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\section{Introduction}
The rapid development of technology, the distance elimination through communication networks and competitiveness have influenced the field of education. Tele-education is a new form of education which is the result of the above factors. In a few words, tele-education aims at education through distance, without the simultaneous presence of the trainers and trainees and the use of new technology such as networks, multimedia etc. It is a form of education which is adjusted to the needs of each trainee and where time and distance don't matter. On the other side, there is an endless ability of expansion  and there is no restriction in the number of the participants. There are many tele-education platforms either synchronous or asynchronous see for example \cite{Tele1}, \cite{Tele2}. Nevertheless, there are a few platforms that can support the evaluation of trainees automatically.  The S.A.T.E.P. application was designed  as an autonomous platform for synchronous/ asynchronous tele-education  through which the administrator just inserts the various files and questions  and the platform  produces the tests randomly. The application was created under the philisophy of open source software, which gives the potential to anyone having the basic knowledge of programming languages, to adjust the platform to his needs with no cost see also \cite{Skordas_Fragulis_Triant2011} and \cite{Skordas_Fragulis_Triant2014} . We make use  of HTML, JavaScript, MySQL, Apache server, PHP and CSS. The HTML was used for the creation of the web site design\cite {web2008} . JavaScript was used mainly for the control of the elements existing in the forms and generally whenever there is a dynamic content for the local process of the data (client-side) \cite{Java1}. MySQL was used for the design of database.  MySQL is a very powerful tool for the management of database, through which is given the potential to insert, modify and delete tables, data and relations among tables \cite{mysql}. Through MySQL server, is ensured that only authorized users have access to it and that a number of users can work simultaneously on the same database. Apache is an open source web server \cite{apache}. It's highly adaptive with advanced attributes. Through CSS were created the menus of the web site, for the formatting of the various elements and also for their behavior in certain events. Finally, PHP is a server side script language which is available for all operating systems \cite{php1}. For the creation of the source code of the web site were also used open source programs such as CSSED and tsWebEditor. The S.A.T.E.P. application  is  used in the "Web Programming Language" course of the M.Sc. Applied Informatics course in Kozani .

\section{User Interface}

 In the  S.A.T.E.P. application three types of users are supported. There are the guest users, who don't have access to the system, the registered users who do have access to the platform and finally administrators.
\begin{figure}[!h]
	\centering
	\includegraphics[scale=0.3]{image1.jpg}
	\caption{Registration Form for guest users}
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The guest users can only see the name of lecture files, apply for registration to the platform and finally communicate with the administrator. The system has been designed in a way such that not everyone can access the platform. Only the Administrators have the ability  to allow the users to have access. When a user wants to have access to the system he fills  his personal details in a form.  The application makes use of  a captcha textbox such that to deny access to bots that make automatic registrations . Also there is  a check for duplicates  not only for the personal details but also for the  e-mail. If all these  informations  are unique  the administrator  grants the user the ability to use the platform. Also, at this point if a user wants to recover his password, he can complete his username and the new password will be sent to his e-mail address.

\begin{figure}[!h]
	\centering
	\includegraphics[scale=0.3]{image2.jpg}
	\caption{Password recovery}
\end{figure}

In addition  there is a second group of users, the registered users. In this group they can view and edit some of their account information, can read the lecture files, do the lecture tests in order to test their knowledge and communicate with other users or the trainer through a chat module .Finally they can take exams that are defined by the admin.

\begin{figure}[!h]
	\centering
	\includegraphics[scale=0.3]{image3.jpg}
	\caption{Account information of a registered user}
\end{figure}

As shown in figure 3, a registered user can edit his username, e-mail and password. The registration index, the name and the last name  cannot be edited by the user, but only from the administrator. One of the most important module of the application is the tests and exams procedure. All the questions appear in random order from a pool a large number of questions that are exist in the database. So if someone takes the first lecture test more than once, he might not even have one common question. Furthermore, if two users take the same test  simultaneously, either the questions don't appear in the same order or they aren't the same. Moreover, in multiple choice questions the answers appear in random order, with the first one always selected. The check of the answers is done automatically and the results are stored in the database.

\begin{figure}[!h]
	\centering
	\includegraphics[scale=0.3]{image4.jpg}
	\caption{Exams of a registered user with multiple choice questions}
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\begin{figure}[!h]
	\centering
	\includegraphics[scale=0.3]{image5.jpg}
	\caption{Exams of a registered user with gap\-filling questions}
\end{figure}

The registered user can communicate with the administrator via a contact form. The day/time, name and e-mail of the user  are completed automatically by the system and all he has to do is to  compose the message.

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	\centering
	\includegraphics[scale=0.3]{image6.jpg}
	\caption{Communication of a registered user with the administrator}
\end{figure}

The third and last group of users are the administrators. They can insert, modify and delete users, lectures, as well as all the types of questions such as gap filling and/or multiple choice questions. They can also communicate with other users with chat or email, define the date of the tests and exams, as well as their duration. After the date/ time duration is defined , the users are informed automatically via email.

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	\centering
	\includegraphics[scale=0.3]{image7.jpg}
	\caption{Insert / delete users who asked for permission}
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When the users decide to be members of the platform and apply for , they don't immediately obtain access. The administrator must authenticate that they are really community "members" and then either grant access to them or delete them from the system minimizing the possibility of "bots" scripts .

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	\centering
	\includegraphics[scale=0.3]{image8.jpg}
	\caption{Edit details of registered users }
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Moreover, the administrator is able to view all the registered users and their personal details, but he can edit only some of them such as their Register Number, last name and name. In addition, he has the potential to search for registered users based on their Register Number, name, last name, username or e-mail by inserting a  string of characters. The results are displayed based on the category chosen.  In the "Delete Users" section, the users are displayed in order based on their Register Number and the administrator is able to delete them by choosing the corresponding checkbox.

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	\centering
	\includegraphics[scale=0.3]{image9.jpg}
	\caption{Deletion of Users}
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The administrator has also the ability to insert, delete and edit the lectures.

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	\centering
	\includegraphics[scale=0.3]{image10.jpg}
	\caption{Insert Lectures}
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Due to the fact that the lectures that can be taken in each course vary, the administrator has the ability to add lectures adjusted to the needs of each course.
The opposite procedure is the deletion of the lectures. During that, not only the lecture files but also the questions related to the specific lecture are deleted.

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	\centering
	\includegraphics[scale=0.3]{image11.jpg}
	\caption{Lecture selection for deletion}
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Furthermore, the administrator is able to display, upload and delete files of each lecture (figure 12).

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	\centering
	\includegraphics[scale=0.3]{image12.jpg}
	\caption{File processing}
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He can also select the lecture whose files need to be processed. In figure 13 the name, size and file type of the lecture files are shown.

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	\centering
	\includegraphics[scale=0.3]{image13.jpg}
	\caption{Deletion of lecture1' files}
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In the column "Action" the administrator can select which files he wishes to delete from a specific lecture. By pressing the "Submit" button, the files that have been marked as "Delete" will be erased from the database. Another important module of the application that the administrator has access is the questions category. The questions in the platform  are divided in multiple choice questions and gap filling questions. During the insertion of the questions according to the type of question  the form of the fields changes. For instance, if the type of question that has been chosen by the administrator is a gap filling question, the result will be as shown in figure 14.

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	\centering
	\includegraphics[scale=0.3]{image14.jpg}
	\caption{Insert filling question}
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The administrator is asked to fill in both the question and the right answer, but also to choose in which lecture the specific question belongs. In case that the administrator chooses to insert a multiple choice question, the menu is adjusted as shown in figure 15.

