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Authors: Laure Lu Chen, Nirmala Rao
Please cite as: Lu Chen, L. & Rao, N. (2022): A multimethod approach to assessing children's 21st century digital skills. In S. Kotilainen (Ed.), Methods in practice: Studying children and youth online (chapter 3). Retrieved DD Month YYYY, from https://core-evidence.eu/methods-toolkit/handbook-part1/handbook-multimethod-approach, doi: https://doi.org/10.21241/ssoar.83031.
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Education is central to preparing children to master 21st century digital skills, and many countries have reformed the assessment of learning of important skills among school-aged children. This paper considers the assessment of 21st century digital skills leveraging practices from the Learning and Assessment for Digital Citizenship project1 in Hong Kong.
Claro et al. (2012) first defined the abilities to solve problems of information, communication and knowledge in digital environments as 21st century ICT skills. Later, drawing on a systematic review of the literature, van Laar et al. (2017) broadened this conceptualization and coined the term 21st century digital skills. In essence, 21st century digital skills comprise: (1) capabilities to use digital technologies; (2) competencies to retrieve, process and manage information; (3) capacities for critical thinking, creativity, and collaboration; and (4) problem solving abilities. Sharing with the same conceptualization, Vuorikari et al. (2016) developed a DigComp Framework, specifying five domains: (1) information and data literacy, (2) communication and collaboration, (3) digital content creation, (4) safety, and (5) problem-solving. This paper adopts the DigComp Framework and describes 21st century digital skills as the competences required by individuals when using technologies to achieve particular goals.
21st century digital skills can be measured by three methods: self-reports, performance assessments, and observational measures. Since self-reports are subject to social desirability bias, the "Learning and Assessment for Digital Citizenship" project employed the latter two methods for assessments as computer-based performance assessments and observational game-based assessment. Compared to a mono-method paradigm, a multimethod approach avoids common method variance (Campbell & Fiske, 1959).
The project used a longitudinal design with three cohorts (Primary 3, Secondary 1, Secondary 3) of school-aged children and therefore developed a DigComp performance assessment for five grades of students: Primary 3, Primary 5, Secondary 1, Secondary 3 and Secondary 5. This computer-based performance assessment consisted of multiple-choice items and measured five domains of 21st century digital skills as: information and data literacy, communication and collaboration, digital content creation, safety, and problem-solving. Participants completed the assessment on PCs or tablets in school. This provided an authentic context of technological use that has face validity. That stated this assessment is a human-to-agent design and is thus unable to measure true collaboration in problem solving. To compensate for this limitation, the project added a task-based assessment involving human-to-human interaction developed by the ATC21S project (Griffin et al., 2015). As this assessment was designed for children above 11 years, only pairs of secondary school students participated by communicating through the online chat box to complete designated tasks. Both computer-based performance assessments bring new ways to represent and measure 21st century digital skills in daily settings and increase the time flexibility of implementation.
In addition to the DigComp assessment, primary school children participated in an observational game-based assessment on collaborative problem solving. As children are easily affected by the surrounding environment, it is essential to provide naturalistic contexts to measure their skills (Epstein et al., 2004). Hence, researchers utilise real-world scenarios to do so. Participants were placed in groups to play a game on the tablets and allowed to draft plans on paper. Researchers took field notes and video recorded their interactions. After the game ended, researchers collected participants' paper notes and interviewed the participants. Although interpretation of observational assessment is subject to bias and resource intensity, it provides rich data on the cognitive and social development.
Lessons learned
This research project adapted items from existing instruments and developed new ones to assess the development of 21st century digital skills in students from Primary 3 to Secondary 3 in 2018/2019 and 2020/2021 school years. We provide five recommendations for forthcoming research.
First, the assessment of 21st century digital skills should be comprehensive and enable comparisons among a wide age range of students.
Second, longitudinal studies that enable identification of developmental trajectories of 21st century digital skills should be conducted.
Third, agility in the research process is important. For example, the tectonic shift to e-learning during COVID-19 pandemic led to changes in the planned measures and/or methods of data collection so that we were able to compare competencies before and during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Fourth, the differences between human-to-agent and human-to-human paradigms need to be given adequate attention in the design of studies and the interpretation of results therefrom.
Finally, attention needs to be accorded to differences in the abilities of collaborators in drawing conclusions from our findings.
End Note: 1 Details of this project can be found at https://www.ecitizen.hk/
Acknowledgement: The authors acknowledge the support given by the Research Grants Council of the HKSAR Government, #T44-707/16N, under the Theme-based Research Scheme.
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PrimeAlert, an emergency alert app, which will provide Nigerians with quick emergence response services within a given environment, has been launched.
Ibok offiong, chief operating officer, PrimeAlert, said that "The safety app can also be used in a variety of situations when you may need to ask for help or seek assistance from others", Ms Offiong said.
The app, she said, could be useful when involved in an accident, experiencing a serious health problem, fire outbreak and kidnapping.
It may also be of help when feeling unsafe, being lost and in other terrible situations, she added.
The app works by first installing it on your phone and on your dependants', she said.
"So when you are distress, feel unsafe or in an emergency, the app helps you alert multiple contacts with one simple press of a button", Ms Offiong said.
According to her, the app sends automatic alert via text message to your dependants who may then contact the security agents.
The message alert also includes your GPS position and the time sent, she added.
She said the Artificial Intelligence feature allows the app to detect when involved in a car crash, gun shot or fire accident and instantly sends rescue alert.
"The Artificial Intelligence feature also allows for voice activation. The app recognises pre-stored words or phrases as voice commands. Just repeat the word or phrase during an emergency and the app will instantly send rescue alert", Effiong said.
She said the PrimeAlert app doesn't require internet data bundle or airtime for MTN and Airtel users.
"Other networks are coming soon", she said.
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Patty Ornelas was born and raised in San Diego County. She earned her bachelor's degree in Sociology, and a Trauma in Force Certification. She is dedicated to helping those in our community who need extra support. The past several years, she has worked and volunteered in the Social Services field, including working with homeless, foster care, and domestic violence populations. She is dedicated to use her experience to help advocate for resources and educate the public to increase awareness of these communities in need.
In her own words, "I'm really excited to be a part of SDBIF because I'm helping spread awareness and educating so many people about the needs of brain injury survivors. Even better, I have been able to help many survivors and their families through SDBIF's free-of-charge services. To be a part of a group that helps change lives and provides support when people feel like they have no idea what to do next is incredibly rewarding."


