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Majid Fakhry is Emeritus Professor of Philosophy at the American University of Beirut, and formerly Lecturer at SOAS, University of London, Visiting Professor at UCLA, and Associate Professor of Philosophy, Georgetown University. He is also currently Senior Fellow at the Center for Muslim-Christian Understanding, Georgetown University. His publications include 'A History of Islamic Philosophy' (Columbia University Press), 'The Qur'an: A Modern English Version' (Garnet), 'Ethical Theories in Islam' (Brill), 'Averroes: His Life, Works and Influence', and 'Al-Farabi, Founder of Islamic Neoplatonism' (both for Oneworld). Raad Rawi is an enormously experienced actor with a history in theatre, TV and film. Recent movie credits include Green Zone and Traitor, and appearances on the small screen include The Bill, Spooks and The Tudors. His extensive theatre credits include classical and modern plays at the National Theatre London's West End.
Provides the reader with an excellent, concise overview of Islamic philosophy, theology, and mysticism ... Fakhry has accomplished the task of presenting the central themes and the essence of 1400 years of intellectual tradition in a clear, coherent manner. -- Philosophy East and West


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I've had an issue with my right foot for a week now. The top
Hi there, i've had an issue with my right foot for a week now. The top left part underneath my toe feels like it's strained it hurts when i walk. I have no idea how this as occurred as i haven't done anything to sustain an injuryJA: How long have you had the pain? What seems to make the pain better or worse?Customer: for one week. Walking hurts, but resting its fineJA: Anything else in your medical history you think the doctor should know?Customer: Nope
I have a question I would like to ask about a ruptured
Hello, I have a question I would like to ask about a ruptured achilles thank youAssistant: Have you seen a doctor about this yet? What medications are you taking?Customer: Yes have seen a doctor no medication as yet - just in a moon boot have a MRI tomorrow morning question was is there a real risk of bloods cots with such an injury - didn't think so but have read possibly ?Assistant: In general, how has your health been lately?Customer: very good no issues I am fit don't smoke and don't really drink never had any real health issues and blood pressure is very goodAssistant: Anything else in your medical history you think the doctor should know?Customer: no, thanks all thanks - have not had such an injury every before thanks I have already joined so guess can sign back in thanks
I have been having pain suddenly, for the last 3 or 4 weeks,
Hi. I have been having pain suddenly, for the last 3 or 4 weeks, in both lower legs (back of calves and shin bone areas) and both knees. Sometimes it feels like nerve pain, or like my legs have been twisted.I am 53 yr old female, not overweight, relatively active, and I have osteoarthritis in both knees.The pain started one evening with sudden extreme pain in lower inside (medial) side of my left knee, with pain also down the lower part of the leg as well, in the back calf and shin bone areas. It brought tears to my eyes.Since then, I now have similar pain occurring in the right leg as well (same areas, lower part of knee (medial) also back of calf and shin bone). The pains are now there all day every day - it eases off a bit during the day, so I can walk, but every evening while sitting, and particularly in bed, both legs 'stiffen' like 'seized' or cramp pain, it's extremely painful. -I have to keep moving my legs - stretching them out, then back again, to get some relief. Walking about helps. I sit with an ice pack every evening, but it doesn't seem to do much really.The pain is always moving about - one night the pain didn't come in my legs, but instead went to both knees - agonising pains all night long, could hardly' move them. Some nights the pain is only in my legs (always just the lower leg, calves and shin),other nights I go to bed with one knee worse than the leg pain.Every morning I wake up wondering what pain will I wake up with today! It is hard to get out of bed and walk in the mornings, I hobble around painfully, but it does ease off a bit during the day, so I can walk around.A couple of weeks ago, my left knee swelled a bit (there's never usually any swelling) and I had extreme pain; -again, just below the kneecap, medial side -when I touched the spot, it felt painful, like it was bruised.My doctor suspected maybe a torn meniscus. However, a few days later the pain went - it now just reoccurs randomly, just like the pains in the other knee and both lower legs.Also, sometimes I can feel my legs get very tired and weak after just a short walk to town (about 8 minute walk)I walk quite a lot despite my arthritis, but lately it has become difficult. I don't even know if I will be able to go back to my job - (it involves walking around outside for just an hour every day, with some stairs involved).I have had blood tests a year ago for possible RA (pains in fingers and toes and wrists) and the results were that RA Factor is present, and inflammation levels were raised. (I have no more info than that)I had an XRay last week, and another blood test also last week for RA, but haven't heard anything back yet. The doctor has given me Codipar tablets to help with the pain. At the moment the pain is much more bearable during the day, -though if I sit for too long, my legs start to 'seize' . - so I only take two Codipar tabs at night before bed, to help with pain during the night. - I now sleep with a pillow between my knees as well.Please have you any idea what may be happening to me?(Sorry I haven't got any results back yet, but it will be at least another 2 weeks before I will hear anything from my Doctor and I'm getting worried.) - Just some ideas of what it might be would be helpful to me - Thank you!
I have horizontal tear of the medial meniscus. With an
I have horizontal tear of the medial meniscus. With an associated parameniscal cyst.No displaced meniscal fragment, lateral meniscus is intact. No loose bodies, no knee joint effusion. No Baker's cyst. No trochlear dysplasia. No patellar subluxation. Mild chondropathy. no full-thickness cartilage loss. No skeletal lesion. Muscles and tendons good.became symptomatic 7 months ago. After months of physio with slowly reducing but unresolved symptoms went for mri then appointment with orthopaedic surgeon. A late patient caused appointment to be somewhat rushed but he seemed to recommend trimming torn meniscus. We are in initial stages of booking surgery - arthroscopy.My symptoms are mild - no locking up ect - have improved over time but knee still doesn't feel quite right but no real pain. Just can't exercise run/walk/ect as long or as far without a grind/sensation of tiredness in joint appearing. If I went beyond that point knee would go stiff the next few days. But if not going beyond then all ok.Question: with mild symptoms is it worth the surgical invasion and loss of meniscal tissue to tidy up a fairly benign tear. i.e: should we struggle to keep as much meniscus as possible for as long as possible, even if torn, to prevent chondropathy- or is it better to remove deteriorating/damaged meniscus to separate it from non damaged tissue. This subject to the fact that the tear is having only a mild impact to quality of life.thankyou.
Extremely fit male teenager, who hasn't had any recent
Good dayExtremely fit male teenager, who hasn't had any recent accidents or falls, complains of sharp pain towards base of 2 ribs right side near shoulder blades when taking a deep breath.Please advise on possible diagnoses.
I wasn't sure whether to select the orthopaedic or
Hi, I wasn't sure whether to select the orthopaedic or neurologist expert?I have lower back pain when I try to bend forward. The pain is central to slight left. The same area also stiffens up and hurts when I get up from a sitting position. Subsequent walking loosens the joint up and the pain goes away. When I am standing or walking (unless for long periods) I am fine.I have been referred to a physio by my GP, but as it's via the NHS, they just give me exercises to do and see me only once a month. I have asked to be referred to a specialist or consultant, but so far they have refused to do so, I guess due to NHS cost cutting.I saw an Osteopath privately to get another opinion, and she recommended me having an MRI scan as the pain sounded disc related and she didn't want to make it worse without knowing. I will add an attachment to show the results:
I have a "boxers Fracture" I have had a cast on week
I have a "boxers Fracture" I have had a cast on for a week now. Im due back at the Fracture clinic in 2 weeks. The question i have is if i take my cast off now myself will there be any serious repercussions?
I have had pain in my lower back, just above my buttocks for
I have had pain in my lower back, just above my buttocks for about 6 years, but it seems to be lasting longer and getting worse. 3 years ago there were some bony Spurs seen in my lower spine on an xray. I have stiffness in the morning when I wake up and have to change positions several times in the night due to pain and stiffness. Sometimes the pain eases for a few hours, but then starts again if I lift something or move awkwardly. I also get the pain if I sit down too long. I am confused as to which condition I may have as arthritis or spondylitis. As the descriptions I have read contradict each other. What tests might be useful. I am only 37 and female. Thanks

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What Bears paid Mike Glennon and his total career earnings originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago
Six teams, nine NFL seasons and $31,967,539 earned – that’s Mike Glennon’s career arc … so far.
The current New York Giants signal caller hasn’t won a start since 2017, a streak that was extended in the Giants’ 29-3 loss to the Chicago Bears in Week 17. Glennon finished the game 4 of 11 passing for 24 yards and two interceptions while taking 34 yards on four sacks. That’s a net of -10 passing yards, for those scoring at home.
It wasn’t always this bad for the former third-round pick, though. He made 13 starts with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers as a rookie in 2013, throwing for 2,608 yards with 19 touchdowns and nine interceptions.
When his rookie deal expired following the 2016 season, Glennon was courted by Ryan Pace and the Bears. He signed a three-year, $45 million deal with Chicago and was expected to start – and he did just that … for four games. With the Bears at 1-3 and No. 2 overall pick Mitch Trubisky waiting on the sidelines, head coach John Fox benched Glennon. He didn’t play another snap for Chicago.
The Bears officially released Glennon in March of 2018, just one year after signing him. In total, he made $18.5 million from the franchise – more than half of his career earnings.
Since leaving the Bears, Glennon has bounced around as a backup quarterback. He made $5 million in 2018 with the Arizona Cardinals before his salary dropped below $2 million in each of the last three seasons with the Oakland Raiders (2019), Jacksonville Jaguars (2020) and Giants (2021).
Nobody knows for sure if the 32-year-old Glennon will receive another NFL contract when his current one-year deal expires. He’s had a rough go of it in 2021, but teams tend to gravitate toward veteran backup quarterbacks. With nearly $32 million earned from NFL paychecks, Glennon could theoretically walk away with generational wealth.


