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While the singer, 33, was “feeling pretty good” at first and quickly got down to 15 pounds from her baby weight, the Connecticut native’s initial weight loss “only lasted a couple weeks.”
After Cassie gained 15 pounds back, she had bloodwork done and was diagnosed with postpartum thyroiditis. “My thyroid was hyper for a short period (hence the anxiety [I felt] and weight loss) and then slowed down causing me to gain weight back,” the actress explained in a recent blog post. “From what my doctor told me it’s not super common. About five to 10 percent of women experience it within the first year after childbirth.”
Cassie called her next three months “confusing and depressing,” writing, “I changed my diet paying attention to things that I reacted negatively to (ie, bloating). I actually started roughly following an autoimmune diet (AIP) in fear that my thyroiditis would turn into Hashimoto’s Disease (an autoimmune disorder). … I had completely lost my mind, but I’m glad that I did. I needed to understand what was happening with my body.”
The “Me & U” songstress was “unhappy with” herself at the time and felt “discouraged,” but her personal trainer husband, 27, helped her stay focused.
“Once I was able to rebuild my core strength a lot of my pain went away,” she concluded. “Consistency was key. The program that Alex designed for me was the best gift he could have given me besides Frankie, of course. … [It] wasn’t easy in the beginning, but it was worth it and I’m so glad I didn’t give up.”
Last month, the dancer debuted her post-baby body on her Instagram Story, writing, “I haven’t posted anything like this in a while, but I’m very proud of myself. The female body is truly an amazing thing. I didn’t rush to lose weight after having Frankie in December, but when I was ready to I struggled with it for some months. This is me today 7 months postpartum. Feeling really good, I’m healthy and working on my strength. Love your body!”

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Originally Posted by BeyondTheBox
I'd think it more a burst fire.
ATF definition of full auto, I believe, requires one to be able to empty the feed source with a single pull and hold of the trigger. Not absolute there though.
Nope. If it "fires more than one shot with a single pull of the trigger"
it's a "machine gun" in the eyes of the ATF. Recent case of a
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Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith: After three years of fighting in the Clone Wars, Anakin Skywalker falls prey to the Sith Lord's lies and makes an enemy of the Jedi and those he loves, concluding his journey to the Dark Side.
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But I'm No Bigot: How Prejudiced White Americans Maintain Unprejudiced Self-Images
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Volume 40, Issue 4, pages 917–946, April 2010
How to Cite
O'Brien, L. T., Crandall, C. S., Horstman-Reser, A., Warner, R., Alsbrooks, A. and Blodorn, A. (2010), But I'm No Bigot: How Prejudiced White Americans Maintain Unprejudiced Self-Images. Journal of Applied Social Psychology, 40: 917–946. doi: 10.1111/j.1559-1816.2010.00604.x
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Four experiments investigate a modern paradox: White Americans harbor racial prejudice, but view themselves as unprejudiced. We hypothesized that social representations of prejudice available in American culture lead many Whites to conclude that they are relatively unprejudiced. In Experiment 1, participants primed with the bigot stereotype viewed themselves as less prejudiced. In Experiments 2 and 3, participants exposed to media representations of racists viewed themselves as less prejudiced. In Experiment 4, participants sought exposure to media representations of prejudice after a threat to their unprejudiced self-image. These experiments suggest that representations of prejudice in American culture lead prejudiced individuals to view themselves as unprejudiced, and the effect of these representations on people's unprejudiced self-images can be passive or intentional.


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Little problem with the "+" operator
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Zamurai <zamurai at gmx.net> writes:
> I want to make the following:
> variableOne = 500
> myVariable = variableOne + "cool"
> But I get the following error: "unsupported operand types for +"
> Does someone know how to solve the problem?
That depends on what your problem is :-)
You're trying to add a string to an integer, which isn't supported.
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'Mario Kart' release date for Nintendo Switch: Nintendo's latest console gets Mario on April 28
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What's even great about playing the iconic game on Nintendo Switch is that it can accommodate up to eight people in its local wireless multiplayer feature. In the new game, players will also soon have the ability to hold two items at a time. According to Nintendo, this includes "new items returning from previous Mario Kart games such as Boo, the item-stealing ghost, and the Feather, which gives you a high jump in battle mode."
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'The Voice's Adam Levine pays tribute to Christian singer Christina Grimmie gunned down during Orlando concert last year
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Created to fund projects with positive environmental benefits, green bonds have become rapidly popular in Europe and Asia while gaining traction in the United States.
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Stock exchanges play a crucial role as an intermediary between investors and issuers, but their role in the sustainable finance market – as platform and infrastructure providers, as facilitators of cross-market standards development, and as educators bringing visibility to new asset classes – is so much wider than that. We speak with Robert Scharfe, CEO of the Luxembourg Stock Exchange, a leader…
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RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – According to a report released yesterday, July 25th, from the Popular Truth Commision (CPV), shootings in Rio de Janeiro from February, the start of the federal military intervention, to June climbed to 4,005, up 37 percent from the previous five month period when there were 2,924 shootings.
In addition, 4,005 shootings represents a sixty percent increase when compared to the same February to June period in 2017 when there were 2,503 registered.
The alarming figures were revealed in a press conference organized by the CPV at the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ).
In the report, Rio’s Baixada Fluminense region saw the biggest surges in shootings since the military intervention. Belford Roxo shootings increased 160 percent and Mesquita 170 percent over the same period last year.
Also in Belford Roxo, the number of deaths by firearms increased by 55 pecentin Duque de Caxias, 67 percent, when compared to the five months before the intervention.
Significantly, homicides involving police intervention totaled 507 victims from March to June, a 28 percent increase over the same period in 2017. In the month of June 2018 alone, there was a sixty percent increase in homicides involving police intervention over June of last year.
