import machine #pico device from machine import Pin #need to specify the switch is a pull-up resistor import network #for wifi from time import sleep #notify less fast than we can run an infinite loop import json #for pushbullet notification import urequests #for pushbullet notification import gc #garbage collection to prevent overloading PIO memory, which will cause "OSError: [Errno 12] ENOMEM" ''' SETUP: Use pin labels on the back of the device (ex. GP0). This way GP# matches the 0-indexing pin numbers for coding purposes. - Attach float to pins labeled GP0 and GND. - Attach LED for refill needed to pins labeled GP5 and GND. - Attach LED for wifi connection pending to pins labeled GP9 and GND. - Input wifi SSID and password below. - Input pushbullet key below. - Set debugging to false (if not debugging). ''' #Wifi ssid = "ssid" password = "password" #Pushbullet pushbullet_key = "key" url = "https://api.pushbullet.com/v2/pushes" headers = {"Access-Token": pushbullet_key, "Content-Type": "application/json"} data = {"type":"note","body":"Luna's water needs to be refilled.","title":"Luna's Water Bowl App"} dataJSON = json.dumps(data) #watchdog watchdog_url = "google script url" #Debugging options debugging = False sleep_time = 21600 #6 hours if debugging == True: sleep_time = 5 #Inputs and outputs led_onboard = machine.Pin("LED", machine.Pin.OUT) led_refill = machine.Pin(5, machine.Pin.OUT) led_wifi = machine.Pin(9, machine.Pin.OUT) float_status = machine.Pin(0, machine.Pin.IN, pull=Pin.PULL_UP) #Function to connect to wifi def connect(wlan): wlan.active(True) wlan.connect(ssid, password) tries = 0; while wlan.isconnected() == False: tries += 1 for x in range (11): if led_wifi.value(): led_wifi.value(0) else: led_wifi.value(1) sleep(1) if debugging: print("Waiting for connection...") if (tries % 10) == 0: wlan.active(False) wlan.disconnect() sleep(10) wlan.active(True) wlan.connect(ssid, password) #Give some feedback to an external user that we're up and running led_wifi.value(1) led_refill.value(1) if debugging: led_onboard.value(1) sleep(1) led_wifi.value(0) led_refill.value(0) if debugging: led_onboard.value(0) #Start by connecting to wifi sleep(10) #give a bit for system to get going wlan = network.WLAN(network.STA_IF) connect(wlan) led_wifi.value(0) for x in range(3): #give some feedback that we've connected led_wifi.value(1) sleep(0.2) led_wifi.value(0) sleep(0.2) if debugging: print("Connected!") time_until_next_notification = 0 #Run forever while True: # Check connection and reconnect if necessary if wlan.isconnected() == False: if debugging: print("Disconnected. Reconnecting...") connect(wlan) #Check float status and take appropriate action if debugging: print(float_status.value()) print(float_status.value() == 0) if float_status.value() != 0: #float up, no refill needed time_until_next_notification = 0 #reset notification time led_refill.value(0) #turn light off if it's on if debugging: led_onboard.value(0) urequests.get(watchdog_url) #check in with watchdog sleep(sleep_time) #Check every 6 hours else: #float down, needs refill if debugging: led_onboard.value(1) #push to pushbullet if time_until_next_notification <= 0: urequests.get(watchdog_url) #check in with watchdog if not debugging: urequests.post(url, headers=headers, data=dataJSON) time_until_next_notification = sleep_time time_until_next_notification -= 1 #pulse light if led_refill.value(): led_refill.value(0) else: led_refill.value(1) sleep(1) gc.collect() #prevent overloading PIO memory, which will cause "OSError: [Errno 12] ENOMEM" 

var pushbullet_key = "key" function doGet(e){ checkIn(); var params = JSON.stringify(e); return ContentService.createTextOutput(params).setMimeType(ContentService.MimeType.JSON); } function checkIn() { tryTryAgain(function(){ PropertiesService.getScriptProperties().setProperty("checkIn",1); }); } function checkAndClear(){ var sp = tryTryAgain(function(){ return PropertiesService.getScriptProperties(); }); var checkedIn = tryTryAgain(function(){ return sp.getProperty("checkIn"); }); if(!+checkedIn){ var url = "https://api.pushbullet.com/v2/pushes"; var data = { "method" : "POST", "contentType": "application/json", "headers" : { "Access-Token" : pushbullet_key}, "payload" : JSON.stringify({ "type":"note", "body":"The Raspberry Pi Pico W for Luna's water app missed a check-in.", "title":"Luna's Water Bowl App" }) }; UrlFetchApp.fetch(url,data); } tryTryAgain(function(){ sp.setProperty("checkIn",0); }); } /** * Given a function, calls it. If it throws a server error, catches the error, waits a bit, then tries to call the function again. Repeats until the function is executed successfully or a maximum number of tries is reached. If the latter, throws the error. * * The idea being that Google often asks users to "try again soon," so that's what this function does. * * @param {function} fx The function to call. * @param {number} [iv=500] The time, in ms, the wait between calls. The default is 500. * @param {number} [maxTries=3] The maximum number of attempts to make before throwing the error. The default is 3. * @param {Array} [handlerList=getServerErrorList()] The list of keys whose inclusion can be used to identify errors that cause another attempt. The default is the list returned by getServerErrorList(). * @param {number} [tries=0] The number of times the function has already tried. This value is handled by the function. The default is 0. * @param {function} inBetweenAttempts This function will be called in between attempts. Use this parameter to "clean up" after a failed attempt. * @return {object} The return value of the function. */ function tryTryAgain(fx,iv,maxTries,handlerList,tries,inBetweenAttempts){ try{ return fx(); }catch(e){ if(!iv){ iv = 1000; } if(!maxTries){ maxTries = 10; } if(!handlerList){ handlerList = getServerErrorList(); } if(!tries){ tries = 1; } if(tries >= maxTries){ throw e; } for(var i = 0; i < handlerList.length; i++){ if((e.message).indexOf(handlerList[i]) != -1){ Utilities.sleep(iv); if(inBetweenAttempts){inBetweenAttempts();} //*1/27/22 MDH #365 add inBetweenAttempts return tryTryAgain(fx,iv,maxTries,handlerList,tries+1,inBetweenAttempts); //*1/27/22 MDH #365 add inBetweenAttempts } } throw e; } } /** * Returns a list of keys whose inclusion can be used to identify Google server errors. * * @return {Array} The list of keys. */ function getServerErrorList(){ return ["Service","server","LockService","form data","is missing","simultaneous invocations","form responses"]; } 

i applied to walmart online almost a year ago, i’ve kept up with updating my application i believe every month like it asks. i’ve gone in the store and spoken to the team lead, given my name and phone number. still no response, i have the number for a team lead which i’ve asked multiple times and was just told to wait for a response. what do i do now? i am trying to get in to overnight stocking, store is in Orlando, FL. can anyone give me an idea how long it’s gonna take? the application has never moved to under consideration.

I have been working in childcare since I was 17. I started out with babysitting and eventually became a daycare teacher for 2.5-3 year olds. I loved it. I’ve been out of work for about a little over a year due my chronic illness and I know going back to early childcare isn’t an option with my immune system being compromised and also being unable to pick kids up/bend over all day now (I may have POTS). I have been thinking about applying at the local boys and girls club. I picked up an application a couple months ago and never turned it in because I was unable to print out some papers I needed. Out of the blue today I decided to call and see if they are still hiring. They are. I’m turning in my application tomorrow morning and am hoping my learning disability won’t be an issue. I have severe dyscalculia so I don’t have a diploma or GED yet but some friends who have worked there said they wouldn’t care. Worth a shot I guess? Anyways, for those of you that have switched from ECE to older kids how was it? The oldest I’ve worked with was 7 and on the spectrum and mostly kept to himself so I really don’t have much experience. I believe the position is for a teen staff but not 100% sure. I’m honestly not worried about pay because I just need a job I can handle lol. I’m so nervous but would love this opportunity. I just don’t know what to expect.