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This paper presents a numerical modelling of the dynamic behaviour of the Machine-Tool-Part system (MOP) in milling. The numerical study of such complex structure requires the use of sophisticated method like finite elements one. Simulation is employed to predict cutting forces and dynamic response of Machine-Tool-Part system (MOP) during end-milling operation. Finally, spectral analysis is presented to see the influence of feed direction in the vibration.
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Sumotex AssetFi Protocol is a tokenization blockchain focused on fractionalizing off-chain illiquid holding and transferring them on-chain to secure liquidity. Generally, the real estate economy and traditional finance industry share a common liquidity problem. So, in 2021, Sumotex developed AssetFi to bring tokenization and fractionalization to real estate.
Traditional Finance And Centralization
Economic growth cannot occur without traditional finance, as the latter initiates the former. Worldwide, economic development happens at 9 percent per annum. The world's finance market currently amounts to 22.5 trillion dollars, marking 24% of the global economy.
Individuals, firms, and governments are entities in the books of finance, which is why it is an integral aspect of human existence to be economically inclined. In addition, different organizations, such as banks, and insurance companies, among others, render financial services.
Nevertheless, this system of finance falls under central control. This is the origin of centralized finance. However, the system suffers a few drawbacks that makes it less reliable.
Banks or financial firms carry out lending, borrowing, bank savings, and remittance in a centralized finance system. Hence, people who enter the financial market are constrained by the dos and don'ts of the procedure laid down by corporate entities. These corporate entities are the central banks and the government.
The setbacks in a centralized financial system exist because many financial organizations are restricted to their financial regulations. This creates money costs among consumers. Also, in a CeFi system, most financial indulgences take months to finalize.
Sumotex Reroutes Finance From CeFi To DeFi
Sumotex seeks to solve these problems through its decentralized blockchain – AssetFi. The AssetFi protocol mobilizes investment companies and asset managers under a decentralized system. Ultimately, it comes with a hybrid governance model that allows asset managers to raise funds and receive investments off-chain.
The governance protocol includes investment protocol and lending protocol. One of its objectives is to unveil a new strategy for conducting traditional investment and fundraising. The first project to provide fragmented control over physical and metaverse real estate on AssetFi is Sumotex.
Sumotex is looking to obliterate the obstacles to traditional investments due to insufficient capital. It features a list of tokens performing distinct functions on AssetFi. For example, the Sumotex Scrutinized Tokens (SST) or identity tokens, the Fund Subscription Tokens (FST), and SMTX.
SST are minted when a user takes an asset-supported loan from the lending pool. Then, validators burn the collaterals according to the loan amount to remit whatever is owed.
Fund Subscription Tokens (FST) are minted whenever a fund or asset is integrated with the protocol. Users can exchange these tokens for SMTX for profits. The network automatically burns them whenever an asset or a fund detaches from the chain.
SMTX, the network's hybrid asset-backed token, is the native token of Sumotex. It is the blockchain's main supported transactional asset. According to its tokenomics, Sumotex deployed 1 billion SMTXs into circulation.
The SMTX protocol allows financial institutions and fund managers to tokenize or liquidate their assets. This is due to the solution it brings to institutional finance. With its divisibility feature, investors can own tokenized real estates without restrictions on borders.
SMTX presale price is $0.07 with a launch price of $0.1. As a utility token, SMTX's value will increase when more of the asset gets acquired.
Before an investment firm is inducted into AssetFi, it will undergo a brisk onboarding process organized by the network. Afterward, they will be granted access to the AssetFi protocol marketplace. Interestingly, asset custodians are free to tokenize their holdings.
Essentially, the AssetFi protocol will lead finance toward fusing CeFi and DeFi. Also, it will reveal how to realize total decentralization of lending and investment. Sumotex is the one-man army set to march finance into decentralization territory.
Our Use Cases:
Sumotex has a $3.5 million real world use case with an Malaysian wellness center, Danai alongside with the partnership with UBB. Together, they will integrate the health and wellness industry with the AssetFi blockchain. Danai Medi-wellness firm is committed to promoting human wellbeing via a fused wellness service.
Furthermore, Sumotex has a secondary deal with Homevest Global, a property investment and management firm, to offer financial services to AssetFi investors. The firm is offering a $2.5 million income generating residential asset portfolio in Malaysia to customers. Homevest provides affordable real estate properties to clients.


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It's true what they say, nothing frames the face better than a beautiful pair of brows. But if like us, you find the constant tweasing, waxing, tinting and shaping all too hard to keep on top of, you need to sit down with Ellie Dunne—girl-boss, all-round angel and founder of one of Perth's most in-demand new brow studios, Ellie Dunne Collective (EDC).
The luxurious new Claremont salon may have only opened four months ago but with nearly a decade in the industry, Dunne really knows her stuff so no surprise to hear she's pretty much booked solid. Honestly, though, what sets Dunne apart (other than her dazzling personality) is her uncanny ability to work with each client's natural beauty and dial that up to the absolute max.
Dunne and her talented team offer everything from brow tinting and styling, to brow lamination (which Dunne informed us is hugely popular at the moment), makeup, and even cosmetic tattooing treatments like feather touch and ombre brows if you're chasing something a little more permanent.
After some back and forth over email, I settled on ombre brows, which is a type of cosmetic tattooing that delivers a powdered look—in other words, it will look like I've done my makeup, without having to touch a thing (winning!).
I should point out, I had initially planned to go with the feather touch look as I wanted a natural long-lasting brow, but was advised that with a little bit of an oily t-zone, I'd get the best result with ombre and we could still keep it light and natural. They also gave me some strict instructions around coffee and alcohol leading up to our appointment—it was a no-go for 48 hours before, so keep this in mind when booking your appointment.
From the moment you walk into the dreamy new Claremont salon, you'll be in awe of the light and airy space, with high ceilings, modern lighting, terrazzo floors, and an aesthetic as hell fit-out. If you're really lucky, you might even be greeted by a cute lil pupper before a smiling face pops out to meet you. Then after any necessary forms are filled out, you'll be whisked off to one of the luxe little treatment rooms to get started.
Considering I've never had a tattoo in my life, I was feeling a little nervous about the whole tattooing my face thing, but thankfully they talked me through the process, assured me that we wouldn't tattoo anything until I was completely happy with the shape, and explained how the actual tattooing part would go down, including which bits might hurt a little. Let's face it, that was the main thing on my mind.
After our chat, they prepped my brows then got to work marking out the shape with extreme precision (I'm talking rulers and everything)—working with each brow's natural shape and ensuring my sisters (not twins, remember) were on point. We talked through the shape together as we assessed them in the mirror and once I was feeling good, it was time to get started.
The initial layer of tattooing is done without numbing cream, so this is the only part that slightly hurts, but for the most part, I found it just got a little uncomfortable, not overly painful. Don't worry, they'll check in with you throughout the process so you can always just let them know if you need a break. After the initial layer, a numbing cream was applied before another layer of tattooing to fill those babies in. Over the next hour, we rinsed and repeated this process on both brows and before I knew it, we were done.
Now, I was given full warning that the initial look might be a bit of a shock, but that didn't stop me from quietly freaking out a little inside when we held up the mirror because they were SO dark. If you find yourself doing the same, try to chill out, I promise it will go down within the week.
For the next week, I followed the post-treatment instructions and laughed at myself in the mirror when I slipped the plastic visor on before my shower—you're not allowed to get them wet so the visor will keep your precious beauties dry when you need to wash your hair. Over the first few days, they started to peel and flake a little, then over the next six to ten days the colour faded to a more natural tone and revealed two picture-perfect brows that were gathering compliments left, right and centre.
I zipped back in at the six-week mark so we could assess how they'd healed and do some minor touch-ups—in case you hadn't noticed, Dunne's a bit of a perfectionist. Then another week of healing and we were done for at least 12-18 months. Yep, now I'm walking around with glorious brows, all day every day without having to do a thing. Pretty epic, right?
The whole thing will set you back $750, which may seem like a lot, but given how long-lasting the treatment is, we reckon it's 100 percent worth it. If you're keen to book a treatment with the beautiful brow angel herself, head to the website and get in touch. If you're still not convinced, scope out the stunning before and afters over on their 'gram.
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text: Over 160 people entered city hall auditorium last Saturday, Feb. 4, prepared to spend an evening celebrating the commonalties between cultures around the globe. On Saturday, Gateway Dance Theatre, a dancing troop located in Des Moines, preformed a fusion dance program in Ames. The program involved nine dancers who preformed many dances combining traditional Indian movements with African cultural dances, as well as sounds from the Caribbean. The dance theater was formed in 1972 by Indian classical dancer Penny Furgerson and her husband, the late Lee Furgerson. Penny, an Indian, and Lee, an African American, felt a need to expand intercultural relationships by helping others to realize that all people love and celebrate in similar ways. Drawing inspiration from Katherine Dunham, the Dance Theatre of Harlem and the Alvin American Dance theatre, the two jumped at the opportunity to spread cultural understanding. The fusion dance troop integrates African-American, Caribbean, Asian, and various Indian dance styles into its programs. Ames High junior Haema Nilakanta, one of the troopâs younger members, feels that participating in the troop has truly been a rewarding experience. âIâve been dancing Bharatanatyam, a southern Indian classical dance style, for 10 years, but this has really been a different experience for me,â she said. For Nilakanta, the dance theatre has given her a sense of her roots, while at the same time filling her with a strong sense of unity with all people. âI love being able to connect with my own culture, while finding commonalties with other cultures at the same time,â she said. âOn top of that, the people involved with the troop are just amazing. Even thouth its a lot of work, I love doing it. Itâs really a lot of fun.â Not only is the troop rewarding to participate in, but itâs also quite an experience just to watch. âItâs one of those thing were I am just at awe at what the dancers can do,â junior Ambika Athreya said. She went on to say that although she has grown up to have a rather particular taste when it comes to the arts, she found herself being impressed by the Gateway Dance Troopâs performance. âThe music, the costumes, the dancing, it was all amazing,â Athreya said. âIt was such a tastefully done performance.â


