Hi all, hoping you can help as I'm having trouble...
I'm using python to try and programmatically get the refresh history of a dataset as documented here.
I've created an app registration in Azure's Entra ID, have given it the API permission of Power BI Service > Dataset.Read.All
Using the tenant id, client id and client secret of the app registration, I'm trying to get an access token like this:

def get_access_token(): tenant_id = 'tenant_id_goes_here' client_id = 'client_id_goes_here' client_secret = 'client_secret_goes_here' headers = { 'Content-Type': 'application/x-www-form-urlencoded' } body = { 'grant_type': 'client_credentials', 'client_id': client_id, 'client_secret': client_secret, 'scope': 'https://analysis.windows.net/powerbi/api/.default' } response = requests.post(f'https://login.microsoftonline.com/{tenant_id}/oauth2/v2.0/token', headers=headers, data=body) access_token = response.json().get('access_token') print(access_token) return access_token 

Whilst that works to get an access token, using it doesn't work to get the refresh history, which I'm doing like this:

def get_powerbi_refresh_history(): access_token = get_access_token() dataset_id = 'dataset_id_goes_here' refresh_history_url = f'https://api.powerbi.com/v1.0/myorg/datasets/{dataset_id}/refreshes' headers = { 'Authorization': f'Bearer {access_token}', 'Content-Type': 'application/json' } response = requests.get(refresh_history_url, headers=headers) refresh_history = response.json()['value'] return refresh_history 

I keep getting a 403 forbidden error which suggests that my access_token doesn't contain the right permissions to access that endpoint.
When I decode the access_token it doesn't say anything about scopes or roles.
On the documentation website linked above, there's a 'try it' feature. When I log in using my company credentials that generates a token there. If I copy it and use that in my function to get the refresh history, then it works fine.
I've checked, and triple checked the app permissions in Azure and it's definitely got the permission that the documentation says but I just can't get it to work to produce an access token that will work with getting the data.
The same app registration also has permissions for the ServiceHealth.Read.All of the Microsoft Graph API and that works fine using this same approach.
If anyone can tell me what I'm doing wrong it would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks in advance!

SpaceX Starship page

FAQ

1. IFT-4 as of May 11th, NET end of May or some time in June 2024 according to Elon Musk which ties in with Kathy Leuders saying on May 14th that they could have the FAA licence the last week in May or June. Expected to use Booster 11 and Ship 29. A licence modification is needed because they are planning to do "some different things."
   
2. IFT-3 launch consisted of Booster 10 and Ship 28 as initially mentioned on NSF Roundup. SpaceX successfully achieved the launch on the specified date of March 14th 2024, as announced at this link with a post-flight summary. The IFT-2 mishap investigation was concluded on February 26th. Launch License was issued by the FAA on March 13th 2024 - this is a direct link to a PDF document on the FAA's website. Propellant transfer was successful.
   
3. When was the previous Integrated Flight Test (IFT-2)? Booster 9 + Ship 25 launched Saturday, November 18 after slight delay.
   
4. What was the result of IFT-2 Successful lift off with minimal pad damage. Successful booster operation with all engines to successful hot stage separation. Booster destroyed after attempted boost-back. Ship fired all engines to near orbital speed then lost. No re-entry attempt.
   
5. Did IFT-2 fail? No. As part of an iterative test program, many milestones were achieved. Perfection is not expected at this stage.
   
6. Goals for 2024 Reach orbit, deploy starlinks and recover both stages
   
7. Currently approved maximum launches 10 between 07.03.2024 and 06.03.2025: A maximum of five overpressure events from Starship intact impact and up to a total of five reentry debris or soft water landings in the Indian Ocean within a year of NMFS provided concurrence published on March 7, 2024
   

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Status

Road Closures

Road & Beach Closure

Type	Start (UTC)	End (UTC)	Status
Backup	2024-05-16 13:00:00	2024-05-17 01:00:00	Scheduled. Hwy 4 and Boca Chica will be Closed.
Primary	2024-05-17 13:00:00	2024-05-18 01:00:00	Possible

Temporary Road Delay

Type	Start (UTC)	End (UTC)
Primary	2024-05-18 03:00:00	2024-05-18 07:00:00
Primary	2024-05-20 03:00:00	2024-05-20 07:00:00
Primary	2024-05-21 03:00:00	2024-05-21 07:00:00

Up to date as of 2024-05-16

Vehicle Status

As of May 15th, 2024.
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Future Ship+Booster pairings: IFT-4 - B11+S29; IFT-5 - B12+S30; IFT-6 - B13+S31; IFT-7 - B14+S32

