GENEVA and WALLDORF — SAP SE (NYSE: SAP) today announced that it is the first multinational technology company to be awarded the worldwide Economic Dividends for Gender Equality (EDGE) certificate, recognizing its global commitments and actions in achieving and sustaining gender diversity and equality in the workplace.
The EDGE Certification is the premier standard and methodology for evaluating a corporate commitment to gender equality. Launched at the World Economic Forum, the EDGE assessment methodology is distinguished by its rigor and business impact.
SAP's worldwide certification process began in March 2016 — after it became the first tech company in the United States to achieve EDGE Certification earlier this year. Global certification, which requires that countries that comprise 80 percent of an organization be included, was awarded after a third-party review of company data, gender practices and employment policies, and employee survey results in an additional 12 countries: Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, the Czech Republic, France, Germany, India, Ireland, Japan, Singapore and the United Kingdom. Criteria examined in the review include recruitment and promotion, leadership development training, mentoring, flexible working and company culture.
SAP has a board-level commitment to reach 25 percent of its leadership positions filled by women by the end of 2017. This commitment has been reinforced by action. As of Q2 2016, women make up 24.1 percent of the company's leadership and 32.5 percent of all employees.
SAP's actions to achieve gender equality extend beyond employment totals. Last month, SAP conducted a pay equity analysis on its U.S. employee base, proactively increasing the compensation of employees that lacked pay parity. Additionally, SAP announced a machine-learning tool that, among other capabilities, detects biases in job postings.
EDGE is the leading global assessment methodology and business certification standard for gender equality. EDGE Certification has been designed to help organizations not only create an optimal workplace for women and men but also benefit from it. EDGE stands for Economic Dividends for Gender Equality and is distinguished by its rigor and focus on business impact. The methodology uses a business, rather than theoretical approach that incorporates benchmarking, metrics and accountability into the process. It assesses policies, practices and numbers across five different areas of analysis: equal pay for equivalent work, recruitment and promotion, leadership development training and mentoring, flexible working and organization culture. EDGE Certification has received the endorsement of business, government and academic leaders from around the world. The EDGE assessment methodology was developed by the EDGE Certified Foundation and launched at the World Economic Forum in 2011.


I bet you didn't know that the Sith Knight has a blog: The Darth Side: Memoirs of a Monster. Shows off his funny side, as in today's entry about his encounter with Luke on Bespin, Parenting 101. Vader really writes in his own voice, even using words like farting. Once I read that I knew I had to link this much-maligned, misunderstood man/machine. So real, so entertaining.


I've just been alerted to a new film hitting Amazon Prime Video this coming weekend – literally had not heard of it before I received the email. Guava Island stars Donald Glover and launches globally on 13th April.
The feature has an amazing cast. As well as Glover, we have Rihanna (Home), Nonso Anozie (Cinderella), and Letitia Wright (Black Panther) all appearing. The thing is, not much is known about the movie at all – there is no official synopsis – but we have some quotes from Glover and the film's director Hiro Murai.
We've also got a ton more info on the prject below but the key detail is that the feature lands on Amazon at 8.01am BST on Saturday.
"I'm really humbled having the opportunity to present something this timely and timeless. Between Rihanna and the people of Cuba, this is one of my favourite projects I've ever worked on," said Glover.
Guava Island is an expansion of Glover's idea of freedom, in creative and business terms. It was directed by Hiro Murai (Atlanta), written by Stephen Glover (Atlanta) and based on a story by Royalty.


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History of the Diocese of Dallas Slideshow (PowerPoint)
Significant dates in the history of the Catholic Diocese of Dallas
Timeline of the History of the Catholic Diocese of Dallas (Interactive online resource)
eBooks (PDF format)
Prologue to the Future: A Brief Chronicle of the Catholic Church in North Texas
Written for the 125th anniversary history of the Diocese of Dallas
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Prairie Gothic: 19th and early 20th Century Catholic Diocese of Dallas Churches
Photo essay on early churches in the diocese that, although simple in structure invariably featured a cross and a gothic door or window that set them apart as churches.
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They Came To Serve: A Chronology of Women Religious in the Catholic Diocese of Dallas 1874 - 2014
Long before our diocese was established in 1890 Ursuline Nuns, Daughters of Charity, Holy Cross Sisters and Sisters of St. Mary Namur had established schools, hospitals, and academies in what would become the Dallas diocese. They were but the vanguard of the thousands of women religious from 63 communities who came to serve and are still serving God in this corner of His vineyard.
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Catholic Texans: Our Family Album
This is an online version of the first edition of Catholic Texans: Our Family Album, Teachers Edition. It is richly illustrated and has teacher notes for each lesson. Most of the illustrations are available for downloading.
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Artwork from the Catholic Texans book than you may download for use in your class is available online at the Artwork by Costa page.
Other helpful resources
Handbook of Texas Online

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Muhammad Nasrullah Khan is the publisher of Creative Corner. His short stories and poems are well-recognized internationally for his unique style. His creative work has appeared in Adbusters, Evergreen review, Indiana Voice Journal, Newtopia Magazine, Gowanus Books,Offcourse literary Journal University at Albany, The Raven Chronicles, and many others. His book is available on Amazon at: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08D7WZXVL
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Poem| Slavery Continues
I think slavery was never finished it just changed its name. My poem depicts this bitter reality. Slavery Continues.Photo byPhoto by Tasha Jolley on UnsplashonUnsplash. I don't remember heaven.
Poem| Lamenting Yellow Leaves
Winter has its impact on literature and films; we love to read and watch about characters' tragic moments framed by winter. It has been written about by poets, glamorized by Hollywood, and crooned by musicians.
A Poem| I Found Myself
I met a child, a flower spilling from a greenhouse. cradled in the arms of nature. while a breeze mused his curly hair. and I was a wind-ripped lake lost in wilderness. An unforgiving, relentless soul.
Opinion| Half of a Yellow Sun
This book confirms Garcia Marquez's statement: "Writers are the worst enemies of politicians.". Half of a Yellow Sun is a powerful historical fiction story about the Nigerian Civil War written in heartbreaking prose. It begins with Ugwu coming into the story, a simple village boy who is hired as a houseboy for a university professor named Odenigbo.
A Poem| The Walking Zombies
Theme: In today's absurd world, we have become zombies. I walk the lonely streets. populated by zombie-like people. a dark secret huddled behind facades of truth. An old man in the doorway sits and stares.
Poem| First love's Memory
and your memory lulls my heart. hardens to ice within my soul. My first love's memory soothes my aching heart. I sit under an old tree and ponder. only green trees and cool shade.
Poem| For My Mother
Poetry by: Louise Elisabeth Glück. When it comes to the intensity of her feelings for her mother, Louise Elisabeth Glück outdoes any other writer.This is how she was praised after winning the Nobel Prize:
A Poem| Your Love was a Firefly
As a child I dreamt of chasing fireflies. singing pastoral songs throughout the endless night,. sending a wink to the moon. I caught one when I was five. Crushed it tight, not to lose it.
Poem| Love You Still, My Country
India & PakistanMajid Khan (with Permission) that relegated us to clowns. Now we're neither British nor Asian. Ridiculous, a half-way between nowhere. Our mother tongue called to us, her words broken.
Poem| A Lonely Woman and a River
Conext: Our quest to find meaning of life in this world is often disrupted by the icy grasp of absurdity. People who are sensitive to the absurd world can experience meaningless tragedies. This poem also explores the theme of loneliness. Recently, I read about a woman who died after jumping into a river. Through this poem, I want to express my sorrow for that woman.
Poem| A Tear and a Smile
Annotation by Muhammad Nasrullah Khan: The books teach you shouldn't let grief set up in your life, from taking over your life, and from damaging your dreams. Don't let difficult times or difficult times get in the way of your happiness, even when you can't see it. Khalil Gibran, however, thinks that pain is as important as happiness. I chose this poem to illustrate Khalil Gibran's unique perspective. His poems such as this one leave a lasting impression on the reader. Throughout the couplets, you will not be disappointed with your reading experience. The metaphors and imagery are so strong that I used my hands to represent the rising water, coming together, and floating over the land. I have never been moved to do that by any other poem. It is amazing. A second beautiful aspect of this poem is how beautifully it captures emotion and philosophy. Enjoy:
Poem| A Dialogue with God
You are the embodiment of love. Since then, I have adored you most. Do you not hear the cry of the children who sleep on dirt floors?. — the dark and cold embrace of death. Or the landscape of poverty that swallowed his mother.
Poem| A Void, We Call Life
Context: This poem is written Frank Zappa's quote:. Absurdity is the only reality. If you don't agree with Frank Zappa, please write your arguments in the comment section. I sit in the world's shadows.
A Poem| How Should I Forget You?
your love is as fresh as the morning dew. and created our small intimate universe. and ours sparks burst into colors. and I sit down for lunch convincing myself that now. delights as promised by :God.
Poem| My Merciless Muse
Conext: Love is as dark as chocolate. It may leave its pain forever but you will still be tempted to take another bite even though it can leave you with a bitter taste in your mouth. In the attempt to express the bitter pain of love, many writers have succeeded, but some of them have done an exceptional job. My poem is also an attempt to depict its bittersweet taste.
A Poem| Have You Stopped Hating Me?
Poet: Muhammad Nasrullah Khan from Calgary. Context of the Poem: This poem is written in the context of life. In this world, love and hate are two of the most powerful emotions. They are the roots of all other emotions. A wide range of emotions and qualities ride one of those two thoroughbreds, love or hate, including jealousy, long-suffering, greed, compassion, despair, and redemption.
Poem| Hammer Your Words
Literature has always dealt with the theme of love and hate, both very powerful emotions. Within the context of war, love ultimately wins out. There is no religion without love, and it is more than a feeling. Spiritual love is at the heart of Christianity. Love is primarily characterized by God's love, neighbor's love, and stranger's love in Judaism. Islam describes two major forms of love. The first is divine love, and the other is human love. A Hindu's concept of love consists of five stages: Atma Prema, Bhakti, Maitri, Shringara, and Kama. A Buddhist views love in its four traditional forms. Upeksha, Karuna, Mudita, and Maitri. Pyare is defined in Sikhism as love of God and creation. A Sikh Guru vigorously promotes this virtue as one of five. I've written this poem to describe the power of love.
Opinion| The God of Small Things
From the moment I began reading it, I was blown away. I am still in shock after reading it. Two kids are trying to unravel the mystery of illicit love, broken families, and horrible betrayals in this tale. India's complex social structure, such as its forbidden sex and violent spousal abuse, makes it enticing.
How Did You Die?
In most cases, life is just a journey to the grave. I believe that we should live every day as if it were our last. After reading this poem by Edmund Vance Cooke, I realized how important it is to keep your head no matter what you're going through. This poem has a curious tone when the poet asks whether you have accepted life with a joyful and resolute heart.
Poem| A Common Man's Love Story
fighting the demons of bills, of food, of life. slippers and a jacket at a thrift store. I hide behind a trashcan of dreams. known only by my photo ID. but soon resumes her feast.


