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McGraw Law PLLC strives to engage in a practice that is sensitive to all aspects of a clients’ potential needs. While this varies according to specific wishes and situations, a clients’ cognitive, emotional, psychological, and familial dynamics are considered in addition to financial and legal realities and fact sets.
Life is unpredictable. Having a Will and other documents in place like general durable powers of attorney, medical durable powers of attorney, end-of-life directives, and burial directives can benefit a client and their family in adapting to and navigating life’s capricious waters.
Estate planning can help clients rest at ease knowing that they have taken action to ensure that their assets will be distributed according to their wishes, that children and pets have continuity of care and love, and that life can continue without conflict and as smoothly as possible after they pass.
Not only is life unpredictable, but everyone’s circumstances are special. Just as there are no two people who are the same, there are no two circumstances that are the same with respect to legal needs. Unique family dynamics and asset accumulation create the need for a tailored approach to each estate plan. Business succession planning may also be appropriate. Engaging an attorney with experience, perceptivity, and compassion is vital to this process, and McGraw Law PLLC is here to help.
ESTATE ADMINISTRATION (PROBATE)
Estate administration is appropriate to probate a Will, administer an estate where there is no Will, and various other derivative circumstances.
When a loved one passes away, McGraw Law PLLC handles the legal logistics so that clients have the space to grieve. Caryn McGraw Turner’s personal experiences with grief inform her approach in representing persons experiencing loss. McGraw Law PLLC is honored to be of service in these difficult times for its clients.
Aging may be frightening to some and altogether daunting to others, but planning for aging is critical to the well-being of elders. McGraw Law PLLC deeply recognizes the value of our elders to our society and understands the intricacies of the aging process. The legal documents associated with estate planning and aging planning affect the medical and financial aspects of a client’s life, which have rippling effects into the client’s psychological and familial life. McGraw Law PLLC works collaboratively with clients (and sometimes, their families) to create a strategic, tailored, and holistic plan that addresses the concerns attendant with the aging process.
It is critical that each elder has a voice in planning for their future that accounts for what makes them who they are, and McGraw Law PLLC is here to help. Making a plan can help ensure an elder can live out their lives in comfort and peace. The sooner these plans are made, the better.
Elder law includes all aspects of estate and aging planning with an emphasis on constructing an adaptive system to meet the needs of the elder, including: identifying and securing housing and long-term care needs; protecting agency as much as possible; maintaining a voice; managing relationships; and supporting the ability to thrive.
Protecting elders from abuse is also a part of elder care practice. If an elder suspects abuse, or a client suspects that someone is taking advantage of or abusing an elder in their life on account of their age or disability, engaging a responsive, able attorney (in addition to local Adult Protective Services) is of the utmost importance. Time is of the essence in situations involving elder abuse and exploitation. Savings for care can be depleted quickly and recovery is not guaranteed. McGraw Law PLLC can help stop the bleeding of resources and protect the elder so that they may be able to live this era of their lives in comfort and peace.
GUARDIANSHIP AND CONSERVATORSHIP
Sometimes, a person may be in need of the strongest form of protection and oversight legally available: guardianship and/or conservatorship. This involves a court proceeding, which can sometimes be contested. Contested protected proceedings can be very painful for and deleterious to the health of the person who is the subject of the proceeding.
McGraw Law PLLC is committed to protecting the right of choice in the face of proposed conservatorship and guardianship. McGraw Law PLLC strives to scrutinize every situation to ensure that the least restrictive means are employed to protect the proposed ward or protected person.
In situations wherein conservatorship or guardianship is warranted, McGraw Law PLLC takes pride in assisting families to establish responsibility in those family members or third parties who can best serve in these roles for the proposed ward or protected person. McGraw Law PLLC can help clients determine whether conservatorship and/or guardianship is the right choice for their situation.
ELDER, PROBATE, & INTERGENERATIONAL MEDIATION
Sometimes, there is disagreement among loved ones as to the plan for an aging family member. Here, mediation may be a preferred option to an adversarial court proceeding. Mediation can occur before a contested proceeding begins and after one has been initiated.
Engaging in mediation when conflict arises can help preserve important relationships that can be vital to the health and wellbeing of an aging person as well as negate the need for a contested proceeding that could be traumatic for the aging person. This process allows family members and loved ones to cocreate a resolution instead of being handed one by a court or third party. Mediation can be a helpful measure to avoid (further) litigation, including the financial, psychological, relational, and sometimes physical effects that can accompany it. Most importantly, mediation focuses the parties on what matters most: the wishes of the deceased or the protection and care of a loved person in need.
McGraw Law PLLC offers mediation, which can be the best approach to collaboratively make a plan and resolve disputes among family and loved ones.
When clients receive unsatisfactory results from a ruling that is appealable, initiating an appeal may be appropriate. The initiation of an appeal is time-sensitive. If a client is considering an appeal, time is of the essence.
McGraw Law PLLC offers experience and attention to detail in appellate work. McGraw Law PLLC handles its own appeals and will take referrals on a case-by-case basis.
No website is entirely secure, so please be cautious information provided through the contact form or email. Do not assume confidentiality exists in anything you send through this website or email, until an attorney-client relationship is formed by the signing of a written fee agreement.
NOT LEGAL ADVICE
This site is for informational purposes only and the information and content contained on the firm’s website (this website – www.DenverElderLaw.org) does not contain legal advice and is not a substitute for a licensed attorney’s assessment of your situation. Please do not act or refrain from acting based on anything you read on this site.


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shelf: science-engineering

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How to Choose the Best Store for Changing Watch Batteries: Tips and Tricks
If you own a watch, you know how important it is to keep it running smoothly. One of the most common maintenance tasks for watches is changing the battery. While some people may attempt to change their watch batteries themselves, it’s often best left to the professionals. But with so many stores offering watch battery replacement services, how do you choose the best one? In this article, we will provide you with some tips and tricks on how to find the best store for changing watch batteries.
Reputation and Experience
When it comes to something as delicate as a watch, reputation and experience matter. Look for stores that have been in business for several years and have a good reputation among their customers. A quick search online can provide you with customer reviews and ratings of different stores in your area. Pay attention to what previous customers have said about their experience with getting their watch batteries changed at these stores.
Additionally, consider asking friends or family members who wear watches if they can recommend any trustworthy stores that offer battery replacement services. Personal recommendations can be valuable when it comes to finding reliable service providers.
Not all stores that sell watches or jewelry offer battery replacement services. When looking for a store that changes watch batteries, make sure they specifically mention this service on their website or in-store signage. Some stores may only offer battery replacements for certain brands or types of watches, so be sure to check if they can handle your specific watch model.
Furthermore, consider what other services the store offers alongside battery replacements. Do they also offer repairs or adjustments? It’s convenient to find a store that can handle all your watch-related needs under one roof.
Quality of Workmanship
Watch batteries are small and delicate components that require careful handling during replacement. It’s crucial to find a store that values quality workmanship and takes the necessary precautions to avoid damaging your watch. Look for stores that employ trained professionals with experience in handling watches and changing batteries.
Inquire about the tools and techniques they use for battery replacement. Reputable stores will have specialized tools designed to open watch cases without causing any damage. They should also use high-quality batteries that are compatible with your watch’s specifications.
Pricing and Turnaround Time
Finally, consider the pricing and turnaround time offered by different stores. While it’s essential to find a store that offers competitive pricing, keep in mind that quality workmanship should be prioritized over cost. Cheap battery replacements may lead to future issues or damage to your watch.
Ask for a price estimate before committing to a particular store. Inquire about any additional fees or hidden charges, such as the cost of replacing gaskets or seals during the battery change. Additionally, ask about their turnaround time – how long will it take for them to change your watch battery? Ideally, you want a store that can provide prompt service without compromising on quality.
Choosing the best store for changing watch batteries requires careful consideration of factors such as reputation, experience, services offered, quality of workmanship, pricing, and turnaround time. By following these tips and tricks, you can ensure that your watch is in good hands when it comes time to replace its battery. Remember, investing in professional care will help prolong the life of your beloved timepiece.
This text was generated using a large language model, and select text has been reviewed and moderated for purposes such as readability.


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title: Mail Server Outage due to DDoS attack!

