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The most beautiful beaches of all Canary Islands are at only 5 minutes by car: the golden dunes of Grandes Playas South of Corralejo and the turquoise waters of Cotillo white beaches.
This brand new and exclusive property was designed to enjoy the special light, the landscape and the energy of this magic island as a perfect place to chill-out. The big South-West oriented pool it’s always heated (thanks to a double heating system) and offers a spectacular view of the typical antique windmills framed by vulcanoes.
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Nonprofit groups take on so many problems, projects and causes. Locally, a number of these pivotal groups formed Coordinators of Volunteers of Anne Arundel County (COVAAC), which meets regularly to share information and ideas about common problems. The next meeting is set for 9 a.m., March 30, at the office of the Hospice of Anne Arundel Medical Center, 275 West St.
The speaker will be Sandra Porterfield, coordinator of volunteers for the hospice, who will talk about producing a newsletter: what to accomplish with one, what it should include and the basic mechanics of production.
Attendees are invited to bring copies of their own newsletters for critiques.
The meeting is free and open to any volunteer coordinator. Membership in the organization is $10 a year; members receive notice of meetings and events.
For further information, call Karen Henry at 222-1530.
"Others may have the Blossoms, but we've got the Pits!" So states the flier for the 13th annual Cherry Pit 10-Mile Race on April 4, sponsored by the Annapolis Striders.
Originally designed for runners whose entries were not accepted for the Washington Cherry Blossom 10-Miler, the race covers a secure and monitored loop of moderately hilly roads in South County. Registration begins at 12:30 p.m. at South River High School in Edgewater; registration by mail is possible through Monday. Advance registration is $2 for Annapolis Striders members, $3 for nonmembers.
Race day registration is $1 more for both.
Awards will be given to the overall male and female winners, as well as to age division winners. For more information, call race director Arnie Henderson at (301) 263-0863, or the Annapolis Striders hot line at 268-1165.
The race is the second leg of the 1993 Championship Series.
An oyster roast for the Deale Volunteer Fire Department is scheduled for 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday at the fire hall. Information: 867-1025.
"It's amazing how many people in Annapolis don't know there's a stamp club," said Margaret Holly Beven, publicity coordinator for the Annapolis Stamp Club Show.
She hopes everyone who has a philatelic interest will attend the show, set for 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday at the VFW Hall on Chinquapin Round Road. The show is free and open to all.
Hourly door prizes will be awarded and a special stamp table for children will be set up. Whether you're an experienced collector or someone who hadn't really looked at a stamp until the Elvis issue, it's an event worth checking out.
Membership in the Annapolis Stamp Club is $6 a year.
The club meets on the first and third Wednesday evenings of each month.
Information: Beven at 923-0229.
If you need more Irish after St. Patrick's Day, help is at hand. The 13th annual St. Patrick's Day Party, sponsored by the Commodore John Barry Division of the Ancient Order of Hibernians, canceled March 13 by the snow, has been rescheduled for Sunday.
McNamara's Band strikes up at 5:30 p.m. at the Holiday Inn on Riva Road and plays until 10 p.m. The $30 ticket covers the buffet dinner, dancing, entertainment and a chance at a Waterford crystal door prize.
An additional $2 raffle ticket offers a chance at a pair of round-trip airfares to Ireland.
For more information and reservations, call 263-3714.
Peter Rabbit gives Santa Claus a run for his money Saturday at the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals on Bay Ridge Avenue. Children can have their pictures taken with Peter from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. There's a small fee, which helps support the SPCA's many activities.
The penultimate 1992-93 concert of the Annapolis Chorale is set for Saturday at St. Anne's Church in Annapolis.
Under the direction of J. Ernest Green, the Annapolis Chorale Chamber Chorus and the Annapolis Chamber Orchestra will perform works written specifically for chamber chorus.
Included are "Jesu Meine Freude," a Bach motet; Randall Thompson's "Alleluia;" the Reinberger "Organ Concerto in F," with strings and French horn; and Haydn's "Cello Concerto in D." Local cellist Susan Orban will perform the cello concerto, a major piece in the cello repertoire.
Tickets for the concert are $12, and may be purchased at the door or reserved by calling the chorale office at 263-1906.
Free parking is available at the government lot adjacent to Rowe Boulevard.
The final season concert is scheduled for May 1 at Maryland Hall for the Creative Arts.
Even though ice lingers under the trees and dismal remnants of drifts dot large parking lots, spring is here, and London Town Publik House and Gardens has opened its doors to spring visitors. The 10-acre park on the banks of the South River features self-guided walking tours, audio cassette tours and prearranged guided tours and interpretive tours of the house.
The park is open Thursday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday from noon to 4 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday tours can be arranged by advance reservation.

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Dimapur, August 1: Following large scale destruction of roads and buildings due to landslides and floods triggered due to incessant rainfall in the state, Nagaland Government today took stock of the unprecedented disaster and even sought Centre’s assistance to tackle the catastrophe.
Chief Minister, Neiphiu Rio today directed Roads & Bridges Department to immediately take up construction of Bailey bridge over Sanuorü river and near the Naga Hospital-Naga Bazaar-Tin pati route.
While Tsiesama – Peducha road has been restored and fuel tankers and other essential commodities trucks are being allowed to ply on the route, fresh landslide have occurred at Science College road.
According to a DIPR report, massive landslide that occurred at Sanis-Moilan road in Wokha district has been cleared. The Baghty Division roads have also been cleared at present. According to reports received as on 1st August 2018, around 25 families in Ruchan village, 8 families in Liphi village and 9 families in Renthan village have been affected. All these villages fall under Bhandari area of Wokha District.
In Dimapur, East police colony has been badly flooded. However casualties have not been reported. Temporary camp arrangement for families where water has still not receded in Middle Colony, Purana Bazaar for the past few days have been initiated.
In Kiphire district, 17 landslides have occurred in between Akash bridge and Meluri, with two JCBs clearing the road. Light vehicles are able to pass through.
Three (3) km beyond Meluri, 25 meters of road have been washed away. The Administration is trying to make a diversion from forest colony which would join the highway at the 5 km mark to allow light vehicles to go through. In the 6 km and 8 km mark two major landslides have occurs, which will take two- three days to clear. Kiphiri is completely cut off.
The District Administration has also informed that the District is facing shortage of diesel.
The road from Kiphire to Tuensang has been blocked near Yahi bridge which may take a week to clear. It was also informed that the Kiphire to Zhuneboto road has no bridge over Tutha river as it was washed away few years back.
It has also been reported that a heavy landslide in between Seyochung town and Sitimi town has also occurred. Kiphire to Kohima road has been completely cut off at various locations due to landslide.
It was confirmed that a week will be needed to restore the road. Meluri and Kiphire Administration are in full swing to normalize the situation.
Due to heavy rains the roads between Tobu and Mon and Tobu and Tuensang have been totally cut off. The people of Tobu sub-division are suffering from shortage of food items.
Further, terrace cultivation fields were washed away and some houses were damaged under 55th A/C Tobu.
Chairman, Kiphire Chamber of Commerce S Litingse Sangtam has extended all possible help.
Meanwhile, officials from the Ministry of Home Affairs called the Chief Secretary to enquire on how the Centre can help the situation. It was stated that MHA choppers will be made available immediately and arrangements can be made for air lifting and dropping off of essential commodities in affected districts.
35 personnel from 12Bn NDRF from Doimukh (Arunachal Pradesh) have moved out on July 31 for Dimapur. They will hold at CTI (HG&CD) Dimapur until further directions are given.
All NAP Battalion have also been put on standby.
All PWD NDMA officials and personals and other related departments are at the effected spots and doing the required necessities including medical assistance and restoration works.
Emergency Control Room Set up
Home Commissioner to the Government of Nagaland, R.Ramakrishnan IAS has informed that to monitor the damages of roads, both State & National Highways all over Nagaland, an emergency Control Room has been set up in the O/o Engineer – In – Chief, NPWD which would be available 24×7. The Control Room will be manned by the Officers of the Department round the clock.
Any individual/ Organization desiring to report on the road damages / status of the roads may contact the Control Room -9436016005 (M), Deputy Chief Engineer; 9436832299, Asst. Engineer-0370-2222827 (L) and email at firstname.lastname@example.org
He also requested that the Food and Civil Supplies Department should be ready with sufficient stock or essential commodities for supply to far-flung districts.
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May is another busy month for gardeners; as most of our frosts are behind us and it’s time to get busy planting our young seedlings out into the garden! It should be a month of a lot of growth, so hopefully your herbaceous borders are starting to increase in size and a few early buds are beginning to appear.
My greenhouse is bursting at the seams with seedlings so I’m grateful for sunny afternoons to get these out into the raised beds – and while I’m there I’m also adding a little bit of organic feed to my veg such as my mangetout and peas – just to give them a little boost!
The early blooms are starting to appear too in the greenhouse potted plants such as geraniums and saxifraga; so don’t forget to keep everything watered and dead-headed!
Read on for more of my gardening tips for the month of May!
1 – Try No Mow May!
