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Posted on February 20, 2017 by Andrew Collins
Some context. In less than a week, I've seen three major awards-season movies with significant African-American roots: Ava DuVernay's stunning documentary The 13th (nominated for Best Documentary); the adapted Pulitzer Prize-winning stage play and Denzel Washington vehicle Fences (nominated for Best Picture, Actor, Supporting Actress and Adapted Screenplay); and Moonlight (nominated for Best Picture, Director, Supporting Actor, Supporting Actress, Adapted Screenplay, Editing, Score and Cinematography). By further coincidence, I also saw episode two of the History Channel's 2016 remake of Roots, showing here for unfathomable reasons on BBC Four, and different from the 1977 original mainly in the more visceral depiction of its violence, which is a sign of the times.
But it's Moonlight I want to talk about, as I believe it's as close to a perfect film I've seen this year, and I think it's going to be hard to beat. It's behind a paywall but I've picked up via social media that Moonlight was trashed for effect by the just-passing-through film critic Camilla Long in the Sunday Times Culture section. The gist of her pasting seems to be that its story of a young black male coming of age in Miami has been made to appease a straight, white, guilt-ridden, middle-class audience. This is bullshit, and I speak as a straight, white, guilt-ridden, middle-class man. This charge devalues the fact that it is adapted from an unpublished stage play about a specific black experience by a black writer, Tarell Alvin McCraney, and directed by a black director, Barry Jenkins, and yet it is a film so universal it will appeal to any demographic. (She disparages the central character for lacking any defining characteristics beyond "sad" and "gay". That we're talking about a low-budget indie film whose central characteristics are being "sad" and "gay" but which has broken through to the mainstream feels like a massive breakthrough.)
Long's misrepresentation also subtracts from the fact that the film's cast is almost 100% black, a straightforward reflection of the milieu in which it's set, and thereby not an "issue". (No need for handy white racists to prop up the story of black kids dealing with prejudice that comes in many colours. Sadistic, whip-wielding, white plantation owners are not required on this particular voyage.) Moonlight is not a film about the African-American experience through which we are led by the colonial hand of a white interpreter. Nor is it a film that wrings its hands about the statistical odds stacked against a child born black in 21st century America. That Chiron, our protagonist, is born to a single parent who is herself an addict who turns tricks to feed her habit, and has to fend for himself on the streets and at school, is not the defining narrative. For Moonlight is a love story. It is also a "gay" love story.
The love that dare not speak its name is, we intuit, even less verbose among black males in what we'll call working-class neighbourhoods. You have to assume progress is being made every day in terms of sexual diversity as well as racial diversity, even in more "traditional" social groups, but the story of Chiron from school age to manhood is all about keeping a dark secret. (I'll refrain from detailing the plot too much, as you'll want to experience its revelations in the moment, without forewarning. There is one that's simply devastating. You'll know it when it comes.)
I had never heard of Barry Jenkins. He's still pretty young, 37, but I never caught his first film, Medicine for Melancholy, in 2007. Moonlight nails him to the map. Sometimes it's just timing. This is his time. Arriving, as it does, in an America of #BlackLivesMatter and reinvigorated prejudice of all kinds, Moonlight shines especially brightly and beautifully. (You can see from the stills that it's a picture to behold – cinematographer James Laxton has also been working for years, but this is his calling card – but its often moonlit, often sun-bleached beauty is played for sincerity and irony, aesthetically. What I mean is: even its violence, or the result of its violence, has a certain artistry. But it never detracts.)
We have to commend the cast. Only the better established actors, Mahershala Ali (a mainstay on House of Cards) and Naomie Harris (one of our best known BME exports, and it's a crowded field), have been nominated for major awards. I suspect the sublime Ali – playing paternalistic but conflicted drug dealer Juan – might take Supporting Actor on Oscar night. But while both are strong, it's the unknowns who pump the blood through the film. Let's hear it for Alex Hibbert, Ashton Sanders and Trevante Rhodes, who cumulatively play Chiron; and for Jaden Piner, Jharrel Jerome and Andre Holland (familiar to fans of The Knick), who give life to Chiron's best friend Kevin. The casting is almost magical: the two acting trios look enough like each other to convince, but not enough like each other to distract. And each acts with the same relaxed, unforced poise. Kevin talks constantly, while Chiron keeps his own counsel (adult Kevin observes that he never says more than three words at a time). Both characters require care and attention to get right, and if the world was fair, all three could be nominated collectively for a single Oscar, or Bafta, or Globe.
You might argue that no film is perfect. You might be right. But back to context. I saw Fences the day before I saw Moonlight, and without wishing to judge Fences too harshly (it, too, contains a performance worthy of accolade: Viola Davis), it feels almost pantomimic next to Moonlight's grace and subtlety. Denzel Washington, directing himself, simply puts the camera down and points it at a Pulitzer-winning play. It's not cinematic; it's theatrical, and didactic. Jenkins never moves his camera without meaning, or subtext. Sure, its tracking shots could be dismissed as showing off, but the opening one, detailing Juan's routine, checking up on a corner boy, asking about his mother, is surrounded by the camera, which spins around not for technical effect, but to reveal the wide open space of the dealer's world: flat, bleached out, salt-flecked, while expressing the practical truth that a dealer needs to be able to see at 360 degrees. When a gaggle of schoolkids races past him suddenly, we feel his surprise; we didn't see them coming either. (Jenkins cuts here to the boys, chasing through wasteland, and it's only then that we see that it's a pursuit, and a homophobic one. I cannot wait to see this opening sequence again.)
Moonlight is a serious film, but not without humour, or hope, and certainly not one without tender mercies. It's an acting and directing masterclass that's all the things Camilla Long seems to think it isn't: necessary, important, urgent, relevant. It's also warm and sensual and streaked with tears.
Some fences are built to keep people out, some fences are built to keep people in, but Moonlight contains no clunky fence metaphors.
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require 'spec_helper'

describe 'Stores', type: :feature do
  stub_authorization!

  context 'when adding a store' do
    before { visit spree.new_admin_store_path }

    it 'admin should be able to set the default_currency' do
      expect(find('#store_default_currency').value).to eq ''

      fill_in 'store_name', with: 'Solidus Store'
      fill_in 'store_code', with: 'solidus'
      fill_in 'store_url', with: 'example.solidus.io'
      fill_in 'store_mail_from_address', with: 'from@solidus.io'
      select 'EUR', from: 'store_default_currency'
      click_button 'Create'

      @store = Spree::Store.last

      expect(@store.default_currency).to eq 'EUR'
    end
  end

  context 'when editing a store' do
    let(:store) { create :store, default_currency: 'AUD' }
    before { visit spree.edit_admin_store_path(store) }

    it 'admin should be able to change the default_currency' do
      select 'EUR', from: 'store_default_currency'
      click_button 'Update'
      expect(store.reload.default_currency).to eq 'EUR'
    end
  end
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Carlos José Santi Brugia OFM (Torgiano, Italia, 15 de marzo de 1921 – Matagalpa, 15 de mayo de 1991) fue un sacerdote franciscano y obispo italiano afincado en Nicaragua,  que se desempeñó como 6° Obispo de Matagalpa.

Biografía
Fue ordenado sacerdote el 16 de abril de 1946.

Fue electo obispo de Matagalpa el 18 de junio de 1982 y ordenado el 31 de julio de 1982.

Su consagrador principal fue Andrea Cordero Lanza y como Co-Consagradores Miguel Obando y Bravo, Arzobispo de Managua y Julián Luis Barni Spotti, Obispo de León.

Fue uno de los cuatro primeros misioneros franciscanos en Matagalpa.

Fue el impulsor de que la Diócesis tuviera su propio medio de comunicación en Matagalpa, fundador de Radio Hermanos y el Asilo de Ancianos "San Francisco de Asís", en Sébaco. Sin embargo sus mayores obras se encuentran en Ciudad Darío, donde logró construir escuelas, hogar para niños discapacitados, el estadio de béisbol que lleva su nombre y muchas obras más.

Falleció el 15 de mayo de 1991 en la ciudad de Matagalpa.

