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The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Makes Preliminary Recommendation to Establish New HCPCS Billing Code Dedicated to Arch Therapeutics' AC5® Advanced Wound System
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A dedicated code would represent a key milestone for commercialization of AC5 Advanced Wound System in doctors' offices and other outpatient settings
FRAMINGHAM, Mass., Dec. 05, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Arch Therapeutics, Inc. (OTCQB: ARTH) ("Arch" or the "Company"), a marketer and developer of novel self-assembling wound care and biosurgical products, today announced that the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services ("CMS") has made a preliminary recommendation to establish a dedicated Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System ("HCPCS") Level II billing code specific to AC5® Advanced Wound System ("AC5"). The preliminary recommendation was discussed at CMS' First Biannual 2022 HCPCS Public Meeting, which was held on November 30, 2022. The HCPCS code would better enable providers to bill third party payors for AC5 that is used in doctors' offices. Currently, providers report AC5 on claims using A4100 (Skin substitute, FDA-cleared as a device, not otherwise specified).
AC5 was cleared as a device by the Food and Drug Administration ("FDA") for the management of partial and full-thickness wounds, such as pressure sores, leg ulcers, diabetic ulcers, and surgical wounds. AC5 is a synthetic self-assembling wound care product that provides clinicians with multi-modal support and utility across all phases of wound healing. Case studies demonstrating that AC5 can lead to improved outcomes, including limb salvage, even for patients who have not responded to alternative modalities, are available for review on the Company's website here: https://www.archtherapeutics.com/technology/clinical-data.
"An AC5-specific HCPCS billing code would represent an important milestone in our commercialization efforts by opening a new vertical beyond government channels and hospital operating rooms. Although the establishment of a dedicated HCPCS code for AC5 does not guarantee coverage or reimbursement, a HCPCS code specific to AC5 would enhance our ability to work directly with payors as we expand access in outpatient settings and continue to advocate for clinically appropriate usage of our technology for patients in need," stated Dan Yrigoyen, Vice President of Sales of Arch Therapeutics.
About Arch Therapeutics, Inc.
Arch Therapeutics, Inc. is a biotechnology company with a novel approach to stop bleeding (hemostasis), control leaking (sealant) and manage wounds during surgery, trauma, and interventional care. Arch is developing wound care and biosurgical products based on an innovative self-assembling peptide technology platform with the goal of improving healing outcomes for patients. Arch has received regulatory clearance to market AC5® Advanced Wound System in the United States and AC5® Topical Hemostat in Europe. Arch's development stage product pipeline includes AC5-G™ for endoscopic resection of gastrointestinal tumors, AC5-V® for hemostasis during vascular surgery and AC5 Surgical Hemostat™ for general surgical hemostasis, among others.1,2
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This news release contains "forward-looking statements" as that term is defined in Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Statements in this press release that are not purely historical are forward-looking statements and include any statements regarding beliefs, plans, expectations, or intentions regarding the future. Such forward-looking statements include, among other things, references to novel technologies and methods, our ability to recruit additional field sales representatives and their effectiveness, our business and product development plans and projections, or market information. Actual results could differ from those projected in any forward-looking statements due to numerous factors. Such factors include, among others, the inherent uncertainties associated with developing new products or technologies and operating as a development stage company, our ability to retain important members of our management team and attract other qualified personnel, our ability to raise the additional funding we will need to satisfy our existing obligations and continue to pursue our business and product development plans, our ability to obtain required regulatory approvals, our ability to produce commercial quantities of our products within projected timeframes, our ability to obtain the inclusion of our AC5® Advanced Wound System on targeted federal supply schedules, our ability to develop and commercialize products based on our technology platform, and market conditions, and our ability to establish additional commercialization partnerships and build a critical mass of field sales representatives. These forward-looking statements are made as of the date of this news release, and we assume no obligation to update the forward-looking statements, or to update the reasons why actual results could differ from those projected in the forward-looking statements. Although we believe that any beliefs, plans, expectations, and intentions contained in this press release are reasonable, there can be no assurance that any such beliefs, plans, expectations, or intentions will prove to be accurate. Investors should consult all of the information set forth herein and should also refer to the risk factors disclosure outlined in the reports and other documents we file with the SEC, available at www.sec.gov.
1 AC5-G, AC5-V, and AC5 Surgical Hemostat are currently investigational devices limited by law to investigational use.
2 AC5, AC5-G, AC5-V and associated logos are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of Arch Therapeutics, Inc. and/or its subsidiaries.
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Dec 16, 2019 @ 3:41 pm By Galore Girl
At the age of 15, most of us were busy worrying about our chemistry homework, or hoping our crush was going to notice our Hollister tank top in homeroom. Marsai Martin, on the other hand, is busy building an empire.
The 15-year-old actress and producer has been making money moves ever since her breakout role as Diane Johnson on Black-ish — from firing her producers that told her to "take a break" to pitching her own damn movie idea to Universal Pictures. That movie is Little, a film that made a cool $5.4 million alone on opening day.
We talked to Marsai about her future plans, challenges she's dealt with as a teen in Hollywood, and how Tyler The Creator is her pump-up soundtrack before a scene.
How does it feel to accomplish so much at such a young age? Have you ever given yourself time to fully absorb all of your accolades?
I feel like I'm just still taking it one step at a time where everything is going at a normal pace for me. So, I honestly don't think it really has done something just yet because I am being myself. I don't really see it as like, "oh, I did something huge," I really do see it as, "oh, it's something cool that I did and there were so many people involved." I think a lot of people that are in the industry think that way as well because they are really just being themselves.
What has been the most special memory for you since becoming an actress?
It would have to be Little. Being a part of that whole situation and really getting a good glimpse of what it is like being behind the scenes. That was probably my most memorable memory — or looking back, it's me realizing how Black-ish changed my life.
Do you have plans to go to college while continuing to act and produce?
I don't really see it in my future, but I'm honestly not really sure. I mean maybe when I get a good glimpse of what [college] looks like and feels like. I'm still goofy, so I'm really figuring out what high school is like, so when I get to that point I'll figure it out. I don't want to rush anything, I don't want to say yes or no now just in case I change my mind in the future.
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Was acting always a part of your dreams? Or, did it kind of fall into your lap unexpectedly?
I am going to say both. I feel like I've always had that talent in me and it's been in my genes for the longest time. I am pretty young, so I was not sure if that was really what I wanted to do just yet. The more I grew, the more I really witnessed how much of a possibility it was for me and then not just acting, but going to the producer side and being a creator of all types of content. So, the more I grew, [the more] I realized what I wanted to do.
What has been the hardest part about being so young and fully-immersed in Hollywood?
I'm not going to lie, I can be pretty shy at times. I think it's getting to meet new people and seeing how they work and what they do, especially with Little. I initially felt more comfortable being with the Black-ish crew from knowing every single person on set and then going to a whole new world was very uncomfortable for me at the time.
Who has inspired you the most in your coming-of-age?
Definitely my parents. Mostly because they have done so much for me and sacrificed almost everything to believe in this young girl's dream.
How has it been working on set with the cast of Black-ish since you have pretty much grown up throughout the series for the entire world to see?
It has been a fun time, especially knowing Anthony, Tracee, Lauren, and Jennifer before I even started working with them. It was such a cool experience and of course for me since it was my first TV show ever and I didn't know how long it was going to last. If you asked me the same question a few years ago, we did not expect Black-ish to come this far. So, especially growing up with them and working with them, they are really becoming a part of my family.
Do you make a lot of your business deals for yourself? Or, do your parents have the final say?
I definitely have a lot of creative control in my career. It starts with all of us honestly. Of course, my parents have the final say, but of course, it is still a whole team effort. We really do talk about it and give each other feedback and then we have the final say altogether. But in reality, they make the real business move, you know, especially since your girl is still a minor.
How was producing Little with Issa Rae and Regina Hall?
It was amazing. It has been such a great experience. I love Regina. It has truly been such an honour. Every time I see her, she always gives me hugs, kisses, and love. She is like an auntie to me. We have developed an amazing relationship since she is someone who is super dear and caring and sweet and all she wants is the best for me and vice versa. I am super fortunate to have her by my side moving forward now.
What other young actors/actresses around the same age as you would you love to work on set with?
I would love to work with people that are my age in the industry right now. They're all doing amazing things. I am not sure what type of movie I would want to put them in, but I would love to create with them. There are so many people to work with. There's Storm, there's also Skai. There are so many people that I love truly and that are doing great things as well that I want to be a part of.
Which artists do you listen to pump you up before a scene?
Tyler the Creator is my all-time favorite rapper.
What was the most difficult scene for you to act in? And, produce?
The colorism episode on Black-ish, that whole paragraph with me talking was pretty tough for me because I wanted that scene to be really good.
What does the future of Hollywood look like to you?
I see people becoming more outspoken, more inclusivity, more diversity of course.
If you were given the chance to play any superhero or be in any superhero movie, who/which (one) would it be? And, why?
Superhero wise, it would be so cool to play Storm. If I could make up a superhero idea, that would be so fun. I have so many great ideas. Action movies, stunts, and fantasy are some of my favorite type of films. Super intelligence would be a great superpower.
What words of advice do you hold near and dear to your heart the most? And, why?
There are so many people who give me different advice every day. What I see as great advice is seeing creatives perform their talent. I get to witness my advice with my own eyes and how they are in the industry so I don't need to be told advice all the time.
Finally, what future projects are you most excited about for 2020?
There are so many movies and content that are coming down the pipeline soon. The upcoming project with Mandeville and Don Cheadle will be amazing. I also have Step Monster with my own production company, Genius Productions. Also, be sure to look out for more videos on my new YouTube Channel and subscribe as I have some cool ideas coming to life on that platform!
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Sunshine Quilt for a New Arrival | Keeps Me Out Of Mischief!
I've definitely got to the stage where all my friends are popping out sprogs. My sister, who is five years younger than me, is at the stage where she spends each summer on a tour of the country going to her friend's weddings. I'm older so we've all moved on a stage!
This quilt was created for a work friend of mine who has just gone off on maternity leave. Another work colleague organised a baby shower for her and we all brought a gift. We'd had a conversation a few months ago about what I could make for the impending arrival and I'd suggested a quilt for the cot. I'd noticed on Facebook that the colours they 'd painted the nursery were yellows and oranges so I used them as the inspiration for this sunshiny quilt.
It's a fairly easy quilt to put together. I cut out 15 squares measuring 12cmx12cm of each of the yellow and orange fabrics and pieced it together much as I had done for my reversible quilt. Once it was sewn together I added a plain orange border and backed it with the same colour. I filled it with a slightly lighter weight wadding than last time as I thought the last one seemed a bit too heavy for a little baby.
Now I'm getting a bit more confident with quilting I'm going to have to have a go at a design that's a bit more complicated. I've seen some lovely ideas on Pinterest…. just need to find the time to get on with it!
Baby Eliza has arrived this afternoon so it'll be put to good use soon!


