The universal compulsory coverage provides for treatment in case of illness or accident and pregnancy. Health insurance covers the costs of medical treatment, medication and hospitalization of the insured. However, the insured person pays part of the costs up to a maximum, which can vary based on the individually chosen plan, premiums are then adjusted accordingly. The whole healthcare system is geared towards to the general goals of enhancing general public health and reducing costs while encouraging individual responsibility.
Although 50% of cardiovascular-disease risk is genetic, the other 50% can be modified by how you live your life, according to Dr. Eugenia Gianos, director of Women’s Heart Health at Lenox Hill Hospital in New York City. “This means you can greatly reduce a high genetic risk or greatly worsen a low genetic risk,” she says. “Your fate really lies largely in your hands.”
Historically, Health maintenance organizations (HMO) tended to use the term "health plan", while commercial insurance companies used the term "health insurance". A health plan can also refer to a subscription-based medical care arrangement offered through HMOs, preferred provider organizations, or point of service plans. These plans are similar to pre-paid dental, pre-paid legal, and pre-paid vision plans. Pre-paid health plans typically pay for a fixed number of services (for instance, $300 in preventive care, a certain number of days of hospice care or care in a skilled nursing facility, a fixed number of home health visits, a fixed number of spinal manipulation charges, etc.). The services offered are usually at the discretion of a utilization review nurse who is often contracted through the managed care entity providing the subscription health plan. This determination may be made either prior to or after hospital admission (concurrent utilization review).
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Most aspects of private health insurance in Australia are regulated by the Private Health Insurance Act 2007. Complaints and reporting of the private health industry is carried out by an independent government agency, the Private Health Insurance Ombudsman. The ombudsman publishes an annual report that outlines the number and nature of complaints per health fund compared to their market share
eHealth is a free service, with an A+ rating from the Better Business Bureau, providing easy-to-use-and-understand plan finders and comparison tools. Plans sold through eHealth won't cost more than if you buy directly from one of our providers. eHealth will recommend plans that are best suited to your needs and budget, whether it's during the annual open enrollment period or if you have a qualifying life event. In certain states, eHealth can even help you apply for the Affordable Care Act tax credit offered by the government. eHealth is proudly invested in helping you with all your medical insurance questions and concerns, including:
Recently (2009) the main representative body of British Medical physicians, the British Medical Association, adopted a policy statement expressing concerns about developments in the health insurance market in the UK. In its Annual Representative Meeting which had been agreed earlier by the Consultants Policy Group (i.e. Senior physicians) stating that the BMA was "extremely concerned that the policies of some private healthcare insurance companies are preventing or restricting patients exercising choice about (i) the consultants who treat them; (ii) the hospital at which they are treated; (iii) making top up payments to cover any gap between the funding provided by their insurance company and the cost of their chosen private treatment." It went in to "call on the BMA to publicise these concerns so that patients are fully informed when making choices about private healthcare insurance." The practice of insurance companies deciding which consultant a patient may see as opposed to GPs or patients is referred to as Open Referral. The NHS offers patients a choice of hospitals and consultants and does not charge for its services.
An important way to maintain your personal health is to have a healthy diet. A healthy diet includes a variety of plant-based and animal-based foods that provide nutrients to your body. Such nutrients give you energy and keep your body running. Nutrients help build and strengthen bones, muscles, and tendons and also regulate body processes (i.e. blood pressure). The food guide pyramid is a pyramid-shaped guide of healthy foods divided into sections. Each section shows the recommended intake for each food group (i.e. Protein, Fat, Carbohydrates, and Sugars). Making healthy food choices is important because it can lower your risk of heart disease, developing some types of cancer, and it will contribute to maintaining a healthy weight.
Assurant Health is the brand name for products underwritten and issued by Time Insurance Company, Milwaukee, Wis., which is financially responsible for these products. No member of the State Farm family of companies is financially responsible for these products. Assurant, Assurant Health, and Time Insurance Company are not affiliates of State Farm.
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Many governments view occupational health as a social challenge and have formed public organizations to ensure the health and safety of workers. Examples of these include the British Health and Safety Executive and in the United States, the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, which conducts research on occupational health and safety, and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, which handles regulation and policy relating to worker safety and health.
Mental illness is described as 'the spectrum of cognitive, emotional, and behavioral conditions that interfere with social and emotional well-being and the lives and productivity of people. Having a mental illness can seriously impair, temporarily or permanently, the mental functioning of a person. Other terms include: 'mental health problem', 'illness', 'disorder', 'dysfunction'.
Health insurance is insurance that covers the whole or a part of the risk of a person incurring medical expenses, spreading the risk over a large number of persons. By estimating the overall risk of health care and health system expenses over the risk pool, an insurer can develop a routine finance structure, such as a monthly premium or payroll tax, to provide the money to pay for the health care benefits specified in the insurance agreement. The benefit is administered by a central organization such as a government agency, private business, or not-for-profit entity.
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Kala Brown, 30-years-old, was discovered in a 15ft by 30ft container ‘chained up like a dog’.
Police found her after receiving numerous complaints about head banging and other strange noises from the storage container.
In connection with the kidnapping of Kala Brown, a sex offender has been arrested.
45-year-old Todd Kohlhepp was arrested on suspicion of kidnapping.
The pair had been missing for just over two months.
Todd Kohlhepp was arrested after the police deputies arrived at his property with a search warrant.
The police decided to investigate Todd’s property after receiving a lead relating to the disappearance of Kala Brown’s boyfriend Charlie Caver.
Police believe that the kidnapping on Kala and Charlie was not ‘a random act’.
Kala told police that she had been kept in the storage container for two months, and there might be up to four bodies in Kohlhepp’s property.
Spartanburg County Sheriff Chuck Wright spoke to the press after finding Kala Brown.
‘I want to thank God for allowing us to find a missing person from Anderson city who was in a container chained up like a dog.
We found her alive and she’s being treated at a medical facility right now.
It’s tragic that this person was being treated like that.’
Kala is still traumatised by the kidnapping and is being treated at a local medical centre.
Police are still searching Todd Kohlhepp’s property, hoping to find some evidence of the whereabouts of Charlie Caver.

