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American Camp is managed as a National Historical Park commemorating the so-called "Pig War" and subsequent occupation by U.S. troops for 13 years. This 1,223 acre area offers exceptional marine views and contains several interesting natural ecosystems. The uplands are dominated by a large grassland prairie inhabited by numerous rabbits. Predatory foxes can often be seen stalking the odd unwary rabbit during late afternoons.
This is also a good spot for the lucky listener to hear the incredibly lovely melody of the Eurasian skylark (Alauda arvensis). This is the only location in the contiguous United States where this species is known to breed. Unfortunately, due to the current abundance of red foxes, this little ground-nesting bird may soon disappear. Recent sightings are becoming rare.
An active sand dune system occurs just east of the road leading to South Beach. This is one of the region's best places to view the Yellow Sand-verbena (Abronia latifolia). A colonizer of dunes, look for its exquisitely fragrant yellow flowers and trailing stems bearing thick, succulent, and sticky leaves that are often covered with sand.
Along the Griffin Bay side of the park are three salt-marsh lagoons that attract various wading birds in their season. Two interesting plants are also associated with these areas. The first is Pickleweed or "Chicken-claws" (Salicornia virginica). This fleshy, segmented, salty-tasting edible plant forms extensive mats and is the dominate species of these salt-marshes. Intertwined here and there among the Pickleweed plants you might notice something which at first glance looks a bit like bright orange wire that has been tightly wrapped around some stems. This is Salt marsh dodder (Cuscuta salina), a parasite of Pickleweed.


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describe('Calculator', function(){

	it('should be defined', function(){
		expect(calculator).toBeDefined();
	});

	describe('add:', function(){
		it('should be function', function(){
			expect(calculator.add).toEqual(jasmine.any(Function));
		});

		describe('when input string is undefined', function(){
			it('should return 0', function(){
				expect(calculator.add()).toEqual(0);
			})
		});

		describe('when input is empty string', function(){
			it('should return 0', function(){
				expect(calculator.add('')).toEqual(0);
			})
		});

		describe('when input string is "1"', function(){
			it('should return "1"', function(){
				expect(calculator.add('1')).toEqual(1);
			})
		});

		describe('when input single number', function(){
			it('should return that number', function(){
				expect(calculator.add('5')).toEqual(5);
			});
		});

		describe('when input string is "1,2"', function(){
			it('should return 3', function(){
				expect(calculator.add('1,2')).toEqual(3);
			});
		});

		describe('when input string is two numbers', function(){
			it('should return their sum', function(){
				expect(calculator.add('4,5')).toEqual(9);
			});
		});

		describe('when input string is three numbers', function(){
			it('should return their sum', function(){
				expect(calculator.add('4,5,5')).toEqual(14);
			});
		});

		describe('when input string is more than two numbers', function(){
			it('should return their sum', function(){
				expect(calculator.add('4,5,5')).toEqual(14);
			});
		});

		describe('when input string contain "\\n" it should work ok', function(){
			it('should return sum of numbers', function(){
				expect(calculator.add('4,5\n6')).toEqual(15);
			});
		});

		describe('when input string contain ",\\n" it is not ok', function(){
			it('should throw exeption', function(){
				expect(function(){calculator.add('4,5,\n6')}).toThrow();
			});
		});

		describe('custom delimiters', function(){
			it('should use ";" as a delimiter', function(){
				expect(calculator.add('//;\n1;2')).toEqual(3);
			});
		});

		describe('when input negative numbers should be exeption', function(){
			it('should throw exeption', function(){
				expect(function(){calculator.add('-2')}).toThrow(new Error('Negative numbers are not allowed'))
			});
		});
	});

});

redpajama_set_name: RedPajamaGithub


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4 April 2005 Resonance energy transfer in a novel two-component system: two-photon fluorophore and a photo-chromic acceptor molecule
Raz Gvishi,	Zvi Kotler,	Garry Berkovic,	Pnina Krief,	Mark Sigalov,	Lev Shapiro,	Dan Huppert,	Vladimir Khodorkovsky,	V. Lokshin,	A. Samat
Raz Gvishi,1 Zvi Kotler,1 Garry Berkovic,1 Pnina Krief,2 Mark Sigalov,2 Lev Shapiro,2 Dan Huppert,3 Vladimir Khodorkovsky,2,4 V. Lokshin,5 A. Samat5
1Soreq Nuclear Research Ctr. (Israel)
2Ben-Gurion Univ. of the Negev (Israel)
3Tel Aviv Univ. (Israel)
4Univ. De la Mediterrenee, CNRS (France)
Proceedings Volume 5724, Organic Photonic Materials and Devices VII; (2005) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.588695
Event: Integrated Optoelectronic Devices 2005, 2005, San Jose, California, United States
To date, a full-scale solar sail has never flown in space. Furthermore, solar sail technology development represents a field that only recently has enjoyed significant support. The goal of this work is to contribute to the development of a low-mass ODS for solar sails that would include research and development in the areas of photogrammetry and thermography. The focus of this work was on the development of the thermography system. A measurement protocol was designed for obtaining accurate temperature measurements using thermal imaging when heat was applied to the membrane surface. Two main limitations were considered during the experimental process. The first is that conventional infrared detector arrays must be kept cool. To minimize the effect that an imager's operating temperature would have on the ODS, a miniature, un-cooled microbolometer was used to acquire temperature measurements from the membrane surface. A second limitation is that a detector array cannot distinguish between emitted and reflected photons, thus presenting a significant problem if one cannot predict the reflected component or if the reflected component is significantly greater than the emitted. To address this limitation, spectral properties of the membrane, including reflectance and transmission, were analyzed using a Hemispherical Directional Reflectometer (HDR) to predict the effects that optical properties would have on sail membrane temperatures. A thermal modeling strategy was also developed. The results of this investigation are presented.
Raz Gvishi, Zvi Kotler, Garry Berkovic, Pnina Krief, Mark Sigalov, Lev Shapiro, Dan Huppert, Vladimir Khodorkovsky, V. Lokshin, and A. Samat "Resonance energy transfer in a novel two-component system: two-photon fluorophore and a photo-chromic acceptor molecule", Proc. SPIE 5724, Organic Photonic Materials and Devices VII, (4 April 2005); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.588695
Resolution enhancement technologies
Resonance energy transfer
Second-harmonic generation
Molecular energy transfer
Picosecond phenomena
Resonance energy transfer (RET) with excited-state acceptors (Conference Presentation)
Determination of the energy transfer rate in photosynthetic systems by...
Intramolecular electronic energy transfer in bichromophoric molecular macrocyclic systems
Nonlinear optically induced off-resonance, intermolecular electronic energy transfer
Proceedings of SPIE (August 01 1990)
Solvation Dynamics and the Time-Dependent Stoke Shift
Distribution of fluorescent probe molecules throughout the phospholipid membrane depth
Multiphoton excitation fluorescence correlation spectroscopy of fluorescent DNA base analogs
Raz Gvishi, Zvi Kotler, Garry Berkovic, Pnina Krief, Mark Sigalov, Lev Shapiro, Dan Huppert, Vladimir Khodorkovsky, V. Lokshin, A. Samat, "Resonance energy transfer in a novel two-component system: two-photon fluorophore and a photo-chromic acceptor molecule," Proc. SPIE 5724, Organic Photonic Materials and Devices VII, (4 April 2005); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.588695

redpajama_set_name: RedPajamaCommonCrawl


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Wacker Silicones Taps New President
Dr. Robert Gnann has been named president of Wacker Silicones, a global manufacturer whose products are used in construction, paints and coatings, and several other sectors.
The Munich-based company announced the appointment April 4.
Wacker Silicones
Dr. Robert Gnann has taken over as president of Wacker Chemie AG's Wacker Silicones division effective April 1.
Gnann succeeds Dr. Christian Hartel, who was appointed to the Wacker Group's executive board in early November. Hartel joined Wacker in 2003 and served as head of Wacker Silicones since 2012.
Gnann's post became effective April 1.
Experience and Leadership
Gnann comes to Wacker from Momentive Performance Materials, where he headed the Cologne-based chemical company's elastomer and European activities.
He began his career in the U.S. at GE Silicones, then worked for Bayer and Lanxess in Canada and Germany, where he held managerial positions in production and technology.
Starting in 2008, Gnann was responsible for Momentive's elastomers business unit; in 2010, he also took charge of the company's European activities.
Gnann holds a doctorate degree in inorganic and polymer chemistry from the University of Cologne, Germany.
Tagged categories: Coating chemistry; Coatings; Coatings Technology; Coatings Technology; Europe; Industry News; Paint; Personnel; Personnel changes; Silicone; Wacker Chemie AG


