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Inflammatory pseudotumor of the pharynx: A rare entity
Farzan Siddiqui1, Gail A Bentley2, Scott A McLean3, Samuel Ryu4
1 Department of Radiation Oncology, Henry Ford Health Systems, Detroit, MI-48202, USA
2 Department of Pathology, Wayne State University, School of Medicine, Detroit, MI-48201, USA
3 Department of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Henry Ford Health Systems, Detroit, MI-48202, USA
4 Department of Radiation Oncology, Henry Ford Health Systems, Detroit, MI-48202, USA, India
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Department of Radiation Oncology, Henry Ford Health Systems, Detroit, MI-48202
Scott A McLean
Department of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Henry Ford Health Systems, Detroit, MI-48202
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Siddiqui F, Bentley GA, McLean SA, Ryu S. Inflammatory pseudotumor of the pharynx: A rare entity. Indian J Cancer 2015;52:668-9
Inflammatory pseudotumors (IPT) are rare, benign, space-occupying lesions of unknown etiology, composed of inflammatory cells, histiocytes, and fibroblasts mimicking malignant lesions on radiologic studies. They most commonly arise in the retro-orbital region; however, have been noted in various other sites including lungs, liver, pancreas, retroperitoneum, and mesentery., In the head and neck region, they have been noted in paranasal sinuses and larynx., Pharyngeal/parapharyngeal IPT is an extremely uncommon entity with only 4 cases reported in literature so far.
We present the fifth case of this kind ever reported and the first such case treated using stereotactic radiation therapy. This case is interesting for the long natural history of the disease and the challenges it presented for treatment.
In 1992, aged 47 years, our patient presented with complaints of snoring and difficulty in breathing, which woke her up from sleep. She was noted to have a mass in her right pharyngeal area. A biopsy from this lesion was reported as IPT [Figure 1]. She underwent an excision of this mass. Five years later, this mass recurred in the same site, and she underwent another resection. In 2003, she had another biopsy-proven recurrence. However, no further surgical resection was attempted for fear of causing excessive pharyngeal fibrosis and stenosis. She presented to our institute in 2004 with complaints of difficulty in breathing at night when she lay down. Physical examination showed scarring of lateral oropharyngeal wall with fullness along lateral wall extending to nasopharynx and down into hypopharynx. There was no palpable lymphadenopathy.
|Figure 1: Inflammatory pseudotumor. In areas the fibrous tissue has a diffuse infiltration of small lymphocytes, plasma cells, and rare eosinophils. No cellular atypia is identified. This lesion is composed of hyalinized fibrous tissue with scattered lymphoid follicles, many with reactive germinal centers. In other areas the fibrous tissue has a diffuse infiltration of small lymphocytes, plasma cells, and rare eosinophils. Cells with atypical morphology are not identified|
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A PET/CT scan revealed an abnormal soft tissue mass in the posterior right oropharynx measuring 33 mm × 23.5 mm in maximum axial cross-section from fossa of Rosenmueller to epiglottis.
In our multidisciplinary tumor board, it was decided to offer her treatment using fractionated stereotactic radiation therapy (FSRT). She was treated to a total dose of 36Gy in 6 fractions of 6Gy each on alternate days [Figure 2] based on our previous experience. An MRI performed 3 months after treatment showed a stable lesion.
|Figure 2: The right.sided oropharyngeal inflammatory pseudotumor was treated using fractionated stereotactic body radiation therapy. . (a) Axial section with the radiation treatment isodose lines encompassing the tumor and the coronal and sagittal reconstruction of the anatomy demonstrating the superior and inferior extent of the tumor. (b) Four month post.FSRT MRI showing slight reduction in the size of the mass. (c) Four year post.FSRT MRI showing further reduction but not complete disappearance of the mass|
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She has been following up since then with no significant complaints and near complete resolution of her symptoms 4 years after completion of FSRT. Examination of oral cavity and oropharynx shows minimal elevation of the right lateral pharyngeal wall. A recent MRI showed a marked reduction of lesion size with residual disease measuring 22 mm × 11 mm [Figure 2].
IPT presents a diagnostic and therapeutic challenge. Options for treatment include corticosteroid therapy, surgical excision, and radiotherapy. Our patient had multiple recurrences after surgical excisions. FSRT allowed us to deliver a high dose of radiation while restricting dose to normal mucosa, salivary glands, mandible, and spinal cord. There was no need to irradiate draining lymph nodes. This resulted in excellent control of the benign tumor while alleviating symptoms and maintaining her normal functional status. Our case indicates that radiotherapy may also have a role in achieving a long-term tumor response without progression.
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Hytiroglou P, Brandwein MS, Strauchen JA, Mirante JP, Urken ML, Biller HF. Inflammatory pseudotumor of the parapharyngeal space: Case report and review of the literature. Head Neck 1992;14:230-4.
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, Pollak N, Loy TS. Management of inflammatory pseudotumor of the larynx. Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg 2007;136:139-41.
Siddiqui F, Patel M, Khan M, McLean S, Dragovic J, Jin JY, et al.
Stereotactic body radiation therapy for primary, recurrent, and metastatic tumors in the head-and-neck region. Int J Radiat Oncol Biol Phys 2009;74:1047-53.
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Planning for changes in complex food systems: Value chain mapping of different poultry production systems in Nairobi as a first step to food safety, livelihood improvement and micronutrient supply assessments
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Carron, M., Alarcon, P., Häsler, B., Fèvre, E.M., Karani, M., Muinde, P., Akoko, J., Onono, J. and Rushton, J. 2015. Planning for changes in complex food systems: Value chain mapping of different poultry production systems in Nairobi as a first step to food safety, livelihood improvement and micronutrient supply assessments. Poster prepared for the 5th Leverhulme Centre for Integrative Research on Agriculture and Health (LCIRAH) Annual Research Conference, London, UK, 3-4 June 2015.
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Introduction: Research on livestock food systems in developing countries remains limited yet these systems are undergoing rapid and ongoing changes. Poultry meat in Nairobi is a good case study to investigate the changes that result from increasing demand for animal protein1, in particular how different systems affect the supply of macro and micronutrients, livelihood improvement and food safety risks. The aim of the current study was to map the broiler and indigenous chicken meat value chains of Nairobi to provide a thorough context (milieu) for future food safety and socio-economic assessments of the wide poultry meat system. Methods: Focus groups and individual questionnaires were used to collect data from: - Broiler and indigenous farmers (in Dagoretti, reflecting peri-urban chains, and Kibera informal settlement, for urban chains); - Retailers in Viwandani, Korogocho (informal settlements), and Dagoretti; - Three larger broiler production companies; - Livestock production and public health officers, meat inspectors, city council, National Environment Management Authority, and a village chief. The following data were collected for each chain and entered in templates: - Categories of farms, retailers, products and consumers; production practices and performance; relative flows of birds and products, their sources and seasonality; market outlets; regulations enforcement and institutional context; interactions and involvement of people in the chains’ nodes; biosecurity measures. Analysis allowed detailed characterisation and graphical representation of the food system. Within the system the following “chain profiles” were identified: 1) peri-urban and 2) urban broilers; 3) peri-urban and 4) urban indigenous chickens; 5) large and 6) medium integrated companies; 7) live and 8) meat poultry markets; 9) main poultry chains in each sub-county; 10) characterisation of poultry retailer types. Each profile has a distinct set of flows, interactions, market potentials, risk practices, production and distribution characteristics, useful for food safety, food security and governance assessments. Findings and interpretation: Within the poultry meat food system the chains in urban areas had fewer intermediaries and smaller geographic span than those in peri-urban areas – overall they were “shorter”. The limited space in urban areas appeared to reduce flock size and hence increase one-off transactions. Use of brokers in peri-urban chains made transport of meat, rather than birds, more practical. Greatest homogeneity was seen in the chains with commercial broiler chickens (birds for meat production) with one large company supplying 60% of Nairobi’s day-old chicks to small-scale farmers. A small number of larger companies supply broiler chicken meat to high-end retailers across Nairobi, yet there are many more small-scale broiler farmers who sell birds close to their farms, or in Nairobi markets. Indigenous breed chickens are kept in backyard farming systems and are kept for home or local consumption. Birds are also sourced from remote areas of Kenya. Different meat products reach different consumers, based on their value. The lowest value products are heads and legs from broilers of large-scale and peri-urban small farms, which are sold in informal settlements via roadside vendors. The description of the chicken meat food system provides the context for further food safety and food security analysis.