Ship	Location	Status	Comment
S24, S25, S28	Bottom of sea	Destroyed	S24: IFT-1 (Summary, Video). S25: IFT-2 (Summary, Video). S28: IFT-3 (Summary, Video).
S26	Massey's	Testing	Static fire Oct. 20. No flaps or heat shield, plus other changes. 3 cryo tests, 1 spin prime, 1 static fire. October 27th: Moved to Rocket Garden where it was modified for unknown reasons. May 5th (2024): Moved from Rocket Garden to MB2, current fate unknown. May 8th: Rolled out to Massey's on the new ship static fire test stand.
S29	Launch Site	Final Testing before IFT-4	Fully stacked, completed 3x cryo tests. Jan 31st: Engine installation started, two Raptor Centers seen going into MB2. Feb 25th: Moved from MB2 to High Bay. March 1st: Moved to Launch Site. March 2nd: After a brief trip to the OLM for a photo op on the 1st, moved back to Pad B and lifted onto the test stand. March 7th: Apparently aborted Spin Prime - LOX tank partly filled then detank. March 11th: Spin Prime with all six Raptors. March 12th: Moved back to Build Site and on March 13th moved into the High Bay. March 22nd: Moved back to Launch Site for more testing. March 25th: Static Fire test of all six Raptors. March 27th: Single engine Static Fire test to simulate igniting one engine for deorbit using the header tanks for propellant. March 29th: Rolled back to High Bay for final prep work prior to IFT-4. April 1st: All of the tiles removed from the tip of the nosecone, the next day workers started to add new ones. Many other loose and broken tiles also removed from other places on the ship, replacement process ongoing. May 10th - moved from HB to MB2, also most of the problem tiles have been replaced, only a few gaps remain. May 12th: Rolled out to Launch Site for stacking onto B11 and subsequent WDR (possibly on May 16th). May 15th: Stacked onto B11.
S30	High Bay	Finalizing	Fully stacked, completed 2 cryo tests Jan 3 and Jan 6. April 4th: Moved to MB2 for engines installation. April 8th: Two RVACs and one Raptor Center were taken inside MB2 and installed. April 9th: Another Raptor Center moved into MB2 then an RVAC. Note: it's being said that all six Raptors are now installed, one Raptor Center was missed when Rover Cam was down for some hours prior to the first RVAC being moved inside MB2. May 1st: Moved to Launch Site for testing. May 7th: Small cryo test then later appeared to be going for a static fire, but after filling with LOX S30 was detanked, so an apparent abort. May 8th: Static Fire of all six Raptors. May 10th: Rolled back to the Build Site where it sat outside the High Bay all night and was then moved inside on May 11th.
S31	High Bay	Repair	Fully stacked and as of January 10th has had both aft flaps installed. TPS incomplete. May 11th: Placed on ship thrust simulator and rolled out to Massey's Test Site for thrust puck plus cryo testing. May 12th: Cryo test performed but there was an anomaly which caused a brief electrical fire on the raceway. May 15th: Rolled back from Massey's to the High Bay for inspection and, hopefully, repair work.
S32	Rocket Garden	Under construction	Fully stacked. No aft flaps. TPS incomplete.
S33+	Build Site	In pieces	Parts visible at Build and Sanchez sites.

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Booster	Location	Status	Comment
B7, B9, B10	Bottom of sea	Destroyed	B7: IFT-1 (Summary, Video). B9: IFT-2 (Summary, Video). B10: IFT-3 (Summary, Video).
B11	Launch Site	Final testing before IFT-4	Completed 2 cryo tests. All engines have been installed according to the Booster Production diagram from The Ringwatchers. Hot Stage Ring not yet fitted but it's located behind the High Bay. April 3rd: Rolled out to Launch Site for some testing. April 5th: Static Fire. April 7th: Rolled back to Mega Bay 1 for final prep work prior to IFT-4. May 3rd: HSR has been spotted as having been installed. May 10th: Rolled out to Launch Site for WDR. May 15th: S29 stacked on top.
B12	Mega Bay 1	Finalizing	Appears complete, except for raptors and hot stage ring. Completed one cryo test on Jan 11. Second cryo test on Jan 12.
B13	Mega Bay 1	Finalizing	As of Feb 3rd: Fully stacked, remaining work ongoing. April 25th: New temporary protective cap installed on top to protect the grid fin components (note: grid fins not yet installed) then rolled out to Massey's Test Site for thrust puck and cryo testing. April 27th: First cryo test (Methane Tank only). April 29th: Second cryo test (LOX tank). May 3rd: Rolled back to Mega Bay 1 for final work (grid fins, Raptors, etc have yet to be installed).
B14	Mega Bay 1	LOX Tank under construction	Feb 9th: LOX tank Aft section A2:4 staged outside MB1. Feb 13th: Aft Section A2:4 moved inside MB1 and Common Dome section (CX:4) staged outside. Feb 15th: CX:4 moved into MB1 and stacked with A2:4, Aft section A3:4 staged outside MB1. Feb 21st: A3:4 moved into MB1 and stacked with the LOX tank, A4:4 staged outside MB1. Feb 23rd: Section A4:4 taken inside MB1. Feb 24th: A5:4 staged outside MB1. Feb 28th: A5:4 moved inside MB1 and stacked, also Methane tank section F2:3 staged outside MB1. Feb 29th: F3:3 also staged outside MB1. March 5th: Aft section positioned outside MB1, Forward section moves between MB1 and High Bay. March 6th: Aft section moved inside MB1. March 12th: Forward section of the methane tank parked outside MB1 and the LOX tank was stacked onto the aft section, meaning that once welded the LOX tank is completely stacked. March 13th: FX:3 and F2:3 moved inside MB1 and stacked, F3:3 still staged outside. March 27th: F3:3 moved into MB1 and stacked. March 29th: B14 F4:4 staged outside MB1. April 1st: B14 F4:4 moved inside MB1 and stacked, so completing the stacking of the methane tank. April 26th: The ring stand that the methane tank was on was removed from MB1 so indicating that B14 is now fully stacked. May 8th onwards - CO2 tanks taken inside for B14.
B15+	Build Site	Assembly	Assorted parts spotted through B17.

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Resources

• LabPadre Channel NASASpaceFlight.com Channel
• NSF: Booster 10 + Ship 28 OFT Thread Most Recent
• NSF: Boca Chica Production Updates Thread Most recent
• NSF: Elon Starship tweet compilation Most Recent
• SpaceX: Website Starship page Starship Users Guide (2020, PDF)
• FAA: SpaceX Starship Project at the Boca Chica Launch Site
• FAA: Temporary Flight Restrictions NOTAM list
• FCC: Starship Orbital Demo detailed Exhibit - 0748-EX-ST-2021 application June 20 through December 20
• NASA: Starship Reentry Observation (Technical Report)
• Hwy 4 & Boca Chica Beach Closures (May not be available outside US)
• Production Progress Infographics by @RingWatchers
• Raptor 2 Tracker by @SpaceRhin0
• Acronym definitions by Decronym
• Everyday Astronaut: Starbase Tour with Elon Musk, Part 1 Part 2 Part 3
• Everyday Astronaut: 2022 Elon Musk Interviews, Starbase/Ship Updates Launch Tower Merlin Engine Raptor Engine

