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Q: Unable to run Ubuntu Software Center in 12.04 This is what I get after typing software-center in terminal
2012-06-16 22:54:17,610 - softwarecenter.ui.gtk3.app - INFO - setting up proxy 'None'
2012-06-16 22:54:17,617 - softwarecenter.db.database - INFO - open() database: path=None use_axi=True use_agent=True
2012-06-16 22:54:18,142 - softwarecenter.backend.reviews - WARNING - Could not get usefulness from server, no username in config file
2012-06-16 22:54:18,697 - softwarecenter.db.pkginfo_impl.aptcache - INFO - aptcache.open()
Traceback (most recent call last):
  File "/usr/share/software-center/softwarecenter/db/pkginfo_impl/aptcache.py", line 243, in open
    self._cache = apt.Cache(GtkMainIterationProgress())
  File "/usr/lib/python2.7/dist-packages/apt/cache.py", line 102, in __init__
    self.open(progress)
  File "/usr/lib/python2.7/dist-packages/apt/cache.py", line 149, in open
    self._list.read_main_list()
SystemError: E:Typ "ain" je neznámy na riadku 2 v zozname zdrojov /etc/apt/sources.list.d/yannubuntu-boot-repair-precise.list
2012-06-16 22:54:21,916 - softwarecenter.db.enquire - ERROR - _get_estimate_nr_apps_and_nr_pkgs failed
Traceback (most recent call last):
  File "/usr/share/software-center/softwarecenter/db/enquire.py", line 115, in _get_estimate_nr_apps_and_nr_pkgs
    tmp_matches = enquire.get_mset(0, len(self.db), None, xfilter)
  File "/usr/share/software-center/softwarecenter/db/appfilter.py", line 89, in __call__
    if (not pkgname in self.cache and
  File "/usr/share/software-center/softwarecenter/db/pkginfo_impl/aptcache.py", line 263, in __contains__
    return self._cache.__contains__(k)
AttributeError: 'NoneType' object has no attribute '__contains__'
Traceback (most recent call last):
  File "/usr/bin/software-center", line 176, in <module>
    app.run(args)
  File "/usr/share/software-center/softwarecenter/ui/gtk3/app.py", line 1358, in run
    self.show_available_packages(args)
  File "/usr/share/software-center/softwarecenter/ui/gtk3/app.py", line 1288, in show_available_packages
    self.view_manager.set_active_view(ViewPages.AVAILABLE)
  File "/usr/share/software-center/softwarecenter/ui/gtk3/session/viewmanager.py", line 149, in set_active_view
    view_widget.init_view()
  File "/usr/share/software-center/softwarecenter/ui/gtk3/panes/availablepane.py", line 168, in init_view
    self.apps_filter)
  File "/usr/share/software-center/softwarecenter/ui/gtk3/views/catview_gtk.py", line 240, in __init__
    self.build(desktopdir)
  File "/usr/share/software-center/softwarecenter/ui/gtk3/views/catview_gtk.py", line 491, in build
    self._build_homepage_view()
  File "/usr/share/software-center/softwarecenter/ui/gtk3/views/catview_gtk.py", line 266, in _build_homepage_view
    self._append_whats_new()
  File "/usr/share/software-center/softwarecenter/ui/gtk3/views/catview_gtk.py", line 430, in _append_whats_new
    whats_new_cat = self._update_whats_new_content()
  File "/usr/share/software-center/softwarecenter/ui/gtk3/views/catview_gtk.py", line 419, in _update_whats_new_content
    docs = whats_new_cat.get_documents(self.db)
  File "/usr/share/software-center/softwarecenter/db/categories.py", line 124, in get_documents
    nonblocking_load=False)
  File "/usr/share/software-center/softwarecenter/db/enquire.py", line 317, in set_query
    self._blocking_perform_search()
  File "/usr/share/software-center/softwarecenter/db/enquire.py", line 212, in _blocking_perform_search
    matches = enquire.get_mset(0, self.limit, None, xfilter)
  File "/usr/share/software-center/softwarecenter/db/appfilter.py", line 89, in __call__
    if (not pkgname in self.cache and
  File "/usr/share/software-center/softwarecenter/db/pkginfo_impl/aptcache.py", line 263, in __contains__
    return self._cache.__contains__(k)
AttributeError: 'NoneType' object has no attribute '__contains__'

A: You have an error with one PPA.
Typing
sudo rm /etc/apt/sources.list.d/yannubuntu* && sudo apt-get update

should fix it.


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Numbers Report another $1B+ in Sports Betting Handle for New Jersey in December 2021
By Sam Shefrin | Jan 17, 2022, 11:01am
The New Jersey sports betting market had another impressive year in the industry. The state has taken in over $1 billion in wagers for the fourth straight month to close 2021 on a high note.
New Jersey Reports Over $1 Billion Once Again
Mobile Sports Betting
How Will New York Affect New Jersey's Sports Betting Handle
Sportsbook operators in New Jersey accepted $1.23 billion in wagers for December. The numbers signified that the sports betting handle was down 2.38 percent from November, as the figures were released on Friday. The handle was still 23 percent higher when comparing December 2020's numbers.
New Jersey became the first state to surpass the $1 billion mark in bets placed in September, and the all-time high for the state in regards to the handle was recorded in October. Mobile sports betting has been the main contributor for the handle for quite some time for the state.
Mobile sportsbook providers accounted for $1.1 billion of the total handle. That is a decrease of 2.6 percent from a month ago. When comparing the year-to-date numbers, the mobile sports betting numbers have gone up 19.4 percent.
Mobile sports betting has represented 90.2 percent of the state's handle for the month. The total online handle reached $9.9 billion for 2021, and the full-year total that includes retail sports betting reached $10.6 billion. 2020's total was just $6 billion.
The sports betting handle figures these last few months have been great for the state. However, the state's revenue numbers have declined. Sportsbooks only generated $59 million for the month, which is good for a 4.8 percent hold.
The revenue numbers were down 48.6 percent from November's record-setting numbers that featured $114.8 million that was good for a 9.1 percent hold. Still, the full-year sports betting revenue hit $816 million, which is 104.7 percent higher than last year as $398.6 million was the total in 2020.
The state has generated $7.5 million in state taxes for December and $102.6 million for the year. The Meadowlands, which is home to FanDuel Sportsbook, PointsBet Sportsbook, and Superbook, led operators with $30 million in total revenue for the month.
The question is whether or not New Jersey will take a back seat after the New York sports betting market launched last weekend. New Jersey's sports betting handle has benefited as bettors were crossing state lines to place wagers on numerous sporting events throughout the year.
Numbers have shown that New York bettors account for 20 percent of New Jersey's sports betting handle. However, that may all change as New York has recorded 17.2 million transactions in its first two days of operation.
Eight million of the 17.2 million transactions came from New York City. BetMGM will also launch on January 17th as four sportsbooks are already accepting wagers. Experts believe that New York will eventually take the top position in the industry as it is home to the most populous state that has an established sports betting market.

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SAXQUEST FREE saxophone workshop - JAMEY AEBERSOLD - THIS Saturday April 4 from 2-4pm
When: Sat, Apr 4th 2015 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Sponsored By: Jazz St. Louis, Saxquest
Saxquest is thrilled to welcome to the shop for the first time saxophonist and jazz educator, Jamey Aebersold, this Saturday April 4 at Saxquest from 2pm - 4pm. As a performer and as a clinician, Jamey defines the standard for excellence.
Jamey Aebersold has become an internationally renowned resource for jazz education. In July 2013, the National Endowment for the Arts included him for its 2014 Jazz Masters award, the nation's highest honor in jazz. Other recipients included Richard Davis, Keith Jarrett, and Anthony Braxton. He is the recipient of the 2014 A.B. Spellman NEA Jazz Masters Award for Jazz Advocacy, which is bestowed upon an individual who has contributed significantly to the appreciation, knowledge, and advancement of the art form of jazz. "Jamey Aebersold has made enormous contributions to the jazz world through his tireless efforts as a performer, educator, and publisher," said 2000 NEA Jazz Master David Baker. "As the creator of the innovative and groundbreaking Jamey Aebersold Jazz Play-A-Long recordings series, as the longtime director of the Jamey Aebersold Summer Jazz Workshops, as an exceptional clinician and performer, and as the publisher of an extensive catalogue of jazz materials, Jamey has revolutionized the way people practice, teach, create, and perform their music. Jamey has carried his message that 'anyone can improvise' and that 'creativity is part of the nature of every person' throughout the world to great success, impacting generations of both aspiring and established jazz performers and teachers."
Its such a tremendous thrill for us to bring such a fantastic event to you and we thank Jazz St. Louis for their help in support of this clinic.


