We are so blessed to have 13 new Apple Pencils that our students can use on our iPads. They were purchased with some of the prize money that our middle school students won a few years ago in the Meijer Great Choices video contest. The seventh-grade students worked through the Everyone Can Sketchnote workbook in Keynote using the Apple pencil to practice new drawing skills and iPad tricks. Then they created a sketchnote of their choice about a book, Bible story, or a science/social studies topic.
try them out while watching the tutorials and after you are finished watching them. Then practice and explore using the app you like best.
If you finish early, you may try to make a Selfie Portrait.
Here is the tutorial on how to make a selfie portrait. Watch the tutorial and pause it as you watch to follow the steps to make your own Selfie Portrait!
The sixth graders recently completed a unit on creating digital sketchnotes. They created a "how to" sketchnote which included all the elements which they learned about from our tutorials. (See earlier post if you are interested in the tutorials that we used.) The students choose between the Flipink, Sketchbook X, and Tayasui Sketches Pro apps to make their sketchnotes. Here is their work – click on an image to view it larger!
After our lesson, I was very impressed with all the students who used the sketchnote strategy while listening in chapel. Check out their work!
If you finish your sketchnote, you may make another sketchnote of your choice, draw an amazing picture with the app of your choice, or follow this video to make a selfie portrait using Sketchbook X.
Students, here are the tutorial videos for you to watch to learn about what a sketchnote is and what the parts of a sketchnote are. Please watch both videos and take sketchnotes on your worksheet as you watch them.
When you are done with these videos above and have filled in the front of your worksheet, then view the three tutorials below to view which will demonstrate the drawing apps that we are going to use for our sketchnote. Please watch at least 2 tutorials and decide which app you like better and want to use for your upcoming project. Use your iPad and a stylus to try them out while watching the tutorials and after you are finished watching them. Then practice and explore using the app you like best.
Creating a "How To" sketchnote is a good lesson to introduce this note taking skill because students are drawing from their personal experience rather than having to process reading or listening while making the notes. Hopefully the skills learned can transfer to genuine notetaking activites!


Your complete guide to each of the rides, attractions, restaurants and shows, past and present in Walt Disney World's Tomorrowland area of the Magic Kingdom.
At Monsters Inc. Laugh Floor, giggle and guffaw to a gaggle of jokes during a live comedy show starring characters from Monsters, Inc. and Monsters University.
Fire lasers to defeat Zurg in this shooting-gallery game that puts you in the center of a thrilling space battle.


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Can The Gig Economy Boost Diversity?
24 December 2018 Croud General Articles
It used to be that freelancers had to fight to be taken seriously, with their search for projects beginning with the question, "How can I, as a freelancer, get a leading company to hire me?" Yet as industries become increasingly competitive, and as the internet has given freelancers a platform to showcase their talents, it's the organisations who are now asking themselves, "How can we, as a leading company, attract and retain the best talent?"
This growing interest in utilising freelance talent within traditional organisations could be the key to increasing workforce diversity if companies can overcome their ingrained cultural obstacles and embrace working with online platforms.
That 'Work-Life Balance'
Let's rewind. It's circa 2009 and we're all familiar with the notion of 'consulting' or 'freelancing,' yet the disbelief that employees would actually opt to leave secure and well-paid jobs for the risk associated with freelance work is enough to provide corporate companies with the security of staff retention. But fast-forward back to our current times and things have changed. Since 2009, the freelance economy in the UK has grown by 25% and generates an estimated £109 billion each year.
These days, when people think of freelancers they think of millennials. Millennials get a bad rap, often cited as demanding and fickle, but they're also incredibly productive and flexible. Companies are feeling the pressure to shake up their operations and adjust their workplaces in order to accommodate millennials, who typically aren't loyal and generally distrust corporate company values.
However, freelancing is not something that's exclusively reserved for the younger generation—the independent workforce represents people from all walks of life. Many have pursued the freelance lifestyle for years in order to achieve a better work-life balance. And many have even made a living from writing about being a freelancer, inspiring people 'just like them' to take the plunge.
The benefits of freelancing are widely discussed online, ranging from flexible working hours to 'being your own boss'. The gig economy offers the perfect opportunity for those who have some sort of special circumstances to take the brave leap into freelancing, to make their career work in harmony with their personal life.
When people detail their freelance journey, they typically write about how they had been climbing the corporate ladder—comfortable but bored—until something life-changing happened to them, like a new baby or sudden health issues such as unexplainable crippling panic attacks.
One such writer, Sarah Knight, author of 'Get Your Sh*t Together' had her first panic attack at 31. She took this as a sign that it was time to jump off the corporate ladder and pursue her dream of being a freelancer, even moving from NYC to the Caribbean while she was at it. "The day I walked out of my high-rise office building, I eliminated a whole category of things on which I had previously wasted time and energy: supervisors, co-workers, my commute, my wardrobe, my alarm clock."
Others report that their freelance journey was born out of being forced into the situation. "Having no choice is a wonderful motivator, and looking back, I think the only way I actually made it was by never looking down," says Lorraine Sommerfield, who went freelance at 40 as a divorced single mother.
But contrary to what you'd expect, the gig economy can actually work alongside personal challenges to improve a person's wellbeing and standard of living. It can provide genuine job security: as freelancers have the freedom to pick and choose their clients, they rarely have to worry about their job being in jeopardy. They have more control over their schedules, allowing them to spend more time with their children, and even work from home to save on childcare costs. And it's an opportunity to switch careers and follow your dreams: Even without a lot of experience, an online portfolio makes it easier to overcome the often tough barrier for entry in a traditional work setting.
The same goes for other invisible barriers that exist for those who represent diversity in the workplace, as pop-culture freelance writer Tatiana Tenreyro can attest. "When you're a marginalised person, whether it's being a PoC, a woman/non-binary/trans, etc., your opportunities are limited."
In this way, the gig economy actually provides an opportunity to increase diversity in a company, since it allows people to work with some anonymity. It's more difficult to judge based on appearances, social status, or gender if the conversations, briefs, and work itself are purely digital.
Industries from healthcare to advertising wax lyrical about welcoming diversification in their workplaces, but due to some organisations' internal culture, achieving inclusivity might not always be as easy as it sounds. Many companies also find themselves under fire for hiring freelancers, accused of taking advantage of them in order to cut costs. There are concerns that hiring freelancers reduces the opportunity for internal workers to prove their worth or develop into a new role within the company. All that matters is the bottom line: profit.
Yet companies still need an edge over the competition in order to be profitable, and hiring the best talent is a good place to start. Finding the cream of the crop means reaching that potential no matter who and where it is around the world.
Online platforms provide a unique space where the most skilful talent from around the globe can connect with organisations who require their specific skills. And when it comes to diversifying a workforce, through anonymity, online platforms remove barriers that companies may have previously had difficulty overcoming. Irrespective of age, race, location, gender, marital status or physical ability, it's individual talent that sits front and centre. It allows organisations to both change their culture and attracts the best talent—an essential for staying competitive.
"Diversity and inclusion is not an HR strategy; it is a business strategy," says Josh Bersin of Bersin & Associates. "Research also shows that teams that operate in an inclusive culture outperform their peers by a staggering 80%."
Hiring freelancers from diverse backgrounds allow companies to address this change, modernise their values, attract the best talent, and improve results because the platform economy is more representative of a global network of skills and international perspectives.
Creative Diversity
The creative industries understood the concept of freelancers as an imperative cog in the creative machine, drawing on opportunities such talent presents to position themselves as unique and competitive. Online platforms have taken this concept beyond the creative sphere and opened it up as a model to the rest of the world, making it easier for freelancers to find interesting work, and making talented creatives more accessible to clients.
Despite this new wave of creative diversity, there are still obstacles to overcome, particularly when it comes to knocking down the barriers of outmoded company culture. The 9-to-5 way of working is so deeply entrenched in many companies' cultures that, despite the wealth of talent available at the click of a button, the concerns surrounding time zones, physical presence, timed lunch breaks, and long meetings are still a barrier.
There is obviously lucrative work in the gig economy that can challenge a rigid corporate structure. Diversity in the workplace is only to be truly welcomed if organisations are open to adopting new ways of working, flexible working hours, and different time zones into the ordinary working day. The benefits of this emerging global workforce allow for attracting niche talent who have a good work-life balance that allows them to work in a way that's best suited to their varying needs.
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Princess Kate loves wearing Zara, but does she know how to pronounce it?
• Americans mispronounce Zara all the time.
• You shouldn't be saying "Zah-rah."
• It's more like "tsah-dah." Yeah, really.
• The brand is based in Arteixo, Spain, and that's how people pronounce the letters there.
The pronunciation of fashion brand Zara seems pretty obvious. Two constonants and two vowels — what could go wrong? It's "Zah-rah," right?
You can hear it at around the 55-second mark in this video from Today.
The brand is based in Arteixo, Spain (though it's owned by the Galicia-based multinational conglomerate Intidex). In Arteixo, the letter "Z" in "Zara" sounds more like a "ts" sound and the letter "r" sounds more like a light "d."
The retailer was first founded in 1975, and has become popular for offering quality, straightforward, yet fashionable clothing at reasonable prices. The Dutchess of Cambridge is a well-known fan.
Americans realized they were getting the brand's name wrong about a year ago, when a Refinery29 editor journeyed to Spain and realized everyone was pronouncing it differently. She took a video with one of the brand's representatives and blew the rest of the world's minds.
So sorry, folks. It's not like "Zah-rah" at all, but closer to "ta-da."


