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Which genes lie in my copy number variation regions? Are there any sets of co-regulated genes in these aberrant regions?
This recipe provides a method for identifying and visualizing a network of co-regulated genes that are associated with aberrant regions identified by single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) arrays. An example use of this recipe is a case where an investigator may want to find which genes are located in regions that exhibit significant changes (e.g. amplification or deletion) in cancer cells.
This recipe provides one method for identifying and visualizing aberrant regions in Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma (DLBCL) cancer cells. This recipe uses copy-number variation (CNV) data from SNP arrays, and evaluates the expression of aberrant regions using a microarray dataset. Regions that are significantly changed (e.g., amplified or deleted) in cancer cells are defined by the GISTIC algorithm. In particular, this recipe makes use of several Galaxy tools to find the overlap between the aberrant regions and reference genes, and uses GenePattern to process the microarray dataset. Genomica is used to find module networks of co-regulated genes associated with these aberrant regions. A module network is a model which identifies regulatory modules from gene expression data, especially modules of co-regulated genes and their regulators. The module also identifies the conditions under which the regulation can occur.
Why analyze copy number variation regions? Copy number variations (CNVs) are large alterations to genomes, such as duplication or deletion of large segments of a chromosome. These variations in the genome have been associated with different conditions, such as cancer. In this recipe, we explore the scenario in which CNVs are elevated in a cancer cell line, and our goal is to determine the function of these duplicated genes.
How are SNP-related genes regulated in an expression dataset? Are these genes enriched for particular biological functions?
This recipe provides one method for identifying enriched biological functions in single-nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs). An example use of this recipe is a case where an investigator may complete a genome-wide association study (GWAS) and wants to know the SNPs that are associated with certain genomic coordinates, in order to determine which genes have particular biological functions.
In this particular example, we imagine a scenario in which an investigator completes a GWAS study, obtaining a list of genomic coordinates that are associated with SNPs. However, simply knowing these genomic coordinates is not always informative; the investigator is also interested in knowing which genes lie in these regions, and what kinds of biological functions these genes may have. In this particular example, we are interested in answering two questions:
To answer the first question, we will find Gene Ontology functional annotations using Genomica. To answer the second question, we will use the Gene Set Enrichment Analysis (GSEA) module in GenePattern, comparing the SNP-associated genes to a gene expression dataset from a study of epithelial cancer stem cells. This study evaluated the ability of oncogenes to activate an embryonic stem cell program in differentiated adult tumor cells, by transforming human keratinocytes into squamous cell carcinomas using oncogenic Ras and IκBα, plus one of three genes: c-Myc, E2F3, and GFP (Wong et al. 2009. Cell Stem Cell). Comparisons between these three genes showed that c-Myc could re-activate the embroynic stem cell program. Comparing the SNPs to this gene expression dataset can determine whether this set of SNP-associated genes are differentially regulated in c-Myc samples, when compared to other genes such as GFP and E2F3.


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At one time Satan was a beautiful angel. Almighty God gave him the job to be caretaker of the earth. He believed he could be worshipped like Almighty God and exalted himself to be like God. This study has scriptures showing that Satan has access to God's throne and to the earth. There are no scriptures describing a horned creature surrounded by fire, tormenting people for all eternity. There will be a future time period when there will be a war in heaven. Satan will be thrown out of heaven and confined to the earth, as a human form. When Satan is cast to the earth, he will know he has a short time to live. He will cause much chaos on the earth and many people will be deceived. Satan will be "chained" for a thousand years, similar to a person in prison. Satan, along with those who followed him, will be permanently destroyed by Almighty God.
8. Satan, the god of this World
Satan: devil, adversary, accuser, god of this world, great dragon, old serpent
Genesis 3:1-5
Satan deceives Adam & Eve and is disobedient to Jehovah God.
John 8:43-44
Satan is the father of lies, "Ye are of your father the devil."
Luke 4:1-8
Kingdoms of the world belong to Satan.
2 Corinthians 4:3-4
Who is the god of this world? Footnote: John 12:31 Satan is the god of this world-blinds the minds.
Ezekiel 28:13-17
The covering cherub (angel) gone bad. Satan desires to be like God.
Isaiah 14:12-14
Satan desires to be like God Jehovah.
Revelation 12:7-12
Satan and his demons cast to the earth.
Revelation 20:1-3,7,10
Job 1:6-11, Job 2:1-3, 1 Peter 5:8, Ephesians 11-13

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The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) issued a statement of endorsement supporting guidelines from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) that outline recommended sleep duration for children from infants to teens. The guidelines, published in the Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine, encourage clinicians to discuss the recommended sleep time and healthy sleep habits with parents and teenagers during office visits.
"Adequate sleep is essential for optimal health in children and adolescents," says Shalini Paruthi, MD, who was lead author of the AASM guidelines. "Recent research studies indicate that adequate sleep duration can improve attention, behavior, learning, memory, emotional regulation, quality of life, and mental and physical health. Failure to get enough sleep, or getting too much sleep, regularly is associated with higher risks of injuries, hypertension, obesity, and depression. Teenagers who slept outside the recommended ranges were at higher risk of suicidal thoughts and attempts." It is important to remember that most studies reviewed were cross-sectional, and thus showed associations, not causation.
In addition, the AAP suggests that all screens be turned off 30 minutes before bedtime and that televisions, computers, and other screens not be allowed in children's bedrooms. For infants and children of all ages, the AAP notes that it is especially important to establish a bedtime routine to ensure adequate sleep amounts each night. "Children and teenagers with sleep durations that regularly fall outside of these recommended sleep times are at higher risk for physical and mental health problems," adds Dr. Paruthi.
Important Implications
According to Dr. Paruthi, clinicians should be aware of the AAP's recommended sleep durations and discuss them with parents and children during clinical visits. "We need to open the dialogue with patients about the importance of getting adequate sleep," she says. "The recommendations can serve as a useful starting point for clinicians to discuss sleep with children and parents."
Healthy sleep habits are imperative to improving the health and well-being of patients, Dr. Paruthi says. "If we make more concerted efforts to encourage healthy sleep, there is also a good chance we can have a profound impact on societal health from a financial perspective," she adds. Ultimately, promoting adequate sleep may lead to decreases in healthcare utilization for children and teenagers and may reduce costs for treating the trickle-down health effects of poor sleep.
Shalini Paruthi, MD, has indicated to Physician's Weekly that she has no financial disclosures to report.
Paruthi S, Brooks LJ, D'Ambrosio C, et al. Recommended amount of sleep for pediatric populations: a consensus statement of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine. J Clin Sleep Med. 2016;12:785-786. Available at: http://www.aasmnet.org/jcsm/ViewAbstract.aspx?pid=30652.
Hintze JP, Paruthi S. Sleep in the pediatric population. Sleep Med Clin. 2016;11:91-103.