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Review: Star Wars: The Old Republic
January 25, 2012
From the creators of the Mass Effect series and Dragon Age: Origins, Bioware has released a new Star Wars MMORPG (Massive-multiplayer online role playing game) The Old Republic on Dec. 20 2011. Set thousands of years before the original Star Wars trilogy, this game takes place during the war between the Republic and the Sith Empire. This MMORPG features fully developed voice acting, fluid combat, an interactive story, endgame raids and much more. Unlike other MMORPGS, SW: TOR focuses more on story instead of endgame dungeons or player vs. player. Although the game has some great features, it has some major bugs and game play issues.
Players can join one of two factions either, the Sith Empire or the Republic. The Old Republic features an interactive storyline in which players can make choices that influence their story. The decisions the player makes within the game will alter their alignment to either light side or dark side, giving players a choice and influence on their story. Players feel like they have an impact on the universe while retaining the basic MMO elements of group questing and a social community. I have only played about 3 classes so far, so I can’t speak for everyone, but each mission has an interesting story, and has been a blast to play through.The graphics of the game do feel a bit dated which may be discouraging at first, but being an MMO this was expected. After a while I got used to it and it lends a good Star Wars atmosphere to the environment.
The game features voice acting for every NPC ( non-playable-character) giving personality to the characters, both alien and humans. Players can right click on an NPC to start a conversation with them. Voice acting in the game has mostly been spectacular so far, characters sound like I would imagine them to sound. Jedi masters sound wise and calm, Sith lords sound deceitful and evil, and troopers sound like tough war heroes. While the main characters are well developed with amazing voice effects, the lip-syncing can be a bit off, but very rarely. The facial expressions and gestures help the characters seem like real people having a conversation. Overall the dialogue, which is a huge part of the game, has been very well done.
The game hasn’t been around for long, but there are many glitches and bugs that keeps it from being as enjoyable as possible. Characters getting stuck in certain places, monsters resetting when they aren’t supposed to and NPCs not showing up. Some of these bugs are minor but they can add up to become very irritating and annoying. Even though they will be fixed in future patches, Bioware should have fixed many of these glitches/bugs during beta testing before launching such a huge game.
Overall I found The Old Republic to be a very entertaining game with an engaging story. The voice acting helps add a cinematic aspect to the game giving it a unique feel. Even though the game has quite a few bugs, it has a massive amount of content to make up for it. I was amazed by the effort Bioware put into crafting such a great game. My rating 8/10

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Rent control gets another chance
October 20, 2020
The pandemic has raised new fears about evictions in a high-rent state. A ballot initiative will let Californians decide whether new rent control would help.
Voters rejected a statewide expansion of rent control two years ago. Proposition 21 takes a lighter approach to loosening restrictions on rent control by allowing cities to cap rents, including those on vacant apartments and some privately owned, single-family units. Newer apartment complexes could also fall under some form of rent control. Supporters see Proposition 21 as a partial solution to California’s housing crisis while opponents say it will make a bad situation worse. USC experts are ready to talk about potential effects of the measure for property owners, renters, seniors and the homeless population.
Contact: Ron Mackovich, firstname.lastname@example.org or (213) 740-2215
Rent control for the lucky
“There’s a lottery aspect to this policy. It doesn’t depend on whether you need rental assistance or not. Rather, it’s ‘do you happen to be in a property that has rental assistance?’
“I prefer policy that better targets redistribution from those who can afford to pay to those who really need the help. It’s just another thing that makes it unattractive to build housing in California.”
Richard K. Green holds the Lusk Chair in Real Estate and is a professor at the USC Price School of Public Policy and the USC Marshall School of Business.
A decision for desperate times
“Rent control is never a preferred housing policy, but desperate conditions may warrant it until better policies can take effect. Housing shortages have been mounting ever since construction tapered down in the 1990s. Each boom period has produced less construction than before, and due to shortages rents barely slowed during the Great Recession, even while incomes fell. The current pandemic recession is stunting rent increases in downtown areas, but it’s raising rents in outer areas as people flee from density.
“Arguments about supply are pro and con, but the facts are clear: The 15-year exemption for new construction will not discourage new supply. Blame for shortages rest elsewhere, and as long as slow building is politically forced despite rising rents, the clamor for rent restrictions will grow ever stronger.”
Dowell Myers is a professor of urban planning and demography at the USC Price School of Public Policy.
A matter of local control
“I think we can decide when is it appropriate for it appropriate for rent control to be enacted in one’s community. We should be cautious about rent control stabilization measures as a tool for affordable housing, but we shouldn’t necessarily rule it out. There are many other tools that are desperately needed so we can support families who are low and moderate income to improve their housing stability.”
Gary Painter is a professor at the USC Price School of Public Policy and director of the Sol Price Center for Social Innovation.
Local control of rental housing for older adults
“Proposition 21 would give localities control over rental housing and help address affordability needs. Homeowners get attention in relation to taxes, but we need to address older renters on fixed incomes. Baby boomers aged 55 to 74 may have had their retirement plans ruined by the pandemic. Expiring affordability covenants, changes in building ownership and rent increases put seniors at risk of homelessness.
“The appeal of Prop 21 is that cities can assess their renters’ length of residence, income and supply needs. Local governments will have more opportunity to respond to their General Plan’s Housing Elements, which is required by law but rarely enforced. Prop 21 would help older renters age in the community and not be ousted by building ownership changes.”
Caroline Cicero is an instructional associate professor of gerontology at the USC Leonard David School of Gerontology.
A preventative measure for homelessness
“California has been in the midst of a housing affordability crisis for years that is directly related to the rising homeless population. COVID-19 has only exacerbated the problem. Were it not for an eviction moratorium, we would already be witnessing an increase in homelessness like never before. To stave off a worsening homelessness crisis, we need all possible tools, including those contained in Proposition 21.
“Prop 21 allows local jurisdictions to enact rent stabilization measures that can help preserve affordable housing. While rent control alone can’t solve the problem of homelessness and there is some concern that it may result in landlords converting affordable units into condominiums, its ability to preserve affordable housing in communities that are most in need effectively acts as a homelessness prevention measure.”
Benjamin Henwood is an assistant professor at the USC Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work.
A useful tool
“The housing crisis requires a range of strategies, [and] moderate rent regulation is a useful tool to be nested in broader strategy. It has fewer damaging effects than are often imagined. It can address economic pain, and it can promote housing stability. Housing stability matters because it is associated with physical, social and psychological well-being, higher educational achievement by the young and benefits for people of color.”
Manuel Pastor is professor of sociology and American studies and ethnicity at the USC Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences.

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Drs. Elliott Levy and Beverly Lorell, co-chairs of the CTTI Steering Committee, are pleased to announce that Bray Patrick-Lake has been selected to serve as a patient representative on the CTTI Steering Committee.
Patient representatives serve an important role in providing valuable perspectives and input to Steering Committee discussions and decisions. They also serve as liaisons with the patient advocacy community. Ms. Patrick-Lake serves as President and CEO of the PFO Research Foundation, which she founded in 2010 for the purpose of advancing PFO science and improving patient care in a field mired by slow and low enrolling clinical trials and frequent off-label use of medical devices. She also serves as a patient representative on a variety of FDA advisory committees and panels, is the patient representative for the Mini-Sentinel project, and is a member of the American College of Cardiology Foundation Patient-centered Care (PC3) Shared Decision Making Workgroup.
We appreciate the interest received from many impressive applicants for the patient representative position. We look forward to working with Ms. Patrick-Lake as she joins Jane Perlmutter in representing patients on the CTTI Steering Committee.

