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For eight brief years, before he was tragically killed in a mysterious air crash during the Second World War, Prince George, Duke of Kent, son of King George V and Queen Mary, and his beautiful wife, Princess Marina of Greece and Denmark, were the British monarchy’s, indeed, high society’s, most glamorous royal couple; and as golden royal icons they are still remembered.
As a young man, voraciously addicted to drugs and sex, with men as much as women, marriage and parenthood for the impetuously wayward playboy prince, with his night-clubbing lifestyle and intimate liaisons, was seen as the only stabilizing influence. Enter the stylish and sophisticated Princess Marina, the cultured, artistic and multilingual youngest daughter of Prince Nicholas of Greece and his Russian-born wife, Grand Duchess Yelena Vladimirovna. As Duke and Duchess of Kent, George and Marina were the Crown’s most glittering representatives, not least in the aftermath of the Abdication of George’s adored elder brother, the briefly-reigned King Edward VIII; the man with whom he had not only shared both home and high-flying lifestyles, but who had helped cure him of his addiction to morphine and cocaine.
On and off duty, the Duke and Duchess lived life to the full, and after George’s untimely death, Marina continued to do so during the twenty-six years of her widowhood. Revisiting his 1988 best-selling biography, George and Marina: Duke and Duchess of Kent, Christopher Warwick, in this revised and partly re-written study, tells their story anew.
George and Marina: Duke and Duchess of Kent (Amazon US) (Amazon UK) (Audible) (AbeBooks)
There are some members of the royal family that I wanted to know more about after seeing a couple of documentaries on the House of Windsor, and the Duke and Duchess of Kent are definitely up there.
This book is mostly about Princess Marina, which makes sense because she outlived her husband by a few decades, but Prince George was one of King George V and Queen Mary’s 6 children, so you’d think it would be the other way around. Alas, it is not so.
And you can’t even say that this book is about the couple, since George doesn’t enter the picture until about 1/2 way through the book. The couple’s brief 8-year marriage flies by, until George is killed during World War II when a plane he was in crashed. I didn’t know that there was some speculation about the crash that it may have been shot down; I had only heard the story of it crashing into a mountain in the fog.
Very little attention is given to George’s dalliances with men or his addiction to drugs and alcohol. Surprisingly, it was the Prince of Wales, the future Edward VIII, who tended to him for months while he broke his addiction. It is said that their father, George V, praised Edward for saving his other son, and it was the only time the king had something positive to say to his heir.
Marina was a very stylish woman who was also committed to charitable works. She came from as distinguished lineage as her husband, as princess to Greece and Denmark. She was a second cousin to the younger Prince Philip, who later became the Duke of Edinburgh when he married Princess Elizabeth, later the queen. The main problem with this book is because of the ancestry of both subjects, when you listen to the book as I did, it seemed like a lot of name dropping. I wish there were an accompanying PDF with a family tree to keep it all straight.
I’ve read or listened or seen better accounts of George and Marina’s life, but this was still worth a listen. Because it was free with my Audible Plus subscription, it was well worth my time. 🙂
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Ted Turner Presides at Livingston Parade
By Pat Hill
After Ted Turner accepted a Livingston Area Chamber of Commerce invitation to preside as grand marshal in this year's July 2 Roundup Parade, chamber officials couldn't have been more pleased.
“We're thrilled,” Lou Ann Nelson, the chamber office manager, told the Pioneer. “Mr. Turner will be our first celebrity grand marshal… we've had local grand marshals previously.”
Asked about the decision to invite Turner to preside as grand marshal, Nelson spoke of him as “a celebrity with a home in Montana,” “He's invested here. He loves Montana…he is truly a cowboy, one who has already been attending and enjoying the parade over the years.”
Special seating arrangements were made for Turner's family and friends front and center at the parade; Nelson said seating was reserved in front of the Livingston Depot, where the parade takes a turn from South 2nd Street onto Park before turning back down Main.
“After the parade Mr. Turner and his family plan to head on down to the rodeo,” Nelson said. She told the Pioneer that she got a phone call from Turner's horse trainer on June 18 “to see if he could bring a few horses over and see how they'd handle traffic.”
“[Working with] all of Mr. Turner's staff has been wonderful,” she said. “And I was very impressed with [his] horse trainer taking it very seriously…making sure horses more accustomed to the mountains [would be at ease] in the city.” Nelson said she didn't know the horse trainer would have company; one of her parade volunteers, Jeana Morrison, noticed Turner on horseback making his way down a Livingston street in a trial run long before the parade. “I didn't know Mr. Turner would be with them,” Nelson said.
Although the CNN founder is a local of sorts, he is also a worldwide celebrity, and his philanthropic ventures include the Turner Foundation, the United Nations Foundation, the Nuclear Threat Initiative, the Captain Planet Foundation, and the Turner Endangered Species Fund. Turner owns the sprawling Flying D Ranch southwest of Bozeman. He opened a national chain of restaurants dubbed Ted's Montana Grill (more than 55 restaurants in 19 states) in 2002. Turner also scheduled a July 1 dinner in Bozeman where he will host a private dinner at Ted's Montana Grill, located in the Baxter Hotel, celebrating the first anniversary of its opening.

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Though the information had been out there since October, neither NBC nor the NFL had officially confirmed that Katy Perry would be the halftime headliner for Super Bowl XLIX. However, the announcement finally came on Sunday, confirming that Perry would follow in the footsteps of Beyonce, Madonna and other pop stars who played at the TV juggernaut.
Perry announced the news via her Twitter on Sunday, tweeting from Australia on her Prismatic World Tour. Meanwhile, during halftime of “Sunday Night Football’s” Cowboys-Giants game, Bob Costas told the audience the news.
The announcements were followed by the release of a video featuring Perry and produced by Pepsi, which sponsors the Super Bowl Halftime Show.
Super Bowl XLIX takes place Feb. 1, 2015.

