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Behavioral Therapy Combined With Carbidopa/Levodopa for the Treatment of Cocaine Dependence
|Cocaine Abuse Cocaine-Related Disorders||Drug: Levodopa Drug: Carbidopa Behavioral: Clinical Management Behavioral: Relapse Prevention Therapy Behavioral: Contingency Management||Phase 2|
|Study Design:||Allocation: Randomized
Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment
Primary Purpose: Treatment
|Official Title:||Behavioral Strategies to Maximize the Efficacy of Pharmacotherapy for Cocaine Dependence: Relapse Prevention With Contingency Management Procedures|
- Cocaine use
- Medication compliance
- treatment retention
- severity of addiction-related problems
|Study Start Date:||March 2000|
|Study Completion Date:||October 2007|
|Primary Completion Date:||October 2007 (Final data collection date for primary outcome measure)|
Cocaine is a strong central nervous system stimulant that is widely abused throughout the United States. Due to its widespread use, it is important to develop an effective treatment for cocaine dependence. Levodopa is a medication that is used alone or in combination with carbidopa to treat Parkinson's disease. The purpose of this study is to determine the possible interactions between behavioral interventions and carbidopa/levodopa in order to treat cocaine dependent individuals.
This study will last 12 weeks and will involve two phases. The first phase will include three therapy conditions: 1) clinical management only, 2) clinical management and relapse prevention therapy, and 3) clinical management, relapse prevention therapy, and contingency management. All of the conditions in the first phase will be evaluated incrementally under active and placebo conditions while participants receive carbidopa/levodopa.
The second phase of the study will examine the contingency management procedure applications. Each of the three contingency management procedure applications targets specific behaviors that, when reinforced, may interact with carbidopa/levodopa to produce clinical benefits. Participants will receive relapse prevention therapy combined with a contingency management procedure that targets clinic attendance, medication compliance, and cocaine abstinence. Study visits will occur weekly throughout the study. In addition, participants will complete a one-year follow-up visit.
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT00218075
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|University of Texas Health Science Center|
|Houston, Texas, United States, 77030|
|Principal Investigator:||John Grabowski, PhD||University of Texas|

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A Boeing 777 Malaysia Airlines passenger plane flying from Amsterdam to Kuala Lumpur crashed in eastern Ukraine about 10:00 EDT on Thursday.
"Malaysia Airlines has lost contact of MH17 from Amsterdam," the Malaysia Airlines tweeted. "The last known position was over Ukrainian airspace."
There were reportedly 295 people on board (280 passengers and 15 crew) when it crashed in Torez, about 25 miles from the Russian border in the region of Donetsk. There were 23 Americans on the flight. There were no survivors.
"Locals say everything exploded in the air, fell in pieces, both bodies and plane itself," Journalist Noah Sneider tweeted from the area. "[People] thought they were being bombed."
An adviser to the Ukraine Interior Minister says pro-Russia separatists shot down the passenger plane with a Russian-made Buk ground-to-air missile system, and Ukraine's security services (SBU) have leaked alleged conversations between rebels who are discussing the downed plane.
U.S. intelligence has confirmed that a surface-to-air missile was fired at the plane.
The rebels have shot down multiple aircraft in the past month but deny involvement in the Malaysia Airlines incident. Crucially, the separatists in the area reportedly commandeered a set of the Buk system as of last month.
Local residents in Donetsk told Business Insider that they saw a Buk missile system in the area. And Radio 24 (Pадио 24), a Ukrainian radio station, posted this tweet, which shows a Buk missile system in Snezhnoye, Ukraine:
The translation of the Ukrainian text reads: "Buk" terrorists were in Snezhnoye today.
Further, The Interpreter reports the Ukrainian journalist Roman Bochkala and an AP journalist have seen separatists with the Buk system.
The region of Donetsk is a stronghold of pro-Russian rebels who are fighting the Ukrainian army. The separatists deny responsibility (via The Interpreter), but they did claim to shoot down a "Ukrainian transport plane" in the same area earlier today.
And Igor Strelkov, the pro-Russian separatist leader who is linked to Russian intelligence, claimed that rebels had shot down the "transport plane" in Torez — the same town that the Malaysia Airlines plane went down.
"In the region of Torez AN-26 plane has been shot," he wrote on Russia's version of Facebook. "We have warned them – not to fly 'in our sky.'"
Interfax Ukraine reports plane was shot down using 'Buk' missile system. Medium range surface-to-air missile system pic.twitter.com/CSQCYKWMem— Olaf Koens (@obk) July 17, 2014
The Interpreter reports that the Ukrainian military has been claiming that separatists have advanced missiles for a week after the transport plane went down.
President Barack Obama was “aware” of reports of the plane crash, a White House official told Business Insider, and he has spoken with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Geopolitical expert Ian Bremmer tells Business Insider that the crisis in Ukraine will now escalate considerably.
Also earlier on Thursday, Ukraine claimed that a Russian jet shot down a Ukraine SU-25 fighter plane. For months, Ukrainian and U.S. officials have warned against civilian aircrafts flying over Ukrainian territory, especially near eastern Ukraine and the annexed peninsula of Crimea.
Following are images from the scene — warning: GRAPHIC.
Here's a video reportedly showing the initial moments of the crash:
Ukrainian activists published a video of the burning wreckage.