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Hi All
I'm trying to trace a leaked API key for my sendgrid account. I run a laravel application and can't determine if the leak was from my env file or somewhere else. SSH access is limited by private key and IP. Debug is set to false so it should not have printed out env variables if there was an exception. User input is santized if it is echo'd out.
According to the logs in sendgrid an initial email was sent using the leaked API key with the subject line containing the host, port, apikey and email address that is authenticated to send. Then a couple mails with a subject line of "SMTP test". 4 Days later 10K phishing mails were sent from the account. It was all targetted to Philapines bank account customers. I feel gutted because I always felt my keys were secure and now I have just aided in a massive phishing scam. Pretty sure my domain reputation is in the bin.
Example of subject line sent
smtp.sendgrid.net587apikeyactual keyauthenticated email address
The authenticated email address that was used is not listed in the env file, so it's bizarre they got hold of this mail.
I have 2fa on my sendgrid account so access is restricted. I didn't limit access by IP as I use a mobile connection and I did not want to get locked out of the sendgrid account so I didn't activate this.
Sendgrid has now put my account under review until I provide an RCA. I understand why but I am kinda stuck trying to determine where the leak was.
Has anyone else experienced this?

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Hello my dear friends recently I have started my application for "Technology and innovation management" at "Harz University". As part of application requirements that have asked me to upload and send (By courier ) "Module Description" I have a curriculum syllabus document provided by my university which has detailed explanation about each and every subject I have studied from my 1st semester to 8th semester. But it is 156 pages long. Now I am confused 🤔 what to do. Should I upload and print the whole thing
I am also applying for "simulation system design" at "stralsund university" and they ask for " Relevant Module Description" can I use parts of this document for that purpose.
Hope you people will help me
Thankyou in advance. 💕

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Mods, pasabi nalang if this is allowed and remove if hindi pala. Hehe.
Hi everyone! I noticed na walang recent posts re: Australian Visa application so I'm hoping this one will be helpful for those na may plan mag apply. This is as of May 2024.
Summary:

• I applied for a Visitor visa (subclass 600); solo traveler lang and self-funded
• Never been to Aus, nor have applied for an AU visa prior to this; but have visas from other countries
• May 15: Submitted my completed online application and paid for the visa fee (AUD 192.00), booked a biometrics appointment at VFS Makati
• May 16: 9:45AM at VFS for photo taking and fingerprint scanning (PHP557.00); 10:45AM received the visa notification grant via email.

Disclaimer: This is based on my own experience and it might differ from yours. Walang guarantee, nagsheshare lang talaga ako kasi baka helpful para sa iba.
I might miss out on some stuff but from the top of my head, eto yung ginawa ko:
I. Register for an online account at: https://online.immi.gov.au/lusc/login The online form is about 19 pages. There were the parts that were confusing for me and wala ako mahanap na sagot online, so I'll share what I did here in case kayo rin naguluhan like me. Hehe.

• Copy what is in your passport. Walang space for Middle Names so I put my middle name sa Given Name. (although some said hindi naman daw to required, but linagay ko lang yung sa akin.)
• I have the PH National ID so yun yung linagay ko sa National Identity card.
• For the "Non-accompanying members of the family unit" I chose "No" since ako lang naman pupunta and in Australia, yung family unit is spouse + kids, not applicable naman yun sa akin
• On "Other passport or documents for travel" I chose "No" even if I have expired passports kasi applicable lang daw naman yun for a passport from another country.
• For "Other identity documents" I wrote the Registry Number of my birth certificate
• For "Proposed period of stay" linagay ko lang yung planned dates ko based on the flight schedule I saw on Google Flights. I didn't book a ticket, di naman kailangan yun.
• The Health and Character declarations pages are pretty self explanatory.
• List all your previous visas (10 year visa history yung sa akin). I listed mine with the most recent first.

II. Attach all relevant documents. Up to 60 attachments yung pwede so wag tipirin. These were the documents I attached:

• Scanned copy of IDs: Current passport, National ID, Birth Certificate
• Employment-related: COE with compensation details, pay slips for 2024, approved leave form, no-objection letter from my employer
• Financial status: BIR 2316 for 2023, Bank Certs with ADB, 3 months bank statements, credit card statements, pay slips
• Proof of previous travel: Current passport with entry/exit stamps; expired passport with entry/exit stamps; a cover letter summarizing my 10 year travel history
• Planned tourism activities: Daily itinerary in Sydney for 7 days, hotel reservation (I chose a "pay at the hotel option" so wala akong binayaran), and a cover letter explaining why I want to go to Sydney
• Form 54 - Family Composition: filled out the form and wrote details of my parents & siblings, and had one of them sign as witness.

III. Once you've reviewed your documents and your answers and sure na sure ka na na tama yung linagay mo, you can go ahead and submit.
Note: Once you submit your application you are only given 14 days thereafter to book a biometrics appointment. So if you aren't from Manila, Cebu, or Davao, i-submit mo yung application mo malapit sa day/s na andito ka sa city. As per the website, if you are not able to get your biometrics taken within the time they set, the application will be automatically refused.
After you confirm your submission, you will be redirected to the payment page. I paid AUD 192.00. Once that's done, they will send you the receipt and a "Notice to Provide Biometrics" to your email. Take note of the Visa Lodgement Number (VLN) kasi needed siya for the VFS appointment.
IV. Sign up for a VFS Global account if you don't have one. This is the site: https://visa.vfsglobal.com/phl/en/aus/ From there, mabilis na. I booked my appointment the next day kasi may available slots pa (marami actually) in the morning. VFS will send you an Appointment Confirmation after with your appointment details.
V. The VFS Australian Biometrics Collection Center is in Circuit Makati, Theater Drive side. (Lumipat na sila from Ecoplaza.) I brought with me 3 things lang: my passport, printed copy of the VFS appointment confirmation, and the printed copy of the "Notice to Provide Biometrics" from the AU site. Pwede din ata from your phone lang, since they just scan the barcode found on both documents.
I was 45 minutes early for my appointment so I waited a bit but pinapasok naman kami about 30 minutes before my actual sched. When you go in, the guards will check your bag, passport, and appointment letter. The collection center for Aus is on the 6th floor, i-guguide din kayo from there.
Wait for your queuing number to be called, and once inside the individual biometrics collection room, doon ka na rin magbabayad nung P557.00 (cash lang pwede afaik). They'll ask you to confirm your details, take your photo, and your fingerprints. It takes less than 20 minutes. After that you're free to go na. :)
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I received my approved visa notification email about 2 hours after the biometrics appointment. Super fast! Ayun lang, I hope this is helpful for others! :)