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The average rating for Bark Wedding Florists is 4.89, based on 68,200 reviews
Wondering how much you'll pay for the wedding bouquet of your dreams? Read our handy guide to find out how much a wedding florist charges on average in the UK.
When we imagine a wedding, one of the first things to come to mind is the flowers. Whether it's soft peonies or symbolic roses, a lavish cascade bouquet or a more delicate, hand-tied arrangement, there really is a wedding bouquet option to suit everyone - all it takes is the right florist to bring your vision to life!
There's no fixed price when it comes to wedding flowers - it depends on a number of factors, including the type and number of flowers, and the location. To give you a general idea, we've calculated the average cost of wedding flowers across the UK, based on the prices of local professionals:
Package type | Average cost | What you get |
Tier 1 | £130 – £250 | Bridal bouquet, bridesmaids bouquets, corsages |
Tier 2 | £250 – £500 | Tier 1 + table centrepieces |
Tier 3 | £500 – £1,500 | Tier 1 & 2 + a large statement piece |
Tier 4 | £1,500 - £2,000 | Tier 1, 2, & 3 + venue decor and bridal party accessories |
Tier 5 | £2,000+ | Tier 1, 2, 3 & 4 + chandeliers, flower balls, garlands, archways etc. |
The cost of wedding flowers in the UK will vary depending on a few factors, including:
Size of your order
Order complexity
Type of flowers
Wedding date
The size of your order will be the biggest cost driver when it comes to your wedding bouquet. Huge wedding arrangements including centrepieces and archways will cost a lot more than a simple wedding with nothing more than a few bouquets and centrepieces.
Other than the size of the order, the complexity of the order also affects the price of the wedding flowers arrangements. More intricate colour combinations, scents, and designs will come at an increased cost.
Another factor influencing costs is the type of flowers. You'll end up paying more for flowers that need to be imported compared to something local. Not only that but flowers that are difficult to grow and hold distinct characteristics or strong scents tend to be more expensive as well.
Type of flower | Scent | Meaning | Average cost |
Calla Lily | None | Modesty | Low |
Camelia | Mild and sweet | Beauty, contentment, excellence | Medium |
Grape hyacinth | Sweet | Usefulness | Medium |
Chrysanthemum | Strong, musky | Cheerfulness, optimism, long life | Low |
The distance between the florist and the wedding location will have a big part to play in the cost, because flowers are difficult to transport due to their delicacy. If the florist is far from the venue then you'll pay more for transportation costs.
Like most wedding services, the cost of wedding flowers typically rises in the wedding season, which runs from June to September in the UK. Sticking to seasonal blooms can help bring down costs as it is easier to obtain flowers that are blooming at that time of the year.
Absolutely! Flowers are a key addition to any wedding - they bring colour, style, and sentiment to your special day - not to mention perfectly complimenting the bridal party in photos!
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If you're a fan of adventure games with a text-based interface, you might be wondering, "What are the best text based game?" Here are some recommendations. These games feature text-based interactions and a variety of ways to interact with them. They are perfect for people who like to explore new worlds, and will keep you on your toes for hours. They also make for great gifts for friends and family.
Another text-based game that offers creative nonlinear options is Simulacra, which combines elements of interactive fiction with a classic game format. It's written in a way that makes your choices impact the plot, and you can choose a male or female hero, or load the characters from part one. This game focuses on finding a lost phone and exploring it, while adding a touch of horror in the process.
Another great text-based game is Eric the Unready, which is a satirical spin on the genre. It's highly recommended for all ages and is a great game that mocks the genre. The sequel to the game Planetfall is also an excellent choice and is a follow-up to the original game. Unlike most text-based games, the plots of these games are often related.
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For players who enjoy playing interactive fiction, Night House is an excellent text-based game that puts the player in the shoes of an eight-year-old boy. He wakes up in the middle of the night to go to the bathroom, and cannot find his family. Eventually, he becomes a victim of a scary situation. And that's just the beginning. So, what are the best text based adventure games?
In addition to footwear, Woodland also produces apparel and accessories. The brand is known for its unique features and maintains high standards in its operations. The company uses advanced materials and construction techniques, as well as socially and environmentally friendly practices. And because of their dedication to sustainability, they've become a popular brand for outdoor enthusiasts and active lifestyle enthusiasts in many countries around the world.


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Jaguar is an upcoming Indian Kannada – Telugu bilingual romantic action film produced by H. D. Kumaraswamy under his banner Channambika Films. It features Nikhil Gowda, Deepti Sati in the lead roles while Tamannaah will be seen in a special appearance. Music composed by S. Thaman. Fights are choreographed by Ram-Lakshman masters.
Nikhil Kumar who has produced several films in Kannada and is the grandson of former Prime Minister H D Devegowda will be debuting as a hero in the film Jaguar. This film will be produced under Chennambika Films banner. The First Look and Teaser of 'Jaguar' is releasing on July 31st, 11:00 am at Park Hyatt, Hyderabad in the presence of several Tollywood celebrities.
The story of this film is penned by Vijayendra Prasad. Jaguar will be directed by Mahadev. S S Thaman will score music for this film. The shooting of this film is happening at the Annapurna Studios. A lavish set is erected here.


