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The Broad Jump and Vertical Jump
Why does your vertical and broad jump matter? Sure some people can see the point of your vertical leap for a receiver or defensive back, but what is its real significance for other players that will never use that action in a game? Learn why in this article.The Penn State Football Games in 2010 That Are Most Intriguing
The 2010 Penn State football season as usual has plenty of great match ups, and has Penn State football fans hoping fall gets here as soon as possible. The Nittany Lions have a good number of players to replace from last year, but as usual Joe Paterno will have a solid team. You can look at any year’s schedule find the games that tend to stick out, and 2010 is no different.Reality Check For Rams Fans
Bob Warja from Bleacher Report ranked the 2009 St. Louis Rams third on his The 10 Worst Teams in NFL History article. As Bob points out the Rams were just awful from their 10.9 points per game on offense to their -261 point differential. Luckily the Rams were beaten out overall by the measure of futility, the 0-14 1976 Tampa Bay Buccaneers, who were recently topped by the 0-16 2008 Detroit Lions.


Every Monday through Friday, we deliver a different song as part of our Song of the Day podcast subscription. This podcast features exclusive KEXP in-studio performances, unreleased songs, and recordings from independent artists that our DJs think you should hear. Each and every Friday we offer songs by local artists. Today’s selection, featured on the Morning Show with John Richards is “Without You (alternate version)” by Rainbow Arabia — the original version is found on the 2011 album Boys and Diamonds on Kompakt.
California husband and wife duo Danny and Tiffany Preston make up the two-piece synth outfit known as Rainbow Arabia. Formerly of LA bands Future Pigeon and Whisky Biscuit, the two have made their new electronic fusion project both experimental and inspiring, yet familiar enough to keep a comfortable home on their famous new label home, Kompakt.
Following the release of a couple split EP’s on Manimal Vinyl, Boys and Diamonds is Rainbow Arabia’s first full-length album and their first recorded material in over two years. Our featured song is an extended, alternate version of the song “Without You,” the first single on the new album. It’s a nice song that draws you in and prepares you for the rest of the insanity soon to follow. Their varied sounds draw comparisons to Shabba Ranks, Giorgio Moroder, Desmond Dekker, Madonna, Tom Tom Club, and Congotronics, giving us a unique blend of tribals beats and world electro sounds. Fans of Zola Jesus and Siouxsie and the Banshees should find something in common, namely a daring rhythmic and sonic exploration.
Rainbow Arabia will be live on KEXP next Friday, performing in-studio on the Morning Show with John Richards. Tune in on 6/24 at 9:30 am PST. Then they’ll be playing Saturday night at Wildrose during Seattle Pride. You can find out more about the band and listen to additional tracks on their Bandcamp page. For now, here’s the official video for “Without You”:


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Masters student Sraeyes Sridhar’s publishes in Current Opinion in Biomedical Engineering
Sraeyes Sridhar’s paper on macrophages in heart valves, “Monocytes and macrophages in heart valves: Uninvited guests or critical performers?”, is published in Current Opinion in Biomedical Engineering (article).
Patented biomedical implant could improve heart patient outcome
Jonathan Butcher, associate professor of biomedical engineering, and Christopher Frendl ’10, M.Eng. ’11, were awarded a patent for a biomedical implant for use in fluid shear stress environments.
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Expert Advisor (EA), or forex robot, is a software program that automates trading in the foreign exchange market. EAs can open and close positions on behalf of traders based on predefined rules or algorithms; they can be an excellent way for traders to streamline their trading process while saving both time and effort.
If you are interested in building your own forex robot, there are a few key points you should keep in mind. First and foremost is learning the programming language that you will be using – MQL4 and MQL5 are popularly used on platforms like MT4, while having some knowledge about technical aspects of trading such as market conditions and spreads will also prove invaluable.
Next step in developing your trading strategy should be creating it. There are various techniques available for doing this, including back-testing and forward-testing. Back-testing involves analyzing past market movements to test strategies – this helps determine their viability going forward – while forward testing analyzes live market data in real time to identify any problems before deployment of trading systems.
Once your trading strategy is in place, it’s essential to test it thoroughly. While many may choose to test their robots on demo accounts instead of real accounts due to psychological pressure being removed and bad decisions being made as a result, demo accounts do not usually include real-time prices and spreads which could hinder performance when trading results are important.
When testing a robot, it is best to utilize a simulated trading environment. This will give you an accurate representation of its performance under real market conditions and is essential when testing with various brokers and currency pairs.
At this point, you should review the results of your tests to ensure that the robot is performing as planned. If it does not, consider making modifications to its code or switching out for another trading strategy.
Establishing a Forex robot may seem complex, but it is possible with the appropriate tools. Finding a system that fits well into your trading environment and meets your individual requirements will make the task of developing and testing much simpler.
Forex trading involves risk, and even the best robots may lose money. With patience and hard work on your part, however, you may be able to create a Forex robot that works well for you – free options may even exist so you can try them before spending any real money!

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Induced collagen expression by hepatic stellate cells (HSC) is the hallmark of alcoholic liver fibrosis. Our laboratory recently demonstrated the potential link between depletion of PPARgamma in HSC and liver fibrogenesis and the reversal of HSC activation with PPARgamma ligands. The trainee will test the hypothesis that PPARgamma inhibits alpha1(I) collagen promoter in HSC line and liver fibrosis.
Specific aims i nclude determination of the specificity of PPARgamma-mediated inhibition of the promoter and elucidation of the mechanisms underlying the effect. The former will be achieved by transient transfection assays with the promoter-reporter gene and expression vectors for the members of nuclear receptors including PPARgamma. The latter will address PPARgamma-mediated negative cross-coupling with DNA-binding proteins for the promoter via DNase foot printing and gel shift assays and inhibition of co-activator recruitment by this nuclear protein which will be assessed by GST-fusion protein pull down assays and coimmununoprecipitation. PPARgamma-mediated suppression of the promoter will further be tested in vivo using the transgenic mice expressing GFP driven by the collagen promoter and adenoviral-mediated PPARgamma overexpression targeted to HSC by alpha-smooth muscle actin promoter. A similar approach will be taken to finally test the efficacy of PPARgamma overexpression for CCI liver fibrosis in mice. These experiments will define the molecular basis for inhibition of collagen gene expression by PPARgamma and will test the potential of this mode if intervention as a novel therapy for alcoholic liver fibrosis.

