text: Theories Cognitive Psychology Print The Consequences of False Memories By Kendra Cherry facebook twitter Kendra Cherry, MS, is an author, educational consultant, and speaker focused on helping students learn about psychology. Learn about our editorial policy Kendra Cherry Updated on May 21, 2019 Tom Merton / Getty Images More in Theories Cognitive Psychology Behavioral Psychology Developmental Psychology Personality Psychology Social Psychology Biological Psychology Psychosocial Psychology In recent years there have been a number of stories in the news revealing the sometimes devastating impact that false memories can have. False memories of crimes and sexual abuse can have serious consequences for both the accuser and the accused, but most instances of false memories are less serious and happen with surprising frequency. Researchers have found that most of us hold false memories for many things, ranging from our own personal preferences and choices to memories of events from earlier in our lives. So what impact do these false memories have on our behaviors? False Memories Can Impact Your Eating Habits In one experiment on how false memories impact behavior, researchers created a false memory by suggesting that participants had become ill after eating egg salad as a child. Afterward, the participants were presented with four different types of sandwiches, including an egg salad sandwich. Surprisingly, those who had been convinced by the false memory of becoming ill as a child showed a change in behavior and attitude toward the egg salad option. Those who had been influenced by the false memory avoided the egg salad and gave it lower ratings than the other participants who had not developed the false memory. Four months later, these participants still showed the same avoidance of the egg salad option. These results indicate that not only can false memories be created quite easily through suggestion; these incorrect memories can also have a very real impact on behavior. False Memories Complicate End of Life Decisions False memories can also have an impact on the decisions people make at the end of their lives, such as the type of treatment they want, the kind of care they wish to have, and whether or not they want rescue interventions to be performed. Living wills are often touted as a sure-fire way to ensure that our end-of-life wishes are observed. A living will is a legal document designed to relate wishes in the event that the individual becomes seriously ill and unable to communicate. This document often includes specific information about the type of treatment, care, and interventions that a person does or does not want to have if he or she becomes terminally ill. Do living wills accurately convey end of life decisions? According to one study published in the APA journal Health Psychology, these directives may not be as effective as many believe because preferences can change over time without the individual being aware of these changes. "Living wills are a noble idea and can often be very helpful in decisions that must be made near the end of life," explained Peter Ditto of the University of California-Irvine. "But the notion that you can just fill out a document and all your troubles will be solved, a notion that is frequently reinforced in the popular media, is seriously misguided." In the study, 401 participants over the age of 65 were asked about which life-sustaining treatment they would want, such as CPR and tube feedings, if they were seriously ill. Twelve months later, these individuals were asked to recall the choices they had made in the first interview. Approximately one-third of the respondents had changed their wishes over the course of the year. Surprisingly, 75% of these individuals falsely remembered their original views on various end-of-life treatments. Researchers also interviewed individuals who held the authority to make such decisions in the event that the participants were no longer able. These individuals showed even lower awareness of changes in their loved ones wishes, with 86% of respondents showing false memories. Ditto suggests that these results indicate that living wills should have an "expiration date." But what should people do in order to ensure that their final wishes are followed? "On a more personal level," Ditto explained, "our research stresses the importance of maintaining an ongoing dialogue among individuals, their families and their physicians about end-of-life treatment options. False Memories Can Have Life-Altering and Even Fatal Consequences In other instances, false memories have had a dramatic and disturbing impact on people's lives. For example, one Wisconsin woman sought help from a psychiatrist, who used a number of methods to help "uncover" repressed memories of traumatic events. Instead, these suggestive methods convinced the woman that she had been raped, in a cult, forced to eat babies, and that she had witnessed the murder of her best friend when she was a child. The woman later realized that the memories were false and had been implanted by her psychiatrist, resulting in a lawsuit and a $2.4 million dollar judgment in her favor. False memories have also led to false accusations and false convictions for a variety of crimes, including sexual abuse. For example, in 1994 a 26-year-old preschool teacher served four years in prison after being convicted of 115 counts of sexually abusing 20 children in her care. Later review by a committee made up of nearly 50 scientists concluded that many of the implausible claims made against the defendant (which included forcing the children to eat her feces and raping them with knives and forks) were tainted by false memories. As a result, the defendant's conviction was overturned. False memories can also have fatal consequences. In one terrible instance, a mother named Lyn Balfour accidentally forgot her nine-month-old son in the backseat of her car as she went to work one morning. By the time she discovered her mistake, it was too late. As temperatures reached 110 degrees Fahrenheit inside the car, her son died of hyperthermia. What does this have to do with false memories? In many cases, these accidents happen when parents mistakenly believe that they dropped their children off at daycare or at the babysitter's. In Balfour's case, dropping her husband off at work that morning led her to think that she had, in fact, dropped her son off at the babysitter. Essentially, she formed a false memory of dropping her son off, leading her to forget that the child was actually still in the backseat. "I remembered dropping Bryce off, talking to the babysitter. It's what they call false memories. When you do something every day as part of a routine, you can remember doing it, even if you didn't," Balfour explained to The Guardian. It sounds like an incomprehensible mistake—or worse, an act of criminal child neglect. Yet every year in the United States, an average of 38 children die in hot cars, often after being forgotten by their caregivers. In many of these cases, the parents are not the neglectful, irresponsible people you might expect. Instead, they are often loving parents who get too busy or distracted and make a truly terrible mistake of memory. "Memory is a machine, and it is not flawless," David Diamond, a professor of molecular physiology at the University of South Florida, explained to writer Gene Weingarten in an article for The Washington Post. "Our conscious mind prioritizes things by importance, but on a cellular level, our memory does not. If you're capable of forgetting your cellphone, you are potentially capable of forgetting your child." While people often read such stories and immediately think, "It could never happen to me. I have an excellent memory!" the evidence suggests otherwise. Research has demonstrated that everyone is susceptible to false memories, even people with exceptionally good memory. Final Thoughts While we sometimes think of false memories as relatively rare, researchers have found that such memories are actually quite common and easily formed. Perhaps more important, experts have discovered that even those with extremely good memories are just as susceptible to forming false memories. The key perhaps is to realize that your memory is vulnerable to misinformation and that perhaps you cannot place as much trust in your memory as you might think. Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Ever wonder what your personality type means? Sign up to find out more in our Healthy Mind newsletter. Sign Up You're in! Thank you, {{form.email}}, for signing up. There was an error. Please try again. What are your concerns? Other Inaccurate Hard to Understand Submit Article Sources Verywell Mind uses only high-quality sources, including peer-reviewed studies, to support the facts within our articles. Read our editorial policy to learn more about how we fact-check and keep our content accurate, reliable, and trustworthy. Balfour, L. (2012, Jan. 20). Experience: My Baby Died in a Hot Car. The Guardian. Geraerts, E. (2008). New Study Shows False Memories Affect Behavior. Association for Psychological Science. Weingarten, G. (2009, March 8). Fatal Distraction: Forgetting a Child in the Backseat of a Car Is a Horrifying Mistake. Is It a Crime? The Washington Post. Brainerd, C. J., Reyna, V. F., & Ceci, S. J. (2008). Developmental Reversals in False Memory: a Review of Data and Theory. Psychological Bulletin, 134(3), 343-382. Loftus, E. F. (1997). Creating False Memories. Scientific American, 277(3), 70-75. Sharman, S.J., Garry, M., Jacobsen, J.A., Loftus, E.F. and Ditto, P.H. False Memories for End-of-life Decisions. Health Psychology, 27(2), 291-296. Continue Reading