At the press conference, CPV spokesperson Virginia Berriel revealed that the organization will present its findings along with recommendations to the federal government.
“We are going to take the main points with our recommendations. We will take a letter with about 20 items,” she said.
“For example, vehicles have to have cameras, but they [police] turn them off…We want cameras installed and ones that will work,” she added. “We have to see what these cops are doing.”
The CPV report will also be presented to international human rights bodies such as Amnesty International and to United Nations Goodwill Ambassador, American actor, Danny Glover. According to the CPV, Glover requested the report when he visited Rio in May to investigate human rights abuses related to the military intervention.
“We are not in favor of criminality,” Berriel exclaimed. “We do not defend criminals, nor militia, but we can not defend police that kill and execute.”

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Obamacare is proving to be a colossal failure. Not only can people not enroll due to website failures, but citizens are waking up to the reality that they’ve been lied to. Mr. Obama repeatedly promised Americans that their premiums would “decrease up to $2,500 per family.” He also famously promised that “If you like your insurance plan, you can keep it.”
It is unsurprising to Americans who did not believe these lies that both statements are false, and reports are now being published that the administration knew full well that millions of us would lose our insurance because plans would be canceled, or have to pay much more for it. But the tragic irony is that many of those who are now wailing about losing their insurance or having to pay more are the same ones who cast their vote for this man.
Those who voted for Mr. Obama have forfeited the right to complain about their new health insurance costs because they’ve gotten exactly what they voted for. There is nothing but crocodile tears for those people. Sadly, the rest of us are forced to suffer the consequences of their vote. Perhaps they will think more carefully about whom they vote for next time and peer through campaign rhetoric that is designed to deceive a gullible electorate for the sake of retaining power.
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I love those old fashioned broiling pans that used to come with ovens (sort of shallow pan with a removable top that has slots) and the smallest wire rack. Sometimes I'll leave the lid off the broiling pan and just put the chicken on the wire rack in the pan. Other times I'll put carrots and onions, green beans, potatoes in the broilin pan, put the top on and then the chicken on the wire rack on top. The roasting juices drip down and cook the veggies.
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I recently got a Staub cast iron roasting pan and LOVE it. It is just terrific for roasting chicken and easy to clean. Also, it a really great looking pan!
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A Review of the Naturepedic Crib Mattress
Barry Cik is an environmental engineer who was unable to find organic crib mattresses that were waterproof. His search led him towards Naturepedic, which provides air-conditioned mattresses for adults and children. Established in 2004, the company offers organic mattresses and bedding for children, adults and seniors. The name of the company was inspired by the Cik family, who are all environmentalists. The company’s mission aims to make the planet safer and more healthy for everyone.
Naturepedic Crib Mattress
A crib mattress made of nature has numerous advantages. They are comfortable in most standard American cribs. The company’s products are certified by the CPSC as safe and do not contain any hazardous chemicals or materials. The company also works to design their products in a way that is sustainable and promotes high-quality workmanship. It is made from organic cotton which is healthier for your baby’s health and the environment than synthetic foam. It is made of non-toxic, waterproof polyethylene, which is safe for your baby’s health. Contrary to other brands, Naturepedic’s mattresses also have an Amish-made finish.
If you want to ensure that your baby is green look into buying a Naturepedic crib mattress. Its components are made from natural materials and are free of harmful chemicals like perfluorinated, as well as polyurethane. The mattresses are made from food grade polyethylene and are UL/Greenguard Gold Certified. A waterproof wool puddle pad can be used with a naturalpedic mattress. The company is also a part of various environmental advocacy groups, including the Greenguard Certification Program.
Crib Mattress Naturepedic
You can find many reasons to pick a Crib Mattress Naturepedic but there are more reasons to choose organic mattresses. They are free of phthalates, flame retardants, and other chemicals that pose a threat to babies’ health. Many parents who are concerned about the environmental impact of their child’s crib mattresses prefer organic crib mattresses. Naturepedic mattresses have been certified as GOTS, MADE SURE and UL/GREENGUARD safe.
The organic cotton material is completely free of harmful chemicals and the cover is waterproof and stain resistant. Organic cotton is healthier than foam mattresses or latex. It is also an organic cotton certified product, and a 15-percent discount code can help you save even more money! The mattress for your crib is ecologically safe because it is certified by the Healthy Child Healthy World program.
The traditional innerspring crib mattress is made of steel springs and provides firm support. Naturepedic’s version has a border wire made of polyethylene, a heavy-duty material. This material is lighter than other lightweight alternatives and has the same durability and strength as innerspring mattresses. If you’re looking for an infant mattress or a toddler bed, the Naturepedic mattress is a great option. And, if you’re worried about price, choose an Lullaby Earth alternative. Its square corners are perfect for daybeds or toddler beds. The DaVinci crib could be used with a Lullaby Earth bed.
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The Naturepedic Mattress is an environmentally-friendly alternative to traditional mattresses. It is made from organic cotton that has been compressed and rolled and is in compliance with strict social and environmental standards. This mattress is certified GREENGUARD Gold. This indicates that it has passed rigorous tests for chemicals and VOCs. The company uses organic cotton from U.S. farms, and adheres to USDA certification standards. This mattress has a natural, durable, waterproof cover constructed from organic cotton fabric.
The Naturepedic mattress is made of organic cotton which is USDA certified organic. Organic cotton is stretch knit and is breathable. The waterproof side is made of organic cotton fabric, which has a special coating. The coating meets food contact standards. It is derived from sugarcane. The mattress comes in a roll-pack , which makes it easy to storage. It is organically certified and safe for everyone in the family. Parents and their children alike are delighted with this organic, sustainable mattress.
Mattress Naturepedic is a great option to begin your search for an alternative mattress. Their website provides free shipping, and they provide a 90-night trial without risk. The 20-year warranty proves that the company stands behind their products. In addition to offering a money-back guarantee, Naturepedic offers free shipping in the United States. The company also provides free installation for its mattresses.
Naturepedic makes use of GOTS certified organic wool batting. The antimicrobial properties inherent to wool help keep dust mites out from your bed. You don’t have to be concerned about your child acquiring allergic reactions. It also has passed the federal flame retardant test. It’s also backed by a thin layer of organic cotton sourced in Texas. This makes it extremely breathable.
Encased coils offer maximum support and comfort, unlike traditional innersprings. Because they are individually wrapped, Naturepedic mattresses have no need for chemicals or substances that could be harmful to your health. This mattress also doesn’t contain polyurethane foam. You’ll feel relaxed and rejuvenated each morning with this mattress. All of these features make Mattress Naturepedic a fantastic option for those who want an unwinding night’s sleep.
Naturepedic Changing Pad
Naturepedic Organic Cotton 2-Sided Changing Pad is made of 100% food-grade polyethylene, with a non-toxic waterproof coating. It also has an organic cotton filling. Snap-screws permit you to secure the pad to a dresser. It can be cleaned using a damp, clean cloth. It has snap-screws for child safety and snap-screws that attach it to a dresser.
The cover is water-proof thanks to a organic cotton that is GOTS certified. The waterproof layer helps prevent the growth of bacteria. The cover can be removed and washed in the machine when you want to wash your pad. The cover is also simple to clean because it is made of 100 organic cotton. This is a great choice for families looking to stay clear of PVC and vinyl containing products. The pads can be cleaned easily in the washing machine.
The Naturepedic Changing Pad was designed to be easy to use and safe. It comes with a 1 year guarantee and a 30 day money-back guarantee. The company also provides free shipping and returns. The Naturepedic Changing Pad has one drawback. It is not an ordinary-sized pad. Most covers for changing pads don’t fit , so you’ll need to buy new ones. This not only incurs extra expense, but it also wastes resources.
Naturepedic Organic Crib Mattress
The Naturepedic Organic Crib Mattress looks and feels exactly like the Classic Crib Mattress but has a padded layer comprised of organic cotton. You can also pick between the 252 coil innerspring as well as a 2-stage dual firmness option. Naturepedic No-Compromise(tm), Lightweight Organic Cotton Crib Mattress blends the firmness and softness of the innerspring with the luxurious organic cotton batting. It also comes with a waterproof cover and is the most comfortable of the three mattresses.
The Naturepedic organic crib mattress is made of a mix of certified organic and non-toxic materials. The filling is composed of organic cotton grown in the U.S. and is obtained from USDA-certified sources. The exterior is constructed of organic cotton and polyethylene that is waterproof fabric. This helps prevent odors and stains from settling on the mattress. The Naturepedic organic crib mattress is GOTS-certified. It also meets the highest safety standards.
The Naturepedic Organic Crib Mattress is somewhat more expensive than other brands. However, it’s worth it in the long term because the materials used are safe for babies. It will last for a long time, unlike other crib mattresses. The manufacturer guarantees that it will never lose fashion. Despite the Naturepedic organic crib mattress being costly, the company backs its product with a lifetime guarantee.
Naturepedic Changing Pad
The Naturepedic Organic Cotton 2 Sided is a fantastic choice for parents looking for a changing Pad to gift their child. It comes with organic cotton filling and fabrics and snap-screws that keep it connected to your dresser. The waterproof surface is non-toxic and made with 100% polyethylene, a food grade material. It wipes clean easily with a damp towel.
The Naturepedic Changing Pad is constructed out of GOTS certified organic cotton. It comes with an impervious surface and snap-screws for quick and easy installation. The pad is also constructed of food-grade polyethylene and is able to meet strict GREENGUARD(r) standards. It comes with a 1-year guarantee and free shipping and returns. One of the main drawbacks of Naturepedic Changing Pad is its size. The majority of change pad covers won’t fit inside, which means you’ll have to purchase a new one each time you need to use it. This could result in a waste of resources and unnecessary expenditure.
The Naturepedic Changing Pad for Naturepedic uses 100% polyethylene for the waterproof surface. This is a saferand nontoxic alternative to PVC and vinyl. The pad is also designed with a safety buckle to ensure the baby’s safety during diaper changes. The organic cotton used to make the pad is naturally biodegradable and breathable, making it perfect for babies with sensitive skin. It also features Air-Core technology for solid support.
Naturepedic Mattress Reviews
If you’re searching for a hybrid mattress made of latex with great pressure relief, check out the Naturepedic Serenade. The mattress’s coils and the cushion top provide excellent support, while the latex layer gives you a lot of flexibility. If you’re on the hunt for a mattress that is a hybrid of latex and coils take a look at this Naturepedic Serenade review and compare it with other models that are popular. This article will provide all the details you need to make an informed decision.
The company is committed to protecting the environment which means that all of its products are free of chemicals and have been tested to meet safety standards. The mattresses are produced in the US with the GOTS organic cotton covering. This cover allows the mattress to breathe and keep it cool and comfortable. Here are a few characteristics of the mattress. Take a look at your options and make the best decision according to your requirements and budget.
The Naturepedic Azure mattress measures 10 inches wide, while the Arcadia and Elysium are 13″ and 16″ long. Organic cotton covers and fill, which help to make these mattresses environmentally-friendly, ensure a comfortable sleep environment for your child. And if you’re worried about the smell of chemicals look into the Naturepedic 2-in-1 Organic Kids mattress. It’s constructed with six layers of organic cotton fabric and an evaporative bottom.


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IL-10 -1082 SNP and IL-10 in primary CNS and vitreoretinal lymphomas
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Most primary central nervous system lymphomas (PCNSLs) and primary vitreoretinal lymphomas (PVRLs) are B-cell lymphomas that produce high levels of interleukin (IL)-10, which is linked to rapid disease progression. The IL-10 -1082 G → A polymorphism (IL-10 SNP) is associated with improved survival in certain non-CNS lymphoma patients. PDCD4 is a tumor suppressor gene and upstream regulator of IL-10. This study examined the correlation between the IL-10 SNP, PDCD4 mRNA expression, and IL-10 expression (at transcript and protein levels) in these lymphoma cells.
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Single-nucleotide polymorphism (SNP)-typing at IL-10 -1082 was performed after microdissecting cytospun PVRL cells from 26 specimens. Vitreal IL-10 and IL-6 levels were measured by ELISA. PCNSL cells from 52 paraffin-embedded sections were microdissected and SNP typed on genomic DNA. RT-PCR was performed to analyze expression of IL-10 and PDCD4 mRNA. IL-10 -1082 SNP typing was performed on blood samples of 96 healthy controls. We measured IL-10 -1082 SNP expression in 26 PVRLs and 52 PCNSLs and examined its relationship with IL-10 protein and gene expression, respectively.
More PVRL patients expressed one copy of the IL-10 -1082 G → A SNP with the GA genotype compared to controls. The frequencies of the three genotypes (AA, AG, GG) significantly differed in PVRL versus controls and in PCNSL versus controls. In PVRLs, the vitreal IL-10/IL-6 ratio was higher in IL-10 -1082 AG and IL-10 -1082 AA patients, compared to IL-10 -1082 GG patients. IL-10 mRNA expression was higher in IL-10 -1082 AG and IL-10 -1082 AA PCNSLs, compared to IL-10 -1082 GG PCNSLs. No correlation was found between IL-10 and PDCD4 expression levels in 37 PCNSL samples.
PVRL and PCNSL patients had similar IL-10 -1082 A allele frequencies, but genotype distributions differed from healthy controls. The findings suggest that the IL-10 -1082 A allele is a risk factor for higher IL-10 levels in PVRLs and PCNSLs. Higher IL-10 levels have been correlated with more aggressive disease in both PVRLs and PCNSLs, making this finding an important and potentially clinically significant observation.
KeywordsPrimary vitreoretinal lymphoma Primary CNS lymphoma Interleukin-10 Single-nucleotide polymorphism PDCD4 (program cell death 4)
We would like to thank the National Eye Institute Intramural Research Program, Howard Hughes Medical Institute, Research to Prevent Blindness’s unrestricted grant to Casey Eye Institute, the Schnitzer-Novack Foundation, and the Eye Tumour Research Fund for financial support. We thank Dr. Nussenblatt and the NEI clinical fellows for the contribution of their patients’ vitreous specimen to this study. We also appreciate the physicians from other institutions who provided vitreous specimens.
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The authors declare that they have no conflicts of interest.
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Tree of Life Plaque
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Representing the universe in microcosm in the tradition-steeped artform of wayang kulit or shadow puppet theatre, perhaps no prop is considered more important than the fan-shaped pohon beringin or Tree of Life. It appears at the beginning of a performance to awaken the cosmos in which the story unfolds, and returns at the end, bringing the tale to its conclusion.
Fine pewter framed in wood, against a bronze-hued composite resin backdrop of songket brocade motifs.
Included is a 2.5cm x 12.5cm engraving plate for personalisation.
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Malaysia’s warisan or heritage is a result of millennia of trade and settlement of peoples from across the Malay Archipelago and the great hinterland of Asia.


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Epilepsy explained: Everything you need to know
Epilepsy is more common than you think, yet it’s one of the most misunderstood neurological conditions. From symptoms and diagnosis to management, here’s what to know.
Every 33 minutes, an Australian is diagnosed with epilepsy.
According to Epilepsy Action Australia, it’s more common than Parkinson’s disease, cerebral palsy, multiple sclerosis and muscular dystrophy combined.
Yet this neurological disorder remains shrouded in mystery and misconception.
Epilepsy Action Australia chief executive officer Carol Ireland says while most people know epilepsy exists, it’s often misunderstood.
A recent US study found people living with epilepsy still face stigma due to myths surrounding the condition.
On this page:
- What is epilepsy?
- Types of epilepsy (including symptoms)
- What causes epilepsy?
- How is epilepsy diagnosed?
- What is the treatment for epilepsy?
- Is a febrile seizure a sign of epilepsy?
- Can you drive with epilepsy?
- How to help someone who is having a seizure
Epilepsy is a neurological disorder characterised by seizures caused by a disruption of the normal electrical activity in the brain, Carol explains.
Epilepsy Foundation chief medical officer and Epilepsy Research Centre director Professor Sam Berkovic says the term “epilepsy” covers a wide spectrum of conditions.
“It refers to a group of conditions where people suffer unpredictable epileptic seizures,” Prof Berkovic, of Austin Health (University of Melbourne), says.
“It varies from a relatively mild disorder, where people can lead very productive lives, to very severe, where they may be having weekly or even daily seizures.”
“There are more than 60 different types of epilepsy, and everyone’s experience with seizures is different,” Prof Berkovic says.
He says there are three main groups of epilepsy:
Prof Berkovic says this refers to situations where the seizures appear to begin simultaneously on both sides of the brain.
The seizures can manifest in a number of ways, including:
- Tonic-clonic seizures, which are major seizures with convulsions
- Absence seizures,which involve a sudden lapse in awareness and can be mistaken for daydreaming or staring
- Myoclonic seizures, which refer to sudden jerks of a muscle or a group of muscles.
Prof Berkovic says in focal epilepsies, seizures begin in one area of the brain, particularly the temporal lobe or the frontal lobe.
“The severity of focal epilepsies can vary from very minor to extremely severe,” Prof Berkovic says.
“When it’s extremely severe and resistant to therapy with drugs, we consider measures like surgery to help treat it.”
Developmental and epileptic encephalopathies
Prof Berkovic says this is a group of disorders that generally begin in childhood and are often associated with comorbidities such as intellectual impairment, behavioural issues and autism spectrum disorder.
Epilepsy can be due to many factors such as brain injury from stroke or severe head trauma, or brain infections, Prof Berkovic says.
“In everyday practice in Australia, often there’s no clear acquired cause and we believe that many or most of those have a genetic cause,” he explains.
He says brain infections (which are relatively rare in Australia) are a common cause of epilepsy worldwide.
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Carol says epilepsy can be diagnosed when a person has two or more seizures.
Doctors and specialists will investigate by taking a medical history and through diagnostic tools such as an EEG (electroencephalogram), blood tests, a CT scan (computed tomography) or an MRI scan (magnetic resonance imaging).
Medication is the frontline treatment for people with epilepsy, Carol says.
Around 70 per cent of people with epilepsy will be able to manage their seizures by taking anti-seizure medications.
She says medicinal cannabis has proven to help in specific cases.
“The really important takeaway here is to not give up if one medication isn’t working and (to) really explore all the different options for treatment,” Carol says.
Prof Berkovic says there is no clear-cut answer.
“About 3 per cent of all children will have a febrile seizure, which is a seizure occurring with a high temperature over 38.5 degrees, typically around 18 months of age,” Prof Berkovic says.
He says most of those are benign and kids won’t usually have further seizures.
“However, there is a proportion of children who have recurrent febrile seizures and then go on to have seizures without fever,” Prof Berkovic says.
For personal and public safety reasons, people with epilepsy have to meet certain conditions before they are eligible to drive in Australia.
They may need to undertake an assessment where factors such as seizure type and frequency will be considered.
Carol says the first aid administered depends on the type of seizure.
Generally, the following steps can be helpful:
- Remain with the person.
- Time the seizure.
- Keep the person safe: protect them from injury, and put something soft under their head.
- Roll the person onto their side after the seizure stops.
- Monitor their breathing.
- Gently reassure them.
- Call an ambulance if you don’t know the person, or if they are injured or have breathing difficulties.
Carol says it’s important not to restrain the person or put anything in their mouth.
International Purple Day is on March 26
Purple Day is a global grassroots campaign dedicated to raising epilepsy awareness and increasing support for people living with epilepsy.
“Epilepsy is not just somebody falling to the ground,” Carol says.
“There are a whole range of seizures and we’d like to improve awareness, understanding and response toward people with epilepsy.
“We believe education and awareness is key.”
Prof Berkovic agrees.
“That’s why initiatives like Purple Day are so important to raise awareness of epilepsy,” he says.
For more information, visit Make March Purple for Epilepsy.
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Another six acts have today (Tuesday) been confirmed for Castlepalooza.
The six new names will join 68 acts already announced for the festival that takes place at Charleville Castle over the August bank holiday weekend.
Today’s announcement includes Synaesthete, Leni Morrison, Dear Desert, Sam Evans and The Jammerz and Alphabetical, as well as headliner Onra.
Onra is Arnaud Bernard, a French hip-hop beatmaker based in Paris. Two years ago he released his most recent LP 'Chinoiseries, Pt 2’, a follow up to 2007’s 'Chinoiseries’. Orna’s music is a sample-heavy fusion of his own hip-hop beats and pop music from his ancestral homeland of Vietnam. Live, he’s known as an energetic and tireless performer.
Synaesthete is the project created by Sarah Tanat Jones named after her own condition, synaesthesia - constant source of inspiration throughout her life. Sarah’s taken her love of rhythm and her sweet, clear vocals to new places. This time, she’s got a battery of percussion, synths and drum machines to help her out and has written, produced and recorded a four track EP 'Earth & Air’ with an album in the works.
Leni Morrison likes to merge soulful and emotive songs with elements of blues, rock, pop, fairy-tale/folk, voodoo and adventure. Her unique blue-eyed soulful voice, coupled with her quirky style of combining poetry and music find her favourably compared to Chrissie Hynde, Marianne Faithful and Patti Smith. She is just back from recording her debut EP in LA, and plans to release 'Dance with Diamonds’ later this year. This emerging talent is sure to leave you mesmerized and bewitched.
Dublin based trio, Dear Desert, formed in 2013 through a shared musical interest in soulful, emotive pop. The band honed their sound through a series of low-fi home recordings, which informs the textured, electronic soundscape and intimate vocals. Mixing driving rhythms, expansive synths and emotive pop melodies, Dear Desert create an atmosphere of brewing tension and hopeful longing.
Sam Evans and The Jammerz is a 19-year-old singer/songwriter/musician based near Bath in the UK. Largely a self-taught guitarist and gifted pianist, Sam has performed his unique and original compositions at music venues across the UK, Ireland, Romania and Holland. With crowd-pleasing performances Sam plays an incredible jazzy, urban vibe that you just have to move to. With quirky vocals that blend jazz, soul, funk and reggae the lyrical complexity of Sam’s work make for an intriguingly different sound experience and has a rare quality only fully experienced by hearing it played “live” - he is a must see at Castlepalooza 2014.


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New York : Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla Company, who recently bought a large share in Twitter, decided not to join twitter’s board.
Twitter CEO Parag Agrawal tweeted
Elon’s appointment to the board was to become officially effective 4/9, but Elon shared that same morning that he will no longer be joining the board. I believe this is for the best. We have and will always value input from our shareholders whether they are on our Board or not. Elon is our biggest shareholder and we will remain open to his input.
Musk disclosed that he had purchased more than 9% share of Twitter, making the company’s largest shareholder. As part of the deal for Musk to join the board, the Tesla CEO had agreed not to acquire more than 14.9% of the company’s shares while he remained on the board. Tesla’s stock surged after his purchase was disclosed.
In recent weeks, Musk had suggested Twitter on Twitter that the platform does not allow free enough speech, and its algorithm should be open source. He also created poll to his followers whether they “want an edit button,” which was a longtime feature request from many Twitter users.
Musk has not tweeted about his decision yet.

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Residents of the Blue Mountains township of Bell have again been urged to evacuate as the North Mine fire continues to cause authorities major concerns.
The State Mine fire near Lithgow was also continuing to burn around the areas of Dargan, Clarence and Bilpin.
An emergency alert telephone warning message was sent to the community of Bell on Sunday, and the rural fire service (RFS) reissued the advice on Monday morning.
“The community of Bell are advised to leave now if not prepared and travel west along the Bells Line of Road towards Lithgow," the advice said.
The Lithgow Workers Club was open as an evacuation centre.
Residents west of the Bilpin village between Bowens Creek Road and Mount Wilson Road including the communities of Mount Tomah and Berambing were advised to relocate immediately and travel east along the Bells Line of Road towards Richmond.
Residents in the area of Bells Line of Road between Mountain Lagoon Road and Pittman Road were advised to head east towards Richmond if they and their property were not prepared for fire.
"Residents within the Bilpin village between Mountain Lagoon Road and Bowens Creek Road can choose to remain. However, it is expected the village will become isolated," the RFS said in its latest update.
"You may not be able to leave for a number of days.
"Should you choose to stay you need to ensure you and your property are properly prepared. Be aware that electricity supply to the area may be cut off for several days."
Conditions were predicted to worsen on Monday with tops of 36C forecast for Springwood in the Blue Mountains where an out-of-control bushfire had burned through almost 2,500 hectares.
A state of emergency was declared in NSW on Sunday, and 56 fires were still active across the state on Monday.
Firefighters across Australia were being sent to NSW.
Victoria's fire services commissioner, Craig Lapsley, said a 120-strong crew being sent on Monday would replace the team they sent last week. NSW will then let Victoria know if it needs more back-up.
South Australia has also chipped in, sending a crew of 51, while Tasmania has sent a team of 20. The ACT rural fire service has sent two teams to the Blue Mountains, where several ferocious fires are scorching the countryside.
A team of eight firefighters has also been sent from Queensland, with two more crews on standby.
A total fire ban is in place for the Central Ranges, Illawarra and Shoalhaven, Greater Sydney Region and Greater Hunter districts.


Chronosphere, a provider of an observability platform for cloud-native microservices-based applications, this week added support for a Query Builder tool based on the Prometheus Query Language (PromQL).
This capability comes just after adding support for distributed tracing capabilities for tracking interactions between services on Chronosphere’s Software as a Service (SaaS) platform, as well as an existing collection capability. of metrics. The company claims to be the sole provider of an observability platform that enables customers to efficiently collect, aggregate, and maintain 100% of their distributed trace data without the need for sampling.
Developed under the auspices of the Cloud Native Computing Foundation, the data format used by Prometheus is quickly becoming a de facto standard for observability platforms. Almost any observability platform can consume data created in the format. Chronosphere takes this a step further by adding support for a query language that can query this data as part of any effort to uncover the root cause of a computer problem.
Martin Mao, co-founder and CEO of Chronosphere, says that as more observability data is stored in the Prometheus format, the query builder will make the Prometheus query language more accessible to a wider range of professionals in the field. computer science. PromQL has specific structures and syntax that must be mastered in addition to the requirements for unique variables such as metric name and dynamic filters based on label values.
In many cases, the learning curve required to master PromQL is just too high, adds Mao. Query Builder makes it easy to explore complex application environments based on constantly updated microservices, he notes. The Query Builder tool itself was designed in collaboration with Julius Volz, co-founder of Prometheus and creator of the PromQL query language.
While Prometheus can be used to collect data from cloud native and monolithic applications, Mao said the Chronosphere platform is designed specifically from the ground up to meet the observability requirements of cloud native applications. These microservice-based applications can generate between 10 and 100 times more data than monolithic applications running in a virtual machine. The Chronosphere platform is designed for organizations starting to deploy cloud native applications at a level of scale that creates the need for an observability platform superior to the main open source Prometheus platform that many DevOps teams initially deploy.
Each IT organization will need to decide when this crossover point can be reached. However, as cloud native computing environments become more complex, it becomes difficult, for example, to deploy and maintain one instance of Prometheus on each Kubernetes cluster.
After raising an additional $ 200 million, Chronosphere has now raised a total of $ 255 million to compete with an ever-growing number of rival observability platform providers. Observability, of course, has always been a fundamental tenet of DevOps best practices. The challenge has been that traditional monitoring tools are designed to consume a predefined set of metrics. Observability tools, on the other hand, explore the data generated by the application environment in a way that enables IT teams to proactively discover issues long before they become a potentially major disruption.


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There are no class mods that boost this skill beyond 5 levels.
- A Roid Shield instantly loses its effect after a single kill and cannot be triggered again until Inertia wears off.
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text: This year, Kujawa EC/PK Center chose to donate to Limbs International during Make a Difference Week from October 19-23, 2015. Our Movement teacher Mrs. Steath along with our other specials teachers spoke with the students about the importance of helping others, and showed them the movie Dolphin Tale to allow the children a chance to see a person and an animal that was helped by receiving an artificial limb. Throughout the week, staff and students donated monetary funds to the foundation. The original goal of $300 to purchase one limb was exceeded. As a campus we collected over $1000, and these funds will help about four people in impoverished nations receive an artificial limb.

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If you travel around Woking or the rest of Surrey by bus you might want to check to see if your route is affected by changes to some local bus services. This follows the decision by bus operator Abellio to cut a number of their Surrey services, some of these in Woking, and to make changes to some other services they operate.
Since the announcement, Surrey County Council has worked to arrange replacement services and ensure that the majority of people can make the journeys they did previously.
Find out more To check if a service you use will be affected by the changes, visit surreycc.gov.uk/buses or call 0300 200 1003. From late December, you can also pick up a booklet with information on all the changes and revised timetables – these will be available from libraries, local council offices, and other locations throughout Surrey, as well as on all affected bus services and at bus stations.


Downtown Orlando is looking forward to a new addition coming soon. Luminary Green will be a 2.3-acre park for residents, workers, students and visitors to enjoy the City Beautiful.
It will feature interactive light installations that illuminate the park both day and night. Creative Village is currently in phase I of a three-phase development plan. Construction of this addition to the park is anticipated to be complete by the second half of 2021.
The city-owned, city-managed space will also feature the names of local luminaries, individuals who have served as shining examples in the community and continue to inspire us today.


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Oct 18, 2015; Cleveland, OH, USA; Cleveland Browns head coach Mike Pettine during the first half against the Denver Broncos at FirstEnergy Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports
Player of the Game: Brandon McManus, Denver Broncos
The Broncos kicker was the best offensive weapon on the field. He made four field goals and the eventual game winner in overtime. Much like Browns K Travis Coons last week, when you kick the winning field goal, you get the award.
Play of the Day: Dansby’s Pick Six
Dansby’s second interception of the game was a big one as it shifted the momentum towards the Browns. He took a ball that bounced off of Hillman 35 yards for the score, throwing him down to the ground in the process. Dansby now has more catches on the year than Browns WR Dwayne Bowe.
Under the Radar Player of the Game: Shaq Barrett
He forced a fumble on a sack and added another half sack later in the game. On the day, he had 3 tackles for loss on a day where he replaced an injured Demarcus Ware. This defense has the kind of depth the Browns can only dream about.
The Loss by the Numbers
111: Ronnie Hillman’s rushing yards on the day. This was well over his season average for rushing this season of 42 yards per game and more than the Browns had as a team (109).
53.3: Peyton Manning’s quarterback rating in the game, dragged down by three interceptions.
298: The total offense for the Browns, easily the lowest they’ve had since the season opener against the Jets
1990: The last year the Browns beat the Broncos, who they have now lost to 11 straight times
0-3: The Broncos’ success in the red zone. It’s incredible considering that they actually won this game
158: The total points given up by the Browns on the year. This is the worst in the division and third worse in the AFC behind the Jacksonville Jaguars and the Kansas City Chiefs
0: The number of sacks for the Browns, who still cannot generate a pass rush.
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Bestowed upon fewer than 3,600 Americans since
President Abraham Lincoln signed it into law in 1861,
Ric Catches up with Clint Romesha, Medal of Honor recipient .
With archival footage and commentary from historians and military leaders, the series highlights the lives and experiences of these courageous men who went above and beyond the call of duty. Their battlegrounds were Italy, Germany, and France during World War II; along the 38th parallel in the Korean War; in Laos during the deadliest year of the Vietnam War; and in the rugged mountains of Afghanistan. Family members and brothers-in-arms also recall the extraordinary odds faced by the servicemen, and through intense recreations, viewers get inside their minds to uncover how they handled what many have described as “the worst day of their lives.” The diverse group of featured recipients — including three living veterans — came from a Massachusetts farm, a New Mexico immigrant community, small towns and big cities all across the nation.
The post-9/11 era brought a dangerous new intensity to military engagements. Clint Romesha enlisted in the Army in 1999 and trained to be an armor crewman, and had seen combat in Iraq, but nothing was like his deployment to Combat Outpost Keating, located at the bottom of three steep mountains in Afghanistan. On the morning of Oct. 3, 2009, Staff Sergeant Romesha, 28, and approximately 50 soldiers from the 4th Infantry Division awoke to an explosive and aggressive Taliban attack. It soon became clear that they were outnumbered. As direct fire came from all sides, Romesha got word that Taliban forces had actually broken the perimeter of the camp, what’s known as “Enemy in the wire.” The odds were now against them surviving at all; the Taliban had more manpower and greater firepower. Romesha made the crucial decision to try to take back the front entrance to the outpost, to stop further Taliban forces from entering. As air support arrived from Jalalabad, 400 Taliban were defeated — but in the small arms assault that morning, eight Americans had lost their lives.
After his tour of duty in Afghanistan, Romesha — raised in a small California town, from a family with a deep military legacy — went back home to his wife and three children, but he hadn’t forgotten the men who didn’t return. It’s in the memory of the eight lives lost at “COP Keating” that Romesha and his fellow soldiers from the unit reunite at an annual golf tournament to raise money in the name of one of their fallen comrades. Romesha told the story of all the men of his unit in his book Red Platoon — and, as he says in Medal of Honor, “Now, we all know of their sacrifice.”
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Unfortunately, democratic markets do not work that way and are capitalistic in nature. Oil is only one of the resources that the Tunisa govt owns but is shared by Coporations who fund the infrstracture for oil exploitation while the govt offers the labour, and then gets a cut in profits when the oil is sold. ( and therein lies the corruptions)
Tunisa has also other industries and 11% of its GDP is based on agricultural products. The problem is not about imports of foodstuff that raised the ire of the citizens, but its rising costs by the middlemen and owners who had been profitting immensely from raising their prices arbitarity, while the corrupted govt does nothing such as controlling it or creating govt cooperative food enterprises to break the monopolies held by the elites.
Just two days after the overthrow of President Ben Ali in Tunisia, videos are circulating of disturbances in neighbouring Libya. Needless to say, this is causing a good deal of excitement on Twitter.
