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Purine Nucleoside Phosphorylase Inhibitor BCX-1777 (Immucillin-H)--a Novel Potent And Orally Active Immunosuppressive Agent.
Published 2001 · Medicine, Biology
Patients with purine nucleoside phosphorylase (PNP) deficiency present a selective T-cell immunodeficiency. Inhibitors of PNP are, therefore, of interest as potential T-cell selective immunosuppressive agents. BCX-1777 is a potent inhibitor of PNP from various species including human, mouse, rat, monkey and dog, with IC50 values ranging from 0.48 to 1.57 nM. BCX-1777, in the presence of 2'-deoxyguanosine (dGuo, 3-10 microM), inhibits human lymphocyte proliferation activated by various agents such as interleukin-2 (IL-2), mixed lymphocyte reaction (MLR) and phytohemagglutinin (PHA) (IC50 values < 0.1-0.38 microM). BCX-1777 is a 10-100-fold more potent inhibitor of human lymphocyte proliferation than other known PNP inhibitors like PD141955 and BCX-34. Nucleotide analysis of human lymphocytes indicate that inhibition of proliferation by BCX-1777 correlates with dGTP levels in the cells. BCX-1777 has excellent oral bioavailability (63%) in mice. At a single dose of 10 mg/kg in mice, BCX-1777 elevates dGuo to approximately 5 microM. BCX-1777 was not effective in mouse T-cell models such as delayed type hypersensitivity (DTH) and splenomegaly because mouse T-cells do not accumulate dGTP as do human T-cells. However, in the human peripheral blood lymphocyte severe combined immunodeficiency (hu-PBL-SCID) mouse model, BCX-1777 was effective in prolonging the life span 2-fold or more. This is the first known example of a PNP inhibitor that elevates dGuo in mice similar to the levels observed in PNP-deficient patients. Furthermore, these dGuo levels are also required for in vitro T-cell inhibition by BCX-1777. Thus, BCX-1777 represents a novel class of selective immunosuppressive agents that could have therapeutic utility in various T-cell disorders.

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Technology incubator Generics Group has unveiled plans to raise more than £7m in new funding to avoid running out of money as early as next month.
The Cambridge company, which invests in new technologies and carries out in-house R&D, said three miserable years for thehi-tech innovation sector had drained its reserves of cash to almost nothing.
It now plans to issue new shares in a bid to raise £7.3m, which the company said would secure its future for at least two years. Without the new funding it warned it may be unable to trade beyond mid-May.
The need for the financial rescue package reflects the difficulties that have faced Generics and others working with early-stage technologies since the end of the dotcom boom years of the late 1990s.
Third party investors proved reluctant to back new ventures, even though companies such as Generics – which works in hi-tech engineering areas such as sensors and fuel cells – were far removed from the fripperies of the internet boom years.
A slump in stockmarkets made it difficult for Generics to float off its existing investments, forcing the company to support them for longer at its own expense.
And demand for external technology consulting, another key area of Generics’ activities, fell sharply as companies drew in their horns to cut costs.
The low point came with the collapse of Quantumbeam, a promising broadband communications venture.
Ironically, the emergency fund- raising comes as Generics claims it is finally turning the corner thanks to improved sentiment towards early-stage technologies and a generally better investment scene.
It has recently secured several major deals for its technologies, including the £1.4m sale of its Sensopad automotive sensor business to TT Electronics and the successful spin-out of CMR Fuel Cells, which is developing a new mixed-reactant fuel cell system.
The group said it is also making headway in the potentially lucrative medical technology sector.
Generics said that the new money would allow it to invest further in key emerging technologies such as location tracking and biometrics.
The group has already secured support for the rescue package from its biggest shareholder, Swiss-based capital group Catella, which is itself backed by the might of the Ikea empire.

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Eden Cider Pet Gnat #11
After she spent 25 years working in management consulting and business, Eleanor Léger shifted her attention to cidermaking. In 2007, with her husband, Albert, she purchased an abandoned dairy farm in Vermont’s Northeast Kingdom, where they planted heirloom apple trees on a remote hillside. A year later, she launched Eden Specialty Ciders.
The #11 "Pet Gnat" is a Petillant Naturel cider crafted from apples grown in Eden's biodynamic orchard.