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President Muhammadu Buhari will by next Tuesday depart Nigeria for London to participate in the international Anti-Corruption Summit which will be held in the British capital on Thursday, May 12, 2016 and hosted by the UK Prime Minister, Mr. David Cameron with many other Heads of State and Government in attendance.
Ahead of the opening of the summit, Buhari will deliver a keynote address titled: “Why We Must Tackle Corruption Together” at a pre-summit conference of development partners, the Commonwealth Enterprise and Investment Council, Transparency International and other civil society groups on Wednesday, May 11, 2016.
According to a statement issued on Saturday by presidential spokesman, Femi Adesina, the President is among world leaders scheduled to speak at the opening session of the Anti-Corruption Summit with others, including Prime Minister Cameron and the President of the World Bank, Dr. Jim Yong Kim.
It reads: “Thereafter, President Buhari will join other participating heads of State and Government at special plenary sessions on Exposing Corruption, Tackling Corruption and Driving out Corruption.
“In his address to the summit and interactions with other participating leaders, President Buhari will urge the international community to move faster on the dismantling of safe havens for the proceeds of corruption and the return of stolen funds and assets to their countries of origin.
“The President will also reaffirm his administration’s unwavering commitment to the fight against corruption and the Federal Government’s readiness to partner with international agencies and other countries to identify, apprehend and punish corrupt public officials.
“President Buhari’s delegation to the Summit will include the Minister of Justice and Attorney-General of the Federation, Alhaji Abubakar Malami and the acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mr. Ibrahim Magu.
“Before returning to Abuja on Friday, May 13, 2016, the President is expected to have a separate meeting with Prime Minister Cameron to discuss ongoing Nigeria-Britain collaboration in the war against corruption and terrorism, as well as other issues, including trade and economic relations between both countries.”
Nigerian troops battle terrorists in attack on Yobe military base
The Nigerian troops have restricted movement along Damaturu-Damboa-Biu Road following a charge by Boko Haram/ISWAP members on the Kumuya military base in Yobe State.
The terrorists hit the location when some Special Forces of the 27 Task Force Brigade, deployed at Buni Gari, went on a patrol.
Assisted by local informants and sympathisers, they stormed Kumuya community, attacked villagers, the base and destroyed the military equipment.
The terrorists used heavy weapons in the assault and patrolled the community to prevent the reinforcement of soldiers.
PRNigeria reports that troops and those mobilized to the battleground eventually overpowered the insurgents after a heavy exchange.
A section of the military base at Kumuya was burnt, while the number of casualties the military suffered is yet to be ascertained.
JUSUN Strike: Thousands of case files unattended, correction centers, Police cells congested
Sources say heaps of files in various courts in Cross River State have been left unattended due to a strike action embarked upon by members of the Joint Union of Staff Union (JUSUN).
Police cells and correction centres in Cross River State are reportedly congested as suspects are not being released on bail by the order of courts.
Speaking with DAILY POST, Ntufam MBA Ekpezu Ukweni, Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) lamented the non granting of financial autonomy to the judiciary, saying he was in support of the strike.
“I know that some of the cases were billed for judgment and date fell within this striking period, invariably it has extended the evil days of some litigants and brought sadness to some litigants who would have carried out the execution of their judgments within this striking period.
“Also Police cells and prisons are already congested and human rights and freedom badly infringed upon.
Ntufam accused state governors of being responsible for the strike.
“The Governors are not doing well by failing to grant autonomy to the judiciary.
“The money meant for the executive arm is enough for them to work with and run the states conveniently and loot the leftover as usual. Buhari had since 2020 made executive order 10, I don’t think the implementation should be a problem.
“He should direct the minister of finance and the accountant general of the federation to credit the account of the judiciary with money meant for it in all the States judiciary account.
“If the governors are aggrieved let then proceed to court against Mr president. I thought that the governors will be willing to put down their names in the golden pen by immediately allowing autonomy since the majority of them are already doing their second term and they will have nothing to lose as far as I’m concerned.
“Let the judiciary be resolute this time if the judiciary autonomy is not achieved now, they should forget it.
“Judiciary autonomy is a constitutional matter there is no room for bargaining except the constitution is amended to that effect, which I know is not possible because the proponents of judiciary autonomy are over 98% in this country.
“Even though the strike is affecting lawyers and litigants, let it be provided they achieve the judiciary autonomy I’m OK” Ntufam Ukweni reiterated


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iDealFurniture/ Advanced Licensing made the highly coveted Inc. 5000 list for the third year in a row, coming in at #943.
Online PR News – 20-August-2020 – Las Vegas, NV - August 17, 2020 – Inc. magazine recently announced that iDealFurniture/ Advanced Licensing had made the highly coveted Inc. 5000 list for the third year in a row, coming in at #943. The company beat out countless competitors to take home the honors. Details about the win can be found on the company websites: iDealFurniture.org and advancedlicensing.com.
CEO of Ideal Furniture Larry Kozin was pleased to hear news of the honor, saying,“[It] really speaks to the commitment and dedication of those on the iDealFurniture and Advanced Licensing teams. Online retail is a dynamic and changing space, and to compete successfully against major e-tailers takes a bit of moxie from everyone involved. Our staff deserves to celebrate this as much as anyone.”
To appear on the 2020 Inc. 5000 list, which includes the 5,000 fastest-growing companies in the US, firms needed to have generated at least $100,000 in revenue in 2016 and $2 million in revenue in 2019, be privately held, for profit, US-based, and independent. Besides meeting these criteria, iDealFurniture/Advanced Licensing grew at an impressive rate of 495%.
As the Inc. 5000 website states, “We honor just one thing: real achievement by a founder or a team of founders. No one makes the Inc. 5000 without building something great--usually from scratch.” And this is certainly true for iDealFurniture/Advanced Licensing, as iDeal Furniture grew from a single furniture store started by Mr. Kozin in 1982 to become the fastest growing network of furniture brokers in the country. After his store became successful, Mr. Kozin began recruiting brokers around the US to help others fulfill their dreams of owning their own business. While iDealFurniture focuses on helping people get started in the furniture trade, its offshoot, Advanced Licensing, helps individuals with a wide range of businesses get licensed and primed for expansion. “We’re really excited about the future,” Kozin says. “While this is a nice feather in the cap, it’s really about meeting the needs of our clients.”


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OCBC Bank has been the Official Card Partner of the WTA Finals for 4 years and running. In a quest to host their best reception yet, OuterEdit was commissioned to transform OCBC’s Premier Suite into an unparalleled space. A night of experiential welcome for top-tier guests, as they stood atop to marvel at the world’s top female tennis stars in action.
The space, in of itself, had to be worth celebrating. Our vision was to curate a sense of understated class, while creating an elevated end-to-end experience to engage guests at every turn.
The sport of tennis seemed to always hark back to its vintage roots. Inspired by its rich heritage, our creative team connected the dots with a creative direction that served this classic theme with a modern twist.
What resulted was a stunning fusion of traditional and contemporary elements, from inviting furniture collections, to immaculate décor and engaging event collaterals.
This signature theme elevated the entire event identity. Each guest received a specially designed invitation kit, crafted to delight: from the design of the invitation cards to the tactile velvety lamination of the box, every bit of the kit was designed for surprises and anticipation to the big day.
We wanted the suite to feel like an immersive tour for the guests, where they would embark on a journey that excited the senses, with key touch points that inspired interaction. To achieve that, we paved a trail that led guests on a leisurely walk from the indoors of a stylised country club setting out into the nature-filled open.
Every part of the suite, from the furniture selections to the décor colour scheme, was carefully curated to give off the vintage country club vibe. Lush greenery sprawled the corners of the suite freely, leaving guests to the wonders of a dreamy escape, yet a sense of elegant arrival.
Our Premier Suite Emblem made a star-studded appearance, presented in a foil stamped gold sticker that made unwrapping an experience fit for royalty. Our objective was to create something symbolic, something that encapsulated the WTA Finals 2017 in great fashion.
What resulted was a limited edition, custom-created gold collectible – a proud motif that brought a sense of cohesive identity for all who attended the event.
The emblem was derived from the timeless stature of vintage country clubs and adapted across the event, even down to the staff’s uniform.
The space added style and structure. The substance came from witnessing world-class tennis players serving up their best shots throughout the match. It was a day that won the hearts of guests and champions alike. And, we made sure that, everybody went home a winner.
“The attention to detail, methodical & logical thinking behind making the customer experience seamless and enjoyable, and the passion are clearly evident in all of you. We are thankful to have you as part of our WTA team, making our dream come true. I believe [my team] can attest to the same. I witness how much enjoyment they have working with [OuterEdit].
Our senior management – Group CEO, COO, Head of Retail Banking and CMO – have also extended their commendations on the superb hospitality experience. This would be something you’d be delighted to bring back to the team.
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Hey there! Great game so far, thank you very much!
Couple of things that I have encountered so far:
1) After passing UP Law to not allow colonization of a planet in another empires' ZOC, I found out that this law means nothing to the computer.
2) After researching Barren World Colonization, I was still unable to colonize barren worlds.
3). Odd bug that only happened once where the trade route line was huge (not as wide as a tile, but close) on the map regardless as to how zoomed in I was. After I came back into the game after a break, it was normal again.
Also, I had a suggestion, would it be possible to add a feature to the Explore ability that would prevent your ships on automate explore from entering into anther empire's ZOC? Right now they just go where-ever and it irritates the NPCs.
Keep up the great work!