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Summer is here, and it’s that time of year when you have to look inside yourself and ask the all-important question……..
Are you Team Beach or Team Lake?
How you answer that question could determine the happiness level of your summer vacation.
Those on Team Beach tend to be the ones that love throwing down a blanket, and spending a day catching rays and feeling the warm sun as it bronzes their skin. These also tend to be the ones that enjoy getting their hands dirty making sandcastles, and splashing along the shorelines with friends and family.
Those on Team Lake enjoy not having to deal with huge ocean waves as they crash against the shoreline, but still love getting on the water and splashing around. They also tend to frown upon the taste of saltwater, and have a great time playing in the water while avoiding any possibility of a shark attack.
Alabama’s Freshwater Coast
Some will tell you to pick a side. We don’t believe you have to though-you CAN have it all. At Lake Martin, you can be Team Beach and Team Lake at the same time. It’s the vacation that makes everyone in your crew happy-no matter what side they fall on. Lake Martin has taken on the nickname of Alabama’s Freshwater Coast, and with almost 900 miles of shoreline, there is a lot of coast. You will find private residences, wooded areas, restaurants, bars, and marinas along the shorelines. However, there a couple of cool public beaches that those on Team Beach have to check out.
Lake Martin’s Public Beaches
While many people do rent a boat while at Lake Martin, two of our favorite spots at the lake happen to be places that you don’t even need a boat to get to. These two public beaches at Lake Martin are available for all to enjoy.
The Beach at Wind Creek State Park
Address: 4325 SR 128 Alexander City, AL 35010
Thousands of people visit Wind Creek State Park each year to camp, but you are welcome to just come out for the day and enjoy the state park to the fullest for just a few bucks. Wind Creek State Park boasts activities such as ziplining, horseback riding, a full service marina, a fishing pier, mini golf, an archery range, and hiking trails. They also have an awesome beach that is open to the public. There is a volleyball court and picnic tables right there, as well as a public restroom. The beach itself is the perfect spot to set up for the day and enjoy looking out at the beauty of Lake Martin. You may even get to meet some of the beach bums that have taken up residence there-the ducks of Lake Martin. This is a fun place to take the family and enjoy time relaxing on the beach. This park is open 365 days a year for your beach loving fun!
The Beach at D.AR.E. Power Park
Address: 4633 Young’s Ferry Road Jacksons’ Gap, AL 36861
D.A.R.E. Power Park is maintained by Alabama Power and is free to enter. In addition to the beach right on the shores of Lake Martin, the park also has great amenities like a playground, walking trail, fishing piers, playground, and a boat ramp on the adjacent APC property. There are pavilions that can be reserved at no charge. Although they are free to reserve, you must call to reserve them. There are picnic tables scattered around though, and plenty of room to spread out on the beach and make those sandcastles as you splash in the beautiful waters of Lake Martin. The park is open from 9am-8pm 7 days a week June-August, 9am-8pm weekends only in May and September, and is closed October-April.
So whether you are Team Beach or Team Lake, at Lake Martin, you truly can have it all. Just don’t forget the pail and shovel for those sandcastles at Alabama’s Freshwater Coast!

