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- February 20, 2017
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he chief executive of Mozilla – the company best known for its Firefox browser – has stepped down.
Brendan Eich was appointed just last month but came in for heavy criticism for his views on same-sex marriage.
Mozilla's executive chairwoman Mitchell Baker announced the decision in a blog post.
"Mozilla prides itself on being held to a different standard and, this past week, we didn't live up to it," she wrote.
"We know why people are hurt and angry, and they are right: it's because we haven't stayed true to ourselves.
"We didn't act like you'd expect Mozilla to act. We didn't move fast enough to engage with people once the controversy started. We're sorry. We must do better."
Mr Eich has also stepped down from the board of the Mozilla Foundation, the non-profit organisation which owns the for-profit Mozilla Corporation.
Angry users
Mr Eich, who co-founded Mozilla and was also the creator of the JavaScript scripting language, made a $1,000 (£600) donation in 2008 in support of Californian anti-gay marriage law Proposition 8.
Although it was initially passed, it was later overturned by the US Supreme Court in 2013.
When the announcement of Mr Eich's appointment was made on 24 March, angry users voiced their opinions on social media. Several high-profile Mozilla employees also weighed in. Three board members resigned in the weekend following Mr Eich's appointment – but Mozilla said the events were not linked.
But the most damaging act of protest came via dating website OkCupid.
Users who went to the site using Mozilla's Firefox browser were greeted with a message that read: "Hello there, Mozilla Firefox user. Pardon this interruption of your OkCupid experience.
"Mozilla's new CEO, Brendan Eich, is an opponent of equal rights for gay couples. We would therefore prefer that our users not use Mozilla software to access OkCupid."
Mozilla initially defended Mr Eich's appointment, but Ms Baker's blog post announcing the chief executive's departure made apologies for doing so.
"We failed to listen, to engage, and to be guided by our community," she wrote.
She added that any potential replacement for Mr Eich was still being discussed, and that more details would be announced next week.
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Offshore Director
- Director – Offshore Advisory ChannelVincent J. Leon, AAMS®Director – Offshore Advisory Channel
Vince Leon is responsible for sales in the offshore advisory channel covering the Americas for Thornburg Securities Corporation. He will focus on distribution of Thornburg's UCITS family of Funds domiciled in Dublin, Ireland.
Prior to joining Thornburg, Vince was employed by Eaton Vance Investment Managers as director of offshore sales for the Americas. Before that, he held senior sales and distribution roles at several firms, including Mirae Asset Global Investments, GE Asset Management, and Legg Mason Global Asset Management (previously known as Citigroup Asset Management). Vince began his career as a financial advisor for Dean Witter and has over 18 years of industry experience.
Vince holds a BS in finance from Manhattan College. He has also earned the Accredited Asset Management Specialist (AAMS®) designation and is currently registered with FINRA with a Series 7, 24, and 63.
For six years, Vince coached both high school and Olympic Development Soccer programs in New Jersey, earning a National B License from the United States Soccer Federation. He currently resides in Parkland, FL, with his wife and daughter.
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- Offshore Internal Sales ConsultantMiguel CortabarriaOffshore Internal Sales Consultant
Miguel Cortabarria is an internal sales consultant covering the Americas for Thornburg Securities Corporation. He partners with the offshore advisory channel director on the distribution of Thornburg's UCITS family of Funds domiciled in Dublin, Ireland. Miguel started at Thornburg as an Institutional Group intern in 2017 and joined the staff full time in 2018.
Prior to Thornburg, he spent over six years performing operations management tasks for multinational corporations in Europe and the United States. Miguel holds a master's degree in mechanical engineering from the Public University of Navarre in Spain and an MBA from the University of New Mexico's Anderson School of Management. He is currently registered with FINRA with a Series 7 and 66.
Miguel grew up in Pamplona, Spain. He was part of the Regional Artistic Ski Team of Navarre and competed in the Moguls Spanish Championships three consecutive years. Miguel currently resides in Albuquerque, NM, with his wife.


text: On the heels of halloween and on the cusp of the new Star Wars movie, this series is somewhat of a play on words. In this series, we will dive in to things of our past that haunt us or have influenced (negatively) who we may be today. We will look at how our sinful nature drives us away from God and more importantly how God is calling us out of the dark side of our humanity to both glorify Him and experience a life of joy and purpose.


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A big hello to Melbourne sewing afficionados. The very lovely Rachel of Mymessings has organised a sewing social day 🙂 If you're around and interested incoming, pop over to Rachels blog and let her know. We're a very friendly bunch, and the venue is GREAT. Lots of space, big tables and best of all if you forget something (like needles / thread) you can easy get what you need from the store!
- Location: GJs Discount Fabrics, in Brunswick- they have a big workroom with big tables and lots of floor space, power points and light. You will need to bring your own machine.
- Date: Saturday 29th September
- Time: 9-4 (their opening hours, but you can come for as much or as little of that as you like)
- Cost: $10 per person
I've already started packing my sewing bag, there's a large piece of cotton that is going to be my Peony muslin, and I'm optimistically going to take the fashion fabric and cotton batiste to cut out my pattern pieces.
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The Boaters Exchange is the Sailing Center of the Sunshine Coast
Management and staff are all seasoned sailors, including winners of many races. We can help you with all your boating needs. To start with, come in and talk to us.
A nice model.
Can you name the type of sailboat, and all the parts, rigging and sail. ?
We can, and more, we can sail a vessel like this anytime, anywhere.
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Welcome to the Gallery!
The purpose of these gallery pages is to visualize for you the places i have traveled and to contextualize the how and why i ended up here (woanderwith)
Photography is a keen and budding interest of mine and in any area where there is an opportunity to learn, there is the capacity to learn even more! Indeed, i have much to learn both creatively and technically in the realms of photography.
Alas, some of you may find my work good and others not so much but that is all good; i accept both sentiments with warmth.
Most importantly, i am beyond excited to share these images, in all their success and flaws, with you.


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TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (Seminoles.com) – Florida State Women's Basketball student-athletes Leticia Romero and Shakayla Thomas continue to add to their award collection, with each earning Women's Basketball Coaches Association Honorable Mention All-America honors. The two Seminole standouts have each been honored as WBCA All-Americans for the second straight season. Both performers were also named Associated Press All-Americans as well, while Romero recently earned a spot as a Senior CLASS Award First Team All-American.
Washington's Kelsey Plum was recognized as the 2017 Wade Trophy winner, considered the "Heisman of Women's Basketball." In addition to Romero and Thomas, eighth other ACC student-athletes were recognized as WBCA All-Americans.
Thomas earns her third All-America award since coming to FSU as a freshman in 2014. The Sylacauga, Ala., native was the ACC Player of the Year as selected by the league's coaches, averaging 14.9 points, 6.0 rebounds and shooting 49.4 percent from the floor.
Romero joined Thomas as an All-ACC First Team member this past season, finishing second on the team with 12.5 points while shooting 48.6 percent from the floor and 50.9 percent from three-point range. The Las Palmas, Spain, native finishes her career as one of the best players in program history, emerging as the program's lone three-time All-American in three years played.
Romero and Thomas guided FSU to a 28-7 overall record, a 13-3 conference mark and a runner-up finish in the ACC regular season. The Seminoles were one of seven NCAA programs to reach the Elite Eight in at least two of the last three seasons, reaching the round of eight this past season.
Founded in 1981, the Women's Basketball Coaches Association is the professional association for coaches of women's and girls' basketball at all levels of competition. The WBCA offers educational resources that coaches need to help make themselves better leaders, teachers and mentors to their players; provides opportunities for coaches to connect with peers in the profession; serves as the unifying voice of a diverse community of coaches to the organizations that control the game; and celebrates those coaches, players and other individuals who excel each year and contribute to the advancement of the sport.