Every day, thousands of Venezuelans leave their country in search of safety and stability, many of them arriving in Colombia. The International Rescue Committee has been supporting families in need in Cúcuta, a border city, since April 2018. Recently, the IRC conducted an assessment across the country, and spoke to families to understand their needs. Here is what you need to know about the unfolding crisis.
What is happening in Venezuela?
Venezuela was once the wealthiest nation in Latin America, the beneficiary of the world's largest oil reserves. In 2014, the economy began to collapse. The Bolivar, its currency, has gone into free fall, leaving millions unable to afford even basic necessities. According to Bloomberg’s Cafe con leche index, a cup of coffee today costs the same as 1,800 cups in January 2018. Both food and health care are increasingly hard to come by as supplies dwindle and costs for services skyrocket. Families face a desperate decision: struggle to get by and suffer extreme hunger, or leave the country.
How many people have left Venezuela, and where have they gone?
According the U.N., more than three million people have left Venezuela since the crisis began. One million of those, many lacking official documentation, have gone to neighboring Colombia. Hundreds of thousands more have traveled to Brazil, Peru or Ecuador. It’s expected that these numbers will increase as the crisis deepens; by the end of 2019, there could be two million Venezuelans in Colombia.
It doesn’t matter if you have a lot of material things if you don’t have medicine or food.
“It’s really hard,” says Meli Rondon, who lives with her sons and grandchildren in an informal roadside camp in the Colombian city of Barranquilla. “In Venezuela, we have our own home, our own beds, but it doesn’t matter if you have a lot of material things if you don’t have medicine or food.”
Why are people leaving Venezuela?
“I decided I had to leave Venezuela for my baby,” reports Carina, a mother of two living in Bogota. “She had malnutrition. She was losing all of her calcium. She lost her fingernails.”
Most Venezuelans leave the country looking for a place where they will be safe and free from hunger. Many seek work to earn cash to send home. Others plan to join family who have already traveled to Colombia and beyond.
What is life like for Venezuelans who remain in the country?
Supermarket shelves are often empty and people have reported scavenging for discarded food. Angie*, a mother who left for Colombia, told the IRC that, “When my grandma died, we had to bury the body in the garden, because we did not have any money to pay for the funeral.”
Electricity is often unreliable, outages alternating with power surges damaging refrigerators and other appliances. Violence has increased as people grow desperate to provide for their children—or simply to survive.
Health care is scarce. Patients needing an operation often have to pay for for their own medical supplies, right down to the rubber gloves used by the surgeon. Many medicines and treatments are no longer available in Venezuela. “Two weeks ago, one of my nephews died of leukemia,” says Carina. “He was 12 years old. He died because there was no treatment.”
What is life like for Venezuelans in Colombia?
“Life here in Colombia is difficult,” reports Karina Gutierrez, a 42-year-old mother of three. Karina and her husband are struggling to find steady work, a common occurrence. Like many Venezuelan families, they are living in a shared apartment. “The rent here is really expensive, so living with other people is the only way to be able to pay all of the rent,” she says. “We met the couple here.”
Life here in Colombia is difficult. The rent here is really expensive.
But there is hope. Karina’s 10-year-old daughter, Geicelis, is going to school. “School here is more difficult than in Venezuela because they teach us a lot more things,” she says. “But it is easier in a lot of ways because, back in Venezuela, it was difficult to get the notebooks and other things that I needed. Often the teachers were not there to teach us.” Adds Geicelis, “I have a lot of Colombian friends at school now.”
What is the IRC doing to help?
Since April 2018, the IRC has been working in Cúcuta supporting Venezuelans and vulnerable Colombians with specialized services for women and children, cash assistance, and health care. In the coming months, the IRC will be expanding its work across Colombia.
To date, the IRC has reached over 5,000 people in Colombia, including Cibel, a new mother who is receiving cash, attending parenting classes and receiving medical care. “The IRC makes me feel like I am not alone,” says Cibel, who is naming her newborn after Diana, a staff member with the local IRC team. “They are the only ones I have counted on.”
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A paucity of research is available about women diagnosed at ages over 40 years with Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) and/or Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Asherton, et al. (2012) places the need for focused research in a frame of societal burden. What might the overall local, state, and national tax loss amount to when women are mis-or under diagnosed or worse, are placed in frames of gender biased “That’s just how women are,” frames in cartoons, email, and comedic acts?
How do drug company efficacy trials on children and limited time studies on adults translate to gender differences in the ADHD brain?
How does the plethora of research on children apply to adult women?
Is there a gender difference in brain activity and reaction and/or response to drug therapies?
Does a relationship exist between later lifespan onset of autoimmune disorders and long-term ADHD/ADD drug therapies?
Do drug therapies affect perimenopause or menopause processes?
How do drug therapies affect cognitive or physiological aging over time?
What are the effects if any, of long-term (decade or more) use of ADD/ADHD drug therapies on the immune system?
What about autoimmune disorders diagnosed in later life span ages (greater than age 55)?
Finally, why aren’t we doing research on adults now as a preventive measure for the millions of children who have grown up over the past three decades under the influence of various daily drug therapies?
Nussbaum (2012) addressed some of these questions in her review of current literature on females diagnosed with ADHD, questions that I have asked since my own diagnosis a little over a decade ago. Waddell and McCarthy (2012) focused on gender differences in the ADHD brain and ended with the same research suggestions that have been made for over a decade, recognizing the continuing gap in the extant literature. That gap recognizes gender differences, specifically a relationship between hormone levels and the ADHD brain, though continues to suggest that further focused research is needed (Waddell & McCarthy, 2012, p. 353).
(This is a post in progress, please feel free to add your comments in the meantime.)
Asherton, P., Akehurst, R., Kooij, J. J. S., Huss, M., Beausterien, K.,…Hodgkins, P. (2012). Under disgnosis of adult ADHD: Cultural influences and societal burden. Journal of Attention Disorders, Suppl.16(5), 205-395. doi:10.1177/1087054711435360
Nussbaum, N.L. (2012). ADHD and female specific concerns: A review of the literature and clinical implications. Journal of Attention Disorders, 16(2), 97-100. doi:101177/1087054711416909
Waddell, J., & McCarthy, M. M. (2012). Sexual differentiation of the brain and ADHD: What is a sex difference in prevalence telling us? Behavioral Neuroscience of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and its Treatment, 9, 341-360. doi:10.1007/7854_2010_114. doi:10.1177/1087054711435360