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"It has been brought to such a high degree of concentration that it is dominated by few men. The big packers, so called, stand between hundreds of thousands of producers on one hand and millions of consumers on the other. They have their fingers on the pulse of both the producing and consuming markets and are in such a position of strategic advantage they have unrestrained power to manipulate both markets to their own advantage and to the disadvantage of over 99 percent of the people of the country. Such power is too great, Mr. President to repose in the hands of any men."
-These words were spoken on the floor of the U.S. Senate by Wyoming Senator John Kendrick in 1921
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Editor's Note: This is the first part in a series written by John Munsell of Miles City, MT, who explains how the small meat plant his family owned for 59 years ran afoul of USDA's meat inspection program. The events he writes about began a decade ago, but remain relevant today.
They say that confession is good for the soul. I've been involved in a series of ugly events since my plant in 2002 recalled 270 pounds of ground beef contaminated with E.coli O157:H7 and now want to admit the embarrassing truth for public review. moreTags
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Manage Service Fabric cluster upgrades
An Azure Service Fabric cluster is a resource you own, but it's partly managed by Microsoft. Here's how to manage when and how Microsoft updates your Azure Service Fabric cluster.
For further background on cluster upgrade concepts and processes, see Upgrading and updating Azure Service Fabric clusters.
Set upgrade mode
You can set your cluster to receive automatic Service Fabric upgrades as they are released by Microsoft, or you can manually choose from a list of currently supported versions by setting the upgrade mode for your cluster. This can be done either through the Fabric upgrade mode control in Azure portal or the upgradeMode
setting in your cluster deployment template.
Azure portal
Using Azure portal, you'll choose between automatic or manual upgrades when creating a new Service Fabric cluster.
You can also toggle between automatic or manual upgrades from the Fabric upgrades section of an existing cluster resource.
Manual upgrades with Azure portal
When you select the manual upgrade option, all that's needed to initiate an upgrade is to select from the available versions dropdown and then Save. From there, the cluster upgrade gets kicked off immediately.
The cluster health policies (a combination of node health and the health all the applications running in the cluster) are adhered to during the upgrade. If cluster health policies are not met, the upgrade will be rolled back.
Once you have fixed the issues that resulted in the rollback, you'll need to initiate the upgrade again, by following the same steps as before.
Resource Manager template
To change your cluster upgrade mode using a Resource Manager template, specify either Automatic or Manual for the upgradeMode
property of the Microsoft.ServiceFabric/clusters resource definition. If you choose manual upgrades, also set the clusterCodeVersion
to a currently supported fabric version.
Upon successful deployment of the template, changes to the cluster upgrade mode will be applied. If your cluster is in manual mode, the cluster upgrade will kick off automatically.
The cluster health policies (a combination of node health and the health all the applications running in the cluster) are adhered to during the upgrade. If cluster health policies are not met, the upgrade is rolled back.
Once you have fixed the issues that resulted in the rollback, you'll need to initiate the upgrade again, by following the same steps as before.
Wave deployment for automatic upgrades
With automatic upgrade mode, you have the option to enable your cluster for wave deployment. With wave deployment, you can create a pipeline for upgrading your test, stage, and production clusters in sequence, separated by built-in 'bake time' to validate upcoming Service Fabric versions before your production clusters are updated.
Enable wave deployment
Wave deployment requires the 2020-12-01-preview
(or later) API version for your Microsoft.ServiceFabric/clusters resource.
To enable wave deployment for automatic upgrade, first determine which wave to assign your cluster:
- Wave 0 (
): Clusters are updated as soon as a new Service Fabric build is released. Intended for test/dev clusters. - Wave 1 (
): Clusters are updated one week (seven days) after a new build is released. Intended for pre-prod/staging clusters. - Wave 2 (
): Clusters are updated two weeks (14 days) after a new build is released. Intended for production clusters.
Then, simply add an upgradeWave
property to your cluster resource template with one of the wave values listed above. Ensure your cluster resource API version is 2020-12-01-preview
or later.
"apiVersion": "2020-12-01-preview",
"type": "Microsoft.ServiceFabric/clusters",
"fabricSettings": [...],
"managementEndpoint": ...,
"nodeTypes": [...],
"provisioningState": ...,
"reliabilityLevel": ...,
"upgradeMode": "Automatic",
"upgradeWave": "Wave1",
Once you deploy the updated template, your cluster will be enrolled in the specified wave for the next upgrade period and after that.
You can register for email notifications with links to further help if a cluster upgrade fails.
Register for notifications
You can register for notifications when a cluster upgrade fails. An email will be sent to your designated email address(es) with further details on the upgrade failure and links to further help.
Enrollment in wave deployment is not required to receive notifications for upgrade failures.
To enroll in notifications, add a notifications
section to your cluster resource template, and designate one or more email addresses (receivers) to receive notifications:
"apiVersion": "2020-12-01-preview",
"type": "Microsoft.ServiceFabric/clusters",
"upgradeMode": "Automatic",
"upgradeWave": "Wave1",
"notifications": [
"isEnabled": true,
"notificationCategory": "WaveProgress",
"notificationLevel": "Critical",
"notificationTargets": [
"notificationChannel": "EmailUser",
"receivers": [
Once you deploy your updated template, you'll be enrolled for upgrade failure notifications.
Custom policies for manual upgrades
You can specify custom health policies for manual cluster upgrades. These policies get applied each time you select a new runtime version, which triggers the system to kick off the upgrade of your cluster. If you do not override the policies, the defaults are used.
You can specify the custom health policies or review the current settings under the Fabric upgrades section of your cluster resource in Azure portal by selecting Custom option for Upgrade policy.
Check for supported cluster versions
You can reference Service Fabric versions for further details on supported versions and operating systems.
You can also use Azure REST API to list all available Service Fabric runtime versions (clusterVersions) available for the specified location and your subscription.
GET https://<endpoint>/subscriptions/{{subscriptionId}}/providers/Microsoft.ServiceFabric/locations/{{location}}/clusterVersions?api-version=2018-02-01
"value": [
"id": "subscriptions/########-####-####-####-############/providers/Microsoft.ServiceFabric/environments/Windows/clusterVersions/5.0.1427.9490",
"name": "5.0.1427.9490",
"type": "Microsoft.ServiceFabric/environments/clusterVersions",
"properties": {
"codeVersion": "5.0.1427.9490",
"supportExpiryUtc": "2016-11-26T23:59:59.9999999",
"environment": "Windows"
"id": "subscriptions/########-####-####-####-############/providers/Microsoft.ServiceFabric/environments/Windows/clusterVersions/4.0.1427.9490",
"name": "5.1.1427.9490",
"type": " Microsoft.ServiceFabric/environments/clusterVersions",
"properties": {
"codeVersion": "5.1.1427.9490",
"supportExpiryUtc": "9999-12-31T23:59:59.9999999",
"environment": "Windows"
"id": "subscriptions/########-####-####-####-############/providers/Microsoft.ServiceFabric/environments/Windows/clusterVersions/4.4.1427.9490",
"name": "4.4.1427.9490",
"type": " Microsoft.ServiceFabric/environments/clusterVersions",
"properties": {
"codeVersion": "4.4.1427.9490",
"supportExpiryUtc": "9999-12-31T23:59:59.9999999",
"environment": "Linux"
The supportExpiryUtc
in the output reports when a given release is expiring or has expired. Latest releases will not have a valid date, but rather a value of 9999-12-31T23:59:59.9999999, which just means that the expiry date is not yet set.
Check for supported upgrade path
You can reference the Service Fabric versions documentation for supported upgrade paths and related versions information.
Using a supported target version information, you can use following PowerShell steps to validate the supported upgrade path.
Log in to Azure
Select the subscription
Set-AzContext -SubscriptionId <your-subscription>
Invoke the API
$params = @{ "TargetVersion" = "<target version>"} Invoke-AzResourceAction -ResourceId <cluster resource id> -Parameters $params -Action listUpgradableVersions -Force
$params = @{ "TargetVersion" = "8.1.335.9590"} Invoke-AzResourceAction -ResourceId /subscriptions/xxxxxxxx-xxxx-xxxx-xxxx-xxxxxxxxxxxx/resourcegroups/myResourceGroup/providers/Microsoft.ServiceFabric/clusters/myCluster -Parameters $params -Action listUpgradableVersions -Force Output supportedPath ------------- {8.1.329.9590, 8.1.335.9590}
Next steps
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Automatic Ball Thrower
Automatic Ball Thrower
Automatic Ball Thrower
Are you worried about your dog feeling lonely when you don't have time to play with him? Then an interactive tennis ball thrower, in which the dog can play by itself and simultaneously perform exercises-this is what you need!
This is a good helper for dog/cat training: teach the dog to throw the ball into the car and wait until the ball rolls down the track.
It is an automatic toy that allows you to free your hands and let them play with the dog.
Don't let your furry friends feel bored biting your furniture: Encourage them to do more exercise while having a healthier body.
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Press the power switch for three seconds to turn the toy on or off. After starting, press several power switches respectively to select the ejection distance of 3 meters/6 meters/9 meters. The automatic interactive launcher has an infrared sensor scanning every 10 seconds. You can deliver the ball every 10 seconds. Order now!
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The 2019 National Junior Hereford Show also known as Bonanza, was held July 30 to Aug. 3, in Weyburn.
This show is open to youth across Canada who are members of the Canadian Junior Hereford Association. Bonanza is held annually, each time in a different province. It was Saskatchewan's turn this year to host the 40th anniversary of the show.
The barns were full this year with 180 participants and 270 purebred and commercial Hereford cattle. Juniors range in age from 5 to 21 years.
Six youth from the Parkland area brought cattle to the show: Kenzie and Ty Airriess of Wadena, SK. Codee, Jessee and Kenzee Kopelchuk of Canora, SK and Jillian Just of Yorkton, SK.
Each day started about 6 am with the animals being fed, watered, washed and groomed in preparations for the days' events.
As this is a youth show, parental help is limited to helping feed, water and lead animals only as an assistant, the daily care, preparation and showing of the animals is the responsibility of the junior members. What a learning experience this is. The juniors relish these chores and do so without complaint. Each day ends after 8pm when evening chores are done, supper finished and daily awards handed out.
The focus of this show is the exhibition of the animals these juniors have brought to the show but there is so much more as well. There were classes for Hereford specific photography, artwork and literature. Juniors may compete in public speaking events, individual and team judging of pens of cattle then giving oral reasons of how they would place the cattle in a class. Individual and team grooming where juniors show off their skills in fitting cattle for the show ring. Showmanship classes where they are judged not on the animal but how they show that animal. Each evening after supper there were mixer events that gave the juniors a chance to get to know each other.
Some highlights of the show for our Parkland Juniors included;
Kenzie Airriess:
2nd place PeeWee Individual Grooming
2nd place Little League Grooming
4th in class with her yearling heifer Sparkle
Ty Airriess:
4th place PeeWee Showmanship
3rd place Little League Grooming
3rd in Class with his yearling heifer Felicia
Jillian Just:
2nd place Senior Team Grooming
3rd in class with her yearling heifer
3rd in class with her yearling bull
This show was a spectacular success and a great thankyou to all the sponsors, organizers, judges and volunteers of the show. The show barns are now empty with the juniors and cattle back home. Preparations are already being made to attend the 2020 Bonanza in Brandon, Manitoba next summer.