The Samsung Connected Series asked 10 filmmakers to explore the topic of connection and each one told his or her story of connection in vastly different ways — from a profile on a human cyborg all the way to reimagining our identity with the power of technology.
Having spent most of my own career as a visual designer, I was more than a little excited for Vimeo to team up with Bradley "GMUNK" Munkowitz on the Samsung series. His work on futuristic user interfaces in films like Tron and Oblivion showed his mastery over extremely technical processes. In his short The Chamber, we see a man enter a room and view endless projections of his past and future selves, in what ultimately becomes a confrontation with his own self-perceptions.
Vimeo: You obviously went big on this work. What was it about this project that made it so personal for you?
GMUNK: What made this project so personal was that it was an open brief; so naturally I wanted to explore a series of themes and aesthetics that were both personal and often imagined in my head — and this project finally granted me the opportunity and resources. Thematically, I've always been drawn to what it means to be "connected" while using technology, and how that connection paves the way for new relationships (e.g., how people are using the internet to find lovers, friends, completely alternate lifestyles, and virtual existences.) The entire topic is fascinating to me, so it was really inspiring to dive headfirst into these rich topics for discussion.
You are known for your amazing visual pieces and this one was no different. Do you see yourself as primarily a visual storyteller or a narrative storyteller? Did you push yourself on this project?
I am definitely a visual storyteller, as I've never done any sort of dialogue in any of my short films. I think my background as a graphic and motion-graphic designer steers my strengths to more of the visual narrative versus if I was a naturally trained writer or director (I'm trying to get better at the latter). I will say that some of my projects examine themes of subversion, perversion, and absurdism, so I'd love to produce some short films exploring those concepts while utilizing dialogue — could be fun :).
What kind of conversation did you want to spark with this piece?
I think the main questions asked in this film are what is real and what is a projection of virtual space — i.e., a fabrication of our imagination. I wanted to present technology as an all-encompassing entity with obvious power, influence, and affect, but then the question becomes how much of the emotional response to that power is actually real and genuine. Given that technology creates such a vast virtual space for humanity to exist, there's an entire world out there that has great influence but doesn't actually have a presence in reality. That being said, this fabricated existence can pave the way for real encounters — and that's where it gets really interesting to me.
As a content creator in 2015, how has the topic of connection affected your work?
As a creative professional, I want my work to connect with as many people as possible, which in return brings in more creative work and allows me to make a healthy living doing what I love. So I use whatever means I have to increase my outreach, like utilizing social media outlets and my website to connect with a larger and larger audience.
As a subject, I think the concept of connection — fabricated, virtual, and actual — is so rich with throughlines and opportunities for consideration with artistic expression and dialogue-inducing content. As we head more into the virtual and augmented reality spaces with increasingly immersive content, I'm looking forward to playing in that space. I'm sure those mediums will continue the conversation about it means to be "connected," and I'm loving it.
What was it like to work with Vimeo on this project?
It was a breeze to work with both Vimeo and Samsung on this project. They were very collaborative and supportive of my vision throughout the entire process. I think they immediately felt the enthusiasm and excitement I brought to the project and didn't want to impede that energy.
And lastly, now that you've worked with Vimeo + Samsung, would you do it again?
Of course I'd love to work with both Vimeo and Samsung! Because of my background in creating UI and holograms in science fiction films and imagining what the future of technology will look like and how it impacts us, I'd love to continue exploring this dialogue. Both Vimeo and Samsung are pioneers in those topics as well, creating the consumption technologies and distribution models for it all.
The Samsung Connected Series is a set of 10 original stories that examine the human relationship with technology. All of the films can be seen on the Connected Series Tumblr Hub, and on each filmmaker's Vimeo profile page.
Jeff's goal for the Brand Partnerships Team is to "chase ideas, not money." With that in mind, he's worked with top brands to collaborate with the incredibly talented folks on the Vimeo platform and create innovative branded content.
love, love, L O V E it!
Thanks Jeff this is a great piece and I appreciate you having GMUNK on to talk about his work for the Connected Series.
I am curious to know more about how this series works from a practical level also, in that does Samsung and Vimeo provided resources to each director? And, does each director use their own crew and equipment for their shoots (camera people, grips, etc)?
Excited to see more if this series.
Салют! Красиво! Передана борьба и восприятие внутреннего Я .( Только зачем ? Вам нужны эти электронные костыли (гаджеты или как по Вашему . думаю поняли) если Вы так далеко зашли значит . Вы должны видеть чем это закончиться!) Видео супер!