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The bombing that killed five Israeli tourists in Bulgaria last week has once against cast a spotlight on Iran and its links to terrorism. Although they have presented no public evidence, Israeli and U.S. officials have implicated the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah, and by extension, its patron Iran in the attack (Iran has denied any involvement). Outside of any clear link, we are left to wonder: How solid is the evidence, really? And why would Iran risk retaliation by killing Israeli tourists in Bulgaria? But Iran's connection to several foreign operations over the last year only makes the speculation more plausible.
It's been a busy 12 months for the Islamic Republic. Together, the foiled assassination plot against a Saudi diplomat in the United States, bombing attempts in Georgia, India, and Thailand, as well as the arrests of Iranians in Kenya, Azerbaijan, and a possible Hezbollah operative in Cyprus, suggest that Iran's once relatively cautious approach to covert activity may be giving way to a more hot-blooded, aggressive strategy driven by Iran's hawkish military leaders. Some of these recent foreign operations have reportedly targeted Israeli diplomatic officials. But an attack on innocent civilians on European soil -- which would garner little for Iran politically, put it at risk for further retaliation and conflict, further stain its tarnished reputation, and increase its international isolation -- would seem to severely conflict with Iran's overall defensive-minded strategic interests.
Because of their secretive nature, covert operations tend not to reveal too much about the individuals or powers behind them. Iran has benefited from such anonymity in the past, and has generally added another layer of credible deniability by outsourcing violent operations to non-Iranians. In occupied Iraq, for instance, although Iranian intelligence and military units were active, it was difficult to tie Iran to specific violence incidents conducted by Iraqi groups. The Feb. 14 bombings in Bangkok are a vivid exception. The explosion that tore through an apartment rented by an Iranian national, and an Iranian suspect's failed attempt to flee the scene (which culminated in him accidently blowing off his legs after throwing an explosive device at Thai police), led to the arrest of four suspected Iranian operatives, the warrants for two more, and directly linked Iran to a terrorism plot in the process. The Thai bombings came just a day after two attempted bombings against Israeli diplomats in Georgia and India, and gave credence to the perception that Iran was connected to those incidents as well. (Indian authorities later arrested an Indian journalist and issued warrants for three Iranian nationals suspected of involvement in the plot.)
Assuming the bombings in Georgia, India, and Thailand -- and now possibly Bulgaria -- show a shift in Iran's behavior, what precisely is motivating this change? On the surface, it appears that Iran was attempting to target Israeli officials in neutral countries in retaliation for Israel's suspected role in murdering Iranian scientists in Iran. The sloppy nature of these failed attempts, however, and the direct involvement of Iranian nationals in at least one of them, suggests that Iran's decision to retaliate could have been rash if not poorly planned.
Why the rush? Iran's impetus to act and act quickly is likely rooted in the extreme external pressures currently facing the Iranian regime. Robust international sanctions, including those aimed at Iran's petroleum and gas exports, are already exacting a stifling economical toll. Throw in failed nuclear negotiations, unrest and change across the Arab world, and widespread condemnation of the brutal repression of civil unrest in Syria, and you get an Iran increasingly isolated internationally and unpopular in the region. Add to all this Iran's already established fears of a military conflict with the United States and renewed popular unrest at home, and Tehran's leadership rightly understands that the regime is up against its most acute, existential challenge since the Iran-Iraq war.

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The process of protein folding, where a protein chain becomes functional biologically through a “folded” 3D structure, has intrigued scientists for decades. Variations in folding can change a protein’s function entirely, or even deactivate it.
Because of folding variation, in the past it has been difficult for researchers to predict how a protein will fold in a new environment. One example involves the pharmaceutical industry, where drug developers have run into problems determining whether a new string of amino acids, the building blocks of a protein, are even viable for use. To try to overcome such issues, researchers at the University of Washington are now using machine learning to examine new protein models more quickly and more accurately than ever before.
Background: What is Machine Learning?
Machine learning is the branch of artificial intelligence that uses the combination of data and algorithms to mimic how humans learn or predict patterns. Like humans, machine learning needs to be trained in order to function. To do this, researchers provide the machine “training data” which is similar to that of the focus of a given task.
The machine uses the training data and algorithms to learn what it is looking for, and once trained, researchers can input actual data and get viable results. For drug or vaccine development, having this process focused on protein folding can help significantly with both cost, and efficiency.
Analysis: Protein Folding Predictions Via Machine Learning
To understand the benefits of machine learning in protein folding, researchers from the University of Washington tested multiple algorithms to develop new protein shapes. This helped the researchers understand how the algorithms worked, and determine specifically which shapes were viable. The team also wrote their own algorithm for generating their own amino acid sequences, called ProteinMPNN, which was found to be 200 times faster than the current best software.
In another experiment, the researchers used a machine learning software called AlphaFold to predict if the amino acid sequences created by the ProteinMPNN algorithm would fold up in a specific way. According to project scientist Basile Wicky, “We found that proteins made using ProteinMPNN were much more likely to fold up as intended, and we could create very complex protein assemblages using these methods.”
Outlook: Better and Safer Drugs
“With these new software tools, researchers should be able to find solutions to long-standing challenges in medicine, energy, and technology,” explained senior author and professor at the University of Washington, David Baker. This software can also be influential in drug design, helping to develop safer and more potent drugs.
Current drug development processes have a lot of trial and error, which machine learning software could help to reduce. The price of this software may also be more cost-effective to drug companies as it helps reduce the need for other materials.
As Baker adds, “This is the very beginning of machine learning in protein design. In the coming months, we will be working to improve these tools to create even more dynamic and functional proteins.”
The researchers have published their results in the journal Science.
Kenna Hughes-Castleberry is a staff writer at the Debrief and the Science Communicator at JILA (a partnership between the University of Colorado Boulder and NIST). Her writing beats include deep tech, the metaverse, and quantum technology. You can find more of her work at her website: https://kennacastleberry.com/


