- Fake firms collected $7 million in COVID-19 small business relief through online lender Kabbage, ProPublica found.
- Most fake businesses were registered as farms, with names including "Deely Nuts" and "Beefy King."
- Kabbage processed 378 loans to fraudulent companies via the Paycheck Protection Program, ProPublica reported.
Fake businesses received a collective $7 million in federal COVID-19 relief loans last year through online lending platform Kabbage, and most were registered as farms, according to an investigation by ProPublica.
Kabbage processed 378 loans to bogus businesses under the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) in the scheme's first round of funding from March to August last year, the investigation found. Non-existent farms claiming to be based in New Jersey, such as "Ritter Wheat Club" and "Deely Nuts," each received $20,833, the maximum loan available to sole proprietorships, ProPublica reported.
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES), passed in March 2020, funded the PPP scheme, and was intended to to help struggling businesses keep employees on their payroll and stay afloat during the pandemic.
The investigation also found that "Beefy King," a fake cattle ranch registered in New Jersey, filed for a $20,567 loan. The money was registered to the address of Joe Mancini, mayor of Long Beach Township, who denied any knowledge of the application.
"There's no farming here: We're a sandbar, for Christ's sake," Mancini told ProPublica on the phone.
ProPublica checked New Jersey business records for the farms and found that none of them existed. Hundreds of PPP applicants across 28 states didn't show up in state registration records, and other lenders had nonexistent businesses on their books too, not just Kabbage, ProPublica reported.
The story is part of a wider problem: The Small Business Administration, which connects business owners to lenders, estimated in January that it approved loans for 55,000 potentially ineligible businesses, and that 43,000 received more money than needed for their payrolls.
ProPublica started investigating the loans after a New Jersey resident got in contact, saying his name was attached to a Kabbage loan linked to a "melon farm."
The lender, which American Express acquired in August last year, processed nearly 300,000 loans in the first round of PPP funding, according to ProPublica.
"At any point in the loan process, if fraudulent activity was suspected or confirmed, it was reported to FinCEN, the SBA's Office of the Inspector General and other federal investigators, with Kabbage providing its full cooperation," Kabbage spokesman Paul Bernardini told ProPublica in an emailed statement.
Kabbage did not immediately respond to Insider's request for comment.


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The customer provided a list of required properties and an extensive list of fluids that they had already found and had put under consideration. It became apparent that the company had done an amazing job of finding even the most promising and exotic fluids by themselves, making it a challenge to identify speciality fluids that could perform even better.
After extensive literature research and by understanding the forces at play, we found a class of material that was predicted to perform far better than any other but more proof was needed to be sure. There was an obscure reference to an old, out of the print book from the 1950s that reportedly contained the data we needed. A used copy of the book was found and ordered. It was the crucial information we need to prove that the specialty fluid was the perfect choice.

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Remember Hogwarts! Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Part Two
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Part Two is the raw, thrilling grand finale to the Harry Potter saga, begun by the novels of J. K. Rowling in 1997, visualized by the eight-movie series that began in 2001. Throughout, I have not been an avid fan of the saga. Unlike many readers, I was not dazzled by the first novel. I read the first four novels aloud to my young son and daughter, but I often skipped through pages of dialogue that seemed less like pith and more like padding. To me, the stories read too much like video games: meet the challenge, solve the problem, move to the next level. When the movies came out, I accompanied both of my kids to the early ones, my daughter to all of them, sometimes feeling bored, sometimes nodding off to sleep, enjoying some more than others. But I must admit that the lengthy, sometimes ponderous, often bloated movies of the series successfully establish all the details and emotional connections between characters that are brought together masterfully and very touchingly in the final film. I don’t think the books and the films had to include so much padding, but all the ground covered in the previous films prepares the way for the gripping denouement achieved here.
This time the plot is simple and not over-burdened by the machinations and convoluted (often very contrived) hocus-pocus that weigh down the previous films. Harry and friends Hermione and Ron have their work cut out for them. Find a few horcruxes, destroy the pieces of Voldemort’s soul that are hidden in those horcruxes, and do away with “you know who.” Very quickly the forces of evil swoop down upon the forces of good, holed up in beloved Hogwarts, a wizards’ Alamo, and the final battle dominates the film.
We get shades of The Lord of the Rings with the evil hordes, including battle giants, massed outside the “castle,” shades of World War II movies with the talk of a “suicide mission” and the whole Hogwarts resistance movement. In addition, Voldemort’s army bombards a magic shield protecting Hogwarts; the good guys blow up a bridge; and the Hogwarts wounded huddle in the rubble of a shelter like the Brits during the Blitz. But when the battle is drawn, the action is gripping and characteristically Potteresque as Harry and friends evade a raging fire in the Room of Requirement, a storeroom of needful things that looks like the famous shot of Citizen Kane’s collection of possessions; and Harry attempts to slay the serpent, another horcrux. In addition, the fighting pauses for some crucial character development and dramatic moments, notably when Harry visualizes Snape’s backstory, and when he walks with Dumbledore in a dazzling white train station in his mind. I love it when Harry wonders where the train will take him, and Dumbledore responds meaningfully, "On!" (Yes, and Daniel Radcliffe will have to "go on" from here, his last performance as the famous Harry Potter.)
All the action and drama are enhanced by distinctive cinematography. Visually, this is an outstanding episode filled with striking images: a fearsome dragon soaring over London; Voldemort’s horde; a long shot of beleaguered Hogwarts; the minimalist white train station in Harry’s mind where he walks with the deceased Dumbledore. In addition, the poignant departures captured in the final scene on Platform 9 and ¾, nineteen years later, make for one of the most touching scenes in the eight movies.
With a lot going on, perhaps too much going on, in the final sequences, it seems that every dear character (except for Ginny Weasley) gets to do something funny or dramatic: come to the rescue, die, deliver a parting one-liner, or call some witch a bitch, and at times it’s just caricatures doing what they characteristically do, but Daniel Radcliffe’s Harry Potter, in his eighth film evocation, is a gritty, bold character that is firmly established as a classic film character. Face dirty, corduroy jacket blackened with soot, Harry is much more than an action hero as he carries the burden of so many memories, neatly brought into this final film in snippet flashbacks, to the final showdown with Voldemort. This Harry is far from the little chubby-cheeked boy who stood in the snow with his owl in Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone. This Harry is all man.
Days before seeing Part Two I fortunately re-watched Deathly Hallows, Part One and did extensive Wikipedia research on previous episodes; otherwise, I would have been lost, and the dramatic reveals and comeuppances would have fallen flat dramatically. But it is a considerable compliment to the filmmakers of this final installment, the leanest and meanest of the them all, that I felt my heart swelling and my eyes tearing up for a cast of characters I had viewed mostly with indifference during the long history of this cinematic epic.

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On this week's show we talk about movie sound design. Guest: Erik Aadahl from E Squared. Download or subscribe to this show at twit.tv/htg. We invite you to read, add to, and amend our show notes. Find Scott at UltimateAVMag.com and HomeTheaterMag.com Thanks to Cachefly for the bandwidth for this show.

