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Schlage Sense BR400
Wi-Fi Adapter
The Wi-Fi Adapter lets you lock / unlock and check status, change lock settings, add access codes, and check your Schlage Sense lock history from anywhere. Simply use the free Schlage Sense app to add the adapter to your account and WiFi network, and then pair your lock to the adapter.
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- Works with Schlage Sense Smart Deadbolt only
- Lock/unlock from anywhere on Android smartphones, iPhone, iPad, iPod touch*
- Easy pairing with smartphone through Schlage Sense app
- Easy to set up: just plug into power and connect to home Wi-Fi network
- One Adapter can support up to 2 locks
- Comes with the same type of encryption used in many online purchases
- 1-year limited warranty
*Schlage Sense Wi-Fi Adapter must stay plugged into power at home, connected to Wi-Fi and in Bluetooth range (about 40 feet) from the lock to enable remote access.
Adapter not required for Apple Homekit compatibility.
Note: Schlage Sense Smart Deadbolt and Schlage Sense Wi-Fi Adapter sold separately
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….and paying upfront for this adaptor, I'm very happy it does what it's suppose to with the Schlage Sense Door Lock. It aggravated me that the Schlage lock does not work remotely without this adaptor. After paying $200+ for the lock set one would think the adaptor would be included, or at least readily available. The product itself does work fine so far. Only been using for several weeks without any problems. It was easy to pair with everything I already had in place.
Exceeded My Expectations
Before purchasing this product to complement my Schlage Sense lock, I was concerned about connectivity and how useful it would actually be in extending the functionality of the lock. The module paired beautifully and I have "never looked back". The lock and module are literally 6,000 miles away but I receive real time notifications of when the lock is being activated…how it is being activated and by whom. I have assigned (and deleted) both door codes and Virtual Key authorizations without a hitch!
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- Q We have a router now for Wifi - do I still need this adapter to connect my Schlage lock or can I ... answer nowAsked by October 4, 2020 9:45 PMonA
Yes, this adaptor will still be needed. The Schlage Sense lock uses Bluetooth wireless technology to communicate with your smartphone. However, if you want to be able to control the lock from anyway without needing to be within Bluetooth range, you will need this adaptor as this acts as a bridge between the lock and your router. The adaptor connects to the Schlage lock via Bluetooth but connects to your router to give you access to the lock over the internet.
- Q Do I need anything additional to connect your encoded Wi-Fi lock to connect to my google home answer nowAsked by June 14, 2020 2:29 PMonA
This will be the only device needed to pair the lock to your Google Assistant.
- Q I have a Schlage Sense Smart Deadbolt and a Schlage BR400 Sense Wi-Fi Adapter. 1) Is the adapter... answer nowAsked by February 9, 2020 1:57 PMonA
The Schlage BR400 does not use a Z-Wave radio to communicate with the lock. This adaptor pairs with your lock using Bluetooth (BLE) technology and allows you to control the lock remotely over your Wi-Fi network. If you are looking for a Z-Wave enabled lock, we would recommend the BE469ZP or similar model.
- Q If I place an order now for 1- schlage wifi adapter can I receive it tomorrow to zip code 11230 i... answer nowAsked by January 12, 2018 8:43 AMonA Our corporate warehouse is located in Dayton, typically shipments to the east will take around 2 to 3 days for Ground shipments. If you desire to have this immediately you can choose Next Day Air shipping during checkout.


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1. How do I Kill a Program?
2. My PC is Frozen, what can I do?
3. I have Weird Faults, what can I do?
4. I have Problems with MOPEKS
5. List of Known Faults in MOPEKS
6. Not in use
The following applies to all computer programs and is not specifically aimed at MOPEKS
If a program starts doing odd things, stop it and start again. As a general rule, you should not try to stop a program by clicking on the 'X' in the top right hand corner. That is because doing so may kill that particular form but still leave the main process running. This should not happen but it might. It is a bit like leaving your coffee on the roof of your car while you make a phone call - bad practice.
So, to end a program press 'Exit'. Often by going to 'File' in the top left hand corner and clicking on 'Exit' at the bottom. In the case of MOPEKS, all forms have an 'End Mopeks' button. The convention seems to be 'Exit' rather than 'End' but the latter sounds more definitive to me - if you 'exit' a nightclub it still continues to run! Enough pedantry.
If a program is 'frozen' you can pull up the 'Task Manager'. Either by the familiar 'Ctrl + Alt + Delete' or, easier, by right clicking your mouse over the Time eg '08.27', as I write these words. This is normally in the extreme bottom right hand corner of your screen but could be elsewhere if you have reorganised your screen layout.
Once you have the 'Task Manager' visible, you can stop the Application by highlighting it and then pressing 'End Task'. In my experience a better way is to click on the 'Processes' heading. Then click on the heading 'Image Name' to sort the Processes into alphabetic order. Then go down the list and kill each copy of the relevant program that is running by pressing 'End Process'. Save what you can first, obviously.
Left click on image for a full size shot in a new tab or window. Press F11 for a full screen, if you wish. Then F11 again to return
[Why is the heading 'Image Name' rather than 'Process Name'? Maybe I am missing something but it looks like one of those errors that nobody notices. In fact this is the first time I have noticed it. Now they are too proud to admit that it is an error, I guess!
It will have been copied across from another program that had been used to view images. In my experience, very few programs are totally written from scratch - you incorporate chunks from stuff you wrote previously and then change it - or not.]
We have all experienced this. Nothing works. You have tried 'Ctrl + Alt + Delete' and everything else you can think of (including swearing) so what now? Well, if it is a mains powered PC, just pull out the electric plug. This may sound drastic but disks are built to withstand this.
But what about battery powered laptops? Well, with mine, I disconnect the battery by just physically removing it. Drastic, I know but this is last resort time. Obviously, it would be better if you can wait for your disk to stop running. Maybe by just letting the laptop run without a mains connection until the battery goes flat. Then the disk will definitely be stopped when you remove the battery.
Yes, I know. Life is too short to just sit there waiting for it to run down. But that must be the best advice - not that I wait, of course.
The following applies to all computer programs and is not specifically aimed at MOPEKS
For a long time, Windows has had a facility called 'System Restore'. The best way to understand this is to read the Wikipedia article on it here. In simple terms, 'System Restore', will take you back to an earlier time when everything on your PC worked perfectly. And the policemen looked a lot older and you could leave your keys in your car.
To understand how to use this facility on your particular PC, do a Google search using you operating sysem eg "System Restore" Windows XP.
Learn how to do this NOW - not when your PC has stopped working.
Firstly, see List of Known Faults in MOPEKS immediately below.
If this does not solve the problem, please read 'Guide ⇨ Quality Control'.
Errors will be in one of two categories, as follows:
MOPEKS uses a lot of data - much of which boils down to computer programs ('Methods') which it runs under an interpreter. Or, Scripts, which again can drive MOPEKS. If these are faulty, MOPEKS should tell you.
MOPEKS is a computer program and undoubtedly contains errors. All programs contain errors. That is just a fact of life. If you find an error please let me know.
[People have claimed that it is possible to prove mathematically that a program contains no errors. Clearly to do this you need to specify in minute detail every conceivable action that the program can carry out. Otherwise, who is to say whether a button labelled 'Pause' as opposed to 'Continue', is an error or not? That means that, in effect, you write the program twice! Enough said.]
Yes, I know. What am I doing releasing a program with known faults? Well, first of all, I am being honest. Rather than pretend everything is perfect I am admitting that there are a couple of things that need sorting out. But to do that will cause another month's delay and probably cause more faults if carried out under pressure. As it happens, none of the faults on this list is a killer and you would probably have never noticed them anyway!
If you construct an environment which contains less than 7 objects you may experience problems.
Solution: Ensure that all the environments you build have 7 objects by adding dummy objects if necessary. Currently, environments cannot have more than 7 objects
MOPEKS® and the Blue Logo are the Registered Trademarks of the MOPEKS Organisation
Website Published: 15th October 2013
Program Launched: 2nd November 2013
Copyright © MOPEKS Organisation 2013. All rights reserved
'MOPEKS Organisation' is the Trading name of Mopeks Ltd a company registered in England under number 07519676
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With their sharp teeth, legendary speed, and menacing reputation, sharks are a perennial non-fiction favorite, and Kingfisher Readers L4: Sharks by Anita Ganeri delivers an amazing array of information and stunning photography on all aspects of shark biology. From their amazing adaptations to their hunting, breeding, and threats to their habitat and survival, shark lovers will find answers to all their key questions as they progress. The introduction of primary and secondary text, in the form of captions and callouts helps build new reading skills, and the substantial glossary helps readers grow their vocabulary as they devour this fascinating subject.
LEVEL 4 – READING ALONE (cyan)
Extent: 32pp, words per page: up to 100 Sentence structure and vocabulary will be more varied with a wider range of sentence types, vocabulary and punctuation. Includes glossary and index.
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A good exercise program focuses on three elements- strength, stamina and suppleness. Finding a level that works for you is imperative. Start slow, perform each well, and progress as tolerated. If it hurts one day, don't stop. Just do a slower, smaller stretch. You may be surprised how that warms up the area and allows for a full stretch in time. If not, you've still mobilized all parts.
If we don't use it, we'll lose it. If I put your finger in a splint for a month, you'd probably never bend it again. Not because it was damaged, but because it was immobile for so long. Even after a long car drive, it takes a moment to stretch tired, inactive muscles. Imagine what years of inactivity can do.
A regular stretching program is as integral to good health as diet, weight control and exercise. It doesn't require a fancy gym or specific equipment. Anyone can stretch and promote better conditioning, fitness and well being. No matter your age or fitness level.
Safety first
*Don't stretch if you have an injury or it causes chronic pain. Check with your provider first. It may be best to have supervision (physical therapy) before starting a home program.
*Take it slow. Don't push beyond feeling a tension in the muscle. Pain is not the goal. If it hurts you've gone too far.
*Don't overdo. Stretching, like any other form of exercise, requires giving the area time to recover. Stretch each muscle group just once a day.
*Don't bounce. This was encouraged years ago as increasing range of motion and flexibility. We now know this extra force can push muscles and tendons too far, risking tearing and injury.
* Maintain proper posture and form. As with any exercise program, stretching improperly or with poor form can result in injury or pain. Make sure you're stable, safe and performing each stretch as recommended.
* Use proper techniques. Just a few degrees in the wrong direction can mean the difference between stretching the muscle versus pulling on the joint and causing injury or harm. Feel the stretch in the muscle, not the joint. When I first started bicep curls I sat in a chair with my arm on a table. That way I could focus on only moving at the elbow without twisting my forearm or recruiting my upper body.
*Strength and control are key. Don't expect big changes overnight. Flexibility doesn't mean a thing if underlying strength and control aren't established. Gradual and safe progression that can be maintained and improved upon is the goal.
*Stop if it hurts. No pain no gain does not apply. If pain continues, apply ice and rest. If it resolves but reoccurs whenever you attempt that specific stretch seek professional advice. It may be due to your technique or an underlying issue.
How to get started
*Warm up first. Even before stretching you should warm up the body. Jumping in cold can cause injuries. Just start moving in a concerted, focused way (walk in place, twist, bend, shake it up). Anything that gets the body moving and circulating blood to the extremities.
*Set aside a few minutes in the day specifically for stretching. Commit to 5- 10 minutes. That will allow you to focus on particular muscle groups. Hold each stretch for at least 10 seconds and build to 30 – 45 seconds.
*Muscles are incredibly pliable, they can stretch up to 1 1/2 times their original length. But tendons can be damaged when pushed just 4 % beyond their resting shape. That's why it's important to stretch them slowly and consistently.
*Don't forget to breath. Take long slow breaths in an out while stretching. Inhale through your nose and exhale through your mouth. This calms the mind and body while increasing oxygen flow.
* Strive for symmetry. Both sides are required when performing any action. When one is stronger, or weaker, it sets us up for pain or injury. Work both sides, but focus on encouraging the weaker side to progress as far as possible. Then stretch daily to maintain all you've acquired.
* Focus on major muscle groups that take the brunt of the work throughout the day – spine, neck, shoulders, hips, thighs, calves. You'll be able to function better when they are strong and flexible.
*Mix it up. Change up the pattern or type of exercises. Add movement like tai chi or yoga for an added bonus.
*Practice makes perfect. Commit to a regular routine. Stretching will promote stronger, longer, more flexible muscles that withstand the day's activities better. In time, muscle memory will be established and this state will become your baseline.
I know it sounds counter intuitive when you're hurting, but stretching will improve your strength, mobility and function while lessening pain. Whatever you choose to do, just get started and keep it up every day. I promise, in time, you'll see improvements that will make every day activities easier to perform.