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Devin Shatsky is an American video game producer best known for his work on the Silent Hill series. His first project was as the lead tester for the 1997 game Mortal Kombat 4. He then produced Ant Bully, followed by his work on the most recent Silent Hill games. Notably, Shatsky produced Silent Hill: Shattered Memories and Silent Hill: Downpour.
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In practice, the borrowers sell their assets in order to prevent the foreclosure of their existing assets and sell them as a sale in a fictitious way. The actions of the borrowers in the scope of the crime are not limited to these, even though some of the debtors are not indebted, but they are indebted with third parties and they are indebted to them, they usually sign the deed, they do not object to the execution proceedings initiated against them due to the real debts and they cause the follow up to be finalized. It is often observed that real creditors exhibit attitudes and behaviors that prevent them from taking their receivables.
Article 331 Paragraph 1 of the Execution and Bankruptcy Law No: 2004, after the request for foreclosure or within two years prior to this request; if he / she proves that he / she has been incapacitated against the debtor or subtracted from his / her property or some of them by damaging the property or by depriving him / her from the property, by passing it to another’s property or by concealing the debts, or by taking the indemnity against the debtor; up to three years imprisonment for up to three years and a judicial fine up to one thousand days. the rule of law.
The lawmaker aims to protect the rights of creditors pursuant to the law of follow-up by stipulating imprisonment and judicial fine for debtors’ actions and behaviors in accordance with Article 331 of the Execution and Bankruptcy Law.
The fact that the debtor has acted in order to harm his creditor is one of the conditions required for the occurrence of the crime. Therefore, the debtor must be malicious in order to be punished under Article 331. In addition, the debtor to remove all of the property or some of these properties, or to destroy the property or the value of the goods by de facto, or by passing the deed to the other, or by substituting non-realistic debts and by performing one of the actions of the deed of goods. The fact that the borrower has apparently disposed of his / her property (s) also means to reduce his / her presence.
The fact that the borrower has disposed of his property at a price well below the actual value, or that he / she transfers his assets to someone else in a flimsy transaction, or reproducing liabilities by creating non-performing debts, will also result in a reduction of the asset. Article 37 of the Turkish Criminal Code, entitled da Participation in Crime fail states that olur each of the de facto persons involved in the legal definition of crime shall be responsible as perpetrators. Yer Promote the offense to commit a crime or to strengthen the decision to commit a crime or to provide assistance after the deportation. to provide guidance on how to commit the offense, or to provide means for the processing of the offense, to facilitate the execution of the crime before or during the processing of the offense, as well as for the purposes of the offense under Article 331/1 of the TPC. and the person who contributes to the processing of the offense may be punished according to the provisions of the criminal law in accordance with the provisions mentioned above.
For example, those who initiate enforcement proceedings on the debtor by issuing a fiduciary deed, who contributes to the debtor’s interruption in the transactions, and those who help the debtor to increase the liability, will be punished by the provisions of the affiliation to the crime. If the debtor is a legal person, the liability belongs to the real persons authorized to represent and administer the legal entity in accordance with Article 345, as there is no criminal capacity.
It is important to remember that in order for the crime to occur, the debtor has to carry out his actions that reduce his / her presence within a certain period of time. In the text of the article, this is stated as: ”in the two years preceding the request for follow-up by way of foreclosure or this request Madde. However, in Article 347 of the Execution Bankruptcy Law entitled er Period of Complaint ği, ği The right to complain due to the acts in this Bapta shall be for one year from the date on which the offense is learned, and in any case shall take one year from the date on which the act is committed “. Article 331 considers transactions within two years retrospectively, and discloses that the right to complain within 1 year of the Article 347 will be reduced, creating a conflict between both laws.
Bu sebeple her ne kadar 331. maddede haciz yolu ile takip talebinden önce geriye doğru 2 yıllık süre içerisindeki işlemler şikayet konusu olabilecek denilmesine rağmen, şikayet hakkı süresi sınırlandırması nedeniyle, en fazla bir yıllık süre içinde gerçekleştirilen fiillerle ilgili borçlunun cezai sorumluluğu doğabilecektir. Bir yıldan daha eski tarihli fiiller nedeniyle, şikayet hakkı ortadan kalkmış olacağından, borçlunun her hangi bir sorumluluğu doğmayacaktır.
Diğer bir şart da alacaklı zarara uğramalıdır. Zarara uğradığını ispat yükü alacaklıdadır. Alacaklı bu hususu, borçlu aleyhine başlatmış olduğu icra takibinde alacağını tahsil edemediğini ispatla yükümlüdür. Uygulamada, icra dosyasından alınan aciz belgesi, ispat aracı olarak kullanılmaktadır. Geçici ve kesin olmak üzere iki tür aciz belgesi bulunmaktadır. Kanunda her ne kadar açıkça belirtilmemiş ise de, doktrinde, kanunun aradığı aciz belgesinin kesin aciz belgesi olduğu kabul edilmektedir. İcra dosyasından alacaklının kesin aciz belgesi alabilmesi için, borçluya ait menkul, gayrimenkul bulunmadığı, borçlunun 3. kişilerde hak veya alacaklarının olmadığını belgelemesi gerekmektedir.

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Guy Bass (author of Stitch Head and Skeleton Keys) launches funny writing competition for children, inviting you to give him A WRITE LAUGH.
Guy is looking for nine hilarious stories written by children aged 5-13 years to publish in a special eBook which will be available for readers to download online. Stories should be no more than 500 words and they can be on any topic, but they must make the judges laugh out loud! Our friends at The Week Junior will also be selecting their favourite story to publish in the magazine.

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Moline Dispatch/Rock Island Argus
November 2, 2011
By Eric Timmons
Administrators from several local schools told a state commission Wednesday that they don't want the state to force them to consolidate their districts.
Illinois Lt. Gov. Sheila Simon and her Classrooms First Commission listened to school officials at Black Hawk College on Thursday as part of a statewide tour to find ideas to run school districts more efficiently.
"With the way the state has not funded our mandated programs, with the lack of transportation reimbursements, with the whole issue around payment to schools, I'd say we are awful darn efficient," said Ryan Grimm, superintendent of West Central School District in Biggsville.
"We don't need a commission, we don't need a task force and we don't need to be told what to do -- we're doing it."
Earlier this year, Gov. Pat Quinn announced a plan that would force mergers of hundreds of school districts to save an estimated $100 million. The 20-member Classrooms First Commission was formed in the spring after the governor's plan was announced.
Led by Lt. Gov. Simon, the commission has been asked to recommend ways school districts can improve education and reduce administration costs for schools. They must report their findings by July 1 to Gov. Quinn and the general assembly.
The commission listened to school officials for almost two hours on Wednesday. A recurring message was that school districts want to keep as much local control as possible over decisions that have an impact in the classroom.
School administrators who spoke Thursday said consolidation often did not generate the anticipated savings. Transportation is one of the biggest problems, they said, with students often required to spend hours on buses to get to class.
"Two inefficient school districts combined do not necessarily make one efficient school district," said Annawan School District Superintendent Joe Buresh. "We feel that consolidation should be a local control issue."
Smaller school districts already are creating efficiencies by using virtual learning programs and pooling together to buy supplies and health insurance.
Hampton School District Superintendent Tom Berg said he doubles up as both superintendent and elementary school principal and has a connection with students and parents not found in larger districts.
"If you go to a large district you are not going to find the superintendent on the playground before school and you may not find him at all," he said.
Schools on the Illinois side of the Quad Cities have been losing students to Iowa for years, said United Township Superintendent Jay Morrow.
"We've seen a mass exodus of students going to the Iowa side for many reasons, much of that has to do with the property tax rate," he said.
An increase in property tax exemptions and tax increment financing districts had put "upward pressure" on property tax rates in Illinois, he said.
He would like to see a statewide sales tax for education like the one implemented in Iowa put in place instead of a local-option tax. Counties in Illinois can adopt a local sales tax for schools through a referendum. Voters in Rock Island County rejected a 1 percent sales tax for schools in 2009.
"I would like the legislature to consider implementing that on a statewide basis, much as Iowa as done, because what Iowa saw was a division of haves and have nots," Mr. Morrow said. "The division grew greater as the counties with large retail areas where getting a great deal of that money, whereas the rural areas where not."
Lt. Gov. Simon met with the editorial board of The Dispatch and Rock Island Argus before Wednesday's forum. She wants to listen to ideas to improve schools as she traveled the state before making conclusions.
"Particularly I wanted to steer away from the idea of consolidation as by itself an answer," she said. "Let's do what we can to get to more opportunity for students and greater efficiency; sometimes that's going to be consolidation, and sometimes that's going to be be working together across district lines."
The Classrooms First Commission includes representatives from the Illinois School Boards Association, teachers unions and rural and urban school districts.


What an amazing event on May 7th! We are excited to welcome intercontinental Champions Juan martin and Stefania Colina for a WELCOME MILONGA – with a special workshop by the maestros and their exclusive UK SHOW in the afternoon!
The maestros will give a new workshop, dancing on dramatic and the rhythm variable songs of Osvaldo Pugliese. Shoes and clothes shops will be available, free drinks, and a show in the afternoon at the LOS ANGELITOS Milonga, extended until 8pm for the occasion.
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» 2PM (60-min): Improvers. Musicality fundamentals. Discover the different types of songs, how to understand the music and start interpreting them. With Bruno V Abeele.
» 3PM (90-min) ALL LEVELS: Musicality and strong tangos: how to dance to Osvaldo Pugliese. Delve into the secrets of dancing on the master of all orchestras – Pugliese, and its varying rhythm, intensity and syles. Difficult? Not any more, thanks to the maestros. With JM&S.
» 4.30PM – 8PM Social dancing – EXTENDED LOS ANGELITOS. EXCLUSIVE UK SHOW OF THE MAESTROS! DJ Bruno mano a mano with DJ Stefania.
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» 2PM Class (60′): £15pp (incl. Milonga +£10)
» 3PM Workshop (90′): £25pp (incl. Milonga +£10)
» 2PM + 3PM: £30pp (incl. Milonga +£10)
» Milonga with show only (no class): £15pp