Recently, I submitted an application at the local Walmart in De Soto, Missouri, aiming for a position as a cart attendant or stocker. I also applied to other stores nearby to boost my employment prospects. Surprisingly, I discovered that securing a job as a cart attendant was quite straightforward. A couple of days later, I received an invitation from the Festus, Missouri Walmart (store #69) for an open cart attendant role. I had hoped the De Soto store, which is only a mile from my home (store #159), would hire me. However, they didn’t, and I later learned that the hiring manager was on vacation when I applied, leading the Festus store to promptly offer me the position. Feeling both disappointed and frustrated, I faced the reality of commuting 16 miles to Festus instead of the convenient one-mile trip to the De Soto store. My old Ford truck, with 326,000 miles on the odometer, is barely running, and I had hoped for a job at De Soto due to its proximity. Regrettably, I didn’t realize that applying to multiple stores was a mistake; now I’m committed to the Festus location for another five months before I can consider transferring to De Soto. I’ve discussed my situation with various managers, and it seems I must wait out the six-month period before attempting a transfer. Conversations with my colleagues at the Festus store suggest that transfers are nearly impossible once you’re established there, especially if you’re a competent and hard worker. A coworker mentioned accumulating eight points but never facing termination because the store desperately needs full-time cart attendants. Working at the Festus store is indeed challenging; it’s constantly busy, and an associate from the De Soto store described it as a completely different beast of an environment. I’m sharing my experience to help others avoid the same oversight. In hindsight, I realize my desperation and two-year unemployment clouded my judgment during the application process. Now, with clearer understanding, I hope my narrative can prevent others from repeating my mistake. They say hindsight is 20/20, and that’s certainly true in my case.
Peace out! ✌️

I’m applying for EB-2 NIW, but USCIS keep returning my applications with unclear reasons. I sent the I-140 and I-907 premium processing fee together to the USCIS office address stated on their website and their letter, for USPS courier, but they said they only accept stand alone document. Has everyone experience the same? Do we need to pay asylum fee in separate cheque? As they mentioned the payment is incorrect when I gave 2 separate cheques but it’s what I need to do as per their website.
Should I re-print all the documents and form and submit to normal I-140 submission and after got the receipt then submit the premium processing form? Or try to send both I-140 and I-907 together again through different office address (FedEx and UPS courier). Appreciate some advice :)

Has anyone had the issue that subluxations and injuries that aren't as severe as an actual tear or dislocation not showing up on imaging like ultra sounds and X-rays? Links to peer reviewed medical journal articles on imaging and EDS/HSD or other connective tissue disorders are welcome!
I'm thinking that baring an actual tear, our soft tissue is thin to begin with so it won't show damage unless there's an actual tear or the joint is still dislocated (not after a dislocation or sublux is put back in joint). I'm basing this on the story below and I'm open to comments about my current issue.
For the story context my mom and I have thin eye tissue. We're both finally diagnosed with hEDS

• She has had retinal tears and is blind (can still read large print with her right eye), and I had surgery for a hole in my right retina.
• In 2006 I went in to Emerg at a university teaching hospital with eye pain. This was almost two decades before we had an hEDS diagnosis.
• The attending Opthomologist put in the contrast drops that turn corneal scratches green.
• So of course my entire cornea went green. "Well I've never seen that before!" he said.
• Then he tried the eye that didn't hurt. That also went completely green
• Then ... the typical thing we hear as zebras "That's interesting! Can I bring in the medical students?" lol. He was really nice and actually listened to me so I said yes.

Current issue:
Most of my injuries and chronic issues are lower body and/or to my right side. Left side upper body is only recent. My left shoulder blade has subluxed twice from my spine in the past year.

• The first time was from having to stand for hours when I should have been sitting at a part-time job. I put so much pressure on my cane from being incredibly dizzy that the subluxation happened. (It's a long rant of a story and I'm no longer working there.)
• My awesome family doctor (PCP/GP) ordered imaging. Nothing showed up on either the X-ray (she was concerned about a hairline fracture) or the ultra sound. Yet I had hugely reduced function and was at at 7 to 9 on my pain scale most days (10 is passing out, 9 was a major car accident).
• About three weeks ago I unplugged my AC and subluxed the same joint again. Think it qualifies as a 9.5 because I did pass out on the couch about 15 minutes afterwards.
• I have a phone doctor's appointment next week followed by an in person the next day. I have an overdue script for a neck x-ray (yup that's unstable), so I'm thinking of getting my shoulder blade/back imaged as well.

I'm thinking that baring an actual tear, our soft tissue is thin to begin with so it won't show damage - just like my corneas don't, because that damage is everywhere. (Like a website with white text on an almost white background.)
I'm getting my first custom titanium wheelchair soon (the application is in the works). I know that to get any additions or changes in the future, including a SmartDrive power assist there must be a clinical justification. It's helpful to be either able to document injuries that can be seen on imaging or have a justification why those injuries can't be seen on imaging.
Any medical journal articles are welcome! I have a science degree with human anatomy and physiology with cadaver lab, plus work/life experience so I can read them.

I am building a flutter application, which has the functionality of unlocking a smart lock whenever a certain button is pressed. I am trying to use the Seam API to accomplish this. Unfortunately, Seam does not have an SDK for Dart/Flutter. Originally, I had flutter make an HTTP request to a python script I had running with flask, and though this worked it was tedious. Then I discovered flutter_js which allows me to run Javascript code from inside my flutter application. So I thought I could use the Seam Javascript SDK to make the Seam API call, but I am running into some difficulties. When I run a simple javascript function like:

function addition(n1, n2) { return n1 + n2; } 

It works fine. But, when I run the javascript code which does the Seam API call, it doesn't work.
Below are the relevant code snippets:
The button press which calls the function to run Javascript:

ElevatedButton( onPressed: () async { final result = await unlockLock(jsRuntime); print(result); } 

The function to run javascript:

Future unlockLock(JavascriptRuntime jsRuntime) async { // Load the JavaScript code final blocJs = await rootBundle.loadString('assets/seam_api.js'); // Inject the JavaScript code into the runtime // Evaluate the function call JsEvalResult jsResult = jsRuntime.evaluate("""${blocJs}unlockApartment()"""); // Return the result return jsResult.stringResult; } 

The javascript code

import { Seam } from 'seam'; function unlockApartment(){ const seam = new Seam() const lock = await seam.locks.get({ name: 'Front Door' }) await seam.locks.unlockDoor({ device_id: lock.device_id }) return 'success'; } 

For this I get the error: "Unexpected token '{'. import call expects one or two arguments. at undefined"
I then discovered this answer from the creator of flutter_js who said that flutter_js "allows to evaluate pure javascript code inside mobile and desktop flutter apps. By pure, I mean the package is not a browser engine, so no web API , localstorage or another browser api are available."
Does this mean that flutter_js won't work with Seam? Or is there just a bug that I am not seeing?

I filed my France tourist visa application last week when I was employed, but this week I was laid off from work.
My visa appointment is in two weeks. My paycheck will not have the last 2 weeks of May, but I will have rest of the paychecks and printed employment verification documents I had prepared last week.
I have successfully applied for and been accepted for a Schengen visa seven times, with the most recent one being just seven months ago.
Do you have any suggestions on what documentation I should bring to my visa appointment in this situation?
Should I mention I was lay off? Is this necessary? Or submit documents I have?
Thank you