I'm sure most of you know OpenAI just announced GPT-4o, a new model that can reason across audio, vision, and text in real time (See OpenAI's demo on YouTube)
By chance, I've been working with multimodal models far before GPT-4o's release, so I feel well-positioned to leave a guide here for anyone looking to build something with it!
Recently, I released an open source library so you can extract data in multiple modalities to feed your AI-based Python projects. In this post, I'll show you how to use it alongside GPT-4o with the OpenAI API to build multimodal apps with it. I've got nothing better to do right now, so I'll walk through the steps of extracting all multimodal content from different sources, preparing the input for GPT-4o, sending it to the model for processing, and getting our results back.
before getting into the code, let's just stop and ask ourselves why we'd use GPT-4o over previous models like GPT-4-turbo:
Multi-modal Input and Output: GPT-4o can handle text, audio, and image inputs and generate outputs in any of these formats.
Real-time Processing: The model can respond to audio inputs in as little as 232 milliseconds, making it suitable for real-time applications.
Improved Performance: GPT-4o matches GPT-4 Turbo performance on text in English and code, with significant improvements in non-English languages, vision, and audio understanding.
Cost and Speed: GPT-4o is 50% cheaper and 2x faster than GPT-4 Turbo, with 5x higher rate limits.
Ok, let's get to the code lol:

Step 1: Extract!

This can be done using The Pipe API which can handle various file types and URLs, extracting text and images in a format that GPT-4o can understand.
For example, if we were analyzing a talk based on a scientific paper, we could combine the two sources to provide a comprehensive input to GPT-4o:

from thepipe_api import thepipe # Extract multimodal content from a PDF pdf = thepipe.extract("path/to/paper.pdf") # Extract multimodal content from a YouTube video vid = thepipe.extract("https://youtu.be/dQw4w9WgXcQ") 

Step 2: Prepare the Input for GPT-4o

Here's an example of how to prepare the input prompt by simply combining the extracted content with a question from the user:

# Add a user query query = [{ "role": "user", "content": "Which figures from the paper would help answer the question at the end of the talk video?" }] # Combine the content to create the input prompt for GPT-4o messages = pdf + vid + query 

Step 3: Send the Input to GPT-4o

With the input prepared, you can now send it to GPT-4o using the OpenAI API. Make sure you have your OPENAI_API_KEY set in your environment variables.

from openai import OpenAI # Initialize the OpenAI client openai_client = OpenAI() # Send the input to GPT-4o response = openai_client.chat.completions.create( model="gpt-4o", messages=messages, ) # Print the response print(response.choices[0].message.content) 

All done!

PS:
If you have literally no idea what I'm talking about, check out the OpenAI GPT-4O announcement!.
If you're a developer, feel free to access or contribute to The Pipe on GitHub! It is important to note that OpenAI's GPT-4o model is only accepting textual and visual modalities at release, however we will be carefully monitoring the new modalities released for GPT-4o in the coming weeks and updating the library accordingly.

I am using rest_framework_simple_api_key in my production application on python version 3.9 .
On running command

python manage.py generate_fernet_key 

as given in doc(djangorestframework-simple-apikey) i am getting File "C:\Users\DELL\anaconda3\lib\site-packages\rest_framework_simple_api_key\models.py", line 15, in class AbstractAPIKeyManager(models.Manager): File "C:\Users\DELL\anaconda3\lib\site-packages\rest_framework_simple_api_key\models.py", line 16, in AbstractAPIKeyManager def get_api_key(self, pk: int str): TypeError: unsupported operand type(s) for : 'type' and 'type'
On Searching I got reason is i am getting error is The error TypeError: unsupported operand type(s) for : 'type' and 'type' is caused by the use of the int str syntax for type hinting, which is only supported in Python 3.10 and later versions.
I can't change my python version as it is in production so I came across solution monkey patching then i got this article https://medium.com/lemon-code/monkey-patch-f1de778d61d3
my monkey_patch.py file:

def patch_get_api_key(): print("*********************************EXE****************************************") """ Monkey patch for AbstractAPIKeyManager.get_api_key method to replace the type hint. """ from typing import Union def patched_get_api_key(self, pk: Union[int, str]): try: print("Patched get_api_key method") return self.get(pk=pk) except self.model.DoesNotExist: return None print("Before import") import rest_framework_simple_api_key.models as models print("After import") models.AbstractAPIKeyManager.get_api_key = patched_get_api_key 

I added code in my apps.py file:

# myapp/apps.py from django.apps import AppConfig class MyCustomAppConfig(AppConfig): default_auto_field = 'django.db.models.BigAutoField' name = 'roomroot' def ready(self): """ Load monkey patching. """ try: from .monkey_patch import patch_get_api_key patch_get_api_key() except ImportError: pass 

and called it in manage.py file:

def main(): """Run administrative tasks.""" settings_module = "roomroot.deployment" if "WEBSITEHOSTNAME" in os.environ else "roomroot.settings" os.environ.setdefault("DJANGO_SETTINGS_MODULE", settings_module) from roomroot.monkey_patch import patch_get_api_key patch_get_api_key() 

by running command for generating generate_fernet_key i am getting error:
python manage.py generate_fernet_key *********************************EXE**************************************** Before import Traceback (most recent call last): File "F:\Abha\Room_Reveal\Backend\roomroot\manage.py", line 27, in main() File "F:\Abha\Room_Reveal\Backend\roomroot\manage.py", line 14, in main patch_get_api_key() File "F:\Abha\Room_Reveal\Backend\roomroot\roomroot\monkey_patch.py", line 18, in patch_get_api_key from rest_framework_simple_api_key.models import AbstractAPIKeyManager File "C:\Users\DELL\anaconda3\lib\site-packages\rest_framework_simple_api_key\models.py", line 15, in class AbstractAPIKeyManager(models.Manager): File "C:\Users\DELL\anaconda3\lib\site-packages\rest_framework_simple_api_key\models.py", line 16, in AbstractAPIKeyManager def get_api_key(self, pk: int str): TypeError: unsupported operand type(s) for : 'type' and 'type'
My question is using patch to do resolve this error is good idea? Also I tried calling my patch_get_api_key() in setting.py file still getting type error.

PRC FAQs - https://www.prc.gov.ph/prc-frequently-asked-questions
Congratulations on your Oath taking ceremony! Next agenda is your initial registration with the PRC.

Disclaimer

This post is based on my personal experience and thus, your mileage may vary.

How to register online?

1. Sign in to your LERIS (https://online.prc.gov.ph/) account.
2. Go to `Select Transaction`
3. Select the `Initial Registration` tab.
4. Input your profession and application number (from NOA).
5. Choose a PRC venue (don't forget to scroll down the list).
6. Choose your preferred schedule.
7. Arrive at the selected venue at least 30 minutes before your actual appointment time since you still have to fall in line.

What are the requirements for initial registration?

1. Printed Oath form
2. Two (2) passport size pictures in white background and full name tag
3. Two (2) documentary stamps - This is available in the PRC branch, though availability may vary.
4. Community Tax Certificate or *Cedula* - you can get this from your city/municipality hall.

How much is the registration fee for successful examinees?

The fees for initial registration are as follows:
For examinations requiring baccalaureate degrees:

Initial registration fee - ₱600.00
Annual renewal fee - ₱450.00
Total ₱1,050.00

How long does it take for a professional to claim the Certificate of Registration (COR) and Professional Identification Card (PIC)?

• Actual lengths may vary per branch, but in my experience, the PIC will be released on the same day after completion of the initial registration.
  
• COR will be released within a month after initial registration, your PRC branch will provide a contact number and email address for follow-up and updates.
  

What is the procedure if a registrant was not able to attend the scheduled mass oath taking?

A registrant who cannot or has failed to attend the scheduled mass oath taking may request for a special/individual oath taking to the Board concerned. The request must cite the reasons for his/her failure to attend the mass oath taking.

• Basically, you need to register and complete the E-oathtaking via LERIS first.

Are Professional Identification Cards subject to expiration?

Professional Identification Cards have a validity period of three (3) years for all professions and are renewable during the birth month of the professional.

Additional tips:

1. It's prudent to make digital backups of your important documents, there are printing services within the vicinity of PRC branches and it'll save you the hassle of returning home and fetching your documents if you forget to bring them.
2. Documentary stamps prices vary depending on where you buy them ranging from ₱30 to ₱50.

Posts/Inquiries about the initial registration should be posted in this thread, posts in the TNPLE subreddit that violates the subreddit rules will be removed. Thank you.

Hey all,
Would appreciate a once over of my documents if possible please! I think we have a pretty straightforward case, but anxiety is getting the better of me!
General Docs - Cover letter written from Applicant and Sponsor - BRP Applicant - Passport Applicant (all pages scanned)
English Requirement - Uni Degree Applicant
Partner Docs - Passport Sponsor (all pages scanned) - Marriage certificate (it's in English)
Other - Declarations (to be printed off and signed)
Accommodation - All council tax letters that we've received in the past 2 years - Mortgage statements from Halifax - Land registry showing house in our name
Correspondence over last 2 years - May 2022 - Halifax Mortgage Statement (Joint Names - Posted Mail) - Sept 2022 - Nationwide Account Statement (Joint Names - PDF from Online) - Nov 2022 - Thames Water Bill (Sponsor's Name - PDF from Online) - Feb 2023 - Virgin Media Bill (Applicant's Name - PDF from Online) - March 2023 - Council Tax Bill (Joint Names - PDF from Online) - May 2023 - Halifax Mortgage Statement (Joint Names - Posted Mail) - Sept 2023 - Joint Account Statement (Joint Names - Posted Mail) - Nov 2023 - Thames Water Bill (Sponsor's Name - Posted Mail) - Jan 2024 - Letter from NHS (Applicant's Name - Posted Mail) - Mar 2024 - Council Tax (Joint - Posted Mail) - April 2024 - Joint Account Statement (Joint Names - PDF from Online)
Finances (Covered by Applicant) - 6 month of bank statements from Applicant's Monzo (Taken from Online Banking) - Letter from applicant's employer - Last P60 statement from 2023-2024 - 6 months of payslips
Questions... Declarations - Is there anything to be aware of here if financial requirement is covered by the applicant?
Mortgage - Are the statements sufficient?
Accommodation- We have lived in the flat we own for the past 2 years years, prior to that we were living with a friend, do I need to provide proof of that anywhere? Or not necessary as its more than 2 years ago?
Correspondence - Any gaps to fill?
Thank you in advance!!