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More than 200 hackers have assembled in the dark conference rooms of the Fontainebleau Miami Beach with one goal in mind: attacking vulnerabilities.
Okay, it's true that most of those attending the two-day Infiltrate Security Conference are defense contractors from various governments around the world. But unlike larger hacker conventions, such as Defcon or Black Hat, Infiltrate offers a single track for those who are focused on the offensive side of security issues, such as discovering vulnerabilities and exploiting networks and computers.
In the world of cyber security, going on the offensive is a $100 million market, said conference organizer Dave Aitel, CEO of Miami Beach-based security company Immunity Inc.
Aitel worked as a computer scientist with the NSA when he was 18 years old before he moved on to work as a consultant at @stake and then in 2002 formed his own software security company.
He created the conference, which ends Friday, three years ago as a way to bring white-hat, grey-hat and black-hat hackers together in an anonymous setting to discuss techniques to go on the offensive when being attacked by malicious hackers.
"A lot of these people are meeting up with old friends — some of whom have never met face-to-face," he said.
Speakers at the conference spoke on issues ranging from hacking the the NextGen Air Traffic Control system, why businesses should hack their attackers, and a talk from a local convicted felon who served two years in prison and was fined $171.5 million for his role in a $700 million Miami identity theft ring.
Stephen Watt, the man convicted in the theft ring, was expected to give his first public talk since his conviction on Friday. Watt created a program that was used by another Miami man, Albert Gonzalez, to steal millions of credit cards from TJ Maxx.
"You want to know all the sides of the story," Aitel said. "And you can balance that with other speakers."
For instance, Aitel brought on Chris Eagle, a senior lecturer of computer science at the Naval Postgraduate School who has interests in computer network operations, malware analysis and anti-reverse engineering techniques.
Each presenter at the conference had to go through a technical review board to make sure the information presented is both interesting and novel, Aitel said.
"We often talk to them on the phone and discuss their paper more in depth to see if they are in fact deep in the field or dancing around the subject," he said.
The conference also holds formal training for attendees to discuss web hacking, unethical hacking and a master class focused on modern exploit development.
See the photo gallery above for more information on the presenters.
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The Death and Life of Schneider Wrack
This was my first book, published by Rebellion in autumn 2017. It’s a story about dealing with despair, set in the most horrendous place I could imagine. There are monsters, gigantic ships, and some pretty savage fights, as well as a few glimpses into a much stranger universe. Also, the protagonist is dead - but don’t let that put you off. I’m as over zombie stories as you probably are, so I tried to do something a bit different here. TSHAC is a short read, and perfect for a long-haul flight or a relaxing boat holiday.
SCHNEIDER WRACK WAS DEAD.
Until he wasn’t.
Convicted of a crime he’s almost completely sure he didn’t commit, executed, reanimated, then pressed into service aboard a vast trawler on the terrible world of Ocean, he was set to spend his afterlife working until his mindless corpse fell apart.
But now he’s woken up, trapped in a rotting body, arm-deep in the stinking meat and blubber of a sea monster, and he’s not happy. It’s time for the dead to rise up.
From the stench and brine of Ocean to the fetid jungle of Grand Amazon, Schneider’s career as a revolutionary won’t be easy.
But sometimes a zombie’s gotta do what a zombie’s gotta do.
100 Best Video Games (That Never Existed)
After rashly tweeting he would dream up an imaginary computer game for every 'like' received, Nate Crowley found himself on an epic quest to conjure up hundreds of entirely fictional titles. From 1980s hits like BeastEnders to modern classics like 90s Goth Soccer and BinCrab Destiny, this beautiful retrospective takes the reader on a lavish tour of the most memorable and groundbreaking games never made.
Brought to hilarious life by a team of genuine videogame industry concept artists and written by a professional over-imaginer, this book doesn't just throw out silly ideas - it expands on them in relentless, excruciating detail.
The Enemy Of My Enemy - Short Story In Inferno! 1
For a decade, the Astra Militarum have been stuck in grinding trench warfare against the alien orks. General Pyrrhus, commander of the ""Golden Eighth"" hates the world of Cavernum Tertius on which he is trapped. He hates the unmoving nature of the war. But most of all, he hates his opposing number, the ork warboss who has dubbed himself "General Taktikus". But that all changes when the tyranids arrive. With a common foe to fight, can Pyrrhus and Taktikus do the unthinkable and unite in an alliance that could save them both?
Empra - Short Story In Inferno! 3
In ‘Empra’, Nate Crowley depicts a feral tribe of humans that have been conscripted to manufacture parts to repair a damaged Imperial starship in orbit above their world. The story explores the nature of the tribe’s faith and how it differs from the typical Imperial beliefs – with some misunderstandings along the way…
Rock Paper Shotgun
Nate Crowley is the author of The 100 Best Video Games (That Never Existed), and does game narrative and world design for hire when he isn't writing books. He's on Twitter as @frogcroakley
His RPS profile can be found here
Daniel Barker's Birthday
On January 13th 2015, I decided to have some fun with my friend Daniel’s birthday. Over the next 75 days, things got very, very out of hand. The media got involved. It ended up with 100 strangers dressed as clowns going berserk in a pub basement. It was a strange story, and it’s all here:
The full story can be found here
It was also covered by Buzzfeed UK
I like telling stories on twitter. Some of them are very silly, some are slightly less silly, and some are just a bit vulgar. In any case, here is a link to my storify page, where I gather together some of the things I’ve done:
My Twitter stories can be found here
Articles & Blog Posts
Sometimes I’m lucky enough to write articles for other people. Here’s a collection of some I’ve done:
Realms of Fightinge
Realms of Fightinge is an animated series I wrote with my friend and long-time collaborator Josh Fortune. The show follows Colin, a deadbeat man who has somehow found a way to live inside ageing MMO game Realms of Fightinge. This isn’t too convenient for the game’s developers, who are about to release an expansion to prop up the game’s declining popularity. They’re desperate to stop Colin taking the limelight by being the first to beat the expansion - but Colin is equally determined to finally make a name for himself. With shoddy Gandalf impressions, titanic roosters, and a hapless squidman played by Warwick Davis, Realms of Fightinge is at once a love letter to MMOs, and a savage takedown.
The full series can be watched here
The Sauce Weakens
We were commissioned by App Developer Pixite to create a short animation using their software, that would gently tease the new Star Wars film.


The CY19 Air Force Reserve Command Chief Master Sergeant Screening Board (RCCMSB) will convene 10-14 December 2018 at the Air Reserve Personnel Center (ARPC). Applications are due to ARPC by Tuesday, 6 November 2018. The CCM Screening Board Worksheet must be routed through the member's active-component supervisor, Det Chief and ARPC Command Chief. Completed applications must be submitted via vPC, available by logging into myPers. Questions or concerns should be directed to your servicing HQ RIO Detachment.
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In a cohort of 42 children younger than 12, vagus nerve stimulation reduced seizures and improved mood and alertness over five years.
ROME—Young children with intractable epilepsy benefited from vagus nerve stimulation (VNS) for a period of five years, according to research presented at the 29th International Epilepsy Congress.
Although VNS is approved for children older than 12 with intractable epilepsy, it often is used in younger children, said Lubov Romantseva, MD, Assistant Professor at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago, and colleagues. There is increasing focus on the role of VNS for preadolescent children with intractable epilepsy, they noted.
The researchers performed a retrospective review of 42 patients with epilepsy who received VNS implantation when they were younger than 12. All patients had the stimulator device implanted at the University of Chicago from January 2002 to May 2009 and were followed for a minimum of six months and up to five years after implantation. The investigators looked specifically at the percent of seizure decrease experienced by the patients from baseline.
“Our study found results similar to those of other studies in young children and were as good as the pivotal studies in adults,” study coauthor Michael H. Kohrman, MD, Professor of Pediatrics, Neurology, and Neurosurgery at the University of Chicago, told Neurology Reviews.
The patients received VNS implantation at a mean age of 5.73 years. Of this group, 28 (67%) had at least a 50% decrease in frequency of seizures. In addition, 21 (50%) patients experienced a 75% decrease in seizures and three (7%) patients became free of seizures. “Most of the seizure reduction was achieved within the first six months of VNS therapy,” the researchers noted. Improvements in mood and alertness were reported by 69% of patients.
The outcome was not significantly influenced by age at VNS implantation, duration of epilepsy before implantation, or EEG focality. Seven percent of patients reported complications, which included cough, gag, hypopnea, dystonia, and delayed surgical site infection.
“VNS therapy in preadolescent children with intractable epilepsy is effective and safe,” the researchers concluded. “Larger-scale studies are needed to evaluate predictors of greatest VNS response in this vulnerable group of children.”