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Chicken with Fine Herbs
Chicken with fine herbs is a simple but elegant meal. It’s full of flavor, but still very easy to put together.
- 4 chicken quarters legs & thighs
- Salt & pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp. of olive oil
- ¼ white onion
- 2 garlic cloves chopped
- ⅓ tsp. marjoram
- ⅓ tsp. thyme
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 tbsp. Fresh Parsley chopped
- ½ tsp. paprika optional
- 1 cup dry white wine* SEE NOTES
Season chicken with salt and pepper.
Heat oil in a large skillet at medium-high heat.
Pan fry the chicken pieces on both sides until lightly golden, about four minutes per side.
Add the onion and garlic and sauté for about 2 minutes
Pour the wine and add the herbs. Bring to a boil and then reduce heat to simmer for about 18-20 minutes, or until the chicken is thoroughly cooked and tender.
- You can also add ¼ cup of heavy cream 5 minutes the final cooking to give a creamy texture.
- Instead of wine, you can use a mix of water & vinegar or chicken broth.
Calories: 440kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 31g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 141mg | Sodium: 117mg | Potassium: 383mg | Vitamin A: 780IU | Vitamin C: 6.8mg | Calcium: 33mg | Iron: 1.9mg

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The rings of Saturn are shining bright this month.
Beginning Tuesday, Saturn will be at opposition, meaning it will rise opposite the sun in the Earth’s sky.
Opposition gives Earth-dwellers the best views of the gas giant and a number of its moons, according to NASA.
The planet will be visible to the naked eye, but you will need a telescope to spot the iconic rings, according to EarthSky.org. When we pass between the sun and a planet outside our own orbit, the other planet “is generally closest to Earth and brightest for that year,” EarthSky notes notes.
During this time Saturn, Earth and the sun will be in a straight line, with Earth in the center.
Saturn will be visible in the southeast sky Tuesday, according to EarthSky, and can be spotted in the “teapot” of the Sagittarius constellation.
It will appear highest in the sky about midnight but will be visible all night long, setting in the west as the sun begins to rise in the east.
Saturn’s opposition will provide good views of the planet during July, August and September.
On July 15 and 16, a full moon “scrapes by the ringed planet,”according to NASA. During this time, people in South America will be able to see the moon pass directly in front of Saturn.
This exciting celestial event happens to fall on the 50th anniversary of the historic Apollo 11 mission.

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NPC20 @ Home is a digital conference experience bringing the spirit of the National Planning Conference to the planning community. Connect with the planning community on topics relevant to today's environment: rebuilding community, planning in the digital era, and navigating the future of planning.
We are excited that the American Planning Association is debuting this digital event, NPC20 @ Home, that will bring together the planning community at a time when preparation and connection is more urgent than ever before. The conference will span three days and cover timely and relevant content focused on rebuilding community, planning in a digital era, and navigating the future of planning. Daily keynotes featuring planning leaders from the public and private sector will start each day's program. There will also be plenty of opportunities for networking and making career connections throughout the event.
AICP members can earn more than 20 CM credits, including Law and Ethics. All for one affordable price that includes all session recordings for up to one year in APA Learn immediately following the event.


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How does your ideal retirement differ from reality, and what can we do to better align the two?
Inflation & Your Money
It's important to understand how inflation is reported and how it can affect investments.
The Rule of 72
Do you know how long it may take for your investments to double in value? The Rule of 72 is a quick way to figure it out.

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Second edition of L30 Class European Championships took place at the beginning of September on Lake Garda. Host Club from Circolo Vela Gargnano made it possible to sail nine races in three days. Teams from Germany, Belgium, Hungary, Great Britain and Ukraine raced for EUROSAF medals and championship titles. Gold was given to team “Sharifa” from Germany.
Next highlight for this young class is right away: first ever continental championship in new Olympic discipline “Mixed Doublehanded Offshore” will be sailed from Venice to Triest, starting on the 8 October.
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PBS’s acclaimed Emmy-winning series American Masters is presenting Emmy and Peabody Award-winning Ric Burns’ 90-minute American Ballet Theatre: A History, the dazzling documentary in honor of ABT’s 75th anniversary, May 15 at 8 p.m. CST.
Combined with intimate rehearsal footage, virtuoso performances, live performances in Paris and Havana, interviews, and hundreds of archival stills and rare footage of ballet icons and key figures pivotal to the company’s formation, such as Alicia and Frederic Franklin Alonso, Mikhail Baryshnikov, Agnes de Mille, Susan Jaffe, Nora Kaye, Julie Kent, Donald Saddler, Jerome Robbins, Antony Tudor, and current artistic director Kevin McKenzie, Burns delves into the rich history of one of the world’s preeminent ballet companies.
“It’s a tremendous honor to have Ric Burns and American Masters illuminate ABT’s history in such a meaningful way,” states Rachel Moore, ABT CEO. “The expertise and care Ric and his team have devoted offers fresh perspective on our art form and serve as a fitting testament to this cultural institution.”
“Indeed,” says Michael Kantor, co-executive producer of American Masters, “Ric has created an entertaining film that will touch and transform both seasoned aficionados and those who’ve never seen a ballet.” The documentary will be available July 14 on DVD from PBS Distribution.
“The story of ABT, and the amazing popularity of dance in the U.S. over the last three-quarters of a century, is one of the most inspiring stories in the cultural world,” says Burns. “Ballet is the most poignantly ephemeral and expressive of the arts, both earthbound and transcendent. And ABT, indisputably one of the world’s greatest dance companies, has torn down incredible barriers, welcoming choreographers and artists from around the world.”
American Masters — American Ballet Theatre: A History chronicles the rise of the company from its earliest days as a small, financially struggling collective, to its pinnacle as one of the world’s revered dance companies. Its history is exemplified by footage of choreographer Alexei Ratmansky and past and present stars Misty Copeland, Marcelo Gomes, Gillian Murphy, and Hee Seo; dance historian Jennifer Homans; and dance critics Clive Barnes and Anna Kisselgoff.
Hundreds of hours of slow-motion footage [2,500 frames per second] shot at Kaatsbaan International Dance Center in Tivoli, NY, by cinematographer Buddy Squires [and a 30-person crew] with nine ABT dancers — Isabella Boylston, Copeland, Herman Cornejo, Gomes, Joseph Gorak, Murphy, Seo, Daniil Simkin, and Cory Stearns — illustrates ABT’s formidable training and intricate artistry.
American Masters – American Ballet Theatre: A History is a co-production of Steeplechase Films — Bonnie Lafave and Katie O’Rourke, producers; Mikaela Shwer and Emily Williams, editors.
American Ballet Theatre: A History and American Masters are made possible by support from Rosalind P. Walter; for the documentary by the National Endowment for the Arts, and numerous dance funds and foundations. Funding for AM is provided by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, numerous foundations, and public television viewers like you.
Ellis Nassour is an Ole Miss alum and noted arts journalist and author who recently donated an ever-growing exhibition of performing arts history to the University of Mississippi. He is the author of the best-selling Patsy Cline biography, Honky Tonk Angel, as well as the hit musical revue, Always, Patsy Cline.

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Edge City: Life On The New Frontier (Anchor Books)
Edge City: Life on the New Frontier (Anchor Books)
First there was downtown. Then there were suburbs. Then there were malls. Then Americans launched the most sweeping change in 100 years in how they live, work, and play. The Edge City.
From Publishers Weekly
A thought-provoking account of the new urban centers that are developing on the edges of major metropolitan areas in the U.S.
Copyright 1992 Reed Business Information, Inc.
From Library Journal
Garreau's rather indifferently written tome, originally produced as a series of Washington Post articles, describes the phenomenon of Edge Cities that have sprung up in various areas of the nation, usually in close proximity to intersecting highways and urban areas. These entities are found in former rural or residential areas and contain office and retail space, a population that increases at 9 a.m. on working days, and a local perception of the Edge City as the final destination for mixed-use shopping, jobs, and entertainment. Garreau describes how developers, planners, politicians, and others have combined in such areas as Northern and Central New Jersey, Boston, Detroit, Atlanta, Phoenix, Southern California, and the San Francisco Bay region to erect these new...