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	\centering
	\includegraphics[scale=0.3]{image15.jpg}
	\caption{Insertion of a multiple choice question}
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The administrator is asked to choose in which lecture the question belongs and fill in the fields of the question, the right answer and at least of one wrong answer. The administrator can also delete one or more questions using a menu.

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	\centering
	\includegraphics[scale=0.3]{image16.jpg}
	\caption{Gap filling question deletion}
\end{figure}

During the view of gap-filling questions for deletion, the questions are ordered according to the lecture. The fields of the question, the answer and the lecture in which they belong are displayed, as well as the checkbox that is chosen for question deletion. The administrator can change the page size, he can also search for some question by entering  a string in the textbox. The search is executed either there is a full search string or a part of the word we are looking for  . The same procedure also applies to multiple choice and gap-filling questions as well .

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	\centering
	\includegraphics[scale=0.3]{image17.jpg}
	\caption{Multiple choice question processing}
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During processing the administrator can make changes to the questions and to the answers. Administrator also has the ability to send massive e-mails to all registered users.

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	\centering
	\includegraphics[scale=0.3]{image18.jpg}
	\caption{Massive e-mail sending}
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Finally, the administrator sets the dates and the duration of the tests / exams. The users are informed via e-mail for any changes automatically .

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	\centering
	\includegraphics[scale=0.3]{image19.jpg}
	\caption{Setting the date and the duration of the tests and exams}
\end{figure}

\section{MySQL and Database Architecture}

MySQL is the most well-known Database Management System \cite{mysql}. It is an open source tool and its major advantage is that it is constantly improved in regular time intervals. As a result MySQL has evolved into a fast and extremely powerful database. It performs all functions like storing, sorting, searching and recall of data in an efficient way. Moreover, it uses SQL, the standard worldwide query language. Finally, it is distributed free. The Database which is used in the application has been designed to use the storage engine InnoDB, so that the restrictions of the foreign keys can be created. It consists of twelve tables, eight of which are the most important as they are connected to each other with relations. Its complete diagram is as follows:

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	\centering
	\includegraphics[scale=0.3]{database1.jpg}
	\caption{The platform's database scheme}
\end{figure}

The table register consists of: field AM (Type: integer) which is the primary key. The fields Name, Surname, Username, Password, Email and Department are varchar type. In this table the records which represent the users' applications in order to access the system, are stored.  The table admins consists of: the field IDadm (Type: integer) which is the primary key. The fields Name, Surname, Username, Password, Email and Department are varchar type. In this table all the administrators of the system, are stored. The table misc consists of fields IDMisc (Type: integer) which is the primary key, Time (Type: time, format: hh:mm:ss) and Date (Type: date, format: mm\-yyyy\-dd). In this table is stored the date and the time that the final and lecture tests will take place.
The table history consists of fields ID\_GEN (Type: integer) which is the primary key, AM (Type: integer), Date (Type: date, format: mm\-yyyy\-dd) and Percent (Type: float). In this table are stored all the final tests that the user gave, with every date and percentage he achieved each time.  In the table lectures are stored only the lectures of the lessons. It consists of IDD (Type: integer) which is the primary key and Lecture (Type: varchar). In table lecture\_files are stored the file paths that are related with lectures. It consists of ID (type: integer), IDD (Type: integer), name (Type: varchar), type (Type: varchar) and size (Type: integer). The primary key is ID whereas IDD is the foreign key which defines in which lecture the file of the lesson is referred. In the filed name is stored the full path of the file. In the field type is stored the type of the file whereas in the field size its size.    In tables multiple\_questions and filling\_questions are stored multiple choice questions and filling questions respectively. The fields of multiple\_questions table are IDE (Type: integer), IDD (Type: integer) whereas Question, RA, WA1, WA2, WA3 are varchar type. IDE is the primary key whereas IDD is a foreign key which defines in which lecture each multiple choice question, belongs. The field Question contains the question, RA contains the right answer and in the rest three fields are the wrong answers.  The fields of the table filling\_questions are IDF (Type: integer), IDD (type: integer), Question (Type: varchar) and Answer (Type: varchar). IDF is the primary key whereas IDD is a foreign key which defines in which lecture each filling question, belongs. In the field Questions the question is stored, whereas in the field answer the right answer. Each of user\_mult\_test and user\_fill\_test tables consist of two fields, where both of these fields are keys. Fields IDUM (Type: integer) and IDUF (Type: integer) are the primary keys respectively. These two tables are intermediate stops for the creation of the final table user\_complete\_test that is shown below. Their presence is necessary and the reason is, that for the various tests which the system provides the number of questions for each type is different. In the final test of the system for instance are chosen twenty multiple choice questions and ten filling questions. Supposing we want to create a test with ten multiple choice and five gap\-filling questions.

\begin{figure}[!h]
	\centering
	\includegraphics[scale=0.3]{database2.jpg}
	\caption{Example of 10 multiple choice and 5 gap filling questions in one table}
\end{figure}

The questions are grouped in the user\_multr\_test and user\_field\_test tables and each group is put as a foreign key in the user\_complete\_test\_table .   In the table users are stored the registered users of the system. It consists of the fields AM (type: integer) which is the primary key and Name, Surname, Username, Password, Email, Department which are varchar. The fields are equally important with fields of the register table.    In the final user\_complete\_test table are stored all the tests that the user gave, either they refer to lecture tests or final tests. Its fields are IDUM (Type: integer), IDUF (type: integer), AM (Type: integer), Date (Type: date, format: mm\-yyyy\-dd) and Percent (Type: float). The table doesn't have a primary key of its own, but three foreign keys (IDUM, IDUF, AM) are its primary. In the field AM is stored the record number of the student to whom the test corresponds. In the fields IDUM and IDUF are stored the multiple choice question and filling groups that have been chosen for the specific AM test. In the field Date is stored the date that the test is held and in the field Percent the percentage that the student achieved.

\section{Conclusion}
 In the present paper the  S.A.T.E.P. : Synchronous-Asynchronous Tele-education Platform  for educational purposes is developed and can be easily parametrized  to meet the needs for any educational Inst. The administrator can  upload  the files that the user intends to read, but also inserts the questions of each lecture. The trainee can read/download the files of each lesson and also test his knowledge on what he has studied through a series of questions/tests. The automatic mix of the exam questions and their automatic correction as well, makes the current assignment different from the rest of the Content Management Systems (CMS). Unlike CMS, the current platform is ready to be used   and doesn't need the addition of extra plugin.