Private developers avoid the real costs of construction by passing them on to innocent bystanders.
Larry Haiven is a professor emeritus at Saint Mary's University and a research associate with the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives—Nova Scotia.
The large dump trucks of construction waste thunder by my Schmidtville window with a downshifting growl on the grade outside my house. One every six minutes, by my count. It's not warm outside so my windows are closed. But just wait for the warm days when I have to open them. When this round of excavation began last summer, it was sheer hell and will be again this summer. Only weekends offer some respite.
I do several conference calls every week, and my meeting-mates demand that I mute myself. "What the hell is going on at your end?" they ask.
"Right next door?" they ask.
"No a block away." Given the choice of unmuting myself to contribute a word or two, I often demur out of concern for my colleagues' ears.
Wait, the trucks have stopped! Must be time for blasting. Three horns sound. A few seconds later comes the subterranean tremor. Another horn sounds "all clear." In between blasts, there is the deep rat-a-tat-tat of "breakers" or hydraulic percussion tools that Wikipedia tells me are also called "hammers," "peckers," "hoe rams" or "hoe rammers." Even as my work is disrupted, I am becoming a true cognoscente of excavation!
I work out of my home; I can no longer escape to another workplace. My 93-year-old neighbour must endure the same disruption all day. The young woman at her computer in a window across the street (either a student or self-employed) must grimace and bear it. The nearby restaurant has a permanent soundtrack playing; it's called construction. Neighbourhood friends living next to the construction have it much worse.
The current crescendo of construction noise, vibration pollution and disruption of my neighbourhood started five years ago. According to developers' plans for new buildings, it will continue for possibly another five.
are building mediocre structures to house people who can afford higher rents and mortgages.
According to StatsCan, the median income of Schmidtville residents is $25,500 per year. That's a lot less than the income of new unit dwellers. The new developments are making downtown Halifax uglier and less affordable. Moreover, when the buildings are finally finished, my heritage neighbourhood of 35-foot houses will sit in the middle of an almost-perfect canyon of tall buildings.
Construction of the Halifax Central Library from 2010 to 2013 was also a noisy travail. But living through it was part of the price I'm willing to pay to abet the public good, following Joseph Howe's admonition, "What is right? What is just? What is for the public good?" When my wife and I walked into the glorious new library on opening day, we were quite un-embarrassingly verklempt.
But tears of love and joy have been supplanted by tears of disgust and rage. In political economy, the negative fallouts of private business upon the public are called externalities.
Developers argue they pay taxes. I pay taxes too, but my externalities are minimal. We are all getting hosed.
A few years ago, Canadian economist Jim Stanford received a phone call from a skip-tracing company chasing down a former resident of his house delinquent in paying bills. Stanford spent the better part of a half hour answering their questions. As they were a profit-making company, he decided to send them a bill for his time and trouble.
Maybe I should do that. Maybe we all should do that.
Harmful blue-green bacteria "seems worse and worse each year," says Dalhousie researcher.
Parent Caroline Arsenault is upset the province passed on HRM's offer to buy the decaying property for a new school.
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Josh Doctson makes DeSean Jackson and the Washington receivers even better (Image: Geoff Burke/USA Today Sports)
Not since Robert Griffin III's rookie season in 2012 has Washington fielded a productive offense over the course of an entire regular season. The organization's turnover in play-calling, inconsistent pass-catchers and turmoil under center has made steady success tough to come by.
Entering 2016, Washington's offense, fueled by a deep and diverse wide receiver corps, looks poised to enter a fruitful stretch after the unit caught fire late last season under the direction of an entrenched Kirk Cousins.
Of course, any analysis on Washington's passing game would be incomplete without mention of Jordan Reed. The offense's ascension in the second half of 2015 coincided with the dynamic tight end taking a step forward. Reed averaged 67.4 receiving yards and a touchdown per game in Weeks 10 to 17, which far exceeded his career rates of 56.4 and 0.41. Medical concerns will always haunt Reed, but when he's on the field he becomes a true difference-maker; now more than ever, though, the wide receivers look ready to be the real strength of this offense.
After coming over from the Eagles following a career year in 2013, DeSean Jackson was a shot in the arm for Washington. He averaged 19.7 yards per catch over the past two seasons and remains one of the game's best deep threats.
Jackson ran a nine-route on 26.6 percent of his 237 routes charted. His 74.6 percent success rate vs. coverage (SRVC) score is not just fantastic, it's the best mark charted since I started the Reception Perception project in 2014. SRVC measures how often a player gets open on each route and against different brands of coverage. Jackson creates separation on vertical routes better than just about any receiver in the NFL. Even if a defender can employ multiple tactics to foil Jackson, his speed and deep-route running are trump-card traits that are nearly impossible to defend. Jackson gets a bad reputation as a one-dimensional player, but he is a more complete player than he's given credit for. His positive scores on slants and curls are more than enough to complement his vertical ability.
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dude, let topps have a redemption set without your precios card. Not everything that they do is a gimmick. Let them screw up there base set! It will only hurt them. You think everything is a gimmick!
and no, Im not from topps.
Are all of the Rookie Redemption Cards autographed?
"THERE IS STILL NO KOSUKE FUKUDOME ROOKIE CARD IN 2008 TOPPS BASEBALL!"
That is sweet! Less Sucky Chicago Team cards! More Reds!
Anonymous needs to go back to grade school to get some fundamentals of the English language straightened out.
Topps don't have a Fukudome rookie card because they will have one with their update & highlights set and buyers will flock to get them then.
Very smart move by Topps to get people to buy their update set.