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Imperial Teen's first live album, recorded for dcn.com, the world's largest aggregator of live music performances, on July 31, 2002 at Maxwell's in Hoboken, NJ, finds the boy/girl rock quartet at their finest.
Long a live favorite, Imperial Teen's records - 1996's Seasick, 1999's What Is Not To Love (London/Universal) and 2002's On (Merge) - have always showcased their finely tuned pop marksmanship and rock 'n' roll prowess.
And though they have never lacked the energy or sweatiness of the band's live show, to experience the band and their songs at a smoky bar has always elevated the songs that much more. So it is only fitting that they finally release a live album.
From post-song banter between the band and the crowd, and the band members to each other, to the rawness of the songs live, Live at Maxwell's is pure rock 'n' roll. The pop plays a big part in the songs (much more on record than in the live show), and that is the one downfall to the live record. Stripped away of any additional guitars and studio tricks, the sugar sweet catchy pop is stripped down to bare-bones rock - not a bad thing, just a different thing.
The live show is a different beast from the records, and this record proves it. Both sides of the bands are equally enjoyable; however, for those unfamiliar with the band, you'll want to start with the records before you try the live record (which goes without saying). I'll give it a B+.
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My friendship with Al Barten goes back to 2002 right after I released the inaugural issue of Woodbridge's Train Simulation Craftsman magazineTM. Al was Editor in Chief of TSC, a member of its Editorial Board, and a Contributing Editor. We worked with several other individuals over the Internet to publish this quarterly CD-based magazine. It was the first publication dedicated to covering the (at the time) new hobby of train simulation.
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Joseph and Potiphar's Wife
1The Ishmaelites took Joseph to Egypt and sold him to Potiphar, the king's#39.1 the king's: See the note at 12.15. official in charge of the palace guard. 2-3#Ac 7.9. So Joseph lived in the home of Potiphar, his Egyptian owner.
Soon Potiphar realized that the Lord was helping Joseph to be successful in whatever he did. 4Potiphar liked Joseph and made him his personal assistant, putting him in charge of his house and all of his property. 5Because of Joseph, the Lord began to bless Potiphar's family and fields. 6Potiphar left everything up to Joseph, and with Joseph there, the only decision he had to make was what he wanted to eat.
Joseph was well-built and handsome, 7#4 Macc 2.2. and Potiphar's wife soon noticed him. She asked him to make love to her, 8but he refused and said, "My master isn't worried about anything in his house, because he has placed me in charge of everything he owns. 9No one in my master's house is more important than I am. The only thing he hasn't given me is you, and that's because you are his wife. I won't sin against God by doing such a terrible thing as this." 10She kept begging Joseph day after day, but he refused to do what she wanted or even to go near her.
11One day, Joseph went to Potiphar's house to do his work, and none of the other servants were there. 12Potiphar's wife grabbed hold of his coat and said, "Make love to me!" Joseph ran out of the house, leaving his coat there in her hands.
13When this happened, 14she called in her servants and said, "Look! This Hebrew has come just to make fools of us. He tried to rape me, but I screamed for help. 15And when he heard me scream, he ran out of the house, leaving his coat with me."
16Potiphar's wife kept Joseph's coat until her husband came home. 17Then she said, "That Hebrew slave of yours tried to rape me! 18But when I screamed for help, he left his coat and ran out of the house."
19Potiphar became very angry 20and threw Joseph in the same prison where the king's prisoners were kept.
While Joseph was in prison, 21#Ac 7.9. the Lord helped him and was good to him. He even made the jailer like Joseph so much that 22he put him in charge of the other prisoners and of everything that was done in the jail. 23The jailer did not worry about anything, because the Lord was with Joseph and made him successful in all that he did.
Contemporary English Version, Second Edition (CEV®)
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1Therefore Joseph was led into Egypt, and Potiphar, a gelding of Pharaoh, prince of the host, a man of Egypt, bought him of the hand of Ishmaelites, of which he was brought thither.
2And the Lord was with him, and he was a man doing with prosperity in all things. And Joseph dwelled in the house of his lord,
3which knew full well that the Lord was with Joseph, and that all things which he did, were dressed of the Lord in his hand.
4And Joseph found grace before his lord, and he served him, of whom Joseph was made sovereign of all things, and he governed the house betaken to him, and all things that were betaken to him.
5And the Lord blessed the Egyptian's house for Joseph, and multiplied all his chattel [or substance], as well in houses, as in fields;
6neither he knew any other thing, but [the] bread which he ate. Forsooth Joseph was fair in face, and shapely in sight.
7And so after many days the lady of his lord cast her eyes into Joseph, and said, Sleep thou with me;
8which assented not to the unleave-ful work, and said to her, Lo! while all things be betaken to me, my lord wot not what he hath in his house,
9neither anything is, which is not in my power, either which he hath not betaken to me, except thee, which art his wife; how therefore may I do this evil, and do sin against my lord?
10They spake such words by all days or by long time, and the woman was dis-easeful to the young man, and he forsook the adultery.
11Forsooth it befelled in a day, that Joseph entered into the house, and did some work without witnesses.
12And she took the hem of his cloth, and she said, Sleep thou with me; and he left the mantle in her hand, and he fled, and went out.
13And when the woman had seen the cloth in her hands, and that she was despised,
14she called to her the men of her house, and said to them, Lo! my lord hath brought in an Hebrew man, that he should scorn us; he entered to me to do lechery with me, and when I cried,
15and he heard my voice, he left the mantle which I held, and he fled out.
16Therefore into proving of the truth, she showed the mantle, that she held, to her husband turning again home.
17And she said, The Hebrew servant, whom thou broughtest in, entered to me to scorn me;
18and when he saw me cry, he left the mantle that I held, and he fled out.
19And when these things were heard, the lord believed over much to the words of the wife, and he was full wroth;
20and he betook Joseph into prison, where the bound men of the king were kept, and he was enclosed there.
21Forsooth the Lord was with Joseph, and had mercy on him, and gave grace to him, in the sight of the prince of the prison,
22which betook in the hand of Joseph all the prisoners that were holden in keeping, and whatever thing was done, it was done under Joseph,
23neither the prince knew anything, for all things were betaken to Joseph; for the Lord was with him, and dressed all his works.
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Wycliffe's Apocrypha ©2013, 2015
Wycliffe's Bible © 2012, 2015
Wycliffe's New Testament ©2001, 2011
Wycliffe's Old Testament ©2001, 2010


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When I get the bug - I really get it. I painted all of my treasure finds yesterday afternoon and last night was able to scatter them around our home. This is the little terracotta pot on the black metal stand - Now lovely and white and holding a fresh bunch of lavender from the garden.
This previously gold stands has come up a treat in it's new skin. I can see this one being very useful - especially at Christmas.
My 50c Bright Yellow Mug Tree makes a lovely scissor and rotary cutter stand in my little studio.
And my favourtie find this 2 tier wire stand which was originally green. I have to admit that I was very tempted to leave it green but now that it is painted I am very pleased with it's new look.
The little frame looks cute in it's new clothes. I printed up a little stitchery to put inside (It is currently my stitching project) and I think that it says it all.
So for such a small $ amount and a little bit of paint and effort I have been able to add 6 new home decor items this weekend and I am feeling pretty pleased with myself.
Did you do anything to your castle this weekend? I would love to see what you have been up to.
You really did get the bug, love it!!
Your New Treasures Look Great..Very Useful Too.
Your treasures have come up a treat, and look so "at home" in their new roles. It is amazing how different they look with their fresh coat.
Oh they shabbied up very nicely! My castle got a clean but that's about it from me. BC was plastering in my new craft room, it's weeks away from being finished.
I knew you would work your magic on them, and they all look so beautiful!! I love that basket with the soaps and towels. Brilliant!
Your new finds look wonderful, well done. It is amazing what a little bit of imagination can do.
Well done it is amazing what a little bit of paint can do. I just love how all you finds come up.
Love a little shabby white to repurpose thrifty finds.
Everything looks lovely. Just wondering what sort of paint you use? And do you spray or brush? I have some bits and pieces I'd like to shabby up too.
These are gorgeous Fee!! What a productive weekend you've had!!!
Wow Fiona...no stopping you now...It all looks fabulous....I have never seen a 2 tier wine holder before!!!


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Q: 2k rows update is very slow in MySQL I have 2 tables:
 1. news (450k rows)
 2. news_tags (3m rows)
There are some triggers on news table update which updating listings. This SQL executes too long...
UPDATE news
SET news_category = some_number
WHERE news_id IN (SELECT news_id
                  FROM news_tags
                  WHERE tag_id = some_number); #about 3k rows

How can I make it faster?
Thanks in advance,
S.

A: If this is a one time update, you may find it better to disable your triggers, run the update, then run a statement that performs what your triggers do in bulk.

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Toni Rossall (* 19. Oktober 1995 in Auckland, Neuseeland) ist eine neuseeländische Wrestlerin. Sie stand zuletzt bei der WWE unter Vertrag und trat regelmäßig in deren Show SmackDown auf. Ihr bislang größter Erfolg ist der Erhalt der NXT UK Women's Championship. Aktuell steht sie bei AEW unter Vertrag.