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Released in 2008, Saw V featured the directorial debut of David Hackl, who had served as a production designer on Saw II-IV and a second-unit director on Saw III and IV. It is the first of the Saw sequels not to open at number one at the box office, yet it grossed nearly $114 million. Personally, I think Saw V is more enjoyable than Saw IV. Why? Read on for my thoughts.
The story in Saw V is less complicated than the one in Saw IV. At this point, we know Detective Hoffman is one of Jigsaw's accomplices. FBI Agent Peter Strahm is certain that Hoffman is a bad apple, and he's determined to prove it. I love this narrative of Strahm going rogue to uncover the truth, complemented by scenes of Hoffman doing his dirty deeds. It's a classic good versus evil scenario, and that's all you really need to tell a good story.
The flashbacks in this entry are also superb, as they show exactly how Hoffman first met Jigsaw and subsequently aided him with traps featured in earlier movies in the Saw series. It's a very satisfying look behind the curtain that adds additional depth and substance to an already rich story that spans across these five films.
Costas Mandylor is wonderful, as always, and he gets to sink his teeth into his role this time around. Scott Patterson is equally excellent, providing the perfect ying to Mandylor's yang. I can't emphasize how much more interesting this is for me than watching Officer Rigg in Saw IV trying to let go of fixing things. This is an infinitely more compelling narrative, and the movie benefits from it greatly.
In addition to the battle between Hoffman and Strahm, there are a group of people (for the first time since Saw II) placed in a mysterious room and sent on a journey through numerous traps, testing their will to live. The moral of this story is to work together and not be selfish. Unfortunately, they don't realize this until there are two of them left. I enjoyed all of these characters, even the despicable ones, and the traps are entertaining too.
The most talked about moment in Saw V is the ending and deservedly so. Strahm finds a clear box filled with broken glass that has a tape recorder in it. The tape tells him that if he doesn't get into the box, he will die. Hoffman shows up and gets into a scuffle with Strahm. In the end, Strahm pushes Hoffman into the box. The walls start to close in as the the box descends into the floor with Hoffman smirking. Strahm gets crushed by the walls, splattering his blood across the top of the rapidly disappearing box, obscuring Hoffman's devilish visage.
Saw V is excellent! In a franchise known for being convoluted, it provides a refreshing dose of simplicity. The acting is top notch, the score is incredible, and the ending is still talked about to this day. It may have not performed as well at the box office as some of its predecessors, but the creators behind the film sure didn't cut any corners. They turned in an epic entry that is worthy of praise. I highly recommend Saw V, and I hope you love it just as much as I do.


