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Posted on May 3, 2020 May 4, 2020 by JoeBillGibbo
Leicester Nirvana FC – Hamilton Park
With the lights out, it's less dangerous
Here we are now, entertain us
I feel stupid and contagious
If legendary rock star Kurt Cobain was still with us, he would undoubtedly have dragged his wife Courtney Love down to Hamilton Park with him to watch the Nirvana in this FA Cup clash. It has long been rumoured that the pair loved non-league football.
Through using a range of disguises (which included holding a bag for life which contained a thermos flask) they were able to keep their niche obsession under wraps. This was despite the revelations coming close to being leaked in the press on numerous occasions. Cobain once had to secure an injunction against The Derbyshire Times who were about to print an exclusive on the couple after a fateful night at Staveley Miners Welfare. While it was never confirmed, Love was apparently seen in a verbal tirade against the club secretary at Staveley Miners Welfare over a lack of programmes, while Kurt was busy queuing for a Bovril at the tea hut.
Sadly, Cobain never got to visit Hamilton Park, the brand new home of Leicester Nirvana FC. He would have loved the snack selection.
It was a week until I had to go back to work. Wanting to suck every last ounce of opportunity from the final days of the summer holidays, I messaged Mr. Morehead to see if he had any plans for this pleasant evening. Leicester Nirvana v Boston Town it was. I raced straight into Manchester where he kindly picked me up from the newly opened BrewDog on Oxford Road.
On a normal day, I would have done a bit of research about the club I was visiting so I understood the context of the match I was about to see. But to put it bluntly, I wasn't in the mood. I had been at Bolton Wanderers stadium earlier that day for a meeting on behalf of Colls. While we were in the stadium hotel, discussing matters over a coffee there were numerous camera crews outside. Today was the day that the futures of both Bolton and Bury were going to be decided.
As a Bolton season ticket holder, I was in a subdued mood on the drive down. TalkSport had constant coverage as the deadline approached, with the existence of my beloved club hanging in the balance. We were the lucky ones; we lived to fight another day. Bury meanwhile had been expelled from the Football League.
These were strange times and it was refreshing to arrive at Leicester Nirvana, a club where everything just seemed calm, organic and clear. Sitting in Hamilton, to the North East of the city, the club – as it is now – was formed in 2008 when a merger between FC Nirvana and Thurnby Rangers was agreed. One club had a thriving youth system, while the other had a place in the football pyramid – it was the perfect match.
Originally taking the name of Thurnby Nirvana they gained the prefix of the city in 2015. This signalled a move forward for the club, who less than a year later were able to cease their ground share agreement at Highfield Rangers to move to their current home of Hamilton Park which had been upgraded to stage United Counties League matches.
Their visitors for this FA Cup Preliminary Round replay were Boston Town. It wasn't the most exciting of draws for either club with them being in the same league as each other; The Premier Division of the United Counties League.
There are two ways to view FA Cup draws. Would you rather travel somewhere new and play a team you know virtually nothing about? A bit of fun. Or would you prefer the relative comfort of coming up against an opponent you know quite a lot about, hoping to exploit the weaknesses that you have previously found in them?
Whatever approach the clubs took, it produced a stalemate on the Saturday when they met at Tattershall Road in Boston. This set up a Tuesday evening replay.
In the lead up to kick-off, we lounged about in the clubhouse area of the ground which is found behind the nearside goal. Tables had been placed side by side in a never ending fashion on either side of the room, making it feel like we were about to enjoy a meal in the Great Hall at Hogwarts.
I'm sure Harry, Hermoine and Ron wouldn't have had to wait until half time for somebody trained in how to use a chip fryer to turn up. From the serving hatch at the end of the room I had to settle on a brew in a polystyrene cup to keep me full.
Not many spectators turned up for this match but it still had the atmosphere of a tasty FA Cup encounter thanks to the lairy, over the top behaviour of individuals on the Boston Town bench. While being thoroughly embarrassing, it was too amusing not to watch so I stationed myself to the side of the dugout for much of the first half.
Shouting and screaming at players, officials and even spectators I couldn't decide what Boston's approach was to this match. Surely nobody should have needed firing up. Not only was prize money of £2,890 up for grabs for the winners but they would also travel to footballing titans Kirby Muxloe in the next round.
Nirvana gave as good as they got but it proved to be Boston who would prevail thanks to a 20th minute goal from Fraser Bayliss.
It was a lengthy drive back to Manchester after the match, so we were stood by the exit hoping for a quick escape. We got into the car and it wouldn't start; the battery was flat. Tony sent me back up to the football ground in the hope that somebody would have some jump leads. I really thought the odds were against us. On all my travels in football I had never seen a pair of jump leads knocking about.
Nobody was taking me on until a Nirvana volunteer told me to go to the bloke who had been manning the refreshments. Surely he didn't keep jump leads in the kitchen?
Sure enough, he managed to find me two different pairs. He put RAC to shame this bloke. I ran back down to the car park where the stricken Focus was showing glimpses of life. The headlights kept flashing intermittently and it dawned upon me that we were beginning to look like a pair of doggers.
Thankfully the battery perked up and we were soon on our way back up north. It had been a nice introduction to life in the United Counties League.
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The Lighthouse Mosque was founded in 2007 by Imam Zaid Shakir in the heart of Oakland, California. Emulating the diverse community of the Lighthouse, the building was a historical bookstore that was often the gathering place of the grassroots Civil Rights Movement of the 1950's. The concept of the building was to adhere and celebrate both the community and the historical aspects of the neighborhood. The building is to be renovated, keeping the historical foundation and body, bricks, trusses and windows, adding a new set of office adjacent, that would represent the "lighthouse", a beacon of hope.


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Augusto Bertazzoni (10 January 1876 - 30 August 1972) was an Italian Roman Catholic prelate who served as the Bishop of Potenza from 1930 until his retirement in 1966. He was titled later in his career as an archbishop despite running a normal diocese as opposed to archdiocese; upon his resignation he was given a ceremonial position which he occupied until his death.

The process for his beatification commenced on 8 June 1995 and he was titled as a Servant of God as a result. Pope Francis titled him as Venerable on 2 October 2019.

Life
Augusto Bertazzoni was born in 1876 in Mantua. He was a follower as a child of John Bosco in Turin and was also a close friend of both Luigi Orione and Giovanni Calabria; he was also close to the Bishop of Mantua Giuseppe Melchiorre Sarto, who would become Pope Pius X.

He attended the Oratorio that the Salesians of Don Bosco managed in Turin from 1885 until 1887. Bosco himself proved to be a great influence on Bertazzoni who as bishop would dedicate an altar in the Potenza cathedral to his mentor in 1939. It would be during the course of his studies in Mantua that he first met Bishop Sarto who likewise was an influence on the new seminarian.

Following the completion of his theological studies he was ordained to the priesthood on 25 February 1899 and he later served as the archpriest of the parish of San Benedetto Po from 30 April 1904 until 30 June 1930. In 1922 he was named as a Monsignor. Pope Pius XI later appointed him on 30 June 1930 as the new Bishop of Potenza and Bertazzoni received his episcopal consecration from Domenico Menna on 15 August 1930 on the Feast of the Assumption. He was enthroned in his new episcopal see on 29 October 1930. He led with great wisdom and with fortitude as his pastoral programme included the cultivation of diocesan vocations and commitment to the teaching of catechism.

Following the outbreak of World War II he remained in his diocese to treat all those whom the war hit the hardest and after the air raids of 8 September 1943 did not accept an offer to leave the diocese for another vacant diocese that the Vatican offered him. On 30 November 1950 he was accorded with the honorific title of "Archbishop" in recognition of his services in his diocese from Pope Pius XII.

Bertazzoni attended all five sessions of the Second Ecumenical Council as a Council Father in his role as an archbishop. He retired from his diocese on 30 November 1966 and Pope Paul VI, to compensate for his resignation, appointed him as the first Titular Bishop of Temuniana. This latter role was a ceremonial position and not an actual diocese.

He died after a brief illness on 30 August 1972 and was mourned in his old diocese as a shepherd of God with the reputation of being a saint due to his reputation for personal holiness.

Beatification process
The beatification process commenced in Potenza on 8 June 1995 after the Congregation for the Causes of Saints titled him as a Servant of God and issued the "nihil obstat" (no objections) decree which initiated the formal process. The diocesan process of investigation spanned from 30 October 1995 until 2000 and saw the accumulation of both documentation and witness testimonies. The validation of the process was granted in Rome in 2002 in a decree that the C.C.S. issued.

The Positio that documented Bertazzoni's life of heroic virtue was submitted to the C.C.S. in 2013 for further evaluation. In 2018 the cardinal prefect for the C.C.S., Angelo Amato, sent a letter to the Archbishop of Potenza to mention that the theologians would discuss the cause for Bertazzoni in the first half of 2019. Pope Francis titled Bertazzoni as Venerable on 2 October 2019.

The current postulator for this cause is the Salesian priest Pierluigi Cameroni.

