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Broward County hasn't had an individual state champion in girls cross-country since 2001, though six times since then it has had a runner-up, including Daesha Rogers of American Heritage last year.
Rogers, just an eighth-grader, is among several Broward runners with a serious shot at winning state this season.
Consider that at the state finals last fall, Rogers finished second in Class 2A, teammate Rachelle Alexander finished fourth and Pine Crest's duo of Ella Wurth and Savanna Gornisiewicz finished eighth and 10th, respectively. St. Thomas Aquinas' Meg Schloss finished seventh in 4A.
Rogers crossed the line in 18:08 at the state meet, and Heritage coach Amed Garriaga says he guarantees she'll drop her time into the 17s this season.
"They're really motivated," Garriaga said of Rogers and Alexander. "Having that 1-2 punch is amazing for the team in that they motivate everybody else. Our 3,4,5 [runners] know they need to step up to the plate."
Of a team title, Garriaga said, "We have a really good chance."
Pembroke Pines Charter junior Andrew Iglesias, the defending county and district champ, hopes to improve on his eighth-place finish (15:46) at the 3A state meet in 2011. After battling hip and knee injuries part of last season, he's fully healthy.
St. Thomas Aquinas' boys team lost eight of its top 10 runners, but remains a tough squad to beat with juniors Manny Velasquez and Alex Haugen leading the way.
Cooper City has major aspirations with four seniors as its top runners, including Nassor Whitehead, who finished 47th at last year's state meet.
Westminster Academy's Adair Lyden, who finished seventh at last year's 1A state meet, has moved to Lake Nona, so the Lions will count on sophomore Amanda Baker as their new No. 1.

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Here we go again. There’s a “Best Buy” edition of On Air – Live at the BBC Volume 2 that comes with “5 art cards featuring images from the BBC Sessions”. I can’t wait to see what Target and FYE have conjured up. Or can I?


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Lawsuit filed to pull lottery off Arkansas ballot
A group opposing a state-run lottery asked the Arkansas Supreme Court on Friday to throw the proposal off this fall's ballot.
The Arkansas Family Council argued in a petition filed with the state's highest court that the proposed constitutional amendment's title and name should be found inaccurate, incomplete and misleading because they don't define lotteries and doesn't warn voters of potential consequences of authorizing a state-run lottery. The proposal leaves it up to the Legislature to w ...
Sep 20, 2008, 2:42 pm - Lottery News forum
Judge tosses wife's Lotto suit -- for now
A Miami-Dade judge on Thursday said the wife of a lottery winner cannot go forward with a lawsuit against her spouse until she proves the money should belong to her.
She has no identifiable legal rights at this time, Circuit Judge Jennifer D. Bailey said. Where does the law say you automatically have a right to participate in the proceeds?
Bailey temporarily dismissed the lawsuit Donna Campbell filed against her husband, Arnim Ramdass, an American Airlines mechanic who hit a $19 millio ...
May 17, 2008, 6:46 pm - Lottery News forum
Lawsuit claims NY state is ripping off lottery customers
A lawsuit claims the New York State Division of Lottery is tricking people into playing its Take Five lottery game by exaggerating the likelihood of winning.
The lawsuit, filed in U.S. District Court in Manhattan on Monday, said people were cheated of more than $5 million. It seeks unspecified damages and an order putting a stop to what it portrayed as a rip-off.
The plaintiff in the lawsuit was identified as M. McKee, a resident of Richmond County.
The lawsuit called her an especial ...
May 6, 2008, 9:54 am - Lottery News forum
Court: elderly sisters' gambling pact forces lottery jackpot split
The Connecticut Appeals Court has ruled a 1995 pact struck by two widowed sisters to split each other's future gambling winnings is still binding despite the fact they no longer speak to one another.
The decision paves the way for a public family feud pitting Theresa Sokaitis, 81, against Rose Bakaysa, 85, over a $500,000 Powerball jackpot Bakaysa hit on June 18, 2005, but doesn't want to share with her estranged sibling.
Sokaitis is suing Bakaysa for breach of contract. Bakaysa's attorney ...
Feb 5, 2008, 12:36 am - Lottery News forum
Ex-friends square off in trial over $1M lottery ticket
A western Maryland man testified Monday that he gave his neighbor $20 to buy them a state lottery ticket that ended up a $1 million winner.
But the neighbor claims his former hunting buddy is a desperate, dishonest barfly who concocted the story after learning of his friend's good fortune.
A judge has frozen $500,000 of the winnings until a Washington County Circuit Court jury decides this week whether Brian S. Kendle, a 38-year-old Roto-Rooter operator, bought the Countdown to Millions ...
Feb 4, 2008, 11:42 pm - Lottery News forum
Elks Club members in fight over $21M lottery win
It may have once seemed like a dream come true, but a winning lottery ticket has turned into a nightmare for 21 people in Okotoks, Alberta.
On Nov. 23 last year, the 21, all patrons or employees at the local Elks Club, chipped in $5 each to buy tickets for that night's Super 7 draw, one of which proved to be worth $20 million.
The members of the group should each have received more than $900,000 by now, but a dispute has arisen over who is entitled to a share.
While they attempt to sort ...
Jan 16, 2008, 10:05 am - Lottery News forum
Wife sues husband for share of secret lottery winnings
A former beauty queen whose husband has kept about $600,000 in lottery winnings from her says she has a number for him: half. And Donna Campbell is suing her husband in her attempt to get it.
But American Airlines mechanic Arnim Ramdass disappeared after his wife confronted him about the secret, so process servers haven't been able to hand him the lawsuit papers yet, Campbell's attorney said.
Here's a guy who for years has spent marital money on the lottery and at casinos, and he's always ...
Nov 20, 2007, 8:48 am - Lottery News forum
Fight over lottery ticket heads to court
In a Bartow, Florida, courtroom, two men are dreaming of being a millionaire, but only one will.
Michael Ford and Abraham Shakespeare were once good friends and partners at work. Now they are battling over a winning $30 million lottery ticket.
Ford is suing Shakespeare because he says Shakespeare stole the lucky ticket from him.
Ford is being represented by long-time Tampa attorney Arnold Levine.
During opening statements, Levine told jurors they should question Shakespeare's truthfu ...
Oct 16, 2007, 8:38 am - Lottery News forum
Lawsuit challenges N.C. Lottery
Plaintiffs say the lottery is a tax because of the education allocation and was passed unconstitutionally
An esoteric argument under way in the courts over the North Carolina lottery Is a part of each ticket a tax or is the state just making a profit? could have an effect that's easy to understand: No more lottery. The N.C. Court of Appeals will hear arguments in three weeks.
The case is pushed by a nonprofit legal group that sees the lottery as a tax that didn't go through the req ...
Apr 29, 2007, 5:20 pm - Lottery News forum
Vancouver lottery winner loses in divorce case
A $10 million lottery windfall brought an estranged Vancouver couple back together.
But eight years later, the marriage wound up in divorce court with a sticky issue to be resolved: What should be done with $2.2 million in an account the husband claimed was for his personal use?
In granting their divorce last week, B.C. Supreme Court Justice Heather Holmes ruled the $2.2 million must be split between Minh Kien Le, 58, and his ex-wife, Mai Huong Cao, 55.
The couple escaped with their two ...
Apr 17, 2007, 8:36 am - Lottery News forum

