It can handle the blast from two hand grenades.
If you look at the newly revealed BMW X5 Protection, and it’s just not a luxurious enough of an armored crossover, then check out the bullet-resistant Bentley Bentayga from Inkas. It costs $500,000 to have this level of opulence and security.
The armored Bentayga has BR6 ballistic protection meaning that it can take bullets from a 7.62-millimeter assault rifle round like what would come from an AK-47. In addition, the armored floor can withstand two of the German military’s DM51 hand grenades detonating simultaneously beneath the vehicle. There’s extra protection for the fuel tank, around the battery, and for the electronic control unit.
This Bentayga looks like any other example on the road, it has a few other secrets like emergency lights behind the grille. Buyers can add optional features like a smokescreen system, fire suppression for the engine bay, and electric door handles.
The powertrain remains stock. The twin-turbo 6.0-liter W12 pumps out 600 horsepower (447 kilowatts) and 664 pound-feet (900 Newton-meters) that runs through an eight-speed automatic. Inkas doesn’t specify what effect the armor’s weight has the crossover’s performance, but don’t expect the vehicle still to be able to reach 60 miles per hour in 4.0 seconds.
Bentley is currently developing a refreshed Bentayga with design tweaks at the front and rear. There are strong indications for some changes in the cabin, too. Powertrain revisions are a mystery at this point. Expect the upgraded model to go on sale in 2020, but it can’t take a bullet, let alone two grenades, like this one.


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How does a Haitian child pass the day? For many it’s the most demanding and dangerous pastime of any childhood. They are making their way to America on an exhaustive, agonizing 7000 mile trek from Chile to Peru to Colombia to Central America to Mexico and then ultimately and hopefully to the promised land of their dreams, maybe.
They have been selected for this arduous trip because they are more likely to be let into the U.S. if they are alone. So a parent or some adult pays a smuggler $10,000 or more for each of them and off they go from a starting point in Chile where many Haitians now live in refuge from an unlivable Haiti. Other adults help them along the way, but it’s very hard going. Borrowed cars or dusty buses take them across the border to Peru and then to the Darien Gap between Colombia and Panama where the ordeal begins in earnest.
They must traverse a 66 mile stretch of jungle, mountains and rivers that is not meant for human habitation. By foot and canoe they make their way with dangers all around. Rivers can sweep the unprepared away. Criminals lurk in the bush ready to pounce or rape given a chance. Dead bodies are a fixture of the landscape.
It’s a relief finally to reach Mexico where a bus takes them to an easier river to cross, the Rio Grande, and their goal, the U.S border. There they join thousands of other Haitians under the international bridge at Del Rio, Texas, to await their fate in enormously crowded conditions. It’s a roll of the dice. They may be out of luck and for all their efforts deported. If they stay, they may be united with a relative, assuming there is one. An alternative is foster care or lodging in one of the U.S. resettlement homes for a period of time.
The smugglers they have paid profit immensely, especially the Mexican drug cartels who virtually control the Mexican side of the border and increasingly the American as well. They have even got in the habit of shooting across the border since they get no response. A U.S. agent remarked plaintively, “Someone is going to get hurt.” The cartels with superior numbers are not intimidated.
One group of human smugglers, however, is now paying a price. Suspicious of all the children crossing the border to Peru, Chilean police with the help of Interpol has broken up the organization financing the exodus, Frontera Norte, and arrested nine members. The need of Haitians and the welcoming policies of the Biden Administration are key factors in the mass migration to the U.S. But equally important, though somewhat downplayed, is the crucial role of the smugglers who, indifferent to suffering, add vastly to the numbers reaching the border.

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Guwahati: Voting has largely been peaceful for bypolls to five assembly constituencies in Assam with 51.65 per cent turnout recorded till 1 pm on Saturday, an official said.
Polling is underway in Gossaigaon, Bhabanipur, Tamulpur, Mariani and Thowra assembly segments, with strict adherence to COVID-19 protocols, he said.
An estimated 51.65 per cent of the total 7.96 lakh electors exercised their franchise in the first six hours of voting with the highest turnout recorded in Bhabanipur at 62 per cent, followed by Gossaigaon (57.94 per cent), Thowra (54.52 per cent), Tamulpur (47 per cent) and Mariani (35.13 per cent).
Voting, which began at 7 am, will continue till 5 pm.
No untoward incident has been reported so far from the five poll-bound constituencies, the Election Commission official said, adding that Central Armed Police Force (CAPF) personnel have been deployed in 1,176 polling stations.
Long queues were seen outside polling booths with voters and election officials adhering to COVID-19 protocols and maintaining social distancing norms.
Altogether 31 candidates are in the fray, the Election Commission official said.
In the backdrop of the pandemic, polling stations were sanitised and health safety protocols are strictly followed, he said.
First-time voters were greeted with ethnic scarf in some constituencies, while volunteers helped people with disabilities (PwD) to enter the polling booths in wheelchairs.
Webcast arrangements have been put in place in all the polling stations to monitor the proceedings, the official said.
By-elections to Gossaigaon and Tamulpur were necessitated due to death of the sitting MLAs, while the incumbents of Bhabanipur, Mariani and Thowra resigned from their seats to join the ruling BJP.