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I spend an inordinate amount of time in the company of DraftKings.
And now that I've typed that and spent a second thinking about it, it's making me question some of my life choices. Seriously: After "sleeping," "working," and "time with family," DraftKings is coming in a solid fourth for time spent. For me it is mostly DFS lineup creation, but it's also playing the daily casino specials and checking odds boosts and placing a wager or two or four(teen).
DraftKings has me, my rapt attention, and, most useful for them, my money.
But apparently they want everyone's money, no matter how much of it someone should be spending on sports betting and/or daily fantasy.
How else to explain the partnership with Boost Mobile, which was announced last week?
.@boostmobile is partnering with @DraftKings to offer its customers exclusive fantasy sports contests and sports betting promotions. The partnership is the first of its kind between a wireless carrier and sportsbook. https://t.co/eCRVnKSH9r
— SportTechie (@SportTechie) May 27, 2021
Not needed, not at all
Here's the thing: DraftKings doesn't need Boost Mobile, and Boost Mobile doesn't need DraftKings. They can't hurt each other, but neither needs each other. It's not like someone is going to choose Boost Mobile in order to get a DraftKings bonus (more on that later) and it's not like someone is going to choose DraftKings because they have a Boost Mobile account.
Nope. All this is is a naked attempt by DraftKings to ensnare as many people as possible into its web.
Now while that sounds nefarious (and it is, kinda) it's not all-the-way nefarious. After all, I'm happily entangled in the DraftKings web. I love DraftKings, and I'm not hyperbolizing the word "love" here. DraftKings provides me with a ton of joy.
But the company certainly doesn't need, and shouldn't try, to grab people who otherwise probably wouldn't be betting online in the first place.
Consider: In states where DFS and/or sports betting is legal, it's not like DraftKings is the pimply 9th grade boy at the homecoming dance standing in the corner with his equally pimply friends; no, in those states (and in this metaphor) DraftKings is the captain of the football team, dating a cheerleader, hosting the after-party, and is not shy about telling the whole school about all of it. (DraftKings advertises a ton, OK? That's the metaphor.)
Point being, it's not like there are would-be sports bettors out there in legalized states saying to themselves, "Gee, I'd like to bet, but there's nowhere to do so." If you're alive and have listened to the radio or watched TV or been online in a state where sports betting is legal, you know about DraftKings. In fact, in states where betting is legal, more than four in 10 adults are aware of the company, according to a CivicScience study from October. To give you some idea of how ridiculously high that is, about 6 in 10 Americans are familiar with the concept of "smart speakers," according to CivicScience. So yes. People are aware of DraftKings Sportsbook and its DFS offerings.
And if you're interested in the slightest in sports betting in a legalized state? Well, come on. Of course you're aware of DraftKings.
So why make this deal with Boost? There is no other reason than an attempt to grab people who weren't already interested in sports betting, and that is bad, bad, bad.
This isn't like Tide teaming up with Boost in an effort to sell laundry detergent, or McDonald's teaming up with Boost to juice hamburger sales. This is DraftKings teaming up with Boost in an effort to get people to gamble. Buy too much detergent, you have too much detergent. Eat too many hamburgers, you might gain some weight. Gamble too much? You can ruin your life. And it's not like this deal is going to get the "sharp" set, or even the "not sharp" set. Those people are already signed up. This is clearly going for the "I definitely don't know anything about sports betting or casino gambling but it sure sounds like fun!" set.
Hook, line, and sinker
And if you think this is just a "partnership," well … it's more. It's a hook, line, and sinker situation.
Hook … For starters, there are the now-traditional bonuses for signing up. And in the case of Boost, users will get a $50 DraftKings bonus once they bet $5. Which, not for nuthin', is easily one of the worst DraftKings promos out there.
Line … But get this: Once you have your Boost and DraftKings accounts set up, you can walk into a Boost store with cash in your pocket and use that money to seed your DraftKings account. Now listen: There's nothing wrong with using cash to seed a gambling account, but if your method of depositing money into a sports betting account involves cash and trips to your prepaid cellular provider, well, I'm guessing you probably shouldn't be trotting out six-team parlays. Again: This ain't detergent or hamburgers; this is gambling. Where you can put down $5,000 on a hand of blackjack, and then do it again (literally) a split second later.
Sinker … And while it's not set up like this yet, Boost phones will soon come with the DraftKings Sportsbook app pre-loaded. Furthermore … well, I'll just let the quote do the talking here.
"[Betting integration] is going to texting as well," Boost EVP Stephen Stokols said, according to a SportTechie article. "You won't even have to open an app but you can get text messages that you reply to. Is LeBron James going to hit the next free throw? Reply 'Y' to bet a buck."
I mean, come on. Getting text messages on my burner phone begging me to place a bet with a single-character answer is not what I envision when I think of "responsible gaming and patron protection," DraftKings.
Thrilled to share that I'll be joining the @DraftKings RG team in mid-May as Sr Manager of Responsible Gaming. With rapid expansion comes rapid need for harm prevention & reduction. I'm so excited to help educate, build safer places & keep sharing the message of public health!
— Julie Hynes (@julhynes) April 29, 2021
Here's the thing: Partnerships like this are not only unnecessary, but they are potentially dangerous (yes, I'm Karen-ing here, but I'm also not wrong). They're also bound to get the attention of politicians, regulators, and people who can do a lot more damage to the industry than me mouthing off.
Let's metaphor it again: It's one thing to be a watch salesman trying to sell your watches to watch fans who are at least semi-familiar with watches. It's even OK to try and sell your watches via traditional advertising channels to people who might be interested in watches if given the chance.
But it's a whole 'nuther thing to stand on a street corner in a weighted-down trench coat whispering to passers-by, "Hey, you wanna buy a Rolex?"


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Chapter 2A – Tu día en la escuela
- Talk about school schedules and subjects
- Discuss what students do during the day
- Ask and tell who is doing an action
- Compare your school with that of a student from a Spanish-speaking country
Mini-quiz on 1st-10th hour and school classes vocabulary – Wednesday
Bible Quiz – Friday
Monday – Practice and communicate (page 80-81)
Making comparisons using mas…que
Writing and speaking in a personalized context
- Exercise 8-9 pg.80
- Fondo cultural questions pg. 80
Tuesday – Gramatica – Subject pronouns (Page 82-83)
Listening and speaking using subject pronouns
Writing subject pronouns
Choosing socially appropriate subject pronouns
- Exercises 10-12 pg.83
- Core practice workbook – pg. 35
- Guided practice workbook – pg. 63-64
Wednesday – Gramatica: Present tense of -ar verbs (Page 84-85)
Mini quiz on 1st-10th hour and school subject vocabulary
Listening for verb endings
Writing simple sentences with -ar verbs
Listening comprehension of infinitives; providing forms of verbs
- Exercise 13 pg. 84
- Exercises 14-15 pg.85
- Guided practice workbook – pg.65-66
- Core practice workbook – pg. 36-37
Thursday – Practice and communicate (Page 86-87)
Writing using –ar verb conjugations
Listening comprehension; writing about school breaktime
Writing and speaking using –ar verbs in personalized context
Writing using nosotros forms of –ar verbs in a personalized context
- Exercise 16-17 – pg. 86
- Fondo cultural – How is this similar to your school? How is it different? – pg. 86
- Exercise 18-19 – pg. 87
Friday – Pronunciacion: The letter "C" (Page 88-89)
Bible quiz – Romans 8:28
Reading about a Spanish-speaking school in Costa Rica
Demonstrating reading comprehension
- Exercise 20-21 page 88
- El Español en la comunidad box questions


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Contexts and Dependency Injection (CDI): Eager Extensions
If you want to eagerly instantiate your beans, you might know that CDI doesn't support it out of the box. Fortunately, you can get it working without much trouble.
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CDI does not provide eager extensions out of the box. Even though there is @ApplicationScoped, which is intended to work in a similar way to eager instantiation, it does not behave in the specified fashion.
I am going to describe how to use CDI extensions to get eagerly instantiated beans following the CDI lifecycle — inside the container. I have used this in Wildfly 8.0.
The Process
Step 1: First, write the @Eager annotation.
package me.sumithpuri.test.cdi.annotation;
import java.lang.annotation.ElementType;
import java.lang.annotation.Retention;
import java.lang.annotation.RetentionPolicy;
import java.lang.annotation.Target;
import javax.inject.Qualifier;
public @interface Eager {}
Step 2: Next, develop the Eager Extension to parse the annotations.
package me.sumithpuri.test.cdi.extension;
import java.util.ArrayList;
import java.util.List;
import javax.enterprise.context.ApplicationScoped;
import javax.enterprise.event.Observes;
import javax.enterprise.inject.spi.AfterDeploymentValidation;
import javax.enterprise.inject.spi.Bean;
import javax.enterprise.inject.spi.BeanManager;
import javax.enterprise.inject.spi.Extension;
import javax.enterprise.inject.spi.ProcessBean;
import me.sumithpuri.test.cdi.annotation.Eager;
public class EagerExtension implements Extension {
private List < Bean << ? >> eagerBeansList = new ArrayList < Bean << ? >> ();
public < T > void collect(@Observes ProcessBean < T > event) {
if (event.getAnnotated().isAnnotationPresent(Eager.class) &&
event.getAnnotated().isAnnotationPresent(ApplicationScoped.class)) {
System.out.println("debug: found an eager annotation");
public void load(@Observes AfterDeploymentValidation event, BeanManager beanManager) {
for (Bean << ? > bean : eagerBeansList) {
System.out.println("debug: eager instantiation will be performed - " + bean.getBeanClass());
// note: toString() is important to instantiate the bean
beanManager.getReference(bean, bean.getBeanClass(), beanManager.createCreationalContext(bean)).toString();
Step 3: Next, configure the extension using this single line of code, placed inside META-INF/services/javax.enterprise.inject.spi.Extension
Step 4: Develop the other parts of the application.
You can refer to the attached code to develop the other parts of the application to test CDI (@Eager). You may download the code from here. Also, note that even though all lifecycle methods are performed such @PostConstruct, @PreDestroy, etc. — no @Inject is being performed. My assumption is that we have to write another extension to perform this. My request to the CDI creators to provide an @Eager out of the box, so that it can help to develop (and sometimes help in testing) applications where dependency injection can be performed outside of servlets, web sServices, etc.
Published at DZone with permission of Sumith Puri. See the original article here.
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Brendan Ho : Chartered Physiotherapist
Brendan is a Chartered physiotherapist who graduated from University College Dublin with a Bachelor of Science in Physiotherapy (Hons) in 2020. Brendan has always had a keen interest in musculoskeletal physiotherapy and has gained experience in sport and exercise rehabilitation throughout his time in the UCD PhysioHub; a clinic that treats an array of common musculoskeletal conditions in the sporting population. Here, he facilitated clients' return to full function &; performance following an injury. Brendan is currently working with Old Belvedere Rugby FC for the season 2020/21. Brendan has also spent time developing his skills in the management of cardiac, respiratory, orthopaedic and neurological conditions in an acute hospital setting and has translated his
techniques of manual therapy, communication and evidence-based practice to a clinic setting. Brendan's other interests include weightlifting, cooking and playing/watching rugby!