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Nordic Actress and Edgy New York Style
I was never much into fashion, until I moved to New York. When you are constantly exposed to such amazing and unique styles – one can't help but get inspired! That is one of the reasons why I love this city so much; you can wear pretty much anything, as long as you wear it with confidence. New Yorkers value individuality and hope to stand out from the NYC crowd. If I wanted to describe the style here with one word, it would definitely be edgy.
NYC is a melting pot of cultures, as well as one of the fashion capitals of the world. I have lived here for a little over two years now, and when it comes to style I feel that I have now seen it all. It is also fun to notice how people are so used to seeing different, weird and crazy looks that nothing really surprises them anymore.
I love those days when I have time to plan my outfit to look super chic. However, some mornings there is no time to even look into the mirror, and then there are those Sundays when I just can't bother and end up walking into the grocery store in my PJ's. And that's totally fine here!
I have definitely become braver when it comes to my personal style and outfit choices, when I previously used to "play it safe" a lot. It is so much more fun to try new styles and not take it too seriously! For instance, when I see a great piece someone is wearing, I will ask the person where they got it from – and that is how it works here. Back in Finland, that was not common at all.
As an actress and model it is necessary to have the basics that you might be required to wear for jobs, auditions and castings. My wardrobe essentials include a collection of:
- T-shirts, tops and knitwear in neutral colours
- Black and white cocktail dresses
- Black jeans and skirt
- Black and nude heels
You need to walk a lot in NYC, so carrying comfy flats in your handbag is a must! Which also means that a large quality tote bag is essential. I often have to get up at the crack of dawn and will not be back home before late at night, so I have to plan ahead to make sure I have everything I need in my handbag.
New York style is about celebrating your uniqueness and personality – feeling good about yourself. You could do it with an elegant black dress paired with an edgy choker, or combine denim shorts with zig-zag pattern. Wherever you are, never be afraid to show your inner New Yorker!
Photo by Hanna Alexandersson / Maybelline New York


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EU leaders are to meet in Brussels to consider fresh sanctions against Russia following accusations that its troops are fighting inside Ukraine.
Russia denies that its regular forces are backing a rebel offensive in eastern Ukraine.
But ahead of the summit, EU officials said a clear message must be sent to Russia to de-escalate the crisis.
In Ukraine, a number of government troops remain encircled by the rebels in the Donetsk region.
Reports say the pro-Russian fighters have issued an ultimatum to the Ukrainian troops near the town of Ilovaisk to surrender by Saturday morning.
Some 2,600 people have died in fighting in the Donetsk and Luhansk regions.
The conflict there erupted in April following Russia's annexation of Ukraine's southern Crimea peninsula a month before.
In Brussels, the leaders of the 28-member bloc are also to decide who will fill two of Europe's top jobs: president of the European Council and foreign policy chief to replace Herman Van Rompuy and Catherine Ashton.
'New dimension'
A few hours before the summit, Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko is due to meet Mr Van Rompuy and Jose Manuel Barroso, the outgoing head of the Commission.
Mr Poroshenko is expected to press for tougher action against the Kremlin and will later make a speech at the summit.
On Friday, German Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier warned that the "already dangerous situation" in Ukraine had now entered "a whole new dimension".
"The border infringements have intensified, and raised concerns that the situation is slipping out of control.
"This needs to stop, especially if we want to avoid direct military confrontation between Ukrainian and Russian military forces."
He was referring to claims by Ukraine that regular Russian troops had entered Ukraine, capturing the south-eastern town of Novoazovsk.
Russia denies the accusation.
Mr Steinmeier's sentiments were echoed by other EU foreign ministers:
- France's Laurent Fabius spoke of "unacceptable" intervention by Russian troops in eastern Ukraine
- Sweden's Carl Bildt said a clear message had to be sent to Russia: "We have to be aware of what we are facing: we are in the midst of the second Russian invasion of Ukraine within a year"
- The Netherlands' Frans Timmermans said the presence of Russian soldiers in eastern Ukraine could not "remain unanswered"
But it remains unclear if a new round of sanctions will be adopted in Brussels.
The EU and the US have already imposed sanctions against dozens of senior Russian officials, separatist commanders and Russian firms accused of undermining Ukrainian sovereignty.
In late July, the EU also blacklisted some key economic sectors, prompting Russia to retaliate by banning food imports.
Russia's energy minister has warned that the Ukrainian crisis could lead to a disruption of gas supplies to European countries this winter.
Nato membership
On Friday, Nato held an emergency meeting after releasing satellite images it said showed columns of Russian armed forces inside Ukrainian territory.
Secretary-General Anders Fogh Rasmussen called on Russia to "take immediate and verifiable steps towards de-escalation".
Mr Rasmussen also indicated Nato could consider Ukraine's application to join the alliance, shortly after Prime Minister Arseniy Yatsenyuk announced he was putting Ukraine on course for Nato membership.
War in eastern Ukraine: The human cost
- At least 2,593 people killed since mid-April (not including 298 passengers and crew of Malaysian Airlines MH17, shot down in the area) – UN report on 7 August
- 951 civilians killed in Donetsk region alone, official regional authorities said – 20 August
- In some particularly dangerous places, such as Luhansk region, victims are said to have been buried informally, making accurate counts difficult
- Rebels (and some military sources) accuse the government of concealing true numbers
- 155,800 people have fled elsewhere in Ukraine while at least 188,000 have gone to Russia.