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With the continuous popularization and promotion of the IoT application, many medical devices are connected to the IoT, providing real-time, accurate medical devices status and operation information for medical device manufacturers. Aiming to provide better diagnostic medical services for patients, ultrasonic instruments, ECG, IVD devices and other medical devices need to ensure their stability and no failure rate. A large number of medical devices strive to solve the networking problem for dealing with the issue of medical remote maintenance and diagnosis, so that medical devices can serve patients efficiently.
Concerning the complex hospital Intranet and its high security level, medical devices need to be networked. In this case, how to provide convenient and secure network has become the main concern. To ensure the normal operation of medical equipment for solving the fault problem at the first place, the remote operation and maintenance of these medical devices is needed to control the fault problem and solve the fault efficiently. Accordingly, How to meet the specific networking demands in the medical industry?
According to the specific networking requirements of medical equipment, InHand launched IR305 to build a remote networking solution for medical equipment. Combined with the stability of wireless network and security encryption function, medical equipment can be easily networked; data are secure and reliable, and the state of medical equipment is controllable.
Remote maintenance solution of medical equipment
On-site networking of medical equipment in the hospital
Medical devices in the hospital such as ultrasonic device, ventilator, ECG, blood analysis instrument and IVD device can establish LAN with IR305 industrial router through Ethernet or Wi-Fi, and then data connection is established through the high-speed cellular network. High-speed LTE network enables customers to receive multi-dimensional status data of these devices in time from remote medical equipment centers.
For the purpose of ensuring critical and sensitive data of medical devices not being leaked, IR305 establishes a secure data transmission tunnel through firewall and VPN encryption function, guaranteeing the security and integrity of data to avoid malicious network attacks.
Remote center for medical equipment
The medical equipment center realizes data interaction through high-speed networks. The diagnostic information of medical equipment can get back to the hospital timely. In case of failure and abnormality of medical equipment, the remote medical operation and maintenance center can respond to these situations at the first place, providing solutions, recovering the failure in time, all of which enable medical equipment to serve hospitals stably and continuously. Regarding the network management of numerous medical devices, the cloud management platform of InHand Device Manager can be used to achieve unified networking management of many deployed medical devices with multi-dimensional data information on simple interfaces. Furthermore, batch operation is adopted as a way to effectively solve the tricky problem of managing networking-devices and easily control the on-site network situation.
The new network experience
The IR305 is equipped with high-speed network access capability, providing high bandwidth and low latency networks, SA (independent network) and NSA (independent network) for on-site IoT devices to construct efficient networks.
Comprehensive security strategies
Multi-level security strategies, multiple VPNS, firewalls, and device permission management, etc., protect sensitive data and main service networks from attacks and threats, providing secure networks.
Comprehensive network functions to build networking rapidly
It supports multiple network networking functions and is suitable for complex and large-scale network applications. Either simple or complex IoT applications, it can build networks rapidly.
Concise and convenient cloud management
The IR305 can be accesses to InHand Device Manager. With a centralized cloud platform, operation status of thousands of distributed site devices can be monitored and managed anytime anywhere, making management simpler, more efficient and more economical.


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Decorative Lever handle 2491
Part of the Black Iron range
Decorative Lever Handle 2491
The Decorative Lever Handle 2491 features an ornate pattern that will create a design feature on both interior and exterior doors.
This style of handle is only available in Latch (as shown in the picture), lock and bathroom.
The lever handle 2491 is spring loaded and has a two coat protective finish like all Kirkpatrick products, this lever handle is manufactured in Walsall using traditional sand casting methods.
Malleable iron is used as this is the toughest, most durable material available for a traditional product like this. A coat of black paint and then a second coat of black powder ensure that this product, like our other door and window furniture, will remain highly decorative and functional for many years to come.


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Everywhere you look, people are looking at screens.
In the decade since smartphones have become ubiquitous, we now have a feeling almost as common as the smartphones themselves: being sucked into that black hole of staring at those specific apps — you know which ones they are — and then a half an hour has gone by before you realize it.
Researchers at the University of Washington conducted in-depth interviews to learn why we compulsively check our phones. They found a series of triggers, common across age groups, that start and end habitual smartphone use. The team also explored user-generated solutions to end undesirable phone use. The results will be presented May 7 at the 2019 ACM CHI conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems in Glasgow, Scotland.
“For a couple of years I’ve been looking at people’s experiences with smartphones and listening to them talk about their frustration with the way they engage with their phones,” said co-author Alexis Hiniker, an assistant professor at the UW’s Information School. “But on the flip side, when we ask people what they find meaningful about their phone use, nobody says, ‘Oh, nothing.’ Everyone can point to experiences with their phone that have personal and persistent meaning.
“That is very motivating for me. The solution is not to get rid of this technology; it provides enormous value. So the question is: How do we support that value without bringing along all the baggage?”
Hiniker and her team interviewed three groups of smartphone users: high school students, college students and adults who have graduated from college. The 39 subjects were smartphone users in the Seattle area between the ages of 14 and 64. Interviews started with background questions and a “think aloud” demonstration in which participants walked through the apps on their phone. Interviewers would then ask more in-depth questions about the apps participants pointed out as most likely to lead to compulsive behavior.
“We were hoping to get a holistic view into the behaviors of the participants,” said first author Jonathan Tran, a UW undergraduate studying human centered design and engineering.
In general, interviewees had four common triggers for starting to compulsively use their phones:
During unoccupied moments, like waiting for a friend to show up, Before or during tedious and repetitive tasks When in socially awkward situations When they anticipated getting a message or notification
The group also had common triggers that ended their compulsive phone use:
Competing demands from the real world, like meeting up with a friend or needing to drive somewhere Realizing they had been on their phone for a half an hour Coming across content they’d already seen
The team was surprised to find that the triggers were the same across age groups.
“This doesn’t mean that teens use their phones the same way adults do. But I think this compulsive itch to turn back to your phone plays out the same way across all these groups,” Hiniker said. “People talked about everything in the same terms: The high school students would say ‘Anytime I have a dead moment, if I have one minute between classes I pull out my phone.’ And the adults would say ‘Anytime I have one dead moment, if I have one minute between seeing patients at work I pull out my phone.’”
The researchers asked participants to identify something about their behavior they would like to change and then draw an idea on paper for how the phone could help them achieve it.
“Many of the participants sketched ‘lockout’ mechanisms, where the phone would essentially prevent them from using it for a certain period of time,” Tran said. “But participants mentioned how although they feel bad about their behavior, they didn’t really feel bad enough to utilize their sketched solutions. There was some ambivalence.”
To the team, this finding pointed to a more nuanced idea behind people’s relationships to their phones.
“If the phone weren’t valuable at all, then sure, the lockout mechanism would work great. We could just stop having phones, and the problem would be solved,” Hiniker said. “But that’s not really the case.”
Instead, the researchers saw that participants found meaning in a diverse set of experiences, particularly when apps let them connect to the real world. One participant talked about how a meme generator helped her interact with her sister because they meme tagged each other all the time. Another participant mentioned that the Kindle app let her connect with her father who was reading the same books.
“People describe it as an economic calculation,” Hiniker said. “Like, ‘How much time do I spend with this app and how much of that time is actually invested in something lasting that transcends this specific moment of use?’ Some experiences promote a lot of compulsive use, and that dilutes the time people spend on activities that are meaningful.”
When it comes to designing the next wave of smartphones, Hiniker recommends that designers shift away from system-wide lockout mechanisms. Instead, apps should let users be in control of their own engagement. And people should decide whether an app is worth their time.
“People have a pretty good sense of what matters to them.” Hiniker said. “They can try to tailor what’s on their phone to support the things that they find meaningful.”