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Ministerial Screening: Senate Has Power To Set Conditions – Presidency
With just four days to the Tuesday date for the screening and possible confirmation of the ministerial nominees, the Presidency has said the Senate is empowered by the constitution to set its criteria and conditions for the screening of prospective ministers.
The Senior Special Assistant to the President on National Assembly Matters, Senator Ita Enang, stated this on Friday while speaking with reporters in Abuja.
The Senate has set October 13, 14 and 15 as the dates for screening of 21 ministerial nominees submitted to it by President Muhammadu Buhari.
'Cholesterol In Egg Prevents Heart Disease, Breast Cancer'
Stakeholders in poultry farming on Friday gathered to mark the World Egg Day to promote consumption of one-egg-per-day, saying cholesterol in egg prevents heart disease, breast cancer.
The stakeholders which include: farmers, students, markets and egg merchants expressed the believe that that an egg has many nutritional benefits like protein, vitamins, and cholesterol, which can reduce the risks of heart diseases.
Ministerial Slot: S/South APC Backs Amaechi
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in the South South region has thrown its weight behind the nomination of the former Rivers state Governor, Rotimi Amaechi as minister despite opposition from the PDP led government in the state.
The National Vice Chairman in charge of the zone, Prince Hilliard Eta said in a statement made available to The Nation in Abuja, the party said despite opposition from some of the senators from the state and the state governor, Nyesom Wike, it will stand solidly behind the governor to become a Minister.
Enyeama's Retirement Sad – Oliseh
Nigeria coach Sunday Oliseh has said Vincent Enyeama's retirement from the national team is very sad, as he finally opened up on the incidents that have shaken the Super Eagles since Tuesday.
Enyeama, the country's most capped player, announced his retirement via Instagram on Thursday after alleging insults to his mother as well as being thrown out of the national camp by hotel security in Verviers, Belgium.
No Rift Between Buhari, Saraki – Enang
The Senior Special Assistant to President Mohammadu Buhari on National Assembly Matters ( Senate ), Senator Ita Enang, declared on Friday that there was no rift between the leadership of the National Assembly and his principal.
Enang who spoke with journalists in his office, said the fact that the president and the leadership of the National Assembly led by the Senate President, Bukola Saraki, had a fruitful deliberation at the presidential villa recently showed that there was no 'war' between them.
Labels: Saraki
Subsidy Making Us Run At A Loss, Says NNPC
The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) has revealed that it is running at a loss due to unrealized subsidy claims.
The government-run corporation in its August 2015 report revealed that it ran at a loss in July and August, losing N51.71bn and N60.67bn respectively.
The NNPC said the "monthly operational report is one of the initiatives of the corporation in its on-going restructuring efforts to ensure probity, transparency and accountability in the conduct of its business".
Fuel Subsidies 'Must End', Says World Bank
Jim Yong Kim, president of the World Bank has called on world leaders to put an end to fossil fuel subsidies.
The president who spoke at the at the opening press conference of the 2015 World Bank/IMF annual meetings in Lima, Peru, said to earnestly combat climate change, fuel subsidies must go.
"Climate change affects every nation and every person, but it hits poor people the hardest. The world must cut emissions and invest in greater resilience now," he said.
George Dissociates Self From Former Sure-P Employees' Grievances
Former Deputy National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Chief Olabode George has dissociated himself from the grievances of former Subsidy Reinvestment and Empowerment Programme, Sure-P employees describing the publication that linked him with their grievances as outrageous, cruel and outrightly libelous.
Speaking with journalists, George said '"it is a wild thrashing in the wind, a desperate grasping for scapegoat. But this idiocy will never work".
Buhari's Government Is Nigeria's Opportunity To Make Progress – Britain
President Muhammadu Buhari yesterday explained why his administration was determined to end the Boko Haram insurgency as quickly as possible.
He said significant improvements in national security remained the topmost priority of his administration because other socio-economic initiatives cannot be successfully implemented without adequate security in the country.
According to the special adviser on media and publicity, Mr. Femi Adesina, the president said this at an audience with Britain's Chief of Defence Staff, General Sir Nicholas Houghton, who paid him a visit at Aso Rock, Abuja.
Photos: Another trailer with container falls in Lagos
This happened at Ijora bus stop this morning. More photos after the jump
I Was Hired to Carry Out Terrorist Attack - Bangkok Shrine Bomber (Photo)
Adem Karadag, who carried out a deadly blast in Bangkok in August, told his lawyer he had been hired by another suspect to conduct the attack, local media reported Friday.
People line up as they leave their slippers near a wanted poster for the main suspect of a deadly bomb blast in Bangkok, Thailand, put up by local authorities at Shwedagon pagoda in Yangon, Myanmar August 25, 2015
Twenty people, mainly foreign tourists, were killed and 125 others were injured as the result of an attack on August 17 on the Erawan Shrine, a Hindu site in central Bangkok.
Labels: 132 air passengers, international news
Ekiti govt warns of possible fire outbreak as petrol tanker loaded with petrol falls and spills content
The Ekiti state government has called on residents living along Osin/Itapa Ekiti axis of Ifaki - Omuo road to be cautious as a tanker loaded with petrol had an accident along that road and spilled its content into the bush it veered into. Lere Olayinka, spokesperson to Governor Ayo Fayose gave the warning in a press statement. The statement after the cut...
"A tanker carrying petrol had an accident between Osin/Itapa Ekiti axis of IFAKI - Omuo road a few hours ago. Petrol in the tanker has spilled on the bush that the tanker veered into. People living around this area should note this and avoid any act capable of igniting fire. Motorists using this road should also note.
Lere Olayinka SA Public Communications and New Media
Senate gives conditions for screening ministerial nominees
The senate at today's plenary session resolved that all ministerial nominees must have the endorsement of 2 senators from their state before they could be granted a pass during their screening.
Chairman of the Senate ad hoc committee on Media and Publicity, Dino Melaye who announced the new conditions today, said the upper legislative arm will also adopt other constitutional provisions and conventions for screening nominees.
Buhari rules out 2nd term for Lamorde
There is speculation that the tenure of the Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Mr. Ibrahim Lamorde may not be renewed after his current 4 year tenure.
According to a top Presidency source on Thursday, President Buhari would not renew Lamorde's tenure after it expires..
Woman enters guilty plea in death of newborn son at work
Remember the Detroit lady who gave birth in a restroom at her work, stuffed her new born son into a plastic bag and left his dead body at her desk? Well, the 26-year-old woman has pleaded guilty to second-degree murder in the death of her newborn son. The Wayne County prosecutor's office says Kimberly Pappas entered the plea Wednesday during a court conference. It comes with a sentencing agreement of 9 to 20 years in prison. Police say the baby was discovered on March 31 at Pappas' desk, shortly after his birth in the restroom of a Redford Township business. The cause of death was suffocation. Pappas, of Wyandotte, is scheduled to be sentenced Oct. 26 in Wayne County Circuit Court.
Wife stabs police husband to death
A woman, Wunmi Omowa, allegedly stabbed her police husband, Israel, to death during an altercation at the Olu Foam area of Akure, Ondo State. A police source said the couple had a misunderstanding which turned into a fight. The inspector's wife allegedly rushed to the kitchen and returned with a knife which she stabbed her husband in the neck with. According to reports, she realsied what she had done, ran out to neighbours screaming for help, however, the victim died on his way to the hospital due to immense loss of blood. A neighbour, said nobody knew the cause of the fight. He added:"Wunmi must have stabbed her husband in the neck to avenge the beating she got from the deceased on the fateful day because she had bruises on her face. "She called us to help her rush the deceased to a private hospital, but he eventually died. The Police was contacted and Omowa was subsequently arrested for murder. The Police Public Relations Officer, Mr. Femi Joseph, explained that the deceased died as a result of loss of blood. Joseph said the late Inspector was attached to the Mopol 17 of the Mobile Police Force in Akure and was a member of the Fast Strike Squad on routine patrol in the state. The PPRO said, "We have commenced investigation into the death, while the suspect has been arrested."
Photos: Nigerian Army confirms attack on military base in Gaidam, reinforces troops
A statement from the Directorate of Army Public Relations signed by its acting director, Colonel Sani Kukasheka Usman on Thursday, October 8, confirmed the attack on a military base on Wednesday, October 7, which left three soldiers dead. The statement below:
The Nigerian Army wishes to confirm an attack on Sector 1 of 27 Task Force Brigade located at Gaidam, Yobe State, yesterday Wednesday evening. The attack was successfully repelled by the troops and the reinforcement sent.
EFCC arrests 2 men with 556 ATM cards and travellers' cheques
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission,EFCC, has arrested 2 men identified as Jonathan Odu Isikwei and Paschal Onuora Udeh with 108 ATM cards and 448 travelers' cheques.
Jonathan Odu Isikwei was found with 448 travelers' cheques, while Pascal Onuora Udeh, 34, was arrested with 108 ATM cards on his way to China.
Alleged child abuse incident
According to Instagram user - mikanodemaria, who tagged @LindaIkejiOnline on Instagram, he witnessed a very young girl being used for hard labour by her relative. According to him, 'I saw a 5year old girl who was forced to carry this heavy thing. Please if you know her parents tell them her aunty is killing her in PH. They should come and get their daughter'
Remi Tinubu Finally Addresses Saraki As 'Distinguished Senate President'
A Former Lagos First Lady and Wife of a national leader of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Senator Oluremi Tinubu has addressed Dr. Bukola Saraki as "distinguished Senate President."This happened when she stood at Thursday's plenary to speak for the first time at the eighth Senate.
The Tinubus are widely believed not to support the emergence of Saraki as senate president in June, and the defeat of Ahmed Lawan whom the APC hierarchy supported for the exalted position. During her swearing in into the eighth Senate, the former Lagos First Lady was reported to have refused to shake hands with Saraki who shook hands with the other senators sworn in along with her.
The new development may be a signal of new things following the bitter upset the ruling party's leadership endured over the refusal of Saraki to toe party's directive in the election of senate leadership.
New Hurdle For Amaechi, Fashola As Senate Rules That Two Senators Must Endorse Each Nominee
Every ministerial nominee must be endorsed by at least two senators from their state, the senate ruled on Thursday after deliberating on the procedures for the screening which commences on Tuesday.
Except there is last-minute realignment of forces, some of the ministerial nominees may not scale through.
Rotimi Amaechi (pictured), former governor of Rivers state, has been openly antagonised by the three PDP senators from his.
It is also believed that Babatunde Fashola, former governor of Lagos state, may be affected by the proviso, which is not new but had been used in the past to disqualify certain nominees.
Fashola is not thought to be a nominee of Bola Tinubu whom the three APC senators from Lagos state are loyal to.
Wike In 'Last Ditch Effort' To Stop Me, Says Amaechi
Rotimi Amaechi, former governor of Rivers state, says Nyesom Wike, his successor, is trying all within his powers to stop him from becoming a member of President Muhammadu Buhari's cabinet.
Denying the allegation that N53 billion got missing from the state's treasury under him, Amaechi described the panel which Wike mandated to investigate him as "invidious".
Wike received the report of the commission on Wednesday and promised to effect its recommendations "immediately".
Labels: 15 Israeli Soldiers Killed, Politics
UK Offers To Assist Nigeria Tackle Boko Haram
The United Kingdom has offered to further assist Nigeria in its quest to end the violent activities of the Boko Haram sect by December. The British Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Nicholas Houghton, disclosed this to State House correspondents on Thursday shortly after a closed-door meeting he had with President Muhammadu Buhari at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.