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MCDS-Therapy: Repurposing of carbamazepine for treatment of skeletal dysplasia (2018-2022)
To determine the full genomic spectrum of PSACH-MED-FHD
(March 2018: ongoing)
MED is genetically heterogeneous and results from mutations in the genes encoding matrilin-3, type IX collagen and COMP. However, extensive genetic analysis has consistently demonstrated that mutations in other, as yet unidentified genes, can also result in MED. The proportion of MED that does not have a genetic basis ascribed varies between 30-70% depending on diagnostic rigour. Our recent comprehensive study also identified cohorts of patients that were phenotypic outliers of the MED 'disease spectrum', but which shared distinct clinical and/or radiographic features. Consensus diagnoses for these patients focused around specific forms of familial hip dysplasia (FHD) and it is clear that these diseases are genetically distinct from 'classical' forms of MED. Similarly, this study also highlighted gaps in our understanding of the genetic basis of PSACH and identified patients/families that have one or more of the following features; a distinct severe-PSACH phenotype, consanguineous parents (i.e. recessive inheritance) and are COMP mutation negative.
Next generation sequencing (NGS) offers the technical innovation to determine the full genetic basis of PSACH-MED-FHD that has not been possible to date. DNA from mutation negative families and cohorts of patients with a similar clinical/radiographic presentation has been collected and is available for study. Exome sequencing will be performed at the Institute of Genetic Medicine, which has state-of-the-art high-throughput DNA sequencing facilities and bioinformatics pipeline.
What role to do ARMET and CRELD2 play in genetic skeletal diseases?
(March 2018: project nearing completion)
Armet/Manf (arginine-rich, mutated in early stage tumors) and Creld2 (cysteine-rich with EGF- like domains 2) are two recently identified ER-stress responsive proteins and despite being induced by a variety of physiological and pathological triggers and reported to function as cytoprotective factors against oxidative and ER stresses, very little is known about the function of these two proteins. ARMET and CRELD2 are upregulated and secreted in cell and mouse models of Matn3-V194D andCol10a1-N617K; but not Comp mutations. Preliminary studies using cell models confirm that ARMET and CRELD2 form complexes with mutant matrilin-3, but not COMP, whilst substrate-trapping experiments indicate that CRELD2 processes PDI-like activity. To advance this line-of-enquiry we have generated cartilage-specific knockouts of Creld2 and Armet and then crossed these onto Matn3-V194D mice. These novel mice lines along with validated cell models will be used for investigating the role of ARMET and CRELD2 in protein folding, UPR and growth plate dysplasia.
Determining the function of ARMET and CRELD2 and understanding their potential cytoprotective role in the pathobiology of GSDs will provide novel insight into disease mechanisms.
This line-of-enquiry will be underpinned by our well-established phenotypic analyses that comprise qualitative and quantitative assays of skeletal dysplasia, cell-matrix pathology and genetic mechanisms. Histology and immunohistochemistry for visualising growth plate dysplasia and changes in protein localisation.Cell proliferation and apoptosis assays provide quantitative markers of chondrocyte phenotype. Omics technologies (gene expression and proteomics) will be used to gain a global overview of mRNA and protein changes that occur as a result of the different gene deletions. The zone-specific changes in pathology may require precise analysis and micro-dissected growth plate cartilage will be used for these studies.
Investigating the role of XBP1 mediated UPR in pathogenesis of MATN3-MED
(March 2018: project completed)
This line of enquiry will characterise the role of Xbp1-mediated UPR in the pathogenesis of MED caused by Matn3-V194D and to compliment these studies we will compare findings to the Col10a1-N617K model of MCDS.
Xbp1 was specifically chosen due to its key transcriptional role in UPR and Xbp1 splicing was confirmed in both models. Moreover, ARMET and CRELD2 are putative downstream targets of spliced-Xbp1.
Conditional Xbp1 mice with a chondrocyte-specific Col2–cre allele were bred to homozygosity with Matn3-V194D or Col10a1-N617K alleles and preliminary analysis has confirmed very different phenotypic consequences.
1) Col2–Xbp1-/-Matn3m/m mice are significantly shorter than Matn3m/m mice with extensive disruption to growth plate architecture and chondrocyte proliferation.
2) In contrast, chondrocyte-deletion of Xbp1 appears to have no detrimental effect on growth plate pathology or bone-lengths in Col10a1-N617K mice.
This unexpected dichotomy between the phenotypic consequences of Xbp1-deletion in the two models, in view of their similar ER-stress disease signatures, highlights differences in ER-stress pathways in related cell-types (proliferative vs. hypertrophic chondrocytes). Finally, although previously reported to have no overt skeletal phenotype, our preliminary analysis has demonstrated reduced adult bone-lengths in Col2–Xbp1-/- mice, which will constitute another relevant line-of-enquiry. Defining these phenotypic differences and cellular responses at the genetic and molecular level will form a major objective of these lines-of-enquiry.


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Who wouldn't want to freelance if they could? No boss looking over your shoulder, no office politics to put up with, and no traffic! What could be better? Oh, did I mention no steady paycheck,&hellip
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How the Internet has Impacted the Freelance Market
Freelancing has been going on long before the Internet was ever heard of; however, the Internet has had a tremendous effect on the freelancing industry. Before the Internet, freelancers might spend months advertising their services;&hellip
How does Freelancing Really Work? Freelance Writing for Beginners
If you've been a freelancer for some time, you probably already know the answer to this question, but if freelancing is something you've been thinking about, you'll need to know all you can about it.&hellip
What is Freelancing? For Complete Beginners
Freelancing is a term used to describe work performed by independent contractors who work for themselves instead of seeking employment at a company. While online freelancing is not limited to any particular kind of industry,&hellip


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Edwin Bryant received his Ph.D in Indic languages and Cultures from Columbia University. He taught Hinduism at Harvard University for three years, and is presently the professor of Hinduism at Rutgers University where he teaches courses on Hindu philosophy and religion. He has received numerous awards and fellowships, published six books and authored a number of articles on Vedic history, yoga, and the Krishna tradition. In addition to his academic work for the scholarly community, Edwin's Penguin World Classics translation of the Srimad Bhagavata Purana, the traditional source for the story of Krishna's incarnation, is both for Indology specialists as well as students and those interested in Hinduism from the general reading public and the yoga community.
As a personal practitioner of yoga for 35 years, a number of them spent in India studying with traditional teachers, where he returns yearly, Edwin strives to combine academic scholarship and rigor with sensitivity towards traditional knowledge systems.
Edwin currently teaches workshops on the Yoga Sutras, Bhagavad Gita, and Hindu Philosophy at yoga studios and teacher training courses throughout the country.( source: his Website)
The deeper tradition of Yoga and the spirituality of BKS Iyengar
Yoga Sutra, Bhagavad Gita (part 1)
Yoga Sutra, Bhagavad Gita (part 2)
The many challenges of reading Patanjali and the Gita


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One of several size offerings in our popular rectangular glass vase series, the 6" medium size can fit anywhere while always making a statement with it's museum-quality design in the Slash pattern. Hand wash. 6" in height by 5" in width by 2". Available in all colors and shown in Gold, Silver and Checker.


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It took me all of half-an hour to make, using schmaltzy, but evocative music and a few purloined pics from the Internet.
Saatchi & Saatchi would have loved the idea, even if they'd have scorned the final result.
For the questions that this clip POSE not only remain unanswered; more significantly, they remain not ASKED.
At least, not in the way that they are maintaining.