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How long a Tesla battery lasts is an important consideration for Tesla owners and potential owners alike.
Tesla has set high standards for battery performance and offers a robust warranty to support the life of its batteries in the UK. This article explores the durability of Tesla batteries, a cornerstone on which the brand has built its reputation for innovation, efficiency, and reliability.
We will unpack the expected lifespan of Tesla batteries, examining how long they last and the factors influencing battery longevity. We look at Tesla’s warranty coverage and aim to provide a comprehensive understanding of what owners can expect from their Tesla battery life.
How Long Does a Tesla Battery Last?
Tesla’s batteries should last between 22 to 37 years OR 300,000 to 500,000 miles. The 300,000 to 500,000 miles is a statement from Elon Musk and the battery life figure for Tesla is based on an average driving distance of 13,476 miles per year (a statistic from the US Department of Transportation). This suggests that a Tesla battery could effectively serve a driver for between 22 to 37 years.
Tesla’s warranty policies provide a good insight into its battery longevity. The company offers an eight-year or 100,000 to 150,000-mile warranty (varying by model), promising that the battery will retain at least 70% of its capacity within this timeframe. So Tesla is confident that their batteries will last.
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Tesla Battery Replacement Costs
While Tesla does not publicly list a flat rate for battery replacements, estimates suggest that the cost can range widely. For example, replacing a battery in a Model 3 should cost between £5,000 and £7,000 (according to Elon Musk’s 2019 tweet). Premium models like the Model S or Model X will cost more to replace and their batteries could cost upward of £10,000, reflective of their larger, more advanced battery systems.
These costs are estimates and can vary based on labour rates, the specific battery pack required, and potential future reductions in battery production costs. Tesla’s ongoing efforts to reduce the cost of battery production and increase the efficiency of energy storage may lead to more affordable replacement options in the future.
How to Check My Tesla Battery Health?
Checking on the health of your Tesla’s battery is crucial for maintaining its performance. Tesla has designed its vehicles with technology that not only maximises battery life but also allows owners to monitor battery health through various means. Let’s run through a few ways that you can check on the health of your Tesla battery:
Using Tesla’s In-Car Infotainment System
One of the easiest ways to check your Tesla’s battery health is through Tesla’s in-car infotainment system. Tesla’s user interface provides detailed information about your vehicle’s current battery state, including:
- Battery Level
Displays the current charge level as a percentage of total capacity.
- Energy Consumption
Shows historical data on your energy usage, which can indicate battery efficiency over time.
- Range Estimation
Offers insights into the estimated range left on your current charge, which can be a good indicator of battery health. A significant deviation from the expected range for a fully charged battery might suggest battery health issues.
Tesla Mobile App
The Tesla mobile app is another easy tool for monitoring battery health. Through the app, owners can access real-time data and historical trends related to their vehicle’s battery usage and charging patterns. Key features include:
- Remote Monitoring
Check your battery charge level and range remotely.
- Charging History
Review your charging history to see patterns in battery charging and usage.
- Scheduled Charging
Manage charging times to avoid peak rates and potentially extend battery life by reducing the need for fast charging, which can stress the battery over time.
Diagnostic Tests and MOT Visits
For a more thorough assessment of your Tesla’s battery health, consider scheduling a service visit with a Tesla Service Center. Tesla technicians can perform diagnostic tests to evaluate the battery’s condition, including its capacity retention, any potential cell imbalances, and overall performance. You can have these tests as part of your EVs MOT or as a standalone service.
Why Would a Tesla Battery Need to Be Replaced?
Tesla batteries are not immune to wear and tear or other issues that may cause a battery replacement over time.
- Natural Wear and Tear
Battery capacity naturally decreases with time and usage. Although Tesla batteries are engineered to minimise this degradation, after a significant number of charge cycles, some loss of capacity and, consequently, reduced range can be expected.
- Age of the Battery
As batteries age, their ability to hold a charge diminishes. Even with relatively low mileage, an older battery may show signs of reduced efficiency.
- Mechanical Damage
Impact from accidents can cause severe damage to a battery, making replacement necessary. Even minor accidents might compromise a battery’s integrity, leading to potential future issues.
- Manufacturing Defects
Though rare, manufacturing defects can occur, leading to premature battery failure. Tesla’s warranty typically covers such defects, offering replacement in cases where the battery fails to meet performance standards.
- High Voltage Charging Stress
Regular use of superchargers or other high-voltage fast-charging options can accelerate battery wear over time. While convenient, frequent fast charging may stress the battery, leading to earlier-than-expected degradation.
- Extreme Temperatures
Batteries are sensitive to extreme temperatures. Prolonged exposure to very high or very low temperatures can affect battery health, potentially leading to reduced performance and lifespan.
How Much Does a Tesla Battery Degrade Each Year?
Like all lithium-ion batteries, Tesla batteries experience some level of degradation over time. How much a Tesla battery degrades will vary depending on several factors, including charging habits, mileage, and environmental conditions.
However, numerous studies and user reports have provided insights into average degradation rates. On average, Tesla batteries degrade about 1% to 2% per year. This rate means that after several years of use, a Tesla should still retain a significant majority of its original battery capacity and range.
Data collected from Tesla owners worldwide suggests that most Tesla vehicles retain 90% of their original battery capacity even after driving 100,000 miles. Some vehicles have reported less degradation, maintaining over 90% capacity well beyond this mileage.
How Many Batteries Are in a Tesla?
Tesla battery technology is not just about the capacity but also about the sheer number of individual cells working in harmony.
Tesla 1865 Battery Cells
- Tesla Roadster: 6,831 cells
- Tesla Model S: 7,104 cells
- Tesla Model X: 7,256 cells
Tesla 2170 Battery Cells
- Tesla Model 3 Short Range: 2,976 cells
- Tesla Model 3 Long Range: 4,416 cells
- Tesla Model Y: 4,680 cells
The transition from 1865 to 2170 cells in newer models shows Tesla’s ongoing efforts to improve energy density, reduce costs, and enhance vehicle performance.
How Much Lithium Is in a Tesla Battery
A Tesla Model S battery contains approximately 62.6 kg (about 138 pounds) of lithium. While we have no lithium figures for the Tesla Model 3 and Model Y, they are slightly smaller with smaller battery capacities compared to the Model S, so they likely contain less lithium.
The exact amount would depend on the specific battery capacity option chosen, but it’s reasonable to assume that it would be less than the 62.6 kg found in the Model S battery.
The Tesla Model X is a similar size and performance to the Model S, the Model X might have a comparable amount of lithium in its battery, possibly slightly more due to its larger size.
What is the Tesla Battery Weight?
The weight of a Tesla battery pack varies depending on the model and the specific battery configuration used in each vehicle:
Tesla Model S Battery Weight
The battery pack in the Model S, particularly for the Long Range versions, weighs about 1,200 pounds (approximately 540 kilograms). This pack is one of the largest offered by Tesla, reflecting the Model S’s high performance and long-range capabilities.
Tesla Model 3 Battery Weight
The Model 3’s battery pack varies in weight depending on whether it’s a Standard Range Plus or Long Range version. The weight for these packs ranges from approximately 480 kilograms (about 1,058 pounds) for the Standard Range Plus to around 540 kilograms (approximately 1,190 pounds) for the Long Range versions.
Tesla Model X Battery Weight
Given the Model X’s size and its performance requirements, its battery pack is similar in size and weight to the Model S, weighing around 1,200 pounds (approximately 540 kilograms).
Tesla Model Y Battery Weight
The Model Y, sharing a platform with the Model 3, has a battery pack that also ranges in weight. It’s estimated to be similar to the Model 3’s, with weights from around 480 to 540 kilograms (approximately 1,058 to 1,190 pounds), depending on the version.
What is the Tesla Battery Capacity?
The battery capacity of Teslas varies across different models, it’s a key factor in determining a Teslas range. Here’s an overview of the battery capacities for current Tesla models, measured in kilowatt-hours (kWh), which is the standard unit of energy for EV batteries used to determine the miles per kWh of an EV (the car’s range).
Tesla Model S Battery Capacity
- Long Range: Approximately 100 kWh, offering an EPA-estimated range of up to 405 miles on a single charge.
- Plaid: Also has around 100 kWh, but due to its performance optimization, it has a slightly lower range of up to 396 miles.
Tesla Model 3 Battery Capacity
- Standard Range Plus: Around 54 kWh, providing an EPA-estimated range of up to 263 miles.
- Long Range: About 75-82 kWh, offering a range of up to 353 miles.
- Performance: Shares the same battery as the Long Range but has a range of up to 315 miles due to its performance tuning.
Tesla Model X Battery Capacity
- Long Range: Roughly 100 kWh, with an EPA-estimated range of up to 360 miles.
- Plaid: Uses a similar 100 kWh battery but, like the Model S Plaid, is tuned for performance, achieving a range of up to 340 miles.
Tesla Model Y Battery Capacity
- Long Range: About 75-82 kWh, with an estimated range of up to 326 miles.
- Performance: Uses the same battery as the Long Range but has a slightly lower range of up to 303 miles due to its performance focus.
Tesla’s Battery Warranty Coverage
Tesla’s comprehensive warranty is very comprehensive, covering various aspects of the vehicle from the basic vehicle components to the battery and drive unit. Here’s a summary of the key elements of Tesla’s warranty:
Tesla New Vehicle Limited Warranty
Basic Vehicle Limited Warranty
This warranty covers the vehicle for 4 years or 50,000 miles, whichever comes first, and addresses defects in materials and workmanship.
Supplemental Restraint System Limited Warranty
Offers coverage for 5 years or 60,000 miles, whichever comes first, specifically for the vehicle’s restraint system.
Battery and Drive Unit Limited Warranty
Varies by model, ensuring the battery and drive unit are covered for up to 8 years, with mileage limits ranging from 100,000 to 150,000 miles depending on the model. Importantly, it guarantees a minimum of 70% retention of battery capacity over the warranty period. The specific terms are as follows:
- Model S and Model X: 8 years or 150,000 miles
- Model 3 Rear-Wheel Drive, Model 3 Long Range Rear-Wheel Drive, and Model Y Rear-Wheel Drive: 8 years or 100,000 miles
- Model 3 Long Range, Model 3 Performance, Model Y Long Range, and Model Y Performance: 8 years or 120,000 miles
These warranties apply to defects in parts manufactured or supplied by Tesla that occur under normal use.
Tesla Used Vehicle Limited Warranty
For Certified Pre-Owned vehicles purchased directly from Tesla, the warranty includes what remains of the Basic Vehicle Limited Warranty for up to 4 years or 50,000 miles, plus an additional 1 year or 10,000 miles once the original warranty expires. The original Battery and Drive Unit Limited Warranty also continues to apply.
Tesla Parts, Body and Paint Repair Limited Warranty
This warranty covers Tesla-branded parts purchased and installed by Tesla Service or a Tesla Body Shop, including over-the-counter or online purchases, for 12 months or 12,500 miles, whichever comes first. It defines “failure” as a complete inability of a covered part to perform due to defects in material or workmanship under normal use, excluding gradual loss from normal wear and tear. Specific parts have unique coverage periods:
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Does Tesla Replace Batteries for Free?
Tesla does replace batteries for free if the issue falls within the coverage of its Battery and Drive Unit Limited Warranty, specifically if the battery exhibits defects in materials or workmanship or fails to maintain at least 70% of its capacity within the warranty period, which ranges from 8 years or 100,000 miles to 8 years or 150,000 miles, depending on the model.
This warranty means Tesla will fix or replace the battery for free if it meets certain conditions. But, it doesn’t cover normal ageing of the battery or damage from outside causes beyond those conditions.
Can a Tesla Battery Last 10 Years?
Yes, a Tesla battery can last 10 years. Many Tesla batteries show minimal degradation over this period, maintaining a significant portion of their original capacity and range, thanks to Tesla’s advanced battery technology and management systems.
Can a Tesla Battery Last 20 Years?
While it’s theoretically possible for a Tesla battery to last 20 years, over such a long period, the battery is likely to experience some degradation in performance and capacity. The extent of degradation will depend on various factors, including charging habits, climate, and usage patterns.
The Final Word on How Long A Tesla Battery Lasts
Tesla batteries are designed to last between 22 to 37 years, with many able to reach the 10-year mark while retaining most of their original capacity and range. This durability ensures that Teslas remain reliable and efficient over time without the need for early battery replacement.
Exactly how long a Tesla battery will last varies on several factors, including charging practices, environmental conditions, and overall vehicle use.
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David R Haynes教授的报告题目为“Optimising Surface Charge on Hydroxyapetite Coatings to Promote Mesenchymal Stem Cell Development”。David R Haynes教授主要研究了材料表面负电荷对人间充质干细胞MSC的影响。通过不同的方式在骨生物材料羟基磷灰石HA表面形成负电荷，再对MSC的成骨分化能力进行检测。其研究结果表面，增加材料表面负电荷可以促进MSC分化为骨细胞，为骨生物材料表面改性提供了新的视野。
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November 10, 1938
NEW YORK TIMES, November 10, 1938
* Crystal Night (Kristallnacht)
* Night of Broken Glass - Persecution of Jews
On the eve of Armistice Day, Kate Smith sings Irving Berlin's God Bless America for the first time on her weekly radio show while the papers report the news of what was to become known as Kristallnacht, the "night of broken glass". Nazi troops and sympathizers loot and burn Jewish businesses: the horrific Holocaust has begun.
This issue contains on the front page the first report on this infamous event with a one column heading: "Berlin Raids Reply To Death Of Envoy" & subhead: "Nazi's Loot Jews' Shops, Burn City's Biggest Synagogue to Avenge Paris Embassy Aide". The report takes most of a column and carries over to page ten.
Complete in 56 pages, this is the "rag edition" printed on high quality newsprint meant for institutional holdings. Great condition.
Category: The 20th Century