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This morning, President Donald Trump announced plans to privatize the U.S. air traffic control system, a move that would take the responsibility away from the Federal Aviation Administration, the agency that currently manages U.S. air traffic control.
Trump's plan is the first in a week-long series of announcements expected from the White House this week on modernizing and investing in the nation's roads, bridges, ports and other public infrastructure. The Trump administration is calling it "infrastructure week," drawing on the president's campaign promise to invest $1 trillion in renewing national infrastructure.
The proposal to privatize air traffic management comes as the FAA and NASA are studying how drones will fit safely into the national airspace. NASA has been working with the FAA to test and research a new system, with the goal of finalizing the project by 2019.
But if Trump follows through with privatizing air traffic control, a solution for national drone tracking might come even sooner.
Creating a way for drones to safely integrate into the national airspace is one of the biggest linchpins holding up the future of U.S. drone regulation and drone delivery more broadly, which has major implications for companies like Alphabet and Amazon, as well as traditional shipping companies like UPS that are readying for drone delivery.
Since drones don't take off and land from designated locations the way airplanes do, drone pilots need to be able to track aircraft to avoid collisions and avoid flying over restricted airspace.
Right now, it's only legal to fly a drone in the U.S. within an operator's line of sight, but for drone delivery to come to fruition, unmanned aircraft will need
Trump's air traffic control privatization plan will be discussed by the Senate on Wednesday. It takes the shape of a previous proposal from Rep. Bill Shuster, R-Penn., who chairs the House transportation committee, which would create a private nongovernmental corporation to manage air traffic control nationwide. That private corporation would be mostly made up of representatives from the major airlines and unions, though the FAA would maintain an oversight role.
The FAA spends nearly $10 billion a year on air traffic control, employs about 28,000 air traffic control staff and runs the safest and most complex air traffic control system in the world.
Last week, at a drone conference in North Dakota, Department of Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao laid out plans for a pilot program to let local communities experiment with different approaches for controlling drone activity in their airspace.
Such a proposal could open the doors for private companies that build software to track drone flights to get government contracts to provide their services, instead of, say, the FAA building its own low-altitude air traffic control system.
That, combined with the potential to privatize national air traffic control in general, could mean that drone delivery might happen sooner in the U.S. than anticipated, since the regulatory timeline would be less reliant on FAA activity, though the agency still has to craft rules about flying over people, at night and beyond line of sight of an operator.
"The integration of drones into our national airspace will be the biggest technological challenge to aviation since the beginning of the Jet Age," said Chao.
Both the U.K. and Canada manage their national air traffic control through private corporations, but Delta, one of the only major carriers that has opposed air traffic management privatization, says costs have actually gone up in the U.K. and Canada since privatization.
Those in favor of air traffic control privatization, however — including the National Association of Air Traffic Controllers and most major airlines — say air traffic management is too important to be subject to the whims of possible government shutdowns or budgetary fights.
The FAA has been working to upgrade its air traffic control system for years, but Trump says it is taking too long, and the current system doesn't work.
"The previous administration spent over $7 billion trying to upgrade the system and totally failed," Trump said while announcing the Air Traffic Control Reform Initiative. "Honestly, they didn't know what the hell they were doing — a total waste of money, $7 billion plus."
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What does "Rejection Region" mean?
Definition of Rejection Region in the context of A/B testing (online controlled experiments).
What is a Rejection Region?
Alias: critical region
A rejection region (a.k.a. critical region) in a Null Hypothesis Statistical Test is a part of the parameter space such that observing a result that falls under it will lead to the rejection of a the null hypothesis. In hypothesis testing usually a significance test is performed and the rejection region is given in the form of a statistic such as a t score or a z score. It can just as easily be given in terms of the actual (non-standardized) parameter value.
A rejection region has a one-to-one correspondence with the significance threshold as it is simply a more technical way to express it. Since a standardized score is expressed in terms of standard deviations (e.g. 1.644 SD or .1.96 SD) it is directly specifying the area under the parameter distribution which will lead to rejection which can easily be turned into alpha (α) during the planning stage or a p-value after the test is completed by computing the cumulative distribution function.
After the test is completed, the observed p-value is compared to the critical Z score which is at the boundary of the rejection region and if it falls with the region the null hypothesis is rejected.
Notably, if a value is not within the rejection region this does not automatically mean that the null hypothesis can be accepted: it merely states that there is not enough evidence to warrant rejecting it.
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Acme Fire Cult is a live-fire concept from chefs Andrew Clarke & Daniel Watkins, which began in the spring of 2021 after a successful residency at 'London Fields Courtyard' in Hackney, just as the UK came out of national lockdown. Maybe they were in the right place at the right time, but word got around quickly, and the duo was soon cooking for up to 1200 people every weekend, including many industry friends and colleagues.
From their new home base at The Bootyard in Dalston, Acme set out to do something different from the usual 'dude food' BBQ. Here the vegetables take centre stage, with rare & native breed meat from regenerative farms, and day-boat fish taking a supporting role. Their inspiration is pulled from around the globe, evident in their grilling and fermentation techniques as well as their heavy use of chili and spices.
While the landscape for restaurants after covid is still unsettled, the chefs wanted to be more than just a pop-up, looking for a permanent home. The true heart of Acme Fire Cult is unique, limited run sauces, mico-seasonal ferments, and some of the coolest outdoor lifestyle wear around. Acme's other main focus is on events and...oh yea, and a restaurant.
Signature plant-based sauces and condiments will soon be available online, some killer merch is already up for grabs, and events are currently being scheduled for 2022-2023. Making it more than just a restaurant… it's a cult!
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DUI – Getting Your Iowa Driver License & Your Illinois Driving Privileges Back When You Have Been Charged With An Illinois DUI
In Western Illinois, it's not uncommon for people to both work and play at different points along the boarder between Illinois and Iowa. When the bars close around 1:45 in the morning in Iowa, drivers will often cross the boarder into Illinois to visit bars which stay open as late as 5:00 AM. Illinois law enforcement is aware of this, and Illinois DUI stops are frequent, if not indiscriminate, along the Illinois/Iowa border in the early hours of the morning.
For an Iowa driver charged with an Illinois DUI, the effects of the Illinois DUI charge on the individual's Illinois driving privileges and Iowa driver license are fairly immediate and can be long term. This is because Iowa drivers who either refuse or submit to or fail an Illinois evidentiary breath test are subject to a civil suspension of their driving privileges in the State of Illinois. Then the Illinois Secretary of State informs the Iowa Department of Transportation (the "Iowa DOT") of this suspension, and the Iowa DOT then reciprocally revokes the individual's Iowa driver license for the refusal or failure of the Illinois evidentiary breath test.
For more detailed information on the Effect on An Iowa Driver's License of an Illinois Breath Test Failure or Breath Test Refusal, please see our previous post on that topic.
Once a driver's Iowa license has been revoked under these circumstances, the driver cannot get his or her Iowa license back until either: 1) the revocation period has expired, or 2) the Illinois civil suspension, termed the "Statutory Summary Suspension," has been rescinded, and then only if the order rescinding the suspension is carefully crafted to comply with Iowa law.
The Iowa revocation can be rescinded only when the criminal court (Illinois) finds that either: (1) That the peace officer did not have reasonable grounds to believe that a violation of section 321J.2 or 321J.2A had occurred to support a request for or to administer a chemical test; or (2) That the chemical test was otherwise inadmissible or invalid.
Such a holding by the court in the criminal action is binding on the Iowa DOT, and the Iowa DOT is required to rescind the revocation. See Iowa Code § 321J.13 6(b).
The Iowa law does not expressly state at what point in the Illinois criminal case the required finding must be made. Obviously, the ideal scenario is that the Illinois criminal DUI case is favorably resolved. It would appear that what is required is to have an order tracking the foregoing language issued by the Illinois court, and it should not make any difference when the order is entered so long as the Illinois court retains jurisdiction of the matter.
Normally, the first step in the legal process is to file a Petition to Rescind Statutory Summary Suspension in the Illinois civil suspension case. This should be done as soon as possible. In order for this Petition to enable the Iowa driver to get both his Illinois driving privileges and his Iowa driver license back, the basis for the Petition must be that "the arresting officer did not have reasonable grounds to believe that [the Petitioner] was driving or in actual physical control of a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs, or a combination thereof." If, after hearing, the Illinois Court finds in the driver's favor, the resulting order needs to be carefully drafted to serve as a basis for petitioning the Iowa DOT for reinstatement of the license.
If the driver does not win the petition to rescind the Summary Suspension, the next step is to prepare for trial and at the same time attempt to negotiate a favorable resolution with the State. Often, good things happen when you are prepared for trial. If negotiations are fruitful, the State may file a Motion to Withdraw Law Enforcement Sworn Report in the Illinois civil suspension case. The order granting the Motion to Withdraw Law Enforcement Sworn Report has to be specifically phrased in order for it to enable the Iowa driver to get both his Illinois driving privileges and his Iowa driver license back.
If the Illinois court issues the required order, the next step is to file a Petition to Re-Open with the Iowa DOT. The Petition to Re-Open should be filed by an Iowa attorney and should contain all information necessary to support the rescission of the revocation of an Iowa driver's driving privileges. A certified copy of the order granting the Illinois rescission should be obtained and made an exhibit to the Petition.
Normally, an individual's Iowa driver license was revoked by the Iowa DOT due to the driver's refusal or failure of the Illinois evidentiary breath test. Iowa law, however, also provides that an individual's Iowa driver license can be revoked upon the Iowa DOT receiving notice of an Iowa driver's conviction on the Illinois DUI charge. See Iowa Administrative Code 761-615.30, implementing Iowa Code section 321.205.
This is where both the speed and type of resolution of the Illinois criminal DUI case becomes important. Our experience with the Iowa DOT suggests that it is their position that – if the initial revocation period for a failed or refused breath test has been rescinded in a case where the individual ultimately pleas to the DUI charge – the driver will be subject to a new revocation period as a result of this conviction which may not be reduced by the period served on the rescinded revocation period. However, in a case where the driver is found not guilty, is able to have the Illinois DUI charge dismissed, or to plea to a lesser offense, such as reckless driving, no additional revocation period should be imposed.
If the driver wishes to avoid the risk of trial and plea to the DUI charge, it is best if this is done close in time to an Order granting the Motion to Withdraw Law Enforcement Sworn Report or other order rescinding the Illinois statutory summary suspension so that the resolution of both the Illinois civil suspension case and the Illinois criminal DUI case is known when preparing the Petition to Re-Open. Then, the Iowa DOT can be advised of the disposition of the Illinois DUI charge at the time of the Petition to Re-Open, which should ensure that any Iowa DOT revocation period imposed is reduced by the period previously served on the Illinois rescinded revocation period.
Sometimes, for a "first offender", a negotiated plea can be entered including "court supervision", which if successfully completed, results in dismissal of the Illinois case. It is also the position of the Iowa Department of Transportation that an Iowa driver who receives court supervision in Illinois under 730 ILCS §5/5-6-1(c), will receive the same treatment under Iowa law as a driver who receives a deferred judgment under Iowa Code § 907.3. Pursuant to Iowa Code. § 321J.4(3), a deferred judgment granted for violation of Iowa Code § 321J.2 (Operating While Intoxicated) results in the suspension of the Iowa driver's driving privileges "for a period of not less than thirty days nor more than ninety days" if no other statutory grounds for revocation of a defendant's license exists.
While this may seem to indicate that a driver who has already served 30 days of his revocation period is done, Iowa Administrative Code provides that "the revocation period under Iowa Code subsection 321J.4(3) shall be 90 days." See Iowa Administrative Code 761-620.10. Still, it is important to advise the Iowa Department of Transportation that the individual received a disposition of court supervision in the Illinois criminal DUI case since this basically cuts in half the usual 180 day revocation period.
Experienced Illinois DUI attorneys should be aware of these issues and have Iowa licensed lawyers on staff or otherwise available to assist the Iowa driver in minimizing the effects of the Illinois DUI charge on the driver in Illinois and Iowa.