The Assam government has declared October 30 this year as paid holiday for workers and employees in all factories, tea gardens, banks, shops and commercial establishments within the jurisdiction of the five constituencies to enable them to cast their votes in the bypolls.

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Two weeks into a short, 60-day session, the Legislature has its work cut out just to finish up a solution for ample funding for K-12 education, pass a capital budget and resolve a dispute over water rights that has held up passage of that construction budget.
Resolution of education funding, which the governor and others believe will require up to $1 billion in additional funding this session, must get done, but lawmakers also should consider the needs of students at the state’s community and technical colleges.
During last year’s two-year budget session, the state’s 34 community and technical colleges — more than half of which are concentrated along the I-5 corridor between Everett and Olympia — sought $200 million in additional funding to address needs and support new and existing programs throughout the system.
They received $15 million.
Understanding the constraints the state faces to pull together necessary funding for K-12 education, the state’s community and technical colleges are back this year, but they’re not asking for the $185 million they didn’t get last year. About $16 million would do, said Arlen Harris, legislative director for the Washington State Board of Community and Technical Colleges.
That supplemental funding includes:
$9 million to help the colleges make up lost ground between what the state requires them to pay faculty and other staff and revenue lost following the Legislature’s recent tuition freeze. Community and technical colleges now are having to use a larger share of tuition revenue for employee compensation than the state provides, said David Beyer, president of Everett Community College.
$3.7 million for specific colleges that are facing faculty staffing issues that would move some faculty from part-time to full-time status.
$2.2 million for support of the Guided Pathways program that seeks to offer more support and guidance to students in designing their educations toward specific career paths. The money would set aside $100,000 each for 22 colleges that had not received earlier start-up funds for the program.
$745,000 for additional financial aid support for about 9,000 students through the State Need Grant and Opportunity Pathways programs and worker retraining, providing students additional aid to meet the 2.2 percent tuition increase in 2018 and a 2 percent increases in 2019.
Although not an additional revenue request, the state community college board also wants the Legislature to move the colleges’ maintenance and operation funding, which pays for maintenance work, utility costs and maintenance staff salaries, back to the state’s operating budget. Currently, that funding is allocated through the state’s capital budget and this year totals $11.4 million in projects and other funding caught up in a legislative tussle from last year.
The Legislature was unable last year to pass a $4 billion capital construction budget that would have funded construction of schools, community centers, housing projects and other needs, including the $11.4 million in maintenance costs for community colleges but also $39.2 million for a new STEM building at Edmonds Community College and $4 million for initial work for a new library for Everett Community College and WSU Everett.
When Republicans and Democrats couldn’t come to agreement on a bill to address a water rights case stemming from a state Supreme Court case, known as the Hirst decision, Senate Republicans refused to consider passage of the capital budget. That stalemate resulted in a lost construction season and the delay of scores of projects across the state. For some projects it has meant the likely loss of federal grant funding.
Legislators reportedly reached a deal on the Hirst decision Thursday, which is expected to clear the way for adoption of the delayed capital budget and its bond funding.
But the Senate Republicans decision to use the capital budget as leverage last year — and end the session without a capital budget for the first time in decades — now makes it easier for either party to use the same tactic the next time there’s a stalemate between parties or the House and Senate.
The threat the capital budget could again be held hostage provides ample reason for the Legislature to, at least, remove basic maintenance costs for state facilities out of the capital budget and back into the maintenance and operation budget, reversing a change that was made in 2003.
The state’s 34 community and technical colleges are playing an indespensible role in educating and preparing students for further study and advanced degrees at universities but also for more immediate jobs with employers throughout the state, particuarly in manufacturing and other trades.
With some 740,000 job openings in the state expected over the next five years — and more than half of those requiring post-high school education and training — community and technical colleges represent the best option for many of those students.
The state has set a goal that 70 percent of all adults have post-secondary education, training and creditials by 2023. To meet that goal, community colleges will need to produce 228,000 more graduates.
As important as it is to meet the needs of K-12 education, the needs of community and technical colleges now require state lawmakers’ attention.


Deji Adeyanju, popular activist, on Monday, warned Bola Tinubu, National Leader of the All Progressives Congress, APC, against contesting for the presidency in 2023.
Adeyanju mocking the former Lagos State governor warned that Tinubu’s political career would be over, if he contests the 2023 presidency.
In a tweet, the activist wrote: “I want Tinubu to contest the 2023 presidential election under APC. That will be the end of his political career.”
I want Tinubu to contest the 2023 presidential election under APC. That will be the end of his political career.
— Comrade Deji Adeyanju (@adeyanjudeji) September 21, 2020
This is coming at a time when Nigerians are trolling APC for the defeat suffered in the just concluded governorship election in Edo State.
The Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, had defeated Osagie Ize-Iyamu of the APC after polling the highest votes.
Following his victory, the All Progressives Congress, APC, has congratulated Gov Godwin Obaseki of Edo state on his re-election as governor of the state last Saturday.
Chairman, Caretaker/Extraordinary National Convention Planning Committee of the party and Yobe state Governor, Mai Mala Buni in a statement issued in Damaturu described the election as a victory for democracy.