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Mail Server Outage due to DDoS attack!
It’s likely that at this point you’ve experienced downtime in SmarterMail Server, because of the Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attack against our Managed DNS infrastructure this past Thursday, December 22. We’d like to take this opportunity to share additional details and context regarding the attack. At the time of this writing, we are carefully monitoring for any additional attacks. Please note that our investigation regarding root cause continues and will be the topic of future updates. It is worth noting that we are unlikely to share all details of the attack and our mitigation efforts to preserve future defenses.
We also don’t want to get too far into this post without:
1. Acknowledging the tremendous efforts of SATHYA’s operations and support teams in doing battle with what’s likely to be seen as an historic attack.
2. Acknowledging the tremendous support of SATHYA’s customers, many of whom reached out to support our mitigation efforts even as they were impacted. Service to our customers is always our number one priority, and we appreciate their understanding.
Starting at approximately 4.45 P.M, SmarterMail Server began experiencing a DDoS attack. While it’s not uncommon for SATHYA's team to mitigate DDoS attacks, it quickly became clear that this attack was different (more on that later). Approximately three hours later, our team was able to mitigate the attack and restore service to customers. We would like to ensure that enhanced AntiVirus and Firewall are in place and data is safe.
SATHYA’s operations and security teams initiated our mitigation and customer communications process through our support portal. We practice and prepare for scenarios like this on a regular basis, and we work constantly to address scenarios like these.
We appreciate your patience and co-ordination. Thank you for your understanding and continued support!
Thank you and Best Regards,


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title: What Is A

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What Is A
What Kind Of Pain Results?
Who Gets It?
Osteoporosis is the leading cause of compression fractures and lower back pain. In this condition, the calcium slowly leeches from every bone in the body, including the vertebrae. Since these bones support much of the weight, they are particularly susceptible to compression fractures.
An acute compression fracture should be suspected in people, particularly women over the age of 45 years or men over the age of 50 years who develop the sudden onset of back pain, usually lower back pain. Other symptoms include worsening back pain with standing or walking, improvement of pain with lying on the back, limited spinal mobility, height loss, forward flexed deformity and associated disability.
It can occur with fairly routine activities such as opening a window or as a result of a fall. Compression fractures can also occur in any age when a trauma has occurred. They also can happen with cancers that affect bone such as multiple myeloma, lymphoma, breast and prostate.
About two-thirds of spinal compression fractures are never diagnosed because many patients and families think the back pain is merely a sign of aging and arthritis. In these cases, compression fractures may be diagnosed in the chronic state.
Compression Fractures Treatment
Radiographic images, particularly the MRI, can determine that a compression fracture is present and its relative age. The treatment plan depends on the age and type of compression fracture present.
Our physicians have a wealth of treatments in our arsenal to treat compression fractures:
Kyphoplasty is an excellent minimally invasive treatment for back pain due to compression fractures. Kyphoplasty includes the additional step of inflating a balloon inside the compressed vertebra in an attempt to restore the height of it followed by the injection of cement into the vertebra with the compression fracture, fixing the bone, so that bone pain is relieved almost immediately.
Medications. If the compression fracture is not amenable to kyphoplasty or if there is persistent pain after the procedure, such as nerve pain, the we can prescribe medications to help control the pain which can allow for more effective physical therapy. Anti-inflammatory medications, such as ibuprofen, can help to decrease the pain and swelling that occurs around the fractured vertebrae. When nerve pain is involved, antidepressants and anti-seizure medications are helpful in decreasing the shooting, tingling pain in the extremities.
Back braces can provide some stability to the spine and thereby reduce pain. However, back braces are most effective when the fractures are the lower back (lumbar spine) or in the lower portion of the midback (thoracic spine).
Physical therapy is important in maintaining range of motion and promoting strength and flexibility of the soft tissue. Many physical therapists can help with the fitting of alternative therapies, such as massage and acupuncture, can help with the chronic pain from kyphosis, and they are a great adjunct to more traditional conservative and aggressive treatments.
Very rarely, when compression fractures fail to respond to these treatments or are severe enough to cause spinal instability, patients may be referred to a spinal surgeon for fixation with rods or plates.
For patients who suffer compression fractures as a result of osteoporosis, it is important to supplement the diet with calcium to maintain bone density and to take bisphosphonate medications, such as Fosamax, to help prevent further calcium loss from bone


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title: Equifax launches foreign credit score sourcing program for newcomers

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TORONTO — Equifax Inc. is launching a program to allow newcomers to transfer their foreign credit history to Canada.
The credit reporting company said Thursday that the Global Consumer Credit File will make it easier for immigrants to access services like loans and cellphone plans in Canada by providing the additional data.
“It’s really important when newcomers land that they get access to the financial services ecosystem, and without credit history that’s very difficult to do,” said Sue Hutchison, head of Equifax Canada.
“They’re typically looking to, you know, rent an apartment, get a mobile phone, probably a credit card, and all of those things require credit history. So not having it makes it very difficult for newcomers.”
Equifax isn’t the first to launch such a program in Canada. San Francisco-based Nova Credit, which launched in 2016 to provide global credit score access, expanded into Canada last year in a partnership with Scotiabank.
The company has since expanded with partnerships at RBC, BMO and Rogers Communications Inc., among others.
Nova Credit partners with several credit bureaus, including Equifax, to provide data from more than 20 countries. With Equifax becoming a competitor in the space, Hutchison said conversations are underway around data access going forward.
Equifax, which has operations or investment in 24 countries, will have the advantage of being the direct provider of data from its foreign bureaus, said Hutchison.
“It’s going be coming directly from us. So that’s, I think, very attractive to the lenders themselves that they’ll be dealing directly with the credit bureau.”
The program will initially provide data from India, but the plan is to extend it to Brazil, Argentina and Chile over the coming months. Longer-term, it plans to include 18 countries in total.
Equifax will use both the data from its own operations and source from other bureaus to provide the data.
Because countries have different ways of creating credit scores, Equifax plans to provide lenders a Canadian score, a global score and a calibrated blend of both.
The program comes as Canada has seen elevated immigration in recent years, while Hutchison said Equifax’s now cloud-based platform also makes it easier to share the data securely.
This report by The Canadian Press was first published Oct. 24, 2024.
Ian Bickis, T. C. P. (2024, October 24). Equifax launches Foreign Credit Score Sourcing Program for newcomers. BNN Bloomberg. https://www.bnnbloomberg.ca/business/company-news/2024/10/24/equifax-launches-foreign-credit-score-sourcing-program-for-newcomers


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Is your child finding Maths problematic?
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- Understanding the important areas.
- Recognising mistakes.
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Discover DStv Installation and Repairs in Kramerville, Sandton
If you’re living in Kramerville, Sandton and in need of fast, reliable DStv installation or repair services, look no further than Mr DStv. Nestled in the heart of Johannesburg’s upscale design and lifestyle hub, residents and business owners in Kramerville enjoy a unique blend of sophistication and convenience. But even in this trendy suburb, seamless entertainment matters — and that’s where Mr DStv comes in.
Whether you’ve recently moved into a stylish new apartment or you’re upgrading your entertainment system, having a professional DStv installer is essential. Mr DStv provides expert setup and troubleshooting services to ensure you enjoy crystal-clear picture quality and uninterrupted viewing. With years of experience and a reputation for excellent customer service, Mr DStv is your trusted local partner for all things DStv in Kramerville, Sandton.
Why Choose Mr DStv in Kramerville, Sandton?
Kramerville is known for its design district flair, boutique showrooms, and modern loft-style residences. However, even the most elegantly designed space isn’t complete without a top-notch entertainment system. That’s where Mr DStv comes in — offering professional, friendly, and same-day service that fits your busy lifestyle.
Here’s what you can expect when you work with Mr DStv:
- Expert Installation – Whether it’s a single-view setup or a complex Explora connection, Mr DStv handles it all.
- Quick Repairs – Experiencing signal issues or decoder errors? Mr DStv will diagnose and fix the problem fast.
- Smart TV Integration – Want your DStv to work seamlessly with your Smart TV and sound system? Consider it done.
- Affordable Pricing – Transparent quotes and no surprise charges.
- Local Knowledge – Based in the area, Mr DStv understands the specific signal conditions and customer needs of Kramerville, Sandton.
As more residents embrace high-end urban living in this vibrant suburb, it’s more important than ever to have a reliable DStv technician just a phone call away.
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title: Utopia

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For more than two decades Swedish reedist Martin Küchen has cemented his place as one of the most versatile musicians within improvised and experimental music, following his innate curiosity to pursue many different approaches. Depending upon one’s aesthetic preferences one might know him as a free jazz firebreather in Threnody (with Johan Berthling and Steve Noble), a post-bop composer and bandleader of grainy soulfulness (particularly as the ringleader of the sprawling Scandinavian nonet Angles 9), or a scrappy free improviser.
He’s an inveterate collaborator, working with countless figures from the improvised music world such as Keith Rowe, Roger Turner, Anders Lindsjö, and Mathias Landæus. He brings a mix of intellectual rigor and emotional purity to just about everything he touches, imbuing his work with genuine meaning, particularly when reflecting on his family history.
At the same time Küchen has maintained a devoted solo practice, dating back to a 2001 CD-R release Sing with your mouth shut. While he’s able to produce meaningful music with no external input, in recent years he’s experimented with background tapes which offer a distinct ambiance and a sort of predetermined counterpoint, although his improvisational mindset guarantees that each performance is unique. His gorgeous new album Utopia features multi-tracked tapes blended with the same electronic tanpura that’s turned up on earlier solo efforts like his 2017 album Lieber Heiland, laß uns sterben and his 2020 album for Thanatosis Det försvunnas namn.
Ultimately that blend of prerecorded materials is much less important and interesting than what he’s doing with tenor and alto saxophone. Additionally, this intimate new recording relies less on extended techniques and overdubs than previous solo projects. Here, we are face-to-face with his haunting saxophone lines, flecked with spittle and shadowed by overspilled breathing—finding a sweet spot between Albert Ayler and Ben Webster.
On most of these extended pieces Küchen rhapsodizes through his horn, unleashing sonic tears that flow like a river. There are abrasive elements that leak through, such as the sustained white noise that threads “Ein Krieg en einem kind”—an element which helps transform an extended sample of classical music into an additional layer of lamentation—but the focus remains on his improvisation, even when it adopts a ghostly presence. In the final minutes of the piece the backing track evaporates, leaving only the tanpura drone as his tenor gains energy and clarity, shaping lines that summon the spirt of an Indian raga. It’s as if the saxophonist rises from a fever dream to assert himself.
“Martha” opens with achingly profound statement on alto before the swirling tanpura kicks in, his saxophonic sibilance effectively enhanced by the intermittent sizzle of a resonating snare drum triggered by the electronic tanpura speaker. Here Küchen’s playing evokes a female rembetika singer, muffled by distance. In fact, throughout the album his saxophone is voice-like, a lachrymose apparition that seems to be channeling the past using metal tubing as the medium. The album includes a new version of his tender ballad “Love, flee thy house (in Breslau),” a tune heard in radically different contexts on albums by Angles 9 and the saxophonist’s 2020 release with the Landæus Trio.
On some pieces one can hear a stopwatch clicking, which makes us aware of time passing as much as the near-silence of the title track. Küchen isn’t producing these heart-rending sounds in a vacuum. Indeed, his new record feels like a statement of participation, of feeling the pain and sadness that surround us. He’s marking sorrowful emotions but muscling through the difficulties with a fragile beauty.