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Belgian investigators are looking at a number of suspicious deaths of Belgians in Cameroon. All died within the last five years and there is no direct connection between the Belgians. The Belgian Foreign Ministry says that the deaths may be suspicious.


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Welcome to this article, We are going to guide you on that How To Keep Track Of Passwords and Usernames All Multiple Securely.
Today securing our passwords is too much difficult, but there are ways to control your privacy. You heard a lot of times about security breaches of software and some other security system, so how can you easily trust any platform to give your privacy?
Everyone knows that it is not easy to store your data of all passwords in one place, but there is a variety of strong things which can save your passwords without any breaches.
Creating a strong password for anything is hard to remember most of the time, it can be the password of your bank account, retailer or business application password, social platforms, etc. Don't worry, because being insane can destroy your privacy of passwords in a second.
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Options a-plenty for Klopp in search for wide-man
Jurgen Klopp wants to buy a goal-scoring winger. He hasn't told me this personally, nor has he said it publicly, but based on his targeting of Leroy Sane, Ousmane Dembele and possibly Mario Gotze and Sadio Mane, it seems a certainty that Klopp wants to add more goals into the trio who play behind his lone striker.
Sane was the first player linked with the Reds after Klopp took over but very quickly, and rather strangely, his supposed asking price sky-rocketed from about £20million to anything from £35million to £50million depending on which newspaper or website you read.
With the Reds unlikely to pay that sort of money for a player who's proven little, despite unquestionable talent, the next name up was Ousmane Dembele. The fantastically gifted wideman had burst onto the season this past season with Rennes and began tearing apart any and all Ligue 1 defences that dared stand in his way. With 12 goals in 26 league matches he put everyone on notice that, along with Anthony Martial and Kingsley Coman, he would be leading the next generation of French football. Unfortunately for Liverpool they weren't the only club keen to add him to their ranks and were beaten to the punch by Borussia Dortmund, who secured his signature on a five year contract.
After Dembele came a deviation from what seemed a clearly defined profile of a target. Mario Gotze seems an odd fit in this Liverpool team given what they need and what he offers. There's no doubting his talent, or his production in his previous spell under Klopp, but having him, Firmino and Coutinho in the one team will result in many of the same problems they experience when Adam Lallana is paired with the Brazilians. Gotze is unquestionable a better and far more talented player than Lallana but buying him wouldn't solve the problems Liverpool experience in attack. Lack of width, pace in wide areas, runners breaking behind the defence, Gotze provides none of that. Nevertheless Gotze went from being "wanted" to "close" in a millisecond before news came from Germany that he had decided to stay with Bayern.
When news that Gotze was unlikely broke, Sadio Mane was linked by all and sundry, with rumoured prices ranging from a silly £25million to a frankly ridiculous £40million. Mane is one of the Premier League's most inconsistent players and personally I'd avoid this move like the plague. Liverpool need to learn their lesson, "Premier League proven" means nothing and after years of overpaying for mediocre midtable Premier League players the club need to look abroad where the prices paid are far more in-line with the talent purchased. Mane scored in only eight of the 37 Premier League games he featured in last season, had a poor shots to goals ratio, and isn't even an actual winger. Mane is a striker. He plays in a front two, off the main striker or as an inside forward in a front three. And inside-forwards are different creators to wingers. Mane scored 14 goals in all competitions last season, only one of them came from him starting in a wide position to begin the attack. He plays centrally and Liverpool already have Roberto Firmino and Philip Coutinho to play centrally behind Daniel Sturridge or Divock Origi, their need is for someone who actually plays wide.
So with that said, I thought I'd take a look at a few options who I believe would represent good signings, and good value for money, to fill the wide role for Jurgen Klopp's team. Some fit what seemed to have been the defined profile, pace and goals with natural width, while others are more in line with Gotze stylistically. I've tried to be as realistic as possible and taken the rumoured £40million price for Mane and tried to come in £10million below that at the very least. While some might look at a couple of name on this list and think they are not players Liverpool could sign, think of it this way; If Liverpool offered the fee Southampton wanted for any of these players there's no question it would be accepted. With the exception of six or seven, every club in Europe is a selling club. For the players themselves, there's nobody on this list earning even half of what Mane is rumoured to be wanting, £120,000 p/w. If Liverpool offered that, the players would sign. Take that as a starting point, and work backwards.
Hakim Ziyech
Club: FC Twente Age: 23 Nationality: Moroccan Estimated Price: £15million
Riyad Mahrez set the league alight this past season and went from virtual unknown to a player every fan wants their club to sign. Unfortunately, his immense form this past season means that the price for him has skyrocketed to somewhere in the £35m-40mil range and that's a big gamble on a player who may just have been a one season wonder. So why not find the next Mahrez? I believe Ziyech has the potential to match Mahrez and maybe even become a better player. His form for FC Twente has been nothing short of spectacular and he'd cost less than half, probably close to a third, of what Leicester will ask for Mahrez.
Ziyech brings goals and creativity. He brings versatility and work rate. Most importantly for Liverpool, he brings fantastic set-pieces. He'd be a very good fit for Liverpool and wouldn't cost an outlandish amount.
Nabil Fekir
Club: Lyon Age: 22 Nationality: French Estimated Price: £18million
Everyone knows about Lyon's star striker Alexandre Lacazette but his team-mate Nabil Fekir might be an even better signing for a club like Liverpool. A gifted creator who can score goals and play anywhere across the attack Fekir became a star for Lyon in the 14/15 season when he bagged 13 goals while creating chances galore for those around him. A torn ACL in September of 2015 robbed him of his 15/16 season but he return in April and pretty quickly looked like he hadn't been away.
Fekir has been rumoured to want a move to the Premier League and the harsh reality for Lyon is that they can't hold on to their biggest stars long-term. While Fekir may stay for one more season if teams are scared off by the recent ACL injury, it will be no surprise if he moves to a top club this summer.
Sofiane Boufal
Club: Lille Age: 22 Nationality: Moroccan Estimated Price: £15million
Arguably one of the finest dribblers in world football, Boufal is a player who has recent been mentioned in connection with Liverpool. He joined Lille in January 2015 and has been in impressive form ever since, scoring and creating goals for a team that struggled desperately to find the net between the time Eden Hazard left, and he arrived. He spent 5 months playing in the team with Divock Origi so there's an established relationship there which may sway him towards Merseyside over the other options he's bound to have.
He normally plays off the left but with Coutinho entrenched there he could easily switch to the right. £15million should be enough to land this fantastically talented player.
Anwar El Ghazi
Club: Ajax Age: 21 Nationality: Dutch Estimated Price: £18million
Anwar El Ghazi is the latest potential superstar to come from the Ajax school of witchcraft and wizardry. A tall, powerful winger who possesses powerful shooting from distance in both feet. With a similar build and style of play to Cristiano he's an exciting prospect who still has a lot to learn as his decision-making can be extremely questionable at times. Ajax would want a big fee for him, because they're Ajax and they always want big fees, but he's the type of player who might be worth gambling on. Already a full Dutch international he's taken the place of Memphis as Holland's next big thing.