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Iran's Security Council Blames Saudi Arabia For Uprising in Iran
Former defense minister, and the Secretary of the Supreme National Security Council Ali Shamkhani, undated.
The Secretary of the Islamic Republic's Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) has accused Saudi Arabia of stoking the fire of current widespread uprising in Iran.
Speaking to Lebanese Hezbollah-run TV Al-Mayadeen, Ali Shamkhani said Monday, January 2, ""Saudis are part of a network who have launched a war against Iran on the Internet," he said, adding, "Based on our analyses, around 27 percent of the new hashtags against Iran are generated by the Saudi government".
The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps Rear Admiral and former minister of Defense (1997-2005), Shamkhani accused United Kingdom and US along with Saudi Arabia, noting that a large number of hashtags in relation with recent "riots" in Iran are generated in the United States, Britain, and Saudi Arabia.
"The Saudis will receive proper response from Iran. They're well aware of the danger of our response," Shamkhani warned.
Shamkhani was practically echoing comments already made and published by the IRGC's news outlets, including Tasnim.
The 63-year old IRGC commander's comments were aired by the Lebanese TV network at a time when popular social media channels, including Facebook and Twitter have long been filtered in Iran, while Telegram and Instagram were totally blocked on fourth day of protests.
Nevertheless, Shamkhani has maintained that #IranProtests is launched by Saudi Crown Prince, Muhammad bin Salman and implemented by Israeli and Western elements.
Describing the widespread protests as Saudi's "cyberspace proxy war" against the Islamic Republic, Shamkhani has insisted, "The hashtags and social media campaigns cornering the situation in Iran are all in fact being guided by Saudi Arabia, U.K., Israel and US".
Israel has already dismissed similar accusations as unfounded and imaginary. Reacting to a similar comment made by President Hassan Rouhani, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu noted that such remarks are fake and ridiculous.
Meanwhile, Shamkhani has affirmed that an exiled Iranian dissident group, Mujahedin Khalq Iran Organization, MKO is working in tandem with Riyadh to stoke the fire of recent uprising in Iran.
"Riyadh, by meddling in Iran and vainly trying to provoke the vigilant Iranians, cannot conceal its defeats in Yemen," Shamkhani affirmed, adding, "Iran's sensitivity to the Saudi interference is more than its sensitivity to the US' and Donald Trump's".
However, the IRGC commander assured Al-Mayadeen's audience by asserting, "What is happening in Iran will be over in a few days, and there is no reason to worry at all".
Shamkhani remarked that the reason behind uprising in Iran is not political but, solely due to dissatisfaction over the economic situation.
"Economic problems do not exist only in Iran,' he said, 'There are also such problems in the US," Shamkhani said, noting, "Economic problems in Iran are the result of war (Iran-Iraq 1980-1988), sanctions and poor management".


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Springing into end-of-the-year activities
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Neleigh Kovar
Junior Will Danielson assists freshman Jordan Kracl with his putting. Danielson is one of the returning Varsity golfers.
Allie Daro
The beginning of spring, for most people, means they'll get to enjoy warmer weather. For high school athletes, warmer weather means one thing: outdoor sports. David City High School offers two spring sports: track and golf.
Track began on Mon., Feb. 26, and participants there were girls or students who didn't participate in a sport during the winter.
"We are definitely going to try to have more fun this year whether that's doing scavenger hunts, relays, or adding incentives to some of the harder workouts," Girls' Track Coach Brian Hermelbracht stated.
Track members that played for the boys' basketball team or were part of the wrestling team were given a week-long break between winter and spring sports, so the first required practice for all athletes was on Mon., Mar. 5.
In total, the girls' track team has 23 members. Their team has grown tremendously, after losing only one senior and gaining a large number of incoming freshmen. The girls' track team currently consists of one senior, six juniors, three sophomores, and thirteen freshmen.
"I really like our depth going into this year; I really see us being able to score in all areas. This is the largest team that I have had in many years, so we will have options," Hermelbracht said. "The girls are going to compete and get better every day and probably turn some heads in the process."
New participants aren't the only changing faces for the track team, however. Track members will also see a change in the coaching staff this year with Cole Carraher becoming the mid and long distance coach for both the girls' and boys' teams.
The boys' track team is made up of two seniors, seven juniors, nine sophomores, and seven freshmen. Boys' Track Coach Drew Rodine has high expectations for the mental side of the sport.
"What I would like to see from our athletes is always bringing a positive mentality and hard work ethic for what they want to achieve in the season," Rodine said. "[My expectation is] for athletes to set goals and to use each meet as an opportunity to reach them. The athletes know what they want to accomplish. As coaches, we do our best to challenge each athlete during practice so they can be successful at the meets."
The Aquinas Triangular will take place on Tues., Mar. 20, and will be the first meet for both track teams.
Golfers are also preparing for this spring. The golf team has eleven participants this year: five juniors, three sophomores, and three freshmen. They are also returning three Varsity golfers from last year's team even though they lost two seniors. After being a competitive team last year, Golf Coach Tom VanWinkle is looking forward to finding a solid golfer for the fourth or fifth Varsity spot in order to be an even better team this year.
"I am looking forward to working with some talented freshmen and helping them to get competition ready, as well as seeing how much the older returnees have improved over the summer," VanWinkle said.
After placing second at Conference last year and four other times before that, the golf team is looking forward to hosting Conference, where they'll have a good chance at placing first this year, according to VanWinkle.
"We host the Conference meet this year, which should give us a huge advantage over other conference schools," VanWinkle stated. "We have never won our Conference meet since we joined the SNC Conference, and it would be amazing if we could accomplish that."
Golf participants have their first meet on Wed., Apr. 4 at DC West.


Apr. 24 10:25 PM PT11:25 PM MT12:25 AM CT1:25 AM ET1:25 ET5:25 GMT13:25 10:25 PM MST12:25 AM EST11:25 PM CST12:55 AM VEN9:25 UAE12:25 AM CT-DJ LeMahieu went 0 for 6 Tuesday as the New York Yankees topped the Los Angeles Angels 7-5. He's now batting .272 with one home run this season.
Apr. 23 11:47 PM PT12:47 AM MT1:47 AM CT2:47 AM ET2:47 ET6:47 GMT14:47 11:47 PM MST1:47 AM EST12:47 AM CST2:17 AM VEN10:47 UAE1:47 AM CT-DJ LeMahieu went 0 for 3 Monday as the New York Yankees topped the Los Angeles Angels 4-3. He's now batting .293 with one home run this season.
Apr. 21 1:42 PM PT2:42 PM MT3:42 PM CT4:42 PM ET16:42 ET20:42 GMT4:42 1:42 PM MST3:42 PM EST2:42 PM CST4:12 PM VEN0:42 UAE (+1)3:42 PM CT-DJ LeMahieu went 1 for 4 with a double Sunday as the New York Yankees beat the Kansas City Royals 7-6. LeMahieu scored once. He's now batting .306 with one home run this season.


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Home » About Us » Management Team » Chairman
Mr. Naveen Jindal has many facets to his personality. He has represented Kurukshetra in the 14th and 15th Lok Sabha, is the Chairman of Jindal Steel and Power Limited (JSPL), Chancellor of the O.P. Jindal Global University (JGU), President of the Flag Foundation of India (FFI), a sports enthusiast and a family man.
The youngest son of Shri O.P. Jindal, the steel visionary and former Member of Parliament and Minister for Power in the Government of Haryana, Mr. Naveen Jindal is the man behind the transformation of a moderately performing company into a world class organisation. After consolidating its position as a leading player in the steel, power, mining and infrastructure sectors domestically, JSPL has now international operations in Africa, Oman, Australia and Indonesia besides its wide spread presence in India.
He has been ranked amongst the Asia's 25 Hottest People in Business by the Fortune Asia magazine for turning a struggling steel company into an Asian blue-chip giant. He has also been ranked as India's Best CEO by Business Today based on a BT-INSEAD-HBR study of top value creators for the period 1995 to 2011. JSPL has been rated the Second Highest Value Creator in the world by the Boston Consulting Group (BCG) of USA.
Also, in 2011 he figured in the Economic Times-Corporate Dossier list of India Inc's most Powerful CEO's. India Today named him among the Most Influential People in the state of Haryana and Ernst & Young conferred upon him the Entrepreneur of the Year Award in the field of Energy and Infrastructure in 2010.
He is not only a successful entrepreneur but also a caring politician, a compassionate social servant and an effective parliamentarian. He represented Kurukshetra Parliamentary Constituency (which has a population in excess of 2 million) in the 14th and 15th Lok Sabha.
He started his active participation in politics during his college days, during which he was the President of the Student Government and recipient of the 'Student Leader of the Year Award' at the University of Texas at Dallas (UTD). He is a management graduate from the UTD and was awarded the Distinguished Alumni Award for 2010 by the University for his contribution to public service, being a responsible corporate citizen and guiding his company in becoming a global player.
In recognition of his exceptional distinction in the fields of entrepreneurship and public service, unqualified reputation for honesty, personal integrity and high standards of personal and professional character, the UTD's school of management has been christened as the Naveen Jindal School of Management. This recognition has led to the establishment of the Naveen Jindal Institute for Indo-American Business Studies.
In recognition of his outstanding contribution to legal education and corporate philanthropy, Mr. Naveen Jindal who is also the Founding Chancellor of the O.P. Jindal Global University was conferred with the Justice P.N. Bhagwati Award by Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, former President of India.
The dominant themes in his public agenda reflect his determination to work for a cleaner, safer and more equitable world, free of hunger, corruption, population instability and gender biases. Equally he is committed to issues like women's empowerment and promotion of sports at all levels. His ideology is to incorporate the best practices of business management into politics.
As issues of national pride and self-esteem have always been of utmost interest to him, he single-handedly took up the cause of restoring in Indians a national pride, choosing the Tricolour as his symbol. His decade long crusade culminated in a historic judgement by the Supreme Court of India, on January 23, 2004 that upheld the right of every Indian citizen to fly the National Flag freely, with respect and dignity. Following this, in response to his continuing campaign, the Home Ministry agreed in December 2009 to allow the flag to be flown at night when it is installed on a monumental flagpole with proper illumination. Further, on February 18, 2010 he got the Rules Committee of Indian Parliament to allow Members of Parliament to wear the National Flag on their lapels while seated in the House.
He is currently putting up 100 feet and 207 feet high monumental flags across the country. Over 64 monumental flags have been hoisted so far. Also, he is a national record holder in skeet shooting and an accomplished polo player.
He and his wife Shallu Jindal along with their children, Venkatesh and Yashasvini, reside in New Delhi where they are active in the local community and support education and the performing arts. Mrs. Shallu Jindal is an accomplished Kuchipudi danseuse.