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Annan Tours Worst-Hit Quake Area of Pakistan Ahead Of Donors' Conference
United Nations Secretary-General Kofi Annan, in Pakistan for an international donors' conference that is seeking $5.2 billion for relief and reconstruction after last month's devastating earthquake, today toured the hardest-hit area, declaring that the task at hand is gigantic.
"We often talk of the tsunami, and we did because it killed so many people and affected so many countries," Mr. Annan
http://www.un.org/apps/sg/offthecuff.asp?nid=804 said on a visit to Thuri Park Camp for survivors with Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf and their wives, in reference to the disaster which struck a dozen Indian Ocean countries last December.
"But when you look at the terrain here and the logistical challenge that had to be overcome in order to get aid to the people, it is really, really, a gigantic task that we have ahead of us," he added of the mountainous region and looming Himalayan winter that have complicated efforts to help the victims of the quake, which killed some 80,000 people, injured over 100,000 and left up to 3 million homeless.
On the eve of the pledging conference, the Secretary-General and the
President then took a helicopter tour of the worst-affected areas, notably the town of Balakot in the North West Frontier Province, where destroyed houses were clearly visible from the air, as were many makeshift tents.
At a press conference in Islamabad, the capital, Mr. Annan was asked what had most moved him. The bewilderment of two orphans and two women who had lost members of their family, he said, adding that you could see their trauma in their eyes, and their questions: 'Why me? Why did this happen? Where do I go from here? What next?'
Asked in a http://www.un.org/apps/sg/offthecuff.asp?nid=803 press encounter at Thuri camp what message he would like to send to the world community, he replied: "I would want to tell them that the situation is serious, the needs are enormous and the people affected can use all the help they can get…
"Tomorrow at the pledging conference I will appeal to the donor community and to the world to respond to the appeal for money for reconstruction, for recovery and to help people recover their livelihood and their jobs," he added.
"The figures seem big – we need $5.2 billion – but when you consider the magnitude of the task it's not very much. And I hope governments and individuals and private organizations, those with capacity will give and give willingly and generously to help our fellow human beings in need."
President Musharraf thanked the entire UN as well as other organizations for the relief aid. "I would like to express my gratitude, from the bottom of my heart, to the Secretary-General and his wife, Mrs. Kofi Annan, for travelling so far to see on the ground what is happening here and to contribute their bit in generating all the support for these earthquake victims," he said. "We are grateful."
Mr. Annan left the camp survivors on a note of hope. "As difficult as the situation seems, I have no doubt that you will overcome, you will rebuild and you will build even better," he declared, paying a special tribute to the women who, he said, often bear a heavy load.
In Islamabad, the Secretary-General had a working lunch with the
President and Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz, among others, and this evening, together with the Prime Minister, he attended a dinner for heads of delegation attending tomorrow's conference.
In a separate programme in Islamabad, Nane Annan visited the Pakistan
Institute for Medical Sciences where she spoke with children injured in the quake and praised hospital staff for their rapid response and their all-out effort in finding and assisting those in need of medical care.
Meanwhile, the huge airlift by the North Atlantic Treaty Organization
(NATO) and the UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) from Turkey, which started on 19 October, ended last night after its 103rd flight and 1,161st ton of supplies from UNHCR stockpiles in the southern Turkish port of Iskenderun.
But NATO's involvement with http://www.unhcr.ch/cgi-bin/texis/vtx/news/opendoc.htm?tbl=NEWS=437dbc862 UNHCR relief efforts is not ending just because the agency's stocks in Turkey have been exhausted. "NATO has agreed to continue flying our relief supplies from elsewhere, including at the beginning of next week more than 300,000 blankets from Amman, Jordan," spokesperson Jennifer Pagonis said.
UNHCR has so far transported over 290,0000 blankets, 22,000 tents,
33,000 jerry cans, 100,0000 plastic sheets and many tens of thousands of other relief items. It is aiming for a total of 30 properly planned and organized camps housing up to 150,000 people. Twenty of these have been set up so far by the government with technical support from UNHCR and others.
In all, the agency plans to assist up to 500,000 people over six months, including hundreds of thousands who will probably remain in their damaged villages or towns, or in some of the hundreds of spontaneous camps that have sprung up beside roads or next to water sources. It is hoped that by spring, many people will be able return to their places of origin
For its part, the UN World Health Organization
( WHO ) said that, following several hundred diarrhoea cases in Muzaffarabad, quick action was taken to bring in proper water and sanitation, dramatically improving that situation.


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Background: Projection of future cancer incidence is an important task in cancer epidemiology. The results are of interest also for biomedical research and public health policy. Age-Period-Cohort (APC) models, usually based on long-term cancer registry data (>20yrs), are established for such projections. In many countries (including Germany), however, nationwide long-term data are not yet available. It is unclear which statistical approach should be recommended for projections using rather short-term data.
Methods: To enable a comparative analysis of the performance of statistical approaches to cancer incidence projection, we developed an R package (incAnalysis), supporting in particular Bayesian models fitted by Integrated Nested Laplace Approximations (INLA). Its use is demonstrated by an extensive empirical evaluation of operating characteristics (bias, coverage and precision) of potentially applicable models differing by complexity. Observed long-term data from three cancer registries (SEER-9, NORDCAN, Saarland) was used for benchmarking.
Results: Overall, coverage was high (mostly >90%) for Bayesian APC models (BAPC), whereas less complex models showed differences in coverage dependent on projection-period. Intercept-only models yielded values below 20% for coverage. Bias increased and precision decreased for longer projection periods (>15 years) for all except intercept-only models. Precision was lowest for complex models such as BAPC models, generalized additive models with multivariate smoothers and generalized linear models with age x period interaction effects.
Conclusion: The incAnalysis R package allows a straightforward comparison of cancer incidence rate projection approaches. Further detailed and targeted investigations into model performance in addition to the presented empirical results are recommended to derive guidance on appropriate statistical projection methods in a given setting.

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INDIA STATES TIMES NEWS DESK
- India has reported 20,035 new COVID-19 cases and 256 more deaths in the last 24 hours, taking the total number of cases to 1,02,86,709 and the death toll to 1,48,994.
- On the occasion of New Year 2021, President Ram Nath Kovind tweeted, “Let us continue to work together for creating an inclusive society filled with the spirit of love and compassion.”
- Delhi recorded a minimum temperature of 1.1°C on January 1, making it the lowest temperature so far this season.
- South Delhi Municipal Corporation has set up the national capital’s first model COVID-19 vaccination centre at a maternity home in the Srinivaspuri area.
- At 7.1°C, the average minimum temperature in Delhi in December 2020 was the second-lowest in 15 years, according to India Meteorological Department.
- The India Meteorological Department has stated that cold wave to severe cold wave conditions are likely to persist in Delhi until January 2.
- Farmers protesting at Delhi’s Singhu border against Centre’s three farm laws celebrated New Year’s Eve with multiple bonfires. Besides this, the day saw members of ‘Kendri Punjabi Lekhak Sabha’ leading a march to the centre stage with flags in their hands.
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Agra is a top travel destination not only in India but also the World. It draws in millions of tourists from different regions of the planet. Agra is renowned for its emphatic natural beauty. Agra is the home to one of the seven miracles of the world, the Taj Mahal. The Agra Fort and Fatehpur Sikri are the other major tourist attractions. Agra has assortments of Chaat accessible including Aloo Tikki, Pani Puri, Papri Chaat, Samosa, Kachori. You can find them everywhere throughout the city. Another mainstream snack is Dalmoth, which is quite popular here. Petha is a sweet dish that is famous in Agra. It is something which you just can't miss. Panchi petha is the most prevalent sweet shop in Agra.
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Agra is a city on the banks of the river Yamuna in the northern state of Uttar Pradesh, India.Agra is one of the most popular tourist destinations in India that include Taj Mahal, Agra Fort and Fatehpur Sikri, all of which are UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Taj Mahal which is one of the seven wonders of the World. Agra is included on the Golden Triangle tourist circuit, along with Delhi & Jaipur and the Uttar Pradesh Heritage Arc, tourist circuit of UP state, along Lucknow & Varanasi. Agra falls within the Braj cultural region.

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text: In the upcoming November 8 election, voters will be making important decisions nationally, state-wide and locally. Goleta residents will be electing two members of the City Council and deciding if the Mayor of Goleta becomes an elected position or continues to be selected annually by the five-member council. Voters will also be asked to decide if the term of mayor should be two or four years. Should this ballot measure pass, it would take effect in the November 2018 election. Please click here for more information on the ballot measure. To learn more about the 2016 election, click here.

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Baby's First Quran Stories (Boardbook)
Baby’s First Quran Stories, is a wonderful way to introduce little ones to some of the Quran’s best loved stories. Each of these 20 easy-to-read stories has a moral lesson and all are accompanied by bright and colorful illustrations that will help children in a way that is meaningful and charming to remember and thank Allah. One way read the book by oneself or aloud with the whole family. As a gift, it is perfect!