Soooo I was able to get a LOR from a physician I shadowed (yay) but he handed a print out of it to me directly to be mailed 😣 according to TMDSAS, the applicant can’t directly mail the letter, only the evaluator.. what should I do? Could i address it from him and mail it still? Help pls 😭

I am using rest_framework_simple_api_key in my production application on python version 3.9 .
On running command

python generate_fernet_keymanage.py 

as given in doc(djangorestframework-simple-apikey) i am getting File "C:\Users\DELL\anaconda3\lib\site-packages\rest_framework_simple_api_key\models.py", line 15, in class AbstractAPIKeyManager(models.Manager): File "C:\Users\DELL\anaconda3\lib\site-packages\rest_framework_simple_api_key\models.py", line 16, in AbstractAPIKeyManager def get_api_key(self, pk: int str): TypeError: unsupported operand type(s) for : 'type' and 'type'
On Searching I got reason is i am getting error is The error TypeError: unsupported operand type(s) for : 'type' and 'type' is caused by the use of the int str syntax for type hinting, which is only supported in Python 3.10 and later versions.
I can't change my python version as it is in production so I came across solution monkey patching then i got this article https://medium.com/lemon-code/monkey-patch-f1de778d61d3
my monkey_patch.py file:

def patch_get_api_key(): print("*********************************EXE****************************************") """ Monkey patch for AbstractAPIKeyManager.get_api_key method to replace the type hint. """ from typing import Union def patched_get_api_key(self, pk: Union[int, str]): try: print("Patched get_api_key method") return self.get(pk=pk) except self.model.DoesNotExist: return None print("Before import") import rest_framework_simple_api_key.models as models print("After import") models.AbstractAPIKeyManager.get_api_key = patched_get_api_key 

I added code in my apps.py file:

# myapp/apps.py from django.apps import AppConfig class MyCustomAppConfig(AppConfig): default_auto_field = 'django.db.models.BigAutoField' name = 'roomroot' def ready(self): """ Load monkey patching. """ try: from .monkey_patch import patch_get_api_key patch_get_api_key() except ImportError: pass 

and called it in manage.py file:

def main(): """Run administrative tasks.""" settings_module = "roomroot.deployment" if "WEBSITEHOSTNAME" in os.environ else "roomroot.settings" os.environ.setdefault("DJANGO_SETTINGS_MODULE", settings_module) from roomroot.monkey_patch import patch_get_api_key patch_get_api_key() 

by running command for generating generate_fernet_key i am getting error:
python manage.py generate_fernet_key *********************************EXE**************************************** Before import Traceback (most recent call last): File "F:\Abha\Room_Reveal\Backend\roomroot\manage.py", line 27, in main() File "F:\Abha\Room_Reveal\Backend\roomroot\manage.py", line 14, in main patch_get_api_key() File "F:\Abha\Room_Reveal\Backend\roomroot\roomroot\monkey_patch.py", line 18, in patch_get_api_key from rest_framework_simple_api_key.models import AbstractAPIKeyManager File "C:\Users\DELL\anaconda3\lib\site-packages\rest_framework_simple_api_key\models.py", line 15, in class AbstractAPIKeyManager(models.Manager): File "C:\Users\DELL\anaconda3\lib\site-packages\rest_framework_simple_api_key\models.py", line 16, in AbstractAPIKeyManager def get_api_key(self, pk: int str): TypeError: unsupported operand type(s) for : 'type' and 'type'
My question is using patch to do resolve this error is good idea? Also I tried calling my patch_get_api_key() in setting.py file still getting type error.

I am using rest_framework_simple_api_key in my production application on python version 3.9 .
On running command

python manage.py generate_fernet_key 

as given in doc(djangorestframework-simple-apikey) i am getting File "C:\Users\DELL\anaconda3\lib\site-packages\rest_framework_simple_api_key\models.py", line 15, in class AbstractAPIKeyManager(models.Manager): File "C:\Users\DELL\anaconda3\lib\site-packages\rest_framework_simple_api_key\models.py", line 16, in AbstractAPIKeyManager def get_api_key(self, pk: int str): TypeError: unsupported operand type(s) for : 'type' and 'type'
On Searching I got reason is i am getting error is The error TypeError: unsupported operand type(s) for : 'type' and 'type' is caused by the use of the int str syntax for type hinting, which is only supported in Python 3.10 and later versions.
I can't change my python version as it is in production so I came across solution monkey patching then i got this article https://medium.com/lemon-code/monkey-patch-f1de778d61d3
my monkey_patch.py file:

def patch_get_api_key(): print("*********************************EXE****************************************") """ Monkey patch for AbstractAPIKeyManager.get_api_key method to replace the type hint. """ from typing import Union def patched_get_api_key(self, pk: Union[int, str]): try: print("Patched get_api_key method") return self.get(pk=pk) except self.model.DoesNotExist: return None print("Before import") import rest_framework_simple_api_key.models as models print("After import") models.AbstractAPIKeyManager.get_api_key = patched_get_api_key 

I added code in my apps.py file:

# myapp/apps.py from django.apps import AppConfig class MyCustomAppConfig(AppConfig): default_auto_field = 'django.db.models.BigAutoField' name = 'roomroot' def ready(self): """ Load monkey patching. """ try: from .monkey_patch import patch_get_api_key patch_get_api_key() except ImportError: pass 

and called it in manage.py file:

def main(): """Run administrative tasks.""" settings_module = "roomroot.deployment" if "WEBSITEHOSTNAME" in os.environ else "roomroot.settings" os.environ.setdefault("DJANGO_SETTINGS_MODULE", settings_module) from roomroot.monkey_patch import patch_get_api_key patch_get_api_key() 

by running command for generating generate_fernet_key i am getting error:
python manage.py generate_fernet_key *********************************EXE**************************************** Before import Traceback (most recent call last): File "F:\Abha\Room_Reveal\Backend\roomroot\manage.py", line 27, in main() File "F:\Abha\Room_Reveal\Backend\roomroot\manage.py", line 14, in main patch_get_api_key() File "F:\Abha\Room_Reveal\Backend\roomroot\roomroot\monkey_patch.py", line 18, in patch_get_api_key from rest_framework_simple_api_key.models import AbstractAPIKeyManager File "C:\Users\DELL\anaconda3\lib\site-packages\rest_framework_simple_api_key\models.py", line 15, in class AbstractAPIKeyManager(models.Manager): File "C:\Users\DELL\anaconda3\lib\site-packages\rest_framework_simple_api_key\models.py", line 16, in AbstractAPIKeyManager def get_api_key(self, pk: int str): TypeError: unsupported operand type(s) for : 'type' and 'type'
My question is using patch to do resolve this error is good idea? Also I tried calling my patch_get_api_key() in setting.py file still getting type error.