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Rory McIlroy will walk up the aisle with his tennis pro fiancee Caroline Wozanicki this August.
Independent.ie can exclusively reveal the Northern Irish golfing superstar is set to marry his Danish fiancee at the end of the summer.
The pair have been engaged since New Year's Day, when they announced the exciting news on Twitter.
A source close to the couple confirmed the wedding plans, which will take place abroad.
"Rory is marrying Caroline in late August," the insider explained.
"They've only been engaged a few months, but they're both keen to make it official and are a planning a spectacular day for guests. They're keeping their invite list under wraps for now for security reasons because it includes some A-list superstars from around the world."
Despite the source's confirmation of the wedding date, top golfer McIlroy has denied reports his wedding date is this coming summer.
Nearly 200 celebrities from the world of sport, politics and music are set to descend on the mystery location later this year.
Last month, she told Lime magazine she would like to start a family with her fiancé.
“I want to be a relatively young mother, and I do not see it as being too far in the future,” the 23-year-old told the publication.
“Therefore I have no dream to make my mark. Instead, I enjoy economic freedom my hard work has given me.
“It means I can give my children the best start in life by being there 100 per cent for them.”
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Doctor of Philosophy
Dr. Gregory M. Kelly
Mouse F9 cells differentiate into primitive endoderm (PrE) when treated with retinoic acid (RA) and into parietal endoderm (PE) following subsequent treatment with dibutyryl cAMP. Wnt6 is up-regulated in PrE cell, and although it is sufficient to induce differentiation by signaling through the canonical WNT/β-catenin pathway, the mechanism by which the Wnt6 gene is regulated is not known. In addition to WNT signaling, PrE differentiation is accompanied by an increase in reactive oxygen species (ROS). ROS have been implicated in regulating the canonical WNT/β-catenin signaling pathway through Nucleoredoxin (NRX), but whether they are sufficient to induce extraembryonic endoderm in vitro is not known. In F9 cells the overexpression of Gata6 or Foxa2, which are two integral members responsible for patterning extraembryonic endoderm, induces biochemical and morphological markers of PrE by directly up-regulating the expression of Wnt6, and activating the canonical WNT/β-catenin signaling pathway. Treating cells with H2O2, or knocking down the expression of Nrx also activates canonical WNT/β-catenin signaling leading to the induction of these markers. Treating cells with antioxidants, however, impedes the ability of RA to induce PrE. Furthermore, and regardless as to how F9 cells are induced, these PrE cells remain competent and differentiate into PE when treated with db-cAMP. Together, these results indicate that Gata6 and Foxa2 are responsible for initiating the canonical WNT/β-catenin pathway in F9 cells and ROS, impinging on NRX, regulate the pathway necessary for PrE differentiation.
Hwang, Jason Taek Ki, "Signaling Events During Extraembryonic Endoderm Differentiation" (2014). Electronic Thesis and Dissertation Repository. 2046.

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The Photonics Department (Ph. Dept.) at ICB is strong of 30 permanent staff, and has been built around the following 4 teams :
Phone : +33 (0)3 80 39 60 15
The Solitons, Lasers and Optical Communication group (SLCO), based on a strong coupling between experimentalists and theoreticians of nonlinear optical dynamics. It aims at developing innovative advanced optical functionalities taking advantage of light properties in various nonlinear propagation environments.
One part of the Submicron Optics and Nanosensor (OSNC) group, whose expertise includes plasmonics, nanofabrication, conception of micro-optical devices and sensors. The other part of OSCN is bound to the Nanoscience Dept., leading to sustained interactions between the two Departments.
During the past few years, the high level of recurrent interactions and collaborations among the above teams made it clear that the Ph. Dept. was the most relevant structure level to encompass the photonics research performed at ICB. Note that the Ph. Dept. has also developed fruitful interactions with the Dept. of Quantum Interactions and Control.
The Ph. Dept. is the key contributor to the “Photonic and advanced materials” research topic identified – among six – as a strategic field at the level of uB. At the Burgundy Region and National levels (CPER), the Ph. Dept. benefits from the support of the regional project « Photcom/ACTION » conducted within the framework of the LabeX ACTION headed at the university of Franche-Comté.
The presentation of the activities conducted at the Ph. Dept. can be grouped in the following topical areas:
- Light-mediated control processes
- Advanced nonlinear optical dynamics
- Plasmonics: from fundamentals to applications
- Solid-state laser sources for applications


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Baby Garden is coming along but I think I’m going to put it down for a while to work on my Prairie Schooler WIP. That one is almost done and I’d love a quick finish. BG is going to take some serious time!
It’s been raining all day so I was perusing some stitching and Jane Austen sites. I came across these goodies.
The game of Stitch-opoly! Isn’t this great? You can buy it at hobby, needlecraft, book, and toy stores. Or how about a Jane Austen action figure?
I really like this bookbag too.
It’s tough being on a budget! Of course I wouldn’t have enough time in my lifetime to do all the projects I want to do. Especially when I’m wasting time fooling around on the computer!


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Tom Brady -- Sketch Artist Misses Again ... 'I Only Had 5 Minutes'
Tom BradySketch Artist Misses Again'I Only Had 5 Minutes'
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Matt Damon ... is that you?!
After an epically bad first attempt, the sketch artist in the Deflategate court battle has taken another crack at Tom Brady ... and it definitely resembles someone from Boston ... just not the QB.
We can all agree ... the new pic is an upgrade -- we're just not sure the guy in the pic would ever be able to score Gisele ... especially because he's missing a chunk out of his right arm.
We spoke with the artist, Jane Rosenberg, who admits the work isn't great ... but says she "had very little time" and was sketching from a distance. She told us the set up was a "court artist's nightmare."
Rosenberg says she practiced drawing Brady after the first sketch -- but she only had 5 minutes to bang out the pic.


An agreement with Sweden to strengthen research programmes in polar science has also been signed
To facilitate the mobility of students, academics and researchers between India and France, the Cabinet has recently approved the ratification of Migration and Mobility Partnership Agreement. Signed in March 2018, the agreement aims at enhancing academic mobility and cooperation on issues related to irregular migration and human trafficking between France and India.
The partnership agreement will also foster the mobility of skilled professionals between the two nations. It will initially be valid for seven years and has the provision for automatic renewal and a monitoring mechanism through a joint working group.
Besides, the Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has apprised of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed between the Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES), India and Ministry of Education and Research, Sweden.
This agreement aims at developing and improving scientific research programmes in polar science and oceanic realm in both Sweden and India. Sweden as one of the eight Arctic states is one of the member states in the Arctic Council whereas India has the observer status in the same.


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Drought coping strategies in cotton: increased crop per drop
The growth and yield of many crops, including cotton, are affected by water deficit. Cotton has evolved drought-specific as well as general morpho-physiological, biochemical and molecular responses to drought stress, which are discussed in this review. The key physiological responses against drought stress in cotton, including stomata closing, root development, cellular adaptations, photosynthesis, abscisic acid (ABA) and jasmonic acid (JA) production, and reactive oxygen species (ROS) scavenging, have been identified by researchers. Drought stress induces the expression of stress related transcription factors and genes, such as ROS scavenging, ABA or mitogen-activated protein kinases (MAPK) signaling genes, which activate various drought-related pathways to induce tolerance in the plant. It is crucial to elucidate and induce drought-tolerant traits via quantitative trait loci (QTL) analysis, transgenic approaches and exogenous application of substances. The current review paper highlights the natural as well as engineered drought tolerance strategies in cotton.