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Tips to use investment capital wisely in business
Capital investment is a lifeline for every business. It works as a fuel to start the business cycle and keep it running. Without investing any capital amount or assets, it is impossible to achieve the desired startup of any business. Capital not only works for the startup but its expansion or persistence as well. The investment capital should be used according to a system so it will benefit the business in a longer run. Many of the businesses that use accounting software for hardware get to find out about the ultimate use of capital in business. The software helps a lot in keeping things at their best and getting most out of it.
Estimate the capital
The very first thing you need to identify is the estimated capital. Never go with the flow with investment or be read to invest every single penny you have. From your reserve money, you need to specify the capital amount for business. The estimate needs to be realistic. You should have a market study, get the real pricings for all possible expenses, and estimate a genuine amount you will need. It will help you to avoid standing beside a blind hole.
Prepare business plan
Starting a business without plan is similar to going blind for a fight. You need to have a proper business plan that will let you identify major expenses, their utilization and estimated revenue from the investment. Remember, good business is not just about spending but earning. The accounting software for hardware helps you to prepare and manage an effective business plan. It helps you to focus on all sections and important detail of the business. No matter if, it is your first experience with business but making a plan will help you to avoid many mistakes.
Specify the cash spending
No matter if it is a startup or a business expansion, when it comes to investment you may spend recklessly. It is one of the major mistakes everyone do with the capital investment. Spending every bit of your investment without a trail is dangerous. Make sure to specify the spending at the initial stage according to the need. Spend on the things that will improve your production and sales. If you do not have a well-established office in the beginning then it is fair, you need to work on your product development and its marketing. A lavish office can be a liability but the product is your asset that will get you more money.
Divide it into sections
The capital is not all for the investment in one direction but require classification. Capital in business is about not only the spending on assets or liabilities or meeting expenses. It is more about other things that matters to run business efficiently. That includes backup, inventory, stock, salaries and much more. It is better to divide the main capital in further sections and have a specific budget for every single department or action of business.
Always keep the backup
Using the 100% of your investment capital in business is not a wise option at all. Not all the business experts, recommend spending everything you have and get into market without backup. Even the accounting software for hardware helps you to define the backup parentage of your investment capital. To grab the best opportunities and ensure crisis management, it is important to have a backup. The backup helps you to get the most out of business and make adjustments whenever you need essentially.

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So you’re in an outsourcing relationship and so far you’ve achieved impressive results in meeting your objectives. Then you wake up one day to the unwelcome news that your service provider sold that line of business to another company and you’re now relegated to a provider you didn’t select. What should you do? Do you need to start flipping through the pages of your contract? Should you be concerned? Let’s face it: this isn’t a far-fetched scenario; it easily could happen to anyone.
In fact, it actually did happen to you just a few weeks ago if your organization was buying voice and call center services from IBM. Big Blue sold its customer care outsourcing unit to Synnex and its subsidiary Concentrix.
Maybe you now feel like a jilted lover — and rightfully so. IBM loved you when they signed the contract. But now they’ve sold your contract.
It’s not a new problem by any measure, but IBM’s recent divestiture brings heightened awareness to the fact that buyers can end up with a different service provider overnight — perhaps even one that they considered early on but rejected in final selection, opting instead for the strength and commitment of the chosen partner. It feels like a betrayal.
Having said that, I think customers can get overly excited about such a situation.
So what is the best way to deal with a situation like this?
As with many of life’s surprises and dilemmas, the answer is situational. In this particular case, the fact that the provider is IBM makes a significant difference. IBM is well known for divesting assets in its portfolio that are viewed as a mature or declining space for IBM and thus would not receive ongoing investment from IBM. But Big Blue has a tradition of standing behind its services and ensuring that the services are delivered even if it sells that business. And that is what happened with the sale to Synnex.
Synnex will combine the IBM business with the business of its subsidiary Concentrix, whose core business is running outsourced call centers in the customer care space. So the silver lining in this cloud for IBM’s former customers is that their new provider will be willing to invest in deeper call center capabilities and technologies.
The divestiture leaves IBM freer to invest in analytics technologies in the customer care space. As further evidence of IBM standing behind its commitments, Concentrix will become an IBM business partner and the providers will jointly pursue business opportunities.
IBM has a history of entering into and maintaining ongoing relationships with the buyers of services that indicate they want to invest in the service space. Certainly buyers need to pay attention to this situation, but it could be a very good outcome for Big Blue’s former customers in this space.
However, not all providers have the integrity of an IBM, so customers should be concerned about their providers selling a service line the customer is buying. Our advice is to make sure you have contingency plans in place in case it happens. A moment of reflection up front plus due diligence in the provider-selection phase is equally important. Ask yourself: Does this potential partner for us have the integrity and commitment of IBM for ensuring a good outcome for us whether or not they sell the service line, or could we end up jilted?

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Relations between the U.S. and Pakistan have been strained in recent months. It is important for the United States and Pakistan to continue their 70-year relationship. Pakistan currently ranks as the sixth
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. This conversation seeks to move beyond the security concerns and focus on development, economic, and other opportunities for partnership between the United States and Pakistan.
Join us for a discussion with His Excellency Aizaz Ahmad Chaudhry. He was appointed the Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan to the United States on April 24, 2017. He has served as a Foreign Service Officer for over 36 years, with bilateral and multilateral involvement in the field of diplomacy. Prior to this appointment, he was a Foreign Secretary of Pakistan, representative of the foreign ministry, Additional Foreign Secretary for the UN and Disarmament Affairs, and Director General for relations with South Asian countries. He holds a Masters Degree in International Relations from Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy and a Bachelor of Science Degree from Punjab University, Lahore.
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- The drop in WWE stock lately has been a major topic of discussion within WWE. Some expect that there will be lots of cost-cutting coming soon but at the same time, WWE will continue their normal work load, even adding more work, just doing it with less employees.
– The tag team of Justin Gabriel and Heath Slater will debut new theme music on this Friday’s SmackDown now that The Corre is no more.
– Randy Orton suffered a legitimate concussion at a WWE live event in Madrid, Spain this past Sunday, which is where WWE got the then-apparent angle on Monday night. They are still working with the idea that Orton will perform at Sunday’s Capitol Punishment pay-per-view.
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Bottom-Up vs. Top-Down Approaches: What’s the Difference?
When it comes to addressing and healing trauma, not all therapeutic approaches are created equal. Trauma therapy has evolved significantly over the years, leading to two primary categories of treatment: “bottom-up” and “top-down” approaches. In this blog post, we’ll explore the key differences between these approaches and how each can impact your journey toward healing and well-being.
The Foundation: Understanding Trauma
Before diving into the two primary approaches to trauma therapy, it’s essential to understand the nature of trauma itself. Trauma is a complex response to a distressing event that overwhelms an individual’s ability to cope. These distressing events can range from physical and emotional abuse, accidents, loss of a loved one, and many others. Trauma often leads to a myriad of emotional, psychological, and physical symptoms, such as anxiety, depression, flashbacks, and even physical pain.
The Top-Down Approach: Talk Therapy
Talk therapy, or what is often referred to as the “top-down” approach, is the more traditional method of therapy that focuses on the cognitive and emotional processing of trauma. In talk therapy, clients work closely with a therapist who guides them through conversations, discussions, and self-reflection to explore and understand their traumatic experiences.
Key Aspects of the Top-Down Approach
- Verbal Processing: Talk therapy primarily involves verbal processing, encouraging clients to talk about their experiences, emotions, and thoughts. The goal is to gain insight and cognitive understanding of the traumatic event.
- Cognitive Restructuring: Therapists may employ techniques to reframe negative thought patterns and beliefs associated with the traumatic event. Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) is one well-known example.
- Emotional Regulation: Top-down approaches also work to help individuals regulate their emotions by understanding and managing their reactions to trauma triggers.
While talk therapy can be highly effective for many individuals, it may not be the ideal approach for everyone, especially those with deeply ingrained trauma responses or those who struggle to verbalize their feelings and experiences.
The Bottom-Up Approach: Trauma-Focused Therapies
On the other side of the spectrum, the “bottom-up” approach to trauma therapy emphasizes the body’s role in trauma recovery. This approach recognizes that trauma is not only stored in the mind but also in the body. Trauma-focused therapies like Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Brainspotting, and Somatic Experiencing focus on helping individuals release and process trauma through physical sensations, movements, and nervous system regulation.
Key Aspects of the Bottom-Up Approach
- Somatic Awareness: These therapies encourage individuals to become more aware of bodily sensations, such as tension, numbness, and discomfort, associated with trauma.
- Nervous System Regulation: Techniques used in bottom-up therapies help regulate the autonomic nervous system, which can become dysregulated due to trauma.
- Bypassing Cognitive Defenses: By addressing the body first, bottom-up therapies can bypass the cognitive defenses that often arise when discussing trauma.
- Desensitization and Reprocessing: Approaches like EMDR and Brainspotting work to desensitize and reprocess traumatic memories through bilateral stimulation, such as eye movements or tapping.
- Integration of Memory: Somatic approaches facilitate the integration of traumatic memories in a way that feels less intrusive and overwhelming for the individual.
The Bottom-Up Approach in Practice
Let’s consider an example to better understand the bottom-up approach. Imagine an individual who survived a car accident and now experiences panic attacks whenever they hear a car horn. A trauma-focused therapist might help this person by focusing on the bodily sensations associated with the panic attacks, such as tightness in the chest or rapid heartbeat. By addressing these physical sensations, the individual can gradually release the trauma held in their body and reduce the reactivity to car horns.
Which Approach is Right for You?
The choice between a top-down or bottom-up approach depends on the individual and the nature of their trauma. Some people may find relief through traditional talk therapy, while others may benefit from trauma-focused therapies. Many trauma therapists, like myself, integrate both approaches, tailoring treatment to each person’s unique needs.
In conclusion, both top-down and bottom-up approaches to trauma therapy have their merits. What matters most is finding the approach that resonates with you and empowers your journey toward healing. Trauma recovery is a deeply personal process, and the right therapist can guide you in navigating it, no matter which path you choose.
If you’d like to explore further, feel free to reach out to us. Our practice offers a wide range of therapeutic approaches to support your unique healing journey.