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"We are honored to be on the Inc. 5000 list with so many incredible companies," firm founder Mike Hilgers said. "It reflects the great team we have, the amazing work they do, and the value our innovative approach has created for our clients." According to Inc., the 2017 list reflects the most competitive crop in the list's history. The average company on the list achieved an average three-year growth of 481 percent.
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text: Just steps away from the new US Bank Stadium, McKinney Roe is the shining star of Minneapolis' quickly developing Eastown district. Located adjacent to Wells Fargo Center, Shea created a space is dramatic and filled with details that draw attention and serve as "wow" factors throughout the space. The centerpiece of the restaurant is its two-story bar, stretching from the floor to the 17-foot ceiling and lit all around for an overall glow. The mezzanine overlooks the main floor, which keeps its casual character with mismatched furniture and cozy banquettes, but the overall restaurant owes its glamour to the use of metallic details, rich wood, and stone throughout.


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|On December 20, 2017, King Philippe, Queen Mathilde, Crown Princess Elisabeth, Princess Eleonore, Prince Emmanuel, Prince Gabriel, Princess Astrid, Prince Lorenz, Princess Laetitia Maria, Princess Claire, Prince Aymeric and Prince Nicolas attended the traditional Christmas concert held at the Brussels Royal Palace. This concert is held every year for the purpose of thanking people who serve to the Royal activities.
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You remember that I told you about going somewhere in my last post?
Well thank's to the easter bunny my family and I got to spend two days in Prague?!?!
I had never heard of this typical Czech pastry called Trdelnik before but you HAVE to try it if you ever visit Prague or the Czech Republic!! It's a delicious roll topped with cinnamon, sugar and nuts.
Tomorrow I'll post part two from this trip to Prague!


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Businesses need to attract new customers to continue to reach their goals. The internet has made this easier in some ways as it allows them to connect with a larger variety of potential customers easily, but the business still needs to take care to ensure their website has everything it needs to make it easier for the potential customer to learn more about them and become interested in being a customer. One of the top aspects of a website that's needed today is a responsive design.
What is Responsive Web Design?
Responsive Website Design is the ability for the website to be viewed on any device. Potential customers are going to want to be able to browse the website no matter what type of device they're using, not just computers. In fact, more than half of the people viewing a website are going to be viewing it the website on their smartphone. When a website is designed properly with a responsive design, it's easy for potential customers to view it no matter where they are or what they're doing and make a quick decision about becoming a customer.
What Happens if the Website Doesn't Include This?
A website that doesn't include a Responsive Website Design is going to be more difficult for the potential customer to view on tablets and smartphones. They might have to zoom into the website and scroll side to side to read the information on the website, which is much more difficult than just viewing a website that's meant to be viewed on their device. In the majority of cases, the person isn't going to bother with this. Instead, they'll simply back out of the website and look for another one that has the information they need in an easy-to-read format.
What Does the Design of the Website Do to Influence the Potential Customer?
When the design is responsive and able to be viewed on any device, the potential customer is more likely to remain on the page to view the information they were looking for. If they're viewing the website on their smartphone or tablet, they can get the information they'll need no matter where they are. The easier it is for them to view on their device, the more likely they'll stay on the website long enough to make the decision to become a customer of the business.
How Does the Design of the Website Impact SEO?
While SEO typically focuses on the content of the website, it's also going to be essential to make sure the website has a responsive design. The major search engines look for this and rank the websites that take advantage of Responsive Website Design Denver higher. The point of SEO, from the major search engines' point of view, is to rank websites that are more informative and more helpful to the viewer higher than other websites. A website a potential customer can view on any device is going to be far more helpful than one they can't easily view on a smartphone or tablet.
Can an Older Website Be Updated to Include Responsive Design?
If the business already has a website, they can have the responsive design added to it without having to completely redesign the website, making this a cost-effective solution to help find more customers. However, if their website is incredibly outdated, they may want to go ahead and include a complete redesign to make the website appear more modern. The responsive design will be included in the complete redesign to ensure the website has everything it needs.
To get more out of your website, there are a few things it has to have. Denver Responsive Website Design is one of the most important aspects of any website and something all business owners need to be aware of and concerned about when planning the creation or update of their website design.


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Assistant Front Office ManagerProviding engaging, sincere, personalized service is one of the ways our Front Office Colleagues are turning moments into memories for our guests at Fairmont Hotels & Resorts. Showcase your interpersonal strengths as Assistant Front Office Manager, where you will lead, train and recognize your team in support of exceptional guest service!
Hotel Overview:Situated atop the scenic bluffs overlooking Santa Monica Beach, Fairmont Miramar Hotel & Bungalows is just a stone's throw away from some of Southern California's best attractions including Santa Monica Pier and its historic carousel as well as Third Street Promenade -- famous for its fine restaurants, live entertainment, movie theatres, shopping, local artists' scene and a weekly farmer's market.
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Reporting to the Director, Front Office, responsibilities and essential job functions include but are not limited to the following:
- Assist the Front Office Manager in all aspects of the department and ensure service standards are followed
- Provides managerial support for Front Office and Guest Services in the daily operational duties for these areas
- Consistently offer professional, friendly and engaging service
- Ensure proper staffing and scheduling of all Front Office colleagues in accordance to productivity guidelines
- Communicate through pre-shift logs, emails and departmental meetings all pertinent information for the respective shift and areas of operation
- Train supervisors and fulfill training role in the absence of the trainer
- Assist guests regarding hotel facilities in an informative and helpful way
- Follow department policies, procedures and service standards
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- Excellent written and verbal communication, interpersonal and leadership skills
- Highly organized, results-oriented with the ability to be flexible and work well under pressure
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- Must have the ability to handle a multitude of tasks and Guest requests
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- Strong guest service orientation and training skills background required
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It was wonderful to join the Revolution in worship on Sunday. In yesterday's late service, we experienced a full building and ten baptisms. The energy in the room was tremendous. We will look forward to doing this again in the future. This week, we shift gears a bit and turn back to the lectionary for our weekly text. You might be surprised to find us in Revelation this week.
Throughout the Easter season, we have been walking through post-resurrection encounters (Luke 24). Jesus appears on multiple occasions to his disciples. Each time, he teaches them the entire story of God. He goes back to the very beginning and explains how the Messiah fulfills all that God has been doing. This week, we shift to the end of the story. Jesus, this time, reveals to John how the story is going to unfold.
We have not spent a lot of time as a congregation in the book of Revelation. Some find it difficult to understand and arduous to navigate. However, the plot line is thrilling. We will venture into Revelation 21:1-6 together on Sunday. I hope you will take a few minutes to read the passage before attending worship.
(Revelation 21:1-6 NIV) Then I saw "a new heaven and a new earth," for the first heaven and the first earth had passed away, and there was no longer any sea. I saw the Holy City, the new Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God, prepared as a bride beautifully dressed for her husband. And I heard a loud voice from the throne saying, "Look! God's dwelling place is now among the people, and he will dwell with them. They will be his people, and God himself will be with them and be their God. 'He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death' or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away." He who was seated on the throne said, "I am making everything new!" Then he said, "Write this down, for these words are trustworthy and true." He said to me: "It is done. I am the Alpha and the Omega, the Beginning and the End. To the thirsty I will give water without cost from the spring of the water of life.