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The 60-year-old had moved to have her conviction vacated after it emerged a juror had failed to reveal he had been sexually abused as a child when asked.
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4 Must-Have Contract Management Software Features
Topics: SharePoint Framework, IT Spending, Microsoft Teams, Artificial Intelligence, Contract Management Software, Best Contract Management Systems
Written by Research Analyst
Before you buy a contract management software solution, learn which features to demand in your purchase.
Contract Repository
The best contract management software includes a document library with editing, redlining, and more. All parties to a contract can upload files to this centralized repository. All parties can also make edits to the contract and other pertinent documents. Notes can be read and shared to keep communication transparent. Contract management software that includes a contract repository reduces contract approval delays due to clarification questions.
All parties in a contract can review or edit documents in the contract management system at the same time or at different times. Changes made from one party can be immediately seen by other parties. All work is saved on the cloud instantly. Microsoft encrypts all data, so be sure that your contract management software is running on a Microsoft tenant, typically Microsoft SharePoint or Teams.
OCR / AI
The latest contract management software has OCR capabilities. OCR stands for optical character recognition. OCR is used when scanning documents into a database. The process involves two basic steps. First, scan a paper document into a computer system. Second, use the data in the document in the same way that a non-scanned document, or a saved file on a computer can be used. Edit the scanned document, search, copy, and more. This is a game-changer for document scanning and for contract management software.
Without OCR capability, a scanned document can only attach a few descriptive words to a document (also known as metadata). To later search for that document, the metadata words/phrases are the only options to locate the document from a database. Even if the document has 500 words in it, without OCR that document can only have about 8-10 metadata words or phrases to describe it. As the document is stored, the metadata description is also stored. Without OCR, search capabilities are limited to those 8-10 metadata descriptions and the document name. This may be functional when an organization has only 4-5 contracts. But what if an organization has hundreds or thousands of contracts? What if archived documents from 1960's need to be referenced for a new contract created today?
With OCR, every character, every word, and every phrase are considered individual search criteria in your contract management software. If the document has 500 words in it, with OCR that document can have upwards of 50,000 words, phrases or sequence of characters. For example, in the sentence, "The car is blue," search options with OCR include "the", "the car", "the car is", "the car is blue", "blu", "bl", "is blue", "b", "l", "u", "e", and the list goes on. As characters are entered into a search bar of a contract management software (to locate one specific document out of a database of hundreds or thousands of documents), the possible document file names are listed instantaneously below the search bar. For example, when "the" is entered in the search bar, there might be every document in the database listed because it is likely that every document contains the word "the". Then, as the contract management software user enters additional characters or words into the search bar so that search contains "the car," the list of documents containing this phrase might reduce from 10,000 documents to 100. Then, as the search bar contains "the car is blue," the list of documents might reduce to 7 documents. Next, the user could add additional characters, a word, or a phrase, until one isolated document is found in the search process of the contract management software.
The ability of OCR to pull characters, words, phrases, etc. from a document and place them into a database that can be searched later is an example of artificial intelligence (AI) in contract management software. A person that is manually taking each possible combination of characters, words, or phrases, and entering each into a database might take a year per document. OCR uses AI to perform this cataloging of data from a document to a database in milliseconds.
Customizable Contract Templates
As the needs of your organization change, and as it evolves to include dozens or hundreds of contract management software users, your contract management system should be able to evolve with your growth. Contract needs will change over time. Contract terms will change as supply chain resources change. The raw materials needed by your organization to source for supply chain needs will be different five years from now, or ten years from now. Your contract management system should have the ability to add data fields that are pertinent to contracts in the future.
Access Permissions Controls
Contract management system administrators (admins) control access to contracts. There are three levels of access:
Limited control
Admins have full control of all settings and uses of the contract management software and can allocate which other individuals or groups can also have full control. Full control users can edit settings such as which data fields will appear on reports, the types of workflows that can be available for other contract management system users, who has E-sign privileges, and more.
Limited control options are governed by those with full control. A typical example of a contract management system user with limited control is the ability to add documents to the contract repository, edit or redline contracts, assign tasks to other users, etc. Limited control users in contract management software cannot adjust settings or add data fields to contract templates, but they have more access than read-only users.
While the C-suite executives, legal counsel and regional VP's will usually have full control of the organization's contract management software, position holders with limited control may be department managers, team leads, and supply chain personnel that interact with vendors or customers to create contract requests to be approved by managers with full control access. Contract management system users with read-only access may consist of new trainees, prospective clients, or third parties.
Read-only users can view documents, but only with temporary access granted by a contract management system user with full control.
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Survey: Consumers Ready to Meet Brands in Metaverse
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By Business Wire On Nov 16, 2022
Almost half of respondents (49%) would pay a 5-10% premium for a product or service that was supported by a quality metaverse experience
Despite consumer enthusiasm, concerns around platform safety remain
According to a recent survey by TELUS International, a digital customer experience (CX) innovator, 72% of respondents indicated they believe that brand interactions in the metaverse will one day replace brand interactions in the real-world or that brands will use a hybrid approach of both metaverse and in-person interactions.
"As brands begin to explore this new platform, content moderation must be incorporated during the initial planning phase to ensure users experience a safe and inclusive environment. This will mean employing a mix of AI and human moderators to ensure a timely, accurate and inclusive review of content and behaviors."
Discussions about the metaverse have gained traction over the past few years and consumers appear to be ready to explore the metaverse's virtual worlds. In fact, 65% of respondents believe the metaverse will be considered mainstream in the next five years. Half of respondents said they would choose one brand over another if it offered a superior experience in the metaverse. Additionally, more than a quarter (27%) of respondents indicated they would pay a 5% premium for a product or service that was supported by a quality metaverse experience, and 22% would pay up to 10% more.
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Consumers look to do more and do it better in the metaverse
Respondents indicated they expect interactions with brands in the metaverse to be more engaging (53%) and better customized to their interests (49%). Consumers also said they expect to be able to discover new products/services (47%) in the metaverse and that brands will resolve their issues more efficiently in these virtual worlds (29%). When asked what would encourage respondents to interact with brands in the metaverse, the top response was the ability to realistically try out or try on products and services (41%).
There is, however, a limit to what surveyed consumers feel comfortable doing and purchasing in the metaverse even with these enhanced experiences. Only 35% would buy a house or rent an apartment in the real world through the metaverse. Similarly, only 36% said they would feel comfortable purchasing a vehicle in this way. This is in stark contrast to survey respondents saying they would feel comfortable gaming (79%) or engaging with a brand's customer service (68%) in the metaverse.
"Just as the internet and mobile apps revolutionized the way we interact with brands and consume information, goods and services, the metaverse offers brands exciting opportunities to interact with consumers in entirely new ways," said Michael Ringman, Chief Information Officer at TELUS International. "Unlike physical environments which are limited by geographic and other barriers, these immersive digital 3D worlds open up a window of opportunity for brands – it offers them a space that's accessible, allowing them to connect with consumers globally in unique and interactive ways, providing consumers with an enriched customer experience."
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Safety concerns remain top of mind
While respondents expressed enthusiasm about brand interactions in the metaverse, concerns remain. For example, 60% said they believe it will be easier for individuals to get away with inappropriate behavior in the metaverse, and just 45% think brands are prepared to moderate content in order to keep users safe.
Businesses need to take notice as 67% of consumers surveyed think the reputational impacts to a brand will be worse if they aren't able to provide a safe space in the metaverse versus the fallout for failing to do so on their websites, online communities and social platforms. Respondents indicated they believe it is very important or somewhat important (96%) to have humans monitoring content in the metaverse rather than AI alone, with many (60%) saying they would like to see content reviewers in the form of avatars in the metaverse.
"Like we've seen with digital environments that have come before it, the metaverse is unfortunately not going to be immune to users who abuse these spaces, putting brand reputation and their customers at risk," said Ringman. "As brands begin to explore this new platform, content moderation must be incorporated during the initial planning phase to ensure users experience a safe and inclusive environment. This will mean employing a mix of AI and human moderators to ensure a timely, accurate and inclusive review of content and behaviors."
As they are on social media platforms, content moderators will be on the front lines of these virtual worlds as well, and brands must incorporate robust, proactive support and preventative wellness practices to protect their well-being.
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Pregnancy: 21 - 24 weeks
By Sally Robertson, B.Sc.Reviewed by Yolanda Smith, B.Pharm.
By the 21st week of pregnancy, the baby weighs about 400 grams and is poised to gain more weight. At this stage, the baby weighs more than the placenta (which had previously weighed more than the baby).