Wrestling-Karriere

Independent-Ligen (seit 2009)
Rossall begann ihre Ausbildung bei Impact Pro Wrestlings australischer Tochtergesellschaft und debütierte am 9. Oktober 2009, unter dem Ringnamen Storm für das Unternehmen. Zu diesem Zeitpunkt war sie erst 13 Jahre alt. Nachdem sie ihre Fähigkeiten in Australien fünf Jahre lang verbessert hatte, beschloss sie, eine bessere Wrestlerin zu werden. im Alter von 18 Jahren zog sie nach England. Während ihres Aufenthalts in England, trainierte sie bei Dean Allmark. Sie begann international in Ländern wie Finnland, Frankreich, Deutschland und Spanien zu ringen. Sie absolvierte Auftritte für verschiedene unabhängige Promotion, unter anderem für British Empire Wrestling, Progress Wrestling, Westside Xtreme Wrestling und viele mehr. In dieser Zeit konnte sie viele Titel und Turniere für sich erringen.

World Wrestling Entertainment (2017–2021)
Am 16. Juni 2017 gab die WWE Storm als eine der ersten vier Teilnehmer des Mae Young Classic bekannt. Storm trat am 13. Juli in das Turnier ein und besiegte Ayesha Raymond in der ersten Runde. Am folgenden Tag besiegte Storm Lacey Evans in der zweiten Runde und Piper Niven im Viertelfinale, bevor sie im Halbfinale gegen Kairi Sane verlor.

Am 9. Mai 2018 wurde Storm, für die bevorstehenden Veranstaltungen des United Kingdom Championship Tournament beworben. Am 24. Mai berichtete Dave Meltzer, dass Storm einen Vertrag bei der WWE unterzeichnet habe. Am 18. Juni besiegte Storm beim United Kingdom Championship Tournament Killer Kelly und Isla Dawn in einem Triple Threat Match und wurde die neue Herausforderin auf die NXT Women's Championship, in der darauffolgenden Nacht konnte sie den Titel von Shayna Baszler nicht gewinnen. Am 28. Oktober 2018 besiegte sie bei WWE Evolution Io Shirai und gewann 2018 das Mae Young Classic Turnier.

Am 12. Januar 2019 gewann sie die NXT UK Women's Championship, hierfür besiegte sie Rhea Ripley. Die Regentschaft hielt 231 Tage und verlor den Titel, am 31. August 2019 an Kay Lee Ray. Am 24. November 2019 nahm sie am Survivor Series Match der Brands Raw vs. SmackDown vs. NXT teil.

Am 24. November 2019 wurde Storm auf der NXT TakeOver: WarGames-Q & A-Sitzung nach der Show mit Triple H von Teamkapitän Rhea Ripley als Teil des Teams der NXT Women's Survivor Series angekündigt. Bei der Survivor Series wurde Storm eliminiert, nachdem Natalya und Sasha Banks eine Kombination aus Kontoauszug und Scharfschütze ausgerichtet und gesperrt hatten. Am 12. Januar 2020 nahm sie an einem Triple Threat Match, um die NXT UK Women's Championship gegen Kay Lee Ray und Piper Niven teil, den Titel konnte sie jedoch nicht gewinnen. Sie nahm bei Royal Rumble Match der Frauen 2020 teil, sie wurde jedoch von Shayna Baszler eliminiert.

Am 4. Oktober 2020 wechselte sie zu NXT. Sie debütierte in Rahmen eines Interviews. Bei NXT TakeOver: WarGames IV am 6. Dezember 2020, bestritt sie zusammen mit Candice LeRae, Dakota Kai und Raquel González ein War Games-Match, dieses konnten sie gewinnen. Bei der SmackDown-Ausgabe vom 9. Juli 2021 wurde in einer Videosequenz, das Debüt von ihr bei dem blauen Brand angekündigt. Am 23. Juli 2021 debütierte sie bei SmackDown. Ihr erstes Match gegen Zelina Vega gewann sie. Am 29. Dezember 2021 wurde bekannt gegeben, dass sich die WWE von ihr getrennt hat.

All Elite Wrestling (2022-)
Am 30. März 2022 gab Toni Storm bei AEW Dynamite ihr Debüt für All Elite Wrestling (AEW), einer Promotion, die 2019 gegründet wurde und schnell zum zweitgrößten Wrestling-Unternehmen in den Vereinigten Staaten nach der WWE aufstieg. Sie besiegte dabei The Bunny (Allie) beim Qualifikationsmatch zum Owen-Hart Foundation Tournament. Beim AEW PPV AEW x NJPW: Forbidden Door am 26. Juni 2022 verlor sie ein Titelmatch um die AEW Women's World Championship gegen Thunder Rosa.

Titel und Auszeichnungen
 World Wrestling Entertainment
 NXT UK Women's Championship (1×)
 Mae Young Classic (2018)

 All Action Wrestling
 AAW Women's Championship (1×)

 British Empire Wrestling
 BEW Women's Championship (1×)

 Impact Pro Wrestling Australia
 IPW Australian Women's Championship (1×)
 IPW Australian Cruiserweight Championship (1×)
 IPW Australian Hardcore Championship (1×)

 Pro Wrestling Alliance Queensland
 PWAQ Women's Championship (2×)
 PWAQ Women's Underground Championship (2×)

 Progress Wrestling
 Progress Women's Championship (1×)
 Natural Progression Series IV (2017)

 Westside Xtreme Wrestling
 wXw Women's Championship (2×)
 Femmes Fatales (2017)

 World Wonder Ring Stardom
 SWA World Championship (1×)
 World of Stardom Championship (1×)
 5 Star GP (2017)
 Cinderella Tournament (2017)
 MVP Award (2017)

 Sports Illustrated
 Nummer 7 der Top 10 Wrestlerinnen in 2018

 Pro Wrestling Illustrated
 Nummer 13 der Top 100 Wrestlerinnen in der PWI 100 der Frauen in 2019

Einzelnachweise

Weblinks

 Toni Storm Profil auf wwe.com

Wrestler (Neuseeland)
Pseudonym
Neuseeländer
Geboren 1995
Frau
NXT UK Women's Champion


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In the world of software development, you've likely heard a lot of fancy terms; machine learning, Artificial Intelligence, Internet of Things, Virtual Reality, the list goes on and on. But how many of those have been proven to last and will remain impactful to us in 2019? Let's take a look what's here to stay in 2019 and how they may affect you.
Big data was a hot topic a while back. But, it's no longer, "hey, big data is coming." The notion now is "bigger data is here." What used to be constrained as too much data to process is all possible now thanks to cloud providers. Data is now decentralized from the local server and in the cloud, which provides a better disaster recovery plan and greater computing power for processing the data.
From a business perspective, data has become a critical part of business resources and not just a tool. Organizations rely on data for better decision making, predicting trends or forecasting for their business. With that, data science plays an essential role at the enterprise level as data can be presented to management or executives for making informed decisions to align business strategies for a competitive advantage.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has been trending over the past few years, and now it's time to factor in machine learning.
Unsupervised learning: The program is "trained" on a pre-defined set of "training examples", which then facilitates its ability to reach an accurate conclusion when given new data. For example, if a customer purchases bread, the same customer is 80% more likely to purchase eggs in the same transaction. Major grocery stores, such as Meijer, are equipped with machine learning capabilities to learn consumer habits and display merchandise next to each other based on identified consumer purchase patterns.
Supervised learning: The program is given a bunch of data and must find patterns and relationships therein, learning behaviors that maximize reward. For instance, mobile robots learning redirection based on obstructions. It's supervising itself and storing that data to avoid the obstructions later.
Quantum computing goes hand in hand with machine learning. We often discuss faster computers and machine learning as if they were an enigma because it was only theoretical and wasn't realistic. However, with faster computers and different ways to program them, quantum computing has become more realistic.
A coder or a programmer has to do something in order to make something happen in the machine. Low-code development refers to a visual interface in which you can drag and drop encapsulated action blocks with some preset types of functions or parameters to give you a start-to-end application. This type of development has especially allowed mobile application development to get easier and more cost effective.
Nintex and Microsoft PowerApps : These are workflow and form type of applications which you can integrate with SharePoint or Salesforce, or use in a stand-alone basis, to enable automation and reporting based on provided data.
As a developer, I welcome low-code development instead of being threatened or disappointed by this new trend. With low-code development, software developers can do something more exciting and challenging, such as trending and predicting with machine learning, instead of coding the same thing again and again.
Subscription - Traditionally, there is the off-shelf software that consumers purchase and install on their computers. They can update the software based on the original CD or download the updates after installation. This has been the model since the beginning of the software era and it has been a good model that worked. However, there is always something better. Software-as-a-service (Saas) is now becoming more prevalent with subscription model. The subscription model provides recurring revenue for the manufacturer, enabling them to continuously improve the software through ongoing updates, bug fixes or feature enhancements to the application. Because of the subscription model, the software update can be done automatically or by your system preference on an almost transparent basis.
Fortnite Free- This is the micro transaction model, such as the in-game/app purchase that we often see. The cost to use the app or software is low or sometimes even free, but there is the option to make in-app purchases. For example, Epic Games, the creator of Fortnite generated 3 billion profits in 2018 through micro transactions from in-game purchases.
Block chain has been trending in the past few years, and it is going strong. We have heard a lot about block chain with bit coin, because bit coin and crypto currency demonstrate the potential application and use of block chain technology.
Block chain can also be applied to manage electronic medical records, supply chains, digital identity, voting or smart contracts. As time and technology progress, the use of block chain will be more widely applied and integrated in our day to day life.
There you have it; the top 5 software development trends to shine in 2019. Which one will have the most impact on you or your business?