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Every woman goes through pregnancy in a different way. Some experience morning sickness for the entire duration of the pregnancy, while others feel great. While during pregnancy, the whole focus remains on the growing baby, but it may happen that sometimes the mom-to-be may also need some care, especially if she falls ill. However, it is essential to know that not all medications can be had if you are pregnant. Many over-the-counter and prescription medications are unsafe or risky to be consumed during pregnancy and even during the period of breastfeeding. Here are some safe over-the-counter medicines which pregnant women can consider having if the need arises.
Safe OTC Medicines Which Pregnant Women Can Consider
For most women, prenatal vitamins are the first medications that are available over the counter without a prescription and are safe to take when they are pregnant. However, it is always better to ask your doctor once about the safety of the vitamins and supplements you are taking during your pregnancy, especially about herbal remedies if you are using any. It is essential to be aware that most herbal remedies and supplements are not known to be safe during pregnancy. At the same time, it is best to not take any over-the-counter medications as well until unless absolutely necessary.(1, 2, 3)
Here are some over-the-counter medications and some home remedies that are proven to be safe during pregnancy, but only if taken as per the dosage prescribed on the package.
Antihistamine Medications for Allergy
OTC antihistamines are usually considered to be safe to use during pregnancy. Some of these include:(4)
- Doxylamine
- Diphenhydramine (brand name: Benadryl)
- Fexofenadine (brand name: Allegra)
- Cetrizine (brand name: Zyrtec)
- Chlorpheniramine (brand names: Efidac, Chlor-Trimeton, Teldrin)
- Loratadine (brand names: Allegra, Claritin, Loradamed, Tavist ND Allergy)
- Nasal spray oxymetazoline: Only to be used only after consulting the doctor first, and limit the use to just a few
- Steroid nasal sprays like Flonase, Nasacort, Rhinocort: Only to be used after consulting the doctor first. However, it is safer to use over-the-counter sprays instead of steroid ones.
OTC Medications for Cold, Cough, and Flu
Nobody knows when they will catch the flu or come down with a cold and cough. There are several OTC medications for cold, cough, and flu that are safe to be taken during your pregnancy. These include:(5, 6)
Medicines like Actifed, Dristan, Flonase, Nasocort, and Sudafed. If you want to take Neosynephrine, it is better to consult your doctor first. This medicine should not be used during the first trimester of pregnancy.
- Saline nasal drops or spray
- Robitussin: You should check first which type of Robitussin it is, as some types of Robitussin should not be taken in the first trimester. It is best to check with your doctor before taking it.
- Trind-DM
- Vicks Cough Syrup
- Tylenol (acetaminophen)
- Tylenol Cold
- For relief, do warm water or saltwater gargles
It is important to keep in mind that you should not use the SA (sustained action) form or the multi-symptom versions of any of these medications.
OTC Medications for Headache
Many women experience more than the usual number of headaches when they are pregnant. There is nothing to get alarmed over this as it is quite common to experience more frequent headaches during pregnancy.(7, 8)
For most pregnant women, it is safe to take acetaminophen (brand name: Tylenol and others) to treat a headache during pregnancy. If you are allergic to acetaminophen, your doctor will recommend some other medication. Many women resort to taking herbal remedies to treat headaches. However, you should never take any herbal remedy before consulting your doctor.
However, if you experience a severe headache, you should call your doctor. There can be many causes of headaches, especially during pregnancy when the hormones in the body are rapidly fluctuating, but one cause of headaches can also be related to high blood pressure, which can be dangerous during pregnancy. This is why a severe headache or a headache that refuses to go away should never be ignored at this time.(9, 10)
OTC Medications for Heartburn
The burning feeling of heartburn felt in the chest is uncomfortable and frustrating. While everyone experiences heartburn at some point or the other, it increases manifolds during pregnancy. During pregnancy, the changes in hormones allow the muscles in your esophagus to relax more frequently, which causes more stomach acids to seep back up, especially if you are lying down or after a meal. This causes burning and pain in the chest area. Even the growth of the fetus and the expanding uterus puts more pressure on the stomach, which also causes the acid and food to push back into the esophagus.(11, 12)
In the majority of the cases, taking OTC antacids such as Tums, Maalox, and Rolaids is sufficient to help you deal with the heartburn symptoms. Try to opt for those antacids that are made up of magnesium or calcium carbonate. However, if you are in the last trimester of your pregnancy, it is best to avoid magnesium as it can interfere with contractions when you are in labor. It is also best to avoid those antacids that are high in sodium levels, as this can cause a buildup of fluid in the tissues.
Some of the OTC medications for heartburn during pregnancy include:(13)
- Tums
- Gaviscon
- Maalox
- Mylanta
- Riopan
- Titralac
- Rolaids
OTC Medications for Nausea and Vomiting
Nausea and vomiting are very common during pregnancy. If you are feeling nauseated, then rest assured that you are not alone. According to research, nearly 50 percent of all pregnant people or more experience nausea and/or vomiting during their pregnancy.(14) It is most common during the first trimester, and though it is known as morning sickness, the term is misleading as you can experience nausea at any time of the day. Feeling nauseated makes it difficult to keep your food down and also to take your vitamins. In some rare cases, vomiting can cause dehydration and weight loss even.(15, 16)
Here are some of the OTC medications that are safe for nausea and vomiting during pregnancy:
- Emetrex
- Sea bands
- Doxylamine, it should be taken together with pyridoxine
- Emetrol not for diabetics
- Vitamin B6 (only take the 100 mg tablet)
OTC Medications for Other Conditions
Some OTC medications that are safe to take during pregnancy in the other conditions include:
- Milk of Magnesia
- Metamucil
- Fiberall/Fibercon
- Citrucil
- Colace
- Senekot
- Preparation H
- Witch hazel
- Tucks
- Anusol
- Caladryl or Calamine lotion or cream
- Benadryl cream
- Oatmeal bath (Aveeno)
- Hydrocortisone cream or ointment
There are many over-the-counter medications that can be taken safely during pregnancy. However, it is always best to consult your doctor before taking even OTC medications in your pregnancy. Even if you are not able to reach your doctor, most obstetrics offices have a helpline where a healthcare professional can answer your questions regarding medications that are safe for you to take at this time.
Remember that if you are not feeling well, and you find that the OTC medicines are not making a difference, you should not delay seeking medical help. In case you are not able to reach your doctor, you should go to the nearest emergency room to get medical help at the earliest.
- Werler, M.M., Mitchell, A.A., Hernandez-Diaz, S. and Honein, M.A., 2005. Use of over-the-counter medications during pregnancy. American journal of obstetrics and gynecology, 193(3), pp.771-777.
- Nordeng, H., Ystrøm, E. and Einarson, A., 2010. Perception of risk regarding the use of medications and other exposures during pregnancy. European journal of clinical pharmacology, 66(2), pp.207-214.
- Umans, J.G., 2007. Medications during pregnancy: antihypertensives and immunosuppressives. Advances in chronic kidney disease, 14(2), pp.191-198.
- Gonzalez-Estrada, A. and Geraci, S.A., 2016. Allergy medications during pregnancy. The American Journal of the Medical Sciences, 352(3), pp.326-331.
- Erebara, A., Bozzo, P., Einarson, A. and Koren, G., 2008. Treating the common cold during pregnancy. Canadian Family Physician, 54(5), pp.687-689.
- COLD, C., 2006. Pregnancy and OTC cough, cold, and analgesic preparations. US Pharm, 3, pp.33-47.
- Digre, K.B., 2013. Headaches during pregnancy. Clinical Obstetrics and Gynecology, 56(2), pp.317-329.
- Silberstein, S.D., 2004. Headaches in pregnancy. Neurologic clinics, 22(4), pp.727-756.
- Arca, K.N. and Halker Singh, R.B., 2019. The hypertensive headache: a review. Current pain and headache reports, 23(5), pp.1-8.
- Sandoe, C.H. and Lay, C., 2019. Secondary headaches during pregnancy: when to worry. Current Neurology and Neuroscience Reports, 19(6), pp.1-8.
- Richter, J.E., 2005. The management of heartburn in pregnancy. Alimentary pharmacology & therapeutics, 22(9), pp.749-757.
- Van Thiel, D.H., Gavaler, J.S., Joshi, S.N., Sara, R.K. and Stremple, J., 1977. Heartburn of pregnancy. Gastroenterology, 72(4), pp.666-668.
- Neilson, J.P., 2008. Interventions for heartburn in pregnancy. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, (4).
- Matthews, A., Haas, D.M., O'Mathúna, D.P. and Dowswell, T., 2015. Interventions for nausea and vomiting in early pregnancy. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, (9).
- Niebyl, J.R., 2010. Nausea and vomiting in pregnancy. New England Journal of Medicine, 363(16), pp.1544-1550.
- Lee, N.M. and Saha, S., 2011. Nausea and vomiting of pregnancy. Gastroenterology Clinics, 40(2), pp.309-334.


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RURAL BREMER COUNTY – A Northern Iowa man was hurt in a farming accident Wednesday morning in Bremer county.
On July 24, 2019 at approx. 11:00 AM, Bremer county deputies responded to a farm accident at 1434 Fairview Avenue in Bremer County. Harold Reuscher, age 86, was operating a skid loader when he became pinned underneath the bucket. Reuscher was extricated and transported by Air Care to Mercy One Hospital in Waterloo.
Reuscher's condition is unknown at this time.
Waverly Ambulance, Plainfield Fire Department, and Plainfield First Responders assisted with the accident.


