Into the societal options, comments work as a delicate form of intellectual knowledge – when we compliment the newest qualities and you will methods we love various other anybody, we train our selves to target the nice internationally all around. This also prompts confident conclusion from the datingreviewer.net/feeld-review anybody the audience is complimenting.
In the world of matchmaking, comments is going to be a powerful way to flirt, have shown their attention, otherwise, when you’re already for the a loyal dating, show off your really love for the spouse.
In reality, considering College or university from Zurich researcher Christoph Korn, acquiring an accompany bulbs up the exact same a couple neurological prize facilities one light up during the a climax.
Yet not, discover a good caveat – a bad match can make you seem unpleasant, insensitive, if not outright creepy.
step 1. End up being Novel
Decorum pro Diane Gottsman warns that universal comments which could use to help you somebody, such as for example “you really have a good laugh” or “your own hair is quite”, have a tendency to look low.
If you’d like their healthy become well-received, be genuine and speak on center – share with this lady the goals which makes the lady unique.
Good Quora survey on how to offer compliments shown that a few of the most important of those identify things that everyday observers otherwise simple colleagues will most likely not find: interests, private design, work, attitude, an such like.
When you are complimenting a pal, coworker, otherwise informal acquaintance, a particular fit is going to be a powerful way to nudge brand new two of you towards a closer relationships!
dos. Feel Respectful
There is nothing tough than are complimented from the somebody who looks like he’s an ulterior objective. If you find yourself halfhearted or dishonest, you run the risk off seeming as if you would expect an effective woman’s love in exchange for their flattery, that is a primary and you may over change-regarding.
According to an effective 2008 data by the scientists in the Japan’s National Institute for Mental Sciences, brand new ventral striatum, the part of the brain that regulation choice-and work out into the personal circumstances, reacts to compliments in the the same exact way which reacts in order to financial rewards.
step 3. Don’t simply Healthy Physical appearance
That it circumstance is all also prominent: one suits having a woman to your an online dating application and you may directs the woman a message complimenting their seems but receives zero reaction. Mislead, the guy miracle exactly what he might have said you to generated this lady so disinterested.
Because looks like, boys extremely overestimate simply how much ladies want to be complimented towards the its looks if you are internet dating. Whenever surveyed on their favorite categories of statements to your dating sites, girls replied which they popular those people about their identity, spontaneity, and intelligence more than those individuals regarding their system and appearance.
The very next time, in lieu of telling a female that she is quite, take a closer look in the this lady reputation. Is their bio amusing and you can really-constructed? Really does she look like she’s got interesting passion? Complimenting these identity-founded functions is a significantly surer decide to try to getting you to sought after message straight back.
Centered on psychologist Michele Barton, Ph.D., solely providing compliments on the good woman’s physical appearance is “sound general and you may insincere”. When you’re complimenting a woman, don’t neglect to take into account the aspects of the lady personality that you take pleasure in.
There is also medical proof one further stresses the importance of non-bodily compliments. Psychologists at the Southern Methodist University and you can Fl County College or university interviewed heterosexual lovers to have relationships fulfillment regarding the positive muscles valuation (compliments about appearance) and you can confident valuation regarding non-real services (comments on personality).
Believe it or not, they found that female in reality formed bad relationships with men couples whom respected their bodies but did not have demostrated an optimistic valuation of their non-real attributes.