The perfect ship for uncovering the beauty of the south of France.
The Cyrano de Bergerac from CroisiEurope was built in 2013 and cruises along the Gironde in southern France. Carrying 174 guests, mainly from France, but with a growing number of Australian and British, on each cruise the Cyrano de Gergerac has a wonderful French feeling. Sailing through the wine regions of south France is a great way to see the region.
The cabin onboard are over 3 decks: upper, middle and main. Cabins on the upper deck French balconies which give a wonderful feeling of space and allow you to enjoy the view from the comfort of your own room.
As you would expect from a cruise in southern France the food and wine is exceptional. The wine list is full of local wine and the restaurant, serves a great selection of three-course meals with a mixture of starters, mains and desserts.
The cabins of the Cyrano de Bergerac are beautiful and tastefully furnished outside cabins with a fantastic view outside of the incredible scenery. Features of the cabins include a shower with toilet, hairdryer, adjustable air conditioning, a safe, telephone, TV and radio. All three passenger decks are connected to each other via a lift.
The large and elegant restaurant aboard the Cyrano de Bergerac is inviting and promises an enjoyable time as you are spoiled with culinary delights from the best of French and other European cuisines. There is an expansive buffet in the morning and a dinner menu with several courses served with a selection of fine wines.
After a nice long day of onshore excursions, there is the chance to relax in the evenings with a varied entertainment program which includes a nice long rest in the lounge or your favourite drink to unwind in the piano bar. Here you can choose to either have a romantic night with your partner or get to know the other passengers – the choice is entirely yours. Then there is the Sun Deck where you can lay back and enjoy the breathtaking scenery of the French rivers with the sun gently kissing your skin and the peaceful sound of the waves filling your ears.
On board the Cyrano de Bergerac, there is a cosy and inviting atmosphere and therefore it is recommended that you wear more casual clothes for the most part except at the Gala dinner where more formal attire is advisable.


A very peculiar thing was seen after the results of the US Presidential elections. All across the world, the markets were in turmoil after Donald Trump was declared President- Elect- some as much as 5%. Currencies were in a tumble. In fact, the Mexican Peso literally went in a free fall, falling by double digits on the prospect of the dreaded Mexican wall turning into a possibility. Predictably, gold prices surged, as usually happens in times of global uncertainty. But what was really strange was the rise in price of the Bitcoin. From a price of $708, it jumped as much as $738 and then fell to $726- a 3% rise from just the day before. Also peculiar was the fact that the other crypto currencies not just did not rise but actually fell. If nothing else, this showed the increasing use of the bitcoin as a safe haven. And the fact that it is here to stay.
This article focuses on the basic requirements of getting started with bitcoin mining. Basically, a Bitcoin miner is a specially designed computer for bitcoin mining and solving algorithms. Today, ASICs are thought to be the best player in the arena. Also, getting started with mining requires a considerable amount of upfront investment today, given the craze for the crypto currency, which, going by the trends, is only set to increase in the coming years. With the right gear, it can give you a pretty good return!
Taking a decision as to what miner you should use typically involves some major things. The most obvious is speed. This is the biggest advantage to have in a ruthless world of cut- throat competition, where every nanosecond matters, with hundreds of thousands of people fighting over a couple of coins. Speed in turn, depends on the kind of system one uses as well as something called the hash rate.
A hash is nothing but a one way mathematical function which turns an input to a fixed length alpha numeric output, but which cannot be reverse engineered to get the input again. It can be visualized as a machine wherein you feed your jigsaw and it works to solve it to get the answer in the quickest possible way. The quicker the solution, the more profit you earn. This is called the hash rate. It is basically the amount of work done by your machine in one second. With the advent of highly sophisticated systems, this has been constantly reducing over the years- from Megahashes to Terahashes. To put that in perspective, a Terahash is about 1,000,000,000,000 hashes!! So if I say I have a machine with a hashrate of 3 TH/s, its equivalent to saying it performs about 3 trillion hashing operations – All in ONE second. Obviously, the higher your hash rate, the higher your conversion rate. Typically, it is adjusted after every 2016 blocks based on whether it took less or more time to mine the previous 2016 blocks. Hence, it is on the basis of this rate that the difficulty level is set in the network for the next set of blocks. It was in January 2016 that the network hash rate crossed 1 Exa hash per second and currently stands at about 2.17 Exa hash (14th November 2016). With this speed, it has overtaken the world's fastest supercomputer- the Tianhe-2.
Coming to the type of systems, there are many to choose from and have been discussed in detail below. However, another aspect to bear in mind is the electricity consumed.
The aim is to maximize the number of hashes per watt of electricity consumed. As an example, the AntMiner S9 has a hash rate of 12930 GH/sec and takes in about 1370 watts of power; it gives you 9.44 GH/sec per watt.
A wallet is the first step for your coins. It is like a virtual encrypted bank account. There are various types of wallets- for computers, phones, hybrid, cloud etc. A safe starting point especially for the newbies is to have one on your computer itself. Try out the breadwallet or blockchain if you're a beginner. If you have a lot of bitcoins, you can go for armory. This is the safest and most secure wallet there is today. However, it can look very overwhelming to a beginner. For android users, Bitcoin wallet, airbitz are both good. For iOS users, Copay does the job. Popular desktop wallets include electrum. Also, be sure to safeguard it with multiple identification checkpoints to make it as secure as possible. There have been many prominent heists carried out on bitcoins in the past. With no central regulatory authority, you literally have no one to turn to case of a mishap. So better safe than sorry.
i. CGminer: one of the most popular and common software for GPU/FPGA/ASIC. Has been written in C available on many systems – OS X, Linux, and Windows. Has a boatload of features like fan speed control, overclocking, remote interface, ample support for GPU and CPU, detection of new block with a mini database.
ii. BGFminer: Designed keeping in mind ASICs and FPGA but mostly like CGminer. Has some interesting features like fan control, integrated overclocking, vector support, ADL device reordering by PCI bus ID, mining with free mesa/LLVM OpenCL.
iii. BTCminer: can be used for running large mining rigs. It is an Open Source Bitcoin Miner for ZTEX USB FPGA modules 1.5. Has a ready to use Bitstream requiring no license, dynamic frequency scaling taking the one with the highest rate of valid hashes. Comes with FPGA boards having a USB interface.
iv. Bitcoin Miner: can be used on windows 10 and 8.1. the interface is user friendly and provides pool support, power saver mode. This also comes with a profit report feature to ascertain whether the mining is economically profitable or not.
i. EasyMiner: A GUI based software. supports both- the stratum mining as well as the getwork mining protocol- respectively. Can be used for solo as well as pool mining. One of the best features is performance graphs on the mining activity to know where you stand.ii.
ii. BitMinter: Available for systems like Linux, Windows and Mac OS X, this software belongs to a mining pool. Can be used to mine on OpenCL compatible ASICs or GPUs Gives a high speed and reduces the amount of stale workiii.
i. RPC Miner: can be used for Mac 10.6 or higher versions.
i. Poclbm: Uses the OpenCL framework and thus computes hashing quickly. Works with Nvidia and AMD. Good for experimentingii.
ii. DiabloMiner: supports unlimited pools and suitable for those in multiple pools. Returns to the first one after every hour. A Java GPU miner, it uses the OpenCL framework.
Along with the appropriate software, a decent mining hardware too is a must. Initially, when the bitcoin was newly launched, a normal Central Processing Unit was good enough to give one ample returns. It wasn't soon when the hash rate vis-à-vis the power consumed made this option economically unviable. Next in line was the Graphical Processing Unit. Simply put, a GPU can execute more 32- bit instructions per clock than a CPU and is faster. But it was poor in terms of the cost benefit ratio due to the extremely high power and low speed it offered. FPGA mining offered much lower power consumption and better hash ratings, pushing the performance standards to a new high. The ASICs was a real revolution- both in terms of the speed and power- and made GPU based mining obsolete in many nations. This is most widely used today. We also have cloud mining as the next gen thing With the new bitcoin mining hardware after CPU and GPU, miners were able to set up mining farms for the first time- which changed the very metrics of the game. For all those who want to look further into this, check out this video about a 'secret' bitcoin mining factory in China.
A Bitcoin mining pool: Pooling helps you consolidate a larger amount of profit. It is like one of those group assignments back in college where everybody had their share of work cut out, except that here everybody actually has to work and you can't piggyback on someone else's job. Pooling is a solution to the increasing level of difficulty in the mining arena with the profits divided in proportion to the work done. Although it is advisable to check up on the pool reviews, history etc that you're thinking of joining, given the amount of scammers in the market. Some of the best rated pools are BTCC, Bitfury, F2Pool, Slush Pool, Eligius, BW Pool etc.
A very often asked question is should you mine on your own? It seems to be a very lucrative option indeed. After all there are lesser chance of falling for the wrong pool and being scammed. It gives you independence and all the profits too are yours to keep. But remember, all the costs too would need to be borne by you alone. Also, with the pool, chances of successful mining are more and hence returns more frequent. Ultimately, it depends on your will and commitment to mining and your financial status.
So weigh in the pros and cons and decide. Now that you have all the necessary gear, jump right in and let the madness begin!


