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October 11 (Day 284, Weakness of Church): A lone waterspout in the USA came ashore as a tornado and struck a US Postal Service semi tractor-trailer at the Sunshine Skyway Bridge over Tampa Bay. The tractor-trailer was northbound on Interstate 275 near mile marker 7.5 when it was struck by the tornado from the East. The trailer rolled onto it's left side and then was lifted back upright. The top of the trailer was ripped off and mail was scattered into the bay. The tornado then rolled through a construction site, damaged signs, and overturned a boat.
The tornado was in Manatee County, which is Florida County #15, corresponding to the meaning of the year 2015, for a covering. The tornado struck the semi about 9:42 AM EDT (1342 GMT) on Sunday morning, October 11, 2015, day 284. The numbers mean: 10th month – Laws of Establishment, 11 – witness, 15 – covering, 284 – weakness of the Church (84). The combined meaning would be a believer who is a witness for the prosecution in the Appeal Trial of Satan. The tornado was the only NOAA Storm Protection Center (SPC) adverse weather report in the USA for the day.
The semi tractor-trailer symbolized a marriage. The cab symbolized the man, and the trailer symbolized the woman. Most of the damage was to the trailer. The damage to the trailer rendered it dysfunctional. This corresponds to intensified discipline of the wife such that she can no longer respond to her husband in marriage. She is headed for the Sin Leading to Death if she does not recover from reversionism.
The tornado symbolized the breakdown of Marriage Culture due to the uncircumcised male. The male with uncircumcised heart is in the Cosmic System under the power of Satan as the Evil King.
The waterspout tornado was produced by a weather angel whose mission was to single out the mail truck and clobber it. The male driver, Randall Leaver, 56, was badly shaken but uninjured. He was thankful to be left in one piece. Weather angels can be vicious. The number, 56, stands for dropping, corresponding to falling in battle. The truck was lifted and dropped by the wind, and the mail dropped from the sky.
The Chart at the time contained a Mystic Rectangle, which symbolized the mail truck. Two Plows cut the East side of the truck. A Plow symbolizes intensified suffering like being plowed under. One Plow pointed to the God of the Covenants in Scorpius, for final judgment, and the other Plow pointed to the Last Adam in Sagittarius, for an enemy attack. The two Plows symbolize the judgment of the truck cab (husband) and trailer (wife).
The Sun and Moon were in Virgo, corresponding to a marriage relationship of the bridegroom and the woman with reflected glory. The Savior Planet in conjunction with the Moon symbolized a child of the Mother. The mail truck driver had a son.
Morning Star – royal fanfare.
The tornado that struck the mail semi tractor-trailer symbolized the breakdown of Marriage Culture due to the uncircumcised male. The tornado was produced by a weather angel. The tractor-trailer symbolized a marriage. Most of the damage was to the trailer, which was left dysfunctional, corresponding to intensified discipline of the woman in marriage such that she can no longer respond to her husband. This happens, for example, when the man or woman has a demon. The damage to the trailer corresponds to the recent floods in South Carolina from a upper level low in tandem with Hurricane Joaquin.
The Chart at the time of the tornado contained a rectangle, corresponding to the mail truck, and two Plows that cut the cab and trailer from the East. There was strong opposition in the Chart between the Redeemer in Aquarius and three planets in Leo, corresponding to Washington, DC. The Red Planet in Leo symbolized Satan as the roaring lion, whose policy in Washington includes homosexual marriage.
The mail that littered the road and bay after the tornado symbolizes an ash heap, or dung hill, for final destruction (Lam 4:5; Isa 25:10; Lk 14:34-35). The significance of the US Postal Service contractor truck is that the breakdown of Marriage Culture is an attack upon the nation.
The tornado was in Manatee County, which is Florida County #15 in the year 2015, for a covering. A manatee symbolizes Baal, or the Prostitute of Babylon, the enemy of marriage.
1. "Driver of semi struck by Skyway tornado thought he 'was in hell'," Tampa Tribune, Oct. 12, 1015.
2. "Waterspout damages truck near Skyway bridge," Fox13 News, Oct. 12, 2015.