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What is DuoDerm and why is It Used to Treat Bed Sores?
By Nursing Home Law Center
DuoDerm is the brand name for a commonly used hydrocolloid dressing manufactured by ConvaTec that is used to treat bed sores (or similarly referred to as: pressure sores, pressure ulcers or decubitus ulcers). Hydrocolloid dressings have gel-like properties to absorb excretions from the wound and protect the wound debris and potentially infection causing bacteria. Hydrocolloid dressings dressings help the wound to autolytically debride itself (the body uses its own enzymes to break down dead tissue as opposed to surgically removing it).
DuoDerm dressings are impermeable to water vapor, oxygen and bacteria. One of the reasons DuoDerm dressings are so popular is because they will not stick to the wound bed itself and can be removed without tearing the granulation tissue underneath. They are best applied to wounds that produce light to medium exudate or transudate (extravascular fluid with low protein content, a low specific gravity and low nucleated cell counts). Depending on physician orders, DuoDerm dressings can be used on stage 1, 2, 3 and 4 bed sores.
The length of time a DuoDerm patch may be left on a wound is determined by the amount of moisture in the wound. Under normal conditions, DuoDerm can be left on the wound for 3-4 days. One of the advantages to using DuoDerm is that, unlike other dressings, it can be placed on wet wounds and wet surrounding skin and will remain in place due to the product’s ‘wet tact’.
Because DuoDerm essentially creates a moisture barrier, they should not be used on people with infected bed sores. Under normal circumstances, wounds covered with DuoDerm are likely to develop a strong odor after several days. The odor is consider to be a normal part of of the product.
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Chocolate Peanut Butter Granola Cookies
If you've been reading my blog recently you may have noticed that I have given up eating gluten. I was having horrible stomach problems and with a family history of gluten intolerance it was the most likely culprit. So I stopped eating gluten and within a week felt much, much better. The only problem is that I love baked goods. The thought of giving up baked goods troubled me more than just a slight amount. So I decided to try my hand at making gluten-free baked goods. I tried a few recipes that turned out less than great. They either did not rise or the taste felt like it was missing something. So I kept looking and trying. Finally, I found some recipes that worked great and tasted just as good as their gluten counterparts. Last week I tried a new recipe for Chocolate Peanut Butter Granola Cookies from Food and Wine magazine, which with four ingredients looked very easy and great for gluten-free snacks.
This recipe has 4 ingredients. It takes 1 hour of total time, 15 minutes of which is active and makes 12 cookies. I had no problems finding any of the ingredients at my local grocery store and made no ingredient modifications. If you are gluten-free like I am make sure to check your labels on both the granola and peanut butter to ensure that they are in fact gluten-free. These cookies were done in exactly 15 minutes, so be careful to not let them burn. I rotated the baking sheet halfway through the time to ensure even cooking. These cookies are very crumbly when they are first taken out of the oven. Do not move them off the baking sheet until they have cooled slightly or they will fall apart. I followed the remainder of the recipe as written.
I love how easy these cookies are to make. With only 4 ingredients they go together very easily and only take minutes to prepare. My kids absolutely loved these and I ended up having to make another batch since they were gone so quickly. Using peanut butter makes the cookies easy to make and have a delicious flavor. Great for an after school snack!
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Alas, it now seems to have become accepted practice in many places in America to simply allow obnoxious protestors to disrupt people and keep them from going about their day.
This is only true of left-wing protestors, however. As is now well-known, left-wing protestors representing Antifa, Black Lives Matter or similar organizations can loot, burn, destroy, assault and even kill people and always rely on the media to either ignore, excuse or minimize such events, no matter how prevalent they actually are. The more violent a left-wing protest becomes, the more stridently we will be told that it is “peaceful.”
By contrast, during a right-wing anti-lockdown protest, even if everything goes off without a hitch and no one is harmed, the protestors will be smeared as “Nazis,” “white supremacists,” “bigots,” “far-right extremists,” or whatever else the left’s chosen insult du jour is.
And in a left-wing stronghold like New York City, this is all the more to be expected.
That’s why, on the night of Thursday, April 1, a group of leftist protestors who appeared to be sympathetic to the goals of BLM can just waltz in and disrupt people when they are trying to calmly enjoy a meal.
That’s exactly what happened to the patrons of Balthazar, an upscale French restaurant located on Spring Street in New York City.
No One is Allowed to Enjoy Anything Anymore
On the night of April 1, as can be seen can be seen from video that was taken at the scene and posted on Twitter, a group of leftist protestors marched through the streets, passed by the Balthazar restaurant, surged into the restaurant’s outdoor area as people were trying to eat and began banging on the restaurant’s windows and damaging its premises and property.
Then, someone calling herself Qween Jean decided to interrupt everyone’s night and deliver a speech that no one present actually asked to hear. Of course, someone narcissistic enough to refer to herself as “Qween Jean” is probably also narcissistic enough to interrupt strangers while they eat for the purpose of morally haranguing them.
Qween Jean proceeded to deliver the by now standard and tedious old jeremiad about how black people are oppressed and marginalized. “So many blacks brown and indigenous community members are often left out,” she is heard to say in a video.
“They are often neglected, left out, unhoused, without food, without medication, without medical care, without mental health access. And we;re here with the message because we believe that black lives matter.”
The NYPD News Twitter account tweeted out video showing protestors harassing restaurant patrons and vandalizing the restaurant itself. The extent of the damage inflicted is not yet clear.
Of course, these people are not “activists” in any meaningful sense because the “activism” that they claim to favor is all completely supported by the system and the government structure that they insist is evil and “white supremacist.”


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Major new projects will bring new trains in 2017… but in the past year a host of new trains have already been delivered either for testing or into traffic.
Diesel locomotives, electric multiple units and bi-mode trains all feature, following investment from rolling stock leasing companies (ROSCOs), Department for Transport and Transport Scotland.
Many of these trains are vital to cascade or route upgrade plans, while others represent the first obvious sign of major infrastructure programmes such as Crossrail and Thameslink.
Figures produced in November 2016 by the Rail Delivery Group (RDG) show that orders placed over the past 12 months indicate 5,718 new vehicles by the end of 2020, in deals totalling £11.6 billion.
RDG claims this is the “highest sustained rate for more than 50 years”. Its analysis indicates an increase in the number of carriages in the UK from 12,968 to 14,966 in just three years.
“The trains that Britain’s rail companies are already introducing will represent a step-change in our passengers’ experiences. Each train will be better connected, more comfortable and far more advanced in the technology it uses as part of our plan to build a better railway,” says RDG Chief Executive Paul Plummer.
“People either love or hate the more iconic trains from the 1970s and 1980s. But fare-payers want a travelling environment that meets the demands of the 21st century, and so many of our older trains are being gracefully retired. The new generation of rolling stock that we’re introducing embraces technology to ensure passenger journeys are as reliable as possible and truly connected like never before.”
In December 2016 the rate of train deliveries really accelerated. In the week commencing December 5, the first Crossrail Class 345 Aventra and the first Siemens Class 707 for South West Trains were delivered; the first UK-assembled Intercity Express Programme Class 800/0 was unveiled to the trade press at Newton Aycliffe; and at Temple Mills the second of seven Siemens Velaros ordered by Eurostar in November 2014 was delivered to the UK. Then, on December 11, the first Class 385 built by Hitachi Rail Europe for ScotRail was unveiled at Glasgow Shields Road.
Later in the month, Great Western Railway Class 387/1s and Govia Thameslink Railway Class 700/0s continued to be delivered to their respective bases, and by the end of the year the first dual-mode Class 88 for Direct Rail Services was also due to arrive in the UK, heralding an innovative step-change in freight train haulage. This was delayed and is now due early this year.
The actual trains entering passenger traffic this year has been limited to four fleets. But all are significant, with two representing major infrastructure upgrades.
In February 2016, Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR) started to introduce 27 four-car Class 387/2s (387201-387227) onto its Gatwick Express services. These were built by Bombardier at Derby Litchurch Lane, construction having started in 2015.