What is this book about? Kris is a struggling former member of the band Durt Work. Right before the band was about to make it big, their lead singer, Terry Hunt, broke up with the rest of the band and went on to mega-stardom, leaving Durt Wurk in well… the dirt. It's been 20 years since Kris's metal career died, but something about Terry's rise to fame and fortune has never seemed right. Not just wrong in the sense of screwing over friends, but wrong in the Faustian pact with the Devil wrong. Kris sets out on a road trip to confront Terry, or The Blind King, as he is known to his fans. She's going to find out just what happened the night Durt Wurk broke up or die trying.


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Black Garden
I've heard some great things about K2, but I don't think I've ever heard K2 before. Well, I'm anxious to hear the rest of their albums. I remember the first time I heard Marillion (Misplaced Childhood) and I thought they sounded so much like Gabriel era Genesis. Well, this album is even more so at times. Then there are a few points that don't seem like Genesis at all. Other bands like Yes and ELP also show up, but I even hear Hawkwind on the first track. No matter how you slice the influences, though, this is an amazing disc and one of the highlights of a year that's produced some amazing music.
This review is available in book format (hardcover and paperback) in Music Street Journal: 2010 Volume 5 at lulu.com/strangesound.
The sounds of some far Eastern bazaar lead this off. They fire out quickly in a prog meets Arabic music and metallic. It reminds me a bit of Hawkwind at times during the harder rocking section, but they drop it back to some mellower territory at points. This is a powerhouse cut that just plain hooked me from the word "go."
Passage to the Deep
What an amazing piece of music this is! I hear it as sort of a harder rocking, more modern prog take on Peter Gabriel era Genesis. This moves through a number of changes and alterations and is incredibly strong. It drops back to a dramatic and powerful mellower movement later. There are some soaring world music sounds worked into this later. They take it out into a Yes-like movement later and the keyboard work is amazing. The resolution segment after the extensive jam is even more Genesis-oriented. And, then they take it down to a sedate movement that is again quite like old Genesis.
Widows Watch
A piano based balladic motif leads this off and again it feels like old Genesis. They build it up without changing this general mode by adding instrumentation and layers of sound to the mix. Eventually it moves out to a killer keyboard solo section.
Encounter or Absence
The Genesis elements are all over the early parts of this, too. It's got that killer dramatic, mysterious cinematic sound. They take it out into a jam that's perhaps closer to ELP after a while.
Storm at Sunset
This track is even more like Genesis. It's got that hard rock edge that pervades much of the album, too, though. It's a killer track that's soaring and powerful.
Summer's Fall
A brief and moody piece, the primary influence on this track is Genesis.
Path of the Warrior
This is an epic type piece. Parts are like Genesis, but at other points it's closer to Yes. There is a smoking hot keyboard solo and the bass is impressive, too. It's arguably the strongest cut on show here and a great way to end things in style.
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Nokia X6 — мультимедійний смартфон виробництва компанії Nokia. Анонсований 2 вересня 2009 року на Nokia World 2009 в Німеччині. Поступив до продажу в грудні 2009 року. Продається разом з сервісом Nokia Comes With Music.

В кінці лютого повинна поступить до продажу модифікація смартфона X6 16 Gb з зменшеною до 8 Гб пам'яттю, більш дешевою гарнітурою в комплекті та без сервісу Nokia Comes With Music.

Технічні характеристики
Апарат виготовлений в форм-факторі моноблока. Для навігації використовується сенсорний екран, виготовлений по ємнісній технології, що робить неможливим використання стилуса. За іншими характеристиками він збігається з дисплеєм Nokia 5800. Це одна із перших моделей від Nokia з ємнісним дисплеєм.

Комплектація
В комплект поставки входять:
 Nokia X6
 Акумулятор (BL-5J)
 Зарядний пристрій (AC-8)
 USB-кабель (CA-101)
 провідна стерео-гарнітура (WH-500 з версією 32 Гб, WH-701 з версією на 16 Гб)
 Manual
 Mini DVD

Посилання
 Nokia X6 на офіційному сайті компанії «Nokia»
 Nokia X6 в Україні

Стільникові телефони Nokia
Мобільні телефони, представлені в 2009 році
Смартфони, зняті з виробництва