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Calling All Aviation Enthusiasts!
For aviation enthusiasts, Warbirds Over Wanaka International Airshow is a must-do event in their lives. From the classic aircraft of the early 1900's to the modern jets of today, there is plenty of entertainment for everyone.
Over Easter 2020, Wanaka on New Zealand's South Island will transform from a sleepy tourist town into a hotspot for this aviation extravaganza. The programme includes Warbird, civil and military aircraft displays in the air and on the ground, theatrical entertainment, military re-enactments and a massed fighter flypast.
The aircraft line-up for the 2020 event already includes a PC-24 by Pilatus Aircraft Ltd, a Catalina Flying Boat, the 'Roaring Forties' Harvard display team and the Yak-52 display team and the debut of the North American Trojan T-28.
The tastes and flavours of Central Otago are also on show with a range of gourmet options and samples featuring the best of the local produce and pinot noirs.
Many travellers choose to extend their stay in New Zealand to enjoy the culture, history and unparalleled scenic beauty of our neighbour.
Grand Pacific Tours offer a unique opportunity for travellers to combine the Warbirds Over Wanaka International Airshow with a scenic coach tour of New Zealand, making the most of this once in a lifetime holiday.
There are 4 tailored itineraries to choose from ranging 8 to 15 days. All tours include a 3 Day Gold Pass at Warbirds Over Wanaka, a GPT Tour Jacket per person and a four night stay in Queenstown.
The 3 Day Gold Pass gives travellers the best seats at the Airshow in elevated grandstand seating and unobstructed views of the runway. Pass holders also receive a souvenir pack, access to walk the flight line and enter the VIP marquee where CCTV is available and celebrity pilots mingle.
Grand Pacific Tours have taken the hassle out of planning the holiday by arranging return airfares, transfers, accommodation, most meals, sightseeing and attractions; which means more time to sit back and enjoy New Zealand.
As well as the 3 days of Airshow action, enjoy some of New Zealand's most popular attractions including a journey on the world-renowned TranzAlpine Railway through the patchwork farmlands, valleys and mountains in the Canterbury region, the snow-capped peak of the South Alps and picture-perfect Queenstown.
They have also arranged special inclusions on the 13- and 15-Day itineraries such as the Air Force Museum of New Zealand, Bill Richardson Transport World and Croydon Aviation Heritage Centre.
The all-inclusive tours start from $4314 per person, twin share ex ADL for the 8 Day South Island Escape, with options of a 13 Day South Island Getaway and 15 Day Warbirds Over Wanaka Tour as well.
For small group travellers, there is an 11 Day Ultimate Warbirds Over Wanaka Tour with a "business class on wheels" style as you travel on the deluxe Ultimate Coach, featuring 20 luxury leather seats, panoramic viewing and a level of comfort unparalleled by any other vehicle.
Don't miss Warbirds Over Wanaka and your opportunity to see beautiful New Zealand with Grand Pacific Tours. For more information or to book, see your local Phil Hoffman Travel Agent, where you could save up to $350 per couple* on Warbirds Over Wanaka Tours.
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AT Kearney: Demographic agequake changes business landscape
08 April 2013 Consultancy.uk 1 min. read
A.T. Kearney
Within 35 years, there will be more people alive older than 60 than there are people younger than 15. This demographic "agequake" will drastically change the business landscape for firms, in particular in the 'old' Western countries. This concludes A.T. Kearney in the report 'Understanding the Needs and Consequences of the Aging Cutomer'.
Agequake
The trend of a rapidly ageing population has already been visible in the majority of Western economies. Already in 1998 the number of people older than 60 overtook those younger than 15 in the G7* countries. By the 2050s, well over one-third of the adult populations of Spain, Germany, Japan, Italy, and Russia will be older than 60. As a result, the world will reach 2 billion 60+ consumers by 1947. Beyond 1950, the fastest-growing consumer group in the world will be the elderly and the gap will only continue to increase.
Country positions on the chart represent the year in which the over-60 group overtakes the under-15 group.
The larger volume of elderly also implies that their relative share of a country's total income will increase. By 2020, the 60+ in the Netherlands will represent 28% of the nations' spending power. By 2050 this is expected to further increase to over one-third.
This demographic earthquake - "agequake" as the consultants call it, requires companies to rethink their business model. In terms of sales, manufacturers and retailers will need to adapt their products and sales channels. Also will they need to align the design of their products and shops to meet the physical needs of the elderly. But also Human Resources will be drastically impacted, obliging organisations to adapt the way they hire and train people, and the way they think of careers, family structures, and communities.
* The G7 countries are Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, UK and US.
More Economy
Business owners ignore stress of cost-of-living crisis One year into an economic crisis which has seen record rates of inflation vastly outstrip increases in earnings to dramatically decrease quality of life in the UK, many employers continue to downplay
Organisations cautious on investment in 2023 Half of business leaders maintain their economies are not on course for recession, in spite of reams of evidence suggesting otherwise.
UK heads for unhappy New Year of -1.3% growth The global economy spent the duration of 2022 teetering on the brink of recession – and the UK looks to have finally fallen into one.
A.T. Kearney news
Global consulting firm A.T. Kearney rebrands as Kearney Global management consulting A.T. Kearney has dropped the initials of its founder Andrew Thomas Kearney from its name, rebranding as Kearney.
London declared globe's top city for future investment Despite the uncertainty of Brexit, a new report has still ranked the city as a top destination for investment in the future, thanks to its heavy investments in cultural experiences.
These top consulting firms are shaping WEF's Davos agenda Every year, the second half of January sees the global economic and political elite descend en masse on a Swiss ski-resort.


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[![CircleCI](https://circleci.com/gh/geckoboard/cli-table.svg?style=shield)](https://circleci.com/gh/geckoboard/cli-table)
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[![GoDoc](https://godoc.org/github.com/geckoboard/cli-table?status.svg)](https://godoc.org/github.com/geckoboard/cli-table)

Fancy ASCII tables for your CLI with full ANSI support.