Houghton said he was sent by his government because the United Kingdom shares an interesting security situation with Nigeria.
Blatter Says FIFA Ethics Committee Did Not Follow Code On Suspension
FIFA President Joseph Blatter on Thursday said he was not given an opportunity to be heard by the organisation's Ethics Committee before it provisionally suspended him for 90 days.
"Blatter is disappointed the Ethics Committee did not follow the Code of Ethics and Disciplinary Code, both of which provide for an opportunity to be heard,'' Blatter's lawyers, Lorenz Erni and Richard Cullen, said in a written statement.
You Leave As A Hero – Enyeama's Wife Back His Decision To Quit Super Eagles
Wife of former Super Eagles goalkeeper, Promise Enyeama, has taken to Instagram to support her husband, after he announced his decision to quit international football on Thursday.
Vincent had a bust-up with coach Sunday Oliseh this week, after he arrived at the Eagles camp in Belgium.
The Lille shot-stopper was permitted to report late, following the burial of his late mother in Akwa Ibom. When he tried to explain during dinner, Oliseh reportedly ordered him to sit down.
There was an exchange of words and Oliseh called security officials to throw him out.
Although the NFF intervened in the situation and Enyeama stayed back, he has now decided to quit international football.
Supreme Court Favours Kagame's 3rd Term Bid
Rwanda's Supreme Court on Thursday ruled in favour of President Paul Kagame third term bid, dismissing the suit of the main opposition party, which sought to prevent changes in the constitution.
Following the report of a nationwide consultation which started on July 20, 2015, 24 senators unanimously voted for an amendment of the nation's constitution to allow Kagame run a third term.
The report, which was presented in August, said only 10 Rwandans opposed the removal of the constitutional term limit.
Labels: 13, international news
Buhari Chose Quality Hands As Ministers – Oshiomhole
Edo State Governor, Adams Oshiomhole, has commended President Muhammadu Buhari's recent nomination of ministers, whom he described as "quality hands" needed by the country to achieve its desires.
Oshiomhole, who spoke at an event to launch an autobiography, 'This is My Life: The Journey So Far,' written by a former Vice Chancellor of the University of Jos, Professor Emmanuel Emovon, said, "People may have political issues but in terms of the quality of those people, I have not seen any of them that anybody can dismiss as not worthy of his nomination.
Fasehun Asks Yoruba To Confront Fulani Herdsmen
Founder of the Oodua Peoples Congress, Frederick Fasehun, has described the destruction of Chief Olu Falae's farm in Akure by cattle belonging to Fulani herdsmen as an embarrassment to the Yoruba race, while also calling on the people of Yorubaland to defend their territories.
The farm of Falae, a former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, was destroyed barely two weeks after the herdsmen kidnapped him and detained him in the bush until a ransom was paid, releasing after four days.
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Argentina and Barcelona star Lionel Messi and his father Jorge are to stand trial on three counts of tax fraud that could carry prison sentences, a Spanish court confirmed on Thursday. In a court filing, the judge in charge of the case rejected a request by the public prosecutor to try only the footballer's father.
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Barring any last minute change, Mr. Dogara will announce 95 House committees, and will appoint same number of chairpersons and deputies — the highest number yet in the history of the National Assembly — in what is seen as an attempt to ensure the committees go round the House's 360 members.
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5:00 AM PDT 10/4/2018 by Lindsay Weinberg
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The entrepreneurial conference, hosted by Storm Reid, will also feature Terry Crews and young actors of 'Riverdale' and '13 Reasons Why.'
Gen Z will hear from Serena Williams, Cara Delevingne, Eva Longoria and Terry Crews when they speak at Teen Vogue's third summit, with the slogan "Inspire. Motivate. Change."
The stars will join Transparent actress Kiersey Clemons, Riverdale actress Vanessa Morgan and 13 Reasons Why actor Tommy Dorfman at the 72andSunny Creative Campus on Dec. 1 in Los Angeles. A Wrinkle in Time breakout Storm Reid will host the program.
Selected by editors of the publication, the speakers — who have spoken up about sexism in sports, the #MeToo movement and Hollywood's diversity issue — will talk about their personal journeys in their careers through keynotes, mentorship sessions and workshops.
The 2018 summit kicks off with a Career Immersion portion on Nov. 30 with workshops at companies like WME, Levi's, NBC, Snap, The Wall Group and production company Okay Goodnight (Grace and Frankie), among others. Tickets cost $499 for both days.
On Dec. 1, tennis champ Williams will keynote, likely speaking about her recent women's rights advocacy, when she called the U.S. Open final umpire sexist, after he called her a cheater for allegedly receiving cues from her coach.
Williams may also speak on her fashion influence; she has her own HSN line and released her eponymous 12-piece collection Serena this year. And during Royal Wedding weekend, the athlete made a huge fashion statement by wearing her comfortable sneakers under her Valentino dress.
Following her stint wearing a metal breastplate to the Balmain show in Paris, Delevingne will also keynote as a brand ambassador for Puma, with the athletic company honoring Teen Vogue's 2018 class of 21 Under 21 at the conference.
For his part, Crews may touch on the #MeToo movement, as he revealed he was sexually assaulted by Adam Venit, then head of the motion picture department at WME. "I have never felt more emasculated, more objectified. I was horrified," Crews has said of the moment when Venit allegedly squeezed his genitals.
Longoria isn't one to shy away from political topics either and has been vocal in her support for Supreme Court Justice nominee Brett Kavanaugh's sexual assault accuser Dr. Christine Blasey Ford. "Your strength and bravery should be applauded. You are the definition of a patriot," Longoria wrote on Instagram about Ford.
At the summit, she may speak on women of color working in the entertainment industry, posting last month when Gina Rodriguez and she were directing on the same lot: "Two women, two Latinas ... I felt damn proud of this moment. This is progress, this is the future," Longoria wrote in part.
Other speakers include Olympic fencer Ibtihaj Muhammad, Bumble leader Alex Williamson, plus-size fashion entrepreneur Nicolette Mason, actress Josie Totah, YouTuber Patrick Starrr, influencer Gigi Gorgeous and Drybar founder Alli Webb.
The summit debuted in December 2017 to a sold-out crowd and reprised itself with the #TurnUp political-themed conference in New York this June, featuring New York gubernatorial candidate Cynthia Nixon (Sex and the City). Previous speakers include Common, Amandla Stenberg, Rowan Blanchard and Parkland activist Emma Gonzalez.
Teen Vogue chief content officer Phillip Picardi will oversee one last summit in December before departing for the position of editor-in-chief at Out magazine, announced in August. Conde Nast has seen other leadership changes recently: Graydon Carter left Vanity Fair and Cindi Leive left Glamour at the end of 2017.
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UNITED NATIONS, Feb. 22 -- Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice warned Iran on Thursday that it will face further punishment and isolation if it forges ahead with efforts to develop a uranium-enrichment program, but she said the United States and other powers are prepared to restart talks aimed at ending the standoff if Iran suspends its most controversial nuclear activities.
The remarks came hours after the International Atomic Energy Agency issued a report saying Iran has defied yet another U.N. Security Council demand to halt its most sensitive nuclear activities. R. Nicholas Burns, undersecretary of state for political affairs, plans to travel to London on Monday to press Russia, China, Britain, France and Germany to slap additional penalties on Iran.
The IAEA report confirmed that Iran has continued to operate an experimental uranium-enrichment program and that it has advanced its efforts to produce an industrial-scale facility that could potentially produce enough highly enriched uranium to make as many as two bombs a year. Iran says it has no intention of producing bomb-grade uranium and will use the facility to produce nuclear fuel for energy.
A senior Iranian official said that the council's demand to suspend its nuclear activities "could not be accepted by Iran" because it would strip Tehran of its right, under the 1970 Non-Proliferation Treaty, to operate a civilian nuclear energy program. "This report shows that the best way to resolve this international issue is to return to the negotiating table and reach a broad agreement," said the official, Mohammad Saeedi, deputy head of Iran's Atomic Energy Organization, according to Reuters.
Russia, China and several European countries have become increasingly uncomfortable with the Bush administration's positions on Iran as tensions between Tehran and Washington have risen in recent months. Bush recently authorized the U.S. military to capture or kill Iranian intelligence and paramilitary agents in Iraq; the administration has said such agents are involved in attacks against U.S. military forces. The Pentagon has sent two carriers to sit off the Iranian coast in the Persian Gulf, which some allies have interpreted as preparation for a possible military strike.
Those concerns have prompted renewed calls for direct dialogue with Iran. German, Swiss, Russian, Chinese, Saudi and IAEA officials have all reached out to Iran in recent weeks in the hopes of restarting talks even if Iran continues to defy the Security Council.
Several diplomats said there is a possibility that the E.U.'s top diplomat, Javier Solana, will meet next week with Iranian negotiator Ali Larijani to assemble a list of guiding principles for future negotiations.
U.S and European diplomats said that they are pursuing a "dual track" diplomatic strategy -- pressing simultaneously for additional sanctions and renewed negotiations with Tehran -- but remained divided over how tough new sanctions should be.
The United States, Britain and France favor imposing a series of additional penalties against Iran, including a mandatory travel ban and additional asset freezes against some Iranian officials linked to the country's most sensitive nuclear programs. They also support measures including a ban on export credits. "We want to do it as soon as possible and to avoid the wrangling of last time. But we've got to get tougher sanctions than we have at the moment if we want real impact, and we're very realistic about how difficult that may be," a senior European official said.
A senior U.S. official said the United States is willing to forgo a tough resolution in exchange for the Security Council moving quickly to a unified agreement to raise the political stakes for Iran while avoiding a fight with the Russians.
But other European powers that conduct billions of dollars in trade with Iran, including Germany and Italy, have resisted stringent economic sanctions that would harm their commercial interests.
Russia and China are also resisting a tough reaction. Russia's U.N. ambassador, Vitaly Churkin, said, "We should not lose sight of the goal, . . . to accomplish a political outcome of this problem."
Thursday's six-page report concluded that "Iran has not suspended its enrichment related activities." The report provided no evidence that Iran is trying to develop nuclear weapons, as President Bush asserts, but inspectors said Iran's lack of voluntary cooperation with its investigation made it impossible to rule out that such efforts were underway.
The report detailed progress Iran has made in the past two months installing several hundred centrifuges for industrial-scale enrichment at its largest nuclear facility in the town of Natanz. The Iranians have been enriching low levels of uranium suitable for a nuclear energy program, not bombs, in other centrifuges set up more than a year ago at Natanz's research center.
IAEA inspectors said Iran had not provided any new information on the history of its nuclear program, which began in secret in 1987. Inspectors also received no answers to questions raised by documents obtained by U.S. intelligence in 2004 that suggest Iran was trying to develop a missile capable of carrying a nuclear warhead and was considering plans for a second uranium-conversion facility.
Despite the lack of information in the report, no official, in Washington or Europe, suggested that Iran's current work meant it will acquire nuclear weapons in the near future.
"Their nuclear program is not forging ahead," said a senior European diplomat. "Some of that is a result of the sanctions and the international pressure on them and some of it is because of their own technical difficulties in putting the program together."
Staff writers Glenn Kessler and Karen DeYoung contributed to this report.