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I thought I'd stick to animals for this photo challenge. Here are a few examples of animals standing on their own among nature. Enjoy!
One proud white great egret.
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This work provides an up-to-date examination of the ways people face dying and bereavement. In this third edition previous chapters are throrughly revised, and new contributors expand areas that have changed significantly.Reflecting the field's complex interdisciplinary character, the chapters cover such diverse areas as psychology, nursing, medicine, AIDS, family studies, sociology, education, philosophy, law, religion, the humanities and political science, whilst highlighting thanatology's core psychological and therapeutic caregiving dimensions.First, the text offers broad examinations of death systems from the vantage points of various cultural, historical and disciplinary perspectives.The second section represents the core of the book, offering detailed surveys of the "e;data"e; of death, dying and bereavement as they relate to different phases of our encounter with death as an abstract possibility and concrete reality.Next are chapters addressing a cluster of death-related issues and challenges that confront us at both a societal and individual level - such as AIDS - and finally the volume closes with a few reflections on the complexity of contemporary thanatology, framing some issues and recommendations that deserve greater attention by scholars, researchers, policy makers and practitioners. Also included is a comprehensive resource bibliography on the topic. This text is intended to be of use as a resource for all those interested in reading about death studies, both professionals and students alike.


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Inc. magazine ranked Black Mountain on its 36th annual Inc. 5000, the most prestigious ranking of the nation's fastest-growing private companies. The list represents a unique look at the most successful companies within the American economy's most dynamic segment— its independent small and midsized businesses.
"We're proud to be on the Inc. 5000 list for the seventh time," said Andy Horwitz, co-CEO of Black Mountain. "We have a wonderful team that is focused on innovation and dedicated to delivering quality solutions for our clients. With new offerings, like our Portfolio Accounting & Agent solution, and strong client partnerships, we have no doubt that the future is bright at Black Mountain."
The 2017 Inc. 5000, unveiled online at Inc.com and with the top 500 companies featured in the September issue of Inc. is the most competitive crop in the list's history. The Inc. 5000's aggregate revenue is $206 billion, and the companies on the list collectively generated 619,500 jobs over the past three years. Complete results of the Inc. 5000, including company profiles and an interactive database that can be sorted by industry, region, and other criteria, can be found at www.inc.com/inc5000.
"The Inc. 5000 is the most persuasive evidence I know that the American Dream is still alive," says Inc. President and Editor-In-Chief Eric Schurenberg. "The founders and CEOs of the Inc. 5000 tell us they think determination, risk taking, and vision were the keys to their success, and I believe them."