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ImuPro review: a discussion with Dr Camille Lieners
In this ImuPro review, Dr Lieners discusses the controversy around use of IgG tests, what the literature says and his own clinical experiences.
Camille F. J. Lieners PhD Luxembourg is director of and responsible for clinical laboratories; specialized in immunology, clinical chemistry, hormonology, microbiology and auto-immune diagnostics.; responsible for the development of food hypersensitivy tests and genetic polymorphism tests.
Undoubtedly food plays a major role in health and disease development in humans.
On one side it is essential for a normal development of the organism, on the other side it can alter normal functions, cause chronic diseases (best known is coeliac disease) and even lead to anaphylactic shock. This is an abnormal reaction of the immune system against a harmless protein. Generally this type of acute allergy is believed to be caused by IgE reactions.
However, little is known about the chronic inflammation induced by food. Determination of specific IgG to food seems to be the best marker to identify foods causing low grade chronic inflammation. Elimination diets based on IgG guided findings significantly ameliorate a range of chronic illnesses.
New evidence for the role of IgG mediated immune response
Jönnson et al. (1) showed and reproduced previous scientific findings (2, 3, 4, 5) that IgG can also be implicated in anaphylaxis. However, it appears that larger amounts of antigens and antibodies are required than in case of IgE. The assumption cited in all the past literature, which also is the basis of the arguments from immunologists, that IgG represents a “normal” reaction with no clinical impact must be rejected, even in type 1 allergy.
Calderon et al (6) showed that IgG and IgA isotypes were significantly detected, even in the absence of IgE, in the three allergic conditions. All allergic patients, including those showing only IgG and IgA antibodies, significantly ameliorated their symptoms. The levels of beef-specific antibodies were considerably reduced in response to a cow meat exclusion diet. Calderon further concluded that specific IgG and IgA antibodies coexist with IgE antibodies in sera from allergic patients and are significantly associated with the clinical course of allergic disorders, particularly with asthma.
It is likely that in humans IgG mediated reactions will predominantly cause milder reactions. Moreover, food is not injected, as in the model of Jönnsen, but resorbed from the gut mucosa. This will lead to a dilution of the antigen and the reaction will become dose dependent, a phenomenon observed in IgG positive food challenge.
ImuPro review: IgG vs IgG4
Mullin et al (7) describes the difference of food allergy mediated by IgE and delayed food allergy mediated by IgG. A major difference between several tests on the market is the type of IgG tested. IgG is divided in 4 subclasses, IgG1, IgG2, IgG3 and IgG4. IgG4 is related to a type 1 allergy and can be considered as the antidote of IgE. IgG4 does not opsonise the antigen and does not activate the complement (8), it is a scavenging antibody not inducing inflammation (9, 10).
IgG1, IgG2 and IgG3 have all opsonising properties and are able to activate the complement, necessary for an inflammatory response (8). IgG4 is not recommended for the detection of adverse food reactions, as also stated in the position paper of the EAACI (11). IgG4 is present in blood in much lower concentrations than the other subclasses. The sensitivity of ImuPro test towards IgG4 is adjusted in a way to only detect very high levels of IgG4, commonly reported as RAST class 6. This is important because lower values of IgG4 are irrelevant, but higher values of IgG4 could generate histamine, which could lead to pseudo-allergic symptoms in subjects with low DAO-activity (12). Therefore it is preferable to avoid these foods too.
Arguments brought forward by allergy societies
The statement and comments made in several publications (13, 14, 15, 16, 17,18,19, 20, 21) are misleading, as they all relate to type 1 allergy. Nobody in the field of IgG testing is referring to type 1 allergy; ImuPro is definitely not addressing allergy type 1 issues. The statements made are correct, in respect to type 1 allergy, but not to the delayed type 3 allergy.
Not all IgG positive food lead to specific symptoms
The main criticism brought forward in all papers denying the relevance of IgG is that not every positive IgG reaction leads to a symptom.
Therefore, these reactions are often qualified as « non-specific » or « false positive ». However, these allegations are also correct for the gold standard in type 1 allergy, IgE. Not every positive IgE is automatically related to a symptomatic allergic reaction. Provided the test system used has no technical reasons for such false positive results and that the presence of the detected IgG is real, this result should obtain the same attention than any food causing a specific symptom. We could observe that every IgG positive food was responsible for water retention, a sign of an inflammatory reaction.
Another point of criticism is that IgG guided elimination diets lead to the elimination of too many foods, which causes malnutrition.
In the ImuPro concept we have two important factors avoiding such malnutrition:
- Rotation diet: Each person should rotate the food on a 4 – 5 days basis, meaning only eating the same food every 5th day. So automatically he or she has to eat different foods every day, avoiding a monotonous diet and malnutrition. The average daily Western diet is by definition more monotonous than a rotation diet.
- Provocation test: After 5-8 weeks of elimination, when inflammation has decreased, we start the reintroduction of foods. One by one, we can then identify the food causing specific symptoms. This principle is also used in IgE mediated allergy and is the final proof for a clinically relevant allergy.
Once passed the gut barrier, the reaction between an antigen and an antibody (IgG) will lead to the formation of an immune complex which is destroyed by the immune cells. In most cases it will take place in circulation and will not provoke a specific symptom, other than water retention. Aljada et al (22) showed the pro-inflammatory effect of a mixed meal. In some individuals, it will lead to reduced insulin sensitivity, which on the long term could lead to insulin resistance and related weight problems. The impact of chronic low-grade inflammation on insulin resistance and obesity has been largely documented by Hotamisligil (23, 24, 25).
Interpretation of scientific literature
Papers brought forward by the Allergy Society to show the uselessness of IgG is strictly dealing with type 1 allergy. None of the papers cited (13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18,19, 20, 21, 26) rely on scientific works of IgG mediated immune response. No published scientific papers are in support of the claims of allergy societies. All statements done are polemic and represent the personnel opinion of some individuals without support of scientific works. Old statements of certain medical societies are repeated which have been refuted in the past years and which are strictly related to type 1 allergy.
A scientifically conducted discussion must also consider all published papers in favour of IgG, which have become numerous in the past years. Increasing evidence for the role of IgG to food in IBS (27, 28, 29, 30, 31,44), inflammation and hypertension (32) migraine (33, 34, 35), respiratory diseases (36) Crohn’s disease (37), behaviour problems like schizophrenia (38, 39) and asthma (6, 36, 40, 45) is described.
Example of inappropriate interpretation
I would also like to comment on the paper of Pelsser (41) who concluded « that the prescription of diets on the basis of IgG blood tests should be discouraged ». Firstly this statement is inappropriate because Pelsser didn’t conduct an IgG based elimination diet – so how can she predict any possible outcome? You can only postulate the above statement when you compare an IgG based elimination diet to a control or other elimination diet. Neither has been performed. Pelsser justifies her statement with a non-significant challenge between IgG positive and IgG negative food. Both showed a high percentage of relapse of ADHD by 63%.
This result is not surprising if you know the way she performed the challenge that had strong technical mistakes. Instead of using single food items for the challenge, the children were allowed to choose from complex, processed food, like peanut butter, pizza, ketchup, and so on. The food was not selected and provided by the therapist, but could be bought in the supermarket. A challenge with these foods is inappropriate when you want to challenge IgG negative food, as you cannot rule out that these processed foods contain IgG positive food.
In practice, a significant improvement of ADHD in children and adults equally could be observed, by adjusting their diet according to IgG-findings.
In practice, it could be observed that in weight problems, every positive food was relevant. When a specific symptom was concerned, in most cases only 1 or 2 foods were responsible for the symptom. It could also observed that a certain food, which was positive and did not cause symptoms at the time of testing, became relevant after some time, then causing a new symptom.
ImuPro review case report:
A middle-aged man was positive to milk, yeast and some other food including gluten. Milk and yeast were eventually linked to two individual symptoms, while gluten and the rest were responsible for water retention. After one year the man developed tendinitis after excessive workout, which would normally disappear after 1-2 weeks. However, in this case tendinitis sustained, even after anti-inflammatory treatment. Subsequently, it turned out that by avoiding gluten, his tendinitis disappeared. A challenge with gluten caused a relapse of the joint pain.
This case demonstrates that one needs a sensitized tissue that is coated with adhesion molecules to attract and fix circulating immune complexes, which are then destroyed locally. If the food is eaten regularly, the chronic inflammation will soon or later occur locally and lead to a specific symptom.
Not every food causes a specific symptom or the same symptom. Rather, it is strictly dependent of the individual predisposition. Food is not the primary cause but is the ongoing trigger for inflammation and related diseases in presence of an IgG response. Therefore the identification and avoidance of such a food is extremely important for a possible cure.
Why choose ImuPro and not any other test?
- Processed in IVDR certified laboratories.
- Used by doctors in more than 44 countries. To our knowledge it is the only test with an external quality and proficiency testing worldwide.
- Certified antigen production by R-Biopharm AG, an ISO certified diagnostic provider, also providing antigens for FDA approved IgE tests.
- All reagents have CE labelling and every individual food allergen is registered according to strict IVDR (In Vitro Diagnostic Regulations) in Europe.
- ImuPro tests are performed with venous blood serum samples, the gold standard for quantitative measurements.
- Quantifies the specific IgG, allowing a follow up of evolution of antibody concentrations.
- Very high reproducibility, a criterion extremely important to me.
ImuPro review summary
To sum up, I believe the main reason for the present controversy is that the allergy societies confuse specific total IgG testing with IgG4 testing, considered as useless in allergic diseases. In most publications in allergy research IgG4 was used as marker. As described above, the main indications for total specific IgG testing are not classical allergic diseases, as treated by immunologists, but chronic pro-inflammatory diseases, where no guideline medical treatment is successful.
It is also critical to see that publications of allergy societies do not treat the topic scientifically by citing the pro and contra literature. Only the contra literature publications, which are most of the time not actually scientific papers. Another issue could be that in the past the reliability of available IgG tests offered was not sustainable.
However, since over ten years things have changed. The high consistency and the reproducibility of the ImuPro Complete test have made IgG testing reliable and a new powerful tool to fight chronic inflammatory diseases by an individualized elimination diet. Certainly more studies are needed for complete acceptance in the medical society.
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Zooey Deschanel and Jonathan Scott engaged after 4 years of dating
Zooey Deschanel and Jonathan Scott have recently announced their engagement! The couple, who began dating in 2019, shared the exciting news on Instagram on Monday, accompanied by a photo of Zooey showing off her stunning new engagement ring. In the caption, she expressed her excitement, stating, “Forever starts now!!! 🥰♾🥰,” and shared a selfie of the two of them taken after the proposal. The snap showcased Zooey proudly displaying her unique engagement ring, which features three colorful stones arranged in a beautiful flower pattern.
According to People, Jonathan, the host of “Property Brothers,” proposed to Zooey, 43, during a family vacation in Scotland on Sunday. The special moment involved the participation of Zooey’s children, 8-year-old Elsie and 6-year-old Charlie, whom she shares with her ex-husband Jacob Pechenik. This engagement signifies a significant step forward in the couple’s relationship.
Zooey Deschanel and Jonathan Scott’s love story began in August 2019 when they met while filming an episode of James Corden’s “Carpool Karaoke.” Their siblings, Drew Scott and Emily Deschanel, were also present during the encounter. The pair seemed to hit it off immediately and were spotted holding hands the following month, just one week after Zooey publicly announced her split from Pechenik, whom she had been married to since 2015. Their romance was officially confirmed in October 2019 when they shared a kiss on an episode of “Dancing with the Stars.”
Since then, Zooey and Jonathan’s relationship has grown stronger, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic when they spent time together in quarantine. They shared glimpses of their romance and even documented their at-home haircuts on social media. Zooey expressed her deep love and appreciation for Jonathan in a heartfelt Instagram post on their first anniversary, describing him as the most kind, caring, hilarious, generous, creative, nerdy, handsome, and incredible human she knows. She expressed her desire for countless more moments together, even in the midst of a challenging year for humanity.
Jonathan reciprocated the love during an interview with Entertainment Tonight in August 2021, where he praised Zooey, stating, “We just celebrated our second anniversary… and I know I am dating up.” He expressed his commitment to continuously raising the bar and meeting Zooey’s expectations.
The couple’s love for each other is evident in their actions as well. They purchased their dream home, a fixer-upper, in 2020 for $9.5 million and completed renovations on the five-bedroom Georgian revival property two years later. This will be Zooey’s third marriage and Jonathan’s second. Prior to her marriage to Pechenik, Zooey was married to Ben Gibbard, the frontman of Death Cab for Cutie. Their marriage took place in 2009 but ended in divorce three years later. On the other hand, Jonathan was previously married to flight coordinator Kelsy Ully. They had a whirlwind romance, marrying just a few months after meeting in 2007. However, they separated in 2010, and their divorce was finalized in 2013. Jonathan does not have any children from his previous marriage.
In conclusion, Zooey Deschanel and Jonathan Scott’s engagement marks a significant milestone in their relationship. They have overcome various challenges and have continued to strengthen their bond. Their love story is one of admiration, support, and love, and they are excited to embark on this new chapter together.
Zooey Deschanel and Jonathan Scott are engaged!
The couple, who started dating in 2019, announced the exciting news on Instagram Monday alongside a photo of the “New Girl” star showing off her new bling.
“Forever starts now!!! 🥰♾🥰,” she captioned a selfie of the pair taken after the proposal.
In the snap, Deschanel, 43, proudly held up her hand to showcase her unique engagement ring featuring three colorful stones in a flower pattern.
The “Property Brothers” host, 45, popped the question on Sunday during a family vacation in Scotland, People reports.
Deschanel’s daughter Elsie, 8, and son Charlie, 6 — whom she shares with ex-husband Jacob Pechenik — also played a role in the special moment.
The HGTV star first met the actress in August 2019 while filming an episode of James Corden’s “Carpool Karaoke” with their respective siblings: Drew Scott and Emily Deschanel.
The pair seemingly hit it off and were spotted holding hands the following month — just one week after Zooey revealed she was splitting from Pechenik, whom she married in 2015.
They confirmed their romance in October 2019 when they shared a kiss during a taping of “Dancing with the Stars.”
The pair has been going strong ever since, especially after growing their bond while quarantining together during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Despite the trying times, the couple shared glimpses into their romance — and at-home haircuts — on social media, with Zooey calling her beau the most “kind, caring, hilarious, generous, creative, nerdy, handsome and all around incredible human” in a tribute for their first anniversary.
“I am so grateful for every smile, kiss, hug, snuggle, laugh, scrabble game, escape room, breakfast, lunch and dinner we share together,” she wrote on Instagram at the time. “Even during the weirdest year for humanity I want a million billion more with you.”
Jonathan had equally high praise for the “500 Days of Summer” star during an interview with Entertainment Tonight in August 2021.
“We just celebrated our second anniversary … and I know I am dating up,” he told the outlet, adding that he plans “to keep raising the bar and keep up with those expectations.”
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The lovebirds purchased their “dream home” — a fixer upper, obviously — in 2020 for $9.5 million and completed renovations on the five-bedroom Georgian revival two years later.
Before the “Elf” actress’ marriage to Pechenik, she was married to Death Cab for Cutie frontman Ben Gibbard. The pair wed in 2009 but split three years later.
Meanwhile, Jonathan was also previously married to flight coordinator Kelsy Ully. Their whirlwind romance started in 2007 and they wed just a few months later.
However, they split in 2010 and their divorce was finalized in 2013. He has no children.