References

External links
 Hagiography Circle
 Catholic Hierarchy

1876 births
1972 deaths
20th-century venerated Christians
Bishops appointed by Pope Pius XI
20th-century Italian Roman Catholic titular archbishops
Clergy from Mantua
Venerated Catholics by Pope Francis

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How does Masood find out about Christian and Syed?
"There's a birthday party for Syed and they're all having a good time. Syed receives a call or a text and we never get to see what it is, but he disappears to the flat to deal with something... Christian's obviously waiting there for him. Then Masood thinks, 'This is taking ages', so he goes to the flat, too. Low and behold, he sees Syed and Christian in a clinch…"
How is Masood feeling at that point?
"Masood's world falls apart. He doesn't react in the same way as Zainab, though - he just runs off. He wanders out of the flat, leaving Christian and Syed wondering who's seen them. In a state of shock, Masood goes back to the house and lies that the door to the flat was locked and so couldn't find Syed. When Syed returns, he starts to panic when he hears that Masood went looking for him."
How does Masood deal with the situation?
"Masood has no idea what to do with what he's seen and ends up looking for advice from the imam at the mosque. He's not particularly helpful, though, as he insists that the situation is on Masood's shoulders, while warning him not to let the news go public. Masood's given a choice - either the community will disown the family or the family will have to disown Syed."
What does he eventually do?
"After a week of thinking, he tells Zainab in the kindest way possible that their son is gay. Zainab pretends that she doesn't know, just to add more petrol to the fire… He's then trying to convince Zainab to confront the whole situation but she avoids it. It all then builds to this huge reveal at the party… All along, though, Masood's saying predatory things to Syed and Christian, teasing them about knowing. So in a very subtle way, he lets them both know that he's aware of what's going on and they'd better stop."
Do you think Masood has a dark side?
"It's a lovely thing to play. The New Year episodes with Nina, Johnny and Marc were so good and so explosive, I was thinking, 'How do you top that?' What I love about Masood, though, is that he's a very flexible person. You'll get a different response form him in almost every situation. He's not predicable. He has his lighter moments and then his darker moments. It gives a lot of colour to play with."
Were you pleased when you finally read the script where you discovered Syed's secret?
"I'm so relieved! I'll now stop getting texts and emails that start with, 'Hi Oblivious Dad'. I've spent five months looking away, just missing or just not hearing conversations and looks between Zainab, Christian and Syed. I've not been meant to notice any of it! It's really nice to be in the loop now."
Is Masood more concerned about how Syed's secret will make him and his family look or Syed's struggle?
"At first, it's not about what Syed's going through at all. It's about how it makes the family look. It's a very different dilemma to Zainab's. She's a reactive character, whereas Masood's pointing out that there's a bigger picture. Although Zainab appears to be the head of the household, they come from a patriarchal background. It's up to the father of the family to sort situations like this out - and in their culture, you're left with two choices: reject him or be rejected as a family. The whole community could turn on the Masoods."
"Yeah! She's pregnant apparently! Now there's a turnaround…"
How does the big reveal come about?
"The one thing that's put Zainab and Masood on a happier note is that Amira's now pregnant. In their eyes, it'll solve all their problems. There are some lovely father-son scenes before everything comes out where Masood tries to convince Syed that his future is with Amira and the baby. It's all looking good after their chat - until the flat warming party. The party's actually split between the Masoods' and the new flat for space reasons, so while everyone's enjoying themselves at the Masoods', Amira's at the flat and finds out about Syed and Christian when she spots Lucy Beale's graffiti. Amira freaks out and runs back to the party crying her eyes out. Syed rushes back in, too - and then Christian turns up. In the middle of the party, Christian says, 'It's about time you told everyone'."
As if EastEnders caterer Masood Ahmed's life hasn't been thrown into enough turmoil following the Chryed reveal, he soon makes the shock discovery that his wife Zainab has known their secret since the beginning of the year. However, following a tender moment with their son Kamil later in the afternoon, Masood and Zainab resolve to work through their problems together. Zainab, though, pushes Masood one step too far when she overreacts at Tamwar's revelation that he's no longer going to university. Seething with Zainab's attitude, Masood throws her and her suitcase onto the street in the pouring rain. We recently caught up with Masood actor Nitin Ganatra to hear about the dramatic Masood twist and what lies in store for his screen family.
How does Masood cope in the wake of the Chryed reveal?
"This is the payoff for Masood now. It goes up a gear for him because you have to remember that Zainab's been lying to Masood - she's known for months about Syed and Christian. These Masood episodes coming up are the equivalent of the high drama that Nina, Marc and Johnny had over the New Year. Once he finds out about his wife's betrayal, Masood's whole world falls apart. What I love about Masood's reaction in the wake of the reveal, though, is that Masood says, 'No-one should have done that to Amira'. Syed's always been a bit of a screw-up but to mislead a girl into a marriage like that is unforgivable. Masood really, really has a go at Zainab about it - her pride led Amira down the aisle and ultimately down the garden path. Masood's just appalled about the whole situation."
Does Masood turn to Jane at all?
"Yeah and she doesn't tell him about knowing, either! He has his moment with her afterwards, though. There was a suggestion a while back that we might have been able to get a snog in there, too…"
What was your reaction when you heard about the homophobic attack story?
"I never saw it as a homophobic attack. I just saw it as an angry dad venting his frustration. Qadim has a shady past, so I'm not surprised that he's a violent man. But what confused me was that he didn't beat up Syed - I'm still not sure why they didn't do that. We've been questioning why and I'm sure they had a good reason, but I think that's one for Dom [Treadwell-Collins] and the story team!"
Were you surprised to read that Masood walks on when he sees Christian being attacked?
"No, I love it! Masood can often be too nice or to laid-back but he's flexible. So for them to write that Masood walks on by when Christian's being beaten up - that's such a brilliant additional layer to the character. We get to see an even darker side of Masood. When we filmed the first take of that scene, all the extras and the crew gasped and started hissing!"
How does Masood finally learn of Zainab's betrayal?
"Masood - being the guy who wants the rest of the family to get on with their lives - suggests going to the café and Zainab comes to blows with Jane while they're there. It's at that moment that Jane says, 'Well, you could have sorted all this out as you've known for months'. Masood's dumbfounded! I actually think that Jane believes Masood knew about Syed and Christian all along. I don't think there was any malice in Jane's comments because Jane's actually surprised to realise that he didn't know anything!"
How does Masood deal with the revelation?
"He freaks out! This is Masood's moment - he literally goes into meltdown. He walks away from the situation and away from Zainab. This is the point where he turns to Jane for help. Jane's talking about going to America for a few weeks and as Masood's persuading her not to go, he says, 'I still remember that kiss, Jane…' He even suggests going with her to America! His marriage is broken as far as he's concerned and he's prepared to leave the area."
"No, as he's about to go, he agrees to talk things though with Zainab and they resolve to make future decisions together. There's this great run of scenes where they've agreed to talk things through as a couple. At this point, Tamwar makes a shock announcement that he's not going to university. Zainab reverts to her usual self and insists that he's going to university because she knows what's best for the family. Masood's furious, so he heads upstairs and emerges with a suitcase. Zainab starts freaking out that he's about to leave and he opens the door and says, 'I'm not leaving, you are'."
What was it like filming the scene where Masood throws Zainab out of the house?
"It looks spectacular! It's quite a violent scene, actually. We could have played it very differently because it's written in an understated way. There's no right or wrong, but it came across on the page as a simple, 'I'm not going, you are', which would have been quite cool. We can't have an argument without it getting quite animated! There should be boos and cheers at the same time."
What does the future hold for the Masoods?
"We're still filming the aftermath of it all and we're coming to the end of it now. It's very strained in the family but I don't know where it all goes from here. We have a new producer and he's come in with some great new ideas, so at the moment I'm in the dark. I'm looking forward to finding out what they have planned, though."
It's good to see Masood's dark side.
Glad he finds out about Zainab.
EastEnders star Nitin Ganatra has revealed that he would like to see Masood Ahmed and Phil Mitchell become friends in a future storyline.
The actor predicted that the unlikely pairing would lead to "fireworks" on Albert Square because of Masood and Phil's (Steve McFadden) different outlooks on life.
Speaking in an interview with DS, Ganatra admitted that he first made the suggestion to bosses "a long time ago" but the idea was not used.
He explained: "It was thought that they were too different but if you put two characters that are diametrically opposed in a scene, you'll get fireworks. Steve McFadden feels the same, too - he was really excited about Masood and Phil becoming friends but it never really happened."
Ganatra added that he still hopes the idea will be taken on board in the future, commenting: "Wouldn't it be great if Masood starts going down the wrong path and Phil is the one to say, 'That's wrong'? Then you have characters that have double standards, which results in arguments. Masood getting a moral lecture from Phil - that'd be great television."
Masood is currently dealing with the repercussions of son Syed's (Marc Elliott) affair with caterer Christian Clarke (John Partridge), which has rocked his family.
Actually - I think that would work quite well.
Nitin Ganatra has revealed that viewers will soon see a darker side to his character in EastEnders.
The actor, who plays Masood Ahmed in the serial, explained that his role will become more sinister in upcoming episodes.
He told TV Times: "When a character is too predictable, it's a bit boring.
"Everyone's liking this other Masood, but if you think he's sinister now, there's more to come."


Behold, the Garden of Cosmic Speculation. Waz that? The name turns you off? WHO CARES. Just look at this amazing marriage of horticulture, science and math. Charles Jencks, along with his late wife Maggie Keswick, designed this garden starting in 1989. Where else can you explore the Fibonacci sequence of numbers and fractals while gazing at the DNA helix come to life as a cool sculpture?
And it's in Scotland and only open one day a year to the public.
Although the practical part of me (yes, there is one buried deep, deep down) can only think how dirty those lovely cream drapes will be. I had an apartment in NYC that had exposed brick and that bad boy was so dusty I could write on any exposed smooth surfaces with just my finger. Saved alot of trees, but it was bothersome.


