Next I will remove the upright post that is covering the wall bolts, so I can get at the wall bolts. I will remove each bolt from where the wall is seamed together.
Once that is done I will remove a section of wall. ( your pool may be a signal piece wall but that not a problem because I can measure back along the wall, over overlap the two pieces drill a few holes then cut the excess (bad area) off using the technique as this one.
I have removed the wall saver from the box and will now install it.
I have installed the new liner and have reattached the upright (post) on the outside of the pool. I will add some water to the pool Once I have about 2 feet of water in the pool I will bolt up the skimmer and cut in the return fitting.
As you can see the new section of wall matches perfectly, the skimmer is on and we're ready to finish filling up the pool and hooking up the filter and pump. Note: Most above ground pool manufacturers or companies either don't or wont offer wall savers to the consumer, that doesn't mean your out of luck, it means if you want to modify your pool wall slightly to take advantage of this, you can do so but the outside of the pool wall may not match in color or print. Big deal right? at least the pool is back together, and you didn't need to hire someone to take it down and install another pool.
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package com.soomla.profile.events.auth;

import com.soomla.profile.domain.IProvider;

/**
 * This event is fired when the logout process from a provider has started
 */
public class LogoutStartedEvent {

    /**
     * Constructor
     *
     * @param provider The provider on which the login has started
     */
    public LogoutStartedEvent(IProvider.Provider provider) {
        Provider = provider;
    }

    /**
     * The provider on which the login has started
     */
    public final IProvider.Provider Provider;
}

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describe('jokesCrtl controller', function () {

    var controller, scope, $rootScope, getJokes, getJokesCategories, jokesPageSrv;

    getJokes = {
        "total": 3,
        "result": [
            {
                "category": null,
                "icon_url": "https://assets.chucknorris.host/img/avatar/chuck-norris.png",
                "id": "MOEugqJ4T4KirtQulG-Nhg",
                "url": "http://api.chucknorris.io/jokes/MOEugqJ4T4KirtQulG-Nhg",
                "value": "Celebrities die in threes because for Chuck Norris, killing one celebrity is never enough."
            },
            {
                "category": null,
                "icon_url": "https://assets.chucknorris.host/img/avatar/chuck-norris.png",
                "id": "mCZSvjsVTyaJHjfAooZwSQ",
                "url": "http://api.chucknorris.io/jokes/mCZSvjsVTyaJHjfAooZwSQ",
                "value": "Chuck Norris won on a special celebrity episode of America's Got Talent by playing \"In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida\" with a pair of cymbals."
            },
            {
                "category": null,
                "icon_url": "https://assets.chucknorris.host/img/avatar/chuck-norris.png",
                "id": "lhNnigJgTDOdqxnvAFYjPQ",
                "url": "http://api.chucknorris.io/jokes/lhNnigJgTDOdqxnvAFYjPQ",
                "value": "Chuck Norris recently won the celebrity 'Dancing with the Stars' TV competition with his rendition of a Rottweiler dragging is ass across the carpet."
            }
        ]
    };

    getJokesCategories = [
        "explicit",
        "dev",
        "movie",
        "food",
        "celebrity",
        "science",
        "political",
        "sport",
        "religion",
        "animal",
        "music",
        "history",
        "travel",
        "career",
        "money",
        "fashion"
    ]

    beforeEach(function () {
        angular.mock.module('boilerplate');
        inject(function ($injector) {
            controller = $injector.get('$controller');
            $rootScope = $injector.get('$rootScope');
            scope = $rootScope.$new();

            jokesPageSrv = jasmine.createSpyObj('jokesPageSrv', ['fetchJokes', 'fetchJokesCategories']);
            jokesPageSrv.fetchJokes.and.returnValue({
                'then': function (callback) {
                    callback(getJokes);
                }
            });
            jokesPageSrv.fetchJokesCategories.and.returnValue({
                'then': function (callback) {
                    callback(getJokes);
                }
            });

            // Instantiates controller
            controller('jokesCrtl', {
                $scope: scope,
                jokesPageSrv: jokesPageSrv
            });
        });