With no lineup to speak of, the Padres appear to be in really deep trouble now. On Sunday they indicated that both their winningest starter, Aaron Harang, and the member of their rotation with the lowest ERA, Dustin Moseley, were going on the disabled list.
Harang, who is 7-2 with a 3.71 ERA, is being sidelined by a badly bruised left foot. He pitched through the problem on Thursday, but it’s gotten worse and he’s been in a walking boot the past few days.
Moseley, who has gone 2-6 despite a 3.16 ERA, partially dislocated his left (non-throwing) shoulder during his start Wednesday against the Rockies.
The good news is that neither injury is expected to turn into a long-term issue. Both could be back after missing two starts.
Anthony Bass will be called up to make his major league debut in Harang’s place Monday. Bass, 23, was 6-3 with a 3.53 ERA and a 60/17 K/BB ratio in 11 starts for Double-A San Antonio. He doesn’t have the stuff of the Padres’ top pitching prospects, but the team wasn’t about to reach down for Casey Kelly with the idea of having him make two starts.
Wade LeBlanc, who went 8-12 with a 4.25 ERA for San Diego last year, is expected to fill in for Moseley. He’s currently 5-1 with a 5.24 ERA for Triple-A Tucson. He’s allowed just two runs over 13 innings in his last two starts.
OXON HILL, MD — Edwin Encarnacion began the offseason as, arguably, the second most desirable free agent on the market. As the Winter Meetings approach their end, however, he is a man without a team. And may not have a team any time soon.
Many teams have been rumored to be checking in on Encarnacion, but the defining trait of his free agency thus far has been clubs taking a pass. The most recent one being the Rangers, who are reported to simply not have the money to sign him, despite him filling a clear offensive need in Texas. Maybe the Rangers would be more competitive on the free agent market if they had a new stadium. Who knows?
The Blue Jays, for whom he most recently played, offered him a four-year, $80 million deal that most figured was a lowball, and when he rejected it, they moved on to Kendrys Morales. The Red Sox acquired Mitch Moreland. The Yankees are reported to be passing. The most recent team linked to Encarnacion is the Indians, who are reported to have an offer out to him, but at this point it’s likely far lower than what most free agent watchers thought he might get a few weeks ago. A four-year, $90 million deal did not seem crazy for him in October. In December, there is speculation that he could be had for $60 million over that same term which, frankly, would be a bargain. That’s less than Mark Melancon, the third best closer on the market, got from the Giants.
There have been a lot of remarkable things that have happened in the past few weeks, but one of the most unexpected things would be one of the top bats in the game getting second-tier closer money.
OXON HILL, MD — Bill King has been selected as the 2017 recipient of the Ford C. Frick Award, presented annually for excellence in broadcasting by the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum.
King, one of the iconic voices of Bay Area sports, was known for his handlebar mustache and his signature “Holy Toledo!” exclamation. King broadcast A’s games for 25 seasons, from 1981 through 2005. He likewise broadcast Oakland Raiders and Golden State Warriors games and got his start as an announcer for the Giants in the late 1950s after they moved to San Francisco.
King passed away in October 2005. With the Frick Award, however, he has now been immortalized among baseball broadcasters.