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A recent report by CBC has revealed that a major chunk of crypto donations to Canada’s Freedom Convoy might have evaded seizure. The development is reported a month after the Trudeau-led federal government ordered to freeze the crypto assets under the Emergencies Act.
The report highlighted that the main Convoy account raised 20.7 Bitcoins, but the police have caught hold of only 5.96405398 Bitcoins up until March 18. At the market time, it is a massive difference of around $600,000 at a per token value of $41,000. Additionally, the remaining 70% of wallets have seen major drainage from their original source, cited the report.
Just to reiterate, the so-called Freedom Convoy forms part of trucker demonstrations, protesting against Covid-19 vaccine mandates and pandemic-related restrictions in Ottawa. The protestors carried blockades for around three weeks in Canada.
PM Trudeau had called the protests “illegal” and “dangerous,” before the Canadian authorities shut down online fundraising by the anti-vaxxers. Soon after, the protestors had turned to Bitcoin
before the authorities clamped down their crypto wallets. Another report suggest that at least $1 million in crypto donations remain frozen but BeInCrypto was unable to independently verify the amount.
Mathew Burgoyne, a Calgary-based digital currency lawyer told CBC, “There’s a huge limitation, as we’ve seen, with freeze orders when they relate to cryptocurrency wallets.”
Frozen wallets and what’s next with the injunction order
Additionally, it is worth noting that the self-styled Freedom Convey also reportedly lost a private class-action lawsuit against a group of Ottawa residents in February. The victory allowed an injunction on at least 146 cryptocurrency wallets.
Burgoyne also explained, “The limitation is that the crypto can simply be transferred to another wallet address that’s not frozen, and then another address that’s not frozen, and it can continue to be transferred in an effort to obscure the original source, or in an effort to remove the funds as much as possible from the wallet that was frozen.”
As per local reports, the injunction restricted the convoy from “selling, removing, dissipating, alienating, transferring, assigning” close to $20 million till 31 March.
About the missing amount, Monique Jilesen, a lawyer involved in the civil case against the convoy, told CBC, “I presume, although I don’t know, in part that was done in order to distribute the wallets … they’ve taken one big wallet, moved it into hundreds of smaller wallets, and then they hand the passwords to that smaller wallet to the ultimate recipient.”
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Law Enforcement is investigating Chadwell, who is accused of kidnapping and sexually assaulting a 9-year-old girl, for any connection to the 2017 killings of two teenagers in Delphi Indiana, where 13-year-old Abigail “Abby” Williams and 14-year-old Liberty “Libby” German were murdered on Feb. 13, 2017.
James Brian Chadwell II, 42, was arrested in Lafayette, Indiana on April 19, after police found the girl in his basement, she went missing an hour earlier, the Journal & Courier reported.
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The ship of the Norwegian merchant Daland has gotten caught in a serious storm just before reaching the homeport, and thus drops anchor in a nearby cove. They decide to wait out the storm and sleep for the night, while only the steersman keeps watch. But he, too, falls asleep. In the meantime, a second ship approaches, that of the Flying Dutchman. The Dutchman asks for the hand of Daland’s daughter Senta. Daland, impressed by the riches of the Dutchman, agrees.
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One of President Barack Obama's first acts after he took office eight years ago was to reverse the Mexico City Policy, also known as the Global Gag Rule, a ban on federal funding to organizations that so much as mention abortion to the people they serve. Today, one of President Donald Trump's first acts in office was to sign an executive order reinstating the Gag Rule. This move ushers in another era in which any recipient of U.S. aid will be prohibited from providing abortion care or educating women about abortion options, even if abortion is legal where they live and regardless of whether or not U.S. dollars are used for abortion-related services.
"Women's health and rights are now one of the first casualties of the Trump administration," Serra Sippel, president of the Center for Health and Gender Equity (CHANGE), said in a statement. "The global gag rule has been associated with an increase in unsafe abortions and we expect that Trump's global gag rule will cost women their lives."
Globally, around 47,000 women die as a result of unsafe abortions every year, and at least for now, the U.S. government is the world's largest donor to global health programs, which means that the strings it attaches to its funding have enormous impact. The Global Gag Rule was first signed by President Ronald Reagan in 1984, then reversed by President Bill Clinton, then reinstated by President George W. Bush. After Bush's reinstatement, the U.S. stopped providing aid to groups it said were violating the Gag Rule in 20 different countries, and many clinics were forced to limit the services they offered or even close. Now that Trump has reinstated the Gag Rule, the 47,000 women who die from unsafe abortion a year will likely be joined by many more.
Other executive orders Trump signed today include one that withdraws the U.S. from the Trans Pacific Partnership (TPP), a trade deal negotiated under Obama, and another that freezes federal workforce hiring.
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Proposed Changes to the SERRA Bylaws (2015)
The following SERRA bylaw changes were proposed at the SERRA Annual General Meeting on Thursday, April 23. Reasons for the changes include the following:
– The Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto no longer exists and the bylaws already include the words “City of Toronto”.
– SERRA wishes to follow the example of other residents associations which have associate membership categories for supporters to contribute financially or work as volunteers.
– The existing bylaws make no mention of email or websites.
– Canadian privacy legislation today does not allow SERRA to give out lists of members to anyone.
Article 1: Name and Objects – to be amended as follows
Replace the word “will” with the word “shall”.
Article 2: Head Office – to be amended as follows
Remove the words “in the Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto”.
Article 4: Membership – to be amended as follows
Add the following words: “SERRA members in good standing who cease to be residents or ratepayers of the South Eglinton area may continue to be members of SERRA, but shall not have the right to vote at the Annual General Meeting and such other General Meetings of SERRA as may be called. The SERRA Board of Directors may also issue similar non-voting memberships to persons who are not residents or ratepayers of the South Eglinton area but who wish to support SERRA’s activities.”
Article 10: Notice – to be amended as follows
– Add the following words as new subsection 4: “sent by email to the email address as recorded in the Corporation’s records;”
– Delete the word “monthly” from the existing subsection 4 and renumber this existing subsection 4 as subsection 5.