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It is the process of soldering electrical components onto a printed circuit board (PCB) to create a functioning electronic assembly. This process involves components such as resistors, capacitors, integrated circuits, connectors, and other electronic parts being mounted onto the PCB and then soldered in place. After the components are soldered, the PCBA undergoes testing to ensure its functionality before it can be used in electronic devices.
PCBA can be divided into the following steps:
Production and manufacturing: The manufacturer produces printed circuit boards according to the circuit design drawings provided by the customer;
2. SMT mounting: Accurately mount surface mounted components (SMT components) onto circuit boards through automated mounting machines;
3. THT plugin: Insert the plugin components into the empty plugin on the printed circuit board through manual or semi-automatic equipment;
4. Welding: Fix components to the circuit board so that they can correctly transmit signals or energy, and take protective measures to avoid malfunctions;
5. Testing: Conduct various functional and performance tests on the completed circuit board to ensure product quality.
PCBA is widely used in various electronic products, such as digital cameras, mobile phones, tablets, routers, televisions, computer motherboards, etc. The application of PCBA technology has greatly improved the production efficiency and quality of electronic products, enabling the rapid development and progress of the electronic industry


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By Emmett Corcoran
In a recent parliamentary enquiry, Sinn Féin TD Claire Kerrane sought clarity on an issue faced by local authority tenants housed with approved housing bodies (AHBs). The question addressed a confusing situation for tenants seeking transfers, where both local authorities and AHBs seem to deflect responsibility onto each other.
According to Deputy Kerrane, this has left many tenants in a state of uncertainty regarding their eligibility and process for transferring to different dwellings. She asked the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government if he: “…will advise on the situation where local authority tenants who are housed with approved housing bodies and wish to transfer are informed by the AHB that this is the responsibility of the local authority, which in turn states that it is the responsibility of the AHB; if he will clarify which body is reasonable for transfer…”
Responding to Deputy Kerrane’s question, Housing Minister Darragh O’Brien provided a clarification. He stated: “Matters in relation to the allocation of social dwellings, including the transfer of sitting tenants to other dwellings, are the responsibility of the respective local authorities. I have no function in this matter”.
This statement appears to place the responsibility for the transfer of tenants with local authorities, not AHBs.
Minister O’Brien further elaborated that there are no legislative or policy barriers preventing a tenant in an AHB social dwelling, who was initially placed via a local authority’s social housing waiting list, from applying to be placed on a local authority transfer list. He emphasised that such transfers are indeed facilitated by local authorities as per their respective allocation schemes.
The response from the minister clarifies the existing rules and procedures, providing a clear directive for tenants seeking transfers. It highlights the role of local authorities in handling these requests, thereby streamlining the process and eliminating confusion caused by the perceived overlap of responsibilities between local authorities and AHBs.
For tenants, this means they can directly approach their local authority for transfer requests, ensuring a more straightforward and transparent process.
Commenting on the parliamentary exchange, Deputy Kerrane said: “I welcome the clarification from the minister on this important matter. The housing system can be a difficult one to manoeuvre and it is important that all tenants know their rights and responsibilities. Housing transfers are an important component of housing and those seeking them need to be clear on the process”.


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Week 19: Howard Brenton’s Christie in Love (1969)
Brenton’s latest play Lawrence After Arabia, which opened at the Hampstead Theatre last week, has been criticised by some as all talk and no show. As well as being dry, some have also attacked the theatre’s decision to programme a play written by a white man which marks the centenary of the Arab Revolt. Looking back to one of Brenton’s first plays Christie in Love, about the conviction and hanging of murderer John Christie, you can see that it shows the work of a young playwright confidently playing with the possibilities of theatre.
The story is perhaps more famous from Richard Fleischer’s 10 Rillington Place, which captures eerie setting of the falsely accused’s hanging and which contains a creepy central performance from Richard Attenborough. But before that, Brenton’s play looks at the brutality of the murders conflicting with the cold professionalism of Christie. First programmed by David Hare and Tony Bicat’s Portable Theatre Company when they were looking for a play about evil, and later performed at the Royal Court, the play is performed in the round in a sort of chicken coup enclosure. The floor is strewn with masses of scrunched up paper, from under which Christie pops out.
This non-naturalistic, fluid space, Brenton writes, is part of ‘the Theatre Machine’ or a ‘fly trap’ with which to draw in the audience. He also plays with the characters being realistic and cartoonish. The two other characters, a constable and inspector, are like a Vaudeville double act recounting filthy limericks whilst searching for bodies in the garden; one of them ventriloquises a doll to represent one of Christie’s victims; Christie first appears with a huge papier maché head. But at other times, characters speak with eloquence and compassion. Christie, for instance, conducts himself with military style duty. And his interrogators speak of how they see the ‘sinks and sewers of the minds of men and women’ as a regular part of their job.
It’s a play which can be visually impressive in its exploration of evil and the morality of capital punishment. And to see how else the play may differ from Lawrence After Arabia, Christie in Love is playing later this month at King’s Head Theatre, London.

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Nod to Foreign Campuses in India ‘Misleading Dream’ of Ivy League Education
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Several teachers and students have criticised the University Grants Commission’s (UGC) latest regulations on setting up campuses of foreign higher educational institutions as “peddling fallacious dreams of an Ivy League education at affordable costs”.
The top 500 universities ranked across the world will be allowed to open their offshore campuses with autonomy in deciding fees, curricula, faculty recruitment and transfer of remittance to the origin country.
According to the regulations, uploaded on the UGC website, “The campus of Foreign Higher Educational Institutions (FHEI) may evolve their admission process and criteria to admit domestic and foreign students. It shall decide the fees structure, which should be transparent and reasonable.”
The FHEI “shall make available the prospectus on its website, at least, 60 days before the commencement of admissions, including fees structure, refund policy, number of seats in a programme, eligibility qualifications and admission process”.
FHEIs shall have the autonomy to recruit faculty and staff from India and abroad as per its recruitment norms and may decide the qualifications, salary structure, and other conditions of service for appointing faculty and staff.
“However, the FHEI shall ensure that the qualifications of the faculty appointed shall be on par with the main campus of the country of origin,” the draft adds.
However, teachers and students organisations allege that the decision will not only make education expensive but also come at the cost of social justice.
“They are peddling fallacious dreams of an ‘Ivy League education at affordable costs. The reality is far from it as these foreign universities will provide education at a cost unaffordable for the vast majority of our population as they will be unfettered in deciding curricula, fees structure and salaries of teachers,” the Democratic Teachers Front (DTF) said in a statement. “This will no doubt increase the cost of education in these institutions.”
The DTF added that the content of the education provided in these institutes “will work to attenuate the quest for democratic policy autonomy in the country”.
DTF secretary Abha Dev Habib told Newsclick that public- funded universities are being “starved of funds, which has resulted in a slow but steady erosion of the quality of education imparted in many of these premier institutions”.
“Forcing public higher educational institutions to take loans from higher education financing agencies is also leading to an increase in the cost of education,” Habib further said adding
that the “increase in the cost of education will result in the exclusion of a large section of our society, especially the deprived, which seeks empowerment through education”.
Besides, it will “lead to a mismatch between the demand for and availability of skilled workers”, Habib, who teaches physics at Miranda House College, Delhi, contended.
Arguing that government’s aim is to “compromise the quality of higher education in public-funded universities,” she said., “Ironically, foreign universities have been prohibited from running online programmes whereas the government is envisioning a national digital university.”
The UGC regulations on Academic Bank of Credits and the credit framework for online courses through SWAYAM (Massive Open Online Courses, or MOOCS) allow a student to pursue up to 50% of the course online from other universities/Swayam portal, she added.
“Another regulation on blended learning also mandates that a further 40% of each paper taught by teachers in the parent university will be online in the form of video lectures. This will lead to up to 70% of a course offered by a student being digitalised. In fact, the government is set to enact a law to start a National Digital University which will allow a student to pursue any courses fully online,” Habib said.
The Aam Aadmi Party-affiliated Academics for Action and Development Teachers Association (AADTA) alleged that the regulations will “convert educational institutions into commercial enterprises and elitist enclaves and make them distant from Indian socioeconomic-cultural problems”.
“This is the reactivation of the ‘drain theory’, by which these educational East India Companies will try to plunder the vast education sector. The social justice concerns have been totally ignored, which are very important in our context, where higher education is a very effective means of social change,” the AADTA said in a statement.
AADTA national head Aditya Narain Mishra told Newsclick that the regulations have “no provisions for caste- based/economic-based/minority-based/armed forces-based/ Divyang-based/ Kashmiri migrants/representation- based/women reservation in student admissions and faculty requirements”.
For example, there is “no reservation for SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PH/armed forces/women in admissions and appointments. There is no clarity on the syllabus and its content. Similarly, there will be no elected representative in governance/governing body. If a foreign institution fails in its operations, how will the UGC take care of students studying in that institution?” he asked.
Students’ Federation of India (SFI ) general secretary Mayukh Biswas said that the “ruling party is perhaps forgetting the fact that it had opposed the earlier versions of the regulations introduced in UPA-II administration”.
“The idea of foreign university campuses in every nook and corner of India might feel very empowering, but the reality is that this will definitely weaken the education system,” he told Newsclick adding that the pandemic has “severely affected the
student community with several of them out of the education system since they couldn’t afford it”. The introduction of foreign universities will “further enable this gap with only the elite able to afford higher education”, he added.
According to Biswas, the UGC has given “complete freedom to foreign universities to decide the fees structure. State governments were also not consulted before releasing the draft norms in such a way that the federal structure of the country was completely ignored throughout the procedure”.
Alleging that the Centre has “already failed in maintaining thequality of higher education”, he said, “The only interest of the government seems to be in providing funds and ‘institute of eminence’ status to non-existent private universities like JIO University.”
Notably, most eminent foreign universities, according to him, “never set up campuses other than their original campus space to ensure the quality and eminence of education. The regulations must be done away with immediately”.
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There is something you need to pay more attention to when choosing for your autism vitamins. This has anything to do with the products you are about to buy is recommended by some experts or not. The reason for this is that choosing neuro-vitamins could be different with selecting other vitamins for regular purposes of bodily health.
When looking for this kind of vitamins, you need to realize that those vitamins may serve more than just supplementary purposes. That is to say, these products could also serve the true medical purpose, in the sense that they are meant more as curing treatments rather than just as supplementing materials.
Hence, make sure that your neuro-vitamins are recommended by those experts as taking these vitamins is not just a matter of giving additional intakes to your body. If you come across with the vitamins being recommended by nationally acknowledged names such as this one of Dr. Kendal Stewart, you need to have doubted no longer about the quality of such vitamins. Almost always, the name has already spoken for itself about the products’ quality. Hence, you could also be sure of yourself that you are not taking the wrong or useless medicines for your health purposes.