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We are living in the era of Smartphones. Now a days almost everybody owns a smartphone. As we store our precious information such as – passwords, images, videos, contacts etc. in our beloved smartphone then certainly we want to keep our phone away from any kind of unwanted access. That's why we use many types of security features to secure our phone. Among them the most secure & strong feature is the pattern lock.
But it is very normal to make mistake during the time of drawing the Pattern or you might be forgotten the pattern or someone would have tried wrong Patterns multiple times. Then unfortunately but obviously for security purpose your phone will be stuck at the lock screen.
When this happens you will surely be in an annoying situation. But don't worry, if you are facing this problem & searching for the solution then you have come to the right place. Because, to disappear your worries we will uncover some methods of solving the problem here.
There are several processes to escape from this situation. Here we are going to show one by one.
Remark: There are several methods, we will talk about. Some are easy but others are tricky. Please, if you are professional enough to execute those methods, only then try them. But, if you are not, then take assistance from professionals. And please, read well before trying those methods.
Ways on how to fix Too Many Pattern Attempts
1. Unlock using Gmail Account
You can use this method if you have Wi-Fi /data connection or internet access enabled in your phone. And another important thing is you have to have your Gmail account linked to your phone, other than you can skip this step.
Here is what to do:
- After drawing the pattern lock several times (wrong pattern), your smartphone or tablet (android) will prompt an error message. This will be like – "Too Many Pattern Attempts! To unlock, sign in with your Google Account ". Or you can go there by tapping the "Forgot Pattern" option.
- Here you will be asked to enter your Gmail ID & Password. So, you should enter the required information on the blank boxes.
- Then tap on 'SIGN IN'.
After few seconds, you will be redirected to Google Play (android) & there you will find some instructions. You should follow them. And automatically you will be out of this creepy problem.
Note: If you don't have internet connection enabled in your mobile phone, you can also try this. Sometimes it works offline too. But, if that is not your case, then heed to the next methods. Again, if you have two or more Gmail account linked to your phone, it might not work as well.
But unfortunately, many of us usually don't link our Gmail account or sometimes the data connection might be off in our phone. Or in spite of following all the given instructions above you can't succeed then follow the next methods.
2. Unlock by Call
It may seem a little bit awkward but sometimes it works well. Follow this:
- Make a call to your phone from any other phone & answer the call.
- Don't hang off, rather go to 'Settings' by tapping the home button, or from the notification bar.
- From the settings menu, navigate to 'Security' settings & disable the pattern lock feature as you have enabled it before.
If unluckily you can't succeed through this process too, then don't worry follow the next methods.
3. Unlock using ADB shell
This is a techy process but any average person will be able to do that. But if you think you are not capable of doing it then don't do this without any professional assistance. For this method, you will need a USB cable & a computer (Windows based) with data/ WI-FI connection.
- Download the 'Android SDK' from this link – http://developer.android.com/sdk/index.html on your PC.
- Now, Install it on your PC like other Software, it will be better if you install it in the default directory as it shows
- Connect your smartphone with the help of USB cable to the PC. It will be better if USB debug mode is enabled on your phone. But it is not compulsory
- Install the required USB driver for your smartphone on PC. You can search the internet for the specific driver of your smartphone
Working procedure:
Open the command prompt (cmd) in Windows. To open cmd follow the steps below.
- Click on 'Start',
- On the search box, type cmd. And you will get cmd.exe
- Right click on cmd.exe and click on 'Run as administrator'
- A pop up will prompt, click 'Yes' and proceed
And if you want shortcut method to open cmd.exe. Then do as follows.
- Press Windows+R on keyboard. A blank box will appear
- Type cmd there and click on 'Ok'. You will be taken to cmd.exe
Now you have to change the directory to android sdk on cmd.exe. To do that, type this on cmd
cd "C:\Program Files\Android\android-sdk\platform-tools"
Note: – If you have installed android SDK on other directory than the one given above (i.e. Local Disk C). Then, type that one instead of the given one. After doing this heed to the next step.
Do as follows:
Either you can type the following commands in cmd, or you can directly copy and paste them in cmd. And press enter.
adb devices
adb shell
cd /data/data/com.android.providers.settings/databases
sqlite3 settings.db
update system set value=0 where name='lock_pattern_autolock';
update secure set value=0 where name='lock_pattern_autolock'; (for some devices update "system" is enough but for some have to update "secure" too)
update system set value=0 where name='lockscreen.lockedoutpermanently';
update secure set value=0 where name='lockscreen.lockedoutpermanently';
adb reboot
Now your device should be unlocked. If not do this step too, type following:
adb shell rm /data/system/gesture.key
After applying the given commands, reboot your device now (usually it will reboot itself). After reboot, you will notice ''Lock pattern screen'', but then you will have the chance to create a new pattern for your device either you will have an unlocked lockscreen.
Don't worry if this method does not work like the others. Because we will discuss another process below. And it should save you from this annoying situation.
4. Factory Reset Your Device
So, you have tried many methods till now but you couldn't escape from the droopy situation. Here comes the effective & the most relevant process of all. But, there is a limitation of this process. And that is, this'll erase all data from your phone including your apps, contacts, messages and so on. But you know that 'No Pain, No Gain', as it is the last way left for you to get access to your phone, you just have to try it. And surely you will be able to escape from the awkward situation through this process.
Here's what to do:
- Switch–Off your smartphone by removing the battery from the back of your device. Or by pressing the power button
- After that, you have to enter into the recovery mode for resetting your device to factory settings.
- You have to press multiple keys simultaneously to enter into the system recovery mode. Press and hold the 'Volume Up/Down + Power Button + HOME button', to Turn-On your device.
- Keep holding the key combination unless you see the 'Android System Recovery Menu' or feel vibration in your Hand.
Note: Depending on your smartphone, you might have different ''key combination'' to enter into the Android system recovery mode. You should search the WEB to know the key combination for your Device.
- At the system recovery mode, you won't be able to use your Phone's Touch Pad but the Keys. So, you should use your Volume Up/down keys of your phone to navigate through options. And can use the Home or Power button, to select
- Now navigate through the options using the volume keys & select ''wipe data/factory reset'' by your Home/power button & confirm by selecting the option 'Yes for all users''. Then wait till the phone Wipe all the data itself.
- Once it's done, go back to the main system recovery menu by taping on the back/home button, & select ''Reboot system now'' option to reboot your device.
After rebooting you will find a brand new Phone where there will be no Pattern lock as well as any Previous Data. Now, just set up the phone.
Last Words
That's all you need to know about Unlocking your Phone after too many Pattern attempts. We have tried to provide you with all the methods in detail & as simple as possible. Some methods are very easy but work less, on the other hand some are difficult but works like charm. Now, it's your time to try those methods yourself.
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NEW YORK (MarketWatch) — U.S. stock futures turned mildly higher Thursday after data on weekly jobless claims came in at or near expectations.
Stock-index futures erased light losses after economic reports had jobless claims falling by 12,000 to 409,000 last week, and U.S productivity revised down to a 0.7% decline in the second quarter.
Futures on the Dow Jones Industrial Average DJ1U rose 15 points to 11,618. Those on the Standard & Poor's 500 index SP1U gained nearly 1 point to 1,218.40 and those on the Nasdaq 100 index ND1U advanced 5 points to 2,245.75.
Wall Street ended on an upbeat note on Wednesday, marking a fourth straight win for the Dow DJIA which closed up 53.58 points, or 0.5%, at 11,613.53. However, for the month of August, the Dow and S&P 500 SPX suffered the worst losses since May 2010.
Louise Cooper, markets analyst at BGC Partners, said that while stocks are definitely cheap, very few traders actually have any faith in the string of recent market gains.
"There's a lot of short interest out there. We had a really big fall, and it's normal to get bear-market rallies, but really there is just too much uncertainty, too many issues," such as debt worries in the U.S. and Europe, said Cooper.
"What is going to make you buy? There are just still so many nightmare scenarios out there," she said.
Economic reports
Also key for Thursday is the U.S. ISM manufacturing index, due at 10 a.m. Eastern, along with construction spending. Economists polled by MarketWatch are forecasting the ISM index to dip to 48.5% for August from 50.9% in the prior month. A reading below 50% means activity in the sector contracted.
On the corporate front, Stage Stores Inc. SSI said August sales at stores open at least one year fell 1.7% as the retail sector rolled out same-store results. Limited Brands Inc. LTD said July same-store sales jumped 11%.
Shares of Costco Wholesale Corp. COST could be in focus after the company said late Wednesday that co-founder and Chief Executive Officer Jim Sinegal would step down as of Jan. 1. He will be succeeded by Craig Jelinek, who was appointed president and chief operating officer in February 2010.
Shares of Coldwater Creek Inc. CWTR could come under pressure after tumbling late Wednesday as the company reported a bigger-than-expected loss for the second quarter.
Shares of Bank of New York Mellon Corp. BK could also be in focus after the resignation of Robert Kelly as chairman, chief executive and director late Wednesday. The company said Gerald Hassell would be promoted to chairman and CEO from the post of president, effective immediately.
Several U.S.-listed shares of U.K. banks were higher after the Financial Times reported that the lenders will probably avoid any major restructuring until after the general election planned for 2015.
Shares of Royal Bank of Scotland Group PLC RBS (RBS) gained in preopen trade, while Barclays PLC BCS (BARC) also rose.
Despite gains for U.K. banks, markets were lower in Europe overall, with French conglomerate Lagardere SCA (MMB) tumbling 10% after a profit warning. The Stoxx Europe 600 index (SXXP) was off 0.6% to 236.04.
Asian stocks mostly rose after Chinese manufacturing data pointed to a pickup in August.
The dollar index DXY which tracks the performance of the greenback against a basket of six currencies, rose to 74.401 from 74.162 in North American trade late Wednesday.
Gold futures for December delivery GC1Z fell $3.90 to $1,827.80 an ounce, while crude oil for October delivery CL1V fell 4 cents to $88.77 a barrel.


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2017 Council Elections
The 2017 local government elections were held on 9 September 2017 and the following Councillors were elected to Bathurst Regional Council.
Click here to view list of current Councillors and their contacts:-
The next local government election is scheduled for September 2020.
Are you thinking of becoming a Councillor and nominating for the next election?
Councillors are elected by their local community to represent community views on Council, provide leadership and make sure local needs are met. They do this by directing Council's affairs, allocating resources for the benefit of the local area, developing policies and reviewing the Council's performance in relation to delivering services and other matters.
To assist Councillors in their role Bathurst Regional Council has in place a Community Strategic Plan which:
Aims to inform the community about the major directions and programs Council is undertaking in shaping the future of the Bathurst Region.
The Plan will be revised at the commencement of each new Council in consultation with the community (i.e. after the local government elections every four years).
The four key themes of the Plan to provide for sustainability and community well-being are:
- economic prosperity;
- liveable communities;
- environmental sustainability; and
- sound leadership.
The current Plan can be downloaded here.
A Councillor's role is important. The decisions a councillor makes and the services provided by Councils can impact on our lives, our local community and our local environment.


