Love From Some of Our Artists
"Without Melissa, I would not be where I am today. I began seeing her for vocal coaching as a sheepish 14-year-old without even an ounce of a developed singing voice... I had no intention of turning my voice into a career.
After almost five years of working with Melissa, though, it all changed. She knew just how to work with my overly analytical mind, and guided me from square one with not just the traditional technique/style/stage presence spiel, but also with my development as an artist. Mel’s approach integrating musical and artistic education into instrumental training is something that is unique to MMVS.
During the time I have spent with Mel, she has given me all the necessary tools to make it to where I am now. With her help and faith in me, I went from that little kid who couldn’t make a noise without being mistaken for a dying cat to a Berklee voice student studying music production, music engineering, and music business." - David, Berklee College of Music (scholarship recipient)
"MMVS is a wonderful community where young artists can share and develop a passion of music. For me, the most important thing I learned was the importance of growth, but Mel also gave me space, and the resources to develop, as a singer-songwriter. I found my own voice, and it's amazing what can happen over three years at MMVS if you really work hard.
As a young vocalist, Mel taught me several techniques over the years, and gave me wonderful opportunities to perform. Vocal wise, I definitely grew and started to realize the potential of my voice. I was very lucky to even perform with Mel a few times.
I learned how to be part of an energetic and friendly environment, by collaborating with others from vocal classes to writing music. Mel taught me how to create. It was because of those early Saturday morning and weekly lessons that reinforced my desire to continue the study of music in high school.
For those who are just beginning at MMVS, it is a safe heaven where people of all culture can share their passion of music. MMVS incorporated the study of theory and vocal techniques that prepared me for my auditions and exams for highschool.
Mel made me feel special, and that is something she shares among all her students. She made me believe that I could actually walk into a audition and ace it. I'm very lucky to have been apart of MMVS. Mel did not give up on me.
Every lesson incorporated a mix of warm-ups and a project. Whether it was covering a song or witting a new piece. I was able to write 15 songs with Mel, and I owe her a huge thanks for guiding me. One of my originals, that Mel co-wrote was "Summer." I ended up getting into my top music highschool in New York City, Kaufman, special music school because of that song. Simply, MMVS is a community where musical talents meet and grow." - Sirena, Kaufman High School, NYC
Mike Falzone, Cameron Leahy (The Downtown Fiction), Max Wagner (Minor Soul), Julia Nunes, Anson Li and Ally Ryan:
"As a sophomore in college, coming into school knowing what major I wanted to pursue was the most relieving thing. The reasoning for this is because ever since meeting Melissa Mulligan quite a few years ago and beginning my vocal lessons with her, I knew that music was my passion in life. From learning how to sing, to trying to play the piano, to going to concerts and hearing about all of the behind the scenes work, Melissa has helped and encouraged me so much. Melissa helped me realize that there was much more to the music industry than just the artists themselves. With her, I learned that the people behind the scenes are just as important. That is where my major came into play. Deciding to go to Pace University in NYC, I chose the major Arts and Entertainment Management. This major gives me the opportunity to learn the business side of the music industry, as well as all other arts and entertainment industries, inside and out. Melissa has taught me everything I need to know on the artist's side of the industry, so because of her, I can now understand both sides of the industry rather than just one.
With the experience I gained from taking lessons with her and discussing personal life decisions, it has also prepared me to take the next step in life. Not only am I in college studying the music business side of the industry, but I also have access to getting the best internships possible. Being in NYC is also extremely helpful for this aspect in my life, but if it weren’t for Melissa Mulligan, I would have never thought these opportunities were possible. She has helped me gain the confidence in pursuing this as my career when others have advised me otherwise and I couldn’t be more grateful for her." - Marisa, Pace University, NYC


Sportswrap is your one-stop shop for everything Duke athletics, where we’ll recap how each of Duke’s sports currently in competition performed over the last week and give a brief look ahead. Here’s our recap for the week of Dec. 18-23:
The 2023 season ended on a positive note for Duke as it defeated Troy 17-10 in the Birmingham Bowl Saturday afternoon. Interim head coach Trooper Taylor led the Blue Devils (8-5, 4-4 in the ACC) to victory behind an impressive defensive performance. Duke forced three fourth-down stops and a crucial interception by graduate safety Jeremiah Lewis sealed the game. Sophomore defensive back Chandler Rivers won the Birmingham Bowl MVP after recording three pass breakups and two tackles for loss. Freshman quarterback Grayson Loftis performed admirably, throwing for 183 yards and managing the game well. The Blue Devils’ lone touchdown was scored by graduate running back Jaylen Coleman in his last game in a Duke uniform. The team now turns the page to the Manny Diaz era, as he continues to round out his staff and finalize the roster — headlined by incoming Texas quarterback Maalik Murphy, who announced his commitment Friday. -Ranjan Jindal
On a chilly Wednesday night in New York, the 21st-ranked Blue Devils got the job done 78-70 against No. 10 Baylor at Madison Square Garden for a marquee nonconference win in front of a loaded and loud support section fitting of the moniker “Cameron North.” Freshman guard Jared McCain was the standout player for Duke (8-3, 0-1), shooting an effective 7-for-11 from the floor and 3-of-6 from three, including the dagger late in the fourth quarter off a feed from Ryan Young. With the win, the Blue Devils close the door on the toughest chapter of their out-of-conference slate and now enjoy a brief respite for the holidays before returning to Cameron Indoor Stadium Dec. 30 for a clash with Queens. -Andrew Long
After a 10-day finals break, Duke recorded an impressive 25-point win against Toledo Wednesday night at Cameron Indoor Stadium. Senior center Kennedy Brown helped lead her team to victory with a career-high night in the contest, scoring 17 points and going 6-for-7 from the field. Freshman guard Jadyn Donovan also had a stellar night in the home win, scoring in the double digits for the third time this season. The Blue Devils (7-4, 0-1) will have another short break before coming back to Cameron Indoor to face off against Coppin State Dec. 28 before closing out 2023 in ACC play against Boston College Dec. 31. -Elle Chavis
Duke traveled to Charlotte Tuesday for a big doubleheader against The Citadel and Queens. The matchup yielded mixed results for the Blue Devils (4-5). On the one hand, the team scored only three individual victories against the Bulldogs, falling in the opening encounter by a score of 23-9. However, in the afternoon, Duke bounced back emphatically, trouncing the Royals in a dominant 47-0 victory. The Blue Devils were led by veterans Logan Agin, Gaetano Console and Connor Barket, each of whom won both of their duels in convincing fashion. Their performances against The Citadel helped keep Duke in contention, while their dominant outings against Queens laid the foundation for a convincing Blue Devil win, including a first for freshman Kwasi Bonsu. -Rodrigo Amare
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Central Hokkaido not only has the most coveted ski areas for finding the elusive champagne powder snow, it is also the area to escape from the crowds of Niseko and Rusutsu, and have an authentic experience chasing pow.
Conveniently based in Asahikawa or Furano, each day you will visit a different ski resort based on the best conditions of the day, including the unique ropeway-accessed resort of Kurodake in the Daisetsuzan National Park if the conditions are favorable.
This trip caters to beginner to advanced skiers who wish to experience Hokkaido in a different way, with quality on-piste and lift-accessed off-piste terrain.
Hokkaido Powder Belt is located in the center of the island of Hokkaido, and includes the ski areas of Furano, Tomamu, Kamui Ski Links, Tokachi Sahoro Resort, and Kurodake, accessible by ropeway and located at Daisetsuzan, the highest peak in Hokkaido.
Being an inland area, low humidity and temperatures below 20-30 degrees in February make this area one of the coldest regions of Hokkaido and where to find the dryest and most consistent powder snow. During March, is the place to find the more consistent snowpack of Hokkaido and extend the ski season compared to other areas.
6-Nights / 5-Ski Days
- 6-night double twin accommodation at a Hotel in Asahikawa or Furano with breakfast
- All ski resort transfers including Asahikawa/Chitose Airport arrival and departure transfer.
- 5 days of lift passes
- English/Spanish/French/Japanese speaking mountain guide for resort and side-country (5 days)
- Discount on premium equipment rental
- Daily bulletin board including weather forecast, avalanche reports, recommendations of best ski areas, restaurants, activities, etc.
- Courier baggage delivery from the Hotel to the Narita/Haneda airport or Tokyo.
- Backcountry ski tours (non-lifted access)
- Additional activities
- Avalanche safety training (This will give you the confidence to use your equipment with the aim of giving you more skills and knowledge to take away with you at the end of the trip.)
- CAT skiing
- Snowmobile tour
- Ice climbing
- Lake ice skating
- Asahiyama Zoo visit
- Sounkyo Icefall Festival
- Smelt fishing
- Ice sculpture festival (First weeks of February only)
- Horse riding
Upon landing at Chitose or Asahikawa airport, our team will pick you up to be transferred to your hotel. You will be able to check your gear and meet your guide, who will fill you in on the snow conditions and weather forecast for the week ahead. Option of day or night skiing at any of the nearby resorts (lift not included).
Your guide will decide the best resort to visit each day, and you will receive information about the weather, avalanche forecasts, and activities in the area. You will have the opportunity to end each day in a different outdoor hot spring, eat in traditional or modern restaurants, and enjoy any of the activities the area has to offer.
Transfer to Asahikawa/Chitose Airport.
- Price for 1 person staying at one twin bedroom.
- Groups of 4 get discounted rates.
- Fully customizable subject to availability: choose your own dates, extend or shorten the trip, book your own accommodation, reduce the number of guided days or select half-day guiding, add cat ski, …
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Three Arrows crypto hedge fund files for bankruptcy
Three Arrows Capital (3AC) Cryptocurrency Hedge Fund deposit for Chapter 15 bankruptcy in an effort to protect its U.S. assets from creditors in the country, as previously reported by Bloomberg and CNBC. On Friday, representatives of the Singapore-based company filed the case in a court in the Southern District of New York, which legally protects US assets of insolvent foreign debtors with US creditors.
Founded in 2012 by Kyle Davis and Su Zhu, 3AC managed about $10 billion in assets as recently as Marchflowing later to $3 billion in April. Like several other crypto firms, including lending giants Celcius and Babel Finance, 3AC’s turnaround in fortunes is part of the so-called crypto “winter” that has taken stablecoins down and the value of Bitcoin plummeted.
Earlier this week, reports emerged that 3AC defaulted on $670 million loan provided by crypto broker Voyager Digital, which has since halted all transactions, deposits and withdrawals Therefore. Sky News reported later that a court in the British Virgin Islands ordered 3AC to be liquidated and that the company would work with business consultancy firm Teneo to oversee the process.
In May, Davies and Zhu admitted in an interview with the WSJ that the company lost an investment of $200 million as a result the crash of Luna and its sister coin TerraUSD. At the time, the two remained optimistic about the prospects for crypto, telling the WSJ that they have “always been believers in crypto” and “still are”.