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When Michelle Garber and Tamara Niyazov from Fab Fête Event Planning Boutique joined the team from FOS Rental Group for their first client meeting, it was clear this project was going to be a labour of love.
The goal was to create an epic celebration for a young girl in love with fashion, music, and celeb style. Shelley wanted a fun and festival themed event but she also wanted glamour and of course her favourite colours – tiffany blue and lilac. So what better way to put those things together than to throw her an upscale version of her very own Coachella, aptly called Shellchella for Shelly Altman.
As guests entered, they were greeted by 8-foot tall floral mannequin ladies while a towering unicorn stood proudly next to colorful balloons cascading from the grand piano. This magical wonderland created a stunning entryway.
Custom signposts boxwood walls, draping, and florals accented the look while 1,000 balloons floated effortlessly over the dance floor.
The tables were dressed in lilac dupioni linen adding a little texture with tiffany blue napkins and silver accents. The inspiration for the centerpieces came from flower crowns, synonymous with Coachella.
An ombre wreath of florals in pink tones dripping with floating crystals surrounded the base of one design while the other boasted a floral ombre crown in purple tones with lilac, silver and tiffany blue ribbons with sparkling diamantes in the center.
Over the monogrammed dancefloor, varied sized white balloons formed a canopy, from which tiffany blue, lilac and silver tassels hung, allowing guests to dance under their custom designed sky.
Lifesize food truck facades were built on site inspired by the food being served. Bars were vinyled showcasing the theme of the evening, “Shellchella”. A swing lush with florals provided the perfect photo opportunity for guests at the side of the dance floor.
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Nightingale is a porcelain body lantern with a leather handle, produced in collaboration with Rosenthal. The traditional lampshade is rotated by 90°, turning the usual interaction between the light fitting and reflector upside down. The delicate porcelain body distantly recalls the look of an antique lantern. The leather band is available in three natural color variants, serving as a handle that can be used to change the position of the light and add a striking, warm contrast between different materials.
Designer: Christophe de la Fontaine
Material/finish: porcelain by Rosenthal, in white/rose, leather belt: dark brown/bordeaux/tan, gx53 led
Made with love in: Italy and Germany
€790 – €990 including VAT
Christophe de la Fontaine is a Luxembourgish product designer, professor of industrial design at Stuttgart State Academy of Art and Design, and co-founder of Dante – Goods and Bads.
As an independent product designer he received numerous international awards, including the Red Dot Design Award, the Good Design Award, and the Gold iF DESIGN AWARD.
His work includes furniture and lighting in collaboration with Moroso, Rosenthal, FormAgenda and many others.
Made in: Germany (porcelain body produced by Rosenthal), strap and assemble in Italy
Collection: Scenes From The Prairie 2014/2015
Most of our products are made in collaboration with craftsmen of Brianza, one of the most thriving Italian centers for expert craftsmanship and design innovation.
Our general lead time is up to 8 working weeks from order confirmation.
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I literally have cravings for this place. Just bought a cabin nearby and I'm getting to know the neighborhood. Always happy when I find good BBQ...it's my favorite food! I've eaten the pork,...
Casual drive- in food truck style place with lots of room for vehicles and folks to sit or even dance. Shade is set up as well. Lost a star cause they serve in styrofoam and use a lot of plastic....
THE BEST BBQ! I just returned from a road trip through the South where BBQ is ubiquitous, but Big Kev's Burnt Ends are hands down the best ever. Blackened and crunchy on the outside, juicy on the...
Delicious fresh food! BBQ rocks! Highly recommend ribs - lean, flavorful, falls off the bone.
At the risk of screwing myself, this place is the real deal - BBQ fans, take note - this no-frills lot is delicious and nails the smoky mountain barbeque taste. Delicious!

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Boxing Day on Red Square sets new Guinness recordSport July 23, 8:33
Joseph Dunford says Russia most military capable country of those posing threat to USWorld July 23, 4:57
Russia’s US envoy Kislyak steps down, his deputy to act as Charg d'Affaires ad interimRussian Politics & Diplomacy July 23, 1:33
Putin greets KamAZ-Master team - winner of Silk Way RallySport July 22, 15:20
Agreements on East Ghouta zone in Syria signed - Defense MinistryWorld July 22, 14:20
PAK FA offers practically unlimited opportunities to pilot - commanderMilitary & Defense July 22, 11:29
Ukraine's National Broadcasting Board issues fine to Public Radio for 0% Urkainian songsWorld July 22, 5:39
Femen movement activists faces 5 years in jail for trying to frustrate summit meetingWorld July 22, 4:38
Russian Deputy PM dismisses allegations he will arrive in Moldova on warplaneRussian Politics & Diplomacy July 22, 2:46
ANKARA, June 2 /TASS/. Germany's ambassador to Turkey, Martin Erdmann, was summoned to the Turkish Foreign Ministry after the German parliament had passed a resolution recognizing the Armenian Genocide in the Ottoman Empire in 1915, the N-TV channel reported on Thursday.
Earlier in the day, Turkey recalled its Ambassador to Berlin Avni Karslıoğlu for consultations.
Germany’s Bundestag unanimously adopted on Thursday a resolution calling mass killings of Armenians in the Ottoman Empire genocide despite Turkey’s protests.
Only one MP voted against the document, while another one abstained.
The document is titled "In remembrance and commemoration of the genocide of the Armenians and other Christian minorities in the Ottoman Empire 101 years ago."
Representatives of the Turkish community of Germany spoke against the resolution. They believe it is going to poison the public climate in a country where about 3 million Turks live. In a telephone conversation with German Chancellor Angela Merkel on Tuesday, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan called for reason and common sense in connection with the German parliament’s plans. Turkish new Prime Minister Binali Yildirim has described the vote as farcical.
Ankara does not recognize the term "genocide", which some countries use to characterize the events that took place in the Ottoman Empire early in the 20th century. Turkey insists that both Turks and Armenians suffered in those clashes, which it classifies as fratricidal war.

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The Kent Nutrition Group has built a state-of-the-art nutrition research facility in Muscatine, Iowa, the company announces.
In late July, Kent Nutrition Group (KNG) opened a new barn for swine nutrition research. The new swine unit has a unique state-of-the-art feeding system, treatment-specific drinking water plumbing assembly, along with zone-targeted environmental controls, waste management containment, and animal-friendly loadout handling capabilities, which all together set the stage for the next generation of swine nutrition research for KNG. It is part of the Product Development Center (PDC), a nearly 800-acre Muscatine County farm, which serves as the center of the company’s swine, beef, dairy and poultry nutrition studies for Kent and Blue Seal branded products.
The new barn features a Feed Logics intelligent feed delivery system that can offload precise amounts of a specific diet automatically to any feeder in any quantity. The system includes control software to help manage feed trials with Windows-based dashboards and reports that help users monitor pigs’ feeding behavior and gain insights in real time during the feed trial. The PDC system includes two rooms with a total 1,000-head capacity of wean-to-finish pigs and has access to 16 different bin mixes. The automated, computerized delivery feeder uses RFID readers to access the appropriate diet and then deliver the mix to the feeders in the appropriate pens.
The unique four-line watering system affords Kent research scientists the opportunity to test new hydration products, and multiple management systems to help worker efficiency, reduce potential errors and make information sharing easier.
The state-of-the-art nutrition research technology featured in the new Kent swine barn is ready to lead the company into the next generation of nutrition breakthroughs.
Cargill Bolsters Sow Research Capabilities with Iowa Technology Application Center
Cargill’s animal nutrition business is expanding its sow research capabilities with the opening of a new technology application center in Britt, Ia. Under the agreement, Cargill will lease the entire farm, which includes gestation, lactation, and gilt development, and houses nearly 2,000 sows. The Iowa location is ideal for Cargill researchers because of its proximity to the Cargill Global Innovation Center in Elk River, Minn., which allows Cargill to leverage resources for research and to accommodate customer visits and training.
“This application center and partnership creates new opportunities to collaborate on important sow research,” said Brooke Humphrey, global pork technology director for Cargill’s animal feed business. "We can continue to monitor how feeding the sow impacts the performance of offspring all the way to final market weight. We believe that linking our sow and innovation center capabilities together creates a one-of-a-kind innovation capability that is unmatched in the industry.”
Cargill will use this capability to focus on piglet livability, and provide on-farm training to employees in either technical or commercial roles.