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Leif Eriksson
+46 31 786 9117
Room number: 1405
Postal Address: Box 462, 40530 Göteborg
Visiting Address: Medicinaregatan 9c, Lundberg Lab, , 41390 Göteborg
Leif Eriksson
+46 31 786 9117
Room number: 1405
Postal Address: Box 462, 40530 Göteborg
Visiting Address: Medicinaregatan 9c, Lundberg Lab, , 41390 Göteborg
Department of Chemistry & Molecular Biology
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Box 462
405 30 Göteborg
Fax: +46 31 786 2599
Visiting Address: Medicinaregatan 9 C , 413 90 Göteborg
Contact information: Lundberg Lab, Medicinareg. 9c, 40530 Göteborg; office 1405.
Theoretical biophysical chemistry in form of computer based modeling of various biochemical processes and systems. Our focus has for a long time related to DNA damage processes, cancer and drug design; often linked to radical and photochemistry. In recent years, we have explored increasingly larger systems, including diffusion across biological membranes, drug loaded liposomes, derivation of protein structures and studies of their mechanisms, modeling of protein-protein complexes, and development of new inhibitors in cancer treatment and as antibiotics.
We utilize a wide range of methods in our research, from DFT and QM/MM to molecular dynamics simulations and bioinformatic tools such as VHTS/docking and homology modeling.
ResearcherID: D-1226-2012
Current research group: 1 researcher (Dr Anna Reymer), 3 PhD students (Antonio Carlesso, Sonali Chavan, Johanna Hörberg), and several Master students, visiting researchers and PhD students.
General chemistry (KEM011)
Analytical pharmaceutical chemistry (KER210)
General pharmaceutical chemistry (KER220)
Basic Molecular Modeling (KEM552)
Lectures in various courses such as KEM350 and KMG045.
Vice head of department for research.
Chemistry representative in C3SE board.
Spokesperson for the Division of Biochemistry and Structural Biology.
Participates in H2020 MSCA-ITN project TRAIN-ERS.
Participates in H2020 MCSA-RISE project EPIC.
Member of UGOT CARe (Center for Antibiotics Resistance Research).
Leif Eriksson studied Chemistry at Stockholm university and University of Sussex 1985-1988. He received his PhD in Quantum chemistry at Uppsala Universitet (1992), followed by a postdoctoral fellowship from the Swedish research council VR (then 'NFR') to go to Dalhousie University, Canada, 92/93. He most recently comes from NUI Galway, Ireland, and holds the current professorship in physical chemistry at GU since 2011. He was awarded the 2017 Pedagogic price from the Science section of the Göta Student Union at University of Gothenburg.
Eriksson has published >250 peer reviewed research papers and some 20 review papers and book chapters, in the field of theoretical/computational (bio)chemistry. He holds the patents of a new pharmaceutical against skin cancer and for a new inhibitor of Vitmain A degradation, and is part owner of spin-out companies Santium Pharma, C26 Bioscience, and Cell Stress Discoveries. He is currently involved in the development of several new drugs, of which the first are in the patenting stage.
Effect of Kinase Inhibiting RNase Attenuator (KIRA) Compounds on the Formation of Face-to-Face Dimers of Inositol-Requiring Enzyme 1: Insights from Computational Modeling
Antonio Carlesso, C. Chintha, A. M. Gorman, A. Samali, Leif A Eriksson
International Journal of Molecular Sciences, Journal article 2019
Journal article
A new split-luciferase complementation assay identifies pentachlorophenol as an inhibitor of apoptosome formation
A. Tashakor, M. H-Dehkordi, E. O'Connell, S. G. Ganau, R. Gozalbes et al.
Febs Open Bio, Journal article 2019
Journal article
Control of anterior GRadient 2 (AGR2) dimerization links endoplasmic reticulum proteostasis to inflammation
M. Maurel, J. Obacz, T. Avril, Y. P. Ding, O. Papadodima et al.
EMBO Molecular Medicine, Journal article 2019
Journal article
The unfolded protein response modulators GSK2606414 and KIRA6 are potent KIT inhibitors
M. Mahameed, T. Wilhelm, O. Darawshi, A. Obiedat, W. S. Tommy et al.
Cell Death and Disease, Journal article 2019
Journal article
Selective Inhibition of IRE1 Signalling mediated by MKC9989: New Insights from Molecular Docking and Molecular Dynamics Simulations
Antonio Carlesso, Leif A Eriksson
Chemistryselect, Journal article 2019
Journal article
Proline 411 biases the conformation of the intrinsically disordered plant UVR8 photoreceptor C27 domain altering the functional properties of the peptide
Min Wu, Daniel Farkas, Leif A Eriksson, A. Strid
Scientific Reports, Journal article 2019
Journal article
Merits and pitfalls of conventional and covalent docking in identifying new hydroxyl aryl aldehyde like compounds as human IRE1 inhibitors
Antonio Carlesso, C. Chintha, A. M. Gorman, A. Samali, Leif A Eriksson
Scientific Reports, Journal article 2019
Journal article
Endoplasmic reticulum stress signalling - from basic mechanisms to clinical applications
A. Almanza, Antonio Carlesso, C. Chintha, S. Creedican, D. Doultsinos et al.
Febs Journal, Journal article 2019
Journal article
Binding Analysis of the Inositol-Requiring Enzyme 1 Kinase Domain
Antonio Carlesso, C. Chintha, A. M. Gorman, A. Samali, Leif A Eriksson
ACS Omega, Journal article 2018
Journal article
Exploring polypharmacology in drug design
Patricia Saenz-Méndez, Leif A Eriksson
Rational drug design, Other 2018
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Theoretical prediction of the protein-protein interaction between Arabidopsis thaliana COP1 and UVR8
Min Wu, Åke Strid, Leif A Eriksson
Theoretical Chemistry accounts, Journal article 2013
Journal article
Catalysts or Initiators? Beckmann Rearrangement Revisited
B. X. Tian, N. An, W. P. Deng, Leif A Eriksson
Journal of Organic Chemistry, Journal article 2013
Journal article
Impact of mutations on K-Ras-p120GAP interaction
Chunxia Gao, Leif A Eriksson
Computational Molecular Biosciences, Journal article 2013
Journal article
Insight into reaction mechanism and product formation a C8-purine radical in RNA: a theoretical perspective
C. Qi, F. C. Liu, Leif A Eriksson, R. B. Zhang
Theoretical Chemistry Accounts, Journal article 2013
Journal article
Antioxidant properties of beta-carotene isomers and their role in photosystems: insights from ab initio simulations
J. Cerezo, J. Zuniga, A. Bastida, A. Requena, J.P. Cerón-Carrasco et al.
Journal of Physical Chemistry A, Journal article 2012
Journal article
Comparison of the Mechanism of Deamination of 5,6-dihydro-5-methylcytosine with other cytosine derivatives
A. Grand, J. Cadet, Leif A Eriksson, V. Labet, N.L. Jorge et al.
Theoretical Chemistry accounts, Journal article 2012
Journal article
Stability and iron coordination in DNA adducts of Anthracycline based anti-cancer drugs
A. Eizaguirre, M. Yanez, Leif A Eriksson
Physical Chemistry Chemical Physics, Journal article 2012
Journal article
Cloning and Functional Studies of a Splice Variant of CYP26B1 Expressed in Vascular Cells
A. A. Elmabsout, A. Kumawat, P. Saenz-Mendez, O. Krivospitskaya, H. Savenstrand et al.
Plos One, Journal article 2012
Journal article
Identifying the sarco(endo)plasmic reticulum Ca2+ ATPase (SERCA) as a potential target for hypericin - a theoretical study
Emma S. E. Eriksson, Leif A Eriksson
Physical Chemistry Chemical Physics, Journal article 2012
Journal article
COMPARE analysis of the toxicity of an iminoquinone derivative of the imidazo[5,4-f]benzimidazoles with NAD(P)H:quinone Oxidoreductase 1 (NQO1) activity and computational docking of quinones as NQO1 substrates
V. Fagan, S. Bonham, M.P. Carty, P. Saenz-Mendez, Leif A Eriksson et al.
Bioorganic & Medicinal Chemistry, Journal article 2012
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Mobile phones and tablets have overtaken desktops in internet use, and now account for more than 55% of internet traffic. When it comes to mobile lead generation, it is important for marketers to optimize all their campaigns and forms for mobile use in order to maximize monetization from mobile traffic.
Mobile users are a different type of breed. They primarily read content on-the-go and use their mobile phones to search for products and services they need instanteously. In contrast to desktop users, their attention span and patience is much shorter. As a marketer, it's important to use this sense of immediacy to your advantage and to adjust campaigns to this type of user behavior.
The first step in optimizing mobile traffic is to check how wide your mobile audience is, especially when you generate mobile leads through publishers. They should be able to tell you how much of their traffic mobile, so that you know which of your publishers should receive mobile optimized campaigns. Sending desktop campaigns to mobile users can result in lower conversions as they are often not correctly displayed.
Mobile channels also offer a tremendous chance to interact with customers instanteneously, for example if they are in a certain location. Geotargeting is therefore an important tool in mobile marketing. With regards to targeting, another important thing is to look at mobile users across different providers, as it can differ.Another important aspect is the speed of forms. Mobile users are more likely to click away if campaigns take too long to load. This means using mainly small images instead of big images that take too long load. Moreover, mobile campaigns should be pre-loaded instead of loaded at every step.
Tips to Optimize Mobile Forms
1. Use Responsive Design
In order for mobile lead generation campaigns to work, and to be displayed correctly on mobile phones, responsive design should be used. This means that the layout automatically adjusts to the screen size it is presented on: desktop, mobile, tablet.
2. Consider the Mobile Flow
Since users are accessing forms on smaller screens, it is very important that the Call-to-action (CTA), and the central message of the campaign are short and to the point. They need to immediately attract the mobile user's attention.
3. Make Your Campaigns as User-Friendly as Possible
Instead of showing all your questions on the first page, it may be a good idea to space your questions out across different pages so that users are not scared off. It's also important to show all the important information on the top of the page, rather than at the bottom so that the user doesn't have to scroll down which may reduce the willingness of users to fill in completed campaigns. Links and buttons should appear large so that they are easy to click. Moreover, using sliders instead of typing in numbers or words may save time for the user.
The easiest mobile lead generation method, and to save time, is to implement Click-to-Call campaigns that let users get in touch directly with potential service partners.


