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Pet Frenzy for PC is an epic adventures addictive game play that is specially made for the players. “Pet Frenzy” is very cute and cute match 3 puzzle gameplay. It offers you cute graphics that pretty to see and have fun to play.
Pet Frenzy is now available for PC Windows 10 / 8 / 7 or Mac. Download and install the game Pet Frenzy for PC, Desktop, Laptop and Mac-books as soon as possible and don’t forget to share your best experiences on social sites like Facebook and twitter with your friends and family.
Pet Frenzy is a fantastic game in which you have to discover the take a pleasure trip through grassland, farmhouse, fence, and endless astonishing magic islands. There is variety of cute and lovely pets are waiting for you in this adventure and solve the match 3 puzzle in the wonderland of the gameplay. A range of wonderful islands create every puzzle surprising attractive and interesting. Prevailing boosts to help with challenging levels.
You can now download and install Pet Frenzy for Laptop or Desktop computer running any version of Windows, including Windows 10, Windows 8, Windows 7 or even Mac-books, running Mac OS.
HOW TO DOWNLOAD AND INSTALL Pet Frenzy for PC Windows and MAC Free Download:
To download this game on your computer PC or laptop you need a good Android/ iOS game emulator which will help you run this game on any version of Windows or Mac smoothly.
Here is the list of some of the best Android emulators given below with the download link.
1- Nox App Player – Download Link
2- Nox App Player – Download Link
3- Nox App Player – Download Link
4- Nox App Player – Download Link
Now you will need to select any of the above mentioned Android/ iOS Emulator from the given list and follow the instructions given in the download link to successfully download and install Pet Frenzy for PC Windows 10/8/7 Desktop PC or Laptop.
The simpler and best way is to download Pet Frenzy
1- Download Nox App Player player from here–Link
2- Open the app
3- Click on the search and paste the game name Pet Frenzy
4- Once it shows up, Just click on the install button to install the game on your PC.
That’s it. If you have any other player installed you can follow the instructions given in the download link.


When it comes to ones exterior HVAC unit, most people wonder, is there a way to hide it, reduce the amount of noise which is what we covered in our Spring & Summer HVAC FAQ. Once the leaves start &/or snow starts falling the questions change to should I cover it to protect it from them, does it need to be left alone, or what happens if I have a heat pump unit? Well lets see if we can help answer some of these typical fall & wintertime questions and look at some of the reasons behind them.
Should I cover my system during fall or winter?
Most units can easily handle the snow loads placed on them so the answer is no. Another reason for that is so that the moisture does not become trapped in the unit inviting unwanted growths or a nice cozy spot for mice & other creatures to nest. Ahh but how about leaves? In this case the answer is you want to clean out around the compressor for many of the reasons above. If you have a tree right above it, I maybe worth just covering the top fan only to help keep them out of it. However once the leaves are done falling you should remove said cover.
But I have had my unit damaged by snow before…
In most cases that is because you had a snow or ice shelf like the small one pictured on the left fall on it. Yes I do say small as that is probably only a hundred pounds or so as larger ones are known to get into the tons. In this case a tarp or piece of plywood isn’t going to help. You might wish to consider building a movable open box with a simple shed roof (with metal roofing) that can slide past the unit up to the wall. Just remember that you will have to remove it before you go to use it come springtime / summer.
I have a heat pump system – does that change anything?
Why yes it does – first the unit should never be covered (even against leaves) as it requires air flow when it is operating (just in this case it is extracting heat from the air instead of dumping it). The second is shading, you want this unit to be exposed to as much heat as possible which is great if you have deciduous trees shading it during the summer – shrubbery can hurt in this case. The final issue actually revolves around the snow & leaves – you should make sure that the intake(s) are high enough off the ground where the snow / leaves won’t interfere with them.


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Introduction about Arduino
Arduino, a versatile open-source electronics platform, has democratized the world of electronics and programming. Its user-friendly interface and plethora of online resources make it the perfect playground for beginners to explore the exciting possibilities of electronic projects. In this article, we've curated a list of top Arduino projects tailored for beginners. These projects will not only introduce you to the basics of Arduino but also spark your creativity and set you on a path of continuous learning and innovation.
Project 1: LED Blinking
Let's start with a classic project that forms the foundation of Arduino programming – LED blinking. This project will introduce you to the basic concepts of setting up your Arduino board, writing code, and controlling output. You'll create a simple circuit where an LED turns on and off at regular intervals.
Arduino board (any model)
LED (any color)
Set up the circuit by connecting the LED and resistor in series to a digital pin on the Arduino.
Write a simple Arduino sketch using the digitalWrite() function to control the LED.
Upload the code to your Arduino board using the Arduino IDE.
Watch as the LED blinks on and off according to your code.
Project 2: Traffic Light Controller
In this project, you'll simulate a traffic light system using LEDs. This will give you a hands-on understanding of how to control multiple outputs and create a primary timing mechanism.
Red, yellow, and green LEDs
Connect the LEDs to different digital pins on the Arduino, each with a current-limiting resistor.
Write a code that emulates the traffic light sequence – red, red-yellow, green, yellow, repeat.
Upload the code to your Arduino and observe the LEDs following the traffic light pattern.
Project 3: Temperature and Humidity Monitor
Expand your skills by creating a temperature and humidity monitoring system using an Arduino and a DHT11 sensor. This project offers a practical introduction to interfacing sensors with Arduino and displaying data on the serial monitor.
DHT11 temperature and humidity sensor
Wire the DHT11 sensor to the Arduino according to the datasheet.
Install the required library for the DHT11 sensor in the Arduino IDE.
Write a code to read temperature and humidity values from the sensor and display them on the serial monitor.
Upload the code to your Arduino board and open the serial monitor to view real-time data.
Project 4: Ultrasonic Distance Measurement
Create a distance measurement device using an ultrasonic sensor. This project will teach you how to interface complex sensors and process data to measure distances accurately.
Ultrasonic distance sensor (HC-SR04)
Connect the ultrasonic sensor to the Arduino following the datasheet guidelines.
Install the necessary library for the ultrasonic sensor in the Arduino IDE.
Write a code to measure distances using the sensor and display the results.
Upload the code to your Arduino and observe the accurate distance measurements.
Here are some other fantastic Arduino UNO projects for beginners:
Digital Dice: Create a digital dice that displays random numbers. It's a fun project that combines programming and hardware.
Arduino Music Player: Turn your Arduino UNO into a mini music player using a buzzer. You can program it to play your favorite tunes.
Q1: Is the Arduino UNO suitable for beginners?
Absolutely! The Arduino UNO is designed with beginners in mind. It's easy to use and has an active online community for support.
Q2: Do I need prior coding experience?
No, you can start with no coding knowledge. There are plenty of resources and tutorials available online to help you get started.
Q3: Where can I buy an Arduino UNO board?
You can purchase an Arduino UNO board from our site #learnelectronicsindia
These Arduino projects are designed to provide beginners with a solid foundation in electronics and programming. As you work through these projects, you'll gain confidence in using Arduino, interfacing with various components, and writing code to control and monitor devices. Remember, the key to mastering Arduino is practice and experimentation. So, gather your components, follow the steps, and watch as your Arduino projects come to life, igniting your passion for electronics and innovation.
Stay tuned for more exciting Arduino projects as you continue on your journey of exploration and discovery.
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Roll It Up, Light It Up, Smoke It Up – Stoner Pictures
It’s stoner time. Light one, two or ten up for yourself and enjoy your stoney pictures sent in by “you”. Stoners from around the world gather with StonerDays everyday and enjoy the great smell of sweet Mary Jane. Send StonerDays your stoney images and we will show the world how awesome stoners really are.