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Lena Harrison just needed a summer job before she transferred from her small community college to the larger state university in the fall. But when she laid her eyes on David Roberts, the young manager of a music store, all bets were off. Summer work just got a lot more interesting.
Categories: Original Fiction
Characters: None
Classification: General
Genre: Romance
Story Status: Active
Pairings: None
Warnings: Sexual Content
Series: None
Chapters: 3
Word count: 3523
Read Count: 4114
Published: January 07 2016
Updated: January 13 2016


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SURPRISE! Shane and I are so happy to finally share that we have a little baby due July 2016!
Ah, I don't even know where to begin! We are so insanely excited. Seeing our tiny little bean with a heartbeat wiggling everywhere is SO amazing. Keeping this secret the past 11 weeks was one of the hardest things I have ever had to do! Pretending to feel fine when you want to throw up 24/7 is NOT easy. Like, really not easy. We told both our families on Christmas Day, and it was sooooo fun! They were shocked and SO FREAKING EXCITED. After we told them, they asked if I told Shane about the pregnancy in a cute way. Well, if you consider walking out of the bathroom with a pregnancy test saying "well that explains why I feel like shit" then…yes, so cute;)
This first trimester has been kicking my butt, but luckily I have a husband that never complains when I nap for 2 hours after work and go to bed at 8pm while he cooks and cleans. I don't know what I would do without him! I can't even explain how happy and excited I am to be a mom….don't even get me started on seeing Shane be a dad. I can't think about it without crying, hahaha. We are so blessed, and so excited!


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Full SQL and SQL monitoring, deeper view on Access domain
For better understanding SQL entity we need to describe a little bit deeper the logging actions in Guardium policy.
My audit policy (selective audit trail) contains two rules.
It will log activity of syntaxuser1 using LOG action (LOG ONLY) and other traffic will be audited with details – LOG FULL DETAILS action.
I connected to postgreSQL database two times as a test and syntaxuser1
and these sessions are visible (right) but report based on Full SQL entity does not contain syntaxuser1 activity (left).
The reason is simple and understanding of this is very important to create accurate database monitoring policy and reports. The LOG ONLY action logs SQL constructs and does not audit full SQL body executed inside session.
So what does exactly LOG ONLY log?!
The LOG ONLY (it is also default action for non selective audit trail policies!) removes SQL parameter values from SQL body. For instance 3 SQL's:
SELECT * FROM table WHERE columnX='value1' SELECT * FROM table WHERE columnX='value2' SELECT * FROM table WHERE columnX='value3'
are described as a one SQL construct
SELECT * FROM table WHERE columnX='?'
so audited activity based on LOG ONLY action allows identify syntax but it is not possible to present full body (if SQL contains parameters).
The main purpose of LOG ONLY action use is the meaningful decrease of disk space consumption by audited traffic because we do not need store each SQL and put only reference (Construct ID) to known by collector SQL constructs stored in SQL entity.
It is a good time to introduce very important entity – Access Period. Independently to FULL SQL flow (described in part 1) Guardium stores audited activity inside the hourly based sets named periods – we can visualize them as data partitions. Now we can discuss sense of this kind approach but it was historic decision (more that 10 years ago) based among others on cost of storage and CPU utilization.
Periods describe the all audited traffic on hour basis and simplify data partitioning and point executed in this timeframe SQL's by Instance ID and Construct ID keys . So we can present data inside entities this way
Data flow in 5 main entities:
- policy makes decision to log activity (LOG ONLY or LOG FULL DETAILS)
- if SQL is related to new session – new Session ID is registered and Access ID is attached to it or new connection profile is registered
- system checks – is Session ID registered in the current period (current hour)?
- False – new Instance ID is created in Access Period entity
- if LOG ONLY action is used
- the SQL is "anonymized" – parameter values are replaced by question mark
- system checks existence of SQL construct in SQL Entity
- False – new Construct ID is registered in SQL Entity
- new record (access) is attached to current period (partition) in the Access Period entity – Access ID, relations to SQL (Construct ID) and Session (Session ID)
- if LOG FULL DETAILS action is used
- the SQL is registered in FULL SQL with reference to Session ID
- SQL is "anonymized" and registered in Access Period (Instance ID) this same way like described for LOG ONLY action
- Record in FULL SQL stores reference to Instance ID in Access Period
We should be aware some limitations if LOG ONLY action is used to audit session:
- data are stored without parameter values
- we cannot identify exact time of SQL execution, we can estimate time by reference to:
- Session timestamps – between Session Start and Session End
- Access Period – SQL execution inside partition, between Period Start and Period End
- Access Period Timestamp – last execution of particular SQL construct inside period instance
- SQL's from one session can be located in many periods (partitions) if session involves many hours
- Both logging actions can be used inside policy to audit activity from this same session (it is powerful) but it can lead to incorrect conclusions if we base on FULL SQL report only
- The Period Start is used as a timestamp for Access Period Entity (the Timestamp field has not important value)
It should be also stressed that LOG FULL DETAILS action stores SQL in both entities Full SQL and SQL
So, from theory to practice 🙂
Example 1 – No space on disk, no data in reports
It happens when we use LOG ONLY action in our policies and we try to review activity in the report based on FULL SQL entity
SQL counter identifies thousands constructs (report based on SQL entity) but SQL syntax report is empty (based on FULL SQL) – my audit policy uses LOG ONLY action. If you log events using LOG ONLY action somewhere you should not report data based on FULL SQL to report them.
Example 2 – Where is timestamp for SQL entity?
I created a query based on main entity – SQL
and you should notice that there is no timestamp inside the available in SQL entity fields. What does it mean? Can we create report base on it and use time period specification for results?
Yes, we can, because query gathers timestamp from the closest (direct) relation if it does not exists in the main entity.
The direct relation for SQL entity is Access Period which use Period Start field as timestamp. It has a big influence on result 🙂
I connected to database two times and executed simple query in each session
then I tried to display my activity related to second session only (base on Start Date after 19:18:00)
and both sessions are visible. The explanation is simple – timestamp for this report bases on Period Start field what for the input value 19:18 defines the period 19:00-20:00 (7-8 am) where two Test user sessions happened.
There is no possibility to granular time different way (more in Example 5) because it is main entity dependent. How to display SQL's belonging only to the second session? – we can use Session ID for example as a filter
I put Session ID of interesting me session in the added filter and "voila"
Example 3 – I do not see part of my SQL's – situation 1
This time I executed 6 SQL's but only two of them are displayed in my report based on SQL entity.
What I pointed before, the SQL entity stores constructs instead of FULL SQL body so SELECT 1, SELECT 2 and SELECT 3 are visible here as SELECT ? and 3 executions of SELECT now() also point only one SQL construct. Please notice also that Timestamp in Access Period entity points the time closest to the last execution of particular SQL construct.
Does it mean that we cannot identify the exact number of executed SQL's if LOG ONLY action is used? – of course, we can 🙂 The number of occurrences of constructs are stored in Access Period and we can refer to it from SQL entity using entity counter (Add Count)
Now we have full information that my session contained two SQL constructs and each of them was executed three times.
The SQL entity does not store execution timestamp so order of executed constructs is unknown.
Example 4 – I do not see part of my SQL's – situation 2
This time I executed 8 SQL's inside session
and only four appear in the report. You should notice that my session lifetime covers 2 periods (08:00-09:00 and 09:00-10:00) but report time range refers only to the second one. In Session Start column we have information when session started and my period reference has to point to it if I would like to receive full session statistics
Example 5 – One hour granularity is not foxy
Guardium allows decrease the default access period time granularity from one hour to 1 minute even.
Do not forget Apply changes and Restart IE's before. Here the Logging Granularity has been set to 10 minutes what is visible in the report below
Example 6 – SQL or Access Period as main entity?
The SQL entity as a main entity is used only when information about construct body is needed. If we focus on quantitative analysis and interesting in the user behave the Access Period domain is much more efficient. Access Period is also the timestamp reference entity for very useful entities like Command and Object (I will focus on them in the next article about Guardium reporting)
Example 7 – How to see all SQL's
It is common situation that Guardium policy mixes LOG ONLY and LOG FULL DETAILS actions inside rules. So only part of activity can be reported using FULL SQL entity. We do not need create complicated reports to summarize and analyze this diversified type of auditing because each fully monitored SQL is also stored inside SQL entity.
It should be now clear that FULL SQL refers to Access Period using Instance ID key and indirectly we can identify executed Construct ID.
Please remember that any audited activity in Guardium is always visible inside Access Period and SQL entities.
Any quantitative analysis should relies on them especially when not only LOG FULL DETAILS action is used inside policy rules.
The report data extraction works much more efficient if we use Access Period instead of heavy queries on FULL SQL entity.