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€62,000 will be spent on renovating one of Lanzarote's most famous tourist spectacles, the geysers at the Montañas del Fuego at Timanfaya.
Every day, park rangers pour buckets of water into tubes in the ground, then step back and wait for a few seconds before steam and spray explodes into the air. It's a display that always causes whoops and gasps from the assembled tourists, and it's been a regular part of the Timanfaya experience for decades.
The geysers at Timanfaya work because the centre is located on a chamber of lava just 3 kilometres below the surface of the earth. This means that temperatures can reach more than 200 degrees Celsius just below the surface of the earth.
But the metal tubes that channel the geysers are under constant conditions of heat and moisture, and have begun to rust and deteriorate. This affects the pressure of the geysers and can also lead to the expulsion of microparticles. Renovation is a regular requirement, and was last undertaken in 2015.
The geysers will be replaced over a few days in March, and the company Perforaciones y Sondeo Las Cañada have been awarded the contract.
For regular updates, pictures and videos of Lanzarote be sure to like and follow our Facebook page "Gazette Life Lanzarote".


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More precisely it would be that they did not come from Moldova. The independence of Moldova, 26 years old and all this time, in our territory there are Russian Armed forces. Not to be confused with the Russian peacekeepers. That's another story.
Let's call a spade a spade. Russia is holding in Moldova of a military base, but without any legal formalization of her status. Moreover, in 1999 Russia at the OSCE summit pledged to withdraw its troops, but failed to fulfill it. To this we must add that the base is located on the territory of Transnistria, which is de jure part of Moldova, but de facto not under its control. Let's face it — Russia is connected with separatists and supports them, including by finding on the territory of its military bases.
But back to the Russian tanks.
The concept of "Russian tanks" in Moldova is much broader than the physical presence of those in Tiraspol.
In hybrid wars, tanks and planes in the first place. Capture (obedience) of other States begins with the use of other weapons.
One of the developers of the theory of hybrid wars, chief of the General staff of the armed forces General Gerasimov writes: "the Emphasis used methods of warfare is shifting towards broad use of political, economic, informational, humanitarian and other non-military measures implemented with the involvement of the protest potential of the population. All this is complemented by military measures disguised, including the implementation of measures of information warfare and the actions of special operations forces".
"Gerasimov doctrine" gives us every reason to say that "Russian tanks" in Moldova is:
— periodically imposed embargo on Moldovan products exported to Russia;
— illegal military presence of Russia in Moldova (Transnistria);
— direct and indirect support of the separatists;
— recruitment "diplomats in mufti" of Moldovan citizens;
— Pro-Russian parties and public organizations;
— Media, Russian and serving the interests of Russia;
— the influence of agents and "useful idiots" working for the interests of Russia.
The most important victory of Russia in hybrid war against Moldova is a hit in Parliament of the party of socialists and the election of Igor Dodon, President.
The party of socialists and President Igor Dodon openly and defiantly support the interests of Russia in Moldova. For any reason they, even penetrating to the core issues, Express their solidarity with Russia and sharply criticizing the activities of the authorities.
Please note. The President of Moldova, Igor Dodon, referring to the neutrality of Moldova, makes a lot of statements that he will not allow the opening of the civil office of NATO in Moldova. Let me remind you that NATO is not only military but also political Union. And never spoke about the Russian military contingent. As if it did not exist in Moldova. As the Donbass "ihtamnet".
But they are present. Regularly conduct military exercises, often with the armed forces of the illegal and unrecognized PMR. And even during the exercises to overcome water obstacles. What could it be?
President Igor Dodon's Party of socialists revolted 5 expulsion of Russian diplomats. Noticed how the socialist MEP, commenting on the event, with a sneer said that there can be no spies in Moldova, that there is nobody here to recruit, as we do not have any "nuclear" and "missile" secrets.
And who told him recruited to obtain secrets? No, were recruited to realise the effect of agents that will be able to influence the development of the political situation in Moldova. And this recruitment plus the open support of the separatists, based on the information that was leaked from the meeting of the Supreme security Council, was carried out by Russian diplomats in Moldova.
With the assistance of the President Igor Dodon and of the party of socialists in Moldova, openly Byzantine and Izborsk clubs.
What is this organization?
Byzantine club
Of the mission statements of the Byzantine club:
Moldova to recognize the strategic reference point of Russia in the Balkans.
To preserve the free access to the Russian media on the Moldovan media market.
To achieve out of Moldova of the Association Agreement with the EU.
Participants in the Byzantine club convince citizens that an anti-Christian project of European integration in Moldova has no future. VC also supports the recognition of such status of Transnistria, which will influence domestic and foreign policy of Moldova.
On the website of the Byzantine club, you can read that while most new Russia (from Kharkov to Odessa) will not have the right to preserve and protect their Russian identity, Russian culture and Russian language, and the right to be an integral part of a "Russian World", that region has no future.
I wonder how this kind of publication examines the Moldovan branch of the Byzantine club?
One of the major problems of VK — active propaganda against the European choice of Moldova. According to the head of the Byzantine club in Moldova Vladimir Bukarsky: "the European project has maximum degradation, de-industrialization, depopulation and de-Christianization, the seizure of the country by foreign companies and the transformation in their colony, the transformation of the original peoples of Ions and Ivanov, not remembering kinship. The European project is a national humiliation and loss of national identity."
And further: "this is the way European "partners for development", which should have been called "partners of degradation," and their Moldovan counterparts are trying to impose on Moldova. We answer emphatically "no."
There is no desire to comment on these obvious stupidity.
Of course, Bukarsky and his comrades in the Club would not represent any danger for Moldova, if behind them were not Moscow and in Chisinau the President of Moldova and the Party of socialists.
In addition to the Byzantine club in Kishinev the Izborsky club.
Izborsky club
The members of this club, both from Moldova, and Russia, and also filled with hatred for Europe. Sometimes their anti-Europeanism loses all common sense. I quote from the speech on one of the forums of the Club of Bishop Markel: "We resisted (we are talking about the Second world war — approx. author), as well as today, the whole of Europe. Then the whole of Europe suffered from fascism, all European governments hired a servant to Hitler. The entire European economic and military power fell upon the Soviet people, like an avalanche. Only together we can resist the threat that is coming from the West."
I would like to remind the Marcellus, after the outbreak of the Second world war until 22 June 1941, the Soviet Union actively cooperated with Nazi Germany. Germany, which bombed British cities, invaded France, and other European countries. Moreover, with the Nazis, the Soviet Union divided Poland and sent troops to a number of European countries.
Read this: "it is enough a short blow at Poland from the German army, then red army, so that nothing is left of this ugly offspring of the Versailles Treaty." These words were spoken on the 31st of October 1939, two months after the outbreak of the Second world war, when Hitler and Stalin dividing Poland, signed the "Treaty of friendship and border". Said them the people's Commissar of foreign Affairs V. M. Molotov
Yes, Chamberlain and other European politicians gave Hitler Czechoslovakia and Austria. But they're nothing exciting. And Stalin shared with Hitler Europe. And many in Europe have not forgotten.
And one should know Markel. England almost immediately supported by the Soviet Union in the war against the Nazis. For help also came US that could sit back from the war overseas. And the Soviet Union rendered great help as on the part of England and especially the United States. Even Stalin said that without this assistance the war the Soviet Union would not have won. But Marcelli it's all forgotten. Europe and the United States for their enemies.
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Surprisingly, Markel echoed by Igor Dodon: "Today our countries have common challenges — it is primarily the expansion of the West, seeking aggressively to impose our standards and values".
Alexander Prokhanov highlights the special role of the Izborsk club: "Our Izborsky club is a weapon. Because the ideology in the modern world is a weapon."
Speaking in Chisinau, Prokhanov said: "as the revival of the Russian state, it will go back to where it forced a terrible accident in 1991. And your region — Moldova, Transnistria, Gagauzia, Romania is extremely important for Russia. And we, the Russian state back to the region. It is a question not of the future, and largely held now."
According to Prokhanov Russia should aim to preserve Moldova in the Russian political, geopolitical, cultural-historical, religious-philosophical influence.
The result, says Prokhanov: "Transnistria in the face here is such a Pro-Russian Moldova will have your brother and neighbor, not excluding that, in the end, Transnistria can be integrated into the new Eurasian, Pro-Russian Moldova, which will not cause rejection from bravely fighting the West, the people of Transnistria".
To-Westernism encourages Moldovans another member of the club Izborsk — Nikolai Starikov. He said: "From the West, it is proposed the rejection of their traditions, language, from its name, from the state, from the faith. In return, it offers the Chimera of "liberty". Freedom of what? Freedom sale on the European market that it's impossible to sell it because there are these products no one needs?"
The surprise is the statement Starikov about the West's attempts to force Moldova to give up their language, traditions, faith. Where he found these attempts?
About the marketing of products. Interesting logic. In rich Europe Moldovan goods are not wanted. So why should they be Russians, who live much poorer than EU citizens?
Acting for dancers the Russians socialists quickly grasped what was required from them. Now the Deputy of the socialist Bogdan Tirdea said: "All the world development is shifting to the East… So we of Eurocentrism we need to shift to a new geopolitical paradigm, where today the technology is evolving, where the most rapid economic growth and where the formation of new centers and authorities, and power and influence. And this is the zone of the Eurasian Union".
Very interested to know which countries of the Eurasian economic Union are developing technologies in which rapid economic growth, where new centres of authority, power and influence?
Soon Institute an effective policy will prepare a report "Choice of Moldova: the EU or the Eurasian economic community". On the basis of a report will be prepared lecture and brochure. We will carry out a comparative analysis of the two unions. Let the public, after reading our material, determines where economic growth and technology.
Hybrid war against Moldova yielding results. In fact, today we have like three of Moldova. Two of them is Transnistria and Gagauzia. Yes, Gagauzia, which is rapidly disappearing under Russian influence. Recently, the people's Assembly of Gagauzia and the "Supreme Council of PMR" signed the agreement on mutual cooperation, which in fact, is openly separatist Pact aimed at deepening the split of Moldova.
A significant role in the success of the hybrid war is played by the Russian media. I am against any bans Russian media outlets operating through a satellite dish or the Internet. But the cable networks of Moldova must be cleaned from the Russian propaganda content. We are talking about news and analytical programs. And, of course, must be preserved cognitive and cultural program, various non-political shows, feature films…
But the most important is the development of Moldovan television, including broadcasts on Russian language.
Sure, sooner or later we have relations with Russia will improve. And we'll forget about hybrid wars, forget about problems, introducing discord into our relationship. But this will happen only if Russia will recover from its Imperial phantom pain, will reject the ideas of revival of the USSR.
Moreover, like a few years ago (before the Crimea and the Donbas), I'm willing to be convinced to develop relations with Russia, which, together with us, with other countries, build a Greater Europe from Lisbon to Vladivostok. With Russia, which will solve problems with Ukraine's Crimea and Donbas. But it will be new Russia. And today when I criticize the policy of Russia Putin, I hope that this criticism need Russia, we need those citizens who understand that the current government robs them of their future.