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Minister Inaugurates 11-Member Committee to Probe Activities of NPA
The Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, has inaugurated an 11-member committee to investigate activities of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA).
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that on May 6, President Muhammadu Buhari approved the recommendation of Amaechi for the setting up of an Administrative Panel of Inquiry to investigate the Management of the NPA.
Amaechi, while inaugurating the committee on Monday in Abuja, charged the members to be diligent and ensure they do a thorough job.
The committee's terms of reference, he said, include examining and investigating the administrative policies and strategies adopted by NPA's Managing Director, Hadiza Usman, and confirm compliance with extant laws and rules from 2016 till date.
"Examine and investigate issues leading to the termination of other contracts of NPA and confirm compliance with the terms of the respective contracts, court ruling and presidential directives.
"Examine and investigate compliance with communication channel, as obtained in the public service.
"Examine and investigate the procurement of contracts from 2016 to date.
"Come up with suggestions and advice that would strengthen the operations of NPA and forestall such occurrences in future.
"And any other matter that may be necessary in the course of the assignment," the minister said.
According to Amaechi, the investigation is part of the mandate of the ministry to oversee activities of its various parastatal agencies.
"This is in the discharge of our responsibility as a ministry and I don't see why anybody is complaining.
"What is wrong in looking at what is happening in NPA? I don't see what is wrong in that. As the Minister of Transportation for four years, I hardly know what is happening and I want to know now.
"The president agrees with me that it's my responsibility as minister to find out what is going on.
"It worries me that people are saying we should not ask questions. Nobody has been indicted.
"It is just, can we know what is going on in NPA? That's the question.
"If everything is right, why do we have to bother at the end of the day?
"When you have completed your assignment, we will be glad to pass on the report to the President, but don't forget your assignment will include activities of procurement and its processes from 2016 till date.
"And that is why you do not have a time limit. So, it will take you some time. You are not auditing, but to find out the processes.
"Please be diligent, invite anybody you want to invite, including the minister, if there are infractions you need me to clarify," he said.
According to Amaechi, NPA is an agency that manages maritime trading activities in Nigeria and should be able to get in a lot of resources for the government to run the country.
He thanked the committee for accepting to serve and also appreciated the Minister of State for Transport, Sen. Gbemisola Saraki, for her diligence on the matter.
The minister then reiterated that the public should allow the ministry do its job.
"Let us reduce the shouting and allow the committee to do their job. Then, we will come out with a report, which we will avail to the public after it is being passed to the President," he said.
Similarly, the minister of state, describing public reactions as surprising, said the investigation was within the purview of the ministry.
"This is why the ministry supervises and part of that role is looking, asking questions and ensuring that things are done in due process.
"For the panel, there is so much noise, so it's best you block your ears, keep your head down and do what is in the interest of the entire country," Saraki said.
Responding, the Chairman of the committee, Mr Suleiman Auwalu, Director of Maritime Services of the ministry pledged the commitment of other members to diligently carry out the duties assigned to them.
Auwalu said: "I assure you that we are going to work; we are going to be honest and fair in the discharge of this responsibility.
"At the end of the day, we want to turn up a report that will be true and it will be in the interest of the country.
"So, we are seeking for God's guidance for us to do the right thing at the right time."
NAN reports that Buhari also approved that Usman stepped aside for the period of the investigation, while directing Mr Mohammed Koko to serve as the acting head of the authority.
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Pique a place to begin.
Charlie Hebdo meant to disrupt and paid dearly. That is what every editorial cartoonist wants, well, not so much death as to disrupt. I'm a fan of Steve Sack at the StarTribune, who every day tips some social issue on its ear.
The contribution of the editorial cartoonist is to change the status quo conversation by putting forward an opinion in whatever outrageous way that gets attention and is instantly understandable. Most of their work is an image that evokes a passionate response. The editorial cartoon is typically polarizing, immediately dividing those in violent disagreement from this in violent agreement.
In contrast, the rough sketch is presented to people who are already with us. They may not agree with our nuanced vision of a project, but they at least have the project on their radar.
We use the rough sketch to present our vision for the project, to show more precisely what we mean and to invite discussion. The whole undone sketchy ethos of it can accomplish all those things.
Sometimes we need a rough sketch to present our idea in the easiest possible way—so our friend or client cannot misunderstand us. And sometimes we need to disrupt a status quo conversation and risk passionate ire.
Not dumb. Let them try to DO it and then they'll see how hard that sketch is!
I found another book. I've put in an interlibrary loan request. We'll see. I lost the guy in the video lessons. I could follow to a point but once he started measuring angles by holding out his pencil, he got too complicated for me. All the interrelationships. Ok, I'll stop now. I enjoy your work. Writing and drawing.
Thanks! Let us know if the book is good.I'm interested.
No worries. If it works, I'll be shouting it from the rooftops.