        $rootScope.$digest();
    });

    describe('Basic functionality', function () {
        it('should check scope are defined after ajax call', function () {
            expect(scope.jokes).toBeDefined();
            expect(scope.jokes.jokeCategories).toBeDefined();
        });
    });

    describe('Should check scope functions of jokesCrtl', function () {
        it('should check loadSelectedJoke function', function () {
            expect(scope.jokes.selectedJoke).toEqual('None');
            var selectedJoke = 'movies';
            scope.loadSelectedJoke(selectedJoke);
            expect(scope.jokes.selectedJoke).toEqual('movies');
            expect(scope.jokes.searchedJoke).toEqual('movies');
            expect(jokesPageSrv.fetchJokes).toHaveBeenCalledWith('movies');
        });

        it('should check loadSearchedJoke function', function () {
            scope.jokes.searchedJoke = 'dev';
            scope.loadSearchedJoke();
            expect(scope.jokes.selectedJoke).toEqual('None');
            expect(jokesPageSrv.fetchJokes).toHaveBeenCalledWith('dev');
        });
    });
});


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July 13, 2004; 63 (1) Editorials
Hypertension and the brain
Stroke is just the tip of the iceberg
Jonathan Rosand
First published July 12, 2004, DOI: https://doi.org/10.1212/01.WNL.0000132843.90333.B2
Neurology Jul 2004, 63 (1) 6-7; DOI: 10.1212/01.WNL.0000132843.90333.B2
It is now routine to use MRI to elucidate small minimally symptomatic brain lesions. T2*-weighted gradient-echo MRI is a widely available and easily applied technique that detects areas of remote hemorrhage, large and small. Because all brain hemorrhages leave hemosiderin deposits for the life of the patient, T2*-weighted MRI provides a lifetime record of hemorrhages (figure).
Figure. T2*-weighted gradient-echo MRIs demonstrate punctate regions of low signal in the cortical-subcortical areas (A) in a patient with probable cerebral amyloid angiopathy and in the thalamus (B) in a patient with probable hypertensive vasculopathy.
The detection of small hemorrhagic lesions (microbleeds) with MRI has been particularly useful to identify the effects of, and hence presence of, the two common disorders of the small caliber cerebral arteries that are the leading causes of hemorrhagic stroke: cerebral amyloid angiopathy (CAA) and the vasculopathy that complicates long-standing hypertension. Microbleed location on MRI can reliably distinguish between the presence of these two underlying pathologies.1 CAA manifests with microbleeds distributed in the cortical-subcortical regions (figure, A), whereas patients with hypertensive vasculopathy have lesions in the deep brain regions, including the thalamus and basal ganglia (figure, B) and in the brainstem and cerebellum.
T2*-weighted MRI has established that catastrophic symptomatic hemorrhagic stroke is just the tip of the iceberg. CAA and hypertensive vasculopathy cause far more microbleeds than hemorrhagic strokes. Furthermore, the clinical effects of these small lesions are cumulative. For CAA, it has become clear that the number of microbleeds detected on MRI correlates with disease severity, predicting not only recurrent symptomatic hemorrhage but also functional decline.2 In this issue of Neurology, we learn that microbleed burden also correlates with disease severity in hypertensive vasculopathy.
Lee et al.3 report data correlating left ventricular hypertrophy (LVH) and the presence of microbleeds in precisely the locations seen in patients with hypertensive vasculopathy: the deep gray and infratentorial regions. LVH is a well-established quantitative measure of the chronicity and severity of hypertension. The data of Lee et al. suggest that microbleed burden in the deep gray and infratentorial brain regions also reflects disease chronicity and severity. Of note, the authors did not see a similar correlation between measures of LVH and microbleed burden in the subgroup with probable CAA, a finding consistent with the results of large population-based studies of hemorrhagic stroke, which have found that hypertension is not a risk factor for the lobar hemorrhages associated with CAA.4
What should clinicians do in light of this new information? For starters, the presence of microbleeds on MRI should no longer be considered an incidental finding. Clinicians can now make a presumptive diagnosis of CAA or hypertensive vasculopathy based on the location of the lesions (figure). Although there is little at present to offer patients with CAA other than avoidance of anticoagulation, patients with hypertensive vasculopathy are likely to benefit from careful blood pressure reduction. Although it remains to be seen whether the accumulation of more microhemorrhages is associated with clinical decline or increased risk of symptomatic hemorrhagic stroke for patients with hypertensive vasculopathy, these connections seem increasingly plausible. Therefore, intervention with attentive blood pressure control is likely to reduce the risk of subsequent microbleed and symptomatic stroke.5 Neurologists who identify hypertensive vasculopathy on the basis of T2*-weighted MRI should assume these patients have inadequately treated blood pressure—and intervene.