tier: kodiak

shelf: civic-law

title: Key facts of the case:

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Key facts of the case:
The defendant N. appealed in cassation the judgment of the Lublin Regional Court of 18 January 2022. Subsequently, the parties were notified that the presiding and reporting judge was Judge R.Ż. of the Supreme Court. In a pleading of 12 December 2022, the respondent requested the exclusion of the judge appointed to hear the case under Article 49(1) of the Code of Civil Procedure in connection with Article 379(4) of the Code of Civil Procedure, or alternatively to examine the fulfilment of the requirements of independence and impartiality by judge R. Ż.
Key legal question raised by the Court:
The Supreme Court was faced with the question whether the participation in the examination of the case of a person appointed to the office of a judge of the Supreme Court at the request of the National Council of the Judiciary formed on the basis of the provisions of the Act of 8 December 2017 (amending the Act on the National Council of the Judiciary and certain other acts) leads to the composition of the court being contrary to the provisions of the law within the meaning of Article 379(4) of the Code of Civil Procedure.
Outcome of the case:
The Supreme Court began by noting that in a resolution of the combined Chambers of the Supreme Court of 23 January 2020, BSA I-4110- 1/20 it was determined that the participation of such a person in the composition of the Supreme Court leads in each case to the composition of the court being contrary to the law within the meaning of Article 379(4) of the Code of Civil Procedure. This resolution, as soon as it was adopted, acquired the force of a legal principle, which means that every panel of the Supreme Court is bound by it. The Supreme Court I noted that it according to the domestic law the composition of the Supreme Court with judges appointed to office on the basis of a motion of the National Council of the Judiciary formed in the composition and procedure provided for by the Act of 8 December 2017 amending the Act on the National Council of the Judiciary and certain other acts is contrary to Article 379(4) of the Code of Civil Procedure. In this situation, it becomes necessary to use the procedural provisions at the disposal of the national court to avoid a situation in which a decision would be issued by a national court ruling in a composition that breaches the right to a court. Further, the Supreme Court notes that, in the light of the case law of the European courts, a judgment issued with the participation of a judge who had been appointed unlawfully constitutes a violation of the right to a court guaranteed by Article 45(1) of the Constitution, the second subparagraph of Article 19(1) of the TEU and Article 47 of the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union in conjunction with Article 6(1) of the Convention. As a result, irrespective of the degree of hypothetical internal impartiality (i.e. equal distance from the litigants and their respective interests with regard to the subject matter of the litigation) or external independence (working free from orders or directives from any source) of the particular person appointed to hear the case, there are grounds for the exclusion of the judge from hearing the case. Therefore, the motion to exclude the judge was found by the Supreme Court to be well founded.


title: Bike security advances duo gards new secura gard app

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Bicycle facility owners, operators and users have an advanced approach to security and convenience with the new Secura-Gard System app announced by Duo-Gard Industries.
The company’s Secura-Gard System is a turn-key approach to easily and effectively implementing secured electronic access plus data monitoring and collection for bike facilities with the full range of applications, including bike shelters, bike rooms and bike lockers. This
Bluetooth-activated cell phone system can be hard-wired, solar-powered or battery-operated, depending on the requirements of the specific project location.
The system enables clients to customize payment programs, ranging from single use to yearly rentals. It also allows them to monitor occupancy and frequency of use. Secura-Gard System gives Duo-Gard the competitive advantage of not requiring bikers to use a card swipe – it’s all done by cell phone app. Clients who don’t have an existing security system can now provide a secured bike parking location with monitored electronic access as an all-in-one package. And system administrators can easily add or remove users and adjust peak hour rentals at a higher cost.
“Our new Secura-Gard System encompasses all the benefits clients and users have been looking for,” said Sean McKnight, bicycle infrastructure coordinator. “Secured parking and storage is the main concern in today’s dynamic biking environment. Our Secura-Gard app addresses all the factors and provides an innovative yet cost-effective solution using the latest technology.”
As a leader in bike parking and storage systems and strategies, Duo-Gard Industries received a Top 10 Product for 2016 award by BuildingGreen, an independent information source for the industry.


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Adding a new XenServer to my XenServer Pool – Homogenity required
In order to add an additional XenServer to an existing XenServer Pool – the servers must be homogenous, meaning that all of the same updates must be applied.
I have not had any luck applying updates using the XenCenter software ‘Apply pending updates’.
Although, XenCenter does a good job of showing which servers have updates to apply
Below are my notes on how to find any apply patches so that XenServers can have the same updates / patches applied as the pool and then added
on any server in the pool
This will list out several patches, The confusing thing for me was knowing which patches are included in a Service Pack, since service packs seem to roll up all of the patches in to them it seems that patches which are applied as part of the services pack show a size of 1.
search for the downloads from support.citrix.com
on the server to add
wget http://downloadns.citrix.com.edgesuite.net/8707/XS62ESP1.zip # to get the patch unzip XS62ESP1.zip # to open the patch xe patch-upload file-name=XS62ESP1.xsupdate
this will out put the uuid of the patch, you need this (you can also get it from running #xe patch-list
you also need the host-uuid which you can get from #xe host-list, but since the host is not in a pool yet, you should be able to just do command line tab completion (xe is smart like that)
xe patch-apply uuid=0850b186-4d47-11e3-a720-001b2151a503 host-uuid=93c98aa5-935b-41a4-9b79-789fa68db354
(A technique that has worked for me is to copy this text paste it all at once and the press ‘TAB’ which auto completes the host-uuid, so I can past it all at once rpess tab and enter and leave the system to its work)
wget http://downloadns.citrix.com.edgesuite.net/8707/XS62ESP1.zip unzip XS62ESP1.zip # to open the patch xe patch-upload file-name=XS62ESP1.xsupdate xe patch-apply uuid=0850b186-4d47-11e3-a720-001b2151a503 host-uuid=


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Medical Coverage and Benefits: Phone Scam Overview
08 Dec 2016
08 Dec 2016
The Medicare open enrollment period runs from October to December each year. During this period Medicare phone scams and phone-related fraud are at an all time high. Phone scammers mostly target anyone 65 or older or who qualifies for Medicare due to a disability or chronic condition.
Like the grandparent phone scam, the lottery phone scam, and utilities phone scam, Medicare phone scams prey on the elderly. Through a series of schemes related to medical coverage and benefits, scammers will solicit money and sensitive personal information from anyone they can get on the line.
The medical coverage and benefits scam will generally start with a call from someone claiming to be a representative of your local medical center. Scammers will often use caller ID spoofing to make it seem as if they are actually calling from a medical center or hospital.
The fake representative will usually ask you for information regarding your Medicare coverage to ensure your plan is up to date. Many seniors will quickly give up sensitive personal information, thinking that the caller is an actual medical coverage representative. Sensitive information is then typically used by the scammer or sold onto third-parties and may lead to identity theft.
In other cases, scammers will pose as a local clinic and will call demanding payment for services you have received or for upgrading your plan. They will inform you that previous payments did not go through and ask for billing and account information. The caller may threaten to cancel coverage if payment is not received.
Seniors and other Medicare recipients should be aware that they should only give their billing information and Medicare number out to trusted, known, individuals. They should not provide this information to callers, and they should be wary of the fact that caller ID can be manipulated.
If there is ever any doubt as to whether or not a caller is who they claim to be and is asking for information, hang up. Once you've hung up you can call your doctor's office directly, or Medicare at 1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227), to ask about payments and coverage changes.
The best way to avoid this phone scam is by creating awareness about it. Many people do not realize the enormous amount of Medicare fraud that takes place every year in the United States - a reported $60 billion in 2015!
If you or anyone you know receives a call from someone claiming to be a Medicare representative or from your local doctor's office and asking for personal and financial information, it's best to hang up and call your doctor's office or Medicare directly.
If you suspect Medicare fraud you should report it immediately to Medicare. You can also help spread the word about medical coverage and benefits phone scams by leaving your feedback on suspicious numbers in CallerSmart's online white and yellow pages directory, or in our free reverse phone lookup app for iPhone.
For more information on how to protect your family, please see our guide on helpful resources for seniors.