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The Life and Death and Life of Henry Grimes
Published on Jul 1, 2013
Documentary. Notes. Interviews: Marshall Marotte in an Atlanta Hotel, Edward "Kidd" Jordan in a New Orleans house, Marc Ribot at Rose's Live, a ...
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2021, Vol. 7 Issue 4, Part B
Altered passive eruption: A case report
AUTHOR(S): Dr. Kadri Ghita, Erraji Samir and Benazza Driss
ABSTRACT:Altered passive eruption is defined as a developmental abnormality in the passive phase of the eruption. It has an aesthetic impact such as the gummy smile and short teeth.
The management of the gingival smile associated with altered passive eruption presents a real challenge for the practitioner, who must know the different signs of this anomaly to make the right diagnosis and to establish an appropriate treatment plan.
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Raw Dog Food: A Complete Guide
Raw dog food, also known as a raw diet or raw feeding, is an increasingly popular feeding option for dogs. It involves feeding dogs a diet primarily consisting of raw meat, bones, and some fruits and vegetables. This way of feeding aims to mimic the natural diet of dogs’ wild ancestors, providing a range of health benefits for our furry friends. In this article, we will explore the benefits, potential risks, and frequently asked questions about raw dog food.
Benefits of Raw Dog Food
1. Improved Digestion
Raw dog food is easier for dogs to digest compared to heavily processed commercial kibble. It contains natural enzymes and beneficial bacteria that aid in digestion and nutrient absorption.
2. Shinier Coat and Healthier Skin
The high-quality proteins and healthy fats found in raw dog food can contribute to a shinier coat and healthier skin for your pup. These nutrients help reduce dryness, itchiness, and allergies commonly associated with poor nutrition.
3. Stronger Immune System
A raw diet supports a stronger immune system in dogs. With a whole-food approach, rich in essential vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants, dogs have better defense against diseases and infections.
4. Increased Energy and Vitality
Nutrient-dense raw food provides dogs with the energy they need for an active lifestyle. Many pet owners report that their dogs show increased vitality and improved overall energy levels when switched to a raw diet.
5. Improved Dental Health
Feeding raw bones can naturally clean dogs’ teeth by reducing tartar and plaque buildup. This chewing activity also strengthens jaw muscles and promotes good oral hygiene.
Risks and Considerations
While raw food has numerous benefits, it’s essential to be aware of potential risks and take necessary precautions:
1. Bacterial Contamination
Raw food can contain harmful bacteria, such as Salmonella or E. coli, which can affect both dogs and humans. Proper handling, hygiene practices, and using trusted sources for meat are vital to mitigate this risk.
2. Nutritional Imbalance
Providing a balanced and complete diet is crucial when feeding raw. Consultation with a veterinarian or a veterinary nutritionist is recommended to ensure dogs receive all necessary nutrients in the right proportions.
3. Increased Cost and Preparation Time
Raw feeding can be more expensive than commercially prepared dog food. It requires time and effort to source high-quality ingredients, prepare meals, and adhere to portion control.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. Is raw dog food suitable for all dogs?
A: Raw dog food can be suitable for most dogs, but it’s always best to consult with a veterinarian before making any dietary changes, especially for dogs with specific health conditions.
2. How do I transition my dog to a raw diet?
A: Transitioning to raw food should be done gradually over a period of 7-10 days. Start by mixing a small portion of raw food with the current diet and gradually increase the amount each day.
3. Can I feed my dog only raw meat?
A: A balanced raw diet should consist of meat, bones, organs, and some fruits and vegetables. Feeding only raw meat can lead to nutritional deficiencies over time.
4. Can I freeze raw dog food?
A: Yes, raw dog food can be frozen to maintain freshness. Thaw it in the refrigerator or using a cold water bath before feeding.
5. Are there any alternatives to raw feeding?
A: If raw feeding isn’t suitable for you or your dog, there are alternative options such as high-quality commercial dog foods that focus on natural and whole ingredients.
Raw dog food can offer several health benefits, including improved digestion, healthier skin and coat, stronger immune system, increased energy, and better dental health. However, it is essential to be aware of the potential risks associated with bacterial contamination and nutritional imbalances. Consulting with a veterinarian and ensuring proper handling and sourcing of ingredients will help mitigate these risks. Ultimately, the decision to feed raw should be based on careful consideration of your dog’s individual needs and preferences.

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Ever since its release on the market a couple of years ago, Tesla`s Model X hasn’t been seen in many customizations from tuning companies, but when that happened, it surely ended up looking darn well and really amazing.
The latest project comes from no other than RevoZport tuner, the same one that used to add fine styling tweaks to another Tesla model, the Model S electric sedan.
This time, the Hong Kong technicians from RevoZport have also added a special styling program called the R-Zentric package.
The R-Zentric package makes the Tesla Model X more eye-catching, meaning that it can now be admired with the new front splitter, side sills, rear spoiler and diffuser, and front diffuser with canards. The new kit is also complemented with the new 22-inch multispoke alloy wheels commissioned from Klassen ID.
Besides the R-Zentric package, rumors have it that the technicians from RevoZport are also working on an off-road package, that would demonstrate once more the hidden capabilities that the high-end electric model from Tesla is coming with.
This means that the Tesla Model X would receive lots of off-road tweaks, like flared fenders, bull bar, or roof-mounted light bar, which would transform all of them into something exquisite.
As a reminder, the Tesla Model X was launched in two versions, both coming with an all-wheel drive system. The first is base entry-level, which comes with two electric motors and 259 horsepower, while the top of the line P90D version outputs separate powers for each electric motor.
One electric motor comes with 259 horsepower while the second outputs a whopping 503 horsepower, the overall 762 horsepower helping the P90D reach 100 km/h in just 3.8 seconds. Upgrade it with the Ludicrous Speed mode and you will sprint the same distance at an impressive 3.2 seconds.