Dragons Concord is a tabletop role-playing game (TTRPG) shop in Fairfax that focuses on providing a safe and professional roleplay and miniature wargaming experience.
With themed private gaming rooms, free public gaming tables, and a staff of professional game masters, Dragons Concord is making roleplay gaming accessible and fun for everyone. To celebrate its one-year anniversary, they're hosting a special event at the store on June 1st.
In addition to hosting a variety of special game sessions and events throughout the day, they’ll also be hosting several local creators and crafters showing off their talents in 3D-printed miniatures and dice towers, board game development, and even introductory blacksmithing classes offered by Semicolon Craft and Forgeworks. Visit www.dragonsconcord.com for more information.
Dragons Concord is also looking to add professional game masters to meet increasing player demand across a variety of systems including D&D 5e, Pathfinder, and Call of Cthulhu. If you have the passion and experience to become a Storyteller at Dragons Concord, fill out an application here.

Dragons Concord is a tabletop role-playing game (TTRPG) shop in Fairfax that focuses on providing a safe and professional roleplay and miniature wargaming experience.
With themed private gaming rooms, free public gaming tables, and a staff of professional game masters, Dragons Concord is making roleplay gaming accessible and fun for everyone. To celebrate its one-year anniversary, they're hosting a special event at the store on June 1st.
In addition to hosting a variety of special game sessions and events throughout the day, they’ll also be hosting several local creators and crafters showing off their talents in 3D-printed miniatures and dice towers, board game development, and even introductory blacksmithing classes offered by Semicolon Craft and Forgeworks. Visit www.dragonsconcord.com for more information.
Dragons Concord is also looking to add professional game masters to meet increasing player demand across a variety of systems including D&D 5e, Pathfinder, and Call of Cthulhu. If you have the passion and experience to become a Storyteller at Dragons Concord, fill out an application here.

Custom RFID tags can be tailored to specific needs and applications. Here's a breakdown of the process and some considerations:
1.Identify Requirements:
Determine the purpose and environment where the RFID tags will be used. This includes factors like reading distance, durability, frequency, and data storage capacity.
2.Choose RFID Technology:
There are different RFID frequencies (LF, HF, UHF) and tag types (passive, active) suited for various applications. LF (Low Frequency) tags typically have shorter read ranges but are less affected by interference, while UHF (Ultra-High Frequency) tags offer longer read ranges but are more sensitive to interference.
3.Select Tag Format:
RFID tags come in various form factors such as cards, labels, wristbands, key fobs, or custom-designed shapes and sizes. Choose a format that fits your application and can be easily integrated.
4.Customize Tag Design:
Customize the physical appearance of the tag to fit branding requirements or specific use cases. This might include printing logos, serial numbers, or embedding the tag within a product or asset.
5.Data Encoding:
Decide what information needs to be stored on the tag and how it will be encoded. This could include unique identifiers, product information, or other relevant data. Ensure compatibility with existing RFID systems and standards.
6.Testing and Validation:
Before mass production, conduct thorough testing to ensure the tags meet performance requirements. This includes testing read range, durability, and data accuracy in real-world conditions.
7.Manufacturing:
Once the design and specifications are finalized, proceed with manufacturing the custom RFID tags. This may involve specialized equipment and processes depending on the chosen tag format and materials.
8.Integration:
Integrate the RFID tags into your existing infrastructure or products. This may involve software development to enable communication between the tags and RFID readers, as well as backend systems for data management and analysis.
9.Deployment and Maintenance:
Deploy the RFID tags in the intended environment and regularly maintain and monitor them for optimal performance. This includes periodic testing, replacing damaged tags, and updating software as needed.
10.Compliance and Regulations:
Ensure compliance with relevant industry standards and regulations governing RFID technology, especially if the tags will be used in sensitive or regulated environments.
By following these steps, you can create custom RFID tags tailored to your specific requirements and applications.