From this point onwards, the placenta will continue to grow throughout the pregnancy, although not as quickly as the baby grows.
The baby becomes more active and also develops a sleep–wake pattern that may be different to the mother's. When the mother is trying to sleep, the baby may be wide awake and make numerous movements.
The lungs are not yet fully functional but the baby starts to practice breathing movements. In the meantime, all the oxygen the baby needs is provided by the placenta and will continue to be until birth.
At 22 weeks, the baby is completely covered in a fine hair referred to as lanugo, which helps protect the baby's delicate skin. The lanugo helps to hold a greasy film called the vernix caseosa in place, which coats the baby's body to protect it from the abrasions and hardenings that can occur on exposure to amniotic fluid.
By this stage the baby measures around 190mm in length and weighs about 1 pound or 460 grams.
Medical accurate 3d illustration of a fetus week 22. Image Copyright: Sebastian Kaulitzki / Shutterstock
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By the 23rd week of pregnancy, the baby's skin is more translucent than it has previously been and has started to turn a pinkish red color. The skin is wrinkled but will start to fill out as the baby stores more fat.
The baby's lungs are developing in preparation for the first breath of air and the body and head are now proportional to each other.
The baby starts to develop rapid eye movements. In male babies, the testes now descend from the abdomen and baby girls now have their womb and ovaries in place, along with an egg supply.
With very intensive medical attention, some babies may survive being born at this stage.
At twenty-four weeks into pregnancy, the baby measures around 210mm and weighs about 630 grams. The skin is still very translucent, with the vasculature clearly visible. The baby has a regular sleep–wake pattern and hair is present on the head.
A baby born this early does have a small chance of survival, although the majority do not survive because their lungs and other major organs are too under-developed.
The intensive medical care provided nowadays in baby units has led to an increased lifelihood of babies surviving when they are born during this week.
However, there is a significantly increased risk that babies born this premature may develop a disability.
The mother's body
Between the 21st and 24th week of pregnancy, the womb will enlarge more quickly and the mother will begin to look obviously pregnant. The mother's appetite may increase, but she should try to maintain a well balanced, sensible diet. Some mothers develop stretch marks around this stage, which appear on the thighs, breast and abdomen.
Pregnant woman with visible uterus and fetus week 24. Image Copyright: Sebastian Kaulitzki / Shutterstock
They are initially red in color and then fade and eventually become grey/silver. Small amounts of milk may also start to leak from the breasts. Other common problems include piles, backache and heartburn.
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Bush to seek major U.N. role in Iraq's future
By Mark Matthews
WASHINGTON — WASHINGTON - Despite deep misgivings among administration hard-liners, President Bush decided yesterday to seek a multinational force for Iraq under a United Nations mandate and to call on the world body to play a major role in forming a new Iraqi government, a senior administration official said.
Bush's decision is likely to bring about a significant change in Iraq, with American occupation authorities yielding some power to U.N. officials, and France, Germany and Russia, which had opposed the U.S.-led invasion, gaining influence over Iraq's future.
The decision was disclosed after a meeting yesterday between Bush and Secretary of State Colin L. Powell, who had sought authority to seek a new U.N. mandate on Iraq.
"The president authorized the secretary today to go forward with discussions with his counterparts" among U.N. Security Council members, the senior Bush administration official said. The aim is to "look for a resolution that can define further how the U.N. can support the Iraqis in the political process and to move forward with a multinational force authorized by the U.N."
The move to seek greater international involvement follows a series of violent setbacks to the U.S.-led occupation in Iraq, including four recent bombings that have killed scores of people and a mounting death toll among American troops.
And the chief U.S. administrator in Iraq, L. Paul Bremer III, has warned that it will cost "several tens of billions" of dollars to rebuild the war-torn nation.
Countries such as India, Pakistan and Turkey have made it clear that they would send troops to Iraq only under a new U.N. resolution that would give them an international imprimatur and not make them appear to be part of a U.S. occupation force. Such a mandate is also seen as the key to gaining greater support from the Arab world.
Prospective financial contributors, such as Germany and France, demand that the United Nations be given greater authority over Iraq's future, which would diminish the freedom of action of the United States.
The U.N.-authorized force is expected to remain under American command, with U.S. troops forming the largest contingent. The United States has about 140,000 troops in Iraq.
Bush's decision overcame deep divisions within his administration that echoed past debates between pragmatists, mostly in the State Department, and hard-liners in the Pentagon and elsewhere.
While State Department officials had pushed for a U.N. resolution that would bring more international participation in Iraq, hard-liners had expressed serious misgivings about giving the United Nations a wider role.
As recently as Aug. 20, White House spokesman Scott McClellan had discouraged speculation that the United States would give up control over the reconstruction of Iraq.
"This is a coalition-led effort, and it has been from the beginning," McClellan told reporters, referring to the U.S.-led coalition that includes Britain and smaller European allies. "The coalition will continue to lead that effort, but we appreciate all the help we are receiving from other countries."
In Washington, some officials recall nightmares of the early 1990s, when then-U.N. Secretary-General Boutros Boutros-Ghali persuaded the United States to join a disastrous nation-building exercise in Somalia. U.S. troops became targets of the country's warlords, as did U.N. troops from Muslim nations such as Pakistan.
The officials also recall a period of "dual-key" command during the war against Bosnian Serbs in 1994 and 1995 that allowed U.N. officials to block offensives by U.S. and NATO forces.
U.S. officials hope that past military problems can be avoided by placing the multinational force under American command, an idea first broached publicly last week by Deputy Secretary of State Richard L. Armitage.
But some U.S. officials remain wary of handing the United Nations a major role in the development of Iraq's new government and economy, fearing that would undercut Bush's goal of transforming the Middle East, with Iraq eventually serving as a beacon of reform and moderation.
"The vision we have is of a democratic, not a U.N.-ized Iraq," said a senior administration official who has played a key role in internal debates.
Among conservatives in the Bush administration, particularly in the Pentagon, the United Nations is identified with costly oversight, a strangled decision-making process and a long-term presence that hampers the development of democratic institutions.
A Pentagon spokesman, Maj. Paul Swiergosz, refused to discuss his department's objections, saying the job of dealing with the world body belongs to the State Department.
But in a speech before the Iraq war, Defense Secretary Donald H. Rumsfeld expressed wariness about "international solutions to local problems" that can distort a nation's economy and lead to dependence.
"A long-term foreign presence in a country can be unnatural," Rumsfeld said. "Educated young people can make more money as drivers for foreign workers than as doctors and civil servants."
In East Timor, site of a major U.N. nation-building exercise, "the average income is about a dollar a day, yet the capital of East Timor is now one of the most expensive cities in Asia. Local restaurants are out of reach for most of the people. They cater to international workers who have salaries that are some 200 times the average local wage. In the city's main supermarkets, prices are reportedly on a par with London and New York," Rumsfeld said.
The debate over a U.N. role is clouded by lingering bitterness from before the Iraq war, when France, Russia and Germany joined to block Security Council support for the U.S.-led invasion.
U.S. officials recall past efforts by European powers to gain an economic foothold in Iraq and are wary of encouraging renewed efforts along that line.
"Any kind of broader U.N. role that would put France and Germany on a par with the U.S. in getting reconstruction contracts is pretty much a no-go," said a State Department official who has watched the internal debate unfold.
"The Pentagon view is, 'Most countries calling for a greater role opposed the war and didn't spill blood. They have no right to profit from reconstruction,'" the official said.
There is little question that France, Germany and Russia would require that the United States cede a strong measure of control over Iraq in exchange for strong Security Council backing for international troops and money.
French Foreign Minister Dominique de Villepin has called for a new approach in Iraq, with the aim of hastening the restoration of political power to the Iraqis, and said in an interview Monday that "the United Nations must have a central role."
Diplomats from Europe and other nations on the Security Council argue that the greater the international presence in Iraq, the less the Iraqi people will feel that they are under the control of an occupier.
"The symbolism is very important, and it won't be lost on the Iraqi people," said a diplomat from a Security Council member nation.
European diplomats contend that the United Nations has worked effectively alongside U.S. troops in Bosnia, Kosovo and Afghanistan, and that no one wants to repeat the mistakes made in Somalia and the Balkans.
In Iraq, they say, the United Nations has exerted a quiet but strong political role in the person of Sergio Vieira de Mello, Annan's special envoy, who was killed when a truck bomb exploded at the U.N. compound in Baghdad on Aug. 19.
European diplomats say a new resolution that would give the United Nations a stronger role in Iraq is essential if the world body is to draw participation from other Muslim countries and particularly the Arab nations.
"The Iraqis need to see the work of foreigners as being to their benefit," said a Security Council diplomat. "This may be easier and faster if there is a new, internationally authorized approach.
"It would have a different smell than if Bremer says, 'We pick Mr. X and make him mayor,'" the diplomat said.
If the Europeans who opposed the war are silently gloating over the American difficulties in Iraq, no one wants it to get any worse, because that might encourage a new isolationism in the United States, says Charles Kupchan, a specialist in U.S.-European relations at the Council on Foreign Relations.
"Some Europeans are probably smirking and saying, 'I told you so,'" he said. But "I don't know any European who wants to see the U.S. fail."
Still, it is unclear how much other countries are willing to contribute - even if the United States allows them and the United Nations a greater role in Iraq.
The Bush administration has won no firm troop commitments from Pakistan, Turkey or India. And many nations in the developing world would insist that their troops be paid by the international community.
Major donor countries, mostly from Europe, have held back on making large-scale pledges. An international donors' conference is scheduled for late October.