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The discharge of the gas mixture Kr-He-Xe was investigated as a source of vacuum ultraviolet for lighting purposes. The discharge characteristics of the Xe-He-Kr gas mixture were enhanced in comparison to those of Xe and a Xe-He gas mixture. The experimental results were evaluated by the infrared radiation from the positive column. The amount of infrared radiation under optimum conditions displayed higher efficiency than that of the He-Xe gas mixture, which results in the improved efficacy of lamp. This result was due to the emission properties that were improved by the potential energy transferred from the excited Kr to the Xe.
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Before I take a trip, I usually buy a Lonely Planet for ideas of things to see, places to stay, and where to eat. Also, I usually end up following their walking tour because it’s usually pretty okay. The walking tour for Luang Prabang in Lonely Planet ends by crossing the bamboo bridge to have dinner and/or drinks at Dyen Sabai. But that only works if it’s the dry season, as there’s no bamboo bridge during the rainy season and hang on, I’m here during the rainy season so dammit! Meh, oh well, I got tired and hot halfway through the walking tour and kind of abandoned it a little bit to go take a nap (I’ve been to Luang Prabang before and seen all the sights, many years ago, so I didn’t feel like I need to exactly cherish every single moment here– I cherish my naps as well) and had fully decided to just try a different restaurant instead of Dyen Sabai. I mean, it was LP’s recommendation, but then again, other restaurants sounded just as good.
What ended up happening was this. After my nap, when the day was cooling off, I went out for a walk. As I was walking down that main street in Luang Prabang, I caught a glimpse down a side street of the river and, on a whim, decided to go down to the water. When I got there, I found two Lao guys hanging out, wearing Dyen Sabai t-shirts advertising that they will take you across the river for free to get you to Dyen Sabai in their cute little boat. Mmm, okay. I wasn’t actually hungry, but I did kind of want to go in their boat.
So we get across the river and I head up this little path and make my way into Dyen Sabai. Okay, let me tell you, the place is gorgeous and I can see why it would have been LP’s recommendation. If I were an expatriate in Luang Prabang, I think I’d pretty much live at Dyen Sabai.
Full disclosure: I’d kind of had a late lunch before my nap, and I was kind of planning on going back to the same restaurant as before to eat the exact same food as before for dinner (my camera battery died just as my food arrived, and I’d been planning on blogging about it and I guess I learned a valuable lesson about keeping my camera battery fully charged whilst on a food blogging mission– more on that in another post). I could have had roughly the same food at Dyen Sabai, although it would have been a little more expensive and have I mentioned I’m broke? Also, I wasn’t actually hungry yet. So I sat there wondering what to do, mulling it all over, and then I realised that IT’S HAPPY HOUR! Wahoo!! I’m sure the food at Dyen Sabai is lovely, but who can argue with two mint daiquiris for the price of one (and they have other exciting daiquiri flavours on their menu, as well). And thus ends my Dyen Sabai adventure. Yeah, if you make it to Luang Prabang, definitely go there.
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New Labour’s attitude problem
The Queen's speech was thoroughly antisocial.
The Queen’s speech on 13 November 2002 expressed a very New Labour preoccupation with civil society.
Its focus was on reforming individuals’ behaviour, and their interactions with each other. Civil society has normally been understood as an area of life not governed by the state. New Labour’s vision of civil society, by contrast, is one in which individuals’ everyday lives are brought into an increasingly intimate relationship with state authorities.
As prime minister Tony Blair spelled out in the Observer newspaper on Sunday 10 November, when he decided to leak his own speech: ‘Respect…is what makes us a community, not merely a group of isolated individuals. It makes real a new contract between citizen and state.’ (1)
This ‘new contract’, in Blair’s words, is the notion that ‘with rights and opportunities come responsibilities and obligations’ (2). In fact, it is an expression of the burgeoning therapeutic state, in which individuals’ behaviour towards each other is monitored and modified by official bodies in order to meet New Labour’s goal of ‘restoring social cohesion to fragmented communities’ (3).
New Labour’s version of civil society is not only one which demands a closer relationship between individuals and the state. The phrase, on Tony Blair’s lips, also encompasses the demand that people should be more civil towards one another. So when the Queen’s speech announces the government’s intention to tackle antisocial behaviour, this sums up the UK government’s concerns about society today. People, it seems, are just rude.
To counter these bad-mannered tendencies, we have a raft of proposed new laws and measures designed, not to stop people committing crimes as such, but to stop them making a general nuisance of themselves. ‘My government will introduce a bill to tackle antisocial behaviour that damages communities’, reported the Queen (4). What this behaviour is, exactly, is unclear. The pre-speech news headlines focused on everything from chewing-gum dropping to fly-tipping; Tony Blair believes that ‘[i]t is petty crime and public nuisance that causes so much distress to people; vandalism, graffiti, low-level aggression and violence’ (5).
What is clear is that, to the UK government, anti-social behaviour is not a type of behaviour but an attitude. According to Blair, the 1980s’ promotion of individualism meant that ‘[m]any neighbourhoods became marked by vandalism, violent crime, and the loss of civility’ (6). Some of us might think that there is a world of difference between being beaten up, or even having graffiti sprayed on your car, and the fact that people don’t say hello to you in the street. But to Tony Blair, all of this is part of a continuum of attitude problems. New Britain will be a place where you don’t only refrain from smacking your neighbour – you walk around the estate with a respectful smile clamped upon your face.
The constant theme here is that British people need the state to tell them how to behave nicely. Everything from parenting classes to penalties from parents of truanting kids, to tougher action against ‘anti-social tenants and their anti-social landlords’, is put forward as a solution to the fragmentation of society. Even those aspects of the Queen’s speech that propose liberalisation of existing laws, such as the promise (yet again) to reform the licensing laws for the sale of alcohol, come complete with measures designed to get people to drink nicely. As Her Majesty put it: ‘This will abolish fixed opening hours and introduce a range of measures to reduce antisocial behaviour.’ (7)
This year’s Queen’s speech makes clear that the government wants a more intimate involvement with every aspect of people’s lives. But our five-year experience of New Labour tells us that the impact of all these new laws, on the ground, may well be negligible.
Commentating upon the constant legislative presided over by New Labour, Observer commentator Andrew Rawnsley exclaims that this government has been an ‘exceedingly busy…hyper-active…even a manic government’ (8). Rawnsley goes on to state that, in the last parliamentary session, ‘Ministers broke all records by passing into law more pages of legislation than in any previous session’. But – ‘[t]he Government is so frantically creating new powers that Ministers neglect to ask themselves whether those powers are usable by those to whom they are given’ (9).
Many have remarked upon New Labour’s tendency to bring in new law after new law, that the aim of these laws seems to be more to generate headlines than anything else, that these laws are often unworkable and have very rarely been used. That fact means that it would be wrong to equate New Labour’s authoritarian desire to interfere in every aspect of life with the reality of living in a directly repressive state. There won’t be counsellors in the pubs and teenagers won’t be rounded up in droves for sneering at people.
But at the same time, New Labour’s legal trajectory does have an impact, and it matters.
What Blair wants to do is create a culture in society in which people behave in a particular way. And he recognises that the law cannot do that. He has the nerve to quote Martin Luther King on the 1960s civil rights struggles: ‘ laws “restrain the heartless; they cannot change the heart”.’ (10) He wants to change our hearts, does Blair – and he’d rather do it with love.
However, while all Blair’s laws might fail to change people’s behaviour directly, they do create a certain sense of restraint about the way one goes about everyday life. The picture painted by New Labour is of a society where people are a nuisance to one another, where they don’t trust one another and they are probably right not to, and where if they feel aggrieved or offended they can expect support from a third party.
Blair says that ‘[t]he informal networks between people and families are what best protect communities and build a strong society’. But in this context, how can interactions between individuals remain genuinely spontaneous, or informal? (11)
While the petty little bills against chewing gum or spray paint can be dismissed as gesture politics, they spring from a particular view: that people have a destructive impact upon one another. This same view gives rise to the more fundamental proposals, ‘at the heart of [the] government’s legislative programme’: ‘a commitment to reform and rebalance the criminal justice system to deliver justice for all and to safeguard the interests of victims, witnesses and communities.’ (12)
The reform of the criminal justice system in favour of the victim is not an idea new to New Labour – although New Labour has been pushing this idea ever since it came into power. This Queen’s speech is not the first time the government has talked about abolishing the rule of double jeopardy, allowing defendants to be tried twice for the same crime; about limiting trial by jury; about allowing evidence of past convictions to be brought into evidence. And it is not the first time the government has pushed to the forefront the emotive issues of rape and child abuse to propose legal changes that would affect the way the law deals with a whole range of crimes.
Nor is this the first time legal groups and civil liberties campaigners have reacted with disquiet to such proposals – rightly pointing out that this trend leads away from the presumption of innocence, and towards a situation where defendants do not get justice, but a guilty verdict. For anybody who prizes their liberty, and recognises that the police and the courts are not always right, these proposals for victim-oriented ‘justice’ should be a major cause for concern.
But so long as New Labour succeeds in popularising the notion that the problem with society is people, the arguments against victim-centred ‘justice’ will lose ground. For today’s therapeutic state, we are all considered victims, at the mercy of other people’s nuisance-making and anti-sociability, and we are encouraged to look for protection to those with the powers to fine, imprison, or order. Maybe it’s time we got off the couch, recognised that other people are not out to get us, and exposed the counsellors in government for the quacks they are.
Put liberty first in New Labour’s second term, by Mick Hume
Second bite at double jeopardy, by John Fitzpatrick
Justice in jeopardy, by Josie Appleton
(1) My vision for Britain: by Tony Blair , Observer, 10 November 2002
(2) My vision for Britain: by Tony Blair , Observer, 10 November 2002
(3) My vision for Britain: by Tony Blair , Observer, 10 November 2002
(4) Full text of Queen’s speech 2002, Guardian, 13 November 2002
(5) My vision for Britain: by Tony Blair , Observer, 10 November 2002
(6) My vision for Britain: by Tony Blair , Observer, 10 November 2002
(7) Full text of Queen’s speech 2002, Guardian, 13 November 2002
(8) Never mind the quality, feel the quantity, Observer, 10 November 2002
(9) Never mind the quality, feel the quantity, Observer, 10 November 2002
(10) My vision for Britain: by Tony Blair , Observer, 10 November 2002
(11) My vision for Britain: by Tony Blair , Observer, 10 November 2002
(12) Full text of Queen’s speech 2002, Guardian, 13 November 2002
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The painting means the strength against the social labels like “you look tough. I can say any strong words” for women. I use the gold lines as scabs to express that we are getting the strength while overcoming the past hurts. The yellow numbers and metal bolts express defined mass of the value judgement. They will be fetters for the women be going to go on. That means “the fixed ideas make it difficult for persons to go on and being positive.” The two eyes are seeing the prejudices calmly with hiding her past hurts. She uses such ridiculous things rather than accepting to opened way.
Bio My theme is the strength of women overcoming their past. It is an image of a woman who has freed herself from her past and ties. It was the unnaturalness of Japanese society, which places too much emphasis on group consciousness and cooperation until 2021. That is not enough importance on the individual. I overlap my past relationship with the society. I have no good romantic memories. I thought I had to be the image that he wanted. A man forced me to have intercourse. It took a long time to overcome that. From my experiences of business and the relationship, I express the strength of women.


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Deciphering the Enigma: Exploring the Orange Kush Strain Production Process
Within the ever-shifting landscape of cannabis cultivation, devotees and connoisseurs are in pursuit of a strain that goes above and beyond, captivating with its flavor, aroma, and potency. If you’ve ever pondered the intricate process behind producing the vibrant and aromatic Orange Kush strain, prepare for an enlightening journey. Let’s delve into the meticulous steps that guide this strain from its humble seed to the moment it’s ready for harvest. Click here for more helpful tips on this company.
The adventure kicks off with the pivotal process of cherry-picking the perfect genetic base. Orange Kush, a hybrid strain, emerges from the fusion of Orange Bud and OG Kush. Cultivation maestros meticulously scrutinize the traits of these parental strains, guaranteeing the progeny carries forward the coveted features like a citrus-infused aroma, soothing effects, and a harmonious cannabinoid composition.
After the meticulous selection of seeds, the spotlight turns to the germination process. Seeds are placed in a damp environment, encouraging them to sprout and transform into seedlings. This delicate phase demands a keen eye and gentle care, with the goal of establishing a sturdy and healthy base for the plants to thrive. Here’s the link to learn more about the awesome product here.
With the evolution of seedlings into robust plants, focus turns to vegetative growth. Cultivators endeavor to construct a resilient and well-structured plant during this phase. Strategies like strategic pruning and training are deployed to encourage lateral growth, ensuring a uniform canopy. Plants are provided with the optimal mix of nutrients, light, and water to promote robust development.
The transition from vegetative growth to flowering signifies a pivotal moment in the cultivation of Orange Kush. It is during this phase that the unmistakable orange aroma begins to grace the surroundings. Cultivators deftly manipulate the light cycle, emulating the shifts in seasons, sending signals to the plants that it’s time to produce flowers. The maturation of resinous buds, brimming with cannabinoids and terpenes, is observed with keen attention during this indispensable phase.
Moving on to harvesting, the process requires meticulous timing. Cultivators patiently wait for the perfect moment when the trichomes, those tiny resin glands on the buds, are at their zenith in potency. Harvesting prematurely or belatedly can profoundly influence the flavor, aroma, and effects of the strain. Precision and patience take precedence during this crucial stage.
Post-harvest, the journey doesn’t culminate. The buds undergo a curing process, where they are meticulously dried and cured in controlled conditions. This not only refines the flavor profile but also amplifies the overall potency of the Orange Kush strain. Proper curing allows for the preservation of terpenes, those aromatic compounds responsible for the strain’s unique scent. Click here to get even more info on the subject!
To sum up, crafting Orange Kush is an art, a meticulous and nuanced endeavor that requires expertise, dedication, and a deep understanding of the plant’s biology. Whether it’s selecting the ideal genetic foundation or attaining the precise nutrient equilibrium, each step contributes significantly to shaping the ultimate product. As you navigate the realm of cannabis cultivation, acknowledge that every strain has its distinct journey, a meticulous artistry that unfolds nature’s wonders right at your fingertips.