The cli-table package provides a simple API for rendering ASCII tables.
Its main features are:
- headers and header groups; header groups may span multiple header columns.
- user-selectable cell padding.
- per-column and per header group alignment selection (left, center, right).
- ANSI support. ANSI characters are properly handled and do not mess up width calculations.
- tables are rendered to any output sink implementing [io.Writer](https://golang.org/pkg/io/#Writer)

## Getting started

```go
package main

import (
	"os"

	"github.com/geckoboard/cli-table"
)

func main() {
	t := table.New(3)

	// Set headers
	t.SetHeader(0, "left", table.AlignLeft)
	t.SetHeader(1, "center", table.AlignCenter)
	t.SetHeader(2, "right", table.AlignRight)

	// Optionally define header groups
	t.AddHeaderGroup(2, "left group", table.AlignCenter)
	t.AddHeaderGroup(1, "right group", table.AlignRight)

	// Append single row
	t.Append([]string{"1", "2", "3"})

	// Or append a bunch of rows which may contain ANSI characters
	t.Append(
		[]string{"1", "2", "3"},
		[]string{"\033[33mfour\033[0m", "five", "six"},
	)

	// Render table and strip out ANSI characters
	t.Write(os.Stdout, table.StripAnsi)

	// If your terminal does support ANSI characters you can use:
	// t.Write(os.Stdout, table.PreserveAnsi)
}
```

Running this example would render the following output:

```
+---------------+---------------+
|  left group   |   right group |
+---------------+---------------+
| left | center |         right |
+------+--------+---------------+
| 1    |   2    |             3 |
| 1    |   2    |             3 |
| four |  five  |           six |
+------+--------+---------------+
```

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Click on this link to perform a quick scan for Error Crc and similar faults.
Error Crc error message codes are typically brought about in one way or another by misconfigured system files in your Windows operating-system.
When you've got Error Crc error then we strongly suggest that you perform an error code scan.
This document provides information that teaches you ways to fix any Microsoft Windows Error Crc error codes both by hand and / or automatically. In addition to that, this page will allow you to resolve most common error alerts in relation to Error Crc error that you could possibly receive.
1. What is Error Crc error message?
2. What is causing Error Crc error?
3. The best way to effectively fix Error Crc error code.
What is Error Crc error message?
A Error Crc error message is the number and letter format of the error code caused. It's the standard error code layout employed by Windows in addition to other Microsoft Windows compatible applications and device driver providers.
This type of code can be used by the supplier to identify the error caused. This unique Error Crc error code features a numeric value as well as a specialised explanation. In some circumstances the error might have extra parameters in Error Crc data format .The further number and letter code will be the address of your memory regions in which the guidelines are loaded at the time of the error message.
What causes Error Crc error message?
The Error Crc error message can be as a result of Windows system damage. Damaged system data files can be a real hazard to the life of any computer or laptop.
There are many situations which may cause a system file error. A partial install, a partial file erasure, incorrect erasure of software applications or components. It may also be caused in the event your laptop or desktop has caught a a trojan or adware/spyware infection or by an improper shutdown of the computer or laptop. Any of the preceding activities may end up in the erasure or corruption of Windows system files. That corrupted system file will lead to absent and wrongly connected information and files needed for the optimal operation of the application.
Find out how to easily address Error Crc error code?
3) Inside the next window, click on "Restore my computer to an earlier date" and then click Next.
4) Find the latest system restore date from the "click a restoration date" list, and then click Next.
1) Download and save the (Error Crc) restoration software application.
Here is a link to another Error Crc repair program you may try in case the above option doesn't work.


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Chopin è la denominazione di un tipo di vodka d'origine polacca ad ingrediente singolo – distillata quattro volte da patate, segale o frumento. Prende il nome dal famoso compositore polacco Frédéric Chopin.

Produzione
La sua produzione è effettuata in un'azienda specializzata a Siedlce denominata Polmos. Questo tipo di vodka denominata Chopin fu introdotta per la prima volta in Nord America nel 1997. La produzione viene eseguita in piccoli lotti.

Caratteristiche
Questo tipo di vodka raggiunge una gradazione alcolica del 40 %.

La vodka Chopin è stata sottoposta ad una serie di valutazioni internazionali, tra cui il San Francisco World Spirits Competition, il Wine Enthusiast e il Beverage Testing Institute.

I risultati sono stati generalmente favorevoli, in particolare negli ultimi anni. Ad esempio, tra il 2006 e il 2011, la vodka Chopin ha ottenuto una medaglia d'oro doppia, tre d'oro e due d'argento dal San Francisco World Spirits Competition.

Il punteggio aggregato nella classifica degli alcolici di Proof66, che incorpora questi punteggi e altri, la colloca nel top 90° percentile tra tutte le vodka valutate.

Note

Altri progetti

Collegamenti esterni

 Vodka Chopin
 Polmos Siedlce
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SEC and FDA Join Forces Against Biotech
A biotechnology stock, ImClone Systems of New York City, served as the root of Martha Stewart's insider-trading conviction, and life-science lawyers say that the biotech industry is ripe for more securities-related cases. Largely in response to the ImClone debacle, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) initiated new policies that make it easier for these two agencies to cooperate on biotechnology cases. "Biotech has been hot for the last co
Susan Warner
A biotechnology stock, ImClone Systems of New York City, served as the root of Martha Stewart's insider-trading conviction, and life-science lawyers say that the biotech industry is ripe for more securities-related cases. Largely in response to the ImClone debacle, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) initiated new policies that make it easier for these two agencies to cooperate on biotechnology cases. "Biotech has been hot for the last couple of quarters," says Darryl Rains, a lawyer in the Palo Alto office of Morrison & Foerster. "That raises the potential for disappointment. When you have unhappy shareholders, they will sue and attract the interest of regulators."
On Feb. 5, 2004, the SEC, which regulates public companies, and the FDA, which oversees the drug and medical device industries, announced an agreement to improve information flow from the FDA to the SEC. The agencies...
COMPANIES UNDER INQUIRY
John Heine, a spokesman for the SEC, says that the new agreement has not triggered a sharp rise in cases. So far, the SEC filed only two new cases involving life-sciences companies. In April, the SEC ordered the suspension of trading in shares of Vaso Active Pharmaceuticals of Danvers, Mass., for allegedly making misleading statements about FDA approval of products. In subsequent lawsuits, shareholders contend that the company issued false information about clinical trials of its athlete's foot cream. The company says that it is working with the SEC to resolve any problems. In May, the SEC also announced administrative proceedings against Ocumed Group, an ophthalmic-products company in Roseland, NJ, to determine if the agency should revoke or suspend Ocumed's registration for submitting an allegedly forged audit in 2002. Ocumed declined comment.
"Obviously the FDA has its own functions to perform, and nobody is suggesting the FDA is going to become the securities watchdog of the drug industry. But the fact that there's now a commitment to proactivity and an enlightenment on the part of both agencies to the needs both of them have, I think, makes this quite significant," says Harvey Pitt, former chairman of the SEC, who also spoke during the Food Drug Law Institute audio conference.
Bayless points out that the SEC's office in San Francisco has grown from 40 attorneys to 90 and could increase to 120. "They're looking for targets because they have mouths to feed,"he says. In addition to the cases filed since the SEC-FDA agreement went into effect, the SEC has a number of active cases against biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies.
Biopure of Cambridge, Mass., is under investigation for the way it disclosed information about the approval process of its experimental blood substitute, Hemopure. During the spring and summer of 2003, Biopure's stock rose as company officials described progress. Meanwhile, the FDA blocked the company from conducting a trauma trial because of safety concerns. FDA communications with companies are kept secret, but on Dec. 24, 2003, Biopure disclosed the trauma trial news, arguing that it failed to mention the information because the trial never started. Stock shares plummeted.
Amylin Pharmaceuticals of San Diego is under informal investigation by the SEC. In a private call to investors, Amylin officials allegedly disclosed that the FDA declined to approve Amylin's diabetes drug, Symlin. Later that day, after stock markets closed, Amylin released the information to the public.
For many biotech companies without revenue or profits, information is about all that they have to sell. Often, progress is slow and companies are tempted to highlight any advance, which could lead to disappointment later. "The increased collaboration between the FDA and SEC on this really requires life-science companies to be more sensitive to accuracy and timeliness, and avoiding unjustified puffery," says Stanley Keller, a lawyer with Palmer & Dodge in Boston. Further, he says he believes that biotech executives often find it hard to judge the importance of an FDA decision, much less communicate it quickly to shareholders. "Often the information that companies receive from the FDA is, at best, inscrutable," he says.
ATTORNIES ON ATTACK
Besides the SEC and the FDA, companies must watch other authorities, too. State attorneys general – particularly New York's Elliott Spitzer – are taking an increasing role in shareholder litigation. "When they see the FDA and the SEC is involved in something like this, it would be naïve to think that each of these attorneys general are not thinking, 'Hmmmm, I wonder how I could be involved?"' says Alan S. Goldberg, a partner at Goulston & Storrs in Washington, DC.
Class-action attorneys also hunt for disclosure problems. Fred Isquith, president of the National Association of Shareholder and Consumer Attorneys, indicates that biotech companies can get into trouble when they are desperate for cash. "They wake up and realize they're running out of money. The natural inclination is to exaggerate your success, puff up your business and brag about how well you're doing," says Isquith. "You can move quickly over the line if you don't have money."
Even private companies should worry about disclosure, says Keller. Most biotechnology firms eventually plan to go public and need to be careful about statements in the months before that.
In addition to prison sentences and fines, failure to follow disclosure rules can have other costs, says Rains. Many companies are forced to settle shareholder suits because it is cheaper than litigating. A disclosure problem also may make it expensive or impossible to insure executives. Finally, a smear on a company's reputation with investors can damage future fundraising.
According to Rains, companies hire expensive attorneys to ensure that their official SEC filings are in order, and then get in trouble with off-the-cuff comments. "Everything you say is going to get scrutinized," he says. "By everything, that includes more casual statements to newspapers, statements at medical conferences, even statements on your Web site. All of those statements should get the same careful scrutiny and preparation as an SEC filing."
Susan Warner swarner@comcast.net is a freelance writer in Philadelphia.
TRAVERSING THE TROUBLE SPOTS
Life-science companies face at least six trouble spots with securities disclosure. Attorneys at Morrison & Foerster in San Francisco provide this list of problem areas and advice.
Phase-II announcements
Don't overstate Phase-II results. Remember that those results involve limited data. Be prepared for volatility and speculation in the stock after an announcement.
Phase-III announcements
Disclose promptly to avoid insider-trading risk. Synchronize public and scientific disclosure. Make scientific disclosures publicly available.
Predicting FDA approval
Avoid predicting the timing or certainty of FDA approval. Use safe-harbor or forward-looking statements in any press release. Prepare and train executives for questions from the media. Regularly update disclosure of risk factors and safe-harbor statements.
Serious adverse effects
When describing adverse effects avoid qualitative words such as severe, serious, or significant. Disclose numeric trends in key indicators. Be specific and quantitative.
Describe specific milestones and let the audience draw any conclusions. Be quantitative. Refer to objective facts. Don't predict regulatory action.
Know why you are disclosing patent information. Are you willing to say what the patent is not? Describe a patent specifically by its claims. Disclose patent risk, such as other pending applications.