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Q: Is there a way to disable text for a drop down menu? I'm trying to make a text field that has a drop down menu, but the user is only able to select options from the drop down menu. I want to disable the user's ability to type in the text box, while still allowing them to select an option, but I don't know how to do that. I've tried disable and readonly, but neither do what I want, although it is possible that I am using these attributes wrong.
Edit
I realized two mistakes in my original question. I meant disabled instead of disable, and I also meant text input instead of text field.

A: Why you want to have a text field, you can simply use select tag
<label for="cars">Choose a car:</label>

<select name="cars" id="cars" oninput="myFunc(this)">
  <option value="volvo">Volvo</option>
  <option value="saab">Saab</option>
  <option value="mercedes">Mercedes</option>
  <option value="audi">Audi</option>
</select>

This will create a dropdown.
You can attach the value to a div to show it
function myFunc(selected){
    //you can replace the divId below by your div's id
    document.getElementById("divId").innerHTML=selected.value;
}

Or you can use input type="radio"


On Tuesday, Nov. 27, the Russellville Junior/Senior Ambassadors held their Annual Welcome Dinner at the Logan County Extension Office for all returning Ambassadors and new Ambassadors for this school year. Ambassador Sponsor, Mrs. Vicki Mathis, began the evening by welcoming all those in attendance. The new Ambassadors were asked to stand and be recognized, then they recognized all the returning Ambassadors. Following their meal, the guest speaker, Middle School Assistant Principal, Mr. Carlos Quarles, was introduced, and he spoke on the qualities of a leader. He stated we should be like bamboo - putting forth the effort, even when we don't see growth, knowing that it's worth it in the end. Ms. Jesse Nugent shared the closing comments, and pictures where taken before they were dismissed. The 2018-19 Russellville Middle and High School Ambassadors are: Seniors: Maleah Buckner, Javier Canales, Aracely Gomez, Carson Kash, Hunter McDowell, Jacob Naylor, Ethan Paul, Brooklynn Ray, Jeffrey Steele, Morgan Todd, and Kyran Williams; Juniors: Jayden Hammer, Alex Hughes, Gram Humphrey, and Ben Slack; Sophomores: Hannah Alford, Bryant Garcia , Zach Dowlen, Cassidy Farwick, Makayla Jefferson, Josh McMurry, and Josh Todd; Freshmen: Blaine Holley, Makiyah Morrow, Addie Mosier, May Ouansombath, and Jennifer Wilkerson; 8th Graders: Anna Ragland, Graciann Beard, Candace Baker, Lilly Buffa, Natalie Cates, Amiyah Collier, Maria Ruiz, and Layne Steele; 7th Graders: Malley Jayne, Holden Kennedy, and Elijah McMurry; 6th Graders: AJ Woodard, Jayce Sparks, and LaReesha Cawthron.