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The conversation started when one of my Facebook friends asked a question..
"My question here, probably selfishly as I run a business, is how to translate social media to that personal touch many customers need. Like most I scout online, follow trends etc, but find eCommerce falls short on meeting customer experience needs, and UX is too open to the developer versus the customer.
Do you think social media blended with virtual reality may bridge the gap?"
My first challenge with this question is that there is no one meaning of 'Personal Touch', or context in which it can be universally applied. The first step to translating "personal touch" into ways to best meet your customers needs is to define what it means to you, and more importantly, what it means to them. Ideally you will come up with more than one definition – because there is more than one way that you interact with people – and those definitions should, at least in part, inform your objectives and strategy to create that allusive "personal touch"
I'm curious about VR and have been reading up on communities like vtime but I still think it has its limitations. Short of holograms worthy of a 24th Century Star Trek style holodeck, no VR experience will replicate the personal touch of actually trying on clothes to see how the fit, style and fabric works for you, or tangibly interacting with a product..
By creating an experience where you can try on and tailor a t-shirt from home simply and easily, Sydney fashion brand Citizen Wolf have blended the online and offline to create an highly personalized, online shopping experience.
Spotify delivered the personal touch perfectly with Discover Weekly, the weekly playlist of recommendations based only on your music tastes. I'm personally discovering new music and artists I immediately love thanks to the well built, cleverly personalised search algorithm it uses.
When it comes to the personal touch of one to one communication that you want with purchasing, customer service and assistance there are some interesting innovations coming to messenger, as we learned at yesterdays Mobile Moves eCommerce event held by Facebook… Here's how domain.com.au is creating a rich and personal experience for potential home buyers using Facebook Messenger.
Add that to PayPal's recent integration with Messenger and you know that Facebook's eCom game just keeps getting stronger.
As for adding the personal touch to content, marketing and advertising, that's down to getting your research, target market, messaging and content strategy right.. and as we saw at Mobile Moves, targeting and measurement capabilities continue to evolve to become more and more effective. Our ability to reach the right people, in the right time at the right place, with the right messaging, and use our marketing budget more effectively continues to improve, but you still need to get the fundamentals right for it be effective.
The owners of my favourite cafe, Sydney's "The Rusty Rabbit" have added the personal touch by allowing their personal love of superheroes and comics to add to the unique atmosphere and style of their business. The quirky touch is so popular that they recently started selling the Funko toys they displayed.
Part of the issue with delivering the "personal touch" is that CX, UX, marketing, measurement and even our definitions of this term have traditionally been built brand first. Slowly, very slowly… organisations and industries are accepting that Audience First is a demand that started years ago. We're slowly becoming better at delivering to that, but for many there are fundamental changes in thinking and strategy that have to happen first.
Facebook, Deloitte, Datalicilious and many other brands spoke about the changing approach to measurement and strategy from analysing and planning for channels – and using traditional metrics of CTR, CPC, CPA, CPM and every other a CP Acronym you can think of – to better understanding (and planning for) people. Facebook IQ explains a little about what that means.
People say 'social media is easy'.. and sure it can be… "social media done effectively" is a whole other story though.
What do you think? What does the "Personal Touch" mean to you?
Deloitte referenced their 2016 Media Consumer Survey and 2016 TMT Predictions, which are available now. Keep an eye out for the Mobile Consumer Survey which will be released in coming months.
And if you've never taken advantage of the annual Mary Meeker Internet Trends Report, now is the time.