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- 4. The 6 Most Important Decisions You’ll Ever Make: A Guide for Teens: Updated for the Digital Age (2017)
- 5. Good Days Start With Gratitude: A 52 Week Guide To Cultivate An Attitude Of Gratitude: Gratitude Journal (2017)
- 6. Life’s Ultimate To Do Be List (2004)
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- 8. Do Hard Things: A Teenage Rebellion Against Low Expectations (2016)
- 9. Christian Disciplines: Building Strong Christian Character through Divine Guidance, Suffering, Peril, Prayer, Loneliness, and Patience (OSWALD CHAMBERS LIBRARY) (1995)
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This Week the Tour de France was Full of Ups and Downs, Here are Some of the Highlights.
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With half of this edition of the Tour de France in the past, we decided to recount some of the highlights that this annual competition has left us. At press time, the overall leader of the race is Jonas Vingegaard, who is in competition with Tadej Pogacar and Geraint Thomas. For now, in the top 10 of this competition the only Latino is the Colombian Nairo Quintana, but this could change during the course of the race. Without further ado, here is a short list of the highlights of the Tour.
The threat of COVID-19
A scourge that the Tour has not been able to get rid of is the presence of COVID-19. Several prominent cyclists have already tested positive. They include Warren Barguil, Luke Durbridge (BikeExchange-Jayco), Geoffrey Bouchard (AG2R Citroën), Guillaume Martin (Cofidis), George Bennett and Vegard Stake Laengen (both UAE Emirates).
There have also been several positive cases within the staff of the various teams. For example, the manager of Tadej Pogacar, one of the favorites to win the event, tested positive.
The organizers of the event have been accused of not taking the necessary measures to prevent contagion, and of carrying out diagnostic tests improperly.
Climate activists on the road
Senior officials from the Tour de France organization were seen dragging some climate change protesters into a ditch during the 10th stage of the race. Protesters sat on the field and lit red flares about 36km from the finish. Some of them were attached to the road, while others were tied using chains. The race had to be stopped for almost 15 minutes while the authorities helped to remove them from the road.
Campaigners were seeking to get the French government to heat-insulate all homes to help reduce carbon emissions that cause climate change.
Some of them spoke to the press, stating that they plan to repeat this type of action. Thibaut Cantent, one of the activists, told Cycling Weekly that “The general idea is that we will keep doing it until they put us in jail or our government listens to us. As much as we can, and as much as resources allow us, we will continue to go to soccer matches, roads and the Tour de France route, where protests are possible.”
A dog causes a fall
Cyclists Yves Lampaert and Steven Kruijswijk were the victims of a preventable accident on stage 12 of the Tour. The accident occurred in the first part of the stage, on a busy street, when a dog tried to cross the road. Fortunately, the animal was unharmed and, despite the two affected cyclists, there were no more injuries within the group of competitors.
It is not the first accident that has happened in this edition of the event, since during stage 10 there was also a massive fall, which among others affected the Colombian Nairo Quintana.


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Lone Star Funds will recoup almost a third of its original investment in a move that drew divided reaction.
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Kookmin Bank said it had nomi-nated the former chief executive of SeoulBank, Kang Chung Won, left, to head the bank, succeeding Kim Jung Tae, who is being forced to step down by regulators at the end of this month. Mr. Kang, 53, was selected to be...
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In fact Opel 2016 Vauxhall Zafira is a pre-production model of the new generation kompakten with zipper on the hood that will show at the Geneva motor show 2011. Designers have tried to create in the cabin of Opel Zafira Tourer feeling of home comfort and relaxation
Lounge on wheels – such representatives of the company see itself in the Opel Zafira Tourer concept announced for Geneva auto show 2011. For salon was chosen as the image of the high-speed Express train, with aerial panoramic roof, and soft led lighting, luxurious leather interiors and lots of electronics. The Germans remain faithful to the 7-seater layout, they have tried to give enough space to each passenger. However, the developers recommend still only count to four.
For the premium in the cabin of Opel Zafira Tourer meet rich finish in contrasting light and dark tones with splashes of aluminum, as well as a large number of electronic comfort systems. For example, virtually all the secondary control functions are performed through a large multimedia touch-screen in the center of the front panel. And the passengers while driving can not only enjoy transformed almost into the chair seats, but also, for example, to surf on the iPad as personal on the backs of the front seats.
The exterior of the Zafira Tourer in the style of the Opel Ampera
The body is painted in an exclusive shade of grey, which is proudly called “the frozen liquid metal”. Head lighting is covered with a single transparent component with the fog lights in the bumper. Rear led lights tinted. Notice also the trapezoidal exhaust pipes at the edges of the aluminum plates on the stern of the car and darkened 20-inch wheels.
No frills futuristic under the hood: an updated 1.4-liter turbo engine engine, equipped with start-stop system. For dynamic behavior on the road is responsible, adaptive suspension.
More complete technical details, the company promises to disclose during the public debut of the Opel 2016 Vauxhall Zafira at the Geneva motor show 2011. Experts expect to see production models later this year.