No Mow May involves leaving part or all of your lawn to grow wild for the entire month of May, which allows wildlife to flourish. The native wildflowers will spring up in your unmown lawn, which will encourage pollinators to visit your garden. Leaving part of your lawn unmown is great for the environment, as it helps to lock away atmospheric carbon underground, which helps us to tackle air pollution. If you want to learn more about the creatures that inhabit your garden, and how to best look after the, check out this wonderful book by Dave Goulson.
2 – Propagate your herbs
It’s easier than you might think to propagate plants from cuttings. I’ve had great success with propagating my basil plant, and all I needed was some rooting powder. Herbs such as rosemary, lavender, oregano and sage are all great plants to propagate. Simply cut off a branch of the main stem, and if the plant has a soft stem, such as basil, you can leave the stem in water and wait for roots to appear, or you can do what I did and dip the stem in rooting powder and place it straight into a pot filled with compost. It’s as simple as that! If you’re serious about propagation, it might be an idea to purchase a propagation station and a propagation guide.
3 – Plant out any bare root perennials in your boarders
If you bought any bare-root perennials earlier in the season, you may have put them straight into pots to give them a chance to establish before putting them in their final spots. If this is the case for you, May is the perfect month to move those perennials to your boarders, as they should have had a good chance to grow more sturdy roots, and they should be well into their growth phase by now. To move your perennials, simply tip them out of their pots and place them in a hole so that they are at the same depth as they were in their pot. Be sure to generously water your perennials after planting.
4 – Invest in some new garden furniture
If you’re anything like me, now that the weather is finally warming up I want to sit outside as much as possible. Having an inviting place to do your work outside or having a spot to host al fresco dinners is a wonderful thing; and so getting some lovely garden furniture can be a great way to spend your money, as it allows you to enjoy all of the hard work you’ve put into your garden. If you’ve got the space, you could add a 4 piece lounge table & chair set to your garden. If you only have a balcony or a small courtyard garden, you could treat yourself to a cute little bistro set.
5 – Remember to open your greenhouse vents and windows
On warm days, leaving your greenhouse or cold frame closed could lead to extremely high temperatures building up inside, which could kill your delicate little plants! To avoid this, it is recommended to ventilate your greenhouse well, and you could even buy shades to block out some of the sunlight. Another important step is to keep the greenhouse humid, which you can achieve by misting.
6 – Feed any potted plants
Any plants that are in pots or containers either indoors or outdoors will need regular feeding, as once they’ve used up the nutrients in the compost, they’re left with nothing to munch on! Apply a plant food regularly through the growing season, but be sure to check what the label suggests, as some feeds should be applied more regularly than others. Make sure the soil is moist before applying a fertiliser, otherwise it can damage the plant’s roots!
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'Flexibility' key to NSW coastal planning reforms
The NSW Government says flexibility and nuance are the keys to reforms of coastal planning in New South Wales.
Planning Minister Rob Stokes yesterday released the draft Coastal Management Act, set to replace the Coastal Protection Act of 1979.
Proposals for a new coastal management State Environmental Planning Policy have also been put forward.
It will categorise all coastal land as either coastal wetlands and littoral rainforest, vulnerable areas, environment areas or use areas.
Mr Stokes said the draft regulations recognise that the coastline is dynamic and ever-changing, rather than static.
He said the changes will help rectify the many mistakes made in coastal planning.
"Already we're facing the consequences - the expensive consequences - for thoughtless planning in the past, and planning based on ignorance," he said.
"We don't have that excuse any more, we actually know what coastal processes are likely to do.
"So we have to plan much more consciously and thoughtfully."
Mr Stokes addressed the NSW Coastal Conference in Forster yesterday, attended by many of the state's coastal councils.
He said he is hoping councils, and the wider public, will embrace the shift in approach.
"No one is served by seeking someone to blame in terms of the legacy of problems we have," he said.
"The problem is, we have a series of problems we have to grapple with.
"The only way we're going to solve them is by working together."
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Manga Princesses Back To School
Description: After a long summer holiday it's time for Rapunzel and Ariel to go back to college. They are sharing the same room at the dorms and both princesses are very excited to start the new school year. They have so many things to tell each other, but they don't have time to chat, because they need to prep up for the first day of school. After spending the whole night trying out different outfits, the girls still haven't decided what to wear. Play this fun Manga Princesses Back To School game to help them out and be their makeup artist too. Keep in mind that Ariel and Rapunzel are very popular at their college and they must wear a perfect outfit. All this being said, let's take a look inside Rapunzel's closet and create her a new stylish makeup. You'll find everything you need, eyeliner, blush, lipstick and eye shadow, just make sure to choose some nice colors. Don't forget about Ariel either, because in this Manga Princesses Back To School game you have to create her makeup as well. Now you can help these manga princesses style up their hair and find the perfect outfit to wear. Ariel can't decide between blue and green and Rapunzel would like to wear a skirt and a nice crop top. Have fun playing this Manga Princesses Back To School game!

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Additionally, we also found that pretreatment with SR12813 led to reduced apoptosis of the two cell strains induced by chemotherapeutic agents. In conclusion, PXR expression has an important effect on the sensitivity to chemotherapy of PXR-positive breast carcinoma. The Ion Channel Ligand Library datasheet inhibitory effect of PXR on cell apoptosis may contribute to the drug resistance of breast carcinoma.”
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that acute exposure to environmental-strength electromagnetic fields (EMFs) could induce somatic reactions (EMF hypersensitivity). Methods: The subject, a female physician self-diagnosed with EMF hypersensitivity, was exposed to an average (over the head) 60-Hz electric field of 300 V/m (comparable with typical environmental-strength EMFs) during controlled provocation and behavioral studies. Results: In a double-blinded EMF provocation procedure specifically designed to minimize unintentional sensory cues, the subject developed temporal pain, headache, muscle twitching, and skipped heartbeats within 100 s after initiation of EMF exposure (p < .05). The symptoms were caused primarily by field transitions (off-on, on-off) rather than the
presence of the field, as assessed by comparing the frequency and severity of the effects of pulsed and continuous fields in relation to sham exposure. The subject had no conscious perception of the field as judged by her inability to report its presence more often than in the sham control. Discussion: The subject demonstrated statistically reliable somatic reactions in response CX-6258 in vitro to exposure to subliminal EMFs under conditions that reasonably excluded a causative role for psychological processes. Conclusion: EMF hypersensitivity can occur as a bona fide environmentally inducible neurological syndrome.”
“Aim: The effect of systematic retroperitoneal lymphadenectomy (SRL) remains controversial in patients with advanced epithelial ovarian cancer (aEOC) who are optimally debulked. Material Selleck HSP990 and Methods: Demographic and clinicopathologic data were obtained from the Tokai Ovarian Tumor Study Group between 1986 and 2009. All patients were divided into two groups. Group A (n = 93):
(i) patients did not undergo SRL; and (ii) lymph node exploration or sampling was optional. Group B (n = 87): patients underwent SRL. Survival curves were calculated using the KaplanMeier method. Differences in survival rates were analyzed using the logrank test. Results: All pT34 aEOC patients were optimally debulked (residual tumor <1 cm). The median age was 55 years (range: 1884). The 5-year progression-free survival (PFS) rates of groups A and B were 46.7 and 41.9%, respectively (P = 0.658). In addition, the 5-year overall survival (OS) rates were 62.9 and 59.0%, respectively (P = 0.853). Subsequently, there was no significant difference in OS and PFS in the two groups stratified to histological type (serous or non-serous type).
We followed each patient until the end of 2011 and evaluated the incidence of SSNHL for at least 6 years after the initial psoriasis diagnosis. Results The incidence of SSNHL was 1.51 times higher in the psoriasis cohort than in the control cohort (7.12 vs 4.73 per 10,000 person-years). Using Cox proportional hazard regressions, the adjusted hazard ratio (AHR)
was 1.51 (95 % confidence interval [CI] 1.18-1.93). Comorbid hypertension was an independent risk factor for SSNHL (AHR 1.49; 95 % CI 1.05-2.13). However, the incidence rate ratios (IRRs) for each comorbidity subgroup in the psoriasis and control cohorts were not significantly different. Conclusions and Relevance Psoriasis was significantly associated with a higher risk of developing SSNHL. We suggest that physicians advise patients with psoriasis to seek medical EPZ-6438 ic50 attention if they have hearing impairments, because they may also have a higher risk of developing SSNHL.”
“Purpose: Vesicoureteral reflux 3-deazaneplanocin A familial clustering implies that genetic factors have a key role in reflux pathogenesis. We identified genes that cause this disease and elucidated the biology and genetics of vesicoureteral reflux.\n\nMaterials and Methods: There were 166
families and 738 individuals, including 319 parents and 419 offspring. The 166 families had 193 affected sib pairs in whom vesicoureteral reflux was confirmed by voiding cystourethrogram. DNA samples were obtained to analyze various candidate genes or regions with a key role in urinary tract development, eg UPK3, UPK2, UPK1B, Chr.10q25.3, KAL1, PAR1 and PAR2. A genome scan was completed in 133 families and the results of genome scan single nucleotide polymorphisms in or closely flanking the candidate genes were investigated. Fine click here mapping
was done to narrow the significant regions and identify potential candidate genes.\n\nResults: Lod scores based on the model, proposing a single dominant locus with decreased penetrance, were negative at all loci. Marginally significant nonparametric lod scores were seen at several loci, particularly UPK1B and PAR1. A signal of moderate significance was detected at the region centered on 10q 25.2.\n\nConclusions: Linkage analysis in a large cohort of vesicoureteral reflux families ruled out UPK3, UPK2, UPK1B, KAL, PAR1 and PAR2 as candidate genes for reflux. Results provide evidence supporting genes and regions that may be worth further study as primary vesicoureteral reflux loci.”