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We all want to breathe clean air anytime we can. However, the quality of the air outside is not always in our control. Automobile traffic, industry, pollen, and humidity are just some of the sources of air pollution outside, but there are also common sources of indoor air pollution too.
Common Sources of Indoor Air Pollution
Unfortunately, the air inside our homes is often more polluted than the air outside (about five times more, to be exact). Because of a lack of fresh air indoors, concentrations of outdoor pollution and pollution created inside can build up to toxic levels. Here are just a few of the sources of indoor pollution
You might not have a city bus in your home but that doesn’t mean the air is free from similar pollutants including carbon monoxide, radon, and super-fine particulates. These pollutants come from gas stoves, wood stoves, fireplaces, and space heaters.
Especially in new homes, the materials used to construct the home vaporize or “off-gas,” and enter the air. Formaldehyde from cabinets, furniture tops, and subfloors are just a few examples.
We may love our pets, but their presence does impact the air we breathe. Animals shed hair and their dander is a significant source of irritation for those suffering from asthma. Indoor/outdoor pets also bring in significant amounts of additional allergy triggers, including pollen.
Other Biological Agents
Mold and mildew in the home from excess humidity can also create unpleasant smells and aggravate respiratory conditions.
Viruses and bacteria can also be in the air indoors.
While many indoor air pollutants are invisible, we’ve all seen dust floating in the air in front of a window or light. That dust is made up of dander, dust mite materials, skin cells, and more.
You can have a Healthy Home
While we can’t control the air outside, we can manage it indoors. Whole-house Indoor Air Quality solutions provide you and your family the ability to capture dust, dander, pollen, and other particulates. Additionally, bringing in fresh air can help lower concentrations of VOCs (Volatile Organic Compounds) and reduce humidity.
Contact a local AprilAire Healthy Air Pro to get whole-house solutions installed in your home to capture indoor air pollutants.

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The court ruled that states cannot ban same-sex marriage, handing gay rights advocates their biggest victory yet."There is no such thing as same-sex marriage in the constitution.
The words are not there, we've never had it in our history," Moore said.
Lara Ramsey, left, and Jane Lohmann play with their 7-month-old son, Wyatt Ramsey-Lohmann.
Jennifer Rambo, right, kisses her Kristin Seaton after their marriage ceremony in front of the Carroll County Courthouse in Eureka Springs, Arkansas, on May 10, 2014. Avery Chumbley celebrate with a copy of the Honolulu Star-Advertiser after Abercrombie signed a bill legalizing same-sex marriage in the state.In February, he ordered lower court judges in Alabama not to implement a federal court ruling that overturned the state's ban on same-sex marriage.The White House is lit up in rainbow colors in commemoration of the Supreme Court's ruling to legalize same-sex marriage on Friday, June 26.Read More The Iron & Steel Museum of Alabama is a southeastern regional interpretive center on 19th century iron making technology featuring both belt driven machines of the 1800s and tools and products of the times.Read More Tannehill Ironworks Historical State Park has more than 1,500 acres in three counties set aside for hiking, camping and outdoor recreation. From spring through fall, the blacksmith, miller and craftsmen demonstrate their trades.
The greatest political temptation of 2016, the disgraced governor's decision could bring either redemption or additional corruption.


Fans of Harmonix’s Rock Band and Activision’s Guitar Hero franchises looking for a revolution in the music game genre will be disappointed that The Beatles: Rock Band offers little innovation.
Players still satisfied rocking out with their plastic instruments will find a title with arguably the highest quality selection of music in a game yet and an enchanting art design that weaves together both the songs and the story of The Beatles‘ prolific career.
Magical Mystery Tour
The real star of the show is the game’s presentation, spearheaded by the Story mode which leads players through the career of the Beatles from starting with a performance at Liverpool’s The Cavern Club and ending with their concert on the roof of the Apple Corps Headquarters.
The game is bookended with beautiful cinematics created by Pete Candeland, producer of the opening cinematics for the Rock Band games and the Gorillaz music videos, that capture the span of The Beatles‘ musical evolution in the span of a few minutes.
The game is broken up into several chapters which place the player in a venue and gives them a set list of songs they’ll need to play to progress. An animated collage opens each chapter and frames the point in time the game is taking place in.
The majority of these chapters are placed in a specific venue like the Budokan or Shea Stadium but many of the songs that take place in the Abbey Road recording studios quickly transform into a colorful, often surreal “dreamscape” that thrusts The Beatles into worlds inspired by the song they are playing.
One song has The Beatles in their Sergeant Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band regalia playing in a gazebo that is suddenly lifted into the air by a massive hot air balloon. Another song has The Beatles playing at the bottom of the ocean as the lyrics manifest in colorful letters and float through the water.
Unlike most music games, The Beatles: Rock Band crafts a unique level for each and every song similar to Elite Beat Agents. This creates a visual identity for the song which in turn increases replayability. A player can revisit not just because they like the way it sounds but also the way it looks.
Every Little Thing
Much of the gameplay minutiae developed in the two previous Rock Band titles are absent in The Beatles: Rock Band in an effort to adhere to the music of The Beatles.
The guitar controller’s whammy bar and effects switch don’t alter the sound of the notes, the drum fills that activated the Overdrive (or Beatlemania, as it’s called in this game) in the previous games is replaced with a single green note, and the bonus finishes that allowed players to wail on their controllers to earn points are absent.
The only real gameplay addition to the series is the inclusion of vocal harmonizing which not only works great but, due to the nature of The Beatles‘ music, is available in almost every song. With the addition of vocal harmonies, up to six players can now rock out, providing they have the bevy of instruments to do so.
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In order to play every part of every song in The Beatles: Rock Band, a player would have to purchase the guitar, drum, and microphone controllers. If two players wanted to play both the guitar and bass sections, they would have to purchase another guitar controller. And if three players decided they wanted to imitate the dulcet tones of John, Paul, George, and Ringo they would need to purchase another two microphones.
Fortunately for the budget-conscious gamer, the previous Rock Band instruments along with the various Guitar Hero controllers are compatible with the game. The microphone peripherals for iNiS’s karaoke game Lips are also compatible with this title. Of course, if someone is looking for more authenticity in their fake instruments, they can pick up replicas of some of The Beatles instruments specifically designed for the game.
Replica guitar controllers of Paul McCartney’s Hofner Bass, John Lennon’s Rickenbacker 325, and George’s Gretsch Duo-Jet can also be purchased but buying all three isn’t a necessity as the game strangely doesn’t offer both guitar tracks for the songs featuring two guitarists.
A Day in the Life
The game is filled with lots of interesting extras a Beatles fan could appreciate. Scoring high enough on the songs in Story mode unlocks photos of the band. Progressing far enough into the game will unlock the Beatles Christmas Album previously released in 1963 only to members of the Beatles fan club.
Harmonix makes great use of their access to The Beatles master tracks by adding snippets of studio chatter before and after a song. Most of it is uneventful, the band tuning their instruments mostly, but a few instances it is used creatively. Restart a song and George counts it as a new take (and the number goes pretty high). Restart too much and he’ll complain about his hand cramping.
And in the End
The Beatles: Rock Band is an excellent title and loving tribute to one of the most influential bands in history.
Although it does not have the variety in bands and genres as other music games do, being that it’s all about The Beatles, this is also its strength. It’s difficult to imagine a band with a stronger library of music. If someone doesn’t like their music they shouldn’t get the game. For everyone else, they can play one of the best music games ever created.