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National coalition takes on Helms
Published 4:00 am, Thursday, July 6, 1995
1995-07-06 04:00:00 PDT UNITED STATES -- WASHINGTON - The White House is mobilizing a bipartisan coalition of mayors and governors to combat moves by Sen. Jesse Helms, R-N.C., to slash federal funds for AIDS patients, according to the president's advisor on the deadly disease.
At the same time, President Clinton has sent letters to House Speaker Newt Gingrich and Senate Majority Leader Bob Dole, R-Kan., urgently seeking a five-year reauthorization of the government's main aid program, saying the funds should not be "held up by divisive arguments about how people contracted the disease."
Helms, in an interview with the New York Times, urged a cut in the amount of federal assistance provided to AIDS sufferers because, he said, the disease results from their "deliberate, disgusting, revolting conduct."
His comments came as Congress considers the Ryan White Care Act, a multimillion dollar federal program that helps states and localities provide care and treatment for people with AIDS.
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Patricia Fleming, the chief of President Clinton's AIDS policy office, told The Examiner that the administration has "a very active campaign under way" to rescue the AIDS funds.
"We have the support of mayors and governors from across the country and they are letting people on Capitol Hill know of their support," Fleming said Wednesday.
The battle with Helms is seen as a major test for Fleming, who has been fighting to win the support of skeptical AIDS activists since her appointment to the AIDS policy post last November.
She called Helms' comments "unfortunate," saying that they "take the focus away from the real issues of taking care of all people who are fighting this terrible epidemic."
Heart disease tops in funds<
In the Times interview Helms charged that AIDS, the ninth-leading cause of death in the United States and the leading cause of death among people aged 25 to 44, receives more federal funding than diseases that kill more people.
But the U.S. Public Health Service reports that when all federal monies, including Medicaid and Medicare funds, are included, the government devotes $36.3 billion annually to heart disease, $16.9 billion to cancer and $6 billion to AIDS.
The bill before Congress, the Ryan White Care Act of 1990, is part of that spending. On March 29, the Senate Labor and Human Resources Committee voted unanimously to renew the law but cut its annual spending authorization level from $880 million to $690 million.
The House Commerce Committee is considering a similar measure, which would also deny funds to states that fail to require that newborns be tested for AIDS.
San Francisco received $40 million under the act in fiscal 1994 and anticipates receiving $45 million in fiscal 1995. The City contributes about $28 million of its own revenue for care services for people with AIDS.
Fleming, noting that the White act expires Sept. 30, said,
"It is my expectation that the bill will be brought to the floors of both the House and the Senate and will be on the president's desk for the president's signature."
Asked about Helms' resistance, Fleming declared: "We will overcome it."
No argument from Gingrich<
In his letter to the GOP congressional leaders, Clinton said the government must help people with the disease because an average 220 Americans are diagnosed with AIDS each day and an average 109 die of the disease daily.
"At a time when AIDS is the leading cause of death of young adults, we cannot let reauthorization of the Care Act be held up . . .," Clinton wrote. Gingrich, R-Ga., responded to Helms' remarks Wednesday by saying that a scientific panel - "not politicians" - should decide how much federal money to spend on AIDS and other diseases.
Gingrich - who described himself as "a strong supporter of the Ryan White Act" - said such a panel might say: " "Here are the next seven major breakthroughs - we ought to make sure we have the money going into these places.""
He continued: "If AIDS is one of the seven, then it ought to go into AIDS. But I think I'd like to de-politicize research decisions about biology as much as we can."
Asked whether he agreed with Helms' remarks about AIDS being "a disease transmitted by people deliberately engaging in unnatural acts," Gingrich responded: "In the first place it's clear that there's a lot of people with AIDS for whom that's not true, and secondly, I'm not going to get involved in an argument with Jesse Helms."
White's mother issues statement<
The White act is named for the Indiana boy who was diagnosed with HIV, the virus that causes AIDS, at age 13 in 1988 after receiving a blood transfusion. White died on April 8, 1990, after a poignant battle against the disease and public attitudes in his hometown of Kokomo.
"seems to want to blame people with AIDS for being sick. I wonder if he feels the same about Americans dying of cancer because they smoke?"
Nationwide, 441,528 AIDS cases had been reported to the Atlanta-based Centers for Disease Control and Prevention as of Dec. 31, 1994. Of that number, 270,870 patients had died. Another 1 million people in the United States are believed to be infected with HIV, the virus that causes AIDS, according to the CDC.
As of June 1, 1995, San Francisco had recorded 21,425 diagnosed AIDS cases, and there had been 14,236 deaths.<


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If you read my last post, you’ll know our dining chairs have been bugging me for some time.
A while back I noticed that I felt downright depressed when I walked into our cave of a dining room every morning. Finally it dawned on me why. The entire room was the color of poop. Brown walls, brown floors, brown table, you guessed it, brown window treatments and then black chairs! How monotonous, depressing and uninspiring. It was time to make some changes.
For a couple of months I worked my little heart out to erase almost all traces of brown and black.
I painted nearly everything, created new window treatments, added fresh accents. It was the breath of fresh air the room needed! And I have been very pleased with nearly all of it, except the finish of the dining room table and the style/color of the dining chairs.
Originally the plan was to give the table more of a gray washed finish, but I grew tired of the whole project and opted for paint instead. The gold stripes I added as accents on the table never looked right to me. The wooden chairs, not really my style to begin with, were much more vibrant than I had intended them to be. To add insult to injury, they quickly looked every bit as beat up as they did when they were black, courtesy of my chair slamming offspring. And so the room sat. For three long years.
I kept looking for the right chairs, but I couldn’t really figure out what style would work best in the space.
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Practical me wanted plastic. It’s easy to keep clean and there is no temptation to paint it a different color. It is also one of the few materials that should feasibly discourage my son’s chair slamming habit. The Eames style chairs so popular right now seemed like my best option, albeit a bit predictable and trendy, until I spied a set o four of these beauties on Craigslist.
When I found the “tree” chairs, I fell hard. They had the unique and youthful look I had been searching for. The molded plastic insured that they would not be beaten up and scratched as the others had. And I would never have to paint them. Ever. A little research confirmed they were a deal too good to pass up (I got them for $125!) and I snagged them:) They are the exact height I wanted, sturdy and comfortable to boot! Here is a link for the same chairs.
At the same time (I know, right?) I also found these two gorgeous Italian leather and chrome chairs:
Bauhaus baby! I could not believe my luck. Still, I was too
cheap budget conscious to buy them right away. And I didn’t want to rush in. But they just did not leave my mind and when I returned to Craigslist a couple of weeks later I was beyond relieved that they had not yet sold! To add joy to my excitement, I later found out that they are actually worth a whole lot more cash than the $130 I forked out for them:) Big win there.
Here they are together at the table. I am working on the table right now and I am so excited how it’s turning out so far! If you’re nosy there are a few sneak peeks on Instagram🙂
The two sets of chairs are a match made in heaven. I call them my ying/yang chairs! While the white patterned chairs are more on the airy and whimsy side, the black cantilever leather chairs add a sleek sophisticated element. They work incredibly well together in the space, because they are roughly the same height and have trendy chrome bases.
The math in the end works out as well: $255 for all 6 chairs and by the time the chairs I already had sold, that number came down to a cool $130 for all of my new to me dining chairs! They actually retail for around $1,800. Makes my bargain hunting heart skip a beat!
And not that I am trying to be trendy or anything, but metallic base seating is all the rage right now! Just check out some of the cool options, that Kate from Centsational Style, one of my favorite decor blogs, recently highlighted!
Here are a few more snazzy dining chairs for you!
Hope you are sitting pretty!