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The Nokia Lumia 930 is the herald of a new spring for Windows Phone devices. A few years ago when the first WP phones appeared it seemed like they would never reach Android and iOS. However, some 4 years have passed and things have changed.
The Nokia Lumia 930 is a phone that, perhaps for the first time, stands side by side with the flagship phones of the other two platforms.
This latest WP phone brings a new generation advanced display, an accelerated processor and a new version of the operating system, which allows WP to be shown for the first time as software that can be largely customized to the needs of users. Whether it is necessary to cross spears with the leading models that Samsung, LG, HTC, Sony and others have remains to be seen.
Nokia Lumia 930 design
Nokia has decided to take design quality to the next level. I can’t say that the previous plastic packaging was of inappropriate quality (on the contrary!), But the metal frame is a novelty.
The Nokia Lumia 930 is a combination of a metal frame and a plastic background. It’s no wonder unseen, but on this model this combination is a complete hit.
The phone is offered in several colors that are quite different. The phone wins at first glance, when you see the glassy shine of the front surface, with a grayish frame and a nicely done plastic background.
Official data says that the Nokia Lumia 930 has 137 x 71 x 9.8 mm, which is not a record when it comes to thickness, which can be a bit unusual because this new Lumia has a classic square shape, so at first it looks a bit unusual in the hands. However, the quality of workmanship was never in question. However, the weight of 167g is felt in the hands. That’s more than some older models, which is a bit odd.
At the same time, the Nokia Lumia 930 has a smaller battery than its competitors (only 2420mAh), so the question is whether the case had to be so bulky and heavy. Nokia seems to be committed to design, not practicality.
The position of the keys is at least traditional, so you will find the audio input at the top, while on the right are the volume keys, camera and main on / off. The keys are also made of metal and are very well positioned and easy to find with your fingers. Another good thing is the slightly thicker thickness, and that is that you can easily insert and remove the SIM card without special tools.
Interestingly, the phone does not have a microSD port, so the user will have to limit himself to 32GB of internal memory.
Nokia Lumia 930 screen
The new phone brings a significantly improved screen. Some earlier WP models (like the Lumia 1520) already had full HD screens, but as this particular model had a bulky 6-inch screen, the picture quality was somewhat lost.
The Lumia 930 has a more moderate 5 inches and a very good 441 pixels per inch. Of course, this is not the largest number of pixels that you will find on current phones, but I don’t think it’s really that important, because this AMOLED ClearBlack screen is just fantastic.
And as its name suggests, the screen is able to achieve a really great depth of black color and strong contrast. This is noticeable as soon as you turn on the phone and see the initial fields that just glow.
These screens are known for having a black background, which represents excluded pixels, so in addition to stronger contrast, energy savings are also achieved.
Nokia Lumia 930 specification and performance
Windows Phone has a reputation as a battery saver. This platform has a well-organized system of work, so it is not surprising that previous Lumia models had processors of one or two cores and worked like clockwork.
Still, to get closer to the competition, the Lumia 930 got a quad-core Snapdragon 800 processor at 2.2GHz, which gives it significantly better performance. This is last year’s processor, while some major competitors have already “purchased” the Snapdragon 801 processor, which additionally saves battery.
However, it doesn’t bother the Lumia 930 to last all day, and if you don’t overdo it with stronger use, you will have enough energy for the first morning reading of the news and browsing social networks.
However, a comparative display of battery life with the Lumia 1520 is not helpful, especially when it comes to watching HD videos. The problem looms in an unexpectedly small battery.
Nokia Lumia 930 software
This is very important for the potential success of this phone. Upgrading to a new version of the Windows Phone platform is one of its trump cards.
At the moment, there are not many phones with Windows Phone 8.1 OS, so the Nokia Lumia 930 imposes itself as the best choice. The main change is the new Action Center, where all notifications and quick settings are located, as with Android.
At the same time, background photos are now more susceptible to change. The fields on the home screen now seem somehow nicer and livelier, which significantly changes things compared to the earlier pale and somewhat lifeless tiles from older versions of WP.
However, there are basically no big differences compared to the older versions. The fields can be expanded and reduced, and the choice of available applications is now significantly greater.
However, some applications do not work like those downloaded from Google or the Apple Store. Also, some game titles are out of date, so if you’re looking for the latest software, you won’t find it here.
Nokia Lumia 930 camera
Nokia is one of the leaders in the production of cameras on smartphones. With state-of-the-art PureView technology on the Lumia 1020, things have irreversibly moved in one direction, forward. And the Lumia 930 uses the same technology, only with fewer pixels than the 1020.
The latest Lumia has a 20MP sensor combined with established Carl Zeiss optics. The camera is fast, with simple enough, but at the same time full of options, menus, as well as options for editing photos.
I noticed a difference in photography via the virtual and classic buttons, where the classic one needs some more time to do the job.
In essence, the camera is fast and is at the level of major competitors, such as the LG G3, Samsung Galaxy S5 and HTC One M8.
It’s a bit unusual to add the standard options of each camera here manually, so you get the impression that there are more applications related to the operation of the camera, instead of one as it is on most other phones.
When it comes to photo quality, everything seems to be in place. In good lighting, the camera captures a lot of details, with pretty good colors. Even the clouds, which often give the camera a headache, look clean here, with clear edges.
When photographing objects in their immediate vicinity, the camera can sometimes confuse and confuse which subject should be in focus and which should not. If you photograph only one object up close, then the results are far better, with a lot of details and a lot of taste.
However, I think the greatest quality of the camera is that it captures and displays great colors, which cannot be said for a flash that is sometimes too strong, so the advice is to move away from the subject you are photographing before someone does this LED.
Nokia Lumia 930 Conclusion
The Nokia Lumia 930 is probably an example of what the Windows Phone platform will bring us in the future. In addition to numerous individualization options, the new software has also brought improvements to some classic Nokia services, such as Here Maps and Mix Radio, which now work better.
Navigation on Nokia phones still seems to work better than on those running Android and iOS OS. However, the database that Google Maps has is still difficult to access.
The Nokia Lumia 930 is a great phone. There is no dilemma in that. Starting with improved design, software and processors, the new Lumia is placed in the same league as the greats of today for the first time.
I have already said that the main competitors are HTC One M8, iPhone 5S, Samsung Galaxy S5, LG G3, as well as another member of the Nokia family – Lumia 1020.
I will write about how the Nokia Lumia 930 copes with them in the coming period, but it is already now it is clear that this WP phone will not be easy to pave the way to success in addition to such competitors.
Windows Phone 8.1 is an improvement, but it seems to me that it still lags behind in a few things for Android and iOS platforms.
The Nokia Lumia 930 is the ideal phone for those who want to enter the world of smartphones in the right way. I don’t think there is a better phone for that at the moment.
The Nokia Lumia 930 is probably the most complete Windows Phone phone to date. Its current price (end of July 2014) is solid, but it is realistic to expect that in the next few months it will reach a level when there will no longer be an obstacle to its purchase.


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Akin Alabi, House of representatives member- elect and Nairabet owner has said that everyone from top to bottom must “cover their faces in shame, ” regarding the Wednesday Lagos Island building collapse.
According to Mr Alabi, the blame is everyone’s from top politicians, to builders, to those who criticised government when they demolish substandard buildings and the public who only feast on the next breaking news.
The sport betting company owner said the collapse has been giving him nightmares and that there is trouble ahead.
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This #LagosBuildingCollapse matter is giving me nightmares. We should cover our faces in shame. From the builder to the government official that approved such, to those that don’t take action after such buildings have been marked for demolition. To those that will scream wicked government when such buildings are removed.
To the activist who will look the other way as it does not suit their political agenda. To the public that will move on once another story breaks. There is trouble ahead of us.