“A copper(I)-catalyzed synthesis of substituted dihydropyrimidin-4-ones from propargyl amides via the formation of ketenimine intermediate has been successfully developed; the synthesis afforded good isolated yields (80-95%). The mild reaction conditions at room temperature allow the reaction to proceed to completion in a few hours without altering the stereochemistry.
The aponeurosis was much more selleck rigid and less extendible than the vagina and skin. Vaginal tissue was less rigid but more extendible than skin. There was no difference between the vagina and skin at low strains (p = 0.341), but a highly significant difference at large strains (p = 0.005).\n\nSkin and aponeurosis are not suited to predict vaginal tissue biomechanics. We should be cautious when transferring experiences from abdominal wall surgery to vaginal reconstructive surgery.”
“Cumulating evidence points to a key role for CD8+ T
cells in the pathogenesis of multiple sclerosis. CD8 expression level was believed to be present constantly on the surface of human peripheral blood T cells. However, it was shown that peripheral blood lymphocytes may be divided by the level of CD8 expression, into CD8+(high) and CD8+(low) T cells. Now it is well established that the CD8(low) population of CD8+ T cells demonstrates an activated effector phenotype while the CD8+(high) T cells have been reported to have regulatory function.\n\nIn this report we used a flow cytometric assay to compare the frequency of these two subsets in multiple sclerosis patients (n=31) with healthy age-and gender-matched controls (n=18).\n\nWe found that CD8+ T cells and CD8+(low) T cells significantly increased in secondary progressive
(SP) and primary progressive multiple sclerosis (PPMS) patients in comparison to controls (p<0.0002 and p<0.004 respectively) and also RRMS (p<0.005 and p<0.017 respectively).\n\nThese results demonstrated the role of CD8(low) Selleck SRT2104 T cells in progressive form of multiple sclerosis.”
“The PI3K inhibitor present study is the
first to investigate resistance levels of Tetranychus cinnabarinus (Boiduval) in mulberry in southwest China. The toxicity and resistance of seven common acaricides, including dichlorvos, phoxim, methomyl, pyridaben, propargite, abamectin and chlorfenapyr, were assayed for seven mulberry field strains of mites along with a laboratory susceptible strain (SS). The results indicated that most field strains exhibited low to moderate levels of resistance. Mengzi and Xiangyun had moderate resistance to phoxim (RR=31.45 and 26.22, respectively). The Qiaojia, Luliang, Mengzi and Heqing strains showed moderate resistance to chlorfenapyr (RR=14.98-22.52). Correlation analysis of resistance ratio in seven acaricides indicated that methomyl and abamectin were negatively correlated. The results provide information for acaricide rotations and resistance management of spider mite in mulberry plantations.”
“Background: Proteases are important enzymes involved in numerous essential physiological processes and hold a strong potential for industrial applications. The proteolytic activity of insects’ gut is endowed by many isoforms with diverse properties and specificities. Thus, insect proteases can act as a tool in industrial processes.
We revisited 152 Peruvian children who participated in a birth cohort study between 1995 and 1998, and obtained anthropometric and bioimpedance measurements 1114 years later. LCL161 nmr We used multivariable regression models to study the effects of childhood anthropometric indices on height
and body composition in early adolescence. Each standard deviation decrease in length-for-age at birth was associated with a decrease in adolescent height-for-age of 0.7 SD in both boys and girls (all P < 0.001) and 9.7 greater odds of stunting (95% CI 3.328.6). Each SD decrease in length-for-age in the first 30 months of life was associated with a decrease in adolescent height-for-age of 0.4 in boys and 0.6 standard deviation in girls (all P < 0.001) and with 5.8 greater odds of stunting (95% CI 2.613.5). The effect of weight gain during early childhood on weight in early
adolescence was more complex to understand. Weight-for-length at birth and rate of change in weight-for-length in early childhood were positively associated with age- and sex-adjusted body mass index and a greater risk of find more being overweight in early adolescence. Linear growth retardation in early childhood is a strong determinant of adolescent stature, indicating that, in developing countries, growth failure in height during early childhood persists through early adolescence. Interventions addressing linear growth retardation in childhood are likely to improve adolescent stature and related-health outcomes in adulthood. Am J Phys Anthropol 148:451461, 2012. (c) 2012 Wiley Periodicals, Inc.”
“For women with hormone receptor-positive disease, the third-generation aromatase inhibitors (AIs), anastrozole, letrozole, and exemestane, are more effective than tamoxifen in improving disease-free survival (DFS) when used initially or as adjuvant therapy following two to three years of tamoxifen or after tamoxifen has been completed. Demonstrating improvement in overall survival (OS), or breast cancer-associated mortality, however, requires long follow-up in
large numbers of patients. Subsequent crossover to another treatment following disease recurrence further confounds the assessment of OS benefit. DFS is the YAP-TEAD Inhibitor 1 molecular weight primary end point of most adjuvant trials, but the definition varies among trials, making cross-trial comparisons difficult. Importantly, DFS benefit does not always correlate with OS benefit. Distant metastasis is a well-recognized predictor of breast cancer-associated mortality, and AIs have shown greater efficacy over tamoxifen in reducing distant metastatic events and improving distant DFS (DDFS). A small proportion of initially treated early breast cancer patients may already have micrometastatic tumor deposits that can result in the rapid development of distant metastases.
Initially, microbial counts of fresh minced meat showed microbial loads AZD1152 Cell Cycle inhibitor between 3.5 and 5.0 log cfu/g. The observed microbial diversity was relatively high, and the most abundant bacteria differed among the samples. During storage an increase of microbial counts coincided with a dramatic decrease in bacterial diversity. At the end of the storage period, most samples showed microbial counts above the spoilage level of 7 log cfu/g. A relatively similar bacterial community was obtained regardless of the manufacturing batch and the preservative used, with Lactobacillus algidus and Leuconostoc sp. as the most dominant microorganisms. This suggests that both bacteria played an important role in the
spoilage of minced meat packaged under modified atmosphere. (c) 2015 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.”
“High-percent mammographic density adjusted for age and body mass index is one of the strongest risk factors for breast cancer. We conducted a meta analysis of five genome-wide association studies of percent mammographic density and report an association with rs10995190 in ZNF365 (combined P = 9.6 x 10(-10)). Common variants in ZNF365 have also recently been associated with susceptibility to breast cancer.”
“In recent years, the increasing awareness that
somatic mutations and AP24534 other genetic aberrations drive human malignancies has led us within reach of personalized cancer medicine (PCM). The implementation of PCM is based on the following premises: genetic aberrations exist in human malignancies; a subset of these aberrations drive oncogenesis and tumor biology; these aberrations
are actionable (defined as having the potential to affect management recommendations based on diagnostic, prognostic, and/or predictive implications); and there are highly specific anticancer agents available that effectively modulate these targets. This article highlights the technology underlying cancer genomics and examines the early results of genome sequencing and the challenges met in the discovery RG-7112 in vivo of new genetic aberrations. Finally, drawing from experiences gained in a feasibility study of somatic mutation genotyping and targeted exome sequencing led by Princess Margaret Hospital-University Health Network and the Ontario Institute for Cancer Research, the processes, challenges, and issues involved in the translation of cancer genomics to the clinic are discussed. J Clin Oncol 30:647-660. (c) 2012 by American Society of Clinical Oncology”
“Background. To evaluate the clinical performance of photodynamic diagnostic (PDD) after oral administration of 5-aminolevulinic acid (5-ALA) for assessment of tumor type and surgical margins in laparoscopic nephron-sparing surgery.\n\nMaterials and Methods. This is a prospective, non-randomized single-center study. A total of 77 patients with a renal mass < 4 cm diameter underwent laparoscopic partial nephrectomy (LPN). For photosentization, 1.5 g 5-ALA was administered orally 4 h prior to surgery.
Methods: We used 1994-2005 Epidemiologic Study of CF data to compare abnormal liver findings between Hispanic and non-Hispanic white patients with CF. Results: Of 30,727 patients with CF, 5015 had liver involvement. Of 1957 Hispanic patients, 20.8% had liver involvement compared with 16.0% of 28,770 non-Hispanic white patients (odds ratio [OR] 1.38, 95% confidence interval [CI] 1.23-1.54). This higher prevalence of liver involvement persisted after adjusting for demographics and meconium ileus and was especially high in the first year of life (adjusted OR 3.14,95% CI 2.27-4.35). Ten percent of infants with only elevated liver enzymes progressed to more severe
liver disease. Conclusions: The Hispanic population with CF has more liver involvement (both elevated liver enzymes and clinical liver disease) than the non-Hispanic white population Natural Product Library with CF, especially during the first year of life.”