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Print these Free Santa Gift Tags Printables for Christmas
Santa and the elves are extremely busy this time of year. As one of Santa’s helpers, I thought I’d make free Santa gift tags printables to use this year as well as share with other busy helpers that may need them. There are different sizes as well as “Elf Approved” seals to go along with them.
Time: 5-10 Minutes
- Free Santa Gift Tags Printable
- Circle Punch (optional)
- Hole Punch
Here’s a quick video I made:
I made different sizes of tags and seals in traditional green and red Christmas colors. Print them on regular paper or cardstock. You can use them for gifts and stocking stuffers. The Elf Approved seals are approved by elf number 1214 and 1225…get it? If you’d like, you can use a circle punch to punch out the seals. You can use a 2” circle punch or 3” circle punch for these. For the tags, simply use scissors and a hole punch.
I personally like plain wrapping paper and brown paper but I know Santa likes colorful wrapping paper too! I got the “no peeking” ribbon a couple years ago at Michael’s, and I’m hoping to find more this year. We’ll see!
If you’d like to see some more videos of my printables and craft ideas, check out this playlist.
Here are some other Christmas DIY’s you might enjoy:
- Free Elf on the Shelf Printables
- DIY No Sew Felt Poinsettias
- DIY Ribbon Christmas Tree Ornaments
- Cheap Elf on the Shelf Crafts with Tutorials
- Repurposed Paper Pine Cone Ornaments
- DIY Wood Slice Snowman
- DIY Paper Christmas Ornaments
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Apple to lower prices of some iPhones outside of the US after smartphone sales decline
The move will be the second-time prices have been lowered in the device’s 12-year history.
In an attempt to offset the stronger United States (US) dollar and push for smartphone sales, tech giant Apple Inc is planning to cut the prices of some of its iPhone models. The firm is looking to retain the prices of the smartphones in its retail value to close to what they were priced a year ago in local currencies.
The move, will be the second-time prices have been lowered in the device’s 12-year history. For example, in the Chinese market, the US dollar has risen by over 10% in the past year against the Chinese yuan, making the firm’s smartphones more expensive than its competitors. The last time Apple cut its iPhone prices was a few months after its debut in 2007.
Although Apple marginally beat its revenue forecast for the first quarter, the group’s iPhone sales fell by 15%, at US$52.98 billion. Apple’s chief executive Tim Cook had revealed in yesterday’s earnings report that it will be the last quarter where the firm will disclose its iPhone unit sales numbers.
Mr Cook had blamed the downward slide in iPhone sales to customers not upgrading their devices every year. The weakness in global iPhone sales was also attributed to the economic slowdown in China.
'Our customers are holding on to their older iPhones a bit longer than in the past. When you paired this with the macroeconomic factors particularly in emerging markets, it resulted in iPhone revenue that was down 15% from last year,' Mr Cook had said.
Strong US dollar impacted overseas sales
Although a price revision is expected, Apple did not disclose the countries that would have an adjustment in the iPhone prices.
In September, the firm priced its new iPhone XS at US$999, the same price as 2017’s iPhone X, but due to the rising strength of the US dollar, the smartphone was more expensive outside of the US after converting to local currencies, especially in countries such as China and Turkey.
In Turkey, the local lira had depreciated by 33% against the US dollar, said Mr Cook. Currency pressures have been felt in other countries such as Brazil, India, and Russia, the firm had said previously.
The move would mean that Apple would have to absorb the cost of the stronger US dollar into its margins.
Chinese smartphone makers gaining ground in the global smartphone arena
Other than a stronger currency exchange, China has seen its local players rising in dominance over the smartphone market.
Earlier this month, Apple’s rival Korean smartphone maker Samsung had flagged a 29% profit slump for the fourth quarter, plagued by weak demand from the Chinese economy.
According to data firm Strategy Analytics, Chinese smartphone makers including Huawei and Xiaomi have been steadily gaining global market share.
Huawei which held a 9.9% global stake in the third quarter of 2017, has risen to a 14.4% stake in just a year. Xiaomi has also followed closely behind, up at 9.2% from 7.0% a year ago.
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Brimstone Marks International Mine Awareness Day 2024
International Mine Awareness Day is celebrated around the world on 4th April. This is an incredibly important day because even when conflicts end and peace agreements are reached, landmines and explosive remnants of war (ERW) can persist for decades, posing a deadly threat to millions of people around the world.
Despite the introduction of the landmine ban in 1997, to this day, landmines are still used in countries around the world, leading to thousands of injuries and fatalities each year.
To mark this year’s International Mine Awareness Day, Brimstone is taking an in-depth look at landmine use in recent years, its devastating impact and why landmine action cannot wait.
There are multiple types of landmines used around the world, and these can be split into two main categories:
Anti-personnel mines: designed to explode from the presence, contact or proximity of a person.
Anti-vehicle mines: designed to explode from the presence, contact or proximity of a vehicle.
Landmines are placed on or under the ground and can remain dormant for decades until a person, animal or vehicle triggers them. They therefore pose a significant risk to civilian safety not only during conflicts but for many years after.
As landmines are victim-activated, they are incapable of distinguishing between the presence of a soldier, an aid worker, peacekeepers, civilians, or a child. They cannot be aimed, and indiscriminately kill or injure.
The history of landmines
There isn’t a definitive answer for when landmines were first invented. The United Nations Mine Action Service (UNMAS) reports that modern landmines can be traced back to the American Civil War, which took place from 1861 to 1865. Later, they were used in WWI to defend against enemy tanks.
The first large-scale use of the devices is believed to be in WWII when anti-personnel mines were developed to restrict the movement of opposition forces and protect anti-tank mines and strategic areas.
Over time, landmines have become more advanced and deployed on a wider scale, being used in countless conflicts around the world. From the S-mine (also known as the Bouncing Betty) and air-delivered mines to Claymore mines and the recent invention of Smart Mines, they have grown more sophisticated, and more deadly.
The impact of landmines
As we’ve mentioned previously, landmines pose a serious and constant threat to civilians around the world. They also have widespread social, economic, and environmental impacts on the areas they contaminate. As anti-personnel mines are indiscriminate and stay in or on the ground long after conflicts have ended, the majority of victims are civilians. This is reflected in the data shared by the Landmine Monitor Report, which stated in 2022, civilians made up 85% of all casualties recorded where the civilian, deminer or military status of the casualty was known.
Landmine contamination isn’t limited to the enemy frontlines. These devices can be found on farmland, on roads and footpaths, along borders, near homes and schools, and in many other urban and rural areas where communities are trying to carry out their daily lives.
Mines can deny access to food, water, and other basic needs, restricting the free movement of communities and instilling constant fear in individuals. In areas with landmine contamination, individuals are often aware that they are walking in dangerous areas, but they have no option but to do so. There is no other farmland they can use, another route to water or a way for children to get to school.
Landmines can also have a devastating impact on the movement of refugees, and hinder their return, along with hampering the delivery of vital humanitarian aid.
As mentioned previously, landmines are incredibly deadly, injuring and killing people every day. Many people are killed on the spot due to blood loss, shock, or damage to vital organs. Common injuries from landmines include severe foot and leg injuries, along with infections, all of which often result in amputation.
Children who are injured by landmines can often struggle with the impacts for the rest of their lives. They might never be able to return to school, struggle with the financial cost of prosthetic limbs (which will need replacing regularly until they’re an adult), and they may even face social exclusion.
Landmines are also an obstacle to economic growth. They place limitations on land which could be used for farming, water access, roads, and vital infrastructure.
These are just a few examples of the devastating impacts of landmines.
The Mine Ban Treaty
Before the 1990s, anti-personnel mines had been used around the world in one form or another by most armed forces. The impacts of such widespread use were devastating, prompting the founding member organisations of the International Campaign to Ban Landmines (ICBL) to join forces in 1992 to address the problem.
Anti-personnel mines violate international humanitarian law due to the fact they are indiscriminate and inhumane weapons. The law of war imposes restrictions on how combatants operate, stating that they must distinguish between civilian and military targets and that the injuries inflicted should be proportionate to military objectives. Anti-personnel mines fail both the discrimination and the proportionality tests. Due to this reason and the fact their threat can potentially remain for decades after they’re placed, it was determined that the only way to address the crisis was a complete, worldwide ban.
The ICBL, International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) and United Nations (UN) put in motion what went on to be known as the “Ottawa Process”, which eventually led to the adoption of the Mine Ban Treaty in September 1997. The ban was adopted in Oslo, Norway, before being opened for signatures on 3rd December 1997 in Ottawa, Canada. It entered into force on 1st March 1999.