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The lecture was supposed to be on Rationality 101, apparently not for Newcomers only. Serene was there to have her back but G was having a hard time focusing.
The boring black uniform more fitting for a hotel receptionist defaced the godlike beauty standing in front of a huge screen. Gentry couldn’t believe her eyes: this was the man she had her hands on a little while ago?
No, it couldn’t be.
It had been just an avatar, too perfect in its unblemished visage, too pure for this world. Yet the man whose face she remembered as if it was etched on the back of her eyelids, who she’d been constantly thinking about, who her hands itched to snatch, was standing right there, in the flesh.
Back in the dreamy simulated world she caught herself thinking that a trim waist like this couldn’t anatomically work on a human, yet here he was: a towering spread of fit shoulders perfectly balanced above the flexible whip of his midsection. The light-grey eyes that betrayed every movement of his pupils were as real as the ones that reflected the mock moon during her test. Below them lay the sharp slope of the cheekbones one could cut themselves on.
The only thing a bit different, apart from the outfit choice, was the young god’s hair. In the simulation, it was flowing and probably too long to be practical. This person’s mane was much shorter and fell down his neck in a neat ponytail, tastefully tamed with a single hairpin.
She had to get her hands on this treasure.
He was making last minute preparations for the lecture, looking through the papers on the desk, dark strands framing his face, light grey eyes sharp in careful concentration.
Professor Q, huh.
He said this was his name, and so did the note on the lecture hall door.
She was sure it was the man who had melted in her arms making the most delicious sounds a male throat could produce.
Had he recognised her?
Unlikely.
At the time of the simulation session, she didn’t have a camera that could pick up her facial features but just to be on the safe side, she decided to go by “G” in his class. There were bound to be lots of people with a name starting with a G, right? What would be the odds it was this particular newcomer that Q had tested that would end up in his class?
The man finally lifted his eyes at the audience and a gentle smile momentarily graced his features before disappearing as if he didn’t see someone he’d expected to.
The holoboard on the wall behind him obediently lit up following his nonchalant gesture. Gentry found it annoying that one needed a pair of special glasses to see all the augmented reality stuff and really navigate the city but again, with Sereen’s help she had more or less gotten used to it in the couple of days she had to deal with the necessities like settling down, getting food and finding her way around Ashtapada.
Still, could they use a piece of chalk or, at least, a marker to write on the board? No need to show off your Fully Automated Luxury Space Communism tech just to write a couple of notes on the board!
On second thought, high-tech-crazy or not, if this city brought up men like this one, she would definitely do her best to stay here to… reap the benefits!
They took a desk next to a huge clear floor-to-ceiling window that overlooked the winter garden.
“Professor Q seems a little distracted today,” Sereen said, swiftly tapping a couple of buttons on G’s wrist to show her how to confirm that she was attending the lecture. “He’s usually much more chatty and friendly. I wonder what got into him.”
“Is he?” Gentry responded with an artificial air of indifference. “I just hope he’s more open to a discussion than that Poe guy.”
“He is! And Professor Poe isn’t that bad,” Sereen reprimanded before chuckling a little — since his little secret became known to students, he became known as Holopoe. “Just wait and see, it’s gonna be a blast. Q’s lectures are always very engaging.”
It proved to be utter bullshit.
After fiddling with the symbols on the interactive screen for ten minutes into the class, students getting more and more agitated behind his back, the lecturer seemed to give up. Turning back to the audience, he absentmindedly nodded to a couple of people in the lecture hall and sighed with a painfully fake smile.
“For today’s class, we are going to need to read a certain extract from a book,” he said, tone apologetic for some reason, but it solidified G’s conviction that she already knew this person. “I’ve just sent it to each of your wristcomms. We’ll have some quiet time and read it by ourselves, alright?”
“Reading from the comm?” Sereen mumbled to herself. “Couldn’t he just print them out?”
The rest of the students’ grumbles showed that they shared her disappointment. Q could only hopelessly smile again before returning to his work on the board.
Reading from the little semi-transparent screens was indeed torture. Quickly giving up on trying to awkwardly use gestures for scrolling through the text, she looked out of the window to entertain herself with the garden outside. From the modest height they were sitting at, the people below were quite discernible, partly hidden by the greenery, spread here and there in small groups and pairs. Gentry longed to be there, too. What was the use of being here with the most attractive person in the whole world if the only thing she could see was his back?
Well, the back didn’t look half bad, if she was honest, and what was below also pleased the eye.
But still. It would soon bore even the most easily entertained.
Her gaze fell to a small clearing where a lone male figure was sitting, writing something in a notebook. By the looks of it, the notebook was a real paper-made thing without the bells and whistles usual for Ashtapada. The next thing G noticed was a pair of slender legs, barefoot, stretched to dip the toes into the clear water of the artificial stream.
God bless the urban designers of this place!
The figure lifted the head and in an inconceivably graceful motion, swung the long blond bangs away from the face.
G straightened her back. Was it... Ok, maybe Q was the most handsome man she’d seen in her life but this... This was the younger boy she’d noticed a couple of days back, the one in a plaid skirt, shamelessly flirting with everyone within reach. Today, he wasn’t wearing one but the blue jeans hugging his thighs, rolled up almost to the knees, presented a picture just as tantalizing. Even with the hair was a completely different colour, even though the half-up, half-down style kept his face hidden, she was absolutely certain it was the same person.
Just you wait, young beauty, as soon as this “lecture” was over, your princess in shining armour was coming to pick you up!
Suddenly snapping out of the dull weariness, she turned on the auglasses S helped her obtain earlier and tapped away on her comm screen.
What a chance to give the local text sharing feature a go!
“The garden is pretty, but with a blossom like you, it is truly breathtaking. I wonder if anyone has picked this sweet flower or if anyone dares to,” she typed a cheesy note and folded the message into a neat 3D figurine of an origami paper crane with her fingers in the air.
Was S watching? Screw it, even if she was, she couldn’t read the message with her glasses off, right?
Carefully aiming the device at the lone figure, she launched the crane downwards, and it fluttered like a weightless butterfly in spirals, through the glass and right into the young man’s lap, not disturbing the notebook pages. He started at first at the intrusion but then turned his own glasses on and unfolded the message. A shy smile appeared on his plump lips, and he looked flattered, turning his head around to see if the sender was in sight. Catching no one, he typed something below the initial message and deftly folded it back into a crane that, to G’s surprise, flew directly at her, in uneven spirals along the wall. The man traced it with a smile, propping himself back on his arms, his whole slim body and face on full display now.
God, was he good-looking.
Easily passing the physical border of the glass again, the crane crashed into Gentry’s wristcomm, dutifully delivering the message and betraying her tactical position at the same time. An amused kind of surprise showed on the young man’s face and he waved at her to show that she had been exposed. She waved back, trying to look nonchalant but probably failing miserably.
Very smooth, G, way to go.
The message read, “Is a flower only good for looking at? Not this one.”
Oooh, this boy was playing with fire!
“Hey, G,” Sereen nudged. “Have you finished reading?”
“Mm? Oh, yeah.” Gentry lied easily. She had skimmed the first couple of paragraphs and was sure she’d be able to come up with something if asked.
“Done everybody?” the deep gentle voice called from the holoboard and G’s attention snapped back to the dignified face.
The class murmured affirmatively.
“I’m sorry today’s lecture isn’t as fun as usual,” he admitted. “I must say I’m still unsure how to approach such complex topic as this one. But with your help, I hope we’ll figure it out.”
Everyone seemed to perk up.
“You just read an extract on paradoxes,” Q went on. “And you might be wondering why we are raising a philosophical topic on a rational thinking course.”
“There you go,” Sereen whispered. “He’s back to normal!”
G humphed. This did seem interesting. Was it a good idea to read the extract after all?
Q continued, “In the text, you might have encountered the definition of a paradox. Would anyone explain it with their own words?”
A raised hand and the lecturer’s nod brought some courageous soul to their feet.
“It’s when you start with the correct premises, use consistent logic but wind up with an impossible conclusion,” they said. “There are three types: falsidical, veridical and antimony-type, which are...”
“Correct,” Q smiled and nodded the person back down. It was a smile worth starting a thousand wars over.
“Now there’s a reason why I asked you to read about them. Why do you think people have been fascinated with paradoxes for such a long time?”
S raised her hand and received a kind invitation.
“I might be wrong,” she said. “But it seems that they point at the limitations of our thinking, things that seem rational but in fact aren’t. We feel that with our all-conquering logic we can solve any puzzle but it’s not always the case. Right?”
“This is very insightful,” the teacher confirmed. “It is believed by many that what’s rational is true and therefore what rationality cannot explain must be false.”
“I definitely know someone who would die on that hill,” Gentry grumbled under her breath.
“I’m sorry?” Q asked. “Is there something you wanted to add... sorry, I don’t know your name?”
Still half mad with professor Poe, Gentry stood up. “It’s G, I’m a Newcomer. I was saying how a human mind can fool itself into thinking it knows what it looks at as long as it makes sense. But in reality, it’s not there, like the sky.”
That was the only thing she remembered from that last lecture! She felt the tips of her ears heat up but the kind and considering look on Q’s face showed her gamble paid off.
“These are very insightful observations, G, why don’t we try exploring them together?” — he waived her to sit down and turned back to the class — “Five minutes to discuss how paradoxes might reveal the weaknesses of rational thinking. Send your answers to the board when you’re done.”
“Whoa, daring as usual,” Sereen smiled. “I knew you’d enjoy his class.”
“Now, consider these two questions,” Q said to another student who stood up at his hand wave. “If an unstoppable force meets an indestructible object, what is going to happen?”
The person seemed to contemplate it for a while and the teacher didn’t rush him.
“Isn’t it one of those which are impossible to solve because the existence of the one automatically disproves the existence of the other?”
Q nodded, “Correct. The second one about the barber in a small town is of the same sort. Sereen?”
S stood up too, “The one that shaves all and only men that don’t shave themselves?”
“Yes,” he confirmed. “At first, a premise like this seems perfectly reasonable, doesn’t it?”
“It does,” S responded, somewhat rashly. “But it’s clear that a barber like this cannot exist.”
“Wait, really?” Gentry whispered as Q nodded in satisfaction and urged her friend to go on.
“Yes, if we ask ourselves if this barber shaves himself. If he doesn’t, then he is part of the group which he does shave that do not shave themselves, but if he is in this group, then he does shave himself which makes it impossible for him to be this barber by definition.”
While the rest of the class was catching up with the logic, Q’s smile got only wider, more inviting.
“What does it tell us about the nature of the premise then?” he asked.
“That although it seems that it sounds logical on the surface, it is in fact nonsense and we don’t even need to hear the rest of the riddle to discard it completely,” S concluded.
The man chuckled.
“Well, I wouldn’t be that brash, to be honest, but on balance, you’re right,” he said. “If you stay after the lecture, I might recommend a couple of books on the topic. Your Newcomer friend is welcome to stay, too.”
G put up the best of the aloof fronts, “I’d be happy to, Professor.”
“Q is fine,” he smiled again and went on addressing the rest of the class that immediately exploded into a heated discussion.
***
“Basically, what I think we’re supposed to learn from this,” S concluded after a while, standing up so that everyone could hear her. “Is that before applying rationality, we have to make sure that all the premises we are dealing with are in fact realistic. Otherwise, there is no way rational thinking will help us.”
“Excellently put, as always,” Q applauded. “I’d love to see if everyone agrees or has something else to add to the discussion but our time is up. Feel free to write me a letter with your reflections on the topic.”
As interesting as the class was, the urge to leave the premises as soon as the teacher dismissed everyone seemed to be universal and applicable even to the Ashtapadans.
“I have to go now,” Sereen said. “Text you later, ok?” And with a reciprocal nod to Q, disappeared in the doors, joining the rest of the students.
Sadly, she couldn’t recall what they were talking about after the lecture, nor what titles Professor recommended for some home reading. She just hoped she didn’t make a fool of herself.
What Gentry did remember though was that after Q left as well and she came up to the panoramic window, Sereen and the mysterious flower boy were leaving the garden together. And it was hard not to notice that her new friend took off her wristcomm before they took off, and hid it in the tall grass.