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Habanero (2490) - Tranbjerg, DENMARK - JUL 14, 2014
3.6 AROMA 7/10 APPEARANCE 4/5 TASTE 7/10 PALATE 3/5 OVERALL 15/20
Bottled. Pours hazy amber with an average off-white head. Aroma of caramel, yeast, banana notes, citrus, peach, cloves and corriander and some funk too. Slightly sweet flavor that ends up dry a close to tart and with bitter notes. Medium bodied, watery to oily texture and soft carb. A very nice and complex Saison.
Dunt (283) - Illinois, USA - JUL 8, 2014
3.7 AROMA 7/10 APPEARANCE 3/5 TASTE 8/10 PALATE 3/5 OVERALL 16/20
Reviewed from notes. Received in a trade with jsquire, thanks a bunch for the great trade Jeff! No discernible vintage found on the bottle, but it has the old paper labels typically seen in the early to mid 2000’s. Pours a murky brown in color with a ring of soapy off-white head around the glass. Nose shows very little oxidation, more along the lines of malt, citrus, orange peel, and some slight metallic notes. Flavor is malty and somewhat cocoa-y, with a fairly pleasant tart, citric finish. Very well rounded flavor. Moderate mouthfeel with moderate carbonation and a lingering acidity. Much better than I expected, quite a pleasant surprise on the day. You need to make this again Dany!
Swans (127) - FRANCE - OCT 16, 2012
3.3 AROMA 5/10 APPEARANCE 3/5 TASTE 7/10 PALATE 4/5 OVERALL 14/20
The original is better! Similar taste and aroma with some metallic hints and special malts.
mcberko (6029) - Vancouver, British Columbia, CANADA - SEP 22, 2012
3.5 AROMA 7/10 APPEARANCE 4/5 TASTE 7/10 PALATE 3/5 OVERALL 14/20
750mL bottle, courtesy of julian, pours a dirty, cloudy amber / mahogany with a tiny beige head. Aroma seems a tad oxidized and very malty, with dry cherries, some tannic qualities, and a bit of red wine vinegar. Flavour of red wine vinegar, tobacco, and leather most dominantly, and some dry caramel or toffee a little later. The oxidized qualities certainly show as well but definitely don’t kill it. While this has certainly passed its prime, the leather and tobacco notes help save this. Doesn’t strike me a saison, more like a Belgian amber ale. Very interesting one.
PhillyCraft (3143) - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA - SEP 5, 2012
3.8 AROMA 8/10 APPEARANCE 3/5 TASTE 7/10 PALATE 4/5 OVERALL 16/20
Bottle a couple years back. Hazy golden pour with huge and ultra fluffed out white head. Lacing was small to medium. Aromas of lemon rind, and other citrus dominant fruits. Other notes of belgian spice, vinegar, and light cocoa powder. Taste is similiar with a green apple and lemon flavor with honey, malt, and hop bitterness. Somewhat dry but worked well with the beer. Nice and woody. Will try again.
callmemickey (2564) - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA - AUG 25, 2012
3.8 AROMA 8/10 APPEARANCE 4/5 TASTE 7/10 PALATE 4/5 OVERALL 15/20
Cloudy golden-amber body. Large fluffy white head. Spotty lacing. Nose if full of lemon, wheat, yeast, and mild earthen notes. Flavor is similar but a bit less successful. Medium bodied, lively carbonation, a hint of acidity in the finish. Another interesting offering from Dany.
Beerlando (3342) - Orlando, Florida, USA - JAN 16, 2012
3.8 AROMA 7/10 APPEARANCE 4/5 TASTE 7/10 PALATE 4/5 OVERALL 16/20
750ml bottle. Man, I’ve sought this one for a very long time after losing my rating from long ago. The pour yields a cloudy, dark, orange-amber body with a small, foamy, eggshell tinted blanket for a head. Minimal spotty lacing marks the glass. The aroma is quite spicy and complex, suggesting of peppery grasses, herbal tea, and orange and lemon skin, all over a base of candied amber cereal grain. Yeast is slightly tart and minty, as per the Fantôme norm. Flavors follow suit, very herbal and peppery, showing plenty of citrus pith. Candy sugar is sufficiently dried by the minty-tart yeast. The palate sports moderate body and carbonation. This one really came together for me. Nice stuff....a very solid Fantôme.
hopscotch (8890) - Vero Beach, Florida, USA - NOV 28, 2011
3.6 AROMA 8/10 APPEARANCE 3/5 TASTE 7/10 PALATE 4/5 OVERALL 14/20
Bottle… Fantômepalooza 2011… Cloudy golden ale with a small, quickly vanishing head. The bouquet is spicy and funky with notes of leather and citrusy lemon peel. Medium to full-bodied with dancing carbonation. Finishes crisp, tart and lightly sweet. Bottle courtesy of the always-generous Beerlando!
Fred82 (2114) - Québec City, Quebec, CANADA - NOV 8, 2011
3.6 AROMA 7/10 APPEARANCE 3/5 TASTE 6/10 PALATE 3/5 OVERALL 17/20
Old 750ml bottle shared by Sylvain. 2004 vintage.
Appearance : Dark amber with small head.
Aroma : Some herbs with light oxidation. Light soy sauce with light sourness. A bit vinous.
Taste : Light sourness with lots of herbs. Sharp vinous finish with herbs. Light alcohol. Soft carbonation.
Overall : Very weird (as usual). Firsts sips are quit disconcerting but you slowly get used to it. Quite complex and very original but in the end it’s not really my thing.
brokensail (10641) - Orange County, California, USA - OCT 31, 2011
3.3 AROMA 6/10 APPEARANCE 4/5 TASTE 6/10 PALATE 4/5 OVERALL 13/20
Vintage 2003. Pours a bit murky and amber in color. It’s somewhat sour with a definite vinegar note. A little sweet malt aroma of toffee, maybe some apple. The flavor is sweet and malty with a decent amount of bread. A weird herbal flavor, perhaps spruce.