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British Police Raid London Home of Russian Oligarch, Seizing Cash and Devices
Crackdown comes as U.K. ramps up pressure on Russian elites suspected of aiding the Kremlin
A special unit of the U.K.'s National Crime Agency is investigating potential criminal activity by so-called oligarchs linked to the current regime in Russia.Photo: William Barton/Shutterstock
By Alan Cullison
British police arrested a wealthy Russian businessman at his upscale London home, officials said Saturday, amid stepped-up pressure by the U.K. on Russian émigrés who are suspected of aiding the rule of President Vladimir Putin.
The U.K.'s National Crime Agency said more than 50 of its officers took part in the raid, seizing cash and digital devices. Police also arrested a man employed at the residence after he was seen leaving the building with a bag containing thousands of pounds in cash.


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The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is a new privacy regulation set to come into effect on May 25. Violating GDPR may be financially suicidal, even for large corporations. On the other hand, GDPR could lead to some much-needed and praise-worthy steps to restore privacy to citizens in today's internet era. I expect GDPR to be a watershed moment in defining new privacy standards across the globe.
In today's data-centric world, one that is marred by constant data breaches and chilling personalization online, individuals have been left wondering how their data is used and misused. GDPR can be best thought of as a legal framework to enforce common sense, effective and practical data protection for personal data.
In this article, I'll answer some of the most common questions about GDPR and what the new regulation might mean for your business.
Will GDPR be a positive or negative thing for U.S.-based companies?
GDPR, at its core, is simply a legal framework for enforcing common sense privacy controls. Like any industry-wide regulatory change, though, it will create some winners and losers.
U.S.-based companies need to change some of their data-collecting business practices. Fortunately, there are solutions there to help with compliance. Additionally, GDPR impacts both U.S. and European companies equally, so U.S.-based companies are not at an added disadvantage.
How do you feel about U.S. companies being regulated this way in terms of data they keep or process about U.S. citizens, residents, green card holders, etc.?
GDPR-like regulations for U.S. residents will bring new tools for enforcing the security and privacy of consumer data. While such regulations certainly protect consumers, they can also unlock new businesses by allowing new frameworks for processing user data. Runtime encryption and differential privacy are, for example, two methods of extracting meaningful insight from private data without breaching user privacy.
How serious is the confusion over who is and who is not an EU citizen?
While there is some confusion about whether someone spending a night at a European airport is covered by GDPR, the intent of the regulation was to provide privacy to residents of the EU and help establish a single European market. There are more confusing items -- for example, if the fine for a data breach can be 4% per record, what happens if thousands of records are breached? Also, how aggressively do organizations need to follow the regulations around only providing data access on a need-to-know basis?
How do you think the 'right to be forgotten' mandate can be handled?
The right to be forgotten mandate requires organizations to delete user data when so requested by the user. The easiest method is to encrypt data with a single key and then centrally manage the key. If the user requests their data be deleted, deleting the key will render the data inaccessible. They might also use a tamper-proof centralized log so that there is a clear track record of such deletions.
What's your opinion on the new privacy rights that will be attained by an average citizen?
As the EU Court of Justice noted, "The essence of the fundamental right to respect for private life" needs to be protected. If there is one clear winner with GDPR, it's the average citizen who can now expect some reprieve hyper-commercialization of her data, at least as long she resides in the EU.
Will the size of fines discourage companies from reporting breaches, bearing in mind that companies are often reticent to report breaches in any case?
History has shown that it is extremely hard for organizations to hide or even under-report data breaches. Both Yahoo and Uber didn't properly report their data breaches and those breaches were not only discovered later but also caused some additional legal headache for both companies.
We have seen companies adopt privacy by design and enhance their overall security posture by adopting encryption everywhere and others make serious efforts in meeting the compliance to avoid bigger fines.
GDPR is a framework for empowering customers with their privacy rights. Like any widely applicable privacy framework, organizations need to implement a complex set of measures. GDPR involves multiple groups in an organization, including security, privacy, legal, business operations and infrastructure operations. It also creates new roles, such as the data protection officer.
Although it may seem like a hazard for businesses, the protection of consumer data could ultimately benefit both businesses and consumers.