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Mums already! How long will they last in this hot weather
Monthly Archives: August 2018
August 28, 2018
There is a whole field of sunflowers by the Mountain State Brewery. The sunflowers all face the brewery. Since we were not going to eat there I had to walk thru tall grass to try and get some pictures
Muddy Creek Falls. When we were here in April you could't walk around on top of the falls. When we were walking around the top of the falls we discovered that the little bridge is gone. Wonder what happened to it.
Pretty summer flowers
Not sure if this is the upper or lower falls
August 27, 2018
Deep Creek Lavender Farm. The lavender farm is in a beautiful location and is only open Saturday thru Monday in the summer time. Lavender is usually in bloom around July 4th so we didn't see it in bloom. There is a small shop there with all things lavender including some delicious lavender tea.


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The mission of the Every Breath Counts Foundation is to raise awareness and funding for lung cancer research and support programs in the Southern New Jersey Shore area. Please join us in our battle against lung cancer. All proceeds from this event go directly to three lung cancer-focused organization:
- The South Jersey Cancer Fund, directing funds to patients and families in the South Jersey Shore area affected by the disease.
- The LUNGevity Foundation, the only foundation dedicated exclusively to funding lung cancer research.
- The Lung Cancer Alliance, the only national non-profit organization dedicated to providing patient support and advocacy to those living with or at risk for the disease.
Every November, the Every Breath Counts Foundation hosts aWalk at the Ventnor Boardwalk and St James Church hall in Ventnor, New Jersey. Click Here to register today!


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10 Seconds of Light was my entry in the 27th Ludum Dare 48hour game making competition, the world's largest game jam. 2213 games were made this time to the theme '10 seconds'. I had a couple of different ideas initially: – a 10 seconds to defuse the bomb game, (which was actually made by other …
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Ludum Dare, the world's most prominent game jam, took place from Saturday 27th to Monday 29th of May. While the 48 hour compo runs the first 48 hours and only allows one person (who has to do everything himself) to work on a game, the jam, running the full 72 hours, allows teams to work …
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Christmas jump! is a jump and run platformer made on the weekend before Christmas 2012.
Illuminum is a third person action adventure set in an abstract dark world.
Play as one of four incredible old-school superheroes in a world that can turn upside down at any moment, can change from fantasy to science fiction with the flick of a switch.
A 2D pixel game about student life at the hKDM. – IN DEVELOPMENT –
Ritter Race is a real world gamification project to make eating chocolate competitive & fun, or rather more fun that it already is.
Regional discussion & meet-up platform for games & new media.
Low Midnight is a black and white first person western shooter developed in the course of the 7DFPS challenge.


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Etherparty Smart Contracts Inc. ("Etherparty"), a blockchain technology company providing smart contract solutions for enterprise and everyday use on the world's most popular blockchains, has enlisted Zero Trust security solutions provider Aporeto, to provide an added layer of security to bolster the platform ahead of the ICO product launch.
"We are excited to work with Etherparty to build Zero Trust security into their blockchain contract creation platform," said Jason Schmitt, CEO at Aporeto. "For the speed and agility necessary to thrive in the blockchain ecosystem, Etherparty is using a microservices architecture to rapidly respond to customer and market demands. Because they are taking security seriously and know that legacy security approaches fall short in the cloud-native world, they're partnering with Aporeto to prevent breaches and protect their applications and data."
Etherparty is enabling a more connected and inclusive world by building easy-to-use, versatile and intuitive smart contract solutions. The crowdfunding application is the first product in a line of blockchain solutions to be deployed by the Vancouver-based technology company.
"We wanted to ensure that users of Etherparty and its software products were provided with the most secure operating environment and Aporeto's track record of experience spoke to their ability to help us achieve this," said Etherparty CEO, Kevin Hobbs. "We're truly excited about our blockchain platform's progress to date and are always looking to improve our technology to offer the best product experience in today's blockchain market."
The FUEL token is a transferable ERC-20 compliant digital token deployed on the Ethereum network and will serve as a method of validating a user's transactions on the Etherparty platform and its related products.
For more information, visit etherparty.com and subscribe to the company mailing list. You can also join the Etherparty conversation via our community Telegram channel, or on Facebook, Twitter and BitcoinTalk.
To see Aporeto in action – Watch our On-Demand Demo.