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Aspire Global’s Pariplay has appointed Matthew Kelemen as its new Business Development Director for North America, becoming the supplier’s first US-based employee.
With more than 23 years of igaming experience, Kelemen has previously held senior roles at companies including Boss Media, RealTime Gaming, and Peak Interactive. He will be tasked with furthering Pariplay’s presence in North America.
Commenting on his new appointment, Kelemen said: “The direction Pariplay is traveling is clear and extremely exciting, and I’m thrilled to join the team. We’re already making waves in the US and Canada and I look forward to adding value to the company and bringing my expertise to the wider team as we expand.”
North America is a major focal point for Pariplay as it continues to grow its presence across regulated jurisdictions. The supplier currently holds licenses in New Jersey, West Virginia, and Michigan, and it recently entered into Alberta, Canada, via a partnership with NeoPollard Interactive.
Kelemen’s appointment will play a part in Pariplay’s long-term goal of expanding the reach of its Fusion platform to become a leading content supplier in North America.
Adrian Bailey, Managing Director at Pariplay, stated: “We’ve made great strides in the United States and Canada in the past year, and we’re delighted to strengthen our footprint thereby welcoming Matthew to the team.
“As an experienced executive in our targeted markets, he brings a wealth of competence and it will prove invaluable as we continue our growth trajectory.
Earlier this year, Pariplay strengthened its presence in the US after signing a multi-state distribution agreement with Golden Nugget Online Gaming.


A comprehensive family of system-level software products are compatible with Microsoft TV
A comprehensive family of system-level software products are compatible with Microsoft TV, suitable for manufacturers that are designing and building set-top boxes. Microsoft TV is a Windows CE-based software platform for the set-top box market. Microsoft TV Product Adaptation Kit (Microsoft TVPAK), the client/server platform comprising Microsoft TV (the client solution) and Microsoft TV Server (the server solution), combines the benefits of the WebTV client user experience, head-end Windows 2000 server features, and the robust open architecture of the Windows CE operating system. Microsoft TV complies with standards like ATVEF, ATSC, and DVB and provides an advanced way to distribute interactive services to the television, such as video-on-demand (VOD), creating better TV for the viewer.
The company's complete line of integration software, device drivers, and turnkey stration/design systems have all been ported to the Microsoft TV platform. The company is one of Microsoft's systems integrators with a focus on and experience with all aspects of Microsoft TV set-top box integration -- from core device drivers to hardware adaptation layer implementation to Microsoft TV browser extensions; and value-added multimedia applications such as MPEG-2 encoding/decoding, DVD, and custom Voice-Over-IP (VoIP) solutions.
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I also found a cute little kitchen craft that would make a good gift for teachers or neighbors. It is also a project suitable for children to make and give. (Click on the pictures for larger views)
The finished product is a microwaveable coffee mug, wrapped up in pretty cellophane with the cute instruction tag attached. A coffee mug that comfortably holds twelve ounces seems to be the best size.
Unwrap it and you have the coffee mug and a zip-top bag with the dry ingredients for the cake: 1/4 cup flour, 1/4 cup sugar, 2 TBSP cocoa, and 3 TBSP chocolate chips
Mix the dry ingredients, 3 TBSP milk, 3 TBSP oil, 1 egg, and a splash of vanilla in the coffee mug. Mix it well making sure you scrape the sides.
Microwave on high for four minutes
Let it cool for just a minute or two then flip it onto a plate. This is not a fine or fancy cake but it is a fun and tasty cake. It definitely is best to eat this when it is fresh and warm. It does seem to dry out rather quickly. It provides generous servings for two, or dainty servings for four.

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- 1 Webinar Objectives
- 2 Speakers
- 3 Summary
- 4 Resources
- 5 Questions and Answers from the Webinar
- 5.1 The flu is a very common contagious disease and yet extreme social distancing is not recommended to prevent the spread of the flu. Why do we need this level of social distancing?
- 5.2 How much of the body should be covered with personal protective equipment (PPE)?
- 5.3 How long do the COVID-19 antibodies last in a person’s system?
- 5.4 If someone has been previously intubated, does this increase the risk of complications from COVID-19?
- 5.5 What is the impact of air quality, weather and temperature on the mortality of COVID-19?
- 5.6 Is viral or bacterial pneumonia due to COVID-19 more spread out in the lungs, and does it settle at lower lobes or have a different form?
- 6 Telehealth and COVID-19
This webinar originally aired on April 21, 2020
- Identify state and local government status during this phase of the COVID-19 crisis
- Describe the COVID-19 situation in the epicenter and its relevance to the whole country
- Understand what to do if asthma worsens during the COVID-19 crisis
Dr. Jackie Eghrari, Dr. Purvi Parikh, and Tonya Winders
Optimal care requires digital tools during the COVID-19 crisis. This webinar looked at the current state of COVID-19 and discussed the situation in New York City, which has been the epicenter of the outbreak. Questions we’ve answered include: What can we learn from this? What about telehealth and safe access to treatment? And what about this albuterol shortage? Dr. Jackie Eghrari, Dr. Purvi Parikh and Tonya Winders speak to this and answered listener questions.
Questions and Answers from the Webinar
Flu and COVID-19 are not comparable. The long-term complications and mortality rates of COVID-19 are still unknown. Until more is understood, more aggressive measures must be taken.
COVID-19 is highly contagious and easily spread – sometimes from people who may never show any signs or symptoms at all. The flu affects millions yearly, so getting a flu vaccine is recommended. A vaccine is not yet available for COVID-19, so for those reasons, social distancing is the best line of defense.
How much of the body should be covered with personal protective equipment (PPE)?
The protocols regarding PPE vary depending on the practice setting. Given what is known about the virus and how long it lives in various settings, most of the body should be covered. That includes gowns, gloves, head covering and masks (ideally N95). If a person is going to be closely exposed to body fluids through high-risk procedures, this may require goggles, a mask, or even a respirator.
There is a PPE shortage throughout the country, which actually began back with H1N1. The lack of PPE is a big problem as it endangers the safety of healthcare workers. The general public should not be wearing N95 masks. Homemade or surgical masks are more appropriate for the general public.
How long do the COVID-19 antibodies last in a person’s system?
This is not known at this time. However, when looking at other viruses, such as varicella (“Chicken Pox”), the antibody remains in the body for a long time. Antibody tests with COVID-19 haven’t been consistent yet, but it does seem that the virus doesn’t mutate much, so the thought is that once a person has the antibody, it may be present for a long time. Hopefully there will not be new strains of the disease. By the time antibody tests are available, they should be able to identify those that had recent infections.
If someone has been previously intubated, does this increase the risk of complications from COVID-19?
It depends on the reason the person was intubated. For example, if a person was intubated as part of a surgery, that would not increase the risk from COVID-19. However, if the intubation was a result of a chronic lung disease such as asthma, then the risk would be greater.
What is the impact of air quality, weather and temperature on the mortality of COVID-19?
Based upon what has happened so far, air quality has improved in places like China and India as people started staying home. Their hospitalizations from COVID-19 fell, however, this is more likely due to fewer people transmitting the disease rather than an improvement in air quality.
With regards to weather and temperature, COVID-19 does not appear to go away as the weather warms. As summer approaches in the United States and much warmer weather is on the way, it is not yet known how this may impact the spread of the virus.
As for asthma, stormy weather does increase asthma symptoms and ER visits.
This can vary depending on the source of the infection. For example, with COVID-19, a scattered infection is seen throughout both lungs. Viral infections present in many different ways and often in cases like the flu, a secondary bacterial pneumonia sets in. By comparison, bacterial pneumonias like to consolidate and often only show up in one area of the lung.
Telehealth and COVID-19
Do you believe healthcare practices will forever be changed as a result of COVID-19?
Yes, we expect this will push the healthcare community more towards telehealth, which may lead to better controlled chronic diseases. Through telehealth, patients will have closer contact with their physicians and do so more efficiently and on their schedule. Patients will also be able to access experts in the field that were previously not within their immediate community.
Currently, 20 states have waived the need for the physician to be licensed in the state where a patient resides.
This may also expand options for at-home medications and therapies and mail-order pharmacy options that make it easier for patients to access care and medications directly from home. More therapies such as physical therapy, occupational therapy and speech therapy can also be accessed from home, with oversight from physicians.
Can a pediatric nurse practitioner perform screenings for COVID-19 via telehealth?
For COVID-19 cases, most states have lifted restrictions for advanced practice professionals like nurse practitioners. It is important to review state requirements and restrictions. This is an evolving situation daily.
Is telehealth covered by insurance?
Copays for telehealth depend on the health insurer and the telehealth platform. More than one-third of people in the United States currently have telehealth coverage through their insurance. Digital tool coverage is dependent on the payer but in the case of moderate-to-severe asthma, payers will pay if there is justification for remote monitoring.