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Q: How to check if AlarmManager already has an alarm set? When my app starts, I want it to check if a particular alarm (registered via AlarmManager) is already set and running. Results from google seem to indicate that there is no way to do this. Is this still correct? I need to do this check in order to advise the user before any action is taken to create a new alarm.

A: Working example with receiver (the top answer was just with action).
//starting
AlarmManager alarmManager = (AlarmManager) getActivity().getSystemService(Context.ALARM_SERVICE);
Intent intent = new Intent(getActivity(), MyReceiver.class);
intent.setAction(MyReceiver.ACTION_ALARM_RECEIVER);//my custom string action name
PendingIntent pendingIntent = PendingIntent.getBroadcast(getActivity(), 1001, intent, PendingIntent.FLAG_CANCEL_CURRENT);//used unique ID as 1001
alarmManager.setRepeating(AlarmManager.RTC_WAKEUP, System.currentTimeMillis(), aroundInterval, pendingIntent);//first start will start asap

//and stopping
Intent intent = new Intent(getActivity(), MyReceiver.class);//the same as up
intent.setAction(MyReceiver.ACTION_ALARM_RECEIVER);//the same as up
PendingIntent pendingIntent = PendingIntent.getBroadcast(getActivity(), 1001, intent, PendingIntent.FLAG_CANCEL_CURRENT);//the same as up
alarmManager.cancel(pendingIntent);//important
pendingIntent.cancel();//important

//checking if alarm is working with pendingIntent
Intent intent = new Intent(getActivity(), MyReceiver.class);//the same as up
intent.setAction(MyReceiver.ACTION_ALARM_RECEIVER);//the same as up
boolean isWorking = (PendingIntent.getBroadcast(getActivity(), 1001, intent, PendingIntent.FLAG_NO_CREATE) != null);//just changed the flag
Log.d(TAG, "alarm is " + (isWorking ? "" : "not") + " working...");

It is worth to mention:

If the creating application later (process) re-retrieves the same kind of
  PendingIntent (same operation, same Intent's - action, data, categories,
  components, flags), it will receive a PendingIntent
  representing the same token if that is still valid, and can thus call
  cancel() to remove it.

In short, your PendingIntent should have the same features (operation and intent's structure) to take control over it.

A: Note this quote from the docs for the set method of the Alarm Manager:

If there is already an alarm for this Intent scheduled (with the
  equality of two intents being defined by Intent.filterEquals), then it
  will be removed and replaced by this one.

If you know you want the alarm set, then you don't need to bother checking whether it already exists or not. Just create it every time your app boots. You will replace any past alarms with the same Intent.
You need a different approach if you are trying to calculate how much time is remaining on a previously created alarm, or if you really need to know whether such alarm even exists. To answer those questions, consider saving shared pref data at the time you create the alarm. You could store the clock timestamp at the moment the alarm was set, the time that you expect the alarm to go off, and the repeat period (if you setup a repeating alarm).

A: I made a simple (stupid or not) bash script, that extracts the longs from the adb shell, converts them to timestamps and shows it in red.
echo "Please set a search filter"
read search

adb shell dumpsys alarm | grep $search | (while read i; do echo $i; _DT=$(echo $i | grep -Eo 'when\s+([0-9]{10})' | tr -d '[[:alpha:][:space:]]'); if [ $_DT ]; then echo -e "\e[31m$(date -d @$_DT)\e[0m"; fi; done;)

try it ;)

A: Following up on the comment ron posted, here is the detailed solution.  Let's say you have registered a repeating alarm with a pending intent like this:
Intent intent = new Intent("com.my.package.MY_UNIQUE_ACTION");
PendingIntent pendingIntent = PendingIntent.getBroadcast(context, 0,
                                      intent, PendingIntent.FLAG_UPDATE_CURRENT);
Calendar calendar = Calendar.getInstance();
calendar.setTimeInMillis(System.currentTimeMillis());
calendar.add(Calendar.MINUTE, 1);

AlarmManager alarmManager = (AlarmManager) context.getSystemService(Context.ALARM_SERVICE);
alarmManager.setRepeating(AlarmManager.RTC_WAKEUP, calendar.getTimeInMillis(), 1000 * 60, pendingIntent);

The way you would check to see if it is active is to:
boolean alarmUp = (PendingIntent.getBroadcast(context, 0,
        new Intent("com.my.package.MY_UNIQUE_ACTION"),
        PendingIntent.FLAG_NO_CREATE) != null);

if (alarmUp)
{
    Log.d("myTag", "Alarm is already active");
}

The key here is the FLAG_NO_CREATE which as described in the javadoc: if the described PendingIntent **does not** already exists, then simply return null (instead of creating a new one)

A: If you target Android 12 (i.e) Target SDK 31, then, for AlarmManager, PendingIntent cannot be created without a Mutable or an Immutable flag. Without this Mutability flag, the application will throw a runtime error. See this documentation for more details about this. The following code snippet is working for me and will help fellow people who target their application for Android 12.
For creating an Alarm:
public static void setupReminderServiceAlarm ( Context context ) {
    Log.d ( TAG, "Trying to setup reminder service alarm" );
    if (!isReminderServiceAlarmSet ( context )) {
        AlarmManager alarmManager = (AlarmManager) context.getApplicationContext ().getSystemService ( Context.ALARM_SERVICE );
        Intent intent = new Intent ( context.getApplicationContext (), ReminderIntentReceiver.class );
        intent.setAction ( REMINDER_INTENT_ACTION );
        PendingIntent pendingIntent;
        if (android.os.Build.VERSION.SDK_INT >= android.os.Build.VERSION_CODES.S) {
            pendingIntent = PendingIntent.getBroadcast ( context.getApplicationContext (), REMINDER_INTENT_REQUEST_CODE, intent, PendingIntent.FLAG_IMMUTABLE );
        } else {
            pendingIntent = PendingIntent.getBroadcast ( context.getApplicationContext (), REMINDER_INTENT_REQUEST_CODE, intent, 0 );
        }
        alarmManager.setRepeating ( AlarmManager.RTC_WAKEUP, getReminderTriggerTime (), REMINDER_INTERVAL, pendingIntent );
        Log.d ( TAG, "Reminder service alarm setup completed" );
    }
}

For checking whether the alarm is already set or not:
private static boolean isReminderServiceAlarmSet ( Context context ) {
    Intent intent = new Intent ( context.getApplicationContext (), ReminderIntentReceiver.class );
    intent.setAction ( REMINDER_INTENT_ACTION );
    boolean isBackupServiceAlarmSet;
    if (Build.VERSION.SDK_INT >= Build.VERSION_CODES.S) {
        PendingIntent.getBroadcast ( context.getApplicationContext (), REMINDER_INTENT_REQUEST_CODE, intent, PendingIntent.FLAG_IMMUTABLE | PendingIntent.FLAG_NO_CREATE );
        isBackupServiceAlarmSet = (PendingIntent.getBroadcast ( context.getApplicationContext (), REMINDER_INTENT_REQUEST_CODE, intent, PendingIntent.FLAG_IMMUTABLE | PendingIntent.FLAG_NO_CREATE ) != null);
    } else {
        PendingIntent.getBroadcast ( context.getApplicationContext (), REMINDER_INTENT_REQUEST_CODE, intent, PendingIntent.FLAG_NO_CREATE );
        isBackupServiceAlarmSet = (PendingIntent.getBroadcast ( context.getApplicationContext (), REMINDER_INTENT_REQUEST_CODE, intent, PendingIntent.FLAG_NO_CREATE ) != null);
    }
    Log.d ( TAG, "Reminder service alarm is " + (isBackupServiceAlarmSet ? "" : "not ") + "set already" );
    return isBackupServiceAlarmSet;
}

For cancelling the alarm which was set earlier:
public static void cancelReminderServiceAlarm ( Context context ) {
    Log.d ( TAG, "Reminder service alarm canceled" );
    AlarmManager alarmManager = (AlarmManager) context.getApplicationContext ().getSystemService ( Context.ALARM_SERVICE );
    Intent intent = new Intent ( context.getApplicationContext (), ReminderIntentReceiver.class );
    intent.setAction ( REMINDER_INTENT_ACTION );
    PendingIntent pendingIntent;
    if (Build.VERSION.SDK_INT >= Build.VERSION_CODES.S) {
        pendingIntent = PendingIntent.getBroadcast ( context.getApplicationContext (), REMINDER_INTENT_REQUEST_CODE, intent, PendingIntent.FLAG_IMMUTABLE );
    } else {
        pendingIntent = PendingIntent.getBroadcast ( context.getApplicationContext (), REMINDER_INTENT_REQUEST_CODE, intent, 0 );
    }
    alarmManager.cancel ( pendingIntent );
    pendingIntent.cancel ();
}

Hope this answer helps people who target their application for Android 12 / SDK 31+. Also, make sure to add this permission in Manifest for scheduling alarms targeting the above.
<uses-permission android:name="android.permission.SCHEDULE_EXACT_ALARM"/>

A: For others who may need this, here's an answer.
Use adb shell dumpsys alarm
You can know the alarm has been set and when are they going to alarmed and interval. Also how many times this alarm has been invoked.