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Buhari: Democracy in full bloom or autocracy in the ascent
There is the argument, for example, that the real reason why supplementary elections in Rivers State have been delayed for long is because of the fear that the ruling party in the state is well positioned to win. The idea, therefore, is to wait for an opportune time when circumstances would favour the state opposition party. While this position would be most certainly refuted by the INEC and the Federal Government both of which have always given insecurity as the cause of delay in concluding the elections, the point needs to be made that it is dangerous and fatal to democracy to allow such consideration to influence the date of elections.
The role of opposition and constructive criticisms in the sustenance, vibrancy and consolidation of democracy cannot be overestimated. It is the expression of divergent views, existence of virile platform(s) to project alternative policy viewpoints and the recognition of the rights of citizens to critically appraise public policies that, in part, distinguish democracy from authoritarianism.
Some of the prominent issues under President Muhammadu Buhari administration relate to its dealings with members of the opposition, anti-corruption efforts and the rule of law. There is the allegation that the government is intolerant of dissenting views, targets members of the opposition and critics in its anti-corruption war and conducts affairs without due regard for the rule of law.
It may seem trite to state, but certainly worth emphasising, that corruption is essentially the bane of Nigeria's development. Addressing the problem of corruption, therefore, is absolutely imperative and requires the support of all Nigerians. The responsibility to fight corruption should be seen as a collective one and not the sole responsibility of the government.
It is necessary to state, however, that it is counter-productive to introduce prejudices and biases in anticorruption war. Corruption in Nigeria is not restricted to members of a given political party or ethnic group or section. It has equally not been confined to a particular level of government. As has been submitted, "any attempt to classify people belonging to a particular group or political party as corrupt and those belonging to the other(s) as saints is fundamentally fallacious" (Obiyan, 2016:10). And, as further argued
Political corruption has largely been a product of a conspiracy among privileged elites to plunder the resources of the state for their personal gains. There seems to have been a consensus among the political elites and their collaborators that appropriating public funds for personal purposes is normal. Thus, corruption has been more of a consequence of the failure of Nigeria's political class.
A consequence of the foregoing is that an enduring and successful anticorruption war in Nigeria must per force be balanced, non-discriminatory and sincere.
It is incumbent on the government to ensure that anti-corruption crusade is devoid of the following:
. Selective investigation, arrest and prosecution;
. the use of anti-corruption war as propaganda;
. the use of anti-corruption war to conceal deficiencies in governance;
. the use of anti-corruption war to demonise and annihilate members of the opposition as well as perceived enemies and critics; and
. the deployment of corrupt techniques to fight corruption.
There is no doubt that the government has a duty to fight corruption, especially given the centrality of anti-corruption crusade in Buhari's government. It is, however, helpful to the cause of anti-corruption that the law is always respected and upheld in all cases.
The arrest and prosecution of Barrister Ebun Olu-Adegboruwa, a Lagos-based legal practitioner, in circumstances that give room for suspicion, for instance, is unhealthy. Olu-Adegboruwa claimed that his arrest was necessitated by his criticism of the government and his legal representation for Chief Government Ekpemupolo (popularly known as Tompolo) and Mr. Azibaola Robert, a cousin of former president Goodluck Jonathan accused of corruption (Ezeobi, 2016). It is interesting that Adegboruwa has since been acquitted by a Federal High Court sitting in Lagos. The Adegboruwa experience gives the impression of harassment, by the government, of lawyers who handle cases for clients that the government appears determined to punish.
In a broader context, the constant attacks on lawyers and judges by government officials are capable of being interpreted as a deliberate attempt to intimidate and subjugate them. This is certainly unhealthy for democracy.
It is also important to note that Robert up to that time had been in the custody of the EFCC without trial for several months. This is similar to the experiences of many other persons detained for weeks or months without trial. Femi Fani-Kayode is an example.
The fight against corruption as well as the relationship between the government and citizens ought to eschew impunity. In June 2016, the bank account of a sitting governor, Ayodele Fayose, the governor of Ekiti State was frozen by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) (Abdulah, et al, 2016). The case is presently in court for adjudication.
Without prejudice to the eventual decision of the court, the freezing of the bank account of a governor who possesses immunity from prosecution by virtue of Section 308 of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (as amended) would appear strange to many people. This is particularly so in view of the fact that Fayose is a constant critic of the Buhari administration. While nobody is above the law, democracy and the application of the rule of law require patience. A governor who is protected by immunity ought to be so respected and, of course, can be made to account for his/her actions after leaving office. While it has been established that a sitting governor can be investigated, it is quite doubtful that a person can be justly punished without being tried by a competent court (as in the case of freezing the governor's bank account when it is obvious that he cannot be tried for an alleged crime while he remains as a governor).
Analysis of democratic practice in Nigeria under the Buhari administration indicates some areas of concern as shown in the paper. In order to deepen democracy in the country, it is imperative to promote the rule of law as well as strengthen the independence and capacity of key institutions and agencies.
In this regard, the INEC, for instance, has an important role to play. To the extent that INEC lacks independence, and the capacity to impartially and competently superintend elections, democracy is imperiled. The government should always resist the temptation to interfere with INEC's operations in the overall interest of democracy and the country. The 'must win mentality" of some political actors ought to be moderated. A legal reform mandating INEC to conduct/conclude elections within a time limit should be put in place. This should address the kind of embarrassment posed by INEC's conduct in the by-election in Rivers State.
The fight against corruption must be embraced and supported by all Nigerians. This is one of the ways to salvage our beloved country. To fully command the people's support, the government and its agencies need to demonstrate neutrality and absence of ill-will. A process that is seen to be skewed against opposition and critics would tend to lack legitimacy. The guiding principle should be the often-quoted adage that, not only should justice be done, but it must be seen to have been done. Anti-corruption agencies such as the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Independent Corrupt Practices and other related Offences Commission, and the Code of Conduct Bureau should be strengthened and allowed to operate without interference from the government. For, as long as these agencies are tied to the apron strings of the government, their activities would signify disaster for democracy. It is equally important for professionalism to be maintained by security agencies.
The executive needs to accord respect for the principle of separation of power and respect for other arms of government. Just as there can be errant behaviour by some members of the legislature and the judiciary, the same is also true of the executive. That, in part, explains the essence of checks and balances in a presidential democracy. A judiciary that is subservient to the executive is a potent threat to justice, democracy, peace and the survival of the society.
A weakened or compromised judiciary equally poses serious threat to the society. It is in the overall interest of the society, therefore, to have an independent judiciary with the overall capacity to function. Any misconduct by a judicial officer ought to, and must be dealt with in a serious manner but without compromising due process and the rule of law. The executive should avoid actions capable of ridiculing and weakening the institution of judiciary.
In a democracy, criticisms are essential. Democracy itself is anchored on debate, criticisms and choices. A government does not necessarily have the best solutions to societal problems. Besides, it is important that government be kept on its toes. These, among other factors, make criticisms not only important but beneficial to a government. In any case, the right to freedom of speech is of necessity guaranteed in a democracy. The flourishing of space for critical debate is part of the beauty of democracy. Thus a government ought to encourage or at least be used to criticisms and not resent critics.
The open and widespread deployment of money to buy votes as witnessed recently in Edo State gubernatorial election is damaging to democracy. All stakeholders have a role to play in educating the people. The ability to monitor the actual choice of voters can only be successful on a large scale with the connivance of INEC officials and/or security agents. This issue should be dealt with.
The civil society has an important role to play in protecting democracy. Unfortunately, it would appear that the civil society in Nigeria is today at about its lowest point in Nigeria's history. It seems to have been seriously undermined by the country's societal ills. Apparently, blackmail, intimidation, cooptation, ambition and corrupt tendencies seem to have reduced the vitality and vibrancy of civil society. Yet, I submit that civil society must overcome its challenges to take its rightful place in the country's democratic space if the country is to make meaningful progress in consolidating democracy.
• Prof. Obiyan delivered this lecture at Centre for Constitutionalism and Demilitarisation, Lagos.
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Though I can't tell you the internals of how MV's work ( because I don't know ) I can tell you that I would be surprised if this worked.
Doing a full database trace creating an MV log and while inserting into the logged table reveals quite a bit of activity generated by the 2 actions.
The triggers for MV's are internalized from 8i on ( or was it 8.0? - the curse of legacy knowledge strikes ) so you can't see what those are doing either.
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It's a rather sneaky way by your team member to try and avoid doing a rebuild of the MV. I would think it a good policy to discourage directly manipulating the database in this manner in anyting other than a test environment.
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> Few days back one of my team member added few columns in the master table and also added these columns directly to MLOG$ table (Not through the SNAPSHOT LOG on the master table). Now in the TOAD I can not see the additional columns in the SNAPSHOT LOG script.
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UK supermarket group Sainsbury's talked up its prospects with or without Asda, the close rival it has agreed to buy, after beating forecasts with a 20% rise in first-half profit.
The £7.3bn (€8.3bn) deal to buy the UK arm of Walmart, a transaction that could see the combined group leapfrog Tesco as Britain's biggest retailer, is being assessed by the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA). The CMA said last month it expected to issue provisional findings early next year.
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"We're confident in our future whatever basis that future is." Coupe has already reshaped the group by buying general merchandise retailer Argos for 1.1 billion pounds in 2016.
Although industry data shows Sainsbury's trading performance is lagging rivals, its shares are up 32% this year on the back of the Asda proposal. The shares were little changed in the latest session.
Sainsbury's made an underlying pretax profit of £302m in the 28 weeks to September 22 — ahead of analysts' mean forecast of £280m. Group sales rose 3.5% to £16.9bn and the interim dividend was held at 3.1 pence per share. While like-for-like sales, excluding fuel, increased by just 0.6%, the group benefited from delivering £63m of synergies at Argos ahead of schedule.
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