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I thought these looked irresistible.
One of my latest pieces of strangeness :)
It looks tweaked to me, but I don't think tweaking is a bad thing. (Well, I tweak virtually all of mine...)
Beautiful flower, beautiful shot. Envy :)
Considering that shots like these aren't usually easy to take, I think they worked out pretty well.
I mean, it's not like the lizards are gonna...
Nice work, well captured :)
Impressive also that you actually know what the main picture elements are called. When I shoot nature, I have no...
I like the flower, I think it looks good apart from the unfortunate crop/composition. It has a totally natural look just as flowers look to us...
I don't see a problem with the weeds, and I think sometimes people get a little carried away with manipulation. It's often the case that people...
You could clone out the messy bits :)
Overall, though, it has some nice tones/colours and extreme contrast :)
And maybe crop out the right side...
Only if you were shooting them all landscape, no ?
I have a sense of déja vu ;)
Great pic !
I somehow missed this post, LittleMike, which is why I didn't respond to it, sorry. I really must get some more sleep, lol !
Well, you seem to know more than my old astronomy tutor :) I'm seriously impressed.
Anyway, I now know the picture is actually OCC, and as...
I don't like vignetting either, but I think it works pretty nicely here. Nice shot. And cool to get a nomination too :)
Yeah, nice one !
I think it's a great shot. I'm not fussed about the "tilt", but I am curious about the short white streaks in the sky at the top. Are they planes,...
Even without cropping, it's quite splendid. Very good composition and exposure.
This is one of my favourite buildings. I always love photographing it.
I like it :)
(I think the sky's a little strange though, but it's a perfect angle/composition. Excellent shot. Envious.)
I stand corrected, thank-you, didn't know that kind of detail. Also, I meant to type that the Moon would have travelled a bit more than 10...
Hahaha, 480, your knowledge way exceeds mine, and of course, I overlooked the exif data :( DOH ! If there is exif data, then presumably it is of...
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After a month traveling in China, I'm planning on spending the last few days in Hong Kong.
I'd like to see the main sites of HK, city walks, neighborhooods, and also spend time exploring nearby islands. Should I plan on 3 or four days for this?
Oct 1 is a holiday in HK, so should I try to be there for it? or should I avoid it? What's it like?
Any suggestions on hostels? I've been advised to stay away from the Chung King Mansion.
3 or 4 days and hostels in Hong Kong Oct 1-4,2012
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- 3 Suggestions for Asian visit Feb. 2014, incl. Singapore
- 4 Photography Trip to Vietnam
- 5 Beijing To Tibet, Mt. Everest And Nepal All In 10 Days
- 6 Which flight from BKK to Chiang Mai should I take?
- 7 Kanchanaburi - Toi's Tours
- 8 Thailand-Japan-China (is it a bad idea?)
- 9 Trip plans to SE Asia for 2014 coming together! Int'l flights purchased!
- 10 11 days in Japan, JR pass question
- 11 Nepal, Tibet, and Bhutan tour suggestions
- 12 where to go in SE Asia
- 13 4 days with Orangutans Balikpapan + Camp Leakey
- 14 Elephant Visit in Chiang Mai
- 15 Proposed Sri Lanka Itinerary - any opinions welcome
- 16 Kuala Lumpur - Doubletree (Hilton) or Renaissance (Marriott)?
- 17 which hotel in Bangkok in July?
- 18 Uzbekistan: A Lesson in Silk Road Hospitality
- 19 Siem Reap from San Fran in winter 2013 FIRST TIME to Asia
- 20 trip report to tajmahal agra india
- 21 Hilton coming in Zhengzhou, China?
- 22 Dreamliner to Japan in Nov.?
- 23 Cambodia, Laos and a bit of Hong Kong - 5 1/2 weeks (Jan.24-March 4, 2013)
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Guatemala and Belize will hold talks in Turkey this weekend on a border dispute that veered toward crisis last month after Belizean soldiers killed a Guatemalan boy.
Belize Foreign Minister Wilfred Elrington will meet Saturday in Istanbul with his Guatemalan counterpart, Carlos Raul Morales, the two sides said.
The two Central American countries have a 150-year-old dispute centered on the Sarstoon River, which runs between them.
"Both sides have agreed that notwithstanding those positions which neither side will relinquish, a mechanism must be found to guarantee peaceful use, stability, and navigational security at the Sarstoon River," Belize's foreign ministry said.
Prior to announcing that talks, the Guatemalan foreign minister called on Belize's military to be "less aggressive" in a press conference.
Guatemala has made claims over more than half of Belize's territory dating back to when its small neighbor was a British colony known as British Honduras.
The tension turned explosive on April 20, when a Belizean patrol shot and killed a 13-year-old Guatemalan boy and wounded his brother and father.
Each country said the incident happened on its side of the border.
The two sides met earlier this month in Washington at the invitation of Secretary General Luis Almagro of the Organization of American States.
If the Istanbul talks fail to reach a consensus, the two sides will continue negotiations in Washington, they said.