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Kozukue Castle
-Elder of Hojo clan lived five generation-
Name: Kozukue castle /Kodukue castle (Kozukue-jo)
Place: Kozukuecho Kohoku-ku, Yokohama city, Kanagawa
Type: Hill Castle
Built: 15th century
Remaining remnants: Clay walls and moats
Brief HistoryKozukue castle (小机城) is located at 40 meter height hill which placed along Tsurumi-gawa river, at the west of current Shinyokohama station. Kozukue castle is located at the border of hilly area and plain of Tsurumi-gawa river, and aside of Nakahara Kaido road, an important road straightly connected south part of Sagami province (Kanagawa prefecture) such as Odawara or Hiratsuka and major cities of Musashi province (Tokyo metropolis and Saitama prefecture) like Edo or Kawagoe.
Struggle for Kozukue castle
Kozukue castle was originally built in 15th century, among the warfare of the battle of Eikyo in 1438 or the battle of Kageharu Nagao in 1476. Anyway among the battle of Kageharu Nagao, Kozukue castle as used as a base of Kageharu, to encircle Edo castle, the base of his enemy Ogigayatsu Uesugi clan. Facing this situation, Dokan Ota (1432-1486), an excellent general of Ogigayatsu Uesugi clan, turned to counter attack and siege Kozukue castle in 1478. As Kozukue castle was a secure castle this siege continued over several months, but Dokan encouraged his soldiers and finally captured Kozukue castle.
After the battle Ogigayatsu Uesugi clan managed Kozukue castle. Since the beginning of 15th century, Hojyo clan significantly grew its power and made struggle against Ogigayatsu Uesugi clan, and Kozukue castle might be strengthened by Ogigayatsu Uesugi clan as a base to guard Edo castle. But finally in 1524 Ujitsuna Hojo (1487-1541), the second leader of Hojyo clan, captured Edo castle and seized south half of Musashi country. Now Kozukue castle was apart from battle front and became an administration base of east border of Sagami province (Kanagawa prefecture).
Kozukue castle spread at reverse L shaped hill. Two large terrace located at the horizontal line spread east and west, and attached terrace and corridor surrounds these two main areas. The edge of the hill is separated by deep dry moat, and opposite of Daisan Keihin road from central area, there is a small hill named as Fujisengen used as a watchtower. The castle might spread to opposite area of Yokohama line, but we can not enter that area.
Cultural elder of Hojo clan
Ujitsuna at first placed Kasahara clan as a commander, but later Genan Hojo (1493-1589, originally named as Nagatsuna Hojo) managed Kozukue castle. Genan is the third son of Souun Hojo (1432-1519, originally named as Nagauji Ise), the founder of Hojyo clan.
Genan is a long-lived person and alive through the most part of five generations 100 years of Hojo clan. Once became the monk of Hakone Gongen temple, but later as a prominent figure of Hojo clan, Genan supported successive generations of Hojo clan leaders and had a large territory at the middle of Odawara and Edo, the important area of Hojo territory. Genan well learned culture and courtesy, and his memorandum given to the daughter of third leader Ujiyasu Hojo (1515-1571) at her marriage still remains.
But contrary to long lived father, his sons died in accidents. Eldest son Saburo died in youth, and both of second son Tsunshige Hojo (?-1569) and third son Chojyun Hojo (?-1569) both passed away in the battle of Kanbara castle (Shizuoka prefecture), occurred between Shingen Takeda (1521-1573), a warlord of Kai country (Yamanashi prefecture) and Hojo clan in 1569. It was rare that relative of warlords die in the local battle and this was quite unfortunate event.
Genan who lost all son adopted Saburo Hojo (1554-1579), the seventh son of third leader Ujiyasu. Later Saburo was adopted by Kenshin Uesugi (1530-1578), a warlord of Echigo country (Niigata prefecture) at the time of the alliance between Hojyo clan and Uesugi clan, and named as Kagetora Uesugi. But after the death of Kenshin, Kagetora became the participant of struggle for successor but defeated by another participant Kagekatsu Uesugi (1556-1623), and killed himself at Samegao castle (Niigata prefecture) in 1579.
Being lost all of successors, Genan left Kozukue castle to Ujimitsu Hojo (?-1590), his son in law, and got into the semi-retired life. Genan lived 10 years after that and died ill in 1589. With in one year from his death, Hojyo clan was attacked by central ruler Hideyoshi Toyotomi (1537-1598), and was extinguished only in half year. Genan exactly lived from beginning to the end of Hojo clan.
After the extinction of Hojo clan Kozukue castle was abolished. As being located on isolated hill, the site of the castle had been kept miraculously, and the shape of early stage medieval castle is well preserved in the city area. The traditional style castle in bamboo forest matches to the image of cultural elder of Hojo clan.
15 minutes walk from JR East Yokohama line Kozukue station. 10 minutes drive from Daisan-Keihin toll road Kohoku interchange (parking is only at the side of Kozukue station).
Related Castles
Kanbara Castle -Transition of relationship of three clans-
Samegao Castle -Tragic loser of internal conflict-


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10 years on, backwards compatibility reestablishes COD4 as an ageless classic
The release of Call of Duty 4 on Xbox One via backwards compatibility shouldn't come as much of a shock as it has.Read more
A Black Ops 4 release is fine, but only if it comes with Modern Warfare 2 Remastered
Black Ops 4 releasing in 2018 feels like a step back for a franchise on the way back, but bundling it with Modern Warfare 2 Remaster could help continue that upwards trend.Read more
The multiplayer isn't the only reason you should return to Black Ops 2.Read more
Black Ops 2 seems destined for Xbox One, via backwards compatibility or otherwise
We might be closer than we think to Black Ops 2 on Xbox One.Read more
Black Ops 2 is still the number one game fans want added to Xbox One backwards compatibility
For almost as long as polling has been active, one game has been lingering at the top of the list, and don't expect it to fall of anytime soon.Read more
Call Of Duty: Black Ops retrospective review – How does the classic hold up after six years?
Call Of Duty Black Ops is now playable on Xbox One via backwards compatibility, but is it worth returning to after six years? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Np3epmpkLWA&feature=youtu.be Read more
Hey Activision, Are You Paying Attention?
With Call Of Duty: Black Ops hitting Xbox One via backwards compatibility, gamers are snapping up retail and digital copies of the game, and jumping back into one of the best CoD's ever. Read more
10 reasons why you need to quit what you're playing and jump back into Call Of Duty: Black Ops right now
Activision hasn't done right by gamers over the past few weeks, but they have pleased many a Call Of Duty fan by making 2010's Black Ops backwards compatible on Xbox One, almost a year after it was first announced as a flagship title of the feature. Read more


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'We could all use a bit of magic in our lives' - Mary Poppins returns to the big screen
PUBLISHED: 11:53 18 September 2018 | UPDATED: 16:35 18 September 2018
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Mary Poppins Returns. Well, thank God for that.
We can all use a bit of magic in our lives and the release of the Mary Poppins reboot, which sees the redoubtable nanny returning with her umbrella this Christmas in the new form of Emily Blunt is exactly the spoonful of sugar we need to help the medicine go down in these depressing times.
As diehard fans will remember, Mary only comes when she is needed to look after the Banks children, and she is needed to look after the Banks children most of all when she is sorely needed by the Banks parents.
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Michael Banks (Ben Whishaw), now grown up, is still close to his sister Jane, (Emily Mortimer), but his wife has died and left him to bring up three children meaning the time is right for Mary to reappear.
It takes about a second of Emily Blunt to make us not miss Julie Andrews, but for anyone suffering withdrawl symptoms for the original cast, be assured that Dick Van Dyke will be popping up, although possibly not dancing across the rooftops at the age of 92. (He does manage a bit of a shuffle though, by the looks of it).
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His accent, we hope, will be as appalling as ever, but the trailer gives no clue on this so we will have to wait and see.
Either way, the cast, which includes Julie Walters and Meryl Streep, looks, like Mary Poppins herself, 'practically perfect in every way'.
The only shame is that we have to wait until December to see this supercalifragilisticexpialidocious thing.
I'm off to fly a kite in the meantime, to see if Mary Poppins will fly on down to me.
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Outstanding commitment to polar research
Georg von Neumayer was a geophysicist and hydrographer who dedicated his life to the pursuit of science and the exploration of the Antarctic. Born in 1826, today the researcher is above all noted for his support of expeditions to the South Pole and his contributions as a scientific organiser.
Neumayer, who would later be made a member of the nobility, initially studied geophysics and hydrography in Munich – by 1851 he had not only completed his studies, but also had a shipping mate's certificate in his pocket. His first sea voyages took him to Brazil and Australia. In the latter he founded the Flagstaff Observatory for geophysics, magnetism and nautical science in Melbourne in 1857, expanding it in the years to come as director.
After returning to Germany, from 1876 to 1903 he co-founded and led the German Hydrographic Office in Hamburg as its first director. In 1900 he was dubbed a commander and awarded the honorific "von" when he received the Bavarian Order of Merit.
A unique tribute
Beyond his works on geophysics and oceanography, Neumayer is perhaps best known for his outstanding commitment to polar research: in 1879 he became chairman of the International Polar Commission and was a driving force in initiating the first International Polar Year (1882/83) and the Antarctic Year (1901). The German Antarctic expedition with the research ship "Gauß" embarked the same year. Neumayer passed away in Neustadt an der Weinstraße in 1909.In recognition of his dedication to Antarctic research, the AWI chose to pay the pioneer a unique tribute: just like its two predecessors, the German Antarctic research base on the Ekström Ice Shelf bears his name: Neumayer Station III.
Georg von Neumayer
born: 21.06.1826 in Kirchheimbolanden
died: 24.05.1909 in Neustadt an der Weinstraße