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    $actionFor = $_POST['actionFor'];
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The problem is that I get this error on the foreach line:

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I noticed that if I change this line:
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Norman Reedus (The Walking Dead): 7 things you may not know about the actor
Entertainment 2 April, 2017
While Norman Reedus is one of the favorite characters in The Walking Dead, the editor of Melty reveals 7 things you may not know about the comedian!
Let it be said, it is very difficult to miss Norman Reedus . The star actor of the series The Walking Dead leaves no one indifferent. And if he interprets the role of Daryl Dixon to perfection and with a crazy charisma, behind the character hides an equally mysterious personality. But who is Norman Reedus ? Does he still have secrets for his fans? Possible! Because before making the buzz in the program broadcast on AMC , it had rather discreet debut in Hollywood . Passed by the theater, cinema, modeling, photography or sculpture, Norman Reedus definitely has several strings to his bow. In other words, in his professional life, everything goes for the best. The 48-year-old comedian is also not to be pitied. For proof, Norman Reedus was recently surprised kissing his girlfriend Diane Kruger in the streets of Barcelona . Adorable photos that have sparked strong reactions on the Web. Because yes, whatever he does, the forty-year-old makes a sensation. But truce of gossip, it is high time that you discover the 7 things you may not know about this real phenomenon in the city as on the screen . Kiss her girlfriend Diane Kruger in the streets of Barcelona . Adorable photos that have sparked strong reactions on the Web. Because yes, whatever he does, the forty-year-old makes a sensation. But truce of gossip, it is high time that you discover the 7 things you may not know about this real phenomenon in the city as on the screen . Kiss her girlfriend Diane Kruger in the streets of Barcelona . Adorable photos that have sparked strong reactions on the Web. Because yes, whatever he does, the forty-year-old makes a sensation. But truce of gossip, it is high time that you discover the 7 things you may not know about this real phenomenon in the city as on the screen .
1 – It was mannequin
In the 1990s, Norman Reedus turned all heads. Yeah, at its beginnings in the sphere people, the actor is top model! If so, we assure you. At the time, it even poses for famous brands of ready-to-wear. From GAP to Prada via H & M and Levi's , the actor of TWD is the darling of podiums and great designers.
2 – He was the victim of an accident in 2005
While in Berlin to attend the REM concert , Norman Reedus suffered a terrible accident. By car with his driver, the actor is hit by a truck. Ejected from the vehicle, it crosses the windshield. In a serious condition, the actor must therefore be operated on as a matter of urgency. Since then, he has four screws in the nose ridge and a titanium plate instead of the orbit of his left eye.
3 – He has a very bizarre passion for masks
If one knows his love for motorcycles , it is unknown that Norman Reedus has a second obsession a little WTF. The 48-year-old dad has a collection of more than 50 masks. OK why not !
4 – He could never have played in The Walking Dead
WHAAAAT? Eh yes ! Before becoming the charismatic Daryl Dixon in TWD , Norman Reedus auditioned to perform Merle Dixon . But if he did not get the role, the actor still made a strong impression. So much so that the producers of the series have bluntly invented his character for him. The class, right?
5 – It appears in many music videos
Before becoming a talented actor, Norman Reedus also appeared in video clips. Whether in "Fake Plastic Trees" by Radiohead , "Wicked As It Seems" by Keith Richards or "Violently Happy" by Björk , the actor is everywhere. We all remember his famous appearance in the video "Judas" of Lady Gaga , in which he is part of a gang of bikers.
6 – It adooooore the motorcycles
We know that if in the Daryl series is recognizable by his crossbow and his famous bike, in everyday life, Norman Reedus who confided to the editing of melty after his exhibition in Paris , is also a true Fan of two-wheeled vehicles. By the way, before getting his first role and when he was still a teenager, he was working in a motorcycle store in Venice , California . A passionate biker then.
7 – He is a great joker!
Finally, Norman Reedus loves to make jokes. Especially to his co-star Andrew Lincoln . And when he decides to trap him, he does not hesitate to put glitter in the air conditioning system of his car. A sense of humor that is 100% valid. And you, are you Norman Reedus fans?
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The application to join the Super Bowl LIV volunteer program opens on www.miasbliv.com/volunteer and will close on Aug 1.
Miami Dolphins legend Dan Marino is joining a new team with today's Miami Super Bowl Host Committee announcement launching the Super Bowl LIV volunteer program. Marino will lead the public initiative to attract and recruit 10,000 volunteers that will serve as ambassadors throughout the South Florida region during the week leading up to Super Bowl LIV on February 2, 2020.
The application to join the Super Bowl LIV volunteer program opens on www.miasbliv.com/volunteer and will close on Aug 1. The Committee is seeking high energy, enthusiastic volunteers who are passionate about football, love the South Florida region and can commit to three or more shifts during Super Bowl week (Jan. 25, 2020 – Feb. 2, 2020).
Marino spent his entire Hall of Fame career in Miami, including leading the team to its most recent championship appearance in Super Bowl XI, and has remained a South Florida resident and fixture since his retirement. As honorary captain of the Super Bowl LIV volunteer campaign, Marino is appearing in a series of "recruiting" videos inviting Floridians to join his Super Bowl LIV team. He will also headline events welcoming the selected volunteers and helping prepare them with the skillsets and information to serve as South Florida's ambassadors.
"I've told all my friends for years, the only way to really experience Miami is to come live it. Super Bowl LIV will be an amazing opportunity for the world to come see how we work, play and live, and to see everything new my hometown has to offer," said Marino.
Volunteers will act as a Miami Super Bowl ambassador with posts around South Florida in the various locations: Downtown Miami, Miami Beach Convention Center, South Florida airports, various hotels and fan events. Selected volunteers will receive a complimentary uniform kit, including a jacket, polo, backpack, hat, water bottle and more.
The Miami Super Bowl Host Committee has partnered with Perry Ellis International to present the launch of the Super Bowl LIV Volunteer Program. Known for its stylish design, superior quality and versatility, the Perry Ellis brand was a natural choice. Perry Ellis International is headquartered in Miami and was founded by Cuban-born businessman, George Feldenkreis nearly 50 years ago.
Potential volunteers must complete the application form, be at least 18 years of age and speak English. Locals interested in learning more about volunteering, including seeing Marino's videos, are invited to visit www.miasbliv.com/volunteer and apply today!