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Poor Leah Block, she never had the chance to shine in front of ‘Bachelor’ Ben Higgins. The only Jewish contestant on this season edition of the date-o-rama sweepstakes was left without a rose — and had to pack her bags and gone back to Denver.
Supermodel Bar Refaeli told Israeli tax authorities that she should be exempt from paying her 2009-10 taxes because she was living with then-boyfriend Leonardo DiCaprio in his mansion in the United States.
With the debut of “Girls” season five quickly approaching, show creator and star Lena Dunham announced she will not be doing press for the show due to a health condition, endometriosis. Dunham posted a photo and statement on Facebook detailing her current state of health.
(JTA) — Asked about diversity in Hollywood last week, the Coen brothers defended to the Washington Post their history of making movies about Jews and Minnesotans.


It’s Thanksgiving time and you know M.K. and Simon are giving thanks this week for their amazing guests: Dave Waite and Mitch Burrow! The boys go on location and chat about driveway drama, comedy group houses, and some strong opinions surface on the Fast and the Furious franchise. Dave and Mitch regale listeners with roommate stories from New York and Japan and Confrontation Corner involves closets and holes. You won’t want to miss this episode coming to you straight from the Dad Pad!


It was a great day in Avon Park yesterday for the Highlands Radio Group’s Thanksgiving In The Heartland drive for the New Testament Mission – listeners donated close to $1,200 and a vanload of groceries, blankets, jackets and more for the Mission. Next Thursday, the campaign makes its final stop in Lake Placid. The New Testament Mission has been providing emergency food and help for individuals and families in need for 43 years from its base of operations off the Parkway near downtown Sebring.
The Lake Placid Police Department could be making a move soon to new “digs” closer to the local schools in the former town hall on West Interlake Boulevard. The Town Council started that ball rolling this week by voting to request renovation proposals. The now-vacant town hall building offers about a thousand more square feet of work space for the department, and puts the department’s presence within eyeshot of a 20 mile-an-hour school speed zone that’s been a local sore spot for a while. Council members said that the costs involved were the variable – an expectedly high price for the work could scuttle the proposal.
It’s high season, and in case the traffic hasn’t told you that, the weekend schedule of events ought to. The weekend is full of events and activities beginning tonight with the Ridge Area ARC’s annual Sebring Derby horse racing, betting and bidding event at Sun N Lake of Sebring; the Childrens’ Museum of The Highlands is running their annual Craft Beer Festival Saturday night at the Jack Stroup Civic Center. Highway Park, south of Lake Placid, runs their 6th annual Founders’ Day Health Fair Saturday. Tanglewood, north of Sebring on Highway 27 has concerts both Friday and Sunday nights, and the Sebring Circle hosts a free concert with Darkhorse on stage tonight, part of the Downtown CRA’s ‘Downtown Sounds’ series. Also, there’s a new semipro basketball team in the County – the ABA Heartland Racers open up their 2019 campaign Saturday night at South Florida State College. Game time is 7pm.


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It’s the kind of resilience in the face of adversity that brings a tear to the eye. Lockdown or no, the hunks of Hollywood will find a way to take their shirts off in front of the masses.
Tom Holland posted an (impressive!) video of himself putting on a t-shirt while doing a handstand — and challenged his “Spider-Man: Far From Home” co-star Jake Gyllenhaal to do the same.
Gyllenhaal took up the gauntlet and posted a video of himself shimmying upside-down into a tie-dye t-shirt. And — during these tough times for the hospitality industry — he proved that he’s thoughtful as well muscle-bound and freakishly agile. Gyllenhaal gave a shout-out to Lower East Side smoked fish mecca Russ & Daughters by using one of its branded t-shirt for the feat.
Meanwhile, Holland also challenged Ryan Reynolds to give it a try, but Reynolds responded with a video of himself looking baffled by the very idea and saying, “No!”
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Canadian tissue manufacturer Kruger Products has reported a “strong performance” driving revenue and adjusted EBITDA growth in its Q1 results.
Revenue in the quarter increased 13.1% year-on-year to $451m, while adjusted EBITDA increased 71.9% to $50m.
However, a net loss of $49.3m in Q1 was also reported; this compared to net income of $1.4m in Q1 2022, a decrease of $50.7m.
The company said the decrease was primarily due to higher income tax expenses.
Dino Bianco, Chief Executive of KP Tissue, which holds a 13.5% interest in Kruger Products, said: “We are pleased that our multi-faceted strategy to counter inflation is gaining traction as reflected by our strong first-quarter performance in 2023.
“The results were achieved mainly due to higher selling prices across all segments and regions, favourable sales mix, cost management initiatives implemented companywide, as well as ongoing productivity gains and our Memphis plant cost recovery.
“Although we are still coping with volatile pulp prices and a weakened Canadian dollar, profitable growth remains our goal for 2023 and beyond.”
He added that as the business strengthens, it intends to reinvest in its brands to drive share gains and “take advantage of incremental manufacturing capacity” from its Sherbrooke expansion project.
“The ramp-up of our bathroom tissue line exceeded expectations in the first quarter, while the start-up of our facial tissue and paper machine lines are scheduled for the fourth quarter of 2023 and end of 2024, respectively.
“As a result, we are steadily progressing along the road to recovery, while investing for the long-term.”
He added that whilst the company believes inflationary pressure has stabilised and operating efficiency continues to improve, Kruger Products will be reinvesting in the business to drive long-term value.
Adjusted EBITDA in Q2 2023 is expected to be in the range of Q1 2023.