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Q: Design pattern for cumulative validation violations Let's imagine, that we have a process, which accepts data of the following type:
{"date":"2014-05-05", "url":"http://some.website.com","counter":3}

*

*This data should be validated formally: value of date should be a
parseable date, url should also conform the normal url syntax.

*Also, this data should be validated logically: date should be in the future, url should be an accessible
address, returning 200 OK.

To make it clean, one must separate those two validation routines into different units (classes, utils, whatever). The desired final behaviour, however, must give user clear understanding of ALL violations, that are present in data. Something like:
{"Errors":[
     "Specified date is not in the future",//Formal validation failed
     "Specified URL has invalid syntax"//Logical validation failed
 ]}

*

*I have seen some implementations of the required behaviour, but they
use those make use of Error objects and are full of checks like
Error.hasErrors() or error==null, which does not look elegant.

*I have also seen the implementation of javax.validation, which gives you all violations  on all field at once. Same approach could be implemented for content validation, but I am not sure, that this is the best way to do this.

Question: what is the best practice for handling multiple exceptions/violations of various nature?
UPD: short digest of answers: collect Violations, build an Exception, containing their context, cause and description, use an interceptor to render. See reference links from answers:
http://beanvalidation.org/1.0/spec/ JSR 303 specification
http://docs.spring.io/spring/docs/3.2.x/spring-framework-reference/html/validation.html Spring Bean Validation
http://docs.oracle.com/javaee/6/tutorial/doc/gircz.html Java EE validation
Which Design Pattern To Use For Validation
Why not use exceptions as regular flow of control?

A: I don't think there is a best practice, because it depends on what you try to achieve. In my opinion, exceptions and their messages should not be used to be displayed directly to the user. Exceptions are way too technical and do depend heavily on the context where they get thrown.
Hence, my approach would be to design a container type which collects all the exceptions thrown by your validations. Those exceptions should preserve as much of the context as possible (not in form of an exception message, but in form of fields passed into the constructor). Provide getter methods to make those fields (properties) accessible. When rendering the view, you may iterate over all entries of your container and generate a proper, human readable, i18n message.
Here is some pseudo-code as requested by the comment of @AlexandreSantos. It is not polished nor proven, just my first draft. So do not expect excellent design. It's just an example how it could be implemented / designed:
public static void main(String[] args) {
    Violations violations = new Violations();
    Integer age = AgeValidator.parse("0042", "age", violations);
    URL url = UrlValidator.parse("http://some.website.com", "url", violations);
}

// Validator defining all the rules for a valid age value
public class AgeValidator {

    // Collection of validation rules for age values
    private static final Collection<Validator<String>> VALIDATORS = ...;

    // Pass in the value to validate, the name of the field
    // defining the value and the container to collect all
    // violations (could be a Map<String, ValidationException>)
    //
    // a return value of null indicates at least one rule violation
    public static Integer parse(String value, String name, Violations violations) {
        try {
            for (Validator<String> validator : VALIDATORS) validator.validate(value);
        } catch (ValidationException e) {
            violations.add(name, e);
        }
        return violations.existFor(name) ? null : Integer.parseInt(value);
    }
}

A: You can do the following:
define an abstract Check class, as follows:
public abstract class Check {
  private final List<Check> subChecks = new ArrayList<Check>();

  public Check add(Check subCheck) { subChecks.add(subCheck); return this }

  public void run(Data dataToInspect, List<Error> errors) {
    Error e = check(dataToInspect);
    if (e != null) {
       errors.add(e);
       return;
    }
    for (Check subCheck : subChecks) {
      subCheck.run(dataToInspect, errors);
    }
  }

  // Returns null if dataToInspect is OK.
  public abstract Error check(Data dataToInspect);
}

class Data is the class holding the data (that needs to be checked). Can be a String, a JSON object, what have you.
class Error represents a problem detected in the data should be roughly something like:
public class Error {
  private String problem;
  public Error(String problem) { this.problem = problem }
  public String getProblem() { return problem }
  // maybe additional fields and method to better describe the detected problem...
}

You then have code that runs the check against piece of data:
public class Checker {

   private final List<Error> errors = new ArrayList<Error>();
   private final List<Check> checks = new ArrayList<Check>();

   public Checker() {
     checks.add(new DateIsParsableCheck().add(new DateIsInTheFurutreCheck());
     checks.add(new UrlIsWellFormed().add(new UrlIsAccessible());

     checks.add();
     ..
   }

   public void check(Data d) {
     for (Check c : checks) {
       Error e = c.run(d, errors);
       if (e != null)
         errors.add(e);
     }
   }
}

Slightly changed my original answer. In the current answer there is the notion of subchecks:  if a check called x has a subcheck called y then the y check will run only if the x check succeeded. For instance, if the Date is not parseable there is no point to check it it is in the future.
In your case I think that all/most logical check should be sub-checks of a formal check.

A: I have answered this previously Here
The answer marked as good is an example of the Composite pattern being applied to validation (almost)
There are, of course, tons of frameworks for this. Something clever you could do, that I have used to great effect, is to use an aspect + a validator or make sure whole swaths of new and existing code get checked auto-magically.
@Aspect
public class DtoValidator {

private Validator validator;

public DtoValidator() {
}

public DtoValidator(Validator validator) {
    this.validator = validator;
}

public void doValidation(JoinPoint jp){
    for( Object arg : jp.getArgs() ){
        if (arg != null) {
            Set<ConstraintViolation<Object>> violations = validator.validate(arg);
            if( violations.size() > 0 ){
                throw buildError(violations);
            }
        }
    }
}

private static BadRequestException buildError( Set<ConstraintViolation<Object>> violations ){
    Map<String, String> errorMap = new HashMap<String, String>();
    for( ConstraintViolation error : violations ){
        errorMap.put(error.getPropertyPath().toString(), error.getMessage());
    }
    return new BadRequestException(errorMap);
}
}

Here is a snip of bean config
<aop:config proxy-target-class="true">
    <aop:aspect id="dtoValidator" ref="dtoValidator" order="10">
        <aop:before method="doValidation"
                    pointcut="execution(public * com.mycompany.ws.controllers.bs.*.*(..))"/>
    </aop:aspect>
</aop:config>

Now all of your controller methods will have that validation code applied here and into the future.

A: Designing it using exceptions will work, but you will have to write a whole framework to deal with exceptions, many of which can't be handled by your exception interceptor. If you feel the coding itch, then go for it. My advice would be to have different classes of exceptions. Some of them would be critical exceptions, some would be just warnings... you got the picture.
You could (I hope you do) use a proven framework that can handle that beautifully. I speak of JSR 303 and Bean Validation through Spring: http://docs.spring.io/spring/docs/3.2.x/spring-framework-reference/html/validation.html
It takes a while to get used to, but it will pay you back 1000 fold.

A: I would simply pass around a list of all the errors. The items in the list may not be just exceptions, but rather some objects wrapping more information about the errors, such as name of wrong parameter, its wrong value, position of the error in the string, type of validation (formal, ligical), ID of the error message for localized display to user... Each method on the processing path may append to the list.