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Taking you to the peak of Dark Mode without limitations and endless opportunities. ‘I can resist anything except temptation’.
This unique piece was created by founder and designer of Blvck Paris, Julian O’hayon with original exclusively produced music.
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- This is a signed and limited edition digital creation.
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Honda unveils N-Box Slash retro-styled kei car
The N/ can be fitted with interiors inspired by different decades.
Honda has released a new model in its best-selling N-Series lineup. The N/ (or N-Box Slash) is yet another take on its supercompact platform, intended for fashion conscious buyers.
The N-Box Slash is built atop the same kei car platform that underpins the N-Box, N-Box+, N-One and N-WGN. Though specs were kept mum, the fifth car in the reborn N-Series (the original N360 was released in 1967) is likely to be powered by the same 63-horsepower, 660cc turbocharged 3-cylinder as its stablemates.
Like all kei cars, its measurements are limited to 133.8 inches long, 58.2 inches wide and 78.7 inches tall. These numbers are capped by the Japanese government's kei car specifications, which allow these cars tax breaks and expanded parking options in crowded cities.
Where the N-Box Slash differs is in its styling, which has a decidedly retro feel. Perhaps most glaringly, the massive C-pillar seems to be inspired by Honda's 1970 Z Coupe. Other touches include stylized wheels that look like black steelies with beauty rings and dog dish hubcaps with a knockoff spinner graphic, a chrome fuel filler cap and brightwork along the windows and C-pillar.
Cabin-wise, upholstery options include 50s diner red with a checkerboard motif, 70s boardroom wood paneling and stitched leather, or a 60s surf-inspired light seafoam green and cream combo. The center console is dominated by a multifunction screen and large speaker that's part of what Honda calls its 8-speaker Sound Mapping System.
The N-Box Slash goes on sale in Japan on December 22.


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Have you ever seen Christmas lights decorating palm trees? Does the idea of spending Christmas in a tiny church where the day is sacred, not commercial, appeal to you? What about spending Christmas Day wrapping your arms around diving equipment instead of unwrapping gifts? If this sounds great, you may wish to trade north winds for tropical breezes by spending your holiday on Ambergris Caye in Belize.
As a travel agent, you get to know your clients well as you figure out which accommodations best suit their needs and budgets. When kids are involved, your mission can be more difficult—unless you have family-friendly destinations on speed dial, like the Villas at Banyan Bay in San Pedro on Ambergris Caye. Make this your go-to resource in Belize and become a travel planning hero in your client’s eyes just by recommending this slice of paradise. Travel is painless, thanks to Belize’s proximity to North America and the growing number of carriers serving the country. Some flights are so short (Just 1.5 hours from Miami), kids rarely have time to check out the bathrooms. Banyan Bay staff will be on hand to meet your clients and see to their in-country travel needs and arrangements. We recommend the water taxi. Kids love it! Accommodations are kid-friendly. At the Villas of Banyan Bay, rooms are both luxurious and child-friendly. Every two- or three-bedroom unit faces the Caribbean Sea, a spectacular site guaranteed to lower the pulse rate of the most frazzled moms and dads. They can the kids for a walk on the beach after unpacking to let them work off some […]
10 Reasons Why You Have to Vacation in Ambergris Caye We don’t have to tell you that Belize is hot because it’s the reason people keep returning. Belize has its own unique, vibrant, lively epicenter on Ambergris Caye, which is why this hot spot won a 2016 World Travel Award and was named the Leading Destination in the Caribbean. Year-round weather perfection can’t be discounted, nor can the social scene where there’s fun in the sun—and even more fun by night. Need more convincing? How about 10 reasons to visit Ambergris Caye this month? 1. If you love to fish, see how Belize’s current TURF program is revolutionizing the sport of fishing. Thanks to zoning restrictions, Belize waters are home to an abundance of fish, so whether you want to bag the catch of a lifetime or just chill out on the deck of the boat, you’ll enjoy every minute. 2. November on Ambergris Caye remains affordable. Stay at a resort like the Villas at Banyan Bay until mid-December at reduced rates and you might qualify for a fifth night free if you book a four-day stay in a luxurious suite. 3.Celebrate holidays on Ambergris Caye in unique ways by […]
Visit Belize & Ambergris Caye in November Allow us to brag about Ambergris Caye Belize, the recipient of recent travel industry excellence awards that have changed the way the traveling public see this romantic, exciting destination. But 2015 travel awards hardly tell the whole story. In fact, temperatures that rarely deviate from warm and warmer make travel to Belize a fabulous choice year-round—but November will hold a special place in your heart if you decide to come then. Keep reading to learn why you should say “Yes, please” to November in Belize. Airfares are affordable. Despite the fact that high season is on the horizon, Southwest Airlines became a game changer by adding daily direct flights to Belize in mid-October, and this has impacted fares posted by American, Delta, United and non-domestic airlines. Why not use this competitive environment to your advantage by flying here in November? Need a place to stay that’s as attractive as those airfares? You couldn’t choose a more luxurious tropical destination than the Villas at Banyan Bay. This resort welcomes families to sprawling, fully furnished, 2 and 3 bedroom luxury accommodations in close proximity to the award-winning Rico’s Restaurant, Seashells Spa and spectacular three-tier pool. […]
Even a few days away from stressors can put a positive spin on the world, and spending time in Belize at the Villas of Banyan Bay, may be just what the doctor ordered. This lovely resort, located on Ambergris Caye, has all of the serenity you seek, and if you can take advantages of seasonal discounts during low season, even your wallet will smile.
And the Winners Are: Ambergris Caye and Placencia! Each October, a festive, world-wide event draws thousands of people dressed in formal finery to an event that receives lots of media coverage. It’s not the Oscars. Nor the Super Bowl—yet this occasion is so eagerly anticipated, it rivals attention footballers receive when they compete for the World Cup. We’re talking about the 2015 World Travel Awards (WTA), a formal affair held in Bogota, Columbia that hosted the crème de la crème of travel professionals. They came together for the 22nd year to heap honors on the top travel destinations and travel industry innovators on the planet. While a number of Belize destinations and organizations were nominated for 2015 World Travel Award honors, expectations were low because the nation’s tourism industry is so new. When it was announced that, in the Central America and Mexico category, Belize had taken not one, but two top prizes, representatives from Belize were beside themselves with joy. Ambergris Caye was named the Leading Destination in the Caribbean for 2015 and Placencia was the top vote getter in the Leading Beach Destination category for 2015. When a nation with a fledgling tourist industry grabs honors away from […]
Banyan Bay Suites is the ideal destination for a family vacation in Ambergris Caye Belize Imagine your perfect family vacation! Does it include strolling along white sandy beaches, going snorkeling and scuba diving, exploring a pristine jungle, going on Indiana Jones-type adventures to ancient Mayan ruins? Do you long for unique and exotic sights? Do you want somewhere that is only a couple of hours from Miami, so you all arrive fresh and cheerful? Do you want your own private getaway – but one that comes complete with a full kitchen, your own hot jacuzzi tub, a TV, free WiFi, and where everyone speaks English? If your answer is ‘All of the above’ then our reply is ‘Banyan Bay Suites”. The resort is nestled on Ambergris Caye Belize which was voted by TripAdvisor as one of the most exotic islands to visit in the world. With fully furnished 2 and 3 bedroom Villas, spectacular views of Belize’s Barrier Reef a few miles offshore, and our full service Rico’s Restaurant, the Villas at Banyan Bay offers this and much more to families vacationing in Belize. Ambergris Caye is one of the most sought-after destinations in Belize because it offers travelers so much […]
Belize is now less than a month away from the arrival of Southwest Airlines to our shores. The low-budget airline begins operations from Houston on October 15, 2015 and tickets are now on sale. It is now easier to get to Belize with airlines like Southwest flying to Belize in October and Copa Airlines flying from Panama to Belize in December. In addition, other airlines like American Airlines, Delta and United flying to Belize are offering cheaper flights in what has become known as “The Southwest Effect.” Belize continues to be one of the top destinations to visit in Central America and the Caribbean, and one of the top places to visit in Belize is Ambergris Caye, which TripAdvisor recognizes as one of the best islands to visit in the world. Earlier this year Southwest Airlines CEO Gary Kelly announced that Southwest Airlines will offer nonstop flights to Costa Rica, Belize and Jamaica from Hobby Airport’s international terminal which puts the airline in head-to-head competition with United Airlines, which flies to all those locations from Houston’s larger airport, George Bush Intercontinental, according to Ambergris Today. Southwest Airlines is known for allowing free baggage on your flight (up to two 50lb […]