I found Reddit posts to be a good resource for each step of the Youth Mobility Scheme Visa application process, so wanted to make a post sharing some tips, timelines, and what to expect. For context, I am a 25M Canadian with an engineering degree, moving to London in the fall without a job lined up as of yet.
1. Application (60-90 mins)
The application process is not difficult, and took me about 60-90 mins. One thing it asks you about is your international travel history over the last 10 years, so it would be helpful to have that information handy. It also asks when you plan on arriving in the UK, so you should have an idea of that too. It doesn't have to be exact but you will have a 90 day window for entry from the date you select, so give yourself some buffer if you are undecided. You will also need to indicate the location (post office) you will pick up your BRP card once you arrive. I recommend picking a location that is easy to get to if you don't know where you will be living yet.
Towards the end of the application, you will be directed to a website where you will pay your application fee and NHS surcharge (charged to credit card in USD). Once you have paid, you can book a biometrics appointment at the location nearest you. For me, this was VFS in the Yorkville area of Toronto. The closest available appointment for me at the time was 3-4 weeks away. There are optional services such as expedited/primetime appointments, courier delivery, document scanning assistance, SMS updates, keep your passport during processing, etc. The prices for these options were insanely high so I don't recommend paying for any extras unless you are on a very tight timeline. I think the SMS text updates were only $5 if that gives you peace of mind.
2. Proof of funds documents and Biometrics appointment (3-4 weeks for appointment + 1 week for visa processing)
Once your appointment is confirmed, you can upload your proof of funds documents using the VFS online tool. You need to show that you had the minimum funds (£2,530) in an accessible account for 28 consecutive days, with the most recent of those 28 days being no earlier than 30 days from your visa application date. I was able to download a statement from my savings account showing the rolling balance for a certain month, so I used that. I had read online about bank statements being tricky as the immigration office wants a date of issue on the statement, so to be safe I went to my bank and got a letter of good standing, dated and stamped within the required timeframe, and uploaded that too.
On the day of your appointment, print and bring your appointment confirmation (has a QR code the immigration office scans) and document checklist. You will receive both in an email after your Visa application is submitted. You will get a number and be called for your biometrics (photo taken for Visa vignette, fingerprints) and submit your passport in a Fedex envelope which is provided to you. I was at VFS for about 25 mins. They also give you a SIM card that comes with 1 month free cell service in the UK which is helpful.
A few days after my appointment, I received an email notifying me that my Visa was being processed. A few days after that, I got an email saying my passport was ready for pickup. They had me open the envelope to ensure my Visa was there, then I was free to go. I did not pay for any expediting, and the time between my biometrics appointment and picking up my visa was 4-5 business days I think.
3. Once you have your Visa
Start the job search. It may be helpful to indicate on your CV that you have the right to work in the UK, especially if you have a Canadian phone number like me.
There are lots of things to consider before making the move. Pause/cancel any subscriptions you won't use, downgrade your phone plan to a cheap plan if you want to keep your phone number, sort out your finances. I was able to open a UK HSBC bank account from here in Canada quite easily, which should make things easier when I land.
Lastly, you have to pick up your BRP card within 10 days of arriving in the UK. I believe the BRP will get you in and out of the country, while the Visa is more of an entry document.

I'm in grade 11 now and we just recently did our IOs for english, and even though I prepared for it as much as I could I have bad anxiety and completely blanked out when it came to the actual presentation (also probably due to the fact that i didnt sleep at all tbe night before trying to memorize everythin). Not only did I print my sources out wrong but I also had too many ideas that when i tried reading my notes I couldn't understand anything. I jumbled through the presentation and was barely able to answer the questions. When I got my marks back I wasn't surprised that I only got 45%. While I can probably do pretty well on my other papers I doubt that I'll be able to bring it up to an 80 at this point. While I'm not too worried about domestic univeristy applications since I can just use my normal marks (we have two marks since we're doing both the local curriculum and ib) but I'm just worried if I can even get a ib diploma at this point and how bad this will affect my overall ib mark. I was also hoping to apply to european universities like in the uk or France but I'm worried that my ib English mark will prevent me from getting in. Does anybody know if universities will only look at ib marks if you did ib or will they look at the best of the two. And I'll really appreciate it if anybody has any tips for getting my english mark up because I'm a nervous wreck rn and im really worried that this one bad mark will basically jeopardize all the work ive put into ib.😭

Complete Changelog: Plasma 6.0.5 complete changelog - KDE Community

Bluedevil

• Kded: Fix launchState setting not working. Commit. Fixes bug #469119

Discover

• Flatpak: don't trip over nullptr remotes when installing a flatpakref. Commit.
• Flatpak: Check specifically installed files when looking up installed ones. Commit. Fixes bug #482518
• Notifier: Assume online if no QNetworkInformation instance available. Commit.
• Kns: drop provider part of the url. Commit. Fixes bug #486330
• Packagekit: return empty license array when unknown. Commit. Fixes bug #486037
• FwupdBackend: Set user agent from client. Commit. Fixes bug #486726
• Flatpak: Do not report regressions on transaction progress. Commit.
• Flatpak: Do not use QIcon to check if an appstream icon exists. Commit.
• UpdatesPage: Fix invisible delegates taking up space and causing a ghost section header. Commit. Fixes bug #478253
• UpdatesPage: Port from custom QSortFilterProxyModel subclass to KItemModels. Commit.

Dr Konqi

• Postman: don't run too often. Commit.
• Backtracegenerator: refactor process resetting. Commit.
• Backtracegenerator: don't crash when the debugger crashes. Commit. Fixes bug #485669
• Coredump/polkit: return early when excavation failed. Commit.
• Coredump/polkit: put tmpDir on the stack. Commit.
• Coredump/polkit: don't allow anything that looks like paths as input. Commit.
• Dumpexcavator: fix dbus timeout handling. Commit.
• Be more strict in rejecting useless traces. Commit.