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Bactrim and Alcohol: What Are the Dangers?
Bactrim is the brand name of a formulation containing sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim. Other brand names for similar formulations include Cotrim, Septra, Sulfamethoprim, Sulfatrim, and TMP-SMZ. The following information applies to all of these formulations.
Bactrim is an antibiotic drug used to treat bacterial infections. It is commonly prescribed for urinary tract infections, ear infections, and chronic bronchitis, as well as traveler’s diarrhea, cholera, Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia (PCP), nocardiosis (a type of lung infection), prostate infections, and Salmonella infection.
Bactrim works by interfering with infectious bacteria’s ability to use folic acid. It works in two different ways, making it a more efficient antibiotic than some others.
Certain people should not take Bactrim, including people with folic-acid deficiency, infants under age 2 months, and nursing mothers. Pregnant women should use caution before taking this product; if they are nearing delivery, they should not use Bactrim because it could be dangerous for the baby. Earlier in the pregnancy, Bactrim’s effect on folic acid — needed for normal development in the fetus — may cause it to be contraindicated.
People who are allergic to certain drugs — sulfa drugs, diabetes drugs, and thiazide diuretics — should not take Bactrim because of the chance of a potentially fatal allergic reaction.
People with liver or kidney disease should be careful using Bactrim. Bactrim can affect the kidneys and decrease urine output.
Side Effects of Bactrim
Potential side effects of Bactrim include the following:
- Nausea, vomiting, upset stomach, diarrhea, loss of appetite
- Fever, chills
- Sensitivity to sunlight
- Rash, itching
Less common side effects include reduced blood counts, neurological symptoms, eye swelling, coating of the tongue, pain similar to arthritis, and fatigue.
Bactrim and Alcohol: A Dangerous Combination
People taking bactrim should not drink alcohol during treatment. This includes not only alcoholic beverages, but cough medicines and mouthwash containing alcohol. The reason is that alcohol can intensify the negative side effects of Bactrim. When these two are combined, the result can be alarming and even dangerous symptoms: headache, nausea, vomiting, rapid heart rate (tachycardia), and shortness of breath. Nausea and vomiting can cause dehydration, and vomiting up the medicine results in a missed dose.
If you have a history of alcoholism, use Bactrim with caution, especially if your drinking is not under control.
Alcohol does not reduce the effectiveness of Bactrim, so if you drank alcohol during treatment, you do not need to worry that the treatment was compromised or made ineffective, unless you vomited a dose. However, you should not drink any more alcohol until the treatment is completed.
- The Pill Book, 12th Edition, 2006. Harold M. Silverman, Pharm. D., Editor-in-Chief. New York: Bantam Books.
- James M. Steckelberg, M.D. “Antibiotics and alcohol: Should I avoid mixing them?” 2008, MayoClinic.com.

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A rural Missouri sheriff and two deputies face charges of helping a man in a parental kidnapping plot. Missouri State Highway Patrol officers arrested Iron County Sheriff Jeff Burkett, deputies Matthew Cozad and Chase Bresnahan, and the father of the child, Donald Gaston. All four face multiple charges and were jailed Friday in neighboring Washington County, the Associated Press reports. Iron County has about 9,500 residents and sits 100 miles southwest of St. Louis. Burkett’s lawyer, Gabe Crocker, said the charges are politically motivated. “This is small-town politics,” Crocker said. “This is the continuation of a long gestating effort to remove this sheriff from office.”
Charging documents say that in February, Gaston, 62, sought to take his daughter after an argument with the child’s mother. Prosecutors say Burkett lied to a 911 dispatcher to report that the mother had kidnapped the girl, and falsely accused the woman of putting the child in danger. Ultimately, the girl remained with her mother. The sheriff and deputies are accused of tracking the woman’s whereabouts through her cell phone.
All four men were charged with criminal street gang activity because the alleged crime was organized. Burkett, 46, also is charged with attempted kidnapping, being an accessory to stalking, and other crimes.