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July 17, 2007
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More than 17,00 students graduated from the University of California, Berkeley today. The ceremony was held at the Greek Theater on the Berkeley campus. At least 7,000 spectators turned out to watch the event, said Berkeley Chancellor Stephanie Martin.
Among the graduating students were 67 Ph.D. candidates. Another 626 received master's degrees. Students received degrees at the 117th Berkeley commencement in fields ranging from archeology to zoology.
Novelist and essayist Anne Lamott gave the commencement address. Lamott encouraged students to slow down and discover who they are. She urged them to find what they love in life and to follow their dreams.
"But that is not your problem. Your problem is how you are going to spend this one odd and precious life you have been issued. Whether you're going to spend it trying to look good and creating the illusion that you have power over people and circumstances, or whether you are going to taste it, enjoy it and find out the truth about who you are," Lamott said.
Lamott began with her own college experience, and how she dropped out of Goucher College in Maryland at 19 to become a writer. She spoke of both the hardships and greater parts of her career. Lamott's speech warned the students to avoid becoming consumed by their goals and stressed the importance of life.
"I'd been wanting to be a successful author my whole life. But when I finally did it, I was like a greyhound catching the mechanical rabbit she'd been chasing all her life—metal, wrapped up in cloth. It wasn't alive; it had no spirit. It was fake," said Lamott. "You may not be destined to live a long life; you may not have 60 more years to discover and claim your own deepest truth—like Breaker Morant said, you have to live every day as if it's your last, because one of these days, you're bound to be right."
To Lamott, spirit is a rare and divine experience, "like a little Dr. Seuss firefly." She believed that in order to live life, the spirit should slow down. It must "live in the now," but must remember to never surrender to other people's goals.
"Just be where your butts are, and breathe," said Lamott. "Refuse to cooperate with anyone who is trying to shame you into hopping right back up onto the rat exercise wheel. Rest, but pay attention. Refuse to cooperate with anyone who is stealing your freedom, your personal and civil liberties, and then smirking about it."
Lamott concluded by advising students to never wear uncomfortable pants, even if they make you look really thin.
"Promise me you'll never wear pants that bind or tug or hurt, pants that have an opinion about how much you've just eaten," Lamott said. "The pants may be lying! There is way too much lying and scolding going on politically right now without your pants getting in on the act, too."


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Mackay Regional Council came into existence after the amalgamation of the former Mackay City Council, Mirani Shire Council and Sarina Shire Council on March 15, 2008.
The previous Mackay City Council amalgamated with the former Pioneer Shire Council and former Mackay City Council on April 8, 1994.
The Pioneer Shire Council was established in 1880, when it was known as the Pioneer Divisional Board. The original Mackay City Council was established in 1869.
Current organisational structure
The current organisational structure aligns council's four departments with Corporate Plan goals and objectives, giving a much clearer focus to council's overall direction.
Council is divided in to four departments:
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- Development Services
- Engineering and Commercial Infrastructure
The councillors' role is to decide the facilities and services for the community and to make local laws to help provide a prosperous, sustainable and vibrant region for residents.


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We would like to Welcome the 6 new members who were scorn in at our monthly meeting. We hope to see you at upcoming meetings.
Safety Message from Fran Capozzi - Gas Safety Advocate:Now that Spring has finally arrived, or so we hope, it may be time to consider getting new work boots. Twenty percent of our injuries are attributed to slips, trips and falls. Soles wear out, laces frayed, and I'm sure the salt, cold and water has taken its toll on your footwear.
Even though the snow isn't going to be a factor, there will still be distracted drivers, school buses, motorcycles, people on cell phones (even walking) along with children walking or playing around our work zones. We will always need to be careful with out trucks and equipment; especially during the construction season.
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2 April 2011
1 pm - 4 pm
Swedenborg Open Learning Centre, 25 Radcliffe New Rd
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On 2nd April 2011, we will screen Heaven, Hell and Other Places, a film about Emanuel Swedenborg, in Radcliffe Manchester. The film's directors, Jabob Cartwright and Nick Jordan and its producer Stephen McNeilly will take part in a Q&A following the screening.
We will also launch our brand new translation of Swedenborg's Heaven and Hell by KC Ryder, and Volume One of the new Bibliography by Norman Ryder. Both Ken Ryder and Norman Ryder will be present to introduce their works to a public audience.
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HEAVEN, HELL AND OTHER PLACES: A FILM ABOUT SWEDENBORG (Cartwright & Jordan 2010)
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* Script Editor: James Wilson
* Producer: Stephen McNeilly
In celebration of the Bicentenary of the Swedenborg Society in 2010, award-winning film makers Jacob Cartwright and Nick Jordan have been commissioned to make a 35 minute documentary on the life, work and influence of Swedenborg.
Written and presented by the novelist Philip Makatrewicz, the documentary explores the central themes of Swedenborg's life and work, charting his journey from scientific genius to mystical savant - messiah to some, madman to others. Examining the influence his vast and varied writings have had in the spheres of science, literature, mysticism and religion, the documentary will serve as an invaluable introduction to the enigma regarded by Borges as 'the most interesting man in recorded history'. Filmed on location in London and Stockholm, with special access to Swedenborg's summer house, garden and personal diaries, the documentary features interviews with renowned writers on Swedenborg, Gary Lachman, Lars Bergquist and many others, coupled with a newly commissioned soundtrack by Kurt Benbenek.
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Here lies conflict in its most basic form: capital can easily move across borders while people live in physical homes. In history, this could easily have been thought of as mobile armies versus castles.
We shall see even the upper-middle class will eventually reach a stasis where defending their physical space will cause conflict with the economic top 0.1% whose wealth comes from the international sources rather than static geographic sources. Maybe if we prevent the young from starting families they will remain independent of their physical locations.
Always remember the older a civilization the more static the society. Which translates the need for morals and caring of the elites for the rest of us.