Three Randolph selectmen say they won’t ask Kenney to step down
While condemning what she said, three of Selectman Maureen Kenney’s colleagues said they won’t call for her to resign.
Kenney has been under fire for more than two months, since it was revealed that she made anti-Semitic remarks toward School Superintendent Richard Silverman during contract negotiations in October. The controversy led to Kenney’s resignation from the school committee in November and a recall campaign.
“It is not up to me to ask her to step down,” said selectmen Chairman Paul Connors at Tuesday’s selectmen’s meeting. “If she does that, she does it on her own.”
Connors called Kenney’s remarks toward Silverman “hurtful and offensive” and said he’s awaiting the results of a school department investigation of the incident.
He also said that Kenney remaining on the board “will be a major distraction.” He predicted Kenney’s opponents would collect the necessary signatures to force a recall election, a “costly proposition” for a cash-strapped town.
As for the continuing controversy, Connors said, “I don’t know how she puts up with it.”
Selectman Richard Wells said he agreed with Connors.
“I don’t believe it is our place to ask a member to step down,” Wells said. “That’s up to her and her alone.”
Elected in March, Kenney has more than two years remaining on her term. She acknowledged making the remarks, claimed they were made in jest, and offered a public apology.
Selectman James Burgess said he “did not condone” Kenney’s remarks. Burgess also said many of the people seeking Kenney’s removal are “people who couldn’t stand her in the first place” and supporters of former Selectman Paul Fernandes. Kenney defeated Fernandes to win the seat.
Burgess also denied what he said were rumors in town that he persuaded Kenney to remain on the board of selectmen.
As for Kenney remaining on the board, “the voters will decide the issue, as it should be,” he said.
Selectman William Alexopoulos has called on Kenney to resign.
“I asked her to do the right thing, and that was to resign,” Alexopoulos said in an interview after the meeting.
Kenney thanked her fellow board members “for all your professionalism.”
“I’m very sorry that this has impeded some of our work,” Kenney said, adding she hopes the board can move forward on a number of issues facing the town.
As has been the case since the controversy began, three spectators at the meeting held up signs calling for Kenney’s resignation.
Recall proponents must collect at least 3,638 signatures from the town’s registered voters by Jan. 28 to force a recall election.
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With Chief Keef’s wealth on the rise and his debut album, Finally Rich set to drop December 18th, his baby’s mama Kay Kay has served Chief Keef with child support papers to ensure that he pay his share to support his daughter. The difference with this situation is that Chief Keef is happy to support his daughter financially and even tweeted pics of the papers he was served with.
- MTV Brings Awareness to Mid-Term Elections with “+1 The Vote”
- Cardi B’s Fashion Week Appeal Has Grown Since Fight with Nicki Minaj
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The ship Castoro Sei is less than 8 kilometers from the Polish shore. It’s laying the Baltic Pipe gas pipeline on the bottom of the Baltic Sea.
Saipem’s Castoro Sei and a fleet of auxiliary vessels are already clearly visible from the shore in Pogorzelica, where the landfall of Baltic Pipe has been prepared.
In a few days, the process of bringing the gas pipeline ashore will begin – said Tomasz Stępień, the President of the gas transmission operator – Gaz-System, to journalists in Pogorzelica.
During the operation, Castoro Sei will weld a section that, using a special winch with a rope more than 100 mm thick, will be pulled ashore through a pre-drilled tunnel. Finally, this section will be welded to the section previously laid on the bottom.
“On the Baltic Sea, there will be only a fragment left to build off the coast of Danish Zealand. Gaz-System is also responsible for this part of the construction. The entire construction of the “Polish” part of the Baltic Pipe will be completed by the end of the year,” stressed President Stępień.
Baltic Pipe is a strategic project to create a new route for natural gas supplies from Norway to the Danish and Polish markets and end-users in neighboring countries. The pipeline will be able to transport 10 billion cubic meters of natural gas annually to Poland and 3 bcm from Poland to Denmark. The investors are the transmission operators: Danish Energinet and Polish Gaz-System.


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We have implemented a system of distributed, synchronized GIS databases across the state. This should substantially increase the speed with which you can access and navigate GIS data in ArcMap.
There is now a copy of our GIS layers stored on the U:\ drive in each regional office as well as for Nampa Research and Eagle Lab. The database, U:\GIS_IDFG.gdb will be synchronized nightly with the main database at HQ.
We have also added a directory of Layerfiles to the U:\ drive. The directory is located at U:\IDFG_Layers. The Layerfiles reference the data in U:\GIS_IDFG.gdb and provide predefined colors, symbols, and labeling. You may add them to your map document through ArcCatalog, the AddData button, or the LayerFetcher.
Some of the Layerfiles, such as the aerial imagery and topo base maps, point to data that is delivered via the internet. The speed at which these layers draw will depend on the speed of the internet connection at your regional office. You can navigate around your map more quickly if you keep these layers turned off until you need them. The internet base map layers are located in the WebBaseMaps subdirectory of IDFG_Layers.
Other subdirectories include Hunt, Fish, Conservation, and Reference. Go in to ArcCatalog and take a look around in U:\IDFG_Layers and U:\GIS_IDFG.gdb to see what’s available.
This should be a significant improvement for IDFG GIS users but there will be some pain. Many of the data connections in your existing Map Documents may be broken. This is actually a good thing. It will encourage you to connect to the newer, better, faster data.
If you find a broken connection in your map:
Right-click the layer in your map project.
Select Data --> Repair Data Source --> Navigate to U:\ GIS_IDFG.gdb and select the equivalent layer - OR - use the LayerFetcher to add the new layer and remove the old one.
See this post on repairing broken data sources for a visual step-by-step and more options for fixing broken connections.
Thank you for your patience during this transition.


Percussionist Michael Moses put together the trio called Riversticks with myself (Richard Brookens) and drummer/percussionist Abbey Rader. We had been working on a world fusion / free jazz concept using percussion and woodwinds from Africa, Asia, and South America, for a few months and had done a number of concerts and events. Michael knew someone in Italy who liked our music and wanted to use it for his Website. Somehow he got us a recording session at a beautiful facility in Wellington, Florida, owned by Marilyn Seits.
It happened that the night before we were to record there was a fire where I was living and except for my instruments, I lost most of what little I owned (I had been flooded out of my previous apartment two months before that). I wasn't sure where I would be staying in the near future, under a bridge or with friends, or if maybe I should move on to San Francisco or New York. I didn't want to miss the opportunity to record with two of the best percussionists I'd ever played with so I showed up with my car full of Saxophones and flutes. I was definitely in a rare state of mind. It's hard to even explain but I felt a certain righteous freedom from the cares of the world. I needed to play through this crisis.
We went in and played free music for six hours. It was an amazing night. I was situated in the drum booth with a little window to look through and the percusionists Michael Moses and Abbey Rader were in the main room because their equipment took up so much space. They had Ashiko drums, Tar, Clackers, Mbira, Congas, Bongos, Talking Drums, Drum Set, Bass Kalimba, Vibes, Bamboo Anklung, lots of cymbals and Gongs, Triple Chamber Ocarina, and Wah Bells, and all kinds of other little noise makers. I brought my Soprano and Tenor Saxophones, Alto Flute, and about a dozen bamboo flutes from India, China, and Pakistan.
The plan was to just play and let each piece develop from the instrumentation. I could only see part of the room where they were, but time after time when they would begin to play I would pick up a flute or horn and it would be in the right tonality and/or have a beautiful blend with whatever instruments they chose. When we were done we just shook our heads and laughed at what an incredible night it had been.
Michael Moses sifted through the tapes, took the most interesting hour and we had a CD.
Read the complete review, and about the musicians and instrumentation of 'Riversticks / Ferryman's Release'.