As with some others on this list he probably wouldn't be an every game starter straight away, but definitely has the talent to become one.
Julian Brandt
Club: Bayer Leverkusen Age: 20 Nationality: German Estimated Price: £20million
Brandt was linked to Liverpool in the summer of 2014 when the Reds raided Leverkusen for Emre Can and has likely been monitored since as he is without question one of the brightest young players in the Bundesliga. His progress seemed to stall a bit in the 14/15 season but he bounced back with an excellent 15/16 becoming a valuable source of goals for Leverkusen. An extremely intelligent player, his movement off the ball and ability to always know where his team-mates are at all times are what set him apart. He's more naturally a creator but showed his goalscoring ability by scoring in six consecutive Bundesliga games this past season.
His versatility and potential have to be appealing to a manager like Klopp, and his work rate is fantastic. Under a manager like Klopp, Brandt could become a world-class player.
Munir El Haddadi
Club: Barcelona Age: 20 Nationality: Spanish Estimated Price: £12million
Munir El Haddadi might be the most talented out-and-out attacker Spain have produced since Fernando Torres. A natural goalscorer with the pace and ability to play wide and give fullbacks nightmares he would start for most clubs. Unfortunately for him, Barcelona have three lads called Messi, Neymar and Suarez who block his path. Some Liverpool fans have seen the impact Bojan has had in the Premier League since joining Stoke and have called for the Reds to make a move for him, why not sign a better, younger version.
Barcelona will almost certainly insist on a buy-back clause if they do sell El Haddadi so this may not be the type of deal Liverpool want, but if they miss out on other targets it's definitely one they should consider.
Ahmed Musa
Club: CSKA Moscow Age: 23 Nationality: Nigerian Estimated Price: £18million
Of all the players on this list, Musa is the most similar to Mane stylistically but unlike the Saints man, he's an actual winger. While Mane plays upfront, either in a 2 or 3, Musa is a natural wide man who can also play as an inside forward. He's a cheaper, and in my view more talented, alternative to Sadio Mane with him he shares many traits. He's pacey, direct and can score goals, but he also tends to go missing in games, and then for stretches of games. There's clear talent here though, and he has been linked to Leicester for the last few months.
If Klopp does want a player of this ilk, I'd rather Musa than Mane because he would cost roughly half of what Southampton are believed to be asking for Mane and he actually plays the position Liverpool are looking to fill.
Do continue reading as I look at Breel Embolo, Timo Werner, Berardi, Draxler, Marlos Moreno and Gabriel Jesus next!
Breel Embolo
Club: Basle Age: 19 Nationality: Swiss Estimated Price: £18million
Possibly the most talented player every to come through the Basle academy, Breel Embolo is one of the most sought after young players in the world. He's been linked to a whole heap of clubs including, most recently, Manchester United who are said to be keen to pair him with Anthony Martial in a young attack that would terrorise Premier League defences for years to come. Embolo is naturally a striker and has similarities in his game to Samuel Eto'o, but last season he made the move to a wide role and by season's end he was performing very well there.
United are alleged to be quite close to signing him so if Liverpool do hold an interest in him they can't act like Liverpool. They'd have to move quickly and decisively to get him signed. He's the type of signing that would really excite people once they see him play a run of games.
Timo Werner
Club: Stuttgart Age: 20 Nationality: German Estimated Price: £8million
Werner isn't all that well-known by non-Bundesliga watchers but he's a very talented player with a lot of room for development. He's a natural wide player who spent last season being transitioned into a more central role that he seemed to struggle with. It would be a pretty easy move to switch him back to a wide role. He'll bring goals, he'll bring pace and he'll bring big time potential, and he shouldn't cost a fortune given Stuttgart have been relegated from the Bundesliga.
He's not ready to be a starter for a club like Liverpool just yet but he can certainly develop into one, getting him now would be a wise move.
Domenico Berardi
Club: Sassualo Age: 21 Nationality: Italian Estimated Price: £20million
"NO MORE ITALIANS!" is what people shout whenever someone suggests Liverpool should sign one, but Berardi is absolutely worthy of consideration. A tall pacey goalscorer who thrives cutting in from wide positions, he's the most talented attacker Italy have produced in a while. In his first two seasons in Serie A he scored 31 goals in 61 games, an excellent return in what is still a league where defending comes first.
He has a bit of a temper and there's something unusual about his personality, which has led to Antonio Conte leaving him out of the national team set-up, but his talent, his work rate and his natural ability to score goals make him an ideal candidate to fill one of Liverpool's problem positions.
Julian Draxler
Club: Wolfsburg Age: 22 Nationality: German Estimated Price: £30million
A player who has been linked with moves to the Premier League for a number of years, Draxler seemed to have stalled badly in his progression during his final two years at Schalke. Injuries hampered him badly and his goalscoring suffered, but following a move to Wolfsburg last summer he seems to have rediscovered much of the form that made him one of the most sought-after young players in Europe for a couple of years. Now 22 he seems ready to take the step up to a top club and there's no question he has the ability to play for almost any team in Europe. Stylistically he's similar to a young Gerrard with a similar frame, running style and ability to shoot from distance with both feet.
He was linked with Dortmund when Klopp was there and the chance to play under a German manager, in a team that includes Emre Can who's he known for years in the German set-up, might be very tempting. He'd cost a lot but he's got the potential to become a truly world-class player.
Marlos Moreno
Club: Atletico National Age: 19 Nationality: Colombian Estimated Price: £5million
Two weeks ago he'd probably have been the least well-known player on this list, and he may well still be, but now he's come into a bigger spotlight after scoring for Colombia at the Copa America. He's more naturally a wide player in a 4-3-3 than Klopp's preferred 4-2-3-1 but he definitely has the talent to make the adjustment and become a big time player. Liverpool have been linked to him over the last month or two and with Klopp at the Copa America, maybe he'll keep an eye on him. He's got good pace, quick feet and the ability to score and create.
Signing Moreno wouldn't hamper deals for another player in the wide area because the likely fee for him would be around £5million, maybe less.
Gabriel Jesus
Club: Palmeiras Age: 19 Nationality: Brazilian Estimated Price: £15million
Pace? Check.
Goals? Check.
Outrageous ability? Check.
Gabriel Jesus may not be a name everyone knows right now, but he soon will be. The latest product from the Palmeiras academy might just be the best. While's he's been overshadowed globally in terms of hype by the other Gabriel, Gabriel Barbosa aka Gabigol, regularly watchers of Campeonato Brasileiro will tell you that this kid is just as good and just as talented, if not more so. If Dembele was Klopp's top summer target, then Gabriel Jesus is the perfect alternative as he brings a similar style of play, a similar level of talent and a similar level of potential. He's been called the "New Neymar" and while he's a slightly different type of player, there are similarities.
He's going to be on the target list of a lot of clubs, and if Liverpool want to secure his services they'll have to move quickly to do so. Having Coutinho and Firmino already at the club could play a big part in securing the talents of one of the very best young players in the world.
If I had to give an order of preference for this I'd actually like to see Liverpool sign two of them. One from a group of Draxler, Jesus and Berardi plus either Moreno or Werner. I really want Liverpool to sign Embolo as well, but to play as a striker as I think he'll develop better where he's most comfortable. I'd genuinely be happy with any player on this list bar Musa who'd be content with as long as we signed quality in other areas. In fact, pretty much any combination of two that would come to less than the Mane price would represent excellent business.
There's plenty of options out there for Klopp and Liverpool to fill the wide role this summer, hopefully they get one and hopefully it's the right one.