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Chemotherapy is a kind of common treatment for cancer, but both traditional drugs, such as doxorubicin, cisplatin or paclitaxel, and targeted drugs, like trastuzumab or immune checkpoint inhibitors, can cause a certain degree of cardiotoxicity. Taking doxorubicin as an example, current studies have shown that doxorubicin can cause iron overload in cardiomyocytes, further aggravate oxidative stress [10, 11, 12], at the same time, cardiomyocytes metabolism disorder and structural change are contributed to myocardial cell apoptosis, necrosis and even increasing Gasdermin D sequentially leading to membrane dissolution [13, 14]. However, the specific mechanism of cardiotoxicity caused by targeted drugs has been on studying, but metabolism disorder, oxidative stress and inflammation are potential reasons. Intervening metabolism, reducing oxidative stress and delaying the development of inflammation may benefit the cardiomyocytes damage caused by chemotherapy.
LCZ696 is a new type of anti-heart failure drug, and it also benefits patients with hypertension. Its main components are transformed into LBQ657 and valsartan in vivo, which can inhibit natriuretic peptide system degradation by neprilysin and delay the activation of renin angiotensin aldosterone [15, 16]. From the mechanism, compared with valsartan alone, LCZ696 can significantly improve the active natriuretic peptide, which can be released through ventricular or atrial cardiomyocytes, which activate guanylate cyclase, play a series of positive roles, but the specific biological indicators need to be further verified . In addition, LCZ696, which is clinically known as sacubitril/valsartan, has not been used as a preventive drug for cardiotoxicity caused by chemotherapy. It is necessary to further study its effects on metabolism, oxidative stress and inflammation, so as to clarify its possible effect.
Sirt-family are important regulators of mitochondrial function. Mitochondrial dysfunction plays a key role in cardiovascular diseases, including myocardial hypertrophy, heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, endothelial dysfunction, atherosclerosis, arrhythmia and so on [18, 19, 20]. In our study, the mRNA expression and the content of Sirt3 indicated that the level of metabolism was decreased by trastuzumab. Trastuzumab is a drug that targets a specific receptor common in some breast cancers, and the previous study indicated that knocking down Sirt6 increased the survival of a breast cancer cell exposed to trastuzumab , that is, trastuzumab may have some effect on Sirt-family. However, the pretreatment of LCZ696 in our model ameliorated Sirt3 expression, thus, the myocardial injury caused by trastuzumab was effectively inhibited. In a pressure overload-induced heart failure model, LCZ696 could induced the upregulation of MnSOD through a Sirt3-dependent pathway . We found that, in trastuzumab-induced H9C2 cell model, LCZ696 could increase the mRNA expression of SOD2 and reduce the content of MDA, and then, the fluorescence intensity of ROS was inhibited measured by flow cytometry. In mice with obesity-related metabolic heart disease, LCZ696 could improve myocardial energetics, and neprilysin inhibition exerted a positive effect on diastolic function . Therefore, LCZ696 can improve the level of cell metabolism and downregulated oxidative stress induced by chemotherapeutic drugs.
Pyroptosis, a kind of programmed cell death, was thought to be closely related to inflammation, even pyroptosis was equal to inflammation in some research. In trastuzumab-induced H9C2 cell model, the mRNA and protein expression of NLRP3, ACS, Caspase-1 and IL-1β were significantly increased, but reversed by LCZ696-meaning that targeted chemotherapy was an important factor leading to the aggravation of inflammation and cell death, meanwhile LCZ696 could delay the progress of pyroptosis. A recent study revealed that sacubitril/valsartan (LCZ696) against pathological cardiac remodeling by inhibiting the NLRP3 inflammasome after relief of pressure overload in mice, but it's not pretreatment . Thus, in our study, it also revealed that pretreatment via LCZ696 may reduce NLRP3/ACS inflammasome, substantially further delay myocardial fibrosis and prevent ventricular remodeling.
The therapeutic effect of LCZ696 on heart failure is clear, and some studies have found that LCZ696 can reduce doxorubicin-induced cardiotoxicity identified by Xia et al.  and Boutagy et al.  from a variety of pathways. However, in the field of onco-cardiology, there are few studies of LCZ696 on the prevention of myocardial injury caused by targeted chemotherapy drugs. Therefore, we found that LCZ696 can not only treat heart failure, but also prevent myocardial injury caused by trastuzumab via downregulating ROS and NLRP3-mediated pyroptosis by protecting the activity of Sirt3 in vitro. Next, we will verify whether LCZ696 can protect the heart function of trastuzumab chemotherapy in vivo.

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Sattvic Food: Benefits, Diet, Recepies
“Savor the purity of Sattvic food, nourishing body and soul with natural, wholesome ingredients. Elevate your well-being.”
In a world filled with hustle and bustle, finding peace and harmony can seem like an elusive goal. However, in the ancient science of Ayurveda, there is a concept known as sattva that embodies balance, harmony, and light. Sattvic food, a key component of Ayurvedic practice, is believed to promote mental clarity, vitality, and overall well-being. In this comprehensive guide, we will explore the principles and benefits of a sattvic diet, as well as provide practical tips and delicious recipes to help you incorporate sattvic foods into your daily life.