Learning that a creditor has obtained a judgment against you can be a harrowing revelation. This is because they now have legal means with which to obtain payment from you and a decent amount of time to do so. You have officially become a judgment debtor and your creditor is now a judgment creditor.
As the judgment debtor obtains a judgment against you, it is important for you to know the many types of collection techniques your judgment creditor now has at their disposal. Common methods of collecting judgments are wage garnishments, property levies, assignment orders and contempt proceedings.
Wage garnishments is a great way for judgment creditors to obtain payment, especially if you receive a regular paycheck. In this case, your employer would take a portion of your wages from each pay period and send it to the creditor. Under federal law, a judgment creditor can take up to 25 percent of your net earnings or the amount by which your weekly net earnings exceed 30 times the federal minimum wage — whichever amount is less.
It is important to note that you do have the power to object to a wage garnishment. This can be done by requesting a court hearing but as long as you have the opportunity to have your objection promptly considered, the garnishment can immediately take effect.
Another way to collect is through a property levy. Once a judgment creditor gets a writ of execution from a court they can go after your personal property. A sheriff or marshal gets a hold of your property and sells it at public auction. The proceeds from the sale get applied to your debt.
An assignment order is similar to a property levy except that it applies to the property you own that cannot be subjected to a levy. This can be things like a loan value of life insurance that has not matured, an annuity policy or an anticipated tax refund.
One last form of collection for judgment creditors can be contempt proceedings. Sometimes a judgment includes a schedule of payments or a creditor can request periodic payments on a debt. If you, the judgment debtor, violates that court order then the judgment creditor can seek a contempt order.
This means if you miss any of those required payments you can be held in contempt by the judge. This can result in a fine, community service or even an arrest warrant for you to be jailed.
With so many different techniques for judgment creditors to collect, it is important to know your rights and legal options. For this, you should consult an experienced attorney.
In New Jersey, the Law Office of Joel R. Spivack Esq. can handle your debt problems. For a free consultation contact us today at 856-488-1200.


An inevitable part of running a business is dealing with any grievances, or disciplinary issues that arise. When this happens, there are strict protocols that the employer must follow if they are considering dismissing the employee or taking disciplinary action. At a basic level, there is a statutory minimum that must be satisfied, although individual businesses may have their own additional steps to follow.
Having specialised legal assistance when dealing with disciplinary issues is a must. Only experienced employment lawyers will be able to offer the expertise necessary to keep the risks for your company as low as possible. There are several stages to follow and it's imperative that each one is completed correctly, or else the final outcome may not be enforceable.
There are a number of expert Oratto member employment lawyers who can help you; you can either select a name from this page, or we can do that for you through the Oratto Match facility if you send your details and legal requirements through to us.
At the outset, a written statement must be given to the relevant employee, detailing the nature of the grievance. Subsequent to that, a meeting (or hearing) must be arranged with the employee to discuss the issues which have been highlighted. The employee is allowed to bring someone along to this meeting for support, either a colleague or a trade union representative. If the matter is not resolved within the first meeting, the employee can request an Appeal meeting and this must be granted.
The written statement from the employer must set out the complaint in detail and confirm that they are considering dismissal or disciplinary action. It should also include copies of the outcome of any investigations, or evidence to be used, to allow the employee a chance to see these before the meeting. No action can be taken against the employee before the meeting has taken place.
The employee should attend the meeting and therefore care should be taken to arrange it at a mutually agreeable time for everyone attending. Failure to attend will have a negative effect on any future claims by the employee and they must be given reasonable warning of the meeting and the ability to alter the time or place.
After the meeting, the employer will lay out its decisions, along with any action to be taken as a result. At this point the employee has the right to appeal the decision and follow the appeals process. The employee must write to their employer stating their reasons and an Appeal meeting can then be arranged.
If the full process has been followed as above, then the employer is within their rights to suspend the employee on full pay, pending the outcome of any investigations. Employers should bear in mind that additional grievances can be raised by the employee in response to suspension. Your chosen employment solicitor will be able to help you decide if that is the right move for you or not.
When does this process not apply?
For further advice and clarification on disciplinary and grievance procedures, contact employment lawyers from Oratto today.


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Cierniczek północny, cierniczek (Pungitius pungitius) – gatunek ryby z rodziny ciernikowatych (Gasterosteidae).

Występowanie
Rejon półkuli północnej. W Polsce znaleziono w 1942 najbardziej ku południu wysunięte stanowisko tej ryby w Poznaniu, w niewielkim strumyku, będącym dopływem Warty.

Zamieszkuje zbiorniki wodne o wodzie stojącej, zakola rzek, gdzie prąd rzeki jest znikomy, a także małe kanały (nawet ściekowe – nie za bardzo zanieczyszczone) o dnie mulistym. Do wód słonych wchodzi rzadko. Występuje przy brzegu i na płyciznach. Nie ma dużych wymagań co do jakości wody.

Opis
Dorasta do 6 cm długości. Ciało wysmukłe, płytki kostne tylko u nasady płetwy ogonowej, na grzbiecie 7–12 kolców. Płetwa grzbietowa przesunięta silnie do tyłu.

Grzbiet szarobrązowy, boki jaśniejsze z metalicznym połyskiem, na grzbiecie i bokach ciemne poprzeczne smugi. W okresie tarła gardło i podbrzusze u samca stają się czarne.

Hodowla w akwarium
Akwarium średnie, temperatura nie większa niż 22 °C, pokarm tylko żywy. Mają łagodniejsze usposobienie od ciernika, więc można trzymać w jednym akwarium kilka samczyków i samiczek.

Rozmnażanie tak jak u ciernika, można jednak pozostawić samczyka na kilkanaście dni z wylęgniętym narybkiem. Młode karmić jak najdrobniejszym planktonem.

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 ryby Polski
 słodkowodne ryby akwariowe

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Ciernikowate
Ryby Polski hodowane w akwariach
Gatunki i podgatunki zwierząt nazwane w 1758 roku

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Three men have been charged with conspiracy to murder as part of an ongoing investigation into organised crime.
Michael Dixon, 47, of no fixed abode, has been charged with conspiracy to murder, possession of a prohibited weapon and possession of a firearm when prohibited for life.
Lee Green, 27, of Ridley Street, Cramlington, has been charged with conspiracy to murder.
Wayne William Peel, 26, of Hawthorn Road, Ashington, has been charged with conspiracy to murder and possession of a prohibited weapon.
All three appeared at South East Northumberland Magistrates' Court on Wednesday, August 26.