Hypertension is the quintessential multisystem disease, and accumulating evidence suggests that when it comes to protecting patients from its ravages, the isolated blood pressure measurement obtained using a cuff in the office is of limited utility. We can no longer afford to be guided by office readings that are "normal" or "high normal." Recent data from the Atherosclerosis Risk in Communities Study demonstrated that normotensive subjects with narrowed retinal arterioles who were followed prospectively were more likely to be diagnosed with hypertension than their counterparts without arteriolar narrowing.6 In other words, the identification of arteriolar disease preceded the diagnosis of hypertension based on office measurements.
The choice of agent and target blood pressure measure for patients with hypertensive vasculopathy certainly requires further study, but a few choices are supported by current guidelines and available data. The most recent report of the Joint National Committee on Prevention, Detection, Evaluation, and Treatment of High Blood Pressure now defines normal systolic pressure as <120 mm Hg and normal diastolic pressure as <80 mm Hg.7 Recent analyses suggest that aggressive blood pressure lowering is not generally harmful as once believed.8 Although it is likely that patients with hypertensive vasculopathy will benefit from blood pressure reduction using any agent, angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors, in particular, may be an ideal agent for these patients. This class appears to normalize the histology of arterioles that contribute to vascular resistance.9,10⇓ Whatever the choice of agent, the course of action is clear. Incidental microbleeds should no longer be disregarded as "incidental." They constitute an abnormality that calls for treatment.
Supported by the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NIH 1 K23 NS42695-01).
See also page 16
Knudsen KA, Rosand J, Karluk D, Greenberg SM. Clinical diagnosis of cerebral amyloid angiopathy: validation of the Boston criteria. Neurology. 2001; 56: 537–539.
Greenberg SM, Eng JA, Ning M, Smith EE, Rosand J. Microhemorrhages predict recurrent symptomatic hemorrhage and clinical decline following lobar hemorrhage. Stroke 2004; in press.
Lee S-H, Park J-M, Kwon S-J, et al. Left ventricular hypertrophy is associated with cerebral microbleeds in hypertensive patients. Neurology. 2004; 63: 16–21.
Woo D, Sauerbeck LR, Kissela BM, et al. Genetic and environmental risk factors for intracerebral hemorrhage: preliminary results of a population-based study. Stroke. 2002; 33: 1190–1196;discussion 1190–1196.
Arakawa S, Saku Y, Ibayashi S, Nagao T, Fujishima M. Blood pressure control and recurrence of hypertensive brain hemorrhage. Stroke. 1998; 29: 1806–1809.
Wong TY, Klein R, Sharrett AR, et al. Retinal arteriolar diameter and risk for hypertension. Ann Intern Med. 2004; 140: 248–255.
Chobanian AV, Bakris GL, Black HR, et al. Seventh Report of the Joint National Committee on Prevention, Detection, Evaluation, and Treatment of High Blood Pressure. Hypertension. 2003; 42: 1206–1252.
Boutitie F, Gueyffier F, Pocock S, Fagard R, Boissel JP. J-shaped relationship between blood pressure and mortality in hypertensive patients: new insights from a meta-analysis of individual-patient data. Ann Intern Med. 2002; 136: 438–448.
Sihm I, Schroeder AP, Aalkjaer C, et al. Normalization of structural cardiovascular changes during antihypertensive treatment with a regimen based on the ACE-inhibitor perindopril. Blood Press. 1995; 4: 241–248.
Thybo NK, Stephens N, Cooper A, Aalkjaer C, Heagerty AM, Mulvany MJ. Effect of antihypertensive treatment on small arteries of patients with previously untreated essential hypertension. Hypertension. 1995; 25: 474–481.
Left ventricular hypertrophy is associated with cerebral microbleeds in hypertensive patients
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Risk factors in epidemiology


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Sometimes I forget how much I enjoy drawing things with some detail.
Wow, I can't get enough of this shade of blue.
thanks man. I wish I had more time to try more of these. I think you're the only person who visits my blogs anymore.