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The image above is from Wikipedia. It’s an illustration of something called “printer steganography.” Try not to focus on the ruler marks — they are included to give a sense of scale — but instead on the barely visible yellow dots. Those yellow dots are akin to a fingerprint, made by your color printer, identifying the document’s source.
In 2004, Purdue University announced this innovation which allows printers to embed a secret, almost invisible code into printed documents. A person who knows of the code’s existence and, of course, how to decode it, can use this added information to verify the authenticity of the document itself. At the time, PC Magazine waxed poetic about the advancement, wondering aloud if this innovation could be used, for example, to print your own driver’s license at home. But the more practical value? As of 2005, the Secret Service (which was originally charged with stopping counterfeit money) used the technology as a tool in tracking down alleged counterfeiters.
What information is in there? Also in 2005, a watchdog group, the Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) reversed the code insofar as a line of Xerox printers was concerned (in-detail explanation here). EFF was able to determine the time and date the print was made, as well as the serial number of the printer which created the document.
Does your printer add these dots? EFF has taken the initiative in building a list of printers which employs this fingerprinting technology; a list (which appears out of date) is available here.
Bonus fact: Many forms of currency have similar technology, known as the EURion constellation, which is used to help software such as Adobe Photoshop detect a scanned image of paper currency. Understandibly, very little is known about the design (for example, its Wikipedia entry is sparce and poorly sourced). How does Photoshop react when it comes across an image with the constellation? It prevents editing, as seen here.
From the Archives: Plantable Paper: It turns into wildflowers!
Related: “The Economics of Counterfeit Trade: Governments, Consumers, Pirates and Intellectual Property Rights” by Peggy Chaudhry.


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Kerry started Norfolk Woodburners over 14 years ago. A Hetas registered installer for many years. He was drawn to clean burning Defra approved stoves that burn with exceptional efficiency. Also the fact that burning good, dry wood is carbon neutral, making it much cleaner than burning other fuels such as gas and oil. On the back of this Kerry launched the Norfolk Woodburners scrappage scheme in 2018, offering a cash incentive for customers to change their old polluting wood stoves and open fires, reducing smoke and particulates, all to help improve the environment here in Norfolk. Typically overseeing the supply and installation of 100's of wood burners every year and with considerable industry experience and expertise, and a great passion for super efficient wood burning stoves, Kerry brings considerable industry knowledge to Norfolk Woodburners and our customers.
Nigel grew up in Norfolk, so he knows the county and the people very well. He is committed to making sure that every customer has the sort of experience with Norfolk Woodburners that we ourselves would expect from a company. We aim for quotations to be supplied within 24 hours of our visit. Nigel ensures that work with the customer, the woodburner chosen is the correct one for the property and the room it's being used to heat, whilst following current building regulations and Hetas guidance. Using his knowledge of the extensive range of major brand wood stoves that Norfolk Woodburners supply, along with the very best in chimney liners and twin wall insulated chimney systems, he ensures that we have and maintain happy, warm customers in Norfolk.


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The Circumcision of Christ was completed by Peter Paul Rubens in 1605 and can now found in the Church of the Jesus, St Ambrogio and St Andrea in Genoa, Italy
This painting is amongst the largest ever produced by Rubens, measuring approximately two metres wide by four metres long. The majority of this famous artist's major works were on a grand scale, at a time when commissions for institutions would be given large amounts of space in which they would be displayed.
In comparison, some of his purely private sales would be on a smaller scale, matching somewhat smaller homes of these purchasers. This painting was commissioned by Marcello Pallavicino and Rubens was in Rome at that time. There were no shortage of requests for work during his time in Italy, with this country remaining the centre for art within Europe ever since the groundbreaking work of the Renaissance masters.
There is an influence of Tintoretto within this painting, in terms of the use of light and the crampted composition of figures. Emotions run high in the figures looking on, anxiety added from Rubens' own imagination. The dramatic elements to this scene also remind some of the work of El Greco.
Rubens would continue to use the theme of Jesus Christ as inspiration in other paintings such as Christ on the Cross and The Resurrection of Christ. This iconic religious figure would also be seen in the work of Sandro Botticelli (Christ carrying the Cross), Raphael (Christ Blessing), Michelangelo (Risen Christ sculpture) and Leonardo da Vinci (The Baptism of Christ).
Light is key to this painting, allowing the viewer to distinguish the key figures of the composition. Rubens would darken the majority of the canvas before splashing light across the faces of those most significant to the theme of the painting. A similar approach can be seen in the work of Rembrandt and Caravaggio.


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For its colorful beaches, its numerous shops, activities and its exciting nightlife, the city of Cannes represents the ideal destination to organise the MIPIM. However, staying in Cannes means finding an accommodation before preparing your luggages.
In this perspective, IMMOGROOM agency offers apartments and villas to rent with a good value for money. A large choice of accommodations is accessible on our website, giving you a wide choice.
For a short stay fpr the Mipim in Cannes, furnished seasonal rental is the best solution, whether you are coming on your own, as a couple, with your family or collegues. Seasonal location includes furnished accommodation, usually intended to a short stay rent: for the day, the week or the month. The maximum duration cannot exceed 3 months.
On our website, you will have the opportunity to see in pictures, our available apartments rental for the MIPIM in Cannes. You can also book online the apartments of your choice, if you have any questions, we are at your disposal by phone or email.
IMMOGROOM is a young and dynamic seasonal rental agency, specialised in apartments rental for the MIPIM and other professional events that takes place in Cannes. Our team is at your disposal during the entire time of your stay, you can call us to book an airport transfert, book a table in a big restaurant ect… We offer custom-made concierge services to be prepared to any eventuality and this thanks to our numerous partners. Our team will be more then happy to welcome you in any occasion.
Our knowledge of Cannes and it’s surroundings will assure you a remarquable stay and we will be there to guide you in your apartment research. Our concierge services are available at any time 24/7.
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Our clients are before all, the center of our priorities, we want to deliver a unique experience to each client. We guarantee the quality of each accommodation and the maintenance of the best quality/ price ratio regarding the concerned accommodation. Finally, the rental solutions suggested by the Airbnb IMMOGROOM agency offers felxibility, security and reliability.