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All of the women had normal hemoglobin levels but low levels of ferritin, which is a marker of how much iron your body has in its reserves, primarily stored in bone marrow.
On the other hand, elevated ferritin levels may be due to other factors.Normal Range of Serum Ferritin Reference interval is the alternative term used for normal ferritin level.
My ferritin levels are at 10. 8. Should I get a secondHe also always has a low cholesterol level. it use to be 179, now 116.
There was a relationship between my low Testosterone and my High Iron because when I went on Testosterone replacement my Iron Levels dropped into the normal range.Hi Had blood tests done as completely knackered and hair falling out all over the place.This is an important consideration, since with a normal hemoglobin and low ferritin levels the.A ferritin blood test can also help your doctor figure out whether your body is storing too much iron.The concentration of ferritin is directly proportional to the total iron stores in the body, resulting in serum ferritin concentrations becoming a common diagnostic tool in the evaluation of iron status. In most.When there is more iron than the body needs, it is deposited in the tissues, according to Eugene Frenkel, M.D.Your provider may recommend this test if you have signs or symptoms of anemia due to low iron.
The ferritin blood test measures the level of ferritin in the blood.Ferritin levels are considered the gold standard for the diagnosis of iron-deficiency anemia in pregnancy. 9 We report a descriptive study of the use of ferritin levels to determine the need for iron supplementation among pregnant women with anemia.
Presently, normal ranges for serum ferritin (SF) vary from lab to lab.Apparently my ferritin levels are 9, they were 17 three months ago but I think (not seen them to check) my hb levels are normal.While losing small amounts of hairs on a daily basis is normal, having low ferritin levels can accelerate symptoms of hair loss and thinning hair.
Whoever gave you the result should have had the sense to tell you whether it was abnormal or not.Ferritin is a protein that contains iron and is the primary form of iron stored inside of cells.
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Higher than normal levels may indicate a number of diseases or conditions, including liver disease and hyperthyroidism.
In fact, low ferritin is one of the most common causes of hair loss seen in women.
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Inherited from Telegram, the TON blockchain was designed to onboard billions of users. It boasts ultra-fast transactions, low fees, and easy-to-use native apps, some of which can be used directly in Telegram such as @wallet or @cryptobot.
The latest @wallet bot update: a new interface, a QR code scanner, and t.me domains
The team behind the @wallet Telegram bot has released a new update that delivers quality-of-life improvements to make your crypto experience even more accessible.
A new interface
The user experience wouldn’t be complete without a streamlined interface. In this latest update, the UI now contains a “Paste” button, which makes entering long wallet addresses much smoother.
Moreover, the send crypto screen has a built-in QR code scanner.
TON Web3 addresses
Speaking of long addresses — @wallet has integrated support for short human-readable “username.t.me” domains to send and receive Toncoin, eliminating the possibility of bungling long addresses or copying the wrong one. You’ll have to visit Telegram’s domain platform, Fragment, to purchase a domain, but more information is available here.
Rounding out this line-up of solid improvements is a revamped transaction history. After making transactions with your Telegram contacts, you’ll now see their avatars instead of colored circles — a nice little touch making your history more visually pleasant.
To experience these new features, you must update the Telegram app to its latest version.
Preparations for the Hack-a-TONx DoraHacks are in full swing!
The TON Foundation and DoraHacks, a hacking platform uniting businesses and entrepreneurs, are gearing up to host a worldwide Hack-a-TON that’ll kick off on Jan. 30 in the TON ecosystem.
This large-scale event is offering a total prize pool of $180,000, in which thousands of developers will participate.
In addition to the online component of the competition, the event will offer 12 offline training sessions and meet-ups in Taiwan, South Korea, Hong Kong, Japan, Turkey, the United Kingdom, Israel, the United Arab Emirates, Singapore, and others.
"Winning teams will have an opportunity to attract funding from the TONcoin.Fund."
If you have participated in TON events for developers or have programmed in FunC before, you can lend a hand in promoting Hack-a-TONx DoraHacks by writing an article on your personal experience and providing advice to beginner developers ($300 in Toncoin will be awarded to the authors of the best articles).
▪ Crypto research community M6 Labs Research conducted an analysis of the TON ecosystem and published an in-depth report about the blockchain. Read more.
▪ Digital asset transaction network Mixin Network added storing capabilities to its Mixin Messenger wallet and MixinBot on Telegram. Read more.
▪Tegro.Finance, a new DEX on TON from Tegro, launched its mainnet. ▪Tegro also launched an NFT marketplace, LiberMall. ▪ The Tegro.Finance DEX was listed on DefiLlama and whose TVL is now included in the TON ecosystem’s DeFi segment.
▪Crowdfunding platform GAGARIN has begun integrating the TON blockchain.
▪ Scammer activity surfaced last week. We urge everyone not to send Toncoin to third parties and read our guide on digital safety.
Stay up-to-date with the latest developments brewing in the TON ecosystem by turning on the notifications to this channel. You won’t want to miss a thing!
📒A handful of TON altcoins available on CoinMarketCap
⚫ The DeFi industry on The Open Network gained recognition at the world-famous cryptocurrency aggregator CoinMarketCap. Now users can track not only the native token of the blockchain but many others. This became possible thanks to the listing of DeDust on the analytical website.
⚫ A primary token of Scaleton and the DeDust exchange. Users can be awarded tokens by developing the ecosystem around the product and finding bugs. According to the developer, $SCALE holders will get unique benefits from trading on DeDust in the future.
⚫ A native token of the social network based on the TON blockchain, Tonex. Users can tip others with $TNX, ads on the site, and much more. The founder has plans to integrate the token as a means of payment for NFT on Tonex.
⚫ $AMBRA is run by Ton Whales, the initial developers of the first mining pool on The Open Network, and Tonhub, a well-known wallet app. The holders of TON Whales NFT periodically may win coins and exchange them for some goods in Whales lifestyle shop.
⚫ A native token of Tegro Ecosystem and the Tegro.Finance decentralized exchange. In the future, users will be able to receive cashback in the form of tokens from transactions on the exchange. Integrated as a means of payment into several Telegram bots.
These and a bunch of other tokens are also available for trading in the TON Rocket bot. This list will expand as more TON tokens appear on CoinMarketCap.
Mixin Network, a distributed ledger allowing the transfer of digital assets with zero network fees, will add Toncoin support for its wallet, Mixin Messenger, and its MixinBot on Telegram.
Mixin Network is a decentralized Web3 platform with open-source code, a developed ecosystem comprising many dApps, its own messenger, and a crypto wallet, Mixin Messenger, which supports 47 public blockchains and most well-known cryptocurrencies. The network has around $1 billion worth of assets.
People will be able to store, send, and receive Toncoin on Mixin shortly, as well as BTC, ETH, AVAX, DOT, and others.
Toncoin will also be supported by the cross-chain payments protocol MixPay Protocol, a decentralized Web3 cross-chain payment protocol powered by Mixin Network. MixPay Protocol connects different chains, cryptos, wallets, exchanges, market makers, integrators, and developers together.
Research community M6 Labs Research, a member of the crypto and blockchain resource Momentum6, has conducted an analysis of the TON ecosystem and written extensively about TON’s history and its current and future potential.
On Dec. 31, 2022, the TON Foundation presented to the community TON Storage, a technology that reliably stores data of any size on the decentralized TON network.
It’s important to note that every key component for a Web3 internet from TON’s roadmap was released on schedule.
TON developers have published an article on TON Storage, and we’re going to give a run-down of its most exciting aspects.
TON Storage: What you need to know
▪ In the modern world, there’s only one safe way to store data: by spreading the information among as many storage devices as possible and saving it in various locations.
▪ The technology behind TON Storage is akin to BitTorrent’s. Like torrents, users download files directly from one another’s devices without using servers or data centers.
▪ With a special utility, any user can upload a file onto The Open Network and make it available for download. The following user who downloads the file will automatically become a storage node and join in seeding, while the next person will download from the first two nodes (users) simultaneously. This way, file copies will be stored in various locations worldwide.
▪ Anyone can become a storage node on the TON network and receive Toncoin directly from users for storing files and data.
▪ Uploaded files on the network are immutable, and the integrity is confirmed via cryptography.
▪ On regular torrents, there are no guarantees of secure storage and no financial incentive. Files are available as long as one node on the network is storing them. TON Storage can provide data security by creating special smart contracts between users and storage nodes. The smart contracts guarantee that users will pay the node a fixed price for storing their files.
▪ TON Storage is integrated with TON Sites. Now you can host a TON site in TON Storage.
▪ TON Storage is a suitable option for storing NFT content. The TON NFT standard was designed with the possibility of migrating to TON Storage in mind, and now collection creators can use this feature.
▪ On TON Storage, you can upload private data, which will be encrypted beforehand with the help of your TON wallet keys. This will provide excellent security and allow users to avoid using log-ins and passwords.
▪ The TON Foundation encourages developers to create products based on TON Storage, from convenient apps similar to Dropbox to non-commercial torrent portals for file sharing.
▪ The TON Foundation will be concentrating on integrating TON Storage with TON Payments to enable rewarding storage nodes not only for storing files but also for quick sharing.
▪ We invite the community to download a file from TON Storage