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Суейнс () — атол в архіпелазі Токелау. Входить до складу Американського Самоа, та є найпівнічнішим островом країни. Культурно та історично є частиною Токелау, адміністративно і політично — під управлінням Американського Самоа. Альтернативні назви — Олосега, Олохега, Кірос, Дженнінгс.

Географія

Загальна площа острова становить 1,865 км ², при цьому площа суші — 1,508 км ². Лагуна в центрі Суейнса займає площу 0,358 км ².

Атол є кільцем суші, що оточує лагуну в центрі, яка повністю ізольована від вод Тихого океану. Вода в лагуні трохи солонувата.

Історія
Острів був відкритий 2 березня 1606 іспанським мореплавцем родом з Португалії Педро Фернандесом де Кіросом, який назвав його , що перекладається як «Острів красивих людей».

Пізніше на Суейнсі побувала група воїнів острова Факаофо. Чоловіче населення атолу або втекло, або ж було вбито чужинцями, а жінок забрали на Факаофо.

У 1841 році повз острів проплив американський корабель «Peacock», команда якого назвала атол «Островом Суйенс» на честь китобоя, який першим помітив острів.

У 1856 році американець Елі Хатчінсон Дженнінгс () заснував на Суейнсі разом зі своєю самоанською дружиною Маліа поселення. 13 жовтня 1856 острів став напівавтономної власністю Дженнінгса (правда, при цьому бувши територією США).

Дженнінгс створив на Суейнсі плантацію кокосових пальм, яка досягла розквіту за часів його сина. У 1907 році резидент-комісар британської колонії Острови Гілберта і Елліс оголосив острів територією Британії, зажадавши у Дженнінгса виплати податку у розмірі US $ 85. Власник острова виплатив цю суму, щоправда, уряд США згодом відшкодував її. Пізніше британський уряд визнав Суейнс володінням США.

Після смерті сина Дженнінгса в 1920 році і його дружини в 1921 році виникло питання про те, кому належить острів. Уряд США вирішив передати право управління Суейнсом дочці та сину молодшого Дженнінгса. А 4 березня 1925 острів офіційно став частиною Американського Самоа. Однак власниками землі залишилися нащадки Дженнінгса. Чисельність населення Суейнса в той час становила близько 100 чоловік.

У 1953 році працівники плантації, вихідці з Токелау, пред'явили свої права на землю. У відповідь на це Олександр Дженнінгс виселив з острова 56 робітників та їх сім'ї. Події викликали стурбованість губернатора Американського Самоа, який визнав права Дженнінгса на землю, проте ввів на Суейнсі інститут трудового договору і заснував місцевий уряд, який повинен був захищати права робітників. Остров'янам також гарантувалося представництво в територіальному законодавчому органі.

25 березня 1981 році Нова Зеландія (Токелау — несамоврядна територія цієї країни) визнала суверенітет США над островом Суейнс. США при цьому відмовилися від територіальних претензій на інші острови Токелау. Однак токелаунці досі пред'являють свої претензії на острів.

Населення
У 2005 році чисельність населення Суейнса становила 37 осіб, які проживали в селі Таулага (Талауга) у західній частині острова. У поселенні є церква, школа. У минулому в південно-східній частині Суейнса було село Етена, яка в наш час у занедбаному стані.

Жителі в основному розмовляють мовою Токелау, хоча широко поширена англійська.

Посилання
 # N_13_ Докладна історія атолу
 Історія острова
 Фотографії острова

Американське Самоа
Токелау (архіпелаг)


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