Colonel Gaddafi has been in power for almost 42 years, compared with a mere 23 for Ben Ali. In his second-to-last speech as president, Ben Ali referred to Gaddafi as "my dear brother" and thanked him for support. In a speech reported by the official Libyan news agency on Saturday, Gaddafi reciprocated:
"I am very pained by what is happening in Tunisia ... Tunisia now lives in fear ... What is this for? To change Zine al-Abidine? Hasn't he told you he would step down after three years? Be patient for three years ..."


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Tronox (NYSE:TROX) had its price objective raised by analysts at SunTrust Banks from $17.00 to $20.00 in a report issued on Thursday, April 11th, The Fly reports. The brokerage presently has a “buy” rating on the stock. SunTrust Banks’ target price points to a potential upside of 49.48% from the company’s current price.
A number of other analysts also recently commented on TROX. BMO Capital Markets set a $19.00 price objective on shares of Tronox and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a report on Tuesday, March 19th. Zacks Investment Research raised shares of Tronox from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating and set a $13.00 price objective on the stock in a report on Wednesday, March 6th. ValuEngine raised shares of Tronox from a “strong sell” rating to a “sell” rating in a report on Wednesday, March 20th. Barclays reaffirmed a “buy” rating and issued a $15.00 price target on shares of Tronox in a report on Wednesday, March 13th. Finally, UBS Group set a $7.00 price target on shares of Tronox and gave the company a “sell” rating in a report on Friday, December 14th. Two equities research analysts have rated the stock with a sell rating, one has given a hold rating and six have given a buy rating to the company’s stock. The stock currently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and an average price target of $20.00.
Shares of Tronox stock traded up $0.44 on Thursday, reaching $13.38. 2,303,848 shares of the stock were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 1,409,528. Tronox has a 1-year low of $6.46 and a 1-year high of $21.04. The company has a quick ratio of 6.88, a current ratio of 8.48 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 3.64. The firm has a market cap of $1.65 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 23.89 and a beta of 3.00.
In other Tronox news, Director Ginger M. Jones purchased 20,000 shares of Tronox stock in a transaction on Wednesday, March 6th. The shares were bought at an average price of $11.45 per share, with a total value of $229,000.00. Following the completion of the acquisition, the director now directly owns 41,303 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $472,919.35. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is available through this link. 1.60% of the stock is owned by corporate insiders.
Institutional investors and hedge funds have recently made changes to their positions in the stock. Vanguard Group Inc increased its position in Tronox by 0.3% during the third quarter. Vanguard Group Inc now owns 8,318,340 shares of the company’s stock worth $99,404,000 after purchasing an additional 27,035 shares during the last quarter. Marshall Wace LLP acquired a new position in Tronox during the third quarter worth approximately $2,435,000. Legal & General Group Plc increased its position in Tronox by 8.9% during the third quarter. Legal & General Group Plc now owns 36,860 shares of the company’s stock worth $440,000 after purchasing an additional 2,998 shares during the last quarter. Nordea Investment Management AB acquired a new position in Tronox during the third quarter worth approximately $3,727,000. Finally, Assenagon Asset Management S.A. acquired a new position in Tronox during the fourth quarter worth approximately $1,114,000. 69.17% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.
Tronox Holdings plc engages in the mining, production, and marketing of inorganic minerals and chemicals in North America, South and Central America, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and the Asia Pacific. It mines and processes titanium ore, zircon, and other minerals; and manufactures titanium dioxide pigments that add brightness and durability to paints, plastics, paper, and other everyday products.
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Jackson Hole Art Fair
Jackson Hole Art Fair: Get Your Fill of Kettle Corn and Unique Artisan Goods
Crazy orb rings, giant wildlife paintings, wooden children’s games, giant bronze sculptures of animals- can all be found at the Jackson Hole Art Fair and much more.
After I make my way through the hustle around Miller Park, I found an entrance and paid a mere two dollars to enter, which all benefits the growing Art Association of Jackson Hole. A volunteer for the Jackson Hole Art Fair informed me that all of the 170 artists have been hand picked from over 425 applicants, to ensure quality and an assortment of booths. Live music plays in the background all day with various acts ranging from West African beats to Chanman Roots Band, a popular local reggae band.
I began to meander along the booths which are organized very well, so you never have to backtrack or have that feeling that you have missed a prized picture of a buffalo somewhere behind a blind turn you passed. Melle Finelli’s booth caught my eye, with her perfectly crafted and unique jewelry. Some pieces almost have an outer space-like quality, yet they are all very charming and wearable. The booths are all so different and constantly kept me interested in what was to come. I stopped at a popular booth by artist, Skip Bellock, with large wooden art pieces that resemble a mix between a bowl and a lily pad. The pieces are so unique to not only get my attention, but the attention of tourists and other locals. A few booths down, I couldn’t help but see the giant sculptures of Guiseppe Palumbo. His life-size bronze sculpture of a cheetah is amazing and a must-have in every household.
I found myself thinking a few times throughout the Fair, “who would use that or where would someone put that or how can that fit on an airplane?” Then I would always see one person with that art piece in hand that had a ‘freshly purchased’ glow. I figured out then, that the Jackson Hole Art Fair is really for everyone and every different taste and artistic desire.
After finishing the maze of booths, I grabbed a drink and a bag of the highly addictive kettle corn. Settling into the grass, I began watching an excellent performance from the local dancers workshop in town. As I looked around, I noticed how diverse the audience is from young girls dancing in circles to grandmas and grandpas enjoying the shade and entertainment.
The festivities continued all weekend with various performers and artists; however, if you missed this art fair-please don’t cry. There is another, equally as promising fair, in the future. August 15-17th, the Art Fair will return to Miller Park with some of the same artists and also some new faces to keep it interesting. The music and dance performances will also change bringing in a whole new crew to keep you grooving. I will be there again, but probably with two bags of kettle corn this time.


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