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Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine/
AbstractIntroductionMaterials and MethodsResultsDiscussionData AvailabilityConflicts of InterestAuthors' ContributionsAcknowledgmentsReferencesCopyrightRelated Articles
Effects of Phytoestrogen Supplement on Quality of Life of Postmenopausal Women: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials
Ching-Ching Peng,1Chia-Yu Liu,2,3Nai-Rong Kuo,2and Tao-Hsin Tung3,4
Academic Editor: Ciara Hughes
Received31 Aug 2018
Revised15 Nov 2018
Accepted11 Mar 2019
Background. The effect of phytoestrogen on postmenopausal quality of life is unclear. This study evaluated the effects of phytoestrogen supplement on quality of life for postmenopausal women. Methods. We conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials on the effects of phytoestrogen supplements on the quality of life of postmenopausal women. We searched PubMed, MEDLINE, Embase, and the Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials on March 31, 2018, for relevant randomized controlled trials. Two authors independently selected studies, assessed risk of bias, and extracted data. Disagreement was resolved through discussion with a third author. Results. We involved 10 articles in the systematic review. 8 studies and a total of 1,129 subjects were included in the meta-analysis. The questionnaires used in the evaluation of quality of life were as follows: SF-36, 4 studies; MENQOL, 4 studies; For Short Form 36 surveys, phytoestrogen groups scored significantly higher for body pain (mean difference = 3.85, 95% confidence interval [CI] = [1.14, 6.57], P < 0.01), mental health (mean difference = 4.01, 95% CI = [1.49, 6.57], P < 0.01), and role limitations caused by emotional problems domains (mean difference = 3.83, 95% CI = [1.81, 5.85], P < 0.01). No statistically significant difference was obtained from Menopause-Specific Quality of Life surveys (vasomotor domain mean difference 0.14, 95% CI = [−0.08, 0.36], P = 0.20; physical domain mean difference 0.20, 95% CI [−0.08, 0.48], P = 0.15; psychological domain mean difference −0.10, 95% CI [−0.26, 0.07], P = 0.27; sexual domain mean difference −0.17, 95% CI [−0.42, 0.09], P = 0.19). Conclusion. Current evidence does not support phytoestrogen supplementation improving postmenopausal quality of life. Further comprehensive trials or long-term follow-up studies are warranted.
Quality of life (QoL) for postmenopausal women has been a popular topic in the 21st century. Because of cessation of ovulation followed by sharp decrease in estradiol production and physiological changes, postmenopausal women may experience a degree of discomfort that is known as postmenopausal syndrome. Based on such manifestations, several scales have been developed to measure QoL for improving happiness and benefits for women after menopause. The contents of these scales generally include physical and psychological aspects. Complaints of physical problems may include hot flashes [1], vasomotor symptoms [2], pain [3], and psychological uneasiness manifesting as depression [4], anxiety, and cognitive dysfunction. Physicians may prescribe hormone therapy for these patients. Nevertheless, one study reported severe adverse events [5]. Major adverse events include coronary heart disease, breast cancer, and stroke. These serious health conditions may result in a significant reduction in QoL for patients adopting this type of treatment.
Phytoestrogen supplements are regarded as an alternative to hormone replacement therapy. This type of compound is derived mostly from plants and has structures resembling estrogen produced by the human endocrine system [6]. By binding to estrogen receptors, patients who consume such a supplement can compensate for their paucity of estrogen. Phytoestrogens are considered capable of alleviating postmenopausal symptoms. Studies have indicated the biological benefits, such as prevention of osteoporosis and cardiovascular diseases [6], of phytoestrogen on postmenopausal women. However, this remedy is likely to cause side effects, including impacts on reproductive health. Breast cancer risk, for instance, is likely to increase in patients consuming phytoestrogen supplements.
Although the consumption of phytoestrogen demonstrates physiological improvements, its effects on QoL for women after menopause remain unclear. Studies have conducted several randomized controlled trials (RCTs), but the outcomes have been inconsistent. Therefore, a more substantial and integrative result is required. The present study evaluated the effects of phytoestrogen supplements on QoL for postmenopausal women.
2.1. Literature Search
We conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis to assess the effect of phytoestrogen supplements on the QoL of postmenopausal women. Two researchers (Liu and Tung) searched PubMed, MEDLINE, Embase, and Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials from inception through March 31, 2018, for relevant publications. We did not impose any limitations on language. The search strategy is detailed in Table 1. The study protocol was registered on the PROSPERO.
Search strategy.
2.2. Study Selection
Included studies met the following inclusion criteria: the study design was an RCT, participants were human, experimental group received phytoestrogen supplements, and control group received a placebo. The titles and abstracts of all studies identified by our search were independently assessed by two of the authors for eligibility. These authors checked the full text of potentially eligible trials to determine whether they met the inclusion criteria. A third author arbitrated when the two authors disagreed on inclusion of a study.
2.3. Data Extraction and Assessment of Potential Bias
Peng and Tung performed the data extraction and risk of bias assessment process. For all articles included, the following characteristics were obtained: first author, year, country, participants in the RCTs, characteristics of intervention, comparison groups, and outcome measurements. Because we expected different questionnaires or scales were utilized to determine QoL, we performed the meta-analyses based on the inquiry forms used.
The authors reviewed the titles and abstracts when searching the relevant studies after all references had been imported to EndNote. After a thorough appraisal of these publications, we indexed the full texts and subsequently assessed the risk of bias using the Cochrane Handbook for Systematic Reviews of Interventions [7]. The handbook includes seven domains of bias risk: (1) random sequence generation, (2) allocation concealment, (3) blinding of participants and personnel, (4) blinding of outcome assessment, (5) incomplete outcome data, (6) selective reporting, and (7) other sources of bias. Two authors independently used the Cochrane Collaboration Tool for assessing the risk of bias in the included trials [8]. Any disagreement was resolved through discussion with a third author (Peng).
2.4. Questionnaires Used
A comprehensive screening was conducted to identify the questionnaires in the included trials. Among all studies, the Short Form 36 (SF-36) [9] and Menopause-Specific Quality of Life (MENQOL) [10] questionnaires were the primary inquiry forms utilized to assess QoL. Other measurements included the Cervantes Health-Related Quality of Life Scale [11] and Greene Climacteric Scale [12].
The SF-36 is a widely adopted scale worldwide for evaluating patients' perception of their personal health status. It comprises the following sections to evaluate QoL: (1) vitality, (2) physical functioning, (3) body pain, (4) general health perceptions, (5) physical role functioning, (6) emotional role functioning, (7) social role functioning, and (8) mental health. These eight domains can also be categorized into two summary groups (physical and mental component summaries). After calculation according to the SF-36 Health Survey Manual and Interpretation Guide, raw scores were converted into a final scale from 0–100 that represented the overall QoL of the women.
The MENQOL is a QoL measurement introduced in 1996 and designed specifically for postmenopausal women. It is a Likert scale form that comprises 29 items that weigh the four domains of QoL for women after menopause: (1) vasomotor (items 1–3), (2) psychosocial (items 4–10), (3) physical (items 11–26), and (4) sexual (items 27–29) domains. Higher scores within a domain represent lower QoL in the respective aspect. The advantage of this widely used format is that it addresses the common postmenopausal symptoms [10]. This may yield a more dependable result for postmenopausal QoL compared with other general questionnaires. However, many medical professionals are concerned about the validity and reliability of the MENQOL for breast cancer survivors [13].
We used Review Manager version 5.3.5 to calculate the overall effect of phytoestrogen supplements on QoL [14] for postmenopausal women. Heterogeneity in meta-analysis refers to variation in study outcomes between studies. In this study, we used the χ2 and inconsistency statistics. The statistic describes the percentage of variation across studies that is caused by heterogeneity rather than chance [15]; values of 0%–24.9%, 25%–49.9%, 50%–74%, and 75%–100% were considered no, low, moderate, and high heterogeneity, respectively. A 95% confidence interval (CI) for was constructed through the iterative noncentral chi-square distribution method [16]. Additionally, we applied a fixed-effect model when was less than 50% and would have applied the random-effect model if had been 50% or more. P < 0.05 indicated a significant difference between the phytoestrogen and control groups.
The Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses flowchart in Figure 1 illustrates the details of our search and study selection. After a full search of the databases, we identified studies for thorough screening. Finally, ten articles were included in the systematic review and meta-analysis [17–26]. The characteristics of included studies are illustrated in Table 2. A total of 968 participants were included in the intervention group and 716 in the controls.
Characteristics of included studies.
PRISMA flow diagram.
3.1. Risk of Bias Assessment
We used the Cochrane Handbook for Systematic Reviews of Interventions to assess the risk of bias in the selected studies. The result is shown in Figure 2. The overall risk of bias was low. Among all included trials, no article was assessed as high risk. One study [25] was rated an uncertain risk in random sequence generation because we could not locate the related statement in the article. We ranked seven studies [18, 19, 21, 23–25] in the "other bias" section as uncertain risks because either the confirmation of supplement consumption was unreliable (i.e., counting instead of blood sample test) or the intervention was not solely phytoestrogen.
Risk of bias for included studies.
3.2. Meta-Analysis and Outcome Assessment
We separately analyzed each domain of these two questionnaires and obtained a total of 12 outcomes (8 from the SF-36 [9] and 4 from the MENQOL [10]) that represented each aspect of QoL. We used Review Manager 5.3 [14] to detect statistically significant differences between the phytoestrogen and control groups.
3.3. QoL from SF-36 Measurement
Figures 3(a)–3(h) show the results of the SF-36 meta-analysis. A total of 660 subjects were involved in these subgroups of meta-analysis (329 in the case group and 331 in the controls, respectively). Three domains of the phytoestrogen group had significantly higher QoL scores compared with controls: body pain (mean score difference = 3.85, 95% CI = 1.14, 6.57]), mental health (mean score difference = 4.01; 95% CI = 1.49, 6.57]), and role limitations caused by emotional problems (mean score difference = 3.83; 95% CI = 1.81, 5.85]).
(a) Meta-analysis result of SF-36 of physical function domain. (b) Meta-analysis result of SF-36 of role limitations caused by physical problems domain. (c) Meta-analysis result of SF-36 of pain domain. (d) Meta-analysis result of SF-36 of vitality domain. (e) Meta-analysis result of SF-36 of mental health domain. (f) Meta-analysis result of SF-36 of role limitations caused by emotional problems domain. (g) Meta-analysis result of SF-36 of social function domain. (h) Meta-analysis result of SF-36 of general health perception.
3.4. QoL Score from MENQOL Measurement
The MENQOL results are illustrated in Figures 4(a)–4(d). 659 individuals were included in the meta-analysis of these subgroup outcomes (408 in intervention group and 251 in the controls, respectively). No statistically significant result was obtained. The pooled QoL score differences of MENQOL domains were as follows: vasomotor domain means score difference = 0.14, 95% CI = [−0.08, 0.36]; physical domain means score difference = 0.20, 95% CI = [−0.08, 0.48]; psychological domain means score difference = −0.10, 95% CI = [−0.26, 0.07]; and sexual domain means score difference = −0.17, 95% CI = [−0.42, 0.09].
(a) Meta-analysis result of MENQOL of vasomotor domain. (b) Meta-analysis result of MENQOL of physical domain. (c) Meta-analysis result of MENQOL of psychological domain. (d) Meta-analysis result of MENQOL of sexual domain.
3.5. Publication Bias
Publication bias was defined as the publication or nonpublication of studies depending on the direction and statistical significance of the results and the first systematic investigations of publication bias focused on this aspect of the problem. As Figures 5(a)–5(l) show, the funnel plot was symmetry, indicating no series publication bias in this study.
(a) Funnel plot based on SF-36 of physical function domain. (b) Funnel plot based on SF-36 of role limitations caused by physical. (c) Funnel plot based on SF-36 of pain domain. (d) Funnel plot based on SF-36 of vitality domain. (e) Funnel plot based on SF-36 of mental health domain. (f) Funnel plot based on SF-36 of role limitations caused by emotional problems domain. (g) Funnel plot based on SF-36 of social function domain. (h) Funnel plot based on SF-36 of general health perception. (i) Funnel plot based on MENQOL of vasomotor domain. (j) Funnel plot based on MENQOL of physical domain. (k) Funnel plot based on MENQOL of psychological domain. (l) Funnel plot based on MENQOL of sexual domain.
To our knowledge, this is the first meta-analysis of QoL related to the use of phytoestrogen supplements. The exact effect of phytoestrogen on QoL remains unclear. We performed a meta-analysis and acquired inconsistent results. We concluded several reasons for these results: type of questionnaire, difference between physical and mental conditions, and characteristics of involved patients.
Outcomes after meta-analysis were inconsistent; however, results did not confirm that these supplements improve QoL. The beneficial effects on biological functions have been proven by previous studies. Nevertheless, our research did not find a robust correlation between administration of supplements and enhancement of QoL.
Many of the included studies were conducted in Western countries. Indeed, postmenopausal life has been the subject of much research recently in Western countries. Although Asian women undoubtedly experience postmenopausal symptoms, certain aspects of postmenopausal syndrome, such as vasomotor symptoms, may be more common among Caucasian women [27]. A more thorough understanding of the effects of phytoestrogen has been established in Western countries than has been in Asia because of the more diverse ethnicities, socioeconomic levels, and education levels in the Asia region.
There were several methodological limitations to this study. The major limitation was the number of available RCTs was insufficient; thus, the statistical power was low because of small study sample sizes. Another limitation to this study was the controversy surrounding random-effect models; that is, the assumption of normally distributed random effects violates the basic principle of randomization in statistical inference [28]. The hypothetical common variance of these so-called random effects would serve only as a nuisance variable if there were no random effects. The end result of the application of this nuisance variable to meta-analytic weights would then be markedly increasing estimator variance and equalizing the weights through penalizing larger studies [29, 30]. Finally, the serious bias in this meta-analysis was publication bias, in the overall meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials there was no significant on the publication bias. However, it is difficult to conduct meta-regression for investigating the sources of the heterogeneity by low statistical power of insufficient studies. Further rigorous studies should be conducted with more objective measures.
In conclusion, there is a lack of solid evidence supporting the routine use of phytoestrogen supplements for improving postmenopausal QoL. Future trials should employ an adequate sample size to provide data on various subgroups, for example, different age groups. Participants of various ethnic groups should be enrolled. Both efficacy and safety outcomes should be measured and reported. Additionally, trials that compare the effects of various durations of phytoestrogen supplementation are also required to determine the optimal duration of application. Trials including a third arm with no application at all (as in the present clinical practice) are warranted to estimate the placebo effect, which might affect interpretation of the effects of phytoestrogen supplements.
The data used to support the findings of this study are available from the corresponding author upon request.
The authors declare that they have no conflicts of interest.
Ching-Ching Peng designed and performed the study. Chia-Yu Liu, Nai-Rong Kuo and Tao-Hsin Tung analyzed the data and constructed the draft.
The authors appreciate the Sunflower Statistical Consulting Company, Kaohsiung, Taiwan, for statistical advice.
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Many times in this process buyers confuse being pre-qualified with being pre-approved. It is important to understand the distinction between being pre-qualified for a loan and pre-approved for a loan. The difference between the two terms will be crucial when you decide to make an offer on a house. A Pre-approval is a much stronger statement to the seller that you are in a better position. This is especially important when competing in a multiple offer situation.
Based on this three step process I am confident that all your needs will be met.
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Vice President of Advancement to join a team driving prosperity for future generations (Orange County, CA)
Gen Next is a group of successful leaders who seek to harness competition and entrepreneurship to solve the greatest generational challenges of our time.
The Gen Next network acts through three organizations that orchestrate a comprehensive set of programmatic, philanthropic, and political activities designed to address three areas where short-term thinking threatens the success and prosperity of future generations: education reform, economic opportunity, and global security.
The Gen Next Foundation plays a key role in this work as the network's innovative philanthropic and entrepreneurial arm.
Adopting a venture philanthropy approach that combines the heart of an NGO with the approach of an entrepreneur, the Foundation incubates and grows ventures that deploy high-risk, forward-looking, and high-impact ideas. The Foundation's early efforts have shown that the private sector can, and should, lead where government alone cannot. Leveraging these results, it seeks to ramp up its work to develop solutions that can propel society, communities, and families toward a brighter future.
At this exciting time in the Foundation's trajectory, it seeks a Vice President of Advancement to tap, build, and deploy a dynamic donor community and to be a key asset on the leadership team. The Vice President of Advancement will build the Foundation's internal development machine with an obsessive eye toward the data, analytics, operations, relationships, and community that achieve a multi-million recurring revenue model. The VP will coordinate closely with team members to develop relationships and steward future donors and will build a donor engagement framework with defined donor circles, KPIs, and stewardship plans.
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If your cat has diabetes then cat care is important to your pets health. You will need to take the appropriate steps to make sure your pet can lead a normal life. It is unfortunate that pet cats have there own form of diabetes. It is important as a pet owner you learn how this will affect your pet and how you can help your cat lead a normal healthy life.
There are two types of cat diabetes, that could affect you pet. The first type is caused by the lack of production of insulin, while the second type is the inability of the cats body to process insulin as it should do. just like in humans, diabetes can affect a cat at any age. But it normally appears in a pet in its later years.
Your cat will start to display symptoms that will tell you there is something wrong. These symptoms are very similar to the one in humans, You would start to notice your cat would require more fluid and would also urinate more. Because of your pets inability to process any glucose, then you will start to notice some weight loss.
If your pet cat starts to display the above symptoms, it would be very wise of you to take your pet to your local vet. This way you can have your cat tested for sugar levels in there blood as well as in their urine. it is better to have both tests done, because any cat that feels under any form of stress, will show a spike in there blood sugar levels. By having both tests done, you will be able to confirm if your pet cat really has diabetes.
There is no cure for your cats diabetes as of yet. There diabetes can be controlled through a various means, and for cats it is done by diet and weight control. Giving your pet a diet high in fiber and carbohydrates would be ideal for diabetic cats, especially if they are over weight.
By using this type of diet, you will control your cats weight and blood sugar levels. There are also some oral medications available that your trusted vet may recommend. These should help to maintain a suitable blood sugar level.
Owners of diabetic cats, also will need to monitor their pets glucose and insulin levels. This is for those pet owners who will have to give there cats insulin injections for their diabetes. But be warned, you need to be carful to avoid giving an overdose of insulin as this will be fatal to your pet.
Cat care and diabetes should always go together, this will ensure that your pet can lead a normal healthy life. If you provide the right care for diabetic cats, then you will still have many happy years to come with your pet.