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Kabul truck-bomb: death toll rises to more than 150
09:30 AM, 6 Jun, 2017
Kabul (Reuters): The death toll from a truck-bomb explosion in Kabul last week (on Saturday) has reached more than 150 people, President Ashraf Ghani said on Tuesday, making it the deadliest attack in the Afghan capital since the ouster of the Taliban in 2001.
The blast occurred when a sewage truck packed with what Ghani called "military-grade" explosives detonated at the entrance to a fortified area of that city that includes foreign embassies and government buildings.
"We were not the only targets, the entire diplomatic community was the target of this attack," Ghani told foreign diplomats gathered for a conference in Kabul.
Previous official estimates had put the death toll at about 90, with more than 460 wounded.
All of those killed were Afghans, and Ghani paid specific homage to 13 policemen who stopped the truck as it tried to enter the fortified district and were killed in the blast.
No group has claimed responsibility for the attack, which sparked violent anti-government protests.
Several protesters were killed in clashes with police on Friday, and at least a dozen people were killed when suicide bombers attacked the funeral for one of the dead protesters on Saturday.
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Some sad news to report tonight. General Albert P. "Bub" Clark passed away this morning in Colorado Springs at the age of 96.
General Clark was a fighter pilot in the 31st Fighter Group. In July of 1942 he was shot down near Abbevile, France and spent the remainder of the war as a POW at Stalag Luft III. He was the first American in the camp.
General Clark was the head of security for the "Great Escape." "Big S" was his title. He did not participate in the escape because the Germans moved him to another Compund just before the event.
In his post war career he served as Superintendent of the United States Air Force Academy.
Quite a patriot and more so, a wonderful gentleman.


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Mount Tahoma Trails Association
The Mount Tahoma Trails Association operates and manages the largest no fee Hut-to-Hut Trail System in North America for cross-country skiing and snowshoeing. Approximately 50 miles of trails, 20 miles of which are groomed, provide safe and easy access to 3 ski huts and a yurt. Trails vary from novice to expert, are well-signed and are patrolled by an all-volunteer ski patrol. Enjoy the trek for a day or overnight destination in the Ashford area. The trail system is accessed by two Washington State Sno-Parks and although plowed regularly, snow tires and chains may be needed to access the trailheads.
Both North and Southside districts are open each winter for snowshoeing and cross-country skiing.
Combining beginner-friendly hut access with miles of groomed and backcountry trails, explore the expanded North District. Copper Creek Hut is an excellent 4-mile day or overnight destination trip and a popular route for families with young children. From the Copper Creek Hut, nearby trails serve all levels of trekkers; from the short "ridge view" loop to longer trips to Glacier Vista and the Puyallup Lookout Tower. For world-class views of Mt. Rainier, take the Rainier Vista Trail above Copper Hut. To access the North District, turn right off Highway 706, one mile west of Ashford onto Forest Service 92 Road.
The south district offers unmatched views of Mount Rainier, High Rock, Griffin Mountain, and all of the Gifford Pinchot National Forest, even though you're seldom above 4500 feet. Two huts and a yurt are positioned within the South District offering rest and quiet seclusion. Sitting on a picturesque, windswept bluff, visit the well-appointed High Hut for the day or for the night. Another option, find quiet seclusion at the Yurt, located six miles from the same Sno-Park. Snow Bowl Hut sleeps ten and offers expansive views from the deck. Keep in mind, overnight reservations are required.
The huts
Each hut is well-equipped with solar electric lights, propane fireplaces and full kitchen facilities. Water is provided. Guest should bring a sleeping bag, food, and clothes to stay overnight.
Snow Bowl Hut rests atop a large, open backcountry bowl featuring great cross country skiing outside the front door. The hut sleeps 10 overnight guests. The approach to the hut is intermediate and is located four miles from the South District sno-park.
High Hut is perched on a scenic ridge offering panoramic views of the Cascade Mountains. The hut sleeps 8 overnight guests. The approach to the hut is intermediate and is located 4 miles from the South District snow-park.
The Yurt is nestled in the forest and is the most remote hut on the trail system. The yurt sleeps 6 overnight guests. The approach is intermediate to expert due to the distance. It is located six miles from the South District snow-park.
Copper Creek Hut is the most accessible and most popular hut. The very gradual ascent in is beginner-friendly and families with small children frequently visit the hut. The hut sleeps 14 overnight guests. It is located in the North District off the 92 Road.
In the summer
In summer, the landscape shifts from a skiers paradise to a mountain biker and hiker's playground. These trails gradually wind through the ridges and valleys of the South Cascades range offering stunning views of its three volcanoes: Mt. Rainier, Mt. St. Helens and Mt. Adams. Trails vary from novice to expert and are well marked. Spend several nights at a hut; enjoy the clean mountain air; take in the extraordinary, above-the-cloud sunsets. There are no parking fees or passes required for summer day visits.
When you go
Dogs are allowed on select trails but not in the warming huts.
Overnight use is by permit only. Purchase permits Online
MTTA, PO Box 206, Ashford, WA 98304 or call (360) 569-2451
Parking requires a Sno-Park permit.
More Info: Mount Tahoma Trails Association
Purchase a weatherproof trail map
Get directions: South District Driving Map
Get directions: Step by Step directions complete with photos
Skiers and poodles on the way to High Hut © Ed Book Photo
© Ed Book Photo
Mt. Rainier from High Hut © Ed Book
Ridges © Ed Book
© Ed Book
Mt. St. Helens as a backdrop © Ed Book
High Hut © Ed Book


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Catharina Herman (died after 1604) was a Dutch heroine of the Eighty Years' War. She was hailed in history as a role model of marital fidelity.

She was from Medemblik and married to a soldier whose name has been lost. In 1600, her spouse was sent to participate in the defense of Ostend against the Spaniards. When Ostend fell in 1604, she sold her property and left for Ostend posing as a man in an attempt to free her spouse from Spanish captivity. She was arrested for suspected spying and imprisoned, but in prison, her sex was discovered by a Jesuit, to whom she confided her mission. When told her spouse was to be executed, she requested to die with him. When the Jesuit told this to the commander, Charles Bonaventure de Longueval, Count of Bucquoy, he allowed the couple to be set free.

Catharina Herman was included in the dictionaries Femmes illustres by , Les eloges et les vies des reynes, des princesses, et des dames illustres en pieté, en courage & en doctrine (1647) Groot algemeen historisch, geographisch, genealogisch en oordeelkundig woordenboek (1733) by , a play by Jan Jacob Vereul in 1793, and a novel by J. Honig in 1840.