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Running for Team HSI, Greene had a healthy lead and took a flawless pass from Kaaron Conwright and enjoyed the ovation as he powered down the homestretch alone in front of J.J. Johnson running for USA Red and Olan Coleman for USA Blue.
Johnson outran HSI and Greene in 2004 and 2002 and far-less decorated Anthuan Maybank did the same in 2003 for another USA team.
HSI won Saturday in 38.48 seconds for the first time since 2001 with the fastest time in the world this young season.
HSI made it a sweep with the 4x200 title featuring the same group of Greene, former Vol Leonard Scott, Conwright and former Gator John Capel, who had his American indoor 200 meters record of 20.26 broken by Arkansas sophomore Wallace Spearmon Jr.'s 20.1 last month.
Greene held the world record in the 100 at 9.79 until 2003 when rival Tim Montgomery, who is now under investigation for doping charges, ran a 9.78 in Paris at the World Championships.
Red's 38.68 and Blue's 38.93 are also in the top three, surpassing the 38.98 run by LSU just moments earlier.
The USA Red team of Angela Daigle, 1996 Olympic gold medalist Inger Miller, 2004 Olympic silver medalist Lauryn Williams and LaTasha Collander won the women's 4x100 in 43.36.
The recent ex-collegian team of Nicole Denby, LoLo Jones, Stephanie Durst and Muna Lee was second in 43.44. Denby, a former Lady Longhorn, owns the Mike A. Myers Stadium record in the 100-meter hurdles at 12.62 and Jones, Durst and Lee were part of three straight NCAA 4x100-meter relay titles at LSU.
Olympic 400-meters gold medalist Jeremy Wariner, who won that event for Baylor at the NCAAs last June, anchored the USA Red team to a win in 3:01.91.
Wariner was joined by fellow 4x400 Olympic gold medalists Andrew Rock and Derrick Brew along with 2003 U.S. 400-meter hurdle champion Bershawn Jackson.
MACPHERSON MAKES IT TWO
Arkansas commitment Scott MacPherson of Plano, Texas, won the 1,600 meters in 4:10.35, picking up his second Texas Relays title after winning the 3,200 on Friday.
MacPherson again defeated fellow Razorbacks commitment Daniel LaCava of Grace Prep Academy, who was third in the 3,200 Friday and fifth in the 1,600 Saturday in 4:22.92.
"I am happy I ran the two-mile race (Friday), but I can feel my legs laboring on the first lap," MacPherson said. "I just tried to stay relaxed. I don't like to rely on my kick, so I picked it up at the half-mile. I felt it was a little slow because of the wind.
"This meet is a good confidence booster and springboard for the rest of the season."
MacPherson was named the Most Outstanding Male Athlete of the meet.
MacPherson probably could have won the collegiate mile as well as his winning time of 4:10.35 translates well with an extra seven meters added for the mile distance.
Leonel Manzano of Texas was the first Longhorn winner of the Jerry Thompson Mile since 1977 and he did it with the slowest winning time since 1951.
Manzano won in 4:15.28 ahead of Arkansas freshman Shawn Forrest (4:17.41) and senior Jason Sandfort (4:18.27).
Forrest and Sandfort did the run more for a speed workout than as a specialty. Sandfort is already qualified for the NCAA Outdoor Championships in the 10,000 meters and Forrest will hope to do the same in the 5,000.
RECORD CROWD FOR SATURDAY
Meet officials declared Saturday the most well-attended Texas Relays ever. The stands and the concourses at Mike A. Myers Stadium was packed with more than 22,500 fans
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Remember the beginning of 2018? Back then, cryptocurrencies were breaking historic records, and one bitcoin was worth about $18,000. Yes, it was a glorious time, blockchain was the number one topic of discussion. In fact, even top government officials were talking about it, and everyone wanted to implement blockchain in one way or another. But then cryptocurrencies took a nosedive, and with them, the blockchain hype subsided. At the same time, the technology itself was not forgotten, as everyone understood very well that its potential is huge and isn’t limited to cryptocurrencies. So, three years have passed. How much does bitcoin cost these days?
Do you know what this means? The blockchain technology is about to get hot again. It's about to become one of the most talked-about topics again. It might even supplant the endless stream of pandemic news. At least for a while. At least we'd like to believe so.
Except that no matter how much you ignore the elephant in the room, even if it's been there for a year and everyone is used to it, it's still not going anywhere. And we're not talking about a virus right now. We are sitting on lockdown not because the government is afraid we will get sick, but to prevent the healthcare system from collapsing. The year 2020 has clearly shown the world how much the medical industry needs to modernize and digitalize to meet new challenges. And blockchain can be a great help in that endeavor. According to a study by IDC Health Insights, one in five organizations that do business in healthcare will soon be using blockchain technology. We're talking about both blockchain-based software and custom solutions that integrate off-the-shelf blockchain solutions. So let's take a look at the companies that have already done this and been successful at it.
Estonia was the first country to implement blockchain on a national scale. The eHealth Foundation Estonia has been operating since 2005.
During that time:
- 99% of prescriptions have been issued digitally
- 95% of medical records have been digitized
- 500,000 inquiries are sent by doctors each year
- 100% of bills were issued digitally
In 2016, the eHealth Foundation teamed up with Guardtime, a company that specializes in data security. Guardtime helped the foundation implement KSI (Keyless Signature Infrastructure), a blockchain technology that provides large-scale data authentication without reliance on a centralized trusted authority.
The project now has more than 1 million patient records and data. KSI's infrastructure ensures that medical data is highly secure, safe, and intact. Whenever medical information is changed, the KSI blockchain automatically creates an updated record, preventing any uncontrolled manipulation of the data, whether it is deliberately changed or deleted.
Additional performance and cost analysis of KSI has shown that network response times are nearly 50 percent lower and storage costs are 20 percent lower compared to alternatives.
UK-based FarmaTrust is developing a fast, scalable, and secure blockchain solution that automates all phases of pharmaceutical supply chain tracking.
The company's Zoi blockchain system helps minimize the costs and resources required to fully track drugs. The platform integrates with existing enterprise software solutions and helps reduce the likelihood of disrupting existing business processes, such as delay of product shipments.
The solution is based on the public Ethereum blockchain. The company has also successfully conducted PoC launches on private versions of Ethereum: Tomochain and Quorum. The platform uses a decentralized registry to store data on tracking the origin of medical drugs, smart contracts to automate the execution of supplies of legal products, and artificial intelligence to predict the need for drugs.
To test the solution at the government level, FarmaTrust announced a long-term partnership with the Mongolian government about a year ago. The company chose Mongolia for its trials because 80 percent of medicines in the local market come from abroad and it is crucial to track their origins to avoid substandard and counterfeit drugs entering the country's pharmacies and hospitals. FarmaTrust has given the country access to a blockchain platform so that the government can create an immutable registry to track and protect pharmaceutical supply chain data. As of the start of 2021, the company continues to actively develop its healthcare projects and implement solutions in collaboration with numerous partners, including the U.K. government.
Blockchain can facilitate the exchange of data between different parties in the healthcare industry, such as healthcare providers, researchers and insurance companies. Regulation in some countries prohibits the processing of patients' sensitive personal data unless patients explicitly consent. For example, the European General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) contains such requirements. Blockchain could allow patients to control how their data is transmitted, processed and used.
MedRec, a joint blockchain project between MIT Media Lab and Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, allows patients to control their own medical data. Patients can determine for themselves who can access such information.
The benefits of this system are hard to overestimate:
Patient-controlled medical records
The patient owns and controls access to his or her own medical records. This removes all barriers to patients obtaining copies of their medical records or transferring them to another healthcare provider.
Unmodifiable patient records
Blockchain can ensure that medical data cannot be altered by anyone, including doctors and patients themselves.
Medical records are signed by the source of the data. This allows the validity of records to be verified and false records to be rejected.
Reliability and availability of data
Because patient records are stored on a decentralized network, data is more resistant to loss and hacker attacks.
Electronic health records are encrypted in a blockchain and can only be accessed using the patient's private key. Even if intruders were to breach the network, it would be impossible or at least very difficult to decrypt the data.
LumenLab, a division of Metlife, a large insurance company based in Singapore, has launched a pilot blockchain platform, Insurechain, to automate insurance payments. The Vitana app, powered by Insurechain's blockchain platform, is designed to provide financial protection for pregnant women at risk of gestational diabetes.
Thanks to the app's underlying blockchain technology, it only takes a few minutes to issue an insurance policy, and insurance payments are made automatically, without patient involvement. To accept the offer, patients need to contact a participating clinic and install the app on their phone. Through this app, the patient applies for an insurance policy. The client downloads the app and gives it consent to receive data from third-party sources. Their account is then deployed to the blockchain as a smart contract and automatically recorded in the Distributed Ledger (DL). Once the customer has requested a payment, the app triggers the underwriting rules and uses the blockchain to automatically trigger the payment. For example, if a user is diagnosed with diabetes, an automatic underwriting payment of $500 will occur. If certain complications arise, insurance payouts can be as high as $2,000.
The weight of the development of the Vitana app is evidenced by the fact that it was created with the active participation of major corporations such as SwissRe, Cognizant, and Vault Dragon, who helped LumenLab with the design, development and implementation of the project.
Big players have long recognized the potential of blockchain, and they are actively working to implement it across all industries. According to preliminary data from Deloitte's Financial Services Industry Outlook 2021, 27% of organizations surveyed expect a "slight increase in blockchain costs," while 14% plan to significantly increase development costs. The survey itself was conducted between July and August 2020. That is, even before the current cryptocurrency boom occurred, which means blockchain technology is about to cause a stir again among businesses of all types and sizes and healthcare is no exception. From the creation and exchange of immutable medical records, to increased transparency in the pharmaceutical supply chain, blockchain networks have several promising uses in the healthcare sector. While there are some technical, logistical and regulatory challenges, the integration of this technology will play an important role in the future of medical data storage and transfer. Why not get ahead of the curve and adopt the technology right now, outrunning the competition. Go for it!


