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“It feels as if we are just expected to keep moving as the daily demands and pressures are increasing and we are unable to take the necessary time out to pause and process what we are dealing with.” She likened the “profound” impact of the frequency and amount of losses we have to deal with, to a battle scene from the film Braveheart. “You have to keep moving and fighting and you can’t stop to help the fallen or bury and mourn the dead. You don’t know when you will be next and you just keep on, hoping for it to end soon.” She cautioned that operating on this level of adrenaline could lead to burnout and mental health challenges.
With this in mind, UWC is hosting a virtual health mental awareness week starting today, Monday, 4 October. Events include a memorial service on Wednesday, 6 October for the family, friends and colleagues who have died from COVID-19. This opportunity to pause, and reflect on the loss and grief so many people have experienced, will provide some relief in these uncertain times, said Gerber. She cautioned that unresolved grief could lead to what is termed “complicated grief” - an emotional state characterised by symptoms of depression, anxiety and trauma. Left untreated, it could severely affect one’s ability to function optimally in all spheres of life.
Gerber explained that loss is not only associated with death. We have also experienced some measure of grief reaction, be it for our sense of normality, security or even familiar routines.
“Loss is not only experienced when we lose a person to dying, but it is also related to the feeling of losing many things we are connected to and have meaning to us, such as jobs, income, social contact, routines and structures.” She added that grief is a normal process that follows a loss, and typical feelings include a deep sense of sadness, shock, disbelief, guilt and anger. But the pandemic has also induced feelings of intense shame and guilt as people grapple with perhaps having passed on COVID-19 to someone who then died from the virus. This “survivor’s guilt” can lead to feelings of fatigue, depression, headaches and nausea and, if left untreated, could lead to post-traumatic stress disorder. “Dealing with these feelings of guilt is often a very individual process and there is no one fixed recipe for all. The bottom line is that you need to pause, pay attention to your feelings and find the best way to address it.”
As part of Mental Health Awareness Week, UWC is encouraging staff and students to do something for their mental health on Friday, 8 October. They are encouraged to spend an hour and a half outdoors walking, or doing something that brings joy and a moment of stillness in their day.
“Death, dying, bereavement, loss and grief are a part of life that we all experience as human beings. We have developed many rituals, beliefs and processes to help us cope and find ways to adjust. But the current circumstances around COVID-19 are not a normal part of this ebb and flow of life - the pandemic is an extraordinarily catastrophic event that requires much more of us to survive and eventually thrive,” said Gerber.
She added that the pandemic has also had an impact on people’s need and ability to come together during hardship. “We need to start talking about physical distancing - not social distancing. We need each other to get through this, even though we cannot be there physically. So we have to be creative and find ways to connect and build communities that support each other.” This is why it is so important to take part in UWC’s virtual events this week, be it attending one of the webinars with information about UWC’s counselling sessions, or by taking part in the Walk the Walk for Mental Health.
UWC’s Mental Health Awareness Week programme


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Thales Group signed an agreement with Sonae Investment Management to acquire Maxive Cybersecurity, the holding company that consolidates two of Europe’s leading MSSP cybersecurity companies, S21sec and Excellium Services.
The planned acquisition is an important step forward for Excellium in the highly dynamic market for cybersecurity consulting and managed services, which anticipates growth of approximately 10% between 2020 and 2025.
Thales‘s cybersecurity activities account for 1 billion euros in annual sales. The Group is involved at every level of the cyber value chain, offering solutions ranging from risk assessment to protection of critical infrastructure, supported by comprehensive threat detection and response capabilities.
The Group has developed three families of key products and services: The Cybels platform, a complete platform of cybersecurity services including risk assessment, training and simulation, and cyberattack detection and response; Sovereign products including encryptors and sensors to protect critical information systems and The CypherTrust range of products to meet data protection, cloud security and access control requirements.
Thales employs 10,000 software developers and 5,000 critical IT and cybersecurity engineers, in 60 countries. In 2022, Thales plans to hire 11,000 people worldwide, including 1,000 in cybersecurity.
“Excellium Services’ customers will be benefiting from the additional and complementary capabilities that Thales has already developed within their cybersecurity division…”
Xavier Vincens, Managing Partner of Excellium Services
The planned acquisition of Maxive Cybersecurity will expand the European footprint and market leadership of Excellium Services cybersecurity business. Among the benefits, for Excellium this operation represents the opportunity to continue its history of innovation and leadership in cybersecurity within a global organization fully dedicated to digital and tech innovation, connectivity, big data, artificial intelligence cybersecurity, quantum technologies, and defence.
“We are very excited to initiate this new chapter for Excellium Services within the Thales Group as we believe that this operation will allow to develop our competences, know how, experience and services at a global scale”, says Xavier Vincens, Managing Partner of Excellium Services. “Excellium Services’ customers will be benefiting from the additional and complementary capabilities that Thales has already developed within their cybersecurity division, always focusing on mission critical businesses and public organizations.”
Philippe Keryer, Executive Vice President, Strategy, Research and Technology for Thales commented: “The acquisition of Maxive Cybersecurity consolidates our leadership in cybersecurity in today’s constantly expanding cyber threat landscape. We are delighted to welcome the Maxive Cybersecurity teams on board to further strengthen our global cybersecurity capabilities. Together we will be able to provide solutions that deliver ever higher performance to our customers”.
For Sonae Investment Management this operation represents an important success in the MSSP build-up strategy that was initiated in 2014 with the acquisition of S21sec and more recently in 2018 with a participation in Excellium. “As the majority shareholder of the company we’ve helped Excellium to expand outside Luxembourg its initial market and more than double its yearly revenues, building on its history of innovation and specialization and helping it become one of Europe’s leading MSSP companies”, says Carlos Alberto Silva, Managing Partner at Sonae Investment Management.
“The acquisition of Maxive Cybersecurity by Thales’ is a perfect culmination of Excellium’s journey as a company, adding very relevant value to Thales’ cybersecurity capabilities whist at the same time it will offer Excellium customers long term continuity and enhanced service capabilities across the full portfolio” says Simon Church, CEO Maxive Cybersecurity.
The 546 employees of Maxive Cybersecurity located in Spain, Portugal, Luxembourg and Belgium will be integrated into the 2.000+ cybersecurity organization at Thales, jointly generating estimated revenues of above 1,9 bn Euro and covering more than 60 countries.
The operation is expected to close in the second half of 2022 and is subject to the customary regulatory approvals.


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'Hundreds of companies have been shutdown for human trafficking,' says senior KRG official
ERBIL (Kurdistan 24) – Dr. Dindar Zebari, the Kurdistan Regional Government’s (KRG) Coordinator for International Advocacy, presented a speech at the second National Plan for Human Rights Conference in Baghdad on Sunday, highlighting the steps taken by the KRG to implement its human rights plan, while also discussing progress made in other areas by the Kurds.
“The KRG is working to protect and promote human rights as well as the rights and freedoms enshrined in the Iraqi constitution,” the senior official noted.
Zebari also said that after the Presidency of the Council of Ministers approved the plan in Sept. 2021, the Office of the KRG Coordination for International Advocacy prepared five reports on the plan's implementation and conducted about 60 workshops and 40 meetings.
“The final report of the plan presents the progress made in implementing the recommendations in 2023, which increased by 25%,” Zebari added.
Furthermore, he emphasized the battle against human trafficking and stated that the KRG pays special attention to this issue. Specifically, 138 cases have been investigated, 432 companies have been closed, and 998 companies have been under surveillance.
"Hundreds of companies have also been closed and suspended, some of which have been sent for investigation on charges related to human trafficking," he continued.
As part of his speech, Dr. Zebari also stated that Prime Minister Masrour Barzani has agreed to provide housing units for women who are victims of violence.
Zebari then discussed corruption in the Kurdish region, stating that 334 cases involving extortion, fraud, and embezzlement, among other financial crimes, have been sent to the courts this year.
On the topic of press freedoms, Zebari added that the Kurdish government has cracked down on violence against journalists, and 31 people were sentenced on charges related to the matter.
Lastly, the official later touched upon the opioid epidemic in the Kurdistan Region, stating that the number of convicted drug users and traffickers has reached 2,676 people in prisons.
Dr. Zebari’s attendance marks the first time the KRG has participated in this National Plan for Human Rights Conference.
I gave a speech at the 2nd National Human Rights Conference alongside federal officials, including PM @mohamedshia, with UN agencies and foreign reps.— Dr. Dindar Zebari (@KRG_Coordinator) December 10, 2023
I highlighted KRG's Human Rights Action Plan progress and challenges. We are preparing the second-year implementation report. pic.twitter.com/OBOJ4mGSdL

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1. Reds score 26 runs in one game (6/4/1911)
The team record for runs scored in one game was set back on June 4, 1911, when the Cincinnati Reds did battle with the Boston Rustlers. In front of an audience at the Palace of the Fans, in game that lasted just two hours and five minutes, the Reds dismantled the Rustlers by a score of 26-3. It’s hard to see that many runs scored ever again.
Prior to 1900, 30 or more runs were recorded eight different times. After 1900, only one team has equalled 30 runs in one game. The Texas Rangers demolished the Baltimore Orioles in a game on August 22nd. The Rangers scored 10 times the number of runs as the Orioles, winning Game 1 of a doubleheader 30-3.
In terms of National League teams, only once has a team eclipsed the 26-run mark set by the Reds in 1911. In a game against Philadelphia, St. Louis racked up 28 runs back in 1929. The most recent NL team to reach 25 or more runs in a single game was back in 1995 when the Chicago Cubs visited Coors Field and defeated the Colorado Rockies 26-7.
While Great American Ball Park is a hitter-friendly environment, it’s hard to see that many runs being scored in today’s game. With so many infield shifts and different defensive alignments, the likelihood of teams scoring 20 or more runs in a game, while not out of the realm of possibilities, is a hard thought to come by.


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MISSOURI (KFVS) - Three schools in Missouri have been selected to receive state-of-the-art DON’T QUIT! fitness centers.
This announcement was made along with the National Foundations of Governors’ Fitness Council (NFDFC) and the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. These fitness centers, valued at $100,000.
The three schools are:
· Neosho Middle School (Neosho School District)
· West County Middle School (West St. Francois Co. R-IV)
· Premier Charter School (St. Louis)
“Being physically, mentally, and emotionally fit enhances the overall education of our students,” Parson said. “It’s exciting that three Missouri schools won state-of-the-art fitness centers. This is just another example that helps our young people become successful.”
All School districts were invited to apply earlier this year, and Missouri communities submitted many entries for the NFGFC to evaluate.
“I am thrilled for the students of these three schools and for the opportunities that are ahead,” said Commissioner of Elementary and Secondary Education Margie Vandeven. “Improving not just the physical fitness, but also the mental and emotional health of a child provides benefits that extend beyond the classroom. Projects such as these help Missouri take another big step towards its goal that all students graduate ready for success.”
The program has awarded fitness centers in 32 states and will make its way to all 50 in the coming years. Each center will be financed through public and private partnerships and not reliant on taxpayer dollars. In addition, all fitness equipment is manufactured in the United States.

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Basic Demi Glace
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- 1 quart brown stock (beef, veal)
- 1 quart brown sauce
- Combine the stock with the sauce over medium heat.
- Simmer until the mixture is reduced by half.
- Strain and immediatly cool in a water bath.
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6 Ways to Reduce Your Risk of Cancer
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You’ve likely had a family member or friend who had cancer. Maybe you’ve had it yourself. You know how devastating this disease can be. You’re not alone: There will be an estimated 225,800 new cancer cases and 83,300 cancer deaths in Canada in 2020. (1)
There are over 100 types of cancer. They occur when abnormal cells grow out of control, invade certain tissues such as the lungs, and spread. While cancer usually starts in one organ, it can eventually reach the entire body.
Cancer: What You Can and Can’t Control
With cancer, some factors are beyond your control. If cancer runs in your family, you’re more likely to get it. Your genes contribute to about five to 10 percent of all cancers. Age can also play a role. Most people diagnosed with cancer are over 65.
Many factors, however, are within your control. Between 30 – 50 percent of all cancer is preventable. As preventative measures, experts recommend to:
Eliminate alcohol (or limit to one drink for women or two for men daily)
Get cancer screenings and visit your healthcare practitioner regularly
Practice sun safety and monitor your sun exposure
All of these things are important to reduce your risk of cancer. One thing, however, you get to control several times every day is what you eat.
Reduce Cancer with Your Fork
What you eat helps maintain a strong immune system and fight disease, including cancer. Eating sugary, processed foods can increase your risk of cancer. Healthy foods, on the other hand, have supportive nutrients that can protect against cancer.
Our Core and Advanced Plans offer a wide array of nutrients the body needs to thrive and reduce your risk of disease. Studies show that wild-caught seafood, for instance, may help lower specific types of cancer, including colorectal cancer and prostate cancer.
You’ll also want to focus on plant foods. Your best cancer-fighting food choices include:
Studies show the antioxidants in strawberries, blueberries, and other berries can reduce your risk of cancer.
Cruciferous vegetables. Cauliflower, cabbage, kale, Brussels sprouts, and broccoli have two nutrients that can reduce your risk of cancer.
A compound called sulforaphane supports your body’s immune system and helps eliminate cancer-causing chemicals.
Indole-3-carbinol or I3C breaks down in the body to form a substance called diindolylmethane or DIM. One study found that I3C could slow the tumor growth associated with prostate cancer.
Allium vegetables. Garlic, onions, shallots, leeks, and chives can help lower the risk of some cancers. Their unique sulfur compounds are what promote the broad range of its health benefits.
6 More Ways to Reduce Your Cancer Risk
Research shows that about 42 percent of cancer cases and 45 percent of cancer deaths in America are linked to modifiable risk factors and therefore are preventable.
In other words, the healthy choices that you make every day can go a long way toward reducing your risk of cancer. Along with a healthy diet, focusing on these six areas can help you stay lean, healthy, and free of disease.
A healthy weight. Obesity increases the risk of many cancers. A keto diet makes a great way to find your goal weight and maintain it.
Environmental toxins. We have over 100,000 chemicals in our environment, including the cosmetics we use daily. Some of these chemicals can be cancer-causing. You can learn more here about how to reduce your toxic exposure.
Exercise. Regular exercise can reduce risk of many types of cancer, including breast cancer and colon cancer. All movement counts, including walking. One study of 80,000 adults found that strength training twice a week reduced the likelihood of dying from cancer by 31 percent.
Stress. Long-term stress creates a burden on the body, which may contribute to cancer. Find ways to reduce stress and use them regularly. Yours might be meditation, yoga, deep breathing, or laughter. Here are 16 ways to relieve stress.
Sleep. Not getting enough sleep can lower hormones like melatonin that protect against cancer. Aim for eight hours of quality, uninterrupted sleep every night. Our Insomnitol Formula can help you safely fall and stay asleep.
Nutrients. Getting the right amounts of key cancer-reducing nutrients from foods like garlic and broccoli can be hard. That’s why we created our Immune Booster Bundle to help protect against disease.

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Psychological Biases and Personality Differences in the UK’s Referendum on EU Membership 2016
Psychological Biases and Personality in the EU Referendum examined the differences between voters intending to vote ‘Remain’ versus voters who intend to vote ‘Leave’ in the 2016 UK’s referendum on it’s EU membership. The studies form part of a larger research project which seeks to understand the extent to which these biases and traits could be targeted and manipulated online.
The following interim findings are available:
Press Release (25th June 2016): Irrationality drove the EU Referendum result: Most people appear to be unable to interpret a set of numbers correctly if the evidence doesn’t support their existing and usually psychologically biased position on a topic. This happens to voters on both sides of the referendum debate. But there are differing levels of this phenomenon depending on which side of the debate someone is instinctively drawn to. Read more.
Press Release (14th July 2016): Brexiters and Bremainers also divided on rights to online privacy: Research by the Online Privacy Foundation shows that UK citizens who voted in favour of Leaving the EU were significantly more likely than their Remain-voting counterparts to agree with the statement “With regards to Internet privacy, if you’ve done nothing wrong, you’ve got nothing to fear.” In fact, if a voter strongly agreed with the statement, they were almost twice as likely to have voted Leave as someone who disagreed with the statement. Read more.

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Hiring on all cylinders
Surprising job figures show economy still expanding
WASHINGTON — A housing collapse and a mortgage meltdown haven't stopped the nation's job machine from chugging ahead.
Employers added twice as many new jobs to their ranks than expected in October, an encouraging sign that all the problems facing the economy haven't short-circuited job creation.
The Labor Department reported yesterday that the nation's payrolls grew by a net 166,000, the most in five months. The unemployment rate didn't budge at 4.7 percent, a figure considered low by historical standards.
Job gains were logged at schools, hospitals, bars and restaurants, hotels and motels, temporary-help firms, legal services, accounting and bookkeeping companies, the government and other places.
Those hiring increases more than offset job losses at factories, construction companies and mortgage businesses — casualties of the troubles in the housing and credit markets. Retailers and trucking companies also shed jobs.
"There is no question that employers are more cautious as they look forward. But I think many of them are not seeing it in their actual operations. They need workers and they are hiring," said John Challenger, president of Challenger, Gray & Christmas, a placement firm.
The latest report on employment conditions nationwide was better than economists anticipated. They had expected payrolls in October to grow by a much smaller 80,000.
"Businesses have not clammed up on the hiring scene as some feared," said Ken Mayland, president of ClearView Economics. "The wheels aren't coming off the economy."
President Bush pointed to fresh employment figures as evidence that his economic policies work. "This is now our 50th consecutive month of uninterrupted job growth, the longest in the nation's history," he said.
Even so, the trend this year has been toward softer job growth. "This is a strong report but the labor market is not exactly firing on all cylinders," said Stephen Stanley, chief economist at RBS Greenwich Capital.
Wage growth, meanwhile, moderated a bit last month. Average hourly earnings rose to $17.58 in October, a 0.2 percent increase. That was down slightly from a 0.3 percent rise in September. Over the past 12 months, wages were up 3.8 percent.
Still, economists said the wage gains should be sufficient to support consumer spending and keep the economic expansion — which began in late 2001 — intact.
The state of the nation's employment climate is a crucial factor determining whether the economy will, in fact, weather the financial storm. So far, decent job creation and wage growth have helped to offset some of the negative forces hitting some individuals from the housing slump, weaker home values and harder-to-get credit.
To be sure, problems challenging the economy are hitting some industries and workers hard. Construction employment has fallen by 124,000 since its peak in September 2006. Factories have cut more than 200,000 jobs over the year. Employment at mortgage firms has fallen by 56,000 since its peak in February.
And, the length of the job hunt grew longer.
The average time the 7.2 million unemployed people spent in their jobs searches was 17.1 weeks in October, up from 16.5 weeks in September.


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Just when you think the Miami Heat can't possibly take your emotions to a higher place than they have already been this season, an ordinary Wednesday night in Cleveland happens -- and the streak pushes on.
Down 27 with seven minutes to play in the third quarter, the Heat decided to turn its own personal episode of Walking Dead into a classic comeback. The game would be tied with 10:26 to go in the fourth quarter after an amazing 37-10 run that climaxed with a barrage of LeBron James three-point baskets that left him staring into a crowd that could only stare back in disbelief at their former hero. Are you not entertained, Miami?
The Heat would hang on to win 98-95, a score that will look innocent in tomorrow's paper but was reached in some of the craziest ways imaginable. LeBron finished with a triple double, 25 points, 12 rebounds, and ten assists, most of it coming in the second half in a six-minute sequence that made viewers realize why they call him "Video Game James" among other nicknames that attempt to put his greatness into words. If his goal was to make Cleveland realize what it was missing, message received loud and clear.
Miami got off to another terrible start against the Cavs, something that is becoming somewhat of a bad habit the past few games, but LeBron and company never freaked out.
"I knew there was a lot of time, so we never panicked," James later told reporters. "We were down 27 with 18 minutes left. That's a lifetime in basketball."
It might be time to bring back the LeBron "We Are All Witnesses" Nike campaign, because all one can do is sit back and enjoy the show at this point. If he isn't going through you (RIP, Jason Terry), he's going over you like he did last night.
Some are already wondering if LeBron will return to Cleveland in 2014, but the real question is will LeBron ever come back down to Earth with the rest of us? The Miami Heat is on a "Refuse to Lose" tour, and LeBron James is at the heart of it. Shane Battier, Ray Allen, and Mario Chalmers contributed some clutch threes down the stretch, but in the end it came down to how quickly can we get No. 6 that MVP trophy again? The level of asskickery LeBron has reached is astounding. He has been the sports savior this town desperately needs right now. You rockin' with the best, South Florida.
Streak Watch next takes you back home Friday, when the Heat will take on the Pistons and go for its 25th straight win. Go for its 25th straight win. I had to type that twice to even believe it myself.
After last night's game, it's clear no team is to be taken lightly. Every team playing the Heat right now is bringing their Game Seven NBA Finals shit, while the Heat is deciding midgame how many minutes of true Heat basketball they would like to give all of us. The Heat is a few games from being able to field an entire team of Iranian League All-Stars for the last few games and still go into the playoffs as the first seed in the East. What a team, and what a ride it's been thus far this season.
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Black Tea contains a significant amount of antioxidants, which are known to provide a host of health benefits. Antioxidants are known to prevent free radicals from doing damage to the body by flushing out toxins. Black Tea can also aid in dental health and lower your risk for stroke.
Black Tea is a popular tea drink around the world. It is higher in caffeine content compared to green tea, however it has less caffeine than coffee. It is also more intense in flavor than other teas.
The process of making Black Tea involves withering the leaves, rolling and heating them and then fermenting them before the final heating process.
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7 Reasons To Drink Black Tea
Black Tea promotes dental health. It reduces plaque formation and restricts bacteria growth that promotes the formation of cavities and tooth decay. This keeps your teeth healthy and strong, but it is also linked to heart health. It’s the same plaque on your teeth that can clog your arteries and cause heart problems.
Black Tea lowers the risk of stroke and can lower cholesterol levels. Drinking Black Tea daily may help to prevent heart attack, lower blood pressure and other cardiovascular diseases.
Black Tea promotes healthy bones. People who drink tea regularly have stronger bones and a lower probability of developing arthritis due to the phytochemicals found in tea.
Black Tea helps to relieve stress. Black Tea slows you down after a long day and the amino acid L-Theanine found in Black Tea, can help you relax and concentrate better. Black Tea has also been shown to reduce levels of the stress hormone cortisol, when consumed in moderate amounts on a regular basis.
Black Tea helps to boost our immune response. Black Tea has the ability to fight viruses and hence keep us protected from influenza, stomach flu and other commonly found viruses.
Black Tea Boost Your Digestive System. It may help alleviate symptoms such as diarrhea. Studies have shown that Black Tea helps to promote the growth of healthy bacteria while inhibiting the proliferation of bad bacteria. It can also soothe an upset stomach, prevent stomach ulcers, reduce inflammation and soothe irritation in your bowels.
Black Tea Protects the Brain. Black Tea may help protect the brain from degenerative neurological diseases, such as Parkinson’s disease and Alzheimer’s. Drinking Black Tea can also prevent psychological diseases, such as depression.
Drinking more than 4 to 5 cups of Black Tea per day may result in negative side effects, largely due to the caffeine content. Excess amounts of caffeine can cause headache, irregular heartbeat, nausea and anxiety. If you are sensitive to caffeine or want to drink several cups of Black Tea per day, choose a decaf Black Tea.
Yes Black Tea is good for you. Besides keeping you alert, re-hydrating your body and all the other health benefits we’ve covered, Black Tea is affordable and it comes in many varieties. The health benefits far outweigh the side effects, particularly when you drink it without adding milk or sweetener.
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As Office Finance Manager, Kelly brings over 30 years of industry experience to the firm. While overseeing various aspects of personnel management, including payroll, health insurance, and bonus accounting, Kelly manages the firm's bookkeeping and basic accounting requirements.
Kelly resides in Pittsfield, MA with her husband and Balance Rock founder, Dave Milligan, and their four children: her son, Gregory, and stepdaughters Meagan, Marissa, and Aubrey. In her spare time, she enjoys reading, hiking, gardening, baking, and spending time outdoors.

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Aren’t you tired of hearing the same old thing about how to lose weight? I know you all have heard the run-of-the-mill stuff like eat more healthy nutritious foods, exercise, walk more often, or even buy this or that diet pill or program. I am not knocking these methods because they will help you to lose weight but have you considered going to a chiropractor for weight loss. Many people want to know how to lose 10 pounds in a week and a chiropractor maybe the solution you need to help you reach that goal.
So how can a chiropractor help you to lose weight? I am glad you asked that question. A chiropractor can do more than correct alignments relating to the spine and back but they are also a great source of overall wellness. They can help you lose weight naturally because they know intimately how the body works and that no organ system works independently. This is how a chiropractic can help you lose weight.
When you first make an appointment to see your chiropractor, he or she will evaluate what your daily lifestyle is like and your past medical history. From there, he or she will help you customize a plan that is best suited for your needs. This multifaceted weight loss program will help you stick to a weight loss regimen which will give you better and longer lasting results, which often results in not only you looking better but also feeling better about yourself.
Chiropractic is an alternative medicinal therapy that studies the spinal or vertebral column. It also focuses on the health and balance of the musculoskeletal system. Upon examination, your physician will determine if your spine is out of alignment. If your spine is imbalanced, this will restrict your ability to move about easily and freely. This can cause you ongoing pain and discomfort in your back which makes it difficult or unpleasant to engage in any type of exercise.
One of the natural remedies a chiropractor can do is to readjust your spine which removes pressure. When undue pressure is taken off of the spine, you will become more agile and flexible, which will enable you to exercise without experiencing pain and discomfort. With your spine free of unneeded pressure, your body’s ability to absorb the nutrients you eat and the oxygen you breathe is greatly improved. This means that when you adhere to the program that your doctor gives you, it will be more effective.
Periodic adjustments of your spine will also help to tone and firm up your muscles. By having firm muscles, this helps to prevent weight gain, because as you already know, muscle needs a lot of caloric energy to maintain itself. Firm muscles help to burn fat and keep the weight off. Also if you enjoy running and vigorous cardio workouts like I do, regular visits to your chiropractor can help you to relax after a good run. Most patients who have had a spinal adjustment have felt extraordinarily better right after having it. While you are under the care of a chiropractor, you will feel more strong and motivated to eat healthier and exercise.
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All of the Fetes! - Ecole, Cirque, Periscolaire...
So life has been a bit busy in our household lately! The kids are still in school until July 5th - but it's winding down. However, like in the States, every activity has it's end of year celebration - we have been busy the last few weeks preparing for these shows - not to mention of course - attending them. At this point, we have 4 down, and one more to go! Earlier in the month, I posted about my youngest daughter's Kermesse - this event started it off!
Just last weekend alone - we attended the End of Year Circus show for my middle daughter - (An aside here - France has these great Circus schools for kids! - It's very popular and many kids ages 6-12 participate in weekly classes and learn all kinds of tricks on the trapezes, wires, juggling, ball walking etc..) My middle daughter decided she wanted to try this kind of class and had lots of fun! Below are some photos from the show. Some of these kids are very talented!
Another event that we attended last week, was also for my middle daughter...(she had quite the weekend with back to back shows!) - The End of Year show for the School enrichment program. This program is the French equivalent of American Before & After care. However, there are also activities held during lunch. Keep in mind the kids in France get 2 hours at lunchtime...Combination of eating and recess or activities like these. These kids choreographed, designed and created this adorable play....all about different Worlds of everyday life - (Sports, partiers, speeders, thinkers, dreamers etc...very creative and fun! It was all narrated and put to music! All the kids just look like they are having so much fun!
After all the dancing, it was off to the carnival...with game booths and all kinds of other fun activities.
Even my youngest enjoyed all the games. It was so fun to just let the kids run around enjoying their evening of fun!
We have one more big event left...The big ballet Gala this weekend! This year I only have one dancer in it - my youngest ! I know I'm not alone in end of year activities..I don't think it matters what culture you are from..when it involves kids - Life gets busy!

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Maybe - but we had some friends stop by unexpectedly and after a lovely evening out on the porch, trying out some new wine, I can only do so much. I've pulled out the last batch of yarn from the dye pot and I'll post some pictures of the process tomorrow! I am knitting but it's totally silly knitting - a wizard hat for Youngest Child. Tomorrow, Mr. Daisy has to make a wand for him!
We weren't doing this on the front porch but I would if I could:

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WORKS IN THE EXHIBITION (PART 2)
Chute Acrylic on board, 28 x 34.5 in. $1,600.00
Red Sky in the Morning Acrylic on board, 29.5 x 29.5 in. $1,600.00
Mira, Mira Acrylic on board, 28.75 x 35 in. $1,600.00
BIO & ARTIST'S STATEMENT
by Meg Tohill
SUNY New Paltz alumnus Tom Stratton refuses to let Parkinson’s disease stop him from doing the things he enjoys most: painting and creating music. The harmonica-wielding artist lives with his wife Sally in their cabin in the nook of High Falls. Surrounded by the mountains he’s conquered physically as well as on the canvass, Stratton creates art inspired by what he describes as unabashed appreciation for nature and the female form.
When did you first know you wanted to spend your life creating art?
First and foremost, my true love is watercolors. I had to be about 10 at the time when my mom came home with a set of watercolor paints just for me. It came in this beautiful tin box and when I opened it and saw them, it was quite possibly the most beautiful thing I had ever seen. When you’re that young, you either try something and decide it’s not for you, or you become obsessed and keep on it until you’ve mastered it. That’s when I knew.
How has your diagnosis changed the way you create your art?
I came back from the neurologist one day with steam coming out of my ears. He told me, “This is the beginning of the disease. You should probably stop working with such figurative work. You should start painting big abstracts because you’re going to lose your ability to work so minutely.” I became so angry at the guy. Who does he think he is predicting what is going to happen down the road? I began painting photographically, putting even more detail into my work. The next time I went back to that doctor, I brought some of my pieces with me and he had to scrape his jaw off the floor.
How do you distinguish good painting versus bad painting?
There was a while that we didn’t think I would live this long. It’s been about 15 years when I thought I would have maybe about six. I began to delve into studying Photoshop and creating really intense pieces. After a while I stopped myself and said, “I need to just let the paint be paint.” I started to focus on the syntax, the way the contrast creates an illusion in your mind, so that from where you’re standing it all works To me, now, that’s a good painting. But then again, my idea of that is always going to change. We aren’t the same people we were a few days ago, let alone a few years. Our ideas are always changing.
What is something that people don’t know about you?
Most people know me as a painter or an artist. They don’t know me as both. I’ve got friends from different passions of my life. Some may know me as a songwriter, but they don’t know I spend majority of my days looking for something to capture on the canvass. It’s the same thing for some of my friends that knew me through my artwork. They know about my art but they don’t know that I’ve written and recorded songs. It’s a little bit of a funny hybrid.
A lot of your art is heavily influenced by nature. Where are you most inspired?
In general, I love all of New England for my paintings. I’ve been to every place I’ve painted. One location that really sticks out in my head was Canada, specifically Montreal. It had such an essence and energy to it that I truly enjoyed capturing over and over again.
What do you think of the term “Golden Age of New Paltz?”
Oh, that’s when I was there! (laughs) It really was a special time to be a part of it all. It was when the college became very serious about the teachers being artists. It was a turning point in art education.

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Way back in the 4th quarter of 2015, GMO’s Jeremy Grantham wrote a piece titled ‘Part II: 2015 and 2016, U. S. Equity Bubble Update, and Yet More on Oil.’
It is easy to forget, but at that point, the S&P was trading around 2,000 and everyone was bearish. QE had ended, the Fed was fumbling with their first hike and ‘fully valued’ were the buzz words used to describe US equities.
Yet Jeremy didn’t write the all-too-easy piece about how stocks were about to crash. Instead, he acknowledged that equities were expensive, but not yet in bubble territory.
‘On the evaluation front, the market is not quite expensive enough to deserve the bubble title. We at GMO have defined a bubble as a 2-standard deviation event (2-sigma). We believe that all great investment bubbles reached that level and market events that fell short of 2-sigma, did not feel like the real thing.’ ‘… I must admit to feeling nervous for this year’s equity outlook in the U. S. But I am not entirely convinced. Sure, we can have a regular bear market. That is always the case. But the BIG ONE? I doubt it.’
So while most everyone else was predicting a U. S. stock market bear market, Grantham postulated the most likely course for equities was to become even more expensive.
This post was published at Zero Hedge on Apr 3, 2017.

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Within just a couple of days, investors have moved on from speculating about which bank might be next to fail after Dexia, and are instead taking comfort that the European Union may finally be getting its act together to recapitalize banks and restore confidence.
As recently as Tuesday, Dexia was being heralded as the first in a series of banking dominoes. Now, a plan by the French and Belgian governments to carve it into a good and bad bank and sell some units seems to have cheered everyone but private shareholders, who may still be wiped out.
European bank shares have rallied about 8% in two days, mainly because German Chancellor Angela Merkel indicated she is open to discussing much-needed E.U.-wide efforts to provide new rounds of state aid and organize bank recapitalizations. Expectations of further support to the flagging global economy from central banks including the U.S. Federal Reserve have also revived investors’ hopes.
But it all looks like a short relief rally. Banks that are in no shape to handle larger and ever-more-likely losses on their Greek sovereign bond holdings. Also, only some of the structural problems of 2008 have been adequately sorted out.
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In sports, success is not only determined by the time spent training or the intensity of workouts. Proper nutrition is a crucial yet often overlooked factor that impacts an athlete's performance. Just as a well-oiled machine requires high-quality fuel, athletes need essential nutrition to overcome challenges, recover effectively, and achieve their full potential. This comprehensive guide provides nutrition tips for athletes, offering practical strategies to improve performance, aid recovery, and help athletes accomplish their goals. An athlete should receive most of the vitamins and minerals from a well-planned, nutrient-rich diet, with enough protein to support muscle growth and repair.
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At the core of every athlete's journey lies the fact that nutrition is the cornerstone of peak performance. Macronutrients, like carbohydrates, proteins, and fats, serve as the body's primary energy sources. Carbohydrates replenish glycogen stores, proteins facilitate muscle repair and growth, and healthy fats provide sustained energy, all crucial for sustaining high-intensity activities. Intense training sessions lead to the breakdown of muscle fibers. Adequate protein intake is essential for repairing and rebuilding these tissues, enhancing overall strength and resilience.
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Yet diabetes can be prevented and the first step is to be active.
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Congress also approved a new collaborative framework on the ocean to streamline and enhance WMO ocean activities, boost inter-agency coordination and cooperation, and contribute to the UN Decade of Ocean...
Congress also approved a new collaborative framework on the ocean to streamline and enhance WMO ocean activities, boost inter-agency coordination and cooperation, and contribute to the UN Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development, which runs from 2021 to 2030.
The objective of the WMO reform is to increase the Organization’s effectiveness and efficiency, and to better engage Members and experts.
Publish Date: 10 December 2019
Twelve international organizations providing assistance to developing countries came together at the UN Climate Change Conference today to launch the Alliance for Hydromet Development. The members of the Alliance have committed collectively to ramp up action that strengthens the capacity of developing countries to deliver high-quality weather forecasts, early warning systems, water, hydrological and climate services. Known for short as “hydromet” services, these underpin resilient development by protecting lives, property and livelihoods.
Publish Date: 11 November 2019
The WMO World Weather Information Service (WWIS) is a global website that presents official r observations, forecasts and climatological information for selected cities supplied by National Meteorological & Hydrological Services (NMHSs). It is hosted and coordinated by the Hong Kong Observatory (HKO) of Hong Kong, China. The Website includes mobile phone weather apps for ease of access to information by users.
Publish Date: 23 October 2019
Mr Roy Mumu, Secretary for the Department of Transport officially launched the National Weather Service’s Strategic Plan (2019-2023). The launching event is part of the Second Workshop of the CREWS Papua New Guinea Project’s Stakeholders Consultation. The Strategic Plan is the first ever plan for the NWS. It is aligned with Department of Transport Mid-Term Plan 2 and the Government of PN Vision 2050 Statement Pillars of Development, the National Government Mid-Term Development Plan (2018-2022), and the Pacific Island Meteorological Strategy Plan (PIMS) 2017-2026). Mr Mumu congratulated the...
Publish Date: 25 September 2019
The latest Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) Special Report highlights the urgency of prioritizing timely, ambitious and coordinated action to address unprecedented and enduring changes in the ocean and cryosphere.
Publish Date: 26 August 2019
As a part of activities to commemorate the 72 nd Indonesian Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Day (HMKG), BMKG has organized a unique, educational, and creative activity to create 365 streamline maps in only 1 hour 45 minutes involving 365 participants consisting of BMKG staff who are still active, lecturers, and students of BMKG School of Meteorology.
Publish Date: 17 July 2019
Twice-daily weather forecasts are now being issued for the fishing community on Lake Victoria as part of a coordinated campaign to improve early warning systems and increase resilience to extreme weather in the largest freshwater body in Africa and the biggest inland fishery in the world.

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SANTA CLARITA, Calif. -- On the eve of the conference tournament, the Golden State Athletic Conference has named TMC's Dominique Lanier to its All-GSAC team.
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Lanier will lead the seventh-seeded Mustangs into the GSAC Tournament Thursday evening in Phoenix, Arizona, where they will take on second-seeded Arizona Christian.


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The largest increase in chemical products in 2007 was the first to introduce sulphur. After entering the market in 2008, the domestic sulphur market regained its madness. Its high growth rate and rapid growth rate were all surprising. At present, the mainstream price in most regions in China has exceeded the 4,000 yuan mark, and it still seems that it is still unresolved. How much room does sulfur have? How to curb the rising trend of sulfur crazy? Has become the focus of attention in the industry. The author believes that the policy factor will be an important force to curb the frantic rise in the price of sulphur in the market. The space for sulphur upswing has been limited.
At present, the policy factors affecting the sulfur market are mainly the following:
The first is the tariff policy. There are two major tariff policies involving sulfur in 2008. One is that the phosphate fertilizer and sulfuric acid are raised or the export tariff is imposed. The provisional export tariff is 20% for the first and fourth quarters of ammonium phosphate, and the temporary export tariff is 30% for the second and third quarters; the export tax rate is 5% for the sulfuric acid. Set tariffs. The second is to impose tentative tariffs on the import of sulphur and adjust the tax rate to zero.
Sulfur is basically used to produce sulfuric acid, and sulfuric acid has 3/4 for the production of phosphate fertilizer. The provision of temporary tariffs on the export of sulphuric acid will help reduce the domestic export of sulphuric acid, increase the domestic sulphuric acid resources, and directly reduce the demand for sulphur. Increasing the ammonium phosphate export tariff and reducing the amount of ammonium phosphate exports can also indirectly reduce the demand for sulfur. The introduction of zero tariffs on sulphur imports will reduce the cost of imported sulphur, and will also help reduce sulphur prices. Therefore, adjustments to tariff policies will slow the growth in demand for sulfur.
The second is emission reduction policies. China's natural sulfur mineral resources are limited, but high-sulfur natural gas, high-sulfur coal, and imported high-sulfur oil resources are very large, while sulfur dioxide is the two key monitoring projects of the state to reduce pollutant emissions. With the countryâ€™s increasingly strict control over sulfur dioxide emissions and sulfur content of oil products, it will prompt the natural gas, coal, and petroleum refining industries to launch sulfur recovery units to increase the amount of sulfur recovered; currently, the high price of sulfur is also the companyâ€™s sulfur recovery. Increased economic drivers. Therefore, the strengthening of emission reduction policies will help increase domestic sulfur resources.
The third is the price policy. On January 9, the State Council held an executive meeting to study and deploy and maintain price stability, and required the maintenance of stable prices for fertilizers such as urea and phosphate fertilizers. It also decided to conduct special inspections on prices of fertilizers and other agricultural materials to standardize price behavior. At the same time, the meeting pointed out that if the price of chemical fertilizers needs to be adjusted due to rising costs, it must be reported to the government's price authority for approval. It can be foreseen that the policy of strictly controlling the price of chemical fertilizers will block the transmission of high sulfur prices downstream and inhibit the continued rush of sulfur prices.
In addition, the current price of sulphur has risen to â€œastronomical priceâ€, and the external disk has increased from more than 70 US dollars at the beginning of last year to more than 600 US dollars, an increase of 89 times; the highest intranet price has exceeded 5,000 yuan, and it has basically reached the limit of the lower reaches. At present, China is the country with the highest price of sulfur in the world, and there is little room for further substantial increase in the next step.
However, due to the high prices of external disks, many domestic large-scale phosphate fertilizer plants have been put into operation, and the demand for sulfuric acid has grown strongly. The current pattern of sulfur supply is still difficult to change. Therefore, in the first half of this year, especially in the first quarter, sulfur will remain high. After the middle of the year, various policy factors will play an increasingly important role. The supply and demand of sulfur are expected to be balanced, and the situation of soaring prices will be eased.

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The AIM-260 Joint Advanced Tactical Missile (JATM) is an American beyond-visual-range air-to-air missile (BVRAAM) currently being developed by Lockheed Martin. Designed to address advanced threats, the missile is expected to replace the AIM-120 AMRAAM currently in US service. Initial launch platforms are expected to be the U.S. Air Force F-22 and the U.S. Navy F/A-18E/F, with integration with the F-35 planned afterwards.
Development of the AIM-260 began in 2017 in response to long range missiles being developed by potential adversaries, such as the Chinese PL-15. The JATM is planned to start flight tests in 2021 and achieve initial operational capability (IOC) by 2022. The AIM-260 production is expected to overtake AIM-120 production by 2026. This program is separate from the Long-Range Engagement Weapon being developed by Raytheon.
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- "Meet The AIM-260, The Air Force And Navy's Future Long-Range Air-To-Air Missile". The War Zone. Archived from the original on September 9, 2019. Retrieved July 21, 2019.


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WESTERLY — A local man is facing charges of breaking and entering after police said he was found in the basement of a home belonging to a former friend he had not seen in nearly 20 years. The police said they had briefly reconnected on Facebook.
The man, Robert Dellabella, 40, was charged last week with breaking and entering a home without the owner’s consent and obstructing an officer. He was unable to post a $10,000 bond and is being held at the Adult Correctional Institutions in Cranston.
Dellabella, who also uses the alias Robert Ortiz, entered a not guilty plea and has since filed a motion for reduction of bail, court records showed Wednesday.
According to a police report, officers were called to a home in the downtown area around noon on July 1 after the homeowner and a neighbor reported that an unknown man was found in the basement. Officers arrived to find the homeowner and Dellabella arguing. The police were told that Dellabella had just broken into the basement.
The homeowner, who was not identified, told officers he attacked Dellabella, striking him several times in an effort to get him out of the house. Police said that at the time, the homeowner seemed generally unaware of who Dellabella was. No items were reported stolen from the home, police said, although a large duffle bag and a bicycle left by Dellabella outside the house were seized as evidence.
Dellabella was eventually taken to the hospital emergency room after he was found in possession of drug paraphernalia and admitted using heroin, police said.
According to the police, an investigation determined that in the first few months of 2018, Dellbella had contacted the other man through Facebook, even though the two had not had any contact in nearly 20 years. Police said the homeowner informed them of this interaction once he realized the connection.
In messages provided by the homeowner to police, Dellabella had asked him to supply him with heroin. The man declined and told Dellabella that he had not been involved in or around such activity in many years. The two never met up, police said, and the communication ceased after a couple weeks.
While at the hospital, police said Dellabella repeatedly used the last name Ortiz, which police said he later admitted to using because he knew he was going to be in trouble. Police stayed with Dellabella and he was taken into custody following treatment.
He is due back in court for a bail hearing on July 18, and for a felony screening in Washington Superior Court on Oct. 5.


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Mini Panamanian Beef Empanadas Recipe - Charlie Collins | Food & WineRead More Read Less. These delicious empanadas can be assembled ahead of time. Place in freezer-weight resealable plastic bags. Freeze up to 3 months. Place empanadas on parchment-covered baking sheet. Bake 18 to 20 min.
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Peter Bergstrom. Add the achiote seeds abd cook over moderately high heat until the seeds darken and the oil is orange, about 1 minute. Transfer to a parchment-lined baking sheet. You got such a nice color on them.Special Extra. I usually serve the beef empanadas with a salad and dip them into a little ketchup. Instructions First, make the empanada dough. Thanks for stopping by and partying with us.
Bake for about 15 minutes or until golden brown. The flavor resembles cilantro, but without the soapy overtones that often come with old cilantro. Sounds wonderful. Katie says:.
Cut into 16 rounds with 4-inch biscuit cutter, re-rolling scraps as necessary; place on parchment-covered baking sheets. Barbara Walters. Just be sure the meat is fully cooled off before working with the pastry. Just put them on parchment-lined baking sheets and bake at F for about 25 minutes, or until golden brown. You can also make your own with the recipes I have provided in this blog.
When Sarah and I were kids, my dad would occasionally whip out one of the rarer of gems in his arsenal of recipes for delicious fried foods: the empanada. But they turned out perfectly crispy and crunchy every time, and the filling was meaty, spicy, and packed with oozy, melty cheese. Unbeknownst to my 7-year old brain is that when it comes to empanadas, there are two camps—the bakers and the fryers. A rudimentary search for recipes will yield great recipes for baked empanadas. And great recipes for fried empanadas. However, all of these recipes are slightly different.
Repeat with remaining dough rounds. You could easily make these ahead of time without the egg wash and freeze for when he arrives, but it is not as popular. Cheese is also used, about 3 minutes. Add the tomato, too.
Makes Catalina Cake with Love says:. Stir in the cilantro and season with salt and pepper. Used water instead of beef broth because I discovered I was out.Eat these beef and cheese empanadas on their own or with a nice salad. Empabadas left out the sugar since I added the corn and they are fantastic. With a 3-inch round biscuit cutter, stamp out as many rounds as possible you should have about Tip 3.
Healthy Living. Place empanadas on parchment-covered baking sheet. Cheyanne No Spoon Necessary. Add the ground beef to the skillet and cook, until no pink remai.


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Robert B. Hufnagel, Bin Guan, Ehsan Ullah, Wendi Liang, Carmen Brewer, Stephen P Daiger, Kari E Branham, Jacque L Duncan; RUSH2A: systematic cohort variant modeling reveals phenotypic correlates. Invest. Ophthalmol. Vis. Sci. 2020;61(7):836.
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To standardize variant interpretation for the USH2A gene in the RUSH2A natural history study, a large cohort of patients with USH2A-associated disorders and two reported mutations, variant models were generated to demonstrate disease-enriched alleles and genotype-phenotype correlations.
141 unique variants from 127 probands with USH2A-related Usher syndrome type 2A or nonsyndromic retinitis pigmentosa (RP) were evaluated by standard variant interpretation criteria (American College of Medical Genetics) and compared to public interpretation submissions in ClinVar. Allele frequencies calculated for the RUSH2A cohort were displayed using R and compared to a general population database (gnomAD) by Fisher’s exact test with Bonferroni correction.
Disease-associated USH2A alleles on exon 13 were enriched compared to the general population. 31% of variants did not have a clinical interpretation in ClinVar. Of 74 unique variants present in both the RUSH2A cohort and gnomAD, 40.5% were statistically enriched in the RUSH2A cohort. Enrichment evidence altered clinical variant interpretation for 5.6% of variants. For nonsyndromic RP, missense alleles were predominant, and 6 were statistically enriched compared to syndromic. Truncating alleles were predominant in the Usher syndrome subgroup. Patients with 2 truncating mutations were universally associated with hearing loss, and 4-frequency threshold averages were higher in patients with Usher syndrome and truncating alleles than those with only missense alleles. However, among hemizygous patients, p.Cys759Phe, p.Cys3294Trp, p.3358Tyr, and p.Glu3448Lys were significantly associated with RP rather than Usher syndrome.
RUSH2A has provided clinical variant interpretation for 45 disease-associated USH2A variants not present in public databases. Evidence for statistical enrichment in disease and disorder subgroups provides additional certainty in variant interpretation and can inform diagnosis. Truncating alleles are associated with hearing loss severity in patients with Usher type 2, and analysis of visual parameters is ongoing. Additional cohort-level analyses of gene-specific disorders will further improve clinical variant interpretation for retinal degenerations.
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Below you see a crystal Bible with the face of Jesus hand engraved by the artist. The artist happens to be my mother in law. She worked for Kosta Boda Crystal for many years as a lead engraver. She has made pieces for Arnold Palmer and the King of Sweden.
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On Thursday, February 6th 2014, State Representative Brian Sims endorsed Jared Solomon for State Representative in Pennsylvania’s 202nd District.
"The issues of our time are too important to let broken politics paralyze our state government,” said Rep. Sims. “Representing the people of Pennsylvania in the legislature is an incredibly serious job which requires effective leaders like Jared Solomon who have a record of bringing people together.”
Sims, elected to the Pennsylvania House of Representatives in 2012 as the Commonwealth’s first openly LGBT legislator in its history, noted the importance of electing strong leaders who will help Philadelphia regain its political prestige.“Philadelphia has lost its voice in the capitol, and if we are going to get it back, we must elect energetic leaders like Jared Solomon to the State House,” said Sims. “I need a colleague like Jared Solomon in Harrisburg, who my colleagues and I can rely on to work hard to move our Commonwealth forward.”
Solomon, who has built an aggressive campaign on the theme of taking action, spoke about the importance of Representative Sims’ support. “It’s an honor to have the support of one of the trailblazers in the next generation of leadership in Philadelphia and Harrisburg,” said Solomon. “Representative Sims has demonstrated that the status quo can be overcome by hard work and integrity—two things I vow to bring to this campaign. From Castor Avenue to the Capitol Building, I intend to work with Brian to get Pennsylvania on track.”
Representative Sims’ endorsement of Jared Solomon follows the endorsement of Admiral Joe Sestak, the highest ranking military official ever elected to Congress. Since announcing his candidacy before a packed house on December 8th, Solomon has held a series of “community dinners,” engaging hundreds of 202nd District voters. Solomon also announced his campaign raised over $65,000 in its first finance report—an unprecedented amount for Democratic challengers in the 202nd District.
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- One Hour With You (Ernst Lubitsch)
- Night Nurse (William Wellman)
- Suspicion (Alfred Hitchcock)
- Emma (Autumn de Wilde)
- The Cabin in the Woods (Joss Wheedon)
- It’s Love Again (Victor Saville)
- The Big City (Satyajit Ray)
- Tel Aviv on Fire (Sameh Zoabi)
- Lone Wolf and Cub: Sword of Vengeance (Kenji Misumi)
- The Bitter Tears of Petra Von Kant (Rainer Werner Fassbinder)
1- I always found the winky, smarm-filled sex comedies of Mitteleuropa very off-putting. Sex is legal, even adultery, despite the biblical injunction, is legal. Why the winkiness? For me it is the same as when people make nudge-nudge wink-wink noise about needing a cocktail after a trying incident. Have a cocktail. Prohibition has been over for ninety years. Shut up.
But the sex farces really leave me baffled and somewhat disgusted. All these people having adulterous or not-adulterous affairs, and talking about it incessantly, telling us about why it is OK because we are all sophisticated adults…well.. I just don’t understand it. I think of things like Die Fledermaus or Feydeau farces. You want to have sex, go ahead. Why talk about it like you think it is bad, but you are going to do it anyway. I find it tiresome. As marvelous as Lubitsch can be, I find One Hour With You, a sound remake of his influential The Marriage Circle, to invoke the same kind of tedium. Now, I think the sex-farce aspects of Trouble In Paradise are just fine because they are coupled with a mercenary cynicism that makes the smarm tolerable.
2- I had seen Suspicion decades ago and all I remembered about it was Cary Grant mounting the stairs ominously, with a possibly poisoned glass of milk. I guess I know this so well because it is always shown in compilations of Hitchcock’s greatest hits. The film seems like a rush job. The resolution is very unsatisfying and suddenly the film is over. Was it an attempt to duplicate his wild success with Rebecca? Maybe. Joan Fontaine is on hand to do her distressed heroine thing and Cary Grant doing his poor man’s Laurence Olivier.
3- I was really pleased with the latest incarnation of Emma. I feel that of all the film versions so far, it really got the book down. And how great to see Miranda Hart as the ridiculous and tragic Miss Bates.
4- Buffy The Vampire Killer was a surprising delight for me when I binge watched it a few years ago. I loved Wheedon’s Much Ado About Nothing. I had looked forward to The Cabin in the Woods because I had heard much about a surprising and satisfying plot twist. Well, not so much. It was fun to watch. Lots of pretty people in classic horror film tropes. In fact, I was hoping that it would be telling us that these horror tropes keep the world spinning, which is what it seemed to be heading for. But, about three quarters of the way through it kind of falls apart, into fun, Buffy-like sci-fi supernatural high-jinks. I was entertained but not satisfied.
5- It’s Love Again demonstrates why TCM is essential for lovers of film and the performing arts. This is not a great movie by any means. It is kind of a filmed play with lots of musical numbers. What is invaluable is it gives us a chance to see Jessie Matthews in action. She was the singing and dancing sweetheart of the West End in the 1930s. Is she wonderful? Hard to tell. Her dancing is coltish, her singing is warbly, but still it is wonderful and instructive to see a beloved performer from a distant time.
6- I know when I watch a film by Satyajit Ray I know that I will be deeply satisfied and profoundly moved. The Big City did not disappoint. I need to see everything this genius did, twice!
7- Lone Wolf and Cub: Sword of Vengeance is an example of manga-inspired action films that the Japanese adore. A genre that is just not for me. It all seems so silly without being entertaining.
8- Tel Aviv on Fire gives a view of everyday Palestinian life through the eyes of people creating the eponymous soap opera for Palestinian television. It was so refreshing to see day-to-day Palestinian life. People going to work, going to restaurants, etc. In fact, except for the fact that everyone speaks Arabic, one could imagine that one were watching a film about Israelis. Yes, the ‘troubles’ are present in the dialogue. Yes, there are difficult interactions with Israeli authorities but it is presented in a non-sensation, non-polemic way. And it is funny.
9- I love and I hate the films of Rainer Werner Fassbinder. At his best he is a master creating fascinating characters who seem to grow out of the Germany of his time. At his worst, the films are sloppy and very much like a kid trying to provoke adults by being shocking, but who winds up just being annoying. The Bitter Tears of Petra Von Kant was dazzling to me. It is slow, claustrophobic and very stylized. It was German Kabuki.


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Es ist wirklich
von Eidos, dass sie den
Dreamcast mit vielen PC-Umsetzungen versorgen. Auch Tomb Raider IV: The Last Revelation sorgt dafür, dass der DC eine immer interessantere Konsole wird. Sollten eingefleischte Sega-Fans noch keinen Teil auf der PlayStation gespielt haben, können diese jetzt mit dem vierten
Teil auf DC bedenkenlos zugreifen. Allerdings muss man den
Entwicklern ankreiden, dass sie
vielleicht etwas zu wenig auf eine konstante Framerate geachtet
haben, denn besonders in großen Räumen geht diese ein bisschen in die Knie. Auch wo
viele Nebel- und Dunst-Effekte zum Einsatz kommen. könnte
TRW eigentlich flüssiger
Deel IV ziet er in ieder geval goed uit op de Dreamcast. Dreamcast bezitters die nog op zoek zijn naar een uitdagende en lang speelbaar action-adventure, vallen zich met Miss Croft geen buil.
At the end of the day, do you want us to be brutally honest? Well, okay. Despite looking absolutely spanking gorgeous, running smoother than a greased Linford Christie and having more levels than the world’s biggest multistorey car park, Last Revelation is NOT the best Tomb Raider ever. Gasp. Didn’t think we were going to say that, did you? No matter what is done to the game, nothing will EVER surpass the excellence of Ms Croft’s very first adventure and that’s a fact, Jack. Still, you can’t actually play it on the Dreamcast so that sort of knocks that one on the head. Saying that though, Last Revelation does come an incredibly close second in the title race for ‘Best Tomb Raider Game’. Virtually all the problems we’ve ever had with Tomb Raider have been ironed out over the years, making the Dreamcast version practically a musthave purchase for both fans of the genre and first-time players alike.
Tomb Raider 4 sur Dreamcast souffre d’une jouabilité encore moins bonne que sur les autres supports, avec une technique inférieure au PC et pas révolutionnaire en regard de la PSX – bref la première appartition Dreamcastienne de l’héroïne est plutôt manquée.
While Tomb Raider: The Last Revelation is an acceptable game based on its own merits and set against its own legacy, it is for all intents and purposes indistinguishable from the games that came before it
. It reeks of a ready-to-go game engine and a level designer going through the motions, while someone else comes up with a new move for Lara. Teetering on the brink, Eidos
' premier franchise is one step away from being bludgeoned into complacency. As it stands, Tomb Raider: The Last Revelation reeks of a heartless cash-in and the game, for lack of a better term, simply has no soul.
Tomb Raider: The Last Revelation represents a continuing effort by Eidos to confuse the hell out of me. Are they committed to producing quality Dreamcast titles like Soul Reaver and Sword of the Berserk? Or are they content to directly port 32-bit Playstation games to the Dreamcast with little or no improvements, like Fighting Force 2 and Tomb Raider? Either way, The Last Revelation is a lesson in mediocrity.
Chances are you have heard about and played the Tomb Raider series
before. It all comes down to one of three things: if you enjoyed Tomb Raider before, you'll like this; if you didn't like Tomb Raider before, you're definitely not going to enjoy this latest incarnation. If you have never tried out Tomb Raider before, however, this is a good version of the game to take Lara around for a spin.
I'll close with this: There are so many better places you could be putting your money that I cannot stress enough that this game simply is not worth your time. Even if you liked the rest of the series, I am here to tell you that there is a better life out there -- just look at Eidos' own efforts like Soul Reaver
. Unless you actively try to avoid this sort of rubbish, it will continue to plague our industry, and I for one have had enough. Go out and buy it if you've got some odd obsession with making Eidos
rich via your frustration, but if you want to have fun, go pick up a real game like Kain, MDK2
or Rayman 2
. This is just painful.
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You'll experience some tense moments during your adventure, but Last Revelation is rarely fun. I enjoyed the jeep driving sequences, but only because I was able to run people over. Does that make me a sociopath? You can save your progress at any time, but there are no checkpoints, and it's easy to forget to save. Rest assured you'll remember the instant after an untimely impalement (as if there was another kind). Last Revelation contains one huge glitch that proves to be the nail in the coffin. In the Valley of Kings level, if you don't take the jeep with you to a certain location, you become hopelessly stuck. Clearly Eidos was just going through the motions with Last Revelation, so it's no surprise that Tomb Raider's popularity went into free-fall mode after this.

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