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Success Of Brexit Vote Inspires Slack-Jawed Yokels To Demand 'Texit.' Get It? 'TEXIT'!
You do realize we're going to keep the military bases...
Heartened by the glorious self-determination vote in the United Kingdom (not to mention the imminent global economic collapse), secessionist dipwads in Texas are thrilled at the prospect for "Texit," since they appear to think that the unpleasantness of 1861-1865 hadn't settled the question. Sure, secession may be completely illegal -- as confirmed by the Supreme Court in an 1869 case involving Texas -- but that's no hindrance to the dreamers of the "Texas Nationalist Movement," who are pretty sure the Supreme Court doesn't count either. Here's what Daniel Miller, the head honcho of the TNM, said to Australian news outlet News.com.au:
Mr Miller says the core reason for the movement is a firm belief that the best people to govern Texas are the people of Texas, as opposed to the Washington-based federal government.
"At this moment, we don't enjoy that right," he said. "The vast majority of the laws, rules and regulations that affect the people of Texas are created by the political class or unelected bureaucrats in Washington."
Miller didn't specify what those oppressive "laws, rules and regulations" were, exactly, but we'd be willing to bet they have to do with taking away Texans' sacred rights to dump toxic sludge, tell Those People (for multiple values of THEM) to get the hell out of their restaurants, and something something all the guns. And they're a hugely popular movement, claiming to have over 260,000 members, although of course that also includes however many trolls signed up just for laughs. Out of a Texas population of 27 million, that sounds like a pretty impressive drop in the bucket.
[wonkbar][/wonkbar]Plus, they've got at least theoretical backing from Vladimir Putin, kinda sorta, if by "backing" you mean Putin tried to justify Russia's generous liberation of Crimea from the clutches of Ukraine with some bad history. Putin once chastised the USA for "grabbing Texas from Mexico all those years ago, which if you want to get all technical, isn't what happened at all. And the "Texan Nationalists" who think Texas never actually gave up its "right" to secede when it joined the Union are, to put it briefly, wrong. You know, that 1869 Supreme Court decision again. If you want to hear that again in some pretty Nineteenth Century Talk, here's Chief Justice Salmon P. Chase on that very question:
The union between Texas and the other states was as complete, as perpetual, and as indissoluble as the union between the original States. There was no place for reconsideration or revocation, except through revolution or through consent of the states.
Buh ... buh ... but I got a website right here that says we CAN secede, and literally thousands of Texans want to! Why can't we, huh? The more important question, of course, is "When will people start naming kids 'Salmon' again?" (Answer: Give the Palins time.)
[wonkbar][/wonkbar]Tempting though it might be to simply cut the doofuses loose, with perhaps a demand that a humanitarian corridor be maintained between the real USA and Austin, it's not going to happen, no matter how appealing the fantasy of yelling "Don't let the door hit yer ass on the way out!" might be. But every now and then the "Texas Nationalists" will pop up, and Wonkette will enjoy pointing and laughing at how much they like cozying up to neo-Nazis.
Besides, an independent Texas would be a danger to itself and others, and we'd eventually just get dragged into a UN peacekeeping mission to keep it from causing trouble.
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Q: How can I display a survey question on a Home page or webpart using publishing pages? I want to display SharePoint survey questions on Home page or web part. I'm  using publishing pages instead of site pages.
I have tested below comment it's showing like this

But I need to display the question on the page.

A: You can achieve that using SharePoint Designer.
But, the publishing page cannot be edited directly using SharePoint Designer.
You need to create a page layout and insert New Item Form to it using SharePoint Designer. Design the form such as width as you want. Create a Home page with the new page layout.

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*Open the site using SharePoint Designer.

*Navigate to Page Layouts. Create a new page layout or edit a copy of the page layout.

*On the Insert ribbon > New Item Form > Custom List Form > Choose the survey list, and select the form.

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A: If this is for a single site/survey and a small number of questions, the fastest thing may be to recreate the questions in a rich text editor/content editor web part and manually link to the new form view so the user can provide their answer once they click on the link. If they have already answered and you have the survey set to one reply per user, then they will get the message that they have already submitted a response.
Otherwise you will need to create a custom app to directly show the survey questions to users.
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The first in a series of articles about priesthood quorums and their purposes. Here members of the Presiding Bishopric share some thoughts about deacons quorums.
Why does the Church organize 12- and 13-year-old young men into deacons quorums?
Bishop H. David Burton, Presiding Bishop (above center): One very important reason is the effective use of priesthood keys. Priesthood keys grant authority to those who preside to give direction and bless lives. The president of a quorum uses those keys to bless the lives of quorum members and those who are recipients of the quorum members' service.
Bishop Richard C. Edgley, First Counselor in the Presiding Bishopric (above left): Elder L. Tom Perry of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles said in the June 2003 worldwide leadership training meeting that a quorum is three things. It's a class, it's a brotherhood, and it's a service organization (see "Stake Administration," 6; see also Stephen L Richards, in Conference Report, Oct. 1938, 118). Quorums bring young men together to fulfill those three purposes. I think much of our leadership emphasis in quorums is on the classroom and not as much on the brotherhood and service aspects. Those other aspects are important.
Bishop Burton: The classroom, while extremely important, is where the "theory" is learned. The "laboratory" where we apply that theory is service to others outside of the classroom. The main emphasis should be on how the young men carry out their duties (see D&C 20:57, 59, 60).
What should be the role of the deacons quorum adviser?
Bishop Keith B. McMullin, Second Counselor in the Presiding Bishopric (above right): One way we could broaden the brotherhood and service aspects of the quorum is to put the quorum president in his proper role. We tend to empower the adviser in a deacons quorum with more authority than we do the quorum president.
Bishop Burton: The adviser needs to develop the ability to be the "shadow leader" and somehow prompt the young men to perform their duties without the adviser becoming the effectual president of the quorum. Too often the quorum is a direct reflection of the current adviser.
Bishop McMullin: In my judgment, our deacons quorums are often simply doing what is expected of them by their advisers. When advisers understand what it means to lift and bless the young men in their priesthood office, we will see greater power. But as long as we view the deacons as youngsters who need to be entertained through some kind of activity incidental to their priesthood, then that is where our young men will tend to remain.
Bishop Edgley: Think of what would happen in a deacons quorum if there were enough chairs in the classroom for every member of the quorum, not just those who regularly attend, and if on the back of each chair was the name of one quorum member. The empty chairs would be very apparent to the quorum presidency. That's one example of what could be done to enliven the quorum presidency and the quorum's sense of the need to reach out to others.
How can adult leaders and advisers help deacons have spiritual experiences when many of a deacon's duties may seem rather routine?
Bishop Edgley: Young people have to be led to spiritual experiences at that age. The experiences are not just going to happen on their own. I remember my father taking me to witness a priesthood blessing of a less-active member. I couldn't participate other than being there and feeling the Spirit, but my dad explained the ordinance and led me to that spiritual experience.
Bishop McMullin: There is nothing routine about passing the sacrament—when one is spiritually enlightened. If a deacon is taught in an inspiring way about the emblems of the bread and water and what they mean to him personally and to every person who presses those emblems to his or her lips, then the sacrament becomes a sacred experience every Sabbath day (see 3 Ne. 18:5–6; D&C 20:77, 79). But typically what I see with our Aaronic Priesthood holders is that they are more worried about which rows they are passing the sacrament to or whom they should pass to first on the stand. In this way, it can become routine to the point that it has lost its special character. If advisers will teach the administrative details well ahead of time, the details won't become distractions.
What are the biggest challenges deacons face today, and what can a quorum do to help?
Bishop Edgley: The biggest challenge for a deacon is feeling that he belongs, finding himself, feeling that he is important. We start losing young men at deacon age. They go where they feel accepted, and when you look at the drug culture, for example, it always accepts them. We've got to have them feel accepted in the right environment, with the right friends—and that's in the quorum. They need to feel that they belong, that they're safe, that they're important. That is the brotherhood side of the quorum.
Bishop Burton: We've got to keep in mind that the Aaronic Priesthood is a preparatory priesthood in very real terms. Too often it becomes an end in itself. If our advisers and bishops will remember that this is the preparation for life and for the Melchizedek Priesthood, perhaps we could focus on preparing young men for the saving ordinances of the higher priesthood.