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When cells are exposed to physical or chemical agents that damage DNA, or develop damage during normal metabolic processes, deleterious effects can ensue, including mutation, cancer or death. However, mechanisms are available to repair the damage, stabilize the genome and neutralize harmful effects. RAD9 plays a prominent role in these processes that promote survival and genomic integrity. Our studies indicate that this evolutionarily conserved gene has multiple functions needed for the cellular response to DNA damage, including cell cycle checkpoints, DNA repair and pro-apoptotic activities. In addition, RAD9 can, like p53, act as a sequence specific transcription factor. RAD9 can bind p53 consensus sequences in the p21 promoter and cause transcription when overexpressed. There is strong evidence that an optimum level of RAD9 is needed for proper cell functioning, and too much or too little can be detrimental. For examples, too much protein can cause apoptosis or lead to prostate cancer. Too little can cause cellular sensitivity to DNA damage, defects in DNA repair and cell cycle checkpoints, as well as lead to the development of cataracts or skin cancer. Therefore, it is important to understand mechanisms that regulate RAD9 levels. Recently, we discovered a very novel regulatory pathway that causes aberrant up regulation of Rad9 in prostate cancer. We found that DNA methyltransferases DNMT1 and DNMT3b levels are aberrantly high in several prostate cancer cell lines, and can methylate a """"""""suppressor of transcription"""""""" region within Rad9 intron 2 in DU145, AVLA31 and AVLA41 cells in particular, causing """"""""suppression"""""""" of the """"""""transcription suppressor"""""""", upregulation of the gene and subsequent transactivation of at least three downstream targets, Cox-2, Flt-1 and p21. We also provide evidence of a new carcinogenesis related function for Rad9, in metastasis. We propose to address and extend the novel Rad9 regulatory mechanism in greater detail, as well as define at the cellular and molecular levels the role of Rad9 in metastasis, both of which are important for prostate carcinogenesis. We will focus on three hypotheses: 1) DNMT1 and DNMT3b are highly expressed in certain prostate cancer cell lines because of chromatin structure, promoter methylation abnormalities or mutation, and bind more tightly to Rad9 only in DU145, AVLA31 and AVLA41 versus other cancer cell lines due to altered Rad9 chromatin;2) Rad9 upregulation induces transcription of multiple downstream genes and pathways critical for genomic integrity, growth control, prostate carcinogenesis and metastasis;and 3) Knock down of Rad9 expression will manifest as reduced intensity of phenotypes that reflect metastasis, including migration towards fibronectin, invasion, cell adhesion to various extracellular matrix proteins, and metastatic behavior in an in vivo model. The results of this study will elucidate a very novel Rad9 regulatory network we found active in multiple prostate cancer cell lines, and provide evidence for in primary prostate tumors, and expand our understanding of the biological function of the protein with respect to prostate carcinogenesis. As such, the findings should impact on basic research and public health where DNA damaging agents are prevalent environmental carcinogens that can induce genomic instability and cancer, and at the same time the work should reveal novel targets for anti-cancer agents.
Rad9 is an evolutionarily conserved gene that participates in numerous, rudimentary biological processes important for influencing genomic integrity. There is strong evidence indicating that an optimum level of Rad9 is needed for proper cell functioning, and too much or too little can have deleterious consequences, including susceptibility to exogenous environmental DNA damaging agents and carcinogenesis. We describe experiments to define a very novel mechanism in prostate cancer cells for regulation of Rad9 level in greater detail, as well as a newly discovered role in metastasis, which is important since the results could impact on public health and lead to the development of new strategies for cancer therapy or to reduce risks associated with unwanted exposure.
|Lieberman, Howard B; Panigrahi, Sunil K; Hopkins, Kevin M et al. (2017) p53 and RAD9, the DNA Damage Response, and Regulation of Transcription Networks. Radiat Res 187:424-432|
|Panigrahi, Sunil K; Hopkins, Kevin M; Lieberman, Howard B (2015) Regulation of NEIL1 protein abundance by RAD9 is important for efficient base excision repair. Nucleic Acids Res 43:4531-46|
|Broustas, Constantinos G; Lieberman, Howard B (2014) RAD9 enhances radioresistance of human prostate cancer cells through regulation of ITGB1 protein levels. Prostate 74:1359-70|
|Ghandhi, Shanaz A; Ponnaiya, Brian; Panigrahi, Sunil K et al. (2014) RAD9 deficiency enhances radiation induced bystander DNA damage and transcriptomal response. Radiat Oncol 9:206|
|Broustas, Constantinos G; Lieberman, Howard B (2014) DNA damage response genes and the development of cancer metastasis. Radiat Res 181:111-30|
|Vasileva, Ana; Hopkins, Kevin M; Wang, Xiangyuan et al. (2013) The DNA damage checkpoint protein RAD9A is essential for male meiosis in the mouse. J Cell Sci 126:3927-38|
|Cheng, Haiying; Zhang, Zhenfeng; Borczuk, Alain et al. (2013) PARP inhibition selectively increases sensitivity to cisplatin in ERCC1-low non-small cell lung cancer cells. Carcinogenesis 34:739-49|
|Broustas, Constantinos G; Zhu, Aiping; Lieberman, Howard B (2012) Rad9 protein contributes to prostate tumor progression by promoting cell migration and anoikis resistance. J Biol Chem 287:41324-33|
|Young, Erik F; Smilenov, Lubomir B; Lieberman, Howard B et al. (2012) Combined haploinsufficiency and genetic control of the G2/M checkpoint in irradiated cells. Radiat Res 177:743-50|
|Broustas, Constantinos G; Lieberman, Howard B (2012) Contributions of Rad9 to tumorigenesis. J Cell Biochem 113:742-51|
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Tougher SA consumer rights will 'level playing field'
Legislation will go to the South Australian Parliament today to bolster consumers' rights and greatly boost penalties for offences.
The bill increases consumer protection in areas such as telemarketing, door-to-door sales, refund rights and product safety.
It is tied in with changes to consumer laws nationally.
SA Consumer Affairs Minister Gail Gago says tougher penalties will be a serious deterrent.
"Currently the penalties are $20,000 for an individual and $100,000 for a corporation. These will be increased to $220,000 for individuals and $1.1 million for corporations, so that will be a real disincentive for businesses to do the wrong thing," she said.
"All too often consumers are disadvantaged in their dealings with big business by a lack of bargaining power and unfair contract terms.
"The laws will go a long way to providing a more level playing field."
The changes would also affect the fine print of many contracts.
Ms Gago said they would deal with unfair terms in standard form contracts, which were usually offered on a take-it-or-leave-it basis.
She said a court would be able to strike out part of an agreement if it were found to be unfair and order compensation.
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Last year we highlighted South American rising stars HIIO in one of our MLA Q&A segments! We are pleased to let you all know that they recently played at Storyland Festival in Colombia and have released their live set for your listening pleasure! The 39th episode of their Elements Radio Show is a special edition featuring HIIO‘s live set from Storyland Festival in Cartagena, Colombia. The duo hit the Main stage with an energetic crowd, ready to rave and dance the night away. Names like Fedde Le Grand, Hardwell, Dannic, Cedric Gervais and Nicky Romero joined the all-star lineup.
HIIO and the crowd at Storyland Festival!
You can download the liveset on iTunes today! Streaming links will be available soon!