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Vanessa Hudgens has come to this Halloween dancing. The singer-actress shared on social media her costume this year in which she teamed up with her friend GG Magree to dress up as Natalie Portman in “The Black Swan” in black and white tutus.
The “High School Musical” star shared a series of photos from a Halloween party she was joined by her friends on Monday, showing off her best ballet moves with leg warmers and hair accessories.
Hudgens wore a white lace tutu dress, as well as a white bolero sweater. Although he wasn’t wearing ballet shoes, he did imitate them with white leg warmers and socks underneath.
Her friend, GG Magree played the Black Swan wearing a black bustier and thigh-high stockings.
Vanessa Hudgens is just one of the celebrities most celebrating this dark time, recently revealing that she even likes to communicate with ghosts. “I have accepted the fact that I see things and hear things,” he said to the astonishment of everyone on the “Kelly Clarkson Show.”
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In the current study, scientists identified one of the roughly 20 percent of HIV-infected individuals who naturally develop broadly neutralizing
antibodies to the virus after several years of infection.
Vaccine researchers have identified several of these broadly neutralizing
antibodies from long-term HIV-positive survivors, harvesting antibody-producing B cells from blood samples and then sifting through them to identify those that produce antibodies capable of neutralizing
multiple strains of HIV.
The researchers also discovered another antibody attaching to and neutralizing
In this study, we focused on the possibility that presence or absence of heterotypic neutralizing
antibodies might contribute to severity of secondary DENV-2 infections.
L-55RII exhibits five to six times greater acid neutralizing
capacity than calcium stearate and can be used in the manufacture of polyolefins such as PP and PE, engineering plastics such as ABS, PVC additive packages, halogen-containing flame-retardant compositions, and pigment/color concentrates.
Since then, low molecular weight, highly charged density polymers (coagulants) have become popular for neutralizing
contaminants not only in coated paper production but also in all paper grades.
Finally, VLPs can induce neutralizing
antibody and CTL responses.
Turning to HIV, people who have HIV infection make very little neutralizing
[effective] antibody compared to people with other viral infections.
2, 4): Take an explosive straight six-inch step with the right foot and then bring the left foot parallel, while striking a neutralizing
technique into the lineman as you feel (read) the head-up keys.
The culprit appears to involve neutralizing
antibodies, which this portion of the group had developed in response to the presence of Betaseron, a foreign protein, in their systems.
Advances in nonlethal neutralizing
agents--most notably oleoresin capsicum, or "pepper spray"--give today's law enforcement officers a means to control subjects without resorting to a physical confrontation or to the deadly force level of the force continuum.
In 2008, Theraclone was granted an award under IAVI's Innovation Fund to test its unique process for isolating, from the blood of certain HIV-infected individuals, potent monoclonal antibodies to HIV that are broadly neutralizing
Washington, Nov 24 (ANI): A new study has shed light on how one broadly neutralizing
HIV antibody actually uses part of the sugary cloak to help bind to the virus and disarm it.


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“I don’t see the point of having enormous amounts of money,” said Craig Newmark, founder of the classified advertisements site Craigslist. The web entrepreneur and noted philanthropist visited FIT on October 10 to discuss his progressive outlook, and his namesake site. A self-described “old-school nerd,” Newmark, 64, wore the kind of slouchy-yet-stylish clothes that suggested he’d be more comfortable in front of a computer than a Manhattan audience.
Anyone seeking strategies for masterminding a successful business would have been startled: Newmark more or less lucked into the creation of Craigslist. “It was a happy accident,” he said. In the mid-’90s, while living in San Francisco, he began emailing his friends listings of art- and technology-themed events that he thought were cool, such as the community art happening Burning Man. Without intending to, he garnered a significant following.
The initial idea, he said, was to provide a free service, and he only reluctantly monetized the site—by charging employers for posting Help Wanted notices—in 1999. “I hired someone to write billing code, because I didn’t know how to do that,” he explained. When the time came for him to name the site, he said, “My friends told me that everyone was already calling it Craig’s List, and that it was my brand. Then they had to tell me what a ‘brand’ is.”
Asked how his team came up with the various categories on the site, Newmark replied, “We didn’t. People using the site told us what they wanted; popular demand was what drove growth.” In 2000, he shifted away from his management role at the company because, he said, “People told me that as a manager, I suck. And they were right.”
Still, he made out well enough—Forbes estimates his worth at $1.3 billion—to donate significant sums to causes he believes in. He supported Wikipedia’s effort to stop the harassment of women who write and edit that online encyclopedia, and he has funded initiatives to thwart the proliferation of fake news. When he created Craigslist, he said, he couldn’t have imagined that one day “certain bad actors” would manipulate online information the way, for example, Russian operatives did in the 2016 election. “We engineers are clueless in many ways,” he said. “I didn’t anticipate that people would want to game the system.”
William Reinisch, chair of FIT’s Entrepreneurship Department, interviewed Newmark and moderated the discussion. This event, the first in the department’s Entrepreneurship Lecture Series, was produced in conjunction with the Jay and Patty Baker School of Business and Technology.

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A psychotherapist renowned for his work in the aftermath of the Manchester Arena bombing has launched a new online service that he says will “revolutionise” the way mental health services are coordinated for people.
Dov Benyaacov-Kurtzman is the founder of Eden Wellness Therapies of Harley Street London, which will deliver a full range of behavioural, contextual and psychodynamic therapies, as well as other wellness services, exclusively online.He says its boutique-style personal case management service will make holistic mental health a lifestyle choice and “not just a response to crisis”.
Instead of leaving the client to coordinate their care, trained case managers at Eden Wellness Therapies will ensure a seamless connection between client, therapist, consultant and other health providers.
All therapists and consultants referred by the company will also be handpicked and subject to a rigorous screening process.
Dov Benyaacov-Kurtzman explained: “There are many benefits to receiving therapy online especially as one does not have to travel. This saves time and can work out to be cost effective as there are no transport, parking costs and no valuable and precious time-wasting commuting.”
He said the primary aim of Eden Wellness Therapies was to “advocate” for its clients.“Our handpicked and trained case managers understand the importance of achieving quality outcomes for their clients and commit to the appropriate use of resources with the aim of empowering their clients in a manner that is supportive and caring,” he said.“
We will raise the quality of your life by working, guiding and accompanying you in active pursuit of activities, choices and lifestyles that lead to you being in a state of holistic health.”In addition to evidence-based traditional psychotherapies, Eden Wellness Therapies of Harley Street London also offers yoga, physical training, mindfulness training, retreats and live events.
Dov Benyaacov-Kurtzman added: “We are out to provide a high end service and break the stigma by making holistic mental health a lifestyle choice and not just a response to crisis.
”Mr Benyaacov-Kurtzman has spent his career in mental health services and was heavily involved in helping survivors of both the Manchester Arena bomb and the Grenfell Tower disaster. His book, Mind Over Terror: 3 Weeks, 2 Cities, 1 Mission, detailed his attempts to change the approach to survivors of psychological shock and trauma in the UK.“
I have spent a long time in mental health,” he said. “One of the things that I have noticed is that patients are left to their own devices, and I think that leaves them at a distinct disadvantage. There’s nobody doing advocacy for them, and that’s why we see a clear opportunity for Eden Wellness Therapies.
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Notes to editorsThe World Journal of Psychiatry (June 2016) found that online therapy has the same positive outcomes as face-to-face therapy and that mental health assessments made using online therapy were as reliable as assessments made during face-to-face therapy. A study in The Journal of Affective Disorders (January 2014) showed that an internet-based intervention for depression was equally beneficial to regular face-to-face therapy.
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Veklury gets full approval for use in children and the Biden Administration commits to expanding the Test-to Treat initiative and getting COVID-19 anti-virals to those who need them.
The White House announced that President Joseph R. Biden’s Administration is nearly doubling the number of places oral antivirals to treat COVID-19 are available in the coming weeks.
Simultaneously, the FDA expanded the approval of Gilead’s COVID-19 treatment Veklury (remdesivir) to include pediatric patients 28 days of age and older weighing at least 3 kilograms (around 7 pounds), FDA said in a news release.
Currently, oral antivirals are available in about 20,000 locations across the country—including pharmacies, community health centers, hospitals, urgent care centers, and Veterans Affairs clinics, and Department of Defense Medical Treatment Facilities, the White House said in a fact sheet.
The United States has also committed to purchasing 20 million treatment courses of Pfizer’s Paxlovid (nirmatrelvir/ritonavir tablets), which has an emergency use authorization to treat mild-to-moderate COVID-19 The President’s National COVID-19 Preparedness Plan lays out a roadmap for ensuring that these pills, along with other treatments, are available for any American who needs one.
“Now that the United States has ample supply of these treatments, the Administration is making it easier for pharmacies to order antivirals from the federal government. Starting this week, the Administration will allow all pharmacy partners in the federal antiviral pharmacy program—tens of thousands of pharmacy locations nationwide—to order free oral antiviral treatments directly from the federal government,” the White House said.
Pharmacies will also continue to be able to receive treatments from state and territorial health departments and through the Test-to-Treat initiative.
“For many Americans, pharmacies are the most common and convenient place to pick up their prescriptions and receive other forms of healthcare. Opening ordering to all of these pharmacies will dramatically expand the number of local pharmacies with oral antivirals in stock for patients in their community,” The White House said.
The Administration expects that oral antivirals will soon be available in more than 30,000 locations. Additionally, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) will work with pharmacy partners to increase availability even further to up to 40,000 sites over the coming weeks.
The White House is also launching a new effort to create federally-supported Test-to-Treat sites. Building on the current 2,200 Test-to-Treat sites in pharmacies and other clinical settings, the federal government will work with states and jurisdictions to establish additional Test-to-Treat locations with federal support.
“These sites will co-locate testing, an assessment from a medical provider, and oral antiviral treatments in one convenient stop—launching in partnership with state, Tribal, and territorial governments, and with support and coordination from HHS and the Federal Emergency Management Agency,” the White House said.
The sites will launch in select communities in the coming weeks and, as more data comes in, the Administration will determine how federally-supported sites can best be expanded and scaled if needed during any potential future surge in cases.
“These sites will be targeted to meet demand and increase equitable access to lifesaving COVID-19 treatments and will function in direct collaboration with state and local health agencies. The Administration will also continue working with existing Test-to-Treat pharmacy partners to improve the patient experience, including through telehealth options,” the White House said.
Meanwhile, the FDA said its expanded access to Veklury is for children with positive results of direct SARS-CoV-2 viral testing, who are either hospitalized or not hospitalized and have mild-to-moderate COVID-19 and are at high risk for progression to severe COVID-19, including hospitalization or death.
“This action makes Veklury the first approved COVID-19 treatment for children younger than 12 years of age,” the FDA said. As a result, the agency also revoked the emergency use authorization for Veklury that previously covered this pediatric population.
“As COVID-19 can cause severe illness in children, some of whom do not currently have a vaccination option, there continues to be a need for safe and effective COVID-19 treatment options for this population,” said Patrizia Cavazzoni, M.D., director of the FDA’s Center for Drug Evaluation and Research. “This approval of the first COVID-19 therapeutic for this population demonstrates the agency’s commitment to that need.”


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- 1 How do I change font size in Jupyter notebook?
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- 5 How do you change the font size in a print statement in Python?
- 6 How do I reduce the size of a Jupyter notebook?
- 7 How do you write bold in a Jupyter notebook?
- 8 How do you highlight text in a Jupyter notebook?
- 9 How do I change the font in Anaconda?
- 10 Can you change font in Jupyter Notebook?
- 11 How do I change the appearance of my Jupyter Notebook?
- 12 How do I change the theme on an anaconda Jupyter Notebook?
- 13 What is the best font for coding?
- 14 How do you italicize in a Jupyter notebook?
- 15 How do I change the font size in Python Idle Windows?
How do I change font size in Jupyter notebook?
In JupyterLab version 2.1. 2, you can just go Settings > JupyterLab theme > Increase Code Font Size several times, and it will increase the font sizes from both the code and code output.
How do I change the text style in a Jupyter notebook?
- in #1: an unnamed file in /usr/lib/python2. 6//css/
- in comment to #1: change monospace font in browser – worked but font is italic.
- in #2: custom. css in profile subdirectory /static/custom/custom. css.
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- Go to user directory for whom jupyter is installed.
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JupyterLab Extensions To change your default fonts, from the main menu, select Settings ▶ Fonts ▶ Code ▶ Font (or Size or Line Height) and the value you’d like.
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There’s no way* for Python to control the printed text size, that’s simply 100% dependent on the settings of your terminal emulator. The only way you could sort of do this, would be to use ASCII graphics to print the large letters.
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Select the “Cell” -> then select “All Outputs” -> There you will find “Clear” option select that. And then save the file. This will reduce the size of your file (From MBs to kbs). It will also reduce the time to load the notebook next time you open it in your browser.
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1 Answer. Show activity on this post. Then a button with a lightbulb icon will appear on your Jupyter notebook toolbar. Pressing that button will highlight the selected lines (or, if there is no selection, the current line) in the current code cell.
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- Enable the kernel logo: ! jt -t [theme name] -kl.
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- pip install jupyterthemes or pip install –upgrade jupyterthemes to upgrade to latest version of theme.
- after that to list all the themes you have : jt -l.
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- 3: Fira Code – free monospaced font with programming ligatures.
- 4: Source Code Pro.
- 5: Droid Sans Mono – an open-source sans-serif font.
- 6: Monoid – open source coding font.
How do you italicize in a Jupyter notebook?
- Headings: Use #s followed by a blank space for notebook titles and section headings:
- Emphasis: Use this code: Bold : __string__ or **string** Italic : _string_ or *string*
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Go to the menu choice Options, then the only menu choice under that, Configure IDLE. On the left side of the window, about half way down the screen, you see Size: and a dropdown menu with a number in it. Click on that menu and make the number bigger, even as much as 22. Click on the Ok button.