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Wheels make the car, as most car lovers and automotive designers would agree. So let's take a look at how ŠKODA's wheels are made.
One thing's for sure – without wheels, the car wouldn't go anywhere. Aside from that practicality, wheels are also integral to the design as a whole, playing both a technical and an aesthetic role. Their round shape may be unalterable, but they still pose a major challenge to designers. The ŠKODA design team responsible for the exterior also devises the wheels. Thousands of candidates, whether fresh-faced graduates or seasoned professionals, dream of the chance to join the ŠKODA Design Department, which currently has a team from 26 countries.
"There's a constant pile of portfolios from applicants from all over the world on my desk." says Jiří Hadaščok, an exterior design department coordinator who has worked with the likes of Volkswagen, SEAT and the famous Italian Giugaro studio.
Jiří Hadaščok
exterior design department coordinator
Much like the most important strategic decisions taken by top management, the work the designers do is kept strictly under wraps. Before an official release, a vehicle's design, right down to the handles, outside mirrors and wheels, is kept top secret.
New wheels for every new model
If you were to walk round the ŠKODA Design Department in Mladá Boleslav, you would see scores of wheel designs on the desks here. You would find sketches in notepads, full-colour printouts pasted on cardboard, fragments of spokes, the winged-arrow logo, prototypes, and completed wheels from the production line. Sketches of wheels also radiate from tablet displays and slide shows on large LCD monitors.
The winged-arrow logo is incorporated into ŠKODA wheel designs.
With each new model, ideas for possible wheel designs begin to crystallise and, ultimately, a whole new unique range of wheels is born. As a matter of principle, no two models of production cars share the same wheel designs. While some wheels may look very alike, every design is newly developed for each model. Each car is supplied with its own specific wheel assortment. The bestselling ŠKODA OCTAVIA comes with some 20 different designs.
"At the beginning of the process we prepare an in initial range of wheels, which can easily encompass anywhere up to a hundred different designs. We pick about fifty of them to work with," explains Radim Lísek, the wheel design coordinator. It's a long road from the germ of an idea to the production line. "A 2D sketch is often scaled up to full size and tried out on a mock-up of the new model. In a real-life situation, a wheel may not turn out the way you were expecting from the computer because proportions play a part as well," says Lísek. Another way to determine whether a wheel is a good fit for the vehicle is to screen it on a large LED wall in the design studio. "That's how we find out whether the wheel design visually chimes with the vehicle," explains the designer. "The whole team then assesses whether the wheel and the bodywork go together. It must not give the impression of being too fragile."
Radim Lísek
wheel design coordinator
It's not all about appearances
Aside from the aesthetics, designers have to think about many other criteria. They have to work with the Technical Development Department to design wheels that are solid and shockproof. The economics of production also play an important role. Another major factor is the need to design a car shape ideal in terms of aerodynamic drag and fuel efficiency. "It's always a challenge to create vehicles without compromising on the aesthetic quality, while maintaining maximum functionality and effectiveness. Instead of more embossed, deep and open wheels, we are designing wheels that are lighter, fuller, more enclosed and flatter so that they are as aerodynamic as possible," says Antti Mikael Savio, a Finnish member of the ŠKODA Design team.
Antti Mikael Savio
member of the ŠKODA Design team
Savio also helped to design the ŠKODA KAMIQ shape and has drafted dozens of wheel designs at ŠKODA Mladá Boleslav. One of them, supplied with the ŠKODA FABIA MONTE CARLO, even bears his name.
SAVIO wheels – One of the wheel designs available for the ŠKODA FABIA MONTE CARLO is named after the designer Antti Mikael Savio.
He says he is not one of those designers who are able to come up with a complete design in one go. "Sometimes I draft a sketch, leave it for a couple of months and then come back to it. Only with the benefit of hindsight can I see the mistakes I have made," says the graduate of Royal College of Art, London, where he studied car design. "Sometimes I have a sudden idea that I have to immediately sketch, even if it's on a napkin," he explains.
Finnish designer Antti Mikael Savio at work
Crystalline design
The look of the wheels is influenced by the crystalline design, which is central to ŠKODA's overall design strategy. "We were inspired by the rich tradition of Czech glassmakers," says Jiří Hadaščok. The current designers work with all kinds of technologies, including virtual reality, which helps them to look at the car from different angles and to project it in movement. "The design of a spinning wheel is just as important as that of a wheel at standstill," says Hadaščok, who has worked at the design department for over twenty years.
If a sketch makes it through the first round, a 3D model is then used as a point of reference and a sample is created. The sample is either milled or printed out using a 3D printer, which is the faster option. Approved design models are sent to the Class-A (aka Strak) Department, which is responsible for correctly and flawlessly rendering models of all the surfaces you can see on the car. The Assembly Department fills in the technological and assembling requirements specific to each draft design. These are then carefully integrated into the final model so that the appearance of the wheel matches the approved sketch. This phase is very challenging and demands perfect cooperation from the designers, the Class-A Department and the Assembly Department so that the way the various requirements are handled results in an immaculate final product.
The wheels of the VISION iV show car were designed with backlit ŠKODA lettering.
"Design is all about personal taste, which is why we always come up with multiple drafts. When people choose our wheels, we are quite flattered. We design them specifically for each model with the aim of accentuating its character," says Hadaščok as he sums up on behalf of the team.
The design team members tasked with designing ŠKODA exteriors are responsible for the look of the wheels. From left, the designers Radim Lísek, Jiří Hadaščok and Antti Mikael Savio
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Mindful eating is one of the most powerful lifestyle modifications when it comes to weight loss. More often than not you will tend to find yourself munching on something without even giving a second thought to it.
Some of us do this while studying, while others do it while watching their favorite television show or movie, and some even do it while cooking food!
Can you remember all the snacks you have consumed today? I am pretty sure you can't recall all of them. This is because of our habit of mindless eating that we do while performing other tasks. When we do not register what we are eating, it leads to the consumption of excess food. This, in turn, may lead to obesity.
The term mindful eating is based on the Buddhist concept of mindfulness. As you would already know, Buddhism teaches its followers to meditate. Mindfulness is a method of meditation that helps a person figure out their emotions and physical sensations. It is also beneficial in helping the person cope with these emotions and sensations.
Mindful eating uses the concept of mindfulness. This is about being fully aware of what you are eating, and if it's actually due to hunger or not.
Even though the concept of meditation and mindful eating has been around for millenniums, recently it has gathered attention again. This is because of the positive effects it had on people who spread the word about it.
It may seem challenging to practice mindful eating when you sit for a meal and feel extremely hungry, but the benefits are worth it.
1. Mindful eating helps to avoid eating in excess.
When I joined my first job as a hospital intern, I found myself gaining excess amounts of weight. This was because I would snack on something while waiting for a patient's reports. I wasn't ever hungry; it was more of a boredom snack.
Once I started practicing mindfulness, I would always think about whether I was actually hungry or not. Most of the food we eat is NOT because of hunger. It is actually mindless snacking to kill boredom, time or just a hobby like buying popcorns for a movie.
All this adds to excess weight as the body does not require the food that we are eating. It is all stored as fat.
The more we rush our food, the more we tend to overeat and the lesser satisfied we feel. Why is that so? It's because when you rush through your meal, you don't get to taste it properly. The slower you eat your food, the more you can savor the taste. This also has the benefit of making your brain feel that you have been fed well. The slower you eat, the more fuller your body feels.
Studies have shown that mindful eating decreases the levels of stress hormones in the body. When you take time to slow down and savor your meals, apparently you also beat stress! Enjoying your meals slowly as a part of mindful eating makes a person feel happier and content.
There are two kinds of unhealthy eating behaviors often studied in obese individuals. There emotional and external eating.
Emotional eating is when a person eats in response to emotions such as anger, grief, and happiness. This results in individuals eating when they feel certain emotions. When practicing mindful eating, you think if you are actually hungry before you eat. This leads to decreased calorie consumption.
External eating is when a person smells or sees food and immediately wants to eat. Mindful eating puts a stop to this habit by focusing on body cues. If the body is showing signs of hunger, for example, stomach grumbling or low energy, only then food is consumed.
Mindful eating involves being aware of what you are eating and your body's reaction to hunger and food.
You can incorporate the following steps to follow mindful eating.
This is extremely important as most of us end up snacking more out of habit, rather than hunger.
Whether you are at a social gathering or the office, avoid taking food unless hungry.
Listen to the cues your body gives when it's hungry to decide your next meals. A rumbling stomach or low energy levels can be cues you can easily pick on.
Eating out of boredom is one of the biggest menaces when it comes to unhealthy eating as it increases weight.
Most of us tend to overeat when having meals we like. Many times its a result of a variety of food available especially during buffets or a night out.
However, this is mindless eating as you are ignoring your body signals that it is full. When you consume excess calories, you tend you gain weight and which can lead to long-term problems and obesity.
Picking what you really want to eat and only taking smaller portions of that will help you focus more on the flavors and also help you stop when you feel full.
One of the toughest things to do is getting in the habit of doing something healthy. It might take you and your body some time to adjust to eating mindfully, and your nondominant hand can help you get ahead.
When performing any task with our non-dominant hand, we tend to pay more attention to it. Similarly, eating with our non-dominant hand for the first few weeks can get us in the habit of concentrating on the task more.
Nowadays, it's difficult to put your cellphone done for even one minute. While scrolling through social media, browsing through the internet, and chatting with your crush may feel better than eating, it is not.
Try and avoid all distractions at meal times. Focus entirely on the food. If you are distracted while eating, mindfulness cannot be practiced. Once the food has your complete focus, you will eat less and at the same time, enjoy it more.
Try savoring the taste of each bite. Chew slowly; it helps improve the taste of your meal and would also make you feel fuller. There is a center called the satiety center in the hypothalamus of the brain. This helps regulate hunger. The slower you eat, and the more you chew, the fuller it makes you feel.
Not only that, but the benefits of slow eating also include better hydration, better digestion, better weight management, faster weight loss, and greater satisfaction with our meals.
Eating slowly is a practice all of us should incorporate in our lives as it has numerous benefits to our overall health.
Chewing is one of the easiest ways to develop a habit of eating mindfully, and it will also help you stay healthy.
Chewing your food at least 20-25 times will not only help you feel like you are eating more and get filled quicker, but will also help with your overall metabolism. This will ensure that your body receives all the nutrition from your food and not cause indigestion.
7. Don't judge the food; judge how you eat the food.
When eating mindfully, one of the first things to keep in your mind is to not label the food as 'good' or 'bad.' Food is a source of energy and nourishment, and it doesn't have to be good all the time.
Many a time we have our meal, find that it wasn't very 'good' and then to go through our fridge to see something else to munch on. This results in overeating and taking in way too many calories during a single meal.
When we think of our food as 'good,' we often tend to overeat it as we enjoy it so much but regret our actions later.
Therefore, indulging in our meals without labeling them as 'good' or 'bad' helps us eat in moderation and respect whatever we are putting in our body rather than experience feelings of guilt, shame, and anxiety.
Try breathing in and taking the smell of the food. Look at what is on your plate and make small bites. Try appreciating all the different tastes and herbs and spices used in the food.
Engaging the senses makes the dining experience better, and also makes the meal more enjoyable. Pay attention to what emotions your body triggers after eating.
When you set high expectations for your food, you will be disappointed more often than not. Feeling content with what you have is the way to go when eating mindfully.
Do not eat when you are feeling sad, angry or bored. Only eat when your body gives you signs that it is feeling hungry. Binge eating after a breakup is one of the biggest causes of short-term weight spike.
Engage in other constructive activities whenever you feel sad, angry, or bored, and leave eating out of it.
Comfort food is normally poor in nutrients and high in calories. Also, comfort food is commonly associated with binge eating. The more you focus on the nutritional value of your food, the more mentally satisfied you'll feel.
Avoiding comfort food will also make you feel happier and healthier all day as your body will get more nutritious fuel to burn and keep you active.
Try eating with people rather than alone, and at fixed times. While many recommend that food should be enjoyed in silence, it leads us to watch TV or brown through our phone and take our mind off eating.
Therefore, it is beneficial to eat in a company as you can enjoy your food more with a good conversation. Enjoying food with family or friends will help you focus on your senses more than watching TV or browsing through the internet.
12. Take your food out in plates or bowls.
One of the biggest mistakes we all make is to avoid doing the dishes and eat our food directly from the containers.
Using plates and bowls to take out food and eat them can have a massive impact on our portion size, as we can clearly see the quantity of the food once it's on a plate we are familiar with.
This can help us reduce the portion size if it is too much.
Even if you are feeling starving, try taking smaller portions of the food. Also using a 9-inch plate helps. It makes smaller portions look bigger and gives mental satisfaction of eating a big meal.
Preparing another bite while chewing one is one of the worse habits that we have. This forces us to hurry and swallow what's already in our mouth and take the next bite.
Putting your fork down after each bite helps you focus on what's already in your mouth. Picking your fork up and preparing the next bite only after you are done with the last one will quickly get you closer to your goal of mindful eating.
I am used to snacking while I work, how do I avoid it?
It is not just you; most of us tend to have a snack or sip on tea and coffee while working. It is better to try having coffee instead of snacks while working to incorporate mindful eating.
If you are sipping on tea or coffee while working, try to have the first few sips when free from work. Give your full attention to these sips. This will help your mind to get the full effect of the beverage before you start working again.