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Chelsea-Rae Sane tried to teach her 6-year-old son, Brody, after his school closed in March in response to the coronavirus pandemic. It failed miserably.
Brody could easily tackle concepts he had already been taught by his kindergarten teacher, but he struggled and lost interest with new material sent home by his school, Sane said.
Sane, a 28-year-old stay-at-home mom and occasional substitute teacher, tried to get through to her son with YouTube videos and educational games. But most of their lessons ended with little accomplished and Brody slipping further behind on his schooling.
Sane is aware of the threat posed by the coronavirus, which has infected nearly 64,000 South Carolinians and killed more than 1,050. But if her son’s school in Lancaster reopens this fall for face-to face-learning, she plans to send him.
“I want this to all end, honestly,” Sane said. “I feel like I am doing him a disservice by not allowing him to go.”
Hundreds of thousands of South Carolina parents are wrestling with the same question as the state’s 79 school districts finalize their plans for a fall semester in the midst of a worsening pandemic.
The issue took center stage in the Palmetto State on Wednesday as Gov. Henry McMaster called on every public school to reopen and offer parents the option of face-to-face learning for five days a week this fall.
McMaster’s request was quickly blasted by teachers’ groups, education associations, school districts and lawmakers. They said the risks are too high to require schools to reopen full time. State Education Superintendent Molly Spearman refused McMaster’s invitation to attend the press conference and support his plan, insisting districts need to make their own decisions.
The situation has left parents of South Carolina’s public school children torn. The day after McMaster’s controversial announcement, The Post and Courier interviewed more than two dozen parents and received comments from dozens more. Their responses were colored by their children’s experiences this spring with at-home learning, their perceptions of the severity of the pandemic and the health conditions that shape their level of risk.
Some, citing the chasm in effectiveness between in-person and virtual learning, said they felt compelled to send their kids to school this fall. Others said they wouldn’t allow their kids to return to school until the state reins in its daily infection and death counts, a benchmark that remains out of sight.
Almost all expressed frustration that South Carolina’s inability to contain the COVID-19 outbreak has left them picking between prioritizing their families’ health and their children’s educational outcomes.
South Carolina parents talk about sending their children back to classrooms as COVID-19 cases rise.
Even before McMaster’s announcement, the state's parents were split on whether to send their kids back to school.
A late-June survey by Columbia public relations agency Chernoff Newman found about a third of South Carolinians felt comfortable sending their children to school, camp or daycare during the school year, or even the summer. Another 43 percent said they expected to feel comfortable within the next three to 12 months. About 22 percent said it would take at least another year.
The day before McMaster’s announcement, researchers at the University of South Carolina’s Social Media Insights Lab analyzed more than 3,300 tweets from S.C. residents and found more skepticism on reopening schools than support.
In the 24 hours after McMaster's press conference, analysts found overwhelming negativity on social media toward the idea. Only 3 percent of posts expressed support for reopening schools.
“Social media users are asking whether masks will be used, if social distancing is possible and whether teachers will be safe,” said Jack Landess, an Insights Lab analyst. “There are specific concerns over whether schools in low-income and minority communities will be hard hit, and some call reopening an attack on the working class.”
Some parents told The Post and Courier they are skeptical schools can put adequate protections in place to enforce social distancing and mask use, especially since many businesses have already tried and failed.
Ronan Sturgis, a teacher who has an 8-year-old at Ocean Bay Elementary School in Myrtle Beach, said the rising case counts in tourist-crowded Horry County show it is unsafe for local students to return to school.
“If I lived in Wyoming I might feel differently,” Sturgis said.
West Ashley parent and healthcare worker Francis Marion Beylotte noted the state’s daily COVID-19 case and death tallies are far higher now than they were when schools closed in mid-March to slow the virus’ spread.
“My daughter still sneezes and doesn’t cover her mouth,” he said. “I don’t mean to put her on blast but she’s 8 years old, and if you get 10 8-year-olds in a room, do you really think they’re all going to wear their masks and sneeze properly?”
Bess McCullough, an Aiken resident who has a third grader at a public school and a kindergartner in private school, said she is terrified to send either of her kids back to a school at full capacity.
“If it happens to be my children bringing COVID into the classroom, how do I explain to them it’s not their fault their classroom is shut down again or that they got their friend sick?" McCullough asked. "How does a parent explain to their child that a beloved teacher died simply from doing their job?”
'My kids did not thrive'
Still, parents worry about the efficacy of virtual instruction in the fall. Lawmakers this week offered a blistering review of the state’s effort to teach students after schools closed, saying more than 10,000 students fell out of touch with their teachers and many more fell behind without face-to-face instruction.
Republican President Donald Trump and U.S. Education Secretary Betsy DeVos have already voiced their support for schools reopening this fall. Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced the Sunshine State would open schools at full capacity next month.
Adrienne Colantuoni, a Charleston County School District budget supervisor, was strongly considering sending her children to private school this fall if they were unable to return to their regular classrooms for in-person learning.
Her twins, rising eighth graders at Marrington Middle School of the Arts in Berkeley County, both struggled with the shift to online learning.
“My kids did not thrive in that, especially my daughter,” she said. “I just felt like there was not very much learning going on … That’s why I'm intending to send them face-to-face, back to the schools.”
Colantuoni says she knows COVID-19 cases are rising in the area and one of her children could bring the virus home. But she thinks it’s unlikely any of her family members would become seriously ill from the disease, which preys on the elderly and people with preexisting conditions.
Jonathan Bost, a shipping and logistics worker from Lexington, said he plans to send his fifth grader and kindergartner to school in Lexington School District 1 based on what many pediatricians have said about the virus. Children can become infected with COVID-19 and carry the disease back home, but they are far less likely to die from it than adults.
Last month, the American Academy of Pediatrics encouraged face-to-face learning in schools this year, emphasizing the social and educational downfalls of children continuing to miss school. The organization recently softened its stance, saying local schools and districts should make that call based on data and health guidance. But the group's preference is still in-person instruction.
“I don’t feel as comfortable as I would have last August sending them back,” Bost said. “But it’s also a scary thought of kids falling behind in their education.”
As a special education teacher and lacrosse coach at Greenville’s J.L. Mann High School and a parent of public school children, Rob Searfross thinks the positives of returning to school outweigh the risks.
He said he sees firsthand how children are suffering without the one-on-one, face-to-face interaction that school provides — and how parents are struggling to balance providing for their children’s needs in addition to providing them an education at home by default.
Searfoss tells the story of a former student who contacted him to share her story. She explained that she has two small children, her husband left the family and she doesn’t know how to work two jobs and keep them at home, he said.
“It’s been breaking my heart to see the kids who are suffering,” he said. “There’s so many kids who need to be at school who need that one-on-one contact with teachers. School is one of the safe places they can go to. They say it takes a village to raise a kid. Being in school is part of helping raise them.”
Dewayne Lawson, a teacher at Edwards Middle School in Central, said there would be no benefit in keeping his 13-year-old son home while he goes to school to teach.
Lawson said his son, Jacob, thrived at online learning in the spring, but added the teenager also needs the social experiences that come with in-person schooling.
"He's got all of the things going for him that a successful student would have, but he's missing out on the things like conflict resolution, that awkward relationship with a friend or a girl," Lawson said.
'No good options left'
For months, South Carolina’s parents have waited for a solution that hasn’t appeared. Restrictions on businesses and public life this spring didn’t contain the virus, and warm weather in the summer hasn’t stopped case counts from reaching new, record heights.
Now, many parents are frustrated — with government, with their neighbors — for letting the pandemic run rampant with the school year fast approaching.
For many, McMaster’s insistence that schools reopen five days a week only exacerbated those frustrations.
“McMaster has recklessly mishandled the state’s COVID-19 situation from day one,” said Michelle Ross, a 32-year-old Irmo resident who plans to enroll her seventh-grade son in a virtual program at Dutch Fork Middle School, rather than in-person classes.
Kym Smith, whose child is in ninth grade in Lexington County School District 2, blames the governor for making parents pick between their families' health and their kids' education.
"The government here is putting us in a position where we have to make these decisions for our kids," Smith said.
Sturgis, the Horry County resident with a student at Ocean Bay Elementary, is skeptical. He thinks McMaster's primary reasoning for reopening schools is so parents can have childcare and go to work to avoid a deeper economic recession. He said the governor has put local school boards and administrators in a tough spot, as they will be blamed for any outbreaks once students return. To him, the individual school administrators are who he trusts to make the best decisions for students and staff.
“Nobody wants to open up," Sturgis said of his child's school. "The teachers and administrators over there are top-notch. I think they would rather do the lower-quality remote learning and be safe than have kids in class."
James Island parent Kenley Young said school officials would be in a better position if stores, restaurants and businesses were forced to remain closed for longer and if the governor had implemented a statewide mask ordinance.
“Because of the groundwork we’ve laid over the past three or four months, there are no good options left on the table,” Young said. “Anyone could have seen that this was a disaster waiting to happen.”
Adam Benson, Jenna Schiferl, Tyler Fleming, Anna B. Mitchell, Eric Connor and Conor Hughes contributed to this article.