– Add the following wording as new subsection 6: “posted on the home page of Corporation’s website”;
Article 12: Amendments – to be amended as follows
Replace the words “the Secretary of the Corporation is to provide an up-to-date mailing list to such member to enable such member to comply with the requirements herein” with the words “the member is to provide the Secretary with such amendment with 14 clear days notice and the Secretary is to provide proper notice (at least seven clear days) to all members.”NOTE
The changes to the bylaws described above were approved at the Annual General Meeting on April 23, 2015


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Popular movie trailers from 2010
These some of the most viewed trailers for movies released in 2010:
17 October 2010
The end begins as Harry, Ron, and Hermione walk away from their last year at Hogwarts to find and destroy the remaining Horcruxes, putting an end to Voldemort's bid for immortality.
13 September 2010
A thriller centered on an institutionalized young woman who becomes terrorized by a ghost.
15 September 2010
As children, Kathy, Ruth, and Tommy spend their childhood at an idyllic and secluded English boarding school.
10 December 2010
Sam Flynn, the tech-savvy and daring son of Kevin Flynn, investigates his father's disappearance and is pulled into The Grid.
13 August 2010
This time around Edmund and Lucy Pevensie, along with their pesky cousin Eustace Scrubb find themselves swallowed into a painting and on to a fantastic Narnian ship headed for the very edges of the world.
23 June 2010
Bella once again finds herself surrounded by danger as Seattle is ravaged by a string of mysterious killings and a malicious vampire continues her quest for revenge.
21 December 2010
It has taken 10 years, two little Fockers with wife Pam and countless hurdles for Greg to finally get in with his tightly wound father-in-law, Jack.
08 December 2010
American tourist Frank (Johnny Depp) meets mysterious British woman Elsie (Angelina Jolie) on the train to Venice.
02 December 2010
A ballet dancer wins the lead in "Swan Lake" and is perfect for the role of the delicate White Swan - Princess Odette - but slowly loses her mind as she becomes more and more like Odile, the Black Swan.
14 January 2010
A post-apocalyptic tale, in which a lone man fights his way across America in order to protect a sacred book that holds the secrets to saving humankind.
28 October 2010
Bumbling supervillain Megamind finally defeats his nemesis, the superhero Metro Man. But without a hero, he loses all purpose and must find new meaning to his life.
12 May 2010
When soldier Robin happens upon the dying Robert of Loxley, he promises to return the man's sword to his family in Nottingham.
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The Royal Navy were called in to the River Thames in central London on Thursday night (January 19) after a suspected Second World War bomb was found.
Metropolitan Police were called to the Thames by Victoria Embankment at 5.50pm to reports of suspected WWII ordnance, reportedly a bomb.
The A3211 Victoria Embankment was closed in both directions between Embankment Station and the A302 Bridge Street junction while police dealt with the incident.
Both Westminster and Waterloo Bridges were also closed.
Westminster Police announced on Twitter at around 11pm that the Royal Navy would be called in to dispose of the suspected bomb.
At around 3am, police announced that the ordnance had been removed and Victoria Embankment reopened.


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Boston-based ManageSoft announced today it now supports VMware ESX Server with its Enterprise Compliance Manager software that enables its customers to fill the license compliance chasm created by the virtualization wave. This software provides a path to resolution for companies embracing application and server virtualization, but concerned about software publishers’ licensing policies.
ManageSoft claims vendors’ application licensing rules have gotten so complex that most enterprise customers can expect to be out of license compliance without an automated tracking system.
“Virtualization of servers and applications has created a large productivity and efficiency leap, but by the same measure has grown into a viral license compliance liability that customers must address,” noted Steve Butler, president and CEO of ManageSoft. “ManageSoft is the cure to get customers back in the driver’s seat for enterprise license compliance.”
Enterprise Compliance Manager’s license tracking now spans all corners of the physical and virtual enterprise from laptops, desktops, to the data center,” added Alan Swahn, ManageSoft’s vice president of marketing and business development. “Proper license entitlement has always been our strength and our competitors’ weakness. We have built an even higher wall by seamlessly handling both physical and virtual systems.”
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A new Black Republican PAC has started a political ad aimed at African-Americans that slams President Obama.
The ad, with a voice-over by an African-American male, claims Obama doesn’t care about issues important to the black community and actually accuses the president of telling black folks to “stop complaining.”
Of course, some of that is taken out-of-context from previous Obama speeches where he did tell various groups that things were tough and it was time to stop complaining and take positive action.
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Pizza or Focaccia?
In the opening in 2014, there was no doubt that the pizza would be destined to be king at BÆST. But from the very beginning, I wanted there to be a pizza at Mirabelle too – it just couldn’t be the exact same.
BÆST is built around the wood-fired oven that fires up 450 c like nothing else. That cooks a pizza very swiftly in the combination of the large and warm mass ovens bottom releasing heat upwards and the flames giving both smoke and color from above.
I don’t believe that you can achieve anything close to that quality in electrical ovens. Those require a different approach that gives you a completely different, but just as tasty result.
Such a pizza bakes well in a tray, still at high heat, and preferably in a mass oven – which essentially means that there is a stone in the bottom of it. In Italy, you would call that a Roman pizza. In Rome tradition prescribes that you bake pizza in trays until crispy in the bottom and then cut it with scissors. The customer orders per weight and picks between different flavors available.
On an inspiring trip to Italy prior to opening Bæst and Mirabelle, we went to visit the legendary Bonci Pizzarium that specializes in just that.
So when opening op Mirabelle it was the obvious choice to try and present that to the Danish crowd. Particularly for lunch, it seemed to be straightforward as it resembled a sort of Italian “open sandwich” variation.
Unfortunately, it didn’t seem to take off back then. But luckily I get quite hard-headed when I feel I am on to something so I re-launched it again under another name – this time it would be called Focaccia, which is what you would call it where I am from in Sicily. This was just a cause for even further confusion and after a moment of rare democracy I accepted for it to be called pizza again. Luckily with a much better response lately.
When we will (hopefully) re-open Mirabelle again – hopefully in March 2021 then you can look forward to being served Roman pizza or Sicilian focaccia again. In the meantime, I have, while missing Mirabelle greatly during this lockdown, made a simplified recipe for the home kitchen. I call for that same approach in this one, don’t try making a round Neapolitan style pizza that often will disappoint at home – rather wait for BÆST to reopen and let us whip that up for you. Instead, make a square pizza in a tray with a crispy bottom and a spongy and caramelized top. – It will be fantastic.