A: I have 2 alarms. I am using intent with extras instead of action to identify the events:
Intent i = new Intent(context, AppReciever.class);
i.putExtra("timer", "timer1");

the thing is that with diff extras the intent (and the alarm) wont be unique. So to able to identify which alarm is active or not, I had to define diff requestCode-s:
boolean alarmUp = (PendingIntent.getBroadcast(context, MyApp.TIMER_1, i,
                    PendingIntent.FLAG_NO_CREATE) != null);

and here is how alarm was created:
public static final int TIMER_1 = 1;
public static final int TIMER_2 = 2;

PendingIntent pending = PendingIntent.getBroadcast(context, TIMER_1, i,
            PendingIntent.FLAG_CANCEL_CURRENT);
setInexactRepeating(AlarmManager.RTC_WAKEUP,
            cal.getTimeInMillis(), AlarmManager.INTERVAL_DAY, pending);
pending = PendingIntent.getBroadcast(context, TIMER_2, i,
            PendingIntent.FLAG_CANCEL_CURRENT);
setInexactRepeating(AlarmManager.RTC_WAKEUP,
            cal.getTimeInMillis(), AlarmManager.INTERVAL_DAY, pending);

A: Just found another solution, it seems to work for me
Intent myIntent = new Intent(MainActivity.this, MyReceiver.class);

boolean isWorking = (PendingIntent.getBroadcast(MainActivity.this, 0, myIntent, PendingIntent.FLAG_NO_CREATE) != null);
if (isWorking) {Log.d("alarm", "is working");} else {Log.d("alarm", "is not working");}

if(!isWorking) {
    pendingIntent = PendingIntent.getBroadcast(MainActivity.this, 0, myIntent,    PendingIntent.FLAG_UPDATE_CURRENT);
    alarmManager = (AlarmManager) getSystemService(ALARM_SERVICE);
    int timeNotif = 5 * 60 * 1000;//time in ms, 7*24*60*60*1000 for 1 week
    Log.d("Notif", "Notification every (ms): " + timeNotif);
    alarmManager.setRepeating(AlarmManager.RTC_WAKEUP, calendar.getTimeInMillis(), timeNotif, pendingIntent);
    }

A: While almost everyone over here has given the correct answer, no body explained on what basis are the Alarms work
You can actually learn more about AlarmManager and its working here . But here is the quick answer
You see AlarmManager basically schedules a PendingIntent at some time in future. So in order to cancel the scheduled Alarm you need to cancel the PendingIntent.
Always keep note of two things while creating the PendingIntent
PendingIntent.getBroadcast(context,REQUEST_CODE,intent, PendingIntent.FLAG_UPDATE_CURRENT);

*

*Request Code - Acts as the unique identifier

*Flag - Defines the behavior of PendingIntent
Now to check if the Alarm is already scheduled or to cancel the Alarm you just need to get access to the same PendingIntent. This can be done if you use same request code and use FLAG_NO_CREATE like shown below
PendingIntent pendingIntent=PendingIntent.getBroadcast(this,REQUEST_CODE,intent,PendingIntent.FLAG_NO_CREATE);

if (pendingIntent!=null)
   alarmManager.cancel(pendingIntent);

With FLAG_NO_CREATE it will return null if the PendingIntent doesn't already exist. If it already exists it returns reference to the existing PendingIntent

A:     Intent intent = new Intent("com.my.package.MY_UNIQUE_ACTION");
            PendingIntent pendingIntent = PendingIntent.getBroadcast(
                    sqlitewraper.context, 0, intent,
                    PendingIntent.FLAG_NO_CREATE);

FLAG_NO_CREATE is not create pending intent so that it gives boolean value false.
            boolean alarmUp = (PendingIntent.getBroadcast(sqlitewraper.context, 0,
                    new Intent("com.my.package.MY_UNIQUE_ACTION"),
                    PendingIntent.FLAG_NO_CREATE) != null);

            if (alarmUp) {
                System.out.print("k");

            }

            AlarmManager alarmManager = (AlarmManager) sqlitewraper.context
                    .getSystemService(Context.ALARM_SERVICE);
            alarmManager.setRepeating(AlarmManager.RTC_WAKEUP,
                    System.currentTimeMillis(), 1000 * 60, pendingIntent);

After the AlarmManager check the value of Pending Intent it gives true because  AlarmManager  Update The Flag of Pending Intent.
            boolean alarmUp1 = (PendingIntent.getBroadcast(sqlitewraper.context, 0,
                    new Intent("com.my.package.MY_UNIQUE_ACTION"),
                    PendingIntent.FLAG_UPDATE_CURRENT) != null);
            if (alarmUp1) {
                System.out.print("k");

            }

A: Based on my experience, in a more recent version of Android, I believe it only allows Broadcast messages for Alarm wake up, not starting services directly. See this link:  https://developer.android.com/training/scheduling/alarms, it says:
Alarms have these characteristics:

*

*They let you fire Intents at set times and/or intervals.

*You can use them in conjunction with broadcast receivers to start services and perform other operations.
The operative word in the second sentence is "conjunction." What it explicitly states is that alarms are design for Broadcast (which implies not for starting services directly).  I tried for several hours to use a PendingIntent with getService(), but could not get it to work, even though I confirmed the pending intent was working correctly simply using:
pendingIntent.send(0);

For "targetSdkVersion 29" this did not work .. [would not fire onStartCommand()]:
Intent launchIntent = new Intent(context, MyService.class);
launchIntent.putExtra(Type.KEY, SERVER_QUERY);
PendingIntent pendingIntent =
                PendingIntent.getService(context, 0, launchIntent, 0);

I could validate the alarm was running using:
adb shell dumpsys alarm | grep com.myapp

However, this did work:
public static class AlarmReceiverWakeup extends BroadcastReceiver {

    @Override
    public void onReceive(Context context, Intent intent) {
        Log.i(TAG, "onReceive Alarm wakeup");
        startService(context);
    }
}

public static void scheduleAlarmWakeup(Context context) {

    Intent broadcastIntent = new Intent(context, AlarmReceiverWakeup.class);
    broadcastIntent.putExtra(Type.KEY, SERVER_QUERY);
    PendingIntent pendingIntent =
                    PendingIntent.getBroadcast(context, 0, broadcastIntent, 0);
    AlarmManager alarmManager =
                (AlarmManager) context.getSystemService(Context.ALARM_SERVICE);

    // NOTE: using System.currentTimeMillis() fails w/ELAPSED_REALTIME_WAKEUP
    //     use SystemClock.elapsedRealtime() instead
    alarmManager.setRepeating(
                AlarmManager.ELAPSED_REALTIME_WAKEUP,
                SystemClock.elapsedRealtime()+5000,
                AlarmManager.INTERVAL_FIFTEEN_MINUTES/4,
                getAlarmPendingIntent(context)
    );
}

BTW, this is the AndroidManifest.xml entry for the Broadcast Receiver:
<receiver android:name=".ServerQueryService$AlarmReceiverWakeup"
    android:enabled="true">
    <intent-filter>
        <category android:name="android.intent.category.DEFAULT"/>
    </intent-filter>
</receiver>

A: Im under the impression that theres no way to do this, it would be nice though.
You can achieve a similar result by having a Alarm_last_set_time recorded somewhere, and having a On_boot_starter BroadcastReciever:BOOT_COMPLETED kinda thing.

A: I made a workaround with using the android jetpack workManager.
Instead of setting an alarm straight away in alarmManager, set work in workManager where you can set the trigger time (set trigger time in workManager) and add a tag to that work. The alarm can be set and triggered when the work triggers.
And to answer your question, you simply add tag to the work by .addTag("something") and then when checking for an active work use .getWorkInfosByTag("something")