“Most humans become lifelong
carriers of Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) by adulthood. Primary EBV infection in adolescents causes infectious mononucleosis. EBV infection is associated with various diseases, neoplasms and hematological disorders. Recently, we reported that EBV can infect rabbits by intravenous, intranasal see more and/or peroral inoculation, which caused primary EBV infection in rabbits with heterogeneous host reactions. Some rabbits showed chronic and lifelong EBV infection with hemophagocytosis. In this study, to reveal detailed mechanisms in rabbit EBV infection, an in vitro investigation was performed.
We elucidated that: (1) EBV can infect rabbit peripheral blood mononuclear cells and splenic lymphocytes in vitro, because EBV gene expressions were confirmed. (2) It is highly likely that the B cell is the main target cell of rabbit EBV DMXAA cost infection and is immortalized similar to humans. (3) CD8+ T cells increased in the rabbit in vivo model after EBV inoculation, whereas an increase of B cells occurred after their transient decrease. These data suggest that EBV-infected B cells were proliferated, while CD8+ T cells increased to recognize and kill them. This system may explain the paths of rabbit EBV infection and host reaction, simulating human EBV infection. In vitro studies will be helpful to reveal the pathogenesis of rabbit EBV infection and EBV-associated diseases. Copyright (c) 2010 S. Karger AG, Basel”
“The pathogenicity of two granuloviruses (GVs), Xestia c-nigrum GV (XecnGV) and Pseudaletia unipuncta GV (PsunGV), was examined in Mythimna separata. Partial sequencing of the genome of PsunGV indicated that it is related closely to XecnGV, but considered to be a different species. PsunGV and XecnGV showed similar pathogenicity in terms of dose-mortality response and pattern of host mass changes following infection. Both GVs killed infected larvae in 2-3 weeks.
001). However, TH increased phase singularity number (wavebreaks) during VF (P<0.05) and Si pacing (P<0.05). TH resulted in earlier onset of APD alternans (P<0.001), which was predominantly SDA (P<0.05), and increased pacing-induced VF episodes (P<0.05). TH also decreased CV, shortened wavelength, and enhanced APD dispersion and the spatial heterogeneity of CV restitution.\n\nConclusions: TH (30 degrees C) increased the vulnerability of pacing-induced VF by (1) facilitating wavebreaks during VF and Si pacing, and (2) enhancing proarrhythmic electrophysiological parameters, including promoting
earlier onset of APD alternans (predominantly SDA) during LY2835219 S1 pacing. (Circ J 2009; 73: 2214-2222)”
“Brain metastasis has become an increasing cause of
morbidity Milciclib nmr and mortality in cancer patients as the treatment of systemic disease has improved. Brain metastases frequently are highly vascularized, a process driven primarily by VEGF. VEGF mediates numerous changes within the vasculature including endothelial cell retraction and increased permeability, vasodilation, and new vessel formation. Here we describe a xenograft brain metastasis model that mimics the critical steps of metastasis including tumor cell dissemination and vascular adhesion, tumor growth and tumor associated angiogenesis. Magnetic resonance (MR) imaging was used to evaluate two aspects of the functional response of brain metastasis to the anti-VEGF receptor therapeutic, AZD2171 (Cediranib, RECENTIN (TM)). MR tracking of individual cells demonstrated that cediranib did not impede tumor
cell extravasation into the brain parenchyma despite evidence that anti-VEGF treatment decreases the permeability of the blood brain barrier. In a second assay, blood volume imaging using ultrasmall superparamagnetic iron oxide revealed that treatment of well-developed brain metastasis with cediranib for 7 days led to a heterogeneous response with respect to individual tumors. Overall, there was a significant average decrease in the tumor vascular bed volume. The majority of large tumors demonstrated substantially reduced central blood volumes relative to normal brain while retaining a rim of elevated blood volume at 3-deazaneplanocin A concentration the tumor brain interface. Small tumors or occasional large tumors displayed a static response. Models and assays such as those described here will be important for designing mechanism-based approaches to the use of anti-angiogenesis therapies for the treatment of brain metastasis.”
“Objective: We describe the short-term results of the patients who underwent transapical treatment of a paravalvular leak (PVL) in our centre. Background: Increasing experience with transapical aortic valve implantation has inspired us to explore this approach for prosthetic paravalvular leak reduction in high risk patients.
However, the impact of this spatial chromatin organization on gene expression and its degree of evolutionary conservation is still poorly understood. The Six homeobox genes are essential developmental regulators organized in gene clusters conserved during evolution. Here, we reveal that the Six clusters share a deeply evolutionarily conserved 3D chromatin organization that predates the Cambrian explosion. This chromatin architecture generates two largely independent regulatory landscapes (RLs) contained in two adjacent topological associating domains (TADs). By disrupting the conserved TAD border in one https://www.selleckchem.com/products/Vorinostat-saha.html of the zebrafish Six clusters, we demonstrate that this border is critical for preventing competition between
promoters and enhancers located mTOR inhibitor in separated RLs, thereby generating different
expression patterns in genes located in close genomic proximity. Moreover, evolutionary comparison of Six-associated TAD borders reveals the presence of CCCTC-binding factor (CTCF) sites with diverging orientations in all studied deuterostomes. Genome-wide examination of mammalian HiC data reveals that this conserved CTCF configuration is a general signature of TAD borders, underscoring that common organizational principles underlie TAD compartmentalization in deuterostome evolution.”
“OBJECTIVE: Several different methodologies for proximal occlusion and retrograde suction decompression of large paraclinoid aneurysms have been reported previously. In this
article, we describe the novel use of an endovascular embolectomy device (F.A.S.T. funnel catheter; Genesis Medical Interventional, Inc., Redwood City, CA) for temporary internal carotid artery occlusion and suction decompression of an intracranial aneurysm to facilitate surgical clip ligation. The combination of atraumatic occlusion technology and large lumen size makes this technique safer and easier.\n\nCLINICAL PRESENTATION: A 53-year-old woman with progressive headaches underwent computed tomographic angiography, which revealed an unruptured large left paraclinoid aneurysm. Cerebral angiography confirmed the diagnosis. The patient did not tolerate a balloon learn more test occlusion for therapeutic Hunterian internal carotid occlusion. The patient was subsequently taken to the operating room for a craniotomy and clip ligation of the aneurysm.\n\nINTERVENTION: A standard left pterional craniotomy was performed with opening of the sylvian fissure and exposure of the left paraclinoid aneurysm. lntraoprative angiography with introduction of a new endovascular embolectomy device was performed. The device was deployed to achieve temporary occlusion of the cervical internal carotid artery, and aspiration through the central lumen allowed for retrograde suction decompression of the aneurysm. Collapse of the aneurysm through this technique permitted visualization of the aneurysmal neck with successful clip ligation.
\n\nConclusions: Under favorable economic
conditions, the tendency to be organized, disciplined, and deliberate is protective against drug use. These tendencies, however, matter less when financial resources are scarce. In contrast, those prone to emotional distress and antagonism are at greater risk for current drug use, regardless of their economic situation. Published by Elsevier Ireland Ltd.”
“OBJECTIVES: To determine the survival rate, predictive factors and causes of death in a cohort of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infected tuberculosis (TB) patients in the era of highly active antiretroviral treatment (HAART).\n\nDESIGN: This retrospective cohort study included all HIV-infected VS-6063 chemical structure TB patients reported in Barcelona check details between 1996 and 2006. A survival analysis was conducted based on the Kaplan-Meier estimator and Cox proportional hazards; hazard ratios (HRs) and their 95% confidence intervals (CIs) were calculated. Causes of death were classified using the International Classification
of Diseases (ICD) 9 and ICD-10, and defined as acquired immune-deficiency syndrome (AIDS) related, non-AIDS-related or unknown.\n\nRESULTS: Of the 792 patients included, 341 (43.1%) died. Survival at 10 years was 47.4% (95%CI 45.2-49.6). Poorer survival was observed in patients aged >30 years (HR 1.6, 95%CI 1.1-2.1), inner-city residents (HR 1.3, 95%CI 1.1-1.7), injecting drug users (HR 1.4, 95%CI 1.1-1.8), those
with a non-cavitary radiological pattern (HR 1.5, 95%CI 1.0-2.2), those with <200 CD4/mu l (HR 1.8, 95%CI 1.2-2.7) and those diagnosed with AIDS prior to their TB episode (HR 1.85, 95%CI 1.4-2.2). No differences were found for TB treatment (6 vs. 9 months) or for anti-tuberculosis drug resistance; 64.8% of the deaths were non-AIDS-related.\n\nCONCLUSIONS: Poor survival was observed despite the availability of HAART, and non-AIDS-related mortality was high. Earlier HAART could help address AIDS and non-AIDS-related mortality.”