The research work I am mostly interested in involves the study, development, and generalisation of probability distributions. These are underlying mathematical structures that dictate the probabilistic behaviour of real life events and experimental outcomes, useful for modeling, forecasting, and decision making. Our research group at UP, StatDisT, has developed a keen research interest of development of probability distributions relevant to communications systems design and analysis (the MIMO environment); and have a strong cohort of postgraduate students and academics contributing to the knowledge field in this area from a statistical scientific viewpoint.
In my comparatively short research career, the outputs I have obtained at this current point in time is significant and valuable. I obtained my PhD in Mathematical Statistics from the University of Pretoria and regularly publish in peer-reviewed accredited journals. I have been the recipient of a variety of research prizes at conferences I have attended, and exposure to youth summits and other UP involvements has- and continues to shape my everyday thinking which is intrinsically linked to my research approach- and mind.


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using namespace caf;

namespace vast {
namespace io {

actor_input_stream::actor_input_stream(actor source,
                                       std::chrono::milliseconds timeout)
  : source_{std::move(source)}, timeout_{timeout} {
  VAST_ASSERT(max_inflight_ > 0);
}

bool actor_input_stream::next(void const** data, size_t* size) {
  // Check if we can satisy the request with existing data.
  if (rewind_bytes_ > 0) {
    *data = data_.front().data() + data_.front().size() - rewind_bytes_;
    *size = rewind_bytes_;
    rewind_bytes_ = 0;
    return true;
  }
  if (!data_.empty())
    data_.pop();
  else if (done_)
    return false;
  // Whenever we pop a chunk, we try to grab a new one.
  if (!done_) {
    VAST_ASSERT(max_inflight_ > data_.size());
    for (auto i = data_.size(); i < max_inflight_; ++i)
      self_->send(source_, get_atom::value);
    auto got_timeout = false;
    self_->do_receive(
      [&](std::vector<uint8_t>& data) { data_.push(std::move(data)); },
      [&](done_atom) { done_ = true; },
      after(data_.empty() ? timeout_ : std::chrono::seconds(0)) >> [&] {
        got_timeout = true;
      }
    ).until([&] { return got_timeout; });
  }
  if (!data_.empty()) {
    *data = data_.front().data();
    *size = data_.front().size();
    rewind_bytes_ = 0;
    position_ += *size;
    return true;
  }
  return false;
}

void actor_input_stream::rewind(size_t bytes) {
  VAST_ASSERT(!data_.empty());
  if (rewind_bytes_ + bytes <= data_.front().size())
    rewind_bytes_ += bytes;
  else
    rewind_bytes_ = data_.front().size();
}

bool actor_input_stream::skip(size_t bytes) {
  if (rewind_bytes_ > 0) {
    VAST_ASSERT(!data_.empty());
    if (bytes <= rewind_bytes_) {
      rewind_bytes_ -= bytes;
      return true;
    }
    bytes -= rewind_bytes_;
    rewind_bytes_ = 0;
  }
  void const* data;
  size_t size;
  while (bytes > 0) {
    if (!next(&data, &size))
      return false;
    if (bytes <= size) {
      rewind_bytes_ = size - bytes;
      break;
    }
    bytes -= size;
  }
  return true;
}

uint64_t actor_input_stream::bytes() const {
  return position_ - rewind_bytes_;
}

actor_output_device::actor_output_device(actor sink) : sink_{std::move(sink)} {
}

bool actor_output_device::write(void const* data, size_t size, size_t* put) {
  auto v = std::vector<uint8_t>(size);
  auto p = reinterpret_cast<uint8_t const*>(data);
  std::copy(p, p + size, v.data());
  anon_send(sink_, std::move(v));
  if (put != nullptr)
    *put = size;
  return true;
}

actor_output_stream::actor_output_stream(actor sink, size_t block_size)
  : device_{std::move(sink)}, buffered_stream_{device_, block_size} {
}

bool actor_output_stream::next(void** data, size_t* size) {
  return buffered_stream_.next(data, size);
}

void actor_output_stream::rewind(size_t bytes) {
  buffered_stream_.rewind(bytes);
}

bool actor_output_stream::flush() {
  return buffered_stream_.flush();
}

uint64_t actor_output_stream::bytes() const {
  return buffered_stream_.bytes();
}

} // namespace io
} // namespace vast

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Q: Powershell Set ManagedPipeline for all Application Pools I've got a command that can list all app pools on a machine:
 Get-WmiObject -namespace "root/MicrosoftIISv2" -class IIsApplicationPool |Select-Object -property @{N="Name";E={$name = $_.Name; $name.Split("/")[2] }} | Format-Table

I want to set the managedpipeline of every app pool on the box. I've tried this:
Get-WmiObject -namespace "root/MicrosoftIISv2" -class IIsApplicationPool |Select-Object -property @{N="Name";E={$name = $_.Name; $name.Split("/")[2] }} | ForEach-Object {cmd /c "c:\windows\system32\inetsvr\appcmd.exe set apppool $name /managedPipleineMode:"Classic"'}

This is giving me a "cannot find the path specified" error. Any ideas how I can this to work?

A: In order to set the Managed Pipeline mode (or any property of the AppPool), you need to use Set-ItemProperty.  But it gets more fun than that:

*

*Set-ItemProperty takes a Path as its input.  Get-ChildItem will
return you a collection of ConfigurationElement objects, not Path
strings.

*ManagedPipelineMode is internally stored as an integer, so
you have to know the correct "magic" number to pass in.
Fortunately, that is documented here, in the "Remarks" section.

This did the trick for me:
Import-Module WebAdministration
Get-ChildItem IIS:\AppPools |
    Select-Object -ExpandProperty PSPath |
    ForEach-Object { Set-ItemProperty $_ ManagedPipelineMode 1 }

A: following the documentation :
$iisAppPoolName = "MyPool"
$appPool = New-WebAppPool -Name $iisAppPoolName
$appPool.managedPipelineMode = "Classic"
$appPool |Set-Item

I tested, IIS 8.0, Windows server 2012, and it works.

A: If you're on Powershell V2 I would use the WebAdministration module e.g. from an elevated prompt:
Import-Module WebAdministration
Get-ChildItem IIS:\AppPools | Foreach {$_.ManagedPipelineMode = 'Classic'}

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Heli Tana Tara settles for bronze medal
ITANAGAR, Mar 1: Promising boxer Heli Tana Tara (49 kg) settled for a bronze medal in the first Khelo India University Games, losing to Punjabi University Patiala's Gurwinder Singh.
He lost 1-4 to Singh in an intense semifinal on Saturday at Bhubaneswar in Odisha.
He represented Rajiv Gandhi University (RGU) in the games.
Despite the loss, it was a stupendous campaign for Tara.
He had won a gold medal in the recently held All India Inter-varsity Boxing Championship in Uttar Pradesh. He was adjudged best boxer of the championship in the men's category.
He had also won a gold medal in the
BFI North East Zone Boxing Championship, which was held in Assam's Chirang district from 3 to 6 January.
RGU Vice-Chancellor Prof SaketKushwaha congratulated Tara for his outstanding performance.
"University should act as the promoter and driver of sports and physical education," he said.
The VC reiterated that RGU is committed to developing sports and physical education in the state and NE region.
Expressing his immense happiness over the performance of the RGU students in various sports events, Kushwaha informed that during the last three months, the sportspersons from RGU have won one gold and two bronze medals in boxing, a silver medal in kickboxing and a bronze medal in karate in All India Inter-University Games and Khelo India University Games.
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Atrocious makeup. Way to make a beautiful girl look like a drag queen.
I agree. She looks Stunning. Nice editorial.
She has the same expression in all the pics except for pics #6 and #12. The photographer should be aware of this and make her do something else.


What is the origin of the two-year waiting period? Do the original reasons for applying it still make sense? How would expanding Medicare to immediately cover SSDI beneficiaries affect Medicare spending? What impact would such a change have on state Medicaid program costs? How many disabled individuals caught in the two-year waiting period lack access to other sources of health coverage? How might possible returns to work be affected by speeding up Medicare coverage to these individuals?
To help examine these questions and others, the Alliance for Health Reform and The Commonwealth Fund cosponsored an October 18, 2004 briefing. Panelists were: James M. Verdier, senior fellow at Mathematica Policy Research, Inc.; Henry Claypool, a disability expert and principal at Advancing Independence; and Lorne Fox, a disabled individual currently receiving SSDI benefits and a proponent of eliminating the waiting period. Barbara Cooper of The Commonwealth Fund made brief remarks and Ed Howard of the Alliance moderated the discussion.
A new study of the impact of the two-year requirement, Waiting for Medicare, was available at the briefing. Authored by Henry Claypool and others, the paper was commissioned by The Commonwealth Fund and the Christopher Reeve Foundation.