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July 3, 2019
Punjab Police Recruitment 2019 | SI and Constable Apply @ punjabpolice.gov.in
Punjab Police Recruitment 2019 Notification-SI and Constable Post Please see full details. And then be prepared to apply for the Punjab Police SI recruitment 2019, as soon as the official Punjab Police constable recruitment 2019 notification will be issued. There is no substantial information about the initial date and closing date. be ready. Once the


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SERI DEVELOPMENT: Sapura Energy Bhd (Sapura Energy) sees more opportunities for collaboration with abroad organizations to additionally strengthen its performance.
Its Group President and Chief Executive Officer Tan Sri Shahril Shamsuddin said Sapura Energy will open increasingly collective chances and is considering a few joint endeavors from potential organizations in the penetrating portion.
"A few overseas organizations have just talked about the issue and we are researching to select the best partners and ready to offer the best costs.
"The cooperation is much similar to the JV concurrence with Austrian coordinated O and G company, OMV Aktiengesellschaft (OMV AG), which was recently signed," he said at a question and answer session after the extraordinary general meeting (EGM) here, today.
Also present, Sapura Energy Chairman, Datuk Hamzah Bakar.
Shahril said that so far Sapura Energy has 16 resources for a drilling segment that can be utilized for 15 to 20 years.
"The consumption rate for the asset is currently at 35 percent, accounting around six to seven resources," he said.
Meanwhile, commenting on EGM's choice, he said the investors concurred on goals for rights issues to raise RM4 billion.
The injection of the fund, he said, would give better value to investors and create benefit for the organization, amid better opportunities for growth.
Sapura Energy means to utilize the assets to be raised to reduce its RM16 billion obligation with the bank and empower it to have better financial adaptability and also balance sheet
The resource will save about RM174 million every year for loan interest payments and reduce the level of debt to 0.94 times.
The rights issue will likewise expand the number of shares of the organization to 15.98 billion offers from 5.99 billion offers, with further development to 19.37 billion shares when the organization's redeemable Islamic redeemable inclination shares (RCPS-I) and free warrants are totally revised.
To date, the estimation of Sapura Energy's legally binding turnover added up to RM18.2 billion, including for the financial year 2019 adding up to RM4.4 billion.


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More than a few issues can arise when a large amount of meeting space exists but a variety of stakeholders need to use it. These frustrations are counterintuitive to a strong, functional organizational system. Implementing a meeting room scheduling and monitoring solution can solve common meeting space problems. By automating this process, organizations can maximize workflow and space utilization and reduce employee frustration.
Guidepost Solutions designs integrated room scheduling solutions that meet these demanding work environments. Today's meeting and conference room business needs demand tools to manage the utilization of these often-scarce resources to support effective use of high value specialized rooms. We can help resolve these common problems and also provide additional solutions such as office scheduling automation and insight into room usage allowing for the best use of space over time.


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OUYA teams up with Makerbot to let you print your own case for the indie gaming console
OUYA, the Kickstarter-funded indie gaming console, has teamed up with Makerbot to release the 3D design files for the console's case. With the template and specs for the device revealed, anyone with access to a 3D printer will be able to customize the $99 console.
The files, which are packaged as the "OUYA MakerBot 3D Printing Development Kit," embrace OUYA's image as an open (and hackable) gaming device. According to Makerbot, the dev kit will allow anyone to print cases which can be customized with patterns and colors in PLA plastic. For more experienced users, ABS plastic is also supported, as is the obvious temptation to completely alter the shape of the console casing.
OUYA CEO Julie Uhrman says that it "was a natural progression to extend our openness by partnering with MakerBot. What better way to bring OUYA's console to life than letting anyone print and modify it."
This news follows the debut of Makerbot's 3D scanning prototype at SXSW, and is an unsurprising move for the indie gaming startup. Customization, it appears, could play a major role in making OUYA much more than a Kickstarter success.
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Itzam Pacheco was born in Mexico City on April 14th, 1984. His parents were pianists; musically educated since childhood. His musical studies began at the age of 15 years old at the Pacelli Institute in Puebla State (Mexico) under the direction of Bruno Fernandez Abreu. He continued his training at the National School of Music (ENM, UNAM) during 2000-2004 where he served as a member of various academic projects such as the Symphonic Band of the ENM-UNAM and Symphonic Band of the ESM-INBA under the direction of Ismael Campos, Heavy Brass Jazz Band directed by Antonio Cervin, and he creates the saxophone quartet "Adhara", just to name a few.read more »
Jazzssic 2012 Centro Cultural Mexiquense Bicentenario (Baritone and soprano saxophone)
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Date(s) - 02/26/2018
7:00 pm
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Native shrubs for the home landscape
Presenter: Kevin Rohling, Forestry Technician, Dixon Springs Ag Center
Do you want to attract birds and butterflies to your yard? Have you spent hours removing invasives and are wondering how to replace them? Presenter Kevin Rohling will discuss shrubs native to southern Illinois which will make an attractive addition to your property. Kevin is a Forestry Technician at Dixon Springs Agricultural Center. He has a B.S. and M.S. in Geography from SIUE where he minored in Environmental Science. Kevin has over 10 years of experience working in natural areas across the country.
Sponsored by Tupelo Chapter of Wild Ones Native Landscapers
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Tupelo Chapter Wild Ones
P.O Box 1324
Murphysboro, Illinois 62966
Wild Ones® began in 1979 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin and became a non-profit, tax-exempt corporation in 1990. Membership currently totals more than 3000 nationwide, with fifty- six active chapters in fourteen states.
Wild Ones: Native Plants, Natural Landscapes promotes environmentally sound landscaping practices to preserve biodiversity through the preservation, restoration and establishment of native plant communities.
Members hold monthly meetings and participate in field trips, seed collecting, plant rescues, and slide lectures by various experts in the field. At the national level there is the bi-monthly publication, the Wild Ones Journal, which contains interesting articles and practical advice about natural landscaping and biodiversity.