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by Geetesh.S · Published January 12, 2020 · Updated October 16, 2020
People love to play those multiplayer games which have a thriving community. In the list below, I have listed top 10 most played video games 2020. These list titles are ranked according to the daily player counts in the first month of year 2020.
The information to create this list is sourced from GitHyp, Steam Charts, Wikipedia and other official numbers given from the company who developed these games. The data might not be 100% true or exact, but it provides the information which we require for the analysis.
If any particular game is missing from the list which you think should be present, feel free to share your thoughts in the comment section below. So let's begin the list of most played video games by monthly active player count.
10. Path of Exile – 50,823 Average Daily Players
Path of Exile is a free role-playing video game which is developed and published by Grinding Gear Games. It was released on Windows in 2013 and on Xbox in 2017. It was released on PlayStation 4 in 2019.
In this game, player controls a single character from an overhead perspective and explores outdoor areas, caves, and dungeons. He battles with monsters fulfilling quests from non-player characters (NPCs) to gain experience points and equipment.
Path of Exile was named 2013 PC Game of the Year by GameSpot and best PC role-playing game of 2013 by IGN. By February 2014, the game had five million registered players.
In the first month of 2020, game has 50,823 daily players count on an average. These counts are expected to increase, according to the reports. If you are interested in free to play category games thendo check out this game.
9. Rust – 58,194 Average Daily Players
Rust is a multiplayer-only survival video game developed by Facepunch Studios. Rust was fully released in 2018 on Microsoft Windows, MacOS and Linux. The Xbox and PlayStation version will be released in 2020.
The only aim in Rust is to survive. To do this, you will need to overcome toughest struggles such as hunger, thirst and cold. Build a fire. Build a shelter. Kill animals for meat. Protect yourself from other players, and kill them for meat. Create alliances with other players and form a town.
Do whatever it takes to survive.
Within the first two weeks of Rust's alpha release, 150,000 copies were sold worldwide. At the end of 2019, Facepunch stated that they have sold more than 9 million copies with total revenue of $142 million. When we talk about daily players count in 2020, then the game has an average of 58,194 active players in a day.
8. Team Fortress 2 – 65,440 Average Daily Players
Team Fortress 2 is a multiplayer first-person shooter game developed and published by Valve. The game was released on Microsoft Windows in 2007 and on Mac OS in 2010.
The most highly rated free game of all time, Team Fortress 2 delivers constant free updates—new game modes, maps, equipment and, most importantly, hats. Nine distinct classes provide a broad range of tactical abilities and personalities, and lend themselves to a variety of player skills.
In Team Fortress 2, two teams compete for a combat-based objective. Players can choose to play as one of nine character classes in these teams; each has its own unique strengths, weaknesses, and weapons. It won the award of "Best Multiplayer Game of the Year" in 2007 from Game Spy. The game has average of 65, 440 players everyday in the first month of 2020 and may increase according to the reports. The game has made $150 millions in the year 2019 according to the sources.
7. The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt – 61,761 Average Daily Players
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is an action role playing game developed and published by CD Projekt. The game was released on Microsoft Windows, PlayStation and Xbox One in 2015. It was critically acclaimed everywhere and won numerous awards and has been cited as one of the greatest video games ever made.
The Witcher: Wild Hunt is a story-driven open world RPG set in a visually stunning fantasy universe full of meaningful choices and impactful consequences. In The Witcher, you play as professional monster hunter Geralt of Rivia tasked with finding a child of prophecy in a vast open world rich with merchant cities, pirate islands, dangerous mountain passes, and forgotten caverns to explore.
Before even the game was released, over 1.5 million copies were pre-ordered. It was the best selling video game of the year in UK. The game sold over 6 million copies in next six weeks. The studio made the profit of 63 million dollarin the first half of 2015. Up till now, the studio has sold more than 50 million copies worldwide.
The game has an average of 61,761 daily players in the first month of the year 2020.
6. Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege – 82,722 Average Daily Players
Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege is an online tactical shooter video game developed by Ubisoft Montreal and published by Ubisoft. The game was released for Windows Microsoft, PlayStation 4 and Xbox One in 2015.
The game is developed in such a way that it puts heavy emphasis on environmental destruction and cooperation between players. Each player assumes control of an attacker or a defender in different gameplay modes. The gameplay modes are rescuing a hostage, defusing a bomb, and taking control of a capture point.
The game was nominated for the "Best PC game of the Year" in 2015 by Game Critics Awards. At the end of the year 2019 the game has more than 70 million registered users. In the first month of 2020, game has an average daily player count of 82,722. This game is among the most played games in the world in 2020.
5. Destiny 2 – 88,290 Average Daily Players
Fifth on the list is a free-to-play online-only multiplayer first-person shooter video game Destiny 2. The game was developed by Bungie in 2017. The game was published and released by Activision on Microsoft Windows, Playstation 4 and Xbox One in the same year. But, after two years in 2019 Bungie acquired all rights of the game and become its publisher from then.
Dive into the free-to-play world of Destiny 2 to experience responsive first-person shooter combat, explore the mysteries of our solar system, and unleash elemental abilities against powerful enemies. The players create their Guardian and collect unique weapons, armor, and gear to customize their character looks and playstyle. Experience Destiny 2's cinematic story alone or with friends, join other Guardians for challenging co-op missions, or compete against them in a variety of PvP modes. You decide your legend.
Game was critically acclaimed and has won many awards. It won the best PC game award in 2017 by Game Critics Awards. It also won Best Community Award in 2019 from The Game Awards 2019. The game has a average player count of 88,290 everyday as checked in the first week of 2020.
4. Grand Theft Auto V – 116,527 Average Daily Players
Fourth on the list is Grand Theft Auto V which is an action adventure game developed by Rockstar North. It was published and released by Rockstar Games in 2013. You can play the game in either first person or third person perspective.
Players control the three lead protagonists throughout single-player and switch among them, both during and outside missions. The story is centered on the heist sequences, and many missions involve shooting and driving gameplay. A "wanted" system governs the aggression of law enforcement response to players who commit crimes. Well, some people also have criticized this game because its gameplay, which might encourage some racism. It is also considered as one of the racist video games.
The game has broken all the records and became the fastest selling entertainment product in history. The game earned $800 million on its first day of release and more than $1 billion in three days. The company has made more than $6 billion and with more than 115 million copies sold worldwide. It has an average daily player count of 116,527 everyday as checked in the first month of 2020.
3. PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds – 312,277 Average Daily Players
Which game has the biggest player base in 2020?
Third on the list is the most famous game of 2019 which is PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds (PUBG) developed and published by PUBG Corporation. PUBG Corporation is a subsidiary of South Korean company Bluehole and is inspired by 2000 Japanese film "Battle Royale". It comes in the category of online multiplayer battle royale game.
In the game total of one hundred players connect online and parachute onto an island. These players scavenge for weapons and fight among themselves. The area of the map decreases as time progresses which forces players for more encounters. The last player or a team standing wins the game.
The game was released in 2017 on Microsoft Windows, Mac and Xbox. A free-to-play version of it was released in 2018 on Android and IOS platform. By 2019 game became the best selling and most played game of all time. The company has sold more 70 million copies worldwide up till now, with more than 500 million players if mobile version included. The game has an average player count of 312,277 everyday as checked in the first month of 2020. This game has a biggest player base from any other online video game.
2. Dota 2 – 387,966 Average Daily Players
Dota 2 a multiplayer online battle arena (MOBA) ranks second on the list. The game is a sequel to Defense of the Ancients (DotA) and was published by Valve. The game was developed by a famous anonymous developer IceFrog and was released on Microsoft Windows, OS X and Linux in 2013.
Dota 2 is played in between two teams of five players. Both teams fights in between themselves occupying and defending their own separate base on the map. Each of the ten players independently controls a powerful character, known as a "hero", who all has unique abilities and differing styles of play. During a match, players collect experience points and items for their heroes to successfully defeat the opposing team's heroes in players versus players combat. A team wins by being the first to destroy the other team's "Ancient", a large structure located within their base.
Since the game release, it has been one of the most played video games on Steam, with over a million concurrent players at its peak. In 2013, Dota 2 won the eSport game of the year award from PC Game and on Gamers. The game has an average of 387,996 daily players in 2020 first month.
1. Counter Strike: Global Offensive – 513,959 Average Daily Players
What game has the most active daily players?
Because of its popularity all over the world Counter Strike: Global Offensive ranks first on the list. The game is a multiplayer first-person shooter developed by Valve and Hidden Path Entertainment. It was released for Windows, Xbox and PlayStation in 2012.
Their are two teams Terrorists and Counter-Terrorists. Players can choose either of the roles of terrorist or counter terrorist and fight as a team. The Terrorists, depending on the game mode, must either plant the bomb or defend the hostages, while the Counter-Terrorists must either prevent the bomb from being planted, defuse the bomb, or rescue the hostages.
Since its release, the game has drawn more than 11 million players per month. The game is free to play and presently has more than 7 billion players worldwide who play CS: GO. The game ranks first in most played video game by daily player count with an average of 513, 959 players everyday as calculated in the first month of 2020.
6 Recently Trending Video Games of 2020
Well, above list was created during the start of 2020, now when the year is coming to its end there are some newly released games which have grown its popularity among video games lovers. Below is the list of some newly trending games of 2020 which has grown its popularity recently.
Crusader Kings III – 49, 789 Average Daily Players
Image Credit: Paradox Interactive
Crusader Kings III is a grand strategy games set in the Middle Ages, which means it is a story which starts with the fall of the Roman Empire and ends with the Renaissanse. The game is sequel to its previous games Crusader Kings (2004) and Crusader Kings II (2012).
The game is developed Paradox Development Studio and published by Paradox Interactive. The game was released on 1 September 2020.
This grand strategy game is a dynasty simulator which is dictating the time of medieval period. The whole history time run is from Viking age to the Fall of Byzantium Empire.
Players enter the game as a 3D character model and have to take decision which will grow the character stats and wrong decisions will increase character stress. As the character strength grows he can kill rulers to become kings.
The players can make their own kingdoms then defeating other kingdoms to grow. You can have your own government, religion and gods. You can marry females from your kingdom to other rulers to become wealthier.
Recently this game gained high popularity when one player during the game play eats the pope after beheading him.
So in this game, if you make right decisions you can do whatever you like.
Football Manager 2020 – 60,000 Average Daily Players
Football Manager 2020 is a successor to Football Manager 2019 and was released worldwide in November 2019. The game is a football management simulation video game developed by Sports Interactive and was published by Sega.
In this game you hold the position of Manager of the team. You can run your football club in your own way. Every decision regarding Buying players or selling players, it's all you're to take. You will get to know the role of the manager what are his duties for the team. The game is very popular with approximately 90% positive review on Steam.
Since its release the game has become very popular and defeated some big games and took it spot in the list of top 10 games by player count playing the game every day. It has an average of 60,000 players playing concurrently every day.
Warframe – 61,300 Average Daily Players
Developed and published by Digital Extremes, Warframe is a free to play, role playing, action, third person shooter multiplayer online video game. The game was released for Windows in 2013, on Playstation in 2014 and on Nintendo Switch in 2018.
The player who joins the game has to control one of the members of the ancient race, Tenno. The Tenno character includes a basic armor unit called the "Warframe". This Warframe provides player with special abilities and weapons. The player is tasked with the mission on different planets and moons across the space. The game can be played alone or with a party of four people.
Initially the growth of the game was slow buy as years pass it gained huge popularity. In 2019 the game had approximately 50 million players.
Now in 2020 the game has defeated some famous games in most daily played games online. The game has beaten Rust and took an eight spot in the list of games with highest player count 2020. It has averagely 61,300 concurrent players each day.
Fall Guys – 62, 820 Average Daily Players
Which 2020 released game has has recently grown its popularity on twitch?
Fall Guys was released on August 3, 2020 is tremendously loved by many gamer. This massively multiplayer, Battle Royale game has more that 80% positive reviews on the Steam. In some peak hours this game has most active players playing at one time. The game is developed by Mediatonic and was published by Devolver Digital.
Fall Guys is a massively multiplayer party game which starts with 60 players competing to take the first spot. There are different stages or maps which somewhere in the sky. Players who are in the role of minions, starts the race and only the ones which are able to reach the finish point progresses to the next round, stage or map. Every stage is given limited amount of time and players have to won the race in specified time.
The last one who is left at the end of all the stages won the game. Some of the stages are very similar to the popular game show Takeshi's Castle. The game is very funny and there is absolute chaos all around. Many famous twitch streamers like Gorgc, Admiral Bulldog and many more also enjoyed playing this game.
Since its release the game has grown in tremendous popularity with approximately 62, 820 average players daily. This game has taken the seventh spot in most played games daily on steam. Fall Guys have defeated Witcher 3 in popularity with a tremendous margin.
Monster Hunter: World – 59,234 Average Daily Players
Monster Hunter: World is a action role play game which is developed and published by Capcom. This is the fifth game in the series of Monster Hunter. The game was initially released on the PlayStation 4 and Xbox in January 2018. Later in August it was also released on Microsoft Windows.
During the gameplay the player has to play as an hunter and kill different monsters found in different maps. The players can either kill or trap monsters. By killing monsters players receive rewards or material from the body of that monsters which are used in making different weapons and ornaments or armory. The main idea behind the game is to craft perfect gears and weapons so that players can kill even difficult monsters.
Monster Hunter: World was critically acclaimed all over the world and even players love the games because of its outstanding and unique monsters and gameplay. The game has become the highest selling game in Capcom history with approximately 15.5 million copies sold worldwide up till March 2020.
Among Us – 112,234 Average Daily Players
Among us is a social destruction online multiplayer game developed and published by an American game studio named InnerSloth. The game was released in 2018 but did not gain much popularity. Instead in 2020 some world famous twitch streamers and Dota 2 pro players started playing this game which made this game quite popular.
This multiplayer game takes place in the space theme map, where players are given either of the two roles. The players may be given a role of Crewmate or an Imposter. More players are given the role of Crewmates and only a couple are given the role of Imposter.
Crewmates have to find out the imposters to kill hem and complete the tasks on the map. While imposters have to secretly kill the crewmates and not let them complete the tasks. If all the tasks are completed and imposters are detected then crewmates win and if imposters are not caught then imposters wins.
The game was not that famous during its release but in 2020 when famous twitch and YouTube steamers started playing this game it gained humongous popularity.
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Before rushing into any treatment, it is crucial to collect some information first.
Trauma can cause PTSD. The question is: What exactly is PTSD? And what is the best PTSD treatment Gold Coast?
When a brain is overwhelmed by distressing emotions, it can fail to recover and remain stuck in a dysregulated state.
Apart from the atrocities of war, there are many sources of overwhelmingly distressing emotions, especially for children.
Not every traumatic event leads to PTSD. As the statistic shows, abused children have the highest vulnerability, unsurprisingly.
So it is fair to say, everybody is vulnerable to trauma, but some cannot recover from it and end up suffering long afterwards as well.
PTSD affects multiple brain networks and a multitude of symptoms ensue: Problems with mood and emotions, hypervigilance, distressing memories, but also avoidant behaviours, social isolation, lack of joy and motivation as well as substance abuse are common problems.
In brains with PTSD, the threat detection system is stuck in emergency mode and the "command centre"—responsible for cancelling the alarm—is out of order.
On the level of brain circuitry, PTSD constitutes a "perfect storm".
More Labels = More Better?
When the symptoms of PTSD become more intense, they are usually labeled separately as "co-morbidities" (= more likely in PTSD).
It only shows that a dysregulated brain can create a whole bunch of problems which require a targeted rehabilitation.
Sometimes it is unavoidable to manage PTSD symptoms temporarily with meds, but that's pretty much where it ends.
Better than drugs are Exercise Therapy, Pet Therapy and energetic techniques like EFT® (Emotional Freedom Technique; "Tapping").
The typical psychotherapeutic methods for PTSD are Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Exposure Therapy and EMDR.
In addition, several Relaxation and Meditation techniques are recommended to better cope with PTSD symptoms.
While psychotherapeutic trauma resolution can be immensely beneficial, it falls short when there was more than one brief trauma.
In such cases, it is best to normalise the affected brain networks directly with a targeted Neurofeedback Therapy.
In short: Trauma can permanently alter brain function. That's PTSD. Neurotherapy re-normalises brain function. That's reasonable.
The functional damage before and after Neurotherapy can be seen in brain scans, e.g. in these SPECT images of "Ex-PTSD".
This graph of a real PTSD case shows how all the related symptoms decrease and disappear during successful Neurotherapy.
The US Army uses Neurofeedback Therapy for the rehabilitation of PTSD and/or brain injury with unmatched success rates.