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July 28 (Reuters) - Major global firms ranging from banks to chipmakers are taking a largely cautious stance on their China business amid a frail recovery at the world's second-largest economy from a pandemic slowdown. Following are comments from firms on their China business during the latest reporting season: Commentary Company Procter & Gamble The Tide detergent maker reported an overall volumes fall of 1% in its fourth quarter, mainly due to weaker demand in the Greater China region. Intel "The China market, I think, has been well reported, hasn't come back as strongly as people would have expected overall," said Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger. AbbVie Inc The Botox maker said it has seen rates for aesthetics treatments in China fully recover to pre-COVID levels and continues to anticipate strong growth through the rest of the year in the country. Mastercard Inbound cross-border travel to China stood at nearly 50% of 2019 levels, while outbound travel was nearly 70%, the company said. Anglo American The global miner said it has been surprised by how slow the reopening of China has been but believed a recovery was underway. L'Oreal The Chinese market is "really picking up," although "not at the speed everybody had hoped for," L'Oreal CEO Nicolas Hieronimus told Reuters. Mobileye Global Saw weak demand for its driver-assistance technology in China. Coca-Cola The company saw strong demand for some juice business in China but also flagged destocking activity in the second quarter. Seagate The computer hardware maker said its fourth-quarter Technology performance was impacted due to the uneven pace of the Chinese economic recovery. LG Energy Company warned it faces weaker EV demand in China than Solution previously expected. Thermo Fisher The company witnessed significantly slower economic activity Scientific in China during the second quarter. "We think it's appropriate to assume that this condition remains in place for the remainder of the year," said CFO Stephen Williamson. Visa "Looking at Mainland China specifically, cross-border travel continued to improve but remains well below 2019 levels," CFO Vasant Prabhu said. LVMH The French luxury giant logged a strong rebound in China during the second quarter. 3M Co The industrial conglomerate flagged continued weak appetite for consumer electronics demand in China. GE Healthcare The company saw improved demand for medical equipment in the region in the recent quarter and that is expected to continue as China prioritizes improved healthcare access following the end of the pandemic. Dow Inc The chemical maker said the anticipated rebound following the end of pandemic curbs has yet to fully materialize. EssilorLuxottica The luxury eyewear maker continued to benefit from a recovery in China during the second quarter. NXP The chipmaker said China's export curbs on certain gallium Semiconductors and germanium products did not impact the company. ABB The engineering firm witnessed fewer new orders from China in the quarter and said some customers were shifting investments to other parts of Asia due to geopolitical tensions. Citigroup The lender called it the "biggest disappointment" as growth decelerated after an initial post-reopening pop. (Reporting by Savyata Mishra and Arunima Kumar in Bengaluru; Additional reporting by Niket Nishant, Granth Vanaik, Aditya Soni and Bhanvi Satija; Editing by Sriraj Kalluvila, Eileen Soreng and Maju Samuel)
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- inter-governmental and inter-parliamentary organizations, global and regional
- non-governmental organizations.
Criteria for admitting observers:
As set out in the Declaration on the Establishment of the Arctic Council and governed by the Arctic Council Rules of Procedure, observer status in the Arctic Council is open to non-Arctic States; inter-governmental and inter-parliamentary organizations, global and regional; and non-governmental organizations that the Council determines can contribute to its work.
In the determination by the Council of the general suitability of an applicant for observer status the Council will, inter alia, take into account the extent to which observers:
- Accept and support the objectives of the Arctic Council defined in the Ottawa declaration.
- Recognize Arctic States' sovereignty, sovereign rights and jurisdiction in the Arctic.
- Recognize that an extensive legal framework applies to the Arctic Ocean including, notably, the Law of the Sea, and that this framework provides a solid foundation for responsible management of this ocean.
- Respect the values, interests, culture and traditions of Arctic indigenous peoples and other Arctic inhabitants.
- Have demonstrated a political willingness as well as financial ability to contribute to the work of the Permanent Participants and other Arctic indigenous peoples.
- Have demonstrated their Arctic interests and expertise relevant to the work of the Arctic Council.
- Have demonstrated a concrete interest and ability to support the work of the Arctic Council, including through partnerships with member states and Permanent Participants bringing Arctic concerns to global decision making bodies.
Role of observers:
Decisions at all levels in the Arctic Council are the exclusive right and responsibility of the eight Arctic States with the involvement of the Permanent Participants.
- Observers shall be invited to the meetings of the Arctic Council once observer status has been granted.
- While the primary role of observers is to observe the work of the Arctic Council, observers should continue to make relevant contributions through their engagement in the Arctic Council primarily at the level of Working Groups.
- Observers may propose projects through an Arctic State or a Permanent Participant but financial contributions from observers to any given project may not exceed the financing from Arctic States, unless otherwise decided by the SAOs.
- In meetings of the Council’s subsidiary bodies to which observers have been invited to participate, observers may, at the discretion of the Chair, make statements after Arctic states and Permanent Participants, present written statements, submit relevant documents and provide views on the issues under discussion. Observers may also submit written statements at Ministerial meetings.
At the 2013 Kiruna Ministerial Meeting an Arctic Council Observer Manual was formally adopted.
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- People's Republic of China
- Italian Republic
- Republic of Korea
- Republic of Singapore
- Republic of India
- International Federation of Red Cross & Red Crescent Societies (IFRC)
- International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN)
- Nordic Council of Ministers (NCM)
- Nordic Environment Finance Corporation (NEFCO)
- North Atlantic Marine Mammal Commission (NAMMCO)
- Standing Committee of the Parliamentarians of the Arctic Region (SCPAR)
- United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UN-ECE)
- United Nations Development Program (UNDP)
- United Nations Environment Program (UNEP)
At the Kiruna Ministerial Meeting in 2013, the Arctic Council “receive[d] the application of the EU for Observer status affirmatively”, but deferred a final decision. Until such time as Ministers of the Arctic States may reach a final decision, the EU may observe Council proceedings.
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This is the first in a series of posts looking at the Five Basic Skills of Drawing.
If you want to improve the accuracy and realism of your artwork, be it drawing, painting, sculpture, whatever, the best thing you can do is study the basic principles of drawing.
In her classic book, Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain, Betty Edwards defines the five basic skills of drawing as:
- The Perception of Edges
- The Perception of Spaces
- The Perception of relationships
- The Perception of lights and shadows
- The Perception of the Whole, or Gestalt
Let’s take a look at the first of those skills – The Perception of Edges – and see how it can help improve our drawing.
What is an Edge?
In drawing, an edge is a boundary that separates two areas.
We are all introduced to the concept of edges in drawing from an early age, when we draw lines to make simple shapes to represent people, houses etc.
The problem is, when viewing reality, very few edges actually appear as a solid line, like you would get from drawing a line with a pencil. Edges vary in their sharpness from very soft to very sharp, and we need to pay attention to that in order to achieve a realistic drawing.
Of course, much of the realism is achieved through the use of value (light and shadow), which we will come to later. The accurate representation of lights and darks creates the illusion of depth which makes a drawing look realistic.
But even a drawing with perfectly accurate values will not look as convincing if all of the edges are equally sharp.
So what determines the sharpness or softness of an edge?
Sharp edges can be found in areas of high contrast, such as the sharp edge indicated above where the dark eyebrow meets the light skin . They are commonly found in cast shadows caused by strong, direct light, such as the shadow under the nose in the image above.
Soft edges are found on gentle curved forms, such as the cheek, and areas of low contrast, such as the edge where the hair meets the background. Soft edges are often seen when the light is not as harsh.
Creating focus through edges
We can use this knowledge of sharp and soft edges to create a more convincing illusion of depth, by softening certain edges to make them appear out of focus.
In reality, when we focus on a person’s face at talking distance, for example, only the area we are looking directly at will be in focus. The rest of the face is seen in our peripheral vision and will be slightly out of focus.
We can recreate this sense of focus to some extent in our drawings and paintings, by drawing sharp edges in the area we want as the focal point, and softening edges in the surrounding areas.
Look at the hard edge in the image above, where the light side of the face meets the dark hat, compared to the soft edge of the shoulder on the right, which blurs into the background, so that our eye is drawn to the face and not the shoulder.
Start paying more attention to the edges when you draw and paint. Don’t just draw everything as a solid outline, but look for sharp edges and soft edges, and think about what you want the viewer to focus on in your drawing.