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As part of the implementation of the Financial Services Act (FinSA) and the Financial Institutions Act (FinIA), FINMA has revised several circulars, including Circular 2018/03 Outsourcing Banks & Insurers (the “Circular”). From 1 January 2021, the Circular will also apply to selected financial institutions under the FinIA, i.e. fund management companies, managers of collective assets as well as self-managed investment companies with variable capital (SICAV). With the extension of the Circular’s scope, FINMA has eliminated a longstanding regulatory uncertainty: In the past, the Outsourcing Circular was regularly applied analogously to fund management companies and asset managers in certain constellations – particularly in the context of a banking or insurance group.
The inclusion of the above financial institutions is a logical consequence and practical implementation of the level playing field that FinSA and FinIA have created regarding outsourcing. Previously, the requirements for delegation of material tasks (e.g. portfolio management) of fund management companies and managers of collective assets were outlined in the CISO-FINMA and not – formally – specified in the Outsourcing circular. With the entry into force of the FinIA, the delegation of tasks is uniformly and comprehensively regulated for all financial institutions, i.e. the same rules now apply for fund management companies, managers of collective investments, SICAVs and securities firms.
The extension of the scope of application thereby furthers an level playing field, promotes clarity and benefits the newly covered institutions, even if the implementation may mean a considerable additional effort. But why should this additional effort not be lamented, but rather welcomed?
It is all about accountability and control of risk
In recent years, outsourcing has become a clear focus of regulators around the world, including FINMA. With the introduction of the Circular in March 2018, a new standard was set for banks, securities dealers and insurers based in Switzerland. Under the revised Circular, the design of a compliant outsourcing organization is the responsibility of the outsourcing institution, with less concrete specifications by the regulator than under the previous Circular. This should not hide the fact that obligations have been substantially increased and tightened under the revised Circular. The mere fact that these obligations must, to a large extent, also be complied with in the case of intra-group outsourcing, has put further tasks on the regulatory working pile of many institutions.
Apart from the (re-)documentation work that needs to be done under the Circular (e.g. to perform a risk assessment when selecting a provider), the affected institutions are required to take an in-depth look at the risks of an outsourcing project and to critically scrutinize existing outsourcings. The latter must be documented in an up-to-date outsourcing inventory, a requirement new to those institutions previously not in the scope of the Circular. The inventory must notably contain a description of the outsourced functions, the provider (incl. any subcontractors) as well as the responsible function within the outsourcer. For financial institutions under the FinIA, the basic duty to manage such an inventory stems directly from the Financial Institutions Ordinance.
As part of the selection process, the possibilities and consequences of a change of outsourcing provider must be considered as well as the insourcing of the outsourced function(s) to the original financial institution. In this way a smooth and structured insourcing or change in provider is to be ensured, so as avoid any obstacles to the ongoing performance of services.
Beyond the provisions relating to the outsourcing agreements themselves, the Circular requires affected institutions to have the necessary organizational framework and governance structure for ensuring that the risks related to outsourcings are adequately considered and monitored throughout the entire outsourcing lifecycle. More than ever, the risks and benefits must be carefully weighed against each other. It must always be kept in mind that the responsibility for an outsourced activity or function remains with the outsourcing institution and cannot be delegated. It is, therefore, of upmost importance that any risk-taking in the area of outsourcing happens in a conscious manner.
The Circular has undergone revision to include fund management companies, managers of collective assets and SICAVs in its regulatory ambit. The amendments provide the industry with final clarity on the applicability of the Circular, as it has been applied by analogy beyond its formal scope; it also plays its part in furthering the level playing field that the FinSA and FinIA aim to achieve. For institutions previously untouched by the Circular it will be paramount to guarantee the required organizational setup and the integration of the necessary outsourcing considerations into the risk management and internal controls.
From 2021 onwards, the provisions of the new Circular will apply to all newly licensed fund management companies, managers of collective assets (or their Swiss branch offices respectively) and self-managed SICAVs as from the date the license is granted. Existing institutions will have to adhere to the new requirements when applying to a FINMA for a change in the licensing conditions or by 1 January 2022 at the latest.
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CALGARY, ALBERTA--(Marketwired - Aug. 30, 2016) - Veresen Inc. ("Veresen") (TSX:VSN) announced today it will host an Investor Day on the morning of Tuesday, September 27, 2016 in Toronto during which the company's senior executive team will provide a discussion on its operations, recent developments and future opportunities.
The Investor Day will be webcast beginning at 8:30am Eastern Time (6:30am Mountain Time) and will be available through Veresen's website www.vereseninc.com or may be accessed directly at the following URL:
The presentation materials will be made available immediately prior to the start time of 8:30am Eastern Time on Veresen's website at: http://www.vereseninc.com/invest/events-presentations and a replay of the webcast will be available shortly after the conclusion of the event.
About Veresen Inc.
Veresen is a publicly-traded dividend paying corporation based in Calgary, Alberta that owns and operates energy infrastructure assets across North America. Veresen is engaged in three principal businesses: a pipeline transportation business comprised of interests in the Alliance Pipeline, the Ruby Pipeline and the Alberta Ethane Gathering System; a midstream business which includes a partnership interest in Veresen Midstream Limited Partnership which owns assets in western Canada, and an ownership interest in Aux Sable which owns a world-class natural gas liquids (NGL) extraction facility near Chicago and other natural gas and NGL processing infrastructure; and a power business comprised of a portfolio of assets in Canada. Veresen is also working to advance Jordan Cove LNG, a six million tonne per annum natural gas liquefaction facility proposed to be constructed in Coos Bay, Oregon, and the associated Pacific Connector Gas Pipeline. In the normal course of business, Veresen regularly evaluates and pursues acquisition and development opportunities.
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Committee Finalizes Three Names for New Tech Football Stadium
ST. CLOUD -- A name that tries to encompass all Tech High School athletics is being put forward by the naming committee for the new Tech football stadium.
The District 742 School Board will be presented three names at their meeting Wednesday. The committee was made up of six community members including parents, a student-athlete and administrators at the current Tech High School.
The committee originally came up with eight names for the new stadium:
- Kiffmeyer Complex
- Vern Morrison Stadium
- Tech United Stadium
- Tiger Stadium
- Alumni Stadium
- Tiger United Stadium
- Tiger Alumni Stadium
- Hall of Fame Stadium
The committee considered naming the stadium after a person, besides Kiffmeyer and Vern Morrison, Don Nylund, Fahnhorst, and Kaczor were all a part of discussions. The committee shied away from naming the stadium after a person, however, because they felt it would lead to "promotion of significance of one activity over another."
The committee does, however, say there will be places to highlight individuals in the stadium in the future, naming of the press box, locker room, or concessions were some of the opportunities put forward.
The committee narrowed the list down to three names, Tech United Stadium, Tiger Stadium, Tiger United Stadium.
The naming committee is recommending Tiger Stadium.


text: One day in the year of the fox / Came a time remembered well / When the strong young man of the rising sun / Heard the tolling of the great black bell / One day. Ritchie Blackmore's Rainbow is the first album by British rock band Rainbow, released in . Spanish folk metal band Mägo de Oz covered "The Temple of the King " (albeit with different lyrics, in Spanish) as "El Templo del Adiós" on their Recording · Release and reception · Track listing · Personnel. Den Song "The Temple Of The King " jetzt als kostenloses Video ansehen. Außerdem: Mehr Infos zu Rainbow und dem Album "Ritchie Blackmore's Rainbow ". General Comment i've been trying to figure out this song for a long time. Die Ärzte Reamonn Coldplay Silbermond. Ritchie Blackmore's Rainbow Cover art by David Willardson. The Best of Rainbow The Very Best of Las vegas golden nugget 20th Century Masters — The Millennium Collection: That's my best best guess. The message of the song seems to be that rather than searching for Kings in the world around us, we should instead turn to the Kingly qualities within .