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Scott Tilley, an "amateur visual and radio astronomer", recently discovered that a NASA science satellite that went silent in 2005 had begun transmitting again: Amateur astronomer discovers a revived NASA satellite | Science/AAAS
The astronomer, Scott Tilley, spends his free time following the radio signals from spy satellites. On this occasion, he was searching in high-Earth orbit for evidence of Zuma, a classified U.S. satellite that's believed to have failed after launch. But rather than discovering Zuma, Tilley picked up a signal from a satellite labeled "2000-017A," which he knew corresponded to NASA's IMAGE satellite. Launched in 2000 and then left for dead in December 2005, the $150 million mission was back broadcasting. It just needed someone to listen.
Scientists who had worked previously on the IMAGE ( Imager for Magnetopause-to-Aurora Global Exploration) project are hoping to resume their studies with the satellite, which had been quite productive:
Prior to its failure, IMAGE was already considered a successful mission. The half-ton satellite's instruments served as a sort of telescope, providing a global view of charged particles captured in Earth's magnetic field. IMAGE's instruments captured energetic neutral particles ejected by collisions of atoms in the inner magnetosphere, creating a broad-scale picture of that region and its interactions with the sun. It's a capability that has never been replaced, Reiff says. "It is really invaluable for now-casting space weather and really understanding the global response of the magnetosphere to solar storms."
During its extended mission, however, IMAGE's signal winked out just before Christmas in 2005. The mission had been working perfectly up to that point; NASA eventually attributed the loss to a misfire of the controller providing power to the satellite's transponder. It remained possible, however, that IMAGE could reset itself during points in its orbit when Earth eclipsed its solar panels for an extended time, draining its batteries. Such eclipses occurred last year—and 5 years ago—perhaps triggering its rebirth.
More at
- NASA's Long Dead 'IMAGE' Satellite is Alive! – Scott Tilley/Riddles in the Sky
- Amateur search for dead spy satellite turns up undead NASA mission | Ars Technica


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You might have seen a post earlier today announcing The Studio. To coincide with the launch of this new category in PlayStation Store, a brand new gallery is opening its doors in PlayStation Home on April 14.
Here the collection comes to life and you can peruse the work of The Studio's top artists and designers in a unique circular gallery. And if you find something that tickles your creative fancy, you can purchase is as a theme for your XMB there and then.
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On Saturday, May 24 at 5:00 p.m. at the Performing Arts Theatre 371 Artists Walk, Park Forest, IL
(Formerly: Illinois Theatre Center (ITC) & currently SPAA Theater)
The my Story Monologue made its debut. In the My Story Monologues,
Sharon tells about her battle with Multiple Sclerosis (MS).
Cast members reveal stories of people directly and indirectly affected by MS.
Faith, Hope, Courage, Determination, and Love, are shown through monologues, poetry, and music.
Everyone goes through something,
Never give up no matter what obstacles
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Line Dancing Fundraiser: On Saturday June 15, 2013, we had a fundraising event to raise money to underwrite the expenses of the MS Monologues production. The Event entitled, "Dance With Me", was at the VFW Hall located at 22341 Governors Hwy. in Richton Park, Il.
MS Monologue Sneak Previews:
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Park Forest Library: Park Forest, IL
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Multiple Sclerosis Association of America: Oak Lawn, IL Hilton Hotel
September 11, 2013
MiSsion Possible Group: Orland Park, IL
June 23, 2013
VFW Post 311: Richton Park, IL
June 13, 2013
South Cook MS Self-Help Group: Olympia Fields, IL
EVENTS prior to 2013:
In the past, we have had Educational and Inspirational Seminars, Support Group Meetings, MS Walks, Computer Training Classes, Play Readings, Social Events etc. We have also written, directed, and hosted a television show on CANTV entitled, "Alternative Approaches to Living Healthier Lives".


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Facebook Issues Me a Stern Warning
I got a stern warning from Facebook telling me that I might be "blocked from commenting on public posts" if I went through with posting the following strong words on a post originally by Tony ('Maakies') Millionaire about chickens being found with caffeine in their feathers:
As someone who in a former life actually was a chicken, I'd like to strongly object to the arrogant assumption by pampered human beings with double vowels in their names that chickens don't appreciate coffee. We do! In fact, it's common knowledge that coffee beans were first plucked out of the soil by enterprising chickens -- long before humans even stopped swinging in trees.
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Hello Bugtraq!
I want to warn you about vulnerabilities in WordPress.
Advisory: Vulnerabilities in WordPress
URL: http://websecurity.com.ua/4016/
02.03.2010 - found the vulnerabilities.
02.03.2010 - didn't informed developers. After I informed WP developers
about multiple vulnerabilities in WordPress in December 2007 and they
ignored them - some didn't fix and some hiddenly fixed, without thanking me
and referencing me (they even didn't mention about those fixed holes in
release notes on official site) - starting from 2008 I never more inform
them about vulnerabilities in WordPress. These holes were posted to Bugtraq
09.03.2010 - disclosed at my site.
These are Brute Force and Insufficient Authorization vulnerabilities.
Earlier in 2008 I already wrote about Brute Force vulnerability in WordPress
(http://websecurity.com.ua/2007/), which was found by Kad already in 2007
(http://securityvulns.ru/Pdocument580.html). And as I found at 02.03.2010 in
WordPress 2.9.2 this vulnerability still wasn't fixed. And also I found new
vulnerabilities in WP.
Brute Force:
There is no protection from picking up of a password (from Brute Force
attacks) in function of protecting pages/posts by a password.
Insufficient Authorization:
At every page/post in WP it's possible to set a password and these passwords
can be equal. But function of accessing by a password writes global cookie,
which works for the whole site. And so, after setting the password one time
for one page/post, it's possible to see all protected pages/posts (with the
same password, even without knowing that the password matches), because at a
request to them the access will be granted automatically.
Vulnerable are WordPress 2.9.2 and previous versions (all 2.x versions). I
tested in different versions of WP, particularly in 2.0.11 and 2.9.2.
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Well, how's that for a nice winning streak for the start of the 2018 season? We're at three straight wins for Opening Weekend in Spring Training. I mean, I'm a firm believer that Spring Training standings tell you absolutely nothing about how October baseball will turn out. But a nice jump-start to the season, heavy already in the win column has to be good for morale — both for the team and its fans.
The Yankees traveled the short distance across Tampa Bay to visit the spring home of the Phillies in Clearwater. Another warm (believe me, too warm for February), sunny day in the area, and the Yankees started strong and stayed strong, despite some hiccups. Jordan Montgomery, the young rookie starter from last season, got his Spring start today and showed why he is meant to be a starter once again for the Yankees — a strong 2 innings to kick off the game and set himself up for the win.
Prospect pitcher Justus Sheffield had a good 3rd inning, but really got roughed up in the 4th. A lead-off walk, hit-by-a-pitch, and a ground out to 2nd left runners lingering in the corners. A sacrifice fly scored one run before a big 2-run home run cleared the bases and ended Sheffield's day just shy of 2 full innings. Reliever Wade LeBlanc came in and kept the Phillies from doing more damage over his 7 outs. Coshow, Espinal, and Gallegos closed out the final third of the game with a scoreless inning each. Overall, the Yankee pitchers were outstanding with 12 strikeouts and just 4 hits by Phillies' batters.
Comparatively, the Phillies' pitchers were certainly having less of a stellar day, giving up 12 total hits to Yankee batters today, starting with Ellsbury's lead-off single in the 1st. Torres followed that up with a nice double to put them in scoring position. After an out, Hicks popped up a fly ball, but the 3rd baseman lost it in the sun, dropping it and loading up the bases. With 2 outs, Danny Espinosa (an infielder, newly traded from most recently the Rays) smacked a long double into the right field corner. After all three runners scored, Espinosa tried to stretch it to a triple and was easily tagged out at 3rd to end the inning.
In the 4th, Hicks led-off with a double, moved to 3rd on a ground out, and then scored on Ronald Torreyes' sacrifice fly. The Yankees ended up needing that extra run to stay in the lead in the bottom of that inning. But they came back in the 6th with Higashioaka's lead-off single. Torreyes then hits a double to move both into scoring position and is pinch-run by Avelino. Then young minor leaguer Jeff Hendrix hits what should be an easy out, but it mishandled by the 1st baseman enough for both Higashioka and Avelino to add 2 more runs to the score.
In the 8th, Higashioka again leads off, this time with a double. After Peterson's walk and Avelino's single, the bases are loaded. Hendrix's single scored one run, and Rashad Crawford's long sacrifice fly scored one more to cap off the big afternoon.
Final score: 8-3 Yankees
Next up: The Yankees will face the Phillies again tomorrow. But this time, they host in Tampa for that rare evening game during Spring Training.
And in alumni news: The Yankees announced today that Alex Rodriguez will be back with the Yankees, this year to serve as a Special Advisor to GM Brian Cashman. Rodriguez joins other Yankee alums like Reggie Jackson, Hideki Matsui, and Nick Swisher as they help the staff develop the next generation of Yankee greats.
Go Yankees!
{Media note: Like every Spring, there is always a minimal amount of available clips to include, even when they are televised on a major cable network. My apologies!}