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CWG 2022: Achinta Sheuli wins third gold for India, weightlifters won all six medals
- Achinta lifted the total weight of 313 in 73 kg weight category
- Created a Games record by lifting a weight of 143 kg in the snatch round
- Lifted 170 kg in clean and jer
CWG 2022: India's young weightlifter Achinta Sheuly has won the gold medal in the Commonwealth Games. The 20-year-old Achinta, who is participating in the Commonwealth Games for the first time, won the country's third yellow medal by hitting a new record in the men's 73kg category late on Sunday night. Sheuli, who hails from West Bengal, lifted the Commonwealth Games record by lifting a total of 313 kg. He lifted 143 kg in snatch which is a new Commonwealth Games record. He then lifted 170 kg in clean and jerk.
Sheuly, who won a silver medal at the Junior World Weightlifting Championships last year, did both the best lifts in the third attempt. Malaysia's E Hidayat Mohamed got the silver and Canada's Shad Darsigny got the bronze who lifted 303 and 298 kg respectively.
How was Achinta's performance:
Achinta lifted a weight of 137 kg in the first attempt in the snatch round. After this, he set the record by lifting more weight in the next two attempts. He successfully lifted 140 kg in the second attempt and 140 kg in the third attempt and made a new Games record.
Snatch Round:
- 1st attempt – 137 kg
- 2nd attempt – 140 kg
- Third attempt – 143 kg
Achinta also started well in the clean and jerk round. He lifted the highest weight of 166 kg in his first attempt. However, in the second attempt, he failed to lift 170 kg. But he did not give up and took the gold in the third and final attempt by lifting the weight of 170 kg leaving the other players far behind.
Clean and Jerk:
- 1st attempt – 166 kg
- Second attempt – failed to lift 170 kg
- 3rd attempt – 170 kg
Sheuly said after the victory that I am very happy… I won this medal after overcoming many struggles. I will dedicate this medal to my brother and all the coaches. After that I will prepare for the Olympics.
Let us tell you that before Sheuli, earlier Tokyo Olympic silver medalists Mirabai Chanu and Jeremy Lalrinnunga had given India two gold in weightlifting. While Sanket and Bindiyarani Devi won silver in their respective categories, Gururaja Pujari won the bronze medal.


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Message Comparison in SAP PI/PO Integration Cockpit
In Today's business world transactions via EDI (Electronic Data Interchange) messages have become a popular choice. As EDI provides paper-less transmission, it is quite a common way for companies to exchange their Data. Traditionally you would either need to buy an additional adapter or you could use the File Adapter in collaboration with a tool called ItemField Conversion Agent to handle the EDI messages, However, with the release of new B2B Add On, SAP has bridged the gap of working with EDI messages efficiently and easily.
There are various EDI messages for different business use. To learn more on EDI please check the link EDI-ELECTRONIC DATA INTERCHANGE – Process Integration – SCN Wiki
The B2B integration cockpit is a central application that allows you to monitor and access business-to-business add-on from SAP NW PI environment.
With this webblog we will understand how to compare various versions of EDI. After reading this blog you will be able to compare EDIFACT, EANCOM ANSI X12, ODETTE, TRADACOMS, VDA and PLAIN messages.
Now let us see how we can do this:
- Log on to Integration Cockpit. Path: "http:<localhost:port>/b2bic" (http://<localhost:port>/webdynpro/dispatcher/sap.con/b2b~home/B2BHome)
- Click on "EDI Content Manager
- Click on "Compare messages" on the right hand top corner.
And you will be directed to the page
Provide the Format, Control Key, Version and Message for the two messages you want to compare.
- You can either show the complete message or show only the differences. Select as need and select "Compare"
- You will now see the difference between the two messages you have selected.
- Compare two message definitions
- Different colors represent similarities and differences
- Optionally include detailed segment level comparison
- Currently available for EDIFACT, X12 and EANCOM
Further references:
December 2013 Spotlight: SAP NetWeaver Process Orchestration PI | B2B | BPM | BRM
To crete and test custom EDI message version :
B2B scenario – creating and testing custom EDI message version- ANSI X12 855v2000
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A cooperative boss fighting game designed for the FUSE event for April 2019. FUSE is a showcase of all projects done by the Interactive Media students at Bradley University. I designed the User Interface for Animal Arena Attack in Adobe Illustrator and Adobe XD. This was my first project done with a larger group (a group of ten other students), and I am pleased with the final state of the game.
Animal Arena Attack
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Setting the code page for double-byte languages
Double-byte character corruption can occur in some environments because BigFix Inventory uses the code page to transcode data. For double-byte languages such as Korean, Japanese, and Chinese, set the code page to avoid character corruption.
The _BESClient_DeploymentEncoding_IANAName setting of the BESClient running on the BigFix server must use the correct character set for double-byte languages. For example, for simplified Chinese the setting is CP936. One double-byte code page translation is allowed per BigFix server that is configured as a data source for BigFix Inventory.
About this task
- Log in to the BigFix console.
- Go to your Subscribed Computers, and select the computer on which you have both the BigFix server and the BESClient installed.
- Go to Edit Settings, and change the _BESClient_DeploymentEncoding_IANAName setting to the correct encoding.
- Stop the BigFix Inventory server.
- Log in to the database server as a user with DB2 authority,
open a DB2 command line and run the following commands:
db2 "connect to database database_name" db2 "update dbo.datasource_sequences set last_sequence=cast( x'0000000000000000' as char(8) for bit data)'" db2 commit
- Start the BigFix Inventory server and run a data import.


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Chris Bohjalian Regales Crowd at Pollard Library Foundation Author Night
A big heartfelt thank you to Mr. Bohjalian for bringing his verve and energy to the Pollard last night. The literary crowd in our Memorial Hall reference room were delighted by his stories about life on the road, his writing and research process, and how important and awesome libraries are and will continue to be. Chris was a class act and his presence in Lowell will not be soon forgotten.
Thank you as well to the organizers, the supporters, the attendees and Mother Nature for making last night such a special and successful one. And, finally, thank you to the Bruins for being considerate enough to wait until overtime to score the one and only goal in last night's Game 4 playoff against the Canadians so we could all be there to witness it.
Here are some photos from the event. If you want to see more please visit our Flickr page: https://www.flickr.com/pollardml


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baby talk
Animator: Adrian Zambrano
Description: This is my first 11 second club animation.
Experience: 2nd animation course through school
Time taken: the month of march
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ben malberg:
Interesting concept, I like the colors. I think some more work on the movement would help.


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50 degrees and rainy – probably not the ideal conditions for the Spartan Race. But, this is the hand that was dealt to participants from our Charlotte and Atlanta offices this past weekend, who participated in the Spartan Race! A total of 9 Protiviti Employees (+ a few friends and family) successfully completed the 5-mile, 20-obstacle challenge together. Congrats, team!
Having completed a similar challenge myself back in 2012, I naturally had some curiosities about all things training, race day and post race. In my personal experience, the only thing I haven't completely blocked from my memory was the moment that I crossed the finish line and firmly stated, "Nope, never again".
Fortunately, this group seems to be way stronger and more athletic than I and lived to tell their tale. I spoke with a few champions from Protiviti and got their take. Here's what Sara (Charlotte, Human Resources), Nicholas (Atlanta, Senior Manager Technology Consulting) and Rachel (Charlotte, Risk & Compliance Consultant) had to say.
Protiviti Career: Alright, please enlighten me on how you trained for this event!
Sara: I kicked it up a notch in the gym but was mainly focused on increasing endurance by running longer distances. I was not prepared for the upper body strength the race required at all, but luckily my teammates were able to assist and push me through the obstacles if I needed it.
Nicholas: I ran 3-4 miles and 50 burpees, 100 push-ups and 30-50 pull ups daily.
Rachel: I do Orange Theory classes a few times a week and run outside, but nothing too strenuous! I wish I had done more pull-ups and upper-body conditioning to prepare.
Protiviti Career: What was your favorite obstacle?
Sara: My favorite (and I'm honestly not sure if this was even considered one of the obstacles) was a part with about 5 back-to-back mud hills you would go up and then back down into a big mud bath. On the first one, I slid into a teammate on accident and both of us went flying into the mud bath. I was laughing the entire rest of that obstacle and having so much fun!
Nicholas: The Uneven Monkey Bars. This was my first time being able to complete it and ringing the bell. This obstacle had very high failure rate and I was one of the lucky few to make it.
Rachel: The A Frame Cargo Net! It was really tall, maybe 25 feet or so, and had a great view from the top.
Protiviti Career: Least favorite?
Sara: My least favorite was carrying the bucket full of rocks, similar to this. There was no easy way to carry these bad boys. I think I had to stop about 6 times to set the bucket down before getting through the obstacle.
Nicholas: The Olympus. It was so muddy it was impossible to hold your feet on. You could use a partner to complete, but you had to go twice.
Rachel: Bucket Brigade again, it was incredibly muddy, and carrying a super heavy bucket full rocks up and down hills in those conditions felt nearly impossible.
Protiviti Career: What is one thing you learned from competing in the Spartan Race?
Sara: No matter how much harder I could have trained, I definitely think there were some obstacles that I still would not have been able to complete without the help of my teammates. I also learned that it feels great doing something out of your comfort zone that you usually wouldn't do.
Nicholas: I learned that the weather is very unpredictable and you still have to press through! It was nice to see that throughout the course there were people helping each other to complete the obstacles and lending an extra hand or push to help throughout the race. I also learned that the Charlotte office has a good group of people willing to spend part of their weekend with us and that made all of the difference.
Rachel: I learned that there's a great sense of bonding and camaraderie that comes from accomplishing something so challenging with your coworkers. Protiviti definitely has a team-oriented culture, and this really came through in sticking together out there, encouraging one-another and physically helping each other work through the different obstacles.
What a great accomplishment! Congratulations to all the Protiviti Spartan finishers from our Atlanta and Charlotte offices. With a team full of champions like you, it's no wonder we have been recognized for our best people and culture.
Want to read about more Protiviti champions? Check out our feature from last month where we interviewed some of our former collegiate athletes: Protiviti's Top Ballers Share How Basketball Helped Them As Professionals