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UNDP one of Vietnam's most important partners on development path: ambassador
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has been and will continue to be one of the most important and trusted partners of the Government and people of Vietnam on the country's development and integration pathway, Ambassador Dang Hoang Giang has affirmed.
Addressing an interactive dialogue between the UNDP Executive Board and UN member states held in New York on June 6 on the occasion of the 45th anniversary of the Vietnam - UN relations, the Permanent Representative of Vietnam to the UN pointed out impacts of such global issues as the COVID-19 pandemic, climate change, geo-political tensions, and food and energy crises.
As a speaker at the meeting to share the country's success story, he said that in this context, the Vietnamese Government has implemented a number of measures to protect people's health, curb the pandemic, and consistently pursue a policy of "protecting the people's health first".
It has allocated substantial social protection coverage to support affected enterprises, workers, and vulnerable groups.
To address both health and socio-economic priorities, the Government has invested intensive efforts in sourcing adequate vaccine supplies. These efforts include the "vaccine diplomacy" strategy to reach out to different sources to ensure adequate vaccine, through COVAX, UN agencies and international partners, enabling the country to carry out the largest vaccination campaign in its history, and thereby achieved a near universal full vaccination by March 2022, Giang noted.
With regard to climate action, he went on, despite constrained fiscal space, the Vietnamese Government has kept in view the longer-term development priorities and made bold commitments at the 26th UN Climate Change Conference (COP26) in 2021 to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2050. This was followed by the Just Energy Transition Partnership in December 2022 with a pledge of 15.5 billion USD in financing to advance the climate ambition.
Thanks to these timely and efficient policies and strategies, Vietnam has achieved positive results in post pandemic recovery, he said, elaborating that economic growth reached 8.02% in 2022 – the highest in the past 10 years, macroeconomic stability has been ensured and debts sustainably managed, multi-dimensional poverty index reduced by 1.2% compared to 2021, and Vietnam kept its high human development status in 2021.
These results could not be possible without the support of its trusted partners, especially the UNDP, according to the diplomat.
The Government of Vietnam and the UNDP share a thorough understanding of the central importance of government ownership, and of public sector administrative and technical capacity; and the criticality of learning from policy and programmatic experiments, and sharing lessons learned.
"In this regard, we believe that for any partnership to produce tangible results, it should be based on mutual confidence, mutual respect and shared understanding. In conclusion, we fully recognise the important role of the UNDP to support an inclusive, comprehensive and sustainable development for Vietnam, as well as for many other member states," Ambassador Giang added.
At the dialogue, representatives of the UNDP and countries highly valued Vietnam's achievements in post-pandemic economic recovery, social security ensuring, and climate change response through appropriate and timely policies, its sharing of experiences in building up self-reliance and independence, and promotion of a strong and effective partnership with UNDP in different aspects of sustainable development.


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A 17-year-old tourist from the United Arab Emirates has gone missing in Baku, the UAE Embassy in Azerbaijan told APA.
On March 27, around 05:20 AM, Sultan Abdulla Alqaseer, 17, with Down Syndrome, left Winter Park Hotel in the city and did not return, the embassy said.
The UAE Embassy in Baku asks those who see him to contact the embassy or to call 051 660 65 55.


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The government of Jersey has selected IMS MAXIMS to provide the areas electronic patient record.
The supplier will work alongside the government of the Channel Island to support to implementation of the Jersey Care Record, with the eventual aim of the area's healthcare system reaching HIMSS level 7.
The MAXIMS electronic patient record (EPR) offers a safe, paperless, clinical record supported by a patient management solution, according to a statement from the supplier.
Professor Enda McVeigh, chief clinical information officer for Jersey Health and Community Services, said: "This new cloud based EPR system will enhance the efficiency and transparency of our health care system in Jersey.
"It will help to provide the 'digital dividend' that other commercial areas outside health have had and that health is now starting to experience. This new EPR will become one of the key enablers of the Jersey Care Model as we work toward a new digital enabled health care system in Jersey."
The technology from IMS MAXIMS is used in the NHS in the UK, the HIE in Ireland and independent hospital groups in both regions.
Its patient administration system (PAS), clinical workflow, clinical noting, order communications, ePrescribing, eObs, eWhiteboards, maternity, theatres, patient portal modules provide a complete end-to-end solution for healthcare providers.
It is hoped they will ensure Jersey can meet all the objectives set by its Department of Health and Community Services for 2021, including:
- Improved Islanders' experience of health and community services
- Improved health outcomes of islanders
- Improved partnership working to deliver person-centred, sustainable and safe health and community services as detailed in the Jersey Care Model (JCM)
- Improved working environment for staff increasing recruitment and retention
- Improved resilience of health and community services, particularly in relation to any Covid-19 related surge in health cases
- High quality safe services with good clinical and corporate governance functions
- Deliver services within the financial envelope assigned to HCS
Neill McAnaspie, chief innovation officer at IMS MAXIMS, said: "We're delighted to be working with government of Jersey to deliver their digital healthcare objectives on the island.
"We look forward to collaborating and developing new ideas and concepts to bring about new innovation in healthcare."


