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Asthma Treatment In Cincinnati, OH
For those living in Cincinnati, Asthma treatment is available through the dedicated physicians at Bernstein Allergy Group, Inc. Millions of Americans are afflicted with this condition, but many do not know what triggers it. Many, in fact, do not even know what happens to their own bodies when they have an attack. We make it our job to inform every patient who walks in our door about what it truly means to have asthma. If you would like to be one of those people, then please make an appointment and come see us today.
What Is Asthma?
What is asthma, anyway? If you've experienced wheezing in the chest, shortness of breath while exercising, coughing with mucus, or waking up in the middle of the night while short of breath, then you may already have it. It is defined as being an obstructive disorder of the large and small airways in your lungs. Certain triggers can cause those airways to close up, making it difficult for you to breath. Our board certified physicians will ask you about your symptoms and medical history to determine if it's possible that you are afflicted. They will do a spirometry test to check out your lung function and to determine once and for all if it is indeed Asthma that is causing your breathing problems.
The professionals at Bernstein Allergy Group, Inc. will do their very best to explain to you how to use any medication that is prescribed to you. Most of these medications will involve some sort of inhaled bronchodilator such as albuterol. We will answer any questions you have about what causes attacks and how to avoid them entirely. For the citizens of Cincinnati, asthma treatment is available by seeing us. If you are one that suffers from this, give us a call today. You might not be breathing easy now, but after a few sessions with us, you just might be.
Asthma is an obstructive disorder of the small and large airways of the lungs in which blockage or constriction of the airways can improve spontaneously or in response to treatment. Blockage can be due to sudden constriction of the airways (bronchospasm), swelling of the airways, or filling of the airways with mucus. Asthma is usually associated with inflammation involving both the upper large airways and more distal small airways. Many people who suffer with allergic asthma also have nasal allergy. In most children and many young adults, asthma is caused by indoor or outdoor airborne allergens. Asthma beginning in adulthood, however, is less likely to be related to allergic causes.
When asthma worsens, the work of breathing becomes more difficult, causing shortness of breath while at rest (reading, sleeping) or during exertion (walking, exercising, climbing steps) coughing, and wheezing.
Common asthma symptoms include:
- Coughing, sometimes dry or with mucus
- Wheezing or whistling in the chest
- Shortness of breath at rest or recently increased with exertion
- Nighttime awakenings with shortness of breath and wheezing
- Avoiding physical activity or exercise due to fear of provoking breathing symptoms
Some asthma patients may have long periods of time without symptoms until they encounter a stimulus that triggers their asthma. For example, contracting a respiratory viral infection or accidental exposure to an allergen to which they are extremely allergic (for instance, a neighbor’s cat) may provoke rapid worsening in asthma symptoms. These are often referred to as "asthma attacks" or asthma exacerbations. On the other hand, individuals with persistent asthma experience daily symptoms requiring daily treatment with asthma controller medications. Many children and adults have only a mild form of exercise induced asthma triggered by aerobic exercise or cold air.
Worsening Asthma or "asthma exacerbation"
Warning signs are changes in symptoms that mark the very beginning of an asthma attack. Warning signs may include:
- Nighttime awakenings with shortness of breath, cough and wheezing
- Early morning awakenings with shortness of breath, cough and wheezing
- Losing your breath more easily during the day and less ability to tolerate regular exercise activities
- Wheezing or coughing at rest
- Daily use of inhaled rescue bronchodilator treatment (albuterol) for shortness of breath and wheezing
Evaluating and Testing for Asthma
Our physicians will ask about your symptoms and medical history, do a physical exam, and conduct breathing tests. The spirometry test is a lung function test used to confirm and diagnose asthma. This easy test involves blowing forcefully into a device that measure how much and how fast air can be expelled from your lungs. The nurse or technician may perform this test before and after treatment with an inhaled bronchodilator. The test is interpreted by the doctors. Based on the results of lung function tests, medical history and skin testing, our physicians establish a diagnosis and recommend appropriate treatments.
The doctors and staff of Bernstein Allergy Group, Inc. will take the time to explain how to properly use all asthma medication and answer all questions making sure that you are knowledgeable about your condition and its management. We encourage our patients to play an active role in controlling their own asthma by recognizing the importance of sticking to a long term treatment plan and being able to recognize asthma exacerbations early so they can be treated effectively. For many years, our doctors and research staff have conducted a large number of FDA approved clinical studies and are very familiar with all available asthma medications, both approved and in development. This medical knowledge and experience often translates into valuable treatment recommendations to better control of asthma and other allergic conditions, ultimately improving overall quality of patients’ lives.
Mild occasional asthma attacks that occur two or less times a week are relatively common and often are adequately treated with an inhaled bronchodilator medication such as albuterol taken as needed or before exercise. The frequency of use of inhaled albuterol (rescue medication) should be monitored by the physician. Overuse of an albuterol inhaler is an indicator of worsening asthma or asthma exacerbation. All patients with persistent symptoms that occur more frequently than twice weekly should be placed on inhaled controller medication (such as inhaled steroids) that can prevent symptoms and reduce the need for inhaled albuterol.
It is very important to understand that many asthma triggers can be avoided. For example, aspirin sensitive patients can experience a very severe flare up of their asthma after accidental ingestion of an aspirin tablet or ibuprofen. Cat allergic asthmatic patients most actively avoid homes and other places inhabited by cats. Environmental tobacco smoke in bars and restaurants is known to trigger wheezing and cough in workers and patrons with preexisting asthma. Not all asthma triggers, such as cold viruses or outdoor pollen or mold spore allergens, can be easily avoided.
Asthma controller medications
Patients with intermittent symptoms that occur no more than twice weekly may simply require inhaled albuterol (ventolin, proventil, ProAir) to take as needed. However, if symptoms occur more on a regular basis requiring frequent use of inhaled bronchodilator medication, every day "controller" medication will likely be recommended. The most effective and widely used controller medications are inhaled corticosteroids. Common inhaled steroids drugs include beclomethasone, fluticasone, budesonide, ciclesonide and mometasone. These drugs are highly effective in controlling chronic persistent asthma and have been shown to prevent hospitalizations and even asthma deaths. If patients fail to respond well to inhaled steroids alone, addition of a long-acting bronchodilator medication may be necessary to achieve control. "Combination" drugs or long acting bronchodilators combined with inhaled steroid drugs are commonly used for patients with difficult to control or persistent asthma. Commonly used combination drugs include Fluticasone/salmeterol, Budesonide/Formoterol and Mometasone/Formoterol. For patients who do not always respond to conventional asthma drugs, new drugs are being developed and many are being studied in the Bernstein Clinical Research Center, LLC. If interested in learning more about participating in an asthma research study, please call Main Number & Emergencies

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According to the Angels' release on the logo, more than 4,400 baseballs are used over the course of an 81-game home schedule. Each now becomes an opportunity for an Angels fan to take home a unique souvenir of the franchise's anniversary season.
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Do you want to know if you can check the balance on the Cash App card? You have come to the right place and we will give you full details on that.
One of the most crucial operations in the cash app application is making a balance inquiry.
Cash app has made it easy for its users to check their account balances. It is a basic operation that only requires the user’s account verification details to proceed and check the balance.
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Can You Check The Balance On The Cash App Card
Yes, you can check the balance on your cash app card. You can conveniently check your balance in 3 easy methods.
You can even check your balance when you don’t have your phone with you by calling cash app customer support.
The second method is by logging into your account and checking the balance from the app.
The third method is by checking your balance through the cash app’s official website. We are now going to break these methods down.
Checking Cash App Balance With Your Phone
- Install the Cash App on your smartphone or tablet.
- Use your Cash App credentials to log in.
- To check your balance, click the $ symbol
- Your Cash App balance will appear on the app’s dashboard beside a United States Dollar ($) symbol.
Call Cash App To Check Your Balance
Contact 1-800-969-1940 and ask a customer service representative to update you with your Cash App wallet status. You’ll receive a response from Cash App with your wallet account’s updated balance after requesting this message.
Checking Cash App Balance Through The Website
If you don’t have a cash app downloaded on your phone, you can visit the cash app’s official website to check your balance. Sign in with your username and password.
Your Cash App account’s account balance will be shown on the main page or dashboard of the website.
This allows you to see the outstanding balance of your Cash App Card without having to use the Cash App application on your phone.
Checking Your Cash App Balance Through Customer Support
You can check your cash app balance by going through a long process in the case where the above techniques didn’t work due to various circumstances.
- Open your phone’s Cash app.
- From your browser, go to the Cash App’s Customer Support page.
- Log in to your account if you haven’t already.
- To find out your current account or card balance, contact the Cash App support staff and verify your account using certain information from your Cash App account.
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Today, the U.S. EPA, in partnership with the USDA, reaffirmed its commitment to water quality trading. Link to the full press release here. Such market-based approaches, properly bounded by regulatory oversight and requirements, are absolutely essential to helping us fix big environmental problems without crippling our local economies. The pull quotes from the heads of EPA, Gina McCarthy, and USDA, Tom Vilsack,
“New water quality trading markets hold incredible potential to benefit rural America by providing new income opportunities and enhancing conservation of water and wildlife habitat,” Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack said. “Additionally, these efforts will strengthen businesses across the nation by providing a new pathway to comply with regulatory requirements.”
“EPA is committed to finding collaborative solutions that protect and restore our nation’s waterways and the health of the communities that depend on them,” said EPA Administrator Gina McCarthy. “We’re excited about partnering with USDA to expand support for water quality trading, which shows that environmental improvements can mean a better bottom line for farmers and ranchers.”
Water quality trading provides a cost-effective approach for regulated entities to comply with EPA Clean Water Act requirements, including water quality-based effluent limits in National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System permits. Trading would allow regulated entities to purchase and use pollutant reduction credits generated by other sources in a watershed. Cost savings and other economic incentives are key motivators for parties engaged in trading. Water quality trading can also provide additional environmental and economic benefits, such as air quality improvements, enhanced wildlife habitat, carbon capture and storage, and new income and employment opportunities for rural America.
Kudos to EPA and USDA for helping to establish the correct incentives that will produce real and lasting sustainability. I’ve blogged previously on the importance of these emerging markets here and here.
[Update: On December 13, 2013, a federal judge tossed out a lawsuit by an environmental group challenging EPA’s water quality trading approach.
A victory for common sense regulation and another regulatory tool to fixing the Chesapeake Bay, Gulf of Mexico and other water bodies impaired by nutrients. Linking to the decision here, ENV_DEFENSE-#665659-v1-FWW_Opinion_on_MTD]
[Update: linking to an Oct 2013 resolution by NAHB on trading NAHB Trading Resolution adopted Oct 2013]
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LG displayed the new wireless HD TV, which only has one power cord and allows consumers to have HD technology without the clutter of several cables.
Keeping up with the Jones’ has come a long way from the days when there was just one color television in the neighborhood. Now it’s all about who has the most megapixels. Consumer electronics companies are competing for the high-end customers that want the hot new gadgets of the moment, and those gadgets were all on display when APPLIANCE attended the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) held in Las Vegas, Jan. 5-8.
According to the Consumer Electronic Association’s U.S. Consumer Electronics Sales & Forecasts 2001-2006, total factory sales of consumer electronics are estimated at U.S. $125.9 billion, up from 2004’s total of $113.1 billion. Consumers are spending more every year and consumer electronics companies are continuously pushing the envelope with the new products and technology.
High definition (HD) is expanding into new markets like commercial applications and video recorders. The battle of Blu-ray versus HD DVD has grown fierce and will only become more interesting with time.
The next-generation DVD format battle is raging and companies are picking sides. Toshiba supports the HD DVD format and will be releasing the products HD-XA1 and the HD-A1 in March of this year.
HD is not a new phrase in the world of consumer electronics, however, wherever attendees looked at CES there were HD TVs and cameras. According to Vamsi Sistla, ABI Research director of broadband and multimedia research, “‘pretty much everybody’ is making HD TVs these days, from no name Taiwanese manufacturers to famous global brands. The inevitable trend towards commoditization means that vendors need to look for new ways to differentiate their products.”
HD has consumers seeing movies and TV in well defined clarity that brings awareness of new shades and colors, and HD devices themselves are being configured in new ways. LG Electronics showcased a wireless plasma display panel HD TV. “The separate transmitter unit acts as a source for digital TV and other audio/video (A/V) sources, providing a wireless feed to the display from any connected component,” says Tim Alessi, director of product development for LG Electronics USA. The transmitter box eliminates running wires directly to the display and can be placed up to 100 feet away. “Using 802.11a wireless LAN dedicated AV, we can transmit an HD stream (20 Mbps) and can support seamless communication with Qos technology,” Alessi tells APPLIANCE.
The Sanyo Xacti HD1 video camera was another “must-see” item at the show. The company is creating a solution for consumers who have widescreen HD TV and want to make HD TV home videos.
The most difficult engineering challenge in creating this pocket-size video camera was fitting in the processor. “HD requires over three times the processing power to be able to crunch and record in real time,” says John Lamb, senior marketing manager for Sanyo Fisher Company.
The memory cards needed to store HD have just recently become mainstream. “The 1 GB cards are now extremely affordable, 2 GB cards are getting there and will definitely be there by mid-year,” Lamb says. “If we had launched this 2 years ago, you would have been granted about 7 or 8 minutes on a memory card—and it would have been an expensive memory card.”
Not only can the camera record both 720p HD video and 5.1 megapixel digital still images on a standard SD flash memory card, it can do so without costing a small fortune. As of press time, the product was set to begin shipment in mid- to late-February for $799.99.
While high definition (HD) is continuously growing in the consumer market, it is also branching out to other industries, including medical applications. Sharp is releasing the PN-455, a HD LCD monitor used to display patient X-rays, CT scans and MRI images.
While consumers are slowly converting to HD entertainment systems, the medical industry is moving into the world of HD as well. Several companies are launching LCD monitors specifically for the professional market and applications in hospitals and healthcare.
Westinghouse will release a 56-inch LCD monitor that is four times 1,080p resolution, or 3,840 by 2,160 resolution. It also offers an 8-millisecond response time, providing clear images for action in motion video games and movies. Rey Roque, vice president of marketing, comments that the LCD is fitting for the medical industry. “It would be ideal for CT and MRI information,” he comments. “In telemedicine there can be tightly packed information that needs to be viewed by medical professionals long-distance and it is vital to get a clear image.” There are other potential commercial and professional applications including government, military, aerospace, and digital content creation.
The LCD also features a 1,000:1 contrast ratio. Broadcasting an expanded range of colors is possible due to the advanced color gamut.
Sharp released the PN-455, a 45-inch high-resolution LCD monitor suitable for the medical industry. The vital feature of the product, according to Bruce Goldstein, senior business development manager, “is the ability to display high-resolution 1,920 by 1,080 medical images in the best quality possible on a 45-inch LCD.”
The medical industry is not new territory for the company, which previously had a 37-inch LCD monitor geared to medical applications, but with a lower resolution. Sharp created the 45-inch LCD to push the technology envelope. “We didn’t go into this development project specifically with the health care industry in mind, but we did research applications where there is a real need for high resolution,” Goldstein says. “The technology came first, but we found a really nice fit for it in medical use.”
The product was released in August of 2005 and already Sharp is in contact with several health care centers to set up the LCD, and one major installation is nearly complete.
Fletcher-Allen Healthcare went through trial runs with several types of monitors before a decision-making team, including surgeons and other doctors, chose the PN-455 monitors. Fletcher-Allen Healthcare purchased 35 of the
45-inch LCD monitors, installing 33 in operating rooms and the remaining two in radiology.
One of the major reasons healthcare is so interested in the larger LCD monitors is to make use of new industry software, called picture archiving and communications system (pacs). This system allows doctors and nurses to view CT scans, MRI images and X-rays from anywhere. “It allows them to be moved throughout an organization to be reviewed by physicians,” comments John K. Evans, senior vice president and technologies officer at Fletcher-Allen Healthcare. “It also allows the images to be transported outside the organization, so they can be archived and retrieved for comparison purposes.”
An example that Evans gave is of a surgeon performing back surgery. Prior to the surgery, there will be a scan taken of the patient’s back, and it will be displayed on the monitor throughout the surgery. The surgeon may decide to take another scan of the patient’s back during surgery and then the two images can be displayed on the screen side by side. After the recovery period, yet another scan can be taken and compared to the first two to evaluate the surgery’s success.
Comparison of the different images or scans can prove to be an important benefit. “On monitors, a physician can display the image and actually review particular circumstances with the patient,” notes Evans. While the pacs system does all of the work in pulling up the images, including comparing and overlaying them, the monitor shows the differences, in detail, between the before and after shots. “We feel we found the best resolution on the market to meet the needs of pacs in our operating rooms,” says Evans.
The PN-455 has other applications, including CAD/CAM, video conferencing and building security in command and control rooms, flight simulators, and homeland security. “Homeland security is using the PN-455 for high resolution surveillance applications,” says Jim Wilson, major accounts manager, Eastern United States, Sharp. “I’ve got several of these targeted to go on board naval ships for ready room applications, where they could be used for plotting courses for enemy ships and so forth.”
Televisions have been the breakthrough product when it comes to high definition, but Sanyo’s Xacti HD1 video camera is broadening the HD scope and hopes to bring home videos to new levels.
An Industry Divided
The new DVD formats are here. After years of trying to find a solution to the two-format problem, it has come down to the release of both HD DVD and Blu-ray disc players to the market.
Companies were aware early on that there would need to be a new generation of DVDs to meet growing technology standards. “In the U.S., DVD was launched in March of 1997 and the first HD TV was shipped in October 1998,” explains Mark Knox, advisor to HD DVD Promotion Division, Toshiba Corporation. “Even at the time they were preparing DVD, many of the same companies were in the process of developing high definition TV.” Knox points out that the original DVD standard was a combination of two competing formats. Immediately after that compromise was reached, the DVD Forum was formed in a doomed attempt to circumvent future format wars. Since the requirements for HD TV were too much for the standard DVD to handle, many manufacturers started their research to develop an HD version of DVD.
But the industry divided and formed two separate associations, the Blu-ray Disc Association and the HD DVD Promotions Group.
The Blu-ray Disc Association (BDA) wanted to create a system that would have a longer shelf life than the DVD. “We said, ‘Ok, we are going to make an HD format and we have one shot at this’,” notes Andy Parsons, senior vice president for product development at Pioneer USA and media spokesperson for the BDA. “Once the format is finalized and we start shipping product there is an obligation to make sure that the system doesn’t change.” BDA says it is trying to use advanced technology instead of stretching older technology to come up with a product that is short on capacity.
One of the major differences between Blu-ray and HD DVD is that HD DVD has the same basic disc structure as current DVDs. “Studios contemplating creating HD DVD content know the factories making regular DVDs can now be easily upgraded to make HD DVDs,” says Knox.
Blu-ray uses a new technology altogether and DVD factories need to be retrofit to accommodate this change. “The reason we have to use blue laser technology is that we have to be able to focus the laser light down to a smaller spot size on the surface to increase the data density, which gives data density up to five times that of a DVD,” explains Parsons.
“The most profound difference between the two machines is in the optical pickup. While both systems use a blue laser diode to read the HD content, the HD DVD pickup can share many optical components needed to read standard DVDs,” says Hiroharu Satoh, senior manager of HD DVD division at Toshiba’s Digital Media Network Company. “This means the pickup can be smaller, more economical and can operate at a greater distance from the actual disc, simplifying the design of portable players and compact drives for notebook PCs.”
The Blu-ray system bends the blue laser light at a severe angle, which requires more optical elements and discs that have a 0.1 mm cover layer system. These elements may lead to a higher cost for Blu-ray players.
CES was the place to see all the up and coming DVD players in both the new formats. Pioneer, a supporter of the Blu-ray player, will be releasing their player in May with a suggested retail price of $1,800.
Toshiba is supporting the HD DVD format, and its player will be available in the U.S. in March 2006. Satoh notes that after conducting technical research Toshiba decided to support HD DVD’s more economical format. Toshiba is trying to target any consumer that owns an HD TV. Retail prices will start at $500. “The conclusion was that the HD DVD disc structure of 0.6 mm-thick discs bonded back-to-back is the most realistic and ideal to achieve smooth transition from today’s DVD to the next generation DVD from perspective of compatibility,” he says.
One of the announcements made by Bill Gates at CES was about Xbox 360 being offered with an optional HD DVD drive. “We believe that HD DVD will bring the excitement of high definition movies to the consumer faster and at a greater value, while giving them the choice of how they want to access and manage their HD content,” says Chris Pirich, general manager, Console and Consumer Software Group at Microsoft. “HD DVD lets consumers make managed copies of their movies so they can be shared between multiple devices and accessed anytime, anywhere. We think, in the end, HD DVD will provide more of what the consumer is looking for.”
The standard DVD will still be playable in both HD DVD players and Blu-ray Disc players. “One of the wrong messages we see propagated is that this is supposed to replace DVD. I don’t think that is necessarily a safe thing to say,” notes Parsons. “DVD is still relatively new technology to many consumers and there are about 50,000 titles available worldwide in DVD. It’s not good for the industry to give consumers the impression they should just forget all that and throw it away.”
Even in the midst of a DVD content format battle, the future for HD in any form looks bright. “We are seeing estimates of roughly 10 million per year HD sets being sold into the U.S. market place over the next several years and that’s a lot of customers that are out there that are going to be hungry for content,” says Parsons.
Many of the companies agree that HD is going to continue
to become more prevalent. Alessi of LG says, “Sales growth in
HD displays, of all types, has been explosive and is expected to
continue, particularly in flat panel sets. The future for HD looks phenomenal.”
The Dual-View display offered from Sharp is capable of showing two separate images on either side of the display. It allows for consumers to watch a DVD on one side and surf the Internet on the other.
Not to be overshadowed by the power of HD at this year’s CES, companies released additional impressive products ranging from cell phones and radios to home networking systems. Westinghouse added more digital photo frames to its line. Specifically, the DPF 0701 has an additional element that can feature two different wallet-sized photos in the frame. “We see a trend in up and coming 16 by 9 aspect ratio cameras that allows for panoramic shots,” says Howard Houng, product specialist for Westinghouse. “It is possible to fill up the whole screen on this frame, take the typical 4 inch by 6 inch shots and display one picture at a time, or even feature two 4 inch by 3 inch photos at the same time.”
He continues, “We try to keep the digital photo frame fairly simple in terms of functionality, which means you don’t need a remote control for the unit. Simply stick in the card and it will play automatically.”
The Two-Way Viewing Angle LCD from Sharp is a dual-view display that was released last year and made an appearance at CES. This product is built on a number of proprietary technologies, including a parallax barrier layered on an ordinary thin-film transistor (TFT) LCD, which directs light in different directions similar to a 3-D imaging. “In order to get a 3-D image like the old stereoscopes, the company had to have two images slightly offset,” explains Todd Stonewall, applications engineer at Sharp Micro-electronics of the Americas. “They had to figure out a lensing system that would take half the image and point it at the left eye, take the other half of the image and point it at the right eye and see stereo.”
The earlier 3-D prototypes were difficult to look at unless the consumer remained perfectly still, but the company realized that the technology allows for two separate images to appear on the screen at the same time. “The display interweaves the images, essentially putting the left images in the even numbered pixel columns and the right images in the odd numbered columns,” Stonewall says.
Currently the Two-Way Viewing Angle display is sold in Japan in a 7-inch automobile application. One view serves as a navigation system for the driver and the other as an entertainment device for the passenger. It is offered in 7-inch models at this time, however, the company can produce larger Two-Way Viewing Angle LCDs for a wide range of applications from retail displays to airport signs.
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San Mateo High School
Historic Classroom Building Renovation
San Mateo, CA
Originally constructed as a shop building, this project restored and renovated the last remaining, yet long neglected, 1920s brick building on the San Mateo High School campus. Providing much needed large meeting spaces, art studios and general classrooms, the building was seismically upgraded throughout, historically restored on the exterior, and outfitted with new technology, industrial materials and modern amenities on the inside.
The interior also showcases QKA’s utilization of the space’s vastness and a clerestory to bring in northern light – making the District’s vision of a space that is both modern and supports its learning curriculum, yet historically preserved.
"QKA designed a beautiful, extremely functional reuse of our former industrial arts space. The building includes several art classrooms with extraordinary light."
- Kevin Skelly, Ph.D., Former Superintendent, San Mateo UHSD

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The use of the website is governed by French law.
The website www.albertclock.com and all of its components are the exclusive property of MNTNT.
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Site Owner and Publisher:
Registered with the RCS of PARIS under the number 814 322 285
Headquarters: 12 rue Santerre F-75012 Paris
Phone. +33 (0) 7 69 19 62 93
Email: contact [at] mntnt.fr
Publication Director :
Mr Axel SCHINDLBECK
Address: 12 rue Santerre F-75012 Paris
Phone. +33 (0) 7 69 19 62 93
E-mail: contact [at] mntnt.fr
Host and creator of the site:
Address: 500 Terry A François Blvd San Francisco, CA 94158
Telephone: +1 415-639-9034.
* Law n ° 2004-575 of June 21, 2004
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2.1. Intellectual property
In accordance with the provisions in force of French law, the entire structure and content of the site (logos, images, texts, articles, documents, videos, services, etc.) are the exclusive property of the Publisher or its partners.
Consequently, any reproduction, representation, modification, reference to another site and / or exploitation, total or partial and for any reason whatsoever, without the prior written consent of the Director of publication, is strictly prohibited.
The Publisher reserves the right to initiate any necessary procedures, including legal proceedings, to put an end to any infringement of its intellectual property rights and to obtain compensation for the damage caused to it.
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The site may contain hypertext links to other websites. The use of these links leads to external navigation to the site www.albertclock.com, under the sole responsibility of the user. The Publisher cannot be held liable in any way whatsoever for this use and the content of its external sites.
The Publisher reserves the right to modify the presentation, the content as well as the services and tools of the site at any time and without prior notice, in particular to update the information it contains.
The user is also solely responsible for the use of the data and information available on the site.
Despite the attention paid to the maintenance and updating of the site, the Publisher does not guarantee the User permanent accessibility to the site, or the absence of malfunctions of any kind, and cannot even liability incurred due in particular to errors, inaccuracies, bugs, viruses, etc.
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The purpose of this confidentiality policy is to inform the user about the methods of processing their data in compliance with article 13 of the European General Regulation on the Protection of Personal Data n ° 2016/679 of April 27 2016 (the “GDPR”).
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Responsible for this website and the collection of data communicated to it via the website, MNTNT has appointed since April 01, 2017.
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MNTNT may be required to collect the personal data communicated by the users on the contact forms, requests, or when you browse the site. These data are processed in order to respond to user requests or improve their experience on the site.
MNTNT is also likely to use the personal data of its users for administrative purposes or for any other objective imposed by current legislation.
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MNTNT does not transmit its users' data to a third party, unless he/she has given his/her prior consent for the sharing of this information (for example for the use of a newsletter mailing list service);
MNTNT makes its best efforts to ensure the confidentiality and the security of the personal data collected during their transmission to the requested persons.
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MNTNT uses its best efforts to protect users' personal data against damage, loss, misappropriation, intrusion, disclosure, alteration or destruction.
MNTNT personnel who, by virtue of their position, would have access to user data are bound by the utmost confidentiality in this regard.
However, MNTNT does not control the risks related to the operation of the Internet and draws the users' attention to the existence of possible risks in terms of punctual loss of data or breach of confidentiality of data transiting through this network. The information offered on the site may be interrupted in cases of force majeure or beyond the control of MNTNT or due to events beyond its control.
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In accordance with the Data Protection Act and the RGPD, MNTNT limits the storage of your data for a period not exceeding that necessary for the purposes for which they are processed. This period may be extended for as long as necessary to meet its legal, ethical and contractual obligations and to defend our rights.
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Within the limits and reservations provided for by law, users have rights over the data concerning them (articles 15 to 20 of the RGPD). These rights are, within the limits of their application on the site:
the right to obtain confirmation that their data are indeed processed by MNTNT and the modalities of processing of such data,
the right to access their data,
the right to rectify data that are inaccurate or incomplete,
the right to request the deletion of data that no longer need to be kept,
the right to limit the processing of their data if such data is used,
the right to be notified of updates to their data,
the right to portability of data supplied to them by automated processes,
the right to object on legitimate grounds to the processing of their data, or simply to commercial prospecting.
In accordance with Law n°78-17 of 6 January 1978, you have the right to access, rectify, modify and delete data concerning you. To exercise these rights, users must prove their identity and make a request by contacting us at "contact[at]mnt.fr" by email or at "MNTNT, 86 rue Belle de Mai, 13003 Marseille (France)" by post. beyond the control of MNTNT or facts not under its responsibility.
3.7. The National Commission for Information Technology and Civil Liberties / Commission Nationale de l'Informatique et des Libertés ("CNIL")
Users are reminded that they can contact the CNIL directly on the website https://www.cnil.fr/fr/agir or by mail at the following address: Commission Nationale de l'Informatique et des Libertés, 3 Place de Fontenoy - TSA 80715, 75334 PARIS CEDEX 07.
3.8. Updating of the personal data policy
MNTNT may change the Personal Data Policy. If MNTNT wishes to use your personal data in a manner different from that stipulated in the Personal Data Policy in effect at the time of collection, such changes shall be visibly notified on the site and users registered for the Newsletter shall also be notified by e-mail.
These general terms and conditions of sale (hereinafter the "General Terms and Conditions") apply to any purchase that you make as an individual (hereinafter the "CUSTOMER") on the website www.albertclock.com (hereinafter the "Site") from MNTNT - registered with the Paris RCS, whose SIRET number is 814 322 285 000 10, with a capital of 5,000 euros and having its registered office at 12 RUE SANTERRE 75012 Paris, France. E-mail: contact[at]mntnt.fr (hereinafter the "SELLER").
MNTNT uses the main Internet portal www.albertclock.com
Any order placed on the Site necessarily implies the CUSTOMER's unreserved acceptance of these general terms and conditions of sale.
The CUSTOMER must read these terms and conditions carefully and accept them before proceeding with the payment of an order for PRODUCTS placed on the Site.
The General Terms and Conditions are referenced at the bottom of each page of the Site by means of a link and must be consulted before placing the order. The CUSTOMER is invited to read carefully, download and print the General Terms and Conditions and to keep a copy.
The SELLER advises the CUSTOMER to read the General Conditions for each new order, the latest version of the said Conditions applying to any new order for PRODUCTS.
By clicking on the first "checkout" button to place the order and then on the "Place order" button to confirm said order, the CUSTOMER acknowledges having read, understood and accepted the General Terms and Conditions without limitation or condition.
To be able to purchase a PRODUCT, the CUSTOMER must be of legal age and have legal capacity.
1 / THE PRODUCTS
MNTNT designs, manufactures and sells the digital clock “Albert Clock”. The specificities of each version are highlighted in each product sheet. All online products are available for sale and in stock, unless a stock shortage is indicated in the online shop in the form of a banner on the product photo. Furthermore, MNTNT sells original accessories for the Albert clocks: including adapters, cables and wall mounting systems.
2 / PURCHASE OF PRODUCTS ON THE SITE
2.1. The CUSTOMER will be invited to indicate its data by completing the form available on the Site. The sign (*) indicates the mandatory fields that must be completed for the CUSTOMER's order to be processed by the SELLER. The information that the CUSTOMER provides to the SELLER when placing an order must be complete, accurate and up-to-date. The SELLER reserves the right to ask the CUSTOMER to confirm, by any appropriate means, his/her identity, eligibility and/or the information provided.
2.2. The CUSTOMER can check the status of his order and see whether his order has been shipped and delivered. The tracking of DELIVERIES is carried out using the carrier's online tracking tool. The tracking number will be provided by the SELLER by e-mail. The CUSTOMER may also contact the SELLER's sales department at any time by e-mail at contact[at]mntnt.fr in order to obtain information on the status of his order.
2.3. An email confirming payment and/or order will be sent to the CUSTOMER by MNTNT via the address no-reply[at]my.store-emails.com or contact[at]mntnt.fr. It is at this time that the contract between the CUSTOMER and the SELLER shall be concluded.
2.4. In the event of an unexpected large number of visitors to a proposed offer (sales, promotions, flash sales, etc.), MNTNT reserves the right to cancel the offer before its announced end, if the stock of the merchandise is exhausted or severely limited. This does not affect the validity of orders placed while the offer has been available and the payment function has been activated.
3 / PRICE
3.1 All prices are in Euros and are subject to change without notice.
3.2. The prices of the products are inclusive of all taxes.
3.3. Delivery, packaging and handling costs are added to the purchase price of the products as described in the delivery conditions.
3.4. In addition, for deliveries outside metropolitan France The CUSTOMER undertakes to pay all taxes due on the import of products, customs duty, value added tax, and any other taxes due under the laws of the country where the order is received. This price includes the price of the products, handling and packaging costs.
3.5. Flash promotions are subject to special sales conditions: the prices announced can vary from one day to the next and a flash sale can be cancelled from one day to the next, without warning. Under no circumstances can the CUSTOMER ask for the previous day’s prices.
4 / PAYMENT
The price invoiced to the customer is the price indicated on the order confirmation sent by MNTNT.
4.1. Method of payment: PayPal
With or without a PayPal account, the CUSTOMER can pay for his/her purchases on our website https://www.albertclock.com/shop. PayPal never reveals banking information to merchants for greater security. By choosing to pay via PayPal, the CUSTOMER will be automatically directed to the PayPal site. Once the PayPal payment has been validated, the CUSTOMER can complete his order on the https://www.albertclock.com/shop website.
4.2 Credit card - Mastercard/ Visa
Payment is due immediately upon ordering. The CUSTOMER may pay by credit card. Cards issued by banks domiciled outside France must be international bank cards (Mastercard or Visa). The secure online payment by credit card is carried out by our payment provider Stripe. The information transmitted is encrypted according to the rules of the art and cannot be read during transport on the Stripe network hosted in the United States, whose general terms and conditions of sale can be read here: https://stripe.com/fr/terms.
Once the payment is initiated by the CUSTOMER, the transaction is immediately debited after verification of the information. In accordance with Article L. 132-2 of the French Monetary and Financial Code, the commitment to pay given by card is irrevocable. By communicating his banking information at the time of the sale, the CUSTOMER authorizes the Seller to debit his card for the amount relative to the price indicated. The CUSTOMER confirms that he is indeed the legal holder of the card to be debited and that he is legally entitled to use it. In the event of an error, or if it is impossible to debit the card, the Sale is immediately cancelled by operation of law and the order is cancelled.
4.3 In the event of problems encountered, please contact us via our contact form.
5 / DELIVERY
5.1. After the order confirmation, MNTNT has to deliver all references ordered by the CUSTOMER within 14 working days (in Europe: 5 working days), subject to availability. In the event that the references are not in stock, MNTNT may have longer lead times to replenish their supplies. MNTNT shall notify the CUSTOMER by e-mail of the delivery time on the CUSTOMERS request.
5.2. The carrier undertakes to deliver the order to the CUSTOMER's address provided by MNTNT. Delivery shall be made by direct delivery of the product to the announced addressee, or in the event of absence, to another person authorized by the CUSTOMER. If the CUSTOMER wishes to have two distinct delivery locations, the CUSTOMER must place two orders, with the related delivery charges.
5.3. If the package is returned to MNTNT, a second delivery shall be made at the CUSTOMER's expense, if the CUSTOMER expresses this wish. If the package is returned to MNTNT again, it shall not be reshipped to the CUSTOMER and the amount corresponding to this order, including delivery costs, shall be retained by MNTNT.
5.4. Likewise, if the shipping service indicates that the package has been delivered to the CUSTOMER and the delivery address corresponds to the address provided by the CUSTOMER, the order shall be deemed to have been delivered to the CUSTOMER.
5.5. In addition, for deliveries outside metropolitan France The CUSTOMER undertakes to pay all taxes due on the import of the products, customs duties, value added tax, and any other taxes due under the laws of the country where the order is received. All orders placed with MNTNT are intended for CUSTOMERS' personal use, and CUSTOMERS or recipients of the products shall refrain from any partial or total resale of the products. MNTNT shall not be held legally liable if the CUSTOMER fails to pay taxes.
5.6. The CUSTOMER shall take particular care to check the correct operation of the delivered device and to read the instructions for use provided to him. In the event of apparent defects, the CUSTOMER has the right to return the product under the conditions provided for in this document.
5.7. MNTNT shall not be held responsible for the consequences due to a delay in delivery. The following cases are considered as "cases of force majeure", relieving the vendor of its obligation to deliver: war, riot, fire, strikes, accidents and the impossibility of being supplied.
5.8. According to Article 105 of the French Commercial Code, goods shipped travel at the risk and peril of the recipient. We are not obliged to reimburse items that have been damaged during transport. The purchaser must check the condition of the goods on arrival and make precise reservations, if necessary, on the carrier's document. In this case, have the damage noted by the driver, and send a registered letter to the carrier within 48 hours. In case of damaged parts, if the person receiving the package does not write the necessary reserves on the transport voucher, in front of the driver, no recourse or reimbursement, nor any replacement of the parts is possible.
6 / EXCHANGE OR PRODUCT RETURN: RIGHTS AND WITHDRAWAL PERIODS
The CUSTOMER has a right of withdrawal for the following reasons:
- Non-satisfaction of the Product for any reason whatsoever;
- Non-conformity of the Product.
6.1. In accordance with Article L.121-20 of the French Consumer Code, the CUSTOMER has a period of 14 (fourteen) days from the date of receipt of his order. In the event of exchange or refund, the CUSTOMER shall return the new item in its original packaging, intact and accompanied by all accessories, notices and documentation.
Returns are the responsibility of the CUSTOMER. The item must be returned to the following address:
86 rue Belle de Mai
6.2. In the event of exercising the right of withdrawal, and if all the conditions mentioned in the return procedure are met, MNTNT shall refund the Customer the corresponding amount within a maximum period of 14 working days from receipt of the return. Reimbursement of the purchase price, with the exception of return transport and warehousing costs, shall be made by crediting the amount debited to the Customer's credit card account or via PayPal.
6.3. In the event of a delivery error and/or non-conformity, any product to be refunded shall be returned to MNTNT in its entirety and in its original packaging.
6.4. MNTNT does not accept collect shipments. In accordance with Article L 216-4 of the French Consumer Code, as the return form does not designate any carrier, any risk related to the return of the Product shall be borne by the CUSTOMER. The Seller is not responsible for the loss of the package by the postal services.
7 / LEGAL WARRANTIES/ RETURN OF DEFECTIVE PRODUCT
In accordance with our legal obligations under French law, MNTNT is liable for defects in conformity appearing on your product for 2 years from the date of purchase.
7.1 It is reminded that within the framework of the legal guarantee of conformity, the consumer:
benefits from a period of two years as from the delivery of the good to act towards the seller;
may choose between repair or replacement of the good, subject to the cost conditions provided for in Article L. 217-9 of the Consumer Code;
is exempt from having to provide proof of the existence of the lack of conformity of the goods during this period.
7.2 The CUSTOMER is reminded that the CUSTOMER may decide to implement the guarantee against hidden defects of the goods sold within the meaning of Article 1641 of the Civil Code and that in this case, it may choose between cancellation of the sale or a reduction of the sale price in accordance with Article 1644 of the Civil Code.
7.3. This guarantee thus allows you to obtain free repair of your product or its exchange, subject to the cost conditions provided for by law. Failing this, if the repair or exchange is impossible or could not be implemented within one month of taking charge of it, MNTNT shall refund the price of your product.
7.4. If the product is found to be defective, the CUSTOMER shall demonstrate the defective nature of the product by displaying the carrier's label and a product photo on the same photograph. The CUSTOMER will thus make a request to the customer service department accompanied by this photograph.
7.5. In order for this guarantee to apply, the products must be in the state in which you received them with all the elements (accessories, instructions, etc.), as well as a copy of the purchase invoice. Products returned by post must be returned in packaging that allows transport in good conditions. In this case, the cost of returning the product will be reimbursed on the basis of the invoiced price and on presentation of the supporting documents.
7.6. You can also exercise the warranty against hidden defects within two years of the discovery of the defect. In this case, you will have to prove that the defect existed at the time of purchase, that it was hidden and that it renders the product unusable. The provisions of this article do not prevent you from benefiting from the right of withdrawal provided for in article 6.
8 / DISPUTES
8.1. The present contract is subject to French law. MNTNT shall not be held liable for damages of any kind, whether material, immaterial or corporal, which may result from the malfunctioning or misuse of the products marketed. The same shall apply to any product modifications resulting from manufacturers. MNTNT's liability shall, in any event, be limited to the amount of the order and shall not be held liable for simple errors or omissions that may have remained despite all precautions taken in the presentation of the products.
8.2. In the event of difficulties in the application of this contract, the CUSTOMER has the possibility, before any legal action, to seek an amicable solution, notably with the help of: a professional association in the sector, a consumer association or any other counsel of its choice. It is recalled that the search for an amicable solution does not interrupt the legal warranty period, nor the duration of the contractual warranty. It is recalled that as a general rule and subject to the discretion of the Courts, compliance with the provisions of this contract relating to the contractual guarantee presupposes that the CUSTOMER honors its financial commitments to the SELLER.
8.3. Claims or disputes will always be received with attentive benevolence, good faith being always presumed in the person who takes the trouble to explain his situation. In the event of a dispute, The CUSTOMER will first contact the company to obtain an amicable solution.
9 / RESERVATION OF OWNERSHIP
According to the law of 13/07/67 (amended by law number 80.335 of 12/05/80), MNTNT retains full ownership of the products sold until the full price, including all costs, taxes and compulsory contributions, has been received.
10 / INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
The Seller remains the sole owner of the names, trademarks, logos, drawings and abbreviations that it has registered, and more generally of all the intellectual property rights that it owns as well as all the products and services that it has developed.

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Report considers the future of chief sustainability officers
Deloitte UK and the Institute of International Finance have released a report on survey findings taken from 80 global sustainability professionals and senior executives on the role of chief sustainability officers, addressing environmental, social and governance.
The report explores how financial services firms are mobilising to address ESG and how firms see the role of a chief sustainability officer. It looks at why some firms decide to appoint one, what is expected from them, and how the role contributes to a broader governance structure.
The role of a chief sustainability officer is seen as “helping organisations navigate the external environment, reconfiguring business strategy and connecting the dots within their organisation, is expected to gain prominence over the next two years”.
Deloitte said that as companies widen their view of risks and opportunities within their business, driving a process around disclosure strategy will be important. It said this coincides with external stakeholders increasing their reliance on companies’ ESG disclosures to achieve their own objectives.
“While the current corporate reporting ecosystem is comprised of many voluntary ESG standards and reporting frameworks, this landscape is rapidly evolving, with five of the leading sustainability and integrated reporting organisations issuing a joint statement in the fall of 2020 to work towards a comprehensive corporate reporting standard,” Deloitte said.
Elizabeth Cava, audit and assurance partner at Deloitte Bermuda, said: “As companies move ESG programmes from singular committees to integrated ERM programmes in their operations, transparency will be important and can drive value to assist companies navigate changing stakeholder expectations. Developing a robust governance structure, integrating internal audit and the board of directors, and obtaining external assurance can help companies make informed disclosure strategies responsive to these expectations. The rapid pace of change suggests companies should start the designs of these systems now.”
John Johnston, CEO, Deloitte Bermuda and Caribbean Region, said: “Here in Bermuda it is clear to see how financial services firms are uniquely exposed to the physical, transition and liability risks from climate change; what is less apparent is the critical role such firms can play in transitioning the global economy to a low carbon reality through systems of sustainable finance. The reporting framework for ESG is evolving quickly and Bermuda financial services firms, insurers and reinsurers in particular, have an opportunity to be leaders on this front.”
To read the full report, visit https://www2.deloitte.com/bm/en/pages/financial-services/articles/the-future-of-the-chief-sustainability-officer.html


Following a leak, Paramount Pictures has officially released the first trailer for director Justin Lin’s “Star Trek” sequel.
Axel-In-Charge: Navigating the "Civil War II" Landscape, Bringing DMC to Marvel
The Scarlett Johansson blockbuster was a safe bet for a sequel, who expected a followup to Zoe Saldana’s 2011 action film?
Produced by Guillermo del Toro, the CG-animated film features the voices of Channing Tatum, Zoë Saldana, Ice Cube, Ron Perlman, Christina Applegate, Danny Trejo, and more.
From producer Guillermo del Toro and director Jorge Gutierrez comes a beautifully CG-animated love story set against the backdrop of the Day of the Dead.
The actors behind Jake Sully and Neytiri will reprise their roles for three more Avatar movies.
Terminator: Sarah Connor Chronicles and Locke & Key writer/producer Josh Friedman reportedly has been tapped by James Cameron to write Avatar 2.
Marvel Studios President Kevin Feige says in a new interview that “audiences will respond to an alien Zoe Saldana,” seemingly confirming what had only been a rumored Guardians of the Galaxy casting decision.
Paramount Pictures has released an array of new Star Trek Into Darkness promotional material, including an Uhura featurette that gives the first look at unmasked Klingons in J.J. Abrams’ rebooted universe.


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It's nearing the time of year when changes happen to various things that affect us financially. The new tax year beginning in April is often the time when adjustments are made.
And this is true of state pensions, which are relied upon by millions of retired people across the UK. For many, it is their primary source of income.
Changes are coming for those in receipt of the state pensions in the next month and the Express has looked at what's to come.
State pension triple lock
The first key change for Britons to make note of is the return of the state pension triple lock. The mechanism was temporarily suspended last year, due to warped earnings data as a result of COVID-19, meaning the Government deemed a predicted eight percent rise as unaffordable.
However, this was only intended to be temporary, and the triple lock will return from April 2023 onwards. Pensioners can expect a 10.1% rise in line with September 2022’s CPI inflation figure. The triple lock ensures the state pension rises each year by whichever is the highest of 2.5%, inflation or average earnings.
New state pension
The second change, as a result of the triple lock’s return, is the rise of the new state pension. The full new state pension is currently worth £185.15 per week, but this will rise to £203.85.
People are eligible if they are a woman born on or after April 6, 1953, or a man born on or after April 6, 1951. To get any new state pension, Britons typically need 10 qualifying years of contributions, rising to 35 for those who want to secure the full sum. Some may get less than the full new state pension if they were contracted out before April 6, 2016.
Basic state pension
Another change to make note of is an increase to the basic state pension - the older scheme. The full old state pension will rise from £141.85 to £156.20 per week for eligible people.
It is available to those who retired before April 6, 2016, the Government has confirmed. For the full basic state pension, individuals usually require some 30 qualifying years of contributions.
Married Woman’s Pension
The fourth change relates to the Married Woman’s Pension - a type of the basic state pension. Under the old scheme, women could derive payments from their spouse or civil partner’s National Insurance contributions. The sum is worth 60 percent of the basic state pension rate, and the DWP has confirmed this will rise from £85.00 to £93.60 per week.
In addition, another change relates to the over-80s state pension. Individuals cannot get the over 80 pension if they reached state pension age on or after April 6, 2016, but for older people, this could be particularly useful.
Eligibility is not based on the National Insurance contributions one has made. The Over 80 state pension is intended for those who receive a basic state pension of, currently, less than £85 a week, or nothing at all. The rate is set to rise from £85 per week to £93.60 a week in the forthcoming tax year.
Additional state pension
The final important change to kick in next month relates to the Additional state pension. There is currently no fixed amount for this sum, and what a person gets is usually dependent on how long they paid National Insurance for, their earnings, and whether or not they were contracted out.
However, the maximum sum people can receive is set to change from April 2023. It will increase from £185.90 to £204.68 per week for eligible individuals.


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The neighbourhood of La Prosperitat is a neighbourhood that belongs to one of the largest districts in the Catalan capital, the district of Nou Barris. The neighbourhood is residential, although it also has commercial areas. It is a quiet, friendly neighbourhood, with a good public transport network.
It is a working-class neighbourhood, straightforward and affordable. It is ideal for someone who wants to rent an apartment in the district of Nou Barris, in a safe and residential area, but above all, in a quite affordable part of Barcelona, compared to other areas in the city.
One of the things that strikes the neighbourhood of La Prosperitat most, is its strong social cohesion, something that has kept culture and traditions alive, which are very important for the neighbourhood to prosper. There might even be a direct relation to its name, La Prosperitat (prosperity).
As already mentioned, the strength of this unified neighbourhood can be seen in many situations, from social facilities, public parks and services for the community, to educational and civic centres, public transport and other useful aspects for residents in this neighbourhood.
All ages blend perfectly in La Prosperitat, from associations of older people to groups of young people, who come up with initiatives to solve the deficiencies or problems that the area faces. This is something very uncommon in Barcelona, which has resulted in certain universities studying the motivations and the phenomenon itself.
On the subject of real estate, the neighbourhood has medium-sized apartments of between 60 and 90 square meters, although it can be easy to locate smaller apartments for single people or couples. Prices are quite cheap, as this is one of the parts of Barcelona with more affordable rental prices.
The neighbourhood has some shopping areas with supermarkets, local stores and pharmacies. If you want to live in a quiet, simple neighbourhood, with strong cultural roots and a very intense social and neighbourhood cohesion, with commercial areas, well connected by public transport, and with apartments at very cheap prices, then without a doubt the neighbourhood of La Prosperitat is a good option for you.
It can also be interesting for students who do not want to share an apartment, who look for something very affordable, as well as being able to enjoy the culture of Barcelona and getting involved in neighbourhood community life.
One of the most interesting things in the neighbourhood of La Prosperitat are the fiestas mayores that take place each spring. The duration of the festivities is about ten days and during this time all kinds of activities take place, from parades, concerts and having street meals together, to contests, children's games and performances for children.
Sometimes pools are set up in the squares, so that children can cool off a bit.

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Swedenborg’s Literary Corpus | lunchtime talk
EVENT: Swedenborg’s Literary Corpus | lunchtime talk
DATE: 14th July 2021 - 14th July 2021
TIME: 1pm - 2pm
VENUE: Swedenborg House
SPEAKER/S: James Wilson
Each Wednesday at 1.00 pm there will be a brief talk and chance for discussion about one of the 27 objects selected for the new exhibition, The Story of Swedenborg in 27 Objects, with the talks being given by the curator Stephen McNeilly, Swedenborg House archivist Alex Murray and editor and former librarian James Wilson.
Please RSVP by emailing email@example.com specifying which date you would like to attend. There is very limited capacity for these talks, so do contact us if you book and can no longer attend.
The second talk in the series sees James Wilson speak on the six cabinets of books containing the library’s Swedenborg Collection.

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Recent footage of people running from collapsing cliffs is a stark reminder of the dangers of our coast.
But on one stretch of Dorset’s Jurassic Coast, major cliff falls are soon followed by an influx of fossil hunters, creating a headache for those tasked with keeping people safe.
The unstable shores have seen numerous rescues and even some fatalities.
But as experts explain, those taking the risks are usually the least likely to find any prehistoric remains.
Several major cliff falls have already been reported this year at West Bay and Charmouth.
During the tourist season, the beaches at Charmouth are patrolled by fossil wardens whose job it is to warn visitors against the riskiest behaviour, and steer them towards the easier pickings near the shoreline.
“If I see someone hacking away at the bottom of the cliff, I will go and speak to them,” says Stuart Godman, who has been patrolling the beach for 17 years.
“You will always get the odd person here and there who does not listen but I’m not going to get into an argument with them.”
It seems the majority of risk takers are holidaymakers – keen to bag themselves a souvenir, oblivious to the slow trickle of dust and stones from above.
Mr Godman points out huge boulders on the crowded beach that he says were not there the day before.
The fossils at Charmouth are around 180-200 million years old and embedded in the dark-grey limestone. The air is filled with the sound of the waves and of hammers hitting rock.
Anyone found hitting the pale, more recently formed chert stone is strongly discouraged because it splinters, making it hazardous and impossible to split successfully.
“If you look along the shoreline, that’s where you will find the fossils, usually after a few tides,” said Mr Godman.
And, as if on cue, a father and son approach, holding up a vertebra of an ichthyosaur – a prehistoric marine reptile – they found on the water’s edge.
Aspiring palaeontologist Isaac Cousins, 13, had clearly done his research, knowing exactly where to look and even correctly identifying his find.
Rising up from the beach is the remains of the latest rockfall – a huge shelf of soft clay and crumbling rock that fell in July.
About 20ft (6m) up, on top of the landslip, a small group of adults and teenagers hunt for prehistoric treasure.
Three years ago, close to this very spot, Mr Godman encountered a similar scene – a family fossil-hunting high up on the collapsed cliff.
“I suggested they come down but the lad, an 11-year-old, had got stuck in the mud 80-90ft (25m) up the cliff.”
With the tide coming in, Mr Godman alerted the emergency services, triggering a rescue operation involving two coastguard teams, three fire engines and the ambulance service – about 40 people in total.
Aside from mild hypothermia, the boy was uninjured, but his predicament highlighted that falling rocks are not the only danger here.
Lizzie Hingley, a commercial fossil hunter, says her most successful beach trips have often been weeks or months after a collapse.
Her methods speak for themselves with her finds including “category one” fossils – species previously unknown to science, which have been named after her.
“People who go straight after a cliff fall, unless you know what you are doing or if it goes through a certain layer of cliff, you are unlikely to find anything,” she said.
“Sometimes it’s a case of waiting for the tide to run over it to break it up. Sometimes it’s a couple of months after the landslide.
“If you go around hitting random rocks with a hammer, one person in a million might have some luck. Your eyes really are your best tool.”
Ms Hingley, who began fossil hunting as a child, turned professional six years ago, preparing and selling her finds online.
She estimates there are about 10 or 20 others like her, making a living from the beach.
“There are certain beaches that I would not go to,” she said. “Not Burton Bradstock or West Bay because they do have a tendency to collapse.”
It was on this stretch in 2012 that tragedy struck when a sudden collapse killed 22-year-old holidaymaker Charlotte Blackman, who had been walking along the beach with her boyfriend and family who were just metres away.
Following the latest spate of collapses, large warning signs mark the start of the cliffs but, 50m (160ft) up, the occasional intrepid explorer can be seen peering over the overhang, while families picnic on the beach below.
Every hour, a voice from the RNLI lifeguards office booms over a loudspeaker, urging people to stay clear.
The coast between Lyme Regis and Burton Bradstock, primarily owned by the National Trust and Charmouth Parish Council, is covered by a “fossil collecting code of conduct”, aimed at keeping people safe and ensuring finds are correctly recorded.
It urges people to only search on a falling tide, avoid the base of cliffs, wear appropriate clothing and to tell someone of their whereabouts and expected return time.
The coastguard offers similar advice, adding that people should carry a charged mobile phone.
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Types of BMW spare parts
Today, the business of BMW parts has transformed from a traditional one into an e-commerce business. You can order and purchase any parts and accessories of BMW online. There are various trusted dealers of BMW parts Dubai who provide genuine elements in this field. These services providers offer a complete source of quality auto replacement components and upgrades. Some of the parts for your BMW that you can easily source online are as follows.
Brake Pad & Disc
Brake pads are the steel backing plates which contain friction material bound to the surface that faces the disc brake rotor. The brake pads compress the rotor and transmit the force hydraulically and create a friction between the disc and pad and slow down the disc. The brakes help to remove the kinetic energy which is present in a moving car to stop it. You can easily find the brake pad & disc for your BMW online. Some of them are listed below.
- Ferodo Front Brake Pad Set FDB1773
- Ferodo Front Brake Pad Set FDB4067
- Bosch Rear Brake Pad Set 0986494432
- Bosch Front Brake Disc 0986479436
The shock absorbers are the hydraulic pump device that helps to control the movement of suspension and springs of the car. It also keeps the tires in contact with the ground and ensures the safe control and braking response of the car. Shock absorber improves the braking system of the car without giving much stress to the passengers. The shock absorber is needed to be replaced when the braking distance of a car has been increased or when you feel more rugged in handling your car. Following is the list of the best shock absorbers for your BMW.
- TRW Rear Shock Absorber (Twin) JGT9050T
- TRW Front Shock Absorber (Twin) JGM1301T
- TRW Front Shock Absorber (Twin) JGS1068T
A spark plug is an important component of the ignition system of a car. It ignites the mixture of air and fuel which helps the engine to function properly. In other words, a spark plug produces a spark when required to ignite the combustible mixture. It consists of a steel shell which makes the outer covering, a resistance which controls the strength of current and central and ground electrodes made up of nickel alloy. Following is the list of some spark plugs used in BMW.
- Denso Spark Plug - U-Groove K20TXR
- Champion Spark Plug - Platinum Bi-Hex OE205
- Champion Spark Plug - Multiground Electrode OE216
- Bosch Spark Plug - Double Platinum 0242236510
- Bosch Spark Plug – Nickel 0242140507
- Bosch Spark Plug – Iridium 0242145537
The wiper blades play an important role in the safety of driver and passengers sitting in the car. It is used to remove dirt and rain from the front and rear glass of the car. In order to ensure the ideal performance, it is recommended that you should replace the wiper blades of your BMW in every 6 months. Here we have listed the branded and best-suited wiper blades for BMW cars.
- Bosch Wiper Blade Set 3397001394
- Bosch Wiper Blade AeroEco Single 3397013451
- Bosch Wiper Blade Rear 3397004583


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*Race becomes in an inevitable factor for the lone African American doctor at New York’s Knickerbocker Hospital in the upcoming Cinemax drama “The Knick.”
There aren’t a lot of black doctors at all in the United States during the 1900s – the time period reflected in the series, premiering Friday, Aug. 8 a 10 p.m. Harvard graduate Dr. Algernon Edwards, played by Andre Holland, has to battle for respect among his white peers, as well as within the city itself and among his own people.
“That’s one of the things that really excited me about getting a chance to play him,” Holland told TCA critics last month. “One of the first things I connected to was W.E.B Du Bois’s idea of his double consciousness, right? Like black people having to develop these two different ways of living in the world in order to get by, and I think Algernon is very much a good example of that.”
“The Knick” stars executive producer Clive Owen as Dr. John W. Thackery, the newly appointed leader of the surgical staff at the Knickerbocker.
Despite struggling financially, the hospital has become known for employing innovative surgeons and nurses who think outside of the box. But, helping Thackery to do just that is his addiction to cocaine and opium, a vice not uncommon among surgeons of the era.
“In a lot of our research, what we were finding was a lot of them were using drugs like cocaine,” said series co-creator and co-writer Michael Begler. “And then some of them, William Halsted being the best example, who was one of the founders of Johns Hopkins, he was taking cocaine to do his job and to progress medicine, but he also needed to come down and needed to balance that, and his drug of choice was morphine. And we just felt that at that time these doctors were trying to do so much to progress at such a high rate and at such a quick rate that the character of Thackery, it just made sense for him to want to drive forward and keep driving forward.”
The 10-episode series has already been renewed for a second season ahead of its Friday premiere, and season one director Steven Soderbergh will direct all ten episodes of season two as well.
Below, Begler (first) and his co-creator/writer Jack Amiel reveal what about the show is fact, and what is fiction – including the hospital itself, the innovative surgeries depicted in the series and the hiring of African American doctors in the 1900s.
“The Knick” premieres Friday, Aug. 8, at 10 p.m. on Cinemax.
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by Maria Smith
Hiyas Dance Troupe Members: (l-r) Ebony Farquhar, Zen Lapena,
Ludy Dellamas (Director/Choreographer), Doreen Bontemps and Verna Sims
Majestically beautiful “Banga” dancers at the Knox Harmony Festival
The second Knox Multicultural Harmony Festival (MHF) at the Polish “Syrena” House along Stud Road in Rowville on March 29-30 was even bigger and better in terms of the perfectly warm “no cloud in the sky” weather and thousands of satisfied spectators who went through the gates of “Syrena” House that particular weekend.
This multicultural event supported by local traders and businesses showcased a rich array of non-stop entertainment and cultural performances from about 20 ethnic communities in Knox and surrounding areas.
Opening the first day was the Chinese Lion Dance, followed by the Afghan Fashion Show/Parade. Our own Filipino performers led by Joey Santos, the Three Stars and Sun Jazz Band started off the festival on its second day, serenading the crowd with the pop version of “Sa Lumang Simbahan” among other memory-tickling Filipino tunes.
Among the impressive traditional “flamenco”, “hellenic”, folklorean and contemporary dances from all over the world, our own Hiyas Dance Troupe (choreographed by Mrs Ludy Dellamas) likewise impressed the crowd with its own “Banga” (a large earthen jar) and “Aray!” (Ouch!), a ceremonial and enticement (between a man and a woman) dance, respectively.
Promoting social inclusion and cultural awareness on the day was also reflected on a number of colourful souvenir/artifact stalls from a number of ethnic communities creating a vibrant marketplace alive with eye-catching costumes, rhythmic sound and the mouth-watering smell of exotic cuisines sold at very affordable prices.
Unsurprisingly the continued success of the festival was due to the collective effort of a large number of dedicated and committed volunteers who gave their time and effort to promote cultural diversity in all its forms, boiling down to the essence of volunteering.
Moreover, something that must not be overlooked was the constant, ongoing and selfless dedication and passion of the Senior Committee Members Marta Marot (Chairperson); Susan Pai (Secretary); Teresa Koronczewski (Treasurer); Maher Megallaa (Public Relations); Manjit Singh (Events Manager); Michael Migliaccio (Media/Sponsorship) and Ramona Chua (Food Stalls Safety Officer).
Indeed there was no shortage of congratulatory and encouraging words from federal and state MPs, local councilors and leaders of local ethnic communities who attended the MHF officially opened by the new Victorian Minister for Multicultural Affairs and Citizenship Hon. Matthew Guy and the Knox City Mayor Cr Darren Pearce.
(l-r) VSL Mrs Maria Smith, AFCS Chairperson Mrs Cynthia Norton, Knox MHF Main
Organiser Cr Joe Cossari and Mr Joey Santos at the MHF Meeting at Syrena House
Knox City Cr Joe Cossari who gave birth to and has been influential in securing financial backing for the Knox Multicultural Harmony Festival has also been inspired with the unity of spirit and the quality of performances from participating ethnic groups, emphasizing that “understanding of others is the strength of society” no matter where we come from.
In his last few words applauded by thousands who came to the festival, Mr Chin Tan (Chairperson of the Victorian Multicultural Commission) encouraged everyone to continue to promote the way of life that celebrates our cultural diversity in a tolerant, socially- inclusive society such as Australia.


Beethoven - Piano Sonatas Vol.8: Appassionata (opp. 57, 81a & 101)
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Release Date: 4th December 2020
WorksPiano Sonata no.23 in F minor, op.57 'Appassionata'
Piano Sonata no.26 in E flat major, op.81a 'Les Adieux'
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ArtistsMartin Roscoe (piano)
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Martin is currently a Professor of Piano at the Guildhall School of Music, London, Artistic Director of Ribble Valley International Piano Week and Beverley Chamber Music Festival.
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PLOS ONE, 10(11):e0141782, Public Library of Science, 11, 2015. Paper Website abstract bibtex
OBJECTIVE Epilepsy and intellectual/developmental disabilities (ID/DD) have a high rate of co-occurrence. Here, we investigated gene mutations in Chinese children with unexplained epilepsy and ID/DD. METHODS We used targeted next-generation sequencing to detect mutations within 300 genes related to epilepsy and ID/DD in 253 Chinese children with unexplained epilepsy and ID/DD. A series of filtering criteria was used to find the possible pathogenic variations. Validation and parental origin analyses were performed by Sanger sequencing. We reviewed the phenotypes of patients with each mutated gene. RESULTS We identified 32 novel and 16 reported mutations within 24 genes in 46 patients. The detection rate was 18% (46/253) in the whole group and 26% (17/65) in the early-onset (before three months after birth) epilepsy group. To our knowledge, we are the first to report KCNAB1 is a disease-causing gene of epilepsy by identifying a novel de novo mutation (c.1062dupCA p.Leu355HisfsTer5) within this gene in one patient with early infantile epileptic encephalopathy (EIEE). Patients with an SCN1A mutation accounted for the largest proportion, 17% (8/46). A total of 38% (9/24) of the mutated genes re-occurred at least 2 times and 63% (15/24) occurred only one time. Ion channel genes are the most common (8/24) and genes related to synapse are the next most common to occur (5/24). SIGNIFICANCE We have established genetic diagnosis for 46 patients of our cohort. Early-onset epilepsy had the highest detection rate. KCNAB1 mutation was first identified in EIEE patient. We expanded the phenotype and mutation spectrum of the genes we identified. The mutated genes in this cohort are mostly isolated. This suggests that epilepsy and ID/DD phenotypes occur as a consequence of brain dysfunction caused by a highly diverse population of mutated genes. Ion channel genes and genes related to synapse were more common mutated in this patient cohort.

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On her recent first major solo trip abroad to Africa, noted feminist hero and First Lady Melania Trump took a break from modeling colonialist fashion to speak with ABC News about her role and, interestingly, #MeToo. When asked by Tom Llamas if she believes women and supports the movement, Mrs. Trump gave a cautious answer: “I support the women, and they need to be heard,” said the First Lady. “We need to support them and also men, not just women.”
She went on to stress the need for survivors to provide backup for their claims, and, tearing a page from her husband’s playbook, used the opportunity to get in a little dig at the media. “We need to have really hard evidence that, you know, that if you are accused of something, show the evidence,” she added. “I do stand with women but . . . You cannot just say to somebody, ‘I was sexually assaulted’ . . . because sometimes the media goes too far.”
Melania Trump is right about one thing: Evidence certainly does help support the claims of sexual assault survivors—like the kind of corroboration Dr. Christine Blasey Ford provided when she offered the sworn affidavits of four people whom she told as well as portions of her therapist’s notes to back up her accusation against Brett Kavanaugh. Oddly, though, evidence like that didn’t mean much to the panel of elderly Republican men on the Senate Judiciary Committee. And that is a big part of why #MeToo exists: for survivors to use their voices to take on a patriarchy that, historically, is not interested in hearing them.
Melania Trump’s attempt to “both sides” #MeToo—to assert that both men who are accused and women survivors need equal support—fundamentally ignores history and misses the point of the movement pretty much entirely. Men (and white men, in particular) have always been supported and disproportionately advantaged over women: They have had the right to vote and to own land (and indeed own other people); they have been paid more and elevated to positions of power in politics and in the private sector. And as #MeToo has revealed, they have abused and harassed with impunity (look no further than accused assaulters and harassers Donald Trump and Kavanaugh, and your Harvey Weinsteins and Matt Lauers). #MeToo is about speaking truth to this drastic imbalance of power and the ways it has harmed and stifled women and men who have been assaulted. They are the ones who have rightfully sparked a movement, and they are the ones who need change and support—far more than the men who built the system.
Melania Trump may grasp this and just not care. Or she may be choosing her words carefully, considering her own husband has been accused multiple times of misconduct. In a teaser for its interview with Melania Trump, ABC likened her to the Sphinx of Giza she posed in front of in Egypt. But she is not that mysterious, nor is she some sort of secret booster of the feminist cause in the White House simply because she’s a woman. Her ideals and beliefs are plain to see.


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AFUO Virtual Visual Art Exhibition Event
As we live through an unprecedented age of the Covid Pandemic, we invite you to share the visual arts you have been creating during lockdown!
Share your creative work – your embroidery, painting, photos, knitting, pysanky. And tell us about yourself, your creative work, your inspiration.
Let’s keep our community connected by sharing our cultural creativity.
This AFUO Arts initiative is to bring together Australian-Ukrainians of all ages during the pandemic.
Virtual Visual Art Exhibition Event – “Arts Patron” – Mrs. Olena Kulinich

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Dodgers vs. Nationals Sunday Prediction
After blowing a late lead in the second game of Saturday's doubleheader, the Washington Nationals are now on the verge of being swept by a Los Angeles Dodgers team that came to D.C. this weekend in a massive funk. Can Stephen Strasburg help the Nats avoid being swept at home?
Game Snapshot & Odds
Sunday, May 20, 2018
1:35 p.m. ET, Nationals Park
TV: LAD (SNLA); WSH (MASN)
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Public Betting Trends
Oddsmakers from online sportsbooks currently list the Nationals as a -141 favorite. As of this writing, 70% of the betting tickets wagered at online sportsbooks are on the Nationals to beat the Dodgers on the moneyline. This information is subject to change, however, so be sure to check out our MLB Public Betting Page for updated figures on this game.
Dodgers' Wood unlucky, falls to 0-4 with latest loss
Alex Wood took a tough loss after allowing two runs -- one earned -- in six innings Tuesday against the Marlins. Wood went undefeated in the first half of last year, opening up 11-0 before finally taking his first loss July 21. This year, he's 0-4 in nine starts, even though he has a 3.35 ERA and has allowed more than three runs just twice.
Nationals' Strasburg allows one run, strikes out nine in win
Stephen Strasburg allowed just one run in 6 2/3 innings to earn a 2-1 win over the Diamondbacks on Saturday. He punched out nine batters against one walk in the gem outing. He surrendered just five hits, including an RBI-double by A.J. Pollock in the third inning. Strasburg improves to 5-3 with a fine 3.28 ERA and 1.03 WHIP after nine starts. He has 68 strikeouts and 13 walks in 60 1/3 innings. He will face the Dodgers next weekend.
MLB Betting Trends
The Dodgers are now 4-0 in their last four games against the Nationals and have won five of their last six games in Washington.
The Nationals have lost six of their last eight games against the Dodgers when Strasburg starts.
My first inclination is to back the Nationals because it's unlikely that they would be swept in a series that Max Scherzer and Strasburg made starts. That said, the Dodgers appear to be feeling themselves for the first time in a month and a half and Wood isn't someone I want to fade just to get a share of Strasburg. Since 2017, Wood owns a 2.88 ERA, a fantastic ground ball rate of 52.4%, and excellent strikeout (24.1%) and walk (5.6%) rates to boot. Strasburg has been equally impressive (actually he's been better), so instead of attempting to pick a winner why don't we just take the under and watch these two pitchers do their thing?
The Pick: Dodgers/Nationals under 7.5