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Furniture World News
Pictured, from left to right, are Scott Miles, Haverty Furniture vice president of Stores; Clarence Smith, Haverty president and CEO; Melissa Dorsch, Dr. Richard Bennington, professor and chair of Home Furnishings Marketing; and Steve Burdette, Haverty Furniture executive vice president of Stores.
Melissa Dorsch, a senior at High Point University majoring in home furnishings who will graduate in May, was recently awarded the prestigious 2011 Haverty Cup, an annual award that honors the most outstanding home furnishings graduate at HPU. Dorsch will receive a $2,500 cash award and an engraved replica of the Haverty cup. Her name will be engraved with the names of previous winners on the permanent cup, which is on display at HPU. The award was established in 1988 by Rawson Haverty Sr. to encourage students to pursue a career in the home furnishings industry. Haverty's is a full-service home furnishings retailer with 118 showrooms in 17 states in the Southern and Midwestern regions. The award was presented by Clarence H. Smith, president and chief executive officer of Haverty Furniture Companies, Inc.; Steve G. Burdette, executive vice president of Stores at Haverty; and Scott T. Miles, vice president of Stores and Development of Haverty. "Receiving the Haverty Cup was a very special moment for me," Dorsch says. "It is such a true honor and serves as justification that all of my hard work for the past four years has really paid off. High Point University has been a wonderful place. It's given me access to great resources in the industry, and has provided me with internship opportunities and tons of experiences. I'm thrilled that my desire to work in the home furnishings industry led me to HPU." During her time at HPU, Dorsch has been active in the Interior Design and Home Furnishings Club and Delta Mu Delta National Honor Society in Business. She received the Wall Street Journal Student of Achievement Award and has been a Leadership Fellowship Scholar. In the spring of 2010, she studied abroad at Bond University in Australia. She also took part in two internships with local businesses during her senior year – a marketing internship with Edward Ferrell/Lewis Mittman, a contract furniture manufacturer in High Point, and a sales design internship with FurnitureLand South, a large home furnishings retailer. "Melissa is an outstanding student who is sincerely interested in a career in the home furnishings industry," says Dr. Richard Bennington, Paul Broyhill Professor of Home Furnishings at HPU. "She is an excellent student who can be counted on to do her best in each class. Her internship supervisors rate her as being a very intelligent person who can work independently and effectively on whatever project is assigned to her. She is actively searching for a meaningful position in the home furnishings industry after graduation. Her enthusiasm and creative thinking will be an asset to her in her future career. We are proud that she is our 2011 recipient of the Haverty Cup." At High Point University, every student receives an extraordinary education in an inspiring environment with caring people. HPU, located in the Piedmont Triad region of North Carolina, is a liberal arts institution with over 4,200 undergraduate and graduate students from 51 countries and 46 states at campuses in High Point and Winston-Salem. It is ranked by US News and World Report at No. 3 among Regional Colleges in the South. Forbes.com ranks HPU in the top 7 percent among "America's Best Colleges." Parade Magazine lists HPU in the top 25 private schools in the nation. The university offers 50 undergraduate majors, 43 undergraduate minors and 14 graduate degree programs. It is accredited by the Commission of Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, and is a member of the NCAA, Division I and the Big South Conference. Visit High Point University on the Web at highpoint.edu.
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L'importance de l'estime de soi. Un manque d'estime de soi est un frein majeur à l'exploitation de ses capacités.
L'estime de soi se construit principalement durant l'enfance. Voici quelques conseils aux parents, aux enseignants, aux éducateurs mais aussi au coachs sportifs. Car l'estime de soi joue également un rôle important dans la performance sportive. Cultiver les « mémoires de succès » Si un enfant refuse d'essayer de faire quelque chose parce qu'il n'est pas certain de réussir, il ne saura jamais s'il aurait été capable de faire cette chose.
L'estime de soi chez les jeunes est en grande partie d'origine culturelle. Nous pouvons tous penser à différentes choses qui font que nous nous voyons d'une manière positive. Cela peut être le fait de réussir au travail ou à l'école, d'avoir des relations amicales et familiales satisfaisantes, de se comporter suivant nos critères moraux à l'égard des autres ou d'avoir des possessions désirables. Nous pouvons aussi penser à d'autres choses, dont nous sommes moins fiers et qui font nous sentir moins bien. Mais qu'est-ce qui donne leur importance à ces choses ? Qu'est-ce ce qui influence notre estime de soi ? Depuis cent ans le point de vue dominant en psychologie est que chaque individu base son estime de soi sur le fait d'accomplir les valeurs qu'il perçoit personnellement comme étant les plus importantes.
L'estime de soi semble donc être essentiellement une entreprise collaborative et non pas individuelle. Force of Character: Taking Ownership of Your Actions. Post written by: Marc Chernoff Email My buddy Sam and I recently had a conversation about the unique qualities associated with a person possessing a strong moral character, or as he coined the phrase, "force of character".
People with noble intentions are found everywhere, but people with "force of character" stand out from the crowd. As the fire inside the rest of us flickers from gusts of indecision, these minds usually burn bright and rise above the storm while confidently pressing forward. They seem to know the secret for personal success. 25 Acts of Body Language to Avoid. Our body language exhibits far more information about how we feel than it is possible to articulate verbally.
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I am not a police interrogator, scientist, or other expert... I am however a mother & people watcher. Years ago, when I wrote articles on How to Detect Lies & Eye Movement and Lying -- I knew of the Micro expression theory, but had a difficult time researching the subject well enough to relay it into an article. Recently, I've come across tons of new research, websites, articles, videos, etc. about micro expressions and believe anyone who reads my old articles about lying & body language would benefit from micro expression research and theory. How to Detect Lies - body language, reactions, speech patterns. Interesting Info -> Lying Index -> How to Detect Lies Become a Human Lie Detector (Part 1) Warning: sometimes ignorance is bliss.
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It takes just a quick glance, maybe three seconds, for someone to evaluate you when you meet for the first time. In this short time, the other person forms an opinion about you based on your appearance, your body language, your demeanor, your mannerisms, and how you are dressed. With every new encounter, you are evaluated and yet another person's impression of you is formed. These first impression can be nearly impossible to reverse or undo, making those first encounters extremely important, for they set the tone for all the relationships that follows.
How To Avoid Confrontations Like a Samurai Warrior. Post written by: Marc Chernoff Email The Bushidō Samurai are elite masters in the art of self-defense.
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A professional painter will also thoroughly clean the work area once the project is completed.
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A professional painter and painter is going to learn that preparation is the key to a great looking, long-lasting paint job. Areas with mold or water staining may require additional therapy and patching before they are ready for a final paint job. It is a lot of work and if it is not done correctly with appropriate instruments and techniques, it will not result in an excellent finish.
Skills and Patience
Painting takes patience to generate a gorgeous excellent finish and in addition, it takes skill that's developed with training and expertise. An expert will learn how to complete each of the preparation and painting tasks required to reach the best outcome.
A professional painter will also know the materials that are required to do the work correctly. Which primer will provide the right coverage? Latex or oil? Matte, semi-gloss, high gloss? Which primer base is required? What paint foundation? Spray or roller?
A professional painter will be able to recommend materials that are better to get the look you want, while preventing any damage to your surfaces. With that advice, you can attain a higher quality finish that will endure.
For exterior jobs, a specialist will know the ideal weather, temperature and sun conditions to complete the job with the best results. Stains react differently in direct sunshine than when it is overcast, and at several temperatures. While rain obviously impacts the job, heat and humidity may also impact the quality of exterior paint finishes.
Climbing on ladders while attempting to apply paint correctly is a skilled job that takes careful attention and focus to avoid serious harm and harm. The higher the website that requires painting, the greater the risk for an crash. For interior jobs with high areas or outside jobs, a professional painter will have all the resources and expertise required to do the work safely and correctly, including the proper size and design of ladder and scaffolding.
Your time is valuable and painting yourself requires a significant amount of time. Using a professional painter and decorator deal with the work for you can save you days and days of effort, and can usually be achieved in a much shorter time period.
A research from Trinity College Dublin suggests that the average Irish person requires 28 hours daily to accomplish all of his or her tasks. Avoid adding a paint job into that and talk to a professional painter about your requirements.