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- Graduate School
- Univ of California-Berkeley , Biophysics
- Medical School
- University of California-San D (1983)
- Characterization of the natural history and improvement of the treatment of children and adolescents with non-malignant hematologic diseases such as congenital bone marrow failure syndromes, aplastic anemia thalassemia, sickle cell disease, and immune cytopenias
- Development of optimum management approaches to major clinical events in children with sickle cell disease (febrile illness, chest syndrome, painful crisis, avascular necrosis, stroke)
- Use of hydroxyurea, transfusion, stem cell transplantation and other therapies, particularly in young children, to prevent the morbidity of sickle cell anemia
- Definitions of the phenotypic manifestations of sickle cell disease.
- Ballas SK, Lieff S, Benjamin LJ, Dampier CD, Heeney MM, Hoppe C, Johnson CS, Rogers ZR, Smith-Whitley K, Wang WC, Telen MJ Am. J. Hematol. 2010 Jan 85 1 6-13
- Renal function in infants with sickle cell anemia: baseline data from the BABY HUG trial.
- Ware RE, Rees RC, Sarnaik SA, Iyer RV, Alvarez OA, Casella JF, Shulkin BL, Shalaby-Rana E, Strife CF, Miller JH, Lane PA, Wang WC, Miller ST J. Pediatr. 2010 Jan 156 1 66-70.e1
- Stroke in sickle cell anemia: alternative etiologies.
- Dowling MM, Quinn CT, Rogers ZR, Journeycake JM Pediatr. Neurol. 2009 Aug 41 2 124-6
- One year follow-up of children and adolescents with chronic immune thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP) treated with rituximab.
- Mueller BU, Bennett CM, Feldman HA, Bussel JB, Abshire TC, Moore TB, Sawaf H, Loh ML, Rogers ZR, Glader BE, McCarthy MC, Mahoney DH, Olson TA, Feig SA, Lorenzana AN, Mentzer WC, Buchanan GR, Neufeld EJ Pediatr Blood Cancer 2009 Feb 52 2 259-62
- Intravascular hemolysis following low dose daily rifampin.
- Neunert CE, Paranjape GS, Cameron S, Rogers ZR Pediatr Blood Cancer 2008 Dec 51 6 821-3
- MRI abnormalities of the brain in one-year-old children with sickle cell anemia.
- Wang WC, Pavlakis SG, Helton KJ, McKinstry RC, Casella JF, Adams RJ, Rees RC Pediatr Blood Cancer 2008 Nov 51 5 643-6
- Pilot study of continuous co-infusion of morphine and naloxone in children with sickle cell pain crisis.
- Koch J, Manworren R, Clark L, Quinn CT, Buchanan GR, Rogers ZR Am. J. Hematol. 2008 Sep 83 9 728-31
- Vaso-occlusive episodes in older children with sickle cell disease: emergency department management and pain assessment.
- Frei-Jones MJ, Baxter AL, Rogers ZR, Buchanan GR J. Pediatr. 2008 Feb 152 2 281-5
- Prediction of adverse outcomes in children with sickle cell anemia: a study of the Dallas Newborn Cohort.
- Quinn CT, Lee NJ, Shull EP, Ahmad N, Rogers ZR, Buchanan GR Blood 2008 Jan 111 2 544-8
- Prognostic significance of early vaso-occlusive complications in children with sickle cell anemia.
- Quinn CT, Shull EP, Ahmad N, Lee NJ, Rogers ZR, Buchanan GR Blood 2007 Jan 109 1 40-5
Bone marrow failure syndromes. In Werner E, de Alarcon P, Christensen RD, eds. Neonatal Hematology: Pathogenesis, Diagnosis, and Management of Hematologic Problems. 2nd ed.
Rogers ZR, Alter BP. (2013). Cambridge University Press; 47-64.
Anemia Due to Diminished Red Blood Cell Production. In Rudolph CD, Rudolph AM, Lister G, First LR, Gershon AA, eds. Rudolph's Pediatrics. 22nd ed.
Rogers ZR. (2011). McGraw-Hill; 1549-1551.
Chediak-Higashi syndrome. In Roach ES, Miller VS, eds. Neurocutaneous Disorders.
Farah RA, Rogers ZR. (2004). Cambridge University Press; 296-300.
Honors & Awards
- Best Pediatric Specialists in Dallas
D Magazine (2015-2017)
- Mom-Approved Doctor
Child Magazine (2015)
- Physician Scientist Award, Fellow
Damon Runyon-Walter Winchell Cancer Research Fund (1990-1993)
- American Cancer Society
Texas Division Oncology, Research Fellowship (1989)
- Phi Beta Kappa
Alpha of California (1978)
- American Society of Hematology (1990)
- American Society of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology (1989)
- American Academy of Pediatrics (1987)
- American Pediatric Society
- Society for Pediatric Research

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1. The impact of the barrel lug with each shot will eventually push the Slide Lock downward, which can allow the entire slide assembly to propel itself forward off of the frame if the firing pin lug rides over the trigger bar cruciform. (Fortunately, that usually doesn't happen and the slide assembly stays on.)
2. Until that happens, the barrel lug groove finds no Slide Lock groove to engage. That reduces the tightness of action lockup in battery and may increase shot dispersion.
When one understands the function of each part, there will be no future uncertainty of how, why, and when they fit together.


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How to Live a Healthy Lifestyle
Living a healthy lifestyle is everyone’s desire, but it is something that only a handful of people get to enjoy as shown on this website. It takes a lot more than what you are doing to be considered healthy; a well balanced diet and physical exercise whenever you manage to fit is not always enough, you can discover more about it here. A lot of things other than taking the stairs or maintaining a balanced diet are required to live a healthy lifestyle. Continue reading to learn more on the useful tips to living a healthy lifestyle.
The first step to attaining the healthy lifestyle status you are after is including a wide variety of foods in your daily balanced diet; this is the only way to supply your body with the different nutrients it needs. Plenty of fresh foods rich in carbohydrates should dominate your diet to increase your fiber intake. This may come as a surprise but you need sufficient sleep to live a healthy lifestyle; try to get between seven and eight hours of sleep daily and maintain the routine.
To improve your lifestyle and the quality of sleep you get daily, physical exercise should be a part of your daily routine; it helps in burning calories, body detoxification, and boosting your cardiovascular health. Reduce salt and sugar intake to live the healthy lifestyle you want; high salt and sugar intake comes with the risk of high blood pressure and cardiovascular diseases, which are the things you are working so hard to avoid.
You should make it a habit to eat regularly and in the right amount for a healthy diet; skipping meals especially breakfast often leads to out-of-control hunger, leading to overeating or turning to snacks that are doing more harm than good for your body and healthy. Do not focus only on what you are eating and forget about the fluids that your body need; you should take at least one and a half liters of water daily, and it can be supplemented with fruit juices and milk among others.
If you are eating more and exercising less, it is time to change the way you do things to avoid gaining weight; cancer, heart diseases, and diabetes are some of the risks of associated with being overweight. Having a primary care physician should be a part of your healthy living routine because sooner or later, you are going to have to see a doctor. These are the crucial steps you need to live a healthy lifestyle.