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Signature Suggests: Winter in Turkey
Turkey’s historic sights, natural wonders and exciting nightlife have made it a top choice for travellers in recent years. And winter is a great time to explore this stunning country.
From the fantastical landscapes of Cappadocia to the spellbinding spirituality of Sufi dervishes; ancient spa towns; little-known Turkish villages; and daily rituals of life in the country, our Destination Experts have rounded up the best things to experience in Turkey in winter!
What to See
Istanbul: Take a walking tour to cover the historic sights of the city, including Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace, Constantinople’s Hippodrome and the magnificent Sultanahmet Mosque.
Ayvalı: Far from tourist stops, this little-known village is a place where people still follow a traditional lifestyle.
Göreme Open Air Museum: A monastic complex home to some of the finest rock-cut churches and exquisite frescoes.
Cappadocia: Explore the whimsical landscapes of Dervent – the valley of “fairy chimneys” and the pink-hued Paşabağ (or Monk’s Valley) known for its extraordinary rock formations.
Sultanhani Caravanserai: An elaborate stop-over built for travelers and merchants on the silk road back in the 13th century.
Mevlana Museum: Famous for its turquoise tiled tower and exquisite Ottoman calligraphy and inscriptions.
Ephesus: An outstanding example of a Roman port city established in 10th century B.C and home to Temple of Diana
Troy: The legendary city where one can see a wooden replica of the infamous Trojan Horse from the times Helen and Paris.
What to Do
Istanbul: Experience little-known nuances of daily Turkish life and traditions inside one of the largest and oldest markets in the world, Grand Bazaar. Stop by for a cup of afternoon coffee with a local shopkeeper. Afternoon coffee is a long-standing tradition in Turkey and is often accompanied with fortune-telling from the left-over coffee grounds in the cup.
Cappadocia: Witness the mesmerizing spiritual ceremony of “Sema” (whirling Sufi Dervishes). This mystical, ancient ritual blends dance, prayer, meditation and trance for a powerful spiritual experience that is sure to leave you spellbound.
Cappadocia: Soar over the magnificent Cappadocian landscape and get up-close to its “fairy chimneys”. Travelling at heights of up to 1500 feet, the feeling is one of peace and tranquillity as you glide over white-washed landscapes of Cappadocia.
Pamukkale: Soak in the healing thermal baths of this white-washed wonder, where people have been coming for over 1000 years to experience the “champagne waters”. Don’t miss the Cleopatra Pool, which is said to have been gifted by Marc Anthony to Cleopatra.
What to Eat
Istanbul: Visit the Giritli restaurant, situated in the old city where the owner serves her family’s favourite Cretan dishes
Izmir: Dine on delectable seafood at one of the many restaurants situated on the pier, with stunning views of the horizon
Cappadocia: Dine with a local village family as you observe how the family prepares their daily meals and pick up a few secrets of Turkish cooking.
Our scheduled departures leave for Turkey all through November 2019 to March 2020. Reach out to our destination experts to know more!
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Caterpillars and Their Growth
For our monarch project we compared how light effects a caterpillars growth. We did this by putting a caterpillar in a clear container and another one in non-clear container. The purpose of this experiment was to see if the amount of light and the type of container effects how caterpillars grow. The results of our project was that one caterpillar grew more that the other caterpillar. Amandas caterpillars grew about 5 mm a day on average while Koreys grew only 3 mm a day on average. One error was that we did not start the experiment early enough. We were not sure if the size would differ even more if we had them in their certain containers earlier, possibly the growth could have changed even more. Two new things that our group learned was the amount of light can have a major effect on a caterpillars growth. Also that how much you feed your caterpillar can have an effect on how they grow.
Do You Think the Amount That a Monarch Caterpillar Eats in One Day Affects its Growth?
In this experiment our group chose to look at how much a monarch caterpillar larva eats daily. The reason that this experiment was chosen was that we wanted to see how much a larva would eat in one day, depending upon how active it was, or how much it was handled. Would either have an effect on the larvas eating habitats? Some of our uncertainties were the type of milkweed used fresh picked versus refrigerated. Our group learned that when you do an experiment you have to pay close attention to what you are doing and why. Another thing that was learned was that if you want your experiment to turn out as you want it to, you should have the correct data for your experiment.
Monarch Caterpillars and Color
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In our experiment we wanted to determine whether monarch caterpillars could see certain colors or not. We tried to see if they had any sort of a color sense or not. The result was that they could see some colors better than others, green and red were the most common colors picked. Green was picked 14 times and red 8 times. We think that the caterpillars went to green the most often because its food source is green. This experiment does not give all the answers to our question because we only used 4 caterpillars and we raised them all differently. But it does give us a good guess. Two things that our group learned from this experiment are caterpillars are like humans and dont always want to do some stuff and they cant see very well at all.
Monarchs and Color
Our experiment was to see if caterpillars, when put in the middle of a colorwheel would go to the color of their food (green). Our hypothesis was that the caterpillars would go to green. We were testing 3 caterpillars in this experiment. The caterpillars almost always chose the color green in all three of the tests. Two group members made their colorwheels from markers and the other two used crayons. We wanted to see if texture would make a difference, because milkweed has a texture to it. Texture did not make a difference in our results. Our conclusion is that caterpillars have at least some sight. Our experiment came out the way that we had planned.
Monarchs and the Light
In this experiment our group compared the average lifespan of a caterpillar to our own caterpillar that was under a manufactured light. Our goal was to find out if manufactured light helps caterpillars grow faster than the average caterpillars under natural light. The average caterpillar takes 16 days to go into a chrysalis, ours took 15 days. Our conclusion is that manufactured light has no real effect on caterpillars growth. Our conclusion might be wrong because we only had one caterpillar to work with, and we could have started our experiment sooner. Our group learned that if you have a plastic container that it is hard for the butterfly to stick to the top after it emerges. Our group also learned that caterpillars are smaller than most people think.