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Prestige Regenerative Medicine of Chico is a renowned group of medical clinics specializing in cutting-edge treatments and advanced techniques in the field of Regenerative Medicine. With a focus on aging well, the clinics are known for offering unparalleled expertise and personalized care to help patients achieve optimal health and vitality.
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Insects are resilient, resourceful, and diverse creatures. They are tiny animals that we often come across in our everyday life. They have lived with us for years, inhabiting almost every earthly niche, both in the water, on land, in the air, and even inside humans. So, we should not be surprised when these little animals appear in our dream.
Dreaming about insects has different interpretations attributed to it. Seeing certain insects in the dream connotes negativity while seeing other insects symbolizes positivity. Generally, insects symbolize rebirth, evil, good luck, pestilence, productivity, beauty, and evil. Howbeit, having an insect-infested dream can be annoying.
Insects have various functions in society. They inspire architecture, advance human health, wreak havoc or contribute to technology, and devour and pollinate crops. Dreams featuring insects and their interpretations have caught the attention of everyone, including writers, psychologists, biologists, philosophers, psychologists, etc.
Insect dream interpretation
Dreaming about insects could refer to any of the following:
1. Wealth, prosperity, luck, and wish fulfillment
Seeing insects in your dream signifies prosperity, success, and good fortune for your home and family. If you are a lover of insects like bees and ants and dream of honey or hive, it signifies abundance. This dream is often related to positive vibrations and harmonious life.
This dream indicates that you are thoughtful and want to practice simple living with high principles. This dream tells you to remain unimposing and modest even if you have the means to behave otherwise. Dreaming about insects also brings good luck and wish fulfillment.
If you see a ladybug in the dream, know that your long-term wish will be fulfilled. In other words, this dream could also indicate a female figure nagging you in real life.
2. Dark times ahead
Dreaming about insects can also be an omen of fears, worries, low self-esteem, and anxieties. The dream might warn you to stop certain habits like gambling addiction to avoid facing dark times in the future. If you don’t act fast, you will face more severe consequences soon.
Flying insects can also foretell incoming challenges. Even though these obstacles may be insignificant initially, leaving them to pile up can result in a dead-end situation in your private life or work.
3. Sudden transformation
Dreaming about insects suggests that you are about to undergo a significant transformation. The dream suggests that you are a step away from a vital metamorphosis. The transformations that this dream refers to are always positive. It could also mean that the insect is telling you to explore your creativity, accept a new challenge, and engage in what you love doing best.
4. Adverse emotion
A bug dream symbolizes negative thoughts and feelings in your subconscious mind. This is your guardian angel telling you to take care of your emotional health and avoid neglecting it for too long.
5. Trivial matters
Dreaming about insects could mean you have allowed trivial matters to bug you for a long. Though minor, getting rid of such problems will open a new perspective for you. This dream tells you to stop procrastinating and take care of matters as they appear.
Insect dreams indicate that you are rotten from the inside. Maybe you are in a toxic work environment or relationship, and you’ve never had the chance to showcase your creativity and turn your talent into a profession. Think about the choices you’ve made in life and redirect your path.
Seeing bugs in the dream indicate that you have distanced yourself from your loved ones. You are overwhelmed by different work activities, resulting in nasty separation or detachment. The company might also be losing people and money due to your attitude. Another possible interpretation for this dream is that it represents a situation, relationship, or people you want to keep a distance from on purpose.
8. Deteriorated health
Dreams about insects often warn you of health-related problems. If you dream about bugs in your food, it means that you should cut down on your unhealthy eating habits. Insects tell you about the health problem you will face in the future, and it is left to you to do everything humanly possible not to make such dreams come to pass. Dreams about ringworm also tell you to abandon dirt and filth and embrace good hygiene.
Insect dreams and meaning
Here are some of the common insect dreams people have and their meanings;
1. Dream of killing an insect
If you dream of killing an insect or more, you are about to get rid of your life’s complicated. Begin to look on the brighter side as you are about to become problem free. Making life easier for yourself and having to worry about no problem at all is always fun.
2. Dream of insect attack
Dreaming about an insect attack indicates that some problems around you demand a rapid solution. The solutions to this problem will come but might leave you confused. This dream warns you not to delay but immediately take care of this situation. Look at the problem critically, and be efficient and fast about resolving the issue before it gets tense.
3. Dream of being bitten by an insect
If you dream of being bitten by an insect, it means you have been unable to solve specific problems in your life, and the feeling is tormenting you. You also feel the guilt of unresolved problems when you bite the insect. Take immediate steps to stop it from recurring.
4. Dream of seeing many insects
Seeing insects in the dream signifies that an obstacle is coming. This problem requires immediate attention because if care is not taken and the problem is allowed to compile, it can be severe. Dreaming about lots of insects should remind us of how God sent plagues to Pharaoh to free the Jews. Grasshoppers destroyed the Jewish plantation before they could heed God’s word. Thus, the plague of insects acts as divine messengers.
Dreaming about many insects is a warning which helps to make you reflect on morals. Seeing more than one insect indicates that you have more difficult problems to deal with. So, you need to be sensitive and vigilant.
5. Dream of a giant insect
Seeing a giant insect in the dream can be a good sign. This dream signifies that you have been bothered by insecurity and inner fear in the past. Thus, reflecting on what is only worth your time and concern would be best. If this insecurity and fear are not tackled on time, it turns out they can become a shield that hinders your success.
Don’t be afraid to fight for what rightfully belongs to you; try your possible best to overcome all fears for your goal.
6. Dream of insects around the house
It is not uncommon to find tiny insects like ants and cockroaches around the house. Sometimes, seeing these insects in your home has no specific meaning. Other times, they represent real torment in your life, especially if they are in large numbers. It could mean that you have experienced difficulty in real life.
Also, it could mean that discomfort is looming, and you need to identify the cause of this disorder to get rid of this problem as soon as possible. Only this way will you be able to rest peacefully and regain peace of mind.
7. Dream that you are an insect
This dream signifies that you are afraid and treat others aggressively. You lack individual tolerance. Try to reflect on how people you treat people. Put yourself in their show and consider that one day, you might receive the same treatment as someone else.
Specific insects and what their dream symbolizes
Dreaming of a spider indicates that you should avoid a tempting and seductive situation. It also symbolizes the dominant maternal figure or female power in your life. Seeing spiderwebs signify that you will be rewarded for your hard work. On the other hand, spiders could symbolize a negative feeling. It could mean that you will be caught in a sticky situation.
Seeing butterflies in the dream signifies that you are about to undergo an unexpected transformation. The butterfly comes from caterpillars the same way you are a few steps away from a crucial phase. Dreaming of termites represents an attack on your being in your soul.
If you dream about ticks, it means something is slowly sucking your energy. It could be your job, relationship, family, or anything. Seeing wasp indicates negative feelings, evil, shame, bad luck, disasters, and anger. If the wasp bites you, there is a growing hatred and envy towards you.
Seeing a scorpion indicates hate, hurt, a destructive path, and a destructive feeling. It is also a symbol of death and rebirth. Dreaming about a beetle indicates your ability to change, adapt, and survive. It signifies that you are on the right path in life. Seeing ringworm in the dream indicates major frustration or discomfort.
Dreaming about seeing lobsters indicate a lack of psychological food or greed. They also represent transformation and cycles. Seeing lice or leech in the dream indicate that something is draining your energy. It could also represent negative emotions, habits, or people and is sucking you out of your vitality.
Dreams about insects represent trivial matters you shouldn’t procrastinate and neglect. Resolve these issues on time to avoid them from graduating to a life-threatening or significant matter. In other cases, insects foretell wealth, blessing, success, and happiness. The interpretation given to such dreams and dreamer perspective