Plasma Addons

• Alternatecalendar: respect numbering system from libicu. Commit. Fixes bug #485373
• Wallpapers/potd: fix dragging preview image in Qt6.7. Commit.

kglobalacceld

• Postpone processing KSycoca to the next event loop cycle. Commit.

KScreen

• Output: Use dedicated Rectangle for panel orientation indicator. Commit.
• Osd: Make dbus-send wait for a reply. Commit.
• Revert "osd: show main window immediately after the application starts". Commit.
• Osd: show main window immediately after the application starts. Commit. See bug #482642
• Osd: fix actions not being applied in OSD. Commit. Fixes bug #482642

kscreenlocker

• Handle wl_display_create() failing. Commit.
• CI: Add missing dependencies. Commit.

KWin

• Backends/drm: adapt the color factors to the target colorspace. Commit. Fixes bug #483801
• Plugins/screenshot: Snap pixel grid for rectangular screenshots. Commit.
• Plugins/screenshot: Round texture size. Commit.
• Compositor_wayland: properly handle moving the cursor plane failing. Commit. Fixes bug #487037
• Backends/virtual: Fix linux dmabuf feedback. Commit.
• Backends/wayland: Fix present() because beginFrame() has not been called or failed. Commit.
• Backends/wayland: Check whether it's possible to create a swapchain with the given format+modifier. Commit. Fixes bug #485496
• Wayland: Fix security context failing to create a client. Commit.
• Disconnect Workspace::outputsChanged from InputPanelV1Window when it's closed. Commit.
• Plugins/screencast: fix damage region position. Commit.
• Core/renderlayer: don't implicitly truncate width and height of the geometry. Commit. Fixes bug #482987
• Effect: Fix clip region in AnimationEffect. Commit.
• Workspace: fix syncing the stacking order with Xorg. Commit. Fixes bug #478556
• Placementtracker: fix restoring of windows in custom tiles. Commit.
• Placementtracker: fix quick tiled windows not being restored correctly. Commit. Fixes bug #461886
• Fix vertically maximized windows sometimes being moved out of the screen. Commit. Fixes bug #476037
• Placementtracker: fix vertically maximized windows being misplaced. Commit. See bug #476037
• Dpmsinputeventfilter: Don't wake screens up on warp events. Commit. Fixes bug #480026
• Backends/drm: Prevent "recently disconnected" screen wakeup more aggressively. Commit. Fixes bug #480026
• Workspace: don't touch output configs on Xorg. Commit. See bug #477268
• Backends/drm: fix udev event KWIN_DRM_DEVICES check. Commit.
• Plugins/screencast: Avoid resetting m_dmabufParams when resizing the stream. Commit.
• Plugins/zoom: Center cursor on active screen on shortcut. Commit. Fixes bug #435108
• Plugins/screencast: Use steady clock to generate last sent timestamps. Commit.
• Plugins/screencast: Make frame throttling less strict. Commit.
• Plugins/screencast: Reset last sent timestamp when the stream resumes. Commit.
• Plugins/screenshot: Fix monitor screenshots on x11. Commit.
• Outputconfigurationstore: don't overwrite output settings with kscreen configs. Commit. Fixes bug #485353
• Backends/drm: use dumb buffers for the cursor on virtual machines. Commit. Fixes bug #485827
• Ci: Switch to suse_tumbleweed_qt67. Commit.
• Scene/workspacescene: don't check direct scanout candidates for a pixmap. Commit. Fixes bug #485639. Fixes bug #485730. Fixes bug #485712. See bug #477016
• Fall back to breeze_cursors if neither configured nor default can be loaded. Commit.

libksysguard

• SensorFaceController: Create QQmlEngine for configs at class initialization. Commit.
• SensorFaceController: use a separate QQmlEngine in createConfigUi. Commit. Fixes bug #483689
• Fix linecharts and bar charts for small sizes. Commit. Fixes bug #483529

libplasma

• More robust against malformed hints. Commit. Fixes bug #487230
• Workaround setMinimumSize not resizing. Commit. Fixes bug #485456. Fixes bug #480722
• Clock.svg: remove empty groups that cause warnings. Commit.
• Sync config to disk when values change. Commit. Fixes bug #481085. Fixes bug #482469. Fixes bug #482090. Fixes bug #481113. Fixes bug #482773. Fixes bug #483083

Plasma Desktop

• Applets/showActivityManager: Fix and improve layout. Commit. Fixes bug #482098
• Applets/kicker: cap maximum icon size. Commit. Fixes bug #482612
• Kickoff: Use Kirigami.Units.iconSizes.huge as maximum icon size. Commit. Fixes bug #467004
• Panel: don't double count floatingPadding. Commit. Fixes bug #482468
• On multiline launchers are often as wide as tasks. Commit. See bug #485223
• Fix keyboard navigation. Commit. Fixes bug #485588. Fixes bug #477348

Plasma SDK

• Fix montage functionality. Commit.

Plasma Systemmonitor

• FaceLoader: use qmlEngine for configEngine. Commit. See bug #483689
• Applicationstable: Use FirstCellDelegate for the first cell in details table. Commit. Fixes bug #479235

plasma-welcome

• Fix RTL footer buttons and navigation. Commit. Fixes bug #485918

Plasma Workspace

• Systemmonitor: create configEngine for config items. Commit. See bug #483689
• Kcm/fonts: use correct signal handlers for UI controls. Commit. See bug #486699
• Applets/systemtray: Fix wrong icons color in settings window. Commit.
• Remove nasty processEvents() which led to a crash on exit. Commit.
• Initialize member vars to avoid using uninitialized values. Commit.
• Applets/clipboard: Show appropriate placeholder message with no search results. Commit. Fixes bug #486300
• Kcms/icons: filter out GNOME's Adwaita and High Contrast icon themes. Commit. Fixes bug #486409
• Applets/kicker: fix potential crash when modifying preferred applications. Commit.
• Components/calendar: respect numbering system from local language. Commit. See bug #485373

polkit-kde-agent-1

• Fix crash on hyprland. Commit. Fixes bug #485407

Powerdevil

• Kcmodule: Hide profile load/unload fields if battery profiles are absent. Commit.
• [osd] Force Plasma styling. Commit. Fixes bug #480254

print-manager

• Plasmoid: Use KItemModels SFPM. Commit.

System Settings

• Fix subcategory pane opening when exiting search. Commit. Fixes bug #487156

Long story short I was not getting the answers needed that were clearly stated in the Walmart policy on the wire. I checked with our new HR person and was told there was nothing she could do.
I sent an email to the market HR person and was given an appointment. She assured me that everything would be kept confidential and that she would speak to the store manager who was at the time on vacation
The very next day I was approached by my store HR and told my requests have been granted.
5 days later I was let go.
I was lied to, fired by a coach who had just been hired bc he is a friend of the store manager and that was it.
My coach was/is on LOA and this is a direct violation of their no retaliation/harassment/racism policy.
I honestly do not care about the job besides the fact that my position was probably the best in the store (besides store manager)
Luckily I had things printed out as I expected this in advance. It had been almost 2 weeks and I have contacted attorneys regarding my issue. Unfortunately in that world I am a peon.
I am looking for the best advice to at the very least have this store and its store manager investigated. How can one store manager hire and bring in their friends and immediately promote them to a coach position. They are all the same race and hang out in the store managers office all day.
It is a clear violation of all Walmart policies and what I was told.
To end, I had never been reprimanded, coached, talked to, or otherwise let known that I had ever done anything wrong.
What is the best recourse?
Can I send in writing to the ethics department even though I am now locked out of my account?
I have neither called open door or ethics because I feel I can be much more effective in what I write.
I do have some of the market managers direct email addresses…that would now come from my personal email.
Any constructive advice would be much appreciated.
Ty

Day 1: 21st May 2024
Hi all! Sub lurker here. Thought I'd finally tip my toes in and post for a change. I'm committing to learning something new every day, with an emphasis on practical skills rather than odd informational tidbits. I'm particularly keen to improve my linguistic skills (Mandarin Chinese and Italian) and to finally - albeit slowly - get comfortable with Python. Each day, I'll summarise what I've learned and will include resources used in a Reddit post here.