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text: Peter Christensen is Assistant Professor of Art History at the University of Rochester. His specialization is modern architectural and environmental history, particularly of Germany, Central Europe and the Middle East. He explores critical applications of the digital humanities in his research and teaching which includes a major research project entitled Architectural Biometrics (https://architecturalbiometrics.com). He is the author of the forthcoming book, Germany and the Ottoman Railway Network: Art, Empire, and Infrastructure (New Haven: Yale University Press, 2017). Peter received his PhD from Harvard University and B.Arch from Cornell University. Peter has served as Wissenschaftlicher Mitarbeiter at the Technische Universität München (2012-2014) and Curatorial Assistant in the Department of Architecture and Design at the Museum of Modern Art (2005-2008). Peter is the recipient of the Philip Johnson Book Award (2010) from the Society of Architectural Historians and grants from the National Endowment for the Humanities, Fulbright Foundation, the Forum Transregionale Studien in Berlin, the Deutscher Akademischer Austauschdienst (DAAD), among others. Peter’s writing has appeared in MUQARNAS, The Journal of the Society of Architectural Historians, The International Journal of Islamic Architecture, Nineteenth-Century Art Worldwide, Harvard Design Magazine and New Geographies, among others. He is the co-editor of three volumes: (with Vimalin Rujivacharkul, Hazel Hahn and Ken Oshima) Architeturalized Asia: Mapping a Continent Through History (Hong Kong University Press & University of Hawai’i Press, 2013), (with Mohsen Mostafavi) Instigations: Engaging Landscape, Architecture and the City (Lars Müller, 2012) and (with Barry Bergdoll) Home Delivery: Fabricating the Modern Dwelling (The Museum of Modern Art, 2008).


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NOBLE COUNTY, Ind. (Fort Wayne’s NBC) — A father and his two daughters have died after their car slid off the snowy roads and into a river on Monday.
Noble County police say they received a call around 10 a.m. saying a vehicle had gone into the Elkhart River near County Road 700 West and Ball Road in Ligonier.
Emergency crews located a white Toyota passenger car upside down and completely submerged in the river.
Police say 50-year-old JJ Reyes was driving the car with his two daughters,15-year-old Zulia Reyes and 13-year-old Valeria Reyes. He approached a curve on the snowy road and lost control of the vehicle. Police say it appears his speed was too fast for conditions.
The car slid off the road and went into a ditch before sliding into the river. It was carried about 180 feet down the river before it flipped over and was submerged. Ligonier Fire Department personnel pulled the vehicle from the river and pronounced the three dead at the scene.
Zulia Reyes was a sophomore student at West Noble High School and Valeria Reyes was an 8th grade student at West Noble Middle School.
West Noble High School was saddened to learn of the passing of Zulia Reyes this morning in a car accident. She was beloved by all who knew her. Parents hug your child and be available to talk with them as needed. We will have grief counselors here at school to help as well.
— West Noble HS (@WestNobleHS) February 11, 2019
The crash remains under investigation by the Noble County Sheriff Department and Conservation Officers from the Indiana Department of Natural Resources.


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Salma Hayek's Husband François-Henri Pinault Pledges $113 Million to Rebuild Notre Dame Cathedral
Hayek's husband is the current CEO of Kering, which owns multiple luxury brands such as Gucci, Yves Saint Laurent, Alexander McQueen and Balenciaga
In a statement obtained by French newspaper Le Figaro, Pinault, 56, said, “My father (François Pinault) and myself have decided to release a sum of €100 million from our Artemis funds (the family holding company) to participate in the effort that will be necessary for the complete reconstruction of Notre-Dame.”
Pinault’s donation is the first major one announced. Through Kering, an international luxury group, his family owns and controls a number of businesses including Gucci, Alexander McQueen, Stella McCartney, Saint Laurent and Balenciaga.
The elder Pinault, who is 82, is worth an estimated $37.3 billion, according to Bloomberg’s “Billionaires Index“.
Hayek, 52, shared an image of the burning cathedral on Instagram, writing in the caption, “As many others I’m in deep shock and sadness to witness the beauty of Notre-Dame turn into smoke. I love you Paris. Comme beaucoup d’autres, c’est avec effroi et tristesse que je regarde la beauté de Norte-Dame partir en fumée… Paris, je t’aime ! #notredame #paris.”
The Oscar-nominated actress and the businessman have a residence near the cathedral and were married in Paris on February 14, 2009, at the City Hall of the Sixth Arrondissement, which is less than a mile away from the historic church.
A public fundraising drive has been announced and will open Tuesday morning in France.
“The worst has been avoided, but the battle isn’t fully won yet,” Macron, 41, told crowds outside the church.
He continued, “It is with pride I tell you tonight we will rebuild this cathedral . . . we will rebuild Notre Dame because it is what the French expect of us, it is what our history deserves, it is, in the deepest sense, our destiny.”
The blaze erupted around 6:30 p.m. Monday local time and appears to have completely consumed the landmark’s roof. The building’s towering spire fell and portions of the roof have collapsed, according to France 24.
Pedestrians flooded the streets to watch the blaze, many in tears, one Paris resident told PEOPLE. On Monday evening, a crowd gathered to sing “Ave Maria” near the cathedral.
A Paris fire official announced the fire had been contained and that the structure will be “saved and preserved.”


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Ukrainians make money on both snails and by-products, writes “Agro-Center”.
On the OLX website, one can buy shells of Mediterranean land snail Helix aspersa Maxima for 413 UAH/kg.
The seller states that the shells are cleaned, not chipped, and can be used for decorative purposes. They are 35-50 mm in diameter. A buyer will get 250 to 260 pieces per kilogram.
The snail shells are sold by the “Zdravlivka” farm in the Dnipropetrovsk region.
As of today, about 90 snail farms from 19 oblasts operate in Ukraine. They even created an association.