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A Single Girl's Guide to Valentine's Day.
Jessica Biel, Valentine's Day
So, you're single for Valentine's Day, dear reader.
This is not something to mourn, this is something to celebrate!
You don't have to kill yourself over a 14-day Master Cleanse so that you can fit into itty bitty Kiki de Montparnasse lingerie after a romantic dinner and a bottle of champagne, you don't have to go on a Hunger Games style hunt for an available blow out, and you don't have to spend three days gluing on effing rhinestone crystals all over a really lame, but luxuriously creative, black crocodile skin scrapbook for your longterm boyfriend who, a month later, you're no longer with.
Humph. No hard feelings, a**hole.
This Valentine's Day is all about you, and only you, and definitely not the nasty male species. Feel free to get together your other single girlfriends, but don't invite the downer who hasn't embraced her singlehood yet. She's only going to turn your pretty party into a pity party, and that's not hot. Send her a bottle of wine, a box of chocolates, the Sex and the City box set, and a sweet note telling her that you'll call her on the 15th.
Here's what your Valentine's Day should entail...
1. A pole dancing class. What better for your body than a taut booty and killer inner thighs? Grab a few of your favorite girlfriends and take a class. You'll leave feeling like a certified stripper.
2. Some spa time. Book an appointment at your favorite spa for a 120-minute massage with the hottest male therapist. You'll never want to go back to a boring couples massage, where you are forced to split the time...and the attention.
3. While you're at it, how about a facial? You don't have to worry about post-facial break outs or irritation because you won't have a date to hide it from. Get the oxygen facial, a heavy peel, and perhaps a couple injections, should your heart so desire. Knock yourself out...but, be careful with the vicodin.
4. Pop open a bottle. As the wise Coco Chanel said, "I drink champagne on two occasions. When I am in love, and when I'm not." This darling, is one of those occasions.
5. Make yourself a healthy dinner. Forget slaving away in the kitchen for five hours on a surf and turf. You have no one to impress. Make a delicious healthy dinner for yourself. Iceberg lettuce and NadaMoo! substitute just fine...so does my favorite meal to make, a to-go order.
6. Get to shopping, online. You know that money that was going to go to expensive French lingerie and an Hermès tie for your beau? It's all yours, baby. Spend it online from your couch, no dressing rooms and no lines.
7. Movie for one. Forget the sappy love stories and the romantic rom-coms. Jennifer Aniston and Katherine Heigl, you're not real life. Turn on that documentary you've been wanting to watch on the behind the scenes of the modeling industry, or buy the bad movie on iMovie that nobody wanted to see with you.
8. Invite over that friend who came home from the Tinder date early. You're dying to hear how creepy he was, she'll need a glass of wine...and will most likely be willing to share her chocolates with you. Entertainment at its finest.
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NEW RESEARCH – The Nordic Fintech Manifesto
New mobile money propositions have the potential to reduce the world's unbanked population by more than a third
Join a public debate on the regulatory trends concerning blockchain, 1 May in London
MANAGING RAPID GROWTH AND CHANGE, THE KEY QUESTION IN FINTECH FOR 2019
BREXIT BLUES - Uncertainty leaves doubts about UK fintech future
New Research Identifies Four Key Issues to Dominate Fintech
Cooperation and regulatory stimulus essential to building Nordic Fintech winners
Interview with Mats Taraldsson, Head of Digital Business Development and Fintech Engagement, Mastercard Nordics and Baltics
Interview with Mark Højgaard, Coinify Co-founder and CEO
Interview with Bent Richard Eidem, EVP Danske Bank
Visa tackles speed bumps on US EMV journey
Interview with Michael Rouse, Chief Commercial Officer at Klarna
Fintech Disruptors: Klarna was established in 2005, just before the e-Commerce revolution took off in earnest. Since that time, you've enjoyed remarkable success as a company. Can you identify the factors that have helped to make the company so successful?
Michael Rouse: Being founded in Sweden was a great test-bed for us. We developed a solution that takes on the risk for merchants as our customers, and offered the consumer the option of paying by instalments with a revolving balance. This gave the consumer a great experience, and also helped the merchants feel more secure, knowing they were getting paid by us. So ours was a bold and innovative solution, because at that time banks were charging merchants 2% of the total transaction value for taking on the risk. Since those early days, we've been determined to maintain an innovative approach as we expand – and that expansion has most recently involved serving more than 60 million consumers through 89,000 merchants in 14 countries. As a management team, we spend far more time on solving problems for customers than we do looking at financial issues and regulatory work, even though these are still important, of course.
Fintech Disruptors: Can you tell us what trends you've seen emerging in financial technologies in recent years?
Michael Rouse: I haven't seen many changes in how financial technologies operate, if I'm honest. The core element of fintech is much the same as any other business – listening to customers, and understanding their needs. Those who understand how the market is changing, because they understand the customers, and who have the courage to act and change things, are going to be the ones that are successful. What fintech offers that perhaps banking cannot at the moment is the chance for customers to get what they want without the friction sometimes experienced in banking. Yes, banks offer a wide range of services – but are they easy for customers to use? I'm not always sure. Sometimes it feels as though banks are good at maximising profit and managing risk, but that doesn't mean fintech firms can't offer alternatives that are just as safe, but better at delivering what customers want, when they need it.
Fintech Disruptors: Looking to the future, do you see some form of "tipping point" ahead when we'll know that fintech has finally arrived as an alternative to traditional banking?
Michael Rouse: You mean a kind of "Uber moment" in financial services? I think those moments are very rare, and I'm not sure we'll see it in one revelatory moment or by one entity but more a slow realisation it is already amongst us every-day by observing change in consumer behaviours and new types service/products being offered and used. In the 60s, credit cards were an "Uber moment" for the international banking business, which was tied up in credit controls, currency controls and the like. Fast forward to today, and one might wonder whether we need plastic any more, in a world where people are constantly on the go. There are a lot of customer problems out there that aren't being addressed by the banks, despite the fact they are sitting on enough data to address more or less any customer challenge. That said, some banks are progressive: I can think of JP Morgan, for instance, as a bank that's investing in its branch networks, creating new customer touchpoints and making sure it gets its digital platform right.
Fintech Disruptors: Some of our other interviewees have spoken about the regulatory environment for fintechs as key to the future. What do you see as the main drivers to change in the next few years?
Michael Rouse: I'll return to the example of Sweden, where Klarna started, as a great test-bed for fintech companies. Ten or fifteen years ago, the consumer in most Nordic countries was not best served and there was an air of complacency in the financial services business. Notwithstanding the great growth we've seen in Sweden and other markets, the real interest going forward is going to be the expansion of market opportunities as the physical barriers to doing business disappear. There's an amazing opportunity out there to blow up the back end of the banking business and effect real change in servicing customers and their needs. To take one example, I believe distributive ledger technologies will have a dramatic effect on how fintechs can scale their services across borders and become truly disruptive. I'm definitely excited by the opportunities ahead of us: now we need to continue building bridges and show customers that we're listening to their evolving needs.
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Huge turn-up for Kigali Fashion Week 2019 model casting
Eddie Nsabimana
Published : June 15, 2019 | Updated : June 15, 2019
Models register for the show, on Thursday. /Courtesy photos.
The hunt is on for models that will showcase collections at the Kigali Fashion Week 2019, with a big number of prospective models turning up for the casting session.
On June 13, over 400 models gathered at Sports View Hotel in Kicukiro, with hopes of walking the runway stage for the 10th edition of Kigali Fashion Week, scheduled for July 4-6, at Kigali Serena Hotel.
The casting was mainly dominated by young aspiring and professional female and male models from different parts of Kigali. The exercise on Thursday was a success, as models showed up in throngs, with hopes to be selected among top 25 models, who will take part in this year's event.
Some of the judges during the exercise at Sports View Hotel in Kicukiro.
The annual fashion show is organised to promote made-in-Rwanda garments, and to support local fashion designers to showcase their collection to the international market.
Fiona Cecile Umulisa, the Founder and Operations Manager of Ibyiwacu, the management company, which is in charge of scouting the models for the event, told The New Times, that this year's edition is going to be bigger and better to mark the event's 10th anniversary in style.
"These 10 years have been years of a successful journey for Kigali Fashion Week. Of course, we expressed several challenges along the way, but we have a lot to celebrate; from designers, whose creations earned international exposure, to models, who saw their talent on the runway was recognised by both local and foreign fashion enthusiasts," said Umulisa.
"It has been an outstanding platform of fashion exposure for both designers and models and this could not have been achieved without sponsors and partners," she added.
Ibyiwacu has taken over managing Kigali Fashion Week on the local fashion scene, as organisers look to give more focus to Kigali International Fashion Week for a better coordination in future fashion events Europe and North America and Asia, mainly in Tokyo, Japan whereby local designers and models are granted chance to expose their creations and skills to a bigger global audience.
With the casting call for international models slated for July 1, successful models from the selection will showcase designs from 10 local and international fashion designers.
Kigali Fashion Week is has earned it's recognition on the one the local fashion scene, as the longest runway event in Rwanda, growing from the local to international level, and is regarded as a great platform for local fashion designers and models to showcase their creativity and talents in the industry.
However, the annual fashion event has run short of sponsorships, with organisers accusing some companies of asking them bribe to approve their sponsorship deals.
The number of models continues to grow but only a few are selected to headline the catwalks at different runway fashion events, with new faces finding it hard to gain exposure.
"We are looking to emphasise on using this platform to give more promising fashion models and designers a chance to show their talents and creativity in the future to improve our contribution to the fashion industry," Umulisa noted.
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MOHIDEEN KADER, Rengappa Ramakrishnan, Subbiah Ramaswami Krishnadas, Prasanthi Namburi, Periasamy Sundaresan, Alan Robin, Pradeep Ramulu, John Fingert; Clinical Profile Of A Large Family With Primary Open Angle Glaucoma (POAG) In South Indian Population. Invest. Ophthalmol. Vis. Sci. 2013;54(15):6237.
Purpose: Family history of glaucoma is a significant risk factor for primary open angle glaucoma (POAG). Many of the known glaucoma-causing genes have been identified with studies of large pedigrees that have many members affected with glaucoma. Herein, we assessed the clinical features of POAG amongst members of a large South-Indian pedigree with a high prevalence of early-onset POAG.
Methods: Eighty four members of the large pedigree underwent a complete ocular examination, including applanation tonometry, pachymetry, gonioscopy and fundus examination at screening camp in their home town. The POAG and POAG suspect members underwent perimetry testing at base hospital to confirm the diagnosis.
Results: Fourteen (17%) of 84 participants were diagnosed with POAG. The mean age of those diagnosed with POAG was 58 years (range 34-86, SD 16) and was significantly greater than the age of the glaucoma suspects (mean age 52; range 36-68) or normal family members (mean age 31; range 5-75) (p<0.001). Eight patients (10%) were diagnosed as having suspect POAG and 62 patients (74%) had no evidence of either POAG or ocular hypertension. Mean intraocular pressure (IOP) was significantly higher (p<0.001) in patients with POAG (21.0 mm Hg ± 6.1) than in either glaucoma suspects (17.0 mm Hg ± 2.8) or normal family members (15.6 mm Hg ± 2.5). Similarly, central corneal thickness (CCT) was significantly thinner (p<0.01) in patients with POAG (533 microns ± 40) than in glaucoma suspects (554 microns ± 38) or normal family members (555microns ± 33). Finally, cup-to-disc ratio was significantly larger (p<0.001) in glaucoma patients (0.74 ± 0.14) than in glaucoma suspects (0.56 ± 0.09) or normal family members (0.50 ± 0.04). The inheritance pattern of glaucoma in the pedigree most closely matches an autosomal dominant pattern.
Conclusions: Our large POAG pedigree has distinct clinical features. This pedigree has a highly heritable form of POAG, and the carefully collected clinical features of the disease, that are presented in this report, are likely to assist ongoing studies to identify new glaucoma causing genes that may be important in this Indian population.