NVDA Stock Price
NVIDIA Corparation is a company that designs and manufactures computer graphics processors, chipsets and related multimedia software for gamers.
Today, NVDA stock price fluctuates between 595-605 USD. It is ranked 357.98B in the MarcetCap listing. With a volume of 16.82M USD, NVDA stock price averages 600USD.
In the last year, NVDA stock price reached the highest 648 USD, while the lowest 319 USD.
What is Nvidia Corporation?
Nvidia Corporation is a technology company based in California and aimed at gamers. It contributes to the gaming industry by producing graphics processors (GPU) for gamers, mobile devices and on-chip systems (SoC) for the automotive market. GeForce is the company’s main family of graphics processor products and is the biggest competitor of AMD’s Radeon products. Nvidia technological products include SHIELD Portable, SHIELD Tablet and SHIELD Android TV products.
Nvidia’s biggest focal points since 2014 have been gaming, professional visualization, data centers and automotive. As well as providing GPU production, Nvidia provides researchers and scientists with parallel processing capabilities to run high-performance applications efficiently and well. NVIDIA is one of the world’s fastest CPU system manufacturers and supports over 130 supercomputer brands in the TOP 500 list.
Their success in the semiconductor market started with GeForce and NForce. This situation has continued with the recent production of graphic processors for game consoles such as PlayStation 3 and Xbox. In addition, it has become one of the biggest brands in the sector with its memory size, increase in processing capacity and mobile GPUs designed for mobile devices that need innovative graphics solutions.
Establishment of Nvidia
Nvidia was founded in 1993 by Jen Hsun Huang. Jen Hsun Huang also worked at AMD for a period. It launched its first product named “NV1”, 2 years after its establishment. The name nVidia was created by combining the Latin “N” (highest degree) and “Vidia” (opinion) meanings.
It launched the first GPU in 1999. In 2002, it reached a total of over 100 million sales, and in 2005 it started working with PlayStation 3 and provided them with graphics processors.
In 2007, it collaborated with DirectX 10 and launched the 8800 series GPUs with the G80 chipset before its rival ATI. G80 ultra series competitor ATI 2900XT has achieved higher success although it is 90 nm and contains fewer transistors while it is 80 nm.
What Has Nvidia Done?
- 1993 Establishment of Nvidia
- 1994 Partnership with SGS-Thompson
- 1995 Launch of the first product
- 1996 Introducing the First Microsoft Direct Drivers
- 1997 Launch of RIVA 128 and 1 million sales in the first four months
- 1998 Partnership with TSMC
- 1999 The invention of the GPU
- 2000 Acquisition of graphics pioneer 3DFX
- 2001 Entry into the graphics market integrated with NForce
- 2002 NVIDIA’s selection of America’s fastest growing company
- 2003 Buying Media Q
- 2004 SLI launch and increase in graphics power of personal computers
- 2005 Development of the processor of the Sony Playstation 3
- 2006 Presenting the Cuda architecture
- 2007 Company of the year by FORBES
- 2008 Launch of Tegra Mobile Processor
- 2009 Powering the world’s most powerful supercomputer
- 2010 First GPU technology conference and introduction of Fermi architecture
- 2011 1 billionth processor
- 2012 Kepler architecture based GPU
- 2013 Tegra 4 Mobile Processor Family
- 2014 Tegra K1 Shield Tablet Launch
- 2015 Nvidia Drive
- 2016 PASCAL, DGX-1, DRIVE PX 2
- 2017 New GPU Architecture Volta
- 2018 – Turing Architecture
- 2019 High Performance Computing Mixing, Data Center Autonomous Vehicle, Professional Graphics Marketplace
- 2020 Addition of Mellanox, Purchase of Arm, Plans, Ampere GPU Architecture
The market value of NVIDIA shares is $ 330 billion. It is traded on the Nasdaq Stock Exchange and is included in the cfd product group of GCM Forex with the NVDA code.
Stock Price of All Time
NVIDIA’s data and daily share price chart are available since 1999. NVDA stock price is currently 599.67 USD.
In the period up to this day, NVDA stock price reached 645.49 USD on April 15, 2021. With this rise, it made a big impression at that time. The highest NVDA stock price in 52 weeks is $ 648.57, which is 8.2% above the current stock price. The lowest NVDA stock price in 52 weeks is $ 319.87, which is 46.7% below the current stock price. During these 52 weeks, the average NVDA stock price is 507.87 USD.


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As a Muslim it is very simple to argue theologically against the Islamists. Islam is nothing if not justice. Any injustice committed or pursued in the name of Islam is anathema to the believing Muslim and counter to the ideal which is Islam.
Irshad Manji claims that not just Muslims, but the Quran and Islam itself need reformation. In doing so, Manji ignores the possibility that the owner's manual might be fine, while the issues lie with the owner.

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We’re thrilled to be awarded funding of £9947 from the National Lottery Community Fund for key support items for families facing a child’s cancer diagnosis in the East Midlands.
The project will run over the next 12 months and provides essential items and activities to improve day-to-day life for families facing childhood cancer, offering opportunities for fun in hospital, or for families isolated at home.
Our CEO Louise says:
This funding will make a big difference to the support we can give families both in hospital and in the community. We are so grateful to the National Lottery for recognising the importance of our work and helping us continue to be there for families facing the toughest of times.”