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AUSTIN — Gov. Greg Abbott and Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick released statements following a deadly shooting on Dec. 29 at West Freeway Church of Christ in White Settlement, a city of 16,000 people on the west side of Fort Worth.
Two church members were killed in the shooting, which occurred during Sunday services. A possible motive for the shooting is under investigation.
The shooter was shot and killed at the scene by a member of the congregation who is a member of the church's volunteer security detail and is a firearms instructor.
"Places of worship are meant to be sacred and I am grateful for the church members who acted quickly to take down the shooter and help prevent further loss of life,” Abbott said.
Patrick said the Texas Department of Public Safety is leading the investigation in cooperation with the White Settlement Police Department, the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Tarrant County Sheriff’s Office.
Revenue total is higher
Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar on Jan. 3 reported that state sales tax revenue totaled $3.01 billion in the month of December, 4.8% more than the amount reported for December 2018.
“Growth in state sales tax revenue was led by receipts from the construction, information services and restaurant sectors,” Hegar said in a news release. “While revenue growth was slightly buoyed by collections from remote sellers and online marketplace providers, collections from retail trade were depressed due to significantly fewer Christmas shopping days in November this year compared to the previous year.”
The majority of December sales tax revenue is based on sales made in November and remitted to the agency in December. Total sales tax revenue for the three months ending in December 2019 was up 6.0% compared to the same period a year ago.
Sales tax is the largest source of state funding for the state budget, accounting for 57% of all tax collections, according to the comptroller’s office.
In December 2019, Texas collected the following revenue from other major taxes:
-Motor vehicle sales and rentals, $427.3 million, up 7.9% from December 2018;
-Motor fuel, $310.7 million, down 1.1% from December 2018;
-Natural gas production, $114.0 million, down 33.8% from December 2018; and
-Oil production, $362.5 million, up 18.3% from December 2018.
Toll hike takes effect
The Texas Department of Transportation's annual toll rate increase took effect Jan. 1.
According to TxDOT, the biggest increase will be felt by drivers who still pay by mail, as the surcharge for those transactions will increase to 50% of the base rate paid by all toll users. Motorists with a TxTag account will experience an even larger comparative discount on tolls – a discount of 33% compared to Pay By Mail rates, the agency said in a late-December news release.
The 50 percent surcharge for Pay By Mail transactions helps defray the rising administrative costs associated with these mailed payments, such as viewing license plate images, generating and mailing invoices and processing payments. Raising the surcharge to 50% also brings TxDOT Pay By Mail rates in line with other toll authorities in Austin and Dallas and across the country, and further incentivizes having a TxTag account.
Flu season hits hard
In its weekly update on Jan. 2, the Texas Department of State Health Services encouraged "everyone to get vaccinated now."
The most recent flu surveillance report shows widespread flu activity in Texas and high levels of influenza-like illness. There have been eight pediatric flu-related deaths reported in the 2019-2020 flu season.
Influenza is a contagious respiratory illness caused by one of a number of related viruses. The flu vaccine is made up of strains similar to ones likely to be circulating in North America, and vaccination is especially important for people with chronic health conditions and weaker immune systems and their caregivers, the DSHS said.
Additional information about influenza and ways to stop the spread of the flu virus can be found online at texasflu.org.
Ag chief hosts show
Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller in mid-December announced he would host a new weekly television show to premiere on the RFD-TV network. The first show is set to air on Jan. 21.
The show, Texas Agriculture Matters, will spotlight Texas agriculture for 52 million viewers nationwide, according to Miller’s office. The show is produced by RFD-TV in agreement with the Texas Department of Agriculture and recorded at the RFD-TV/The Cowboy Channel studio in the Fort Worth Stockyards, with Miller hosting in his capacity as Texas agriculture commissioner and receiving no compensation for his participation.


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State health officials and law officers issued a strong warning on Thursday about a powerful synthetic drug that is believed to be responsible for an overdose death last month in Transylvania County and two others across the state.
The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services issued the advisory related to acetyl fentanyl, following at least three deaths related to the synthetic drug. Toxicologists at the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner detected acetyl fentanyl in the overdose victims after the deaths in Sampson, Person and Transylvania counties.
Because the final death certifications are pending, local and state officials could not confirm the deaths were caused by acetyl fentanyl, said state HHS spokeswoman Julie Henry.
"Our intention in getting this out right away was to make people aware that this drug was out there and it's very dangerous," she said.
Chief Deputy Eddie Gunter of the Transylvania County Sheriff's Department said detectives are investigating a drug overdose death that occurred last month.
"We're 90 percent sure this is going to be the one we're talking about," he said. "It's scary because this is a new drug."
Acetyl fentanyl is an opioid analgesic drug that is up to five times more potent than heroin, the state HHS said. It is an analog of fentany — a powerful narcotic analgesic — and is not available as a prescription drug in the United States.
"There's no doubt about it. It's an extremely powerful, dangerous drug," he said.
Last June, the CDC issued an alert to public health agencies, state laboratories, medical examiners, coroners and emergency departments to be on the lookout for acetyl fentanyl. The CDC also advised emergency departments and emergency medical services to ensure that they have adequate supply of naloxone, an emergency antidote to opioid overdose.
The alert came after Rhode Island officials reported that 14 overdose deaths from acetyl fentanyl between March and June 2013. Since then, the drug has been linked to additional deaths in Pennsylvania, Louisiana and now North Carolina.
"It is important for law enforcement, medical professionals and our citizens to be aware that this dangerous drug is in North Carolina," Acting State Health Director Robin Gary Cummings said in a news release. "Acetyl fentanyl is another addition to a growing list of synthetic drugs and represents a serious threat to public health."


President Trump has rotated between saying that a “major, major” conflict with North Korea is possible and that he “would be honored” to meet North Korean dictator Kim Jong-Un. On Sunday, North Korea did what it usually does when it’s unsure of what’s going on and tested another missile. The launch went pretty well.
According to the New York Times:
The missile took off from the northwestern city of Kusong and flew more than 430 miles before landing in the sea between North Korea and Japan, the South Korean military said in a statement. Data on the launch was still being analyzed by the South to determine the type of missile.
The missile on Sunday reached an altitude of more than 1,245 miles during its 30-minute flight time, the Japanese government said. That data, combined with the announcement by South Korea that the projectile covered a distance of 430 miles, showed that it was an intermediate-range ballistic missile that could target key United States military bases in the Pacific, including those in Guam, missile experts said.
The last time North Korea tested a missile was on April 29th. The test was generally perceived to be a failure and the missile exploded several minutes after launch. Two weeks prior to that, a separate test ended with the missile exploding almost immediately after take off. It appears that the North Korean weapons program is figuring out its problems.
The test comes at a time when reports have indicated direct negotiations between the U.S. and North Korea are becoming more likely.
The official U.S. response to the missile test captured more attention than the test itself. The White House, once again, directed attention to Russia in a bizarre statement:
The fact is, Russian President Vladimir Putin is currently in China attending the “One Belt One Road” forum in Beijing. The missile reportedly landed about 310 miles off of the Russian coast. So, there could be legitimate diplomatic motivation for attempting to put some focus on Russia. Maybe they could work some leverage with the Chinese, who are considered North Korea’s most important partner. Maybe they’re just as freaked out by these tests as America, South Korea, and Japan are. Nah, they were pretty chill about it. Russia’s Defense Ministry released a statement saying that the missile was not a danger because it flew a “significant distance” from their coast.
Who knows why the White House decided to mention Russia three times in a short statement, but it certainly shows how much harm the administration’s handling of the Russia-Trump investigation is doing to its ability to govern. Even when Russia could legitimately be of help, many question Trump’s motivation for simply mentioning the name.
Following Trump’s almost unprecedented decision to fire the director of the FBI and his subsequent admission that his motivation was basically to obstruct justice, he’s lost any good faith on the topic.
Potential conflict with North Korea also comes at a time when White House insiders are privately suggesting that Trump is “in the grip of some kind of paranoid delusion.” And multiple reports indicate that he’s considering cleaning house and replacing most of his staff. With no one around to advise the commander-in-chief, things could really start moving fast.
source: gizmodo.com by Rhett Jones