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This Device Proves Apple Could Crush Nintendo (If It Wanted To)
Damon Beres
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My phone time is usually spent sanding down the edges of my mind on TikTok and Twitter, with a "healthy" dose of emailing, calendar massaging, and capital-S Slacking to get things done. But recently, a new category of app has crept up my iPhone Screen Time leaderboard: gaming, especially through platforms like Steam Link and the Delta emulator.
That's entirely because of the Backbone One, a snap-on controller that reinvents the iPhone as a legit piece of mobile gaming hardware rivaling the Nintendo Switch. This thing makes mobile gaming a joy beyond the narrow context of pleasant time-wasters like Holedown and Threes. It brings a new sense of focus to the iPhone as a leisure device: You will want to snap the Backbone on, mute your notifications, and immerse yourself in Fantasian. And it clarifies a lot about the future of gaming, as cloud services move from a state of glitchy possibility into reality.
Apple may not be the first company that comes to mind when you hear "handheld gaming"—you probably conjured Nintendo's Game Boy or the Switch—but it's already become a powerhouse without really trying.
Backbone One
A plug-and-play video game controller for iPhones (and just iPhones). Includes a launcher app that rivals AAA offerings from the likes of Sony, Nintendo, and Microsoft
It just works!
Plastic construction and flimsy trigger buttons don't quite match the premium materials of the iPhone; no good way to organize your game library or find compatible titles
Gizmodo asked Lewis Ward, a research director at leading market analysis firm IDC, to pull some numbers comparing Apple and Nintendo. (We're talking about mobile gaming, after all, and the other big players—Sony and Microsoft—don't offer dedicated handheld systems.) According to IDC, Apple pulled in $13.39 billion in revenue from games offered on the iOS App Store worldwide in 2020; Nintendo's total revenue was $13.38 billion. Apple, a company that makes no dedicated gaming hardware or first-party games itself, generates the same money from gaming as the world's most iconic video game maker.
The App Store is minting money, which helps explain why Apple is also doubling down on its subscription service, Apple Arcade. Games offered there are more robust than the typical freemium game on the App Store—they're the kind you might buy on console or PC, and indeed they're often sold there, as well. I won't play a game like World of Demons—by Bayonetta developer PlatinumGames—with a touchscreen, but happily dove in with my controller.
All to say: If the Backbone One or devices like it (the Razer Kishi, for instance) start to gain a serious foothold, mobile gaming could attract a much more serious breed of consumer, pushing an already successful business over the top. The gamer who once dropped hundreds or more on dedicated hardware might be happy with a hunk of plastic that plugs into their phone.
Well, not "might be"—I'm here to say they would be, actually.
The hardware isn't as premium-feeling as an iPhone, but it gets the job done.
The Backbone One stretches to accommodate any iPhone dating back to the 6S and plugs in via the Lightning port—no fussy wireless settings or lost connections. It has all the buttons you'd find on any other modern controller, plus a unique "home" button that launches an optional Backbone app. You can strap your phone in and jump into a game in seconds. To crib a crusty old Apple motto: It just works.
Games are responsive without notable input lag. The buttons mostly feel great, minus the slightly sensitive and squishy triggers. They're fine. Overall, the Backbone One is sturdy, with a hard plastic back that stands in contrast to the flexible strap on the Razer Kishi. My iPhone feels secure in the hardware, and I don't feel like I need to treat it like a Fabergé egg. I've tossed it in a backpack and let it topple off of a dresser without any concerns. At $99, I do wish the materials felt a bit more in line with the premium feel of Apple's smartphone, but it's not like most game controllers are molded out of stainless steel, anyway.
There isn't all that much to say about the execution. It's great. There's even a headphone jack and pass-through Lightning port for charging. I've spent hours playing Forza Horizon 4, Valkyrie Profile: Lenneth, Taiko Pop Tap, Dragon Ball FighterZ, Destiny 2, Tales of Symphonia, and Wario Land 4 on this thing and have few complaints.
I've run three categories of games using this controller: native iOS games; games streamed through services like Steam Link, Google Stadia, and PlayStation Remote Play; and ROMs saved locally on my iPhone and played via the Delta emulator. I've tried a variety of genres in each of these categories.
There are zero hitches with native iOS games, as you'd expect. Action games like Call of Duty Mobile work perfectly, as do rhythm titles like Taiko Pop Tap from Apple Arcade and RPGs like Valkyrie Profile.
Streaming works nearly as well. Steam Link in particular has become my best friend with the Backbone One. I can get a few Forza races in from bed, progress in Final Fantasy XIII while brewing coffee, whatever. A lot of this is going to be contingent on your setup, of course. I have a gaming PC hooked into a fiber connection via ethernet; streaming is smooth whether my iPhone's on a good wifi connection or just using its cell service. PlayStation Remote Play via my PlayStation 4 Pro has been a bit spottier, I've noticed, maybe owing to some issue with my hardware. The connection lags or glitches slightly from time to time. Even so, I've successfully played through songs on Persona 5: Dancing in Starlight's hard mode and tackled offline matches in Dragon Ball FighterZ and Soul Calibur VI.
Of course, you don't need hardware of your own to stream games. I was shocked to see how far Google Stadia's progressed since I last used it sometime last year. Nowadays, you can open a Google Stadia window in your mobile browser, log into your account, and play any game in your library directly in that tab. It instantly recognizes inputs from the Backbone One. I bopped around in Destiny 2 and Super Bomberman R Online for a bit and found the games to be totally responsive. They looked great, too. That said, the in-browser experience on my iPhone 12 Mini felt a bit cramped, so it wouldn't be my first choice—your mileage may vary, especially if you have a plus-sized iPhone.
ROMs on Delta were mostly great. I got hooked on Wario Land 4 and had no problem with the platforming or unusual inputs the game sometimes requires (aiming and tossing objects in the awful "pinball" level, for example). On the other hand, I experienced colossal input lag trying to play through Rhythm Heaven—a favorite on my actual Game Boy Advance hardware—and couldn't bring myself to progress beyond the tutorial. My guess is this is an issue with the ROM or emulator, given how well everything else runs, but it's too bad that not everything works flawlessly. (Note: This is still something of a legal gray area, so it's a good idea to ensure these are games you have legally purchased in the past and still own.)
The Backbone app is marketed as a major selling point. You can open it like any other app or via the dedicated orange button on the controller. From here, you can scroll through and launch games in your library, join friends in multiplayer games, and edit or share screenshots and video taken in-game. It's very nice, rivaling the launchers on your Nintendo Switch, PlayStation, or Xbox, although I wish it had different display options and organization tools. It simply piles all of your games into one carousel, without the possibility of manual control or folder creation.
Every part of the experience clicks together perfectly, which I found led to a satisfying side effect: The Backbone One keeps you focused on relaxing. When you're playing a game with this device, you will want to mute your notifications—they take up too much space on your screen—and narrow your attention to the action on your screen. And since you're gaming on your iPhone, you have no iPhone to be distracted by.
So, the Backbone One helps you get a lot more out of mobile gaming. I would never play any of the games listed above if I needed to control them by pressing my slick thumbs against a panel of glass. I've tried using a Dualshock 4 and Xbox One controller via Bluetooth before, too, but it's too much of a hassle just for the sake of playing something on my phone. The Backbone One streamlines everything perfectly.
That was really the problem to be solved. Serious mobile gaming has certainly been possible for some time—it just hasn't been particularly desirable. With the Backbone One, it is.
This is what should worry Nintendo, with its rapidly aging Switch hardware. The iPhone is superior to that device in many ways. Even the five-and-a-half-year-old iPhone 6S has a nicer screen, with better resolution and higher pixel density than both the Switch and Switch Lite. And your entire life already orbits around the iPhone. When the time comes, you will buy another one, though perhaps you could live without a Nintendo—especially if you can stream high-end games that the Switch can't run, anyway.
If the Lightning port is phased out, your Backbone One could be rendered obsolete.
I care a lot about the longevity of consumer tech. A staggering volume of electronic waste is generated every year from hardware launches and the needless obsoleting of old devices. How long can we expect the Backbone One to stick around?
Theoretically, it should last a while. For starters, there's no battery or screen to worry about. The device is secured with standard screws rather than the proprietary sort that keep your iPhone itself locked down, so it should be pretty easy to open up and tinker with if need be.
Customer support is great—or arguably overzealous. I reached out to ask about repairing my "broken" device, and they immediately arranged to have a replacement shipped out. (Keep in mind that I bought this unit myself, and that no review hardware was provided.) Oops! I didn't want that and canceled the request immediately. Maybe it would be less wasteful if they tried to diagnose issues before just shipping another device out, although I'm certainly not going to fault the company for taking good care of its customers.
The one question mark is the Lightning connector. Apple has changed its ports in the past, which leaves me feeling some concern that the Backbone One could be obsoleted by a new generation of iPhone hardware. A switch from Lightning to USB-C would render the Backbone useless without an adapter—and maybe even with one, given how snug the fit is. (You can't even use the Backbone One if your iPhone is in a case.)
If you can put that possibility aside, the Backbone One is an easy recommendation. It's a joy to use, recontextualizing your iPhone from a distraction machine into a legitimate piece of gaming hardware. As Apple continues to build its Arcade offerings out, I wouldn't be surprised to see it develop a first-party controller that accomplishes the same goal (maybe with extra features to connect with Apple TV and Macs). The future of mobile gaming is taking shape today, and the smartphone maker is already leading the way, right under our noses.
The Backbone One proves mobile gaming is ready to move beyond Candy Crush casuals.
Even in Apple's walled garden, it's easy to set up an emulator that lets you play ROMs of classic Nintendo games, which is really just salt in the wound tbh.
Streaming services like Steam Link, Google Stadia, and Moonlight work very well, meaning you can play Forza or Destiny 2 wherever, whenever.
Would be nice if future iterations of the hardware could feel slightly heftier.
$99 is a lot, but if you're already a PC gamer looking for a handheld, I'd probably recommend this over a $199 Switch Lite.
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Launched on Kickstarter, and now on Amazon! YOGI is a yoga-inspired kit through which children, along with their parents and friends, can participate in a variety of fun activities and games. YOGI contains 40 cards that can be used for countless activities! 20 cards have lovely illustrations of various yoga poses and the other 20 accurately describe the poses in simple, fun rhyme. The YOGI kit also includes a colorful leaflet with ideas for four different games and a special birthday activity. In addition, you'll find two DIY dice featuring images of the yoga poses that kids absolutely adore! YOGI is a great tool for developing mental and physical health, so don't hesitate to reduce your kids screen time and grab it for some indoor or outdoor quality time with friends and family!
YOGI is a yoga-inspired cards deck for kids (and grown-ups) with countless ways to play.
Use it in or outdoors and get your kids moving, concentrating and even relaxing - in a playful way!
Great as a birthday gift! FREE gift package is included along with a special birthday activity.


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Dubai purchases 554 fuel-electric taxis to tackle pollution
Dubai's transport authority has purchased 554 fuel-electric hybrid taxi cars in a bid to reduce vehicle exhausts, the Dubai Information Office said on Saturday.
The information office said that the purchase, made by the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) of the Gulf Arab emirate of Dubai, accounted for 11 percent of the total number of taxis of the Dubai Taxi Corporation.
The RTA aims to increase the percentage of environmentally friendly cars to 17 percent out of the overall vehicles by the end of this year, while the number of green cars is currently estimated at 503.
"This initiative is to rationalize the use of energy in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and to create a safe, clean, attractive and sustainable environment that elevates the reputation and prestige of Dubai," said the office.
"The initiative also comes within the framework of the RTA's commitment to the comprehensive plan to reduce carbon emissions in the taxi sector by two per cent in accordance with the requirements of the Supreme Energy Council of Dubai and the transition to a green economy," it added.
[globaltimes.cn/Xinhua]
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Ετικέτες air pollution, Dubai, fuel-electric taxis, transportation system, United Arab Emirates


This section shows the AC15 Twin (the single cone version is on the previous panel) and several versions of the AC30: the AC30 Twin, Super-Twin, Super Reverb Twin. It also shows the Vox Echo and Reverb units.
The page also shows a number of British stars of the time: Adam Faith, Billy J. Kramer, Cliff Richard and ex-Shadow Jet Harris.
The guitar shown is an early version of the Phantom, the Phantom II with additional tone switches.