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text: Hong Kong's top consumer rights advocate has described a possible shake-up in the city's 3G mobile market as her "top concern" and questioned the idea that more competition would be a good thing. Consumer Council chief executive Gilly Wong Fung-han says the potential disruption from splitting services among more operators was worrying because of the huge number of mobile users it could affect. Speaking publicly for the first time on the issue, Wong told the Sunday Morning Post in an exclusive interview: "Right now we have two different stories - from the telecom operators, who say it will be very detrimental, producing a 27 per cent degradation in service, and the government, which says 9 per cent. "There is a huge difference between the two figures presented to the public." State-owned giant China Mobile, the world's biggest mobile operator with 750 million customers, said it would be interested in seeking a licence to capture a slice of the 11 million-strong 3G and 4G Hong Kong market. But the big four 3G mobile operators - HKT (PCCW), SmarTone, CSL (one2free) and 3 Hong Kong (Hutchison Telecom) - have come out against more competition. One option is to keep the status quo, the second is to put the whole spectrum up for public auction and the third would see an equal share taken from the operators and put to auction, paving the way for a new player. If more competition is granted, mobile users could be the big losers, facing higher prices and poorer network signals. The Office for the Communications Authority (Ofca), the industry regulator, will decide whether more competition and a fifth player - possibly China Mobile - is needed by the end of this month. Wong said: "From a consumer protection standpoint, the school of thought is always having more competition, more choice for consumers and more innovation value. "People have already said Hong Kong is a highly competitive market. But there is a question mark over whether we can accommodate one more player in the market." The impact of a fresh competitor and the overhaul of signal distribution would be equivalent to converting the Cross-Harbour road tunnel for MTR use only. Plum Consulting, a British firm hired by the telecom operators, said it arrived at the 27 per cent figure - weighted across the four networks - after assessing all their infrastructure capacity. In a worst-case scenario, the operator most reliant on 3G services faced a 39 per cent loss in network signals. But technical experts said the impact on signal quality depended on whether operators were using all available space for 3G services. HSBC research revealed SmarTone "has deep broad-spectrum holdings and significant excess network capacity". SmarTone declined to comment. Disruption to output would affect all users connected to 3G, including on 4G, as when it is not available the signal is downgraded to 3G automatically. It could take 70 seconds longer to download a YouTube video and calls would be prone to more dropouts and static interference. Peter Koo Heung-shing, a partner at professional services firm Deloitte China, said the mobile market looked "a little saturated". Koo said that with 1.5 phones per customer, the market was already "highly penetrated". Operators have warned that bills will rise. Alex Arena, group managing director at HKT, the biggest telecommunications operator, previously estimated bills would rise by HK$360 a year. Users are already experiencing patchy services on the city's 3G network. One2free 4G customer Josh Tam Siu-hay, 32, said he relied on the 3G network at home in Yuen Long. "I've had calls drop, and my iPhone says 'call failed,'" Tam said. "A big impact in my service quality would be devastating." Wong said: "If the direction is to auction some of the spectrum, all measures to minimise the impact to consumers are very important and we have voiced this to the government already."


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Durham Dynamos eased to their first victory in this year's Friends Life t20 with a nine-wicket success over Northamptonshire Steelbacks in seamer-friendly conditions at Wantage Road.
Having been sent in to bat, the Steelbacks slumped to 43-5 in the 12th over thanks to disciplined bowling from Graham Onions (1-18), Chris Rushworth (2-22) and Paul Collingwood (2-15) in particular.
South African pair Johan Botha (36) and Andrew Hall (28) scripted a recovery of sorts with a 63-run stand for the seventh wicket before Northants closed on 124-9 - a total that included the addition of six penalty runs for Durham's slow over-rate.
Despite the pitch continuing to offer plenty of assistance for the seam bowlers, the visitors cruised to their target with 23 balls to spare.
Opening batsman Phil Mustard hit 10 fours and a six in his 61 not out from 49 deliveries, while Ian Blackwell contributed 41 off 27 to an unbroken second-wicket partnership of 67.
Mustard's opening partner, Gordon Muchall, was the only wicket to fall, caught by Jack Brooks off David Willey's bowling for 19 in the 10th over.


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Shop for gifts inspired by our collections
RosesAcrylic on canvas 16x16 inches£35By Julie Tucker
"I am an artist and art tutor working mostly in oil and acrylic. I love impressionism and colour and believe that art is a therapy for all. "
This artwork is Click and Collect only and will be available to pick up from Ashcroft Arts Centre in early January 2022.