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Tracking down the history of a retired thoroughbred racehorse can sometimes yield intriguing results. For almost 14 years, the big dark bay gelding living with Dr. Pamela Angle and her family in King, ON was believed to be Brandenburg, a Windfields Farm-bred son of Northern Dancer's great son The Minstrel. Indeed, when Dr. Angle and her family purchased the horse from Cynthia Frise those years ago, that was the gelding's name. Cathy McEwin, who is currently looking after Brandenburg at her CAM Equestrian Centre in Mt. Albert, had looked up the horse's name in a racing database and believed the gelding, thought to be 29 this year, was in fact a Windfields graduate. While digging into the classy old-timer's history, however, it was found that Brandenburg was the show name given to him by Frise and the horse's racing name was Noble Bill. Oh, and he turned 32 this year.…
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Syl Wrubleski of Washington started his softball career in the late 1930s when he organized, managed and played for the West End Dachshunds and played for Duncan Miller Glass.
He then started, managed and played for City League championship teams representing Court Billiards and Gardner Packard. He built and maintained a field at Log Pile in an old cow pasture called "Cox Flappers Stadium." He acted as liason between the city and the City Softball League and was instrumental in starting the Industrial Softball League, serving as its first president.
Wrubleski finished his career with Drakenfeld after 35 years of competing in fast and slow-pitch softball. He also played sandlot and semipro football and sandlot baseball.
He has served as a Washington Pony League manager and coach and as a member of the ground crew and Pony League World Series host committee; assistant director of Brownson House, area scout for Wyoming and Nebraska football; and has been active in programs such as Boy Scouts, Junior Achievement, Citizens Advisory Council, Retarded Children board member and South Strabane Parks & Recreation Commission.