Although I spend a lot of my time thinking about how self service works in enterprise IT, the concept itself is much more pervasive. Increasingly in modern life there are self service options for many actions traditionally handled in a manual way. The local supermarket offers a key example of this. Increasingly self-service checkouts are becoming more and more common, often augmenting traditional staffed checkouts.
What is interesting to me is the popularity of these self service options. Purely based on the experience of myself and my friends, I assumed self-service checkouts would be favoured by younger early adopters, but shunned by more traditional users. I was visiting my father recently who is 84 years young and who I would not describe as tech-savvy (he has recently learned how to email me but he still telephones me each time to tell me he has emailed). I went with him to the supermarket and was astounded to see that he chose to use the self-service checkout. He said that he prefers it, although he doesn't necessarily use it as quickly as some people! After this I did some research, and actually it appears that people do either love or hate the automated self service checkouts, with feelings being strong on both sides (A Market Force survey cites 57% of people saying they like them).
The lesson I take from this is that it is very difficult to predict who would prefer to use a self-service capability. Although there are undoubtedly people out there who prefer to deal with a person – either face to face in a shop, or on the phone when dealing with corporate IT – you just can't tell who will take which position, and how fast that might change when other options are available. As populations as a whole become used to self service in their every-day life (with smartphone and tablet app-stores, online banking for more complex activities, and any number of other examples), it seems clear that Enterprise IT must see the provision of at least the choice of self-service as increasingly important. Users of corporate IT services expect to have the option to help themselves rather than just call a helpdesk. They expect a self service portal like an App Store that can give them the experience they get from modern consumer devices and that can automatically deliver the software and services they need when they need them – just as savvy shoppers expect to be able to pay for their goods without queuing for a checkout assistant.


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Introducing Data Storage Corporation's Smart Archiving
A part of the Data Storage Corporation brand, Message Logic specializes in email archiving, cloud services and customer-specific solutions. While they already have a large base of clientele across the globe, their recent introduction of Smart Archiving functionality is expected to draw even more attention to organization.
Touted as an intelligent method of storing and archiving emails on a long-term basis, the recently launched MLArchiver centralizes functionality such as records management, message retention specifications, search capabilities, data analytics and supervision into a solitary solution. As such, IT officials and administrators are given much greater control over their email archiving protocol.
Moreover, MLArchiver and the Smart Archiving platform is able to automate most of the processes associated with the long-term archival of email messages. This includes automatic message collection, conversion, retention, indexing, analysis and policy governance.
Numerous complementary features are also included with the MLArchiver and the Smart Archiving solution. This includes the ability to allow employees to access their own archived messages, the option to place a legal hold on data and advanced supervision capabilities that are in complete compliance with the latest FINRA requirements.
Stephen Catanzano, executive vice president with the Message Logic division of Data Storage Corporation, explained the recent demand for a solution such as Smart Archiving. He was quoted as saying: "Corporate governance, regulatory compliance, the legal eDiscovery process, internal employee related issues, and just good business practices are driving the demand for email archiving," said Stephen Catanzano, Executive Vice President of Message Logic. "The big challenge now is to ensure that those emails being stored as permanent corporate records are not harmful to the organization. This is the genesis of our Smart Archiving."
Furthermore, the MLArchiver has been created with cloud computing in mind. As such, the service is fully compatible with the current platforms from Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, VMware vCloud Air and IBM Cloud. Message Logic has also unveiled MLArchiverVM, which supports virtual cloud deployment or on-premise storage.
Victoria Piluso, part of the Marketing and Business Development team with Message Logic, explained how their service bolsters email archiving abilities on behalf of their customers. She said: "Other solutions just do not offer the capabilities needed to have an effective email archiving program," said Victoria Piluso, who is part of Message Logic's Marketing and Business Development team. "With our Cloud, Virtual software, and appliance offerings equipped with Smart Archiving, putting a cost effective program in place is simple."
Finally, the MLArchiver Appliance is priced according to the exact amount of storage an organization requires, ultimately eliminating unnecessary or unused space and cutting down on overall IT costs. Additional purchasing options are also available, allowing an organization to pay according to their number of employees or as part of a license package.
To find out more information about Message Logic, including any of their products or services, please visit their website at www.messagelogic.net. If you are interested in finding out more information about their parent company, Data Storage Corporation, please visit their website at www.datastoragecorp.com.


InfoTrends InfoBlog » It's Time to Leverage the Power of Personalization!
Personalization clearly gets noticed and increases consumers' engagement. Savvy enterprises understand that they must use the power of personalization to their advantage so they can deliver a better customer experience. Of the 300 enterprises that participated in InfoTrends' annual transactional communications research, about 36% considered improving the customer experience as the most important business objective in their transactional communications strategy. Of these respondents, well over half planned to improve the customer experience by delivering more personalized and targeted communications. In addition, 43% intended to improve the customer experience by creating a more personalized and targeted cross-channel experience.
Today's consumers understand that their providers have access to a great deal of their personal information, and they expect business communications to reflect this level of knowledge. Savvy businesses are learning how to leverage this knowledge to create truly personalized communications that reflect consumers' preferences, needs, and behaviors. To deliver the best possible experience and foster loyalty, business marketers must stay informed about their customers' changing behaviors and preferences. By incorporating an increased level of personalization, businesses can improve the customer experience by delivering more relevant and valuable campaigns. The message is clear—personalization gets noticed, increases customer engagement, and drives action!


#122 How to Have Miracles On-Demand, Pt 2; Guest Tim Litke: De-Cloaked Ships in a Dream – Now Confirmed Real!
Guest/Topic: Tim Litke – De-Cloaked Ships in a Dream – Now Confirmed Real!
Starting at 4:40 run thru 9:39 – shows the different shapes of ships he's seen, and that he believes the ships are part of a system meant to both break up as well as manufacture clouds.
2:40 thru end – shows recon capability, color and texture differences from regular clouds, and describes what chemtrails may also be up to in his view.
Watch all 20 plus of Sean's video's to see the interesting footage he's collected and his in-depth analysis.
Thanks Sean Gautreaux for posting your work for all to review and comment!
Sir T will be teaching and have a special testimony tonight. After being pronounced dead by paramedics and a doctor, a dear Sister awakens after more than 5 hours being departed. Sir T has an interview with this remarkable woman and discusses how this amazing miracle took place and how she was told to return to carry out her mission as it was not yet finished!
Also this week we have Brother Tim Litke who will be speaking about a strange dream that shook him so much he felt he had to write it down. The impression it made led him to the research of others that have documented with photographs and videotape apparent ships that are in our skies but remain mostly invisible to the casual observer. However, after careful examination it appears these vessels are showing repeating patterns and actually creating clouds around them.
Join us to hear Brother Litke explain how this aligns with his dream and how they can stay in the airspace above us and not be detected! He'll have pictures and video to discuss.


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Q: Handling errors in flat file reader (im new to spring batch sorry for dumb question but google is not showing me an example)
I have a batch job that is kicked off by quartz daily at midnight.  The job tries to read one or more flat files and processes them.  Sometimes the file the job reads is NOT where it needs to be.  so getting FileNotFoundException.  We would like to email the production support team that the required data file was not available.
I think something along the lines of the following is the preferred way to do that in springbatch.  Am I correct or is there a better way.  Should my notifyProdSupLister in the batch:chunk statement?
<batch:step id="readDataFileStep" next="processDataFileStep">
        <batch:listeners>
              <batch:listner ref="notifyProdSupListner"/>
        </batch:listeners>
        <batch:tasklet .....>
            <batch:chunk reader="stagedDataReader" processor="extractProcessor"
                writer="extractOutputWriter" commit-interval="1">
                <batch:listeners>
                    <batch:listener ref="chunkListener" />
                </batch:listeners>
            </batch:chunk>
        </batch:tasklet>
    </batch:step>

I am assuming my listner would look something like
package com.mkyong.listeners;
public class notifyProdSupListner implements ItemReadListener<Domain> {

@Override
public void onReadError(Exception ex) {
    if (ex instanceof FileNotFoundException) {
        //mail support group
    }

}

}

A: In FlatFileItemReader (I hope that's what you are using) you can set property strict=false if you dont want to fail job in case source is not present. and for your case you can keep it true(which is default value, it will throw IllegalStateException which your can catch through JobExecutionListener in afterJob. There you will get JobExecution from which you can get getAllFailureExceptions() and check if it failed for the reason that file dont exist. and then do what ever you want to do for handling it.