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As supervising editor for Arts and Culture at NPR based at NPR West in Culver City, Ted Robbins plans coverage across NPR shows and online, focusing on TV at a time when there's never been so much content. He thinks "arts and culture" encompasses a lot of human creativity — from traditional museum offerings to popular culture, and out-of-the-way people and events.
Robbins also supervises obituaries or, as NPR prefers to call them, "appreciations," of people in the arts.
Robbins joined the Arts Desk in 2015, after a decade on air as a NPR National Desk correspondent based in Tucson, Arizona. From there, he covered the Southwest, including Arizona, New Mexico, and Nevada.
Robbins reported on a range of issues, from immigration and border security to water issues and wildfires. He covered the economy in the West with an emphasis on the housing market and Las Vegas development. He reported on the January 2011 shooting in Tucson that killed six and injured many, including Arizona Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords.
Robbins' reporting has been honored with numerous accolades, including two Emmy Awards—one for his story on sex education in schools, and another for his series on women in the workforce. He received a CINE Golden Eagle for a 1995 documentary on Mexican agriculture called "Tomatoes for the North."
In 2006, Robbins wrote an article for the Nieman Reports at Harvard about journalism and immigration. He was chosen for a 2009 French-American Foundation Fellowship focused on comparing European and U.S. immigration issues.
Raised in Los Angeles, Robbins became an avid NPR listener while spending hours driving (or stopped in traffic) on congested freeways. He is delighted to now be covering stories for his favorite news source.
Prior to coming to NPR in 2004, Robbins spent five years as a regular contributor to The News Hour with Jim Lehrer, 15 years at the PBS affiliate in Tucson, and working as a field producer for CBS News. He worked for NBC affiliates in Tucson and Salt Lake City, where he also did some radio reporting and print reporting for USA Today.
Robbins earned his Bachelor of Arts in psychology and his master's degree in journalism, both from the University of California at Berkeley. He taught journalism at the University of Arizona for a decade.
Majestic American Soprano Jessye Norman Dies At 74
By Ted Robbins • Sep 30, 2019
Opera fans are mourning one of the world's most revered voices.
Soprano Jessye Norman died Monday morning at Mount Sinai St. Luke's Hospital in New York. Her death was confirmed to NPR by a spokesperson for her family, Gwendolyn Quinn, as well as a representative from the Jessye Norman School of the Arts. The official cause of death was septic shock and multi-organ failure, secondary to complications of a spinal cord injury she had sustained in 2015. She was 74.
Oscar-Winner D.A. Pennebaker, Trailblazer In Cinéma Vérité Filmmaking, Dies At 94
By James Doubek & Ted Robbins • Aug 4, 2019
D.A. Pennebaker, a pioneering filmmaker who chronicled key moments in music as well as politics, has died at age 94. Pennebaker helped create the cinéma vérité, or direct cinema style of documentary.
He died on Aug. 1 of natural causes at his home in Sag Harbor, New York. His son, Frazer Pennebaker, confirmed his death with NPR.
In 2012, Pennebaker received an honorary Oscar, for being a filmmaker "who redefined the language of film and taught a generation of filmmakers to look to reality for inspiration."
Aretha Franklin, The 'Queen Of Soul,' Dies At 76
By Ted Robbins • Aug 16, 2018
Updated at 12:10 p.m. ET
Aretha Franklin, the "Queen of Soul," died Thursday in her home city of Detroit after battling pancreatic cancer of the neuroendocrine type. Her death was confirmed by her publicist, Gwendolyn Quinn. She was 76.
Franklin sold more than 75 million records during her life, making her one of the best-selling artists of all time. She took soul to a new level and inspired generations of singers who came after her.
CBS CEO Les Moonves Accused Of Sexual Harassment
By Ted Robbins • Jul 27, 2018
The New Yorker magazine has published an article by Ronan Farrow detailing accusations of sexual harassment by CBS CEO Les Moonves and other men at the company.
This Jacket Caused A Racket: What, Exactly, Does Melania Trump Not Care About?
Do you see a blue dress or a gold dress? Well, this time it's a green Zara jacket. And the color doesn't matter — it's what's written on the back in big white graffiti lettering: "I REALLY DON'T CARE, DO U?"
Nas' 'Illmatic' Gets A New Sound When Performed With National Symphony Orchestra
By Ted Robbins • Jan 30, 2018
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Sexual Harassment Allegations Continue In The Entertainment Industry
By Ted Robbins • Nov 10, 2017
Harvey Weinstein Scandal May Prompt A Sea Change In Hollywood
By Ted Robbins • Oct 18, 2017
And we're seeing more fallout in the entertainment industry following sex-abuse allegations against movie mogul Harvey Weinstein. People in Hollywood are asking some tough questions about how to change the industry. Here's NPR's Ted Robbins.
For Only 2nd Time, Motion Picture Academy Boots A Member: Harvey Weinstein
These are words you will not hear again at the Oscars.
GWYNETH PALTROW: I would like to thank Harvey Weinstein.
Amid Harassment Reports, Harvey Weinstein Takes Leave Of Absence
By Ted Robbins • Oct 5, 2017
Hollywood mogul Harvey Weinstein is taking a leave of absence from his company following a New York Times story that he sexually harassed female assistants, executives and actresses for decades. The Times report also says Weinstein settled complaints with at least eight women.
Trump Pardons Arpaio
President Trump dropped a big, fat hint Tuesday night in a speech in Phoenix.
(SOUNDBITE OF SPEECH)
PRESIDENT DONALD TRUMP: I'll make a prediction. I think he's going to be just fine, OK?
'Wonder Woman' Continues Hot Streak In Mediocre Summer For Hollywood
By Ted Robbins • Aug 7, 2017
It's been a mediocre summer so far for Hollywood box office numbers - down about 11 percent from last summer. But one movie has had remarkable staying power.
(SOUNDBITE OF RUPERT GREGSON-WILLIAMS' "WONDER WOMAN'S WRATH")
June Foray, Voice Of Rocky From 'The Bullwinkle Show,' Dies At 99
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New TV Shows And Movies? They'll Stay In The Writer's Mind If There's A Strike
By Ted Robbins • Apr 25, 2017
TV and film writers resumed contract negotiations Tuesday with Hollywood producers with a powerful bargaining tool. Late Monday, the Writers Guild of America said members had overwhelmingly authorized a strike if an agreement is not reached by May 1. That's when the current contract runs out.
More than 90 percent of eligible writers voted to authorize a strike, even though the last strike a decade ago cost some writers their jobs and shut down TV and movie production.
Comedian Don Rickles, Merciless 'Merchant Of Venom,' Dies At 90
By Ted Robbins • Apr 6, 2017
Before Comedy Central's celebrity roasts, before American Idol's Simon Cowell, before Triumph the Insult Comic Dog, one man abused people on TV and in clubs like no other — as one emcee introduced him, "the Sultan of Insults, the Merchant of Venom, the pussy cat with claws, Mr. Don Rickles!"
Rickles died of kidney failure Thursday at his home in Los Angeles. He was 90.
Robert Harward Turns Down Job As National Security Adviser
By Ted Robbins • Feb 16, 2017
Retired Navy Vice Adm. Robert Harward has turned down the position of national security adviser to President Trump, a White House official tells NPR's Mara Liasson.
Harward was offered the job after Michael T. Flynn, the former general, resigned Monday after just 24 days on the job. Trump said his confidence in Flynn had eroded after Flynn misled then-Vice-President-elect Mike Pence about conversations he had with the Russian ambassador to the U.S.
Trump Slams Senator Who Revealed Gorsuch's Criticism Of Remarks On Judges
By Ted Robbins • Feb 8, 2017
President Trump started the day by blasting a Democratic senator who revealed criticism of Trump from his nominee to the Supreme Court on Wednesday.
Judge Neil Gorsuch told Connecticut Sen. Richard Blumenthal that he found President Trump's recent attacks on judges to be "demoralizing" and "disheartening." Gorsuch made the comments during a private meeting, and a member of the Supreme Court nomination team escorting Gorsuch through the get-acquainted meetings also confirmed the remarks to NPR's Tamara Keith.
Who Is Judge James L. Robart And Why Did He Block Trump's Immigration Order?
Judge James L. Robart did not have to actually rule on the legality of President Trump's executive order barring people from seven countries from entering the United States.
In granting a temporary restraining order, the judge essentially had to decide that:
the plaintiffs (the states of Washington and Minnesota) were likely to succeed at a later date;
people in those states could suffer irreparable harm if the ban continued; and
blocking the president's order was in the public interest.
'Fawlty Towers' Actor Andrew Sachs Dies At 86
By Ted Robbins • Dec 2, 2016
Let's pause now to remember a British actor best known for playing a Spanish waiter in a 1970s BBC series that lasted only 12 episodes - Andrew Sachs. He died at age 86. As NPR's Ted Robbins tells us, his relatively small role left a big impression.
Hollywood Legend Garry Marshall Dies At 81
A lot of people got a lot of laughs from Garry Marshall. He made some of the biggest TV sitcoms of the 1970s and '80s and some of the biggest movies of the '80s and '90s. Garry Marshall died yesterday at the age of 81. NPR's Ted Robbins has this appreciation.
Dallas Has Been Called A Leader In Police Training, Transparency
By Ted Robbins • Jul 8, 2016
The morning after a gunman targeted and killed five law enforcement officers, Dallas Mayor Mike Rawlings called it "ironic" that his city was the target of the worst police loss-of-life since the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, 2001.
Maurice White, Founder Of Earth, Wind & Fire, Dies At 74
The founder of Earth, Wind and Fire has died. Maurice White has Parkinson's disease for many years. He died at his home here in Los Angeles at the age of 74. NPR's Ted Robbins has this appreciation.
Co-Founder Of The Eagles Glenn Frey Dies At 67
And now let's take a moment to remember Glenn Frey, who has died at the age of 67. His music as part of the Eagles has been part of the national soundtrack, if you will, for decades. Here's NPR's Ted Robbins.
(SOUNDBITE OF EAGLES SONG, "TAKE IT EASY")
Do Try This At Home: Hacking Chicken Sous Vide
This summer, NPR is getting crafty in the kitchen. As part of Weekend Edition's Do Try This At Home series, top chefs are sharing their cleverest hacks and tips — taking expensive, exhausting or intimidating recipes and tweaking them to work in any home kitchen.
First up: making magically moist sous vide chicken without the fancy equipment.
Some Deportees Return To Mexico But Their Stuff Stays In The U.S.
By Ted Robbins • Dec 10, 2014
Derek Lucas Reyes, 20, went from being undocumented in the U.S. to undocumented in his native Mexico.
He sits at a table after breakfast in a shelter filled with people recently deported from the U.S. to Nogales, Sonora. At his feet is a paper shopping bag the Department of Homeland Security gave him for his belongings. Inside the bag: his deportation paperwork, a toothbrush, toothpaste and some other necessities he got from Mexican aid workers.
What's In A Name? Plenty Of Ways To Make A Mistake
By Ted Robbins • May 16, 2014
When Arizona State University graduates hear their names announced, they have Peter Lafford to thank. It's his job to ensure students' names are pronounced correctly — and it's not always an easy task.
Home Of Sanctuary Movement Revives Strategy To Stop Deportation
The Curious Practice Of Bringing Immigrants Back — To Deport Them
Nevada Ranch Dispute Ends As Feds Back Down — For Now
For Albuquerque PD, A Searing Rebuke From Justice Department