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Q: random.randomint with variables Ok so I am making a python random number generator with the parameters defined by the user. I am writing this on python 3.4. this is the code:
import random
import time
name = input("whats your name? ")
numOfNums = input("ok " + name + " how many numbers do you want to randomize? ")

def randomGenerator():
    randomFinal = random.randint(1, numOfNums)
    print (randomFinal)
    rerun = input("Do you want to pick another random number? ")
    if rerun == "yes":
        time.sleep(0.05)
        randomGenerator()
    else:
        print("you may now close this windows")

randomGenerator()

I am having an issue with the line:
randomFinal = random.randint(1, numOfNums)

I cannot use the variable 'numOfNums' as a parameter. Do you have any ideas?

A: Make it an integer with int():
import random
import time
name = input("whats your name? ")
numOfNums = int(input("ok " + name + " how many numbers do you want to randomize? "))

def randomGenerator():
    randomFinal = random.randint(1, numOfNums)
    print (randomFinal)
    rerun = input("Do you want to pick another random number? ")
    if rerun == "yes":
        time.sleep(0.05)
        randomGenerator()
    else:
        print("you may now close this windows")

randomGenerator()

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With the markets being what they are – always in flux – you may be tempted to hoard all of your cash in a savings account. Millennials, more than any other generation, are uncomfortable with investing in the stock market. When investing conservatively or not all however, you're not taking advantage of compound growth and are allowing fear or uncertainty to stand in the way of financial gain.
Investing in the market may be intimidating and can be worrisome if you approach it the wrong way. Once you remove your emotions out of the equation and bide a long term outlook, you can allow the money invested to grow and recover from market fluctuations.
If you are a risk-averse investor or want a road-map to investing, here's how to invest in stocks and feel good about it.
If you're fairly new to investing, before you make a purchase, you'll need to invest some time. The Oracle of Omaha, Warren Buffett, has a rule of not investing in companies or industries he doesn't understand and it's served him quite well. You should learn the difference between a stock, a bond, an ETF, index fund, what is asset allocation and a management expense ratio (MER). Read a few books on the topic, join a local investing club or research online investment forums like Bogleheads or Reddit to gain more in-depth information on investing practices and strategies.
It's often touted that the best way to higher returns is to keep investment costs low. For those who have 401ks, it's been reported that high MER's and administration fees can erode up to one-third of investment returns. Buying index funds and exchange traded funds (ETF) gives you more bang for your buck. They are not only cheaper in fees but you don't run the risk of overexposure to one company stock. Within a single index fund, mutual fund and ETF, these investment types allow you to spread the risk across hundreds to thousands of individual companies.
Being bombarded by market analysts in the news about what stocks to buy, which to sell and those to hold can fuel emotional investment decisions that result in often poor results. Forget about trying to time the market and instead get into the market and stay the course. Many financial experts suggest diversifying your portfolio by holding a variety of asset classes along with considering your risk tolerance and how far from retirement you are. Make investing a habit by contributing a set amount per paycheck or from monthly net business profits.
Once you have a financial plan in place and have built a respectable nest egg based on your investment allocation, you can decide on a small percentage that you are willing to invest directly into stocks. Not unlike gambling, have fun but be ready to lose all of your money in the process. If you do, at least it wouldn't hurt your overall investment goals. Find a financial planner or adviser that can help you to determine how much you can afford to risk on stock purchases.
Since cost is an important factor in growing your investment portfolio, select a company that will give you access to the funds you want with the lowest fees. Companies like Vanguard and Fidelity offer a wide range of ETFs, index and mutual funds with low MERs. With your "play money" you want to choose a brokerage company such as E*Trade or Scottrade that provide access to the individual stocks you want but at an affordable trading cost.
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Nearly everyone agrees: U.S. going in wrong direction
It's no longer just dissatisfaction with Obama
By Bob Unruh
Published October 25, 2015 at 4:01pm
Editor's Note: This is another in a series of reports on the polling by Clout Research, a national opinion research firm in Columbus, Ohio, for WND.com.
Americans are deeply divided on abortion, marriage, presidential candidates, school-board practices, spending, taxation, foreign policy, the military, homosexuality, guns and ammunition, Russia, Cuba, Guantanamo Bay, Benghazi, Trump, Hillary, Uber, Netanyahu, migrants, Islam, Syria, marijuana, privacy rights, wealth and even thanking God.
In fact, since the advent of the Barack Obama presidency, there's little on which most Americans agree.
Except one thing: The nation is going the WRONG direction.
That's according to a new WND/Clout poll by Clout Research, a national opinion research firm based in Columbus, Ohio.
What do YOU think? What is best way to move U.S. in right direction? Sound off in today's WND poll.
Its telephone survey Oct. 15-19 found 85.3 percent of likely voters believe the U.S. is in bad shape.
That belief is held by 51.9 percent of Democrats, 83.9 percent of independents and 87.4 percent of Republicans.
"The latest WND.com/Clout Research survey shows that the dramatic dissatisfaction that Republican voters felt toward the Obama administration since early in his first term has spread to include all of Washington," said Fritz Wenzel, chief of Clout Research.
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"Given what we have seen in the first act of the race for the Republican presidential nomination, this is no surprise, as political outsiders lead experienced candidates by wide margins. But it is appears to be raw economic insecurity, not run-of-the-mill Beltway politics, that appear to be at the core of the problem."
Obama scolded Republicans that "elections have consequences" as he took unilateral action on issues such as immigration after vowing to "fundamentally transform" America.
Republicans instantly were put on the defensive. They initially didn't control the White House, House or Senate, and the divide on almost every issue deepened. Obama essentially snubbed GOP leaders, insisting that with his Democrat majority, he didn't need them. He pushed through his massive Obamacare plan giving the federal government control over health insurance plans with only the support of Democrats. Not a single Republican voted for it.
When the GOP took control of the U.S. House, a stalemate with the Senate developed as Senator Majority Leader Harry Reid stalled legislation he didn't want.
Budget crises came and went as spending plans to keep the government running were cobbled together at the last minute. Agencies such as the IRS took their cue from the White House and launched attacks on non-profit conservative political groups.
Then Obama won re-election and voters responded two years later by giving the GOP control in the Senate, creating a stalemate between the White House and Congress.
The new poll hows only 9 of 100 Republicans and 15 of 100 independents believe the nation is going the right direction.
Even with a member of their party in the White House, only 44 of 100 Democrats believe America is on the right track.
A huge majority, consequently, don't believe Washington represents them.
"It was always unlikely that most Americans – and Republicans in this latest poll sample – would become deeply immersed in the day-to-day operations of the federal government. As always, they seem to have a continuing sense of unease that things in Washington are not going well, but their concern – we might call it alarm – stems from the fact that they fear their own economic future and that of the nation," said Wenzel.
"Just 12 percent of Republicans said they think the nation is headed in the right direction, while 85 percent said things are off on the wrong track. This would be a predictable response from voters whose party is completely out of power, but Republicans are not out of power – they control both houses of Congress. Clearly, their voters are not pleased with their performance."
He said that when his team asked respondents about their personal financial situation and the state of the economy, a vast majority of 79 percent said it was either somewhat or very fragile. Just 21 percent said the economy was strong.
The poll found 92.6 percent of those who identified themselves as conservative believe the nation is on the wrong track. Among those who call themselves liberal, 90.9 percent said it is going the wrong direction.
When asked what they think of the American economy after seven years of Obama's leadership and economic policies, nearly 80 percent described it as "very fragile" or "somewhat fragile."
Self-identified Democrats, Republicans, liberals and conservatives were in general agreement, with about 75 percent to 80 percent describing the economy as "somewhat fragile" or "very fragile."
The poll's candidate-preference results aligned closely with other major polls, with 33 percent of the respondents picking Donald Trump for the GOP nomination, 24 percent Dr. Ben Carson, 10 percent Sen. Marco Rubio, 9 percent Carly Fiorina, 8.9 percent Sen. Ted Cruz and 7.9 percent Gov. Jeb Bush.
See the results:
Generally speaking, would you say things in our nation are headed in the right direction, or would you say they are off on the wrong track?
Without giving any personal specifics, based on what you are experiencing in your own household finances and the finances of other family members, friends and neighbors you are close to, would you say that the American economy is very strong, moderately strong, moderately fragile, or very fragile?
Question 17: If you were voting today in your state's primary or caucus election for the Republican nomination for president … for whom would you vote?
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Bob Unruh joined WND in 2006 after nearly three decades with the Associated Press, as well as several Upper Midwest newspapers, where he covered everything from legislative battles and sports to tornadoes and homicidal survivalists. He is also a photographer whose scenic work has been used commercially.
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News January 22, 2010
Study Examines Smoking Practices and Attitudes Among Anesthesiologists in China, the Country with the Highest Population of Smokers
The statistics are frightening: one-third of the world's smokers (300 million) live in China, and chronic diseases caused by smoking are a growing burden to public health there. Current projections estimate that the number of tobacco-related deaths in China will increase to 2 million annually by 2025. A new study in the February issue of the journal Anesthesiology looks at whether Chinese anesthesiologists are willing to help their patients quit smoking, and ultimately help reduce these projected tobacco-related deaths.
Because patients in the U.S. are advised to abstain from smoking for as long as possible both before and after surgery, the study's lead author believes it represents a golden opportunity for people to take action to quit, and he is committed to supporting the campaign across the globe.
"Every year, in the United States, we care for up to 10 million smokers in surgery.1,2 We continue to work to reduce the number of patients who enter surgery as smokers. There's a tremendous need in China to do the same. This study was designed to be the first step in how we might support anesthesiologists' work with their patients to get them to quit smoking prior to surgery," said David O. Warner, M.D., lead author on the Chinese smoking study and chair of the ASA Smoking Cessation Initiative Task Force. "Anesthesiologists are the heart and lung specialists in the operating room, making sure our patients' vital functions are working properly. Science proves that patients who quit smoking prior to surgery heal better."
An estimated 30 to 40 million Chinese citizens undergo surgery each year, and many of these patients are smokers. According to Dr. Warner, this places these patients in contact with an anesthesiologist who may be able to help him/her stop smoking.
Dr. Warner and his team distributed surveys to 800 Chinese anesthesiologists at a Chinese medical meeting in 2009. The response rate was just over 60 percent and 10 percent of the anesthesiologists reported smoking themselves. The latter statistic is down from 23 percent in 2004.
Here's how the respondents reported they manage interactions with patients who smoke, as well as how the results compare to U.S. reports:
Most respondents (73 percent) frequently, or almost always, asked whether the patient smoked (vs. 96 percent in the U.S.)
Over half of the respondents (51 percent) advised about the health risks of tobacco use (vs. 52 percent in the U.S.)
Sixty percent of the respondents advised patients to quit (vs. 57 percent in the U.S.)
Compared to the nonsmoking physicians, the smoking respondents were significantly less likely to advise about health risks of smoking and advise patients to quit, even though most of the respondents understood the perioperative and long-term health risks of smoking
Most respondents agreed that it was his/her responsibility as the anesthesiologist on the case to advise the patient about the dangers of smoking; few knew how to counsel about smoking or point patients to the resources they need to quit
"Most importantly, we learned that Chinese anesthesiologists recognize their responsibilities, and are willing to spend extra time to help their patients quit smoking," said Dr. Warner. "This survey is the first step in a bigger initiative to support Chinese anesthesiologists in this effort. Much like the work we are doing in the U.S., Chinese anesthesiologists' support of this work could further improve Chinese patients' surgical outcomes as well as patients' long-term health."
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DeFrances CJ, Hall MJ: 2005 National Hospital Discharge Survey. Advance Data from Vital and Health Statistics; no 385. Hyattsville, MD, National Center for Health Statistics, 2007
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As part of a mission to promote new discoveries and influence clinical practice, the January issue of Anesthesiology marks the debut of a newly designated "Education" section. This section is designed to highlight clinical material, making it more accessible and relevant for implementation in everyday clinical practice.
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Long ago, we stopped buying clothes as Christmas gifts for our kids. Instead, we give them money to buy items they want at the after-holiday sales. It works for them, and it works for me.
I loathe shopping in general and clothes-shopping in particular and have little patience for after-season free-for-alls. When I shop for myself, it is usually in a panic for a very specific item that I needed yesterday.
My girls are not me. They love to shop in general and clothes-shop in particular and after-season free-for-alls put a merry twinkle in their eyes.
I envy their shopping methods. Before they could drive themselves, I was the chauffeur for these little expeditions.
My oldest rarely shops for a particular item. She patiently sifts through racks, looking for things that appeal to her, thinking of how they complement other items she has, and she's willing to walk away if it isn't right.
My youngest shops with a relentlessly open mind. She never tires of trying things on, even if the item didn't catch her eye on the rack. I once watched her try on nearly 20 dresses and, not finding the right one, went to another store to try more.
The results? My daughters look sharp with a style all their own, while I look slightly homeless with a style best described as hobo chic.
My son is ambivalent about shopping. Before he could drive, I would take him to the mall where he stuck to one store. He made one trip around that store, picking items, then went to the dressing room to try those items on, and then right to checkout with whatever worked.
When he could drive, he became me – shopping for a specific item that he needed yesterday. The only difference was he wasn't panicked.
My son watched football, went out with friends, and slept. When the holiday break was over, he hadn't purchased as much as a pair of socks despite the fact that he needed a heck of a lot more than socks.
One day I heard the thud of a box hitting the porch, a surprising sound considering we are in the post-holiday, belt-tightening days.
The box was for my son. He opened it, showing me a nice pair of shoes – precisely what he wanted in the size he needed.
Then, he asked me for a tape measure – not the measure-a-wall kind, but the measure-a-waistline kind. I jokingly asked if he was using one of those websites where they pick clothes for you. What you don't like, you send back.
Although I like the concept, I struggle with a stranger picking out my clothes online even if I don't have the time, talent or inclination to do so for myself.
Of course, my son has no such hangups.
He's all about making life easier, especially if he isn't interested in doing it himself. We call him the Research Department because he has a flair for drilling down into any subject, process or problem. New things don't scare him, and if it piques his interest and doesn't raise any red flags, he tries it. If it works, he is happy to explain to the technologically terrified why it works.
Is style without the fuss of shopping possible?
I'm curious, and he's willing, so I found him a tape measure.
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Few statements carry as much emotion as the one that titles this piece, especially for those who have almost given up after years of disappointment and false hopes.
So we can imagine the response of one couple, the biblical Abraham and Sarah, who against all odds not only become pregnant, but models of faith in the process.
But Abraham and Sarah are Advent pillars not only because grace broke into their lives, but also because they trusted the God who made the promise. Paul considers Abraham to be our father in faith not because of any qualifying deeds, but because he trusted that the promises of God would be fulfilled. We find God in surprising moments of grace, and we also find God in the experiences that call for patient waiting and trust.
Waiting is not the strong suit of many of us in our hurry-up culture. Everything is urgent. Hope is foreign to people who expect quick relief, cures, and solutions. We struggle to guard Advent jealously because popular culture short-circuits this season of hope: We are tempted to go directly to celebrating Christmas without getting in touch with the part of ourselves that is longing, hoping, and trusting. Waiting is also difficult because we're forced to admit that we are not in control—God is. A friend who recently became pregnant experienced an awed helplessness as the natural process advanced within her body. Her husband also could only wait with her, loving and supporting her and their unborn child, but unable to accelerate the process.