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National Gold Award Ceremony 2019
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The National Gold Award Ceremony, the first and largest of its kind outside the UK was an incredible success. Nearly 400 young people from all the way around Australia got their Gold Award and not only did they meet His Royal Highness The Prince Edward, Earl of Wessex KG GCVO, but 17 prominent Australians were there to personally present the Awards on behalf of HRH. Among them was Deborah Thomas, Marc Fennell, Naomi Simson, David Campbell OAM, Indira Naidoo, Jeff McMullen, Janine Perrett, Jayne Azzopardi, Graham Ross VMM, Dawn Fraser AC, Jack Thompson AM, Jeff Loy, Dan Illic, Layne Beachley AO, Kirk Pengilly, Eddie Woo, and Jacinta Tynan.
Roughly 1500 people attended the event, they included the families of the Award Holders, Award Leaders, local dignitaries, Supporter of the Award, Duke of Ed Staff, volunteers, the Masters of Ceremonies Anita Jacoby Am and Hamish Macdonald, the high profile Australians, and the Official Party which included: His Royal Highness The Prince Edward, Earl of Wessex KG GCVO, Captain Andy Aspen RN-private Secretary, The Honourable Gladys Berejiklian MP, Premier of NSW, The Right Honourable the Lord Mayor of Sydney Clover Moore, The Honourable Gary Nairn AO, Chairman of the Award in Australia, and Peter Kaye AM CEO of the Award in Australia.
A huge thank you to all those involved and to the City of Sydney for supporting the event.
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Studies have indicated that 78% of employees would work harder if they were recognized but only a third of employees in North America have been recognized in the last seven days.
Why you should give recognition?
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This volume addresses the pressing reality in teacher education that all teachers need to be prepared to work effectively with linguistically and culturally diverse student populations. Every classroom in the country is already, or will soon be, deeply affected by the changing demographics of America's students. Marilyn Cochran-Smith's Foreword and Donaldo Macedo's Introductory Essay set the context with respect to teacher education and student demographics, followed by a series of chapters presented in three sections: knowledge, practice, and policy.The literature on language education has typically been discussed in relation to preparing ESL or bilingual teachers. Typically, needs of culturally and linguistically diverse students, including immigrants, refugees, language minority populations, African Americans, and deaf students, have been addressed separately. This volume emphasizes that these children have both common educational needs and needs that are culturally and linguistically specific. It is directed to the preparation of ALL teachers who work with culturally and linguistically diverse students. It not only focuses on how teachers need to change but how faculty and curriculum need to be transformed, and how to better train teacher education candidates to understand and work efficaciously with the communities in which culturally and linguistically diverse students tend to be predominant.


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We are not recruiting, WAEC warns against fraudulent adverts
November 12, 2022 0 2 mins 3 mths
We are not recruiting, avoid fraudsters, WAEC warns
The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has distanced itself from an advertisement on social media calling for qualified candidates to fill some vacant positions in the establishment.
This is contained in a statement issued on Saturday in Lagos by Mrs Moyosola Adesina, Head of Public Affairs Unit of the council.
She described the advertisement as misleading and fake.
According to her, it is handiwork of fraudsters.
"The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) wishes to inform its stakeholders and the general public that the advert making the rounds on social media that the council is recruiting for the year 2022/2023 is false.
"The general public should disregard this advertisement as it is hoax aimed at exploiting innocent Nigerians, especially desperate job seekers.
"For the purpose of clarity, WAEC will never ask anyone to pay any amount to secure a job on any of its platforms.
"Furthermore, the council publishes its recruitment advertisements only on national dailies and its official website," Adesina said.


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Japan's Fujifilm to produce COVID-19 antigen test kits in Vietnam
Japanese precision chemistry firm Fujifilm Corp. is planning to expand its production facilities in Vietnam to make SARS-CoV-2 antigen test kits to serve the global markets.
Free surgeries to bring smiles for children with cleft lips, palates
A cleft lip and palate surgery programme kicked off in Dak Lak province on December 18, expected to benefit children with the deformities in seven provinces in the central and Central Highlands regions.
Conference connects Hai Duong's health sector with RoK partners
Thursday, December 17, 2020 19:06
An online conference to connect the health sector of the northern province of Hai Duong with hospitals in the Republic of Korea (RoK) was held by the provincial People's Committee and the V-Health Social Enterprise for Health Co. on December 17.
Health Ministry's department, Bayer sign communication programme on stroke prevention
The Ministry of Health's Medical Services Administration (MSA) and Bayer Vietnam have signed a communication programme on stroke prevention for the community in Vietnam in the 2021-23 period.
Overseas Vietnamese promote national traditions
Despite formidable challenges in the host nation, the overseas Vietnamese (OVs) in Cambodia have stood shoulder by shoulder to overcome difficulties by promoting the national tradition "the good leaf covers the torn ones".
Vietnam, Cuba write new pages in glorious history
The 60th anniversary of Vietnam - Cuba diplomatic relations was celebrated on December 2 (1960 - 2020), with the special amity filled with outstanding milestones in mutual support, from Vietnam's past struggle for national independence to the two nations' current fight against COVID-19.
Cervical cancer patients on the rise: doctors
The number of women with cervical cancer is increasing in Vietnam, health experts warned.
Diabetes in younger adults on the rise
The incidence of type 2 diabetes in younger adults has increased dramatically in Vietnam, doctors have said.
Doctors bringing hope to HIV patients
Despite facing risks from being exposed to the dangerous disease, doctors in medical wards specialising in treating those with HIV tackle whatever difficulties come their way in taking care of patients and give them hope that being infected is not the death sentence it once was.
Vietnam treasures solidarity, friendship with Cuba: Deputy PM
Tuesday, December 01, 2020 15:23
Vietnam and Cuba have enjoyed a special friendship, solidarity and mutual trust in the past six decades, said Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh on December 1.
Vietnam-Russia parliamentary ties enjoy positive progress: top legislator
The Vietnam-Russia parliamentary relations have enjoyed positive progress over the recent past, Chairwoman of the National Assembly Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan said on November 27.
Conference promotes women's role in UN peacekeeping operations
Thursday, November 26, 2020 15:55
The role of women in UN peacekeeping operations was on the agenda at an online conference held by the Ministry of Defence and the UN Development Programme (UNDP) in Vietnam on November 26.
Engaging men in preventing violence against women, children
The White Ribbon Breakfast was held in Ho Chi Minh City on November 24 to encourage the participation of men and the community as a whole in preventing violence and sexual harassment against women and children, particularly in the context of COVID-19.
Antimicrobial resistance remains high in Vietnam
Tuesday, November 24, 2020 09:18
Antibiotics are overused and misused widely in Vietnam, health experts have warned, calling for drastic measures to curb antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in the country.
Rate of female military officers up in last five years
The rate of female officers in the military rose from 2.43 percent to 2.97 percent between 2016 and 2020, a conference in Hanoi on November 23 heard.
Underprivileged given free health check-ups
The prolonged flooding in Vietnam's central region has had a serious impact on the health of local residents. The 199 Police Hospital, in coordination with the Da Nang Trade Union, recently organised free health check-ups and provided medicine for local people in need, in a bid to ease their pain and suffering.
University of Medicine and Pharmacy established
The Vietnam National University – Hanoi (VNU) on November 18 held a ceremony to announce the Prime Minister's decision on the establishment of its 8th member – the University of Medicine and Pharmacy (VNU-UMP).
Australia provides new tech platform to transform breast cancer detection
VIETRAD, an online platform developed over the last year that uses machine learning technology to test, monitor and improve radiologic diagnosis of breast cancer, was launched on November 12. The VIETRAD project was developed thanks to the funding of more than 340,000 AUD by the Australian Government through its Aus4Innovation programme.
Doctors carry out organ transplant to 6 patients from brain-dead donor
The Hanoi-based 108 Military Central Hospital has performed a multiple organ transplantation with organs taken from a brain dead donor, saving the lives of six different patients.
Commune-level clinics strive to attract local patients
Clinics in communes have improved their healthcare services and facilities to attract more local people and reduce patient overloads at city and province-level hospitals.


Mark Lanegan announced his first full-band tour since 2012. Dates for the tour are posted below and tickets for all of the shows go on sale Friday, September 19th. Lanegan will be hitting the road in support of his new album Phantom Radio, which arrives October 21st. The album is available to pre-order now, and those who pre-order the album through iTunes will receive Lanegan's No Bells On Sunday EP as an immediate free download.