The Mine Ban Treaty, sometimes known as the Ottawa Treaty, is officially known as ‘the Convention on the Prohibition of the Use, Stockpiling, Production and Transfer of Anti-Personnel Mines and on their Destruction’ and is a comprehensive ban on all anti-personnel mines. Governments that sign the treaty must:
Stop the use, stockpiling, production, and transfer of anti-personnel mines immediately.
They must destroy all stockpiled anti-personnel mines within four years.
They must clear all anti-personnel mines in areas under their jurisdiction within 10 years.
In mine affected countries, mine risk education must be conducted to help prevent incidents, and until mines can be cleared, civilians must be excluded from contaminated areas.
Assistance must be provided for the care and treatment of landmine survivors, their families, and communities. This includes rehabilitation and social and economic reintegration.
To this day, 164 State Parties have joined the treaty. 32 State Parties have not yet joined. The last countries to join the treaty were Palestine and Sri Lanka in 2017.
Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, Andorra, Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Bahamas, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belarus, Belgium, Belize, Benin, Bhutan, Bolivia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Botswana, Brazil, Brunei Darussalam, Bulgaria, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cambodia, Cameroon, Canada, Cape Verde, Central African Republic, Chad, Chile, Colombia, Comoros, Congo, Cook Islands, Costa Rica, Cote d’Ivoire, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Democratic Republic of Congo, Denmark, Djibouti, Dominica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Estonia, Eswatini, Ethiopia, Fiji, Finland, France, Gabon, Gambia, Germany, Ghana, Greece, Grenada, Guatemala, Guinea, Guinea Bissau, Guyana, Haiti, Holy See, Honduras, Hungary, Iceland, Indonesia, Iraq, Ireland, Italy, Jamaica, Japan, Jordan, Kenya, Kiribati, Kuwait, Latvia, Lesotho, Liberia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, North Macedonia, Madagascar, Malawi, Malaysia, Maldives, Mali, Malta, Mauritania, Mauritius, Mexico, Moldova, Monaco, Montenegro, Mozambique, Namibia, Nauru, Netherlands, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Niger, Nigeria, Niue, Norway, Oman, Palau, Palestine, Panama, Papua New Guinea, Paraguay, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Romania, Rwanda, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Samoa, San Marino, Sao Tome and Principe, Senegal, Serbia, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Slovakia, Slovenia, Solomon Islands, Somalia, South Africa, South Sudan, Spain, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Suriname, Sweden, Switzerland, Tajikistan, Tanzania, Thailand, Timor-Leste, Togo, Trinidad and Tobago, Tunisia, Turkey, Turkmenistan, Tuvalu, Uganda, Ukraine, United Kingdom, Uruguay, Vanuatu, Venezuela, Yemen, Zambia, Zimbabwe.
Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bahrain, China, Cuba, Egypt, Georgia, India, Iran, Israel, Kazakhstan, North Korea, South Korea, Kyrgyzstan, Lao PDR, Lebanon, Libya, Micronesia, Mongolia, Morocco, Myanmar, Nepal, Pakistan, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Syria, Tonga, United Arab Emirates, United States, Uzbekistan, Vietnam.
Thanks to the Mine Ban Treaty, there has been a significant drop in landmine use, manufacturing, trade, stockpiling and contamination around the world. This is due to the global stigma that has developed over the years. Large areas of land have been cleared of contamination, the rights and needs of landmine victims have become more well known, and the number of landmine victims has declined. However, despite the success of the treaty, many challenges remain.
Landmine use in recent years
The Landmine Monitor Report assesses the impact of landmine contamination around the world and covers landmine use and treaty progress. The 2023 report focuses on the calendar year 2022, with information included up to October 2023 where possible.
The report states that in 2022:
State not party Syria recorded the highest number of annual casualties in 2022 for the third consecutive year, with over 800 casualties. This was followed by State Party Ukraine, which recorded 608 casualties and saw a ten-fold increase in the number of civilian casualties compared to 2021.
The report found that at least 1,171 landmine casualties in 2022 were children, meaning almost 50% of civilian casualties and one-third of all casualties in 2022 (where the age group was recorded) were children. As in previous years, most child casualties were boys, who made up 79% of casualties where the gender was recorded.
Landmine usage and contamination
The Landmine Monitor Report states:
Landmine and ERW contamination in Ukraine has escalated after Russia’s invasion in February 2022. 11 of Ukraine’s 27 regions have been contaminated, with reports that Russia has used at least 13 types of anti-personnel mines in Ukraine since February 2022. There are also reports that Ukrainian government forces have used anti-personnel landmines in violation of the Mine Ban Treaty in and around the city of Izium in 2022.
New landmine use has been reported in Myanmar every year since the publication of the first annual report in 1999. 2022 was no exception, with reports of a significant increase in new mine use which could be linked to the military coup that took place on 1st February 2021.
The National Liberation Army (ELN), dissident groups of the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia-People’s Army (FARC-EP or FARC) and other NSAGs in Colombia continue to produce and use anti-personnel landmines. There was a 30% annual increase in incidents of reported mine use compared to 2021.
There were several incidents of anti-personnel landmine use in India in 2022 and 2023 by the Communist Party of India-Maoist or its People’s Liberation Guerrilla Army.
Anti-personnel landmines were used sporadically in 2022 and 2023 by Pattani rebel groups in southern Thailand.
Victim-activated IEDs have reportedly been used by Islamist groups in Tunisia.
The report also highlights improvised anti-personnel mine use in the Sahel.
One of the requirements of the Mine Ban Treaty is for states to destroy their stockpiles of anti-personnel landmines. They must report on their progress of stockpile destruction, along with any plans for the use of retained mines.
Out of the 164 State Parties that have joined the Treaty, it is reported that 67 confirmed they never possessed anti-personnel mines, and 94 have officially completed the destruction of their stockpiles. This has resulted in over 55 million anti-personnel mines being destroyed!
There are 66 States Parties who have retained anti-personnel mines for research and training.
The Mine Ban Treaty states that once a State Party signs the treaty, they must complete the clearance of all areas contaminated with anti-personnel mines within 10 years. They may request an extension to their deadline in exceptional circumstances.
According to the Landmine Monitor report, a total of 219.31km² of contaminated land was cleared by State Parties in 2022.
Risk education and victim assistance
State Parties who sign the Mine Ban Treaty are also responsible for providing ongoing victim assistance. This can include medical care, physical rehabilitation, psychological support, and the enforcement of relevant laws or policies to name a few examples.
Out of the 33 State Parties with clearance obligations in 2022, 28 were reported to be providing risk education to those at risk from anti-personnel mines. This included those who travelled regularly between different locations, such as agricultural workers, shepherds, headers, nomads and refugees or internally displaced persons, and those who deliberately engaged with items of ordnance, such as scrap metal collectors.
Children are a key target group for risk education. The Landmine Monitor report states that in 2022, children made up 47% of all beneficiaries reached by landmine risk education.
International Mine Awareness Day
On 8th December 2005, the United Nations General Assembly declared that the 4th of April of each year shall be observed as the International Day for Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action. The day aims to raise awareness of the deadly legacy of landmines and campaigns for a landmine free world.
In 2024, UNMAS is using International Mine Awareness Day to advocate for a greater awareness of the needs and rights of people with disabilities in conflict and peacebuilding settings. It is calling for Member States and Security Council Members to protect persons with disabilities, ensuring they have access to assistance and are included in conflict prevention and peacebuilding.
On International Mine Awareness Day, Brimstone continues to support the call to cease the use of landmines around the world. We also celebrate the incredible work of deminers who risk their lives every day to create a safer world.
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PERC Staff Speak on Local Unemployment on KBTX
Mar 24, 2020
Summary: Director Dennis Jansen, along with Executive Associate Director Andrew Rettenmaier, were interviewed on KBTX news on Monday, March 23, 2020 on local unemployment in the Hospitality and Leisure industries due to the coronavirus.
The number of unemployment claims rose to over 281,000 last week. “The thing about [the spike in unemployment claims] is you note that it is an abrupt increase, and that abrupt increase is so different than what we saw in the previous recession. So, we are really having a front-loaded, if you will, increase in unemployment, which makes this quite unique” said Rettenmaier.
As the number of claims rise dramatically, the estimated unemployment rate would rise to 6.1% if a quarter and 9.6% if half of employees in that industry group are no longer employed. The dramatic rise was attributed to two factors, according to Jansen.
“We started at a very low unemployment rate; 2.7% is a historically low rate for our area. Second of all, we have a large percentage of hospitality and leisure workers…we have Texas A&M to thank for that. We have events, Ring Day, Family Weekend… graduation - all of those events are not occurring and those hotel rooms are empty” said Jansen.
To see the full video on KBTX, click here.