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One of the biggest honors of my life is that I was able to attend the White House Travel Bloggers Summit on Study Abroad and Global Engagement. One of the greatest sadnesses of this wonderful conference, however, was that, despite the fact that a stated aim of the conference was to encourage students from all racial backgrounds to study abroad, nearly all of the bloggers in attendance were White.
Now, I have great respect for the aims of the summit and for the organizers and sponsors of this event. I know that the planners had the best possible intentions in compiling the invite list, putting a huge amount of work into it. However, I am writing this article now to encourage future organizers to remember that the demographics of a conference profoundly impact its goals.
"Would you have a conference on women's rights with over 90% of the attendees being men?" mused my blogging colleague Erick Prince-Heaggans, Board Chairman of A World Beyond Youth Exploration, a foundation to support and encourage students of color to travel.
The thing is, there is no shortage of popular travel bloggers of color who could have been invited. Further, many of these bloggers have a readership that is exactly the demographic the White House #StudyAbroadBecause initiative is trying to reach. My hope is that next time, organizers of events like this will make the explicit effort to make that connection.
It is a monumental challenge to put together an invite list that is capped at 100 attendees. I know that many other groups were saddened that they did not receive invitations, specifically Study Abroad professionals and education bloggers. I would argue, however, that the greatest loss in the invite list hinged on racial diversity.
Again, I am filled with gratitude for being able to attend the summit, and am deeply inspired by the goals stated by the White House's #StudyAbroadBecause movement. However, as someone who has dedicated the last 11 years of her life to public school teaching in a "majority racial minority" district, I cannot remain silent when I see a clear opportunity for positive change.
I have seen firsthand the transformative power of travel for students — particularly students of color and low-income students — and am committed to actions that correlate with expanding global opportunities across races and economic backgrounds.
I'm curious to hear your thoughts. Please share in the comments section below.
The author, Lillie Marshall, is a 6-foot-tall National Board Certified Teacher of English, fitness fan, and mother of two who has been a public school educator since 2003. She launched Around the World "L" Travel and Life Blog in 2009, and over 4.2 million readers have now visited this site. Lillie also runs TeachingTraveling.com and DrawingsOf.com. Subscribe to her monthly newsletter, and follow @WorldLillie on social media!


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Jeong-a & Sung-Yeol, a couple from South Korea, hired my services as a portrait photographer opting for a 2-hour photo shoot. They came to celebrate their engagement. We took the opportunity to visit the different cenotes located in the Chikin-Ha area. We took portraits in the jungle, and we explored the most important spots. The cenote Ta'ak Bil-Ha was wonderful; its Mayan name means "hidden water." It is a cave and a ceremonial center in which a Mayan ceremony of purification is carried out. Here is a small selection of the best photos I took there.
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Welcome to Cromiaglass!
The history of Murano glass dates back of many generations of fusing glass masters who conveyed their experience and knowledge throughout the centuries. We are part of this history since 1983 and like any Venetian family, which pass down the value and the expertise to the next generations, we are proud of being the artists who will fulfil your idea of decoration and beauty.
Creativeness and manual skills are the main and most important distinctive traits of an artisan; we are fascinated by the shapes we can mould as well as the color combinations, creating fascinating and unique shades from which we took inspiration to name our studio.
Our bond with Venice and its history of cultural exchanges is so strong and solid to allow us and expand further on more collaboration in the field of the fusing glass.
Are you looking for handcrafted glass artworks made by experienced and talented glass artists?
Among all the artists you may find in Murano, creating any type of art, we stand out for being specialized in original and unique pieces of fusing glass. Our products range from plates, centerpieces or clocks, all handcrafted by our selected glass fusing masters to ensure the best quality at the most competitive prices.
We ensure high quality, professionalism, experience and reliability.


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During a sales presentation, the customer asks what the item is worth or "What will it appraise for?" Many jewelers pitch the notion of higher value during a sale, provide a formal "guarantee" of the appraised value or provide point-of-sale appraisals for an amount higher than they just charged. They say this is OK since appraisals of gems and jewelry are unregulated. Is it advisable to proceed this way?
Such traditional practices could put a jeweler in harm's way if they're not thought out and performed in accordance with reality and in compliance with any relevant laws or regulations. It's a common but erroneous belief that appraisals are unregulated. While it's true that no government licenses personalty appraisers (including gems and jewelry), appraisals are covered by a host of long-standing business and consumer protection laws as well as regulations related to particular types of appraisals, e.g. insurance, estate, etc.
Since the qualifications and competence of appraisers generally are unregulated, it's unwise to close a sale based on a guarantee that any appraiser's opinion will support your value. If given at all, you should qualify such a guarantee with certain conditions. Some issues to consider:
Range of value. Professional appraising is based on certain principles, procedures and methodology, but it is an inexact science. There might be legitimate differences of opinion on application and appraisers will have different opinions of value. Merchants might be well advised to make this clear and to couch any view of value within a reasonable range for their area.
Qualifications and affiliations. Since the study of gemology is limited to the identification and grading of gemstones, you might insist that the consumer consult only an appraiser who also has formal education and testing in valuation science (appraising). Qualifications alone do not assure either competent performance or ethical conduct, but it is wise to at least start from a base of qualifications and ongoing education. In addition, some of the respected appraisal societies do make an effort to monitor ethical conduct.
An "appraisal" in writing. You might want to be clear that you are referring to a formal written appraisal and not just the verbal opinion of a competitor. You might also want to be clear whether the assurance hinges on an appraisal as an indicator of value or if you will accept the new "Insurance Replacement Estimate" that another store might provide. The latter is a statement of what that merchant would sell the item for in his store. If a range of value is being assured rather than any other store's selling price, the distinction should be made.
Cap on fees and expenses. Unless you are willing to reimburse a consumer for any level of appraisal fee, you should make clear who will handle fees and how much you will reimburse if you include such an option.
Clarity on return policy. Do you promise to refund the customer's money if the appraisal doesn't pan out or only offer an exchange or credit? Do you intend a "limited refund" of the difference between the selling price and any lower appraisal? If you intend the latter, some states require that this be stated as opposed to a "Money Back Guarantee," which usually means all the money the customer paid.
Don't assume that the consumer understands any of these issues. Be sure that the conditions of any value assurances are clearly stated and explained. Work out specific language that might be attached to any valuation expectation with competent legal counsel in your area.
There are many laws, interpretations and definitions of terms like "express warranty" and "implied warranty." Most probably lean towards the view that any statements made during a sale regarding an item's "value" are an assurance that the item is "worth" that amount. There's a fine line between permissible sales "puffery" and definitive statements that could be considered part of the contract for purchase. Be careful that sales presentations do not rise to the level of "warranting" the value of the item. Providing a higher written appraisal at the point of sale ups the ante and will often be taken as an express warranty. Any formal "Guarantee of Appraised Value" almost always will be considered an "express warranty."
If a consumer is led to believe that an item is worth more than he or she is paying, legal remedies can go from a return of the customer's money to punitive damages for "expectation of the purchase" or "benefit of the bargain." In some jurisdictions these add-ons can result in "treble damages."
Elly Rosen is a freelance appraisal principles consultant in Brooklyn, N.Y. His Appraisers' Information NetWork OnLine (AIN) offers subscriptions for appraisal consultations; The Appraisal Reporter (an appraisal principles journal) with gemological appraisal supplement; a Glossary of Appraisal Ter- minology; and a related Laws Data Base. Rosen also offers appraisal report "boiler-plates," formats for appraisals, client information brochures, and an audiotape lecture series.


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Posts Tagged 'baby name voyager'
Baby Name Voyager
We appear to be past the point of needing to name new babies in our family, but I still like the interactivity of the Baby Name Voyager. You could consider this a more specialized cousin to the Google Ngram Viewer. In fact, it's interesting to compare results from the two. You would expect the increased usage of a name to correspond to an increase in print, perhaps with a time lag to give the babies time to grow up before they become newsworthy. Does it play out?
It appears that I had a good run in the 70's and 80's but have dropped sharply since then. Those were good years for me – hmm…