Understanding Sattvic Foods
- The Three Gunas: Sattva, Rajas, and Tamas
- According to Ayurveda and Yoga philosophy, everything in the universe, including food, is composed of three qualities or gunas: sattva, rajas, and tamas.
- Sattva represents balance, harmony, and purity. It is the highest guna and is associated with clarity, peace, and spiritual growth.
- Rajas, on the other hand, represents activity, passion, and restlessness. It can lead to stress and overexcitement when dominant.
- Tamas is characterized by inertia, darkness, and dullness. It is associated with heaviness, lethargy, and negative emotions.
- The Essence of Sattvic Foods
- Sattvic foods are considered to be balancing, harmonious, and nourishing to both the body and mind.
- They are typically fresh, organic, and minimally processed, maximizing their prana or life force energy.
- Sattvic foods are known for their lightness, easy digestibility, and ability to promote mental clarity and spiritual growth.
- Examples of Sattvic Foods
- Fruits: Apples, berries, mangoes, pears, and more. Fresh fruits provide essential vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants.
- Vegetables: Leafy greens, cruciferous vegetables, carrots, cucumbers, and others. These provide fiber, phytonutrients, and hydration.
- Whole Grains: Quinoa, brown rice, millet, and amaranth. Whole grains are a great source of complex carbohydrates and fiber.
- Legumes: Lentils, mung beans, chickpeas, and black beans. Legumes offer plant-based protein, fiber, and essential minerals.
- Nuts and Seeds: Almonds, walnuts, chia seeds, flaxseeds, and sesame seeds. They provide healthy fats, protein, and micronutrients.
- Dairy Products: Fresh milk, ghee (clarified butter), and cheese. Dairy products should be consumed in moderation and sourced ethically.
- Herbs and Spices: Turmeric, ginger, cinnamon, basil, and cardamom. These add flavor and therapeutic properties to dishes.
- Sweeteners: Honey, maple syrup, and jaggery. These natural sweeteners can be used sparingly to enhance taste.
The Benefits of a Sattvic Diet
- Physical Well-being
- Sattvic foods are rich in essential nutrients, promoting optimal physical health and vitality.
- A diet rich in fruits, vegetables, and whole grains can reduce the risk of chronic diseases such as heart disease, cancer, and diabetes.
- Sattvic foods are typically low in saturated fats and processed sugars, supporting weight management and overall well-being.
- Mental Clarity and Emotional Balance
- Sattvic foods are believed to have a calming effect on the mind, promoting mental clarity and emotional stability.
- They are known to enhance concentration, memory, and focus, making them beneficial for students, professionals, and anyone seeking mental clarity.
- The lightness and purity of sattvic foods can help reduce feelings of heaviness, lethargy, and mood swings.
- Spiritual Growth and Awareness
- Sattvic foods are considered to be conducive to spiritual growth and self-awareness.
- By consuming foods that are believed to possess positive energy and prana, individuals may experience a deeper connection with their inner selves and the world around them.
- Sattvic foods are often recommended for those on a spiritual path or practicing meditation and yoga.
- Enhanced Digestion and Energy Levels
- Sattvic foods are typically easy to digest, allowing the body to efficiently absorb nutrients and maintain optimal energy levels.
- They are less likely to cause digestive discomfort, bloating, or indigestion, promoting overall digestive health.
- The light and nourishing qualities of sattvic foods provide sustained energy throughout the day without the energy crashes associated with processed foods.
Incorporating Sattvic Foods into Your Diet
- Mindful Meal Planning
- Plan your meals in advance to ensure a balanced and sattvic diet.
- Include a variety of fresh fruits, vegetables, whole grains, legumes, and nuts in your meal plans.
- Opt for organic and locally sourced ingredients whenever possible to maximize the prana and minimize exposure to harmful chemicals.
- Embrace Seasonal and Local Produce
- Choose fruits and vegetables that are in season, as they are at their peak freshness and nutritional value.
- Support local farmers and markets by purchasing locally grown produce, which also reduces the carbon footprint associated with transportation.
- Cooking Methods and Techniques
- Use gentle cooking methods such as steaming, sautéing, and baking to preserve the natural flavors and nutrients in sattvic foods.
- Avoid deep-frying and excessive use of oil, as it can increase the heaviness and tamasic qualities of the food.
- Mindful Eating Practices
- Practice mindful eating by savoring each bite, chewing slowly, and paying attention to the textures and flavors of your food.
- Avoid distractions such as electronic devices or television while eating, allowing yourself to fully experience the nourishment and enjoyment of the meal.
Recipes for Sattvic Delights
- Sattvic Breakfast Bowl
- Ingredients: Quinoa, fresh fruits (such as berries and mango), flaxseeds, almonds, coconut flakes, and a drizzle of honey.
- Instructions: Cook quinoa according to package instructions. Once cooked, transfer it to a bowl and top with fresh fruits, flaxseeds, almonds, coconut flakes, and a drizzle of honey.
- Sattvic Lunch Salad
- Ingredients: Mixed greens, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, avocado, sprouts, sunflower seeds, and a lemon-tahini dressing.
- Instructions: Combine mixed greens, sliced cucumber, halved cherry tomatoes, diced avocado, sprouts, and sunflower seeds in a large bowl. Drizzle with a mixture of freshly squeezed lemon juice and tahini as a dressing.