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Handy, robust, smart: Introducing the new digital manifolds from Testo, the world market leader for measurement technology. These smart tools are designed to assist the contractors and technicians in the field of air conditioning and refrigeration. The new instruments are suited to all user groups and measurement types, whether traditionally analog or digitally modern, and meet all measurement challenges. The new digital manifolds allow fast measurement and easy operation via large graphic display and a smartphone – and yet are maximally compact and rugged. They are fully digitally, extremely robust with protection class IP 54, and have many functions, which make day-to-day work on refrigeration systems and heat pumps even easier. The new digital manifolds come in practical kits – so users are optimally equipped for all measurement tasks.
testo 550s and testo 557s: Smart digital manifolds with Bluetooth and 2-way or 4-way valve block
The testo 550s and testo 557s digital manifolds make working on air conditioning and refrigeration systems easier than ever before. A large graphic display guarantees a clearer display of all measurement data and the evaluation of the results, which can then be wirelessly transferred to the testo Smart App. Guided measurement menus accompany the measurement and allow the automatic recording of important parameters. Bluetooth probes can be wirelessly and automatically connected to the instrument with a range of up to 150 m, making work with the testo 550s and testo 557s even more convenient.
testo 550i: App-controlled digital manifold with Bluetooth and 2-way valve block
The testo 550i is the smallest fully digital manifold in the market, which can be completely controlled by a smartphone or tablet. At the same time, it guarantees maximum reliability thanks to its robust housing with IP54 protection class. It communicates wirelessly and automatically via Bluetooth 5.0 with the wireless testo Smart Probes for temperature, pressure and humidity, and calculates parameters automatically in the testo Smart App: The testo 550i thus saves considerable time in daily servicing and maintenance work.
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The new Spider-Man merch reveals new plot devices. Spider-Man No Way Home and details within have remained on lockdown; a few key details have managed to slip out. Things such as Alfred Molina’s Doctor Octopus and Jamie Foxx’s Electro, have been unintentionally leaked. Fans have speculated a reunion of all three live-action Spider-Man’s within the film as well. Meaning a return of Tobey Maguire and Andrew Garfield. While keeping the content of the film under wraps, Marvel has managed to forget one key component…toys. Many fans have been aware that merch can provide a bit of insight into what to expect. The Spider-Man plot thickens thanks to Lego and Funko Pop.
Spider-Man Merch Reveals Much
Yesterday, fans speculated on the new Spider-Man merch. Especially the new “integrated suit” that was seen in various toys set to hit store shelves. Today many are now trying to piece together the plot devices that lay therein. The toys have managed to give fans a gleaming idea of what is to come. The studio has been quiet, but, come on, we know that this iteration will involve some travel through the multiverse. We also are aware of Doctor Strange’s involvement in the film. Now we know more due to the merch.
Due to more of the merch that released today a couple of ideas come to mind. First, based on a new Lego set, it looks like Doctor Strange might serve as a mentor and Peter Parker’s guide through the multiverse. It only makes sense. Will there be any character growth for Peter’s passed mentorship? That remains to be seen. Another giveaway? A Funko Pop toy shows the new Spidey suit with an apparent arc reactor-like Tao Mandela in the center. This again leads us to believe, that Doctor Strange is the new mentor to Spider-Man. And Peter is probably going to have a combo of Iron Man and Doctor Strange enhancements, most likely in the final fight of the film.
A Potential Plot Reveals Itself
Given all of this information of the past few days, and knowing Marvel’s knack for following the hero’s journey to a T, it’s quite easy to figure out the overall plot. Doctor Strange serves as Peter’s guide through the multiverse. Actually, it almost sounds inspired by Dante Alighieri’s Inferno. With Doctor Strange playing the role of Virgil and Peter Parker in the role of Dante. While in the multiverse, the two will most likely encounter past Spider-Mans and villains as they journey trying to get Peter Parker out of there. The ultimate villain and puppet master of this installation still remain uncertain. It could be as simple as Norman Osborn. Or maybe we are overlooking Doc Oc. In one iteration following the events of Secret Invasion, Osborn becomes head of SHIELD, which is an intriguing possibility. If filmmakers wanted to go bigger and expand upon the Marvel universe they could bring in Kang the Conqueror…which they have. Jonathan Majors will be playing him in the new Ant-Man film.
The question with Kang is, whether or not he shall play a bigger role in the MCU. Of course, he will. He is too big of a character not to. This leads us to question many things. One thing that is certain is like any mentor in the hero’s journey, Doctor Strange might bite the dust, or almost bite the dust. It’s a character development thing. If it is neither of those he might simply leave. But come on now, that would be too easy, right? The villain, however, will be major. Why? The new suit! The arc reactor and Tao Mandela enhancements are basically combining tech with magic. Meaning, this is not going to be a simple villain final encounter.
The Spider-Man plot and villain still may elude us. Whoever and whatever they are, it is going to be big. Thanks to Spider-Man merch reveals, we have an idea. An idea that this film shall be entertaining, to say the least.