I've been thinking a lot about motivation lately. Specifically, motivation for healthy eating, especially before ski season starts. How's this for motivation: what you eat during the off season can result in huge payoffs in your ski performance.
Hopefully, you've been keeping up an exercise routine to keep in shape during the off-season. But if you've gotten lax with your eating habits, you aren't getting maximum benefit from all that exercise. Now is the time to take a look at your diet and make some changes so get the most out of your time on the slopes.
Reduce injury. Ski time is a precious commodity and no one wants to be sidelined for even part of the season. What you eat now has an effect on your body's reaction to stress and injury. Eating processed foods, such as restaurant food and convenience foods, leads to more inflammation. More inflammation=more change for injury and slower recovery. More produce, whole grains and nuts, among other things, can help reduce inflammation.
Build those ski muscles. Training programs for developing the prime movers used for skiing are very targeted. But unless you are following up your workout with a good recovery snack, you will not build muscle as well as you could.
More time on the slopes. The better shape you are in, the more time you can spend doing what you love, skiing. Eating fatty foods can result in decreased physical and mental performance long before you see the effects on you waistline.
Gear's expensive. Speaking of waistlines, letting yourself go during the off-season can result in those ski clothes not fitting so well when ski season rolls around. I like buying new gear because I love it, not because I have to because what I already have doesn't fit!
How do you motivate yourself during the off season?


Everyone knows how hard is to keep infants and young children busy with traditional learning tools that most of the times are boring, risky and inefficient. Smart pillow concept aims to provide a device to the infants that functions as a computer, featuring a diverse array of software alternatives, with a flexible touch screen LCD display, enabling the children to bend it as they want for interactive use. The screen is set within a soft, rounded body covered with a removable and washable cotton layer. Smart pillow is made of recycle and eco-friendly materials, and during manufacturing, the production level of carbon dioxide has been kept minimal to help the environment being clean. The use of pure cotton and vegetable-based plastic has made it completely kid-safe. The device is warm and soft to touch and helps a lot to develop the sense of sight, touch and hearing of children.
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Oh that' really great and I love this idea. Pillow concept is so different and much innovative. Form this idea small infants can get to know much about technology and it would be beneficial for their helath and for their mind development.


British football fans should "think twice" before traveling to the Russian World Cup because they will be more exposed after recent diplomatic expulsions, the White House has warned.
Senior US administration officials said Britain and America's embassies in Russia will be less able to help fans after staff were ordered home after the Salisbury poisoning.
Fans who get ill and need to be urgently sent home will find they are less likely to get consular support, one official warned.


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Q: Creating navigatable bookmark list in Word How can I create such navigable bookmarks in Microsoft Word (I didnt prepared this doc; I just got this .doc and wondered how we can create those)?

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Ohkay I realize that this can be done by applying one of the Heading styles to the word as explained  here. Weirdly we need to create styled headings.
And I now doubt how much customization (in terms of navigation hierarchy not the styling) can be done to these heading-generated navigation tree. Any comment?!!
One more good thing I realized is that when we save word file having headings as PDF, we can specify in options in Save As window to convert headings to bookmarks in PDF.