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The tragedy of Elsa Newman and her children began with domestic violence. She got successive protective orders but family court ordered visits with the father. The children resisted these visits and told many about abuse. Teachers, doctors and parents reported but no one protected the children.
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Good morning team, Chris Conway your Head of Research here with your First Look.
The Aussie market is poised to open slightly higher later this morning, after a flat night on Wall Street.
SPI futures are up 7 points, at 5607.
In the US, stocks reversed course and ended largely unchanged, as a rise in consumer shares helped offset losses in financials.
Traders remained cautious over President Donald Trump's isolationist policies.
Locally, no major economic news is expected today.
In equities news, James Hardie is expected to post third quarter results.
Today's Agenda
Local data: Trade December, Building approvals December; NZ ANZ job ads January
Overseas data: Japan consumer confidence January; ECB publishes economic bulletin; Bank of England policy meeting; Euro zone PPI January
Key trades
- SPI up 7 points at 5607
- AUD at US76.69¢
- Dow Jones flat; S&P500 -0.1%; Nasdaq -0.1%
- FTSE100 +0.5%, CAC flat, DAX -0.3%
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Obama's Legacy: Normalizing Race Riots and Domestic Terrorism
Imagine for just a moment that such a thing was possible; that you could jump into a wondrous machine, travel back in time to 2008, and then jump into the skin of, say, John McCain or Sarah Palin or Chuck Todd or Wolf Blitzer -- anyone with a national platform -- and knowing what you know now, issue this warning to the American people:
If Barack Obama is elected president, in just eight short years the following will be the result: Not only will race riots, domestic terror attacks, and anemic economic growth be a fact of life, but through government and media propaganda, these events will be normalized. What I mean by that is that as countrymen, as Americans, we will accept such things as normal, as the way things are, as life in our country today. And in the wake of this, Barack Obama will enjoy an approval rating of over 50%, and his successor, Hillary Clinton, running on his legacy, will be the heavy favorite to win the presidency.
If such a thing was possible, it would change … nothing, for you would be treated like Kevin McCarthy near the end of "Invasion of the Body Snatchers," a man screaming the truth against a stream of unstoppable traffic populated with drivers alternately amused or outraged by your paranoid ravings. For the crime of shouting this truth, you would not only be denounced as insane, but as a virulent racist, a fear-mongering Klansman spewing evil in order to stop The First Black President.
And yet, here we are.
And those of us not anesthetized by Pokemon Go, "The Real Housewives of Wherever", the hypnotic, 24/7 virtue-signaling of cable news, our urban ivory towers, or the Velvet Bubble of Social Justice -- we see it, and although it is not a mad prediction but instead a terrifying reality, we are still treated as racist crazies for daring to point and shout.
It is just a fact that race riots are now commonplace. We expect them.
It is just a fact that race riots are now commonplace. We expect them. This wasn't true before Obama (unless you reach back 50 years).
It is just a fact that annual domestic terror attacks are now commonplace. We expect them. This wasn't true before Obama, ever.
It is just a fact that anemic economic growth is commonplace. We expect it. This wasn't true before Obama (unless you reach all the way back to the Depression).
Keep in mind that I am only focused on these three issues. I'm not even including the doubling of the national debt, an imploding Middle East, Russia on the march, a nuclear Iran, or the intentional losing of a hard-won victory in Iraq.
Yes, in the past, America has suffered through many failed presidents like Obama. One of the imperfections of democracy is the occasional bad choice. In my personal memory and in my autodidactic knowledge of our history, though, I am unaware of any time where the American people found this acceptable.
You can argue that due to Donald Trump's many flaws he should be losing the presidential election -- that this has nothing to do with anything. Fair enough.
But that doesn't explain Barack Obama's approval ratings, or a media more focused on Skittles than this week's double feature of Islamic terrorism and race riots.
One of the great comforts for those of us on the Right side of the aisle was knowing that no matter how charismatic the Democrat or biased the media, reality will always eventually expose Leftism as the objective failure it is.
Well, here we sit with bombs going off, two cities on fire and eight years of economic growth that doesn't average over 2% -- and the arsonist enjoys a 51% job approval rating.
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City-centre bus shelters will be fitted with touchscreen displays which could allow passengers to browse online route maps, search for nearby shops and even charge their smartphones.
Work to install the first hi-tech bus stops will start this weekend as part of a multi-million pound contract with global street furniture giant JCDecaux, which will also see hundreds of other ageing bus shelters replaced.
The firm already operates similar touchscreen shelters in other European cities, where users can charge their phones and access free wi-fi.
However, a council spokeswoman said the authority was still in discussion with JCDecaux about how the touchscreens would be used, and no decisions had been made about hi-tech services at the new bus stops.
Bus shelters will begin being removed on Princes Street from Sunday, with temporary stops in place for two weeks while work is carried out. The first new shelters will begin being installed from May 17.
An online map has been published by the council, setting the removal date for every bus shelter being replaced.
Transport convener Lesley Hinds said: "These new bus shelters will allow us to communicate real-time messages to the public, visitors and commuters efficiently, transforming on-street advertising.
"Over the next six months we will endeavour to carry out the replacement programme as smoothly as possible, ensuring minimum disruption to road users and keeping local people and visitors informed."
Cities including Barcelona have had the JCDecaux technology in place since 2013. Apps and websites available to commuters there include listings of nearby banks, pharmacies and police stations, and cultural listings for the week ahead.
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The touchscreens in Barcelona also offer timetables and interactive maps for all public transport in the city, as well as interfacing with the bike rental scheme operated by JCDecaux.
Transport bosses in Edinburgh are in discussions about introducing a "Boris-bike" style scheme to the Capital as part of the contract. The shelters in the Catalan capital even offer USB sockets to charge mobile phones and free wi-fi services, although there is no indication that this will be available in Edinburgh.
Conservative transport spokeswoman Joanna Mowat said it "remained to be seen if the shelters will be useful beyond displaying advertising".


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A beautiful summer day here. Sun and a light breeze made everyone smile and sent many jumping into the ocean for a cooling dip.
Aimee Lee and Damon Thompson presented their work this evening in Gateway. Both are artists, certainly, but are also, and perhaps more importantly at this point, educators. Aimee has written a book, Hangi Unfurled: One Journey Into Korean Papermaking. She documents the history of a papermaking tradition that goes back centuries and is seemingly dying out in Korea. She is articulate and passionate about her mission. It was a joy to hear her speak so beautifully about a seemingly arcane subject.
Damon teaches jewelry at Towson University and showed his work, which is exquisitely crafted and engagingly designed, but also showed his students and the kinds of projects they do with the public. He is the kind of teacher who can make any subject come alive. He is also passionate about the intersection of the digital world and craft. He uses digital technology in his own work and includes it in his teaching in a meaningful and expansive way.
Our byword for the day was "Ask". So often we are afraid to ask the question that might clarify where to go next or that might help avoid making trouble for ourselves. An short assignment this afternoon included instructions to consult with a buddy. The ten students broke into five pairs and became advisors and guides for each other. I loved listening in on the conversations, so kind and helpful and spot on. I could have left for the afternoon and they would have done just fine! They asked each other about possible ideas and strategies and regrouped again and again as questions came up. Tomorrow we will talk about the outcomes of the assignment.