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With the 2026 calendar revealed, the legendary Imola circuit has been sacrificed so Madrid can host a race. Is the Spanish street circuit worth it? Check out the layout for the new F1 venue here. It was a widely known but unconfirmed fact that the race at the Enzo e Dino Ferrari circuit would not be continued after the 2025 season.
Following F1's 2026 calendar announcement it is now clear that a fan and driver favourite has been bumped off the championship to make way for yet another street circuit.
Is the Madrid track layout worth getting rid of Imola?
The Madring track which will host the 2026 Formula 1
Spanish Grand Prix and is made up of 22 turns, various hard braking zones to improve overtaking possibilites, several sweeping corners, and a daunting banked corner that evokes the historic bull-fighting rings.
The Spanish Grand Prix weekend will now be moved from Barcelona to Madrid, and it will take place in the weekend of 11-13 September. Furthermore it will be demanding on teams and drivers due to the traction requirements in terms of traction and speed, rendering the need to find the right balance in terms of setup essential.
The track it's replacing, Imola, is vastly different, with predominantly fast and flowing corners that lead into the next with a particular flow to it, it is also built the old school way, around the landscape and the natural ondulating surface of the terrain, making a driver and a fan favorite due also to its ability to alwasy produce memorable races.
The Spanish track, though, has a feel to it reminiscent of the circuit that held the Russian Grand Prix until 2021, Sochi. Long straights, hard braking zones and a pronunciated banking corner that has a particular Zandvoort feel, a circuit which will suffer the same fate as Imola, albeit next year, with its voluntry extrication from the race calendar.
Williams driver Carlos Sainz is the track's ambassador and has been deeply involved in the design of the Spanish capital's track to help ensure that the event held in and around the IFEMA (Ferial Institution of Madrid, ed.) yields exciting racing, i.e., clear overtaking opportunities. Whether it will live up to the ousted legendary track remains to be seen.
In fact, the Grand Prix is not 100% yet certain to take place with the development and building work for the track suffering delays
which put the Grand Prix in a compromised position ahead of its debut come next year.
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SmartAction is a leading AI-powered virtual agent for contact centers over voice, chat, and SMS.
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SmartAction is a leading provider of conversational AI for contact centers. So it knows a thing or two about automation and creating an engaging customer experience.
But a few years ago, it found it was running into difficulties with a lack of adequate automations—not with its own services, but as a customer itself.
According to Shaheen Ghavim, Senior systems administrator at SmartAction, the monitoring solution SmartAction was using was causing headaches.
At that time, SmartAction was using an on-premises Linux host that needed to be maintained and updated.
There was no agent. Everything was over SNMP and SSH, and everything was highly customized.
But Shaheen’s team found it was running into problems precisely because of that high level of customization and because it hadn’t updated the product in years.
SmartAction needed better monitoring—better server monitoring in particular.
The monitoring system it was using wasn’t really set up to monitor disks or RAM. Essentially, all it provided was uptime monitoring.
And, according to Shaheen, things were failing that they simply didn’t notice or couldn’t see, all because of the way their old monitoring system was set up.
They needed a change, preferably an agent-based solution.
This was not the first time SmartAction tried to move away from its on-premises monitoring solution.
An alternative solution had been identified, however, it also required a lot of customization, and SmartAction found it needed a full-time employee just to try to make it work.
Yet, despite having an employee working full-time for over eight months on that project, the new solution didn’t work out, and they wasted a lot of money on it.
This meant they were back to square one with an old system they needed to replace.
But was there a solution out there that could provide the speed and simplicity they craved?
SmartAction finally found Site24x7, the agent-based solution they were looking for—something that was simple and fast to use.
Because Site24x7 is web-based, Shaheen’s team doesn't have to worry about maintaining a central management server or worry about availability levels dropping.
And with Site24x7, he found there were very few firewall rules that he needed to change or add. This made migration easy.
Shaheen says Site24x7 gives him all the stats he was used to receiving from the old monitoring solution. It gives them all the metrics they want to monitor—uptime, CPU, RAM, hard drives, and much more.
For instance, there are specific tools for SQL server monitoring and interface graphs for switches and firewalls.
In short, Site24x7 gives SmartAction an enhanced level of monitoring with far less customization required.
What made Site24x7 the ideal choice for SmartAction? How well it integrates with other products and software.
Some monitoring solutions require customers to use the solution's alerting systems. But SmartAction found it could easily integrate Site24x7’s alerts with the incident management software it was already using.
Another thing that Shaheen really likes about Site24x7 is the reporting in the graphical user interface (GUI). He finds the GUI very easy to work through. He can fine-tune graphs or whatever he wants to look at.
SmartAction runs weekly, monthly, and quarterly reports on uptime. Now, it actually has numbers on what its uptime has been.
And there are many other reports they can run; before, if you asked Shaheen how many servers SmartAction had, he would have struggled to answer. Now, with Site24x7’s reports, he can tell you exactly how many servers it has, how much RAM, and how many disks it uses.
And if a network interface controller goes down, SmartAction can look back over the stats to see what the traffic looked like over a specific custom time period.
What does Shaheen like most about Site24x7? How easy it is to use, particularly when it comes to identifying and resolving problems. Because when you’re troubleshooting, you’re working against the clock.
With Site24x7, Shaheen can go to an individual single page per server–the summary page–and view the data he needs very quickly. He doesn’t need to click around a great deal.
He finds Site24x7 to be an intuitive solution that makes it easy to spot issues and bottlenecks, which means he doesn't have to worry too much about identifying issues.
When SmartAction was using its previous monitoring solution, there were a couple of times when it couldn’t figure out what was wrong with its bandwidth. Its internet and firewalls—everything was moving slowly.
But with Site24x7, Shaheen and his team are able to quickly look at SmartAction's firewalls, interfaces, and WAN connections and identify which one is causing the issue. From there, the team can work out which server is using the most bandwidth.
And when a server goes down, Site24x7 sends various alerts to Shaheen and his team. That means they can quickly tell where the issue is and which host, website, or data center is down.
SmartAction reduces the footprints of call centers.
Its clients don’t need to have call centers with hundreds of employees. It only needs 10 or 15 employees to man its call center just in case someone has to transfer out of SmartAction’s system to speak with a human agent.
SmartAction is not just an expert in conversational AI. It’s also in the business of streamlining services to saving clients' time, effort, and resources.
And that’s what Site24x7 has done for SmartAction. It has reduced the scope of errors by automating customer service.
Site24x7 also saves a lot of time, says Shaheen’s colleague Michael Vanca, chief product officer at SmartAction.
SmartAction doesn't have to dig down through lines of code. Instead, it has an easy way to identify problems and quickly resolve them, which translates into being more proactive with customers. It allows them to fix issues before customers even notice.
This leads to customer goodwill and improved customer relationships along with benefits for the team members themselves like quick problem identification and quick resolution to help save time.


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Even though they may be too old to participate in Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC), a new study shows that the program can help older kids eat better, too.
A nutritional assistance program aimed at improving diets of pregnant mothers, infants, and young children, may have benefits for older children in the household, too—even after they age out of the program, according to a new report.
The study,1 published in the Journal of the American Academy of Dietetics and Nutrition, studied the unintended benefits of the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC) on older children in participating households.
Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC) is a federal program that offers supplemental foods, education on nutrition and breastfeeding, breastfeeding support, access to health care and social services, and pregnancy and postpartum support to women and their children up to age 5 years. Eligibility for this program is based on nutritional risk and income level. Gross income has to be at or below 185% of the federal poverty level and be deemed by a health professional to be at nutritional risk to participate in WIC. Families and individuals who already participate in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), Medicaid, or Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) are automatically eligible for WIC enrollment.2
Nearly 6.4 million Americans participated in the WIC program in 2019, with California and Texas having the most number of residents enrolled. Annual food costs for the WIC program nationwide were just over $3 billion in 2019, with an average benefit of about $40 per person. Although this program is costly, the benefits have been well-demonstrated. Previous research has shown an association between participation in the WIC program and healthier eating habits in children up to age 5 years. What has not been investigated before is how the WIC program could potentially help older children living in WIC households.
The new study focused on examining the dietary behaviors of children who were no longer eligible for the WIC program due to age, but lived in households with other children who were enrolled in WIC. Data were collected from 2 independent household surveys collected in 2010 and 2014 as part of the New Jersey Child Health Study.
More than 600 children who were too old to participate in WIC but who lived in households with incomes below 200% of the federal poverty level were included in the study. Nearly 400 of those children lived in homes that participated in the WIC program because of other children in the household.
The research team asked questions about specific foods, including daily fruit and vegetable intake, consumption of 100% juice or sugar-sweetened beverage, and how often sweet and salty snacks were eaten.
Overall, the study team didn’t find a big difference in the diets of children between the ages of 5 and 18 years, regardless of whether anyone else in their household was enrolled in the WIC program. There were some healthy patterns observed for children who were too old for WIC but lived in WIC households. Children in the 12- to 18-year-old age range who were ineligible for WIC due to age but lived in WIC households consumed more vegetables that their peers who lived in non-WIC households. Additionally, girls in WIC households who were ineligible for the program consumed 100% fruit juices more often than those in non-WIC households. The report also found that age ineligible children in Hispanic WIC households consumed less sugar-sweetened beverages that children in the same demographic from non-WIC households.
The study concluded that as children age out of WIC eligibility, they may still benefit from the program through younger siblings or household members. Researchers suggest that future revisions to WIC programming should consider the implications and benefits of extending the program to other children in eligible households, according to the report.
1. Steeves S, Acciai F, Tasevska N, DeWeese R, Yedidia M, Ohri-Vachaspati P. The special supplemental nutrition program for women, infants, and children spillover effect: do siblings reap the benefits?. J Acad Nutr Diet. 2020;120(8):1288-1294. doi:10.1016/j.jand.2020.02.013
2. Benefits.gov. Special supplemental nutrition program for women, infants and children (WIC). Accessed September 21, 2020. https://www.benefits.gov/benefit/368


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Bolttech Raises $147 Million to Expand Global Embedded Insurance Services
Singapore-based startup secures $2.1 billion valuation as it deepens insurer-distributor integrations and eyes growth in Asia, Africa and North America.
SINGAPORE, June 5, 2025 — Embedded insurance startup Bolttech said Wednesday it has raised $147 million in new Series C funding, pushing its valuation to $2.1 billion as the company seeks to expand globally and enhance its tech capabilities.
The latest round follows the initial $100 million close of the Series C announced six months ago, led by Dragon Fund with support from Baillie Gifford, Generali and others. The new tranche includes investments from Sumitomo Corporation and Iberis Capital.
Bolttech was founded in 2020 by insurance executive Rob Schimek. It connects insurers and distribution partners to offer embedded insurance—coverage offered as part of the checkout process—directly to customers. The company said it now links 700 distribution partners with over 230 insurers across more than 6,500 insurance and protection products worldwide.
As part of the Series C, Bolttech is forming a joint venture with Sumitomo to offer integrated insurance services in Asia. The startup said it will use the new funds to invest in research and development, improve its technology stack with data analytics and AI tools, and scale operations in Africa and North America.
The embedded insurance model has gained traction in recent years, especially as consumer buying patterns have shifted online. Bolttech acts as an intermediary, allowing insurers to tap into e-commerce and digital channels at the moment of sale.
Still, the company’s partner network appears to have plateaued since its Series B announcement in 2022, when it reported similar figures for insurers and distributors. However, Bolttech says annualized quoted premiums have risen to approximately $60 billion as of April 2025, up from $55 billion in May 2023.
“We often speak about collaborative competition,” said Rob. “In a world with a growing protection gap, the opportunity is vast, and we believe the industry can achieve more by working together to expand access to insurance for customers everywhere.”
Bolttech competes with both traditional insurers and emerging insurtech firms such as Qover, Neat and Synctera. It also faces competition from in-house builds, as some potential partners choose to develop embedded solutions themselves.
Despite this, Bolttech has attracted major partners and backers, including Allianz, Apple, AXA, Liberty Mutual, Orange, Progressive, Lazada, Samsung and Home Credit. Its investor list features prominent insurers such as Tokio Marine and MetLife.
As shopping habits continue to evolve and digital distribution channels grow, Bolttech is positioning itself to be the infrastructure layer bridging insurers and consumers in real time—at the point of purchase, when protection feels most relevant.
The opportunity is vast, and we believe the industry can achieve more by working together.