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Artist Lisbeth Firmin will be teaching Dr. Betty Edwards' intensive 5-day Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain workshop at master printer/artist Dan Welden’s Studio-Gallery complex in Sag Harbor, NY, from Feb 12 through the 16. Tuition is $550 and includes the DRSB Workbook. There is also lodging available close by. Registration is limited to 15. You must reserve your space in advance and payment is due before the workshop starts. For more information or to register, please contact Hampton Editions Ltd.’s associate Nina Souther at 781-223-3732 or email@example.com. Also feel free to contact Ms. Firmin with any questions. Her email is firstname.lastname@example.org. NOTE THAT YOU CANNOT BOOK THIS CLASS THROUGH THE DRSB OFFICE; you must use the contact information above.
This class will be an intensive immersion full of demonstrations and studio exercises that packs a semester-long art course into five days! You will develop the perceptual skills you need to draw with confidence, whether you are a novice or want to expand your capabilities. You will explore:
The relationship of drawing and creativity to specialized functions of the right- and left-brain hemispheres and how to connect to a whole new way of seeing.
A carefully sequenced learning process designed to unleash your creativity and perception, enabling you to produce accomplished drawings from life.
Here is recent art news about Lisbeth Firmin: http://lisbethfirmin.com/exhibitions-press/ Dan Welden is a master printmaker, painter, educator, and author, who has been making prints and works on paper for over 50 years. His work has been shown around the world. Dan is an innovator of the alternative health- and safety-oriented movement in printmaking, and the originator of a technique called Solarplate,

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Lard comes from the white fat deposits found in pigs. The fat from the back is quite solid and butchered and sold in chunks. Fat from the pigs abdomen is softer. It is often melted and strained to achieve a smooth, buttery consistency suitable for cooking and as a spread on bread.
Lard consists of about 40 percent saturated fat, which is why it has been considered unhealthy. But attitudes towards these kinds of fats are changing drastically. Lard actually contains less saturated fat, more unsaturated fat and less cholesterol than butter.
Keep in mind
The grease that collects on the bottom of an oven dish when cooking a fatty cut of pork consists of lard. Save it for your cooking. (Remember that fat from bacon is something else, it has been seasoned with smoke.)
The taste of lard is very mild, almost neutral.
How to cook lard
Lard is not something you cook, it is something you cook with. The fat from pork brings out the best in other ingredients in your food, in more ways than one:
Fry and deep fry in lard. It can take high temperatures and is easy to handle in a hot skillet. You won’t risk the taste of burnt butter and your food – for example chicken with the skin still on it – turns crisp and tasty on the outside. Lard is suitable for deep frying for the same reasons, it is not smoky and puts a lovely crisp on your food.
Fry your vegetables in lard. Fat from pork and fatty birds (plus salt) is just the right thing to take your vegetables to the next level.
Add lard to lean meat, poultry and game to make it tastier. Insert strips of lard into the meat to compensate for absence of marbling. There are “needles” designed for this purpose. Lean meat in, for example, a steak can be covered with thin layers of lard kept in place with string.
Lard is a common ingredient in pâtés and foie gras. The fat itself can also be salted, spiced up or seasoned with smoke to become a cured product in its own right.
Lard is used in pastry and cookies instead of other forms of fat. Replace about half of the butter to make – for example – tastier, fluffier shortcrust pastry for pies.
Boil delicious meats in lard to make confit. It works just as well as fat from duck, but the taste is a little different, reminiscent of sesame.
Traditional pastries for pies, pierogi, tamales, empanadas, etc, are all made with lard.

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Bootsy is a cute 3-month-old, 3-pound kitty who came into the shelter as a stray on Sept. 7. She is up to date on shots, spayed, combo tested negative, and will be microchipped.
You can find her at the Cobb County Animal Shelter at 1060 Al Bishop Drive in Marietta. She's in cage 606, and her ID is 548217.
For more animals in need of homes, visit the Friends of Shelter Animals for Cobb County Facebook page.

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Well readers, I just finished my newly renovated WebSite: WWW.OMINOUSWEATHER.COM/Penney.html
The first feature we like is Penney”s Best Blogs. The ranking of these sites is from YOU, not me. We start out with the Troy Union Railroad.
It does not exist anymore so maybe it is a “folk lore” attraction? There are several other railroad blogs on the most popular list.
“Folk lore” is very popular. Check out “
The Tobin Packing Company of Albany (Makers of First Prize Hot Dogs)
Don’t forget that in addition to my very popular blog, that we have three other popular blogs. I am the “big mama” of the group and decide what I want to publish. KC Jones picks up some of the blogs I can’t get to. The Ancien Hippie marches to his own drummer. Being the oldest and wisest in the group. Yes he can be opinionated, but he is loveable. Our young Crazy Pasta Child looks for new and different topics.
There are over 400 Web Pages you can reach from my WebSite!!!!!
Some have been blogged, some not.
Saratoga and North Creek, which operates passenger trains between Saratoga Springs and North Creek, and freight trains between Saratoga Springs and Tahawus, also runs snow trains in the winter months and the Polar Express during the Christmas holiday period. The railroad is looking at expanding service to the Albany-Rensselaer train station. While it connects with Amtrak’s Adirondack services at Saratoga, the Rensselaer station has far more Amtrak service. Saratoga & North Creek Railway is looking into the feasibility of extending passenger train service to Rensselaer to better serve passengers aiming to head north.

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Fauna on Fire Embroidery Shirt
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Your style can't help but overflow in this energetic and ethereal blouse. The mirrored florals embroidery and chic cuff sleeves add delicate design depth. The structural, crisp white shirt reimagined in a feminine finish with embroidered applique, we love this new option that creates the perfect balance between smart, casual, quirky, feminine, and workplace-friendly. The passionate flower threads, outlined in fiery colours of reds, corals and yellows on both sides of the button placket frames a distinctive minimally elegant look that looks chic with all sort of bottoms. The whimsical floral embroidery in our fiery hues decorated with greens gives this shirt a dressier vibe. Perfect the relaxed bohemian look with this stylish embroidered design. Keep your spirits high in this vibrantly patterned and exquisitely designed piece, made to enliven your outfits instantly and versatile for any bottoms, any occasion. Button front style. Made of cotton linen blend. One colour only. Available in sizes S & M.
Worn here with Marine Melody Embroidery Midi Skirt.
Size S: Ptp 19.5", Down 20.5"
Size M: Ptp 20.5", Down 20.5"
-Model is UK6, 170cm. She wears size S.
Barely Boho Babydoll Top White
This easy and simple babydoll top is an artful concoction of architectural volume and feminine flair. Deceptively minimal in form, the blouse features an amazing abundance of details: an overlapping ribbon-tie closure round the back, stylish drop-shoulders and subtle gathers in the middle that go up to the back that marks the look of this pared back top. We gave the popular babydoll top a fun makeover by including a tie back for a romantic measure. A playful and airy top, this is fashioned in a relaxed-fit babydoll silhouette with gathered seaming all around the chest, a perfect combination of comfortable and cute! Innocence with a slight edge, this babydoll is so adorable and would go with all your separates! Slip on style with tie ribbon back wearing. Made of cotton linen blend. Comes in white and navy blue. One size only.
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Primary Colours Rainbow Stripe Knit Top
This adorable tee features an ultra stretchy and form fitting rib knit construction, wide sized primary coloured striping all over, mock neck, and fitted sleeves for a perfectly eye popping and preppy look. A super cute ribbed knit tee that boasts a striped design in your favourite colours. The rainbow hues accent the short sleeves, crew neck and skimmer hem. Rainbow chic. Show your pride in this laidback tee with beautiful rainbow details and colours. Add a pop of colour and print to your basics this season with this simple striped tee, that features stripes in different primary colours throughout. Let this charming tee inject looks with a punchy dose of colour. It features a bold multi-stripe design in contrasting primary hues and is cut to a classic fit that's just the right balance of relaxed and refined. Counter its impact with simple white shorts and classic sneakers. Slip on style. Made of knit cotton fabric. One colour only, free sized.
Ptp: 15” – 18”
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Applique of My Eyelet Blouse
This airy linen blouse features eyelets lace for cool elegance and feel. The airy silhouette is light and casual, and in a lovely tea rose hue great for Summer! This is an allover eyelet embroidered open back top with ruffle sleeves and delicate lace trims. The back of the top features a sweet asymmetric open back style, with functional buttons meeting in the middle at the top and slowly opening to a modest slit for an irresistibly free spirited vibe. Made of timeless eyelet fabric, this just-right summer top has ruffles on the sleeves and an inverted open back style that makes it breezy enough for everyday wear. Bring a romantic touch to your everyday with this blouse that pays a slight nod to the Victorian style. Functional buttons at the back with an open style wearing. Buttoned back slip on style. Made of cotton linen rayon. One colour only. Available in sizes XS, S & M.
Size XS: Ptp 15.5”, Down 22” – 23”
Size S: Ptp 16.5”, Down 22” – 23”
Size M: Ptp 17.5”, Down 22” – 23”
*Model is UK6, 173cm. She wears size XS.
Buttons on the Side Ribbed Tee Black
An enviable blend of sporty and sophistication, this basic staple is a wardrobe winner, elevated by a neat placement of 3 tortoiseshell buttons that run diagonally across the bodice for an interesting spin to the button trend. This slim fit tee is crafted from a superbly soft micro-ribbed knit cotton, and presents elevated casual style at its finest. Featuring a beautifully lean ribbed allover fabric, with a v necked design framed with tortoise shell button detailing, this everyday lounging top is fitted with short sleeves and made in a slim fit that makes it the perfect layering piece. This ribbed knit top has a partial button front placket featuring this season’s hottest trend in tortoiseshell buttons, the bodycon fit will instantly update your off duty wardrobe and the on-trend tortoiseshell buttons add extra wow factor too. Boasting an ultra flattering ribbed finish and cut for a close fit, this style is spun from soft knit blend for the maximum comfort possible. Slip on style. Made of stretchy knit cotton blend. Comes in white, almond, black and olive green. Free sized.
Ptp: 15” – 18”
*Model is UK4, 173cm.
Peasantly Prance Button Blouse White
A sleek style that’s sweet yet structured, this top slips on with a lightweight feel. Complete with an unexpected square neckline, it flatters with flutter sleeves that swish and sway for the final flawless touch. Made from a light, movable fabric, designed with a statement square neckline, and finished with a button fastening front, grab your favourite denims and get ready to flutter your way through Spring. Square up this season with this beautifully framed neckline, complemented by billowing fluttery sleeves and a lightly ruffled hem. A square neckline draws interest to the décolletage for a flirtatious feel and a flattering fit. However, unlike the shoulder-baring trend, this one is office-appropriate and easy to pair with an outerwear. A fresh, femme top, this top works as a pretty canvas to all your bottoms. The square neck with functional buttons contrasts perfectly with soft, flutter sleeves for sweet feminine appeal. Made of creased poly cotton. Functional buttons down front. Lined, not sheer. Slightly stretchable. Made of creased poly cotton. Comes in marigold, pink and white. Available in sizes S, M & L.
Size S: Ptp 16”, Down 20”, Sleeves 12.5”, Shoulders 15.5” – 17”
Size M: Ptp 17”, Down 20”, Sleeves 12.5”, Shoulders 16.5” – 18”
Size L: Ptp 18", Down 20", Sleeves 12.5", Shoulders 17.5" - 19"
*Model is UK6, 163cm. She wears size S.
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CitationAm. J. Epidemiol. 2016, 183 (1):53-60
AbstractMuscle composition may affect mortality risk, but prior studies have been limited to specific samples or less precise determination of muscle composition. We evaluated associations of thigh muscle composition, determined using computed tomography imaging, and knee extension strength with mortality risk among 4,824 participants aged 76.4 (standard deviation (SD), 5.5) years from the Age, Gene/Environment Susceptibility (AGES)-Reykjavik Study (2002-2006). Cox proportional hazards models were used to estimate hazard ratios. After 8.8 years of follow-up, there were 1,942 deaths. For men, each SD-increment increase in muscle lean area, muscle quality, and strength was associated with lower mortality risk, with decreases ranging between 11% and 22%. Each SD-increment increase in intermuscular adipose tissue and intramuscular adipose tissue was associated with higher mortality risk (hazard ratio (HR) = 1.13 (95% confidence interval (CI): 1.06, 1.22) and HR = 1.23 (95% CI: 1.15, 1.30), respectively). For women, each SD-increment increase in muscle lean area, muscle quality, and strength was associated with lower mortality risk, with decreases ranging between 12% and 19%. Greater intramuscular adipose tissue was associated with an 8% higher mortality risk (HR = 1.08, 95% CI: 1.01, 1.16). This study shows that muscle composition is associated with mortality risk. These results also show the importance of improving muscle strength and area and lowering muscle adipose tissue infiltration.
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- Computed tomographic measurements of thigh muscle cross-sectional area and attenuation coefficient predict hip fracture: the health, aging, and body composition study.
- Authors: Lang T, Cauley JA, Tylavsky F, Bauer D, Cummings S, Harris TB, Health ABC Study.
- Issue date: 2010 Mar
- Adipose tissue, muscle, and function: potential mediators of associations between body weight and mortality in older adults with type 2 diabetes.
- Authors: Murphy RA, Reinders I, Garcia ME, Eiriksdottir G, Launer LJ, Benediktsson R, Gudnason V, Jonsson PV, Harris TB, Age, Gene/Environment Susceptibility-Reykjavik Study (AGES-Reykjavik).
- Issue date: 2014 Dec
- Strength, but not muscle mass, is associated with mortality in the health, aging and body composition study cohort.
- Authors: Newman AB, Kupelian V, Visser M, Simonsick EM, Goodpaster BH, Kritchevsky SB, Tylavsky FA, Rubin SM, Harris TB
- Issue date: 2006 Jan
- Plasma phospholipid PUFAs are associated with greater muscle and knee extension strength but not with changes in muscle parameters in older adults.
- Authors: Reinders I, Song X, Visser M, Eiriksdottir G, Gudnason V, Sigurdsson S, Aspelund T, Siggeirsdottir K, Brouwer IA, Harris TB, Murphy RA
- Issue date: 2015 Jan
- Muscle Quality and Muscle Fat Infiltration in Relation to Incident Mobility Disability and Gait Speed Decline: the Age, Gene/Environment Susceptibility-Reykjavik Study.
- Authors: Reinders I, Murphy RA, Koster A, Brouwer IA, Visser M, Garcia ME, Launer LJ, Siggeirsdottir K, Eiriksdottir G, Jonsson PV, Gudnason V, Harris TB
- Issue date: 2015 Aug

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Yoichi Ochiai, Takayuki Hoshi and Jun Rekimoto – scientists at the University of Tokyo – have created a way to levitate objects, in a very precise way, using sound.
An ultrasound standing wave is capable of suspending small particles at its sound pressure nodes. This method has been used previously to levitate lightweight particles, small creatures, and water droplets.
The new system uses a three-dimensional array of speakers, allowing for controlled levitation & movement of objects.
Here’s a demo of the three-dimensional acoustic levitation in action:
The acoustic axis of the ultrasound beam in previous studies was parallel to the gravitational force, and the levitated objects were manipulated along the fixed axis (i.e. one-dimensionally) by controlling the phases or frequencies of bolted Langevin-type transducers. In the present study, millimetre-sized particles were levitated and moved three-dimensionally by localized ultrasonic standing waves, which were generated by ultrasonic phased arrays.
The new manipulation system has two original features:
- One is the direction of the ultrasound beam, which is arbitrary because the force acting toward its centre is also utilised.
- The other is the manipulation principle by which a localised standing wave is generated at an arbitrary position and moved three-dimensionally by opposed and ultrasonic phased arrays.
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Mix until crumbly:
1 cup flour
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1/2 cup butter, melted
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Spread crumb mixture on a cookie sheet and bake at 400 degrees for 15 minutes.
Stir it a couple times as it browns slightly – about 15 minutes.
Remove from oven and press ½ to ¾ of the crumbs into a 13 X 9 inch pan or Pyrex dish.
Save the rest of the crumbs for topping. Cool completely.
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2 egg whites (can use pasteurized egg whites)
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1 Tblsp. lemon juice
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until your bowl is filled with pink fluff! Peaks will form when beaters are lifted.
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Pfizer and BioNTech are all set to apply for an emergency use authorization request for the COVID-19 vaccine with the FDA and the vaccine is being expected to roll out by the end of this year, after it gets a green signal from the authorities, reads a press release by Pfizer.com.
As per Pfizer and BioNTech’s announcement, the safety milestone has been achieved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for Emergency Use Authorization (EUA). “The companies now plan to submit a request to the FDA for a EUA based on the totality of safety and efficacy data collected along with manufacturing data relating to the quality and consistency of the vaccine” the press release reads. “These data also will be submitted to other regulatory agencies around the world”, it reads further.
This comes after the two companies conducted their mRNA-based COVID-19 vaccine candidate, BNT162b2 resulted in meeting all the primary efficacy endpoints of the study in their ongoing Phase 3 study of final efficacy analysis.
The mRNA COVID-19 vaccine exhibited no serious safety concerns and an efficacy rate of 95 per cent has been seen as effective in protecting individuals from COVID-19. The efficacy rate was consistence across age, gender, race and ethnicity demographics and a 94 per cent efficacy rate was observed in adults over 65 years of age.
“We are grateful that the first global trial to reach the final efficacy analysis mark indicates that a high rate of protection against COVID-19 can be achieved very fast after the first 30 µg dose, underscoring the power of BNT162 in providing early protection,” says Ugur Sahin, M.D., CEO and Co-founder of BioNTech.
The vaccine’s efficacy rate was analyzed in two kinds of participants – without prior SARS-CoV-2 infection (First Primary Objective) and participants with or without prior SARS-CoV-2 infection (Secondary Primary Objective).
162 cases out of 170 cases of COVID-19 were observed in the placebo group versus 8 cases in the BNT162b2 group, in the First Primary Objective analysis as specified in the study protocol. Although the companies say that there are hardly any safety concerns, 2 per cent of volunteers faced headache and fatigue after the vaccine was given. However minimal side effects were seen in the older people. Basing on 10 cases, it has been seen that vaccine is effective against severe COVID.
“If all goes well I could imagine that we gain approval in the second half of December and start deliveries before Christmas, but really only if all goes positively,” Ugur Sahin added.
For a two-dose course of treatment, the vaccine is price tagged to $39 (approx Rs2,900) – this is basing on the supply deal with the US. Pfizer has confirmed that it will not charge other developed countries a lower price for the vaccine than that what the U.S. will pay.
The companies are expected to produce up to 50 million vaccine doses in 2020 globally, and up to 1.3 billion doses by the end of 2021.


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20 Signs Your Tween Is Turning Into a Teen
19. Up Late
If she’s not falling asleep at bedtime and staying up reading, writing, or just thinking about life, these can be signs that she's maturing. That said, it's smart to stick to a regular schedule and make sure she receives the recommended number of hours of sleep for her age. Bedtime can be a good time for 1:1 conversation if there are any lingering questions from the day.

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Three 1980 Lightning Indy cars were designed by David Bruns and built by Dave Klym of FABCAR.
Chassis LHR B-002 ran the 1981 Indy 500. Gary Bettenhausen was the driver. The car was powered by a Cosworth turbocharged DFX engine. The car qualified 11th and finished 26th after a fire and a failed connecting rod. The Crew Chief was Mike Devin and the Owner / Sponsor was Lindsey Hopkins.
The car was Bettenhausen's back up car at the 1982 Indy 500. Crew Chief was Chuck Bockman.
In 1983 the car, with a Chevy V6 twin turbo and also a Chevy V8 engine, was driven by Gary Bettenhausen who failed to qualify for the Indy 500. The car was also driven in the 1983 Domino's 500 at Pocono, the 1983 Dana-Rex Mays 150 at Milwaukee. The car is still in the same livery as it was in 1983.
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Need to learn about Elden Ring weapon arts? Many of the armaments in Elden Ring function a singular weapon artwork, which operate the identical as abilities in Darkish Souls III. Weapon arts give gamers a further motion on their armament, which may vary from performing a lunge assault, to summoning lightning to assault close by enemies.
Many weapons include default weapon arts, however you should use Elden Ring Ashes of Warfare to vary the talent on most weapons. A number of the finest Elden Ring weapons include distinctive – and highly effective – weapon abilities that may’t be modified. It’s additionally vital to notice that sure Ashes of Warfare can solely be used on particular forms of tools.
Selecting the right weapon artwork is significant to perfecting your Elden Ring construct, supplying you with the higher hand in opposition to Elden Ring bosses. These abilities can drastically have an effect on the way you method enemies, and the weapon scaling could be altered to match your most used stat factors. We’ve put collectively a information to a number of the finest weapon arts within the recreation, together with what they do and the way you discover them.
Elden Ring weapon arts
The very best weapon arts in Elden Ring are:
Black Flame Twister
Polearms and Twinblades – Spin your swords above your head earlier than launching them into the bottom, summoning a twister made out of black flames. Default talent of the Godskin Peeler and in addition dropped by the Godskin Duo in Crumbling Farum Azula.
Small and medium swords – Fling a spectral dagger made from blood in direction of an enemy, damaging the opponent and forcing bleeding harm. Dropped by Teardrop Scarab close to Erdtree-Gazing Hill.
All melee weapons – Permits you to develop into invisible and transfer sooner whereas dodging. Dropped by Evening’s Cavalry on the bridge in entrance of Lenne’s Rise Tower.
Some gentle and medium shields – Swing the protect to dispel incoming magic, reworking them into retaliatory glintblades. Bought by Pidia and in addition present in western Liurnia.
Flame of the Redmanes
All melee weapons – generates a burst of flames in a frontward arc. Dropped by Teardrop Scarab close to Fort Gael in Caelid.
Greataxes, Warhammer, and Colossal weapons – after a power-up, unleash a blast of sacred vitality within the type of gold darts, following up with a sweeping strike. Default talent of the Nice Membership, and in addition be discovered within the Deeproot Depths.
All melee weapons – Stomp the bottom to unfold a frozen ice shard mist on the bottom outwards to a sure level. The mist applies the frost standing impact. That is the default talent for the Icerind Hatchet, however you can even get it from an invisible Teardrop Scarab in Caria Manor
Swords, Axes, and Hammers – Somersault ahead and strike your enemy. Default talent of the Claymore weapon, but additionally drops from Lion Guardian in Fort Gael.
Magma Wyrm’s Scalesword – Leap ahead with the sword in each fingers earlier than smashing it into the bottom, blasting a stream of magma. Default talent of the Magma Guillotine.
Sword of Evening and Flame – Maintain the sword up and put together to solid certainly one of two spells: use a traditional assault to solid the Evening Cormet sorcery, or use the robust assault to assault with a burst of flames. Default talent of the Sword of Evening and Flame.
Ordovis’ Greatsword – Swing your sword to cost up a robust vitality strike, dealing space of impact harm to close by enemies. Solely discovered on Ordovis’ Greatsword.
Daggers, curved and thrusting sowrd, fists, claws, and small and medium shields – Carry out a parry on the actual second an enemy hits you with a melee assault to interrupt their stance. Bought by Knight Bernahl and Twin Maiden Husks.
Swords and a few thrusting polearms – Plunge the blade into your abdomen to stain it with blood, which will increase the weapon’s assault energy energy and will increase the possibility of inflicting the ‘Bleed’ standing impact. Dropped by an invisible Scarab discovered across the fringe of the Freezing Lake, within the far north of the map.
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Singer Garth Brooks speaks out after working with fmr president Jimmy Carter
Freedom Caucus takes step to remove Adam Schiff over conflict of interest
Trump stands up to pressure from PM Boris Johnson to hand over US woman. ‘It was a terrible accident…’
McCain warns cackling ‘View’ hosts: ‘Laugh all you want, Trey Gowdy is bad news for Dems …’
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We sometimes think of evolution as a thing of the past, but it continues today, especially as environmental pressures force humans and animals to adapt to survive. Here are a few examples of animals evolving in real-time.
1. The lizard with extra sticky feet
The native green lizards—known as Carolina anoles or green anoles—that occupy the lower branches and trunks of Florida’s trees got a rude awakening when their invasive cousins, the brown lizards, moved in. Faced with limited resources and double the competition, the green lizards made a move: they abandoned the lower branches for the treetops. Up there, the limbs are thinner and smoother, so the green lizards’ bodies had to adapt to the environmental shift. To better cling to the smooth branches, their toepads grew bigger and their scales got stickier—in just 15 years and about 20 generations. “The degree and quickness with which they evolved was surprising," Yoel Stuart, a postdoctoral researcher in the College of Natural Sciences at The University of Texas at Austin and lead author of the study, said. "If human height were evolving as fast as these lizards' toes, the height of an average American man would increase from about 5 foot 9 inches today to about 6 foot 4 inches within 20 generations."
2. The shrimp that lost its eyes
In the process of evolutionary change, you either use it or you lose it—and this is certainly true for a group of cave-dwelling crustaceans. These crabs and shrimp live underground where there is no light, and the sense of sight doesn’t do much good. As a result, they’ve gone blind, relying on smell and touch to navigate the cavernous depths. When researchers compared the brains of these spelunkers to their land-dwelling relatives, they found that not only are these creatures sightless, they’re actually losing the parts of their brains associated with vision. Meanwhile, the areas that control touch and smell are getting bigger. "It's a nice example of life conditions changing the neuroanatomy," the study’s lead author, Dr. Martin Stegner, told the BBC. It’s taken about 200 million years for the brain changes to occur, which may not seem “rapid,” but as the Washington Post’s Rachel Feltman wrote, it’s “a relatively short time, in the evolutionary scheme of things.”
3. The owls that are changing color
Climate change is forcing many animals to adapt to survive. The tawny owl in Finland is a good example. These creatures come in two colors, brown or pale gray. The cold white winters have traditionally favored the gray owls, which can hide from predators by blending into a snowy color scheme. But as the winters have become milder over the last 50 years, researchers noticed a shift: gray owls are on the decline and the brown birds are thriving, better suited to blending into the bare brown branches of the forest. As more brown owls survive, more brown genes get passed down through generations. Until now, researchers said, “an evolutionary response to a quantified selection pressure driven by climate change has not been empirically demonstrated in a wild population.”
4. The fish that’s migrating earlier
Climate change is also the driving force behind a recent behavioral shift in pink salmon. As water temperatures rise, the fish are migrating from the ocean to the river to spawn about two weeks earlier than they did 40 years ago. And this isn’t just a new behavior—it’s actually a change at the genetic level. Between the 1980s and 2011, the number of late-migrating salmon declined by 20 percent, according to Ryan Kovach, a population ecologist at the University of Alaska in Fairbanks. The change happened over just one or two generations, which suggests organisms can adapt to climate change very quickly. “We show that there has been a genetic shift towards earlier migration timing through what appears to be natural selection against the late-migrating individuals in the population,” Kovach said.
5. The bedbugs with super-strength
Unfortunately, our long-running battle with these bed-hopping pests has backfired, producing bedbugs with thicker shells and nerve cells of steel to resist the harsh chemicals we lob at them. In 2011, it was found that bedbugs in New York City were 250 times more resistant to pesticides than the bedbugs in Florida, according to researchers at the University of Massachusetts in Amherst. "Insect resistance is nothing more than sped-up evolution," insect toxicologist John Clark said.
6. The mouse that’s immune to poison
Bad news for anyone with a fear of mice: researchers have discovered a house mouse with an immunity to Warfarin, a type of poison typically deployed to fight infestations. The super mice were discovered in Germany, where the lowly house mouse bred with its poison-resistant distant cousin the Algerian mouse. The result? A hybrid mouse with a very useful genetic mutation that gives it a leg up over its rodent relatives. Usually hybrid animals can’t reproduce, but “sometimes there is the occasional odd hybrid that has just about the right novel combination of genomes from two species that renders them, at least temporarily, superior over the pure species," the study’s lead author, Michael Kohn, wrote. “We’ve caught evolution in the act."
This story originally ran in 2015; it has been updated for 2021.

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Mark Zuckerberg Signed Little League Card INCREASING For Auction … Nothin’ THAT CAN COMPARE WITH It!!!
8/4/2022 12: 10 PM PT
Mark Zuckerberg was apparently a baseball star for an extremely small section of his life, and a signed little bit of that history is hitting the auction block.
The card’s for sale at auction by ComicConnect.com in September … it’s allegedly been held by among Mark’s old camp counselors each one of these years.
Allie Tarantino remembers Mark standing out between the rest at Elmwood Day Camp in Westchester, NY back 1992. Allie had a thorough baseball card collection, when the 9-year-old kid came around him with one of is own own, he knew it had to obtain signed.
Since Mark’s popularity, Allie’s used the card as a large talking point in conversations, needless to say — he made a decision to sell it off to greatly help along with his kids’ college funds.
Collectibles expert Stephen Fishler, says it’s tough to value because there is nothing enjoy it –they’re opening the bid at $1, but it will likely be an unpredictable fight to the very best. It will be auctioned being an NFT.
Looking forward to your permission to load the Instagram Media.
Rookie cards appear to be extremely popular right now, at the very least so far as price points go — among Lebron James recently sold for an impressive $5.2M!!!
FYI — Zuck’s stats are excellent, too … the 48-pound infielder hit 23 of 25 at-bats that season, clearing up having an impressive .920.
We realize who ought to be taking the plate at another Meta company baseball game!!!


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Growing up, were you always creative?
Yes! I’ve been drawing for as long as I can remember. I explored all types of illustration, from realistic 3D portraits and manga to graffiti. I actually got arrested for graffiti in seventh grade, believe it or not. My mom recently told me that as a kid, I would just draw women and design different outfits for them. [Laughs] I guess I’ve been designing my whole life.
Was fashion also always an interest of yours?
I’ve always wanted to be a fashion designer. I actually had two fashion internships even before I started going to Penn; I worked as a design intern at Nicole Miller and at Narcisco Rodriguez. I worked seven days a week unpaid, because I was in high school. It was challenging but it really helped me clarify that there was nothing like fashion that I would work so hard for. I work harder and harder every day.
So then why choose Penn for school? Why not fashion school?
I came to Penn because I wanted a business background. Also, I don’t come from a family where I can afford to have only an art degree. If shit hits the fan, I do need a backup plan. I’m studying political science here, and that sort of encourages me to think about things critically. It informs my practice as an artist.
You’re a junior at Penn right now. What classes have you taken so far that have really influenced you as a designer and as a young adult?
Comparative Politics with Robert Vitalis introduced me to a completely different perspective of the world. It made me think more critically about things and more malleable to ideas. I also enjoyed Marketing101, because it taught me the business fundamentals I need to launch my own line.
If you weren’t a political science major, what would you study?
Philosophy. I like thinking through things that are nebulous.
I also know that as a college freshman, you landed an internship at Barney’s. How did this opportunity come about?
I was a buying intern in the Women’s Ready to Wear department, so I worked with advanced collections like Saint Laurent and Alaia. My freshman year at Penn, Daniella Vitale from Barney’s came to speak at Penn Fashion Week, so I asked her during a Q&A session: “What would it take for a young designer to get into Barney’s?” After speaking with her, she invited me to Barney’s, where I showed her my portfolio. I was wearing a necklace that I had designed, and she asked me to come back once more, this time with every garment that I had ever created and designed. Tomoko Ogura, the Fashion Director at Barney’s, reviewed my garment samples and gave me some strong advice. Essentially, her parting comments were that my designs were strong but she pointed out that I didn’t have the means, resources, or time to produce a full collection.
That must have been a tough to hear.
It really was, but she was absolutely correct. Since I had also designed necklaces, she encouraged me to start by pursuing jewelry and gave me an internship offer for the summer. I was very lucky to learn about quality, product, and how luxury merchandise is sold. During my internship as a buying intern, every few weeks I would bring in my new designs for my jewelry products, and Tomoko and other designers at Barney’s would give me their advice.
Not many people can call someone as respected as Tomoko Ogura their mentor. What an incredible opportunity.
I feel very lucky to have worked under her and at Barney’s. I feel like I have always been on the precipice of launching my career, and now with KHIRY, it feels like things are finally happening.
Let’s talk about KHIRY, your brand. Where does the name come from?
Khiry is my middle name. It is Swahili for “extremes in fortune and health.”
There are so many different elements to think about when creating a new line, let alone launching a new brand. How did you approach building your KHIRY brand?
I thought about what I wanted my contribution to be. This year was very politically-charged. A lot of the images that we were receiving from the news were of black people, like the Baltimore Riots or Freddie Gray. I felt like there was a void in culture for someone to really champion the black aesthetic as being beautiful and culturally-grounded.
What is ‘black aesthetic’ to you?
That’s what I’m trying to figure out. I don’t know. It’s hard to decouple images of black history, given the typically awful circumstances of most situations. An example I like to use is by looking at Dior in the 40’s. It was a new look: that tight waist and voluminous skirt. You see that same design with King Louis XIV. It’s like this cultural emblem that is proposed in history, innovated, iterated upon, and made contemporary by new generations. What I’m trying to do is see and identify what the initial cultural elements that are happening with black people around the world.
Can you give an example of some cultural elements that have inspired you?
It could be anything like a mask from west Africa, a silhouette from north Africa, a certain fabrication from Cuba. What does that look like? I’m trying to imagine a new history. If there hadn’t been a terrible tragedy that hadn’t befallen the black people, what would black fashion and jewelry look like if it had been able to develop? Essentially, I’m taking traditional cultural elements and bring them into the modern age.
Talk to me about the Khartoum silhouette. Where does the name and shape come from?
Khartoum is the capital of Sudan. And the name is inspired specifically by the Dinka tribe, who are Sudanese. They herd a specific cattle with beautiful curved horns.
What about your mask-inspired pieces? Where did this mask design come from?
I looked at different masks from west Africa. I saw an image of the Sleeping Muse mask by Romanian sculptor Constanin Brancusi. I felt that it represented what we typically associated with modernism and the unique inspiration, so it was like an amalgamation of the two
It sounds like you had to conduct a lot of research to find reference points for your KHIRY line then. Where did you find inspiration?
I looked at contemporary African culture. The music of Fela Kuti and the whole aesthetic of afro-beat in Nigeria was very informative because it felt very global, funky, and African. It felt culturally-specific but globally-relatable. Touki Bouki was also inspiring for how it almost mirrors the French new wave culture. It is very black and almost unapologetically-so.
Are there other contemporaries or artists that are also trying to use their medium – whether it is poetry or painting or music – to also further explore their African culture and essentially breakdown the conventional ‘black aesthetic’, as you call it?
Janelle Monae is fantastic; her afro-futuristic work has a close tie to what I am trying to do. There are some photographers doing shoots in Johannesburg right now as well. There’s definitely a cultural renaissance that is happening. I started KHIRY as a cultural project. It was a philosophical undertaking but it also makes good business sense. Black aesthetic has been so ignored for so long and you are starting to see it creep into culture. Just as Stella McCartney stands for British-ness and Ralph Lauren stands for American fashion, I want to explore what the African diaspora looks like.
Let’s say you get the opportunity to present your work at fashion week. What city do you think makes the most sense with KHIRY?
New York is supposed to be the place where cool and young designers are. But KHIRY is essentially subverting the idea of traditional French and Italian luxury, so maybe Paris or Milan.
What is your ideal travel bucket list? Would you like to visit Africa?
KHIRY explores the African continent but also the diaspora. I would love to go to Cuba and see how black people live there. I want to see what the culture is like. That said, I would love to go to Dakar, the capital of Senegal, and Lagos.
What designers should everyone keep their eye on?
Grace Wales Bonner, though she just got nominated LMVH prize so she is already quite relevant. Stella Jean is also very African-inspired and brilliant.
At the bar, what would you order?
Something light and tart. I like a lot of lime.
What music are you listening to?
Nina Simone and Art Blakey, especially the alum A Night in Tunisia.
And lastly, in your own words, how do you define beauty?
It is easier to define what beauty is not. Beauty is not exclusive. Beauty is not a specific look. Beauty is not a certain set of values. Beauty is not succinct and it is not singular.


Pittsburgh (KDKA)- The injury news regarding Ryan Doumit and Steve Pearce is worse than originally believed.
*Doumit has a non-displaced fracture in his left ankle and will miss at least a month of action.
*Pearce has a partial tear in his right calf and his timetable is uncertain.
*Beimel has medial epicondylitis in his left elbow and his timetable is uncertain.
One other Pirate note:
*The May 17 Nats-Pirates game at Nationals Park rescheduled as part of a traditional, single-admission DH on Sat, July 2.


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A detailed planning application has been submitted to Nottingham City Council on the awaited transformation of the intu Broadmarsh shopping center in Nottingham.
intu’s vision is for a vibrant new southern gateway from Nottingham main line train station with improved pedestrian routes through the shopping center and easier connections to the city and surrounding streets.
The development will bring new retail brands, restaurants and leisure activities creating a more contemporary shopping center experience with appeal for customers throughout the day and the evening.
Martin Breeden, regional director of intu, said: “Nottingham has always been a top 10 retail city but, in the last couple of years, it’s really had the sense of a place on the way up. There’s the massive extension to the tram system, improvements to the railway station, increasing amounts of urban living and new independent stores and restaurants popping up and, of course, our own improvements to intu Victoria Centre. Our plans for intu Broadmarsh will build further on that progress, bringing new streetscapes, a new cinema and a wider retail and catering offer. We have been in the city for over 40 years with intu Victoria Centre and are fully committed to creating something special for Nottingham.”


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The climing trails "Klettersteiggarten Stoderzinken" are a great adventure for everybody. There are four diffrent routes and each one crosses the rope bridge at the end.
Alone the entry point to the rope routes is an experience, offering a fabulous view of the Ennstal and the surrounding mountains.
Ascent to the summit cross Stoderzinken (2.048m) - fantastic view over the Ennstal.
Hiking via ferrata routes is a demanding sport amidst the gorgeous, rough nature. For your safety, please observe the following rules:
1. Via ferrata tours are demanding and require a good level of fitness, no height vertigo, and sure-footedness.
2. Always bring a helmet and via ferrata kit and attach to the safety rope. Many mountain rescue missions are a result of carelessness and bad weather conditions.
3. Many routes require most of the day. When planning a tour, always include the possibility of a sudden change of the weather and consider it in particular regarding clothing and food supplies.
4. Always act with respect towards other mountaineers. Inform them about eventual dangers if need be.
5. Be careful with nature!
Alpine Emergency Numbers
Mountain Rescue 140
European Emergency Number 112
The rating of a via ferrata difficulty level is, equally to rock climbing routes, subjective, and it is for that reason to be taken as a reference. A rating system that is as much standardised as possible tries to even out the problem regarding subjective difficulty rating. In particular the individual factors such as a person’s height, technique, and fitness level, equipment, or mental state as well as the actual objective conditions (weather conditions, humidity, ice, elevation, length, etc.) make the rating even more difficult.
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Rental of via ferrata equipment in Gröbming:
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12" Archer (talking)
THIS IS AN INTERNATIONAL BOXED VERSION BUT STILL SPEAKS IN ENGLISH.
He's big, he's mighty, he's loaded with battle cries, sounds and powerful punches...he is awesome!
"I am Archer, leader of the Gorgonites!"
So cries the brave and mighty Archer as he rushes into battle against the warmongering Commando Elite. He shouts orders to his fellow warriors: "Defend Gorgonite Castle!" Then emits a fearsome attack growl, unleashing a hurricane of powerful punches that crack like thunder. Hear his fighting sword sing as he clears out evil Commando Elite soldiers. Archer will triumph!


Nissan has announced some details about the new Navara due into dealerships late Feb, early March 2018.
The new Navara will have changes to the ride, handling, suspension and steering but Nissan has not released those details … yet
All models, except the bargain-basement DX, now get a reversing camera – housed in the 7.0-inch infotainment screen on SL, ST and ST-X cars, or within the rear-view mirror on RX variants. The range-topping ST-X dual-cab and King Cab models now come with a surround view camera, facilitated by four cameras mounted around the exterior, and the ST King Cab gains standard navigation.
SL, ST and ST-X cars come with a digital speedo in the instrument cluster.
ISOFIX child seat mounting points have been added across the range.
The current engines are still used. A twin-turbo 2.3-litre diesel making 140kW and 450Nm for the SL, ST and ST-X models, and a single-turbo 2.3-litre with 120kW and 403Nm for the other models.


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Because your home wears our reputation and to help protect your biggest investment, we use superior grade shingles (architectural shingles that weigh almost 50% than the standard 3 tab shingle) and offer a wide variety of colors and styles to choose from. In addition, we use ice and water shield in all valleys as well as 2′ around the perimeter of your roof.
Visualizing your selection can be very difficult. By utilizing 3D rendering software, we are able to show you an interactive rendering of your home, and our project manager will be able to change colors/materials to help you see your end product.
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Yet another spot to add to our Mexico City must-visit list: Campobaja in the city’s hip Colonia Roma neighborhood. Opened in 2015, it was designed by the capital city’s Estudio Atemporal in collaboration with branding firm Despacho Durango, inspired by the seaside culture and cuisine of Ensenada in Baja California. The architects let the materials—many reclaimed from the coastal city—”speak for themselves to transport the guest to a different geographical place.”
Photography by Luis Gallardo. courtesy of Estudio Atemporal.


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When a person has been missing for two or more years, their appearance may have changed. Age progression imaging can be used to show how a person could look at the current time and to aid publicity. Below is missing person April Fabb who has been missing since 1964 at the age of 16. She would now be in her 50’s. This image was produced for the Sky TV Missing Series.


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Beautiful tiny meringue drops to decorate cakes, cookies and gingerbread. Sugar decorations are the leading element of dessert decorations, they are charming, sweet, eye-catching. Decorative meringues will make your desserts, cakes and gingerbreads the center of attention. Meringue meringues are perfect decorations for gingerbreads and decorations for Christmas cakes.
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Christopher C Seip
Dr. Christopher C Seip is a General Surgery Specialist in North Platte, Nebraska. He graduated with honors from University Of Nebraska College Of Medicine in 1999. Having more than 17 years of diverse experiences, especially in GENERAL SURGERY, Dr. Christopher C Seip affiliates with many hospitals including Valley County Health System, Chi Health St Francis, Jennie M Melham Memorial Medical Center, Great Plains Health, The Nebraska Medical Center Dba Nebraska Medicine, and cooperates with other doctors and specialists in many medical groups including North Platte Surgical Associates Pc, Surgery Group Of Grand Island. Call Dr. Christopher C Seip on phone number (308) 534-4370 for more information and advises or to book an appointment.
|Full Name||Christopher C Seip|
|Experience||17+ years of diverse experiences|
|Accepts Medicare Assignment||He does accept the payment amount Medicare approves and not to bill you for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.|
- GENERAL SURGERY
- Doctor of Medicine (MD)
Education & Training
- Dr. Christopher C Seip attended to University Of Nebraska College Of Medicine and then graduated in 1999
- NPI #: 1023011897
- Enumeration Date: May 24th, 2005
- Last Update Date: Jul 9th, 2007
Quality ReportingParticipated programs include
- Medicare Physician Quality Reporting System (PQRS).
- Medicare Electronic Health Record (EHR).
Dr. Christopher C Seip has been primarily specialised is General Surgery for over 17 years.
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|Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Surgery||22894||Nebraska|
|Hospital Name||Hospital Type||Hospital Ownership||Location|
|The Nebraska Medical Center Dba Nebraska Medicine||Acute Care Hospitals||Voluntary non-profit - Private||Omaha, Nebraska|
|Chi Health St Francis||Acute Care Hospitals||Voluntary non-profit - Church||Grand Island, Nebraska|
|Great Plains Health||Acute Care Hospitals||Voluntary non-profit - Private||North Platte, Nebraska|
|Valley County Health System||Critical Access Hospitals||Government - Local||Ord, Nebraska|
|Jennie M Melham Memorial Medical Center||Critical Access Hospitals||Voluntary non-profit - Private||Broken Bow, Nebraska|
Medical Group Practice
|North Platte Surgical Associates Pc||2|
|Surgery Group Of Grand Island||7|
North Platte, Nebraska 69101
Phone: (308) 534-4370
Fax: (308) 534-3813
- Monday - Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Saturday - Sunday: Closed
This doctor profile was extracted from the dataset publicized on Oct 20th, 2016 by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) and from the corresponded NPI record updated on Jul 9th, 2007 on NPPES website. If you found out anything that is incorrect and want to change it, please follow this Update Data guide.


WASHINGTON — The number of people in the United States who are in poverty is on track for a record increase on President Barack Obama's watch, with the ranks of working-age poor approaching 1960s levels that led to the national war on poverty.
Census figures for 2009 are to be released in the coming week, and demographers expect grim findings.
The anticipated poverty rate is expected to increase from 13.2 percent to about 15 percent.
"The most important antipoverty effort is growing the economy and making sure there are enough jobs out there," Obama said Friday at a White House news conference. He stressed his commitment to helping the poor achieve middle-class status and said, "If we can grow the economy faster and create more jobs, then everybody is swept up into that virtuous cycle."
Interviews with six demographers who closely track poverty trends found wide consensus that 2009 figures are likely to show a significant rate increase to the range of 14.7 percent to 15 percent.
Should those estimates hold true, about 45 million people in this country, or more than 1 in 7, were poor last year. It would be the highest single-year increase since the government began calculating poverty figures in 1959. The previous high was in 1980 when the rate jumped 1.3 percentage points to 13 percent during the energy crisis.
Among the 18-64 working-age population, the demographers expect a rise beyond 12.4 percent, up from 11.7 percent. That would make it the highest since at least 1965, when another Democratic president, Lyndon B. Johnson, launched the "war on poverty."
Demographers also are confident the report will show:
• Child poverty increased from 19 percent to more than 20 percent.
• Blacks and Latinos were disproportionately hit, based on their higher rates of unemployment.
• Metropolitan areas that posted the largest gains in poverty included Modesto, Calif.; Detroit; Cape Coral-Fort Myers; Los Angeles; and Las Vegas.
"My guess is that politically these figures will be greeted with alarm and dismay but they won't constitute a clarion call to action," said William Galston, a domestic policy aide for President Bill Clinton. "I hope the parties don't blame each other for the desperate circumstances of desperate people. That would be wrong in my opinion. But that's not to say it won't happen."
Lawrence Mead, a New York University political science professor who is a conservative and wrote The New Politics of Poverty: The Nonworking Poor in America, argued that the figures will have a minimal impact in November.
"Poverty is not as big an issue right now as middle-class unemployment. That's a lot more salient politically right now," he said.
Elise Gould, an economist with the Economic Policy Institute, said, "The Great Recession will surely push the poverty rate for working-age people to a nearly 50-year peak." She said that means "it's time for a renewed attack on poverty."
In 2008, the poverty level stood at $22,025 for a family of four.


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First Long-Range Drone Delivery Completed in The Bahamas
First Long-Range Drone Delivery Completed in The Bahamas Signaling the Start of Aerial Delivery Services
Volans-i, Inc. Announces Strategic Partnership with Fli DroneSAN FRANCISCO, July 11, 2019 — (PRNewswire) — Volans-i, Inc., an on-demand drone delivery business based in San Francisco, CA, announced today a strategic partnership with Fli Drone, a Hogfish Ventures company, to provide on-demand drone delivery services in The Bahamas. To cement the partnership, the companies successfully completed the first long-range unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) delivery in The Bahamas on June 18, 2019.
The delivery originated at Abaco Aviation Services, a private FBO at The Leonard M. Thompson International Airport in Marsh Harbour and completed its delivery at Green Turtle Cay in 28 minutes. Previously this same delivery would require transit in both a car and on a ferry. Vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) capabilities allowed the drone to land and safely deliver its payload without any infrastructure required. In total, the fully autonomous flight covered nearly 50 miles, crossing both land and water.
The flight also marked the first time that a UAV operated in controlled airspace at an active commercial international airport outside of emergency operations. Fli Drone was in communication with and is grateful for the support it received from...


Here’s Kris Allen’s first single after winning American Idol, “Live Like You Were Dying”. I like it, it’s not anything revolutionary, but it’s a fun song that I can see myself listening to while driving home from work. I’ll probably even sing along. Listen to the song below:
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Healthcare is one of the primary industries that rely on U.S. census data, and federal programs are an important way that many Americans access health care services. Medicaid and Medicare are the two largest – these programs provide health coverage for low-income Americans and Americans over 65. Together these two programs spent more than $425 billion in 2019. Census data also direct resources to other federal health programs that support vulnerable communities and populations, including the Children’s Health Insurance Program and Health Center Program.
In addition to federal government support for health care programs, census data provide information to the private sector, working in conjunction with the American Community Survey (ACS), to gain a better understanding of population trends and to be able to provide services as they are needed. While the primary 2020 Census form asks for basic demographic information, the American Community Survey (ACS) asks questions about employment, education, infrastructure and transportation access, and more. This survey occurs on a regular basis. When it is tied together with the census during census years, the survey is called the Combined, and together, the surveys help ensure an accurate count and a sample of more detailed information that guides much of these federal decisions on issues like healthcare. It is required to fill out both the ACS and the 2020 Census form if you receive both.
In addition to ACS data, the census combines administrative and survey data acquired from other federal agencies, state, and local governments. Without the census, the health of millions of Americans would be at risk.
The census uses the ACS to assist in determining the funding required for Medicaid and Medicare. The formula used to determine Medicaid reimbursement levels relies heavily on the average income per person of each state, while the formula for Medicare determines reimbursement rates based on how expensive it is to practice within a certain area. The ACS is also used to provide detailed data on factors that affect health, level of insurance coverage, service provided by hospitals, and fertility rates. As such, the ACS is the only available source of reliable community-level data and helps to determine where new local health facilities should be constructed and if a community is in a Health Professional Shortage Area.
In addition to Medicare and Medicaid, other federal health programs that provide vital health care for at-risk populations rely on census data. The Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) provides low-cost healthcare to 9.6 million children in families that earn too much money to qualify for Medicaid. Likewise, the Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) uses the census to provide monthly food voucher prices to safeguard the health of low-income women, infants, and children who are at a nutrition risk. Finally, the Health Center Program uses census information to recognize underserviced areas and have created 12,000 service delivery sites across the U.S. and its territories, serving over 28 million Americans. The census has played a critical role in these smaller-scale federal programs that ensure the health and wellbeing of low-income Americans.
The census and ACS have faced a number of challenges in their attempts to obtain a fair count and accurate demographic data, which would, in turn, jeopardize the accuracy of data used to support America’s healthcare system, leading to inefficiencies and misaligned resources. Estimates show significant undercounting in the 2010 Census, missing millions of people and in particular non-white populations, including 4.9% American Indians and Alaska Natives, 2.1% of the black population, 1.5% Latinos, 1.3% Native Hawaiians and other Pacific Islanders, and 0.1% Asians.
Members of Congress should be encouraged to support the census and ensure that the information it will collect is accurate. In addition, advocates can share how the census benefits the health of all Americans. As Episcopalians, we advocate on many of these programs on a regular basis, grounded in our Church’s policies on healthcare. We can go a step beyond advocacy and help to get an accurate census count this year. Be sure to check out our toolkit and additional information on our civic engagement webpage.
Work on this 2020 Census Series was led by Blair Hood, policy intern, Office of Government Relations
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text: Expression of VHL-regulated miRNAs in clear cell renal cell carcinoma (cc RCC) tissue compared to normal adjacent tissue. Measurements of miRNA expression were determined by qPCR and normalised to an average of RNU43 and RNU48 expression. qPCR for each sample was performed in triplicate. (a) miR-210, miR-155 and miR-21 were all highly upregulated in tumour tissue compared to normal kidney tissue (P ≤ 0.0001). (b) Expression of three members of the miR-17-92 cluster: miR-17, miR-18a and miR20a were examined, and miR-18a was found to be significantly upregulated in tumour tissue (P ≤ 0.0001). (c) No significant difference in expression was observed for miR-193b and miR-31; however, let-7i displayed significant upregulation in tumour tissue (P ≤ 0.043). #P ≤ 0.0001; ##P ≤ 0.05;°outlier (values between 1.5 and 3 interquartile ranges (IQRs) from the end of box); *extreme outlier (values more than 3 IQRs from the end of box).