Next time we will look at the perception of spaces. To make sure you don’t miss it, you can subscribe to email updates below.
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This is the same as taking almost 60,000 cars off the road, which shows the huge importance of extending the use of electric propulsion beyond cars.
The most recent addition to these propulsion solutions is the HybriGen power and propulsion system, a next-generation technology specifically dedicated to the maritime industry. Besides the obvious advantages in reducing the carbon footprint, HybriGen is also highly flexible and able to adapt to the specific requirements of different types of vessels.
Thanks to its modular accessory power system (MAPS) and modular power control system (MPCS), it can become a tailor-made solution for sailboats, tugs, or passenger ferries.
The modular design also brings additional benefits – “we can customize our solution to meet the exact needs of each customer, simplifying the installation and improving system reliability,” said Steve Trichka, vice president and general manager of Power & Propulsion Solutions at BAE Systems. In addition to HybriGen, a smart geo-fencing technology can be used to switch to full electric mode, when the vessel enters ports or other areas where’s there’s heavier traffic.
BAE Systems’ green propulsion system is already being used to power the newest research vessel of the Norwalk Aquarium, as well as other types of boats.
The goal of introducing this cutting-edge technology on the maritime market was to help increase propulsion power, vessel range, and also simplify the installation process, so that zero-emissions alternatives can be adopted by more players in the industry.


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Kiera Allen- Biography
Kiera Allen is a brilliant and gorgeous actress who is most known for her part in Run. She is also a writer. Despite her physical limitations, she never gave up on her ambitions. She can serve as a positive role model and motivator for everyone. Kiera Essay, a 22-year-old actress, is the daughter of John Essay and spent her entire upbringing in New York, New York. She is now pursuing a master’s degree in creative writing at Colombia University in New York, where she will graduate in 2022. Traveling and singing are two of Allen’s favorite pastimes. London is her favorite place to visit, and her favorite colors are blue and black.
What is the Net Worth of Kiera Allen? Salary, Earnings
Kiera Allen’s net worth is predicted to be at $250K USD in 2022. She made the most of her money from her first major thriller film and hopes to land additional roles in the future. She is a rising star who is putting in a lot of effort. We wish her nothing but success in her future undertakings.
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|Birth Place||United States|
|Height||in feet inches – 5’ 6” – in Centimetres – 168 cm|
|Weight||in Kilograms – 49 kg – in Pounds – 108 lbs|
|Bra (Breast) Size||32B|
|Shoe Size||7 (U.S.)|
|Hair Color||Dark Brown|
Kiera Allen- Relationship, Married Life, Boyfriend, Girlfriend
Allen is unmarried and childless, and she has never spoken about her previous romances or dating life. She is now focused on advancing her profession and does not wish to enter into a relationship at this time. Allen is a rising star on social media with the release of her film “Run.” She has a Twitter account with 5396 followers and an Instagram account with roughly 15400 followers. In November 2020, she appeared on “The Ellen Show” alongside Ellen DeGeneres.
Kiera Allen- Professional Career
Allen grew raised in New York and was surrounded by the theater until she was in third grade, thanks to her mother’s occupation as a playwright. She understood that it was something she could do to make money and chose to pursue it. Kierra made her professional acting debut in 2017 in Bekah Brun Stetter’s off-Broadway drama “Girl#2.” She has been in a wheelchair for six years and was nominated for the part by her manager, who also sent in a self-tape. It was followed by a Skype meeting, during which she received the whole script. After reading the script, she was blown away and agreed to it right away.
She was so moved by it that she said it would break her heart if she didn’t win the part, and she soon learned that she would be working alongside Sarah. Allen was nervous because it was her first film, but the crew’s help ensured that everything went smoothly. She used to devote a significant amount of time to studying her co-star, who offered her invaluable lessons. Kierra even skipped school for the shoot, but she returned and is now juggling her interviews as well. She is interested in creating her own stuff and is looking forward to future roles because she believes that “you never know what your future will hold.”
Body Measurements: Height, Weight, Hair color
Kiera Allen stands 5 ft 6 inches tall and weighs 49 kg. Furthermore, he has Dark Brown hair and Hazel eyes.
- She decided on her profession while she was in third grade.
- Kiera is a Colombia University creative writing student in the class of 2022.
- In 2017, she made her debut.
- Her first major thriller, Run, will be released in 2020.
- @kierajallen is the name of her Instagram and Twitter accounts.
- In November 2020, Kiera appeared on “The Ellen Show.”
- She creates her own screenplays and hopes to appear in more films in the near future.

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I recently worked on an introductory article on Yangon for a4trip.com. I found it difficult to address tourism in Burma, but decided to do my best to show respect for their delicate situation and not to ignore the issues involved.
I also wrote an article on Vientiane, where you can find an arch modeled after Paris' Arc de Triomphe that some call "a concrete monstrosity".
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Disney Magic embarked on its maiden voyage in July 1998, beginning a new kind of family vacation.
From May through September 2023, travelers are invited to take part in limited-time Silver Anniversary at Sea offerings across all five Disney ships.
'For two and a half decades, Disney Cruise Line has built an incredible legacy of creating unforgettable vacation memories for families around the world,' said Sharon Siskie, SVP and general manager, Disney Cruise Line. Cast and crew members will be at the heart of the anniversary celebration, she added.
Special entertainment, decor and, of course, merchandise
Special summer cruises will provide new entertainment, limited-time enhancements, special decor and merchandise.
Capt. Minnie Mouse and Capt. Mickey Mouse make appearances in new festive attire exclusively aboard Silver Anniversary at Sea sailings.
Disney Cruise Line will debut a signature song to serve as the soundtrack of the celebration, and new family entertainment and activities will culminate in shimmering evening experiences. Themed culinary creations, from desserts to cocktails, will be offered throughout each cruise.
A new line of merchandise, the Shimmering Seas Collection, spans apparel, accessories, drinkware and keepsakes.
Additional details about entertainment, merchandise and other celebratory experiences will be announced at a later date.
New Castaway Club membership tier
For loyal cruisers, the Castaway Club will add a new tier, Pearl status, after 25 Disney cruises, with new at-home and onboard benefits to be announced in early 2023.
Silver Anniversary at Sea voyages will sail to the Bahamas, Caribbean, Europe and Alaska.
Disney Magic will cruise from PortMiami to the Bahamas, including Castaway Cay, and the Caribbean, May 24 - Sept. 4. Disney Wonder will sail from Vancouver, BC, to Alaska, May 15 - Sept. 11, with calls at Juneau, Skagway, Ketchikan and other ports.
From May 7 to Sept. 17, Disney Dream will sail trans-Atlantic and European cruises including the Mediterranean, Northern Europe and the Greek Isles.
Port Canaveral-based Disney Fantasy will cruise to the eastern and western Caribbean, each with a stop at Castaway Cay in the Bahamas, May 6 - Sept. 2. And the new Disney Wish, also based at Port Canaveral, will sail to Nassau and Castaway Cay May 1 - Sept. 8.


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Assessment of betterment fee by Kartripakkha
95. (1) When it appears to the Kartripakkha that an improvement scheme or re-housing scheme is sufficiently advanced to enable the amount of the betterment fee to be determined, the Kartripakkha shall, by a resolution passed in this behalf, declare that for the purpose of determining such fee the execution of the scheme shall be deemed to have been completed and shall thereupon give notice in writing to every person on whom a notice in respect of the land to be assessed has been served under clause (a) of sub-section (1) of section 48 that the Kartripakkha propose to assess the amount of the betterment fee payable in respect of such land under section 94.
[(2) The Kartripakkha shall then assess the amount of betterment fee payable by each person concerned after giving such person an opportunity to be heard.
(3) Any person aggrieved by the assessment made by the Kartripakkha under sub-section (2) may, within thirty days from the date of such assessment, appeal to the Government whose decision thereon shall be final.]
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Tuesday 10th January 2023 1-4pm Danderhall Community Hub
Pop along for the following (free of charge):
- Advice and tips on cycling and walking in winter conditions.
- Basic bike repairs.
- How to demonstrations, and bike safety checks
- Road safety advice.
This event is hosted by Midlothian councils Active Travel team, and funded by
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Porsche Cayman Base Coupe 2-door on 2040-cars
White Plains, New York, United States
Full Porsche factory warranty until 05/07/2017.
Head turner, gets a lot of attention, very exciting car and design, on every other block people either take photos or want to know more about it.
I am the second owner, I purchased this car from a Porsche dealership with about 3,000 miles, it was fully certified with full Porsche warranty.
Clean title. No accidents. Parked in a garage.
Porsche Cayman for Sale
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Magnus Walker, a prolific Los Angeles clothing designer who has also carved out a respected spot for himself in Porsche world, has had yet another video made about him and his sizable Porsche collection. In this latest video, Hong Kong-based Obscura magazine focuses its video cameras on Walker and his 1971 Porsche 911 track car (yes, the one that appeared on Jay Leno's Garage) as he speeds around Downtown LA and Little Tokyo late at night.
We've heard Walker's story many times before. He's not like the average Porsche owner, perhaps a tad more passionate than most, and he builds 911s like he designs clothes: his way. Sure, we might be a little envious, but can you blame us? View this very slick and entertaining nighttime video entitled Disturbing The Peace below.
Recent rumors of a turbocharged, flat-four-engine from Porsche for the Boxster (pictured testing above), Cayman and maybe other models go back over a year. The latest scuttlebutt indicates that there could be three variants on the horizon with 1.6-, 2.0- and 2.5-liter displacements and power as high as 360 horsepower.
Car magazine in the UK claims to have access to the specifications for the project and thinks the 2.0- and 2.5-liter versions are guaranteed for production for the Boxster and Cayman. However, it believes a question mark still looms over the 210-hp 1.6L because the engine would go into a new, smaller sports car that still doesn't have a green light for production.
Regardless of displacement, the new fours would be turbocharged and direct-injected. The 2.0-liter would produce around 286 hp and 295 pound-feet of torque, and the 2.5-liter would make about 360 hp and 347 lb-ft. Earlier reports pegged some parts sharing with the current flat-six.
The Porsche 928 was perhaps the consummate European GT of its day. With a powerful front-mounted V8 engine that grew in displacement as the model years went on, it was capable of eating up the miles at triple-digit speeds in great comfort for occupants. It was also an unusual beauty, with its sharp front and curved rear featuring innovative integrated bumpers.
Currently for auction on eBay Motors is one of the rarest 928s you're likely to find, in a handsome combination of Guards Red paint and tan leather interior, though we wouldn't mind a less-showy finish to the factory wheels. According to the seller, this car is one of eight 928 convertibles by Carelli Design, a firm that's still in business.
The auction claims that these cars were made in 1981 as a feasibility study between Carelli and Porsche for a possible production 928 convertible. The seller says he worked at the dealership where the car is said to have been originally sold $103,000. To remove the roof and hide the convertible top, there were significant changes made to the body and interior, including redesigned doors and a completely new trunk. As you can see in the gallery, when down, the top is completely hidden in a very factory-like fashion. When up, it looks slightly awkward, though (and we'd really like to see a rear three-quarter view to check out the blind spots).


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The University Cheikh Anta Diop (UCAD) had the pleasure to organize the 7th Pan African Multilateral Initiative on Malaria (MIM) in April 2018. Twenty years after the MIM Meeting, Dakar had the honour to host this prestigious malaria conference where they adopted the theme “Dakar II: two decades of progress, challenges and perspectives in ending Malaria”.
The 7th MIM conference served as an opportunity to review MIM’s 20 years of contribution to the global goal of ending malaria in Africa, to better address current malaria research and control priorities.
Leading and emerging malaria researchers were provided with a platform to show case their research findings, share experiences and novel ideas as well as establish new research collaborations. Young scientists were exposed to ask questions and interact with malaria experts.
CANATAM was in the same booth with the EDCTP where excited and curious researchers wanted to know exactly what CANTAM is doing and how they could be part. Léonard NUMFOR(Project Manager) Leonard provided some explanations, coupled with the flyers provided and shared which they could visit the sites.
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Absolutely charming antique pendant by Western Australian early jewellery firm ‘Caris Bros’.
Designed as a fob pendant which would have originally been worn on a fob watch chain but today could be worn as a pendant or use her as originally attended and add her to your antique Albert chain.
Capped with 9ct rosy hued gold featuring a large quite spectacular piece of banded Agate with a bulls eye dark umber feature surrounded by stunning circles of chocolate, oranges, and cream tones radiating thereafter.
Measuring a nice large 4cm x 1.1cm at her widest this striking piece is a real conversation starter and your chance to own a piece of unusual and unique early
HISTORY OF CARIS BROS 1894- 1987
Caris Bros founded in the 1890’s became a major retail establishment of Perth in the 20th century.
Stanley Caris of Kalgoorlie was listed in Wise’s Western Australia Directory of 1894 as a general merchant and importer of watches and jewellery. Three years later he advertising as a ‘practical watchmaker jewellery and optician. By 1898 the firm of Caris Bros was established in Perth and Kalgoorlie. In 1919 the acquired the business of A.L Brunkhorst of Adelaide and by the 1910’s were operating a substantial chain of stores in Western Australia.
Caris Bros wares were marked “CARIS’. Later in the 1940’s they registered a ‘HORSESHOE’ as a trade marks on their gold jewellery.
Eventually in 1961 they took over their major competitor - Levinson and Sons. Trading was ceased in 1987.
Reference: Australian Jewellers: Gold & Silversmiths Makers & Marks. Cavill, Cocks & Grace
4cm With bale
1.1cm At widest
Very very good antique condition. Natural small imperfections to Agate, no chips or damage. 9ct gold cap is a lovely rosy antique gold hue, CARIS stamp clear.
Please note boxes and chains are for display only unless otherwise stated.

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Getting in shape takes some work, and part of that work is finding a good diet for you. Dieting doesn’t mean getting hungry or having to suffer! If you know about the meal replacement diet, you may just find the key to having the body you so desire.
What is a Meal Replacement Diet?
I’ve read and heard from friends that the idea of the meal replacement diet is to change two of his or her meals with food items that have the ability to curb appetite while having fewer caloric intakes. From what I understand, meal replacement diets still help you feel full without the increased consumption of calories.
Typically, meal replacement items include soups, shakes, cookies, bars, and other drinks. These items usually have low calories and because of this, a lot of people who are able to stick to the meal replacement diet are able to lose their desired weight in just a short period of time. When you find a good meal replacement diet, you are still going to be healthy, full and able to lose weight simultaneously.