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Minnesota’s savings and loan industry is remarkably healthy, considering the challenges in the housing market during the past couple of years — and the regulatory challenges it could face in the near future.
Only three of Minnesota’s 23 S&Ls showed losses for the first half of 2009, compared to nearly one quarter of all of Minnesota’s banks. And only one S&L is undercapitalized, InterBank, based in Maple Grove. All of the other S&L’s have capital levels well above what regulators typically require.
Two factors are likely to credit for the S&L industry’s relative health in Minnesota. The vast majority of the state’s S&Ls are located in Greater Minnesota, where the housing market has been more stable than in the metro area. Three of the state’s S&Ls are in the metro area, one of them being the troubled InterBank.
“We’re feeling the pinch, but not nearly what they’re feeling in the Twin Cities,” said Paul Mackin, president and CEO of Rochester-based Think Mutual Bank, the state’s largest S&L. “Our home-lending business is growing as much as it’s ever grown.”
The other factor helping the S&L industry is that many of the thrifts still standing after the S&L crisis of the mid-1980s are strong institutions whose management knows how to weather a storm.
“That’s where a lot of these folks come from,” said Tom Welle, chairman of the Minnesota Bankers Association. “Many of them stuck to their organizational mission. They had some struggles for a few years and came back to profitability. That’s why you find today the ones that are still around stuck to their mission of doing home loans.”
Savings-and-loan institutions, also known as thrifts, specialize in savings deposits and making home mortgage loans. By law, thrifts must have at least 65 percent of their loan portfolios in home mortgages and other consumer loans. For some S&Ls, such as InterBank, this focus has made them vulnerable to the housing downturn that started in 2007. InterBank has received two cease-and-desist orders from its regulator, the Office of Thrift Supervision (OTS), in the past year ordering it to shore up its declining capital position and improve other performance measures. In the latest regulatory order, the OTS told the thrift it might have to merge with a another institution, or voluntarily liquidate, if it didn’t get its numbers up.
So far this year, InterBank, which has $775 million in assets, has managed to improve its losses and kept its capital levels steady. It lost $2.1 million for the first six months of 2009, compared to $8.7 million for the same period last year.
InterBank officials could not be reached for comment for this story, but in July, the bank’s president Fred Stelter said first-time homebuyers with nominal down payments and good credit histories created the most problems for the bank.
“This is a story of people losing their jobs coupled with the devaluation of the market,” Stelter said at the time.
Other than InterBank, though, Minnesota’s savings and loans have stayed well-capitalized throughout the real estate crisis. That bodes well for them as they face the possibility of having a new regulator.
Various legislative plans are afoot in Washington, D.C., to merge the OTS with other bank regulators. This could rob S&Ls of a regulatory body that truly understands their mission, said Marshall MacKay, president and CEO of the Independent Community Bankers of Minnesota.
“The more close to home you get, the more your regulator understands your interests,” MacKay said. “We think it’s important that there are options, because a super-regulator would not serve small banks well.”


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Professor Karin Verspoor is Dean of the School of Computing Technologies at RMIT University in Melbourne, Australia.
Karin's research primarily focuses on the use of artificial intelligence methods to enable biological discovery and clinical decision support, through extraction of information from clinical texts and the biomedical literature and machine learning-based modelling.
Karin held previous posts as Director of Health Technologies and Deputy Head of the School of Computing and Information Systems at the University of Melbourne, as the Scientific Director of Health and Life Sciences at NICTA Victoria Research Laboratory, at the University of Colorado School of Medicine, and at Los Alamos National Laboratory.
She is also the Victorian Node lead and co-founder of the Australian Alliance for Artificial Intelligence in Health.
- Artificial Intelligence in Medicine
- Biomedical Natural Language Processing
- Computational Linguistics
- Health Informatics
- Health Data Analytics
- Computational Biology
- PhD, Cognitive Science and Natural Language, The University of Edinburgh (UK)
- MSc, Cognitive Science and Natural Language, The University of Edinburgh (UK)
- BA, Computer Science, Rice University (Houston, TX, USA)
- Intelligenesis/Webmind Corporation (New York, NY, USA)
- Applied Semantics (Los Angeles, CA, USA)
- Los Alamos National Laboratory (Los Alamos, NM, USA)
- National ICT Australia (Melbourne, VIC, Australia)
- Liu, Y.,Teo, S.,Meric, G.,Tang, H.,Verspoor, K., et al, . (2023). The gut microbiome is a significant risk factor for future chronic lung disease In: Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, 151, 943 - 952
- Šuster, S.,Baldwin, T.,Lau, J.,Jimeno Yepes, A.,Iraola, D.,Otmakhova, Y.,Verspoor, C. (2023). Automating Quality Assessment of Medical Evidence in Systematic Reviews: Model Development and Validation Study In: Journal of medical Internet research, 25, 1 - 20
- Rozova, V.,Khanina, A.,Teng, J.,Teh, J.,Worth, L.,Slavin, M.,Thursky, K.,Verspoor, C. (2023). Detecting evidence of invasive fungal infections in cytology and histopathology reports enriched with concept-level annotations In: Journal of Biomedical Informatics, 139, 1 - 9
- Jimeno Yepes, A.,Verspoor, C. (2023). Classifying literature mentions of biological pathogens as experimentally studied using natural language processing In: Journal of Biomedical Semantics, 14, 1 - 14
- El-Hayek, C.,Barzegar, S.,Faux, N.,Doyle, K.,Verspoor, K., et al, . (2023). An evaluation of existing text de-identification tools for use with patient progress notes from Australian general practice In: International Journal of Medical Informatics, 173, 1 - 9
- Cao, K.,Verspoor, C.,Chan, E.,Daniell, M.,Sahebjada, S.,Baird, P. (2023). Stratification of keratoconus progression using unsupervised machine learning analysis of tomographical parameters In: Intelligence-Based Medicine, 7, 1 - 8
- Suster, S.,Baldwin, T.,Verspoor, C. (2023). Analysis of predictive performance and reliability of classifiers for quality assessment of medical evidence revealed important variation by medical area In: Journal of Clinical Epidemiology, 159, 58 - 69
- Pu, Y.,Beck, D.,Verspoor, K. (2023). Graph embedding-based link prediction for literature-based discovery in Alzheimer's Disease In: Journal of Biomedical Informatics, 145, 1 - 13
- Liu, J.,Capurro, D.,Nguyen, A.,Verspoor, K. (2023). Attention-based multimodal fusion with contrast for robust clinical prediction in the face of missing modalities In: Journal of Biomedical Informatics, 145, 1 - 13
- Otmakhova, Y.,Verspoor, K.,Baldwin, T.,Jimeno Yepes, A.,Lau, J. (2022). M3: Multi-level dataset for Multi-document summarization of Medical studies In: Proceedings of the Findings of the Association for Computational Linguistics, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 07/12/2022-11/12/2022
- Privacy-Preserving Collaborative Analytics on Sensitive Data. Funded by: ARC-Linkage Project from (2023 to 2026)
- Appropriate Antimicrobial Use: Scaling Surveillance Using Digital Health (MRFFRD000113) (externally led by the University of Melbourne). Funded by: MRFF - 2021 Research Data Infrastructure from (2022 to 2026)
- Improving patient outcomes through implementation of digital and diagnostic innovations for infections in cancer (Peter Mac led). Funded by: National Health and Medical Research Council Synergy Grants from (2022 to 2027)
- Technology Development for improved Clinical Trials prediction models (administered by Opyl Limited). Funded by: Innovation Connections grant - Cat 1 from (2022 to 2023)
- Using artificial intelligence and novel technology to detect and monitor corneal disease (administered by University of Melbourne). Funded by: National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) Project Grants 2017 (for funding commencing in 2018) from (2021 to 2023)
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Edita Aradinović: A Serbian Vocal Sensation
In the kaleidoscope of Balkan music, Edita Aradinović stands as a beacon of talent, enchanting audiences with her powerful voice, captivating stage presence, and unwavering passion for music. Born on November 14, 1985, in Belgrade, Serbia, Edita embarked on a musical journey that would propel her to the forefront of the Serbian music scene and beyond.
Early Life and Musical Beginnings
From a young age, Edita displayed a natural affinity for music. Raised in a household where melodies filled the air, she was drawn to the rhythms and harmonies that surrounded her. Encouraged by her family's love for music, Edita began honing her vocal skills, singing along to her favorite songs and dreaming of one day sharing her voice with the world.
Rise to Fame
Edita's breakthrough came in 2001 when she participated in the popular Serbian talent show, "Zvezde Granda." Her mesmerizing performances and raw talent captivated audiences and judges alike, propelling her to the finals and earning her widespread acclaim.
Following her success on "Zvezde Granda," Edita's star continued to rise. She released her debut album, "Zaboravi," in 2007, which showcased her versatile vocal range and emotive storytelling. The album's success solidified Edita's status as a rising star in the Serbian music industry, earning her a dedicated fan base and critical acclaim.
Musical Style and Influences
Edita's music is a fusion of traditional Balkan sounds, modern pop sensibilities, and heartfelt lyricism. Drawing inspiration from her Serbian heritage, she infuses her songs with elements of folk music while embracing contemporary production techniques and international influences.
Her dynamic performances and soulful vocals resonate with listeners of all ages, transcending language barriers and cultural divides. Whether performing heartfelt ballads or infectious dance anthems, Edita's music speaks to the universal themes of love, resilience, and the human experience.
Personal Life and Philanthropy
Beyond her music career, Edita is known for her philanthropic efforts and commitment to social causes. She actively supports organizations that provide assistance to vulnerable communities, particularly children and refugees affected by conflict and displacement.
Edita's compassion and generosity extend beyond the stage, demonstrating her belief in the power of music to uplift and inspire positive change in the world.
Legacy and Future Endeavors
As Edita Aradinović continues to enchant audiences with her mesmerizing performances and soul-stirring music, her legacy as one of Serbia's most beloved vocalists continues to grow. With each new song and stage appearance, she captivates hearts and leaves an indelible mark on the landscape of Balkan music.
As she looks to the future, Edita remains dedicated to her craft, exploring new musical avenues and pushing the boundaries of creativity. With her unwavering passion and boundless talent, she is poised to leave an enduring legacy that will resonate for generations to come.