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CEB - CBC Creative Business Cup (Singapore) CBC Global Finals 2018 in Denmark
Kallang Theatre
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17 Nov 2018, 1:30PM
Business Pitching Competition Creative Business Cup (Singapore) CBC Global Finals 2018 in Denmark
Date: 17th November 2018 (Saturday)
Time: 1.30 pm – 5.30 pm
Venue: Kallang Theatre. 1A Stadium Walk, Singapore 397689
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CEB - CBC Creative Business Cup Singapore is a national pitch competition to identify and celebrate Singapore's best creative start-ups projects and the entrepreneurs that make them tick. Each year National winners from around the world compete against each other at Creative Business Cup in Copenhagen, Denmark, in November during Global Entrepreneurship Week, for the title as the world's best creative entrepreneur. It has a global representation of National Partners across more than 70 countries.
*The top 10 start-ups from Singapore will be selected to pitch to a panel of judges. The CEB - CBC Champion will then represent Singapore and compete against start-ups from 70 countries from around the world at The 7th Annual Creative Business Cup Global Finals in Copenhagen, Denmark on 27th November 2018. The CEB-CBC Champion will get a chance of a lifetime to meet over 100 creative start-ups and support organizations from all over the world and also incredibly talented creatives, powerful investors and global influencers that will connect together under one roof.
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With the tremendous support of the faculties from the departments of Computer Engineering and Information Technology of the college, DJ-CSI co-hosted the 2nd edition of DJ ASCII – a state level project competition along with DJ-ACM student chapter on 1st April, 2017.There was a massive participation of the students from the college as well outhouse colleges. Various projects from different domains such as Artificial Intelligence, Augmented Reality, Data Mining, NLP, etc were presented to the alumni of our college. A team of five experts from the field of IT graced DJ-ASCII with their presence to judge the best projects of the competition and were overwhelmed by the efforts put in by each participant to engineer their exuberating products. This splendid event concluded with the valedictory function disclosing the results of the project presentation as well as the poster presentation.
This introductory workshop on "Databases using SQL" was taught by Zaid Merchant, the chairperson of DJ-CSI. Starting with basics of data definition language (DDL) and data manipulation language (DML), the attendees of this workshop learnt how to create a database, insert data in the tables and also learnt how to update and alter a table contained in a database. The students acknowledged the efforts of the instructor to provide a good knowledge base of SQL keeping in mind the time constraints for the workshop.
CSI week continued with the immensely popular "Photoshop" workshop which was conducted on 9 th March, 2017. Taught by Dishith Poojary, the co-technical head (creative) of DJ-CSI, participants were shown how to create fabulous looking images using basic editing tools in Photoshop. The attendees were surprised to know that they could also make small scale animations using Photoshop!
The third workshop for CSI WEEK was the "Python" workshop. Conducted over a period of two days, the primary aim of this workshop was to introduce Python, a high-level object-oriented programming language, among students and also teach the basics of data structures using python. On 10 th March, 2017, the first segment of this workshop was taught by Siddhant Gada, the co-technical head (events) of DJ-CSI . He introduced the language of Python to the students who were taught how to write simplescripts in Python so that they could familiarize themselves with the syntax and structure of this language. The next day, i.e., on 11 th March, 2017, the second part of this workshop was taught by Monik Pamecha, a fourth year student of our college belonging to the department of Computer Science Engineering. He introduced the topic of data structures to the attendees after teaching the concepts of objects and classes in Python.
After many house-full workshops, it was finally time for our last event of CSI WEEK,the "Web development using Bootstrap" workshop, which aimed to lay thefoundation for web development for the student attendees. The workshop introduced the concepts of HTML, CSS and Bootstrap and took place on 14 th March,2017. The lead speaker and instructor for the event was Akshen Kadakia, the vice-chairperson (technical) of DJ-CSI. The workshop started with a basic explanation of HTML and a description of its features. The students followed Akshen as he tookthem through the basics of HTML including the header, para and div tags among others. Next, the workshop moved towards styling with Cascading Style Sheets or CSS. Firstly, Akshen explained styling within the HTML tags and then proceeded to separate out the CSS rules into their own CSS file. Lastly, Bootstrap was introduced to the students and a pre-built example is used to explain how Bootstrap themes can be quickly edited and modified for personal use instead of creating a web page from scratch.
This third edition of Codeshastra was unlike its previous two editions. Being an inter-college 24-hour overnight event this year, Codeshastra 3.0 was divided into two rounds – Round 0 (intra-college) and the Main Round (inter-college). Round 0 of Codeshastra 3.0 took place from 7am to 7pm on January 22, 2017. 197 participants were present for this event. They consisted of students belonging the second, third and fourth year from the departments of Information Technology, Computer Engineering and Electronics and Telecommunication. Codeshastra 3.0 was held for 24 hours consecutively from 4pm on 28th January to 4pm on 29th January,2017 thus making it one of SVKM's first overnight hackathons. It was held in association with CSI Mumbai. The event thus ended on a high note with all participants acknowledging the efforts put in by the DJ-CSI committee and the staff to pull off such a big event without a hitch. This event, which saw a massive participation of over 340 students, was truly a memorable one and will be etched in our minds for years to come.
Taking student participation to the next level, DJ CSI organized TechnoScript, a competition open to all students irrespective of year and branch. All participants wererequired to send in their articles on any technical theme of their choice and the best article would be featured in 'Protocol', the annual magazine of DJ CSI.