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EdinburghGuide » Reviews » Theatre
Bright Colours Only, Summerhall, Review
By Ken Wilson - Posted on 29 October 2016
Summerhall
Pauline Goldsmith (writer)
Pauline Goldsmith
How you handle death really depends on your age, or, more accurately, how many funerals you have attended.
Pauline Goldsmith handles death very well indeed. Bright Colours Only, written and performed by Goldsmith, is a series of sketches and short monologues that cover different aspects of death – from the peacock feathers that mustn't be in the house to a young woman lying in a coffin declaring that it's not her time yet.
It's daring and dark and desperately funny.
The show opens with the audience standing on a stage cluttered with furniture and being greeted by Pauline as the over-attentive hostess of a wake, proffering sandwiches and biscuits and cups of tea and tots of whiskey. An alarming presence on stage is a real, life-size coffin.
Switching to the role of unctuous undertaker/saleswoman we are beckoned forward to inspect the lidless coffin up close; its white silky interior, its brass-effect handles. This is probably the closest most people in the audience have ever come to a coffin and it's a little unnerving.
We are inducted into the mysteries of embalming and the importance of moisturising (embalming methods take their toll on the skin "not to mention death itself," says Goldsmith). And when it comes to make-up "you don't want the face to look too healthy. And do remember to blend!"
When she produces the standard issue shroud in white satin with detachable arms (for ease of dressing) it looks for all the world like something from the KKK.
Goldsmith is from Northern Ireland where they do wakes rather well. "It's a shame it takes something like this (a death) to get us all together," says the ever-fussing hostess. And no matter how often she says "just relax" it's impossible to do so.
Like a demented bumblebee she flits back and forth. Reminiscences of her late auntie Annie "who loved God, Our Lady and Eamon Holmes" are touching and well observed. The one-liners, ad-libs and non-sequiturs come thick and fast. "She fell for her cousin but the family was against it and so was the Pope."
There's a moving prose poem encompassing the death experiences of a lifetime from deceased pet gerbils to the ambulance man ominously "telling me to make my mammy a cup of tea." And there's the story of the cry of the banshee who heralds a death and sounds just like a whistling kettle.
It's all performed with heartfelt gusto: funny and human in a way that makes you think seriously about mortality.
At the end the audience follows the coffin out into the Summerhall courtyard where the venue's Festival of Death/Halloween young revellers in fancy dress and zombie face paint must get quite a shock.
Until 29 October 2016, 7.30pm
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Some careers start with a simple conversation
June 1, 2022 - Anne Tolson
Meg McPherson
As Meg McPherson graduates this month with a BEng in electrical engineering and a new job in Vancouver, she recalls a pivotal conversation that started her on the path where she finds herself today.
"I was at a trade fair in my high school and got talking with a woman who was an electrician," says McPherson, who is originally from Calgary and was in grade 11 at the time. "We talked for quite a while, and what she told me about her career really inspired me."
McPherson told the electrician that from a young age she'd always loved immersing herself in tasks that involved designing and building.
"By the end of our conversation, she had me excited about the field and convinced me to apply for a summer job as a pre-apprentice electrician."
McPherson spent the next two summers of high school working for a local electrical company, pulling wire, running conduit, installing pot lights and wiring receptacles. Following grade 12, she enrolled in an engineering technologist program in Alberta.
Opportunities near and far
After receiving her diploma, McPherson put her new skills into practice, heading to Peru to volunteer with the Light Up the World charity.
"We went to very remote areas of Peru and installed solar panels in in very small villages that don't have access to electricity," she says. "It was a great opportunity—you think you're going there to learn about installing solar, but it was much more about learning about the culture of Peru."
Returning to Canada, McPherson knew she wanted to take her education further. So she signed up for the one-year Engineering Bridge Program at Camosun College, and then transferred to UVic to complete her degree.
Transitioning from college to university took some adjustment, and McPherson was glad to have made the journey with friends she'd found in the bridge program.
"We're called 'the bridgies,'" she says. "We're a big group of engineering students who arrived at UVic at the start of the spring term and we stuck together because we knew each other and everything was so new."
McPherson was part of a small group of "bridgies" who later worked on a capstone project during the requisite fourth-year engineering design course.
For their project, the five electrical engineering students used two types of machine learning algorithms to detect what are known as "eccentricity faults" in the motors of electric cars. These types of faults indicate that the rotor is out of alignment. Not knowing about the faults can lead to unpredicted breakdowns and costly repairs.
Making impact with induction motors
Detecting faults in the induction motors used in electrical vehicles motors isn't new. But the UVic group's approach—which focused on time instead of the frequency—is considered unusual and opens more possibilities for cheaper, simpler and more robust detection of eccentricity faults.
The group's project was so successful that their instructor encouraged them to turn it into a paper for submission to the international conference on power electronics, machines and drives (PEMD 2022).
"The group's research finding has a huge impact on society and will be presented at a very prestigious conference to be held in the UK," said T. Ilamparithi, an assistant teaching professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering.
This June, McPherson will be among three of the original group who will fly to England to attend the conference at Newcastle University. She agrees that it's a wonderful way to finish off her degree.
When she returns, McPherson will resume working at BBA Consultants, an engineering consulting firm in Vancouver where she completed three co-op terms.
During those co-ops, McPherson undertook a wide variety of tasks, from developing electrical design documentation for a mining project to consulting with BC Hydro on cybersecurity program compliance for the utility's substations.
"With consulting, you can be thrown into totally different projects, and that's what I love about it," says McPherson. "BBA also has a great work environment—they really strive for teamwork and collaboration and I really enjoyed that."
Her first co-op was with Riverside Energy Systems in Kamloops, where she helped to design and install renewable energy systems—specifically solar technology for grid-connected and off-grid systems.
Over the longer term, McPherson says she'd like to participate in more engineering volunteer opportunities overseas, perhaps by getting involved with an organization such as Engineers Without Borders.
In the meantime, she feels like she's in the right place.
"I don't know exactly where in the field of electrical engineering I want to end up in. Right now, I'm interested in everything," she says. "With engineering consulting, you can get experience in so many different areas, so I think for starting out in my career, this is a great place to be."
Keywords: convocation, student life, engineering
People: Meg McPherson
Publication: The Ring
Sustainable industries are this grad's next goal
With his bachelor of commerce in hand this November, commerce grad Will Adams is continuing his passion for sustainability in business at UVic's industrial ecology program—a path he says the Gustavson School of Business helped to inspire.
Studying support and inclusion
For sociology grad Jasmine Webster, community-engaged learning courses at UVic focused her passion for a career in the non-profit sector. "The skills you learn simply from engaging with people with different lived experiences shape your approach to community-based work," says Webster.
A coding career of science—and sound
When Calgary-based Logan Wood was looking for a leading post-secondary music and computer science degree program, he quickly realized that there was only real choice for him. "In comparing programs across the country, UVic stood out for me," he says.
Family roots support grad success
For graduating student Kailee Hibbert, a curiosity about identity, feminism and race led her to study sociology and gender studies at UVic.


who doesn't like coffee cake - i for one am a huge fan.
perfect for Sunday mornings with a few slices left over for a quick breakfast to go the next morning.
back in the day - my pregan life, i use to make a coffee cake that was amazing.
what wasn't so amazing was the full stick of butter that went into the cake, plus another 1/2 a stick for the crumb topping. so when the craving struck this past weekend for coffee cake, i though to myself "i can do better than 1 1/2 sticks of butter". so i set to work on a just as good, if not more awesome and healthier version of my beloved morning treat.
this is the time of year in which i start to get antsy.
antsy for just picked greens from the garden, local asparagus and all things spring.
i day dream everyday about riding my pretend bike with the cute basket on the back to the farmers market and wandering through the garden barefoot searching for the first string of peas to appear.
i crave green, fresh and bright. this was the best i could come up with this weekend while hunkered down in the house listening to the rain beat off the windows and 40mph winds...so much for the quick taste of summer we enjoyed last week - father winter wasn't so quick to leave us just yet.
let me tell you the truth about this cake.
it is probably the most "unhealthiest" cake i have ever made.
albeit it was one of the most tastiest cakes that has ever passed these lips - i would consider this cake a "once in a life time" cake.. it is the type of cake that you make for a celebration, a celebration that takes place away from your home and includes a whole lotta other people that you can share this cake with. also be sure to encourage others to take a slice or two home - the goal is to share the cake with as many people as possible.
it really is too tempting to sneak a piece when the late night snackies hit - so why not leave the temptation somewhere else?
i love quick and easy snack recipes. i am a true snacker - better yet you could call me a grazer.
i like to munch on healthy snacks throughout the day versus eating three big meals that always end up making me feel way to full.
i rushed home with my puffed rice cereal, tore into the bag the minute i got home and shoveled a huge handful right into my mouth. boy, my taste buds were surprised to find zero sugar and packing peanut textured puffs that were stuck to the insides of my mouth. yeah, not quite golden crisp.
so the puffs sat in my cupboard for a bit until this past weekend i had a craving then a brainstorm of an idea - gluten free puffed rice granola bars. ha - i was in business and the feeling of waste fullness was gone as i had found a new and useful purpose for those step sister like puffs.
this week the weather has been absolutely beautiful. march has been an unseasonably warm here in New England, it is as if we completely skipped spring and dove head first into summer.
i had every intent to share this amazing recipe with you on Monday, however the warm weather was calling my name. you learn very quickly here in New England when the weather screams your name you go and you go fast and enjoy all her spring time glory because you never know when the next blizzard or 20 degree days will return. March is a funny month - one day 80, the next 40. So the pup and I took advantage of the beautiful weather with a walk along the lake ending with her very first spring swim in the lake of the year.
what was that, you ask is there anything better than eating peanut butter by the spoonful?
this friend of ours is super sweet - he knows that we are vegan/vegetarian, the first thing he wanted to know is what he could cook for us. i know how much work he puts into the dinner so i volunteered to bring a few dishes to share. he loves to cook and explore different ways of cooking so i am sure he will have something fabulous for us all well.
in England it is made with beef and called Shepard's pie.
ever have one of those days that nothing seems to ever go right?
your pants seem tight - but they fit last week!
a little saturday fun for you all; lets play get to know your fellow bloggie friends!
so let's have some fun shall we? grab a cocktail or two and lets go!