While the PlayStation 5 remains elusive for many thanks to a console shortage and COVID-19 restrictions slowing down next-gen console manufacturing, anyone lucky enough to get their hands on the system will soon have another. Acclaimed game to play. The Square Enix version for PS5 of Final Fantasy 14 will leave its beta open and will be officially released soon.
This installment of the beloved sci-fi fantasy series was initially released in 2010 for PC after early criticism led to the cancellation of the PS3 version. After its disappointing launch, Square Enix rebuilt the game from scratch. The remade version was released in 2013 and secured Final Fantasy 14’s place as an equal among the rest of the Final Fantasy lineup.
The massively multiplayer online role-playing game (MMORPG) finally got its release for PS3, as well as a release for PS4, and on May 25 the title will officially hit the PS5. The next-gen edition of Final Fantasy 14 will support 4K video output, an updated high-resolution user interface, faster load times, 3D audio, and haptic feedback for the DualSense controller. Fans of the game can also look forward to new trophies when the improved world of Eorzea goes live.
Those who already own the MMORPG on PS4 will be able to upgrade to the new version of PlayStation 5 for free, so anyone who has already purchased the game, but wants to visit the stunning locations of Final Fantasy 14 in 4K will be able to do so in no time. extra. The PS5’s more powerful hardware also promises to improve performance, so anyone who’s played the game on different hardware will also be able to see how much more fluid it could play.
In addition to being the release date for the PS5 version of Final Fantasy 14, May 25 will also see the release of patch 5.55 for the game. The patch will update various elements of Final Fantasy 14’s Endwalker expansion, including the Save the Queen and YoRHa: Dark Apocalypse epilogue missions. The second part of the Death Unto Dawn scenario will also be released with the patch, along with a new reward for completing a collection of Triple Triad cards.
The release of the PS5 update, as well as the details of the Endwalker expansion patch, were announced at the Final Fantasy 14 Fan Festival that took place virtually on May 14 and 15. The event also featured a live question and answer session, various performances, and live music performances.
Final Fantasy 14 is out now for PC, PS3, and PS4. The PS5 version officially launches on May 25.


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Rafael Benitez Wants To Stay At Chelsea Until End Of The Season
Chelsea interim boss Rafael Benitez has told BBC Sport's Dan Walker he has an "excellent" relationship with owner Roman Abramovich and he will be at the club until the end of the season.
The Spaniard criticised some of the club's fans following a 2-0 FA Cup fifth round win at Middlesbrough.
Benitez also said he will leave in May and described the decision to give him the title "interim manager" as a "massive mistake".
Chelsea face West Brom on Saturday.
The 52-year-old's assertion he will still be at Stamford Bridge until the end of the season will come as a surprise to some observers, who believe Benitez's outburst has increased the pressure on him.
"I don't fancy being him at the weekend," former Chelsea defender Frank Sinclair told BBC Radio 5 live.
"I can't see it having any positive effect. I can't understand it. All the fans will have taken it personally."
Benitez has been unpopular with some Blues fans since he took over from Champions League-winning manager Roberto Di Matteo in November.
A section of the club's supporters has been unable to forgive or forget Benitez for his association with Liverpool, and the rivalry formed with then Blues boss Jose Mourinho.
As Liverpool manager, Benitez outwitted Mourinho in the 2005 and 2007 Champions League semi-finals and the 2006 FA Cup semi-finals, and directed some criticism towards his current club.
Earlier this week, reports emerged from Stamford Bridge that Benitez was involved in a heated exchange with members of his squad following their 2-0 defeat at Manchester City on Sunday.
He denied those stories, saying: "The players are fully behind our ideas, 100%."

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While last week’s episode seemed to close the book on their brief romance (now that Jackson’s hooking up with intern Stephanie) we would still like to see these two work out -- and we’re not alone! Series star Jesse Williams thinks loveable neurotic April could be Jackson’s “person.”
Wetpaint caught up with Jesse at Dell’s #Inspire 100 Google + Hangout at Sundance, where he was promoting his indie film They Die By Dawn, a thrilling western that Jesse says has “a lot of gunplay violence.”
Read what Jesse had to say about April and Jackson’s future, his rebound with Stephanie and Jackson's "boy-to-man transition." Wetpaint Entertainment: There’s a Jackson/April/Stephanie love triangle happening right now. Do you think April is Jackson’s “person?”
Jesse Williams: In many ways, yes. I think whether it works out romantically or not, they’re each other’s best friend – whether they like it or not. At the end of the day, they want what’s best for each other, whether they can provide it for each other or not. It’s a fun thing to play with. And this new thing with Stephanie is also a lot of fun and different. It’s all unknown to me, though, what happens down the road... The writers are tremendous and they really give us room to play things out. It’s very choose-your-own-adventure. There’s a lot of different ways this could go and they could all be very satisfactory. Do you think Jackson has feelings for Stephanie – or is it just a rebound?
Oh, it’s definitely a rebound. But that doesn’t mean feelings can’t develop. I think Jackson isn’t very well guarded about his feelings – he falls for who he falls for. He had no business falling for Lexie. She was clearly in love with Mark and he should have not gotten involved, but he liked her a lot and cared about her a lot and they became friends and what happened, happened. On paper, he doesn’t do what he’s supposed to do. On paper, he shouldn’t fall for this intern after seeing what a real relationship can feel like – but that doesn’t mean he won’t. Stephanie is smart girl, so we’ll see. We’ve seen your character stand up more for himself as a surgeon recently. Will we be seeing more of that this season?
I think this is certainly a transition season for Jackson. The other doctors – they do things their own way. Yang is Yang, she’ll cut your throat if she has to. And I think Jackson is doing this boy-to-man transition. He’s learning what it's like to have real responsibilities and make his own name for himself instead of living off his family, which he’s always resented. And he’s trying to juggle that and not be bitter about it, but make it work to his benefit. There’s a difference between milking your name and not getting in your own way and I think he’s figuring out how to do that. I’m really excited, I just read Episode 17 and there’s some cool, crazy stuff happening in the hospital that I get to play around with. Catch the next new episode of Grey’s Anatomy on Thursday, January 24, 2013, at 9 p.m. ET/PT on ABC.


YT-ZST500 Zero Span Tensile Tester is a new type of instrument that is researched and developed in accordance with the requirements of the international standard ISO15361: 2000 “Pulps.Determination of zero-span tensile strength,wet or dry”. It is mainly used for the manufacture of paper and paperboard in cartons and cartons. It is also suitable for paper sheets prepared by the laboratory during the pulp test.
Pulps.Determination of zero-span tensile strength,wet or dry
Ø Advanced design ideas, with precision parts, using double cylinders, pneumatically clamping the sample, reliably guarantee the parameters specified in the standard.
Ø Using 24-bit precision analog-to-digital converter, 32-bit ARM processor, 7-inch color touch screen, bilingual Chinese and English selectable menu, easy to operate.
Ø Added high-speed Flash data memory, which can store 5000 sets of batch data, which is convenient for users to refer to historical measurement data.
Ø Added a remarks input function when storing data, which is convenient for users to annotate the stored batches.
Ø Historical data query can be queried by number or date, which is convenient for users to find data quickly.
Ø Adopt stepper motor drive, the speed is accurate and stable, and can return quickly, improve the test efficiency.
Ø The vertical and horizontal test can be carried out under the same batch, and the average value of vertical and horizontal directions can be printed.
Ø Added the data saving function for sudden power failure, the data before power failure after power on can be retained and the test can be continued.
Ø Real-time force value-displacement curve is displayed during testing, which is convenient for users to observe the testing process.
Added unique quick quantitative selection and setting, which is convenient for users to quickly set quantitative.
Key Technical Parameters
² Measuring range: 10-500 N
² Sample clamping force: 900N
² Resolution: 0.1N
² Indication accuracy: indication error ± 1%;
² Indication variability: ≤1%
² Free distance of sample clamp: 0 ± 0.0 mm
² Test speed: 2.5 ± 0.5 mm / min (relative moving speed of the two fixtures)