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Synopses & Reviews
Eat a huge breakfast, lose a lot of weight? It sounds counter-intuitive, but when a clinical professor of endocrinology and metabolic disease advocates it, maybe it's worth considering. And when that same clinical professor offers proof that overweight women lost nearly five times more weight on a breakfast cure diet than their counterparts did on a low-carb diet, it's time to pay attention.
Dr. Daniela Jakubowicz, a clinical professor at Virginia Commonwealth University and the Hospital de Clinicas Caracas in Venezuela, originally published her diet book in Venezuela and it became a South American bestseller, selling 300,000 copies. Now after continued research, Dr. Jakubowicz presents The Big Breakfast Diet, with its promise that you can have all the foods you crave, from pasta to bacon to ice cream, with just one catch--you have to eat them before 9:00 A.M. Based on the body's natural rhythms, eating a big, complete breakfast revs up your metabolism; helps burn more calories during the day and more fat at night; satisfies hunger all day long; boosts your energy; eliminates cravings for sweets; and reduces the risk of serious health conditions like type 2 diabetes and heart disease.
After explaining the science behind the diet, and how the body's hormones and metabolism process food differently depending on what time of day you eat, The Big Breakfast Diet centers around a full 28-day meal plan--breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks, plus recipes. The day begins with a big breakfast--a smoothie or shake, pancakes with berry syrup and ricotta cheese, Canadian bacon, a breakfast sweet--and ends with a moderate, delicious dinner.
Dr. Jakubowski, an internationally bestselling author and clinical professor of endocrinology and metobolic disease, presents a book designed to help people rev up their metabolism, burn more calories, and reduce the risk of serious health conditions--all by eating a big, complete breakfast.
Eat a big breakfast, lose a lot of weight: It sounds counterintuitive, but it's true. Based on groundbreaking research into how the body's hormones and metabolism process foods differently depending on when you eat
, The Big Breakfast Diet
offers a 28-day-program--plus recipes--that lets you eat the foods you love (a doughnut or ice cream included) with the promise that you will lose significant weight and keep it off.
The science proves it: A diet based around a big, protein-rich breakfast sheds pounds; revs up metabolism; helps burn more calories by day and fat by night; banishes carb cravings; provides energy to burn; and satisfies hunger all day.
Learn to give your body the food it needs, when it needs it, and the rest is a piece of cake. Or pizza.
As actress Eva Mendes says, "I never leave my house without a big breakfast, and I've never had a weight problem; after reading this book, I know why."
About the Author
Daniela Jakubowicz, M.D., is a specialist in endocrinology and metabolic disease. Her studies have been published in The New England Journal of Medicine and The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism. She is originally from Venezuela, where an earlier version of her book, ¡Ni Una Dieta Mas! (Not Another Diet!), became a South American phenomenon.
Table of Contents
Introduction: Rise and Shine to Lasting Weight Loss
Part One: The Proof
Chapter 1: My Breakfast Breakthrough
Chapter 2: Circadian Rhythms 101
Part Two: The Plan
Chapter 3: The Big Breakfast Diet: Two Simple Rules for Success
Chapter 4: The Big Breakfast Diet Cure
Chapter 5: Lunch and Dinner
Chapter 6: The Plan
Part Three: Staying Slim for Life
Chapter 7: Avoid Weight-Loss Roadblocks
Chapter 8: The No-Sweat Exercise Cure
Chapter 9: Stay Slim for Life: Maintaining Your Weight Loss
Appendix 1: The Formulas
Appendix 2: The First 28 Days
Selected Scientific References
About the Author


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Neutrophils in development of lung cancer and their prognostic significance
GAO Zhaoyu;LIANG Di;JIN Jing;LI Daojuan;LIU Congmin;ZHANG Yachen;HE Yutong;Cancer Institute,Fourth Hospital of Hebei Medical University;
The inflammatory reaction is the seventh major feature of the cancer, especially the neutrophils in the development and prognosis of lung cancer. This paper expounds the typing of neutrophils and their roles in the tumor microenvironment and the mechanism of regulating the growth, metastasis and angiogenesis of lung cancer through secreting various cytokines. The effects of peripheral blood neutrophils, ratio of neutrophil to lymphocyte,and the infiltration of neutrophils into tumors on the prognosis of lung cancer were reviewed. It is suggested that neutrophils may play an important role in the occurrence, development and prognosis of lung cancer, leading to further understanding of the functions of these important immune cells in tumor microenvironment, which may provide new ideas for the studies on treatment and prognosis of lung cancer.
【CateGory Index】： R734.2


Kazzie, fka Kazzie Pop, has been buzzing for awhile outta Jersey. He had a collab with Waka Flocka back in 2013, and earlier this year, he joined with Jersey's biggest sensation, Fetty Wap on "Rich Today," which has since become his biggest hit.
We first heard DJ Self's "Yeah OK" way back in November 2013, at which the song had a verse from Kazzie as well as Rick Ross. The subsequent remix replaced Rozay with seasoned Memphis rapper Yo Gotti, but the remixes aren't through with just yet.
- Lyrica Anderson "Selfish" Video210 Views


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A beautiful satellite map of the whole world in the Spectrum World style in a Hotine Oblique Mercator projection. The parameters of the map projection were carefully chosen so that the distortion was relegated mostly to the oceans and to the least populated and least recognizable land masses. The result is a flat map of the whole world that exhibits very little distortion in almost all familiar areas, even at the poles. Contrast that with a Geographic projection. The level of detail of the bathymetry in this image is great. Tectonic plate boundaries and volcanically created islands and much more can be clearly seen. International borders are shown and it has a 15° latitude, longitude grid.
- Model: 4102-21_04A
- Region: Whole World
- Projection: Hotine Oblique Mercator
- Imagery: NASA: MODIS GEBCO Land & Bathy 500m

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Rose Etched Bud Vase-Aqua
This pretty aqua blue blown glass bud vase is etched with roses.
To create these vases, Cynthia adheres resist tape to the surface and draws a design. The design, itself, must take into account where any shadows might fall, being careful not to create a pattern where too many elements overlap. Once this step is completed she cuts the tape with a razor knife, following the lines of her artwork.
Then the glass is taken inside her sandblasting booth, where Cynthia's 25 years of experience comes into play. As she removes the tape from each grape, flower petal, and feather, sandblasting them one at a time, Cynthia gently etches in the design she had originally invisioned on the once blank vase.