- Sattvic Dinner Stew
- Ingredients: Mixed vegetables (carrots, broccoli, zucchini, bell peppers), cooked lentils, turmeric, cumin, ginger, garlic, vegetable broth, and fresh cilantro.
- Instructions: In a large pot, sauté mixed vegetables with turmeric, cumin, ginger, and garlic. Add cooked lentils and vegetable broth, then simmer until the vegetables are tender. Garnish with fresh cilantro.
Additional Tips for a Sattvic Lifestyle
- Cultivate Mindfulness and Meditation
- Incorporate mindfulness and meditation practices into your daily routine to deepen your connection with yourself and the world around you.
- Engage in activities that promote mental and emotional well-being, such as journaling, yoga, or spending time in nature.
- Practice Ahimsa (Non-Violence)
- Consider adopting a vegetarian or vegan lifestyle to align with the principles of ahimsa, which advocates for non-harming to all living beings.
- If you choose to consume animal products, prioritize ethically sourced and sustainable options.
- Connect with Nature
- Spend time in nature to recharge and reconnect with the natural rhythms of life.
- Take walks, practice outdoor yoga, or simply sit quietly in a park or garden to absorb the healing energy of nature.
- Detoxify Your Environment
- Create a clean and harmonious living space by minimizing exposure to toxins and clutter.
- Use natural cleaning products, incorporate plants into your home, and declutter your surroundings to promote a peaceful and sattvic environment.
Incorporating sattvic foods into your diet and lifestyle can have profound effects on your physical, mental, and spiritual well-being. By embracing a balanced and harmonious approach to nutrition, you can enhance your vitality, clarity, and overall quality of life. Remember to listen to your body, cultivate mindfulness, and choose foods that nourish both your body and soul. Embrace the peace and lightness that sattvic foods bring, and embark on a journey of holistic well-being and self-discovery.
FAQ (Frequently Asked Question)
Is Sattvic food suitable for everyone?
Sattvic food can be adapted to most people, but it’s essential to consider your individual constitution and consult with an Ayurvedic practitioner for personalized guidance.
What are some common spices used in Sattvic cooking?
Sattvic cuisine often includes spices like cumin, coriander, and fennel, chosen for their digestive and flavor-enhancing properties.
Can I have dairy in a Sattvic diet if I’m lactose intolerant?
Sattvic diets can be adapted for lactose-intolerant individuals by choosing lactose-free dairy alternatives like almond milk or coconut yogurt.
What are some practical tips for practicing mindful eating?
Mindful eating involves paying full attention to your food, savoring each bite, and expressing gratitude. It’s a practice that can be cultivated over time.
Are there any Sattvic food restaurants or communities I can join?
In many regions, there are Sattvic restaurants and communities where you can explore Sattvic cuisine and connect with like-minded individuals on a similar journey.

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Do you remember our earlier blog posts about the Pennsylvania Attorney General’s office suing many PA nursing homes that are owned by Golden Living Centers? Well, the numbers of the nursing homes being investigated are continuing to grow. Check out the latest reports of horrendous elder abuse and neglect coming from this state-wide investigation.
According to a news report by ABC27.com, the Golden Living chain is under accusations of leaving their residents without adequate food and water, and residing in filthy living conditions. Some of the Golden Living centers that have recently come under investigation were not part of the original lawsuit, but were added to the list after people called in and complained about the conditions in the other facilities. One person within the news article mentioned that she didn’t feel safe with the standard of care that her father, a Golden Living resident, was receiving. She noted that staff members did not always respond to patient alarms, and the facility in which he resided generally appeared run down. Another report stated that a woman who was visiting her mother found maggots infesting one of her wounds. There are 36 Golden Living centers in Pennsylvania, and as of this blog post, it appears that 25 of them are currently undergoing investigation by the state.
Some of the information released by the PA Attorney General’s office include reports of residents left to sit in their own feces, staff members who are falsifying medical records, and a lack of response to emergency calls. In response, Golden Living released this statement to abc27: “Golden Living remains confident that the claims made by the Attorney General are baseless and wholly without merit. All of our living centers are in compliance with legal requirements as determined by the two agencies that have oversight of our industry.”
Many allegations against nursing homes and assisted living facilities stem from reports of elder abuse and neglect. Elder abuse can come in many forms, not just physical abuse. Many common instances of elder abuse include emotional, financial, psychological, and neglect. If you feel that a loved one has been a victim of elder abuse, please contact Attorney Doug Stoehr to set up a free consultation. Attorney Stoehr has experience and knowledge pertaining to elder abuse legal claims, and will work hard to fight for the rights of your family or friend. Call his office at 814-515-9074 to set up your consultation.