April's big inflation reveal: The meme trade has been a fun diversion, but the serious business is here: the April Consumer Price Index reading is set for release at 8:30 a.m. ET. Prices rose 0.4% over the prior month, matching March's pace and bringing the annual inflation rate down to 3.4%. Stripping out food and energy costs, economists expect core inflation fell to 3.6% annually in April, which would be the slowest pace in about three years. ‌
Biden hits China with tariffs: The White House announced a suite of new tariffs on Chinese goods on Tuesday, with a key focus on EVs. In an interview with Yahoo Finance, President Biden painted cheap goods flooding the market — subsidized by the Chinese government — as an attempt to "put everybody else out of business and then they take over." Biden also said he expects China to retaliate but that the trade conflict would be manageable. ‌
GameStop and AMC continue to surge: GameStop followed Monday's 74% gain with a 62% surge Tuesday as the company continues to ride the recent meme stock rally. AMC also saw a second day of gains, finishing Tuesday 33% higher after gaining 80% Monday. Shrewdly, the company disclosed it raised $250 million issuing stock after Monday's pop. ‌
Google's new search: Google unveiled a new way of googling at its I/O conference that, yes, involves a lot of AI. The biggest overhaul to its search engine in years will integrate its AI engine to provide complex answers to queries — with citations. This time, we hope they're real. Users will also be able to perform compound searches for more targeted results without resorting to googling multiple times. For example, the ability to search for "a gym that offers discounts for new members — and how far it is from where I live." ‌
Powell plays down PPI: Fed Chair Jerome Powell provided a timely response to Tuesday's hotter-than-expected headline number for the Producer Price Index, speaking from a panel in Amsterdam, Netherlands. Powell downplayed the hot overall number, pointing at the mixed data and backward revisions. Still, the central bank head again stressed a need to be patient and "let restrictive policy do its work." What we're watching Morning Brief is written and edited by Ethan Wolff-Mann. For the web version, click here. Follow all the action throughout the day on Yahoo Finance and on the Yahoo Finance app.
GameStop’s 'Roaring Kitty' surge doesn’t mean meme stock rally has legs. ‌ Vanguard appoints BlackRock veteran Salim Ramji as next CEO. ‌ Justice Department says Boeing violated 737 Max crash settlement. ‌ ️ Musk ordered to resume testimony in SEC Twitter probe. ‌ 3M shareholders vote down executives' pay packages. ‌ Biden expects China to retaliate to new tariffs. Here's what that might look like. ‌ Why Biden's tariffs on Chinese EVs will have little immediate impact on the US auto market What we're reading AD • SPONSORED BY SMART ASSETHave This Much Money? You May Want a Financial AdvisorMoney can't buy happiness, but research finds that if you have this much in household assets, hiring a financial advisor could potentially help. Just how much money do you need? Find out here.
Today's Takeaway is by Jared Blikre, Markets Reporter ‌ Meme stocks survived another volatility-fueled session Tuesday. ‌ Taking a page from the 2021 playbook, GameStop and AMC Entertainment led the charge. ‌ Both meme stalwarts notched gains over 74% Monday and had further doubled their share prices on the open Tuesday — only to sell off most of the day into the close. Nevertheless, after dozens of volatility halts GameStop closed the day up 62% while AMC jumped by 30%.‌ Amid some gentle coaxing by Keith Gill (aka Roaring Kitty), a slew of names familiar to Reddit boards followed — companies like Koss, Tupperware, Virgin Galactic, Hertz, and BlackBerry. ‌ But while the explosion in volatility rightfully invites comparisons to the well-known 2021 saga that played out on Reddit and across US stock exchanges, 2024 is already proving to be quite different. ‌ This year, Wall Street is driving the bus. ‌
Vanda Research crunched the numbers and reported in a note to clients that GameStop and AMC have only seen a fraction of the inflows experienced in early 2021. Flows into these names at the peak of the early 2021 frenzy were over four times Monday's volume. ‌ "Do we think more retail traders can jump in on the trend in the coming days? Yes. Do we think this is a repeat of 2021? No, and the chances we reach that stage are low," said Vanda. ‌ Without glancing at a single stock chart, it's easy to point out that 2021 was likely a historical aberration fueled by bored recipients of pandemic stimulus checks. ‌ Wall Street was caught flat-footed. Hedge funds like Melvin Capital were obliterated. ‌ But institutional investors learned from the 2021 episode and are better prepared now, argues Vanda. ‌ "Quant/hedge funds are much better equipped to handle these situations nowadays," Vanda senior vice president Marco Iachini noted. "If anything, we believe the chances that they participate along with retail in the squeeze but also lean against and then exit these trades ahead of retail traders are high." ‌
As of Monday's close, the portion of share turnover in GameStop attributable to retail investors averaged 7% over the prior five days — and that number was only slightly higher for AMC. In 2021, the averages and spikes were materially higher, indicating much greater participation by retail traders. ‌ Data in the options market confirms a similar story. ‌ But the biggest difference this year might just be the lack of one single, coherent narrative like the meme story that captured headlines in 2021. ‌ Only last week, we wrote about the recent resurgence of volatility in meme names. "In a critical break from prior trading epochs, much of the recent meme stock volatility is being fueled by material news and fundamentals, like earnings, as opposed to Reddit posts," we wrote. Why the 2024 meme stock action is much tamer than 2021 — so far Indeed, our (unofficial) Yahoo Finance meme stock heat map reveals impressive returns over the last two days that are mostly green across the board. But aside from GameStop and AMC, these daily returns are decidedly not triple digits as they were three years ago. ‌ In fact, the bigger names on this list — like Coinbase, Carvana, and Palantir — have been making their gains the old-fashioned way: around earnings and bitcoin fundamentals.
How much Wednesday's inflation print surprises economists — up or down — will be of particular importance during Wednesday's trading day. ‌ But analyzing market action from CPI release days back to May 2023's print, the equity research team at Goldman Sachs led by David Kostin found that "interest rate sensitive pockets of the equity market typically experience particularly large moves on CPI days regardless of the magnitude of the surprise." Chart of the day As seen in the chart above, non-profitable tech and the small-cap Russell 2000 index (^RUT) have moved significantly more depending on where the inflation print lands over the past year. ‌ — Josh Schafer, Markets Reporter
Wednesday ‌ ‌ ‌ Thursday ‌ ‌ ‌ Friday ‌ ‌ Earnings and economic calendar Economic data: Consumer Price Index, month-over-month, April (+0.4% expected, +0.4% previously); Core CPI, month-over-month, April (+0.3% expected, +0.4% previously); CPI, year-over-year, April (+3.4% expected, +3.5% previously); Core CPI, year-over-year, April (+3.6% expected, +3.8% previously); Real average hourly earnings, year-over-year, April (+0.6% previously); MBA Mortgage Applications, week ending May 10 (+2.6%); Retail sales, month-over-month, April (+0.4% expected, +0.7% previously); Retail sales ex auto and gas, April (+0.1% expected, +1% previously); NAHB housing market index, May (51 expected, 51 previously)
Earnings: Cisco, Dole, Monday.com, Super League Economic data: Initial jobless claims, week ending May 11 (233,000 previously); Housing starts month-over-month, April (8.6% expected, -14.7% prior); Building permits month-over-month, April (+1.6% expected, -3.7% prior); Philadelphia Business Outlook, May (8.7 expected, 15.5 prior); Import prices, month-over-month, April (+0.2% expected, +0.4% previously); Export prices, month-over-month, April (+0.2% expected, +0.3% previously); Industrial production, month-over-month, April (+0.2% expected, +0.4% previously)
Earnings: Walmart, Applied Materials, Baidu, JD.com, John Deere, Take-Two Interactive, Under Armour Economic data: Leading index, April (-0.2% expected, -0.3% previously) Earnings: No notable earnings.