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DO YOU REMEMBER THE ORIGINAL TASTE OF FRUITS & VEGGIES?
Mass production and Mega Supermarket have made us forgive the true taste of Fruits & Vegetables, grown under the Sun on rich, mineral soil.
Fruttilio's Mission is to bring back those flavors, selecting only small-scale, family-run farmers from the slopes of Etna and other unique areas of Sicily.
Purchasing Fruttilio's Organic Fruits & Vegetables it's good for yourself and your family because of the quality of products grown on a rich and protected soil.
It's good for the environment because of the slow rithm of production free from pesticide, and it's good for all the wonderful families in Sicily, working every day to grow such a delicious produce, preserving their territory and their traditions.
Now you can shop Fruttilio's Organic Produce and get delivered to Hong Kong in 7 days.
Order every week by Tuesday and get delivered by next Tuesday.
All Frutttilio's orders are shipped using an esclusive packaging technology developed with the University of Teramo - Food Science Department, that naturally preserve freshness of fruits and vegetables for longer time.
Shipping Free of Charge from HKD 188

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This is an Application Brief and does not contain a detailed Experimental section.
The quantitative analysis of complex protein mixtures requires tryptic digestion, coupled with a protein identification strategy that accurately identifies proteins with high reproducibility. This has often been overlooked and many quantitative measurements have been based upon spurious identifications. The depth to which a complex sample can be interrogated is also crucial as this defines the lowest abundance limit of proteins that may be quantified. Waters SYNAPT G2-S Mass Spectrometry System has substantial improvements in performance: mass resolution and accuracy, dynamic range, and sensitivity. These enable highly accurate protein identifications and label-free, relative protein quantification, which we present here.
Quantify sub-femtomole level proteins using a nanoscale LC-MS system
Isotope-labeled and label-free protein quantification in increasingly complex proteomics samples is conducted to overcome the bias and difficulty of sample fractionation. This places a demand on the performance of the analytical LC-MS system. It requires the highest coverage and maximum proteotypic information of the proteins present within the sample in order to quantify without increasing the protein false discovery rates (FDR) and false quantification rates (FQR). As such, technology improvements are indispensable. This application brief describes the use of the SYNAPT G2-S System and the results for the analysis of differentially spiked protein standards in a complex cell lysate from Escherichia coli (E.coli).
Three replicates of each E.coli sample, differentially spiked with bovine serum albumin (BSA), alcohol dehydrogenase (ADH), enolase, and glycogen phosphorylase B were analyzed. The injected on-column amounts for the spike protein in the first sample (Mixture 1) were 500 attomoles each and 4000, 500, 1000, and 250 attomoles for the second sample (Mixture 2), respectively. The nominal expected ratios (Mixture 2:Mixture 1) were therefore 8:1, 1:1, 2:1, and 1:2. The peptides were separated and analyzed using a nanoACQUITY UPLC System coupled with a SYNAPT G2-S, operating at a mass resolution of > 20k FWHM. The data were acquired in LC-MSE mode, which is an unbiased TOF acquisition method in which the mass spectrometer switches between low and elevated energy on alternate scans. Post acquisition processing software correlates precursor and product ions by means of chromatographic retention times. Further correlation processing occurs during database searching the data that is based on the physicochemical characteristics of peptides when they undergo collision induced fragmentation. Searches and quantification were conducted with ProteinLynx Global SERVER v.2.5.1 using a species specific database where sequence information of the spiked proteins was appended.
Figure 1 illustrates the qualitative results overview for an LC-MSE acquisition of one of the analyses of the differentially spiked samples. In this particular instance, the on-column amount of highlighted BSA was 4 fmol and the amount of E.coli digest was 10 ng. The results shown in Figure 2 demonstrate the corresponding relative quantification result. A graphical representation for all of the proteins is shown in Figure 3.
The label-free relative quantification of four protein standards spiked into a complex biological background has been demonstrated at the low to sub-femtomole level, obtained using a SYNAPT G2-S Mass Spectrometer operating in LC-MSE mode of acquisition. All of the reported spiked protein ratios were determined within a few percent of their nominal spike values and included in the reported 95% confidence intervals.
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We celebrate World Book Day 2023 by talking about books that are special to us!
TBRCon2023 Highlight: What Attracts Us to Horror? (Panel)
Every week, we will be highlighting a panel from TBRCon2023, looking back on the amazing variety of panels that we had the honor of hosting.
This week, join moderator Sadie Hartmann and authors Chuck Wendig, Delilah S. Dawson, P. Djèlí Clark, Jonathan Sims and CJ Leede for a TBRCon2023 author panel on “What Attracts Us to Horror?”.
Review: Gothghul Hollow (Tales of Mhurghast #1) by Anna Stephens
Stephens grabs you by the throat and pulls you through this journey of buried truths, gothic magic, the colour purple, and plenty of savage action sequences. It’s like a fine gourmet meal!
Harry’s Top 10 Reads of 2022
Here are my (Harry’s) favourite reads of 2022! Come check them out!
Book Review: The Scourge Between Stars by Ness Brown
Synopsis As acting captain of the starship Calypso, Jacklyn Albright is responsible for keeping the last of humanity alive as they limp back to Earth from their forebears’ failed colony on a distant planet. Faced with constant threats of starvation and destruction in the treacherous minefield of interstellar space, Jacklyn’s crew has reached their breaking point. […]
Review: The Pain Eater by Kyle Muntz
The Pain Eater is an entirely unique novel about family dynamics, pain, and mysterious creatures that feed on that pain.
Book Tour/Spotlight: Survivors by Amy Marsden￼
Hi everybody! Today, I am honored to shine a spotlight on Survivors by Amy Marsden, brought to you by the always amazing Escapist Book Tours. Check out the book information below, then go grab yourself a copy! Book Information: Survivors by Amy MarsdenSeries: Survivors #1Genre: HorrorIntended Age Group: AdultPages: 341Published: August 16, 2021Publisher: NineStar Press […]
Book Review/Tour: PULSE by B.A. Bellec
Synopsis Pulse is a plot-driven multi-POV dystopian sci-fi horror thriller set in 2040, centered around a corporation, a creature, and a music festival. Think Fyre Festival, Black Mirror, and X-Files combined. The story deals with themes of capitalism, consumerism, business, politics, pandemics, climate change, activism, and technology while bouncing between a diverse group of characters […]
Book Tour and Review: Equinox by David Towsey
Synopsis In this world, two souls inhabit a single body, one by day, one by night. But though they live alongside one another, their ends do not always align. For Special Inspector Morden, whose hunt for a dangerous witch takes him far from home, this will be a problem… Christophor Morden lives by night. His […]
Winterset Hollow by Jonathan Edward Durham
A creepy tale about meeting your favorite childhood characters and fighting for your life.
Book Review/Tour: Where Blood Runs Gold by A.C. Cross
Synopsis Sheriff Errol Thorpe’s life is chaotic, brutal, and above all, solitary. After an unimaginable loss years ago, all he feels is the compulsion to seek vengeance. But when a vulnerable family arrives in town, facing an ugly future, he is pulled headfirst into a web of violence, secrets, and things he never imagined. In […]
Author Chat: Thomas Olde Heuvelt
Join David as he chats w/ author Thomas Olde Heuvelt about his newest release, Echo, from Tor NightFire (2/8/22). Thomas also talks about his earliest writing influences from the likes of Barker, King, Koontz, and Straub and about how the practicality of the Dutch worms its way into his novels. Website: https://www.oldeheuvelt.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Olde_Heuvelt Goodreads: […]