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Here's my latest batch of wine reviews, roughly in order of preference:
–Falanghina del Sannio 2020 Feudi di San Gregorio, Italy, $23. Apple, lemon, herbs, flowers and stone fruit. Good acidity, rounded in the mouth with a lingering finish. Very good.
–Elena Walch 2019 Pinot Bianco, Alto Adige, Italy, $30. Lemon and minerals predominate in this round, clean white. Also apple and touches of peach, flowers and herbs. Nicely balanced with a lingering finish. Very good.
–Attems 2020 Cicinis Collio Sauvignon Blanc, Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Italy, $30. Fruity with peach aromas. Citrus, saline and touch of herbs on the palate. Very good.
–Etude 2019 Grace Benoist Ranch Carneros Chardonnay, Ca., $32. Pear, apple, lemon white peach and touch of butterscotch on the nose. Fresh and crisp palate with apple and vanilla and a bit of creaminess. Very good.
–Koyle Costa 2021 La Flor Sauvignon Blanc, San Antonio, Chile, $18. Grassy and herbaceous aromas. Predominantly lemon-lime on the palate with grapefruit, a touch of tropical fruit, a salty minerality and a long finish. Made with organic grapes. Very good.
–Matetic 2020 EQ Sauvignon Blanc, Chile, $20. Complex nose with light herbs. Grapefruit on the delicate palate, with good balance and plenty of salinity on the finish. Very good.
— Le Pianore Tiniatus 2018 Montecucco Rosso, Italy, $20. Tart cherry, strawberry plum, herbs and touch of cola in a light-bodied Sangiovese-Merlot blend. Good plus.
–Attems 2021 Pinot Grigio Ramato, Friuli, Italy, $19. Cherry and apple aromas. Fruity but dry with a touch of mineral on the spicy finish. Good plus.
–Attems 2021 Pinot Grigio, Friuli, Italy, $19. Lime aromas. Lime and grapefruit on the palate with good minerality and touch of floral notes. Good plus.
–Morande 2020 Gran Reserva Sauvignon Blanc, Chile, $20. Herbal aromas. Lime and mineral on the palate with medium acidity and rounded mouthfeel. Good plus.
–Wente Niki's 2021 Pinot Noir Rose, Arroyo Seco, Monterey, $35. Cherry, raspberry and a touch of watermelon on the nose. Strawberries and roses on the palate. Fairly and crisp. Nicely balanced. Good plus.


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Google released Pixel Buds A Series in the USA on June 17, 2021. It is available in White and Dark Olive (Green) Colors. It looks slightly different than Apple's AirPods. However, users may prefer this Pixel Buds A series for its lightweight, comfortable fit. It stays in the ears and sounds good relative to the price.
Apple AirPods Pro 2 are better wireless small headphones than the Google Pixel Buds series. Both have Closed back enclosures, Dynamic transducers, and a more neutral sound profile. Users may prefer it for its better battery performance and seamless pairing with other Apple Devices.
Difference Between: AirPods Pro VS Google Pixel Buds A Series
1. Specifications Comparison
The Apple AirPods are best selling wireless buds in the world. So, selecting one between the two can be challenging. Go through a detailed breakdown of differences between Apple AirPods Pro 2 and Google Pixel Buds A Series to see which headphone is best for you.
Here's a comparison between Google Pixel Buds A Series and AirPods Pro 2.
Specs | AirPods Pro 2 | Google Pixel Buds A Series |
Type | Earbuds | In-ear |
Battery life | 5.3 hours | 5.5 hours |
Charging Port | Lightning | USB-C |
Enclosure | Open-Back | Closed-Back |
Noise Cancelling | Yes | On/Off |
Chip | H1 | TBD |
Battery life | 6 hours | 5 hours |
App Support | iOS Interface | Google Pixel Buds |
Weight | 0.19 ounces | 0.18 ounces |
Price | $249 | $99 |
2. Design
The AirPods Pro 2 and Google Pixel Buds are wireless earbuds. Apple is known for its minimalist hardware, So AirPods Pro 2 is Available only in white color. Google Pixel Buds A series offers four different color options: sea, Clearly White, Charcoal, and Dark Olive. You do get to customize your AirPods Pro 2 case with emojis, numbers, names, and initials to make them more unique.
AirPods Pro 2 has an H2 headphone chip and a U1 chip in the charging case for Precision Finding. So you can find the precise location of your AirPods and charging case. This H2 chip is also responsible for the Adaptive Transparency mode. AirPods 2 Pro and Google Pixel Buds A-series are wireless and have individual strengths; you may prefer either.
3. Battery
Apple AirPods Pro is easy to use and comfortable. In addition, it offers up to 6 hours of listening time and up to 4.5 hours of talk time on a single charge. It provides 20 hours of listening and 24 hours of talk time with MagSafe charging case. In addition, 5 minutes in the case gives 1 hour of listening time. Support Wireless Charging Dock.
Google Pixel Buds A series provides 5 hours of listening or up to 2.5 hours of talk time. It offers 24 hours of listening time and up to 12 hours of talk time with case. Charging earbuds for 15 minutes in a charging case delivers up to 3 hours of listening time and 1.5 hours of talk time. Both have rechargeable battery types.
4. Charging Case
Apple's AirPods Pro charging case works with a lightning connector, MagSafe charger, Apple Watch charger, or Qi-certified chargers. While the Google Pixel Buds A series charging case works with USB-C charging port.
With the AirPods Pro 2, you get a water and sweat-resistant case to match IPX4-rated buds (Get are AirPods Waterproof). Google Pixel Buds A series has a water protection rating of IPX4, but the charging case is not water or sweat resistant.
5. Connectivity
AirPods Pro 2 works with Bluetooth 5.3 wireless, seamless technology. So it is easy to pair with other Apple Devices. Google Pixel Buds A series works with Bluetooth 5.3 technology. So it pairs with any Bluetooth 4.0+ devices, including Android, iOS, tablets, and laptops.
AirPods Support Other Mobile OS, AirPods With Samsung Review.
The main difference comes from the connections. Apple AirPods Pro 2 doesn't support Multipoint connectivity with device switching at the same time. So, you can't connect more than one device at once. While the Google Pixel Buds A series supports Bluetooth multipoint for Android and iOS devices.
6. Audio
AirPods Pro 2 has a custom high dynamic range amplifier that produces pure and clear sounds, Supports iPhone EQ Settings for AirPods. In addition, it powers a custom high-excursion Apple driver to optimize audio quality. The new AirPods Pro uses two microphones, one facing outward and the second toward. Both faces toward the ear for Active Noise Cancellation, Live Listen. In addition, the AirPods Pro has a vent system for pressure equalization.
Google Pixel Buds A-series has custom designed dynamic speaker driver to give a premium audio experience. It delivers clear and natural sound with more power in low tones with Bass Boost. In addition, Google Pixel Buds provide passive noise reduction. It means that your earphones or in-ear monitors naturally block outside noise. Also, Google Pixel Buds have a Spatial vent for in-ear pressure reduction and spatial awareness.
7. Sensors
The AirPods Pro design combines dual beamforming microphones with inward-facing microphones for noise and voice processing. Moreover, there are Motion-detecting and Speech-detecting accelerometers. Furthermore, there is a skin detection sensor to detect the presence of skin. In addition, there is a Touch control for audio controls. Now, you can swipe the stem to adjust the volume. Press the stem to Play/Pause music or to Answer/End calls.
Google Pixel Buds A-series has a Motion detecting accelerometer that detects vibration or movement. Furthermore, the capacitive touch sensors are available for music, calls, and Assistant controls. In addition, there is a Single IR proximity sensor for in-ear detection to play and pause audio automatically.
8. Charging Port
There are different charging ports available on AirPods Case to charge. AirPods Pro 2 case has a lightning port, and Google Pixel Buds A-series has USB-C charging port. Both headsets support Dock/base station Charging.
9. Price
Google Pixel Buds A-series features the same as AirPods Pro, retailing for almost half the price. AirPods Pro 2 cost US $249, while Google Pixel Buds A series cost only US $99. So, it depends on the user's requirements to select the best headset.
AirPods Pro 2 is famous for its impressive active noise-canceling performance. So get it at under $250. Conversely, if you are willing to get budget-friendly earbuds under $100, consider the Google Pixel Buds A-series. It is available at $99.
If you are willing to Buy for a Mac, You should check out AirPods Pro vs AirPods Max.
In conclusion, I hope this article gets helpful to determine which pair of earbuds is best for your aspects. Thank you.


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Introduction | Andrew Garda is a freelance sports journalist covering Professional and College football. He has written for websites such as Draftguys.com, NFLDraftBible.com, FantasyFootballJournal.com among others. He has also appeared on numerous podcasts and radio programs including Footballguys' The Audible, The Fantasy Football Roundtable, The Extra Points Fantasy Football and the Fantasy Sports Group Webcast as well as hosting live chats during the 2008 Draft. This past season alone, he has interviewed numerous players including top ten draft picks Sedrick Ellis and Keith Rivers, as well as players like Philadelphia RB Lorenzo Booker, Atlanta's Chevis Jackson, Pittsburgh's Bruce Davis and Minnesota's John David Booty. He's also available for parties. |
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