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Programming-based formal languages and automata theory: design, implement, validate, and prove

This rather difficult read introduces the programming language FSM and the programming platform DrRacket. The author asserts that it is a convenient platform to design and prove an automata-based software




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Justin Welby resigns as Archbishop of Canterbury over abuse scandal

LONDON: The Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby resigned on Tuesday, saying he stepped down “in sorrow” after failing to ensure there was a proper investigation into allegations of abuse by a volunteer at Christian summer camps decades ago.

Welby, the spiritual leader of 85 million Anglicans worldwide, had faced calls to resign after a report last week found he had taken insufficient action to stop a person it described as arguably the Church of England’s most prolific serial abuser.

“Having sought the gracious permission of His Majesty The King, I have decided to resign as Archbishop of Canterbury,“ Welby said in a statement.

“I hope this decision makes clear how seriously the Church of England understands the need for change and our profound commitment to creating a safer church. As I step down I do so in sorrow with all victims and survivors of abuse.”




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Tun Daim made significant contributions to the nation - Fahmi

KUALA LUMPUR: The late Tun Daim Zainuddin made numerous contributions to the country, especially during the financial crisis in the 1980s, Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil said.

He said as Finance Minister at the time, Daim successfully steered Malaysia back onto a stable economic path.

“At that time, I was still young and unaware of politics, but we cannot deny that during the 1980s and the ‘Asian Financial Crisis’, the late Daim, as Finance Minister, played a vital role in helping the government and his efforts contributed to Malaysia’s recovery,” he said after performing the funeral prayers for Daim at the Federal Territory Mosque here today.

Daim served as Finance Minister from 1984 to 1991, and again from 1999 to 2001.

Fahmi, who is also Lembah Pantai MP, expressed his gratitude to Daim, recalling how he had come forward to offer support during his campaign in the 14th General Election in 2018.

Meanwhile, former Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob expressed his condolences to Daim’s family, acknowledging the loss of a significant figure who had made numerous contributions to the country.

“The loss is not only felt by his family and friends but by the nation. We pray that his soul is blessed and placed among the righteous,” said the Bera MP.

Earlier, the vehicle carrying Daim’s remains arrived at the Federal Territory Mosque at 3.43 pm for the funeral prayers before being taken to the Raudhatul Sakinah Cemetery at Bukit Kiara 1 at 4.48 pm for burial.

Also present were former Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin, Opposition Leader and Larut MP Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainuddin and former Kedah Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Mukhriz Mahathir.

Daim, whose full name is Che Abdul Daim Zainuddin, 86, passed away at 8.21 am today at Assunta Hospital in Petaling Jaya, where he was receiving treatment.




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Africa Walkathon Campaign to Take First of 52 Million Steps

Cape Town, South Africa, February 2020 – Walk4Africa, a non-profit social impact initiative, aims to become the world’s longest walkathon and has launched a crowdfunding appeal to raise $5000 by the end of March to take the first of 52...




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Tesla’s safety design questioned following Toronto crash

THE tragic crash of a Tesla Model Y in Toronto in October has raised serious concerns about the accessibility and usability of the car’s electronic door handles during emergencies. The fiery accident claimed the lives of four individuals: Neelraj Gohil (25), his sister Ketaba Gohil (29), Jay Sisodiya, and Digvijay Patel, leaving a sole survivor, a woman in her 20s.

The woman’s escape was made possible by Rick Harper, a Canada Post employee, who heroically smashed the car’s window with a metal pole. Harper described the survivor as “desperate to get out,” but unable to open the car’s doors from inside. Tesla vehicles rely on an electronic button to open doors rather than traditional handles, and if the car’s power system fails in a crash, the doors may become inoperable.

Concerns About Tesla’s Safety Design

While Tesla promotes a “safety-first design” and manual override mechanisms for emergencies, these features are not widely known or intuitive. The manual override involves removing a door panel and pulling a hidden cable — a process that could be difficult or impossible in the chaos and panic of a serious accident.

Safety experts and crash investigators have raised concerns that victims may not be aware of the override feature or may lack the presence of mind to locate and use it under duress.

The Accident

The Tesla reportedly crashed into a guardrail at high speed along Lake Shore Boulevard East. The cause of the accident is still under investigation, but the crash’s aftermath has drawn attention to Tesla’s safety protocols, particularly in situations involving power failure. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has several ongoing investigations into the Tesla Model Y, ranging from “unexpected brake activation” to “sudden unintended acceleration.”

A Heroic Rescue Effort

Harper’s quick action saved the survivor, but he was unaware that others were trapped inside due to the dense smoke. “I didn’t know there were other people in there. The smoke was so thick,” he said. It remains unclear if the other passengers also struggled to open the doors.

Broader Implications

This tragedy underscores the need for automakers to improve safety features in EVs, especially during power failures. Intuitive and easily accessible escape mechanisms are critical, and greater public awareness of emergency procedures is vital.