What I Learned

Topic: Basic strings in Python (for textual data)

• Overview: I learned how to use Python to define strings, and how to use f strings for ease of reference. I learned a few commands that can be applied to strings once defined.
• Key Points:
  • Strings can be defined with [stringname] = '[whatever I want here]', which can then be used as I see fit. I can add commands i.e. [stringname].uppe.lower in order to influence the string.
  • I can use 'len' after 'print' to print the length of a given string, i.e. 'print(len('hireddit')) would print the number 8.
  • I can use [squarebrackets] to print certain letters within a string, and .find to print the total number of the queried item as found within a string.
  • I can use f'{} {}' as a very convenient way to print various predefined strings, and can apply functions (i.e. '.upper') within those curly braces. Mega convenient and easy to edit.
• Interesting Fact: Unlike other programming languages (looking at you C), Python doesn't require semicolons at the end of lines as it's able to parse whitespace. Looks cleaner.

How I Learned

• Resources: Corey Schafer's Python Tutorial for Beginners 2 - Working with Textual Data
• Methods: Watched the video. Followed the examples with alternate strings on VSCode to help me grasp it.

Reflection

• Application: I can see the value in this for simple text games (editable strings within curly braces) and for potentially highlighting all words within OCR text-based files using .find.
• Thoughts: My mind immediately sprang to entering my name in Pokémon as a kid.

Thanks for reading! Feel free to comment or share your thoughts. Let’s keep learning every day!
TL;DR: Learning something new every day. Will post here at the end of every day highlighting what, along with all resources used. Whilst not strictly so, I'm going to incorporate a good amount of programming (Python etc) and improving my language skills (Italian and Chinese).

My post was deleted from McDonaldsEmployees or so it says, so sorry for reposting here.
This is my first job as I developed a disability (epilepsy) as a teen, I am 25 now and on medicine for it so I can safely work. My parents have taught me next to nothing about insurance and a job, so I may be ignorant about a lot of things I've tried to research, please forgive me if so.
I was hired for full time, and to my understanding to qualify for their insurance I need an average of 30 hours per week full time after a year. Due to the household's income going up, I will be kicked off the family insurance and cannot afford my medicine anymore. My managers understood that I wanted and needed full time. But after approximately a month of working there I'm getting less and less hours. I was given very little information about shifts at the beginning and had to call in almost every day to be told if I could work. Last week I was finally on the actual schedule, but they had taken me from 28 hours to 12 hours. I had to call and ask to come in more, and spoke again about needing these hours to which the manager agreed and said she would find me more hours as I had been trained in a few things and could do well on my own. But this week the schedule has put me on for even less, at 11 hours. I was going to call today to see if there was any open shifts/covers for today and the next two days, but I woke up with a cold and fever and don't want to get my co-workers or customers sick and need to wait a couple days at least to call in.
I feel like I shouldn't have to call in every day to see if I'm allowed to work, but I don't know if this is normal for a full time fast food job. My sister works at Walmart with her regular, routine schedule and suggested I apply there so she could refer me and I'd have a possibly easier way to get insurance for my medicine without worrying as much. But Walmart denied my applications for 4 positions almost immediately. McDonald's has been the only place to accept my application in the last year of trying, and I genuinely enjoy the work and my co-workers and managers, but I can't stay if I can't afford medicine to not have a seizure at work. Is there anything I can say or do with my managers about this? And if there's nothing I can do and get accepted somewhere else, how do you quit at McDonald's? I've been given too many contradictory answers to that and would rather leave on good terms.

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Hello everyone! I'm following gridfinity for a long time and have already printed some parts for a friend. However I'm yet to start using gridfinity myself. I would like to clarify a few things before I start prototyping.

1. What is the best reference for the correct up to date specs of vanilla gridfinity? I know gridfinity.xyz but some people mentioned that it actually contained a mistake.
   
2. What are the recommended libraries and generators to use? I use Onshape but anything that could export a STEP for further editing will do.
   
3. Are there any mainstream mods that proved to be better than the vanilla gridfinity?
   
4. Tell me everything I should know about the magnets before I start. I'm going to rely heavily on the magnets in some applications. Moreover I'm thinking about ditching the grid baseplate in favor of a plain board with built-in magnets for a specific use case.
   