A: I discovered that what I want to do can't be done that way.  I have job launcher and the job launcher won't launch the job unless there is an input file and it is readable.
While the ItemReadListener would allow me to do things if their was a problem reading the file. Because there was no input file, the launcher would have never started the job in the first place

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More Libyan Oil Set To Return To Market As Factions Sign Ceasefire
By Tsvetana Paraskova - Oct 23, 2020, 4:30 PM CDT
Warring factions in Libya signed a countrywide ceasefire on Friday brokered by the United Nations. The ceasefire is poised to lead to more Libyan oil supply to the market at a time when demand is weak, and OPEC+ prepares to ease production cuts as of January.
The UN-led mediation by the 5+5 Joint Military Commission, representing the UN-recognized Government in Tripoli and the self-styled Libyan National Army (LNA) of General Khalifa Haftar, agreed to a ceasefire, which UN Acting Special Representative, Stephanie Williams, said could help secure "a better, safer, and more peaceful future for all the Libyan people."
According to Williams, all foreign fighters and mercenaries in Libya should leave the country within three months. In addition, there were "good indications that the oil installations of Ras Lanuf and Es Sider will be ready to resume production in the near future, in a very short period of time," Williams said at a news conference, as carried by Reuters.
Haftar, whose troops, with help from affiliated groups, had blockaded Libya's oil ports in January, announced the end of the blockade on September 18.
Since then, NOC has gradually lifted force majeure on some of the oil terminals and oilfields, and Libya's crude oil production has increased over the past month from below 100,000 barrels per day (bpd) during the blockade to as much as 500,000 bpd last week.
Earlier this month, NOC announced that it had lifted the force majeure on the largest Libyan oilfield, Sharara, which has the capacity to produce more than 300,000 bpd. As of last week, Sharara was pumping around 100,000 bpd and has further increased output to some 150,000 bpd early this week, sources familiar with the matter told Reuters on Monday.
The return of Libyan oil to the market has weighed on oil prices in recent weeks, and even the OPEC+ group is closely monitoring the supply increase from the country. Libya is exempted from the production cuts and could derail the alliance's efforts to prop up oil prices and the plans to have the ongoing cuts eased by another 2 million bpd as of January.
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I feel that the work of a teacher is underestimated and undervalued by the community, and government. I have been teaching for a long while and the changes and increasing workload have been phenomenal. I no longer encourage young people to choose teaching as a career. The personal rewards are few nowadays and the cost is great.
I support the Children and Young Persons (Care and Protection) Amendment (Auditing of Out-of-Home Care Providers) Bill 2017. I thank the member for Bankstown, the shadow Minister for Family and Community Services, for introducing such an important bill into this place. When the New South Wales Treasurer paraded the 2017-18 budget as the envy of the Western world earlier this year, quarterly statistics showed that fewer than one in three of the record nearly 86,000 children reported to Family and Community Services [FACS] as being at rick of significant harm were receiving a face-to-face assessment from a case worker—sobering statistics.
I am delighted to speak, along with my colleague, the member for Summer Hill, and other progressive members of Parliament, on this matter of public importance and to celebrate the overwhelming endorsement of marriage equality by the Australian community.
It is fortuitous that today I draw the attention of the House to Blue Mountains Love.
Earlier this year independent Blue Mountains publisher Just Pressed celebrated relationship diversity with the launch of Blue Mountains Love, the region's only wedding magazine, which went on sale on 14 February—on Valentine's Day.
Earlier this year I had the pleasure of attending the official opening of the Blue Mountains Croquet Club's new independent lawn at Peter Carroll Field in Leura.
The lawn represents the completion of a very difficult stage for the club, and was based on a 2014 Community Building Partnership Grant.
I contribute to debate on the Health Practitioner Regulation Amendment Bill 2017. As others have noted already in this place, many of the objects and changes within this administrative bill relate to paramedics. The bill recognises paramedicine as a separate, registered health profession, and harmonises some other aspects with the laws of other States and the Commonwealth as a consequence of national-State-Territory accreditation agreements. I am particularly interested, however, in the workplace conditions of paramedics and the impacts on patients of poorly resourced and poorly supported paramedics and hospitals.
I stand again today in support of TAFE, its students, its future and my TAFE teacher colleagues. A speech given at a recent Teachers Federation conference deserves to be on the public record in Hansard. As defenders of TAFE we have but one job ahead of us and that is to save TAFE. It is beyond comprehension that anyone who has watched the gutting of TAFE over the past five and a half years could defend the policies and decisions of both State and Federal governments—that is, unless you are the Assistant Minister for Skills. Recently the Minister was reported as stating, "TAFE is doing better than ever under a Liberal-Nationals budget." Yes, I know, you just cannot make this stuff up.
I contribute to the debate on this matter of public importance, the Higher School Certificate.
The HSC begins next week and the term usually associated with exams is "good luck". My contribution will be about what I hope for every one of the students entering this stressful time.
I take note of failures by the New South Wales Liberal and Nationals Government to deliver on its election promises in the Blue Mountains.
The Berejiklian‑Barilaro Government makes much of its alleged devotion to regional New South Wales, but as a member of this Parliament who represents an electorate that straddles the city and country divide, I can report for the benefit of the members that the so-called devotion of Government to regional communities is superficial and politically expedient.
I speak in debate on the Government's hastily drafted patch-job legislation, the Environmental Planning and Assessment Amendment (Sydney Drinking Water Catchment) Bill 2017. Earlier today I read a story in the Sydney Morning Herald which outlined the absolute lack of legislative activity by the Berejiklian Liberal Government. It struck a chord because so many weeks in this place have been wasted by this Government and we have deliberated on such an insignificant volume of legislation.