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June 28, 2019 Congratulations to Dr. David Spence, BA’65, MD’70, who has been appointed to the Order of Canada along with 83 outstanding individuals from across the country. One of Canada’s highest honours, it recognizes trailblazers who have enriched the lives of others and made a difference to the country.
June 25, 2019 Researchers may have unlocked the mystery of aortic aneurysms. Scientists at Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, Robarts Research Institute and Lawson Health Research Institute have shown a recognized process in cancer biology is causing cells to become destructive and eat away at the surrounding muscle tissue, weakening the aortic wall.
June 20, 2019 Congratulations to Drs. Walter Siqueira and Jeffrey Dixon who received international recognition for their work in Dental Research. Both Drs. Dixon and Siqueira were presented awards as part of the International & American Associations for Dental Research (IADR) General Session and Exhibition in Vancouver on June 19.
June 19, 2019 Gregory Dekaban, PhD, has been appointed as Acting Chair, Department of Microbiology & Immunology, Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, Western University effective from July 1, 2019 to June 30, 2020 or until a new Chair is appointed.
June 18, 2019 Researchers in London have been awarded $1.345 million over five years through the second phase of the Canadian Consortium on Neurodegeneration in Aging (CCNA), announced as part of Canada’s national dementia strategy. CCNA is a collaborative research program tackling the challenge of dementia and other neurodegenerative illnesses.
June 17, 2019 Congratulations to Shehzad Ali, PhD, Corey Baron, PhD, Grace Parraga, PhD, and Marco Prado, PhD, who have been named among Western’s nine new Canada Research Chairs (CRCs). The Canada Research Chairs Program aims to attract and retain some of the world’s most accomplished and promising minds. With this announcement, there are now 1,836 Canada research chairs at universities across Canada.
June 07, 2019 Can jazz help a future physician better interact with patients? Can reflective writing improve physician resilience? These are questions that Lorelei Lingard, PhD, co-lead Tracy Moniz, PhD, and an international team of researchers will explore in a scoping review of arts and humanities in medical education for the Association of American Medical Colleges.
June 06, 2019 A crucial step to successfully improve clinician well-being is recognizing how gender-related differences impact physician burnout. Dr. Javeed Sukhera examines why investigating these differences with scientific rigor is critical.
June 04, 2019 A new study shows how the brain controls what information becomes memories and the role diet and obesity play in these formations. Published in the journal Trends in Neuroscience, the study describes the critical importance of perineuronal nets, structures that enmesh certain neurons in the brain, in protecting the neuron and regulating how often the brain turns experiences into memories.
June 03, 2019 Anatomy & Cell Biology PhD Candidate Dylan Dieters-Castator said newly discovered protein biomarkers could soon help oncologists more accurately differentiate between two types of ovarian cancers, allowing for more precise treatment options.
May 22, 2019 Dr. Alan Getgood has found that young athletes needing anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction surgery may get a leg up by opting for an additional procedure that may drastically reduce the possibility of the injury reoccurring.
May 21, 2019 Jane Rylett, PhD, is an internationally recognized neuroscientist and expert in Alzheimer's disease research. As Scientific Director, she will identify research priorities, develop funding opportunities, build partnerships, and translate research evidence into policy and practice to improve the health of Canadians and people around the world.
May 13, 2019 Western is endorsing the Dimensions: Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Canada program focused on equitable hiring and promotion opportunities. By backing the Charter of Eight Principles of Inclusion, Western commits to embedding equity, diversity and inclusion principles in its policies, practices, action plans and culture.
May 07, 2019 In a video for Mayo Clinic Proceedings, Dr. Teneille Gofton, Assistant Professor in Clinical Neurological Sciences discusses communication tools and strategies among patients, care-givers, clinicians, departments, and institutions for a rare disease called new-onset refractory status epilepticus or NORSE.
May 06, 2019 Medical Biophysics graduate student TianDuo Wang is working on “the Holy Grail for cancer detection” – a protein detectable in urine that allows doctors to spot the presence and determine the aggressiveness of prostate cancer cells earlier in order to better direct patient treatment.
April 26, 2019 Along with colleagues at the Cleveland Clinic and Mayo Clinic, Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry professor Dr. Brian Feagan will co-lead the Stenosis Therapy and Anti-Fibrotic Research (STAR) consortium. This team will develop imaging and patient-reported tools to better understand the effectiveness of new anti-fibrotic therapies for Crohn’s disease.
April 25, 2019 Mothers of children with epilepsy are at risk of having poor mental health and wellbeing, according to a new study by researchers at Lawson Health Research Institute and Western University. The research team is the first to study families of children with epilepsy long-term.
April 15, 2019 A new study led by Western University and Lawson Health Research Institute has found that most patients entering hospital intensive care units (ICU) for non-brain-related injuries or ailments also suffer from some level of related cognitive dysfunction that currently goes undetected in most cases.
April 12, 2019 Alison Allan, PhD, says doctoral education is becoming essential for driving innovation in a world where knowledge is the new currency. At Schulich Medicine & Dentistry, educational leaders are working to prepare trainees for personal career success, as well as enhancing their ability to contribute to society as global citizens.
April 01, 2019 Congratulations to Lorelei Lingard, PhD, and Sayra Cristancho, PhD, recipients of the 2019 Early Career Medical Educator (ECME) Awards. ECME is a nation-wide community of engaged and collaborative scholars in medical education and aims to grow and support the community of medical and health professions educators in Canada.
March 29, 2019 As educators, researchers, innovators and leaders, the 2019 Awards of Excellence London and Windsor Campus recipients are making a difference at the Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry. It is with great pride that we recognize and honour their achievements. Congratulations to this years' recipients.
March 25, 2019 Trainees took home top prizes at the Proteus Innovation Competition, a four-month contest that takes three newly developed technologies and challenges teams to plan their commercialization. Congratulations to Joshua Dierolf, Tim Han, Christopher Leclerc and Jeffrey Levine.
March 20, 2019 A new grant from CIHR in collaboration with the EU consortium has provided a total of $2.1 million to establish a network of research centres focused on personalized medicine for mental disorders. In collaboration with five European centres, Dr. Lena Palaniyappan will be collecting brain scans and genetic information from more than 60,000 patients in order to understand the relationship between genetics and brain development.
March 19, 2019 Three professors are the latest recipients of Distinguished University Professorships (DUP) awards, joining a select group of faculty members recognized for exceptional scholarly careers. Honoured this year are David Sherry, Marilyn Ford-Gilboe and Gregor Reid.
March 19, 2019 Congratulations to Alison Allan, PhD, Shelley McKellar, PhD, and Dr. David Palma, selected among 11 Faculty Scholars at Western University. Faculty Scholars are recognized for their significant achievements in teaching or research.
March 15, 2019 In a recent study published in Nature Communications David Heinrichs, PhD, discovered some variants of staph aureus have the potential to cause more severe infections by over-expressing surface proteins that bind to our cells in the bloodstream – they simply ‘stick’ to us better than other variations.
March 14, 2019 Kirsty Duncan, MP, recently announced longer-term stable funding for equipment for innovative research across Canada through the Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI). As part of the announcement, she acknowledged the successful JELF grant recipients from Western including Grace Parraga, PhD, and Rithwik Ramachandran, PhD.
March 13, 2019 The review published today in the high-profile journal Cochrane Review was led by Dr. Saverio Stranges in collaboration with Manchester University and Warwick University in the UK. The review looked specifically at the effects of a Mediterranean-style diet on cardiovascular health.
March 13, 2019 A new multi-million dollar partnership in local medical imaging technology will bring state-of-the art research equipment to Robarts Research Institute and allow research findings to be brought to patient bedsides more rapidly and readily than ever before.
February 26, 2019 Faculty Support for Research in Education (FSRE) grants facilitate and enable scholarship in education at Schulich Medicine & Dentistry. Two new awards focus on the effects of implementing competency-based medical education and understanding Indigenous learners’ experiences.
January 25, 2019 Health researchers in London were awarded more than $10 million in funding from the Canadian Institutes of Health Research, with $7.3 million supporting projects through Schulich Medicine & Dentistry and $2.8 million through Lawson Health Research Institute.
January 11, 2019 Dr. Ross Feldman was one of 103 Canadians awarded one of the nation's highest honours recognizing those "whose service shapes our society; whose innovations ignite our imaginations; and whose compassion unites our communities."
January 10, 2019 Dr. Francisco Olea-Popelka has been appointed as the Beryl Ivey Endowed Chair in One Health, Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, Western University effective Jan 2, 2019 – Jan 1, 2024.
January 09, 2019 Women who require more surgery for complications after a mesh-based sling procedure have an increased risk of depression and self-harm behaviour, according to a new study led by Dr. Blayne Welk from Schulich Medicine & Dentistry, Lawson Health Research Institute, and ICES.


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The YouTubers agree: the only thing wilder than a fraternity is a sorority, hence our excitement over Neighbors 2! Continue reading “Neighbors 2”
The critics agree: Vince Vaughn and Dave Franco are the new Vince Vaughn and Owen Wilson! Continue reading “Unfinished Business”
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The compact rack is mainly used in enterprises, books, archives and other places. It has large storage capacity, large occupied area and good storage quality. In order to better preserve archive data, many companies will choose different racks according to different storage items. For example: base map rack, voucher rack, file rack. So what are the requirements for the installation environment of the dense rack? How to maintain it?
Environmental requirements for rack installation
1. The storage place must be waterproof and moisture-proof, because most of the documents are paper. If they are placed in a humid place, even if they have the functions of moisture-proof and dust-proof, they cannot be stored for a long time.
2. Generally, the suitable temperature for storing files is 14-24°C-2°C, and the relative humidity is 45%-60%-5%. The temperature and humidity within this range are better.
3. The size of the space is limited. The installation of the compact rack requires a large area. If the space is small, the compact rack cannot be placed or moved, and it is inconvenient to take documents.
4. The height of the space during the installation of the compact shelf is 30 cm higher than the height of the actual compact shelf. For example, the height of the compact shelf is usually 2.3 meters, and the height of the archive room during installation should be above 2.6 meters. Lower clearance for installation and air circulation.
Floor load-bearing requirements of the installed floor
1. When installing the rack, it is important to consider the load-bearing of the floor and the floor. The usual rack requires a load of at least 200 kilograms per square meter, and the rack manufacturer will consider the size, placement and user requirements between the documents. needs to determine its weight.
2. Therefore, you must measure it carefully during installation. If it fails to meet the load-bearing standard, you can consider how to reinforce it before you can install it. If the load-bearing of the floor or floor cannot be determined, the load-bearing test of the archives should be carried out in time.
Maintenance method of compact rack
1. Avoid collisions
After purchasing the compact rack, you should pay special attention to it. When carrying it, you should put it down gently to avoid contact with hard objects. It can’t be put together with hard objects, and it can’t be moved often after placing it, and the floor must be flat.
2. Clean and dust
When cleaning the stacker, use a cotton cloth and wipe it clean. Use a soft wool brush for dusting in the recessed and embossed patterns on dense shelves.
Details can be accessed by clicking here:https://www.etegreen.com/blog/environmental-requirements-for-rack-installation/


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One mother is working with law enforcement and politicians to bring awareness to a growing epidemic.
New tests show that girls are now scoring higher on technology and engineering tests than boys.
North Iowa was busy Thursday as first responders trained for various “what if” scenarios.
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The purpose of Global Accessibility Awareness Day is to spread awareness about digital accessibility for users with disabilities.
Albert Lea Human Resource Group is hoping end workers shortage.
He believes the exercise will help his own community.
The small community dealt with potential floods, fires and more.
Alleged victim is under 12 years old.
The two sides involved in the deadly crash of a medical helicopter have reached a settlement.
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So Far So Good: EU Member States On ‘Limited’ Experience With Clinical Trial Portal
At a recent webinar on the EU Clinical Trial Information System (CTIS), representatives from different EU member states said the new system was working well and highlighted certain “good practices” for study sponsors to consider.
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Following feedback from its clinical trials expert group, the European Commission has published new and updated templates that sponsors can use to prepare study applications that would be acceptable in all the EU member states.
Notably more clinical trial applications were submitted to the new Clinical Trial Information System in July compared with previous months, according to new data that also shed light on how many submissions have been approved or rejected.
A senior European Commission official has a clear answer for those expecting the mandatory phase of the EU Clinical Trial Regulation to be delayed. There is no such plan on the cards.