Now, don't get me wrong: just because I love cooking and truly enjoy a complex, multi-faceted recipe that's perfect for a holiday or dinner party, I know that there are many quick and easy recipes that fulfill this requirement, too.
Enter these avocado boats. While simple, they are definitely appetizer-worthy at your next shindig or as a buffet offering at the outdoor patio party. And despite all that, they're also easy and quick enough to become a dinner staple on weeknights.
This recipe is one of more than 140 "affordable, healthy and delicious plant-based recipes" from my friend Heather Nicholds's new book, College Vegan Cookbook.
Apart from Heather's easy writing style, comprehensive information and no-nonsense recipes, what I love about the book is that it's applicable to so many more people than vegans starting college. If you're new to plant-based cooking, or if you're looking for simple, affordable and healthy options, everything in this book applies to you, too.
As Heather aptly points out in the book's opening chapter, these recipes and this cooking style is good for your health, your budget, the environment, social justice and the animals on our planet. And those are good for everyone, not just college students.
The book begins with a chapter on how to eat a balanced diet, followed by a list of necessary tools and pantry basics. It also includes a section called "Navigating the Grocery Store," which is really a crash course in best practices while shopping.
Some of the recipes that intrigued me most were the Green Kickstart Smoothie, Chia Pudding Parfaits, Savory Chickpea Omelet Cups, Hot and Sour Tofu Soup, Pumpkin Pear Soup, Italian Wedding Soup, Tomato Pesto Grilled Cheese Sandwich, Meatball Subs, Greek Potato Salad, 5-Layer Dip, Sliding Scale Nachos, BBQ Cauliflower Wings, Pineapple Fried Rice, Sesame-Lime Tofu, Jambalaya, Chocolate-Coconut Bars and Freezer Blueberry Coconut Pie. And yes, they're all a breeze to make!
While some of Heather's ingredients aren't candida-diet friendly, I could easily sub my own all-purpose gluten-free flour for the all-purpose flour and find ACD-friendly alternatives for the sweeteners. Since most of the recipes are savory, this didn't seem like a problem.
The book wraps up with a section on food prep techniques and a conversion chart so that you can cook the recipes whether your college is based in North America, Europe, or anywhere else.
The recipe I chose to make was the super-easy Avocado Boats. I mean, I already adore avocado, plus everything else in the recipe was already on hand. I thought they'd make a lovely appetizer for me and the HH one weeknight, but as it turned out, there was leftover salad (used to stuff the avocado halves), so we just polished that off with a piece of toast and called it a meal. Light and very satisfying!
If you know a university student who's interested in cooking or someone starting out in the realm of home cooking, College Vegan is a perfect choice.
Make the dressing: In a small blender or food processor, combine the cilantro, coconut milk, tahini, lime juice, sugar and salt. Blend for about one minute until smooth. Taste, and add more salt as needed. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week. Makes about one cup.
Make the salad: In a medium bowl, toss together the celery, apple and spinach. Drizzle with your dressing of choice and toss to coat.
Scoop out some of the avocado halves to make a large hollow area. Mix the avocado you scooped out with the apple mixture. Divide the mixture between the avocado halves, and eat directly from the shells with a spoon.
Makes 2 servings. Not suitable for freezing.