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In praise of fans, second leg anxieties & why Bayern must beware the dangers of a good result
Steven Scragg
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Liverpool didn't score at home against Bayern—but neither did they concede. Steven Scragg looks at what it all means for leg two.
While a goalless draw was the result that Bayern Munich set out to achieve at Anfield on Tuesday evening, as good a result as it was for them, it is one primed with dangers.
The Champions League hasn't been the source of joy this season that it was last time around for us.
We were a bit lethargic during the group stages, losing all three of our away ties and now we have begun the knockout stage with a goalless stalemate, against a 'safety first' Bayern Munich.
Twenty Really is Plenty
Our Bavarian friends came, their fans sang their way through the game…their fans protested about ticket prices. Their players worked hard, they closed us down fast and showed maybe a little too much respect.
Ultimately, Bayern stifled Liverpool and they were the prime reason that we couldn't find ourselves a goal. Conversely, Bayern stifled themselves too and they were the prime reason that they couldn't find themselves a goal.
Amongst the throwaway post-match remarks to tip up on the radio phone-ins on the way home was that we should be concerned that the best Liverpool in years couldn't beat the worst Bayern in years.
All a bit disingenuous if you ask me
They undeniably had an uncharacteristically disjointed start to the Bundesliga campaign, yet since Bayern lost at Jurgen Klopp's former stomping ground in Dortmund—on a day when Borussia Dortmund extended their league lead to seven points—over three months ago, they've lost only one game.
Now, just three points behind in the title race, there is a touch of the Manchester City about Bayern this season.
Despite Bayern's upward curve, a curve that could yet lead 'the worst Bayern in years' to the treble, that was a very complimentary approach to the thorny issue of facing Klopp's Liverpool.
They were happy to exchange keeping a clean sheet at Anfield, for the knife-edge experience of risking the away goal, at the Allianz Arena three weeks from now.
For those of us old enough to remember 1981, we've been here before and I'm fully expecting Sammy Lee to sit himself next to Paul Breitner, up in the stands of the Allianz, for the second leg and not let him out of his sight all night.
While Robert Lewandowski put in a selfless performance at Anfield, and if we get on the wrong side of him in Munich things could turn very ugly, very quickly for us, Bayern will fear conceding the away goal.
The sense of self-satisfaction they will have left Anfield with will make way for second-leg anxieties in the cold light of day.
We'd be hard pushed to go 180 minutes without scoring against Bayern, no matter how good they are.
Should we remain as disciplined in Munich, as Bayern were in Liverpool, then nervousness will take hold for Nico Kovac's side.
If we navigate our way into the quarter-finals of the tournament, then the Champions League may yet, belatedly, spring into life for us this season.
It might just be me, but I always feel slightly aggrieved when we play the first leg of the last-16 at home, as it just ends up feeling like a seventh group stage game.
We will roll into March and it will still feel like our European campaign has yet to properly start.
The fact that we've meandered this far and still find ourselves in with a shout of the Champions League is pretty remarkable.
What is great about this, is that before we face Bayern again, we will have played a further four Premier League games, we will have navigated our two perceived toughest remaining away days, at Manchester United and Everton, although, Rafa is going to give us a massive test at St James' Park too.
And before you mention how crap Everton are, the Merseyside derby will still insist upon being the Merseyside derby.
By the time we head to Munich, we will have just eight Premier League games to go and we will be armed with a better idea if we are realistically locked within a title race, as we round the final bend for the sprint finish, or if the dream is beginning to ebb away once more.
When we arrive in Munich, just how vital Europe is to our wellbeing will be ringing loud and clear in our minds.
Eyes Now Refocus on the Premier League
Old Trafford on Sunday is mammoth. We should be going there with thoughts trained on getting the win.
If PSG can win at Old Trafford, then so can we.
Yes, they are much more of a collective now than they have been in years, but I still don't buy into the Ole Gunner Solskjaer 'revolution' being a permanent recalibration for Manchester United.
Something hints to me that they are a bubble in an updraft which is just waiting to be burst, and we can be the ones to do the popping.
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How the Golden Ratio Relates to Art
Humanities › Visual Arts
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by Shelley Esaak
The Golden Ratio is a term used to describe how elements within a piece of art can be placed in the most aesthetically pleasing way. However, it is not merely a term, it is an actual ratio and it can be found in many pieces of art.
The Golden Ratio has many other names. You might hear it referred to as the Golden Section, Golden Proportion, Golden Mean, phi ratio, Sacred Cut, or Divine Proportion. They all mean the same thing.
In its simplest form, the Golden Ratio is 1:phi. This is not pi as in π or 3.14... and is not pronounced "pie." This is phi and is pronounced "fie."
Phi is represented by the lower-case Greek letter φ. Its numeric equivalent is 1.618...which means its decimal stretches to infinity and never repeats (much like pi). "The DaVinci Code" had it wrong when the protagonist assigned an "exact" value of 1.618 to phi.
Phi also performs amazing feats of derring-do in trigonometry and quadratic equations. It can even be used to write a recursive algorithm when programming software. But let's get back to aesthetics.
What the Golden Ratio Looks Like
The easiest way to picture the Golden Ratio is by looking at a rectangle with a width of 1, and a length of 1.168... If you were to draw a line in this plane so that one square and one rectangle resulted, the square's sides would have a ratio of 1:1. And the "leftover" rectangle? It would be exactly proportionate to the original rectangle: 1:1.618.
You could then draw another line in this smaller rectangle, again leaving a 1:1 square and a 1:1.618... rectangle. You can keep doing this until you're left with an indecipherable blob; the ratio continues on in a downward pattern regardless.
Beyond the Square and Rectangle
Rectangles and squares are the clearest examples, but the Golden Ratio can be applied to any number of geometric forms including circles, triangles, pyramids, prisms, and polygons. It's just a question of applying the correct math. Some artists are very good at this, while others are not.
The Golden Ratio in Art
Millennia ago, an unknown genius figured out that what would become known as the Golden Ratio was extraordinarily pleasing to the eye. That is, as long as the ratio of smaller elements to larger elements is maintained.
To back this up, there is now have scientific evidence that our brains are indeed hard-wired to recognize this pattern. It worked when the Egyptians built their pyramids, it has worked in sacred geometry throughout history, and it continues to work today.
While working for the Sforzas in Milan, Fra Luca Bartolomeo de Pacioli (1446/7 to 1517) said, "Like God, the Divine Proportion is always similar to itself." It was Pacioli who taught Florentine artist Leonardo Da Vinci how to mathematically calculate proportions.
Da Vinci's "The Last Supper" is often given as one of the best examples of the Golden Ratio in art. Other works where you will notice this pattern include Michelangelo's "The Creation of Adam" in the Sistine Chapel, many of Georges Seurat's paintings (particularly the placement of the horizon line), and Edward Burne-Jones' "The Golden Stairs."
The Golden Ratio and Facial Beauty
There is also a theory that if you paint a portrait using the Golden Ratio, it is much more pleasing. This is contradictory to the art teacher's common advice of splitting the face in two vertically and in thirds horizontally.
While that may be true, a study published in 2010 found that what is perceived as a beautiful face is slightly different than the classic Golden Ratio. Rather than the very distinct phi, researchers theorize that the "new" golden ratio for a woman's face is "the average length and width ratio."
Yet, with every face being distinct, that is a very broad definition. The study goes on to say that "for any particular face, there is an optimal spatial relation between facial features that will reveal its intrinsic beauty." This optimal ratio, however, does not equal phi.
A Final Thought
The Golden Ratio remains a great topic of conversation. Whether in art or in defining beauty, there is indeed something pleasing about a certain proportion between elements. Even when a person doesn't or can't recognize it, he or she is attracted to it.
With art, some artists will carefully compose their work following this rule. Others do not pay it any attention at all but somehow pull it off without noticing it. Maybe that is due to their own inclination toward the Golden Ratio. At any rate, it certainly is something to think about and gives everyone one more reason to analyze art.
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Measuring the circumference of the top of the cannon bone, just below the knee, gives an estimation of the substance. Ideally a 1,000 lb horse should have 7-8 inches. Insufficient is less than 7 inches for every 1,000 lb of weight.
A horse with insufficient bone is more at risk for injury (within the bones, joints, muscle, tendons, ligaments, and feet).
Repeated impact creates soundness issues, especially in those sports with a lot of concussion (jumping, galloping, racing, long distance trail). Track horses get bucked shins, event and trail horses get strained tendons and ligaments.
Substance of long bones is slight and thin relative to the size & mass of the horse. Especially noticed in the area of the cannon & pastern.
Seen especially in show horses, halter horses in non-performance work, Paso Finos, Gaited horses, and Thoroughbreds.
Affects the longevity of hard-working performance horses.
See "insufficient bone." Doesn't provide ample support for bulky musculature & there is a lack of harmony visually.
Theoretically, a lighter frame reduces the weight on the end of the limbs, making it easier to pick up the legs & move freely across the ground. However, with a lot of speed & impact work, light bone suffers concussion injury, leading to bucked shins, splints, & stress fractures. Tendons, ligaments, & muscles have less lever system to pull across to effectively use or develop muscle strength for power & stamina.
It is best to match the horse with a petite & lean rider. It is best to use the horse for pleasure, trail, driving, non-impact sports, and non-speed work.
Overall bones are larger, wider, & stronger in a horse with either light or bulky muscled appearance.
Advantageous for any sport, the horse tends to hold up well.
The horses tend to be rugged and durable, capable of carrying large weights relative to size.
Big, solid bones provide strong levers for the muscles to pull against to improve efficiency of motion, thus minimizing the effort of exercise & reduces the likelihood of fatigue, contributing to endurance. May add mass to each leg, and consequently slightly hinder speed.
The peak of the withers is higher than the peak of the croup when the horse is square.
This is commonly but incorrectly referred to as built uphill. True uphill build refers to the spine and is very advantageous in dressage, eventing, etc. as the horse has an easier time engaging the hind end. High withers give the false visual of an uphill build.
Many breeds characteristically have high and prominent withers, such as the TB. In these horses the withers may be higher than the croup giving the impression of an uphill build while the horse's actual spine levelness is downhill.
The peak of the croup is higher than the peak of the withers. This is less desirable than a horse with higher withers.
Seen in any breed but especially in Thoroughbreds, Standardbreds, and Quarter Horses.
Young horses are usually built this way.
More weight is placed on the forehand, reducing the front-end agility. Muscles must work harder to lift the forehand, leading to muscular fatigue. It is difficult to raise the forehand at the base of a jump for liftoff. At speed, more work of loins, back & front end is needed to lift the forelimbs.
Increases concussion on the front legs, so the horse is at greater risk of front-end lameness.
Tends to throw the saddle & rider toward the shoulders, leading to chaffing, pressure around withers, & restricted shoulder movement.
This horse is too tall for this specific rider. The height of the horse is dependent on the size of its intended rider, but does not affect the overall bone structure and balance of the horse. Each rider should be paired with a horse that is proportional to their body structure.