Cloud computing is everywhere. Supercomputers on the other hand, are not. Amazon thought it was time to fill the gap and has made a supercomputer in the cloud. A supercomputer isn’t just one, huge computer that you turn on and off with a power button. It’s a combination of thousands of processors and sticks of memory (all in different machines, networked together) that are all harnessed into one purpose, as though it was one computer that had all of these resources available to it.
Amazon first built this infrastructure in 2006 but only made it into Top500.org’s annual rundown of the fastest supercomputers on Earth beginning in 2010. However, they hovered near the bottom of the list. But for 2011, Amazon upped their game and their cloud-facilitated supercomputer was dubbed the 42nd fastest supercomputer in the world.
When is this kind of power necessary, you might ask? Research facilities use supercomputers all the time to crunch billions (usually more) of calculations at once to speed through combinations of problems or experiment variables. Modeling, simulating, and forecasting data is a supercomputer’s main purpose.
So how does a supercomputer operate in the cloud? Instead of having one hundred racks of dedicated servers networked together to form the conglomerate supercomputer, Amazon uses any combination of available servers in the cloud at any one time to make up the force behind their supercomputer. Probably the most impressive part about Amazon achieving the 42nd fastest supercomputer in the world is that it’s powered by their standard EC2 web services.
While most supercomputers have an entire data center at their disposal, Amazon is calmly carrying on with its other cloud services while this supercomputer is plugging away amidst it all. Also, the addition of a virtual layer on top of all of the hardware that makes up the behemoth processing power is a feature unique to the cloud supercomputer and not to other dedicated supercomputers.
Critics point out that not all supercomputer-specific applications are equipped to run on the cloud. Jack Dongarra oversees the Top500 supercomputer annual list, and is also a professor at the University of Tennessee. He says that some of the top 25 supercomputers within his Top500 list are comprised of specialized hardware, designed specifically to run very specialized software. Without a lot of redesigning, that kind of software wouldn’t see the same benchmark results from a supercomputer in the cloud, though it would run to some degree. Dongarra praises what Amazon has done for people that don’t need the fastest supercomputer in the world (which, for the record, completes 10 quadrillion calculations per second), just a pretty fast supercomputer (Amazon’s completes 240 trillion calculations per second).
Some supercomputing companies realize that a virtual element to access their resources would be incredibly valuable. Penguin Computing offers Penguin-on-Demand (POD), which lets users and companies who would like to use their supercomputer access it online. The primary difference between their new service and Amazon’s cloud is that Penguin technicians can point directly to the machines that a user is employing for their research, whereas Amazon is using a hodgepodge of machines available in a world-wide network of data centers. One Penguin customer, Earthmine, prefers POD to working in the cloud because they know they’ll receive a deeper level of support (i.e. monitoring of jobs and processes on the hardware) than Amazon will provide.
But, companies have recognized that shortcoming from Amazon’s supercomputer and have stepped in to fill the need and make some money. Cycle Computing helps companies utilize processor cores on top of the cloud and provides the support that POD offers. Recently, a pharmaceutical company needed a 30,000 core supercomputer and Cycle stepped in to set it up in Amazon’s cloud.
One of the most publicized details of that interaction was the cost, which is another huge benefit to Amazon’s supercomputer. A 30,000 core supercomputer made of dedicated servers might cost millions of dollars an hour. An hour with Amazon’s 30,000 core supercomputer? $1,279. It might not be the fastest, but it’s in the top 50, and for that price, it’s nothing to balk at.


Saturday and Sunday evening U2 concerts in Paris have been canceled in the wake of Friday's terror attacks, in which 129 people were killed and more than 350 injured by Islamic State attackers across several sites in the city. The band was scheduled to perform at Bercy Arena this weekend, about three miles from Bataclan, the venue where 118 people were killed by the end of a deadly hostage siege that took place during an Eagles of Death Metal concert.
Rolling Stone reports that U2 frontman Bono spoke to Irish radio DJ Dave Fanning by phone today and said that the band had been rehearsing when the news of the attacks broke out, and that while the decision to cancel the shows was not the band's, they are supportive. "It's up to the French authorities and the city to decide when we can go back."
Bono then said the band's first thoughts are with the victims, especially those at Bataclan for the concert.
"If you think about it, the majority of victims last night are music fans. This is the first direct hit on music that we've had in this so-called War on Terror or whatever it's called," Bono told Fanning. "It's very upsetting. These are our people. This could be me at a show. You at a show, in that venue."
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text: Home is where the heart is, and this place has a lot of it. It's a warm penthouse in a 70's luxury building. Lots of light, some plants, several books and cable TV, but if you prefer going to the movies there's 2 mv theatres around the block. It's a 2 min walk to el 'Ángel' and Av. Reforma, city's landmarks. It's a 30 min walk to el Zócalo, city's downtown. Walk distance to Polanco, Chapultepec, Condesa, Roma, among other emblematic neighborhoods. Lots of bars and restaurants around. Bienvenido!