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Things to Do in Ranthambore – What to Explore to Make the Most of Your Trip?
Ranthambore National Park is located in the historic town of Sawai Madhopur in Rajasthan. For wildlife tourism, Sawai Madhopur is an important destination in India. It beautifully nests in the foothills of the Aravali and Vindhya mountain ranges. It is one of the most beautiful getaways to have a thrilling holiday. It is located strategically to provide exotic sightings of exotic and wild animals and you can explore raw nature at its best. You can witness the abundance of flora and fauna and have a great time in the tranquil ambiance of the forest. Along with witnessing the most beautiful predator, Royal Bengal Tiger, you can also spot a lot of bird and wildlife species.
Ranthambore National Park – Total Land Area
Stretched over 392 sq. km, Ranthambore National Park has a buffer zone spread over 110 sq. km and a core area stretched over 282 sq. km. The tiger reserve was established in 1973 when it stretched over 334 sq. km. It covered the Sawai Man Singh and Kailaladevi sanctuaries in 1991 and expanded the area to 1334 sq. km in total for Ranthambore Tiger Reserve.
Jungle Safari in Ranthambore
Ranthambore National Park is well known to offer a huge range of safari options to spot tigers and provide a thrilling experience. Ranthambore is known for grasslands and dry deciduous forests. It is one of the best wildlife attractions to spot tigers in India. Ranthambore Tiger Reserve is stretched over a total land area of over 1700 sq. km, including buffer and core zones. It attracts wildlife enthusiasts, wildlife photographers, and tourists from different parts of the world.
Full day and Half day safari
You can explore the wildlife at your own pace by choosing a half day or full-day safari in Ranthambore. The Forest Department started half-day and full-day safaris in 2016. Along with usual morning and afternoon safaris for 3 hours, one can also avail of half and full-day safaris from zones 6 to 10 only. With half and full-day safaris, tourists can explore zone 1 to zone 5 during usual safari hours and they can explore the rest of the zones in the remaining time.
For full and half-day safaris, new rules have been introduced by the forest department as of October 2019. In zone 1 to 5, tourists can travel for 3 and a ½ hours from zone 1 to zone 5 during normal hours. They can travel to other safari zones from zone 6 to zone 10 during the rest of the time.
Earlier, all safari zones were available for full and half-day safaris in Ranthambore. Later on, only zones 6 to 10 have been available for those safari services. Only 5 jeeps can enter the park. These vehicles are GPS enabled and they can roam in zones 6 to 10. Only 5 passengers are allowed in a jeep, along with a driver and a guide.
For tourists heading for half and full-day safaris, no restrictions have been imposed. They can choose any zones from 6 to 10 in the park to visit. During normal hours, they can also explore zones 1 to 5. You can get entry to the park at least 15 minutes before normal safari hours and stay up to 15 hours late with half-day and full-day safaris.
The time slot for a half-day safari is from 6 am to 12 pm and from 12 pm to 6 pm by private jeep. On the other side, the time slot for a full-day safari is 6 am to 6 pm for tourists.
Sightseeing in and around Ranthambore National Park
Ranthambore Fort
Ranthambore Fort is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the oldest forts in India. It is around 13 km from Sawai Madhopur station and is located just in the heart of Ranthambore National Park. The heritage fort was built somewhere around 944 AD. It was once the symbol of pride and heroism of Rajput rulers from different kingdoms. It was the exclusive hunting ground for the Maharajas of Jaipur at the time of the imperial era and the independence of India.
Trinetra Ganesha Temple
At the entrance of Ranthambore Fort, Trinetra Ganesha Temple is the only temple of its kind and is a very popular pilgrimage attraction. It is a special temple because it has Lord Ganesha's idol with Riddhi and Siddhi. It has a unique tradition where devotees send invitation letters to Lord Ganesha if any auspicious occasion happens in their family. There are thousands of postal invitation letters sent to the temple and the pujari reads each and every letter to the idol.
Jogi Mahal
It is also located in the heart of Ranthambore forest. Earlier, it was a rest house for the Maharajas of Jaipur when they used to visit Ranthambore for hunting. This palace is located in the heart of the jungle by Padam Talao. It also has India's second-largest banyan tree nearby.
Padam Talao
You can't just overlook the beauty of this lake while exploring the forest. It is one of the biggest lakes in Ranthambore and welcomes lots of migratory and resident birds.
Sawai Madhopur Railway Station has direct rail connectivity to all major cities of India like Mumbai, Delhi, Jaipur, and others. The closest airport to Ranthambore is Jaipur which has direct flights from all major cities in India. Even international flights land at Jaipur International Airport. After reaching Jaipur, tourists can reach Ranthambore by road or train.
By Road – Ranthambore has great road connectivity to all towns and major cities by state bus service. Taxis and private buses can also take you from Ahmedabad, Jaipur, Delhi, Jodhpur, and Ajmer.
By Air – Sanganer Airport, Jaipur is the closest airport to Ranthambore. It is around 180 km from Jaipur. You can take regular flights from Mumbai, Delhi, Bangalore, and other major cities.
By Rail – It is the easiest way to reach Ranthambore. Sawai Madhopur Railway station is just 10 km away from there. After reaching the station, any cab, taxi, or local bus can take you to Ranthambore National Park.
Ranthambore National Park opens from October to June and remains closed during monsoons. Here's what to expect when you visit Ranthambore in each season –
Winter – It is known to be the best time because you won't suffer the extreme heat of summer. The winter months start from October till March when the temperature hovers around 10℃ to 30℃. You can easily spot wildlife in broad daylight during this season.
Summer – If you are visiting Ranthambore especially to spot tigers and other mammals, do plan your visit from April to June. Water holes are the common places where animals visit to stay hydrated. But keep in mind that mercury rises up to 35 degrees C to 40 degrees C.
Ranthambore National Park is known to be very diverse in its landscapes, especially with different lakes, ancient ruins, water holes, deciduous and dry forests, and lush greens in several small hills. So, it houses a variety of wildlife, birds, and reptiles. It is well regarded for its sheer beauty and grass to amaze wildlife lovers through different safari options.
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Ranthambore National Park has its own charm and stature as one of the most popular and biggest national parks in India. Located around Aravali Hills, Ranthambore National Park is stretched over a total area of 1334 sq. km, and the national park area is spread over 394 sq. km. The Royal Bengal tigers are living
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'Dune': Read The Screenplay For Denis Villeneuve's Revival Of A Sci-Fi Epic Penned With Jon Spaihts And Eric Roth
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For filmmaker Denis Villeneuve (Arrival, Blade Runner 2049), the opportunity to bring renowned sci-fi novelist Frank Herbert's 1965 literary-franchise-launching masterwork Dune to life on the big screen wasn't just the realization of a long-held dream; it was a chance to tell a multitude of film genre stories folded into one.
"To me, Dune is a psychological thriller, an adventure, a war movie, a coming-of-age movie. It's even a love story," says Villeneuve. "There's a reason the book stayed on my shelf, beside my bed, all those years."
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Indeed, Villeneuve became a fan of Herbert's allegorical, wildly influential opus during a formative period while growing up in Quebec. "I discovered the book in my teenage years, and I remember being totally fascinated by its poetry, by what it was saying about nature—the true main character of Dune," he recalls. "At the time, I was studying science, I thought I could become either a filmmaker or a biologist, so the way Frank Herbert approached ecology in the book for me was so fresh, so rich, so poetic, so powerful. His view of nature was absolutely mesmerizing—all those beautiful ecosystems he created."
The filmmaker also appreciated the way Herbert employed both trenchant real-world commentary and a classical hero's journey into the narrative. "His exploration of the impact and chaos caused by colonialism was a portrait of the 20th century that is still relevant today," he says. "And through all of this was a young man struggling with his identity, trying to find his way in the world, as I was doing myself. The way Paul discovers his identity through another culture was, for me, amazing."
Granted the freedom of telling the film's epic-scale story over multiple films, Villeneuve teamed with screenwriters Jon Spaihts (Doctor Strange, Passengers) and Eric Roth (Forrest Gump, A Star Is Born), both of whom shared the director's longtime passion for the source material.
"It was one of those books I knew particularly well as a teenager," says Roth. "I thought the world-building was pretty incredible, and also the glossary—the language—that came from Herbert's imagination. And a major element for me was the societal aspect and his view of environmental change. It has all the ingredients that come together to create a wonderful alchemy of storytelling: what happens to planet Arrakis, the father-son and mother-son storylines, the fact that women are very powerful. … It seems modern and all of a sudden very pressing, and he wrote it in the '60s."
"This was a chance of a lifetime for me," agrees Spaihts. "I first read Dune at probably 12 or 13, and at that age I was struck by it almost like scripture; it felt like one of the most profound things that I had read and became one of my annual reads, like The Lord of the Rings and a couple other pivotal pieces of fiction. I came to know it shockingly well, and a striking experience for me, working on the screenplay, was that all I really needed to do was start a scene and my brain would just lay out the dialogue. I knew exactly where it went line by line."
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Pierre Diriken (Tongeren, 16 februari 1882 - aldaar, 29 januari 1960) was een Belgisch volksvertegenwoordiger, senator en burgemeester voor de Belgische Werkliedenpartij en de BSP.

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In Tongeren geboren als zoon van een leidekker, verliet Diriken op zijn elfde de school en werd hij drukkersgezel in de drukkerij van Nicolaas Theelen, de uitgever van het Algemeen Belang. Op zijn negentiende vervulde hij zijn legerdienst. In de jaren daarna volgde hij Franse lessen in de avondschool, na zijn werkuren. Rond 1905 trok hij naar Luik om daar aan de slag te gaan als letterzetter, omdat hij daar dubbel zoveel kon verdienen als in Tongeren. In Luik werd hij aangetrokken tot de ideeën van het socialisme, waardoor hij besloot om terug te keren naar Tongeren om er de uitbouw van de socialistische beweging in de stad en bij uitbreiding de provincie Limburg te organiseren.