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I was born and raised in Detroit, Michigan. My father and uncle are in the industry so from the time I could walk music has been a huge part of my life. I basically grew up in the studio. My first hands-on experience with music was when I was about eight years old and from then on I knew just what I wanted to do. I began to play guitar, drums, bass and especially piano. It wasn’t until I was about 14 when I really started writing and producing songs. It was only a year after that when I met Sean Forbes and from then on, the rest is history.
Like I mentioned before I was eight years old when I decided I wanted to do music after I got a drum set for Hanukkah.
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Craziest moment for me was when we were in New York and I had a bunch of 15-year-old girls after me as if I was Channing Tatum, they were in love. They didn’t really care about Sean, it was creepy and weird and nuts!!!
What are your future plans?
My future plans are to continue living in the moment and enjoying every second. Life is short but there’s still a lot more music to be made and eventually I’d like to further my music into movies and tv.
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What is the craziest thing you would do for love or money?
I’ve done a lot of crazy things so really it would depend on the situation and I probably would have no problem with doing whatever.
If you had only six months left to live, what would you do with the time?
If I only had six months to live I wouldn’t want to know I try to live life to the fullest every day.
You have the choice to live with a gorilla who knows sign language or a dog who sings lullabies, which do you choose?
I love gorillas and I love dogs so I would have to choose both, regardless it would be amazing.
If you could be a superhero, what would you want your superpowers to be?
If I were a superhero I would love to be able to fly not because I think it be cool and cause it’d be impossible it would be just because I hate to drive.
Who is your favorite celebrity and why?
My favorite celebrity would have to be Prince because he is one of a kind in so many ways plus he’s one amazing musician.
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My favorite word is arithmetic; the way it slides off the tongue is like a mini massage… For my mouth.
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My least favorite word is community, I have the inability to say it correctly.
What turns you on?
What turns you off?
Nasty teeth turn me off, go to the dentist.
What sound or noise do you love?
I love the sound of a dope rhythm section; the groove is everything to me.
What sound or noise do you hate?
I hate the sound of my dog having an asthma attack; I fear the worst.
What is your favorite curse word?
My favorite curse word is Fuck; it’s a wonderful release for any situation.
What profession other than your own would you like to attempt?
I would like to attempt being an astronaut; space is fascinating to me.
What profession would you not like to do?
I would not want to be in the medical field; too many germs and I don’t like needles.
If heaven exists, what would you like to hear God say when you arrive at the pearly gates?
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UK ministers were criticised on Friday for continuing to delay a long-awaited strategy to support the semiconductor industry by a committee of MPs.
The government had intended to publish the plan to develop Britain’s chip sector by the autumn 2022, according to a report by the business, energy and industrial strategy committee.
However, its release has continued to be pushed back, causing widespread concern in the tech industry about the UK losing ground to rival countries in fostering growth in an important sector.
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On Friday, the MPs on the committee said delaying the semiconductor strategy further was an “act of national self-harm”.
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Committee chair and Labour MP Darren Jones said the government was hiding “behind its failure to publish a semiconductor strategy for not responding to our practical recommendations fully”.
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The committee pointed out that the US Chips Act committed $52bn to subsidise US semiconductors, while the EU has set aside €43bn and Japan has its own multibillion-dollar plans.
Jones added: “Countries across the globe have grasped the importance of securing semiconductor supply chains for their futures, why haven’t we? While others race ahead, ploughing billions into setting up fabs or industry support, we’re not even at the starting line.”
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“The strategy will be published as soon as possible.”


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In relation to their parasitic habit one or two suckers are always developed, the one at the anterior and the other at the posterior end of the body.
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The Christmas holidays are coming up, and all you can hear and read online is blockchain, cryptocurrencies, bitcoin, ethereum and the list goes on. You are probably just focused on building up your real estate investments based on the advice provided in previous articles, but all you hear about is this blockchain technology taking over the world.
Is it really that way?
Well…I don’t know about taking over the world, but when Wall Street starts adding bitcoin futures to their market, then you know things are starting to get serious. There are so many cryptocurrencies that are used for monetary transactions, in a similar way bitcoin works (or Litecoin and all those other mimic coins.) If you have been reading articles such as this one here, you probably have heard of tokens being created that allow for transactions in the grocery industry, or sporting bets online, or even the stock market. We are witnessing the “tokenization” of – literally – everything.
But what about real estate?
How can blockchain technology change the way we transact and do business when it comes to residential or commercial real estate? Well…it isn’t really hard to imagine how blockchain would help (at the core of it, it can even be used in the Oil industry in Saudi Arabia – as we will discuss in a future article.) But I guess my question is, is there a company that already has taken care of the real estate industry or should we all go out and start building startups around that?
There is actually an interesting company I wanted to bring to your attention. Rentberry has its own token the “BERRY” which is kind of like bitcoin, only for transactions between tenants and landlords. They have been in business since 2015 and have been growing at a significant rate. I will be talking about this startup in greater detail, in upcoming articles. But for now, do some reading on your own (hey! don’t expect me to bring all the knowledge at your finger tips.) Here is a link to the white paper: https://rentberry.cryptonomos.com/