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- ability to ban/love tracks from gmb (I would like to have button/key command that besides loving/banning from last.fm does something in gmb, for example puts 'loved'-label to track at the same time when loving song)
- be able to build 'radio stations' from users local library according to artist, track or tag
- show album/artist/track playcounts for current song (in ideal situation there could be somekind of database to store these in gmb but I understand it's not this plugins purpose Smiley )
- possibility to use last.fm autocorrection to make tracks tags proper (perhaps with confirmation dialog?)
- be able to build 'radio stations' from users local library according to artist, track or tagby that you mean creating filters?
- show album/artist/track playcounts for current songyou mean the (total?) playcount/listeners from lastfm or just local playcount information?
Well, I had in mind something like dynamic queue, where plugin would always keep AUTOFILL-amount of songs similar to selected artist/track/tags
I would like to see how many times I have listened current artist/album in the past (from last.fm)
I would like to see how many times I have listened current artist/album in the past (from last.fm)wouldn't a one-time import of your lastfm playcount be sufficient to achieve that? at least i don't see a good reason to keep two playcounts around separately.
- album/artist playcount doesn't have anything to do with last.fm unless I'm missing something. But being able to display a placount value deduced from tracks playcount is planned (though it has does sometimes takes a long time to be implemented, sorry)
- filterpane with locally available similar artists.
- option to sync playcount with last.fm, meaning: first a one-time import (possibly available later as a button in preferences), then updating the playcount whenever a track starts playing.
- last.fm radio stations (streaming).
filterpane with locally available similar artists
iirc there are a few problems with distinguishing multiple versions of a track
atm there's a script to do that one-time sync
pulling the playcount info from lastfm when playing back sounds wrong after you've once synced your playcounts
last.fm radio ...
i scrobble from all sorts of different sources, which means the last.fm playcount increases faster than the gmb playcount.
(...) it would be nice to combine the one-time import and pulling playcount with the rest of the functionality in one grand unified last.fm plugin.


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Bank of Japan cuts key interest rate; Nikkei still closes down 5%
TOKYO -- Japan's benchmark stock index closed down 5% Friday as investors shrugged off an interest rate cut by the central bank and instead unloaded shares for quick profits ahead of a long weekend.
Although losses accelerated after the Bank of Japan lowered its key interest rate from 0.5% to 0.3% — less than the quarter-point cut expected — market reaction was muted, said Harushige Kobayashi, equity strategies at Maruwa Securities.
Nervousness about the days ahead was what prompted investors to sell, he said. Tokyo markets will be closed Monday for a national holiday.
"Investors have no idea what could happen over the next three days," he said. "And stocks gained so much yesterday that some pullback was inevitable."
The Nikkei 225 index lost 452.78 points to close at 8,576.98 points after soaring 10% Thursday.
Yumi Nishimura, market analyst at Daiwa Securities SMBC said the Bank of Japan's policy move fell short of the widely expected cut to 0.25%, but added that "the market also welcomed the move as a step to stay in line with the rest of the world."
The central bank warned that "adjustments in the world economy stemming from financial crises in the United States and Europe have further increased in severity."
Exporters including autos and technology issues were among decliners Friday as the yen gained against the dollar.
A strong yen hurts exporters by eroding their dollar-denominated overseas earnings when converted back to the Japanese currency. The dollar bought 96.8 yen at late afternoon in Tokyo, down more than 1.9 yen from late Thursday in New York.
Honda Motor Co. fell 13%, and Mazda Motor Corp. declined 13.8%. Electronics maker Pioneer Corp. dropped 15.2%, and Nikon Corp. lost 18.1%.
Mizuho Financial Group Inc. lost more than 5% after the Japanese megabank said Friday it slashed its profit forecasts. It now expects 250 billion yen ($2.6 billion) in group net profit for the fiscal year, almost half of its previous forecast of 560 billion yen ($5.7 billion).
The broader Topix index of all first section issues closed down 3.6% to 867.12 points.
Other Asian markets were mixed Friday.
South Korea's market extended the previous session's 12% rally with the Korea Composite Stock Price Index up 2.8% at 1,113.29. Australia's key index climbed out of negative territory to close 0.4% higher.
Hong Kong's Hang Seng was down 1.5% at 14116.75 after vaulting 12.8% Thursday but smaller Asian markets such as the Philippines, Taiwan and Thailand posted gains of 3% or more while Jakarta's main index surged 7.1%.
Despite the global financial crisis, a faltering domestic economy and extreme market volatility, the Bank of Japan had until now left monetary policy untouched, reiterating its long-held stance that the world's second-largest economy faced both upside and downside risks. The bechmark rate had stood at 0.5% since February 2007.