In Tongeren werkte Diriken voor de Tongerse Werkersbond. Hij richtte een vakbond op voor lederwerkers en een vakbond voor hout en bouw. In november 1909 stichtte hij de eerste socialistische coöperatie van Tongeren, het Tongers Huis, en werd in juni 1910 secretaris van de beheerraad. Hij werd ook medewerker aan het dagblad Vooruit en was rond 1910 betrokken bij de oprichting van heel wat socialistische initiatieven in Tongeren zoals de Propagandaclub, de Socialistische Jonge Wacht, het Midden-Comiteit, de plaatselijke partijafdeling, een socialistische bibliotheek, het Comiteit voor het Algemeen Stemrecht en de Studiekring, waarbij hij vaak als secretaris fungeerde. Vanaf januari 1911 was hij ook secretaris van het mijnwerkerssyndicaat in Tongeren en vanaf 1912 was hij verantwoordelijk voor het secretariaat van de Metaalbewerkersbond. In 1912 was hij tevens medestichter van de socialistische mutualiteit van Tongeren, waarvan hij zich tot 1942 over het secretariaat ontfermde. Vanaf januari 1920 was hij eveneens voorzitter van de Federatie van Socialistische Mutualiteiten van Limburg.

Tijdens de Eerste Wereldoorlog zetelde hij als enige socialist in de Limburgse provinciale afdeling van het Nationaal Hulp- en Voedingskomiteit en na de oorlog werd hij in januari 1920 door de Algemene Raad van de Belgische Werkliedenpartij aangesteld tot bestendig propagandist-secretaris voor het arrondissement Tongeren-Maaseik. In september dat jaar werd hij eveneens secretaris van de gewestelijke vakbondsfederatie van Limburg. Nog in 1920 stichtte hij de Limburgse socialistische krant De Volkswil, waarvan hij de uitgever was.

Bij de gemeenteraadsverkiezingen van 1921 werd hij verkozen tot gemeenteraadslid van Tongeren, samen met twee andere socialisten, en bleef dit ambt bekleden tot aan zijn overlijden in 1960. Hij belandde in de oppositie, maar bij de volgende verkiezingen in 1926 stelde hij een kartel met de liberalen voor, waarmee hij een absolute meerderheid behaalde. Hij werd schepen en bleef dit tot in 1938. Door interne verdeeldheid belandden de socialisten toen in de oppositie. Na de oorlog was hij van 1953 tot 1958 de eerste socialistische burgemeester van Tongeren.

Diriken vervulde ook gedurende 35 jaar een parlementaire loopbaan: van april 1925 tot februari 1946 zetelde hij als gecoöpteerd senator in de Senaat, daarna was hij van februari 1946 tot juli 1949 lid van de Kamer van volksvertegenwoordigers voor het arrondissement Tongeren-Maaseik, nadien was hij tot juni 1950 opnieuw gecoöpteerd senator en ten slotte was hij van juni 1950 tot aan zijn overlijden in januari 1960 nogmaals volksvertegenwoordiger voor Tongeren-Maaseik.

Tijdens de Tweede Wereldoorlog bleef Diriken in België en verdedigde hij de belangen van de socialistische vakbond. Hij weigerde mee te werken met de door de Duitsers ingestelde eenheidsvakbond Unie van Hand- en Geestesarbeiders en besloot om zich aan te sluiten bij het verzet. Hij sloot zich aan bij het Onafhankelijkheidsfront en zamelde geld in voor slachtoffers van het nazisme. In november 1942 werd hij vanwege zijn verzetsactiviteiten door de Duitsers gearresteerd en opgesloten in de gevangenis van Antwerpen. Vervolgens belandde hij voor negentien maanden in het Fort van Breendonk en voor twee maanden in de gevangenis van Sint-Gillis. In augustus 1944 werd Diriken dan weggevoerd naar het concentratiekamp van Buchenwald, waar hij tot het einde van de oorlog zou blijven. In april 1945 werd hij bevrijd.

Diriken overleed in januari 1960 op 77-jarige leeftijd, nadat hij vlakbij zijn woning bij het oversteken van de weg dodelijk werd aangereden door een auto.

Literatuur
 Paul VAN MOLLE, Het Belgisch Parlement, 1894-1972, Antwerpen, 1972.

Externe links
 Willy HAAGEN, Biografie Pierre Diriken, Dictionnaire Biographique Le Maitron, online gezet op 5 januari 2021.
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The arrival home of Mam's relations from England for the Galway Races was the high point of our summer. They usually stayed at the home place at Raford out in the country but they would visit us and sometimes stay the night.
All the anxiety and tension of life went out the door when they came in and it was a time of enjoyment. There were crowds of them from Birmingham and London.
We watched it all from the distance of childhood with fascination and much pleasure. They might go off to the Merlin Bar where Dad worked part-time and come home for a session that filled the house with the dense blue fog of cigarettes, bottles of porter, loud conversation, laughter and music.
In the early mornings I'd get up before everyone else and immerse myself in the aftertaste of the night's pleasure – drinking the dregs of empty bottles and smoking the butts that overflowed in ashtrays. Breakfast could wait.
People would appear and the place got cleared and the fry fried, its aroma mingling with the scent of fresh fags and conversation spoken in half Irish half English accents.
"I say Maureen, I say, I say" and "Lord God Maureen". "Harry, have a fag. Go on have one of mine love. Sure I've plenty more in the car." And they'd retell and retell how Dad was trying to light a fag last night but couldn't get the match and cigarette to connect, his hand always veering off in another direction. And they'd laugh and laugh and Dad would smile. But I didn't like them making fun of him.
They had fabulous cars that I loved to look at and touch and wash and sit in and the sun would shine and everything gleamed.
In the afternoon we would trek over the back wall, across the field and out by O'Meara's butcher, over to the races in Ballybrit. We never went to the Stand and I assumed it was reserved for extra special people and, therefore, out of bounds. But it was an extraordinary and fearsome thrill to stand by the railing as the horses passed by - the sight and thunder of them that made you tremble to the core.
The big field was always thronged with people, totes, caravans with the wonderful smell of greasy chips and big white tents – some for drinking porter and others selling tea and squares of fluffy cakes with pink icing. We never got beyond the edge of any tent, the pink icing always out of reach.
Young lads shouting "race cards, race cards, cards a shilling, race cards" and stout women wearing aprons calling out "apples, oranges, pears, peaches, bananas".
There were shifty looking men doing the three-card trick on a small fold-up table that could be whisked away at the first sight of a gard. And stalls with toys and competitions for winning them and we lingered dreamlike in front of them all.
Uncle Jack, Mam's oldest brother, was a bachelor who lived in Birmingham and he was very quiet. He brought me to the races once on my own while everyone else went off touring somewhere. It felt really special to be with him and we got soaked on the way home and tried to light a fire but the briquettes and coal were as wet as ourselves and nothing would persuade them to light.
The adults were always meeting other adults they knew. The races were great for that. You might never meet anyone during the year if it weren't for the races..
Children stood silently by and would be introduced in time, smiled at and commented on. He looks just like his father. And there would have to be a sigh and a whinge about "children nowadays".
But we got our turn on the swinging boats and tugged that rope hard so that we would swing as high as possible, rising out of our seat – the exhilaration was fearsome and thrilling. We were really at the races then.


Purpose:The purpose of this review is to address important methodological issues related to conducting accelerometer-based assessments of physical activity in free-living individuals.Methods:We review the extant scientific literature for empirical information related to the following issues: product selection, number of accelerometers needed, placement of accelerometers, epoch length, and days of monitoring required to estimate habitual physical activity. We also discuss the various options related to distributing and collecting monitors and strategies to enhance compliance with the monitoring protocol.Results:No definitive evidence exists currently to indicate that one make and model of accelerometer is more valid and reliable than another. Selection of accelerometer therefore remains primarily an issue of practicality, technical support, and comparability with other studies. Studies employing multiple accelerometers to estimate energy expenditure report only marginal improvements in explanatory power. Accelerometers are best placed on hip or the lower back. Although the issue of epoch length has not been studied in adults, the use of count cut points based on 1-min time intervals maybe inappropriate in children and may result in underestimation of physical activity. Among adults, 3–5 d of monitoring is required to reliably estimate habitual physical activity. Among children and adolescents, the number of monitoring days required ranges from 4 to 9 d, making it difficult to draw a definitive conclusion for this population. Face-to-face distribution and collection of accelerometers is probably the best option in field-based research, but delivery and return by express carrier or registered mail is a viable option.Conclusion:Accelerometer-based activity assessments requires careful planning and the use of appropriate strategies to increase compliance.