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Living close to the ocean is a blessing.
So says Lavenia Alatasi of Lepa Aleipata.
The 44-year-old says her family relies on fishing for a living. Her husband is a fisherman and his daily catches are used for food and to earn money.
It works out well for life in the village.
"Here in the village, life is simple," she said. "We have land to work on and the ocean to fish.
"This is why I like living back here in the village because; we villagers can earn a lot more money from our work than those who are employed.
The family can get by on a budget of $40 a day.
And that money according to Laveina covers their daily expenses and a bit more.
Asked about some of the challenges, Lavenia says the weather is an issue.
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Below are some enquiries you may have about Chiropractic. If your question is not answered here, please contact us at Courtyard Chiropractic directly and we will be happy to answer it.
Q. What is Informed Consent?
Q. What conditions do chiropractors treat?
A. Conditions include: restricted movement in back, shoulders, neck or limbs, stiffness, strains and sprains from daily activity, whiplash, back pain, sciatica, headache, migraine, work and sports-related injuries, frozen shoulder, carpal tunnel syndrome, Golfer's/Tennis elbow, patello-femoral syndrome (knee pain), ilio-tibial band syndrome, hip pain, plantar fasciitis, foot pain, scoliosis care, pregnancy care, menstrual cramps, stretching & exercise advice, nutritional and weight loss coaching, WSIB injuries, Motor Vehicle Accident injuries, repetitive strain injuries, fallen arches, over-pronation, shin splints, wrist/hand pain, fibromyalgia, postural faults, ergonomic advice, postural and muscle imbalances.
Chiropractors are experts trained in the neuromusculoskeletal (NMS) system. They diagnose and treat disorders of the spine and other body parts by adjusting the spinal column or through other corrective techniques. Chiropractors provide conservative management of NMS disorders including, but not limited to, back, neck, limb and head pain. They also advise patients on corrective exercises, lifestyle and nutrition. Dr. Gerber tells her patients that she works from the tips of the toes to the top of the head, as long as the symptoms and diagnosis are NMS in origin.
Q. What are some of the benefits of chiropractic care?
A. Improved motion in your neck, shoulders, back and torso, better posture, relief from headaches, neck, back and limb pain, prevention and recovery from work or sports-related injuries, enhanced athletic performance, improved flexibility, relief of pregnancy-related symptoms, and correction of gait and foot problems. Other benefits relate to the proper function of your nervous system. Patients report better energy, sleep patterns, improved digestion, menstrual cramp alleviation, relief from symptoms associated with asthma, and a myriad of other "organ health" issues. Parents report improvement in colic, bedwetting, sleep, concentration and fast relief from back or neck issues for their children. Read more about Chiropractic care for kids.
Q. How should I prepare for my chiropractic visit?
A. Your chiropractor may be focussing on your back, neck, headache, or other aches and pains, and needs a complete picture of your health history and current health in order to provide the best plan for you. You may be asked about your personal and family medical history; major illnesses; surgeries or operations; medications you are taking; a description of your present condition; the steps you have taken to manage your condition; your diet and exercise; your sleeping habits, daily activities, work routine, stress level, and home life.
It is a good idea to wear comfortable clothes to the chiropractor, and you may be asked to change into a gown to perform some of these tests: blood pressure check, neurological tests (reflexes, strength, sensations), posture analysis, range of motion, and a hands-on evaluation (motion palpation) of how well your spine moves. These tests will identify restrictions and areas of improper motion or reduced function. Bring a copy of any X-ray or other health assessment reports (i.e. MRI, CT Scan) to give your chiropractor a more complete picture of your health. Learn about what to expect on your initial visit.
Q. How is a chiropractic adjustment performed?
A. Chiropractic adjustment or manipulation is a manual procedure that utilizes the highly refined skills developed during four intensive years of chiropractic education. The chiropractor typically uses his/her hands to move the joints of the body, particularly the spine, in order to reduce pain, and restore or enhance joint function. As an example, the chiropractor might take a specific contact on the upper back of the patient lying face down on the table. The patient may be instructed breath in and out, and the chiropractor would then create a gentle and specific thrust through the restricted area of the spine. Usually, immediate relief is felt. There are, of course, many different techniques and procedures of adjustment. The chiropractor adapts the procedure to meet the specific needs of each patient. Interested in learning more about our treatment approach?
Q. Does chiropractic treatment require x-rays?
A. X-rays can play an important role in diagnosis and may be advised after your chiropractor takes a patient case history and conducts a physical examination. Doctors of chiropractic receive 360 hours of education in radiology covering a full range of topics from protection to X-ray interpretation and diagnosis. Governments in every province have recognized the training and competence of chiropractors to take and interpret X-rays and have granted them this right.
Q. Can chiropractic treatment provide a preventive function?
A. Clinical experience suggests that individuals with chronic conditions such as degenerative joint disease (osteoarthritis) or recurrent neck pain, back pain or headaches may experience less frequent and less severe symptoms when under regular chiropractic care. This also applies to individuals in highly stressful situations and those who experience repetitive physical and postural strain during daily activities. Whether ongoing chiropractic treatment can prevent back pain from occurring in the first place, or prevent a previous condition from re-occurring, requires further study.
Q. Will my symptoms get worse before they get better with an adjustment?
A. On occasion, symptoms can feel worse before they get better. The reason is that chiropractic care goes to the source of your condition. We are "stirring things up" and your chiropractor will advise you that for some people this may happen. You will always know how to manage your symptoms and how to best benefit from chiropractic care in order to minimize the chances of this occurring. Dr. Gerber tries to emphasize the difference between "hurt" and "harm". You may temporarily hurt a little more, but your condition will be moving towards a better resolution.
Q. Can a chiropractor be my primary care provider if I was injured at work and am claiming with WSIB?
A. Yes. Most chiropractors are registered providers with the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board and can process functional abilities forms and bill WSIB for your treatments.
Q. Does my extended health coverage at work cover chiropractic care?
A. Most insurance plans do cover Chiropractic care, x-rays, custom made orthotics and registered massage therapy. It is best to call your insurance company directly and ask them what your coverage is. Insurers will only provide this information to the person who is insured. If you are having difficulty, we can help you to get these questions answered, on your initial visits while you are in the office. Consider investing in your most precious asset, even if your company's benefit plan doesn't cover your care.
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Q: Group items and count My table is like below
Main_ID | Child_ID | Activity |
1       |1         | Start
1       |2         | Stop
1       |3         | Stop
2       |1         | Start
2       |3         | Stop

What I'm looking for is like
Main_ID | Start | Stop
1       |1      |2
2       |1      |1

So, in first column I want to list all the Main_Ids and distinct Activities horizontally. After that I want to display the count of distinct Child_Ids under each activity for the Main_ID.
What I have tried is
var result = from q in db.Table
    where q.Child_ID != null
    group 1 by new { q.Main_ID,q.Child_ID, q.Activity } into g
    select new MyList
    {
        Main_ID = g.Key.Main_ID,
        Child_ID = g.Key.Child_ID,
        Activity = g.Key.Activity,
        Count = g.Count()
    }
    into p orderby p.Main_ID,p.Child_ID select p;

But with this I'm not getting what I have stated.
I have achieved for the Child_ID using following
var result2 = result.GroupBy(x => x.Child_ID)
    .Select(grp => new MyList2
    {
        Child_ID = grp.Key,
        StartCount = grp.Where(x => x.Activity == "Start")
            .Select(x => x.Count).Cast<Int32>().FirstOrDefault(),
        StopCount = grp.Where(x => x.Activity == "Stop")
            .Select(x => x.Count).Cast<Int32>().FirstOrDefault()
    });

Not sure how to display it against Main_ID

A: Considering this class:
public class Foo
{
    public int Main_ID {get;set;}
    public int Child_ID {get;set;}
    public string Activity {get;set;}
}

With this data:
var ls=new List<Foo>
    {
        new Foo{Main_ID=1,Child_ID=1,Activity="Start"},
        new Foo{Main_ID=1,Child_ID=2,Activity="Stop"},
        new Foo{Main_ID=1,Child_ID=3,Activity="Stop"},
        new Foo{Main_ID=2,Child_ID=1,Activity="Start"},
        new Foo{Main_ID=2,Child_ID=3,Activity="Stop"},
    };

You could do this:
var result = ls
    .GroupBy (g =>g.Main_ID)
    .Select (g =>new
    {
       Main_ID = g.Key,
       Start = g.Where(s=>s.Actvity == "Start").Select(x => x.Child_ID).Distinct().Count(),
       Stop = g.Where(s=>s.Actvity == "Stop").Select(x => x.Child_ID).Distinct().Count(),
    }
    ).ToList();

Result:
Main_ID Start Stop
1       1     2
2       1     1

A: All,
Thanks for your help.
I could do that using following
 var v = from q in myTable
                where q.Child_ID != null
                orderby q.ModifiedDate descending
                select q;

        var result2 = v
            .GroupBy(g => new
        {
            g.Main_ID
        })
         .Select(grp => new MyClass
         {
             Main_ID = grp.Key.Main_ID,
             StartCount = grp.Where(x=> x.Activity == "Start").Select(x => x.Child_ID).Distinct().Count(),
             StopCount = grp.Where(x => x.Activity == "Stop").Select(x => x.Child_ID).Distinct().Count()
         });

I'm getting expected resuts using this.
Now; I would like to know if this is correct approach and if the two queries can be merged.
As it had code, did not post it using comment; sorry for that :-)