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FAIRFIELD (KTVU/FOX 40) - The Humane Animal Services of Solano County and the Fairfield Police Department are looking for a woman who was seen on surveillance video throwing her dog.
The video was posted on Facebook and has already received almost 40,000 views.
Police believe the suspect, Brandi Chin, may have abused the dog before.
Candy Seward, the woman who lives at the home where the surveillance video was shot, said her roommate is Chin's boyfriend.
Seward said the pug, named Ben, was hurt in a heated argument between the couple.
Seward said she and others in the video wanted to take the dog from Chin, but she stormed off with the pug before anyone could.
Authorities believe Chin is hiding in the Vallejo area.
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1/10 Tamiya M06 Mini RC Car - Build, Tune and Racing Tips
Last year my daughter finished 2nd overall in the Tamiya Cup M-chassis class driving a fwd Tamiya M05 mini rc car. This year we have decided to use a Tamiya M06 in the 2012 Tamiya Asia Cup qualifiers. It is rear wheel drive and a new challenge.
Photo: Getting ready to tune the Tamiya M06. Tires, springs, shocks, differential, motors and bodies.
On the first race of the season, I quickly put together the kit and asked my daughter to race it. During the two qualifiers she looked like a drunk driver, the car was veering all over the place. She was last place in qualifying.
I was scratching my head. Not sure what to do. Eventually I tightened the servo saver with a zip tie cable and reduced the front camber by 1 full turn on the ballcups. And to my relief, it was a step in the right direction.
The finals was a triple A-main format, best two runs count. Tiebreaker is via the best 5 minute run. After the dust settled, from last on the grid, my daughter finished 2nd overall. Losing in the tiebreaker by just 2/10 of a second. A heartbreaking loss, but still a good result given the awefull qualifying performance of the car. As consolation, she managed to win the Jr. Stock touring class (15 years old and below).
With this I am full of energy to tune the Tamiya M06 to perfection. I believe, on our indoor asphalt track, the M06 will be faster than the M05s. So let's get started, here are my tuning methodology and tips.
Tamiya Mini RC Car Bodies and Wheelbase
First is to decide what wheelbase to build the car. Short (210mm), medium (225mm) or long (239mm). And to keep in mind the rc car body choices that come with those wheelbase. For me a short track might favor a short wheelbase. A large flowing track will favor a long wheelbase.
I've done a lot of testing. I always find the medium wheelbase to be the best. For the M05 it is the Swift or Fiat 500 body. For the M04 it is the Mazda Miata. For the M06, so far I've tested the long wheelbase (with Mercedes SLK body) and medium wheelbase (Mazda Miata). The long wheelbase seems more stable. But I find the medium wheelbase should have the most potential for speed.
For now I am starting with the M06 medium wheelbase and Mazda Miata body. Sorry the body looks battered, it has gone through many wars since 2004 and have won many times. It is my favorite. Notice it is also the lowest roofdeck height, with should help with faster cornering speed. The smooth aerodynamic shape for high speed.
Tamiya Mini RC Tires
80% of the performance and handling is tires. Above are just some of the tires I have accumulated over the years. I will bring all these to the track and start testing, noting the best pairs for the front and back. It is a long process, but that is tuning.
In the Tamiya Asia Cup, we are only allowed to use Tamiya tires. For asphalt, I believe in order of most grip to least grip is Type A, S, M, Kit and B. For carpet, my experience is Type M, S, Kit, A, B. That is ballpark. But best to test on your particular track.
Shocks, Spring and Suspension
Next I tune the suspension. Being rear wheel drive, bumps will make the M06 easily unsettled. For now I am testing the softest Tamiya springs. The black plastic shocks installed are the Tamiya Super Mini CVA. The blue with red springs are Tamiya TRF Mini rc shocks designed for the M-chassis. The white and black springs are mounted on regular Tamiya TRF touring car shocks.
The goal is to ensure stability over bumps as well as get the front and rear to roll in a balanced fashion. That is controlled with the spring hardness and oil thickness. This is trial and error and requires a lot of time. I would probably start with Tamiya TRF mini shocks and 3 hole pistons. 30wt front, 40wt oil in the rear.
Tamiya Ball and Gear Diff
The differential is another tuning tool that will affect the behaviour of your M06. Choices are 1)Tamiya TA03 ball diff, 2) Tamiya M05 ball diff and 3) standard kit gear diff.
The M05 ball diff is currently installed on my daughter's M06 and not in the photo. The TA03 ball diff is popular on the M03 and M05 fwd models. But for the M06, it's probably either the M05 ball diff or the gear diff.
Then there is the matter of setting the differential tension, from loose to tight. I have no tips for now as I have only tried a loose gear diff. It works fine. No slip, minimal maintenance. Will be trying the M05 ball diff soon.
Tamiya M06 M-chassis RC Car
Here is my current setup. We are using Tamiya 28T Lightly Tuned brushed motors and Nicad, LiFe or LiPo battery. With the relatively weak motor, power is a big factor in winning races. To get power:
1) Use the strongest battery you can buy.
2) Use the best electronic speed controller (I use Keyence Rapida Pro).
3) Install power capacitors (installed are TOP .15F and Keyence Turbo Chevalier capacitors).
4) Install your best motor. Due to manufacturing tolerance, some are faster than others.
5) Ensure your drivetrain is free, no drag. Use good ball bearings. Run gears dry, no grease.
Other basic setup:
Front ride height: 5mm
Rear ride height: 5mm
Front camber: 0 degrees
Rear camber: 1.5 degrees
Important to also build the kit properly and set it up without tweak.
That's it for now. Will keep this page updated with more information, photos and videos as my daughter tests and races this car for the 2012 season.
Hope this helps.
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Diana Scherer explores the relationship between humankind and the desire to control the natural world. Her focus is on vegetable-based material, working with biological processes to intervene using both intuition and science as resources. In particular, her fascination lies in the root system, with its hidden, underground processes. Diana approaches the root system as if it were yarn; the refined, white root structure of grass reminds her of silk and the powerful, yellowish strands of the daisy can be compared to wool.
In the project Interwoven the natural network of the root system turns into a textile-like material. Using templates as moulds, the roots are channelled, forming the new material. During the growth process, the roots conform to the patterns and the root material weaves or braids itself. In collaboration with biologists from the Radboud University in the Netherlands she has developed a technique to control the growth of plant roots.
Interwoven originated as an art project but, shifting between disciplines, from design to art, craft and science, Diana has developed her work into an innovative material research and into the pursuit for a new and responsible textile. Interwoven has been honoured by the New Material Award Fellow 2016. The New Material Award is a biennial prize organised by Het Nieuwe Instituut that challenges artists and designers to develop and apply sustainable materials and innovative technologies.
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How to Fix Corrupted Photos – Files Recovery Software
It may have happened to you during your use of computers when you are unable to open certain files or the files appear incomplete or messy. These are the signs of a corrupted file. Corrupted files are not a major concern if you have backup files stored away that you can easily recover data from. But if the only copy of file or directory becomes inaccessible, it could mean trouble.
What Is File Corruption?
If you break down any computer file, you will have a sequence of binary numbers. These zeros (0) and ones (1) have different structures and combinations to represent different content. If any part of the sequence is changed, the original file may become broken or incomplete, leaving you with a corrupted file. A corrupted file may not open at all, or produce unexpected results when accessed by the system.
Causes of File Corruption
Logical damage. A file typically becomes corrupted when unexpected problems occur during saving or processing. If a sudden power outage or a computer crash happens when you’re saving a file, there’s a good chance that the file will become corrupted.
Virus Infections. Some types of malware may intentionally corrupt files as part of their payloads, usually by overwriting them with inoperative code. Some viruses may manage to alter files critical to the running of the computer’s operating system software or physical hardware, rendering the entire system unusable.
Physical Damage. Bad sectors on your hard drive or other storage media can also cause file corruption, even if the saving process finishes properly. If the storage media is physically damaged, it means these bits of data are physically damaged.
Any signs of file or directory corruption should be addressed immediately to restore the performance and stability of the operating system. If you’re experiencing file corruption, there are several things you can do.
Perform a thorough virus scan. Virus scanners with the latest definition database can detect known viruses that were designed to make files unreadable and may provide a fix depending on the type of virus.
Restore from previous versions. Many software provides built-in recovery function that enables you to restore the corrupted file to its former versions. Different applications may have different approaches to this. Microsoft Word, for example, features a AutoRecover/AutoSave function that enables us to recover Word document easily from the automatically saved versions. Normally, after an unexpected closure, the Document Recovery task pane will automatically open the next time you open the program so you can get your file back. You can choose among the available files and decide which one you would like to Save as, Delete or Open.
Check for bad sectors. Windows has a couple of built-in tools that can check the integrity of a disk and fix any detected problems. This includes CHKDSK. There are several parameters for chkdsk command. Chkdsk /f fixes logical error on the memory cards such as file system corruption, while chkdsk /r fixes logical errors as well as checks for bad sectors. Chkdsk /r analyzes the drive and attempts to relocate data it finds to good sectors. It also marks the bad sectors so that these bad sectors will not be used again, which effectively removes the bad sectors from the system. If used without parameters, chkdsk displays only the status of the volume and does not fix any errors.
Use professional data recovery software. File corruption is often associated with partition damage or data loss. Software like H Data Recovery helps recover damaged, deleted or lost files. It can also recover damaged partitions and restore data. You can download this utility and try the following guide to find and restore your files.
Step 1. Launch H Data Recovery software and select Universal Recovery Module. Click Next to move on to the scan process.
Step 2. A thorough scan will start immediately to locate and reconstitute every lost file recoverable. After it completed, all files found will be listed.
Step 3. Browse and preview the files and select the ones you want to recover. You can use the search bar to pin down the exact files you want. Click Next to move on to the recovery process. The files will be saved to the directory of your choice.


Hankerson runs wild in Novi victory
When Novi football coach Jeff Burnside was informed that Nathan Hankerson had broken the school single game rushing record in Friday's 42-14 home victory over South Lyon East he reacted:
"Did he really? Wow, that's outstanding."
After three straight 100-yard plus games, the 5-foot-11, 190-pound Hankerson shattered Emanuel Jackson's mark of 240 when he finished with 276 yards on just 20 carries and three touchdowns as the Wildcats evened their season record at 2-2 with the KLAA Central Division win.
"We couldn't stop Hankerson and we thought we had a pretty good defense game plan," said East coach Joe Pesci, whose team fell to 0-4 overall. "He got downhill, and 'Holy Cow,' he's a load. He got moving and we did a poor job of tackling."
Hankerson averaged a whopping 13.8 yards per carry.
"There were some great holes," Hankerson said. "I knew if I could get the job done I could have a great game."
Hankerson scored on TD runs of 62, 47 and 39 yards with the last one coming with 10:14 remaining to make it 42-7.
"The last touchdown was great," Hankerson said. "Traveon (Maddox) had a great block and once I got to the edge I don't think they would catch me. I was glad I could get the job done tonight."
Novi senior wide receiver Anthony D'Annibale also got the job done with six catches for 79 yards. He connected with quarterback Alec Bageris on TD passes of 6 and 29 yards during the second quarter to put the Wildcats ahead 21-7.
The Wildcats' first TD came with 4:51 left in the first quarter when Drew O'Connor blocked Bryant Walker's punt attempt, scooping it up at the 10-yard line and running into the end zone.
East tied the game at 7-all just seven seconds into the second quarter when Shane Patterson caught a 9-yard TD pass from quarterback Chris Kaminski.
But Novi would scored the next five TDs to put the game out of reach before Patterson scored again with 3:42 remaining in the final period on a 11-yard run.
South Lyon had 326 yards in total offense as Kaminski was 10-of-23 for 121 yards one interception (by Tyler VanKirk). Zeek Lipsey was the Cougars' leading ball carrier with 74 yards on four carries, while Patterson added 44 on six attempts.
"We moved the ball at times, but a couple of turnovers, couple of penalties," Pesci said. "It kind of kills the momentum when you get some sacks and pressures on the quarterback, and it got us kind of out of our flow."
Ryan Welch paced Novi's defense with six solo tackles, while Scott Latham, Ian Patterson and Chad Howell each added a sack.
Ryan Leckner and Jacob Waranauckas each had five solo and one assisted tackles for East. Alex Ludden, Dylan Curcio and Alvin Jarrett each collected a sack.
Meanwhile, the Wildcats racked up a total of 410 total yards led by Hankerson's 276 on the ground.
"This is only his second year playing football at all," Burnside said. "We recruited him from basketball and said, 'You could be a really good tailback,' and luckily he listened to us and we got it taken care of. The progression from last year to this year . . . outstanding. He worked his tail off in the weight room, really dedicated himself to it and that's why he's running the way he is right now. He's got track speed, yet is strong enough now to break through arm tackles."
For the season, Hankerson has 719 yards in just four games.
"I'm excited to get the win," the senior running back said. "I'm excited to celebrate with my team and we're ready to take on South Lyon."
On Friday, Sept. 23, Novi plays at South Lyon, while East hosts Northville.