Cancer is the primary disease responsible for death and disability worldwide. Currently, prevention and early detection represents the best hope for cure. Knowing the expected diseases that occur with a particular cancer in advance could lead to physicians being able to better tailor their treatment for cancer. The aim of this study was to build an animated visualization tool called as Cancer Associations Map Animation (CAMA), to chart the association of cancers with other disease over time.


A vacation in Venice, Italy is like going to another world. Without even discussing the ancient engineering feat it took to build, Venice is a stunning land of pastels and reflections. There's a welcoming environment, crowds of happy people having the same experience. More than just the canals and gondolas, mainland Venice and the various small islands have much to offer as well. See the art of hand-blown glass on the island of Murano, head over to St. Marco square and be covered by pigeons, or relax and enjoy an authentic Italian coffee which is basically espresso; if you want what we drink here you have to ask for Americano!
The ultimate Venice experience is gliding across the water while being serenated by a gondolier. You could opt for a typical tour, but these tend to be expensive. To save money and say you've had the same experience, use one of the gondola-like boats that still serve as public transport (and are therefore not a tourist trap) called traghetti. There are eight stops across the Grand Canal for only 2 Euro each. So even if the pricy, tourist trip gondolas are not within your financial reach, ride the traghetti and get a piece of the gondola action.


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Q: How to handle extended ascii characters in Java rest API I have Java APIs written using Java Jersey library. One of the POST API request accepts comments from the user which can be in multiple language. One of the language I want the API to handle is Czech. The API accept the comment in String but not all the characters are read/encoded properly for e.g. if the comment parameter sent to API request is - "comment":"ffáňčšď" but at the server end point not all the characters are encoded correctly i.e. the comment is received as "ffá??š?". I am using 'UTF-8' for the conversion and the Java version 1.8. So, how do I handle the encoding in order to receive the exact string sent as request parameter?
Thanks in advance..

A: Which tool are you using to calling the endpoint? I am assuming the application that you are using the call the endpoint is not using UTF-8 to decode the characters. If you are trying to call the endpoint from Postman and the default encoding in Postman is set to ASCII encoding, the string you are using will not be decoded properly by Postman because those special characters are not part of ASCII character set, which means it will replace those characters with '?'.

A: Adding charset=utf-8 in the header as 'application/json; charset=utf-8' for key 'Content-Type' fixed the issue.

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Alex Breitinger writes about the futures market every Friday.
A strong economy and rising interest rates in the United States make holding onto metals less appealing since they don't pay interest, dividends or rent, unlike other assets such as bonds, stocks or real estate. These factors and increasing belief that the Federal Reserve will manage inflation have diminished demand for metals, knocking them to new lows on Wednesday.


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2017 Toyota 4Runner Review
The majestic rides have their personal prestige. They ride with the passion of utmost glamour. And the rest as the silent beasts in the hollows of mystic peaks. The Toyota 4Runner is one of the waking majestic rides from the Japan.
The 4Runner was discovered in 1984. It was a compact SUV than. But with time it grew to the mid-size SUV. And soon it will develop into a full-scale monstrous SUV. This vehicle is even known as the Toyota Hilux Surf. And the Toyota Fortuner is certainly its direct replacement in South East Asia.
The 4Runner replaced the short-lived Toyota Trekker. After the Trekker was discontinued, the 4Runner was introduced. But it looked similar to the Toyota Pick-up truck, having its bay area covered. Well, the market response was not bad. Even a number of military organizations acquired the Toyota 4Runner because of its utmost power and reasonable price.
Well, after two successful generations, the 4Runner was introduced as the mid-sized SUV. And since then it is going on like that. Even the exterior design has been drastically changed. The present-day 4Runner is living in its 4th Generation. This was introduced in 2009. And the last improvement it had was somewhere around 2015.
You can acquire one of these for as low as $34,410. The available models are SR5, SR5 Premium, TRF Off-Road, TRD Off-Road Premium, Limited and the TRD Pro. Well, Toyota 4Runner Limited is the most expensive model in this series. It starts from $42,725.
A car with such details and specs is likely to attract a fabulous market response. But the SUVs in North America are far more powerful than the 4Runner. And here we have got some serious off-road lovers, who certainly need monsters.
Engine Transmission HP Torque
4.0 L 5 – speed automatic 270 hp 278 lb – ft
0 – 62 MPH Top Speed Body Style MPG
7.5s 114 mph SUV 17 city/ 20 highway
Hood of 2017 Toyota 4Runner
The Toyota 4Runner had a pretty comprehensive drivetrain once. But now it is just available with a single engine. The present generation had 2 engines in the beginning. But the smaller powertrain had been discontinued in 2010.
Now, the 4Runner comes with the 4.0 L V6 engine only. This powertrain offers 270 hp of power with 278 lb-ft of torque. Further, it has the Variable Valve Timing, which comes handy during the speedy driving. The 4Runner is certainly under-power but it has some performing DNA.
We expect lightning performance from a V6 engine. Even if it is an SUV, it should bring up something compelling. But the V6 in 4Runner is just an ordinary companion. It makes the 0-62 mph run in 7.5 seconds. The Dodge Journey is just 0.3 seconds slower than 4Runner. Further, the track best of 4Runner is 114 mph. And this is even an ordinary performance.
The 5-speed automatic transmission is the only available transmission in this car. There used to be a manual transmission available for this car. But it has been discontinued since the production for inline-4 4Runner was halted.
The most amazing part we in this car is the availability of 4-wheels drive. Well, the 4×4 is optional for this car. And, if you expect performance from this car. Then simply go for a 4×4 4Runner. Well, that is even the most selling version of this car. Why would anyone get an SUV when it has a primitive performing tools? Why not just simply go for sheer power and control.
Well, we do not have any complaint with the handling capabilities of this car. It steers fine and has a decent braking system. But we are not going to compare it with the off-road monsters.
2017 Toyota 4Runner Exterior
The Toyota 4Runner has an aggressive exterior design. By the way, the design seems pretty obsolete. It does not have any appearance like the present day SUVs. Well, that is another catch in this car.
The grille design for the base model is quite basic. But when you go up the range, you get the chrome and aluminum grilles. While the TRD Pro has the most aggressive grille design in the whole series.
The 17-inch wheels are standard for the 4Runner. But the Limited Edition gets the 6-spoke 20-inch alloy wheels. Moreover, there is some application of aerodynamics on this car. But it is not that much eloquent to make 4Runner run fast.
See Also: Top 10 Cars 2016
Interior of 2017 Toyota 4Runner
The 4Runner is pretty spacious inside. There is plenty of space to get in almost 7 people in this car. But it does not have much of luxury available on it. Certainly, it is a pretty static kind of interior. In a way, it seems like an outdated interior appointment.
Cloth seats are standard on the base models. The SofTex seats are available on the mid-level trims of the Toyota 4Runner. While the elder trims are blessed with the leather seats. The TRD models get the TRD badges on console and steering wheel.
The rear has plenty of space to carry luggage for a whole week stay. It has been designed to cater the cargo for the picnic stuff. You can get you camp, edibles, and clothes in the rear for a weekend trip.
Well, if we have to consider 4Runner as a luxury option, then we will have to think twice that is it really luxury?
See Also: Top 10 Fastest Cars 2016
Features of 2017 Toyota 4Runner
The Toyota has not really much on the exterior and interior details of 4Runner. But it has blessed this car with a 6.1-inch infotainment system. It is powered by the Entune system. Well, navigation, telephony, and music are standard on this system. But if you need an enhanced navigation system, then you will have to opt the Entune Premium Audio. Well, if you need some better sound system for your car, then there is an option for the JBL audio system.
Further, Toyota offers some security features for the 4Runner. It comes with stolen vehicle locator, Anti-theft system, and engine immobilizer. Well, that is a useful feature added to this car.
See Also: Do Fancy Cars Help Businessmen Make Money?
2017 Toyota 4Runner Safety
The safety standards of 4Runner are quite diligent. It has a number of passive safety equipment installed. And even the body structure is rigid enough to reduce the impact of the collision. The 4Runner has the side impact door beams to minimize the effect of the collision. Further, it has 8 airbags and LATCHes.
Besides, it has cruise control, vehicle stability, and traction control. The driving assistive features include the tire pressure monitoring system, sonar radars, and the reverse cameras.
See Also: Best Cars Guys Use to Pick Up Girls
This Japanese car gets the competition from Germany. The Volkswagen Touareg is the closest competitor of the Toyota 4Runner. Well, the performing capabilities of both the cars are similar. But the exterior and interior design of Touareg is quite advanced as compared to the 4Runner.
Well, if you are employed in an embassy in Africa or South Asia, then you might experience the 4Runner. While for your personal ride you will certainly prefer a different option.
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I estimate and describe the political spaces of 27 European countries in a Bayesian multidimensional item response theory (IRT) set-up drawing on data generated by the EUvox VAA prior to the European elections of 2014. Spatial descriptions of political actors are commonplace in political science and are the cornerstone of most matching algorithms used in VAA. Yet questions remain regarding the ideological structure of the belief systems of the mass public - is one dimension sufficient to describe this structure, do we need more dimensions, and what defines them? This paper attempts to address this question by estimating one-, two-, and three-dimensional IRT models by country. The results are illustrative in highlighting the heterogeneity in political spaces across Europe for a sub-group of the population. They are also of relevance for the design of VAA as the estimated item parameters allow us to distinguish which items aid in the ideological placement of users and which don't. These findings can be helpful in an endeavour to design shorter surveys without losing precision.