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The wedding season got off to an early and unexpected start for me this year; when I first got Colin's call last fall asking whether I would be free for a small wedding in March, I was curious and a bit confused…who gets married in March in the Maritimes? It's not exactly a typical wedding month, but after getting to know Colin and his love Angela (Anj), I quickly learned that there was nothing typical about them. They had a totally unique and magical day suited to them, and I'm still thinking about how special it was.
The entire day was centered around (literally) a lake on the outskirts of McAdam (where Anj is from-and so is coincidentally my husband Dan!) They wanted to get married ON the lake, outdoors in a place where they spent so much time as a couple, and everything else would just revolve around that. Bad weather? Change the date. No ice? Do it on the shore. Guests too cold? They can watch from indoors. They had a vision for what they wanted and I'm so happy that it all worked out for them; not only did it work out, it was probably the most magically 'winter' day you could ever have asked for! Not too cold, not much wind, with a ton of beautiful, huge fluffy snow falling on and off all day long (it was the week/weekend of those 3 crazy nor'easters we got, but the timing was perfect for guest travel).
They kept everything super simple but added their own special twists on the day, incorporating fun old-world traditions (log sawing and drinking from a 2-cupped goblet), and modern fun (snowmobiles and tractors abound!) Family and friends gathered, simple food was served inside a warm and cozy cabin while snow fell on the lake…and these two, oh how these two love each other, above all else that's what I noticed. Totally head over heels, giggly and cuddly love, I couldn't have asked for a better group to spend the day with.
These are the kinds of days I want to photograph, over and over and over again (as long as I have a good pair of boots.)
Couple: Anj Sangster ad Colin Gandy
Ceremony Location: Palfrey Lake, McAdam, NB
Reception Location: Palfrey Lake Lodge, McAdam, NB
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Adaptive Channel Memory Truncation for Maximum Likelihood Sequence Estimation
Maximum likelihood data sequence estimation, implemented by a dynamic programming algorithm known as the Viterbi algorithm (VA), is of considerable interest for data transmission in the presence of severe intersymbol interference and additive Gaussian noise. Unfortunately, the required number of receiver operations per data symbol is an exponential function of the duration of the channel impulse response, resulting in unacceptably large receiver complexity for high‐speed PAM data transmission on many channels. We propose a linear prefilter to force the overall impulse response of the channel/prefilter combination to approximate a desired truncated impulse response (DIR) of acceptably short duration. Given the duration of the DIR, the prefilter parameters and the DIR itself can be optimized adaptively to minimize the mean‐square error between the output of the prefilter and the desired prefilter output, while constraining the energy in the DIR to be fixed. In this work we show that the minimum mean‐square error can be expressed as the minimum eigenvalue of a certain channel‐dependent matrix, and that the corresponding eigenvector represents the optimum DIR. An adaptive algorithm is developed and successfully tested. The simulations also show that the prefiltering scheme, used together with the VA for two different channel models, compares favorably in performance with another recently proposed prefiltering scheme. Limiting results for the case where the prefilter is considered to be of infinite length are obtained; it is shown that the optimum DIR of length two must be one of two possible impulse responses related to the duobinary impulse response. Finally we obtain limiting results for the case where the transmitting filter is optimized.
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Falconer, D.D, & Magee, F.R. (1973). Adaptive Channel Memory Truncation for Maximum Likelihood Sequence Estimation. Bell System Technical Journal, 52(9), 1541–1562. doi:10.1002/j.1538-7305.1973.tb02032.x