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Average weather in December in Dublin (Dublin County), Ireland
The average minimum temperature (usually the minimum temperature is noted during the night) in Dublin in December is 3.0°C (37.4°F). The amount of rain in December is normal with an average of 76mm (3.0in). This makes it the wettest month of the year. It rains on average a total of 12 days. Most people don't tend to visit Dublin during this period since it is known as a chilly month. The average maximum daytime temperature lies around 8.3°C (46.94°F). You will hardly see any sun with 51 hours of sunshine during the whole month.
So what to wear in December? Visitors traveling to Dublin should plan on bringing a totally waterproof rain jacket since it will often be raining. Also plan on bringing your warm clothes, it can be a bit chilly during this period. With a water temperature of around 11.0°C (51.8°F), there is no need to bring your swimwear.
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Monthly Averages in December
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Q: Questions about Firebase Security (Swift) Ok. I am unsure about a few things with Firebase and its security and I was hoping that you guys would help me clear a few things up and also this might be a great topic to get some noob questions cleared up.
1. Does FIRAuth.auth() manage tokens and connections?
I have very simple code in my project:
if let user = FIRAuth.auth()?.currentUser {
   // Do Stuff
}

Is this all I need to do? How does this connect to Firebase? By this I mean is this data sent via GET/POST or is it encrypted? Should I be generating tokens and authentication and then checking that?
2. Is this sufficient rules to stop access to the DB?
I have defined some rules in my database:
 {
  "rules": {
   ".read": "auth != null",
   ".write": "auth != null",
    "score": {
      "$user_id": {
        ".write": "$user_id === auth.uid"
      }
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  }
}

What I want to achieve here is the ability to save a score value in the DB. However, the database should only be accessible to the user logged in and also the entry with the user_id also. They should not be able to access another players score.
3. Can I test these rules?
Is there a way to have dummy users and privileges in the console so I can test these? If so, how?
4. Is it possible to have SQL injections if there is no SQL database?
Are there other methods I should be trying to stop, for example stopping MITM attack, etc.?
Appreciate all answers.


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Facebook seems to have started integrating Instagram, Messenger chats for some users
By: FE Online |
The "planned" integration would allow Instagram users to chat with Facebook Messenger users and vice versa.
The regular DM icon which is present on the top right corner of the app will be replaced with Facebook Messenger's logo.
Mark Zuckerberg led Facebook looks like it is ready to integrate the chat systems for Messenger and Instagram (and possibly also WhatsApp in the future). From the looks of it, the social media platform will soon be merging the chatting options for its Android as well as iOS users, a report by The Verge noted. According to the report, an updated screen in the Instagram mobile app was witnessed by many last week. The screen had a message which informed users about a new way for messaging on Instagram under "chat with friends who use Facebook." Other options that the update gave including a new look for the chat, additional emoji reactions and swipe to reply.
The report highlighted that once a user will update, the regular DM icon which is present on the top right corner of the app will be replaced with Facebook Messenger's logo. Further, the chats will have a different colour, where they will keep changing from blue and purple, once the user scrolls down. However, it is still not yet possible for users to text Facebook users from Instagram application.
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It is to note that Facebook has earlier announced that it plans to integrate the parent company's messaging platforms. This was expected to allow users to cross-message among Messenger, Instagram, and WhatsApp. The company has likely been working on rebuilding the underlying infrastructure that will enable Android and iOS users on multiple Facebook-owned apps to connect to others. Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg asserted that for this, an end-to-end encrypted system will be created. The integration of messaging apps will also allow Facebook to take on Apple's iMessage directly. To be sure, Facebook acquired WhatsApp in 2014 for $19 billion whereas Instagram was taken over in 2012 for $1 billion.
Meanwhile, WhatsApp web has integrated Messenger Rooms that will allow users to video call up tp 50 people and share screens as well.
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