A FEW HALLOWEEN SAFETY TIPS TO HELP MAKE THE SPOOKIEST DAY OF THE YEAR A SAFE ONE!
Look both ways when crossing streets! Look left, right and left again when crossing and keep looking as you cross.
Slow down and be cautious in residential neighborhoods. Children and adults love Halloween and may run around unexpectedly.
Take extra time and care to look for kids at intersections, on medians and on curbs. Enter and exit driveways and alleyways with caution and observance.
Always walk on sidewalks or designated areas for pedestrians. If there are no sidewalks, walk facing traffic as far to the left as possible. Children should walk in routes with a clear path of destination and not stray from that path.
Watch for cars that are turning or backing up. Teach children to never run into the street and in front of cars, or cross between parked cars.
At around 7:49 a.m. this morning, CHP officers received a call about a catastrophic injury collision, near the intersection of Fox and Bellevue Road in Atwater, Merced County. Two vehicles have been identified in the collision and one motorist is described to have suffered a catastrophic injury and required immediate hospitalization.
The motorist's specific injuries were not released and no details regarding the accident have been reported. What has been confirmed however, is the Pacific Gas and Electric Company was called to investigate a damaged power pole at the scene of the accident. Further details on what led to this dangerous collision are being investigated.
Sunday night resulted in a tragic car crash that sent a vehicle airborne off a busy freeway, killing two teenagers-reported to be boyfriend and girlfriend in Hacienda Heights. L.A. County Fire Dept. reported the crash around 7:15 p.m. around a local Denny's on South 7th Avenue.
One victim has been identified as George Steward II and the girlfriend has not yet been identified by the Los Angeles County Coroner's office. According to witnesses, a black sedan had been speeding through an off-ramp on the 60 Freeway and lost control hitting a median and being launched into the air.
The vehicle then came into contact with the victim's white pick-up truck, instantly cleaving off the roof of the truck. The black sedan rolled over from the impact and its passengers were later extracted. CHP confirmed the passengers in the white truck were dead on impact.
CHP is currently investigating the cause of the black sedans accident and no alcohol is believed to be involved in the accident. Families of the victims were called to the scene to confirm the victims were in fact a couple. The families were too devastated to continue questioning.
AN EARLY MORNING WAKE UP!
Early this morning, the front bedrooms of a Granada Hills residence were completely destroyed, when a speeding driver jumped a curb with an SUV while exiting a major Southern California freeway exit and slamming directly into the home.
According to homeowner Antonio Arizo, the reckless driver crashed into his 2 front bedrooms of the home. Fortunately, no one was seriously injured in the incident stated Arizo.
The accident was called in around 1:30 a.m. this morning in the 11300 block of Balboa Boulevard. The local authorities and firefighters arrived at the scene and found the vehicle lodged in the Granada Hills home and the driver still trapped inside.
The injured driver was freed from the wreckage by the Los Angeles Fire Department and later transported to a hospital where he is being treated for minor injuries said LAPD officials.
Early Sunday morning, Ontario Police arrested a 20-year old woman identified as Tanya Quintero, of Pomona, for vehicular manslaughter and hit and run. The young woman and 2 passengers were said to have been driving around an ex-boyfriends home and tossing trash in the yard and being loud and belligerent according to witnesses.
The victim, Darryl Sevesind came outside to investigate and was struck by the driver of the vehicle and sped off, later identified as Tanya Quintero. Sevesind had no relation to the driver or passengers, according to investigators.
A gray Honda Civic was later found by the authorities in the 100 block of East De Anza Circle. The occupants were later questioned after being found taking refuge in a nearby home. Quintero was then arrested after being identified as the hit and run driver.
On Wednesday, around 8:30 am in the 10900 block of West Huston Street, near Vineland Ave., a motorcycle passenger was killed and the man operating the motorcycle was injured with an unspecified condition, after colliding with a cement truck, LAPD authorities said.
The victim, identified as 53-year-old Laura Diamond of North Hollywood, was thrown from the bike and pulled directly under the truck's rear wheels. Diamond was pronounced dead at the scene and the unnamed operator was taken to the hospital to treat for injuries.
The cement truck driver was unharmed in this deadly incident. With no arrests made by authorities.
Accidents of this nature happen far too often, it's good practice to follow all preventative motorcycle crash safety rules for both riders and those operating vehicles on the road. Keep a look out for riders and constantly check your mirrors and surroundings. Maintaining good situational awareness is key to preventing a fatal motorcycle crash and accidents such as this.
Avoid purchasing a bike you really can't handle-motorcycles do not come in a one-size-fits all and you need to be skilled enough and physically able to handle different levels of motorcycles and their power.
Anti-Lock Brakes-Investing in anti-lock brakes is not only a good idea, it's a proven life saver! An ABS system will always be better than you are braking and you're chances of reducing an accident can be up to 37 percent.
You need to be defensive- According to a recent study by the University of South Florida's Center for Urban Transportation Research, researchers found that up to 60 percent of motorcycle accidents were the fault of car drivers. As a rider, you need to be aware of vehicles on the road and even more so, with the advent of texting while driving. Many drivers on the road, just aren't paying attention.
Gear UP- Whether you're new or experienced, you need to have the proper gear while riding a motorcycle. Avoiding this, could cost you your life!
Tragedy struck over Halloween night, when 3 teenage girls were struck and killed by a speeding motorist. The young girls were crossing a crosswalk near a local school in the Santa Ana area, while trick-or-treating. The motorist fled the scene immediately afterward and the driver of the SUV was found to have had a passenger as well. Their vehicle was later abandoned near the scene.
Two of the girls were found dead immediately, while the other passed away while on the way to the hospital. The girls were around 13-years-of age and two of which were twin sisters. According to the Santa Ana Police, the SUV was seen traveling at a high rate of speed, when they struck the young girls having their trick-or-treating fun.
The men responsible are still being sought, according to police Chief Carlos Rojas. Vehicles traveling at high rates of speed are extremely dangerous and even more so, when speeding in busy areas near neighborhoods and schools. You not only put your life in danger, but the lives of many pedestrians.
During the Halloween season, when countless children are out trick-or-treating, it's important to be wary of your surroundings as a driver. Keeping a look out and maintaining safe-speeding control is essential. Tragedy can strike at any moment, when complacency takes over. This applies to any occasion you are out driving.
Adults, when walking the streets, should always accompany children.
Whether it be Halloween, or not, try and wear clothing/costumes that make you stand out to drivers.
Never drink and drive PERIOD. Doing so, puts countless others in danger, not just yourself.
Avoid the lead foot on the gas pedal. Travel at appropriately posted speed limits and yield to all pedestrians.
If you're the victim of a car accident, or know someone who is a victim of wrongful death because of one, then compensation may be awarded for recovery and pain and suffering. Balali Law provides aggressive and fair legal support for those suffering from tragedies just like these. Contacting a Los Angeles Car Accident Lawyer, is the best way to ensure you and your loved ones are taken care of both medically and financially during these hardships. Call Now At: 310-431-9774 , or contact us online and via social media , for your first steps to recovery.
Leading the Pack in Bicycle Accidents.
Did you know California leads the way in the most bicycle related accidents and deaths?
Through the hustle and bustle of busy Los Angeles traffic, having a bicycle can come in handy and in many cases, has become a lifestyle for many Angelenos. If you're over the ages of 20, your chances of getting hit by a vehicle while riding a bike are very high.
According to the Governors Highway Safety Assn. between 2010 and 2012, there has been a steady increase in bicycle related deaths, by 16%. This has steadily progressed over the years and accounts for a bout 4% of California's traffic related deaths. If you are a young male around 20 or older, your chances of a fatal accident have represented a steady 84%, since 2012.
If you're a College student living in the Los Angeles area, you're most likely on a budget, so you probably will be riding a bike. It's important to head all traffic laws governing bike usage and to be wary of your surroundings. Often times other vehicles cannot see you in their blind spots, so wearing reflective gear, or making your presence known, is effective in avoiding a collision.
As of September 16, 2014, California Law has passed the Three Feet for Safety Act, which requires all motorists to provide at least three feet of distance when trying to pass bicyclists. This is now California Law and will be enforced. If you've been injured in a bike accident, your injuries may include: broken bones, lacerations, traumatic brain injuries, back injuries, neck injuries and even death.
If you're the victim of a bike accident due to the negligence of another party, then you may be entitled to compensation for your injuries and recovery. Balali Law provides aggressive and swift legal representation for those suffering from injuries related to accidents of this nature. Balali Law can help you regain monetary compensation you deserve for your recovery.
If you're experiencing any pain from a bicycle accident that left you with a catastrophic injury, then call a bicycle accident lawyer at the Law Office of Mark Balali Esq., at 310-431-9774, or contact us online and via social media.