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More than 4 million Americans have reported the abuse of prescription pain relievers. To avoid becoming part of this number, consider taking the time to learn what Percocet abuse looks like – as well as the consequences of opioid addiction. It is also important to know what drug rehab options are available when addiction or abuse is present.
While Percocet (sometimes misspelled as 'percoset') has a very legitimate use as a prescription strength painkiller, the drug can also be habit-forming. Because it contains a form of opioid called oxycodone, Percocet medication should be taken carefully and only as directed by a prescription from a doctor.Get Help Today
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What is Percocet?
Percocets are a type of prescription opioid, designed to work as a pain reliever. Its two main ingredients are oxycodone and acetaminophen, two different kinds of pain relievers. The combination of the two is what makes the drug so effective in relieving moderate to severe pain in patients.
However, oxycodone is a type of opioid – a powerful narcotic drug. This is the strongest ingredient in Percocets medication. With the epidemic of opioid abuse on the rise in the United States, this drug has been increasingly abused.
Percocet has been around for over forty years, though the drug has become increasingly popular in recent years. This is both for legitimate medical purposes and for purposes of abusing the drug due to its opioid content.
What You Need to Know About Percocet Medication
The intended effect of Percocets is simple: to treat pain. The drug was specifically designed to not be as powerful as other prescription opioids (like Oxycontin) but still be strong enough to treat severe pain in those it is prescribed to.
People tend to compare Percocet vs. Vicodin as two similar medications. When it comes to Percocet vs. Vicodin, the main difference is in the most powerful ingredient.
Vicodin relies on hydrocodone and acetaminophen, while Percocet relies on oxycodone and acetaminophen.
Because both medications rely on both narcotics and a non-opioid painkiller, there is not much difference between the two. Many of their side effects and symptoms of abuse are the same.
A Percocet dosage usually takes two forms: either a Percocet 5/325 or a Percocet 10.
- Percocet 5/325: This simply means that the dose of medication has 5mg of oxycodone and 325mg of acetaminophen. The idea is to balance out the two medications.
- Percocet 10: This is a shortened version of Percocet 10/325. It is a stronger dose of the narcotic, with 10mg of oxycodone and 325mg of acetaminophen.
Whether you take the lower or higher Percocet dosage, the prescription medication can be habit-forming. It is important to know what opioid abuse and addiction looks like. Just like knowing the difference between Percocet vs. Vicodin, it is important to know the difference between Percocet as a medication and Percocets as dangerous drugs.
The Danger of Abusing "Perks Pills"
Sometimes called perks or "perks pills", Percocet medication is often abused because of its opioid content. The narcotic is supposed to be used only for short-term relief from moderate to severe pain. For instance, it is used as a pain reliever after a major surgery.
How Percocet Works
Despite the fact that it is only supposed to be used for a short amount of time, the opioid content in Percocets means that the pill dramatically alters the brain. "Perks pills" not only changes the way pain is perceived, but also raises the dopamine levels in the brain.
These dopamine levels are what create the Percocet high, leading many people to continue using the drug after pain has subsided. The euphoria, pleasure and feelings of relaxation caused by Percocet use create a danger of abuse. Some common signs and symptoms include:
- Confused thinking
- Lethargy or sleepiness
- Constipation
- Slowed breathing
- Sweating
- Nausea or vomiting
- Headaches or light-headedness
- Dry mouth
While some of these Percocet side effects occur even when the drug is taken as prescribed, they become more pronounced when the drug is abused.
Percocets (and similar painkiller drugs) are usually only taken twice or three times each day. Any more than that can be considered abuse of the drug. Like many other prescription painkillers, Percocet can be habit-forming if it is taken any other way than how it is prescribed. Some of the dangers of Percocet abuse include:
- Taking more of the narcotic than prescribed.
- Taking Percocet more often than prescribed.
- Taking the drug without a prescription at all, from an illicit source.
- Continuing to take Percocet pills after the prescription has run out.
- Taking the pain reliever specifically to get a Percocet high.
- Taking Percocet as a form of self-medication, regardless of what the prescription states.
- Taking Percocet by crushing or chewing the pills so that the opioid reaches the brain faster.
Percocet abuse is not necessarily the same thing as Percocet addiction. Taken recreationally, the drug is sometimes known as 'Hillbilly heroin', since it acts much the same way. However, because the desired effects of Percocets slowly subside with time as tolerance builds, it is very easy to become addicted to the opioid without even realizing it.
What Percocet Addiction Looks Like
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When Percocet is abused over a long period of time, it can lead to a physical dependence in the body. This is where opioid addiction begins to form.
When opioid abuse turns into addiction, there are two major warning signs: changes in behavior and the onset of withdrawal symptoms. The first shows that addiction has taken hold on the brain, while the second shows that addiction has taken hold on the body.
Behavioral Warning Signs of Percocet Addiction
When someone is continually abusing an opioid drug like Percocet and has become physically dependent on the drug, they are almost certain to show behavioral signs of the addiction.
These behavioral Percocet side effects include:
- Stealing opioid medication from family and friends.
- Borrowing or stealing money to be able to buy "perks pills".
- Visiting multiple pharmacies and doctors to get multiple prescriptions for Percocet.
- Pretending to lose a prescription in order to get a new one.
- Withdrawing from social circles and relationships due to opioid use.
- Becoming agitated or irritable when they are unable to take the medication.
- Appearing "high" off of the effects of Percocet (i.e. acting very excited or energetic).
- In contrast, acting lethargic or overly tired due to higher doses of the opioid drug.
- Acting depressed or anxious, particularly when unable to take the drug.
If you see these behavioral symptoms, it may be a sign that Percocet addiction is present. In that case, it is time to get professional help.
Physical Dependence Warning Signs of Percocet Addiction
In addition to these behavioral signs of addiction, one of the major symptoms of opioid addiction is withdrawal. Seeing withdrawal symptoms means that your body has become dependent on the effects of oxycodone - which is in itself a Percocet side effect.
Withdrawal symptoms are a result of building up tolerance to the drug and developing a physical dependence on its effects. They include:
- Pain around the entire body
- Either constipation or diarrhea
- Sweating
- Nausea or vomiting
- Anxiety and major depression
- Chills
- Muscle cramps or spasms
- Irritability
- Unexplained agitation or aggression
- Less of an appetite
On top of withdrawal symptoms, Percocet side effects can become very serious when the drug is taken over the long-term. The long-term side effects of Percocet abuse include:
- Liver problems
- Constipation
- Decreased testosterone
- Kidney failure
- Bladder failure
Common Questions About Percocet Addiction and Abuse
As a strong narcotic, Percocet should only be used in conjunction with a doctor"s prescription. Taking the medication outside of the purpose of relieving pain can be extremely dangerous.
Using the opioid drug in a way other than outlined in the prescription is dangerous for two reasons. The first is that it can lead to health complications and even an overdose. The second is that it can develop physical dependence on the drug - the first step toward addiction.
In Future"s hip-hop song "Mas Off", the artist sings about both Molly (another name for MDMA) and Percocet. Many people think of it as the Percocet song. The first is an "upper" while Percocet is a "downer" - meaning the combination of these drugs are very dangerous, no matter what the "Percocet song" says.
Percocet is usually prescribed as Percocet 5/325 or Percocet 10 (5mg or 10mg of oxycodone).
Yes, it is possible to get a rush of euphoria from using Percocet. However, this high is short-lived.
Many people search for 'percoset' on the Internet, but the accurate spelling of the drug is 'Percocet'.
Yes. Because the body builds up tolerance to opioid medication like Percocet, it is possible to overdose on the drug. Overdose symptoms include nausea, vomiting, drowsiness, low blood pressure, a slow heart rate, and unconsciousness.
Yes, Percocet is commonly prescribed as a painkiller after a major injury or surgery. However, there is no medical purpose for Percocet without a prescription.
Getting Treatment for Percocet Addiction and Abuse
The main take away from this brief guide to Percocet addiction and abuse should be that the drug can be dangerous if it is used outside of a prescription. It is not a way to have fun with friends, and it is not a way to self-medicate: it is dangerous.
However, if someone you know is abusing Percocets to self-medicate, it is crucial to get professional help in treating addiction. Percocet abuse can easily turn into Percocet addiction.
Thankfully, addiction treatment is entirely possible for those who struggle with dependence on Percocet (or any other form of opioid medication, for that matter). Treatment can help participants recognize the negative impact of their drug use, as well as create strategies for coping with cravings in the future.
Some of the ways you can get help for both drug abuse and addiction include:
- Inpatient Rehab: This kind of treatment offers 24/7 care in a residential setting. If you have been struggling with addiction for a long time, or have tried treatment before, this may be the best option for you.
- Outpatient Programs: An alternative to inpatient rehab, intensive outpatient programs give those struggling with Percocet addiction the opportunity to get the help they need without giving up their day- to-day responsibilities. These programs have many of the same services as residential rehab, and are suited for those who are entering treatment for the first time.
- Group Meetings: Groups like Narcotics Anonymous provide a supportive environment for those in recovery. While group support meetings may not be sufficient on their own, they are a fantastic addition to more formal treatment options like the outpatient and inpatient programs highlighted above.
If you have any other questions about Percocet abuse or addiction, please contact us today - we are here to help.
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text: Arts, Music, and Recreation Whimsy NASA and the Missing Day in Time False rumor purports that the space agency confirmed the urban legend Share Flipboard Email Print Mark Garlick/Stock Illustration/Getty Images Whimsy Urban Legends Rumors & Hoaxes In the News Classic & Historic Legends Animal Folklore Scary Stories Political Humor Web Humor Weird News Social News Paranormal UFOs by David Emery David Emery is an internet folklore expert, and debunker of urban legends, hoaxes, and popular misconceptions. He currently writes for Snopes.com. Updated November 03, 2017 An urban legend asks readers to believe that NASA scientists inadvertently proved that the biblical account of God causing the sun to stand still for a day actually happened as described. The rumor has been circulating since the 1960s. Read on to learn of the details behind the rumor, what people are saying about it via emails and on social media, and the facts of the matter. Example Email This is an email about the NASA rumor dated to 1998: Did you know that the space program is busy proving that what has been called "myth" in the Bible is true? Mr Harold Hill, President of the Curtis Engine Company in Baltimore Maryland and a consultant in the space program, relates the following development.I think one of the most amazing things that God has for us today happened recently to our astronauts and space scientists at Green Belt, Maryland. They were checking the position of the sun, moon, and planets out in space where they would be 100 years and 1,000 years from now.We have to know this so we won't send a satellite, up and have it bump into something later on its orbits. We have to lay out the orbits in terms of the life of the satellite, and where the planets will be so the whole thing will not bog down. They ran the computer measurement back and forth over the centuries and it came to a halt. The computer stopped and put up a red signal, which meant that there was something wrong either with the information fed into it or with the results as compared to the standards.They called in the service department to check it out and they said "What's wrong?" Well they found there is a day missing in space in elapsed time. They scratched their heads and tore their hair. There was no answer. Finally, a Christian man on the team said, "You know, one time I was in Sunday School and they talked about the sun standing still."While they didn't believe him, they didn't have an answer either, so they said, "Show us". He got a Bible and went back to the book of Joshua where they found a pretty ridiculous statement for any one with "common sense."There they found the Lord saying to Joshua ,"Fear them not, I have delivered them into thy hand; there shall not a man of them stand before thee." Joshua was concerned because he was surrounded by the enemy and if darkness fell they would overpower them.So Joshua asked the Lord to make the sun stand still! That's right--"The sun stood still and the moon stayed---and hasted not to go down about a whole day!" The astronauts and scientists said, "There is the missing day!"They checked the computers going back into the time it was written and found it was close but not close enough. The elapsed time that was missing back in Joshua's day was 23 hours and 20 minutes--not a whole day.They read the Bible and there it was "about (approximately) a day" These little words in the Bible are important, but they were still in trouble because if you cannot account for 40 minutes you'll still be in trouble 1,000 years from now. Forty minutes had to be found because it can be multiplied many times over in orbits. As the Christian employee thought about it, he remembered somewhere in the Bible where it said the sun went BACKWARDS.The scientists told him he was out of his mind, but they got out the Book and read these words in 2 Kings: Hezekiah, on his death-bed, was visited by the prophet Isaiah who told him that he was not going to die.Hezekiah asked for a sign as proof. Isaiah said "Do you want the sun to go ahead 10 degrees?" Hezekiah said "It is nothing for the sun to go ahead 10 degrees, but let the shadow return backward 10 degrees.." Isaiah spoke to the Lord and the Lord brought the shadow ten degrees BACKWARD! Ten degrees is exactly 40 minutes! Twenty three hours and 20 minutes in Joshua, plus 40 minutes in Second Kings make the missing day in the universe!References:Joshua 10:8 and 12,132 Kings 20:9-11 Analysis Harold Hill, an engineer at NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center in Maryland, did, indeed, go on to serve as president of the Curtis Engine Company. Hill, who died in 1986, always maintained that his version of the story was true, but his story had glaring similarities with writings by Harry Rimmer. A Presbyterian minister and amateur archaeologist, Rimmer told the same story in his 1936 book, "The Harmony of Science and Scripture" — long before NASA was founded in 1958. Unsurprisingly, Hill, like his predecessor Rimmer, could not document the story. In a form letter he sent out in response to public queries, he claimed to have "misplaced" relevant details such as names and places. "I can only say," he wrote, "that had I not considered the information to be reliable, I would not have used it in the first place." NASA Scientists weigh in NASA scientists addressed the unreliability of Hill's information from a technical standpoint in a March 25, 1997, website feature entitled "Ask an Astrophysicist," essentially dismissing the very premise of the story. The future orbits of the planets aren't calculated by going "back and forth over the centuries" to plot their past positions, they explained. Scientists calculate the orbit of the planets using simple, highly accurate formulae that can predict any future position of a planet based on its current position. "This calculation would not cover any time before the present, so some missing day many centuries ago, if it had occurred, could not be uncovered with this method," the scientists wrote. Continue Reading