The wintry weather that visited Southeast Texas and Southwestern Louisiana last weekend prompted many of us "weather wienies" to throw another log on the fire and sit in our favorite easy chair and take in a flurry of football games that were on the tube Saturday and Sunday.
Several of the contests that were televised Saturday were between the divisional winners of various college football conferences, with the winners getting an automatic invite to one of the major high-dollar BCS bowls that will be played during the first week of January.
Some of the other winners of Saturday's action would get bids to some of the better bowls that will begin in another week. And some of the losing teams can look back on a single play that cost them the game and even the conference title.
The bottom line is that most of the nationally-televised football games offered plenty of excitement for those ardent college football fans who were plopped so comfortably on that couch or rocking chair.
Several of those important games were played in some kind of inclement weather—either in the snow, sleet, rain or just numbing cold temperatures. But that's what football in December is all about.
The action featured six undefeated college teams and two NFL teams with unscathed records. And when the weekend ended, only one team—No. 1 Florida—suffered an upset loss. But several others escaped only by the skin of their teeth.
One of those teams lucky to still have an unblemished record is the Texas Longhorns who squeaked out a stunning 13-12 victory over 14-point underdog Nebraska Saturday night at Cowboys Stadium in Arlington on a 46-yard field goal by Hunter Lawrence as time expired.
Texas quarterback Colt McCoy almost blew the game for the Longhorns as he rolled out and threw the ball out of bounds with a scant second left in the game. McCoy also didn't help his Heisman Trophy cause by having three passes intercepted by the Cornhuskers' tenacious defense.
The 'Horns kept their National Championship hopes alive by winning the Big 12 Championship. They will meet Alabama Jan. 7 in Pasadena for the National Championship and are already a touchdown underdog according to the early betting line.
The No. 2-ranked Crimson Tide—a five-point underdog to top-ranked Florida in the Southeastern Conference Championship game earlier Saturday—whipped the Seminoles convincingly 32-13 in only the fourth non-bowl game in college football history between to nation's No. 1 and No. 2 teams.
Florida will meet Cincinnati (13-0) in the Sugar Bowl at 7 p.m. Jan. 1 as the Bearcats also lucked out in their game against once-beaten Pittsburgh Saturday 45-44, the difference being on a bobbled a perfect snap on an extra point by Panthers' holder Andrew Jonocko.
In another high-scoring game with no bowl implications Fresno State decided to go for the win over Illinois Saturday, trailing 52-51 after scoring a touchdown with just two seconds left.
Fresno State quarterback Ryan Colburn got trapped on the two-point pass try and just slung the ball toward the end zone where it caromed off three sets of hands and right to offensive lineman Devan Cunningham who caught the ball and stumbled into the end zone giving Fresno State an exciting 53-52 upset victory over the three-point favored Illini.
In the NFL Sunday both Indianapolis and New Orleans remained a perfect 12-0 as the Colts snapped Tennessee's five-game winning streak 27-17 while the Saints trailed the Washington Redskins the entire game before tying it in the final two minutes 30-30 and then winning 33-30 on an 18-yard field goal by Garrett Hartley 6:29 into the overtime period.
A weak rushing attack cost both Texas franchises as the Texans rallied from an early 17-0 deficit only to lose to the Jaguars in Jacksonville 23-18. The Cowboys fell victim to some big plays by the New York Giants and lost a big NFC East game 31-24. The loss dropped the Pokes (8-4) into a first-place tie with Philadelphia which smashed Atlanta 34-7.
And a couple of the NFL elite teams—the defending World Champion Pittsburgh Steelers and the three-time Super Bowl winning New England Patriots—seem to be taking some giant strides toward mediocrity which could jeopardize their playoff hopes.
The Steelers' proud defense surrendered 21 points in the fourth period to the lowly Oakland Raiders to blow another lead and lose their fourth straight game 27-24. Oakland backup quarterback Bruce Gradkowski burned the Steelers' defense for three touchdowns, connecting of 20-of-33 passes for 308 yards.
The Steelers now stand at 6-6 for the season and trail the Cincinnati Bengals by three games in the AFC North Division.
And the Patriots lost for the third time in the last four weeks as Miami Dolphins' back-up quarterback Chad Henne threw for a career-high 335 yards and led his team to a 51-yard drive for the game-winning field goal with 1:02 left to give Miami a 22-21 victory and moved the Dolphins (6-6) to within one game of the AFC East-leading Pats (7-5).
KWICKIES…A couple of former West Orange-Stark Lady Mustang basketball standouts—Brittney Scott and Brittney James—squared off against each other Saturday when the University of Houston downed North Texas 104-65. Miss Scott led the Lady Cougars with a career-high 32 points while Miss James poured in 21 points for North Texas.
Despite an unusually snowy night, there was a good crowd on hand for Louisiana's Richest Night of Racing Friday night at Delta Downs in Vinton where purses for the 11-race program totaled $1.25 million. Rule, a two-year old colt that won the $175,000 Jean Lafitte Stakes last month and set a new record at Delta Downs for the mile, came back and captured the $750,000 Boyd's Gaming Delta Jackpot Grade III Stakes Race. Don't be surprised if this colt is one of the better horses entered in the 2010 Kentucky Derby next May. Rule has won over $600,000 in just five outings with three wins, one second place finish and one third.
Dallas Cowboys head coach and Orange native Wade Phillips has won 14 of his 23 challenges of the NFL game officials' rulings, including one-of-two in Sunday's 31-24 loss to the New York Giants. Wade's challenge percentage, much like his won-loss percentage as the Cowboys' head coach, is among the best in the NFL.
JUST BETWEEN US…Besides undefeated Texas (13-0) meeting Alabama (13-0) for the BCS National Championship Jan. 7 in Pasadena the Fiesta Bowl will feature another pair of undefeated teams—TCU (12-0) and Boise State (13-0)– locking horns Jan. 4 in Glendale, AZ. Oregon (10-2) will tangle with Ohio State (10-2) Jan. 1 in the Rose Bowl at Pasadena and undefeated Cincinnati (12-0) will meet once-beaten Florida (12-1) on the same day in the Sugar Bowl at New Orleans. Oklahoma State (9-3) and Ole Miss (8-4) will clash in the Cotton Bowl at Dallas Jan. 2 while Iowa (10-2) and Georgia Tech (11-2) compete in the Orange Bowl at Miami Jan. 5. Other Texas teams involved in bowl games include Texas A&M (6-6) vs. Georgia (7-5) in the Independence Bowl Dec. 28, University of Houston (10-3) vs. Air Force (7-5) in the Armed Forces Bowl Dec. 31, Texas Tech (8-4) vs. Michigan State (6-6) in the Alamo Bowl Jan. 2 and SMU (7-5) vs. Nevada (8-4) in the Hawaii Bowl Dec. 24. LSU (9-3) vies against Penn State (10-2) in the Capital One Bowl Jan 1 at Orlando.


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In order to find the right garage door opener for your home, you need to take several things into consideration. The main factor to consider is the drive system your new motor unit will use. There are three different types that are commonly used today, and each one of them has different benefits and downsides.
Chain drive opener models are known for being very strong and reliable. The steel chain that these units use is quite similar to that of a bicycle, both in appearance and in how it works. The main benefit that this type of drive system offers, aside from the aforementioned ones, is the price. Chain drive models tend to be the cheapest of the three types. At the same time, units of this type tend to be noisy and require regular lubrication maintenance to keep working smoothly and to make less noise.
Units of this type are similar to the previously mentioned chain drive ones, with one major difference. They use a belt instead of a chain. This part is usually made from steel-reinforced rubber or polyurethane. Belt drive openers are the least noisy ones, but that silence usually comes with a higher price tag. They also don't need to be lubricated, which is a plus in terms of maintenance, however, they also aren't as strong.
This is also known as the screw drive. Units of this type are faster than the other two, and they require very little maintenance, aside from a little lubrication every once in a while. They fall in between the other two types when it comes to noise output and price range. Their main downside really is the fact that they can react to drastic temperature shifts.
Traditionally, all openers used to be equipped with an AC motor. These motors offer dependable performance and tend to be quite durable. However, they are also very loud. In the past several years manufacturers started introducing garage door openers that employ DC motors. These have a smoother start and stop action compared to their counterparts. This is a great advantage, especially when urgency is needed, like when you're in a hurry to get to work. DC motors are also less noisy, which makes them a fine choice for attached garages which are next to or under a bedroom.
No matter which type of motor you choose, you have to ensure that it will have enough horsepower to lift your door along with the spring system. The horsepower must correspond to the door's size and weight. If you're uncertain how much you need, or if you want some more advice and would like our experts to help you make this decision, all you need to do is give us a call.


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Провінція Ріміні () — провінція в Італії, у регіоні Емілія-Романья.

Площа провінції — 535,38 км², населення —  осіб.

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Justin Bieber Not Invited To Selena Gomez Christmas Event: Family Disapprove Of Romance?
Justin Bieber will not be spending Christmas with Selena Gomez, it has been reported.
According to People, Selena's family have not extended an invitation to the singer's boyfriend, and that's despite the fact that the duo has been seeing one another for well over two months now.
From what's been gathered, it seems as if Selena's relatives still aren't convinced that having Justin Bieber around them is the right move forward, let alone knowing that he has reconciled with the "Come & Get It" hitmaker.
There's been so much history between the two that people around Gomez haven't been able to forget about some of the incidents that quickly — particularly since it evidently led Selena to check into rehab.
Whatever the case may be, sources tell the publication that Justin Bieber will be spending Christmas with his family in Canada, from how things are currently looking, though he would have loved to know that there's a chance he could be with Selena during the festive celebration.
While family members are taking rather long to adjust to the fact that Justin Bieber and Selena are back together, neither one of them is putting pressure on each other's relatives to accept their reconciliation.
Gomez has already made it clear that she's happier than ever before now that she's back with Justin Bieber, who has since dedicated the majority of his time to his church and his religion.
There are even plans for the couple to purchase their first home together early next year, showing clear signs that both Justin and Selena are strongly determined to make sure that their relationship doesn't fall flat again.
So, regardless of whether Justin Bieber is invited to the Christmas event at the family of Selena's home, it doesn't change the fact that he is still going to see Gomez after the holidays, and the will continue to work on their relationship as the weeks go by.
It goes without saying, however, that Justin Bieber definitely didn't expect the process of getting on good terms with Selena's family to have been easy, to begin with, so it's proving itself to be quite the challenge.