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Assistant Research Professor/Associate Director of Data, Research and Evaluation
Arizona State University
Location: Tempe, Arizona
Type: Full Time
Required Education: Doctorate
Pre-k - 12 School
Internal Number: 2017
The Children’s Equity Project (CEP) in the School of Social and Family Dynamics at Arizona State University is seeking an assistant research professor/associate director of data, research, and evaluation to join our team. This is a full-time, fiscal-year, benefits-eligible appointment. The successful candidate will have an unwavering commitment to equity and social justice and professional interests and experiences that reflect the goals and mission of the CEP. The candidate should have expertise working with complex data systems, quantitative and qualitative research experience, a strong understanding of program and policy evaluation, and experience with measurement and assessment issues. They should have experience with partnering with community organizations to conduct rigorous research. They should have strong knowledge of child development, early childhood and/or K-12 education systems; and experience with federal, state, and/or local policy.
The individual will lead the CEP’s data, research, and evaluation strategy and work in partnership with the Executive Director to ensure that all CEP activities are aligned with the latest science. The individual will lead a team in applied policy data analysis and generating original applied research that will contribute to building more equitable learning systems for young learners. The individual will also play a key role in the CEP’s partnerships with systems leaders and policy makers and deliver individualized data analysis and policy evaluation to support effective, equitable systems-level interventions.
This position can be located in Tempe, AZ, or remotely.
Leads CEP data and research strategy, including ensuring CEP is continuously engaged in conducting cutting edge applied research to advance equity in learning settings;
Designing data analytic plans, conducting complex data analyses with various large data sets, and drawing implications for practice and policy;
Strategically applying for research and evaluation grants that can help advance equity in learning systems.
Ensures all CEP projects and activities are aligned with the latest science and leads evaluation of CEP training, technical assistance, and policy recommendations.
Works closely and collaboratively with the CEP’s training and technical assistance and policy teams.
Work with states and local communities to advance equity through individualized data analysis and policy evaluation.
Participate in and contribute to CEP network convenings and meetings
Manage multiple competing priorities aligned with the CEP’s mission and goals
Doctoral degree in education, public policy, school psychology, social work, family and human development, or related field by time of appointment.
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
Advanced quantitative research skills
Experience with assessment and measurement issues at the child, classroom and program level
Experience partnering with community based organizations to conduct rigorous, applied research
Experience in qualitative research design and data analytic methods
Experience in policy development, implementation, or advocacy at the federal, state, or local levels
Demonstrated knowledge of early childhood and K-12 education equity issues
Applied experience with children and families, including teaching or serving other applied roles in early learning of K-12 systems
The Children's Equity Project (CEP) is an initiative of the Sanford School and is led in partnership with scholars from institutions across the United States including Yale University, Georgetown University, Vanderbilt University, The Center for Racial Equity and Excellence, and the University of California Los Angeles, among many others. The CEP focuses on closing opportunity gaps and dismantling systemic racism in learning settings to ensure that children reach their full potential.
The CEP works at the intersection of research, practice, and policy and focuses on a range of equity issues in the early years and the early grades, including but not limited to, disproportionate discipline, corporal punishment, and bias; immigration and young children; language policies and supporting dual language learners; inclusion of children with disabilities; maternal and child health disparities; and issues affecting children in tribal communities.