Ideas for the Meal Replacement Diet
If this sounds like a great idea which you think you can do, you can definitely go for it! There are different providers of meal replacement items which you can include to your diet. Here are some of the most popular meal replacement options you can have:
- Medifast – This is a popular option that even doctors give to their patients. This diet option makes use of shakes and food supplements.
- Dr. Seigals Cookie Diet – If you love munching on cookies, this diet will work for you. Two of your meals will be replaced by 6 cookies which are specially designed to help curb your appetite throughout the day.
- Biggest Loser Club – They have shakes, soups, bars, and other snacks to help dieters lose weight and purchase their supplies online.
One of the most important things to do in trying this route would be to consult a physician or dietician about which one would best work for you. Since there are a lot of options out there, having some professional advice can help you make better decisions.


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The urge to constantly be on the go has become almost as popular as oat milk. I’m by no means hating on oat milk. I love oat milk in all shapes and forms. I particularly like it with my gluten-free activated granola, but let me try not to sound too pathetic. However, I am hating the idea that we are only succeeding if we are busy every single minute of the day and aren’t warranting ourselves a few moments of guilt-free rest.
An unconventional work week
Coming straight out of school into the modelling world meant I didn’t have that classic move from high schooler to university goer. To be honest, I am kind of sad I missed out on that. My “uni years” were spent figuring out which newbie model stole my apple from the model apartment fridge(is it sad I got so angry about an apple?). I loved school, contrary to many other people’s opinions and thrived because I enjoyed being and feeling busy. I did drama, debating, was a house captain, on numerous societies and attempted sport.
The modelling industry is a tough one on the mind as you often find yourself with empty days alone with your thoughts which are already scary enough. However, I have had to learn to step back and realise that this is a career which means it’s okay if I take an off day as a break and that it’s okay for a Monday to be my Saturday.
It’s harder than you think…
A lot of the time that gym class that you are dragging yourself to, because you feel too guilty to recognise that maybe you just need a couch moment, often leaves you feeling more exhausted than before. I’ve been there and it’s a nightmare having to tug on your spandex when all you want is Netflix and a cup of tea. I’ve had to work hard on my mind to decipher the difference between needing actual rest and lack of motivation. Trust me, it’s harder to warrant yourself the break than force yourself to the gym class sometimes.
I recently listened to a podcast where a study was conveyed and it showed that people who watched tv and recognised it as a form of rest had lower cortisol levels afterwards than people who had the guilt associated with watching tv. Who knows, maybe Garfield had it right all these years.
Social media isn’t helping
The worst part about rest is that we are constantly reminded and burdened with every busy-bodies’ Instagram story of them doing things we feel we should be doing. I’ve woken up with a roaring hangover and slid through Insta Stories of people at the local farmers’ market sipping their oat milk latte (promise, I do love oat milk) after doing their 6th spin class for the week. I feel useless at that moment, not because I become a 6 month old baby when I’m hungover, but because I feel, “shit, why am I not doing that”. I forget the week I’ve had and all the work I have probably done to warrant up to one helluva fun Friday, all in that moment of guilt.
Slowing things down
Slow mornings have become a thing for Nick and I. Almost every morning, we wake up, acknowledge we are awake (this takes longer for me as I sleep better than Tuttankaman) and we lie in bed and have a cup of tea before we do anything. At first, this felt wrong. It felt lazy and juvenile to just ‘lie in bed’. However, this has made a huge impact on how we carry ourselves for the rest of the day. It’s so important to ease yourself into the emails, coffees, and normal clothing as it sets you up for smooth sailing through the following hours.
What I’m trying my best to reiterate, and I have a long way to come in learning this too, is that rest does not have to have the guilt associated with it. Rest takes far more mental power than filling your time with nonsense crap in order to feel busy, or to parade to the world (with a “Paris” filter) that you are busy. I am also trying to reiterate that I do love oat milk, and I have a kick-ass smoothie recipe linked here.

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M&T Bank Corp lowered its stake in shares of McKesson Co. (NYSE:MCK) by 24.4% during the 4th quarter, HoldingsChannel reports. The fund owned 28,576 shares of the company’s stock after selling 9,222 shares during the quarter. M&T Bank Corp’s holdings in McKesson were worth $3,158,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.
Several other institutional investors and hedge funds also recently bought and sold shares of MCK. Nordea Investment Management AB increased its holdings in McKesson by 48.8% in the 3rd quarter. Nordea Investment Management AB now owns 3,300,839 shares of the company’s stock worth $437,856,000 after buying an additional 1,082,398 shares during the period. Pzena Investment Management LLC increased its holdings in McKesson by 11.4% in the 3rd quarter. Pzena Investment Management LLC now owns 3,160,195 shares of the company’s stock worth $419,200,000 after buying an additional 323,485 shares during the period. Baupost Group LLC MA increased its holdings in McKesson by 33.7% in the 3rd quarter. Baupost Group LLC MA now owns 2,175,700 shares of the company’s stock worth $288,607,000 after buying an additional 548,000 shares during the period. Kiltearn Partners LLP increased its holdings in McKesson by 9.1% in the 3rd quarter. Kiltearn Partners LLP now owns 2,040,651 shares of the company’s stock worth $270,692,000 after buying an additional 170,753 shares during the period. Finally, American Century Companies Inc. increased its holdings in McKesson by 13.6% in the 3rd quarter. American Century Companies Inc. now owns 1,735,496 shares of the company’s stock worth $230,214,000 after buying an additional 207,533 shares during the period. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 91.31% of the company’s stock.
In other news, EVP Lori A. Schechter sold 7,700 shares of the stock in a transaction that occurred on Wednesday, January 16th. The stock was sold at an average price of $122.96, for a total transaction of $946,792.00. Following the transaction, the executive vice president now owns 10,000 shares in the company, valued at approximately $1,229,600. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at this link. Company insiders own 0.87% of the company’s stock.
Several equities analysts recently weighed in on the stock. ValuEngine upgraded shares of McKesson from a “strong sell” rating to a “sell” rating in a report on Monday, February 4th. Zacks Investment Research upgraded shares of McKesson from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating and set a $144.00 price target on the stock in a report on Monday, February 4th. Barclays reiterated a “hold” rating and issued a $130.00 price target on shares of McKesson in a report on Friday, February 1st. Deutsche Bank upgraded McKesson from a “sell” rating to a “hold” rating and set a $175.00 price objective on the stock in a research report on Friday, January 25th. Finally, UBS Group assumed coverage on McKesson in a research report on Thursday, January 17th. They issued a “neutral” rating and a $134.00 price objective on the stock. One analyst has rated the stock with a sell rating, eight have assigned a hold rating and six have assigned a buy rating to the stock. McKesson presently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and a consensus price target of $137.99.
McKesson stock opened at $128.49 on Monday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.81, a quick ratio of 0.57 and a current ratio of 1.02. McKesson Co. has a 12 month low of $106.11 and a 12 month high of $160.87. The company has a market capitalization of $24.65 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 10.18, a P/E/G ratio of 1.34 and a beta of 1.25.
McKesson (NYSE:MCK) last released its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, January 31st. The company reported $3.40 EPS for the quarter, topping the Thomson Reuters’ consensus estimate of $3.18 by $0.22. McKesson had a positive return on equity of 27.83% and a negative net margin of 0.15%. The business had revenue of $56.21 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $55.27 billion. During the same quarter in the prior year, the firm posted $3.41 EPS. Sell-side analysts expect that McKesson Co. will post 13.55 earnings per share for the current year.
The firm also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Monday, April 1st. Stockholders of record on Friday, March 1st will be given a dividend of $0.39 per share. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, February 28th. This represents a $1.56 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 1.21%. McKesson’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is 12.36%.
McKesson Company Profile
McKesson Corporation provides pharmaceuticals and medical supplies in the United States and internationally. It operates in three segments: U.S. Pharmaceutical and Specialty Solutions, European Pharmaceutical Solutions, and Medical-Surgical Solutions. The company distributes branded, generic, specialty, biosimilar, and over-the-counter pharmaceutical drugs, as well as other healthcare-related products; and offers practice management, technology, clinical support, and business solutions to community-based oncology and other specialty practices.
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NAACP statement on increasing the minimum wage of employees of federal contractors
In July of 2013, delegates to the NAACP annual convention overwhelmingly approved of a resolution calling on Congress to pass the Fair Minimum Wage Act to increase the minimum wage to $10.10 by 2015. The NAACP also strongly supports and encourages President Barack Obama to issue an Executive Order increasing the minimum wage for all employees of federal contractors to not less than $10.10 per hour, and then tying future annual increases to the federal cost of living index.
From NAACP Interim President and CEO Lorraine C. Miller:
â€œWe at the NAACP believe that every American worker deserves a fair and livable wage. That is why we strongly support a Presidential Executive Order that increases the minimum wage all federal contractors must pay their employees,â€ said NAACP Interim President and CEO Lorraine C. Miller. â€œThe federal government should be a shining example of fair and just treatment by increasing the minimum wage for all employees of federal contractors.â€
From Hilary O. Shelton, NAACP Washington Bureau Director and Sr. VP of Policy and Advocacy:
â€œThe NAACP fully supports a Presidential Executive Order increasing the minimum wage, by which all federal contractors must pay their employees,â€ stated Hilary O. Shelton, NAACP Washington Bureau Director and Senior Vice President for Policy and Advocacy. â€œStudies have shown that when American workers have higher incomes and more income security, they are more likely to invest in and invigorate our economy, creating more jobs. An executive order increasing the minimum wage federal contractors must pay their employees would provide the type of determined and persistent leadership our countryâ€™s workers deserve.â€


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Who does not remember the smiling face of Ernesto Calindri during the Carosello, advertising Cynar, the Italian artichoke liqueur to sip “against the wear and tear of modern life”? Well, even today, many years later, we find it on the shelves of many supermarkets, in bars and restaurants, ready to be served smooth or on ice according to taste.
Since 1948 this aperitif continues to represent a product of the Italian tradition as strongly desired and carried out by his “parents”: Amedeo, Angelo and Mario Dalle Molle. For its 70th anniversary, Cynar was celebrated with the book “Cynar and his brothers”, which tells its story and evolution through 300 pictures.
CYNAR ITALIAN LIQUEUR: HOW THE ARTICHOKE-FLAVORED BITTER IS BORN
Knowing the history of a famous liqueur like Cynar, especially if produced in Italy, is always very fascinating. In this case, it brings us back to a very particular period of the country, the post-war period, where the desire to resume a more serene and peaceful life was strongly tangible. The idea came from the head of production of the distilleries G.B. Pezziol of Padua owned by the brothers Dalla Molle, Mr. Rindo Dondi Pinton, who in 1948 came up with the idea of creating an artichoke-flavored bitter, having heard about its beneficial properties.
The product conquered the whole peninsula in a very short time, and even becomes the symbol of rebirth, spreading in other countries across the borders. It is still a mystery which ingredients are being used to create the Cynar Italian liqueur: the recipe is jealousy guarded. It seems that there are 13 herbs and essences from plants (eucalyptus, mint, sage, rosemary, cardamom), among which the artichoke, , a vegetable with many health benefits, stands out. Excellent both smooth and mixed with other ingredients to prepare a refreshing spritz or just with ice, this aperitif has conquered everyone.
DELLA MOLLE FAMILY: A LITTLE BIT OF HISTORY
Distillerie G.B. Pezziol, in Padua, known everywhere for the historic artichoke liqueur, created in 1948 as an aperitif-digestive with the name Cab1, boast an even older history of which Amedeo, Angelo and Mario Dalle Molle were owners since 1932. Many before them. In fact, precisely in 1845, the Padua pastry chef Gian Battista Pezziol decided to combine all the egg yolks with sugar and Marsala creating another liqueur drink to which he gave the name of Vovi.
In 1949, after a long and careful experimentation, the bitter was called Cynar from the name of its main ingredient and was marketed three years later with its official label gaining more and more success. Several years later, in 1995, Cynar Italian liqueur joined the Campari Group.
CYNAR THE ITALIAN LIQUEUR DEBUTS ON TV TO FIGHT THE WEAR AND TEAR OF MODERN LIFE
Cynar immediately becomes an icon thanks to its commercial launch through the famous Carosello, during which Ernesto Calindri takes up a small glass full of fragrant amber liquid and invites you to try it against the wear and tear of modern life.
But he was not the only one to advertise this product: after him, the inheritance moved on to famous people such as Enzo Jannacci, Natalia Estrada and Elio e le Storie Tese. The well-known artichoke aperitif also appears in an unforgettable film of the 50s, “Il sorpasso”, where you cansee the two talented actors Gassman and Trintignant ordering their Cynar at the bar.
CYNAR CONQUERS THE WHOLE WORLD
As the years pass by, Cynar Italian liqueur becomes known all over the world and produced even in South America, Japan and Yugoslavia, after many European countries such as Spain, Switzerland, France and Belgium.
Today, you can find it everywhere and it is a pleasure to have it in many different ways, slowly savouring the unique flavour that only the artichoke is able to give.
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Anxiety: a playlist to calm the mind from a music therapist
It may seem like we are living in an age of anxiety, where feeling worried, upset and stressed has become the norm. But we should remember that anxiety is a natural human response to situations.
It comes when we are not sure what is going to happen, or when we feel under threat. And even mild anxiety can have a negative effect on our ability to lead a productive life. It can interfere with being able to enjoy the simple things in life.
When we experience anxiety, our heart and breathing rates increase and many other systems in our bodies experience overload. Anxiety affects our general physical health as well as our emotions.
In my work as a music therapist, I’ve noticed the impact music can have on anxiety. For example, in guided imagery sessions, the therapist uses specially selected music and the client is invited to describe what they are feeling and what images the music conjures up. It’s amazing what insights can be gained from simply allowing yourself time to listen and talk about what you see in your mind’s eye.
These may be as simple as becoming more aware of how music can affect emotions, or be used to explore past experiences or future dilemmas. It can also be used to find a place of comfort and a secure base where physical and emotional balance can be found.
A recent experiment explored whether certain kinds of music can reduce anxiety during a complex task and concluded that some music is better at doing this than others.


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Typical jobs for Kupperses
Hard-working people, the Kupperses. 3 worked in domestic service, according to the 1901 Census.
Where most Kupperses lived
In the 1900s, you’d probably bump into a Kuppers in Devon.
Kupperses’ criminal history
It seems all Kupperses were law-abiding. We found no criminal records.
Kupperses in World War I
According to the World War I records, 1 Kupperses served in the First World War.