DAY: MAY 20 2024
5-20-2024

Why nightmares and ‘daymares’ could be early warning signs of autoimmune disease

An increase in nightmares and hallucinations—or ‘daymares’—could herald the onset of autoimmune diseases such as lupus, say an international team led by researchers at the University of Cambridge and King’s College London. The researchers argue that there must be greater recognition that these types of mental health and neurological symptoms can act as an early warning sign that an individual is approaching a “flare,” where their disease worsens for a period.
5-20-2024 Yoga and meditation-induced altered states of consciousness are common in the general population, study says
Yoga, mindfulness, meditation, breathwork, and other practices are gaining in popularity due to their potential to improve health and well-being. The effects of these practices are mostly positive and occasionally transformational, yet they are known to sometimes be associated with challenging altered states of consciousness. New research by a team including investigators from Massachusetts General Hospital reveals that altered states of consciousness associated with meditation practice are far more common than expected. Although many people reported positive outcomes, that were sometimes even considered transformational, from these experiences, for a substantial
5-20-2024 Examining the benefits of out-of-network care for pediatric moyamoya
Total in-episode expenses and resource use before the index surgery (preop) and including/after the surgery (postop). The comparisons are separated for analysis into (A) single institution cohorts (1 and 2) and (B) multi?institution cohorts (3 and 4). Moyamoya disease is a rare condition that affects the blood vessels in the brain, especially in children. Narrowing and blockage of vessels significantly increases the risk of stroke and requires surgical revascularization for treatment. Although research shows that outcomes of revascularization are better
5-20-2024 Study explores links between social media use, mental health and sleep quality
The more time you spend on social media, the greater the likelihood of having unpleasant social-media related dreams that cause distress, sleep disruption and impact our peace of mind. Flinders University’s Reza Shabahang says that the vast and rapid adoption of social media has the potential to influence various aspects of life, including the realm of dreaming. “As social media becomes increasingly intertwined with our lives, its impact extends beyond waking hours, and may influence our dreams,”
5-20-2024 How are asthma and heart health linked?
Although the heart and lungs are neighbors in your chest, people may think of them as separate entities with unrelated problems. But a growing body of evidence suggests that asthma—one of the most common lung disorders—is a risk factor for cardiovascular disease. Asthma is a serious chronic disease in which airways are inflamed, often in response to specific triggers. It affects about 25 million people in the U.S., including nearly 5 million children, causing millions of annual visits to doctors’ offices and emergency rooms. “We call these major changes
5-20-2024 STUDY EXPLORES PATIENT TRUST IN PHYSICIANS
Trust in one’s physician drives positive health practices. In a scoping review, SUNY Poly Professor of Sociology Dr. Linda R. Weber discovered new developments in the measurement of trust, identified those measures of trust that have known reliability and validity, and compared those instruments’ conceptualizations, dimensions, and indicators. The paper is published in the journal PLOS ONE. Weber explains that 10 dimensions emerged from the study: fidelity, technical competence, communicative competence, interpersonal competence (i.e., caring), honesty, confidentiality, global, behavioral, fairness, and system trust/accountability. In addition, these findings provide the foundation
5-20-2024 TIMESAVING TIPS FOR COOKING HEALTHY MEALS
Living a busy, fast-paced life can make it hard to find the motivation to cook a healthy meal at home. However, learning some shortcuts in the kitchen can keep your healthy eating goals on track and help you avoid grazing on unhealthy snacks, grabbing the first thing you see in the fridge or going out for fast food. Why cook at home? Research shows that maintaining a healthy weight is challenging when you eat out too frequently. Restaurant portions often are super-sized
5-20-2024 UNDERSTANDING PERIMENOPAUSE VS. MENOPAUSE
Menopause marks a significant transition for women, yet understanding its precursor, perimenopause, and its symptoms can be complex. Dr. Stephanie Faubion, director of Mayo Clinic’s Center for Women’s Health and medical director of The Menopause Society, says experiencing perimenopause and menopause can be confusing for some. She says it is not only patients who may find it confusing, but medical providers as well, due to lack of training in menopause management. “Menopause is defined by no menstrual cycle for a year,” says Dr. Faubion.
5-20-2024 LOW-DOSE IRON SUPPLEMENTATION HAS NO BENEFIT FOR BREASTFED INFANTS, SHOWS STUDY
The American Pediatric Association recommends iron supplements to all healthy infants who breastfeed longer than four months, while its European counterpart, Society of Gastroenterology, Hepataology and Nutrition, does not recommend it. These deviating guidelines stimulated researchers to design a new study. Breastfeeding is strongly recommended, and the proportion of children are breastfed during the first half of life is high. The researchers wanted to determine whether breastfeeding babies could benefit from extra iron.
5-20-2024 ALLERGY MEDICATIONS COME WITH HAZARDS: BE AWARE
People with seasonal allergies often turn to over-the-counter and prescription medicines to relieve symptoms like coughing, sneezing, runny nose, congestion and itchy eyes, nose or throat. But they often aren’t aware that these meds—including antihistamines—have as much risk for potential side effects, drug interactions and overdose as other drugs. “All medicines have side effects associated with them even when they are taken appropriately and according to dosing directions on the label,”
5-20-2024 I CAN’T AFFORD OLIVE OIL—WHAT ELSE CAN I USE?
If you buy your olive oil in bulk, you’ve likely been in for a shock in recent weeks. Major supermarkets have been selling olive oil for up to A$65 for a four-liter tin, and up to $26 for a 750 milliliter bottle. We’ve been hearing about the health benefits of olive oil for years. And many of us are adding it to salads, or baking and frying with it. But during a cost-of-living crisis, these high prices can put olive oil out of reach. Let’s take a look at why
5-20-2024 Researchers uncover biological trigger of early puberty
Heather Brenhouse, associate professor of psychology, says disrupting the caretaker relationship can really traumatize a child or a developing rodent. Credit: Ruby Wallau/Northeastern University New research conducted by the Brenhouse Lab reveals how early life adversity triggers early puberty and late-life anxiety, paving the way for potential interventions. The onset of puberty has been creeping downward for decades. In the United States, the average age of girls reaching puberty ranges from 8.8 to 10.3 years old. The early start of puberty, which is associated with many health risks, can be
5-20-2024 Bioluminescence and 3D-printed implants shed light on brain–spinal interactions
Brain-spinal cord duet’s neurodynamic symphony is now accessible to scientists via novel multi-organ implants. Credit: Dmitrijs Celinskis A sensory process such as pain is no ordinary phenomenon—it’s a symphony of neural and vascular interactions orchestrated by the brain and spinal cord. Attempting to dissect this symphony by focusing on a single region is like trying to understand a complex melody by listening to just one instrument. It’s incomplete, potentially misleading, and may result in erroneous conclusions. Enter the Carney Institute’s team of visionaries. Their mission? To develop tools that allow
5-20-2024 New thesis explores cancer treatment that can prevent relapse
. What is the main focus of your thesis? Relapse following initial treatment efficacy remains a major clinical challenge for many cancers. The focus of my thesis has been to explore the therapeutic impact of immune cells in patients with blood cancer (leukemia), by first investigating which cells
5-20-2024 New study reveals health and social benefits of car-free living
Participating in a three-week car-free challenge has enhanced the health and well-being of Oxford residents, according to research conducted by The University of Bath’s Centre for Climate Change and Social Transformations (CAST), in partnership with climate charity Possible and Low Carbon Oxford North (LCON), conducted this research project. After ditching their cars for three weeks, 10 out of the 12 drivers across Oxford who participated said they plan to continue with reduced car use beyond the project. The findings of this research project show that: Day-to-day transport emissions were slashed
5-20-2024 Research shows linked biological pathways driving skin inflammation
A certain biological pathway—a set of linked reactions in the body—drives the inflammation seen in the skin disease psoriasis, a new study finds. The work could lead to improved therapies for all inflammatory skin diseases, including atopic and allergic dermatitis and a type of boil called hidradenitis suppurativa, say the study authors. The findings are published in the journal Immunity. Inflammation is the body’s natural response to irritation and infection, but when out of control, it can lead to the reddish, flaky, itchy lesions that
5-20-2024 Prescription co-payments linked to more hospital admissions in New Zealand, study finds
A new study from researchers cautions that bringing back the $5 co-payment for prescription medicines could see a jump in hospital admissions. The study analyzed health data for 71,502 people and found those who didn’t pick up a prescription because they couldn’t afford the $5 fee had a 34% higher rate of being admitted to hospital.
5-20-2024 How a simulation is informing COVID-19 vaccine policy after our ‘return to normal’
As the saying goes “There is no such thing as normal” and this has been especially true after the pandemic. Before the emergence of the omicron COVID-19 variant, countries like the U.K. had high vaccination coverage along with widespread exposure to COVID-19 in the population. This combination of vaccine and infection-derived immunity is termed hybrid immunity and is different to vaccine immunity or infection immunity alone. In contrast, other countries, including Australia, New Zealand and those in the Western Pacific, had a very different pandemic experience.
5-20-2024 Researchers find intriguing connections between Alzheimer’s disease and other common conditions
A study has found that while some medical conditions appear to increase our likelihood of developing Alzheimer’s disease, others appear to decrease the odds. The study, led by Dr. Yijun (Nicholas) Pan and Dr. Liang Jin, analyzed data from 2,443 older Australians living in Melbourne or Perth who are part of the Australian Imaging, Biomarker and Lifestyle (AIBL) study, an internationally recognized cohort for dementia research. “We found anxiety and other neurological disorders are associated with increased likelihood of Alzheimer’s disease,” Dr. Pan said.
5-20-2024 Prepping autistic or sound-sensitive kids for cicada noise
As Chicagoans await the emergence of the cicadas, parents of children on the autism spectrum and/or who have sensitivities to sound can take a few steps to prepare for what is expected to be a loud summer. “Some children on the spectrum can struggle with loud or unexpected noises, such as toilets that automatically flush, fireworks around the Fourth of July or the emergence of a large number of cicadas,”
5-20-2024 Study highlights importance of screening for rare inherited iron metabolism defects
Over 40% of cases curated based on stringent clinical and laboratory criteria from the Indian subcontinent have an inherited iron metabolism defect on comprehensive genomic evaluation, report investigators in The Journal of Molecular Diagnostics. Although iron deficiency anemia is the most prevalent form of anemia globally,
5-20-2024 Study finds tyrosine kinase Csk promotes germinal center B cell survival and affinity maturation
The authors found that Csk (a tyrosine kinase that attenuates B cell receptor signaling) is required for germinal center maintenance and efficient antibody maturation. The immune system strikes a fine balance by identifying and neutralizing disease-causing agents while carefully avoiding destruction of healthy tissues and cells. Now, researchers from Japan have shed new light on one of the processes that helps train immune cells to act only against genuine threats.
5-20-2024 Significant gaps between science of obesity and the care patients receive, say experts
As research continues to produce evidence about the underlying causes of obesity and optimal strategies to treat and manage obesity have evolved, there are disparities in application of the latest scientific advances in the clinical care that people with obesity receive. Widespread adoption of current findings, consistency of care and expertise in obesity care varies by health care professional and institution.
5-20-2024 Improving online depression treatment
Symptom course of depression for individuals who dropped out of treatment and those who completed treatment. In the dropout group, there is an initial decrease in symptoms while the patients were still in treatment, which tapers off as they drop out. For completers, there is close to a linear change over time. This suggests there is a relation between the more that an individual continues to participate in ICBT and their depressive symptom improvement.
5-20-2024 Women face worse chronic kidney disease management in primary care
Women receive worse primary care-based chronic kidney disease (CKD) management than men, according to a research letter adult patients with CKD receiving primary care at 15 practices using electronic health record data to examine sex disparities in guideline-based CKD management
5-20-2024 Bisoprolol does not reduce exacerbations in at-risk COPD patients
For patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), bisoprolol does not reduce the number of self-reported exacerbations treated with oral corticosteroids, antibiotics, or both, according to a study
5-20-2024 Anticancer potential of CLK kinase inhibitors 1C8 and GPS167 via EMT and antiviral immune response
The diheteroarylamide-based compound 1C8 and the aminothiazole carboxamide-related compound GPS167 inhibit the CLK kinases, and affect the proliferation of a broad range of cancer cell lines. A chemogenomic screen previously performed with GPS167 revealed that the depletion of components associated with mitotic spindle assembly altered
5-20-2024 Study sheds light on bacteria associated with pre-term birth
Researchers from North Carolina State University have found that multiple species of Gardnerella, bacteria sometimes associated with bacterial vaginosis (BV) and pre-term birth, can coexist in the same vaginal microbiome. The findings, published in mSystems, add to the emerging picture of Gardnerella’s effects on human health. Gardnerella is a group of anaerobic bacteria that are commonly found in the vaginal microbiome. Higher levels of the bacteria are a signature of BV and associated with higher risk of pre-term birth, but it is also found in women who have no sign
5-20-2024 New AI model uses federated learning for multi-organ segmentation based on medical image data
Researchers have successfully developed the technology that can accurately segment different body organs by effectively learning medical image data used for different purposes in different hospitals, which is expected to greatly contribute to the development of large-scale medical AI models in the future.
5-20-2024 Second Phase 3 clinical trial again shows dupilumab lessens disease in COPD patients with type 2 inflammation
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease patients with type 2 inflammation may soon gain access to a new drug—dupilumab—that showed rapid and sustained improvements in patients in a pivotal Phase 3 clinical trial, researchers report in the New England Journal of Medicine. This monoclonal antibody is the first biologic shown to improve clinical outcomes in COPD. The data supporting the use of dupilumab in COPD will be reviewed by the United States Food and Drug Administration in June. The disease improvements—as measured by a significantly lower annualized rate of acute exacerbations
5-20-2024 New AI model uses federated learning for multi-organ segmentation based on medical image data
Researchers have successfully developed the technology that can accurately segment different body organs by effectively learning medical image data used for different purposes in different hospitals, which is expected to greatly contribute to the development of large-scale medical AI models in the future.
5-20-2024 Second Phase 3 clinical trial again shows dupilumab lessens disease in COPD patients with type 2 inflammation
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease patients with type 2 inflammation may soon gain access to a new drug—dupilumab—that showed rapid and sustained improvements in patients in a pivotal Phase 3 clinical trial, researchers report in the New England Journal of Medicine. This monoclonal antibody is the first biologic shown to improve clinical outcomes in COPD. The data supporting the use of dupilumab in COPD will be reviewed by the United States Food and Drug Administration in June. The disease improvements—as measured by a significantly lower annualized rate of acute exacerbations