Google made 665 changes, updates and launches to their search algorithm last year.
SEO can never be a project, and it just can never be treated as a project. Big sites come against this issue all the time. You think your SEO is done and it is never done. It does not matter what department you are working in, it could be with an editorial team, a product, a technical group or even upper management, it can never be done its not a project and it should never treated as such because if it is it will fail. Too many things change for businesses not to invest in this on a full time basis.
This Google image shows how many algorithm launches happen every year.
There are many components to the search process and the results page, and we're constantly updating our technologies and systems to deliver better results. Many of these changes involve exciting new innovations, such as the Knowledge Graph or Google Instant. There are other important systems that we constantly tune and refine. This list of projects provides a glimpse into the many different aspects of search.
Displays immediate answers and information for things such as the weather, sports scores and quick facts.
Predicts what you might be searching for. This includes understanding terms with more than one meaning.
Finds results out of millions of books, including previews and text, from libraries and publishers worldwide.
Shows the latest news and information. This includes gathering timely results when you're searching specific dates.
Displays immediate results as you type.
Shows you image-based results with thumbnails so you can decide which page to visit from just a glance.
Uses systems for collecting and storing documents on the web.
Provides results based on a database of real world people, places, things, and the connections between them.
Includes improvements designed specifically for mobile devices, such as tablets and smartphones.
Includes results from online newspapers and blogs from around the world.
Gets to the deeper meaning of the words you type.
Provides features like "Advanced Search," related searches, and other search tools, all of which help you fine-tune your search.
Reduces the amount of adult web pages, images, and videos in your results.
Shows small previews of information, such as a page's title and short descriptive text, about each search result.
Identifies and corrects possible spelling errors and provides alternatives.
Recognizes words with similar meanings.
Tailors results based on your language and country.
Blends relevant content, such as images, news, maps, videos, and your personal content, into a single unified search results page.
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1) When a complaint of sexual harassment is initiated, a notice of a complaint in progress shall be sent by the affirmative action officer to the Association unless the complaining employee requests that the Association not be notified. If in filing a complaint an employee states that she/he is unable to function in the worksite from which the complaint arose, the Appointing Authority shall conduct a preliminary investigation within two (2) calendar days or reasonable extension thereof. If this preliminary investigation establishes that a reasonable basis for the employee's concern about continuing in the work situation exists, the Appointing Authority shall take intervening action to defuse the situation which may include temporarily reassigning either party until such time as the complaint is fully investigated, there is a finding, and corrective action, if required, is implemented.
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Specially made: 15% of the net profit is Charlie's.
Charlie French is a 27-year old abstract artist currently living and working in Dallas, TX. He insists on calling his vocation, Just Charlie French, because as he writes on his website: Yes, I have Down syndrome, but I don't want to talk about that. I don't want you to see that. I want you to see me, Charlie French. Just Charlie French. Then I want you to see my ART! I am an artist, an abstract artist.
Charlie was creative and imaginative from an early age, writing stories and performing. His passion for art, however, did not develop until Charlie was a teenager. Around the age of 16, Charlie began a slow decline that ultimately yielded a second diagnosis of Regression disorder. During those very challenging and dark years, painting was the one activity Charlie could find the energy to engage in. While he has never regained all of his skills and abilities, Charlie has developed a love of painting that sustains him and enriches his daily life. Charlie can find humor, joy and challenge in his art studio. Selling his work on Instagram (@justcharliefrench) and his website (www.justcharliefrench.org), as well as completing commission pieces, provide Charlie with a sense of accomplishment, not to mention the independence of earning money: Art for dollars, he says, I like it!
Charlie has been in several art shows, and enjoys painting live, provided he has his microphone and speaker with him! In addition to painting several times a week, Charlie has taken art courses and worked with abstract art tutors. He continues to grow and develop his passion, as he shares his talent with the world around him.


This is a rare original lithograph on wove paper by Marc Chagal from the acclaimed suite 'Jerusalem Windows'. Published Mourlot Freres, Paris France in 1964. The artwork is hand signed by Chagall and it is from an edition of only 250.


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Home-Issue L-LONDON CREATORS-AN INTERVIEW WITH HENRY HOLLAND OF HOUSE OF HOLLAND
AN INTERVIEW WITH HENRY HOLLAND OF HOUSE OF HOLLAND
Henry Holland is probably one of the most exciting designers in the London Fashion scene today. In 2016, we celebrated ten years of the craziest show in London Fashion Week, self-effacing British humour, girl-gangs, and cheeky rhyming tees. While anyone in the industry can say that they have a passion for fashion - Henry Holland has actually bled fashion; beginning his early career managing a hundred and one internships, a journalism degree, and an editorial job with three different teen magazines, whilst laying the foundations of a budding fashion empire.
In his sprawling East London studio, with Martin Parr images on one wall, and a rare collection of vintage pop-art magazine covers on another, we meet Henry Holland. He is unsurprisingly as enigmatic and charismatic as any one of his memorable runway shows. A self-confessed fashion groupie, Henry claims that his meteoric rise to fashion fame all happened by happy accident — a whirlwind of wow moments, hard work, and good luck. But more than this, it is clear that Henry Holland has grown his happy accident into one of London's most outstanding fashion houses — a champion of fun fashion, and true London style.
Growing up in the small town of Ramsbottom in Lancashire, what inspired you to start a career in fashion?
I come from a very long line of stylish ladies and have always been very interested in fashion. It's always been very much about the way it makes you feel, and how it can kind of completely change your mindset and mood for the day. A person's style, in part, tells everyone who they are; and that was something in-built in me from a young age.
Growing up where I did, the concept of a career in fashion wasn't really a thing. I went to London and studied journalism; and I realised there were loads of courses in fashion and I was desperate to change my course to one of them. Unfortunately, there wasn't any room in any of the courses for me. Despite this, it was great as I had to build my fashion knowledge with a vocational degree, which meant that by the time I graduated I had 2 years of fashion experience. In those days, I did everything that had anything to do with fashion, I tied shoelaces, made teas, and carried carrier bags. Back then there was much more of a sense of entitlement. Fashion is a really difficult industry to get into and I think that it's just a real shame for people who don't have any background. It's very difficult to support yourself by doing internships and my focus was to do that while I was at university. I was studying and getting experience at the same time, and I got a paid job right after my exams. Drive is really important. You see people who come to the door who like the idea of working in the industry but lack the drive and absolute passion to do it. It's all encompassing and takes over your life so if you're not fully into it, it won't be for you.
What was it like starting out as a young creative in London?
It was amazing! When I started making my t-shirts, everything happened by a happy accident so everything that happened to me was the best thing ever! It wasn't part of a preconceived plan or anything. Everything was a wow moment and I felt like the luckiest guy in the world. I was working with my best friends (I still do) and just having the best time. It was really hard work and fast paced. At that point, one of the biggest challenges was growing a business, and we didn't get a second to stop and think. We were reacting to the demand and didn't feel like we had any time to sit down make a plan and take stock, but I found it so thrilling and rewarding. I have to remind myself that I have the best job in the world and make sure that I get excited about exciting things. I do miss that complete naivety and innocence of young, wide eyes.
With a journalism degree from the London College of Printing, you started your career as a fashion editor for a couple of teen magazines. What made you decide to shift your career and become a designer?
It was more a lack of a creative output. I worked for three different teen magazines, two at the same time simultaneously. I had 20 pages a week to fill and I was the only person in the team. One was published every fortnight and one was a weekly; and I was working the fashion department for both. When I went onto a monthly magazine with a team of three people, I was working at a different pace to the one I was used to. At one point I was editing the website as well as managing the fashion department! The t-shirts came as an idea amongst friends. It started out as a random design and one day I got a few printed and decided to go for it.
We were in the same building as Love magazine; and I was selling my t-shirts to the assistants of love magazine. I was using the post room to ship my international shipping! I was selling on my own website, and then I got picked up Dover Street market. I got a lot of attention when Gareth and Giles wore them at the end of their shows, after that we got Barney's on board. I made the first t-shirt in august and we were shipping internationally by Christmas. I was sat there crying with 56 pages of Barneys' shipping guide. Before I knew it, I had all of these massive models like Daisy Lowe coming into my tiny flat and my mum would make stew, trying to make these models eat, it was hilarious.
"I'll Tell You Who's Boss Kate Moss" and "Get Yer Freak On Giles Deacon" are some of the cheeky slogan t-shirts that have sky-rocketed the House of Holland name. How do you incorporate this quirky tongue-in-cheek humour to your collections today?
For me it's quite natural as it's a reflection of my personality. It's really key to me to build the brand while maintaining its personality and values. We have a really strong visual as a brand but also have a fierce tone to what we do, and that's really important because that's what makes us unique. It's a very British thing; self-effacing humour. Nudge-nudge and tongue-in-cheek. Pushing the boundaries of how rude you can be but in a nice way.
What is one thing that our readers should know about you?
I'm such an over sharer; I don't really have secrets. I went to get my lorry driving license recently, I drove a massive camper van in Tennessee on holiday. I saw Edie Campbell just got her HGV license and got really jealous and that was that!
House of Holland has always been known for fun colours, frivolous prints, and unapologetic British style. Do you think that London is an intrinsic part of your brand?
100% being in London is really important to my brand, I take a lot of inspiration from this city. The more time goes on, the more it becomes its own country. It's a diverse city, from a visual point of view and has an aesthetic that informs so much of what I do, with its tone, personality, and playfulness. London is the best city in the world. Nowhere else has the same kind of vibe or energy that you feel when you live here. You can see that in the way it produces the creativity it does.
2016 marked the 10 year anniversary of House of Holland. How did you celebrate this landmark moment in your career?
My SS17 collection marked the brand's 10th anniversary (Sept 2006-Sept 2016). I wanted to do something to mark the occasion and celebrate the heritage of the brand. I didn't want to do something that was so retrospective, and the whole collection was based around that. I wanted to do something guerrilla and fun. It's been 10 years since we really wrote about our new t-shirts and there's a whole new group of people that need to be written about. The t-shirts are very much fashion groupie t-shirts. I wanted to be in this fashion world, and when I was in teen fashion, the t-shirts were always positive and celebratory of life. Kind of like a band tee or football shirt but for fashion freaks. I only choose people that I want to celebrate. Some people who I love can't have t-shirts of simply because the rhyme doesn't work.
Any advice for young designers just starting out in the industry?
Try not to think about it too much I think. Oh! And go out as much you stay in. So much of what I learned, was from being in nightclubs and socialising and being a part of the industry, going out, and meeting people. That's where I met so many of my collaborators and really good friends as well. It's such an important part of what we do — for me anyway. I've been so lucky to have been helped along the way by a lot of amazing people really high up in the industry, but you must get the balance right. I go out with the people at work, but make it a point to never be late.
Finally, how do you think young creators like yourself are changing the face of London Fashion?
I think its kind of twofold from the work they produce. Moving forward, London is now one of the most if not the most important fashion week in the calendar. When I started showing in 2006, American press didn't go to fashion week; there were no important shows. All the important shows had moved to Paris and Milan. McQueen, Paul Smith, and Burberry, were the big brands that were showing in Europe. That's massively changed in the last 10 years. Also, the number of brands have changed. London, as a creative centre of the world, has massively changed. The work that is being shown as well as the way it's being showcased and the way we are developing as a fashion city. It is very forward thinking in terms of the evolution of showcasing, and it's really exciting. Compared to other cities, London is the most exhilarating. The overarching aesthetic in London is extremely powerful, which I think is very stimulating.
Portraits by Chris Baker
Words by Hannah Tan
Issue L LONDON CREATORS/chronicles
Issue L / LONDON CREATORS
An Interview with Ariane Steinbeck, RPW Design
Issue L / LONDON CREATORS #23
An Interview with Zoe Bradley
an interview with Shaun Leane
An interview wit Lou Dalton