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In competitive environments, success is not just about playing your cards right, but also playing your opponents right.
Researchers from three universities studied the interactions of more than 35,000 individuals playing millions of poker hands online to gain insight into how people process strategic information in competitive settings.
They found that expert players use uncertainty to conceal their intentions – a complicated type of information processing. To win at poker, a player must exploit signals or clues from competitors but not become predictable to competitors.
“Poker players make money by responding intelligently to other players, and they keep that money by remaining unpredictable,” write the researchers from the University of Connecticut, University of California-Davis, and Indiana University.
Their study, published in the journal Cognitive Science, included only participants who played 100 hands or more, in order to collect more robust data.
As luck would have it, the poker table was familiar to one of the study’s authors, Dominic Albino, a Ph.D. student in economics at UConn, who spent several years playing poker professionally.
“I brought the necessary inside experience and insight to ask some of the right questions and be able to interpret the results of the analysis,” says Albino. “The evidence we had was from empirical, real-world data, which is never specifically suited to research and contains a lot of possible confounding factors.”
Albino, Seth Frey at UC Davis, and Paul Williams at Indiana University, asked what makes poker experts better than amateurs?
By understanding uncertain strategic behavior in terms of information processing complexity, they offered a detailed account of how experts extract, process, and conceal valuable information in a high-uncertainty, high-stakes competitive environment.
“In poker, luck is a factor,” said Albino. “But the more you play, the less of a factor luck becomes.”
Expert poker players maximize information without becoming predictable
Interest in strategic experts, particularly chess experts, goes back to the roots of both cognitive science and artificial intelligence, and many studies have looked at the way people play games since the 1950s, according to Frey.
Poker is a game of incomplete information. Players must make decisions without access to the full state of the game – the publicly available cards and bets on the table and how those might impact the hidden cards of their opponents. This differs from chess, where the full board is observable.
Poker experts – those defined as earning profit from playing most of the time – must extract information from others without revealing too much themselves.
“Inexperienced poker players don’t play poker well because of their lack of experience, but they also tend to have an initial advantage because they are unpredictable,” said Albino. “Over the long term that isn’t sustainable, because they don’t know how to take advantage of it and opponents will eventually learn their tendencies.”
The researchers looked at the poker game “No-limit Texas Hold ’em,” which works well for the study because the game is designed to make bluffing a central aspect of play.
The game offers many mechanisms by which players can strategically misinform each other about the value of their cards. Players with strong hands may signal weak hands with small bets to keep the pot growing, and players with weak hands may signal strong hands with large bets to intimidate their opponents into folding before “showdown,” when all players remaining in the game must reveal their hands. Often there is one player left who collects the pot of money.
The online version of the game eliminates in-person knowledge of other players, including cues such as eye contact and body language, which could be a disadvantage. However, most online experts take advantage of software and other resources, making up for lack of in-person knowledge by building behavioral dossiers on their opponents and even collecting or buying records of other players’ “hand histories,” Frey said.
Professional poker players are experts at extracting signal from noise across many channels, and at integrating information from those channels both to exploit their opponents and protect themselves.
They are, in effect, using the private information from their own hidden cards to obscure the public information about their betting and strategy. This is the same process used in computer security for public-private key encryption.
“We solve an interesting puzzle about strategic reasoning,” write the researchers. “When it comes to the tradeoff between exploiting good opportunities and becoming predictable, those who encrypt their reasoning can eat their cake and have it, too.”
The findings provide insight into research in areas as wide-ranging as computer science, decision making, and game theory.
But even when looking at expert players, it appears the odds of winning are long. According to the data collected in the study, only 10 to 15 percent of poker players are profitable.


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With its tall spikes of dusky purple flowers towering over dark green leaves, the foxglove is instantly recognisable to most gardeners. But there are many other striking varieties that will fill your garden with colour all summer.
Digitalis purpurea 'Snow Thimble' is a variety of foxglove bred for its large flowers, born on relatively short spikes. Growing around 100cm (36in) tall and 30cm (12in) wide, it has large, pure-white, bell-shaped blooms without the usual spots.
One of the most elegant dwarf Foxgloves, easy to place in the garden border and especially suited to cottage gardens, shade gardens, wildflower and cutting gardens.
This short-lived perennial plant will grow a leafy rosette the first year, bloom and set seed the second year. You can count on abundant seeds to carry on in the garden, but it won't become a nuisance.
Foxglove 'Snow Thimble' seems to go with everything in the garden. An easy to grow and elegant foxglove that is ideal for borders or containers.
Sow indoors: March to May or Sow directly outdoors in May to June or September to October
Sow seeds on the surface of a peaty soil. Do not cover or bury seeds as the seed needs light to germinate, just press seeds lightly into the earth. Keep seed in constant moisture (not wet) they will usually germinate in 2 to 4 weeks at around 20°C (68°F).
Sow in March to May, 10 to 12 weeks before last frost. Sow seed thinly in trays of compost and place in a cold frame or greenhouse. Once germination occurs keep in cooler conditions. Prick out each seedling as it becomes large enough to handle, transplant into 7.5cm (3in) pots or trays to grow on. Gradually acclimatise to outdoor conditions for 10 to 15 days before planting out once all risk of frost has gone. Transplant to the flowering position planting 30cm (12in) apart.
Sow in May to June or September to October directly in a well prepared seedbed. Sow seed very thinly in drills 30cm (12in) apart. Firm down gently. Keep the plants moist and free of weeds. Thin out the seedlings to 15cm (6in) apart when large enough to handle.
Foxgloves are biennial which means that plants establish and grow leaves in the first year, it will send up large spikes, then flower and produce seeds in the second.
As a rule, they are hardy plants and can cope with any soil unless it is very wet or very dry. They are fairly disease resistant, although the leaves may suffer slightly from powdery mildew if the summer is hot and humid. If you cut the stalk down before it goes to seed, it will generally rebloom and, if you wish, you can reseed from the second showing.
Self-sown seedlings producing different shifting, untutored patterns of flowers each year, they can be easily transplanted to the location you want them to bloom. They are best transplanted when the leaves are about 10cm long. Make sure the newly moved plants are watered very well to help them establish.
Cover the flowerspikes with paper bags (such as those used by bakers to wrap baguettes) to collect the seeds. When the seedheads have dried, shake them to remove the seed and scatter them where you want them to grow.
Digitalis is a source of digitalin used in cardiac medicine, it slows the heart. The whole foxglove plant is toxic, no part is edible and if eaten it will cause severe discomfort, in a child or small animal it could cause death. Fortunately it tastes very bitter and causes irritation of the mucous membranes in the mouth, actually causing pain and swelling. It also causes diarrhoea, nausea and vomiting, so if it does get in, it soon comes out!
Because of these factors, it is not really a problem for wildlife, human or otherwise. However if you ever find a child who has been around this plant with symptoms of oral irritation, grab a stem or two and get to the emergency room! Wear gloves when handling plants or seeds, plant only where children or animals will not have access.
Shade/Woodland Garden. Cottage/Informal Garden, Cut Flower Arranging, Flowers Borders and Beds, Wildflower Gardens or Wildlife Gardens
If foxgloves are grown near most plants they will stimulate growth and help to resist disease and if grown near apples, potatoes and tomatoes their storage qualities will he greatly improved. Foxgloves in a flower arrangement make all the other flowers last longer - if you do not want the actual flowers in the vase make some foxglove tea from the stems or blossoms and add to the water.
Foxgloves originate from parts of Europe, Asia and north-west Africa. They come in a variety of shapes, colours and sizes and range in height from 30cm (12in) tall to whoppers soaring above 7ft
There are 25 species and distinct geographic or varietal forms found throughout Central and Southern Europe.
The genus Digitalis was traditionally placed in the figwort family, Scrophulariaceae, but phylogenetic research led taxonomists to move it to the Veronicaceae in 2001. More recent phylogenetic work has placed it in the much enlarged family Plantaginaceae.
The name Digitalis is a latinisation of the German name 'fingernut' from the Latin digitus meaning 'a finger'. The flower resembles the finger of a glove. The English name comes not from foxes, but from the phrase 'folks' gloves' because it was thought that the flowers were used as gloves by fairy folk. Another common name is “Fairy Thimbles”
Folklore & Legend:
The flower meaning is insincerity – Folklore tells that bad fairies gave the flowers to the fox to put on his feet to soften his steps whilst hunting ! The foxglove was believed to keep evil at bay if grown in the garden, but it was considered unlucky to bring the blooms inside
The National Collection:
The National Collection of Digitalis is held at T.A. Baker, The Botanic Nursery, Rookery Nurseries, Cottles Lane, Atworth, Melksham, Wiltshire SN12 8HU. Tel: 07850 328 756 for opening hours.
- Additional Information
Packet Size 100mg Average Seed Count 1,000 Seeds Family Plantaginaceae Genus Digitalis Species purpurea Cultivar Snow Thimble Common Name Dwarf Foxglove Hardiness Hardy Biennial Hardy Hardy to minus 15°C (5°F) Flowers Large, pure-white, bell-shaped blooms Natural Flower Time Late spring to mid summer Foliage Green rosettes Height 100cm (36in) Spread 30 to 45cm (12 to 18in) Position Partial Shade to Full Sun Soil Well-drained/light, Clay/heavy, Dry or Moist Time to Sow Sow indoors: March to May
or sow directly outdoors in May to June or Sept to OctGermination 2 to 4 weeks at around 20°C (68°F).