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Where I live, the neighbors just bought a winning tech lottery ticket. YouTube sold itself to Google for $1.65 billion, turning co-founders Chad Hurley and Steve Chen into hundreds-of-millionaires. (YouTube: another valley garage-to-riches story) Apparently, the whole thing started in Hurley's Menlo Park garage, and – assuming he still lives here – the sale makes him the latest in a legacy of rich residents in our little bedroom community.
It's not statistically shocking that our hometown would sell that winning ticket. According to a 2004 Forbes study, Menlo Park is the city in the US where a resident has the highest probability of becoming a billionaire. Actually, the Forbes study refers to our town as "Menlo Park/Palo Alto," presumably because few people outside of the Valley have any idea where Menlo Park actually is. Palo Alto, on the other hand, appears on most maps and has more exits off the 101.
Starting a business in your garage sounds as if it's a down-and-dirty, roll up your sleeves kind of activity, but if your garage is in Menlo Park, it's a little hard to make that claim. The fact is that your garage is worth more than the average price of prime office space in Des Moines. According to last week's real estate stats (something we Menlo Park residents watch as closely as a day trader watches the NASDAQ), the average price per square foot in Menlo Park was about $620, or a bit off for the year. If a garage is maybe 600 square feet, the price opportunity cost of the early YouTube-style office suite is on par with an Iowa building that features a prime location close to downtown, insulation, legal plumbing, better lighting and fewer roof rats.
Google was also founded in a garage in Menlo Park, but I don't think that garage or Chad Hurley's are in our little corner of the city. We seem to attract our own kind, with four households of product designers, an architect, musician, and a couple of photographers all in close proximity. We are huddled together, not so much waiting our turn for riches – no one in Menlo Park really does that – but rather wondering where those guys park their cars at night.prev next


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Founded in 2017 by British designer Georgina Mae. The London College of Fashion and Central Saint Martin's graduate earned experience at luxury fashion houses from around the world - Christian Dior, Giles Deacon, Jenny Packham, AV Robertson. Georgina returned to embark upon on a journey across India; where she collaborated with a local group of Indian Artisans to create Mae Cassidy, a unique collection of luxury accessories.


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The Police Story Made With GameSalad, Now Live In The App Store
Daniel Soto is a multimedia artist with a lifelong interest in interactive projects and art. He wanted to take this passion and build a video game; he chose the iOS platform, used GameSalad to create the design and gameplay, and released his creation into the wilds of the App Store. Updated just this past week, the game is live and ready for a download.
According to Soto, "Everything has been done with lots of dedication. Making it all from scratch was pretty tough but very rewarding on the other hand. I hope people will like playing it and, at the same time, bring back memories from the old 80s platform videogames mixed with the new technologic advantages."
He describes The Police Story as a game made to test player capabilities with controls to accelerate, slow down, and jump the police car, while interacting with the environments of 8 different levels across four different worlds, each containing three donuts for bonus points, along with end of level bosses. Soto plans to continue improving upon his game, promising upcoming updates and unlock-able extras.
While this could seem like many other endless runner type games in the App Store, the level of competency in the audio and visual elements, along with the fact that a non-programming artist was able to make the game with a product like GameSalad, made us sit up and take notice. It's examples like this that truly show the disruptive power of the iOS app ecosystem, especially in the world of gaming. Whether the game makes money for its creator or not, the fact that he was able to achieve his vision is exemplary.
The Police Story is available in two versions: a Lite version for free and a full version for $0.99. Need further evidence to support our interest in the game? Check this video (and the screenshots below it) out:
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Inside Out Project // Day 3
"So then, just as you received Christ Jesus as Lord, continue to live your lives in Him .." Colossians 2:6
I love this verse in Colossians because it reminds me that I have to depend on God's grace and power to make the changes I need to make in my life. Paul reminds us that in the same way we received Christ, we have to continue to live our lives every day.
So, how did I receive Christ? I received Christ's forgiveness and salvation as a free gift of God's grace. I couldn't earn my salvation by trying as hard as I could to be good enough to get into heaven one day. No! I could never do enough good works to earn my way into perfect heaven because I am a sinner. That's why Christ died on the cross and rose again, so that all I have to do is by faith receive His free gift of salvation and heaven.
What I so often forget is just as I received salvation by faith in what Christ has done, I must everyday place my faith in Christ's power to change me and strengthen me to walk with Him.
Willpower doesn't work! What I need is God's power to make the changes I need to make. Just as you trusted Christ to save you, trust Christ today to change you!
//Prayer: Dear Lord Jesus, thank You for Your free gift of salvation that I could never earn or deserve. I also thank You for Your power and wisdom in my life today. I trust Your power and strength to help me today. I admit I can't fix the problems in my life in my own strength. I admit that I can't make the changes I need to make without Your power. So, I ask for Your power today, and I place my faith in Your wisdom and strength in my life and ask You to change me from the inside out. In Jesus' name, Amen!
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Description: Minamoto no Raiko and his retainers entertain and drink with the Demon King, Shuten Doji and his demons before attacking them.
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Animal Friends Blog
Taking a Look at Animal Heroes
Today marks thirteen years since the attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon. Almost 3,000 people were killed and more were injured. The shockwaves affected all of us, politically and personally, and the repercussions are still visible today. While soldiers and law enforcement work hard to keep us safe they do have a little help from our animal friends. Dogs and horses have been involved in combat for hundreds of years. We only need to look to tapestries and paintings to see depictions of horses riding into battle, and William Wallace had a Spaniel who aided him in conflict. Having grown up as part of a military family, with my dad and uncle still serving, I thought I'd take a look at some of the animal heroes who have saved lives and the dogs who work every day to help their families live more freely.
In August this year 35 riders, each representing one of the regiments and corps that comprised the Cavalry Division, set off on a ride 100 miles long across France. The five day journey followed a route that allowed them to take in the sites of some of the most famous cavalry actions of the opening weeks of the First World War. The riders wore the same uniform and carried the same weapons and accoutrements that their predecessors did in 1914.This was to commemorate the horses and their riders that formed such a crucial part of the war effort. In modern warfare dogs are often employed as sniffer dogs to find bombs and drugs, saving countless lives.
To celebrate the efforts of valorous animals the PDSA created the Dickin Medal, named for their founder Maria Dickin. These medals have been awarded to dogs, horses, pigeons and one cat (named Simon) for various acts of heroism and for going above and beyond the call of duty. Some of these animals went to extraordinary lengths and faced terrible danger to save and aid humans.
The most recent award was posthumously given to a horse called Warrior who rode into battle during World War One. This award was made in honour of Warrior and all of the other horses who were involved in the fighting. It was the second medal to be awarded this year, the first being to a Labrador named Sasha who was killed in an ambush by the Taliban in Afghanistan. During her life Sasha found 15 explosives and ammunitions caches, saving soldiers and civilians by ensuring that they weren't deployed.
It's not just in the military that animals are protecting people. The tireless work of assistance dogs for deaf, disabled and blind humans have meant that owners have been able to lead fuller, less restricted lives. I've been lucky enough to meet an assistance dog called Tansy whose owner is confined to a wheelchair. Tansy collects the post, helps her owner to dress and even does the laundry. Two Guide Dogs were jointly awarded a Dickin Medal for helping their blind owners descend 70 flights of stairs in the attack on the Twin Towers on September 11th, refusing to leave their sides and even helping others on their way. Another dog named Appollo was awarded one for his search-and-rescue efforts. In fact, of the 10,000-strong emergency rescue team, 300 were dogs.
As a dog owner I know I cannot imagine what my life would be like if my dog wasn't in it. Some people literally couldn't live without them. Do you know of any everyday animal heroes? How is your pet a hero to you?
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