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The Leahy-Smith America Invents Act is the most extensive revision of U.S. patent law in over 50 years. One crucial date in this overhaul is the March 16th changeover to the first-to-file system. That date is fast approaching! Fish will host two sessions in our Boston office to help you prepare.
First, please join Principals J. Peter Fasse and Todd Garcia for a brush-up session on the new rules as well as potential steps to take as this date approaches. This session will be provided in a lecture-type format.
Second, please join us for a roundtable discussion to brainstorm about the new rules and to ask final questions before March 16. Questions will be solicited in advance from attendees. This session will be an opportunity to ask for input and suggestions from attorneys Gwilym Attwell, Todd Garcia, and Teresa Lavoie, and to discuss strategies with your colleagues in an open and informal roundtable format.


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Democracy on a Ventilator
Something Is Happening Here
Two crises, two emergency lockdowns, but only one is called a matter of public health.
By S. Eudora Smith
(S. Eudora Smith)
Washington, D.C.—I wore two masks this past year—one to guard against Covid-19, another to hide my fear of the political violence that infected the nation's capital.
Eleven thousand people died from the coronavirus in D.C. Nearly 50,000 were diagnosed with Covid out of a population of more than 710,000. And at the US Capitol, five people died when a white mob incited by then-President Donald Trump ransacked the building in an attack on democracy and the sanctity of the vote. As Washington reopens, it's easy to celebrate survival, though it's hard to claim real security from Covid and the other virus that has left American democracy on a ventilator. Even if the source of only one of those will be formally investigated—leaving prosecutions the only hope for answers about the unprecedented attack on the Capitol and capital—what happened mustn't be forgotten.
District residents endured what no other place in the country has—a lockdown for a public health crisis and a crisis of democracy. After January 6, tanks had rolled into town. Twenty-six thousand National Guard troops were amassed. Surrounding waterways were patrolled by federal marshals. Armed soldiers and military vehicles mingled with the monuments and symbols that tell the official story of America, the postcard version that visitors from across the country and the world take home with them. Shortly before the inauguration of Joe Biden, I wrote a friend: "At the request of the Secret Service, the bridges leading to Virginia will be closed from the 19th-21st. (A main bridge has already been closed.) I immediately thought of John Carpenter's Escape from New York. Manhattan is a penal colony, and all the bridges out are wired to explode if anyone tries to escape."
We got a taste of what it's like to live in a state of siege. I had to go no further than the corner. My home was on the periphery of a sweeping secured zone that included the Capitol and the National Mall, which were cordoned off by a massive chain-link fence. To the south this zone included the offices of the Department of Housing and Urban Development, which is bordered by a major interstate. I had imagined the nearby on-ramp to the interstate as my escape route if the capital descended into armed conflict, but National Guard tanks blocked the ramp.
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Like other Washingtonians, I looked at the troops and worried, "Will Trump leave without a fight? Will there be blood in the streets before it's all over?" And, as important, "Should we even trust the Guard to oppose the insurrectionists? Might they turn on one another, and then on We the People?"
The first night I drove home from the grocery store, two young Guard members stopped me as I tried to turn at the light to enter my complex. "I live there," I said, pointing at the complex, ready to provide proof of address. After a brief pause, I was let through, though I didn't understand why I would be questioned in the first place. As a Black woman, I wasn't the reason the Guard has been deployed to the city.
Today the soldiers are gone. The last of them departed a few weeks ago. The metal fences that cordoned off the National Mall following the insurrection are gone too. I am leaving as well, for an ordinary reason, a different job. It strikes me, though, at this moment of reflection, that so much of what I love about D.C. has been eclipsed by memories of contagion and these multiple and still-uncertain efforts at containment.
Covid-19 cases have been reduced here. More than 42 percent of residents have been fully vaccinated. People talk of a return to normal, as if the crises we have experienced were just random interruptions in an otherwise predictable stream of events, not the movie trailer of disruptions to come. Health care experts anticipate a rise in cases in the fall and winter among unvaccinated people, and there are likely to be more variants, more pandemics in the future.
But for now, joggers leave puffs of dirt in their wake on the paths along the National Mall. Friends lounge on the bright green grass by the Washington Monument. Tourists pack the sidewalks on Independence and Pennsylvania avenues. People are out, masks off, while our democracy remains in critical condition.
Scenes From a Pandemic is a collaboration between The Nation and Kopkind, a living memorial to radical journalist Andrew Kopkind, who from 1982–94 was the magazine's chief political writer and analyst. This series of dispatches from Kopkind's far-flung network of participants, advisers, guests, and friends is edited by Nation contributor and Kopkind program director JoAnn Wypijewski, and appears weekly on thenation.com and kopkind.org.
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Qatar Biobank expert showcases nation's progress at International Healthcare Conference
Qatar's efforts to advance precision medicine have been showcased to the world of biobanking at an international conference in the US.
Qatar Biobank Director Dr. Nahla Afifi (pictured) was one of a select group of speakers invited to present at the Cambridge Healthtech Institute's 11th International Leaders in Biobanking Congress, in Miami, Florida, US. In her address, Dr. Nahla explained how Qatar Biobank's dedicated work to collect health information from Qatari nationals and long-term residents was progressing, and helping to identify serious health conditions such as diabetes, high blood pressure, and cardiovascular diseases. Early counteraction against such issues would be beneficial to patients in Qatar to help improve their long-term health.
An overview of the series of the detailed tests that participants go through at Qatar Biobank – a member of Qatar Foundation – was also shared, including blood samples, waist and hip measurements,grip strength, retinal imaging, and an MRI scan. Dr. Nahla, who spoke on the final afternoon of the three-day congress, said: "It was a great occasion to attend and much knowledge was gained as expertise was shared by everyone. Delegates from around the world had the chance to learn about the incredible progress that we have achieved over the past few years at Qatar Biobank.
"We are delighted to share important knowledge with the worldwide biobanking community in such gatherings, which significantly aids precision medicinal support work across the world. It was a pleasure and honor to represent our great institution at the congress." The address also highlighted Qatar Biobank's goal to continue collecting and analyzing important health data from the Qatari population, and to carry out further investigations, the eventual aim being the realization of personalized medical care for all citizens in Qatar and further afield. Over the coming years, Qatar Biobank will collect health information from 60,000 people in Qatar – 20,000 participants have already completing the screening process.
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Wilco – Ashes Of American Flags
On tour last year – a portrait of a band finding their peak
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Whether they were aware of it or not, filmmakers Christoph Green and former Fugazi drummer Brendan Canty have a problem. Thanks to Sam Jones' 2002 documentary, I Am Trying To Break Your Heart, any film about Wilco courts high expectations. Jones captured the implosion and rebirth of Wilco, and – a rarity for a rock film – added considerably to the audience's understanding of the band and, particularly, its creative centre, Jeff Tweedy. That may have been an accident of circumstance, but it does mean that any straightforward portrayal of the band on tour is likely to disappoint.
But Green and Canty have been down this road before. They directed Tweedy's 2006 live DVD, Sunken Treasure, and their unobtrusive approach worked, largely because Tweedy was uncharacteristically chatty during that solo tour. Here, with the whole band in tow, it admittedly becomes a little harder to find a coherent narrative. The filmmakers locate a sense of nostalgia for a disappearing America through the Polaroids keyboardist Pat Sansone takes of urban wastelands – "capturing these little pieces of a fading America with a fading technology". There's moments, too, of offstage intimacy. We see Jeff having his throat examined and the band discussing various ailments, including fused vertebrae and – a problem for percussionist Glenn Kotche –hand abuse. If there's one theme Green and Canty touch on it's the vague rootlessness common to all rock tours: cue the moody shot of the silver bus rolling along the horizon.
And then the penny drops. The pictures are pretty enough, but close your eyes and listen, and Ashes Of American Flags is revealed as an understated record of a band at ease with itself, playing some of the most beautiful music of their careers. The music is tight and tough; a perfect hybrid of Wilco's country rock twang and their more eclectic experiments.
Mostly, they resist the urge to replicate Tweedy's sonic migraines, opting instead for melodic interplay and wiry repetitions of riffs. Sometimes – on "Kingpin", say – they sound positively dirty, and they're not beyond moments of absurd showmanship, such as the mock electrical storm that punctuates "Via Chicago". And, yes, Tweedy plays "Heavy Metal Drummer" with a bra suspended from his guitar.
So, a quiet triumph, and a beautiful document of a confident moment in the life of Wilco. Jeff's dad can be proud. Evidently, when he appears backstage at a meet-and-greet, he is.
EXTRAS: Seven additional bonus tracks, "I'm The Man Who Loves You", "Airline To Heaven", "It's Just That Simple", "At Least That's What You Said", "I Am Trying To Break Your Heart", "Theologians", "Hate It Here". With this DVD, you can also download the audio of all the tracks via the Wilco website.
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Q: Удалить повторения ID более 3-х раз? Есть таблица в 50 000 записей, в несколько колонок. 1 и 2 колонки - это ID и дата (запись прихода клиентов за определенное количество лет).
Как можно удалить более ранние записи клиентов, когда они приходили более 3-х раз? Кто-то приходил 1 раз, кто-то 10. Нужно, что бы остались все записи тех, кто приходил 3 или менее 3-х. раз, остальные удалить.
Чтобы было понятнее, пример:

Как видно,удалить нужно полностью строку с записью, когда визит 4-й и более.

A: Sub DelRepeats2()
Dim aData()
Dim rDel As Range
Dim i As Long, k As Long, n As Long
Const lRepeat As Long = 2 ' макс значение повторов'
    With ActiveSheet ' если нужно, указать другой лист'
        i = .Cells(.Rows.count, 1).End(xlUp).Row: If i < 2 Then Exit Sub
        aData = .Range("A1:A" & i).Value

        For i = UBound(aData) To 2 Step -1
            n = 0

            For k = i To 2 Step -1
                If aData(k, 1) <> Empty Then
                    If aData(k, 1) = aData(i, 1) Then
                        n = n + 1

                        If n > lRepeat Then
                            aData(k, 1) = Empty

                            If rDel Is Nothing Then
                                Set rDel = .Cells(k, 1)
                            Else
                                Set rDel = Union(rDel, .Cells(k, 1))
                            End If
                        End If
                    End If
                End If
            Next k
        Next i
    End With

    If Not rDel Is Nothing Then rDel.EntireRow.Delete
    Set rDel = Nothing
End Sub

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Q: How to load multiple configuration file from classpath using @ImportResource annotation in Spring I don't know,how to load multiple configuration files from classpath in spring using @ImportResource.I have already gone through the link  Spring 3 @ImportResource with multiple files but no luck so far. My code is below.
@Configuration
@PropertySource("classpath:apis.application.properties")
@ComponentScan(basePackages = {"org.surfnet.oaaas.resource", "org.surfnet.oaaas.service"})
@ImportResource({"classpath:spring-repositories.xml,classpath:commonApplicationContext.xml"})
@EnableTransactionManagement
public class SpringConfiguration {

}

Exception i am facing is
java.io.FileNotFoundException: class path resource [spring-repositories.xml,classpath:commonApplicationContext.xml] cannot be opened because it does not exist
    at org.springframework.core.io.ClassPathResource.getInputStream(ClassPathResource.java:157)
    at org.springframework.beans.factory.xml.XmlBeanDefinitionReader.loadBeanDefinitions(XmlBeanDefinitionReader.java:328)
    at org.springframework.beans.factory.xml.XmlBeanDefinitionReader.loadBeanDefinitions(XmlBeanDefinitionReader.java:302)

How ever when i try to load a single file,like below.it works for both file.But i can not include two ImportResource annotation in a java class.
    @ImportResource("classpath:spring-repositories.xml"})

A: You are using the wrong syntax. Look carefully at how it's done in the question you linked to.
There are two strings, not one string containing names separated by commas:
@ImportResource({"classpath:spring-repositories.xml", "classpath:commonApplicationContext.xml"})

A: But you were almoust right:) It is simmilar like ComponentScan:
@ImportResource({"classpath:spring-repositories.xml","classpath:commonApplicationContext.xml"})

When you define resources inside {}, than you put each resource as separate String, optionally with file:, classpath: prefix.
I have found also this stack page:
Spring 3 @ImportResource with multiple files


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Q: Can I convert a String into a SINCall? Im working with sinch and using firebase as my database and using its cloud functions to send notifications. Sending notifications are working fine but the shouldSendPushNotifications function but it never gets called so i can't add the  sinch payload to the notification data and I couldn't find anything on the internet of a solid working example so I gave up on that and decided to send the SINcall object to the database and the callee will retrieve it and answer that.
But the problem is that firebase only stores strings so when I retrieve the SINCall I stored i get an error Could not cast value of type '__NSCFString' (0x102096998) to '__ObjC.SINCall' (0x10209ab08). So is there a way to convert this to a SINCall so I can answer, decline, etc with it?
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this is where i have my code in AppDelegate.swift
func application(_ application: UIApplication, didReceiveRemoteNotification userInfo: [AnyHashable : Any], fetchCompletionHandler completionHandler: @escaping (UIBackgroundFetchResult) -> Void) {
        print("USERINFO: \(userInfo["sin"]!)") <-- prints call: <SINCallImpl: 0x1c00f2600>
        let incomingCall = userInfo["sin"]!
        SINClientManager.shared.call = incomingCall as! SINCall <-- Error occurs
        ...
    }

A: You need to send the data to the sinch client to set up  the call, you cant convert a string to a call.
   NSString* payload = [remotePush objectForKey:@"SIN"];
    // Get previously initiated Sinch client
    id<SINClient> client = [self sinchClient];
    id<SINNotificationResult> result = [client relayRemotePushNotificationPayload:payload];
    if (result.isCall && result.callResult.isTimedOut) {
        // Present alert notifying about missed call
    } else if (!result.isValid) {
        // Handle error
    }


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Google looks to ad partners beyond DoubleClick deal
By Michele Gershberg
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Google Inc is looking at more advertising partners outside its proposed purchase of DoubleClick Ltd and sees a move to a single system for selling ads across media taking up to five years, a top executive said on Tuesday.
A U.S. flag flies above Google office in Santa Monica, California, October 3, 2007. Google Inc is looking at more advertising partners outside its proposed purchase of DoubleClick Ltd and sees a move to a single system for selling ads across media taking up to five years, a top executive said on Tuesday. REUTERS/Lucy Nicholson
Tim Armstrong, Google's president of advertising and commerce in North America, said the Web search leader's forays into selling ads in print, radio and television had shown that marketers would be keen to use a joint system that let them better manage ad inventory.
"We're intent on bringing more and more scale to the digital dashboard space," Armstrong said at a UBS media conference in New York, referring to Web-based systems used to buy and sell ad inventory.
"There's a high level of interest and a high level of work that needs to be done," he said. "We're very very early stage on connecting those businesses. I think this is a two-, three-, five-year product that we're going to work on."
He noted getting Google's AdWords system for auctioning search terms had taken more than two years to build into a high-level product, while migrating other media platforms with a long history could take longer.
Google's plan to buy DoubleClick for $3.1 billion aims to place it firmly in the market for graphical display advertising online, with capabilities for better serving and tracking the response to ads.
"Outside of that deal, there are also other opportunities for us to work in that space with other companies," Armstrong said. "We're exploring the ability to basically work with multiple companies in that space."
Armstrong described the deal as a way for Google to bridge the market between advertisers who buy commercial space and the publishers who sell that inventory.
"DoubleClick is one piece of it," he said. "We think the deal should close. We think our competitors have been able to close their deals."
Microsoft Corp, which is becoming a bigger rival to Google for Web audiences and applications, bought ad technology company aQuantive for $6 billion in August.
The European Commission has opened an in-depth review of the DoubleClick purchase to determine whether it would create too dominant a force in online advertising. U.S. lawmakers have also urged closer scrutiny of the deal.
Google shares rose 0.7 percent to $686.13 on the Nasdaq.
Editing by Braden Reddall


Will a Tornado Be Covered on Car Insurance?
Tornadoes can be especially damaging and deadly because of lack of warning. Luckily, damage to your car caused by a tornado can be covered by your car insurance depending on the coverage you have selected on your insurance policy. Knowing what your car insurance policy covers before disaster strikes will give you peace of mind for possible future damage.
What Covers Tornadoes and High Wind Car Damage?
Any kind of wind damage, whether from a straight-lined wind or tornado, is covered by your car insurance policy under comprehensive coverage. Possible damage includes your vehicle rolling over or debris flying into your vehicle due to high wind. Even if the wind catches your open car door and breaks the hinge, comprehensive coverage is what will help get your vehicle repaired.
If you have selected a deductible on your comprehensive coverage, you will have to pay it in order to get your vehicle repaired. Deductibles reduce the cost of your insurance policy but require payment when you have a claim. Insurance companies waiving deductibles when damage is an "Act of God" is not true. It all has to do with how you originally set the coverage on your vehicle.
How Do You Find Out if You Have Comprehensive Coverage?
Sometimes especially after a devastating disaster like a tornado, you just cannot remember what coverage you purchased. Check these four spots to determine what coverage you have on your damaged vehicle.
Declaration Page: Find your declaration page if you can. One is mailed or emailed to you at every renewal. Some policies renew every year while others renew every six months. Look for your damage vehicle to be listed with comprehensive or other than collision to verify if you are covered. You will also be able to see what your deductible is for the coverage.
View Your Policy Online: Most insurance companies have your policy accessible online. You will more than likely need your policy number. Find your policy number on your proof of insurance, which should be in your car at all times.
Call Your Insurance Agent: Your agent is a quick and knowledgeable resource. Call and ask if you are covered for the loss before filing the claim. After a major tornado disaster, all insurance agencies and carriers in the area are busy. However, looking up your coverage will only take a manner of minutes, so long as your agency has electricity, plus if you are covered your agent will be able to help you file the claim.
Call Your Insurance Carrier's Customer Service Number: Whether you talk to a customer service representative or a claims representative either should be able to let you know what coverage is listed on your policy. Ask to be transferred to claim representative if you have the appropriate coverage to file the claim.


Although there is no shortage of opinions related to the IAS, there has been a surprising paucity of hard data on its operations and performance until now. A new body of research, combining unprecedented access to the profiles of IAS officers with granular data on local development outcomes and electoral dynamics, sheds new light on their career trajectories, their impact on development outcomes, and their relationship to politics.
If you are interested, you can read the full paper on which this op-ed is based here.


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Interview with Michael Dante
Frank) Deb) Welcome back folks. I want to share today a piece of an interview that I did a few months ago at the Wild West Fest out in Dodge City, when I got to meet and interview Michael Dante. And you may not recognize his name, some of you will, but you will all recognize his face if you are a fan of old TV westerns, he even guest starred in "Get Smart." What was so cool is I had seen an episode, a rerun of "Bonanza", the week before I interviewed him and then I'm sitting there talking to him. And so we're gonna talk a little bit about his life and career. First generation Italian American, professional baseball player. (Frank) Yea. (Deb) So, we started talking about his baseball career, Frank you're gonna love this, he played for the Washington Senators. And what became of the Washington Senators? (Frank) Well, they kind of went away. Now, I mean there's another baseball team in D.C. now but I can't even think of their name, sorry. (Deb) Yea, who is it? (Frank) But the Senators yea, they had a lot of good players. (Deb) They had some tremendous players. So, he and I started visiting then about Yogi Berra because Heather and I happened to be in St. Louis the day Yogi Berra died, eating dinner in the neighborhood – The Hill, where Yogi Berra and Joe Garagiola and those guys grew up. So, we went by his house. I got out and spoke to his niece and expressed our condolences. So, Michael Dante knew Yogi Berra very well and DiMaggio and it was like all those Italian players had their own little clique or club or support group or whatever you want to call it. They were all very close friends and supporters of one another. And they, I think Yogi was living in New Jersey I think when he passed away. So Michael talked about visiting Yogi's home in New Jersey and how they would all get together. It was just an amazing connection. Just amazing. (Frank) Yea. I'll share a book with you that I've got. It's called "Yogisms." (Deb) Oh my gosh. (Frank) And it is an entire book of course of what, of course the most famous one is, "It ain't over til it's over." (Deb) "Nobody goes there any more, it's too crowded." (Frank) Yea, "Nobody goes there anymore cause it's too crowded." And so, it's too bad Yogi's not from Kansas. We could do a year on the guy. (Deb) But you know, my friend Shelby Smith, used to be Lieutenant Governor of Kansas, knew Yogi. They played baseball against each other when Shelby grew up in St. Joe, even though his career was made in Kansas, he grew up in St. Joe. So, they played the State Championship against each other. Garagiola and Berra and of course, their team won, as Shelby points out. But anyway back to Michael's career and hopefully we're going to get to share more of him as time goes on because he was an amazing man and you're going to love getting to know him better. (Michael) When I went to Warner Brothers, that's where I really learned my craft. I did about three Cheyenne's, Colt .45, a Sugarfoot, Maverick, and I went from one Western to another and I was a good type. But at Warner Brothers, I went from one show to another and that gave me the versatility to play the good guy and the bad guy. Though very few actors had my physical attributes to play the good guy and the bad guy, usually with my good looks, my stature and my presence I would play the good guy. But I also had the strength and the power and the passion to play the bad guy. So that kept me alive. And when I was freelancing and left Warner Brothers I was able to play the heavies and guest star in the other shows. So I was able to play the villain, and play it well, and a lot of them were Westerns, and I really loved and enjoyed playing Westerns, because I always wanted to be a cowboy. My dad came from Italy and he didn't know the language, he assimilated, was a businessman, free enterprise, and all of his brothers were in business, he had six brothers and one sister. The six brothers they were all in business for themselves, and Dad spoke English as good as we did. And the emphasis was on education and all the opportunities you have in America, and we support you and we love you. Because my Dad was in the produce business, so when we traveled we traveled on the truck. And we were seven people, so we all couldn't fit in the front cab, so the boys had to get in the back and they managed with three or four up front. But I was so thrilled when I was able to buy an automobile for my family. And that was such a thrill. And young people, if you don't take advantageous of the opportunities that America, the greatest country in the world, shame on you! I took it, advantage of them, and I worked hard and I was blessed with so much, so much rewards and I can't tell you how grateful I am to be an American.
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Today's senior housing communities look much different than they did a few years ago—and for good reason.
Nowadays, most residents are older, with greater health needs. Their adult children have high expectations of senior housing providers, and care staff are difficult to keep around, especially in work environments that feel institutional and outdated. For these reasons, many senior housing developers and providers have made it their mission to build top-of-the-line communities that are attractive as well as functional—and they're paving the way for the future of senior housing design.
Looking to millennials for design inspiration.
The 2018 Senior Housing News Architecture & Design Awards is opening for submissions on Tuesday, June 11.


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Foundation Joins FDNY to Mark the 15th Anniversary of Sept. 11th Attacks
15 Years Later: How Can We Say Thank You?
FDNY Foundation Hosts FDNY All-Star Breakfast
The FDNY Foundation marks the 15th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks alongside the FDNY, who lost 343 members that day.
On this anniversary, 15 years after the attacks, members of the Department attend ceremonies across the city to honor those who made the Supreme Sacrifice that day, including the annual reading of the names at the 9/11 Memorial.
"Our mission is to ensure that the FDNY is better trained, better prepared and better equipped than ever before," said FDNY Foundation Chairman Stephen Ruzow. "It is in large part to honor the lives and legacies of the 343 members of the FDNY who made the Supreme Sacrifice 15 years ago that we continue this work."
The 343 members of the FDNY who died on Sept. 11, 2001 had more than 4,400 years of experience between them. The Foundation honors their heroism and joins the FDNY to mark this solemn anniversary by funding ceremonies across the five boroughs on this anniversary each year, including the FDNY Memorial Service at St. Patrick's Cathedral.
The FDNY added the names of 17 FDNY members who died of illnesses related to their work in the rescue and recovery effort at the World Trade Center to the FDNY World Trade Center Memorial Wall on Tues., Sept. 6, at FDNY Headquarters in Brooklyn.
The World Trade Memorial Wall now lists the names of 127 FDNY members who died of illnesses related to their work during and after the Sept. 11th attacks. The wall was unveiled in Sept. 2011.
Our mission is to ensure that the FDNY is better trained, better prepared and better equipped than ever before. It is in large part to honor the lives and legacies of the 343 members of the FDNY who made the Supreme Sacrifice 15 years ago that we continue this work.
Stephen Ruzow, Chairman, FDNY Foundation
FDNY Foundation Hosts Annual FDNY All-Star Event


LAS VEGAS – April 1, 2019 – LEEDARSON, a world-leading ODM partner for developing IoT products and the manufacturer behind many of today's most well-known tech brands, will present the newest IoT devices and technology advancements from ISC West 2019, April 10-12 in Las Vegas. Visit us in the Z-Wave Pavilion, Stand 31051.
LEEDARSON experts will demonstrate innovations that are transforming burgeoning home security market. For example, the motion sensor (Pet Immunity), uses a passive infrared sensor and sends signal when motion is detected within its detection range. It can detect moving objects within line of sight at distances up to 26 feet, away with a field of view up to 80°, furthermore, it overcomes potential interference of pets as large as 80 lbs, saving nuisance false alarms.
• Security: Smart devices for indoor/outdoor sirens, Multi-Protocol Gateway, and a range of sensors.
• Monitoring: Video surveillance options for HD cameras, Video doorbells.
• Lighting & Energy: Home automation solutions with smart bulbs and plugs.
• Voice Activation: Innovative products that work with Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant & IFTTT.
LEEDARSON is the IoT powerhouse behind today's most popular technology brands. As a world-leading ODM, we partner with businesses to help them design, manufacture, test, certify, kit and deliver extraordinary IoT devices. We apply our honed expertise to help fuel an intelligent world – leveraging multi-protocol standards, platforms and ecosystems to ensure IoT device interoperability. LEEDARSON encourages collaboration for overall industry success, and holds board positions in both the Zigbee Alliance and Z-Wave Alliance. Our history is based on excellence in the LED lighting space, and we're proud to be the #1 exporter of LED products in China. We leverage these accomplishments, innovation know-how, and cooperative spirit to continually broaden our well-regarded IoT portfolio. Today, we are a high-quality, efficient one-stop shop focused on helping organizations develop proven, reliable and interoperable smart products for the home automation, entertainment, security and video surveillance categories.


You know this guy has a great TV voice and sparkling good looks that middle-aged women fall for, but I'll bet you never thought of Regis Philbin as a Vegas entertainer. He does a fine job, and makes one of those discs that you can just let spin in the background for a low-keyed but classy soundtrack to your life. Musically, he takes no real risks, but draws on the standard repertoire of lounge singers everywhere — Cole Porter, Bing Crosby and Frank Sinatra fill the disc. While this keeps him solidly on the performer side of the curve, he knows his strengths and makes solid selections. Another strong point for Regis is a competent set of producers and arrangers. Steve Tyrell and Bob Mann are both veterans of this style and great musicians and singers on their own. Yeah, the name on the record sleeve will make you grimace, but Regis Philbin is a mighty fine singer, and a solid addition to your lounge music make out list.
The Rosenbergs seemed poised for all the perks life in the majors can offer. After being touted as the best unsigned bands in America, the majors were sniffing around, and the band was offered a chance to appear on USA Network's Farmclub show. Then they made waves by rejecting the majors, exposing Farmclub's shifty business practices, and entering into an unusual alliance with Napster. What almost got lost in the process is the fact that The Rosenbergs are a damn fine power pop band, which they're proving with their new album, Mission: You. Sean Slone discusses the music and the industry with singer/songwriter David Fagin.
Ten days after the terrorist attack, Tom Semioli was able to make his way to Ground Zero. Here's his report from the front.
Bitter Suites to Succubi (Spitfire). Review by Matthew Moyer.
The Best of Rock & Roll Hall of Fame + Museum Live (Universal Music / Time Life). Review by Carl F Gauze.
Steve Stav goes girl-crazy in his review of a movie that's sure to turn up the temperature on summer. Farrah who?


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Kuaishou Sets Up Enterprise-Oriented Business Department
Chinese short video streaming and sharing platform Kuaishou announced on August 3 that it will hold a StreamLake brand launch event in Beijing on August 10, where it will release audio and video AI products and solutions for various industries, indicating that the firm is officially entering the enterprise-oriented field.
Kuaishou also announced that Chen Dingjia, Chief Technology Officer, Yu Bing, Senior Vice President and head of the StreamLake business, and Wang Zhongyuan, head of AI technology, will give keynote speeches at the launch event. They will disclose the StreamLake brand and products for the first time, analyze the development trend of audio and video AI technology, helping the industry to upgrade and become more intelligent.
According to many Chinese media reports, Kuaishou has recently set up an independent business department called "StreamLake," which is responsible for the R&D of enterprise-related businesses. Head of the new business Yu Bing reports to Chen Dingjia, CTO of Kuaishou.
In addition, on July 29, Kuaishou held the 2022 Photosynthetic Creators Conference, where it announced that it would upgrade its content creator support plan in an all-round way, investing billions in cash and web traffic throughout the year to help creators grow. According to official data, in the first quarter of 2022, the number of daily active users and monthly active users of Kuaishou reached 346 million and 598 million, both of which reached record highs, and the total traffic achieved a high-speed growth of 50% year-on-year.
SEE ALSO: Kuaishou to Start Alpha Tests for Creator Version of App
Many Chinese companies have launched enterprise business divisions. Among them, Xiaomi has released a related plan in January, 2021. Bai Peng, Vice President of Xiaomi 's B-to-B department, revealed that the department is divided into two parts: customized devices and intelligent ecology. The device part includes mobile phones, televisions, speakers and tablets. The intelligent ecology, meanwhile, will provide solutions for five major industries such as residences, hotels, apartments, offices and elderly care.
According to Bai Peng, from January to October, 2021, customized devices, as the largest segment of Xiaomi 's B-to-B business, have served more than 15 industries, with sales volume exceeding 1 million units. In terms of intelligent ecological business, 75% of the "TOP3" real estate companies have cooperated with Xiaomi . The business currently covers 15 cities in China.
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Bilibili's Dual-Primary Listing Application for Hong Kong Approved
Bilibili, a Chinese video streaming platform, has applied to the Hong Kong Stock Exchange (HKEx) for the proposed voluntary conversion of its secondary listing status on April 29, 2022, receiving formal approval.
Industry May 05 May 5, 2022
Kuaishou E-Commerce Sets Up Real Estate Business Center
The e-commerce arm of Kuaishou, TikTok's rival in China, announced the establishment of a real estate business center by an internal letter in April this year.
iQIYI Sports Lands Streaming Rights for Italian Serie A
iQIYI Sports, a video streaming platform owned by Beijing-based tech giant Baidu, announced on Thursday that it has won the rights to broadcast Italian Serie A football competitions.
Industry May 19 May 19, 2022
Kuaishou Q1 Revenue Rose 24% to 21.1 Billion Yuan
Kuaishou Technology, China's leading content community and social platform, released its financial report for the first quarter of this year.