title: Legacy edition

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Immerse yourself in the majestic world of Ayat Perfumes’ Legacy Edition, a collection that embodies heritage and sophistication through unrivalled olfactory creations. Each fragrance in this series is a celebration of timeless elegance, capturing the essence of luxury and refinement.
Aimed at those who aspire to excellence and refinement, the Legacy Edition offers a unique olfactory experience, where each essence reveals layers of complexity and depth. Our world-renowned perfumers have meticulously crafted these fragrances to evoke emotions and memories that transcend time, blending tradition and innovation with unparalleled finesse.
The Legacy Edition bottles, true works of art, are designed to capture and reflect the beauty of each essence they contain. Each is a jewel in its own right, symbolising Ayat Perfumes’ commitment to perfection and elegance. Let yourself be seduced by sumptuous, balanced notes, created to awaken the senses and enrich the spirit.
Let the Legacy Edition guide you on a sophisticated olfactory journey where each fragrance is a key to a world of luxury and tradition. Discover the essence of elegance with Ayat Perfumes and enjoy an experience that transcends expectations and redefines the concept of sophistication.
The Secrets of the Legacy Edition
Legacy 1: is a complex and captivating fragrance, ideal for those seeking a unique olfactory signature. It harmonises fruity, herbaceous and woody notes, offering a sparkling opening of lemon, orange, mint and blackcurrant, followed by a delicate heart of apricot, basil and may rose, and a comforting base of fig, dates and ambrette.
Legacy 2: is a floral and woody fragrance, perfect for those who appreciate elegant, sophisticated scents. It opens with a vibrant bouquet of orange, mandarin and orange blossom, evolves into a heart rich in Turkish rose, jasmine and ylang-ylang, and finishes with a harmonious base of patchouli, white musk and vanilla.
Legacy 3: is an exotic, gourmand fragrance, designed for those seeking a luxurious olfactory experience. It combines fresh notes of coconut, bergamot and pink pepper, a gourmand heart of orange blossom and rose, and a soft, enveloping base of vanilla, amber and musk.


title: Former national mosque grand imam named tokoh maal hijrah 1443h

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Former National Mosque Grand Imam Tan Sri Syaikh Ismail Muhammad has been named the recipient of the National Tokoh Maal Hijrah 1443H/2021 award.
Saudi Arabia Royal Council Advisor Dr Muhammad Abdulkarim Al-Issa, meanwhile, was selected as the recipient of the International Tokoh Maal Hijrah award.
The announcement was made by Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Religious Affairs) Datuk Seri Dr Zulkifli Mohamad Al-Bakri in conjunction with the national-level Maal Hijrah 1443H celebration at the Tuanku Mizan Zainal Abidin Mosque here today.
Zulkifli said the two figures were selected based on their outstanding contributions in upholding Islam at the national and international levels.
Syaikh Ismail and Dr Muhammad Abdulkarim both received a cash prize, a medal and a certificate.
This year’s Maal Hijrah celebration was held in moderation and with strict compliance to the standard operating procedures to contain the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin and Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob were also present at the event.
Meanwhile, Syaikh Ismail who is also a judge for national and international Quran recital competitions, urged Muslims to pray to Allah for a swift end to the COVID-19 pandemic.
“Prayer is a weapon and Muslims should always pray and not do things that are considered sinful by Allah SWT,” he said, while thanking all parties for the Tokoh Maal Hijrah award.
He also advised all parties in the country to end their conflicts so that focus can be given to the government’s efforts to contain the pandemic.
Source: BERNAMA News Agency


title: How much is one dollar worth to you

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You’d almost think this was going to be a political post or maybe me shedding light on the Third World.
Nope, this is about making money.
One Dollar Can Change Your Life
I’ve been hanging out with some very successful people in a top-secret location somewhere in Europe. ;) (Hence my train ride last Thursday.) It got me thinking.
Can you figure out how to make one dollar?
If you can figure out how to make one dollar, do you think you can figure out how to make $2?
How about $10?
If you can do $10, you can surely do $100, right?
And once you reach $100, you’re really not that far off from $1,000. So on and so forth.
The point is, don’t get caught up in making a million dollars right now. Don’t get caught up in making job replacement income right now. Do get caught up in how to make that first dollar right now.
You do need to think big, but there is no shame in starting small. Too many people get so caught up in trying to hit home runs that they never even swing the bat.
Once you make that first dollar a “switch” will go off in your mind. A transition of sorts. Making money for yourself will no longer be a dream, but a reality.
The One Dollar Experiment
Many years ago (2002) I had a Web site called the One Dollar Experiment. The goal then was to start with $1 and grow it into something much greater. It took me 6 months to get than $1 to $450 and then I quit the experiment. I was doing it more for publicity than to make money, and the publicity was non-existent.
So I thought, why not do another One Dollar Experiment?
But this time it’s your experiment. The only rule is that you have to earn $1 for yourself.
True, it’s just one dollar, but every single person in history had to start at that point. You’ll be in good company. ;)
Is one dollar worth your future, your freedom? I hope so.
You don’t need to let me know if you’re in. I want you to let me know when you succeed. You can e-mail me or post here in the comments.
Will be back in Wroclaw tomorrow and will catch up on e-mails/comments then. I’ve only responded to about 5 e-mails in the past 4 days, sorry about that!


title: Ps5 introduces innovative automatic game clip feature 215328

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Sony has recently announced a significant update for the PlayStation 5 (PS5), incorporating a range of new features designed to enhance user experience, including the highly anticipated automatic game clip capture feature. This feature aims to redefine how players share their gaming moments and assist each other through challenging parts of games.
- Automatic Game Clip Capture: The PS5 now includes an automatic feature that captures significant gameplay moments, making sharing and revisiting your favorite game highlights easier than ever.
- Enhanced Accessibility Options: The update brings improved accessibility features, such as haptic feedback during console navigation and support for Dolby Atmos-enabled audio devices, offering a more immersive and inclusive gaming experience.
- Social and Party Updates: With changes to the party UI, it’s now simpler to invite players into closed parties, share screen previews, and join friends’ game sessions without hassle.
- Game Help and Library Improvements: The game help function has been enhanced, and players can now search for games within their library more effectively.
Exploring the Automatic Game Clip Feature
At the core of the PS5’s new update is the automatic game clip capture feature, designed to enhance how players share and relive their gaming achievements. This feature is part of Sony’s broader initiative to make gaming more social and connected, allowing players to effortlessly capture and share key moments from their gameplay. This tool not only fosters a community of shared experiences but also aids players seeking assistance on how to overcome particular challenges in games by sharing clips that provide solutions.
Enhanced Gaming Experience with Accessibility Improvements
Sony’s commitment to making gaming accessible to all is evident in the latest PS5 update. New features include system UI haptic feedback, which provides physical responses to on-screen actions, enriching the gaming experience for users with visual or hearing disabilities. Moreover, the introduction of Dolby Atmos support extends the immersive audio experience to a wider range of audio setups, allowing gamers to enjoy 3D audio that envelops the listener, creating a more engaging and realistic gaming environment.
Social Features and Party Enhancements
The update introduces several improvements to social interactions and party management on the PS5. For instance, the new party UI update simplifies the process of inviting players and managing party settings. The Share Screen Preview feature allows users to get a glimpse of what their friends are sharing before joining the party. Additionally, the ease of joining friends’ game sessions has been enhanced, with clear indications of joinable games and streamlined processes for entering games.
Improving Game Library and Help Functions
Searching for games within the PS5 library has been made more straightforward, enabling players to quickly find and access their desired titles. The Game Help feature has also received significant updates, making it easier for players to find help on in-game objectives and hints, further enriching the user experience by providing timely and relevant assistance.
The latest PS5 update marks a significant step forward in enhancing the gaming experience, with the automatic game clip capture feature standing out as a highlight. By facilitating easier sharing of game moments and providing valuable tools for player assistance, Sony continues to innovate and refine the PS5’s capabilities. These updates, along with improvements in accessibility, social features, and game library management, underscore Sony’s commitment to delivering a gaming platform that is more immersive, inclusive, and connected.