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The business has 4 bed mattress alternatives: the flagship Luma, the Natural Latex Hybrid, The Hybrid Slumber System, and the Latex Slumber System. The Luma mattress, which we cover in this evaluation, is the brand’s most cost effective option.
The Luma mattress is a latex hybrid that is available in 3 firmness options. The mattress has a natural latex convenience layer with stolen coils for assistance. The Luma offers moderate contouring and first-class pressure relief. Its breathable construction will likely interest hot sleepers.
Luma Sleep bed mattress appropriate for most sleepers due to the brand’s large range of density, composition, and firmness choices. The swappable comfort layers also make sure owners can change their bed’s firmness setting if they are disappointed with how it feels down the road.
Here are some of the key characteristics of the Luma Mattress:
- Personalized comfort: The Luma Mattress is readily available in 3 various firmness options. Sleepers can exchange their Luma Mattress for a different firmness option at any time throughout the first year at no cost.
- Highly responsive: Premium Talalay latex is utilized in the production of the Luma Mattress. This product is highly responsive to the contours of the body, offering back, neck, and joint assistance.
- Breathable: Open-cell Talalay latex is natural and more breathable than memory foam. The Luma Mattress features aerated Talalay foam to further boost airflow.
- 10-year service warranty: The Luma Mattress includes a 10-year guarantee from the maker. If any problems are found in the bed mattress during this period, Luma will fix or change the mattress at no cost to the client.
In addition, consumers have recognized some possible weak points with the Luma Mattress:
- Not ideal for heavy sleepers: The Luma Mattress is topped with a comfort layer of 1.5″ of latex. This might not offer sufficient assistance for sleepers who weigh over 200 pounds.
- Client service concerns: There have actually been some problems that Luma’s customer care is inadequate. Some sleepers have had trouble with returns, exchanges, and repair work.
They also have longer-than-average expected life-spans and need to withstand excessive drooping for at least 6 to seven years due to the fact that the beds are made from durable natural latex.
Other performance factors differ by design. The hybrids offer excellent temperature level neutrality due to their breathable covers and strong air flow through the coil layers, while the Latex Slumber System isolates motion transfer well and does not make any noise when bearing weight.
All 4 Luma Sleep models have actually below-average price-points compared to other hybrid bed mattress. Free ground shipping is readily available to all consumers in the contiguous U.S.; additionally, the Sleep System models get approved for free White Glove shipment. All Luma Sleep beds are backed by 100-night sleep trials; the Luma Mattress and Natural Latex Hybrid Bed mattress feature 10-year guarantees, while the Rest System designs come with 15-year warranties.
What Type of Sleeper is Best Suited to the Luma Sleep Mattress?
Based upon our consumer feedback, Luma Sleep bed mattress have actually received the following grades among sleepers of various weights and chosen sleep positions.
Please note that these ratings are subjective, which everybody has differing experiences on various mattresses.
When it comes to selecting a mattress, sleeper convenience and back assistance are the most essential elements.
A look at the Luma Mattress Lux Estate Hybrid Mattress Reviews
The Luma Mattress is an 11″ hybrid mattress consisting of 3 layers.
- 1.5″ convenience layer: The leading layer of the Luma mattress is 1.5″ of ventilated Talalay latex. This layer supplies shape assistance for the back, neck, and joints, in addition to a comfy surface for sleeping.
- 8″ innerspring assistance layer: The bulk of the Luma Mattress is its innerspring coil core. Each spring is swiped separately so regarding act individually from the others. This assists the bed mattress to form-fit to a sleeper’s body.
- 1″ base layer: An extra-dense layer of HD base foam makes up the base layer of the Luma Mattress. This serves as a protective foundation for the innerspring coils in addition to a responsive foam surface area for assistance.
The Luma Mattress likewise comes with a mattress cover. It covers the bed mattress completely and likewise acts as a mattress protector.
The Luma Mattress was developed and is manufactured in the U.S.A..
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The Luma Mattress comes with a 100-night sleep trial. During this time, a sleeper can return the mattress for a complete refund or exchange the mattress for another firmness option at no cost.
In case of a return or exchange, Luma will send out a courier to get the mattress and they will have it delivered to a charity or a recycling center.
A 10-year warranty comes requirement with the Luma Mattress. This covers maker’s defects in addition to some wear and tear that might happen over time, like sagging, fractures in the foam, and damaged zippers.
Luma provides a financing alternative to help clients spend for their mattress over time. The Luma Mattress can be paid for over six months time at 0% APR. Lux Estate Hybrid Mattress Reviews


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Horse processing will not take place in the United States now that both houses of Congress have passed a comprehensive funding bill that strips the USDA of funding to carry out horsemeat inspections at domestic slaughter plants.
Prior to 2007, USDA personnel carried out horsemeat inspections at U.S. horse processing plants. In 2007, Congress voted to strip the USDA of funding required to pay personnel conducting such inspections at the last two operational domestic equine processing plants. Since then, horses have been exported to plants in Mexico and Canada for processing.
Federal funding bills continued to include language denying funding for horsemeat inspections until 2011, when Congress passed an appropriations bill that failed to contain language specifically forbidding the USDA from using federal dollars to fund horse slaughter plant inspections. Shortly after that bill became law, horse processing plants were proposed in New Mexico, Missouri, and elsewhere; however none of those plants became operational.
On Jan. 13, Appropriations Committee leaders of both the U.S. House and Senate released their consolidated appropriations bill, the "Omnibus Bill of 2014." Section 745 of that bill strips the USDA of funding for horsemeat inspections.
On Jan. 15, Congressman Hal Rogers announced that the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Omnibus Bill by a 369-67 margin. The next day, Sen. Mary Landrieu announced that the Senate passed the bill by a vote of 72-26. And on Jan. 17, President Barack Obama signed the spending bill into law.
In a written statement, Landrieu said the slaughter ban protects both humans and horses.


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Mortgage Rates Tick Up
Thu, 04 Jun 2020 12:19:08 GMT
Freddie Mac reports 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 3.18 percent with an average 0.7 point for the week ending June 4, 2020, up from last week when it averaged 3.15 percent. A year ago at this time, the 30-year FRM averaged 3.82 percent.
Online Home Searches Spike
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Real estate sites are reporting a jump in online home searches.
Rent Payments Show Stress
Thu, 04 Jun 2020 12:18:05 GMT
Rent payments made on June 1 have dipped in some states, while others have shown positive growth, according to a new survey from LeaseLock.
Jobless Claims Dip Below 2 Million
Thu, 04 Jun 2020 12:17:34 GMT
The number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits dropped below 2 million last week for the first time since mid-March.
Where PPP Loan Forgiveness Stands Now
Thu, 04 Jun 2020 12:16:59 GMT
As many Paycheck Protection Program borrowers approach the end of their loan terms, confusion persists about the eligibility requirements for loan forgiveness.
Summer Home-Buying Set To Take Off
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Applications for purchase mortgages gained for the seventh consecutive week to a level that was 18% higher than a year ago, further evidence that we’re headed into a strong summer home-buying season.


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Material flow analysis (MFA) is an excellent tool in supporting decision making regarding waste management problems. MFA allows the calculation of the amount and composition of wastes by balancing the process of waste generation and the process of waste treatment. MFA can be used to analyze wastes flow because inputs-outputs of waste treatment can be linked. The industrial waste management system in Thailand is still lacking comprehensive data on industrial waste generation and flow. Therefore, MFA can be used to determine inputs-outputs of the waste treatment processes. This study estimated the annual amount of the total industrial waste generation in Thailand from 1999 through 2004. It calculated industrial waste flows and employed MFA to illustrate the flows of industrial waste from waste generators to waste disposers. Using the industrial waste flow was effective in analyzing the waste management system in Thailand. The industrial waste flows show tine dominant waste treatment method of Thailand was reuse and recycling, accounting for 83.6 % of disposal on the average from 2002 to 2004. Industrial waste generation, y in millions of tons, had an interrelation with economic growth (gross domestic product per capita) of the country, x in USS as y = -1.0059 + 0.0054x. The correlation coefficient was 0.7616 which can be assumed to represent a good relationship. The average waste generation per GDP and waste generation per capita in Thailand from 1999 to 2004 were 80.3 kg per 1,000 US$ and 215 kg per person respectively.
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- Atmospheric Science
- Earth and Planetary Sciences(all)
- Management of Technology and Innovation

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I don’t know how many more Miss Julia books there are, but I am starting to be afraid that I’m coming to the end. Excuse me while I sob for a minute. My shoulders are shaking and tears are running down my face at the very thought of reaching the end. I love, I repeat, LOVE, Miss Julia’s adventures. My sister has promised me a new Southern Lady who has adventures so maybe the world won’t end when I reach the latest Miss Julia.
Miss Julia Renews Her Vows is the 11th book in this series by Ann B. Ross. Dr. Fred Fowler, the infamous psychiatrist from Miss Julia Speaks Her Mind, is back in town by invitation of the pastor. He is there to teach a seminar on “stoking the embers” for married people. Not only is Miss Julia horrified that he is back in town, she’s terrified that Sam is unsatisfied in their marriage because he wants to attend.
Things heat up when everyone realizes that Dr. Fred is there to teach them how to revive their sex lives. Miss Julia finds it a tad interesting that he can teach on this subject since he is old, single, and still lives with his mother. But she still has no interest in seeing him face to face, and, quite frankly, doesn’t think her embers need any fanning.
While all that hanky panky is going on at the church, Etta Mae is accused of trying to murder a patient in her care. Miss Julia leaps to her defense and all sorts of sneaky, yet very ladylike, investigating happens.
Can Miss Julia stay away from Dr. Fred? Will she solve the mystery of who really attacked Etta Mae’s patient? Most of all, can she convince the whole town that Hazel Marie has been married long enough to be so pregnant with twins?
This book is another treat from Ann B. Ross. I just hope she can keep it up. I’d love to read at least 11 more Miss Julia books!
There are a few less than polite words scattered in this book.


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In the time before but especially after most of the Friends cast reunited for the recent NBC special, fans have wondered if we might get a real Friends reunion down the line. We already knew that Friends creator Marta Kauffman isn't keen on the idea, but other former cast members, including Matthew Perry, have expressed some positive thoughts toward the idea. This week, Jennifer Aniston was asked to reveal her own feelings, and as it turns out, she's not so keen. Here's why she thinks a Friends revival would not really work:
Technology is a big part of a lot of modern sitcoms, so it's not like the concept of Friends is totally moot in a world where everyone is on their cell phones. In fact, Gilmore Girls recently brought a little bit of technology into the foray when the show aired its revival on Netflix. Still, Jennifer Aniston's comments to Lorraine Kelly do make sense. When's the last time you hung out with a bunch of pals at a coffee shop? You're more likely to text them or keep tabs on Instagram. There's not necessarily a lot of spirited humor in that.
Honestly, Aniston's comments shouldn't come as a huge surprise. I've never seen Jennifer Aniston more uncomfortable than when Jimmy Fallon has the actress, along with Courtney Cox and Lisa Kudrow, reenact a "Friends" scene that he and his writing staff had created. Granted, the scene was a Jimmy Kimmel fantasy and as such it was meant to be uncomfortable. Still, she wasn't happy about doing it before Jimmy Kimmel coaxed her into it, and it seems like she wouldn't be into the real deal, either. If you somehow missed that, you can see what I mean below.
On the bright side, at least Jennifer Aniston does seem to have positive thoughts related to the series, which really was the big breakthrough in her career. While talking in the interview she does have positive thoughts about Friends and isn't bitter about her experience or anything, explaining why the show has continued to be popular.
We're currently in the middle of a ton of TV revivals and spinoffs, and it's kind-of refreshing to hear someone put their foot down and say, "No." At the end of the day, Friends made 10 seasons worth of episodes, and that's plenty to revisit on a lazy day. You can catch episodes whenever you want courtesy of Netflix. To find out what's coming to network TV, head here.
Amazing Race & Top Chef superfan with a pinch of Disney fairy dust thrown in. If you’ve created a rom-com I’ve probably watched it.
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Mercedes-Benz came up with an unusual way to get their upcoming hydrogen fuel cell vehicle, the F-Cell, noticed in their latest outdoor campaign. They overtly flaunted the hatchback on an ‘F-Cell tour’ across Germany for a week. Why was it different?
It was invisible.
There is, of course, no Harry Potter-style ‘Invisibility Cloak’ and there is always some clever technology behind stunts like this. Mercedes achieved this ‘hidden’ effect by using optical camouflage expertise to cover the driver’s side of the car with a veil of special LED matting.
As the car moved, the German public was able to see their ‘reflections’ in the car in this real-time camouflage effect. The vehicle also flashed bright colours when in a standstill position on the road as well as occasionally displaying the words “Invisible to the environment. F-Cell with 0.0 emissions.” in German.
With the hydrogen-powered car’s zero exhaust emissions, the campaign was created to emphasise its ‘invisibility’ to the environment.
Members of the public were wowed and bewildered by the visual effect of the campaign, many gathering around the car to create their own reflection in the LEDs. Hence acting as a Guerrilla marketing campaign for the company.


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Film’s most acerbic, politically incorrect broadcaster, Ron Burgundy, is back!
The new trailer for Anchorman 2 – The Legend Continues was released Wednesday, showing the twisted and hapless Burgundy, played by Will Ferrell, now under intense news pressure, working for a 24-7 cable news network in New York City, far from his comfort zone and the ’70s wild life of his home base in San Diego.
Co-anchor Veronica Corningstone, now his wife, makes a return with Christina Applegate once again in the supporting role. Other journalists join Burgundy on his Big Apple adventure. Playing reporters are Steve Carell, David Koechner and Paul Rudd.
The film is set for release Dec. 20.


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Designing for Social Justice: People, Technology, Learning
The best way to ensure that learners from all sectors of society have real access, without barriers, to a technology-enhanced education is to involve them in the design of educational technologies, suggests a new report from Futurelab. The report raises fundamental questions about who is best placed to make decisions in the design process and questions whether current technologies for learning are meeting the needs of all learners. The report also explores the role that digital technologies can play in reducing inequality in education.
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