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Don’t get me wrong, I am a fan of the Shawshank Redemption (more than the original Stephen King novella) but it is ripe for parody. Just not sure this was the best one I’ve ever seen.
Steve Nash and his production company have done some good work in the past (the Terry Fox “30 for 30″ documentary was fantastic). That plus playing for the Lakers should get him some chances to do more interesting work.
But when trying to impress studio execs, may not want to send them this clip. Just sayin’.
- Report: Danny Ainge telling other teams he won’t trade Rajon Rondo 1
- PBT Extra: How would the NBA benefit from legalized sports betting? 2
- NBPA ready to appeal Jeffery Taylor’s 24-game suspension 10
- Alex Len, No. 5 pick in a draft full of players who looked like busts as rookies, showing he doesn’t deserve the label 5
- PBT’s Wednesday night NBA Winners/Losers: Video of LeBron’s fumble, other tight finishes 14
- LeBron James, with chance to beat Spurs, loses ball to end game (video) 39
- NBA suspends Hornets’ Jeff Taylor for 24 games following guilty plea for domestic violence 7
- PBT Extra: Is Dwight Howard NBA’s newest villain? 31


Motorola will be revealing its upcoming flagship Moto Z2 within weeks, so before that device was spotted on benchmarking platform GFX Bench. This not the first time the device was running a benchmarking app, before it was spotted on Antutu and GeekBench only few weeks ago. The GFXBench confirms some earlier leaks and also revealed some other specification of the device.
Moto Z2 is powered by latest Octa Core Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 with Adreno 540 GPU and 4GB of RAM. As internal storage of its base variant will have 64GB which can be expanded via microSD card. Smartphone will have a 5.5 inch display with QHD resolution and will be running on Android 7.1.1 Nougat out of the box.
The device will sport a dual camera setup on rear with 12MP sensor and as for selfie shooter it will have 5MP front-facing camera, both cameras will have dual LED flash. The new leak also reveals that Snapdragon 835 will be clocked at 2.4GHz where as earlier on Geekbench it was spotted with a lower clock speed of 1.9GHz frequency. Moto Z2 was expected to be revealed on June 27 but now there are rumours that it will be announced on June 30 with Moto X4.


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September 17, 2001
New Powers Sought for Surveillance
By Walter Pincus and Dan Eggen
Bush administration officials said yesterday that they are considering lifting a 25-year-old ban on U.S. involvement in foreign assassinations and loosening restrictions on FBI surveillance, part of an escalating war on terrorism in the wake of Tuesday's attacks on Washington and New York.
The Justice Department plans to send a wide-ranging set of proposals to Capitol Hill this week that would include more power to conduct wiretaps, detain foreigners and track money-laundering cases, administration officials said.
"There are areas of our laws and procedures which give us better tools against organized crime, against illegal gambling, for example, than we have against terrorists," said Attorney General John D. Ashcroft, who briefed top lawmakers yesterday on the proposals. "We need to make sure that we provide the maximum capacity against terrorists in the United States."
Vice President Cheney said yesterday that CIA field officers may be allowed to recruit and pay overseas agents linked to terrorist groups and human rights abuses, saying it was necessary to infiltrate suspected terrorist cells.
"If you're only going to work with officially approved, certified good guys, you are not going to find out what the bad guys are doing," Cheney said on NBC's "Meet the Press." "It is a mean, nasty, dangerous, dirty business out there, and we have to operate in that arena."
In addition, Sen. Bob Graham (D-Fla.), chairman of the Senate Intelligence Committee, said he would introduce a counterterrorism package next week that would create a counterterrorism czar inside the White House, establish authority for the CIA to recruit unsavory agents and expand the intelligence community's ability to translate intercepted messages in Arabic, Farsi and other languages used within suspected terrorist circles.
The flurry of proposals marks a dramatic expansion of the Bush administration's efforts to track down those who helped plot Tuesday's deadly assaults, in which more than 5,000 were believed killed after hijacked jetliners crashed into the World Trade Center, the Pentagon and the Pennsylvania countryside. But the proposals could also significantly weaken protections of privacy and civil liberties, advocates of civil liberties said yesterday.
Secretary of State Colin L. Powell said the administration was reviewing an executive order issued by President Gerald R. Ford in 1976 that bans U.S. personnel from engaging in, or conspiring to engage in, assassinations. Some intelligence and terrorism experts have advocated assassinating Osama bin Laden, the exiled Saudi millionaire who lives in hiding in Afghanistan and has been named the prime suspect in last week's attacks.
Powell said on CNN that "we are examining everything: how the CIA does its work, how the FBI and Justice Department does its work, are there laws that need to be changed and new laws brought into effect to give us more ability to deal with this kind of threat. . . . Everything is under review."
Ashcroft said one of the Justice Department's proposals would allow the department to seek authority to eavesdrop on any phone used by a suspect in a foreign intelligence case, rather than getting wiretap orders for each individual telephone number. In an era of cell phones, Ashcroft said, "it simply doesn't make sense to have the surveillance authority associated with the hardware or with the phone instead of with the person or the terrorist."
The proposals provoked immediate criticism yesterday from civil liberties advocates, who accused the administration of using Tuesday's tragedy to erode constitutional protections.
David Cole, a law professor at Georgetown University, said there is no evidence that legal restrictions on the FBI, CIA or other federal agencies helped the hijackers evade detection. Two of the hijackers were on an FBI "watch list" for two weeks before the attacks, and most of the 19 men reportedly purchased their tickets in their own names through the Internet.
"The reality is that the FBI already has tremendous power," Cole said. "We have to be careful about giving the FBI or INS or anyone else greater powers unless they can show they really need those powers."
Several lawmakers vowed to be measured in their response. "We will give the government the tools it needs to deal with the guilty," said House Majority Leader Richard K. Armey (R-Tex.). "But we will also always . . . preserve the rights of the innocent, and that will be as paramount as can be."
The executive order barring assassinations, which Bush can change without legislative action, dates to 1976, when Ford banned involvement in "political" killings in the wake of extensive hearings in the 1970s exposing CIA assassination plots. The prohibition was expanded by Presidents Jimmy Carter and Ronald Reagan to bar any U.S. employee or agent from engaging or conspiring in assassinations. But administration officials and some lawmakers said the ban is unrealistic in an age of terrorism.
If dealing with terrorists, Graham said, "means that we have to have the authority to assassinate people before they can assassinate us, yes, we should free that stricture."
Graham's bill creating a White House counterterrorism czar imitates what was established for the war on drugs, providing budget authority and oversight to an individual who would be named by the president and approved by the Senate. "We need to have someone who has the ability to establish a national program, allocate resources and be held accountable for our response against terrorism," Graham said.
Another section of Graham's bill would deal with critics of the CIA's lack of advance warning of the Sept. 11 attacks because of an agency regulation that required prior approval before case officers could recruit agents with unsavory backgrounds.
Sen. Richard C. Shelby (R-Ala.), ranking member of the intelligence panel and a sharp critic of CIA Director George J. Tenet, said the 1995 agency regulation tied the hands of agents. "Are they people you wouldn't want invite to your home? Absolutely. But we have to deal with these people to get at the bottom of a lot of information we want like terrorist cells," he said on CBS's "Face the Nation."
Staff writer Juliet Eilperin contributed to this report.
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Being able to bet at an online casino has become pretty easy these days. With these opportunities growing every time, it is time that we publicised online gaming safety even more.
Responsible gambling is the responsibility of the individual gambler, as well as, the community.
As an individual, it is important for you to learn that you are gambling for entertainment and there are likelihoods of losing your hard earned money.
Responsible gambling should happen in balance with other activities and should not cause problems with your family or friends. The reason why one would be said to be a problem gambler is their inability to stop spending money, energy or time on gambling. This can later affect the person’s personal social and financial we-being.
Why one would be addicted to Gambling
It would be hard to tell why a player gets addicted to gambling. These are the same reasons as to why people become addicted to a drug or behaviour. Some may say that depends on the social, bio-medical or psychological aspects. When it comes to gambling, a player might be addicted to gambling because of the winning expectations of losing distress.
How do you know that you’re a problem gambler?
Problem gambling is officially referred to compulsive disorder, but addition to gambling is similar to substance abuse. This is the reason as to why it is important to be aware of the problem early for you to offer or get the help you need. This will go a long way in avoiding the worst from happening.
What are the signs of problem gambling?
• The player will unknowingly spend more time and money on gambling
• The punter will go ahead to neglect responsibilities like work and family, friends and social ties.
• The player can do anything to get gambling money. They can cheat to get the money or even steal it.
• The punter will always be preoccupied with gambling or something that will lead them to gamble
• The player gets into a financial mess
• The personality of the player changes and they constantly have mood swings, they are agitated easily and behave in a manipulative way
How would you deal with problem gambling?
The best way to avoid problem gambling is not gambling at all. But this would be hard since real money gambling brings joy and a great time with friends. If you can control your gambling habits, then you might evade the risk of getting addicted. Having a gambling budget will assist a great deal in ensuring that you do not fall prey to problem gambling.
Another way to evaluate whether you’re becoming a problem gambler is taking tests on the internet and reading the signs of gambling addiction. Doing this will make you aware of the possible risks of gaming and know what to pay attention to understand the problem.
Confronting, condemning or judging the problem gambler might turn out to be disastrous and not correct the behaviour of the punter. The best thing to do would be to seek professional help to curb the disorder.
Tips to gambling responsibly
- Play with money you can afford to lose
- Never borrow gambling money
- Do not chase your losses; you might end up losing more
- View the losses you make as the cost for the casino gaming entertainment
- Come up with a gambling schedule and a budget for the money you spend on gambling
- Do not allow gambling to break your commitments or relationship
- Do not take up gambling when you are emotionally unstable or under influence
Are there organisations that help with problem gambling?
These bodies include:
- Gaming Therapy
- Australian Problem Gambling
- Gamblers Anonymous