I have never been emotionally involved in a tragedy ever before – more than I was when the earthquake with a magnitude of 5.9 struck a big part of Sabah – which I thought was not serious at first – until the news of casualties at Mount Kinabalu reached me. The final number of those killed – 18 – came to me as a shock; in fact, it devastated me more than I had thought it would.
Mount Kinabalu is not just another mountain. It is a mountain that means so much to the people of Sabah. I remember how I'd climb up to the rooftop of my family's house in Keningau just to take a glimpse of the mountain almost every morning. It had to be morning, because it'd usually be obliterated by clouds when the sun rose further away from the horizon.
I first climbed Mount Kinabalu when I was 14 years old, together with my group of schoolmates and teachers from Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Keningau. I almost didn't make it to the peak because I was down with sickness on the night before the summit attack – which I learned much later in life was a form of altitude sickness. I remember how I didn't even take any photo up at the peak because I was the last one to arrive and everybody else was starting to go down so nobody had the time to take even a single photo of me. Uhuks!
Then I climbed again with a group of friends when I was studying at the University of Malaya. That was one of my best climbs because I really enjoyed it very much. I remember how we brought a guitar with us so we'd stop every now and then to sing in front of other climbers. Some of them would even sing along. I remember how a group of excited tourists from Korea danced Sumazau with us when we sang a local Dusun song.
Then my next climb happened when I was working in Sandakan. I went with a group of my ex-colleagues so it was more like a re-union for us. I remember how I was struggling so much that I almost didn't make it to the peak. It was very cold – probably sub-zero – because I remember having ice beads on my cap. I couldn't even talk because my mouth was so numb and my saliva was freezing and my noise just wouldn't come out. I did make it in the end but I'd remember the struggle for a very long time.
During my very first hello to Mt. Kinabalu, long long time ago.
Then my last climb happened about 2 years ago. This time, I was quite confident that I had the stamina to do a one-day climb. In order to be allowed to continue to the peak, I needed to reach Laban Rata before 11 am, or 11.30am at the latest. We started off quite late because we didn't book one day in advance as we were supposed to, so they had to find a mountain guide who was willing to be taken in at the very last minute.
By then, I had already become somebody who could always call himself a marathoner (ehem!) so I was quite in my tip-top condition. I ran my way up – literally – so I did make it to Laban Rata at about 11am. Too bad, my climbing buddy was not quite up to it and she only managed to arrive Laban Rata more than an hour later. Needless to say, the mountain guide wouldn't allow us to continue so we returned to the base of the mountain with a little bit of disappointment. I vowed to return again sooner than later.
But that 'again' would seem to have to wait a little while longer. The earth-quake struck right underneath the mountain, damaging most of the trails and changed the landscapes of the mountain forever. Perhaps, the most outstanding one is the chipping off of the Donkey Ear. The quake sent rocks and boulders galloping down the mountain, obstructing parts of the trails. Many parts of the trails were damaged by landslides which were later worsened by fleeting rain and a series of aftershocks.
Perhaps, the most tragic part of the whole tragedy was the loss of lives of more than a dozen climbers and four mountain guides. It really was devastating. I got emo every time I read about how the families and most people of Sabah (and beyond) reacted to the tragedy. In a way, it was devastating, but in another, it brought the people of Sabah closer together. We never experienced anything like it before. Perhaps, the closest to something like it was the intrusion by a group of militants from the Southern Philippines but that was a different story altogether.
There are still aftershocks happening every now and then and it's been almost a month now. The worse might be over but the sorrow is still very much felt. Things are recovering and I heard the trails are being rebuilt and expected to be re-opened in September although I have a little bit of doubt on that. Some of the routes would have to be altered which is actually quite exciting because it will give climbers the opportunity to see the mountain from new different spots.
Mount Kinabalu might be full of scars all over its body now (mostly due to landslides) but I believe it will recover – even faster than most of us think. Many people believe that Mount Kinabalu is not only sacred but it also has a soul and that soul is in pain now because of the scars. I mean, something like that. I am not really worried or saddened by the changes of looks in Mount Kinabalu unlike some other people because for me it was nature who did it and whatever is done by nature is part of a natural process. I believe Mount Kinabalu had been changing from time to time right from the beginning of its existence.
I mean, we'll just have to trust nature. She knows what to do and believe me, it wouldn't be long before all the scars are covered by layers of moss and plants and everything that you wouldn't even notice that they were once there.
Mount Kinabalu has lost its 'halo' ? You gotta be kidding me. It just went through a little bit of transformation as part of a natural process so no, it has not lost the slightest bit of its halo or glory or whatever you like to call it. Majestic, breath-taking beautiful and mysterious – Mount Kinabalu will always be there to capture our hearts and imaginations. In fact, I can't even wait for my very next climb to this beautiful mountain – whenever that may be.


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package org.scalatest

import org.scalactic._

import EqualityPolicy._

/**
 * Trait that can be mixed into a Suite to disable the lone implicit conversion provided by default in trait
 * Assertions, which trait Suite extends.
 *
 *

 * Currently there is just one implicit conversion provided by default in Suite, the one that adds a === method to
 * anything. If more default implicits are added to Suite in future versions of ScalaTest, they will be added here as well so that
 * this trait will disable all of them.
 *

 *
 *

 * This trait can be used to quickly solve a problem in which ScalaTest's default implicit conversion is clashing with those of some other library
 * you need to use in your tests. After mixing in this trait, like this:
 *

 *
 *

 * class MySuite extends FunSuite with NonImplicitAssertions {
 *   // ...
 * }
 *

 *
 *

 * You can write tests using assert (without triple equals), expect, and intercept:
 *

 *
 *

 *   assert(a < 7)
 *
 *   expect(2) { 1 + 1 }
 *
 *   intercept[IndexOutOfBoundsException] {
 *     "hi".charAt(-1)
 *   }
 *

 *
 * @author Chua Chee Seng
 * @author Bill Venners
 */
trait NonImplicitAssertions extends Assertions {

  // TODO: Investigate whether unconstrainedEquality and unconstrainedFreshEquality should be here too
  /**
   * Overrides the super implementation of convertToEqualizer, turning off the implicit
   * modifier (if present) to remove the method from the space of implicit conversions.
   *
   * @param left the object whose type to convert to Equalizer.
   * @throws NullPointerException if left is null.
   */
  override def convertToEqualizer[T](left: T): Equalizer[T] = new Equalizer(left)
  override def convertToCheckingEqualizer[T](left: T): CheckingEqualizer[T] = new CheckingEqualizer(left)
  override def convertToFreshCheckingEqualizer[T](left: T): FreshCheckingEqualizer[T] = new FreshCheckingEqualizer(left)

  override def lowPriorityTypeCheckedConstraint[A, B](implicit equivalenceOfB: Equivalence[B], ev: A <:< B): Constraint[A, B] = new AToBEquivalenceConstraint[A, B](equivalenceOfB, ev)
  override def convertEquivalenceToAToBConstraint[A, B](equivalenceOfB: Equivalence[B])(implicit ev: A <:< B): Constraint[A, B] = new AToBEquivalenceConstraint[A, B](equivalenceOfB, ev)
  override def typeCheckedConstraint[A, B](implicit equivalenceOfA: Equivalence[A], ev: B <:< A): Constraint[A, B] = new BToAEquivalenceConstraint[A, B](equivalenceOfA, ev)
  override def convertEquivalenceToBToAConstraint[A, B](equivalenceOfA: Equivalence[A])(implicit ev: B <:< A): Constraint[A, B] = new BToAEquivalenceConstraint[A, B](equivalenceOfA, ev)

  override def lowPriorityCheckedEqualityConstraint[A, B](implicit equivalenceOfB: Equivalence[B], ev: A <:< B): EqualityConstraint[A, B] = new AToBEqualityConstraint[A, B](equivalenceOfB, ev)
  override def convertEquivalenceToAToBEqualityConstraint[A, B](equivalenceOfB: Equivalence[B])(implicit ev: A <:< B): EqualityConstraint[A, B] = new AToBEqualityConstraint[A, B](equivalenceOfB, ev)
  override def checkedEqualityConstraint[A, B](implicit equivalenceOfA: Equivalence[A], ev: B <:< A): EqualityConstraint[A, B] = new BToAEqualityConstraint[A, B](equivalenceOfA, ev)
  override def convertEquivalenceToBToAEqualityConstraint[A, B](equivalenceOfA: Equivalence[A])(implicit ev: B <: B): Constraint[A, B] = new AToBEquivalenceConstraint[A, B](equivalenceOfB, cnv)
  override def convertEquivalenceToAToBConversionConstraint[A, B](equivalenceOfB: Equivalence[B])(implicit ev: A => B): Constraint[A, B] = new AToBEquivalenceConstraint[A, B](equivalenceOfB, ev)
  override def conversionCheckedConstraint[A, B](implicit equivalenceOfA: Equivalence[A], cnv: B => A): Constraint[A, B] = new BToAEquivalenceConstraint[A, B](equivalenceOfA, cnv)
  override def convertEquivalenceToBToAConversionConstraint[A, B](equivalenceOfA: Equivalence[A])(implicit ev: B => A): Constraint[A, B] = new BToAEquivalenceConstraint[A, B](equivalenceOfA, ev)
}