An exhibition of work by one of the oldest regional arts organisation in Yorkshire opens at Danby's Inspired by… gallery later this month.
Time and Place features work celebrating the landscapes of the north by members of Leeds Fine Artists, founded in 1874 to encourage and promote art and artists throughout the county.
The exhibition, which can be seen at the gallery from Saturday October 20 to Tuesday November 13, will showcase the work of 21 members of the 50-plus-strong group, giving their direct personal responses – abstract, figurative or sensory – to Yorkshire landscapes, especially the North York Moors.
Leeds Fine Artists' Janet Pittaway says: "Leeds Fine Artists is brimming with talented artists from across Yorkshire. Their individual responses to the countryside and coast of the North Yorkshire and beyond are wide-ranging and truly breathtaking.
"The exhibition shows an exciting and diverse range of work encompassing many different approaches, styles and media from the abstract to the representational, cluding paintings, drawings and original prints.
Inspired by… curator Sally Ann Smith says: "Leeds Fine Artists is one of the most respected and venerated art groups in the country.
The artists featured in the exhibition are: Tracey Abraham, Sharron Astbury-Petit, Sue Atkinson, Jill Campbell, Michael Curgenven, Janine Denby, Joy Godfrey, Lucy Hainsworth, George Hainsworth, Keith Harris, Luisa Holden, Inger Huddleston, Pauline Meade, Mark Murphy, Neil Pittaway, Trevor Pittaway, Anthony Ratcliffe, Annie Robinson, Liz Salter, Janet Samson and Geraldine Thompson.
There will be a 'meet the artists' event on Saturday October 20 from 2pm to 4pm.
The Inspired by… gallery at the North York Moors National Park Centre, Danby, is open from 10.30am to 4pm daily in October and November.


Well, the Tbird is still runnin' on 98se. I'm installing stuff, little at a time. Taking it slow.
I installed Nero(5.5.7.2) and CloneCD(3.2.1.1) today, and now I've lost Auto Insert Notification.
It is turned on in "System" for both the CD and the CD RW. Tried turning off and on again after reboot, no help.
Clone CD was lauching a tray item. I stopped that, no help. Far as I can tell Nero isn't launching anything.
Put in CD, it spins up, pointer changes to hourglass and back to pointer. CD spins down.


Just another aspiring baker in San Francisco…hoping my fridge is cold enough (not to mention big enough) and my oven hot enough (not to mention big enough).
Actually I'm a new transplant to San Francisco – I came for a new job, I came to attend pastry school, I came to enjoy some real sunshine and most importantly be near good friends and loving family.
And while the sheer amount of bakeries in this city seems overwhelming at times, I'm reminded of my pastry chef's opening comments on our first day, "this industry may seem saturated with people but it's seriously lacking good talent"…or something like that, I may have been high on sugar at the time. Nonetheless I'm confidently taking steps in the direction of my dreams so what more can I do or ask for?
I am so excited for you, Dana!
I will be drooling from Seattle and lovingly watching the swiggles get swirlier and more elaborate as you spread your pastry wings and fly! Even Matisse and Van Gogh had to sit down and learn in the beginning… And they aren't half as talented as you.


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from __future__ import absolute_import, division, print_function
__metaclass__ = type

ANSIBLE_METADATA = {'metadata_version': '1.1',
                    'status': ['preview'],
                    'supported_by': 'community'}

DOCUMENTATION = """
---
module: dellos9_config
version_added: "2.2"
author: "Dhivya P (@dhivyap)"
short_description: Manage Dell EMC Networking OS9 configuration sections
description:
  - OS9 configurations use a simple block indent file syntax
    for segmenting configuration into sections.  This module provides
    an implementation for working with OS9 configuration sections in
    a deterministic way.
extends_documentation_fragment: dellos9
options:
  lines:
    description:
      - The ordered set of commands that should be configured in the
        section.  The commands must be the exact same commands as found
        in the device running-config. Be sure to note the configuration
        command syntax as some commands are automatically modified by the
        device config parser. This argument is mutually exclusive with I(src).
    aliases: ['commands']
  parents:
    description:
      - The ordered set of parents that uniquely identify the section or hierarchy
        the commands should be checked against.  If the parents argument
        is omitted, the commands are checked against the set of top
        level or global commands.
  src:
    description:
      - Specifies the source path to the file that contains the configuration
        or configuration template to load.  The path to the source file can
        either be the full path on the Ansible control host or a relative
        path from the playbook or role root directory. This argument is
        mutually exclusive with I(lines).
  before:
    description:
      - The ordered set of commands to push on to the command stack if
        a change needs to be made.  This allows the playbook designer
        the opportunity to perform configuration commands prior to pushing
        any changes without affecting how the set of commands are matched
        against the system.
  after:
    description:
      - The ordered set of commands to append to the end of the command
        stack if a change needs to be made.  Just like with I(before) this
        allows the playbook designer to append a set of commands to be
        executed after the command set.
  match:
    description:
      - Instructs the module on the way to perform the matching of
        the set of commands against the current device config.  If
        match is set to I(line), commands are matched line by line.  If
        match is set to I(strict), command lines are matched with respect
        to position.  If match is set to I(exact), command lines
        must be an equal match.  Finally, if match is set to I(none), the
        module will not attempt to compare the source configuration with
        the running configuration on the remote device.
    default: line
    choices: ['line', 'strict', 'exact', 'none']
  replace:
    description:
      - Instructs the module on the way to perform the configuration
        on the device.  If the replace argument is set to I(line) then
        the modified lines are pushed to the device in configuration
        mode.  If the replace argument is set to I(block) then the entire
        command block is pushed to the device in configuration mode if any
        line is not correct.
    default: line
    choices: ['line', 'block']
  update:
    description:
      - The I(update) argument controls how the configuration statements
        are processed on the remote device.  Valid choices for the I(update)
        argument are I(merge) and I(check).  When you set this argument to
        I(merge), the configuration changes merge with the current
        device running configuration.  When you set this argument to I(check)
        the configuration updates are determined but not actually configured
        on the remote device.
    default: merge
    choices: ['merge', 'check']
  save:
    description:
      - The C(save) argument instructs the module to save the running-
        config to the startup-config at the conclusion of the module
        running.  If check mode is specified, this argument is ignored.
    type: bool
    default: no
  config:
    description:
      - The module, by default, will connect to the remote device and
        retrieve the current running-config to use as a base for comparing
        against the contents of source.  There are times when it is not
        desirable to have the task get the current running-config for
        every task in a playbook.  The I(config) argument allows the
        implementer to pass in the configuration to use as the base
        config for comparison.
  backup:
    description:
      - This argument will cause the module to create a full backup of
        the current C(running-config) from the remote device before any
        changes are made. If the C(backup_options) value is not given,
        the backup file is written to the C(backup) folder in the playbook
        root directory. If the directory does not exist, it is created.
    type: bool
    default: 'no'
  backup_options:
    description:
      - This is a dict object containing configurable options related to backup file path.
        The value of this option is read only when C(backup) is set to I(yes), if C(backup) is set
        to I(no) this option will be silently ignored.
    suboptions:
      filename:
        description:
          - The filename to be used to store the backup configuration. If the the filename
            is not given it will be generated based on the hostname, current time and date
            in format defined by <hostname>_config.<current-date>@<current-time>
      dir_path:
        description:
          - This option provides the path ending with directory name in which the backup
            configuration file will be stored. If the directory does not exist it will be first
            created and the filename is either the value of C(filename) or default filename
            as described in C(filename) options description. If the path value is not given
            in that case a I(backup) directory will be created in the current working directory
            and backup configuration will be copied in C(filename) within I(backup) directory.
        type: path
    type: dict
    version_added: "2.8"
notes:
  - This module requires Dell OS9 version 9.10.0.1P13 or above.

  - This module requires to increase the ssh connection rate limit.
    Use the following command I(ip ssh connection-rate-limit 60)
    to configure the same. This can also be done with the
    M(dellos9_config) module.
"""

EXAMPLES = """
- dellos9_config:
    lines: ['hostname {{ inventory_hostname }}']
    provider: "{{ cli }}"

- dellos9_config:
    lines:
      - 10 permit ip host 1.1.1.1 any log
      - 20 permit ip host 2.2.2.2 any log
      - 30 permit ip host 3.3.3.3 any log
      - 40 permit ip host 4.4.4.4 any log
      - 50 permit ip host 5.5.5.5 any log
    parents: ['ip access-list extended test']
    before: ['no ip access-list extended test']
    match: exact

- dellos9_config:
    lines:
      - 10 permit ip host 1.1.1.1 any log
      - 20 permit ip host 2.2.2.2 any log
      - 30 permit ip host 3.3.3.3 any log
      - 40 permit ip host 4.4.4.4 any log
    parents: ['ip access-list extended test']
    before: ['no ip access-list extended test']
    replace: block

- dellos9_config:
    lines: ['hostname {{ inventory_hostname }}']
    provider: "{{ cli }}"
    backup: yes
    backup_options:
      filename: backup.cfg
      dir_path: /home/user
"""