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Can't Take It With You: The Art of Making and Giving Money
Can't Take It With You: The Art of Making and Giving Money
ISBN: 978-0-471-66678-3 May 2004 240 Pages
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DescriptionPraise for Can't Take It With You
"Lewis Cullman is one of this nation's major and most generous philanthropists. Here he combines a fascinating autobiography of a life in finance with a powerful expose' of how the business of giving works, including some tips for all of us on how to leverage our money to enlarge our largesse."
-Walter Cronkite
"Lewis Cullman has woven a rich and seamless fabric from the varied strands of his business, philanthropic, and personal life. Every chapter is filled with wonderful insights and amusing anecdotes that illuminate a life that has been very well lived. This book has been written with an honesty and candor that should serve as a model for others."
-David Rockefeller
"Lewis Cullman's memoir made me feel good. A vibrant, thoughtful, and gracious man has written a wonderful tale about living a full life and giving back a lot to society."
-Arthur Levitt
Former Chairman, Securities and Exchange Commission
"I was so enjoyably exhausted after reading the book-I can only imagine living the life! It seems there is no good cause that Lewis has not supported, no good business opportunity that Lewis has missed, and no fun that Lewis has not had."
-Agnes Gund
President Emerita, The Museum of Modern Art
"Now I know that venture capitalism and horse trading are almost as much fun as looking for new species in the Amazon. This book is exceptionally well written. The prose is evocative, vibrant, and inspirational."
-Edward O. Wilson
Professor Emeritus, Harvard University
Honorary Curator in Entomology, Harvard's Museum of Comparative Zoology
CHAPTER ONE: Deal Me In.
CHAPTER TWO: Marching to New Haven.
CHAPTER THREE: Weathering the War.
CHAPTER FOUR: "You Just Might Meet Someone".
CHAPTER FIVE: From Investor to Owner.
CHAPTER SIX: Building a Business.
CHAPTER SEVEN: Giving as Good as I Got.
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Scott + Stephanie :: A Very Merry Wedding
One week before Christmas, Scott and Stephanie tied the knot. Carols, candle light and the smell of pine filled the air. It was a perfect Christmas wedding. They shared their "First Look" in the bright December sun - I just love living in Southern California when we have bright blue skys all year round.


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Minor short-term changes to ticket collections ahead of grand opening of the new CCFC Superstore
With the new CCFC Superstore just days away from opening we just want to inform you of some short-term changes to purchasing and collecting match tickets ahead of our grand opening on Thursday, November 14th.
All retail and ticket office staff are now based at the new Superstore, on Gallagher Retail Park on Stoney Stanton Road, in preparation for the grand opening this week.
This means any pre-purchased tickets for collection can be picked up from the new store as of the opening night Thursday, November 14th from 6pm to 8pm.
Collections will no longer be available from the club's offices based at Citibase, on Lockhurst Lane.
Phone bookings for match tickets can still be placed by calling 02476 992326 from Monday to Friday between 9.30am and 5.30pm.
For any enquiries or issues please call 02476 992326 or email firstname.lastname@example.com.
General opening hours will be Monday to Saturday from 9.30am until 5.30pm and on Sunday from 10.30am until 4.30pm.


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Tuesday, 9 December 2008
The Letter O.
I've been thinking about the letter O recently, and it's dubious relationship with the circle. In a workshop with Emmi Salonen I took this further and considered the possibility of pin badges. I'd like to make these into a range of pin badges, then wear them on a top in a row down the middle, like buttons.
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(Soul Searching, Full Series)
I'm finally getting back to Christian Smith's Soul Searching, and we discover some more things about teen belief. Most of it is not that surprising overall, but that these things attitudes apply to those teens that identify as "conservative Christian" is not what I would hope for.
What does Smith point to next? It seems that the irrational postmodern desire to consider all viewpoints as equally truthful has found its way into most of American teen life. Continue reading


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Spread love everywhere you go. Let no one ever come to you without leaving happier.
-Mother Teresa
SCIENCE: We will be finishing up Chapter 5 and having a test this week. A study guide will be coming home on Tuesday to help with the studying. We are still observing our butterflies and they have all come out of their chrysalis' except one. As we wait for him to hatch we will also wait for a warm day to release them.
SOCIAL STUDIES: In Social Studies we continue to learn about Italy. We will be having a test next Tuesday on what we learned about Italy. Again we will have a study guide to help.
Monday: Reread pgs Ch. 1 Answer questions 1 & 2 for CH. 1.
Spell.-First 10 words 2x script
Math- WB pgs. 225 & 226
Tuesday: Reread CH 2. Answer questions for CH 2.
Spell.-Last 10 words 2x script
Math- WB pgs. 227 & 228
Wednesday: Reread CH. 3 Answer Questions 1, 2, & 4.
Spell.-First 10 words in sentences
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Thursday: If field day is cancelled there will be homework.
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Combo Campout Nov 3-5, 2017
Troop 850's November campout is our semi-annual Combo Campout at Cub World with the Cub Scouts of Pack 850. Boy Scouts will be leading learning stations for the Cubs, including lashings, first aid, fire starting, and cooking. We strongly encourage all active Boy Scouts and available parents to attend to optimize our ability to provide an excellent experience to the young Cub Scouts. There is no charge for this campout, since it is considered a service to our fellow St Ignatius Scouts. Please return below permission slip by the October 24th meeting.


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June 20, 2013 by snebhrajani
Our latest research expenditure data show that our members spend c £1.2 billion on UK research in 2012 and demonstrates the importance of continued government partnership.
June 5, 2013 by snebhrajani
I joined big names in science today to emphasise how important it is for the government to invest in science to maintain the UK's vibrant ecosystem.
January 24, 2013 by lizphilpots
The government is planning to end VAT exemptions for some types of research. They are consulting on the impacts for research funders.
May 1, 2012 by beckypurvis
MRC are planning to model the impact of medical research on the economy and society.
March 21, 2012 by beckypurvis
It's budget day today. A few interesting bits from a medical research perspective including £100 million available for co-investment with the private sector to support new university research facilities, some targeted support for the commercialisation of research and an update on progress with the plan for growth which was announced at the 2011 budget and included […]


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Just the boys for you today..
Dunkin on his pink bed
A manly man can like soft things too!!
Sweet Joey
Sporting the Dunkin 'tude!
Have I mentioned how sweet this boy is?
He loves everyone!
He will groom everyone, but no one ever grooms him. Poor little boy!
I like to keep my tongue in my mouth!
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