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Lion Links: 1/28/20
The Lions honor Bryant and head to Mexico, Tom Traxler speaks on the SeaWolves, an update from Gregg Berhalter, and more.
By Alek Pierce@ManeLandAlek Jan 28, 2020, 7:30am EST
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Happy Tuesday, Mane Landers! That's weird for me to type, as I usually dish out Links on Sundays, but here we are. We have a full plate today, so let's skip that small talk and hop right into it, shall we?
Orlando City Honors the Black Mamba
As we all know by now, in a cruel, sudden, and tragic event, basketball icon Kobe Bryant, his daughter Gianna Bryant, Sarah and Payton Chester, John, Keri, and Alyssa Altobelli, and Ara Zobayan all passed away following a helicopter crash on Sunday. I grew up watching the Black Mamba, admiring his tenacity and prowess both on and off the court, so this news hit me like a brick to the face as I was walking into Camping World Stadium to catch the NFL Pro Bowl. Truthfully, I couldn't enjoy the event, because this was the only thing on my mind, but I was grateful that they acknowledged the tragedy and held their own moment of silence. You could see the shock on the faces of the players. It was clear that some of them didn't know until it was announced to a crowd of about 54,000 people. In a show of solidarity, support, love, and respect, Orlando City held a moment of silence for those affected by the horrific tragedy. I don't know what else to say, quite frankly. Bryant was an inspiration to millions and I know his legacy will live on.
A moment of silence to remember that life is bigger than the game. pic.twitter.com/Tw0trzG2so
— Orlando City SC (@OrlandoCitySC) January 27, 2020
Lions Look to Improve Fitness, Chemistry in Mexico
Following their aforementioned moment of silence in honor of Kobe, the Lions got in one final training session before they jetted off to Mexico for a nine-day training camp. The club is hoping that this getaway will serve as a catalyst for the players in many ways — most notably in improving the overall fitness of the squad, and probably more importantly, helping the lads in purple jell as a team. The trip, which began yesterday, will include spending time in Playa del Carmen, Mexico, and the Lions plan to use this trip as a primer for the 2020 campaign. New OCSC Head Coach Oscar Pareja made it clear that this isn't a vacation; it's a business trip.
"We're going to overload the group," Pareja said. "We'll use this week to level many of the players who came in from the off-season. Preseason is like that. We have youngsters that this is going to be the first preseason that we're very excited to bring on the trip, some others that already have many preseasons on their bodies and they know this time is to overload themselves."
I'm coming off of a preseason with my own club team (Vamos Orlando United FC), and I can only imagine the difference between the levels of fitness training, quality, and competition for spots in the starting 11. Get ready, lads. It's going to be a long nine days.
Orlando SeaWolves' Tom Traxler: A Candid Interview
Let's be painfully honest; it's been a disaster for the SeaWolves so far this season. In 10 matches, the boys have only managed a single win, while putting up an embarrassing goal differential of -52. Ouch. But, we should keep in mind that this is a new franchise, and things take time. Tom Traxler, the head coach of the SeaWolves, sat down and explained to the fans what's been going on behind the scenes with the club. It's well worth a watch, and the insight does help me empathize with this struggling squad. Hopefully the SeaWolves get this season turned around, but if they don't, at least it appears that Traxler is laying a foundation for success in the future (fingers crossed).
Gregg Berhalter Provides Updates
We all know that Christian Pulisic has been out for a few weeks now with a thigh injury that he picked up in London with Chelsea, but we haven't heard much concerning when he'll return. Fear not, for U.S. Men's National Team manager Gregg Berhalter is here to provide us with some details. According to Berhalter, Pulisic and his club's staff have worked closely with the USMNT staff to ensure a proper recovery, and neither expect the American dynamo to be out for an extended period of time (well, moving forward at least). Meanwhile, Zack Steffen's knee held him out of Fortuna Dusseldorf's first match back after the winter break, but Berhalter also stated that they're working closely with his club, much like they are with Chelsea, to aid in the goalkeeper's return. Keep an eye on that. Tyler Adams, recovering from a groin injury, has made his return, playing right back for Red Bull Leipzig. That's interesting to say the least. And finally, and unfortunately, Josh Sargent hasn't quite been up to snuff for Werder Bremen, last scoring in October of last year. I mean Werder Bremen hasn't been up to snuff in general as they sit near the bottom of the Bundesliga table, but Sargent's struggles have been well documented as of late. That's another situation to keep an eye on as the Summer Olympics creep up on us.
Free Kicks
Former UCF Knight and Jamaican National Team captain Konya Plummer, only 22 years of age, helped her country reach its first World Cup in 2019, and she believes that the experience gained during that triumphant appearance will push the Reggae Girlz even further. Keep an eye on these ladies. Something tells me they're on the come up.
We heard rumblings of how much allocation money the Pride used in the deal that sent Rachel Hill to Chicago and brought back the No. 3 overall pick in this year's draft. Now the NWSL has (correctly) made the amounts public and will do so moving forward in the name of transparency. It's a good decision by the league and the only one that should have been considered. The Pride parted with $50,000 in the aforementioned deal.
The four trades involving allocation money thus far involved, according to the NWSL, the following amounts changing hands:
Jan. 14: Utah -> Chicago: $60K
Jan. 16: Chicago -> Sky Blue (net with conditions): $80K
Jan. 16: Portland -> Chicago $70K
Jan. 16: Orlando -> Chicago $50K
— NWSL Media Association (@NWSLmedia) January 27, 2020
Speaking of the Pride...in case anyone was wondering, yes, Alex Morgan is still putting her boots on and getting training in while pregnant, much like Sydney Leroux did last year. If yesterday's session was anything like the last one we saw via social media, then she's still burying balls into the upper 90. Sheesh.
Solid seshhh Dave https://t.co/lAUmvmNlsh
— Alex Morgan (@alexmorgan13) January 28, 2020
Fanendo Adi is headed from southwest Ohio to central Ohio, where he'll reunite with his former head coach, Caleb Porter.
I touched on this on Sunday, but I need to give props where they're due — Espanyol, a club with supporters who hurled racist insults at Inaki Williams of Athletic Bilbao, has identified nine "club members" who will immediately be punished for their part in this disgusting incident. Good on you, Espanyol, and let this be a lesson to others who have sadistic urges to spew racist garbage from their face holes.
In closing, I don't often feel old — I'm only 27. But this? This made me feel old.
19 years ago today, DaMarcus Beasley made his USMNT debut
He went on to earn 108 caps and played in four World Cups pic.twitter.com/POr5jbrRYj
— Goal (@goal) January 27, 2020
All right, that's about it from me today, folks. Have yourselves an excellent day, and enjoy the USWNT match tonight. I fully expect a rout (no offense, Haiti).
Orlando City is Reaping the Benefits of the Wilf Family's Ownership Life has been good under the Wilf family's ownership so far. It's time to see if it can get even better.


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Q: listview (2 lines) onclick: retrieve specific data from clicked item (can't access map-like object) I'm building a listview (with 2 lines for each item) from a database query. I'm attaching some data to each item, and I'm having trouble retrieving it again later in their onClick listeners.
data is a list of key/value pairs, let's say Title, Date, and ID
List<Map<String, String>> data = new ArrayList<Map<String, String>>();

my adapter to create the listview that looks like this:
SimpleAdapter adapter = new SimpleAdapter(this, data,
            android.R.layout.simple_list_item_2,
            new String[] {"title", "date"},
            new int[] {android.R.id.text1, android.R.id.text2});
            itemlist.setAdapter(adapter);
            setListAdapter(adapter);

I am attaching onListItemClick listeners like so:
protected void onListItemClick(ListView l, View v, int position, long id) {
      super.onListItemClick(l, v, position, id);
      Intent intent = new Intent(this, CtestActivity.class);
      Object obj = this.getListAdapter().getItem(position);
      // here I want to extract the id from obj
      // obj.toString() is {id:7, title: sometitle, date: yesterday}
}

This may simple be a lack of java knowledge. Either way, I'd appreciate some info on how to access specific values from this 'map-like' object obj.

A: In your onListItemClick() listener, simply convert the generic Object into your Map:
Map<String, String> map = (Map<String, String>) this.getListAdapter().getItem(position);
String id = map.get("id");
String title = map.get("title");
String date = map.get("date");