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Mississippi State’s Johnthan Banks went over the top of a South Alabama receiver to pick off this pass last weekend. Not quite as special as his end zone to end zone pick six of Tim Tebow, but still incredible.
He is free to renegotiate this year for the first time, but Houston controls him for two more years, and has the franchise tag option (…)
The way NBA players pass the time on flights has been the subject of a lot of myth and legend over the years. High-stakes card games, for (…)
Two more rounds of major championship golf this year.
He got the five.
Tim Tebow, Russell Wilson, Jordan Speith and Ichiro are among the topics today.
Slow down big man.
Joey Bosa will not report to training camp with the Chargers on Friday as he remains unsigned.


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The Woodvilles of Grafton Regis were a monor Northamptonshire family with few estates. Sir Richard Woodville was a member of the household of the Duke of Bedford, Henry VI’s uncle. Not long after the death of his master in 1435, he married the widowed Duchess of Bedford, Jacquetta, daughter of Peter, Duke of Luxembourg and Count of St. Pol. The marriage did not meet with universal approval and the young couple had to pay a fine of £1000 for marrying without the King’s permission. Woodville was a loyal servant of King Henry and was rewarded with the Rivers Barony in 1448. His wife was high in Queen Margaret’s favour. So it was natural for their eldest daughter Elizabeth to become one of Queen Margaret’s ladies and to be married while still in her teens to Sir John Grey, heir of Lord Ferrers of Groby, a strong supporter of the House of Lancaster. Two sons were born of this marriage: Thomas (later Marquis of Dorset) and Richard. Sir John was killed fighting for Lancaster at the second Battle of St. Albans. Elizabeth returned to her family home with her two young sons. The romantic story relates that Elizabeth waylaid Edward in the forest to plead for the protection of her widows’ jointure and the rights of her sons and he was so ensnared by her feminine wiles that he wanted her to become his mistress but she refused anything except marriage. Whether this is true or not they were certainly secretly married in May 1464. The marriage was not made public for several months, during which time Warwick continued to press Edward to cement an alliance with France by marrying the sister-in-law of the French king. The seeds were thus sown of the rift which eventually led to the fall of the House of York.
Perhaps things would have been different if Elizabeth had not had so many relatives or had not been so determined to help them all. Edward was induced to provide grants of land and office for her father and her brothers and her sisters nearly all made advantageous marriages, three of them to minors. The eldest, Margaret, was married to the heir of the Earl of Arundel, and nephew of the Earl of Warwick. Anne the next sister was first married to William Bourchier, the heir of the Earl of Essex. She married secondly George, eventually Earl of Kent and brother of her sister Joan’s husband Anthony, Lord Grey of Ruthyn and eldest son of the Earl of Kent. Catherine married firstly the eleven year old Duke of Buckingham, secondly Jasper Tudor, Duke of Bedford and thirdly Sir Richard Wingfield. Mary married William Herbert, second Earl of Pembroke. Only one of Elizabeth Woodville’s brothers made a marriage at all out of the ordinary and that was brother John (aged 20) to Katherine, dowager Duchess of Norfolk (aged about 65). Such a marriage was not totally unheard of, but it offended Warwick’s ally the Duke of Norfolk, (Katherine was a Neville). Several others of the marriages were really only offensive to the Nevilles and their allies.
It is only fair to say that Martha, one of the daughters, married Sir John Bromley a minor Shropshire gentleman and another, Jacquetta, was married to John, Lord Strange of Knockyn, before her sister married the King.
If you want to find out more about the Woodvilles the Library has two full-length biographies of Elizabeth: the standard one is Elizabeth Woodville 1437-1492: her life and times by David MacGibbon, 1938; The First Queen Elizabethby Katherine Davies, 1937 is more old-fashioned and traditional in tone. The Coronation of Elizabeth Wydeville, Queen Consort of Edwward IV on May 26th 1465, edited by George Smith, 1935 is a transcription of a contemporary account of the ceremony with biographical notes on the participants, the longest entries being devoted to Elizabeth herself and to her mother Jacquetta. A junior library book The Knight and the Merchant by Grant Uden, 1965, is a study of the contrasting careers of Anthony Woodville, Elizabeth’s talented brother, and William Caxton. There is an illuminating essay by Michael Hicks on ‘The Changing Role of the Wydevilles in Yorkist Politics’ in the book Patronage Pedigree and Power in Later Medieval England, edited by C.D. Ross, 1979, and a number of articles in periodicals, including ‘Marriage and Politics in the Fifteenth Century: the Nevilles and the Wydvilles’ by J.R. Lander (from Bulletin of the Institute of Historical Research, Vol. 36, No. 94, 1963) which examines the marriage alliances of the two families and their effect on policy, ‘Edward Woodville, knight errant’ by R.B. Merriman (from Proceedings of the American Antiquarian Society, 1903 and ‘A Local Dispute and the Politics of 1483: Roger Townshend, Earl Rivers and the Duke of Gloucester’ by C.E. Moreton (from The Ricardian, Vol. 8, No. 107, December 1989, with follow-up in No. 109) on the relations between Rivers and Gloucester in early 1483. Other articles on the family are listed in Part One of the Catalogue of Papers in the Library. — HCH

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New York: Allied Works, 2010. Item #013523
Trade catalog for the firm Allied Works Architecture, showing recent projects and competition entries, including National Music Centre of Canada and the Clyfford Still Museum. First edition. 13 cm; 47 pp.; illustrated from photographs, plans, and computer renderings. A fine copy in string-bound wrappers.


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“It's like a day when the sun isn't too hot and there is a slight breeze; everything seems beautiful,” said Antonio Mora about the times when he is not in pain. That is something he experienced for the first time two years ago, after 11 years of suffering, when doctors implanted an intrathecal infusion pump which administers morphine and a local anaesthetic all day in a controlled manner.
Antonio, who is 53 and lives in San Pedro Alcántara, in Marbella, says he has lumbago “because I have worked like a donkey since I was nine, when my father took me out of school to unload fruit lorries”. His last job before retirement, as a driver, ended up destroying his back.
He has had several operations and says that living with pain for more than a decade has affected him psychologically. “I've cried a lot and tried to commit suicide twice, because that was no life,” said this father of two teenagers, with tears in his eyes. He has been receiving treatment at the Pain Unit at the Civil hospital for six years. Every 72 days he returns for the morphine pump to be refilled, and says it has reduced his pain by 90 per cent. “I'm fantastic, now I can say I have a life, not like before,” he said, even though it is still rare for him not to be in pain. It appears as soon as he starts to walk, or has to stand up for a time. It only goes away when he is lying down, “but that's no life,” he said.
The device, which was implanted beneath the skin of his abdomen two years ago, doesn't bother him. “It just gets in the way when I pull my trousers up,” he joked. “I'm limited because I can't lift anything or kneel and I can only walk a little, but I couldn't walk at all before,” he said.
Now he only takes one tablet in the morning, but says that at home he has so much medication, ointments, patches and injections “that I could open a pharmacy”.