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Access to Online Catalog
The Hometown Library is a member of LibraryWorld,
a web-based library catalog system. You can view our catalog, search or
request holds by visiting the site or using the appropriate app on your
There is no password, simply put Hometown Public Library if prompted for the library name.
If you need help, stop by and ask a library clerk!
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Unfortunately the title will turn so many away from this book. If it helps, the author assumed climate change and isn't making an attempt to prove it. Interesting enough, the "climate change" in the title was what drew me into the book, but I am concluding that this isn't a great title for the book. I don't have any constructive criticism with that really, for example: another title. It needs to say something about the lack of compassion in the CDC and medical community for people that are suffering from Lyme Disease. I hope the quotes of doctors aren't that common when they say that a patient's case isn't Lyme Disease, but rather "Americanitis" (laziness), "schoolitis," "psychological inbalance," along with a whole other slew of demeaning phrases and belittling attitudes. Unfortunately, based on the way I hear doctors speak about folks that go off the CDC child vaccination guidelines in any way make me wonder if this condescend countenance is perhaps the norm and certainly what a person who is truly suffering from tick diseases should likely expect.
As if those last lines weren't contentious enough, I'll share a wee bit more...
This writer is a great writer...it's not often that I can barely put a non-fiction book down, but she managed to make me hold on tight for the ride. Additionally, the book is filled with evidence of great journalism which must include excellent research. Her references are bountiful.
If the controversy of Lyme Disease was one of logic or present day studies, then you would stand on good grounds to align with this author and the growing research that says things like Lyme Disease is: chronic; more common than the CDC claims on their website; not easily cured by a simple round of antibiotics (often taking many rounds to help); quite dangerous.
The CDC however bases their understanding of Lyme Disease on dated two-tiered testing which is inconsistent and unreliable. They educate doctors to go to great lengths to discount possible Lyme Disease cases, and all of this is strictly based on dogma, which is disgusting for science.
Don't get me wrong, I respect the CDC and am aware that everybody there is smarter than me, but Pfeiffer's critiques are easy to side with for me. Science is one of those fields where it does not help being humble. Things like their view of Lyme Disease and their dogmatic conclusions about it and their very specific schedule of putting vaccines into a child are subjects they need to form a conclusion on, but any conclusion has consequences. The consequences of their vaccine schedule are the belittlement of anyone (including pediatricians) that propose alternate schedules and the declining of certain vaccines that have complications that outweigh their benefits (according to some real life pediatricians). The consequences related to Lyme Disease are the lack of care and absence of quality of life for a patient who has this potentially debilitating disease. Other consequences are the threat Lyme Disease poses and our likely unpreparedness for this threat. What gets the money for studies Zika. What do you never hear about Lyme Disease.
You can disagree with me all day, but I think this book is especially important for folks that would minimize Lyme Disease's importance. What if your foundation on this subject was based in archaic research that has never been update but held to like it was a religion What if a two-tiered testing system is more of a scheme to only confirm Lyme in select individuals but was never meant to be the final testing method (as one scientist that helped originate this system claims it was meant to be)
Most importantly, what if those in the medical field are belittling people's real pain and suffering If you're okay with this and wouldn't want to change it, then you may need to consider a field that asks for a lot less compassion.