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Vicksburg man pleads guilty in DUI wreck that killed nurse
Shelly Guider died in 2012 crash
A Vicksburg man faces up to 50 years in prison when he is sentenced April 5 for aggravated driving under the influence in a wreck that killed a nurse in 2012.
The Vicksburg Post reported that Julius Hebron pleaded guilty Friday in Warren County Circuit Court to two counts of aggravated DUI causing injury or death. Each carries a maximum of 25 years in prison.
Authorities said Hebron ran a stoplight and struck the driver's side of a car driven by Andrea Michelle "Shelly" Guider, a nurse at River Region Medical Center. Guider was pronounced dead at the scene.
Prosecutors said a blood sample taken from Hebron showed a blood alcohol level of 0.20 percent. The legal limit in Mississippi is 0.08 percent.


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Robert Atkinson planned to celebrate the start of 2012 with family and friends at his North Park home, but hours before midnight, police and ambulance sirens disrupted his party after a 7-year-old boy was hit by a van outside his home.
The boy, a neighbor’s son, was playing football with other children when Atkinson said he saw a white van drive by. He said he’d seen the van before, parked at another neighbor’s home.
“I recognized the back of it,” Atkinson testified Wednesday. “That it said home and something.”
Moments later, kids came running into Atkinson’s home in the 60 block of Nearwood Lane, yelling that a white van had run over a boy’s foot and didn’t stop.
Falls police say Mark Kerwood, 39, another Nearwood Lane resident, was driving the work van that was involved in the Dec. 31, 2011, hit-and-run accident that left a boy with a broken leg.
Atkinson was one of two neighbors who testified Wednesday at Kerwood’s preliminary hearing that he saw a white van with distinctive writing driving on the street moments before the 7:19 p.m. accident.
Sonja Kronner, who lives in the 60 block of Nearwood Lane, testified she was at the door of a neighbor’s home when she saw a white van traveling at about 50 mph. Moments later, she said she heard screaming and saw a boy on the ground a few houses down.
Kronner testified she recognized a distinctive logo on the white van, which was usually parked down the street. She told officers at the accident scene about it and walked up the street with police to help them find the house where the van was usually parked.
Like Atkinson, Kronner testified that she didn’t see the accident happen and she didn’t get a look at the driver.
What she did clearly see, though, was what was written on the side of the white van — “Home and Hearth” — Kronner testified under cross-examination by Kerwood’s attorney, Ray McHugh. “I definitely, clearly recognized it,” she said.
Falls police Officer Jeffrey Rhodunda testified that witnesses directed him to a home in the 80 block of Nearwood Lane, saying that was where a white van matching the description of the one involved in the hit and run was known to park. The home belonged to Kerwood.
Rhodunda testified that he spoke with a babysitter, who told him that she expected Mr. Kerwood home “any minute.”
At the officer’s request, the babysitter called Kerwood on his cellphone, but there was no answer. The officer then called Kerwood’s cellphone and left a message asking him to call.
Around 9 p.m., Kerwood returned Rhodunda’s call. But when the officer asked him to come to the police station in reference to the accident, Kerwood said he couldn’t, the officer testified. He said he was at his mom’s house in Sewell, N.J., where he had been drinking alcohol all day and was too intoxicated to drive, the officer testified.
Shortly before 9:30 p.m., Falls police requested that a Sewell police officer check Kerwood’s mom’s home, where the officer found the unoccupied van with damage to the driver’s side bumper, according to a probable cause affidavit.
Falls Detective Joseph Coffman testified that he used mapping software to trace the path of Kerwood’s cell phone using cell towers. He testified that at 7:09 p.m. — 10 minutes before the accident — Kerwood’s cellphone received a call on Woodbourne Road near the Five Points intersection in Bristol Township, a few miles from his home.
The next call to the phone was at 7:43 p.m. — about 20 minutes after the crash — and Kerwood’s phone was near a ramp to Interstate-95 — about five miles away from the accident scene, Coffman testified. The last call that evening on Kerwood’s phone — to officer Rhodunda — was made shortly before 9 p.m. in South Jersey, near Kerwood’s mom’s home, he said.
Under cross-examination, Coffman testified that a cellphone tower coverage zone has no set parameters and that many factors go into how many towers cover a particular area — factors that he said he took into consideration when creating the map.
McHugh argued that the charges against his client should be dismissed because the prosecution failed to prove his client was in the area when the accident occurred — only that a work van he owns may have been seen and that a cellphone number registered to him was in the area before and after the accident.
“No one has identified my client as being involved in anything here,” McHugh said.
Prosecutor Michael Martin countered that the evidence clearly shows that Kerwood’s cellphone was near the accident scene before it happened and farther away from the accident scene afterward.
“In this day and age, who is without their cellphone?” Martin said. “We know he wasn’t (at his mom’s) drinking all day, unless his cellphone went out on its own.”
Following the hour-long hearing, Falls District Judge Jan Vislosky held Kerwood for trial on all charges, including aggravated assault by vehicle and accidents involving death or personal injury — both third-degree felonies — and related charges. He remains free on $25,000 unsecured bail.
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The Texas Association of Soccer Coaches (TASCO) has released its postseason all-region and all-state teams, and several Central Texas stars earned recognition.
Waco High senior Jonathan Gonzalez made first-team all-state in Class 5A, after a season in which he scored 10 goals and delivered eight assists for the Lions. Gonzalez was also selected to play in the TASCO all-star game at Mary Hardin-Baylor in July.
Waco High goalkeeper Pablo Negrete was a second-team all-state pick, while defender Ildefonso Vasquez picked up all-region honors.
On the girls’ side, Belton sophomore goalkeeper Gracie Green (14 shutouts) graced the all-region first team, while her teammate, defender Erica Anderson, made the second team.
In Class 4A, Super Centex Player of the Year Maddie Miller of Lorena, who led Central Texas with 38 goals, made second-team all-region.
Additionally, La Vega’s boys assistant Bob Sheehy and Lorena girls assistant Andrew Kohls were selected as the top assistant coaches in their region.


Iran seeks role as CIT hub
Iran is hoping to use the platform of Iran Telecom 2004 to boost its prospects of emerging as a communications and information technology (CIT) hub for the region.
Iran is hoping to use the platform of Iran Telecom 2004 to boost its prospects of emerging as a communications and information technology (CIT) hub for the region. The event is scheduled for September 19-22 2004 at the Tehran International Fairgrounds and will host an expected 25,000 trade visitors.
“Given proper grounds in Iran to boost CIT, our country is ready to help set up a regional CIT hub,” says first vice president of the Islamic Republic of Iran Mohammad Reza Aref.
“During the period of the Fourth Development Plan (2005-2010), our government will further focus on privatisation and liberalisation of the telecom market to spur economic growth, foreign investments and favorable employment conditions,” he adds.
The country has made rapid advances in infrastructure to support this including the installation of a new wireless mesh network nationwide and a 10,000km fibre optic network with Synchronous Digital Hierarchy (SDH) technology.
Major areas of future growth include the expansion of public switching systems to increase the number of telephone lines. The fixed line network now stands at 15.5 million subscribers with 45% of the network erected during the last four years. Advances in mobile cellular networks, rural telecommunications and data communications systems are also planned.
Further goals of Iran’s telecommunications development are the transition from an analogue to a digital system and wider introduction of satellite networks. Fibre optic systems will increasingly be used as junctions or for long-distance connections.
According to Arab Advisors, GSM revenues in Iran will exceed US$8.6 billion between 2004 and 2009. More players are also expected to enter the sector by 2007. The government is also expected to issue a third GSM licence in 2006.


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Welcome to this week’s Open Discussion where you can post anything that you like about video games (or not) and will face no censorship when doing so. This series of discussions change every week, but usually revolves around video games and the like.
Open Discussions pop up every Sunday on this site and explore a wide variety of topics that include technology, interactive entertainment and other mediums, and like any other post on this site no comment will face censorship. However, if a comment of yours faces any form of censorship by WordPress or Disqus, please let us know.
With that said and out of the way, this Open Discussion is about video games, developers or publishers that you hate or that drive you up the wall. More importantly, though, this Open Discussion is about why do you despise this game/development team?
This can range from a wide variety of developers and/or publishers. Additionally, you can post up a list or a single name, but explain why you hate a game: if it was poorly made, a scam in the works, a husk of a product, heavily laden with DLC, or that it went through so much censorship that it became appalling, whatever it is you are more than welcome to jot it down.
As of course, if you have something else on your mind and wish to share it you are free to post it up. In other words content unrelated to this topic can be shared without being moved or taken down.
In relation to this, one thing that I found while looking up older games was this video that Fox News posted talking about violence in video games. In the process Fox News revealed that when you censor a game it will bomb in sells, which in this case of the censored version of MK1 over 40% of sells dropped as seen below.
I know the above comes in as no surprise, but devs who kowtow to SJWs because they don’t have the balls to stand up will not only lose revenue and fans like in the past, but now and in the future to come.
Anyway, what game, dev team or publisher ebbs you the wrong way?


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The heavens nearly burst, one above the other, ˹in awe of Him˺. And the angels glorify the praises of their Lord, and seek forgiveness for those on earth. Surely Allah alone is the All-Forgiving, Most Merciful.
— Dr. Mustafa Khattab, the Clear Quran
The heavens almost break from above them,1 and the angels exalt [Allah] with praise of their Lord and ask forgiveness for those on earth. Unquestionably, it is Allah who is the Forgiving, the Merciful.
— Saheeh International

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Title supplied by cataloger. Bob and Dolores Hope hosted a mother-daughter fashion show and luncheon at their Toluca Lake estate to rasie funds to benefit Providence High School in Burbank. Photograph caption dated April 4, 1964 reads, "Sister Rebecca of Providence High School Chats with Mrs. John L. Donnelly, event vice chairman."; See images #00084146 through #00084150, #00084154 and 00117789 for all photos in this series.
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- Nov 2005
If they do that, then they will deny the POW/MIA flag being flown too. How do you think that will work for them?
I would put in " #sarcasm ", but there is no sarcastic aspect to that assessment.
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Biointerfaces Institute Mcmaster University
A major theme of our studies is the interfacial behavior of proteins which is of great importance in biotechnology, diagnostics, and medical devices. Many of the products of biotechnology are genetically engineered proteins - e.g. insulin and growth factors. Processing presents unique problems due to the instability of these complex macro-molecules. For example, chromatography involving interaction of the proteins with solid surfaces is often used in final purification but can lead to molecular distortion and a biologically inactive, even though pure, product. An example in the medical devices field is blood compatible materials for arterial grafts, blood pumps and heart valves. A major unsolved problem here is blood coagulation/thrombosis believed to be initiated by the adsorption of plasma proteins to the surface of the implant. In these contexts we are studying the adsorption of a range of proteins using tube flow, serum replacement (equivalent to CSTR), and packed column experiments in conjunction with radiolabelled proteins. Media range from buffered solutions to blood. Specific interests are the kinetics, equilibria and reversibility of adsorption and changes in the structure and biologic function of adsorbed proteins. A prime objective is to correlate specific interactions with surface properties, e.g. wettability, electric charge, chemical composition. Materials for study, mostly polymers, are synthesized in the laboratory or are acquired from collaborating research groups around the world.


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Appearance And Temperament:
The eyes of this dwarf rabbit are large compare to its smaller and comparatively stout body. Its ears are small and set high on their head and they have a structure that experts mark as “brachycephalic”. These are neotenic characteristics that appear as a result of their dwarfism and this makes them look childlike even when they reach adulthood.
This breed of Dwarf rabbits has been bred in a wide variety of colours, including:
- Ruby Eye White variant and Blue Eye White variant.
- Black, Blue, Lilac or Red variants.
- Siamese Sable and Siamese Smoke variant.
- Seal Point, Blue Point or Chocolate Point.
- Tortoiseshell variant and variants like Agouti and Red Agouti.
- More variants like Opal, Squirrel, Tan. Then we have the Black Otter or Blue Otter or Chocolate Otter variants too.
They can be easily litter train because they have this tendency naturally to choose the same spot to shed its droppings. However, their temperament and behaviour can be skittish or erratic and aggressive. They are also highly active or energetic pets and consequently require the same amount of exercise as other rabbits. They also have a high tendency to become nervous or stress. However, these traits of the breed are not hard and fast. They vary from one pet to another.
Health And Concerns:
They have a lifespan of about 7-12 years and suffer from a moderate amount of health issues like various dental problems and as they are easily strain they lose their appetite and hence fail to consume enough fibre that is need to keep their gut functioning properly. Symptoms include a hunch posture and lethargy and diarrhoea. Some rabbits have a condition call malocclusions or larger teeth that are mismatch with their small head. They also face diseases like colic and other problems like various eye problems, heat strokes, cancer and other metabolic diseases.
This dwarf breed is a bit more delicate and hence needs to be handled with appropriate care. They also need an appropriate habitat to live in when they are at your home. Size and location are the most important aspects but sticking to a strict cleaning regime is also important. The breeders recommend a 1.5 ft by 14 inches high cage as these dwarf rabbits need enough space to play and run in spite of their small size.
Fun Facts About The Breed:
- Netherland Dwarf RabbitThese Dwarf rabbits can be trained very easily and they have been observed to have similar behavioural characteristics to cats and dogs. Training generally does depend on the dedication of the owner, but if you put in the time and effort then you will be appreciably rewarded for your efforts.
- In spite of being very small, this breed can handle a lot of play time and roughhousing. They still want lots of playing toys and most importantly time with you so that they can keep their brains active and release their extra energy.
- Some of the members of this breed are nervous and also can have a wild temperament. You can avoid these unwant behaviours with plenty of gentle but firm handling from a very young age.

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North shore stalwart the Greengate Hotel has unveiled the Greengate Terrace, a vintage-inspired restaurant and bar with sprawling alfresco area.
The new venue will be led by Joshua Luff and Brett Windley, two former managers from Aria.
“After talking to our local clientele, we felt there was an opportunity to create a new dining space in the Greengate Hotel that would bring new life to the iconic venue,” said general manager Luff.
“It gives the local community somewhere to socialise or celebrate occasions just as families have done there for generations.”
As part of the relaunch, the Greengate Terrace has been given a sleek makeover, revealing warm timbers, natural stone and aged-brass detailing. Lush potted greenery is also a feature.
The space was designed by Emilie Delalande from Studio Etic, the same studio responsible for Matt Moran’s Barangaroo House.
“Emilie was inspired by the character of the building for the look and feel of the new terrace.”
“The fit-out has a modern aspect which is respectful of the hotel’s core values of heritage, quality and simplicity,” says Luff.
The Terrace will also boast a sophisticated new food offering, created by head chef Robert O’Callaghan, formally of Reveille Restaurant in Balmain.
The menu will be flexible and include small plates all the way up to a four course dining experience.
For snacking, guests can graze on the chargrilled octopus with pistachio and fresh, lemony taramasalata or the burrata, perched on a nest of colourful, locally-grown heirloom tomatoes, doused in basil oil and crumbled with pangrattato.
For more substantial eats, bigger groups can tuck into the larger shared portions, which includes a whole baby snapper with finger lime and herb salad, or the restaurant’s signature dish, the slow-cooked lamb shoulder with green beans and pesto. There’s also simple sides to help pad out the meal.
“The varied, seasonal menu has been designed to ensure there is something for everyone, Champagne and oysters, craft beer with fish and chips, Ranger’s Valley sirloin with a glass of Aussie red,” said head chef, Robert O’Callaghan.
Sugar fiends will appreciate the short but sweet dessert list, which includes pineapple carpaccio with coconut sorbet as well as a silken chocolate tart dolloped with a piquant crème fraiche.
As the name suggests, there will also be a leafy terrace, which is set to be one of the largest outdoor spaces on the north shore.
Guests will be able to sip local wines, craft beers and seasonal cocktails in the terrace, which will be heated during the cooler months.
What: Greengate Terrace
Where: Corner of Greengate Rd and Pacific Hwy, Killara
When: Mon- Sun, 12pm till late