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Xiaomi is currently holding its largest presentation of all time, and the first device presented today is the Xiaomi Mi 11 Pro. The novelty is built on a single-chip Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 platform – like the Mi 11.
Mi 11 Pro received a curved Samsung AMOLED screen of the latest generation E4 – the same one used in Mi 11. The screen resolution is 2K, the frame rate is 120 Hz. The display is protected by tempered Gorilla Glass Victus. The fingerprint scanner is integrated into the display.
After the words that the Mi 11 Pro is endowed with Harman Kardon stereo speakers and is built on SoC Snapdragon 888, the head of the company Lei Jun immediately moved on to the cooling subsystem and the battery.
We have already talked about the cooling subsystem in detail, and it is really quite effective, as evidenced by the next slide of the presentation: after 50 minutes of playing, Mi 11 Pro is several degrees colder than a couple of main competitors, despite the fact that their frame rates are approximately the same.
And then we talked about the rechargeable battery – its capacity is 5000 mAh. Despite this, the Mi 11 Pro turned out to be slightly thicker and heavier than the regular Mi 11. The smartphone supports wired and wireless charging with a power of 67 W – in both cases the battery is fully charged in just 36 minutes.
Especially for the Mi 11 Pro, Xiaomi has introduced a new 80W wireless charging stand. The smartphone can be oriented both vertically and horizontally on it. Together with her, Xiaomi introduced a 120W travel charger and wireless charging in the form of a rug – Apple, according to rumors, has been working on a similar device for several years, but never released it. But Xiaomi was able to. The design of the “mat” has 19 coils (!), It allows you to charge up to three devices at the same time – charging starts automatically. It took Xiaomi several years to create such a wireless charger.
An important point regarding charging. The Mi 11 Pro does not come with a charger, but users can order it for free if needed. Also, Mi 11 Pro buyers are offered a wireless charging stand for $ 30 instead of the standard retail $ 75. Even if charging is not available in all versions of Mi 11 Pro, the protective glass of the screen and a silicone case are provided in the box.
Mi 11 Pro is the first smartphone in the world with a large image sensor Samsung ISOCELL GN2, optical format 1 / 1.12 inches and a resolution of 50 megapixels. It’s five times the size of the iPhone 12 Pro max sensor.
In fact, Xiaomi has been working on it with Samsung for a year and a half. The sensor has large 1.4μm pixels and supports pixel binning up to 2.8μm. The lens of the main camera sensor is also far from the simplest – it consists of 8 elements. Also, the main camera uses an optical stabilization system, supports Full HD video recording at 1920 fps or 8K at 30 fps. Not surprisingly, the Mi 11 Pro is capable of taking very high quality photos, especially in low light conditions.
Also, the Mi 11 Pro camera has a module with an ultra-wide-angle lens with a viewing angle of 123 ° (sensor resolution – 13 MP) and a module with a telephoto lens that provides 5x optical and 50x hybrid zoom. In the second case, an optically stabilized sensor with a resolution of 8 megapixels is used.
Mi 11 Pro is the company’s first smartphone with IP68 protection. In fact, it can withstand much deeper immersion under water than is regulated by the IP68 degree. So, the company made an experimental swim with him to a depth of 42 meters – and the Mi 11 Pro remained operational.
Mi 11 Pro also supports Wi-Fi 6E, is equipped with an IR emitter and an NFC module, Android 11 with MIUI 12.5 interface is used as the OS. In terms of memory, the Mi 11 Pro uses LPDDR5-6400 RAM and UFS 3.1 flash.
Prices have already been announced. The base version, with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of flash, costs $ 760. Versions with 8GB of RAM and 256GB of flash and 12GB and 256GB of flash are priced at $ 810 and $ 870, respectively.
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June 2, 2022 @ 9:30 am - 10:30 am
Meet Richard Van Camp! He is a Dogrib Tłı̨chǫ writer of the Dene nation from Fort Smith, Northwest. Territories. He is the author of 26 books including board books for babies such as “Little You” and “We Sang You Home,” and the graphic novel Three Feathers (also a feature film). His writing has been influenced by the tradition of oral storytelling.
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Open Door Fish Farm
At Open Door Fish Farm we grow catfish to table-size using fresh water and high quality feed. We process our catfish by methodically smoking and drying them under hygienic conditions. We however sell harvested and processed and packaged catfish to companies and individual customers near and far.
At the moment, we produce about 5000 fishes in a single breed. Through our Fish farm, we have created jobs for young people and helping in boosting the economy.
At Open Door Fish Farm, we lay more emphasize on how to produce quality and fast growing fish. This is because many farmers who failed in fish farming failed because of poor quality of the procured fingerlings and insufficient knowledge of fish farming.

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A healthy beef and vegetable stew that is not too heavy or rich, but fills the belly and warms the heart on a cool day.
- Virgin coconut oil, for searing
- 2 1/2 pounds beef chuck, cut into 2-inch cubes
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons virgin coconut oil or unsalted butter
- 1 medium onion, cut into 6ths
- 3 cloves garlic, crushed
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1/3 cup of quinoa flour, or to cover
- 8 cups cold water (or chicken or beef broth, homemade or low-sodium canned)
- 4 sprigs fresh rosemary
- 2 bay leaves
- 4 zucchinis, cut into 2-inch pieces
- 4 medium carrots, chopped
- 4 roma tomatoes, cut into 2-inch pieces
- 2 to 3 teaspoons red wine vinegar, or to taste
- Heat a large Dutch oven with a tight-fitting lid over medium-high heat. Pour in enough oil to fill the pan about 1/4-inch deep. Season the beef generously with salt and pepper, and add to the pan. Saute half the meat, uncovered, stirring only occasionally, until well-browned, about 8 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the beef to a plate. Repeat with the remaining beef. Discard the oil and wipe out the pan.
- Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. Return the pot to the stove and melt the coconut oil or butter over medium high heat. Add the onion and cook, stirring, until lightly browned, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add the tomato paste and cook, stirring, until lightly browned, about 1 minute more. Add the reserved beef and scatter the flour over the vegetable and beef mixture (enough to lightly coat) and cook stirring until lightly toasted. Add the water or broth, and bring to a simmer. Tie the rosemary and bay leaves together with a piece of kitchen twine and add the bundle to the pot. Season with 2 teaspoons salt, or to taste. Cover and transfer to the oven. Cook the meat until just tender, about 1 1/2 hours. (This can also be done on the stove at a low simmer.)
- Remove pot from the oven. Skim the fat from the cooking liquid with a spoon or ladle. Add the zucchini, carrots,and the tomatoes, and bring to a simmer on top of the stove. Cook, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the liquid thickens and the vegetables are tender, about 1 hour. Remove and discard the herb bundle. Stir in the vinegar and season with salt and pepper, to taste. Divide among bowls and serve immediately.
- I served the stew over Arborio rice, so we had enough stew for 6 servings.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 180
- Serving Size: 4

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“Today’s awful situation with coronavirus in the world has touched also the celebrities. Let’s see who of them has faced the disease so far.”
Today, the entire world faces a critical issue of a new COVID-19 virus, also known as Coronavirus. It poses a notable challenge to every country and every individual on both personal and social levels. On the other hand, it provides humanity with a great chance to get together in the fight against it. At the same time, it gives each person an opportunity for self-development. Let’s study this phenomenon deeper basing on the cases of celebrities, especially the ones in Canada, who’ve been tested on Coronavirus and received positive results.
Celebrities and Coronavirus
Without any doubt, celebrities appear as role models to their audiences in a great number of different situations because they are constantly in the spotlight and, while remaining human, are expected to be an example to others. In the case of Coronavirus, famous people are often viewed in a similar way even though they are clearly not qualified in this sphere. That’s because when humans all over the world don’t know how to behave and how to react to the new critical challenges caused by COVID-19, they turn their eyes to those who’ve been attracting their attention before.
It’s no wonder, Coronavirus is an extremely hot topic now and even becomes a subject for a student assignment. One could be surprised that such a thing can be covered in a paper, but in fact, there is a lot to study here in contexts of the global community and separate countries, including Canada. Such pieces of research can even be found online, at essay writing services. It is sometimes useful to take a look at some of the topical events from the perspective of an assignment writing service from Canada, as it broadens one’s understanding of the issue. The particular problem that is thought-provoking in relation to celebrities and COVID-19 is how famous people deal with the virus when they get infected and how they choose to communicate this situation to their audiences.
Also, it is interesting how celebs face potential complications with work because the entire entertainment industry is facing a serious crisis now. Lots of live shows and film releases get rescheduled or even canceled because of the pandemic, so even those whose physical state isn’t impacted still feel the virus’ effects, similarly to people with other jobs all over the world. Let’s review the entire phenomenon basing on the examples of celebrities with Coronavirus from Canada.
Coronavirus and Canadian Famous People
According to the official report, the spread of Coronavirus in Canada is significant but hasn’t become as critical as in those countries who’ve reported great crises. In particular, with more than 120 thousand people tested, there are almost 2 thousand confirmed cases and almost 30 deaths. The situation is carefully controlled and moderated by the government.
Speaking of the cases of COVID-19 among Canadian celebrities, there aren’t that many of them that have been publicly discussed. The most widely known one is the case of Sophie Grégoire Trudeau, who is a social activist and wife of the Canadian Prime Minister. Grégoire Trudeau has attended a lot of public events prior to having the Coronavirus detected. Those events include an International Women’s Day conference and the Wembley Arena We Day event, where she communicated with a British actor Idris Elba who has also been positively tested for Coronavirus.
Notably, Sophie Grégoire Trudeau is a great example of a celebrity who uses her fame and authority to communicate with the audience and inform it about the barely known virus. Also, what is even more important, she actively promotes social isolation in Canadian society and stimulates people to stay at home. In this case, we should point out the fact that the very case of Sophie Grégoire Trudeau getting Coronavirus has significantly affected the Canadian community. At the same day news about the Prime Minister’s wife’s infection got spread, Canadians reacted with the social isolation and a great decrease of public events, even the ones that didn’t involve big numbers of people.
Altogether, when it comes to news on celebrities, we can observe the phenomenon of famous people shaping public opinions and behavior even in the period of a global pandemic. Celebrities all over the world actively promote social distancing and ask their fans to stay at home. What’s more, those of them who get infected tend to openly discuss their experience and inform their audiences about the symptoms. Clearly, such an approach positively affects the ability of the global community to respond to the challenges of COVID-19.