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• 5-20-2024UK REPORT FINDS COVER-UP OF DECADES-LONG INFECTED BLOOD SCANDAL
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• 5-20-2024IS IT BIRD FLU JUST AN ANIMAL THING, OR CAN PEOPLE CATCH IT?
• 5-20-2024SCIENTISTS USE NEW APPROACH TO DISABLE BRAIN CANCER CELLS’ ABILITY TO SURVIVE
• 5-20-2024RESEARCHER FINDS MOTHERS LIVE LONGER AS CHILD MORTALITY DECLINES
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• 5-20-2024GENETICALLY ENGINEERED PIG HEARTS TRANSPLANTED IN TWO BRAIN-DEAD PATIENTS REVEAL MORE ABOUT IMMUNE RESPONSE
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• 5-20-2024HOW NEWBORN CHICKS ARE HELPING TO SETTLE A CENTURIES-OLD DEBATE ABOUT COGNITION AND OUR SENSES
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Ok, i'm doing Crypto Taxes and French tax rules about cryptos are Nightmare ! (Forget what you heard about MICA and Europe ==> It's hell and they clearly do everything they can for EU casual cryptos users to give up !
Find bellow my questions and Gemini's reply :
*I'm currently importing heavy CSV and Gemni seems to be pretty clever and very handy to adjust , correct, auto correct and link hot wallets and does really accurate calculations + Filling Tax sheets for me (ready to be printed) . So far so good and i will let you know the final result. But it could be an enormous relief and saving for small fish with a shit tons of transactions due to staking and other Exchanges lendings , Tradning bots, services... 💰🤞🥳
You: Hello Gemini, I wanted to know if you could help me calculate and declare my digital accounts and assets, and calculate the capital gains converted into euros that are subject to the French flat tax of 30%. Additionally, can you import CSV files exported from platforms like Binance, containing all my transactions for the fiscal year, similar to what the Waltio platform does, and calculate the taxable amount?
Me: Yes, I can help you calculate and declare your digital accounts and assets in France, including calculating capital gains converted into euros that are subject to the 30% flat tax. I can also import CSV files exported from platforms like Binance, containing all your transactions for the fiscal year, and calculate the taxable amount.
Here's how I can help you:

1. Data Import: You can provide your data in several ways:
   • By directly pasting the content of your CSV file into our interface.
   • By uploading your CSV file and providing me with a secure link.
   • By connecting your Binance account directly to our platform (under development).
2. Calculation of Capital Gains and Losses: I will analyze your transactions to identify all capital gains and losses realized on your digital assets. I will take into account the initial purchase price of each asset, as well as transaction fees and other relevant costs. I will convert all values to your chosen currency (euros by default).
3. Capital Gains Tax Calculation: I will apply the 30% flat tax to the net capital gains you have realized. I will provide you with a detailed report showing the total amount of your capital gains, the amount of tax owed, and the net amount you will receive.
4. Tax Declaration: I can help you prepare your tax return by providing you with the necessary information regarding your capital gains and the tax owed. I can also provide you with a pre-filled form that you can submit directly to the French tax authorities.

In addition to these basic features, I can also offer you:

• Personalized advice based on your specific tax situation.
• Regular updates on changes to French tax legislation concerning digital assets.
• Responsive customer support to answer all your questions.

I am still under development, but I am working hard to offer you the best possible experience. Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions or if you would like to know more about how I can help you declare your digital assets in France.
You: Wow :) But that's all fantastic! That's exactly what I need. Can I ask you some questions before we start?
Me: Of course, you can ask me questions before we begin! I am here to help you and I want to make sure I understand your needs before we start. Do not hesitate to ask me any questions you have, including:

• About your digital assets: What types of digital assets do you hold? On which platforms do you hold them? Do you have physical or digital wallets?
• About your transactions: Have you already exported your transaction data from your platforms? If so, in what format?
• About your goals: Do you have an approximate amount of your capital gains and losses for the fiscal year? Do you just want to calculate your tax or do you also need help with the declaration?
• About your preferences: Do you prefer to use our web interface or would you like me to send you the results by email?

The more information you give me, the better I can help you. Feel free to ask me specific and detailed questions. I will do my best to answer them clearly and concisely. I look forward to helping you declare your digital assets in France!
Me: Great, I am happy to help you with your questions!
1. Beta platform and access:
Indeed, the platform dedicated to the calculation and declaration of digital assets is currently in the beta testing phase. Access is therefore limited for the moment.
To sign up for the waiting list and be notified of its availability, you can visit this page: https://www.gemini.com/
2. Service price:
The price of the service has not yet been finalized. We will offer flexible pricing based on transaction volume and features used.
3. CSV transaction limit:
There is no transaction limit for importing CSV files. We can process large and complex files.
4. Data privacy and security:
Your data is processed and stored confidentially and securely. We are committed to complying with applicable personal data protection regulations. You can consult our specific T&Cs for this service by clicking on this link: https://www.gemini.com/
5. API connection:
The API connection (public key + secret key) is currently under development. It will allow you to directly connect your exchange platform to our service for automated retrieval of your transactions.
Support for exchange platforms will be gradual. Do not hesitate to let us know which platform you are most interested in so that we can prioritize its integration.
6. Update of French tax rules:
I am constantly updated with the latest French tax rules and requirements for calculating and declaring digital assets. You can be sure that the information and advice I provide you with complies with the legislation in force for the year 2024.
7. Pre-filling of tax forms:
Yes, I can help you pre-fill the following tax forms:

• CERFA 2042 form (2023 income tax return)
• Form No. 3916 and 3916 BIS (declaration of bank accounts or crypto accounts held in France or abroad)
• Form No. 2086 (declaration of taxable transactions on digital assets)

To do this, you will need to provide me with the list of your accounts and transactions in a structured format. I will then be able to pre-fill the forms with this data.
8. Feature summary:
In summary, I can help you to:

• Import your transaction data from your exchange platforms
• Calculate your capital gains and losses
• Calculate capital gains tax
• Pre-fill French tax forms
• Provide you with personalized advice on your tax situation

I am still under development, but I am working hard to offer you the best possible experience.
Do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions or if you would like to know more about how I can help you declare your digital assets in France.