By putting these duties in place, the EU is exercising its rights under the World Trade Organisation (WTO) rules, the European Commission said on its website.
“We did not want to be in this position. However, the unilateral and unjustified decision of the US to impose steel and aluminium tariffs on the EU means that we are left with no other choice. The rules of international trade, which we have developed over the years hand in hand with our American partners, cannot be violated without a reaction from our side. Our response is measured, proportionate and fully in line with WTO rules. Needless to say, if the US removes its tariffs, our measures will also be removed,” EU commissioner for trade Cecilia Malmström said.
The latest EC announcement follows the notification of the full list to the WTO and its endorsement by the College of Commissioners on June 6.
As per the list of products notified to the WTO, a 25 per cent additional duty will be imposed on t-shirts, singlets and other vests of cotton, knitted or crocheted; t-shirts, singlets and other vests of wool or fine animal hair or man-made fibres, knitted or crocheted; t-shirts, singlets and other vests of textile materials, knitted or crocheted (excl. of wool, fine animal hair, cotton or man-made fibres); men’s or boys’ trousers and breeches of cotton denim (excl. knitted or crocheted, industrial and occupational, bib and brace overalls and underpants); men’s or boys’ shorts of cotton (excl. knitted or crocheted, swimwear and underpants); men’s or boys’ trousers and breeches of synthetic fibres, industrial and occupational (excl. knitted or crocheted and bib and brace overalls); women’s or girls’ cotton denim trousers and breeches (excl. industrial and occupational, bib and brace overalls and panties); women’s or girls’ cotton shorts (excl. knitted or crocheted, panties and swimwear); and bedlinen of cotton (excl. printed, knitted or crocheted).
“The EU will rebalance bilateral trade with the US taking as a basis the value of its steel and aluminium exports affected by the US measures. Those are worth €6.4 billion. Of this amount, the EU will rebalance on €2.8 billion worth of exports immediately. The remaining rebalancing on trade valued at €3.6 billion will take place at a later stage—in three years’ time or after a positive finding in WTO dispute settlement if that should come sooner,” the release said. (RKS)
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The former Abbott Sail Boat Shop is a long standing icon in Ocean City and its looking for a new owner. This property is zone neighborhood & Business. This building offers retail space on the main floor with residential on the upper level. This property is position in a fantastic location with tremendous business opportunity. Located on a high traffic area. This Property is being sold "As Is"


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These Candy Crush Soda level 57 cheats and tips will help you beat level 57 of Candy Crush Soda. The objective of Candy Crush Soda level 57 is to Find 6 bears in 25 moves.
Level 57 Cheat #1: Take time to plan for every move
If you are a fan of Candy Crush Soda Saga series, then level 57 is one of the thrilling levels to play. The level’s goal is to find 6 bears in 25 moves. These are the tips that will help you beat this level easily.
The best thing about level 57 is that it has no time limit, and thus you can take all the time that you need to organize your game. Every move should be well considered to ensure that you do not end up wasting it since it will cost you at the end. Make sure that every move that you make is contributing to the objectives if the game. This way you can complete Candy Crush Soda Level 57 easily and with fewer moves.
Level 57 Cheat #2: Make combinations of special candies
This is the best option of finding bears hiding under the ice at level 57. Make a combination of special candy since it will help you in clearing the ice of the board with fewer moves possible. The best combo to make is the color bomb combined with the stripped candy. It is a powerful combo since it can help in clearing the ice to enable you complete candy crush soda saga with fewer moves possible. Always make a glance on the board after every move to see if there is any possibility of making another special candy or combination.
Level 57 Cheat #3: Try using a jellyfish
The fact that that the level 57 of the Candy Crush Soda Saga moves only horizontally makes the use of a jellyfish very effective. Note that a jellyfish can move in either direction thus making the horizontal movement very effective in clearing objects on board. Match the available candies to form a jellyfish and you will manage to clear frozen tiles on the board. With the frozen tiles cleared off the board, it will be very easy to find the bears and complete Candy Crush Soda level 57.
Are you more of a visual learner? Watch this gameplay video for Candy Crush Soda level 57 to help you beat the level. Notice the different strategies this player uses to improve your Candy Crush Soda game.

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Lauren Goodger strips off for sexy selfie
LAUREN is fit!
Lauren Goodger is on a mission to prove she's still very much on the fitness bandwagon.
The 29 year old shared a collage of photos showing off her wash board stomach and toned pins as she posed in a pair of white lace knickers and a grey crop top.
"I do my fitness DVD and I get asked all the time what have I done and here it is.. I keep to the DVD I train hard," she captioned the snaps.
Trolls claimed the pictures weren't of her, but fans soon hit back, with one saying: "It is her people. Be positive for once! She's done a great job."
Another added: "You look amazing Hun you've inspired me to get toned....and thank any haters as they are the ones that make us Stronger."
Grab a copy of new! magazine, on sale now, to read Lauren's column

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Its been one of those weeks. Well, its been one of those years. Its definitely not my students – they.are.amazing. But I just don’t feel like I’m moving forward. I’m stuck. And I don’t like it.
Favorite #1 “2 > 4!”
Sitting in my room all alone this afternoon, I pulled up twitter and found this from @maxmathforum and absolutely love it. SOOOOOOOO worth five miniutes of your time! It was a wink to remind me – everything will be okay – eventually I’ll find my flow again… just remember to listen to my students… they’re the reason I’m here.
@jreulbach @Borschtwithanna @cheesemonkeysf Coloring Pascal’s triangle made me realize I wanted to do math forever: http://t.co/B5LzTwEC — Max Ray (@maxmathforum)
Favorite #2 Tetris Group Costume
Its Homecoming week – I’ll be leaving to go chaperone the dance in just a bit…
Several of us have often tried to do a group-themed costume…The Clue Characters – including the envelope. The Seven Dwarfs Black-Eyed Peas This year – inspired by a tweet months ago…TETRIS! 6 – posterboards, cut 4 11″ squares out of each color 7 – foam boards tape – 4 pieces together to form puzzle piece hotglue to foam board, cut out excess white elastic or ribbon toattach / hang around your neck let the most talented one create the gameboy on a foam board (project onto board, trace, color with markers!) Its a quick, cost-efficient costume!
We met afterschool one day to make our Tetris pieces. We shared how we so missed the collaboration we once had. When you have the opportunity to share ideas – when you’ve got a go-to person(s), somehow, it limits the amount of stress. With changes in schedules / room changes – we are not all in the same wing like we were for nearly 8 years. We had common planning – and each week we met in what I believe was a true PLC. Though most of our meetings were focused on students and not content – making sure we kept up with those who were falling behind – making sure we had made contacts home – we shared strategies that worked for certain situations – we made sure we used resources available to keep the students on track…we had the opportunity to share ideas. Not.Any.More.
It has been so hard – being taken away from something you were a part of from the beginning – a venture you believed in whole-heartedly.
We all agreed that this year seems like…work. And that makes me sad.
Just like our Tetris pieces – apart, we may seem a bit odd – but together…we made sense. So a shout-out to my dearest friends – those who encouraged me, challenged me, helped me become a better teacher. I miss each of you.


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Qiandao Lake, a human-made, freshwater lake located in Chun'an County, Zhejiang Province, China, was formed after the completion of the Xin…
El lago del Oeste, es un histórico lago situado en el centro de Hangzhou. Es famoso por sus paisajes, y por su patrimonio cultural.
Longjing, literally "dragon well", is a name applied to a number of locations and products from the southwestern region of the city of…
Admire beautiful ancient houses built during the Ming and Qing Dynasty.
The largest lotus garden in all of China and a sight of extraordinary beauty. One of Hangzhou's many natural wonders.
The extensive temple complex has a lot to offer. The main building is a sight in itself, but do not miss the stele "forest" and more.
El puente de la bahía de Hangzhou es un puente con un tramo atirantado en su centro que facilita el tráfico marítimo.
Yiwu léase Yi-Uú es una subprefectura bajo la administración directa de la ciudad-prefectura de Jinhua.
Xiangshan Global Studios is a film and television studio in Xinqiao Town of Xiangshan County, Zhejiang, China.
Xitang, formerly known as Xietang, Pingtang and Xutang, is a historic town in Jiashan County, Zhejiang, China.
Nanxun District is a district in the prefecture-level city of Huzhou, Zhejiang province, China.
Romon U-park is a 200,000 ㎡ amusement park located in the south of Ningbo, China.
Puji Temple is a Buddhist temple located on the island of Putuoshan in Zhoushan, Zhejiang, China.