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Churches, shelters and community organizations that typically host festive Thanksgiving gatherings are adapting to COVID-19 restrictions, but there will be plenty of opportunities for needy city residents to grab a hearty meal this Thursday.
Bethel Gospel Assembly in East Harlem, which normally organizes a bustling Thanksgiving feast for hundreds of hungry neighbors, is putting the turkey and stuffing in to-go boxes this year to comply with safety precautions.
In past years, hundreds of volunteers packed the church to prepare meals and set up a clothing drive. This year, guests will get the option of eating their boxed meal on-site or taking it to go, but there will be no clothing drive because of safety concerns, a church representative said.
The meal distribution, with food from Harlem restaurant Manna’s, will go from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. on Thursday and masks are required.
Bethel won’t be alone this year in tweaking its Thanksgiving efforts to fit the times.
The Bowery Mission, which has been serving homeless and needy New Yorkers in lower Manhattan for more than a century, is also packing up hot Thanksgiving meals to go this year.
“Our celebration will look quite different, but we will still serve delicious holiday meals to as many people as possible,” the organization said. The mission will welcome as many guests as can fit in its outdoor seating and others can take the meal on the road. Meals will be served outdoors from 12 p.m.-4 p.m. on Thanksgiving.
Some community groups are chipping in to make Thanksgiving meals available this year, as New Yorkers are still reeling from the financial blows of the pandemic and city and state officials have strongly discouraged group gatherings.
A coalition of local lawmakers, education groups, and nonprofits in Brooklyn’s Williamsburg neighborhood is setting up several meal distributions throughout next week at schools across the district and city.
For organizations that have been hard at work during the crisis feeding needy and low-income people, Thanksgiving is just a continuation of those efforts.
The city school system’s Grab-and-Go meals program, staffed by school food workers, will offer frozen Thanksgiving dinners with turkey, gravy, mashed potatoes and veggies to any city resident who needs a meal Monday through Wednesday of next week, 12 p.m.-3 p.m. at school distribution sites.
Feeding NYC, a nearly two decade-old city organization dedicated to chipping away at the city’s hunger crisis, will not host its typical volunteer meal-packing event this Thanksgiving, but the organization is still soliciting donations to fund the 5,000 meals it hopes to deliver to needy city families.
“This has been a painful decision to make, as we looked forward to the festive energy and generous spirit you bring each year,” the organization wrote in an Instagram post, “but your health and safety is our top priority.”


The transfer of a Sopwith Baby seaplane from the seaplane carrier HMS Raven to the Australian light cruiser HMAS Brisbane early in 1917 was the RAN’s first involvement in naval aviation. The Sopwith Baby was built of wood, covered in fabric and equipped with a Lewis machine gun and two 65 lb bombs. During the hunt for the German raider Wolf, the Baby flew two flights each day as part of the search. When Brisbane was ordered to Australia in June 1917, the ship relinquished its aircraft.
Manufacturer: Sopwith Aviation Co Ltd
Type: scout and bomber seaplane
Engine: one 110 hp Clerget
Speed: 100 mph
Range: 2 hrs 15 mins


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Shortly after the derisively named "undies bomber" failed to blow up a plane bound for the United States with underwear soaked with explosives, American and international aviation authorities severely restricted the liquids they permitted passengers to carry on board. They had, of course, long forbidden passengers from bringing knives into the cabin of an airliner. Every time a terrorist organization attempts an assault against the civil aviation system, even if they fail, even if they fail in a risible manner, regulators take action. With several terror attacks committed using road vehicles, reports the Daesh has specifically committed to this method of inflicting casualties, the call for road safety authorities to take some action would seem obvious.
Yet with the experience of lethal terror from surface vehicles, with reports the Daesh have committed to inflicting terror attacks this way, the authorities have apparently issued no regulations. Their failure to act does not come from a lack of potential solutions. A number of auto manufacturers, with Volvo as a major pioneer, have developed collision prevention systems that will override a driver's control inputs and apply the brakes sensors detect a pedestrian or cyclist directly in front of the vehicle. With at least one major terror group calling for its adherents to use road vehicles as weapons, making this tactic more difficult by requiring the installation of collision detection systems would seem an obvious step.
So far, I have seen no moves from authorities in any jurisdiction to require this system on all new cars, much less to call for retro-fitting older models. The expense of requiring a fairly sophisticated electronic system on all new cars may hold them back. The technical challenge of implementing a system an intentional attacker cannot disable may also discourage governments. To prevent a terrorist from disabling an anti-collision system by covering or disconnecting the sensors, a tamper resistant system would have to prevent the operation of the vehicle if it could not get a reading from the anti-collision sensors. That would mean snow, ice or mud on the sensors would immobilize a car, as would a defective sensor. A system that would disable a vehicle that got dirt or snow on the wrong part would prove profoundly unpopular with many motorists.
Still, a safe car that will not mow down vulnerable road users at the command of a terrorist, a drunk, or an inattentive driver has significant advantages for safety, even if it does not stop determined and well informed terrorists. We can hope our governments do more than they have done so far to prevent terrorists from using cars to inflict mayhem. In the meantime, we will have to content ourselves with the safety measure already in effect: the rules forbid passengers from taking cars and trucks aboard aircraft as cabin baggage.


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Nursing is a profession within the health care sector focused on the care of individuals, families, and communities so they may attain, maintain, or recover optimal health and quality of life. Nurses may be differentiated from other health care providers by their approach to patient care, training, and scope of practice. Nurses practice in many specialties with differing levels of prescription authority. Nurses comprise the largest component of most healthcare environments; but there is evidence of international shortages of qualified nurses. Many nurses provide care within the ordering scope of physicians, and this traditional role has shaped the public image of nurses as care providers. Nurse practitioners are however permitted by most jurisdictions to practice independently in a variety of settings. Since the postwar period, nurse education has undergone a process of diversification towards advanced and specialized credentials, and many of the traditional regulations and provider roles are changing.
Nurses develop a plan of care, working collaboratively with physicians, therapists, the patient, the patient's family, and other team members that focuses on treating illness to improve quality of life. In the United Kingdom and the United States, advanced practice nurses, such as clinical nurse specialists and nurse practitioners, diagnose health problems and prescribe medications and other therapies, depending on individual state regulations. Nurses may help coordinate the patient care performed by other members of a multidisciplinary health care team such as therapists, medical practitioners, and dietitians. Nurses provide care both interdependently, for example, with physicians, and independently as nursing professionals.
Mansfield is a market town in Nottinghamshire, England, the main town in the District of Mansfield and Mansfield Urban Area. Mansfield gained the Royal Charter of a market town in 1227. The town lies in the Maun Valley, 12 miles (19 km) north of Nottingham, and is near Sutton-in-Ashfield. Most of the 106,556 population live within the town proper (including Mansfield Woodhouse), with Market Warsop as a secondary centre. It is the only local authority in Nottinghamshire directly to elect its mayor.


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A vandal defaced a painting right in front of a shocked witness who captured the whole thing on his cell phone.
The vandal used a stencil to spray-paint a gold bull and the Spanish word "Conquista," or "conquer," on it.
The cell phone video was just posted on YouTube, along with the vandal's alleged identity, which we are not releasing since he has not been charged.
INSIDE EDITION found the Facebook page of the alleged vandal and discovered he's a young artist who posted a story about the defacing of the Picasso painting. There's also a photo of one of the alleged vandal's own paintings featuring the word "Conquista," just like what was spray painted on the Picasso.
A museum spokesperson told INSIDE EDITION the defaced Picasso painting was immediately rushed to the museum's conservation lab and "the damage is being undone and the prognosis is excellent" that it will be fully restored.


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A “tentative” deal has been reached to end a long-running strike by writers in Hollywood.
The WGA (Writers Guild of America) went on strike in May after negotiations reached an impasse over compensation, minimum staffing of writers’ rooms, and the role of artificial intelligence (AI), among other issues.
In July, the SAG-AFTRA actors’ union started its own walkout which is yet to be resolved.
The impact of both strikes has been felt here, with more than two-thirds of the UK’s total film spending coming from the US.
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