Information System Security and Cryptography
BID Acad. year 2019/2020 Summer semester
Introduction, security standards, security management. Evaluation of security. Data transmission security, operating system and database security. Cryptographic algorithms and analysis, public key cryptography. Electronic commerce. Tamper resistant hardware.
Language of instruction
Subject specific learning outcomes and competences
Students will learn basic principles of secure information systems design and security analysis.
To acquaint with with the advanced concepts of information systems security. The Another area covered is applied cryptography, including classical cryptography and modern secret key and public key cryptography.
Prerequisite kwnowledge and skills
Basic knowledge of operating systems and computer networks.
- Stallings, W.: Cryptography and Network Security, Prentice Hall, 1999, ISBN 0-13-869017-0
- Savard, J. J. G.: A Cryptographic Compendium, 2000, dostupné na WWW
- Menezes, Van Oorschot, Vanstone: Handbook of Applied Cryptography, CRC Press Series on Discrete Mathematics and Its Applications, Hardcover, 816 pages, CRC Press, 1997.
Syllabus of lectures
- Security standardisation
- Security management
- Security evaluation and audit
- Selected security mechanisms
- Advance cryptographic algorithms
- Public key infrastructure (PKI)
- Electronic commerce
- Tamper resistant hardware
Syllabus - others, projects and individual work of students
- Security analysis project
Project and presentation of selected article
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House Oversight Committee
August 4, 2019 – George Papadopoulos and Stefan Halper’s secret informant transcripts reveal a FBI sting operation
(…) “Maria Bartiromo segued into a discussion of George Papadopoulos and the secret informant transcripts; from recordings that were part of the FBI sting operation using U.S. intelligence asset Stefan Halper; and are now being held in evidence by U.S. Attorney John Durham and Inspector General Michael Horowitz. [Background] Keep in mind Gowdy has seen these transcripts.
According to Bartiromo those transcripts include FBI wire-taps of Halper attempting to get Papadopulos to accept assistance from Russia (delivering Clinton emails), and George Papadopoulos absolutely refusing to accept any engagement therein. Confirming that outline, Gowdy notes there are more recordings (and transcripts) of a similar nature, where the FBI was attempting to bait other Trump campaign officials.” (Read much more: Conservative Treehouse, 8/04/2019)
December 19, 2018 – Loretta Lynch and James Comey’s testimonies conflict on whether she told him to refer to the Hillary Clinton email investigation as a “matter” instead of an investigation
“While testifying last year at a closed-door House Oversight Committee hearing last June, Comey said Lynch had pressured him to minimize the significance of the Clinton email probe – an encounter which he says left him questioning her impartiality, and – along with Lynch’s clandestine tarmac meeting on a hot summer’s day in 2016 – contributed to his decision to hold a July 2016 press conference announcing the FBI’s conclusions.
“The attorney general had directed me not to call it an investigation, but instead to call it a matter, which confused me and concerned me,” said Comey. “That was one of the bricks in the load that led me to conclude, ‘I have to step away from the department if we’re to close this case credibly.'”
Lynch, meanwhile, told congressional House Oversight and Judiciary committees on December 19: “I did not. I have never instructed a witness as to what to say specifically. Never have, never will.”
“I didn’t direct anyone to use specific phraseology.When the Director asked me how to best to handle that, I said: What I have been saying is we have received a referral and we are working on the matter, working on the issue, or we have all the resources we need to handle the matter, handle the issue. So that was the suggestion that I made to him,” Lynch added – telling lawmakers that she was “quite surprised” to hear how Comey would later describe the conversation “because that was not how it was conveyed to him, certainly not how it was intended.”
A transcript of Lynch’s interview was released Monday evening by House Judiciary ranking member Doug Collins (R-GA) which reveals the conflicting testimonies. (Read more: Zero Hedge, 5/21/2019) (Lynch Transcript, 12/19/2018)


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In recent weeks, I’ve been indulging a footnote fetish – last week’s post was part 1 of a 2-post mini-critique of the Chicago/Turabian style. I am almost over my obsession, just this last blast to go. It’s a particularly pertinent piece for readers in IB schools, in that it focuses on inconsistencies in Turabian. While they do (are supposed to) accept any referencing style, IB examiners are well-concerned to have references and citations recorded completely and consistently within each individual assessment. Given that IB requirements are sometimes inconsistent with the guidance of particular style guides, confusion can be compounded when the chosen style guide is inconsistent within itself.
[All references and scans used in this piece are from Turabian, 9th edition – more properly Kate L. Turabian’s A manual for writers of research papers, theses, and dissertations: Chicago style for students and researchers 9th. ed., University of Chicago, 2017.]
First, a general note, not specific to Turabian. Turabian advises that many items should be cited in the text but not in the bibliography, for instance:
personal interviews, correspondence, blog posts and other social media, newspaper articles, reviews (of books, performances), well-known reference works, the Bible and other sacred works etc. etc.
(Turabian, section 16.2.3, lists many more…)
Turabian is not alone in suggesting that writers give details of certain types of source in the text but not in the bibliography; many style guides list exceptions to the general rule. In all instances, when writing for IB, IB requirements overrule the advice of any style guide: if you cite it in the text, be sure to give a full reference in the list at the end.
Similarly, Turabian advises that (for the footnoting style), the bibliography may be optional – check with the supervisor or organisation. IB requires bibliographies (lists of references/ lists of works cited), no two ways about it.
I have to say that, as a reader, I do like a bibliography; it can be useful to see how many times specific authors have been mentioned. It can be illuminating to see how prolific specific authors are, it can be a guide to the authorities in a particular topic, it can show how reliant the author of the piece in hand is on particular authors. If I know something about the subject, I can quickly see for myself how widely the author has traversed, whether different views have been considered in the discussion, whether the authors I know of have been considered. If I come across a short footnote (author, short title only) as when full details have been given in an earlier footnote, I can use the bibliography to learn more – the date of publication is most likely to be my interest here.
These exceptions are not a problem for me. But they are not the only ones. And I know that, for the most common types of source, Chicago comes; with practice, the main patterns are learned. It helps, both as writer and reader, when the reasons for the different practices are explained and understood, for instance, the conversational nature of footnotes (single sentence, firstname lastname order and so on), or knowing how to distinguish article titles from main titles. Once understood, the signals can be helpful.
Too often, however, there is need to look up particular types of source. Consistency is sometimes inconsistent, this is not an intuitive system. This is both an advantage and a disadvantage. It is an advantage when there is an element of option, the writer can choose what best suits the writing. But when there is no element of option, it is a disadvantage and the lack of consistency can confuse, hinder the memorising of the format required:
Article titles, for instance: if the article is in English, we should use Title Case With Every Main Word in Upper Case
– but this is not the case with articles not in English: for these, we should use Sentence case with only the first word in upper case – except any words normally in upper case in the language, such as Nouns in German; what’s more, if the writer includes a translation of the article title, this too is in Sentence case.
It’s a niggly point – but especially in international schools, our students may well use articles written in their own tongue rather than in English, they may well translate the title of their own-language articles into English for the benefit of English-speaking examiners.
There are inconsistencies too in the advice given for journals (p. 187 ff) magazine articles (p. 191), and newspaper articles (p. 192).
The advice for Magazine articles starts
Articles in magazines are cited much like journal articles … but date and page numbers are treated differently…
while page numbers can be ignored when using newspapers on the grounds that
That’s true, of course, but not necessarily true only of newspapers. I once had huge problems reconciling a print edition of The Economist magazine in my hand with the reference given in an Ebsco database – until I realised that Ebsco used the Canadian edition of the magazine and my print edition was the London edition.
It may make sense to someone versed in Turabian – but for IB examiners looking for consistency, it’s a minefield, and students are not necessarily aware.
In short the differences here are:
for a journal: include the source in the bibliography, include the volume/issue details and date and page numbers; use specific page number/s in the citation in the text;
for a magazine: Include the source in the bibliography, but not volume/issue details and not the page numbers; use specific page number/s in the citation in the text;
for a newspaper: it is not always necessary to include the source in the bibliography; specific page number/s are not used in the in-text citation.
Now that’s intuitive, easy to remember, isn’t it? (No, it isn’t.)
And then there’s the case of oft-repeated citations. The advice is, first time of use, use a footnote but if use of the source is frequent, subsequent citations can be in footnotes or in parentheses, it’s up to the writer.
Nor is it clear whether the citation has to be in parentheses or if, for variety or perhaps for emphasis or to demonstrate authority, the writer wants to use the citation in the text. Is an in-text citation such as “According to Smith and Wesson, ‘…..'” accepted as a citation in Turabian style (I suspect not) or must the citation appear as an after-thought parenthetical citation “(Smith and Wesson)”?
Turabian (and Chicago?) is confusing and inconsistent enough to cause angst and confusion. It may be a good thing that IB’s requirements out-rank any advice given in style guides, else confusion could well be complete.
Just to sum up my views (and I accept that Chicago/Turabian has its fans and they are entitled to their preferences), I do not like footnoting systems. I do not like them as a writer. I do not like them as a reader.
I’ve had my rant. Thank you.