“Anthropometric measurements are essential in evaluation of physical Bindarit mw status and obesity. Use of some anthropometric indicators is limited and depends on the aim, because of different sensitivity. The aim of this paper was to determine mean BMI value and obesity prevalence according to different anthropometric parameters in doctors of family medicine in Banjaluka region. Obesity was investigated within the project of investigating predictors of professional satisfaction of doctors in primary health care. This investigation as a cross-sectional study was conducted in all health centers of Banjaluka Region, including interviewing and assessing health conditions of 290 doctors and anthropometrical measurements of 266 (95%) doctors in service of family medicine. Obesity evaluation was based on the mean Body Mass Index value which was 28.1 to 25.5 kg/m(2) in man and to 24.4 kg/m(2) in women. The highest BMI (28.
However, the nature of this association is unclear. We determined if 10 days of voluntary alcohol self-administration followed by withdrawal could directly alter DAT function, or if genetically mediated changes in DAT function and/or availability could influence vulnerability to alcohol abuse. Heterozygous (DAT+/-) and homozygous mutant (DAT-/-) and wild-type (DAT+/+) mice were allowed to consume 5% alcohol in a schedule-induced polydipsia selleck (SIP) task. In vivo fixed potential amperometry in anesthetized mice
was used to (1) identify functional characteristics of mesoaccumbens dopamine neurons related to genotype, including dopamine autoreceptor (DAR) sensitivity, DAT efficiency, and DAT capacity, (2) determine if any of these characteristics correlated with alcohol CHIR98014 molecular weight drinking observed in DAT+/+ and DAT+/- animals, and (3) determine if SIP-alcohol self-administration altered DAR sensitivity, DAT efficiency, and DAT capacity by comparing these characteristics in wild-type (DAT+/+) mice that were SIP-alcohol nave, with those that had undergone SIP-alcohol testing. DAT-/- mice consumed significantly less alcohol during testing and this behavioral difference was related to significant differences in DAR sensitivity, DAT efficiency, and DAT capacity. These functional characteristics were correlated to varying degrees with
g/kg alcohol consumption in DAT+/+ and DAT+/- mice. DAR sensitivity was consistently reduced and DAT efficiency was enhanced in SIP-alcohol-experienced DAT+/+ mice when compared with naive animals. These results indicate that DAR sensitivity is reduced by SIP-alcohol
consumption and that DAT efficiency is modified by genotype and SIP-alcohol exposure. DAT capacity Taselisib cell line appeared to be strictly associated with SIP-alcohol consumption. (C) 2011 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.”
“Aim: The aim of this study was to assess the size and shape characteristics of prostatic adenocarcinoma cell nuclei using a computer-assisted analysis system, and to compare the results with the Gleason score.\n\nMaterials and Methods: Morphometric nuclear parameters, such as roundness factor, form ellipse, area, length, and perimeter, were evaluated based on specimen slides of 130 prostatic adenocarcinoma cases (77% needle biopsies and 23% prostatectomy specimens) using a computerized image analysis system. Correlation analysis between Gleason score and morphometric results was performed.\n\nResults: The Gleason score was correlated with mean nuclear area (r = 0.516, P = 0.01), mean nuclear length (r = 0.298, P = 0.01), and mean nuclear perimeter (r = 0.303, P = 0.01) for all specimens. In the needle biopsy group the Gleason score was correlated with mean nuclear area (r = 0.522, P = 0.01), mean nuclear length (r = 0.398, P = 0.

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text: Durtschi Diaries is back with a new intro and new footage from filming at Brighton Resort and guardsman pass nearby. Brighton got some great snow in December and we took advantage of the easy access side-country. I was lucky enough to get some sled days in Guardsman pass and shoot with Galen Knowles. We found some nice features that were perfect for the early season snowpack. Huge thanks to Saga Outerwear and all my sponsors!


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Kountze coach Duane Joubert placed on probation by UIL,
By The Enterprise
Updated 7:23 pm, Wednesday, January 18, 2012
The UIL placed Kountze boys basketball coach Duane Joubert on probation for one year following an ejection from a contest Dec. 8 against Dayton in the Hardin-Jefferson tournament, the UIL announced Wednesday. Joubert appealed the ejection to the UIL, but his appeal was denied during a hearing Wednesday in Austin. According to a rule stated in UIL rule book Section 1208 (j), Joubert received the minimum penalty for misconduct. Joubert declined comment Wednesday.
Joubert won two state championships as the team's head coach in 2005 and 2007. He also serves as the district's assistant athletic director.
Kountze athletic director Lance Dale also declined comment.


I recently served as a panelist at the Community Association Institute’s annual trade show. The topic was reasonable reserves for Associations. When looking at the long-term existence of an Association, reserve accounts are a critical topic for consideration.
If you reside in a Condominium Association, Section 9(c)(2) of the Illinois Condominium Property Act (“Act”) requires that all Condominium Associations throughout the State of Illinois establish and maintain a reasonable reserve account. The Act further provides that Associations which do not have a reserve requirement in the Declaration may opt out and not establish a reasonable reserve account. This would require a vote of two-thirds of the unit owners. Typically, there are very few Declarations which do not require the Board to establish a reasonable reserve account. As such, Boards generally do not have the right to opt out.
Although the Act requires that the Board establish a reasonable reserve account, it does not set forth what amount is reasonable. There is a common misconception that an Association must have a certain percentage of the annual budget placed into the reserve account each year. This is inaccurate. The Act states that the Board should take the following into account when funding the reserve account:
The repair and replacement cost and the estimated useful life of the property which the Association is obligated to maintain.The current and anticipated return on investment of Association funds. Any independent professional reserve study which the Association may obtain. The financial impact on unit owners of any assessment increase needed to fund reserves. The ability of the Association to obtain financing or refinancing.
Although it is not specifically required, it is good practice for the Association to obtain a reserve study. A reserve study is generally performed by an engineer or architectural firm. In performing this study, they inspect the common elements and determine when it will be necessary to replace these amenities. Based on this assessment, the Board can then begin to budget for these future costs so that when the work is required, it can be paid for from the reserve account. This prevents the necessity for a special assessment.
Some Board members are reluctant to obtain a reserve study because of the fear that the reserve study will lead to a large special assessment which will have financial hardship on the owners. Boards may believe that failure to raise assessments in accordance with the reserve study is a breach of the Board’s fiduciary duty. As set forth above, the Board may take into account the financial hardship on unit owners in establishing a reserve account fund. If the reserve study did state that the Board had to substantially increase the assessment to fund a reasonable reserve account, the Board could take this into consideration and develop a long term plan of slowly increasing assessments each year in order to establish this reserve fund rather than enacting a large special assessment. This is better than taking no action.
If you live in a Townhome or Homeowners Association, there is no specific Illinois law which requires the Board to establish a reserve account. However, the Board must check the Association’s Declaration as a number of Declarations for Townhome and Homeowner’s Associations do require that the Board set up a reserve fund. If there is no specific amount set forth in the Declaration, the Board should take into account the above standards to the effect they are applicable. Although the Board is not required to follow these standards, they do provide a good guide.
Funding a suitable reserve account is an extremely important job for the Board of Directors. Although many members of the Board will no longer reside in the Association when the reserve funds are spent, it is the Board’s responsibility to look at the Association as a continuing entity and make certain that the Association will prosper for many years to come.
Originally published as Pioneer Press (February 2001).


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My husband and I came across this B&B after taking a trip to North Wales and from the second of the door opening, we knew we had stumbled across a wonderful place. The room was spotless with a lovely view of the garden and the mountains in the background. The owners were the friendliest I have come across and welcomed us in with smiles. They gave us information about the local restaurants and offered their garage space for our motorbike.
The next day we were greeted by an array of offerings for breakfast, including a full english, which was cooked beautifully using locally sourced produce. We chatted and shared stories until it was time to go.
Prices to stay here are also fabulous and we will be using this B&B again.
- Official Description (provided by the hotel):
- Nestling at the foot of the Cader Idris mountain range in the Snowdonia National Park, Dolronwy is quietly situated in the old part of town, two minutes walk from local restaurants, pubs, and shops. Dolgellau is a well known centre for walking, climbing and mountain biking, as well as game fishing, cycling and golf, making an ideal base for touring the area. Private off road parking to the rear & cycle lock up. TV, tea & coffee making facilities. And start the day with breakfast served in the conservatory overlooking the garden. ... more less
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In the late 1940s, Maggie Allesee was head cheerleader for the first
FSU cheerleading squad and earned the first varsity letter given to a
woman by Florida State. She is still one of FSU’s head cheerleaders and
can be seen almost ever year at Homecoming proudly wearing her
cheerleader's uniform. An avid Seminole fan and ardent supporter of her
alma mater, Mrs. Allesee has been a steady and generous donor to FSU. In 2004, Mrs. Allesee made a gift to FSU that
reflects not only her love for the University but also for the arts. This gift to FSU’s College of Visual Arts, Theatre and Dance created and
endowed The Maggie Allesee National Center for Choreography.
Maggie Allesee is a 1949 FSU graduate in English, journalism and education, who now lives in Detroit. She received a master’s degree in education, guidance and counseling and a post master’s degree in gerontology from Wayne State University. In 2011 she received an honorary doctorate from Oakland University.
A Word From Maggie
"I have been a continuing supporter of Florida State ever since I graduated in 1949. Back then I was aware of the Dance Department because I took tap dance for my phys ed class. Over the years, because of my love for dance, I have seen and helped it grow into one of the finest Dance Departments in the USA," said Mrs. Allesee.
"When I learned of the possibility of a National Center for Choreography, I thought what a perfect place for students to be offered to study alongside the finest dance makers in the world. Through the experience in this Center for choreography, FSU offers a positive impact for developing outstanding dancers from all over the world. High levels of education are the finest gifts we can provide for our students today."


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EASTERN EUROPE: Milk production in Eastern Europe is reported to be declining seasonally. In Poland, milk production reports indicate that production this season is basically in line with last year, but for other countries such as Russia, Ukraine, and Baltics, milk output is lagging last year. Some sales activity has been reported out of this region, but not at the level of previous years. Stocks are available for buyer interest. As in Western Europe, Eastern European casein production is lighter.


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Andorra had excellent promise, especially with its compelling start and jacket cover description. I was immediately intrigued by the unlikable, but interestingly strange characters. I was excited to learn more of Mr. Dent's escape. I wanted to watch the unfolding of the Alex's relationship with Jean. I was hoping to discover more details of Nancy's seedy past and present. Yet, sadly these story lines were glossed over as the book continued. Then the end meandered, causing me to question what exactly I read. I dislike taking time with a book to feel as if I did not follow or comprehend its meaning. I feel as if I missed something crucial especially with the rave reviews from fans and praise from critics. Why the harbor murders? Why was Alex a suspect? Why did Cameron not develop this plot line further when it could have solidified some of the story? Why the confession? Why create interesting characters but only develop them superficially? Why recreate the geography of Andorra? (In reality Andorra is a landlocked country in the Pyrenees.) Why not choose a coastal, Mediterranean town in Italy for example? Why are the story and its characters so disconnected? If you are a reader who needs closure or to be provided more concrete answers, this book may not satisfy. Even with all of these critiques I would not discourage this book. It was oddly entertaining. Ultimately, more elaboration would have had me better satisfied, but maybe I need to take the perspective that the book is a bit like participating in someone else's dream.
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Cecil's Jazz Club
West Orange, NJ
August 17, 2007
Two drum kits were set up at the front of the stage prior to the CB III Band's first set at Cecil's Jazz Club. Though the configuration was in keeping with an evening billed as "The Father, Son, and Holy Groove, featuring two generations of the Brooks family of jazz drummers, the figure of Max Roach cast a long shadow on the proceedings. Roach, whose virtuosic, interactive style of drumming invigorated jazz icons ranging from Charlie Parker to Clifford Brown to Cecil Taylor, had died on the previous day. The insistent, hard-hitting approach of Cecil Brooks III, the club's proprietor, wouldn't have been possible without Roach's towering achievements.
The first forty-five minutes of the performance moved along without pause. In large measure the band exhibited the trappings of soul-jazz, with audience-friendly material (an unnamed blues, Bobby Hebb's 1966 hit "Sunny, the Carpenters' 1970 smash "Close To You, Norah Jones's recent blockbuster "Don't Know Why, and an up tempo Charles Earland line), palpable grooves, and an abundance of blues and R & B licks. However, Brooks's ferocious drumming, guitarist Matt Chertkoff's and Hammond B-3 organist Kyle Kohler's willingness to stand up to the barrage, and the remarkably fluid exchange of ideas among them, disclosed a spirit of adventure seldom seen in other practitioners of the B-3 trio genre.
Two previous weekends at the club made the trio into a genuinely cohesive unit. Dynamics ranged from a whisper (at one point I feared the band could hear the rustling of the pages of my notebook) to an earsplitting roar. Every selection included at least a couple of sustained climaxes. The sheer force of Brooks's drumming was calculated, his practiced sticking never lapsed into mindless flailing. He was equally adept at latching onto one of Chertkoff's or Kohler's phrases, creating a more intense groove by adding complicated rhythms, or willfully pushing the music in another direction by dint of slamming hits to the snare and bass drum.
Brooks's solo on "Sunny began with an uncanny imitation of the tune's melody. He briefly traveled around the drums only to return to the basic patterns. Another whole sequence was executed entirely on the cymbals, again capturing the essence of the song. After tamping the low tom-tom with one stick and striking the drum with the other, he cut loose, at first moving around the set in a flurry of rapid strokes before becoming downright brutal.
Chertkoff and Kohler revealed a flair for building solos that were both soulful and deceptively complex. Undaunted by Brooks's hard, repetitive snare and bass drum combinations during "Don't Know Why, Chertkoff spit the figure right back at him and then rapidly moved on and developed a four-note phrase. After briefly yielding to the leader's dazzling variety of snare drum beats, Kohler's song-like lines on "Close To You morphed into a number of intriguing fragments, before reaching a climax via a series of bluesy chords.
Brooks introduced his father, Cecil Brooks II, as "the man who taught me how to play, and then left the stage. The reconstituted trio tackled "Shiny Stockings at a middling tempo, Brooks II displaying a sharp, tight sound on the drum set, and his accents perfectly complementing Frank Foster's tune originally conceived for Basie's big band. Throughout Chertkoff and Kohler's solos, he comped judiciously and then served up subtle figures from the snare drum for his four-bar trades with Kohler.
Upon Brooks III's return to the bandstand, the percussion-heavy band turned Sonny Rollins's calypso anthem "St Thomas into a gleeful stomp, Chertkoff's nimble lines constituting his best work of the set. In a big, crowd-pleasing finish, father and son battled to a draw, and made the floor shake throughout an extended series of eight-bar exchanges.
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Benson plays his guitar and also sings on some of these tracks. He is joined by Phil Upchurch on rhythm guitar, Ronnie Foster on electric piano & mini-moog, Jorge Dalto on clavinet & acoustic piano, Stanley Banks on bass, Harvey Mason on drums and Ralph MacDonald. Claus Ogerman arranged and ... LP, Vinyl record album
Funky fusion from Jeremy Steig – still sounding pretty darn great here, although a bit freer than on some of his earlier albums. The great Eddie Gomez is still working with Jeremy here – which is one of the reasons the record sounds so great, as Eddie's bass work is deep and soulful, ... LP, Vinyl record album
Dave and Carmen make a surprisingly great pair – and this album's a real gem that features Carmen singing lyrics to a number of Dave's groovy original compositions. The group features Paul Desmond playing icy alto, which rings out loud and clear on a few instrumental tracks, which offer a ... LP, Vinyl record album
A classic pairing of two key 50s talents – in a sweet set that includes the cuts "Blues The Mother Of Sin", "Lonesome Lover Blues", "Drifting", "I Want A Little Girl", and "Song Of The Wanderer". ... LP, Vinyl record album
A killer album of vibes and organ from Johnny Lytle – just a trio session, but one that packs the punch of a full group! As with other early gems from Johnny, the players include Peppy Hinant on drums and Milt Harris on organ, and they're also augmented by some guest work by Milt Hinton. ... LP, Vinyl record album


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Provides an extended-lasting relationship needless to say just what folk anticipates and would like to happens. Becoming reached half a year together with your mate is quite an excellent step to help you capable grab the relationships to the much more serious relationship. not, and when you are endured six months, you and your partner will begin to show off your correct nature that’s crappy or best for the partnership.
A half dozen-week chronilogical age of a romance is renowned for being the toughest part for several. You might slip much harder otherwise begin to feel bored with your lover. It is typical even though to feel bored stiff while you are dating nevertheless would be to pick it up so the relationships won’t be for example in pretty bad shape.
That would be one of the reasons off exactly why do boys alter immediately following half a year relationship. Yet not, that is not really the only end up in and you need to thought regarding it a great deal more should you want to support the dating suit. So why don’t we help you with so it exactly why do guys changes immediately after half a year matchmaking.
1. That is His Real Characteristics
You just discover him for being great for you. What i’m saying is, of course, however operate sweet to you once the he desires to profit their center. After 6 months, his true character perhaps starts to show up and that is committed you think which he changes.
2. Becoming Themselves
This is certainly certainly so why do males alter after six months relationships. The guy simply attempts to becoming themselves as comprehending that you’ll sit despite what you.
step three. He’s Annoyed
Or maybe he’s bored none with you or the relationships. It is typical while relationships people then chances are you start to feel bored stiff. You really need to inquire about on your own which concern Do you really Fall in Like Again with similar People Again.
4. Personal Has stopped being Required
Being 6 months to you, he may already genuinely believe that intimate thingy is no longer required. If they are not the sort who give you vegetation each month following to any extent further you won’t get any rose.
5. Sign of Cheating
It has possible he you are going to make a move behind their straight back. not, plus don’t suppose they too fast. You need to do your data earliest ahead of considering that they are cheat. Cheat starts with Advising Absolutely nothing Light Lays Leading to Large Difficulties In Relationships.
6. Believe There is absolutely no State
So why do people changes shortly after half a year relationship? Men was people. They will not discover there was difficulty if you never ever give him or her. When you begin to feel he change, then chances are you is to simply tell him immediately.
seven. He or she is Tired of Fighting
In the event the relationship laden up with assaulting more quick matter each and every day, it’s a yes material as he starts to change. The guy doesn’t want they any longer that’s why create boys change immediately following six months relationship.
8. The relationship Try Extremely Regular
Or it is very distinct from the earlier point, their relationship could be so you can smooth and you may typical having him. Fighting and you will arguing is bad if you find yourself relationship somebody, yet not, talking about exactly why are your more powerful and you will find out more about loving one another inside their faults. That is why he or she is annoyed today and you can is like he change.
9. Their Like Actually starts to Diminish
How come men change just after 6 months relationships? This is actually the most thing group scared of when they have been in a romance which have anybody. Exactly why they transform possibly it is because their love isn’t truth be told there more and commence so you’re able to diminish just like the go out happens by.
10. He Currently Gets What The guy Wanted
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Cues Your boyfriend Change Immediately following six months Matchmaking
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step one. The guy Cannot Perform Romantic Point Any more
You actually beginning to think he transform once the the guy cannot perform the new close procedure more such as the early day of your matchmaking. That is why you have been curious exactly what in fact goes.
2. He Doesn’t Build His Time to
The very first time, he said which he can not make it to their dinner big date for an unfamiliar reason. In addition to that, he doesn’t build his time and energy to even if you discover which he is not that active.
step 3. No more Nice Text
You could potentially deny you to their nice good-night text message is exactly what makes you fall in love with your. But not, there isn’t any even more nice text message now.
4. Skip You
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Not simply there is absolutely no more sweet text away from your, also it is hard to-name him today. He entirely alter plus it is like that you don’t have any idea him any more.
What you should do If the Boyfriend Transform After six months Relationships
Here are what to do if the boyfriend transform immediately after six weeks relationships. Including check this How come Guys Drop off for days and you can Exactly what doing to handle They.
step 1. Do Reflect Yourself
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2. Start to look To own Advice
For people who start to imagine possibly he hides things away from you, then you better pick recommendations. Without a doubt you ought not risk become cheated into.
step three. Don’t let yourself be Therefore More
Or avoid over consider and don’t be therefore additional. Perhaps he or she is sick and has now his own situation however, are unable to tell you about they.
4. Correspond with Him About what You become
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5. Time for you Create Decision
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We recently spoke about the expected variety of some essential stocks over earnings today. Today, we are going to check out a sophisticated choices approach referred to as a call ratio spread in Roku stock.
This trade might be suitable at once such as this. Why? You can construct this trade with zero drawback threat, while likewise allowing for some gains if a stock recovers.
Let’s have a look at an example utilizing Roku (ROKU).
Purchasing the 170 call expenses $2,120 and also offering both 200 calls produces $2,210. Consequently, the profession generates an internet debt of $90. If ROKU stays below 170, the calls end worthless. We maintain the $90.
Roku (NASDAQ: ROKU):Exactly How Fast Could It Rebound?
If Roku stock rallies, a profit zone emerges on the benefit. Nonetheless, we do not desire it to get there too swiftly. As an example, if Roku rallies to 190 in the next week, it is estimated the profession would show a loss of around $450. But if Roku hits 190 at the end of February, the trade will generate an earnings of around $250.
As the profession entails a naked call option, some investors might not have the ability to put this profession. So, it is just suggested for seasoned investors. While there is a huge profit area on the upside, think about the possibly limitless threat.
The optimum possible gain on the profession is $3,090, which would happen if ROKU shut right at 200 on expiry day in April.
The worst-case situation for the profession? A sharp rally in Roku stock early in the trade.
If you are not familiar with this kind of approach, it is best to utilize alternative modeling software application to picture the trade outcomes at different dates and also stock rates. A lot of brokers will allow you to do this.
Negative Delta In The Call Ratio Spread
The first setting has a web delta of -15, which indicates the profession is about equal to being brief 15 shares of ROKU stock. This will alter as the profession proceeds.
ROKU stock ranks No. 9 in its group, according to IBD Stock Checkup. It has a Composite Ranking of 32, an EPS Score of 68 and a Loved One Toughness Ranking of 5.
Expect fourth-quarter results in February. So this trade would certainly lug profits danger if held to expiration.
Please remember that options are high-risk, and also investors can lose 100% of their investment.
Should I Buy the Dip on Roku Stock?
” The Streaming Battles” is one of one of the most intriguing ongoing company stories. The industry is ripe with competition yet also has exceptionally high obstacles to entrance. Many significant companies are scratching as well as clawing to acquire an edge. Today, Netflix has the advantage. However down the road, it’s easy to see Disney+ becoming one of the most prominent. With that said, regardless of that prevails, there’s one firm that will win along with them, Roku (Nasdaq: ROKU). Roku stock has actually been among the best-performing stocks because 2018. At one factor, it was up over 900%. Nonetheless, a current sell-off has actually sent it tumbling back down from its all-time high.
Is this the perfect time to purchase the dip on Roku stock? Or is it smarter to not try and also capture the dropping knife? Allow’s take a look!
Roku Stock Projection
Roku is a content streaming firm. It is most popular for its dongles that connect into the back of your TV. Roku’s dongles give users access to every one of one of the most preferred streaming systems like Netflix, Disney+, HBO Max, and so on. Roku has actually additionally created its own Roku TV and also streaming network.
Roku currently has 56.4 million energetic accounts since Q3 2021.
New reveal starring Daniel Radcliffe– Roku is developing a new biopic about Weird Al Yankovic including Daniel Radcliffe. This show will be included on the Roku Network.
No. 1 smart TV OS in the US– In 2021, Roku’s item was the very successful clever TV os in the U.S. This is the 2nd year that Roku has led the market.
Scott Rosenberg stepping down– Scott Rosenberg is Roku’s SVP as well as General Supervisor of Platform Organization. He intends to step down at some point in Spring 2022.
So, just how have these recent news affected Roku’s service?
None of the above announcements are really Earth-shattering. There’s no reason why any of this information would have sent out Roku’s stock tumbling. It’s likewise been weeks since Roku last reported revenues. Its next significant record is not till February 17, 2022. However, Roku’s stock is still down over 60% from its high in July 2021. This creates a little of a head scratcher.
After looking through Roku’s latest monetary declarations, its business continues to be solid.
In 2020, Roku reported yearly earnings of $1.78 billion. It additionally reported a net loss of $17.51 million. These numbers were up 57.53% as well as 70.79% respectively. Much more lately, Roku reported Q3 2021 income of $679.95 million. This was up 51% year-over-year (YOY). It also uploaded an earnings of 68.94 million. This was up 432% YOY. After never ever publishing an annual earnings, Roku has currently published five successful quarters straight.
Right here are a few various other takeaways from Roku’s Q3 2021 earnings:
Individuals appear 18.0 billion streaming hours. This was an increase of 0.7 billion hrs from Q2 2021
Standard Income Per Customer (ARPU) expanded to $40.10. This was up 49% YOY.
The Roku Network was a leading 5 network on the system by active account reach
So, does this mean that it’s a good time to get the dip on Roku stock? Let’s have a look at a few of the advantages and disadvantages of doing that.
Should I Acquire Roku Stock? Potential Upsides
Roku has a business that is growing unbelievably fast. Its yearly revenue has expanded by around 50% over the past 3 years. It also produces $40.10 per individual. When you think about that even a premium Netflix plan just sets you back $19.99, this is an outstanding number.
Roku additionally considers itself in a transitioning market. In the past, firms made use of to pay out large bucks for TV as well as paper advertisements. Newspaper advertisement invest has actually largely transitioned to systems like Facebook as well as Google. These electronic systems are currently the most effective way to get to consumers. Roku thinks the same point is occurring with television ad spending. Typical television advertisers are slowly transitioning to marketing on streaming platforms like Roku.
On top of that, Roku is focused squarely in a growing industry. It feels like another significant streaming service is revealed nearly every year. While this is bad news for existing streaming titans, it’s wonderful news for Roku. Today, there are about 8-9 major streaming platforms. This suggests that consumers will generally need to spend for at the very least 2-3 of these services to obtain the web content they want. Either that or they’ll at the very least require to borrow a friend’s password. When it pertains to putting every one of these solutions in one place, Roku has among the most effective options on the market. No matter which streaming solution customers favor, they’ll additionally need to pay for Roku to access it.
Granted, Roku does have a couple of significant competitors. Namely, Apple Television, the Amazon Television Fire Stick and Google Chromecast. The difference is that streaming solutions are a side hustle for these other companies. Streaming is Roku’s entire business.
So what clarifies the 60+% dip recently?
Should I Get Roku Stock? Possible Drawbacks
The biggest risk with getting Roku stock today is a macro threat. By this, I suggest that the Federal Reserve has recently transitioned its plan. It went from a dovish policy to a hawkish one. It’s difficult to say for sure but analysts are anticipating 4 rate of interest walks in 2022. It’s a little nuanced to totally clarify right here, but this is usually trouble for development stocks.
In an increasing rates of interest setting, financiers favor worth stocks over growth stocks. Roku is still quite a growth stock and also was trading at a high numerous. Recently, significant investment funds have actually reapportioned their profiles to shed growth stocks and purchase worth stocks. Roku investors can rest a little easier knowing that Roku stock isn’t the just one tanking. Many other high-growth stocks are down 60-70% from their all-time high. For this reason, I would absolutely wage caution.
Roku still has a solid service design and has actually posted remarkable numbers. Nonetheless, in the short term, its price could be very unpredictable. It’s additionally a fool’s errand to try as well as time the Fed’s choices. They could elevate rates of interest tomorrow. Or they might raise them twelve month from now. They can even return on their choice to elevate them in any way. Due to this uncertainty, it’s hard to say for how long it will take Roku to recoup. Nevertheless, I still consider it a wonderful long-lasting hold.

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Samuel Polyak, a New Jersey-based mechanic and EV-converter, turned a 2010 Audi S5 into a gorgeous all-wheel-drive German electric saloon. Polyak separated the Tesla drive unit and inverter to make it fit in the Audi’s front engine bay. To retain the Quattro setup, Polyak created a custom gear-reduction.
The sleek S5 is now packed with an estimated 500 bhp powertrain. The range is more than 200 miles. If you like what you see, Polyak will do a conversion for you. Details at polykup.com.


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Combined with modern CMOS processing technology, ultra-small form factors can now be achieved, while maintaining high efficiency by use of small-area switching transistors. Built-in battery monitoring features allow the equipment in which it is deployed to determine the strength of the battery and predict when wear-out might occur. Using an on-chip digital-to-analog converter (DAC), we can take in a digital word and compare this voltage with the output voltage. Then we can modulate the output pass transistor that is used to set the output voltage. In this way, we can derive virtually any output voltage within the output range.

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Fire Heavily Damages Lafayette Home
While Tanya Mouton and her family weren't home, their house on 1817 N. St. Antoine Street caught fire, suffering heavy fire and smoke damage, with all the contents of the home destroyed.
Lafayette Fire Department PIO Alton Trahan says the fire started in the bedroom. Trahan says when firefighters responded to the fire around 7:50 p.m. Friday night, flames were coming from a window and the roof of the home. He says it took firefighters fifteen minutes before getting it under control.
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What Is MBCT?
Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy is a therapeutic tool designed to help people who suffer repeated bouts of depression and chronic unhappiness.
Developed by Zindel Segal, Mark Williams and John Teasdale, and based on Jon Kabat-Zinn’s Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction program, MBCT combines the ideas of cognitive therapy with meditative practices. The heart of this work lies in becoming acquainted with the modes of mind that often characterize mood disorders while simultaneously learning to develop a new relationship to them.
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Of 29,000 PV projects worldwide, the IHS PV Project Database has found that Europe has 7 GW of projects planned for installation in 2014 and 2015 with 69% set to be located in the U.K.
Research from the analysts has revealed that the U.K. solar sector is primed for a spectacular PV push over the next 18 months, with the ground-mount sector set to grow by more than 4.8 GW.
Currently, IHS found, the U.K. has more than 130 MW of utility-scale PV capacity under construction across nine projects. However, an additional 681 MW exists in a further 71 projects of 5 MW or more that have been approved planning and financing and are ready to build. Further, 250 utility scale projects are in the pipeline but face a race to be approved permits and PPAs ahead of April 1 2015 the date that many in the industry fear the U.K. government will completely withdraw its ROC support incentive.
"After July 7 2014, we will know the outcome of the consultation process to revise the support for large-scale PV plants in the U.K. that the Department of Energy & Climate Change (DECC) opened in May," said IHS senior analyst, Josefin Berg. "If the result of the process is a sharp end to the ROC scheme for large-scale solar projects on April 1 2015, we expect a huge rush to beat the deadline and a surge in ground-mount PV installations in the U.K. over the nest nine months.
"Considering that there are more than 4.8 GW of planned projects, as much as 3 GW could be installed through Q1 2015. The U.K. has become the epicenter of Europes ground-mount PV activity."
France, Germany, Italy all strong
Elsewhere on the continent, the French PV market has been particularly active for large-scale, with 974 MW of projects at various stages in the pipeline the majority of which awarded a tariff through public tenders. Of that total, 515 MW were awarded in the first tender for projects larger than 250 kW in 2012, but less than 25% have so far been connected to the grid, while a further 142 MW of projects are under construction.
In Italy, the Conto Energia scheme in 2013 saw the big rush to pre-register most of the countrys large-scale PV projects, while Russia awarded 399 MW of PV projects in tenders in 2013, the first of which are expected to come online next year.
Germany, despite its degressed feed-in tariff (FIT), has 202 MW of ground-mount projects ready for construction before August 1 this year, while for Romania that figure is 215 MW despite the current uncertain policy landscape.
The IHS PV Project Database also reports that an estimated 7.5 GW of planned PV projects are unlikely to ever materialize in Europe due to unfavorable market conditions, with Spain the most wasteful culprit some 1.5 GW of planned mega-projects in the country have been cancelled. Further stalls have been reported in Romania and Turkey, although the latter is pressing ahead with 600 MW of projects that have been awarded through tenders.
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A young Italian named Dario, right, performs at a party in Rome in 2015. Photographer Gianluca Abblasio has been documenting the aspiring rock star's life in a photo series called "I Am Dario."
Abblasio followed Dario and his friends for the photo project.
"It's a story that wants to show something about my city Rome and this area that is a working-class area," Abblasio said. "Something that is not the stereotype of Rome -- something different that is not shown very often by mass media, but that is real."
Abblasio first met Dario in 2011. "I really thought that this young man had something special," Abblasio said.
Dario looks at used albums in 2014. Abblasio said Dario was inspired by David Bowie when he was very young.
A view of Rome's Torpignattara district, where Dario works at a bingo hall.
Dario dances on a table at the bingo hall.
A bingo machine spits out numbers.
Dario leaves the bingo hall in 2014. He has been working there for years.
Dario does his makeup in a car.
Dario's friend Antonella performs with Dario at a private party in 2015.
Dario dances in a Rome club with some friends in 2011. "When I saw him (for the) first time ... I (saw) a person that is followed by many," Abblasio said. "A kind of magnetic energy that can influence other people."


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During National Yoga Month, one of a select few national health observances, millions will come together for free events and activities. Festivities will take place across the U.S., with hundreds of studios, teachers, individuals and organizers taking part in their own hometowns. The events are all designed to educate people about the mind and body benefits of yoga practice. Whether you need to clear your mind, work on your lower back, or shake off a lingering cold, new students can visit the Yoga Health Foundation website to find a participating studio near them.
Request your one week free yoga card now. Redeemable once at participating studios from September 1 until October 30. For new students only.
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Speaker, House of Representatives, Mr. Yakubu Dogara, on Tuesday in Abuja said Nigeria’s real problem was lack of leadership and not corruption as widely claimed.
Dogara said this at a conference tagged, The Convergence 2.0: Leadership, Power and Politics for Democracy Renewal,” touted as “Nigeria’s largest gathering of elected young representatives,” organised by the Not-Too-Young-To-Run Movement.
Dogara said Nigeria was plagued by a lot of challenges, ranging from being ranked as the third most dangerous country of the world to terrorism, banditry, unemployment, and dearth of healthcare facilities, among others.
According to him, it is a clarion call of nation-building for the youths elected into parliament in the just-concluded elections to use their strength and population to fortify the nation.
“Nigeria’s real disease is lack of leadership; I disagree with all those who say our major national disease is financial corruption; rather, the real disease has been the absence of true leadership.
“This in turn breeds moral corruption and wickedness.
“Get a true leader that solves moral corruption and wickedness; when that happens, you will search for financial corruption to no avail.
“Unfortunately, the leadership model we have practised so far is the kind of leadership that produces sycophants who are expected to serve their political godfathers and not the people.
“Our so-called leaders have mastered the art of political witchcraft so much so that if you are independent minded, you are automatically disqualified.
“If for any reason you are picked, then you have to surrender your soul for them to eat in small bites until you become their worshiper,’’ Dogara said.
He said that in the midst of “this pandemic sycophancy, the so-called godfathers expect the children to fit in and not to stand up to be counted or make a difference.’’
“For you, trailblazers who carry the burden and the promises of a generation that must not fail, if you are ever going to get there, it must be on the wings of discipline that produces character.
“This is because without character, you cannot be men and women of influence and without influence, you cannot change anything. Character means that you cannot be separated from your word — a quality no godfather in history has ever possessed.”
He urged them to practice an all-inclusive politics because politics means reaching out to all and not to lose sight of the long-term goal of representing their people, state and country.
Earlier, Ms Cynthia Mbamalu, one of the conveners of the Not-Young-To-Run Movement, said that after Not-Young-To-Run Bill became law, youths vied for elective positions en masse.
“Today, out of the 991 seats in the state houses of Assembly, over 200 will be occupied by young elected lawmakers.
“This is our democracy taking shape, because we cannot talk about democracy without inclusion; this is progress made for youth, for Nigeria, and this is hope which we hold on to.’’
Mbamalu, however, decried the dearth of females in elected positions and urged the young parliamentarians to change the narrative with legislation to empower women.