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Stormy Daniels Chose a Millennial Pink Power Suit for a Day in Court
by Brooke Bobb
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The last time we saw Stormy Daniels dressed in pink was when she was seated across from Anderson Cooper. She wore a fuchsia-color blouse with buttons that were holding on for dear life. Daniels looked poised and confident that evening on our television screens, even while discussing topics such as spanking. Today, she looked just as assured in a similar hue, though more millennial pink this time, as she was rushed through aggressive swarms of media into a federal courthouse in New York for Donald Trump lawyer Michael Cohen's hearing on how the materials seized from his home and office by the FBI should be handled. It is unclear still exactly why Daniels was there, though her lawyer Michael Avenatti did tell the press that she wanted to observe the proceedings. It was revealed publicly that Cohen paid her $130,000, in what Daniels characterizes as hush money on behalf of President Trump, the month before the 2016 election.
Daniels, whose real name is Stephanie Clifford, has come to represent a sort of female antihero in the ongoing saga that has underscored the current administration. On the one hand, she's a proud porn star who willingly and ably engaged in a sexual relationship with Trump, who she says discussed giving her a spot on The Celebrity Apprentice. On the other hand, she is a mother to a daughter and one of a growing number of women who have spoken out publicly and repeatedly about Trump's disrespect for the opposite sex and his moral ineptitude. She certainly isn't in close proximity to Gloria Allred in a pink tweed suit (though Allred is representing other women challenging Trump), but for lack of role models in this mess, she might just be the kind of pink-wearing proto-feminist who fits the bill in a political episode that feels more like a Jersey Shore reunion than a West Wing finale.
Perhaps pink, the flashy hot kind or the millennial constant, will become Daniels's signature power color from this day in court forward. If it does, it won't be because she's a porn star or she looks a lot like Barbie, but because, like Allred or the pussy hat–wearing women who have marched against Trump, she's not going to let the bastards grind her down—or let herself wield a rolled-up magazine ever again.


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