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Creative Nature Display: turning the leaves into people or animals . this design would also be a cool way to display a collection from a nature walk. Interesting stick frame and the cards hanging down. Project appropriate for Apologia Botany.
Punch out panels in a room divider and fill with light strewn branches tangled in strings of lights for a fairytale-like forest in your home. Photo: Comfy Home Decor Would make a nice light in almost any room.


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A Guide to The Viability of Frozen Egg – Understanding Egg Donation and Freezing
Today, more than ever, many women are choosing to postpone motherhood due to various reasons such as career advancement, medical treatments, or personal circumstances. Thanks to advancements in reproductive medicine, particularly the practice of freezing eggs, women can now take control of their reproductive timelines. This article aims to provide an understanding of the process, timeframe, and success rates associated with the long-term storage of frozen eggs.
Understanding Egg Freezing
Egg freezing, also known as oocyte cryopreservation, is a process that involves the extraction, freezing, and storage of a woman’s eggs (oocytes) to preserve reproductive potential. This procedure has become an integral part of assisted reproductive technologies (ART), providing women the liberty to extend their fertility.
The Process of Freezing Eggs
The egg freezing process starts with ovarian stimulation. This involves administering fertility drugs to stimulate the ovaries to produce multiple eggs. The development of these eggs is monitored through ultrasound scans and blood tests, and once mature, they are retrieved through a minor surgical procedure.
After retrieval, the eggs are immediately frozen using a process called vitrification. This rapid freezing technique prevents the formation of ice crystals, which could potentially damage the egg. The eggs are then stored in liquid nitrogen tanks at a temperature of -196 degrees Celsius, essentially halting any physiological activity until they are thawed.
The Viability of Frozen Eggs
The question often arises – “How long can eggs be frozen and still remain viable?” From a scientific standpoint, the viability of frozen eggs is seemingly limitless. As long as the eggs remain frozen, no biological or physiological activity can occur, thus preserving the eggs in the state they were in at the time of freezing.
While the longest recorded time of successful storage is currently around 30 years, it is believed that with the proper environment and protocols, eggs may remain viable indefinitely. However, the viability of frozen eggs is not solely dependent on the duration of storage. Other influencing factors include the quality of the eggs at the time of freezing, the precise storage conditions, and the intricacies of the thawing process.
Success Rates with Frozen Eggs
The success rate of using frozen eggs for conception is highly dependent on the quality of the eggs at the time of freezing, the woman’s age, and the specific protocols followed during the freezing and thawing process.
According to the Center for Disease Control’s 2020 IVF success rate data, frozen embryo transfers (which were created using frozen eggs) have a national success rate of 44.5% singleton births. This rate is comparable to the success rates of fresh or frozen donor eggs as well as women under 35 using their eggs for IVF. However, some studies suggest that frozen eggs to live birth is more in the range of 1 in 4, to 1 in 6. This topic should be discussed carefully with any IVF clinic you choose as your medical clinic.
Long-term Storage of Frozen Eggs
Most women will store their eggs for five to 10 years, but healthy babies have been born from eggs that were frozen for well over a decade. Currently, most fertility clinics provide short-term storage, and for patients who require storage for more than a few months, they recommend long-term storage facilities. These facilities use the latest technology and procedures to protect frozen eggs until patients are ready to use them for conception.
The Use of Donor Eggs
In some cases, women may choose to use frozen eggs from a donor. This can be due to various reasons such as lower costs, easier timing, and guaranteed quality eggs. It is important to note that the success rate of using donor eggs for embryo creation and freezing is highly dependent on the quality of the eggs, how they were frozen, and how they were preserved during shipping.
Egg freezing has emerged as a pioneering technique, providing individuals and couples with the opportunity to extend their fertility beyond what their biological clock would normally allow. With advancements in cryopreservation methods and meticulous storage protocols, the horizons of long-term preservation possibilities have significantly broadened.
However, the decision to freeze eggs and store them long-term should be made after thorough consultation with a fertility specialist. Each individual’s circumstances and reproductive goals are unique, and a tailored treatment plan can help optimize the chances of successful outcomes.


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cAROLYN and JOSH
Invitations and signage by Flora Poste Studio. Photos by Hayley Richter Photo.
Megan and Jeffrey
This invitation suite was designed for an elegant Philadelphia wedding. Invitations and papers by Flora Poste Studio, calligraphy by Lisa Woodard at Custom Crafted. Photos by Artistic Imagery.
CAROL AND DAN
This invitation suite was designed for Carol and Dan's elegant Virginia beachfront wedding. Calligraphy by Lisa Woodard.
Stacy and John
This invitation suite was inspired by our nation's majestic National Parks. The Save the Date references the WPA posters created by artists during the Great Depression. Invitations and ribbon by Flora Poste Studio.
Nicolette and arnold
This invitation suite was designed for NIcolette and Arnold's secret garden-themed wedding. I incorporated a floral pattern designed by the bride herself!
Abigail and Jonathan
Hand-lettered save the dates for Abigail and Jonathan's wedding celebrating their birthplaces: Kentucky and Boston, and their shared city of Philadelphia.
This selection of online invitations was done for Evite's spring blooms collection.


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The mission of PALSD's Mentorship Program is to provide an avenue for law students to gain valuable information regarding different areas of law, professionalism, interviewing skills, networking, and development. The program connects law students with practicing attorneys in the San Diego legal community. PALSD’s goal is to ensure that law students receive support and guidance to help maximize their potential both during law school and afterwards as they embark on their professional legal careers.
The duration of the Mentorship Program runs from the month of October of the current year to the month of September of the following year. This timeframe allows law students entering the new academic year to submit applications for the program and connect with a mentor throughout the academic year. Current membership with PALSD is required to participate in the program. After submitting an application, law students will be paired with an attorney mentor. Mentors and mentees will receive communication regarding their respective mentor and mentee match, contact information, and upcoming events. A mentorship program kick-off event generally follows after this initial notification.
PALSD considers law students’ interests in specific areas of law and will make every effort to pair them with attorneys practicing in such areas or previously practiced in the same. Although the Mentorship Program is geared towards law students, PALSD may accept request for mentors from new attorneys (0-3 years) to be connected with more seasoned attorneys when possible.
Throughout the duration of the program, mentors and mentees are strongly encouraged to meet and attend community activities, local bar functions, and events presenting practical learning opportunities such as court hearings, lectures, etc. At a minimum, mentors and mentees must meet once during the program. Attorney mentors are encouraged to provide information regarding their area of practice, experience and perspective on legal opportunities. PALSD recommends that attorney mentors take an active, personal interest in the development of the law student he or she is advising. PALSD encourages law students to seek guidance and day-to-day practical information from their assigned attorney mentors. The onus is on the law student to reach out and contact his/her mentor to schedule a time to meet. Law students are urged to take this opportunity and explore professional interests, questions or concerns and draw on the experiences and knowledge of his or her mentor while being respective of their mentors' time.
Mentorship Committee Chair: Albert Heng
Deadline: Currently closed. The Membership Program will reopen in the fall of 2018.
Submit the mentorship application by the stated due date on the application.
Copies of the application are provided to respective law student representatives of PALSD and available via email upon request.
Please direct questions regarding the process to Albert Heng.
Mentorship application can be found here.