As investigators work to determine the exact cause of the crash, this incident highlights the balance that must be struck between advanced technology and real-world practicality in automotive safety.




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Signal No. 2 raised in more areas as ‘Ofel’ barrels toward Northern Luzon

The state weather bureau has placed several areas under Signal No. 2 as Typhoon Ofel makes its way to Northern Luzon.




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JustAnswer Review: 5 Things To Know Before You Sign Up

If you’ve ever looked for a quick, simple answer from a professional, maybe you’ve stumbled across JustAnswer. I first used the website after my cat had surgery and I wanted to ask a few follow-up questions after the veterinarian’s office had already closed. Recently, I signed up again just to see what new users can […]

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4 Signs You’re a Victim of Deed Theft (and How To Avoid It)

Deed theft happens when someone steals your home’s title and takes action — or tries to take action — against your property for financial gain. Also called home title theft, this crime isn’t new. But it’s gained more attention as high profile properties, including Elvis Presley’s Graceland, have been targeted. The good news is there […]

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Learning Management Done Right | Opigno LMS | Drupal e-learning distribution

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Using Blackboard Goals & Alignments - YouTube

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GDA demands President Zardari's resignation

Warns against compromising on Sindh's share in Indus River waters




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Two suspected fighters killed by Indian army amid local election campaigning in IIOJK

IIOJK sees first local assembly elections in a decade with voting in the three-phased poll beginning on September 18




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Foreign diplomacy

In the ever-changing global scenario, one country alone cannot decide the destiny of the world




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Celebrate in Style: 12 Fabulous Birthday Nail Designs for a Standout Manicure

Today is the youngest you’ll ever be!




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WordPress. How to make pages show posts from certain categories and assign them to top menu

This tutorial shows how to make pages show posts from certain categories and assign them to top menu in Wordpress.

The post WordPress. How to make pages show posts from certain categories and assign them to top menu appeared first on Template Monster Help.




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Judge In Absolute Bullshit Copyright Case Against Mariah Carey Signals She’s Leaning Carey’s Way

As the saying goes, the arc of morale judgment is long, but it does bend towards justice. And even if we accept such an optimistic worldview is relevant in this year of our lord, 2024, that certainly doesn’t mean we can’t bitch about how long that damned arc is. It’s been over two years since […]




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'MilKar' launches 'Pakistan Wears Masks' campaign

"Milkar" volunteers are distributing masks in this undated image. — MilKar.com/website

LAHORE: Milkar Pakistan has launched the "Pakistan Wear Mask" campaign to deal with the increasing air pollution and smog across the country.

The aim of this campaign is to highlight the...




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Russia places six foreign journalists on wanted list for illegal border entry

Journalists looked to report inside the Kursk region after a Ukrainian cross-border incursion




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Aitchison College resignation: A wake-up call for educational integrity

Should institutions be indebted to political agendas, or be upholders of academic freedom and intellectual inquiry?



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NGO offers transgender people foreign scholarships

Programme will allow selected persons to attend month-long training in host country




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FO responds to K-P CM Gandapur’s Afghan plan, says foreign policy is federal subject

Provincial authorities do not have the mandate for foreign policy, says Mumtaz Zahra Baloch




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Felix Prangenberg's wethepeople Signature "Pathfinder" Frame



Felix Prangenberg got his first signature prototype from Wethepeople which has some unrivaled highlights to offer like the extruded chainstays and offset thickness bottom bracket shell. We will get the "Pathfinder" frame early in september and you can read some words of Felix and more details at the bike check of wethepeople (goto pathfinder bikecheck)! Best regards, Your kunstform BMX Shop




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BSD Foreign Exchange - Video 2018






Street riding at its finest! This is what the new BSD "Foreign Exchange" Video shows you, in which the BSD worldwide team rider Craig Sime and the filmer Johnny Ashworth met our bro Felix Donat last autumn in Germany, to produce this masterpiece of video in the streets of Karlsruhe and Stuttgart.
You definitely have to check their video out!


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Group Launches Quinceañera Program Designed to Form Young Catholic Women

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Archbishop of Canterbury Resigns Over Handling of Abuse Cases

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Archbishop Broglio Calls Bishops to Insist on Human Dignity, Migrant Aid After Election

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Florida says coach Billy Napier on solid ground despite 15-18 record after promising signs

Florida coach Billy Napier is getting a fourth season to try to get the Gators back to their winning ways.




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Babydog hits the campaign trail -- accompanied by West Virginia's Gov. Justice

Here's a campaign event of note, set for Monday in the great state of Pennsylvania and featuring a lovely and personable pooch. "Join West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice and Babydog for food and fellowship at a Team Trump Road Trip Event in Erie, Pennsylvania," the Trump campaign noted Sunday in the briefest of brief written notices.




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China, Russia target Pentagon agency with disinformation campaign

China and Russia have joined forces in an aggressive disinformation campaign involving both covert and overt operations designed to discredit a key Pentagon agency.




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Benteke signs contract to keep him with D.C. United through at least 2025

D.C. United has signed two-time MLS All-Star Christian Benteke to a contract extension through 2025 with an option in 2026, the team announced Wednesday.




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Church of England head Justin Welby under pressure to resign amid abuse scandal

The head of the Church of England, spiritual leader of the global Anglican Communion, is under pressure to resign after an investigation found that he failed to inform police about serial physical and sexual abuse by a volunteer at Christian summer camps as soon as he became aware of it.




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Church of England head Justin Welby resigns over handling of sex abuse scandal

Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby, head of the Church of England and spiritual leader of the global Anglican Communion, resigned Tuesday after an investigation found that he failed to tell police about serial physical and sexual abuse by a volunteer at Christian summer camps as soon as he became aware of it.




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Foreign minister disputes U.S. accusations of Iranian plot to kill Trump

Iran's foreign minister is denying the U.S. Justice Department's accusation that Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps was behind an effort to kill President-elect Donald Trump.




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Famed spy catcher warns of foreign penetration of U.S. government happening now

A veteran spy catcher who helped bring down one of the most notorious Russian spies in American history thinks a mole is burrowed in the U.S. government.




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Sauber has signed Brazilian driver Gabriel Bortoleto to partner Nico Hulkenberg in F1 for 2025

Sauber has signed 20-year-old Brazilian driver Gabriel Bortoleto to make his debut in Formula 1 next year as Nico Hulkenberg's teammate.




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'$1 billion disaster': What went wrong for Harris' campaign

Vice President Kamala Harris' luring of celebrities out of their mansions to perform songs for middle-class voters struggling to afford groceries and rent was symbolic of an attitude that ultimately doomed her presidential campaign.




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Harris campaign steered donations to Hollywood; star appearances soaked up $20 million

Vice President Kamala Harris' campaign spent at least $20 million on celebrity appearances during her failed presidential bid, federal election records revealed.




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Can Trump make foreign policy great again?

In the run-up to the 2016 U.S. presidential election, pollsters predicted that Democratic candidate Hilary Clinton would win comfortably.




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Kamala Harris' foreign collusion

Britain's Labor Party is quartering political foot soldiers in American homes, and former President Donald Trump is not happy about it.




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Democrats opt for a dark final campaign message to voters

Time is almost up for the presidential contenders.




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Ex-NFL coach Jack Del Rio to resign from Wisconsin role after drunk driving arrest

Former NFL coach Jack Del Rio will part ways with the University of Wisconsin's football team after he was arrested last week on a drunk driving charge.




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Catcher Austin Hedges re-signs with AL Central champion Guardians

Popular veteran catcher Austin Hedges signed a one-year contract and will return to the Cleveland Guardians next season.




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Veteran catcher Travis D'Arnaud signs a $12 million, 2-year deal to join busy Angels

Catcher Travis d'Arnaud has agreed to a $12 million, two-year contract to join the Los Angeles Angels as a veteran backup to Logan O'Hoppe.




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4K Ultra HD movie reviews: 'Signs' and 'Cowboys and Aliens'

Here's a look at a pair of movies -- "Signs" and "Cowboys and Aliens" -- debuting on the ultra-high definition format featuring hostile extraterrestrials on Earth.




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7 charged in cyberbullying campaign targeting Paris Olympics' artistic director

French authorities said Friday they have charged seven individuals in connection with a cyberbullying campaign targeting Thomas Jolly, the artistic director behind the Paris Olympics' opening and closing ceremonies.




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Memorandum of Understanding signed at Bioinformatics Horizon Conference in Rome

At the Bioinformatics Horizon 2013 Conference (3 - 6 September 2013, Rome) a Memorandum of Understanding was signed between PESI and EU BON. Christoph Häuser, on behalf of EU BON and Yde de Jong on behalf of PESI (see picture below), signed the document to strengthen the cooperation and formalise the integrating efforts of the European species infrastructures.  

PESI is now a new associate partner of EU BON, a consortium with currently 30 partners from 18 countries. One of the common aims of EU BON and PESI will be to establish and sustain standard taxonomies for Europe.  EU BON will support the PESI backbone developments, including its components, with a focus on Fauna Europaea and Euro+Med. Besides analyzing current gaps, new ideas will be developed to trigger expert involvement and enhance the data management systems.

In a side-meeting at BIH 2013, some ideas were discussed with available EU BON and PESI partners. Important steps will be taken to secure the sustainability of databases and expertise networks combined with the development of technical innovations for users and stakeholders and to promote the implementation of PESI as a European (INSPIRE) standard. It will be also important to further integrate the huge expertise networks, outreach to PESI Focal Points and expand the geographical scope. Furthermore, it will be important to integrate additional data types and data-resources.