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The deficit in world cocoa output will not prove as large has had been thought, thanks to benign weather in Ivory Coast, the International Cocoa Organization said, although it raised its estimate of the shortfall last season.
The organisation cut by 40,000 tonnes to 75,000 tonnes its estimate of the global cocoa production shortfall in 2013-14, which ends in September.
The revision reflected an upgrade by 58,000 tonnes to 4.16m tonnes in world output, down largely to improved hopes for West Africa, which is responsible for some 70% of world output.
This revision was only in part offset by an increase of 21,000 tonnes to 4.20m tonnes in the estimate for cocoa grindings this season.
However, cocoa futures in New York, which were still trading when the data were released, showed little reaction, settling at $3,071 a tonne for July delivery, a gain of 0.8% on the day and roughly where they were before the data were released.
The ICCO data fell within the range of market estimates, which Marex Spectron pegged at - an albeit wide gap of - between a 100,000-tonne deficit and a 100,000-tonne surplus.
Many analysts have becoming significantly more upbeat over prospects for Ivory Coast production, the world's biggest, in particular, which the ICCO upgraded by 55,000 tonnes to a record 1.61m tonnes.
Furthermore, the ICCO cut its estimate for production in 2012-13, meaning that inventories heading into this season were smaller than had been thought.
The overall impact of the revisions was that the estimate for world stocks at the close of 2013-14 was upgraded by a modest 18,000 bags to 1.57m bags.
The production upgrade for 2013-14 reflected largely the weakness of the dry, seasonal harmattan winds between December and March, curtailing their negative effect on West African output.
"The adequate rainfall interspersed with sunshine in April this year, have been conducive conditions for a strong midcrop" too, the ICCO said.
In Ivory Coast, the mid-crop, which started last month, "has begun well, benefiting from favourable weather conditions", with the Conseil du Café-Cacao regulator set up two years ago also seen as boosting production.
"The reforms implemented for the country's cocoa sector by the Conseil du Café-Cacao are reaping positive results," the ICCO said, flagging the maintenance of the minimum cocoa price at 750 CFA francs ($1.55) per kilogramme for the mid-crop.
The estimate for Nigerian output was upgraded too, by 10,000 tonnes to 230,000 tonnes, with farmers achieving success in controlling an outbreak of the black pod disease fungus.
"Reports of substantial rainfall have supported the development of the mid-crop, and as a result, the size and weight of the midcrop beans being traded have improved," the organisation said.
Revisions in Africa were behind the upgrade in the grindings estimate too, with the forecast for processing in the continent lifted by 16,000 tonnes to 813,000 tonnes.
Ivory Coast cocoa grinding capacity is expected to increase 7% to 505,000 tonnes this season, thanks to extra grinding capacity developed by the likes of Singapore-based Olam International.


NASA mission successfully deflects asteroid
A National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) spacecraft succeeded in altering a harmless asteroid’s trajectory, the agency announced on Oct. 11. Researchers launched this Double Asteroid Redirection Test (DART) mission last November, aiming to learn more about planetary defense. On Sept. 26, the refrigerator-sized DART spacecraft collided into the 500-foot wide asteroid named Dimorphos at a speed of 14,000 miles per hour. As planned, both DART and its camera were destroyed on impact, casting a large amount of debris into space. When NASA researchers retrieved the footage, they found that Dimorphos’s orbit around a larger asteroid named Didymos shortened by 32 minutes –– three times their initial prediction of 10 minutes — and that the spacecraft successfully moved the two asteroids closer together by several meters. Scientists are now celebrating this pioneering success that promises potential in future missions to shift dangerous asteroids out of Earth’s way. For now, astronomers will continue to observe the asteroids from Earth and space and work on fully interpreting what happened during the crash.


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Response from nicole d, General Manager at SpringHill Suites San Antonio AirportResponded 23 March 2016
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I am very sorry to hear that your experience due to our location was not satisfactory to you. Being an airport property we are within a half of a mile from many restaurants, businesses and right next to the North Star...More
This has to be the worst sound-proofed airport hotel in the country. The sonic boom from flights taking off lasted well into the night and started before first light.
The room is one of the newer designs, but there were already many obvious stains in...More
Response from Brian T, Guest Relations Manager at SpringHill Suites San Antonio AirportResponded 6 February 2016
Thank you for your review and feedback! I apologize for the noise issues. Whenever there is a cold front or high winds, they redirect the flight path fairly close to our hotel, and it is quite a nuisance. I also apologize for the room issues...More
The night before we paid twice what we paid to stay at this hotel--and received less. The more expensive hotel had valet parking only ($32.00) and breakfast was not complimentary. At this hotel our room was much bigger and every bit as well appointed and...More
Response from Brian T, Guest Relations Manager at SpringHill Suites San Antonio AirportResponded 31 January 2016
Thank you very much for the wonderful feedback and compliments! I will make sure James is recognized for his great service during our next team meeting. I'm excited to tell you that we will be undergoing a major renovation this March through May and we...More
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I did not rent a car. They picked me up and drove me with in their limits.
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Response from Brian T, Guest Relations Manager at SpringHill Suites San Antonio AirportResponded 18 January 2016
Thank you very much for the feedback! I will make sure James is recognized for his outstanding spirit of service and we hope you come visit us again soon!
The only good thing to say about this hotel is the room was inexpensive. You get what you pay for. On a scale from 1 to 10 this hotel is a 0. Don't stay here unless there are no other rooms available in San Antonio....More
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Non explosives hydraulic rock breaking – Williamstown
Drilling and splitting rock for a backyard basement using our hydraulic rock breaker.
Although explosives blasting could be used on this occasion, the option of not using explosive blasting was preferred by the owner for this particular rock removal job.
The basement excavation was adjacent to a school playground in the rear yard of a heritage listed redevelopment.
Drilling & splitting works were succesfully completed working in conjunction with an excavator with a rock breaker to quicken the completion of the project


AN Irish teacher who is on lockdown in Wuhan has told how simply hearing someone cough sparks terror in the city.
Ben Kavanagh, who is from Kildare, said he was keeping his cool about the situation in spite of increasing anxiety.
He said: “I got into the lift (to go to shops) and there was a Chinese guy already in the lift.
“We subconsciously stood in opposite corners as far away as possible. I could see he was wearing two masks.
“It is almost as if you are suspicious of everyone else. If you heard anyone cough you would be terrified.
“It has gotten to the stage where you are fearful of other people even though we are all probably healthy and it is only really affecting the elderly.”
Ben said he was pleasantly surprised when he got to the shops to find that they were not full of bare shelves.
He told RTE: “To be fair the Chinese section was fairly empty. Noodles and all that were all gone. But everything else was still there. There was plenty of water. There was plenty of food. I needed toiletries specifically and they were all there. The shop was completely stocked up.
“My friends who are abroad now all their flights back to Wuhan have been cancelled. So everything seems to be shut indefinitely.
Ben said he fears lock down will continue into March.
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He added: “I am hoping it is not another three month thing like SARS but I wouldn’t be surprised. Being cautious is most important.
“I am as safe as I can be. There is no need to worry unless its time to worry.
“Cabin fever will be setting in shortly. I have done about seven washes. We have got the internet. I am sure I will figure something out.”


Ahmedabad, Feb 17 (PTI) Six newly appointed additionaljudges of the Gujarat High Court took the oath of office andsecrecy here today.
Gujarat High Court Chief Justice S J Mukhopadhayaadministered the Oath of Office and Secrecy to the newlyelected additional judges.
The new judges include Justices Rashmin M Chhaya,Jamshed V Pardaiwala, Gautam B Shah, Bela M Trivedi,Pradipkumar P Bhatt and Soniya J Gokani.
The swearing in ceremony held at the High Court wasattended by Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi, Law MinisterDilipbhai Sanghani, Minister of State for Law PradipsinhJadeja, besides other judges of the High Court.
Senior counsels of the Gujarat High Court along withother advocates were also present during the function. PTIPB PD ABC