title: Ocularlymphoma

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is a type of cancer that attacks the cells in your immune system.
There are 3 types of ocular lymphomas: 1) Primary vitreoretinal lymphoma: a
type of primary central nervous
system lymphoma. It affects the
retina, vitreous and optic nerve.
2) Primary uveal lymphoma: affects
the choroid layer in the eye.
Image courtesy of the Collaborative Ocular Melanoma
3) Secondary intraocular lymphoma: seen in patients who have systemic
lymphoma. It usually involves the choroid, iris, and rarely the retina.
Common symptoms of ocular lymphoma include: • Blurred vision • Vision loss • Seeing floaters • Eye redness/swelling • Sensitivity to light
Treatment options include: • Chemotherapy: the use of particular drugs to kill cancer cells both inside
the eye and that may have spread outside the eye. It may be injected
directly into the eye, into a vein, or into the spinal fluid.
• External Radiation Therapy: this may be directed into to the brain,
spinal cord, or eye. It will help prevent the cancer from spreading or kill
any cancer cells that may be there.
Treatment depends on whether or not the cancer is in other parts of the body.
Ocular lymphoma is treated with a team of doctors including medical, neuro
(brain), and radiation oncologists (cancer doctors). |
What causes ocular lymphoma? The exact cause of ocular lymphoma is not known.
Most people who have
ocular lymphoma are elderly or have an immune system problem such as AIDS.
Those with rheumatoid arthritis or take anti-rejection drugs after a transplant
are also at a higher risk for this disease.
Genetics may also contribute
and play a role in the
development of ocular lymphoma.
You may inherit a gene from a
parent that increases the chance of developing this type of cancer.
You and your eye doctor will discuss the treatment plan that is best for you. |


title: Paymate files drhp with sebi to launch its ipo

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B2B payments and services provider company Paymate has filed its Draft Red Herring Prospectus (DRHP) with the Indian market regulator SEBI to launch its IPO and raise Rs 1,500 crores.
PayMate is a leader in B2B payments for enterprises and SMEs across supply chains, founded in 2006. The PayMate platform provides a comprehensive digital workflow tied to payments which enable greater control and transparency along with better cash flows and an end-to-end reconciliation for a superior experience for enterprises and SMEs in closed-loop supply chains. The company has its presence in South Asia, and UAE and is expanding through CEMEA (Central and Eastern Europe, Middle East, and Africa).
The company has a partnership with Visa as Visa cards accounted for 90% of commercial credit cards handled through the system as of December 31, 2021. The company has several large names behind it as investors such as Visa, Recruit, Mayfair, Lightbox, Sherpalo Ventures, etc. with Lightbox holding 27.31% of the company, its largest shareholder.
The company will raise Rs 1,125 crores through the fresh issues and the balance will be an Offer for Sale to its investors. The OFS includes founder Ajay Adiseshan selling shares worth Rs 135 crores, Lightbox selling around Rs 128 crores worth of shares, Mayfield Rs 15.66 crores, and others.
Rs 77 crores of the proceeds of the issue will be used for geographic expansion, Rs 228 crore will be used for pursuing inorganic initiatives and Rs 689 crore will be used as collateral with its financial institution partners to improve its margins.
ICICI Securities, Capital Markets India, JM Financial, HSBC Securities, and SBI Capital Markets are the lead managers of the issue.
Article by Aman Agarwal.
This news piece is brought to you in association with jobaaj.com


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Henry Leads at Texas Cup Invitational After Round 1
ABILENE – High winds and tough conditions kept scores at bay in the first round of the 2022 Texas Cup Invitational at Abilene Country Club Saturday, with just two players, Connor Henry and Parker Sands, shooting under par in the elite junior event.
Scheduled for 54 holes, the event was shortened to 36 holes after Friday’s first round was cancelled due to the weather.
With gusting winds on the Ron Garl and Charles Coody designed par 72 course, Connor Henry was able to put together a solid round to vault himself atop the tightly packed leaderboard.
“I made a lot of eight-foot, ten-foot putts. I was hitting my irons really solid, wedges solid,” said Henry, a junior from Fort Worth. “I think the course is great. It’s definitely gettable if you hit it in the right spots.”
His opening round 69, put him one shot ahead of an elite field in the first major championship for the LJT boys of the year.
Sitting just behind in second is Edmond, Oklahoma’s Parker Sands. Sands rolled in five birdies on the day including four in a row on his back nine.
“I had a bogey early and then I took advantage of some easier holes in my opinion,” said Sands, the sophomore from Oklahoma. “I had four birdies in a row on holes twelve through fifteen and my wedges were super good.”
Belton’s Chandler Cooke carded an even-par round of 72 to put himself in solo third and in contention heading into Sunday’s final round at Abilene Country Club’s South Course. Frisco’s Luke Colton sits in fourth at one-over par after a 73.
A slew of five competitors sit tied fifth with rounds of 2-over 74 to round out the top five on the leaderboard. This includes Austin’s Andrew Tan, Austin’s Hugh Donegan, Austin’s Tyler Blackwell, Boerne’s Price Hill, and David Martinez of Houston.
The Final Round of the Texas Cup Invitational is scheduled for Sunday, Mar. 13 with tee times going off the No. 1 and 10 tees starting at 10:00 AM. To see pairings for the final round, click here.
For more information on the Texas Cup Invitational, click here.


title: Tango weigela

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Height: 24 inches
Spread: 3 feet
Hardiness Zone: 4
A distinguished and hardy spring-flowering shrub, smothered in cherry-red trumpet-shaped flowers with yellow throats which attract hummingbirds; attractive purple-green foliage all season long on a compact and mounded garden shrub; needs full sun
Tango Weigela features showy clusters of cherry red trumpet-shaped flowers with yellow throats along the branches from late spring to mid summer. It has attractive deep purple-tipped dark green foliage which emerges deep purple in spring. The pointy leaves are highly ornamental but do not develop any appreciable fall color.
Tango Weigela is a multi-stemmed deciduous shrub with an upright spreading habit of growth. Its average texture blends into the landscape, but can be balanced by one or two finer or coarser trees or shrubs for an effective composition.
This shrub will require occasional maintenance and upkeep, and should only be pruned after flowering to avoid removing any of the current season's flowers. It is a good choice for attracting hummingbirds to your yard. It has no significant negative characteristics.
Tango Weigela is recommended for the following landscape applications;
Planting & Growing
Tango Weigela will grow to be about 24 inches tall at maturity, with a spread of 3 feet. It tends to fill out right to the ground and therefore doesn't necessarily require facer plants in front. It grows at a medium rate, and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for approximately 30 years.
This shrub should only be grown in full sunlight. It prefers to grow in average to moist conditions, and shouldn't be allowed to dry out. It is not particular as to soil type or pH. It is highly tolerant of urban pollution and will even thrive in inner city environments. This is a selected variety of a species not originally from North America.
Tango Weigela makes a fine choice for the outdoor landscape, but it is also well-suited for use in outdoor pots and containers. With its upright habit of growth, it is best suited for use as a 'thriller' in the 'spiller-thriller-filler' container combination; plant it near the center of the pot, surrounded by smaller plants and those that spill over the edges. It is even sizeable enough that it can be grown alone in a suitable container. Note that when grown in a container, it may not perform exactly as indicated on the tag - this is to be expected. Also note that when growing plants in outdoor containers and baskets, they may require more frequent waterings than they would in the yard or garden. Be aware that in our climate, most plants cannot be expected to survive the winter if left in containers outdoors, and this plant is no exception. Contact our experts for more information on how to protect it over the winter months.


title: Sam heughan teases that he sang to celine dion for upcoming film billboard

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Outlander star Sam Heughan joined Kelly Clarkson on her eponymous talk show on Wednesday (June 8), where he discussed the new season of the longstanding Starz drama series.
In their wide-ranging discussion, Clarkson brought up to the actor that he recently made a movie with none other than Celine Dion. “Come on, right?” Heughan replied in excited disbelief.
“First of all, she’s one of my favorite singers of all time, but how did this happen?” Clarkson asked the actor of the upcoming 2023 film, It’s All Coming Back to Me, which stars Dion herself alongside Heughan, Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Russell Tovey, Omid Djalili and Celia Imrie.
“She might now become your favorite singer and actress, because it’s her first time, I think, acting in a movie and she’s so good,” Heughan replied. She’s really funny. She plays herself, but she’s really good. And she supplied a lot of music for the movie as well.”
When asked if he sang for Dion, the Scottish actor teased, “There may be a little something in there” — though he didn’t reveal which song he’ll be singing in the upcoming film.
The romantic drama film It’s All Coming Back to Me is set to hit theaters in February 2023. The movie follows a woman (Chopra Jonas) who loses her fiancé in an accident and while grieving, she sends romantic texts to his old mobile phone. The number has since been reassigned to a man (Heughan) across town, who is also suffering from a similar heartbreak.
Watch the full Kelly Clarkson Show interview.