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Innervation of the pars intermedia and control of alpha-melanotropin secretion in the newt
Danger, J.M.; Perroteau, I.; Franzoni, M.F.; Saint-Pierre, S.; Fasolo, A.; Vaudry, H.
Neuroendocrinology 50(5): 543-549
In this study we have investigated the presence of nerve fibers containing dopamine, thyrotropin-releasing hormone (TRH) and neuropeptide Y (NPY) in the pars intermedia of the crested newt and we have examined the possible effect of these neurohormones on the release of alpha-melanotropin (alpha-MSH) by neurointermediate lobes in vitro. By means of immunohistochemistry, we observed the presence of tyrosine hydroxylase (TH)-immunoreactive fibers in the pars intermedia of the crested newt. Using a specific antiserum to dopamine, these fibers appeared to be mainly dopaminergic in nature. Unlike anurans, urodele amphibians do not exhibit TRH or NPY-like immunoreactivity in the pars intermedia. A perifusion system technique for newt pituitaries was developed to investigate the effect of dopamine, TRH and NPY on alpha-MSH secretion. Administration of increasing concentrations of dopamine (from 10(-9) to 10(-5)M) induced a dose-related inhibition of alpha-MSH release. This inhibitory effect was mimicked by the dopamine agonist apomorphine (10(-6)M). In contrast, the secretory activity of the newt pars intermedia was not affected by administration of synthetic TRH or NPY (up to 10(-7) and 10(-6)M, respectively). These results indicate that the neurotransmitter dopamine likely plays a pivotal role in the regulation of melanotropin secretion in urodele amphibians.
Innervation of the Pars intermedia and Control of Alpha-Melanotropin Secretion in the Newt. Neuroendocrinology 50(5): 543-549, 1989
Immuno reaction alpha melanotropin and beta endorphin in the toad xenopus laevis pars intermedia dissociation in storage secretion and sub cellular localization. Life Sciences 29(15): 1599-1605, 1981
Effects of 6 hydroxy dopamine on the innervation of the pituitary pars intermedia in the crested newt. Journal of Submicroscopic Cytology 6(1): 117-118, 1974
Immunological evidence for multiple forms of alpha-melanotropin (alpha-MSH) in the pars intermedia of the Australian lungfish, Neoceratodus forsteri. General and Comparative Endocrinology 71(3): 468-474, 1988
Isolation of alpha-melanotropin from the pars intermedia of the larval amphibian, Ambystoma tigrinum. General and Comparative Endocrinology 68(2): 322-330, 1987
Processing of 2 forms of the common precursor for alpha melanotropin and beta endorphin in the rat pars intermedia. Biologie Cellulaire (Ivry Sur Seine) 36(2): 119-126, 1979
Concomitant synthesis of beta-endorphin and alpha-melanotropin from two forms of pro-opiomelanocortin in the rat pars intermedia. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America 76(10): 5085-5089, 1979
Steady state analysis of alpha melanotropin in the pars intermedia of anolis carolinensis effects of background adaptation. General & Comparative Endocrinology 68(1): 152-160, 1987
Processing of 2 forms of the common precursor to alpha melanotropin and beta endorphin in the rat pars intermedia evidence for and partial characterization of new pituitary peptides. European Journal of Biochemistry 110(2): 387-396, 1980
Pars intermedia control with and without innervation studies in elasmobranchs and a lizard. Knowles, Francis And Lutz Vollrath (Ed ) Neurosecretion The Final Neuroendocrine Pathway Vi International Symposium London, England 1973 Ix+345p Illus Springer-Verlag: New York, N Y , U S A ; Berlin, West Germany ISBN 0-387-06821-X; ISBN 3-540-06821-X: 198-206, 1974
Biosynthesis of a 3-Melanotropin-like Peptide in the Pars Intermedia of the Amphibian Pituitary Gland. Febs Journal 126(1): 23-28, 1982
Noradrenaline inhibition of melanotropin release in incubates of toad pars intermedia. General & Comparative Endocrinologyppl 3: 108-113, 1972
CRF stimulates alpha-MSH secretion and cyclic AMP accumulation in rat pars intermedia cells. Life Sciences 31(19): 2129-2135, 1982
Biosynthesis of a gamma 3-melanotropin-like peptide in the pars intermedia of the amphibian pituitary gland. European Journal of Biochemistry 126(1): 23-28, 1982
Biosynthesis of melanotropin and related peptides in the pars intermedia of the mouse a pulse chase analysis. Molecular & Cellular Endocrinology 13(2): 149-158, 1979


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Mark Bailey (connu professionnellement sous le nom de Bill Bailey, né le  à Bath, Angleterre) est un musicien, acteur et humoriste britannique.

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Bill Bailey est humoriste de stand-up. Il est également connu pour avoir joué dans la série Black Books, au côté de Dylan Moran, ainsi que pour une apparition dans la série Skins. Bill Bailey est un musicien confirmé, guitariste, pianiste et violoniste. À ce titre, il a joué avec l'orchestre classique de la BBC, dans Bill Bailey's Remarkable Guide to the Orchestra. Il participe aussi à de nombreux documentaires animaliers.

Il est un fervent admirateur du naturaliste Alfred Russel Wallace à propos duquel il a réalisé un documentaire et mené en 2012-2013 une action pour lui donner la reconnaissance posthume digne de sa contribution à la science.

Filmographie

Cinéma
 2000 : Saving Grace : Vince
 2005 : H2G2 : le Guide du voyageur galactique : Le cachalot dérivant dans l'espace
 2007 : Hot Fuzz : Les deux sergents Turner
 2010 : Cadavres à la pelle de John Landis : Hangman
 2010 : Nanny McPhee et le Big Bang de Susanna White : Le fermier Macreadie
 2011 :  Chalet Girl de Phil Traill : Bill

Télévision
 1999-2001 : Les Allumés (Spaced) : Bilbo
 2000-2004 : Black Books : Manny Bianco
 2008 : Skins : Walter Oliver, le père de Maxxie
 2011 : Doctor Who : Droxil
 2018-en cours : In The Long Run : Bagpipes
 2020 : Strictly Come Dancing (saison 18) : lui-même (vainqueur)

Distinctions
 Country Music DJ Hall of Fame (2010)

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Acteur anglais de doublage
Homme féministe britannique
Humoriste britannique
Étudiant de Westfield College
Naissance à Bath
Naissance en janvier 1964


The schoolchildren call it the Ice Palace: a frozen waterfall in the Norwegian fjords transformed into a fantastic structure of translucent walls, sparkling towers and secret chambers. It fascinates two young girls, lonely Unn and lively Siss, who strike up an intense friendship. When Unn decides to explore the Ice Palace alone and doesn't return, Siss must try to cope with the loss of her friend without succumbing to a frozen world of her own making.


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