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Edinburgh Art Festival Call for Submissions 2014
Edinburgh Art Festival is pleased to announce its open call for submissions for the 11th edition of the festival, which will run from 31 July to 31 August 2014. If you have a project that you'd like to bring to the UK's largest annual festival of visual art, they would like to hear from you. Successful applicants will benefit from inclusion in EAF's print marketing, website and social media activity, and from its PR strategy.
Selection criteria and details of fees and bursaries are available in the application pack. EAF welcomes all applications, and would be delighted to receive proposals that:
Bring existing exhibitions to Edinburgh, whether from Scotland, the rest of the UK or further afield
Feature artists, venues and organisations working together collaboratively
Feature curatorial projects or art work that have been specifically conceived for the festival
Focus on one-off events, talks or activities
Submissions will be reviewed by a selection panel which this year includes Sorcha Carey (Director, Edinburgh Art Festival), Pat Fisher (Director, Talbot Rice Gallery), Richard Ingleby (Director, Ingleby Gallery) and Janine Matheson (Director, Creative Edinburgh).
The deadline for applications is Monday 10 February 2014 at 12 noon.
If you have any questions about how to apply, please email info@edinburghartfestival.com or telephone 0131 226 6558.
Please see: www.edinburghartfestival.com


I have a problem. I like to do too much. For some reason I have the hardest time saying no to all the awesome things life has to offer. In 2013, I started prioritizing what I would commit to as noted in this post (Drowning is Not an Option). Essentially I decided I would mature the wife, mother, employee, Reservist and self part of my life. Then I tried to add a "slicer"…that failed.
So let's fast forward to today…it's amazing how you can only "plan, predict and prioritize" so much. Over the last wow 5ish years…I've been perfecting my ability to do things.
So when my boss asked me if I wanted to increase my work hours from 32 per week to 40…I excitedly said YES! But then I thought about it and he called me out for my inability to stick to the yes. So this year's focus is saying no. I want to focus on work/life balance (you know things like eating, sleeping…drinking water). I'm not going to answer all the questions I can answer on Facebook. I'm not going to provide unsolicited advice. I'll write about it and just try to focus on the me part a little more this year.
I'm going to own this decision. Focus on work/life balance.
So 2018…this year is for me. I'm going to work out, drink water every day, eat, try to sleep, and say no to over committing myself.


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Trojans change approach to offense
Clarenceville gridders set to begin new football season
Trojans change approach to offense Clarenceville gridders set to begin new football season Check out this story on HometownLife.com: http://www.hometownlife.com/story/sports/2016/08/23/clarenceville-gridders-change-gears-offensively/89108546/
Dan O'Meara, hometownlife.com Published 2:08 p.m. ET Aug. 23, 2016 | Updated 2:12 p.m. ET Aug. 25, 2016
Clarenceville captains for the 2016 football season are (kneeling, from left) Justin Kelley, Kyle Nolan, (standing, from left) Darin Topolewski and David Means.(Photo: Dan O'Meara)
Old is new for the Livonia Clarenceville football team this year as it takes a page from its past.
With the return of Lloyd Slabaugh as offensive coordinator, the Trojans will be doing some of the things that worked well for them previously.
Clarenceville, which employed a passing offense in recent years when it had Jake and Mitch Kubiak playing quarterback, will be more traditional in its approach.
Slabaugh, who spent the last two seasons at Farmington, was in charge of the Clarenceville offense when the Trojans went 11-1 three years ago.
"Lloyd was with me when we did the big run (to the Division 5 state semifinals)," head coach Ken Fry said. "We'll run more I (formation) and a little twins. We'll run the ball more than pass. We'll do a lot of short stuff.
"We really don't have a thrower, so we'll be going back to more traditional football, so to say. It won't be 3 yards and a cloud of dust. Maybe a little bit of misdirection and deception. We'll definitely play with a tight end this year, too — more of a pro formation."
Junior Kyle Nolan (6-0, 165), who was a wide receiver last year, is the new quarterback and will take charge of the revised offense.
"He's able to run, so we hope to run and throw a little bit with the quarterback," Fry said. "We'll see how he handles it. It's brand new for him. He seemed to be the best one to fit the bill."
Nolan will be handing the ball to junior running backs Justin Davis (5-8, 160) and Dion Turner (5-8, 165), both of whom are moving up the JV. Davis did play in a couple varsity games.
Junior Darin Topolewski (5-7, 125) and senior Brandon Belanger (5-9, 165) are veteran wideouts and will double as defensive backs, too.
"They have the experience, but we don't the backups for these kids," Fry said. "They have to stay healthy and, hopefully, we get some more bodies."
Senior Zack Richards (5-11, 164), who played mostly defense last year, will go both ways at upback and linebacker. The tight end will be junior Jordan Wutka (6-2, 170).
Leaders up front
The Trojans don't have much depth on the offensive line, but the starting five should be pretty good, according to Fry.
Seniors David Means (5-11, 170) and Justin Kelley (6-0, 245) are team captains with Nolan and Topolewski.
Means, a wrestler whom Fry compares to the Energizer bunny because of his internal motor, will be a guard and linebacker. Kelley is a tackle and end on defense.
"The line is where we're thin," Fry said. "We have five or six guys and that's it. I'll be stealing from the JV, so it's not really helping me either."
Fry is counting on junior Trevor Hills (5-10, 315) and senior Andrew Jasper (6-2, 290), a pair of first-year players, to play center and tackle, respectively.
Senior J'Quan Davis (5-10, 160) is a returning defensive end who will help at running back, too.
"The kids are excited and practicing well," Fry said. "We're still small in numbers, so that's a little disappointing. We have nine kids coming back. We have strong senior leadership and some kids who've played.
"I think it's a good senior group. They've been around for a while. I think they're ready to play and redeem themselves a little bit."
The Trojans were 1-4 in the six-team Western Wayne Athletic Conference Red Division (fifth place) and 1-8 overall.
"I think we'll play better than we did last year but be in the middle of the pack," Fry said, adding Clarenceville could've had a few more wins last year.
"A lot of times we just imploded on ourselves. The kids realize it takes all four quarters to play a football game. I see us improving, but I can't tell you we're going to go out and beat all the big schools.
"We'll be good and we'll be competitive — a lot more so than we were last year. That's a big plus."
Clarenceville begins the season Friday night with a 7 p.m. kickoff at Macomb Lutheran North.