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You are what you eat” may be more accurate than you think. There are many factors that contribute to the clear, glowing, blemish-free skin everyone strives for (including genetics). Some foods—depending on their vitamin, mineral, and antioxidant content—can actually help promote healthy skin. We searched the web for meals that contain two or more foods with properties known to protect or repair skin. (But keep in mind, though studies suggest certain foods can protect our skin or repair damage, they're not a substitute for preventative measures like sunscreen.) From quinoa for breakfast to lots of dark chocolate for dessert, here are some ways to eat your way to better skin.
Blueberry and Walnut Smoothie
Blueberries, one of nature’s most potent antioxidant-containing fruits, provide the color for this simple, healthy smoothie. If you don’t have walnuts on hand to whip up homemade walnut milk, choose your favorite variety of milk (but keep in mind that some studies link whey-protein-based dairy to skin conditions, including acne, thanks to its insulin-boosting abilities) . If you can’t make walnut milk, try throwing a few whole walnuts in there anyways—they contain a healthy dose of magnesium, which is important for healthy blood flow in the skin.
Quinoa Breakfast Cereal with Almonds and Berries
Your typical morning breakfast may feature oatmeal, but switch things up with quinoa for an extra dose of protein. Whole grains, including quinoa, are a rich source of selenium, which can improve skin elasticity . Blueberries are high in anthocyanins (one of many antioxidants, which fight off the damage in our bodies caused by free radicals). Almonds are a high source of vitamin E, known to protect our skin from the sun’s rays .
Kale with Pomegranate Seeds and lemon vinaigrette
Perfect for a light lunch or side salad, this healthy skin medley features kale, avocado, quinoa, pomegranate seeds, pecans, goat cheese, and a homemade Meyer lemon vinaigrette. Leafy greens, especially kale, are high in antioxidants and vitamin K—both of which help the skin look young (antioxidants because they help slow down the process of aging, and vitamin K because it protects the skin’s elasticity). Pomegranate seeds boast super high levels of polyphenols (an antioxidant also found in cranberries) .


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Literary agent Stephanie Barrouillet looks at trending themes in global children’s books markets, like diversity, emotional growth, and current events.
From Finland by way of Kosovo, as well as the UK, Israel, Nigeria, Sweden, Spain, and the United States, the writers of our rights roundup are producing thrillers, politically tinged literary fiction, memoir, comedic drama and, of course, children’s stories.
From Germany, the States, Sweden, Spain, Israel, Mexico, and France, here are works of nonfiction, adult trade and children’s fiction, including a sweeping graphic memoir and a novel headed for a cinema near you in February.
International publishing rights agent Stephanie Barrouillet of Tel Aviv describes the effects of a short-lived fixed-price law, just repealed by Israel.
Today, only some 30 percent of Estonian children’s literature originates in Estonia. Päike ja Pilv is one of the leading publishers of content for youngsters, in a country where ‘books are expensive both to publish and to buy.’
Authors and illustrators from Istanbul, Carcassonne, and Paris are featured in new children’s books that agent Stephanie Barrouillet is taking to Frankfurt.
South African children’s book publishing is winning international attention — and awards — as the market evolves beyond being a government-driven sector.