/**
 * Companion object that facilitates the importing of the members of trait Assertions without importing the implicit conversions
 * it provides by default.  One use case for this object is to import the non-implicit Assertions members so you can use
 * them in the Scala interpreter along with another library whose implicits conflict with those provided by Assertions:
 *
 *

 * $ scala -cp scalatest-1.7.jar
 * Welcome to Scala version 2.9.1.final (Java HotSpot(TM) 64-Bit Server VM, Java 1.6.0_29).
 * Type in expressions to have them evaluated.
 * Type :help for more information.
 *
 * scala> import org.scalatest._
 * import org.scalatest._
 *
 * scala> import NonImplicitAssertions._
 * import NonImplicitAssertions._
 *
 * scala> assert(1 + 1 === 2)
 * <console>:14: error: value === is not a member of Int
 *              assert(1 + 1 === 2)
 *                            ^
 *
 * scala> assert(1 + 1 == 2)
 *
 * scala> expect(2) { 1 + 1 }
 *
 * scala> expect(2) { 1 + 1 + 1 }
 * org.scalatest.TestFailedException: Expected 2, but got 3
 *   at org.scalatest.Assertions$class.newAssertionFailedException(Assertions.scala:318)
 *   at org.scalatest.NonImplicitAssertions$.newAssertionFailedException(NonImplicitAssertions.scala:73)
 *   ...
 *
 * scala> intercept[IndexOutOfBoundsException] { "hi".charAt(-1) }
 * res3: IndexOutOfBoundsException = java.lang.StringIndexOutOfBoundsException: String index out of range: -1
 *

 */
object NonImplicitAssertions extends NonImplicitAssertions


An average of one in ten people need an MRI each year and if you are one of them, chances are that you're a tad nervous. Hopefully knowing these 7 things about MRIs beforehand will help you have an easier and pleasant experience.
1. There is no radiation in an MRI.
Many people assume that MRI exposes them to radiation, but it does not. MRI doesn't expose patients to radioactive materials, X-ray, or any form of ionizing radiation. MRI produces no harmful side effects.
2. Some people should not undergo an MRI.
Although an MRI is completely safe and painless, there are some conditions that some people should not undergo an MRI, or will need to make special arrangements. Any of the following conditions may interfere with your MRI.
3. The MRI machine is LOUD.
MRI machines are known for being noisy. This is because of the force of its strong electromagnetic field on a coiled wire. The force on the coil causes it to expand slightly when in use, which makes a loud "thump." When the MRI is creating an image, there is a rapid-fire clicking noise because the electric current is being switched on and off rapidly.
As the MRI scanner calibrates to obtain each series of images, you will hear persistent buzzing and thumping noises, but at no time will you experience any physical discomfort. You may wear earplugs or listen to music during your exam if you wish. To hear what an MRI machine sounds like, click here.
4. You must lay very still. If you don't, there is risk that the MRI scan may have to be redone.
While the images are being recorded, it's very important to lie still and follow the technologist's simple instructions. The images obtained from your MRI are very sensitive to motion. Even the slightest movement can distort the image and limit its diagnostic value.
At Shields facilities, you'll recline comfortably on a cushioned table and you will be in constant communication with your technologist throughout the entire exam. Most MRI exams last 20 to 40 minutes, although compound studies last up to an hour.
5. There are different sized MRI machines – and if you are claustrophobic or weigh up to 500lbs, there is an option for you!
An open-bore MRI machine is open on both ends and enclosed by a tube-like bore; it offers a wide opening of approximately two feet.
A conventional MRI is also open on both ends but has a smaller opening. Many patients who fear small spaces look for an open option because they feel less enclosed.An open-bore option is available in a high-field, 1.5T strength, which is the gold standard in imaging today and allows patients to achieve a comfortable MRI experience without compromising image quality.
A "true-open" MRI is open on three sides. Shields does not offer these machines because they are not available in high-field, 1.5T strength, and therefore, image quality is lower. Shields recommends high-field, 1.5T open-bore MRIs for patients who have anxiety about tight spaces. These advanced MRI systems are available at 18 of our locations.
Find a Shields facility offering open-bore MRIs.
Claustrophobia is a serious condition that may prevent patients from having a medically necessary MRI scan. At Shields, our staff and our equipment help patients minimize their anxiety and complete their scans successfully.
If you are prone to claustrophobia or panic attacks, or are in any way concerned about how you could react during the scanning procedure, talk to your doctor about medication options and choosing the least confining MRI option for your scan, such as one of Shields' high-field, open-bore MRI machines.
6. Price varies based on scan type, facility & insurance.
There are several factors that weigh into the price of an MRI scan – what type of MRI scan you are getting, where you are getting that scan, and your insurance coverage for an MRI.
At Shields, MRI exams typically cost much less than they do at other facilities, particularly hospitals. Shields' price calculator can help you get the out-of-pocket costs specific to your insurance plan within seconds.
Click here to visit the price calculator and estimate your price.
There are some questions you should ask all providers as you look around for an MRI, and Shields has created a comparison chart for you.
7. You must have a referral from a physician to undergo an MRI scan.
An MRI is not appropriate for every condition or injury. Only your doctor can determine if an MRI is the right diagnostic tool for you, so talk to him or her directly. If your doctor recommends an MRI, you can request to have the exam done at a Shields MRI location, where you'll find lower prices, advanced technology, and a caring, knowledgeable team. Your doctor will also need to receive authorization from your insurance plan on your behalf, prior to your appointment.
Ask for a referral to Shields MRI.


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From the Pastor's Laptop: What's Wrong with the World?
Fr. Mark hiking the Pali.
I'm on the island of Kauai with some priest friends for our annual vacation, trying not to get too bruised and beaten up on our biking, hiking, and snorkeling adventures. So far we've sustained only one broken toe, some bruised ribs, and lots of cuts and colorful contusions. It seems we are a bit older and less flexible.
Kauai is the northernmost and coolest of the Islands, but the house a generous benefactor has afforded us has ample air conditioning anyway. Our AC is off most of the time, but I noticed that the compressors in the unit next to ours runs day and night, even though the outside temperature is 60 degrees. We Americans are scandalously given to wasting God's natural resources. We make up 4% of the world's population but consume 30% of the world's resources. We take six times more energy, food, and land than the rest of God's children, and we seldom give it a thought. Many feel badly about this, so we pass laws prohibiting waste. We also attempt to shame people through mass and social media into living more simply. Our schools teach "environmentalism" as well, but it doesn't work too well. People still crank their AC units to 60 degrees instead of opening the windows (and we still take vacations in Hawaii instead of staying local).
Some of the clergy of the Catholic Church struggles with this same propensity, they preach high ideals some of them scandalously flout. The religious term for this is "hypocrisy," although the climate change activists who spend much of their time flying jets to conferences in luxury hotels don't call it that. Hypocrisy within the Catholic Church has reached new highs in the last thirty or forty years, with pious cardinals and bishops calling out for the protection of children from abuse while themselves abusing.
Gerhardt Cardinal Mueller recently weighed in on the Vatican's response, or perceived lack thereof, to the McCarrick and other scandals in America. I think any person who refuses to play politics with sex abuse must thank Archbishop Carlo Vigano for boldly stating some exceedingly compromising facts, although he has done so with some imprudence and inaccuracy. But someone has to talk, because every day more good people trip over these sharp "scandals," causing bloody injury. The McCarrick and other crimes are leading many to lose their faith in the Church, and so lose their faith in the whole Christ (which includes the Church He founded).
"How can our leaders solve this mess?" Cardinal Mueller asks. "Rules, norms, and external discipline are not enough." he said. "We need spiritual renewal, prayer and penance, drawing on the grace of the sacraments, reading and meditating on the Bible.... We must be priests according to the heart of Jesus, the heart of Jesus Christ on the cross, who suffered and died for the love of all sinners and every human being.... There are priests who never go to spiritual exercises, never approach the confessional, never pray the breviary. And when the spiritual life is empty, how can a priest act according to Christ."
Someone asked GK Chesterton what was wrong with the world. He replied "I am." Although Chesterton may have died a canonizable saint, he had much that was wrong with him. But he did what Cardinal Mueller advises all of us Catholics to do when faced with the disgusting crimes of the Church from top to bottom: go to confession, read your Bible, fast and pray before the Blessed Sacrament. It's as simple as not eating breakfast on the Friday while you are on vacation in Kauai (and the neighbors have just dumped a load of food on you). I leave it to you, my dear reader, to ruminate as to whether your scribe actually pulled that off this morning. But I will say that we have kept our AC off, even the Big Guy in our group that's addicted to AC, for the last four days. "Make of everything you do a sacrifice" Our Lady told Lucia, Francisco, and Jacinta. In other words, make of everything a gift to the good God, who has given everything to you. This is the essence of personal holiness, which is the only way back to sanity for our Church and our World.


Members of the 2018-2019 Cheer Team are pictured left: Ashley Haley, Destinee Humphrey, Kyleah Epps, Char Thompson, and Haylee Rose .
Dyersburg State cheer team members play an important role in creating college spirit. Students compete for spots each year at try-outs and maintain a full schedule during basketball season from November to March. Larenda Fultz, Dean of Student Services, serves as the team sponsor. Coach Kate Thompson, owner of Rainbow Gymnastics and Cheer, provides cheer training and technique.
Congratulations to the 2018-2019 Cheer Team!
At your try-out, prospective members will participate in an interview and receive an overview of the DSCC Cheer Program requirements. Participants will then work with Coach Thompson to learn and perform a cheer. They will have the opportunity to show off any special talent they would like to share. For more information and to schedule a try-out, contact Coach Kate Thompson at 731-285-5100 or DSCC Student Services at 731-286-3240 or email klwilliams@dscc.edu.
Be the Eagle! The DSCC mascot, a Bald Eagle, makes appearances at all home basketball games, college and community events and assists the cheer team by promoting college spirit. No prior experience required. For more information and to schedule a try-out, contact Coach Kate Thompson at 731-285-5100 or DSCC Student Services at 731-286-3240 or email klwilliams@dscc.edu.


For years, intense meditation has been part of Carli Lloyd's soccer game, as important as all of her emphasis on fitness. Getting alone in a room, finding the moment, the big moment in a game, conjuring up scenarios that include the ball on her foot.
On Tuesday night when she was about to take a penalty kick in the 69th minute, a Women's World Cup semifinal hinging on the moment, Lloyd had been there before.
"I basically zoned out the entire world except for the net, the ball and myself," Lloyd said Wednesday afternoon over the phone.
After her perfect kick against Germany, the 32-year-old from Delran also set up a second American goal in the 84th minute with a nifty run and pass. Nothing new about that. In the 2008 Olympics, Lloyd kicked the gold medal game-winner. In the 2012 Olympics, she had both goals in the gold medal match after starting those Games on the bench. This time, her role seemed miscast early in the tournament. Now, she has taken over, with goals in three straight games.
"I think she envisions herself as being the margin of victory in big games," said Tony DiCicco, who coached the United States to the 1999 World Cup title and is a Fox Sports commentator at this tournament. "It's not a given, as we saw yesterday - the cameras caught her face and how intense she was. She had blocked everything else out. The bigger the game, the more she wants to perform."
Yes, she sees it coming.
"It sounds pretty funny, but over the years and definitely over the last four years, I've taken that visualization part to another level," Lloyd said Wednesday as the U.S. team traveled from Montreal to Vancouver, the site of the World Cup final on Sunday night. "I've basically visualized so many different things on the field, making these big plays, scoring goals."
There's another important part of a game, a core belief that Lloyd talked about in 2008. "I really hate drama," she said as she prepared for her first Olympics. "It's draining; it's mentally draining. It's a waste of time."
"Yeah, I think that no-drama part can often be perceived as me being arrogant or not being part of the team," Lloyd said Wednesday. "It's the total opposite. I come here, I'm in the office, I'm working, I spend time with all my teammates. I come back to my room, get focused on the next task, but my mind-set throughout my career has been to focus on what I can control."
It was no coincidence that the most-quoted remark from the U.S. camp after the 2-0 win against Germany came from Lloyd: "We didn't just come here to make the final, we came here to win it. No one is going to remember a second-place team."
James Galanis, Lloyd's longtime personal coach, returned a call from Athens, Greece, where he is vacationing. He said he talked to Lloyd 15 minutes after the semifinal.
"The first thing she said was, 'I got this,' " Galanis said. She was referring to Sunday's final. Galanis said he talked to her about putting the semifinal heroics in the past.
"Don't worry, I already have," Lloyd told him.
It seems that everyone analyzing the U.S. team felt that Lloyd was miscast early in this tournament with too many deep defensive responsibilities, which don't play to her strengths. When teammates Megan Rapinoe and Lauren Holiday had to sit out a second-round game, changes had to be made, and suddenly Lloyd was in her familiar attacking midfield role.
"She's shown that she was kind of like in a cage," 1999 World Cup goalkeeper Briana Scurry said in a telephone interview. "Now as soon as she was let out, you had a completely different Carli Lloyd."
Scurry is most familiar with penalty kicks from the other side of the equation.
"I saw a very familiar look in her eyes," Scurry said of Lloyd's kick on Tuesday. "I actually tweeted, Lloyd's not going to miss this. I just knew. I was on the team when she first came in. She's as big a big-game player as I've seen. A lot of great players wither on the vine, become wallflowers, when the pressure is the biggest."
Galanis, a former professional soccer player in his native Australia who trains players in Mount Laurel, said he and Lloyd had talked during this tournament about the need to not create drama about her role, to "empty the tank no matter where the coach asks you to play," and stay positive through it all.
"Here's a girl who . . . doesn't rip anybody to shreds, blame refs, she doesn't deal with any of that," Galanis said. "She goes straight into a room, shuts the door, puts her headset on - she doesn't want anything to do with what she can't control. In the beginning, people thought she was antisocial, had a chip on her shoulder. She's not. She's just working. She's kind of set the bar now - this is what it takes."
The context of the "I really hate drama" quote is noteworthy. It had do with goalkeeper Hope Solo, many dramas ago. Lloyd talked of why she supported Solo in the midst of a controversy that could have turned women's soccer history in a different direction. During the 2007 World Cup, Solo had been benched, offered a lot of sour grapes, and then was ostracized by her own team, to the point where she was off the bench for the final game and was told to fly home on her own.
Yet Lloyd, who had come up through the youth system with Solo, kept sitting with her on the bus, kept eating meals with her after Solo returned to the squad.
The former Delran High and Rutgers star plays professional soccer for the Houston Dash, but home is still South Jersey, where Lloyd has led camps and clinics and her family still lives. Her fiance was on the boys' soccer team at Delran High at the same time she played for Delran's girls' team.
Looking inward, Lloyd said she is "sometimes my own worst critic. I hold myself accountable for how I play." She kicked a penalty over the crossbar in the 2011 World Cup and had to learn how to let that go. She doesn't talk to Galanis about tactical play, she said. That's for the U.S. coaching staff. With her personal coach, they talk more about whether "I was emptying the tank," Lloyd said.
"We don't want her to be playing great in meaningless games," Galanis said. "Once she had a taste of it, how your body won't give up - she did it in 2008 and it became an addiction. She waits purposefully for the last 20 minutes and she puts it into a fifth gear."
Maybe he's biased, but Galanis has more and more facts on his side, all those big goals, when he calls Lloyd "obviously the most mentally tough women's soccer player in the world."
She also has studied greats such as Michael Jordan, Muhammad Ali and Wayne Gretzky, how they always wanted the big moment. And also how even in those big moments, Lloyd said, they knew how "to go out and play like an underdog."


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Tech Q&A: How to deal with a Facebook lockout
Steve Alexander Star
Tribune (Minneapolis)
Q. I was suddenly logged out of my Facebook account on my desktop computer. When I tried to log in again, I received a message that said, "We've detected suspicious activity on your Facebook account and have temporarily locked it as a security precaution." The message said I was probably a victim of phishing (in which an attacker poses as a legitimate company to steal personal data,) and offered to walk me through a security check if I clicked "continue." But when I clicked "continue," nothing happened. Now I can't log in to Facebook via the Chrome or Firefox browsers on my computer, or the Facebook app on my phone. What should I do?
Nathan Bliss, Fort Lauderdale
A. The big question is why your Facebook account was locked. The answer could be:
— Facebook thinks (rightly or wrongly) that you violated one of its many rules. For example, there are rules about posting advertising, making "Facebook friends" or not using your real name. (For details, see tinyurl.com/y4aqxox5).
— You may have logged on from several different devices lately, which Facebook might consider an indication that your account had been hacked.
— You may have been a victim of "phishing" if you were misdirected to a phony website that appeared to be Facebook and you logged in there. If that happened, someone else may have used your login credentials to gain access to your account, and Facebook may have detected it.
— The message may not have come from Facebook, but from a hacker. If that's the case, you may have downloaded some malware by clicking "continue."
— Don't click on a link in any message, no matter who it appears to be from.
— Run the free version of the Malwarebytes security program (see tinyurl.com/jsdacdk), then try logging into Facebook.
— Clear your browser's cache and browsing history, then try logging in to Facebook.
— Try logging into Facebook on someone else's computer.
— Go through the Facebook process for regaining access to an account (see tinyurl.com/yysup9pf) or explain your problem to Facebook (see tinyurl.com/y5tq9cmu).
Q. I recently upgraded my iPad to Apple's iOS 13.1.2 operating system, and now the voice-to-text feature of my Yahoo Mail app doesn't work properly (the cursor jumps around.) However, the dictation feature works fine if I use Yahoo Mail via the iPad's mail app. I reloaded the Yahoo Mail app, but it made no difference. Apple and Yahoo blame each other. What should I do?
Dianne Wolf, St. Paul, Minn.
A. Like all new operating systems, iOS 13.1.2 is encountering some problems. For example, Apple is having iOS problems with its own e-mail app (see tinyurl.com/y3subkpg), as well as with device battery life and data syncing (see tinyurl.com/y4paf89u). Given all that, it's unclear when Apple will fix the bug causing problems in the Yahoo Mail app.
It's also possible that Apple's updates to iOS won't solve the Yahoo Mail app problem, and that Yahoo will then have to rewrite its own app.
In the meantime, I suggest that you keep accessing Yahoo Mail via the iPad's mail app (which, for you at least, seems to be working.)
Steve Alexander covers technology for the Minneapolis Star Tribune. Readers may write to him at Tech Q&A, 425 Portland Ave. S., Minneapolis, Minn. 55488-0002; email: steve.j.alexander@gmail.com. Please include a full name, city and phone number.