Toyota launched the new Fortuner ; Priced between Rs 25.92 lakh and Rs 31.12 lakh
New Delhi, Nov 07: Japanese auto major Toyota Kirloskar Motor on Monday launched the new Fortuner, it’s popular SUV, priced between Rs 25.92 lakh and Rs 31.12 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi). For the first time, Fortuner will also have a petrol variant.
This comes eleven months after the Supreme Court banned diesel vehicles with an engine capacity of 2,000cc and above in the national capital region (NCR). The ban, removed in August, had impacted sales of both Innova and Fortuner in the region.
The petrol variant comes with a 2.7 litre engine and the diesel one with a 2.8 litre engine.
Earlier this year, Toyota also brought in a petrol version of the Innova to cater to the NCR market.
The new-gen Fortuner, available in six variants, competes directly with the Ford Endeavour and the Chevrolet Trailblazer, both of which received hefty price-cuts in the recent past.


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NIH-Funded Genome Centers To Accelerate Precision Medicine Discoveries
Editor's Note: Changes to Color's role with the Broad Institute has been edited in paragraph 4.
By Bio-IT World Staff
September 26, 2018 | The All of Us Research Program awarded funds totaling $28.6 million to establish three genome centers around the country. These centers will begin to generate genomic data from biosamples contributed by the program’s participants.
Ultimately, this information will become a critical component in the program’s precision medicine research platform, a national resource to support studies on a variety of important health questions. The All of Us Research Program is part of the National Institutes of Health.
“Fifteen years after the mapping of the human genome, this is a pivotal step toward realizing the promise of that historic achievement,” said NIH Director Francis S. Collins, in an official statement. “Including high quality genomic information along with many other data types collected in the All of Us program will speed up scientific breakthroughs and ultimately improve the health of future generations.”
The new genome centers include the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard, in partnership with the Laboratory for Molecular Medicine (LMM) at Partners HealthCare and Color.
Color will be responsible for analyzing and reporting genomic data, with expert support from Partners LMM, for a set of 59 genes that can cause serious and preventable clinical conditions such as breast and ovarian cancer, familial hypercholesterolemia, Lynch syndrome, and others. Color will also provide pharmacogenomic results, which offer useful information about how the body processes and responds to medications. These analyses will be based on clinical-grade genomic data generated at the Broad Institute, one of the world's leading clinical genomic and health research facilities.
Other All of Us Research Program Genome Centers will be led by the Baylor College of Medicine and its partners, the Johns Hopkins University Center for Inherited Disease Research (CIDR) and the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, through the Baylor Hopkins Clinical Genome Center (BHCGC). DNAnexus has announced they will serve as the primary portal for the BHCGC consortium.
The University of Washington, Seattle will serve as the leader of the third All of Us Research Program Genome Center.
The All of Us Research Program is one of the country’s most ambitious biomedical research efforts ever undertaken. It aims to build a nationwide community of 1 million or more participants from all walks of life, including groups that have been historically underrepresented in research. So far, more than 110,000 people have registered with the program to begin the participant journey, and more than 60,000 have completed all elements of the core protocol. These participants are sharing different types of information, including through surveys, access to their electronic health records and blood and urine samples. Over time, they will continue to share information through additional surveys, biosamples, fitness trackers and more. These data, stripped of obvious identifiers, will be accessible to researchers, whose findings may lead to more tailored treatments and prevention strategies in the future.
“Diversity is a hallmark of this effort. We strive for diversity of people and also diversity of data types, so researchers can understand the many factors that influence health and health outcomes for each of us,” Eric Dishman, director of the All of Us Research Program, said in a press release. “Bringing on these new partners is an important milestone for our program as we look to add genotyping and whole genome sequencing data to the many other data types we’re already collecting.”
The genome center awardees were selected based on their proven track record at generating genomic data at scale, providing clinical validation services to verify medically-relevant variants and participating in large-scale research collaborations. The award periods may extend up to five years, pending progress and the availability of funds.
“Many people are curious about their genetic makeup,” said Dishman. "This program will empower participants to learn more about their health, while furthering researching to benefit all of us."

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March 19, 2020
Like many other organizations, hc1 is currently working from home and refraining from travel to avoid exposure to and spread of the novel coronavirus, COVID-19. During this time, we are also researching the best ways for our organization to respond to this global pandemic. Below are some helpful resources we have found.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) offers tips for protecting yourself and guidance on what to do if you think you are sick. The CDC also provides important guidance for laboratories performing COVID-19 testing.
The World Health Organization (WHO) has assembled a list of myth busters to dispel many of the rumors that have been shared regarding the virus. The WHO also offers free, online courses for healthcare providers and public health officials.
Changing working and living conditions can be stressful, even when the changes are temporary, so the CDC offers advice to Manage Anxiety and Stress related to the virus. The World Economic Forum has also shared guidance for Managing Mental Health During Coronavirus. Headspace, a meditation and mindfulness app, is offering free access to headspace plus for U.S. healthcare professionals who work in public health settings.
During this time, hc1 encourages everyone to Do the Five to help protect themselves and others: