Fears of civil war in Ukraine increase as armed volunteers fight pro-Russian separatists
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The fears of a full-scale civil war in Ukraine are on the rise with increasing numbers of armed volunteer forces supporting the regular Ukrainian military against pro-Russian separatists in the east.
Read our latest: “Pro-Russian separatists kill six in grenade launcher attack as diplomats seek new talks” and “Russia ‘respects the will’ of Ukrainians voting for autonomy, but stops short of annexing”
Tensions in the eastern part of the country are only getting worse as separatists recently killed six in a grenade launcher attack and have called on the Ukrainian military to withdraw troops on Thursday and Russian President Vladimir Putin said that Ukraine must pay cash for gas in advance starting next month.
Now the Guardian reports that volunteer battalions are being deployed with very little training in an effort to combat the separatists.
“Arming troops with almost no real training and sending them into extremely sensitive situations where they may be shot at with weapons from within crowds, largely made up of angry but unarmed civilians, sounds like a recipe for disaster,” the British paper reports.
Disaster is unfortunately just what has come about as a result of the incursions in eastern Ukraine.
Last Friday, “at least eight people” were killed when the Ukrainian national guard entered the city of Mariupol to clear the police station of separatist fighters.
The Ukrainian interior minister said that 20 pro-Russian separatists were killed in the operation.
When the military was retreating, they opened fire on civilians, “almost all of whom were unarmed,” according to the Guardian.
The Guardian reports that there are concerns surrounding the “extreme nationalist element among those fighting.” While they say the Russian claims of the entire Ukrainian government being fascist are false, “there are certainly far-right elements involved in the fight in the east.”
Andriy Parubiy, the head of the Ukrainian national security and defense council, for example, “has an extremely dubious past,” according to the Guardian.
Parubiy established the neo-fascist Social National Party of Ukraine in the 1990s with Oleh Tyahnybok, the current leader of the far-right Svoboda, according to the paper.
The Guardian notes that while there is little evidence of a far-right ideology motivating the fighting in eastern Ukraine, there is still “no doubt that radicals have been the people most willing to fight, and this has led to a number of situations which appear to be well beyond the bounds of normal military behaviour.”
“This whole situation is completely out of control,” said Anna Neistat, an associate director for Human Rights Watch, currently in eastern Ukraine.
One example cited by the Guardian is of Oleh Liashko, a radical politican running for president in the May 25 elections.
Liashko’s campaign posters read, “Death to the Occupiers!” and are “widely displayed all over cities across western Ukraine,” according to the Guardian.
A video of Liashko humiliating Igor Kakidzyanov, the self-proclaimed defense minister of the Donetsk People’s Republic, during an interrogation circulated on social media and was even promoted by Liashko himself.
Kakidzyanov was shown being interrogated while bound and in his underwear, something that Liashko said was not inappropriate.
“We need a people’s war, like in the second world war when people rose up to fight fascism, that’s what we need to do now,” Liashko said to the Guardian.
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A medicine designed to improve levels of "good" cholesterol may also help control blood sugar in people with diabetes who are taking cholesterol-lowering drugs, according to a new analysis in Circulation: Journal of the American Heart Association.
Researchers made the finding while analyzing data from a clinical trial on the drug torcetrapib that was halted five years ago. Torcetrapib is a cholesterol ester transfer protein (CETP) inhibitor, a type of drug that increases levels of high-density lipoproteins (HDLs, or "good" cholesterol).
The study found that 6,661 people with type 2 diabetes – also known as "adult-onset" diabetes – showed improved blood sugar control when taking torcetrapib along with a statin medication that reduces low-density lipoproteins (LDLs or "bad" cholesterol). Subjects who took a statin and a placebo did not see such improvements.
"The possibility that CETP inhibitor drugs may not only reduce the risk of heart attack and stroke, but may also improve the control of blood sugar in people with diabetes, is an exciting prospect that may translate into real health benefits for people with diabetes," said the study's lead author, Philip Barter, M.B.B.S., Ph.D., a professor of medicine and director of the Heart Research Institute at the University of Sydney in Australia.
About 220 million people worldwide have diabetes, according the World Health Organization. An estimated 90 percent to 95 percent of them have type 2 diabetes, which increases the risk for heart disease, stroke and various other health problems.
While the experimental drug was not as effective in taming diabetes as drugs that are commonly used for that purpose, it did reduce the adverse impact on blood sugar commonly seen with statin use, Barter said. "Inhibition of CETP has the potential to prevent a worsening of diabetic control that often occurs in people taking statin drugs," he said.
The clinical trial called ILLUMINATE (Investigation of Lipid Level Management to Understand its Impact in Atherosclerotic Events) involved more than 15,000 people ages 45 to 75. They all had a history of heart attack, stroke, chest pain, peripheral vascular disease or cardiac revascularization (angioplasty or bypass). All were taking medicine to help control their diabetes. The trial was stopped prematurely in 2006 when patients receiving torcetrapib and a statin called atorvastatin had more cardiovascular problems and deaths than those given atorvastatin and a placebo. Researchers later determined those problems were due to other effects of the drug, not its CETP inhibition.
While the development of torcetrapib was halted, two other CETP inhibitors that scientists say do not cause the adverse effects – dalcetrapib and anacetrapib – are in the government's drug approval pipeline.
The analysis of the ILLUMINATE data found:
- After three months of treatment, those given both drugs had fasting blood sugar 0.34 millimoles per liter lower than in the group receiving just the statin.
- Fasting insulin was 11.7 microunits per milliter lower in the group receiving both drugs, and insulin resistance was also improved.
- After six months, average levels of blood sugar control over a months-long period were lower in the group receiving both drugs (7.06 percent) versus the group receiving just the statin (7.29 percent).
Use of the CETP inhibitor also improved glucose and insulin measurements in study participants without diabetes, although not as much. In addition, the study found that HDL levels had risen 66.8 percent after a year of taking torcetrapib and the statin, compared with minimal change in the other group. It's unclear whether torcetrapib's impact on HDL may account in part for the improvement in diabetic control, the scientists noted.
A key strength of the study, Barter said, is the size of ILLUMINATE. Yet scientists must determine whether the blood sugar effects were due to the drug's CETP inhibition or some other mechanism – an issue that current trials with dalcetrapib and anacetrapib should help clarify, Barter said.
The Heart Research Institute in Sydney funded the study. Pfizer Inc. provided statistical assistance.
Coauthors are Kerry-Anne Rye, Ph.D.; Jean-Claude Tardif, M.D.; David D. Waters, M.D.; S. Matthijs Boekholdt, M.D., Ph.D.; Andrei Breazna, Ph.D.; and John J.P. Kastelein, M.D., Ph.D. Author disclosures and sources of funding are on the manuscript.
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At The American Conservative, Samuel Goldman brings a skeptical eye to the current common place in gun discussion, that the bearing of arms and militias are there to secure the community against tyranny. The short answer: well meant, but ineffective.
What often goes missing is one other condition, that of civil rebellion itself.
Bearing arms in resistance can only be legitimate to the extent that it is just. Theologically, this is a tough nut; the standing rule is go with even unjust kings. The religious violence of the post Reformation era undercut such an easy answer. For those in the Reformed tradition, obedience is conditioned by obedience to God. Even here, there is a social element. Calvin lays out the conditions in The Institutes Book IV.xx.31: the just rebellion against the king is done by the righteous magistrate.
The Second Amendment discussions of arms as a deterrent to tyranny broadly omit the discussion of when it is just (treating it in Frontier fashion as self-evident), and even less who then becomes the summoning authority. To the degree that individual arms bearing is understood as a formal protection against the central State, it remains one bounded by collective decision making, something I think can be seen in the notion of “militia” itself.
(What I find that further confuses this discussion is the role of individual arms bearing not as a protection against political tyranny, but as an assertion of individual autonomy against cultural “tyrannies.” In this, the language of resistance to a tyrannical state, a language often conveyed with great emotional vehemence, is more a kind of political theatre for what is finally a more interior sensibility. As a lover of theatre, I don’t doubt the legitimacy of the gun as a sign of autonomy.)

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Gyokusuikan is located at 971-1 Naramoto, 3.4 miles from the centre of Higashiizu. Izu-Atagawa Train Station is the closest landmark to Gyokusuikan.
Check-in time is 15:00 and check-out time is 10:00 at Gyokusuikan.
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Zebrafish diencephalic A11-related dopaminergic neurons share a conserved transcriptional network with neuroendocrine cell lineages
Löhr, H., Ryu, S., and Driever, W.
|Source:||Development (Cambridge, England) 136(6): 1007-1017 (Journal)|
|Registered Authors:||Driever, Wolfgang, Löhr, Heiko, Ryu, Soojin|
|Keywords:||Diencephalon, Hypothalamus, Dopaminergic neurons, Neurosecretory cells, otp, arnt2, sim1, Neural differentiation|
|PubMed:||19234064 Full text @ Development|
Löhr, H., Ryu, S., and Driever, W. (2009) Zebrafish diencephalic A11-related dopaminergic neurons share a conserved transcriptional network with neuroendocrine cell lineages. Development (Cambridge, England). 136(6):1007-1017.
ABSTRACTVertebrate dopaminergic neurons develop in distinct neural territories to constitute one of the major neuromodulatory systems. We have identified a zebrafish mutation in the bHLH-PAS family member arnt2, based on a strong reduction in cell number of specific dopaminergic neuron groups in the hypothalamus and posterior tuberculum. Knockdown of sim1 causes a dopaminergic phenotype similar to arnt2 mutants, suggesting that Sim1 acts as a binding partner of Arnt2, similar to their role in hypothalamic neuroendocrine cell specification. sim1, arnt2 and otp are co-expressed in dopaminergic neurons, and combined overexpression of Sim1 and Otp leads to formation of supernumerary dopaminergic neurons in the ventral diencephalon. Arnt2, Sim1 and Otp thus are core components of a conserved transcriptional network, which specifies neuroendocrine as well as A11-related dopaminergic neurons in the fish hypothalamus and posterior tuberculum. Our data suggest a common evolutionary origin of specific hypothalamic neuroendocrine and dopaminergic systems.