RETURN = """
updates:
  description: The set of commands that will be pushed to the remote device.
  returned: always
  type: list
  sample: ['hostname foo', 'router bgp 1', 'bgp router-id 1.1.1.1']
commands:
  description: The set of commands that will be pushed to the remote device
  returned: always
  type: list
  sample: ['hostname foo', 'router bgp 1', 'bgp router-id 1.1.1.1']
saved:
  description: Returns whether the configuration is saved to the startup
               configuration or not.
  returned: When not check_mode.
  type: bool
  sample: True
backup_path:
  description: The full path to the backup file
  returned: when backup is yes
  type: str
  sample: /playbooks/ansible/backup/dellos9_config.2016-07-16@22:28:34
"""
from ansible.module_utils.basic import AnsibleModule
from ansible.module_utils.network.dellos9.dellos9 import get_config, get_sublevel_config
from ansible.module_utils.network.dellos9.dellos9 import dellos9_argument_spec, check_args
from ansible.module_utils.network.dellos9.dellos9 import load_config, run_commands
from ansible.module_utils.network.dellos9.dellos9 import WARNING_PROMPTS_RE
from ansible.module_utils.network.common.config import NetworkConfig, dumps

def get_candidate(module):
    candidate = NetworkConfig(indent=1)
    if module.params['src']:
        candidate.load(module.params['src'])
    elif module.params['lines']:
        parents = module.params['parents'] or list()
        commands = module.params['lines'][0]
        if (isinstance(commands, dict)) and (isinstance(commands['command'], list)):
            candidate.add(commands['command'], parents=parents)
        elif (isinstance(commands, dict)) and (isinstance(commands['command'], str)):
            candidate.add([commands['command']], parents=parents)
        else:
            candidate.add(module.params['lines'], parents=parents)
    return candidate

def get_running_config(module):
    contents = module.params['config']
    if not contents:
        contents = get_config(module)
    return contents

def main():

    backup_spec = dict(
        filename=dict(),
        dir_path=dict(type='path')
    )
    argument_spec = dict(
        lines=dict(aliases=['commands'], type='list'),
        parents=dict(type='list'),

        src=dict(type='path'),

        before=dict(type='list'),
        after=dict(type='list'),

        match=dict(default='line',
                   choices=['line', 'strict', 'exact', 'none']),
        replace=dict(default='line', choices=['line', 'block']),

        update=dict(choices=['merge', 'check'], default='merge'),
        save=dict(type='bool', default=False),
        config=dict(),
        backup=dict(type='bool', default=False),
        backup_options=dict(type='dict', options=backup_spec)
    )

    argument_spec.update(dellos9_argument_spec)

    mutually_exclusive = [('lines', 'src'),
                          ('parents', 'src')]
    module = AnsibleModule(argument_spec=argument_spec,
                           mutually_exclusive=mutually_exclusive,
                           supports_check_mode=True)

    parents = module.params['parents'] or list()

    match = module.params['match']
    replace = module.params['replace']

    warnings = list()
    check_args(module, warnings)

    result = dict(changed=False, saved=False, warnings=warnings)

    candidate = get_candidate(module)

    if module.params['backup']:
        if not module.check_mode:
            result['__backup__'] = get_config(module)
    commands = list()

    if any((module.params['lines'], module.params['src'])):
        if match != 'none':
            config = get_running_config(module)
            if parents:
                contents = get_sublevel_config(config, module)
                config = NetworkConfig(contents=contents, indent=1)
            else:
                config = NetworkConfig(contents=config, indent=1)
            configobjs = candidate.difference(config, match=match, replace=replace)
        else:
            configobjs = candidate.items

        if configobjs:
            commands = dumps(configobjs, 'commands')
            if ((isinstance(module.params['lines'], list)) and
                    (isinstance(module.params['lines'][0], dict)) and
                    set(['prompt', 'answer']).issubset(module.params['lines'][0])):

                cmd = {'command': commands,
                       'prompt': module.params['lines'][0]['prompt'],
                       'answer': module.params['lines'][0]['answer']}
                commands = [module.jsonify(cmd)]
            else:
                commands = commands.split('\n')

            if module.params['before']:
                commands[:0] = module.params['before']

            if module.params['after']:
                commands.extend(module.params['after'])

            if not module.check_mode and module.params['update'] == 'merge':
                load_config(module, commands)

            result['changed'] = True
            result['commands'] = commands
            result['updates'] = commands

    if module.params['save']:
        result['changed'] = True
        if not module.check_mode:
            cmd = {'command': 'copy running-config startup-config',
                   'prompt': r'\[confirm yes/no\]:\s?$', 'answer': 'yes'}
            run_commands(module, [cmd])
            result['saved'] = True
        else:
            module.warn('Skipping command `copy running-config startup-config`'
                        'due to check_mode.  Configuration not copied to '
                        'non-volatile storage')

    module.exit_json(**result)

if __name__ == '__main__':
    main()

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The respiratory physiology service at Harefield Hospital provides a service in respiratory, exercise, sleep and oesophageal physiology, for inpatients and outpatients from Harefield Hospital and all other hospitals in this section of the region.
Referrals are received from other hospitals with their own laboratories as this department is able to provide a greater range of investigations.
Investigations are performed on patients with various types of lung disease, cardiac and oesophageal conditions and, on occasions, patients being considered for non-thoracic surgery when their cardio-pulmonary state gives cause for concern.
Patients are assessed prior to heart and/or lung transplantation and have regular postoperative lung function tests to monitor their progress and to help detect, as early as possible, any deterioration in the functional state of the lungs due to either episode of infection or rejection.
All patients are treated as individuals, with care and attention in order to alleviate any fears or apprehensions they may have.
All relevant procedures are fully explained to each patient so that maximum co-operation is gained in order that each investigation is performed to the best of their ability.
This enables the Department to continue to produce high-quality reports and maintain its standard of results.
A clinical interpretation of each patient's results is made by the Principal Clinical Physiologist and the report is then sent to the referring clinician.
Some investigations are listed on the request form, but often the diagnosis dictates which tests will be needed for a particular patient. However, if the referring clinician requires a less common test for a specific patient, then there is sufficient space on the request form to do so.
An hour is considered to be the maximum tolerable testing time for a patient, beyond this fatigue and loss of concentration reduce the accuracy of the tests. With this in mind if additional lengthy procedures are requested a second follow up appointment may well be necessary.


credits and above in either WAEC, NECO or NABTEB exams and at not more than two sittings.
1. Obtain an e-tranzact pin for the ONLINE application from any branch of Fidelity, UBA, Zenith, First, Diamond, Access and Enterprise banks nationwide at the cost of N8,000 only. Note that the e-tranzact application is currently activated only in the school branch of the listed banks but will be activated in all other branches within the next 7days.
2. Log on to the university's website and fill the required information.
3. Thereafter print-out the photo card.
science office located at the Utility building, UNIZIK main campus Awka.
The E-tranzact application has been activated. You can now visit any branch of the banks listed above and process the payment. However, if the branch you visit informs you that the e-tranzact is not yet updated in their system, check back by tomorrow.
Note that the e-clearance module is not yet updated to 2013 so you may not be able to update your biodata online for now. However, the institution have not release any official statement confirming the shifting of deadline for the acceptance of admission. So as soon as the module is updated, try and register your biodata online.


We've all seen and heard vocal shredders. Veins popping out of their neck as the singer goes for the high note. Tone that is squeezed and pinched off, becoming more and more strained the higher they go. And after the gig (or even just the one song they sing), they've blown their voice out and will be feeling the effects for days. We've all seen and heard them, and maybe what I am describing sounds uncomfortably close to the dynamics you feel in your own voice.
There is another path. An approach to singing that offers freedom, flexibility to create exactly the tone you want to achieve, with the opportunity to sing for a lifetime in a healthy and sustainable way. That path begins with eliminating vocal tension.
Vocal tension is any muscle outside the voice box (larynx) that manipulates the voice and its production. And while these different tension areas do "help"- you can sing a little higher or a little louder, or "survive" a challenging part of a song – the limitations that come from these tension areas far outweigh the help they provide.
There are five main areas of vocal tension: jaw, neck, throat (laryngeal), facial and tongue.
Jaw Tension occurs in the jaw muscles, right at the hinge of the jaw. It is characterized physically by the jaw thrusting forward and locking itself into place. Jaw tension makes it very difficult for the voice to "shift" and the voice gets locked. As a result the upper range is generally pushed and forced because the voice is not "releasing".
Neck Tension is probably the most "popular" area of tension and is easily detected by the rising of the chin and the stretching of the neck muscles. The sound generated by someone singing with neck tension is a forced tone that gets thinner and thinner, and more and more strained the higher the singer goes.
Throat (Laryngeal) Tension is characterized by the larynx ("voice box") rising up and constricting the space in the back of the throat. The sound associated with laryngeal tension is thin, whiny and often nasally.
Facial Tension is present whenever a singer's face is doing something "weird" in order to sing a high note, navigate a certain passage or achieve any other challenging vocal production. The face should be relaxed and free to express emotion, independent from your vocal production.
Tongue Tension occurs when the back of the tongue pulls back in the throat and pushes down against the top of the larynx. This tension usually results in a dark and muffled sound to the tone.
Beyond the limitations vocal tension places on your vocal flexibility and desired tone, their long-term effects can be much more serious and lead to vocal damage that may sideline a singer for months, years or even the rest of their life.
As a singer, you need to think of yourself as much as an athlete as a musician. Regular exercise with a trusted vocal coach or proven vocal program to reprogram muscle memory is essential to eliminating vocal tension. Your voice is addicted to tension, mostly because it doesn't know any other option. Consistent workouts that will offer new approaches are the only way to replace old habits and dependence on areas of vocal tension. A singer should plan to practice with these exercises a minimum of 20-30 minutes, 3-4 times per week…working on exercises, not singing songs.