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Why Does My Car Say Service Battery Charging System?
If you’ve ever seen the message “Service Battery Charging System” on your car’s dashboard, you may be wondering what it means and why it’s appearing. This warning message typically indicates that there is an issue with the battery or charging system in your vehicle. Understanding the possible causes and solutions can help you address the problem promptly and avoid any further complications. Let’s delve into the details.
1. What does the message “Service Battery Charging System” mean?
This message indicates that there is a problem with the battery or the charging system of your vehicle. It could be due to a faulty alternator, a failing battery, loose or corroded battery connections, or a wiring issue.
2. Why does my car display this message?
Your car’s onboard computer constantly monitors the battery and charging system’s performance. When it detects an issue, it triggers this warning to alert you of a potential problem that needs attention.
3. What should I do if I see this message?
It is essential to take this warning seriously and address it promptly. Continuing to drive without resolving the issue may lead to a dead battery, stalling, or other electrical malfunctions.
4. Can I drive my car with this warning message?
While it is possible to continue driving for a short distance, it is not recommended. It is best to get the issue diagnosed and resolved as soon as possible to avoid further complications.
5. How can I diagnose the problem?
To diagnose the problem, you will need to take your car to a qualified mechanic or an authorized service center. They will use diagnostic tools to analyze the charging system and identify the root cause of the issue.
6. How much will the repairs cost?
The cost of repairs can vary depending on the specific problem and the make and model of your car. Minor issues like loose connections may be relatively inexpensive to fix, while a faulty alternator or battery replacement can be more expensive.
7. Can I fix it myself?
Unless you have experience and knowledge in automotive electrical systems, it is not recommended to attempt fixing the issue yourself. It is best to leave it to a professional to avoid causing further damage.
8. How often does this problem occur?
The frequency of this issue can vary depending on several factors, including the age and condition of your vehicle, driving habits, and maintenance history. Regular maintenance and inspections can help prevent such problems.
9. Can a weak battery cause this warning?
Yes, a weak or failing battery is one of the common causes for this warning message. If your battery is old or unable to hold a charge, it may not provide the required power to the vehicle’s electrical system, triggering the warning.
10. Is it safe to jump-start my car?
While jump-starting your car may temporarily resolve the issue by providing power from another vehicle’s battery, it is not a long-term solution. It is crucial to get the battery and charging system checked by a professional.
11. How can I prevent this issue in the future?
Regular maintenance, including battery checks, maintaining clean and secure connections, and addressing any electrical issues promptly, can help prevent this problem from occurring.
12. Can extreme weather conditions affect the battery and charging system?
Yes, extreme temperatures, both hot and cold, can impact the battery’s performance and the charging system. Cold weather can reduce battery capacity, while excessive heat can accelerate battery deterioration.


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Analog Devices, Inc. (NASDAQ:
ADI), a global leader in high-performance semiconductors for signal processing applications, today announced financial results for its fiscal fourth quarter and fiscal year ended November 3, 2012.
“ADI delivered solid results for the fourth quarter, with revenue increasing by 2% and diluted EPS increasing by 4% compared to the prior quarter,” said Jerald G. Fishman, CEO. “For the year, revenue decreased 9.8% to about $2.7 billion, reflecting difficult economic conditions and prevailing global uncertainty. We nevertheless generated 65% gross margins, 31% operating margins and over $800 million, or 30% of revenue, in cash from operations for the year.”
Mr. Fishman continued, “Overall orders decreased during the quarter as customers became more cautious and continued to reduce inventories, in many cases to historically low levels. As a result, we began reducing our production levels in the fourth quarter and will reduce them further in the first quarter of fiscal 2013 to keep our inventory at appropriate levels. While this will reduce gross margins in the short term, we believe this should provide significant operating leverage when growth resumes.”
ADI also announced that the Board of Directors has declared a cash dividend of $0.30 per outstanding share of common stock. The dividend will be paid on December 18, 2012 to all shareholders of record at the close of business on December 7, 2012.
Results for the Fourth Quarter of Fiscal 2012
Revenue totaled $695 million
Gross margin was 63.8% of revenue
Operating margin was 31% of revenue
Diluted EPS was $0.58
Cash flow from operations was $236 million, or 34% of revenue
Results for Fiscal Year 2012
Revenue totaled $2.7 billion
Gross margin was 64.5% of revenue
Operating margin was 30.5% of revenue
Diluted EPS was $2.13
Cash flow from operations was $815 million, or 30% of revenue
Repurchases of common stock and dividend payments to shareholders totaled $505 million
Please refer to the schedules provided for a summary of revenue and earnings, selected balance sheet information, and the cash flow statement for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended 2012, as well as the immediately prior and year-ago quarters. Additional information on revenue by end market and revenue by product type is provided on Schedules D and E. A more complete table covering prior periods is available at
Outlook for the First Quarter of Fiscal 2013The following statements are based on current expectations. These statements are forward- looking and actual results may differ materially, as a result of, among other things, the important factors discussed at the end of this release. These statements supersede all prior statements regarding our business outlook set forth in prior ADI news releases, and ADI disclaims any obligation to update these forward-looking statements.
Revenue estimated to decrease in the range of -6% to -12%
Gross margin estimated to be approximately 62%
Operating expenses estimated to be approximately $223 million
Tax rate estimated to be approximately 18%
Diluted EPS estimated at $0.40 to $0.48
Conference Call Scheduled for 5:00 pm ET
ADI will host a conference call to discuss the fourth quarter results and short-term outlook today, beginning at 5:00 pm ET. Investors may join via webcast, accessible at
investor.analog.com, or by telephone (call 706-634-7193 ten minutes before the call begins and provide the password "ADI.")
A replay will be available almost immediately after the call. The replay may be accessed for up to two weeks by dialing 855-859-2056 (replay only) and providing the conference ID:68650785, or by visiting
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A gentle sigh of relief swept through the Onboard editorial office as we recieved the latest status report from Garmisch. The temperature has decreased (thank God!) in the last week, presenting optimal conditions for snow production in the ski arena of Garmisch. The two main snow architects, Oli Deby and Christoph Weber-Thorensen, are already on-site supervising the snow canons and pushing the white fluff around in their cats. The kicker is increasing in size with every minute and promises to be a proper monster! Let’s just hope that it stays cold and that even more snow can be produced! Keep your fingers crossed or sacrifice some little furry mammal to Ullr, the God of snow. Thanks!
Let it grow!
Here’s the date……one more time………MARCH 8TH!


We are now developing on the feature of Evernote integration and about to finish it. Thus, we need 20 private Beta users to help us with the test（Pro members only）.
1.It is required that you are a registered Evernote member.
2.It is required that you have the corresponding device and system if you apply for a certain version test.
You need to have an iPhone or iTouch with iOS 7+ system if you apply for iOS client test.
You need to have an Android device with Android 4.0+ system if you apply for Android client test.
3.It is required that you are a yearly-paid Pro member, with the expiration date being at least six months away from now.
4.Your registration time is required to be at least six months ago. You don’t need to abide by this if you are exceptionally active.
20 Beta users are needed now for Android and iOS client test. If you are willing to help us, please send your application to firstname.lastname@example.org, with the email address that you registered for your Doit.im account.
Application email subject formate: [iOS Evernote] Application for Beta Test / [Android Evernote] Application for Beta Test
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Please test in earnest when you become a Doit.im Beta User. If you come across a bug, please write down your operation steps and the version number, and instructions if any, then send them to email@example.com.
Users who actively join and conduct our beta tests will get the privilege in future tests.
Update on November 4, 2014:
Thank you for your support, the feature of Evernote integration has been released!


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No. You said I just picked him up off waivers. I drafted HIM first, and picked him back off waivers.
That's Amare hasn't played yet so far? You're wrong once again off your premature ejaculated assumptions. That's Amar'e has played this year.
He missed a day or something, but so what? The Champion Pringles has been out of commission the entire year. Don't sweat it.
It's just really an butthole thing to do. Makes you guys look bitter and tasteless. Especially when you guys drop logic and hate on a fair deal as I explained.
Tyson Chandler got traded for Mo Williams.
Mo Williams is barely a top 20 point guard. Great shooter, but doesn't even get high up in assist or steals, one dimensional player.
Chandler is a top 3 center and top 10 center in fantasy. Had 20 double doubles last season.
That's a totally unbalanced trade. But it was ignored.
It's just theres a target on my name.
I just won't mess with the trading this season.
I'll stay messing with waivers and just play by myself if you guys want to be on nonsense.

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- Regular fit, press-stud closure
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