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I am in Mandalay in Myanmar right now and I even found an internet place. The connection is very on and off (as is the electricity supply in Myanmar) but apart from this new entry I also managed to actually upload quite a few pictures, to support the entry.
The last entry was from Kunming in China, a bit more than a week ago and not all that far away, but it does feel way further, both in distance as in time.
My last night in Kunming is not a night a will easily forget, although I wish I would. I went to bed a little past midnight and slept a few hours until three drunk Australians barged into the room, talking loudly. After a while I told them to shut up, which they did. About an hour after that, one Australian girl sleeping in the bunk bed above vomited down, but was aiming pretty well, so luckily none of the vomit landed on me or my belongings. She started cleaning it straight away. But the most disgusting thing happened about ten minutes after that, when I - not yet quite asleep - heard a noise behind me, which turned out to be a guy unbuttoning his trousers, ready to piss on me! I shouted: "What the f*ck are you doing?" and pushed him violently back to het lower bunk bed, where he pissed all over himself and dozed off, drunk as he was. I went straight to the night guards and demanded that this guy was going to be removed from the dorm room. The guy woke up and didn't want to leave, but I stood my ground and after an hour or so and countless curse words thrown at me by this drunk guy (also Australian), he was persuaded to leave the room and sleep in the common room, as all beds in the hostel were taken. I didn't sleep much after that if you might imagine.
The bus the next morning to the Chinese border town of Ruili turned out to be a sleeper bus, and yes, I did sleep quite a bit on this 13 hour journey. Late at night I arrived at Ruili, found myself a hotel and went straight to bed.
There's not much to do or see in Ruili itself, so I cycled around for a bit, for example to the Myanmar border amongst other destinations around Ruili. The next day I found myself at this border again, this time going across with my tour group, meaning just my guide Htun and me. The Chinese border was easy, and because of Htun, so was the Myanmar border. The first difference I noticed was the scale of the border post buildings: the Chinese being enormous, the Myanmar being a very small building less measuring less than 10 square meters, with a border officer dressed in his jogging suit. Very casual indeed. The tour included a taxi with driver to take me and Htun all the way to Lashio. We filled up the gas, not at a petrol station, but at a small shack where they poured the gas from bottles straight into the tank. The drive to Lashio was relaxing - I had the front seat - and even the four checkpoints were not much of a hassle. A funny thing about driving in Myanmar is that although the majority of the cars here have their steering wheel on the right side of the vehicle, they also drive on the right side of the road: rather tricky while overtaking. In Lashio I said goodbye to my guide and driver. I waited here a few hours for the bus to Hsipaw. Quite late did I arrive in Hsipaw, where the bus driver dropped me off at a guesthouse, where I found a room and went to sleep almost straight away (there was no electricity after 22h30 anyway, when the hotel shuts down the generator).
Hsipaw is a great little village and I walked around a lot. I met a local 18 year old boy who could speak a little English while walking and walked with him through some Shan villages. I also was invited into his humble home and met his family and has fresh mango and tamarind. It was (and is) very easy in Hsipaw (or Myanmar for that matter) to make a lot of nice pictures. Just before sunset I walked to a hill to watch a great sunset.
The next day I took the train in which I travelled first class to Pyin U Lwin. Not that first class is something fancy (not at all actually), I think the difference is merely the fact that you get a reserved seat. The train ride itself was quite uneventful except for the moment we crossed the Gokteik Viaduct, at the time of construction more than a hundred years ago, the second highest railway bridge in the world. The train crosses the viaduct very, very carefully. I checked into a hotel that late afternoon and didn't do much after that. The same goes for the next day, because it rained the whole day.
The second day in Pyin U Lwin I went to the Kandawgyi Gardens, started in 1915 by British botanists. I quite liked the gardens and I pretty much had the place to myself, itself being part of the fun. I walked around for a few hours and then hurried back to downtown with a cute little horse wagon, the means of local transportation here. I then took a shared taxi to Mandalay where I arrived late in the afternoon, and where I am still now.
The first day In Mandalay I walked to and visited the famous temples at the base of Mandalay Hill, which are truly beautiful. I spent quite a few hours here, just wandering around. I also visited the rebuilt Mandalay Palace, which was rebuilt by forced labour about 10 years ago, which makes them far less attractive, and yes, you can question if I should've visited it at all. After that I walked back to Mandalay Hill and walked all the way up (under a covered walkway - very common here in Myanmar) to the top. Here I met a local Burmese guy who is a musician in a locale troupe. He invited me to attend a local pwe where he would be playing tonight. The sunset wasn't all that spectacular (especially compared to the one in Hsipaw). Later that night I joined the musician to the pwe. Because it was quite far just outside Mandalay, I hired a mini taxi to bring me there and back. The pwe was quite an interesting mix of dance, acting, singing and stand-up comedians, but all in Burmese of course. After about two and a half hours I went back to my hotel and bed.
The next day I hired a bicycle and cycled to Amarapura, which has the famous U Bein Bridge, with 1.2 kilometers the longest teak bridge in the world. I must add that I also don't know any other long teak bridges. But to be honest, the bridge was quite impressive. After Amarapura I cycled in the direction of Sagaing, which has over 500 stupas. I crossed one of the two bridges here (one very old, one very new) over the mighty Ayeyarwady River to Sagaing. I cycled to Sagaing Hill and visited one of the temples on top, with great views of the surrounding area with all its stupas and the Ayeyarwady River. Then I decided to go back to Mandalay. All in all I cycled about 50 kilometers.
Because of some sore spots because of the cycling yesterday I decided to take it a bit easy the following day and took the ferry to Mingun (about an hour upstream on the Ayeyarwady River). The main site here is the enormous ruined brick base of the Mingun Temple, which was never finished and severed major earthquake damage and is very quite photogenic nowadays. Another site is a beautiful white round paya (stupa), which features the front page of my Lonely Planet. On this trip I also met and talked to an older Dutch couple who had travelled around the world for about 11 years (!) and were doing a short (a few months) trip right now.
Yesterday I did another cycling trip, this time first to Paleik, where there is a temple with three pythons sleeping around a Buddha statue. Every day at 11 o'clock these pythons are gently washed and people can have their pictures taken with them. Quite an odd site. After the washing ceremony I visited some more ruined payas in Paleik and continued my trip to Inwa, along a very quiet road, which became a dirt road after a while. I asked around, but I was still going in the right direction. Just before Inwa a saw an enormous ruin, covered in weed and cracks all over, but I don't know the name or function of this building. After that I followed the old city walls of Inwa for a while and went to the Bagaya Kyaung, a wooden temple in the middle of rice fields. Soon after I decided that I was tired enough and continued back to my hotel. I took a ferry to Sagaing and from there I cycled all the way back to Mandalay via Amarapura in one go. I was pretty tired when I came back and I guess I'd cycled about 60 kilometers that day.
Today I didn't do much at all, except reading (I finished The Kite Runner - what a great and sad story that is) and writing this entry for example. In a few days I'll go to Bagan, one of the wonders of the world, so I am quite excited!
This is probably my longest entry so far, so I'll stop now. The next one is probably going to be from Yangon, or if not, Bangkok.
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2 edition of Diagnosis of thyroid disorders using radioactive iodine found in the catalog.
Diagnosis of thyroid disorders using radioactive iodine
William Rattray Greig
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|Statement||[by] William R. Greig, Iain T. Boyle [and] James A. Boyle.|
|Series||Medical monograph, no. 5|
|Contributions||Boyle, Iain Thomson, joint author., Boyle, James Anthony, 1936- joint author.|
|LC Classifications||RM845 .M4 no. 5|
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Point #2 – The Japanese, especially those in coastal areas, do consume more iodine than Americans but have higher rates of thyroid disease. Furthermore, their thyroid disease is highest in their areas of greatest iodine intake.9 Other populations, whose iodine intakes vary from – mcg daily, also have higher rates of thyroid disease Despite uncertainty about the appropriate use of radioactive iodine after surgery for different stages of thyroid cancer, between and its use has increased among patients with all tumor.
Although it would be great if everyone with a thyroid or autoimmune thyroid condition was able to avoid conventional medical treatment in the form of prescription drugs, surgery, and other procedures, the truth is that these treatment methods are sometimes necessary. Everything comes down to risks vs. benefits, and while many medical doctors will do a good job of explaining the benefits of. In both cases, a low iodine diet regimen must also be followed to optimize the takeup of the radioactive iodine dose. Low dose radioiodine of a few millicuries is administered. Full body nuclear medicine scan follows using a gamma camera. Scan doses of radioactive iodine may be I or I
As Kitahara's group explained, radioactive iodine has been a common treatment of hyperthyroidism in the United States since the s. Other widely used treatments are anti-thyroid drugs and surgery. This new study included nea patients who received radioactive iodine for hyperthyroidism (mainly Graves' disease) between and The iodine goes to the thyroid gland and kills thyroid cells, which shrinks the gland. After radioactive iodine treatment, the patient usually has to take thyroid hormone replacement therapy for the rest of his or her life. Biopsy. A biopsy is the removal of a sample of tissue or cells to be studied in a laboratory. A biopsy may be needed if.
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Radioactive Iodine As a Diagnostic Tool. Radioactive Iodine Scanning is a diagnostic test in which a small tracer dose of radioactive iodine (I or I) is given by mouth. The drug is taken up by the thyroid which then emits a small amount of radioactivity that can be detected by a geiger counter to create an image.
although radioactive iodine treatments are generally safe, they can't be given to pregnant women because the chemical may destroy the thyroid gland in. Over time, the thyroid gland produces less thyroid hormone. Because no other organ in the body use iodine, the RAI does not affect any other part of the body.
RAI, also called iodine (I), is given as a single-dose capsule or liquid. Most often, you will not need to stay in the hospital.
It can take 6 weeks to 6 months to see the full. New York, New York SINCE the introduction by Hertz and his co- workers1 in of radioactive iodine as an "indicator in the study of thyroid physiology" numerous attempts have been made to apply these isotopes to aid the clinician in the diagnosis of thyroid disorders as they are seen in his daily practice.
Revised Download Leaflet View Quick Guide What is radioactive iodine. Radioactive iodine (I) has been used to treat over-active thyroid disorders (hyperthyroidism) since the early s.
It is an effective method of treatment. It is now being used more often as a first-line treatment rather than surgery. Radioactive iodine is taken up by the thyroid, and destroys the cells in the.
My book is also the featured giveaway this week, so be sure to enter there before Friday, August 1, at AM EST. My book contains a case study of a woman with Graves’ disease (Lucy), along with a chapter that proves that dosing by TSH leaves all hypothyroid patients undermedicated.
Lucy refused radioactive iodine (RAI) or a. Cytological examination of aspirates, and histologic examination of tissue provided from patients with a known history of Graves' disease, managed by radioactive iodine therapy can create a diagnostic dilemma, as the distinction between radiation effect and a malignant primary thyroid neoplasm can be very challenging.
Radioactive iodine: this plays a valuable role in diagnosing and treating thyroid problems since it is taken up only by the thyroid gland. I is the destructive form used to destroy thyroid tissue in the treatment of thyroid cancer and with an overactive thyroid. radioactive iodine treatment is commonly prescribed to people who have an overactive thyroid gland, a condition known as hyperthyroidism.
however, radiation destroys the cells in the thyroid. Radioactive Iodine Testing Depending on the dose, radioactive iodine can kill a portion, or all, of your thyroid. Your doctor will order a radioactive iodine uptake and scan to determine your dose, the cause of your hyperthyroidism, and information about your thyroid tissue.
In this test, you will ingest a very small dose of radioactive iodine. There was a large increase in the proportion of thyroid cancer patients receiving radioactive iodine between and even though radioactive iodine is a cause of thyroid cancer. Between andthe percentage of patients treated with radioactive iodine climbed from 40 to 56 percent, and hospitals varied widely in their use of iodine.
As Kitahara's group explained, radioactive iodine has been a common treatment of hyperthyroidism in the United States since the s.
Other widely used treatments are anti-thyroid drugs and surgery. The use of radioactive iodine in the diagnosis of hyper- and hypo-thyroidism.
Can Med Assoc J. May; 62 (5)– [PMC free article] ODDIE TH. Results of uptake and excretion tests with radio-iodine. Br J Radiol. Jun; 23 ()– GORDON ES, ALBRIGHT EC. Treatment of thyrotoxicosis with radioactive iodine.
Thyroid and children: Early diagnosis is key to managing the disease; Thyroid and children: Early diagnosis is key to managing the disease Babies, in the first few days after birth, are checked for a specific type of thyroid disorder: congenital : IE Online.
While my goal is to try to restore people's conditions naturally so they don't need to receive radioactive iodine treatment or thyroid surgery, there of course are times when these conventional medical treatment methods are necessary. And I hope those people who need to choose between radioactive iodine and thyroid surgery will find this article to be helpful in making their.
In this case, thyroid behavior might have been complicated by an iodine effect. Furthermore, with the small amounts of radioactivity used, quantitative measurements in vivo were not entirely satisfactory. Later, carrier-free radioactive iodine became available, and its use. "The Radioactive Iodine Uptake Test is projected to witness the highest growth during the forecast period" Based on Diagnosis, the Thyroid Eye Disease.
All patients underwent technetium pertechnetate (99m TcO 4-) SPECT/CT imaging with quantitative software and hour thyroid radioactive iodine uptake (24h-RAIU) test. The SUVmax and SUVmean in Graves group were significantly higher than those of control group (P.
GOOLDEN, M.B. B.S. D.M.R.T.; USE OF RADIOACTIVE IODINE IN THE DIAGNOSIS OF THYROID DISORDERS, British Medical Bulletin, Vol Issue 2, 1 May Thyromegaly is a disorder in which the thyroid gland becomes abnormally enlarged.
It’s most often caused by insufficient iodine in the diet, but it can also result from other conditions. Most. Thyroid scan, again using radioactive iodine Thyroid disorders can occur as a result of heredity.
If close family members have had thyroid disorders, there is a greater chance that the patient may develop a similar disorder.The majority of patients (13,) were treated with anti-thyroid drugs alone, while patients received radioactive iodine therapy ( of whom also had anti-thyroid drugs).
Most patients were treated with radioactive iodine therapy only once (%), % received radioactive iodine therapy twice and only 3 patients received 3 or 4 treatments.The radioactive iodine uptake test, is a type of scan used in the diagnosis of thyroid problems, particularly is entirely different from radioactive iodine therapy (RAI therapy), which uses much higher doses to destroy cancerous cells.
The RAIU test is also used as a follow up to RAI therapy to verify that no thyroid cells survived, which could still be cancerous.

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The common sense of nano Silica powder
What is nano silicon?
Nano-Si can be created in two methods. The first method involves Magnesiothermic reduction in rice husks, as a by-product from the production of rice which is plentiful in the world. This method produces nano-Si with the exact reversible capacity and conductivity as traditional silicon.
Nano-Si is a high-performance material with a high surface activity with high purity. It is also safe and has huge surface area. It is used in high power LEDs. These devices employ a small amount of nanosilicon to create light. Nano-Si particles are extremely small, around 5 nanometers in size.
Silicon nanoparticles can be synthesized through chemical vapor evaporation or the mechanical milling process. The nanoparticles of silicon are also created by plasma evaporation and condensation. In the West nano-Si powder is manufactured industrially by specialist companies. A few of these companies are Chemicalbook of Japan, DuPont of the United States, H.C. Stark of Germany and Tekner in Canada. They produce nano-Si powder with high purity and various particle sizes.
Nano-Si powder is composed of a porous structure of crystalline silicon nanoparticles. This network is visible using HRTEM. The nanoparticles vary from 8-10 nm in size, though larger particles appear in small amounts. The very high porosity and permeability of nano-Si is due to selective etching of the imbedded particles. It also contains an agent, NaCl which stops the melting localized of the material.
What can nano powder be used to do?
Nano silica fume can be described as a mineral having a larger surface. It has the highest content of amorphous Silica than quartz powder. This affects both chemical and physical reaction. It is more active in the pozzolanic ratio than quartz which is 330 times more than the corresponding value for a gram of pozzolan. This resulted from the difference in the ratio of aluminum oxide in quartz and silica fume.
Nano silica fumes are used to enhance concrete's mechanical properties. It helps increase the density in concrete, by thickening the paste and speeding the process of hydration. It also enhances cement's characteristics, which includes the compressive and flexural strength. The proportion of silica fume in concrete mixes will determine its split tensile strength and compressive strength.
The use of nano-silica fume for concrete has been explored in a range of ways. It could be used as a cement additive to increase its strength, and it is also catalysts that facilitate the formation of different materials. It's used in manufacturing high-performance polymers and abrasives. The fume may also be used in manufacturing ceramics. Nano-silica can be obtained from several sources, such as f-type silica fume and fly ash.
What is nano silica powder?
Why is it called nano silica? A recent study has revealed that it is possible to get Nano silica that is high-purity by using an alkaline extraction method. This is a different approach for the traditional approach of decomposing RHA in oxidizing atmospheres, which requires massive energy inputs. This method involves alkaline extraction and acid precipitation.
Nano silica powder is comprised of nanoparticles of different sizes, shapes and the orientations. It comes in colloidal and dry forms. Although colloidal nanoparticles can be used to form a suspension, dry nanoparticles may behave differently.
Nano silica with high purity can be prepared from agricultural by-products such as rice husk. This is an environmentally friendly source, with a large silica content. The process is also affordable and efficient.
How does nanosilicon get its name?
In order to make spherical silicon nanowires, a new process has been created. It makes use of high-energy electrons disintegrate silane gas which then releases silicon atoms. They produce a tiny silicon particle that ranges from 20 to 80 nanometers in diameter. Researchers hope to apply this method to other materials too.
There are two primary processes to create nanoparticles made of pores of silicon. They are electrochemical deposition as well as ultrasonication. Porous si is the initial material for hybrid preparations, since it's a simple process for creating a nanocrystalline films. Once a thin layer of this film has formed different techniques like ultrasonics are used to break it into individual nanoparticles.
The process starts by heating the raw powder with a plasma that is heated to high temperatures. The plasma's high-energy jet generates solid silicon nuclei which are collected by the cover of the chamber, as well as the inside of the reaction tube. Nanomaterials made of silicon are analyzed using field emission scanning electron microscopy. Images processing programs are used to quantify their size. The product that is created is identified using Xray diffractometry.
What are some of the side effect of nanoparticles?
Nanoparticles are particles of small size that may be hazardous to the human health and that of other organisms. While numerous research studies have been conducted regarding the impact of nanoparticles on humans, it's not certain whether the same risk is applicable in other animal species. In particular, studies in human studies have revealed that exposures to nanoparticles increase risk of cardiovascular diseases, lung injuries, and olfactory epithelium damage.
Nanoparticles are biocompatible and offer numerous biomedical applications there are concerns about their toxicity. The degree of toxicity can vary based on the amount and location of deposition. In the process of analyzing this, researchers are trying to understand the mechanisms of toxicities and determine the most effective concentration for human use.
Nanoparticles hold enormous potential in the field of medicine. They are able to be used as drug transport vehicles, contrast agents, and fluorescent labels. Nanoparticles have a dimensions of up to 100 nanometers. Because of their small size, they are able to penetrate cell membranes and help stabilize proteins. Furthermore, nanoparticles can evade into lysosomes once they have been removed by endocytosis.
Who invented nano silica?
A variety of factors influence the efficacy of nano silica fume one of the nanotechnology materials. First of all, the particles are extremely small and about 95% of them are smaller than one millimeter. Furthermore, its physical properties are very strong, which make it a very good materials for nanotechnology. It's a premium grey or white color and is comprised of pure silica which is in a noncrystalline form. It is easily recognized through its X-ray diffraction characteristics.
Nano silica is a very fine powder, and its applications are diverse. It is a product of silicon smelting, and is an amorphous pozzolanic material that has an average particle size of 150 nm. It is employed in high-performance concrete , as well as other products needing a material with high performance. It is often mistaken for fumed silica. However, they are two distinct things.
In the initial study researchers found that nano silica oxide increased the strength of concrete's compressive force. In particular it was employed in concretes containing a high amount of fly ash. Concretes that contain fly ash had higher durability in the beginning and compressive strength of 28 days.
Does silica cause negative side effects?
Silica fume is employed in the creation of many varieties of concretes. It offers a superior level of resistance to alkalis, acids and other harsh substances. However, it does have few disadvantages. It is firstly, it's hard to mix and compact. Second, silica fume increases the content of water in the concrete mix. Finally, silica fume cement needs a plasticizer this makes it more expensive.
The use of silica fume is widely used to construction, particularly high-rise buildings. Small particles offer better bond strength to concrete, that improves the mechanical properties of concrete. It's also used for marine structures, like ships, and offers the highest level of durability to chloride.
Nano silica has many advantages, including reducing setting time and improving concrete's mechanical properties. It increases the durability and moisture, which can help reduce the cost of construction. It can also aid in reducing bleeding and enhance early strength development.
Is nano silica eco friendly?
Silica fume can be described as a form of micro-silica and can be utilized to create concrete. Nano-silica used in concrete reduces the amount of used material. However, numerous studies have found that nano-silica has negative impacts on human health. There are no known alternatives to nano-silica used in mortar or concrete.
Although SF and NS use is growing exponentially, there's a lot of concern about their potential environmental and health risks. Additionally, the leakage of NS into groundwater poses serious health hazards. In fact Crystalline silica dust has been linked to Silicosis, which could be fatal lung disease. However Amorphous Silica fume does not have this risk.
Nanosilica and microsilica exhibit similar interactions with pozzolanics. However, nanosilica is characterized by a smaller particle size and greater surface area. In turn, it will react with cement more rapidly.
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Highlights from this report include:
- Crude prices have declined to the upper $40s as U.S. drilling continues to rise.
- The total U.S. rig count has more than doubled since its low in 2015.
- U.S. crude inventories have continued to rise, though global stocks have begun to moderate and refined product inventories have begun to decline.
- Equity markets have moderated following several months of growing enthusiasm, though fundamentals remain strong.

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Robot Assemblage, Robot Light, Found Object Robots, Art Recycle, 07 Robot, Robot Headlight, Robots Fobots
found object robot assemblage sculptures by brian marshall | Flickr: Intercambio de fotos #junk art
Claw - by adopt-a-bot -- fobot = found object robot -- headlight for the head
found object robot assemblage sculpture by brian marshall
robot light - if working then I want it.
claw bot #metal #art #recycle #repurpose
Idea for robot metal sculpture
EQBot by sung jang, via Behance
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My kids would love this! EQBot by sung jang, via Behance
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by Sung Jang
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making-strangers: 1950’s Halloween Robots by Neato Coolville on Flickr. Fifties Robots
Robots. #vintage #halloween #costumes #1950s
vintage robot costumes from cardboard boxes
Vintage Halloween Robot Costumes.
LOVE homemade Halloween costumes
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Found Object Robot Assemblage Sculpture
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This guy makes some great items...General Filter 513 - Found Object Robot Assemblage Sculpture by Brian Marshall by adopt-a-bot, via Flickr
Found Object Robot Assemblage Sculpture (General Filter 513 - Found Object Robot Assemblage Sculpture by Brian Marshall por adopt-a-bot en Flickr)
Could use large spring for legs.Found Object Robot Assemblage Sculpture
Found Object Robot Assemblage Sculpture - time to copy a few of these.
Found Object Robot Assemblage Sculpture. Soooo cute for Mat.
RP BY HAMMERSCHMID Found Object Robot Assemblage Sculpture
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Cool robot sculpture—General Filter 513❣ Brian Marshall
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宇宙警察ギャバン(翔) I want THAT robot costume!
Space Sheriff Gavan and his partner.
gotta love Japanese monster movies.
fuck yeah, science fiction!: Photo
retro future costume + robot
Space Sheriff Gaban and Mimy
Retro Future Tokyo Dating.
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Tattoo inspiration... Found Object Robot Assemblage Sculpture By Brian Marshall I like the color scheme... Maybe use a coke zero can and spray paint parts to match
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Fobot ( Found Object Robot)
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A retro sci-fi costume might be fun for Halloween!
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Sticky Monster Lab - Yes, they are so cute!
i like these guys! Sticky Monster Lab
Los Toy Arts de Sticky Monster Lab
sticky monster lab [seoul, korea]
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Tinkerbot. I love this one!
Robots Art, Steampunk Robots, Robots Steampunk, Robot Art, Robots Fobots
Cute steampunk robots. #Robots #Steampunk
old Toy Robot
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Robot with Lantern Tin Toy | Did this robot originally have a cigarette in his mouth? And it smoked?
Robot with Lantern Tin Toy | Vintage and Retro Space Age Raygun, Rocket and Robot Toys | Sugary.Sweet
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Robot with Lantern - Vintage Tin Toy
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Japanese Tin Space Toys 1950′s – 1960′s
Vintage Japanese Tin Space Toys 1950′s – 1960′s http://theinvisibleagent.wordpress.com/2010/02/16/more-great-vintage-japanese-tin-space-toys-1950s-1960s/
collection of vintage tin space toys from Japan: Inspiration by Karen Horton - design:related
Japanese Tin Space Toys 1950's " Mechanical Walking Sparking Robot
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Prismacolor by Lauren Mae Oswald (student project)
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Redesign of the Prismacolor 12 set Marker package by Lauren Mae Oswald - Student Work.
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Rocket Chalk. I love the simple design.
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Just because its old doesn't mean it isn't great, at least thats what I keep telling myself! Rocket Chalk. I love the simple design.
Rocket Chalk. I have chalk older than this that came with my slate../ an old eraser too
✯ Black, Red and White ✯ Vintage school supplies - Rocket Chalk
Going into space? Naturally you will need...Rocket Chalk!
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Gionee Elife E7 is the Chinese OEM’s flagship device, but it’s not new. It’s been around since late 2013, but we just got a review unit, right after we told you Konga was launching the phone in the Nigerian market.
We thought we should put that out there before we move on.
The first thing you’ll notice about the Elife E7 immediately you rescue it from the biblesque packaging is that, it doesn’t look anything like a phone forged in the internet stone age.
It doesn’t have the bells and whistles that now come with premium devices, but when you get under the hood to find a 3GB RAM, a 32GB of internal money and a 2.3 GHz Quad Core Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 processor in the Elife E7, you’ll agree even more that old boy still got game. Maybe not so much game to warrant a cloud high price, but more on that later.
Meanwhile, In the Box:
A whole lot of stuff. These are everything you’ll find in the box:
- Gionee Elife E7 smartphone
- Flip Cover
- User Guide
- Warranty Card
- Screen protector
- Earbud pods
- SIM tool
- NFC tags
- USB cable
- USB OTG cable
- 2-pin Charger
- Vacuum Clip-on stand
The NFC and the USB OTG stand out. With the Near field communication (NFC), the Elife E7 can establish radio communication with other smartphones by simply touching them together or bringing them into proximity. The USB OTG (On The Go function) makes it possible for you to use the phone as a power bank for your other phones. Awesome, huh?
- Display Size: 5.5 inch IPS LCD capacitive touch screen with 1920 x 1080 HD resolution with 441 pixel density
- Processor: 2.3 GHz Quad Core Qualcomm MSM8274 Snapdragon 800
- GPU: Adreno 330
- RAM: 3 GB
- Software Version: Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean) OS
- Camera: 16 MP AF rear camera and 8 MP AF front camera
- Internal Storage: 32 GB
- Battery: 2500 mAh battery Lithium Ion
- Connectivity: 3G, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n,
- Bluetooth 4.0 with A2DP, aGPS, 3.5mm audio jack, FM Radio
- Others: OTG Support – Yes, Dual SIM – No, SIM Slot: Micro SIM, LED Indicator –Yes
- Sensors: Accelerometer, gyro, proximity
Our review sample came in a glossy dark blue colour, with a white flip cover. A rather unusual colour combo. That the phone has a glossy finish also means that you’ll most likely leave fingerprints on the back and sides. Phone case to the rescue.
Most phones tend to come with nondetachable batteries these days – this phone does too, with its unibody design.
The phone has a Corning Gorilla cover glass.
With 16 MP rear and 8 MP front camera, the phone’s camera is quite impressive, which I found out while doing a minor test drive. But you won’t be seeing the pictures just yet.
While the phone won’t win any awards for the slimmest smartphone, it’s not heavy, the 5.5 incher still has a bulky look nonetheless.
The power lock/unlock button and is located at the top of the phone. There’s the earphone jack beside it.
When I powered up the phone, there was no noticeable lag, and that’s no surprise, you don’t have a 3GB RAM and a Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 processor just for photo ops. We’ll see how this holds when we put the phone through its paces.
There’s no app drawer. Then again, it seems like phones these days don’t have app drawers. Maybe the Elife E7 manufacturers are trying to go for the iPhone UI.
The phone’s USB charging port is located at the bottom part of the phone.
To the left of the phone is SIM card slot.
While to the right are the volume buttons.
The Gionee Elife E7 normally will set you back by about N75, 000, but the exclusive deal with the retailer, Konga, will see it sell for N53, 000 on Konga. Konga is bearing the discount.
The full review will be out soon, in the meantime, I’ll be putting the ELIFE E7 through its paces to see how it performs.


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Leafy greens have no shortage of phytonutrients, vitamins, and minerals. Notably, my three favorites – spinach, swiss chard, and kale – contain the trifecta of phytonutrients – beta-carotene, lutein, and zeaxanthin. All three of these phytonutrients are in the carotenoid family. Large studies demonstrate that regular consumption of leafy greens preserves eye health and lowers cardiovascular disease and cancer risk. Carotenoids are fat-soluble compounds, and are absorbed better by the body when eaten with fat. Fats that pair well with leafy greens are grass-fed butter, olive oil, or even a little bit of bacon grease (yum!).
Spinach, swiss chard, and kale also contain vitamins and minerals like calcium, potassium, magnesium, and vitamin K that are important for bone health and prevention of osteoporosis. The leafy greens also contain iron which is essential for prevention of iron-deficiency anemia, a common condition when your red blood cells have difficulty transporting enough oxygen to different parts of the body. You can help your body better absorb the iron in leafy greens by adding a fruit or veggie high in vitamin C (think a squeeze of lemon or orange juice over your greens).
- 3 slices uncured bacon
- 4 cups spinach, kale, swiss chard, or other leafy green (roughly chopped if necessary)
- 8 fingerling potatoes, sliced in threes
- 1/2 onion, diced
- juice of 1/2 lemon
- salt and pepper as desired
- Cook bacon in large pan. When done, set slices aside. Crumble slices when cool.
- Heat pan over medium-high heat. Toss in potatoes. Pan fry on 1 side for 5-8 minutes.
- Turn potato slices over. Add onion. Heat until onion is translucent.
- Turn heat down to medium low and add greens and lemon juice. Cover. As greens wilt, uncover and stir.
- When the greens are done wilting, turn off heat and add bacon crumbles, salt and pepper.

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QB Phillip Sims Transferring to Virginia
April 30th, 2012| by Lost Lettermen
QB Phillip Sims is transferring from Alabama to Virginia due to family reasons, according to a report from ESPN’s Joe Schad.
“The reason for me leaving is nothing more than a personal matter,” Sims said in a statement in part, according to the report. “I just need to be closer to home to support my family at this time and that needs to be my priority right now.
“I would still like to continue my football career, and hopefully I can do that and also be there for my family.”
Sims was a candidate for the Crimson Tide’s starting quarterback job prior to last season but lost out to A.J. McCarron, who helped lead ‘Bama to the national championship. Sims redshirted in 2010 and played limited time in eight games last season, throwing two interceptions without a TD for the Tide.
A Chesapeake, VA, native, Sims chose Alabama over Georgia, Tennessee, FSU and Clemson. While Sims claims he is transferring to be closer to home, our suspicion is that Sims is using this as an excuse to receive a hardship waiver and play for UVA this fall after being stuck behind A.J. McCarron in Tuscaloosa.
Sims could be an explosive weapon for Virginia is the No. 2 quarterback in the Class of 2010 according to Rivals.com.

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KINGSTON, Jamaica, Wednesday February 26, 2020 – As the Caribbean seeks to keep the deadly new Coronavirus (COVID-19) at bay, a cruise ship carrying more than 4,500 passengers was denied entry to Jamaica yesterday and the Cayman Islands today, after it was discovered that a crew member had flu symptoms.
The MSC Meraviglia, carrying over 4,500 passengers and more than 1,600 crew members on a Caribbean cruise, was first denied entry to the port in Ocho Rios when it arrived at 8:30 a.m. yesterday.
Jamaica’s Ministry of Health and Wellness said that during an inspection, port health officials learned that the sick crew member was in insolation on the vessel.
“The crew member had a cough, fever and associated muscle pains with a travel history to a country of interest relating to the COVID-19,” the Ministry said in a brief statement.
The ship was scheduled to dock in Grand Cayman today, but Cayman Islands’ health officials said it was denied entry out of an abundance of caution.
Health Minister Dwayne Seymour said in a statement: “In order to provide protection to the health and safety of the residents of the Cayman Islands, the Government denied permission for the cruise ship to call on Grand Cayman as previously scheduled.”
Miami-based MSC Cruises criticized both countries for their decision to turn away the vessel.
In a statement to the New York Post today, it said it was “extremely disappointed that Jamaican authorities yesterday delayed a decision for many hours to give our ship the necessary clearance to disembark guests, despite us having provided detailed medical records to the local health and national authorities ahead of its arrival as per normal protocol”.
“Similarly, the decision taken overnight by the Grand Cayman authorities to refuse disembarkation at Georgetown was made without even reviewing the ship’s medical records, which show one single case of common seasonal flu (type A influenza) affecting one crew member with a travel history clearly showing no passages through territories either affected by COVID-19 (Coronavirus) or subject to any international health restrictions,” it added.
It had explained in an earlier statement that the member had embarked at the beginning of the cruise in Miami, after passing the mandatory health screening that all guests and crew members receive before joining the cruise, a precautionary measure that has been implemented across its entire fleet.
“MSC Cruises denies embarkation to anyone — crew and guest alike — who has travelled to, from or through mainland China, Hong Kong or Macau, as well as to people who during the past 14 days have travelled to, from or through any of the municipalities that are subject to quarantine in central northern Italy,” it stressed.
“In addition to this, all MSC Cruises ships also conduct individual pre-boarding screening by thermal cameras to identify guests or crew members with signs or symptoms of illness such as fever or feverishness, chills, cough or difficulty breathing. This will also result in denied embarkation.”
To compensate passengers, MSC Cruises said it would give refunds for missed excursions in Ocho Rios and Grand Cayman, and a US$200 on board credit per stateroom.
The MSC Meraviglia’s next port of call is Cozumel, Mexico, where it is expected to dock tonight.


There are as many soft serve machines on the market as there are suppliers of bacon.
If we look at bacon suppliers, there are the low end budget suppliers that you would get at a supermarket, then there is the high end suppliers that you can only buy through your butcher.
Soft Serve machines are no different!
There is product that comes out of Asia, India, Turkey and the like.
Then there is product that comes out Italy and the USA.
What is the difference?
Componentry..Componentry..Componentry. That is the difference.
The more budget conscious manufacturers use lower grade stainless steel and lower grade components. Lower grade stainless steel will lead to pitting and a product that is icy and rough to eat. High grade stainless steel does not pit, leaving the product to always be smooth and creamy.
Cheaply manufactuered machines will very often lead to the lack of, if at all, supply of spares to replace those parts which were made on the cheap and break anyway. We can stand on the tallest mountain in Australia and shout "Manufacturers must supply spares under Australian Law for 7 years". Yes, well, uhm....Australian Law does apply in Asia.
When equipment is manufactured to a quality standard and not too a price, you can rest assured that your investment will pay dividends and not end up in the back store room.
When considering the purchase of a soft serve machine, please look beyond the purchase price and consider how much will it cost if you can't sell soft serve after you bought a cheaply manufactured machine.
I can not emphasize enough to always do your due diligence before spending any money.


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STAR WARS Vehicles Art
Nicholas Hyde aka Harshness has taken the vehicles we have come to love from Star Wars and turned them into works of art. You can buy these prints at etsy.
I would love to see the Millenium Falcon piece hanging on my wall. Which is your favorite pieces of art from this collection?

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If you bought $1000 worth of Bitcoin back in 2010, that money would now be worth an estimated $50 million. For many investors and Wall Street sharks, those returns are too tempting to ignore. However, Bitcoin is not only a cryptocurrency attracting exciting investors.
Ethereum, Ripple, Lite coin, and Dash are some of the other thousands of digital currencies. The question arises, are they a safe bet for your hard-earned money? And can the growth continue? Let’s read should you invest in Cryptocurrencies?
The financial crises back in 2008 exposed the imperfect system, the banks are run on. Every time we make an online payment or transfer our Dollars from one account to another, we are placing our trust in big corporations and banks that are vulnerable to digital fraud and bankruptcy.
The virtual currencies are exchanged on a decentralized peer-to-peer network. Analysts believe this new payment network, not run by profit-driven companies, is more revolutionary than the currencies themselves.
All transactions occur on a shared public register, called a Blockchain, which is then verified by several users and their computers while your identity becomes hidden. Industry experts celebrate Blockchain. Cryptocurrencies continue to divide opinion.
Normally governments and central banks keep an eye on the country’s currency. They can take a number of measures that can either increase or decrease its value. That might not always work. There are no institutions or persons protecting their value. That means prices are based solely on what people think they are worth and if something undermines that belief, they can go into free fall.
Digital currency is also known as the fool’s asset, like art or wine. It means they do not provide regular returns on your investments, the way rental income through a property or dividends from shares in a company would.
Diverse entities invest in cryptocurrencies, including:
- Individual Investors who seek growth and diversification.
- Institutional Investors who are connected with large financial firms.
- Tech Enthusiasts who believe in blockchain’s disruptive potential.
- Day Traders who capitalize on price fluctuations.
- Long-Term Holders who trust in certain cryptocurrencies’ long-term value.
- Entrepreneurs who Use crypto for funding via ICOs.
- Speculators who profit from short-term trends.
- Developers and Miners who engage actively in the crypto ecosystem.
- Global Investors who access financial systems regardless of location.
The only way to make money through virtual currency trading is to find someone who will pay you an even higher price than you did originally. Based on current trends, chances are you will especially if you pick a winner like Bitcoin. Its price is going more than doubled every year.
Many analysts believe the Bitcoin gravy train has left the station and that the real profits are to be made in the smaller coins. The price of NEM coins, dash coins, lite coins, and more have all soared this year.
Digital currency transactions are still reliant on human intervention. That’s because each transaction has to be checked and registered by multiple people which can result in trades being slow to process. Additionally, the people doing the checking aren’t necessarily interested in the transaction. They may want to keep prices high if they are holding on to Bitcoins or Ethereum themselves.
Should You Invest in Cryptocurrencies Game? Risk and Return
Blockchain tech has revamped virtual gaming. Players earn NFTs or crypto by winning and owning digital assets. These can be swapped for stable coins on exchanges, sold online, or turned into real money.
Crypto gaming has diverse models. P2E games let you earn by buying tokens early. Some make money through ads or selling in-game items like weapons and skins. Players earn crypto for completing quests. Platforms also allow crypto gambling, like BitStarz, 7bitcasino, mBitcasino.
Rewards in Crypto Games
In crypto games, rewards are like paychecks for tasks. Items like weapons hold real-world value and can be sold. DMarket is a marketplace for valuable virtual items. Early crypto gamers, like stock investors, could win big. Like RuneScape’s party hats, early investments might yield valuable real-world rewards.
Risks in Crypto Games
Crypto gaming carries risks. Tokens’ value depends on game popularity; abandoned games can render tokens worthless. Long-term asset value isn’t assured due to newness. Holding in-game currency is risky due to market volatility. Scams and hacks target gamers. Game security doesn’t guarantee wallet safety.
The next question is, should you invest in cryptocurrencies stock? Cryptocurrency stocks, representing shares of companies involved in the crypto space, offer an alternative way to invest indirectly in cryptocurrencies.
These stocks go up or down based on how well the companies do. This can be steadier than investing directly in cryptocurrencies. But remember, these stocks can also be affected by market changes and might not always follow the value of the digital money they’re linked to.
When you invest in cryptocurrencies, you need to do thorough research and learn. It’s important to know how cryptocurrency technology works, look into the projects and teams involved, and keep up with what’s happening in the market. Talking to trustworthy sources and financial experts can give you helpful information to navigate this changing and complicated field.
Yes, cryptocurrency is generally considered a risky investment. Cryptocurrency investments are risky due to market volatility, regulatory uncertainties, and security threats. Research, risk awareness, and cautious investment are crucial.
Cryptocurrency’s long-term potential sparks debates. Advocates cite technological innovation, while skeptics note volatility and regulatory concerns. Investors must consider personal goals and risk tolerance.
Should you invest in Cryptocurrency? Well, that’s up to you. One thing is for sure though, regardless of its ups and downs, the technology behind it, particularly Blockchain is the real game changer.
Blockchain is the technology that anyone with an internet connection can use anywhere in the world. This technology is open in low-income countries or fragile states at risk of economic collapse.Conclusion

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1 AZAM initiatives have impacted the lives of many low-income families, especially those in less-developed areas. For example, 31-year-old (as of 2015) Chik Azmily Che Abdul Aziz, who hails from Kampung Beoh Gunong in Kelantan, was earning RM500 a month as a daily labourer hired to look after the home gardens of others, as well as harvest oil palm fruits.
Through the 1AZAM Tani initiative as implemented by the Malaysian Agricultural Research and Development Institute (MARDI), which Che Azmily participated in from 2013, he was provided agricultural equipment and inputs (seeds, fertiliser and herbicides/ insecticides). Meanwhile, his wife was provided sewing machines to help her with her tailoring work. This enabled him to plant short-term seasonal cash crops such as cucumbers, tubers, leafy vegetables and watermelons, which he then sells to wholesalers. Meanwhile, his wife has been awarded a contract to tailor batik shirts from the owner of a batik factory.
Che Azmily had managed to increase his monthly income by an astounding 1,000 percent (or 10 times) to RM5,000, solidly boosting his family out of hardcore poverty.
1AZAM Tani has allowed him to start constructing a house using materials he bought with the proceeds from his farming, as well as start farming kelulut/stingless bees for their honey. He intends to expand his agricultural activities by renting abandoned/ unused plots of land. He also plans to sell the produce on his own in nearby farmers’ markets, rather than go through the wholesalers. 1AZAM Tani has also benefitted Tiu Hock Tong of Kg. Pasir Parit, also in Kelantan, who joined the initiative in 2012. The 64-year-old Tiu was similarly assisted with agricultural equipment and inputs, which he put to full use on a 1-acre piece of land. In addition, Tiu has gone into kelulut farming as well. This has enabled him to double his monthly income from RM500 to RM1,000, despite the fact that the crops are not harvested round-the-year.
LIH NKRA initiatives, particularly the 1AZAM programmes, are especially appreciated in East Malaysia, where they are run by the autonomous state Governments of Sabah and Sarawak. The proportion of low-income households is higher in various groups there, and they benefit more from these initiatives.
One such beneficiary is Sidi Tuba from Sungai Liuk, Mukah in Sarawak. Prior to 2010, when he joined the 1AZAM Tani channel, Sidi’s total household income was RM450. Under the Department of Agriculture Sarawak (Jabatan Pertanian Sarawak), Sidi started planting corn and other vegetables on his 3.6-hectare plot of land. The harvest is then sold at the Mukah market and all around the village. His income has increased by a staggering twenty-fold to over RM9,000 a month, well over the median income for all Malaysians, an achievement that he and his family can smile proudly about.
The Department has also assisted Tim Kawen of Kampung Rejoi in Siburan, Sarawak. Tim has been a participant in the 1AZAM Niaga channel since 2014, before which, he was using his house as an ad hoc sundry shop. Following his participation, he was able to obtain a proper business licence and expand his retail space. This has in turn enabled him to rearrange his products in a more ordered fashion. He has since more than quadrupled his income from RM600 to RM2,800 a month. He has also been able to Tim has been a participant in the 1AZAM Niaga channel since 2014, before which, he was using his house as an ad hoc sundry shop. Following his participation, he was able to obtain a proper business licence and expand his retail space. This has in turn enabled him to rearrange his products in a more ordered fashion. provide his family a more comfortable home, and with his sundry shop operations, his fellow villagers are able to purchase their daily supplies without going down to town.
Source: National Transformation Programme Annual Report 2015

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Thursday, 1 May 2014
SLICED BAKED POTATO
Thinly slice a potato almost all the way through. Drizzle with olive oil and butter/margarine. Sprinkle with sea salt and pepper and bake for about 45 minutes at 350.
I put mine on a piece of heavy duty tinfoil on a baking sheet and had very little clean up.
Baking times may vary with the type and size of potatoes.
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Why Glow Plugs Fail
by Clay Ramskill
The “ignition system” in our engines is in the main, the glow plug. The other vital ingredient, compression, actually determines the ignition timing, so it can’t be totally ignored. But usually it’s the plug that gives us the problems.
Why DO glow plugs fail? There are four likely probabilities, five if you count old age. Yes, old age! The plugs operate by using a catalytic (chemical) reaction with the alcohol in our fuel to maintain their heat; as the plug gets “old”, it gets more and more covered up with combustion byproducts (carbon, etc.) which hinders the whole process. Of the other four, LEAN RUNS is probably the most prevalent – not so much that the engine was running lean, as it was HOT. Too much heat and the element fries and shatters, or even melts.
TOO MUCH BATTERY power is another failure mode – very related to the above paragraph. Your battery should heat the plug to a nice bright orange or red orange color; if the plug glows white hot, it just isn’t going to last. It’s bad enough that we subject a tiny little element glowing hot, to the pressures of combustion. But if we add more VIBRATION to the situation, we get trouble. Unbalanced props, loose engine mounts, etc. may all add up to plug failure, especially in combination with too much heat.
Another plug failure mode is from FOULING. The element is very small, and located down in’ a well. It doesn’t take much trash flying around in your combustion chamber to foul (and ruin) the plug! Aside from the obvious dirt coming through the intake or with the fuel, the fouling can come from metallic sources, usually a result of bearings coming unglued, or from excess carbon deposits in the engine. If the combustion chamber is full of caked-on carbon, pieces of that can, and do, come adrift and end up fouling the plug!
A quality plug run in a sport engine should last for dozens of flights. If they don’t, its probably not the fault of the plugs – its time to look elsewhere for the source of the REAL problem!

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October 11, 2013
By Julie Summers Walker
As part of the Commemorative Air Force's Red, White, and Loud Tour, Country music star Aaron Tippin performed his signature patriotic songs for several hundred AOPA members at The Flying Saucer outdoor concert venue in downtown Fort Worth, Texas, Oct. 10.
Fans dance at the Commemorative Air Force's Red, White, and Loud Tour starring Aaron Tippin.
Tippin greets fans at the venue.
AOPA President Mark Baker introduced Commemorative Air Force President Steve Brown at the event.
Tippin is an active general aviation pilot and warbird owner.
Country music star Aaron Tippin felt right at home with the crowd of several hundred AOPA members as he performed his signature patriotic songs during the Commemorative Air Force's Red, White, and Loud Tour at The Flying Saucer outdoor concert venue in downtown Fort Worth, Texas, Oct. 10. An active general aviation pilot and warbird owner, Tippin shared his love of flying with the fun-seeking crowd of pilots and aviation enthusiasts attending AOPA Aviation Summit 2013. Tippin’s act includes stories of his life—especially his flying life—and the crowd warmed to his tales of adventure flying and how he learned to love aviation from his father, a decorated Vietnam War veteran. Hosted by the Commemorative Air Force, the concert was a tribute to the men and women of the armed forces.
Commemorative Air Force President Steve Brown was introduced by AOPA President Mark Baker, and Brown sang the praises of Commemorative Air Force volunteer Walter Fricke.
The National Aeronautic Association has awarded the Collier Trophy for “the first unmanned, autonomous air system operating from an aircraft carrier.”
A Florida flight school dove into airplane dealership when the opportunity to handle a new and aerobatic star came along last fall.
Italian twin-engine airplane manufacturer Vulcanair stepped into the single-engine certified aircraft market April 9 with the announcement of a 180-horsepower, four-seat single.
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CYNTHIA Nixon‘s career started on Broadway, and she wants to go back. She just celebrated the release of the “Sex and the City” movie DVD the other day with pals Sarah Jessica Parker and Kim Cattrall, and now Nixon has her heart set on winning the coveted role of Miss Adelaide in the upcoming Broadway revival of “Guys and Dolls,” spies said. To prepare for auditions, Nixon is attending voice-training sessions with renowned teacher Joan Lader. A rep didn’t return e-mails.
By PageSix.com Staff
September 21, 2008 | 8:16am


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Bollywood Meets NYC Loft Living
Jay Johnson - My regular readers know me well; I'm a voyeur. I love to look into people's houses. When I was little, I liked to take walks around the block and hope that people's lights were turned on. I could see people seated around their dining tables, chandeliers blazing, artwork on the walls - interior design in plain sight, just like it was meant to be . . . for me to see!
When I find a video that gives us a chance to tour people's private spaces, I can't wait to share it with everyone. In this case, a gay couple in NYC (can you imagine?) share their loft space on Union Square with the TV folks at Design By Love. We're only seeing this one space, but the show features a host and three celebrity judges: interior design star Chris Coleman, clothing goddess Patricia Field, and Top Design star Nathan Thomas. We're not seeing the other two loft spaces, but I'm guessing from the show intro that our gamily (gay + family) have the superior digs.


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Im not sure if its me or the software but when im in texture mode, axis modification is greyed out. Basically i want to scale the texture animation but im unable to do this. Any help is much appreciated. Thanks
That is normal as of R20. To scale a texture, either use the scale tool in the viewport in Texture mode, or adjust the scale settings in the texture tag. Or is there something else you are trying to do?


Saree Makdisi is a Professor of English and Comparative Literature at UCLA and an outspoken advocate for the Hamas-funded Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions (BDS) movement against Israel, a genocidal plot to weaken and destroy the world’s only Jewish state. Makdisi supports a one-state solution and promotes the Palestinian “right of return” which would eliminate Israel as a Jewish nation. “What’s wrong with Jews being a minority” in Israel, he has asked. Mahmoud Abbas, head of the Palestinian Authority of course has declared that there will be “no Jews” in a liberated Palestine.
A nephew of the notorious Israel-hating professor Edward Said, Makdisi has repeatedly and enthusiastically promoted anti-Israel Hamas propaganda in numerous articles published on websites such as Mondoweiss, Salon, Electronic Intifada, and the Los Angeles Times. In a 2014 op-ed, he defended the labeling of Israel as an “apartheid state” although Palestinian Israelis sit in the Knesset and on Israel’s Supreme Court. He further claimed that Israel maintains “a systematic, vigilantly policed separation of the two populations and utter contempt for the principle of equality” – accusations that are transparently false.
A prolific user of social media, Makdisi is known for defaming Zionists as “Ziotrolls” and mocking claims about the Jewish people’s thousand year ties to Israel. Makdisi has no respect for the truth. According to the Canary Mission, “Makdisi often lies, in articles and on social media, that Israel is an ‘apartheid’ state… In a January 2016 Los Angeles Times article, where he advocated for an academic boycott of Israel, Makdisi showcased the use of debunked statistics that he uses to bolster his claims.”
Makdisi has frequently promoted anti-Semitic tropes and libels in his public writings and addresses. Speaking at a 2009 UCLA event on “Human Rights and Gaza,” Makdisi claimed that Israel attempts to starve, kill and stunt the growth of Palestinian children in Gaza as a matter of “deliberate premeditated, totally thought through [Israeli] state policy.” Such blood libels are a classic form of anti-Semitism. He also claimed falsely that Israel uses white phosphorus and uranium to target the people of Gaza.
The UCLA professor has also demonized Israel (another classic form of anti-Semitism), condemning Israel for responding to rocket attacks from Hamas and characterizing this defense as “the slaughter of innocents in Gaza.” In addition to promoting the wider BDS movement, Makdisi has also endorsed the U.S. Campaign for the Academic and Cultural Boycott of Israel (USACBI). Perhaps most ominously for a professor who ought to defend free speech on campus, Makdisi testified in court in defense of the “Irvine 11,” a group of anti-Israel members of the Muslim Student Union who were arrested for repeatedly and maliciously disrupting a campus address by former Israeli ambassador Michael Oren at UC-Irvine.
Read the full report on the Top Ten Jew-Hating and Terror-Promoting Professors.


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Rana Daggubati and Taapsee Pannu are two stars who have so far portrayed more of intense characters on the silver screen The duo worked together in 'Baby' and they will be seen together in 'The Ghazi Attack'. The film is one-of-its-kind & is based on the naval war between India and Pakistan which was fought in 1971.
In an exclusive interview with Zoom, Taapsee and Rana opened up about working with Akshay Kumar and Amitabh Bachchan. Taapsee also revealed on walking the footsteps of Akshay Kumar as she has five releases in 2017.
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"Dancing Couple" - Selwyn Pekeur
The Hout Street Gallery specializes in South African paintings and fine art and presents two annual exhibitions featuring an extensive range of paintings, ceramics and sculptures by more than thirty South African artists. The Winter Gala and the Summer Salon have become popular dates on the local art calendar. Join us at the opening of our thirty-ninth Summer Salon from the 2nd week of December. The exhibition runs until 31 January.
One of the featured artists at the Summer Salon this season is a long-standing friend and exhibitor, Frederike Stokhuyzen. Frederike has enjoyed a life-long affair with painting and captures her much-loved mountains and natural landscapes as she has experienced them. We welcome a selection of her work to the Summer Salon, hot off her recent successful exhibition in the UK and the publication of her recent biography. Her painting Spring Overberg, pictured, forms part of the Summer Salon.


July 2011 - BTV crews were out in the summer heat to film a
segment for the PBS show BizKid$, which features young
entrepreneurs. 95 degree heat was no match for
our crew as we hit the skate park to film two boys that
started their own skateboard shop. Of course, there were
cool shots of skateboarders, and the GoPro cam was
attached to a skateboard to get some great POV shots.
Shot from the GoPro cam mounted on the skateboard


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The unranked Wisconsin men's tennis team shocked No. 57 Minnesota 7-0 Friday, as the Badgers defeated the Gophers at the Baseline Tennis Center in Minneapolis. Wisconsin (7-10, 1-6 Big Ten) defeated Minnesota (4-10, 3-2 Big Ten) for the first time since March of 2001 and earned its first Big Ten win of the season.
At the top doubles spot, senior Alex Kasarov and his brother, sophomore Lachezar Kasarov, defeated D. J. Geatz and Adrian Debreyne 8-2, while juniors Jordan Raemisch and Steve Guntly easily took down Sion Wilkins and Mikey Kantar 8-2. Freshman Jeremy Sonkin and junior Mark Weinig defeated Pierre Dumas and Raoul Schwark 8-5 at the No. 3 spot to take the sweep.
Wisconsin dominated in singles as well; only freshman Felipe Bellido's match with Brian Lipinski went to three sets, which Bellido won 6-3, 4-6, 10-6.
Freshman Brian Ko, Alex Kasarov, Lachezar Kasarov, Weinig and Sonkin all defeated their opponents in two sets.
Wisconsin next faces No. 30 Rice at the Baseline Tennis Center in Minneapolis.
Softball loses heartbreaker
Wisconsin took the No. 1 ranked Michigan softball team to the brink Friday but the Wolverines scored an unearned run in the top of the eight inning to win 3-2.
The Badgers scored two unearned runs in the bottom of the first to take an early 2-0 lead. After shortstop Kris Zacher reached on a two-out error, catcher Boo Gillette hit a two-run home run off Wolverine hurler Jennie Ritter.
Ritter, though, would blank UW from that point on, yielding four hits and zero walks while striking out nine in 6 1/3 innings of work.
Michigan tied the game in the top of third. Left fielder Rebekah Milian scored on a passed ball and shortstop Jessica Merchant plated center fielder Alessandra Giampaolo with an RBI single.
In the top of the eighth, a pair of one-out errors and a fielder's choice put runners on the corners for Michigan freshman first baseman Samantha Findlay. The Big Ten's RBI leader came through in the clutch, with a two-out RBI single to score second baseman Tiffany Haas from third with the eventual winning run.
Wolverine hurler Lorilyn Wilson, who retired the side in order in the bottom of the eighth, did not yield a single base runner in 1 2/3 innings, collecting three strikeouts in improving her record to 16-2.
Badger sophomore Eden Brock pitched a complete game, allowing just six hits while striking out four. She took the loss, however, falling to 9-5 this season.
Former Badgers competing in IIHF title game
Molly Engstrom and Carla MacLeod, defenders who recently completed their senior seasons with the Wisconsin women's hockey team, will face off in the 2005 International Ice Hockey Federation World Women's Hockey Championship April 9 in Linkoping, Sweden. Engstrom will compete with Team USA while MacLeod will suit up with Team Canada.
Engstrom notched a power-play goal against Sweden and an assist against China, which the United States defeated 8-2. MacLeod also recorded a power-play goal against Sweden and assists against Sweden and Russia. Both teams are undefeated heading into this game; Canada, however, has not given up a goal and has shut out its opponents 38-0.


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This Duck decoys as a gift tag and an ornament. The back has a place for you to write who the gift is to, from and the date of the gift.
Bring it home today!
This gift tag measures approximately 2inches wide by 3 inches tall (not including the hanging ribbon) and ¼ inch thick.
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