Douglas V. Stoehr practices personal injury law in Duncansville and Altoona, Pennsylvania. He serves clients throughout western and central Pennsylvania, including Duncansville, Hollidaysburg, Altoona, Huntingdon, State College, Johnstown, Clearfield, Tyrone, Ebensburg, Northern Cambria, Portage, Windber, Carrolltown, Gallitzin, Saxton, Bellefonte, Centre Hall, Pine Grove Mills, Warriors Mark, Spruce Creek, Roaring Spring, Bellwood, Claysburg, Blue Knob, Lewistown, Mount Union, Belleville, McConnellsburg, Breezewood, Williamsburg, Windber, Punxsutawney Martinsburg, Somerset, Philipsburg, Everett, Williamsport, Cumberland, Oakland, Indiana, St. Mary’s, Blair County, Cambria County, Huntingdon County, Clearfield County, Mifflin County, Jefferson County, Huntington County, Centre County, Bedford County, Somerset County and Fulton County.


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The transformation of the Canadian prairie from the wide-open domain of the buffalo, hunter, and fur trader, to a territory defined by orderly rows of privately owned farms, was totally dependent on the establishment of the railway. The ongoing success of the settlement enterprise was essential. Simply put, the railway needed the farmer, and the farmer needed the railway.
Trains were the sole carrier of vital incoming materials as well as the outbound agricultural products the area produced.
The CPR believed it saw a difference between land selling and colonizing. Their land policy indicated, "when a parcel of land had been sold, the company's interest in the transaction would not cease with the sale. In fact, it only commenced”. The railway company was interested in the success of every individual purchaser. It was good for their business.
To that end the CPR established thirteen Demonstration Farms across the prairies. In 1912, Pierson was selected as one of the three Manitoba sites.
Agricultural methods that travelled with settlers from Ontario, Britain, and Europe were inadequate to the challenge of farming the colder, semi-arid regions of the prairies. The need for science-based innovation was becoming obvious.
The Pierson site included a full line of modern buildings, including a two-story four bedroom house.
The house built for the manager followed the typical pattern for Demonstration Farms. It later became Mrs. Daniel’s Nursing Home.
The barn had the typical loft above, with the centre of the main level as a storage space. On the west and east side were lean-tos with the mangers along the outside of the middle hay shed. A barn with similar features still exists on what was once the Bob Dandy farm near Pierson, so perhaps the model had some influence.
The farm was a showplace promoting the region’s agricultural potential. Like others across the prairies it served a dual purpose. Along with its research function it produced supplies for the railway’s dining cars, stations and hotels.
Edward History Book Committee. Harvests of Time. Altona. Friesen Printers, 2003 The CPR demonstration and supply farm: 1908-1944. https://www.thefreelibrary.com/The+CPR+demonstration+and+supply+farm%3A+1908-1944.-a0272362716

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Apple has updated the infamous Spinning Beach Ball of Death (a.k.a. the Spinning Pinwheel, Pinwheel of Death, etc) in OS X 10.11 El Capitan with a new flatter design.
With the release of OS X 10.10 Yosemite, Apple has transitioned toward a more flat and modern UI design, yet many elements retained their look from previous OS X releases. OS X 10.11 El Capitan appears to be continuing the visual refinement started in Yosemite, also including the Apple Watch font, San Francisco, as the new system font.
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Doenjang Napa Clam Soup大酱汤*Instant pot Max* #mommasrecipes. This Instant Pot adaption of the kimchi stew is flavorful and rich, and the texture of the kimchi turns out nice and soft in a fraction of the time. Once the liquid is added, use the Soup mode for pressure cooking. The time has come for me to make one of the singular most greatest soups on this planet and Now go to the Instant Pot and give it some heat on the "Sauté" function because we're gonna want to get our broth hot right away for the sake of cooking.
I explain why below along with my veggies stock and spinach tips. After lentil soup is ready but Instant Pot needs to bring pressure down before you can open it, which will be indicated by a dropped down float valve. Instant Pots are amazing for soup. You can cook Doenjang Napa Clam Soup大酱汤*Instant pot Max* #mommasrecipes using 12 ingredients and 3 steps. Here is how you achieve that.
Ingredients of Doenjang Napa Clam Soup大酱汤*Instant pot Max* #mommasrecipes
- It’s 10 of napa cabbage leaves, cut into inch width.
- Prepare 1/2 of onion, sliced.
- Prepare 1 of carrot, sliced.
- It’s 8 of soy puff filled with grounded chicken.
- You need 8 of clams.
- Prepare 8 oz of firm tofu, sliced.
- Prepare 2 Tsp of 3-year aged soybean paste.
- You need 1 pinch of brown sugar.
- Prepare 2 Tsp of rice starch.
- You need 16 oz of homemade stock.
- Prepare of fish sauce.
- It’s of olive oil.
You simply add ingredients, set your Instant Pot to high, and press go! Will the flavors taste the same? Yes—but any time you make soup if you first sauté your aromatics (onion, celery, garlic, etc) before adding your broth and. Instant Pot Clam Chowder is rich and flavorful.
Doenjang Napa Clam Soup大酱汤*Instant pot Max* #mommasrecipes instructions
- Turn on Instant Pot max saute function. Saute carrots, onion and napa cabbage until cabbages are withered..
- Stir in brown sguar, soybean paste. Pour in stock and 16 oz water and rice starchy water. Throw in soy puff, firm tofu or any other protein of your choice. Cancel saute function and switch to pressure cook, set 1 minute at low pressure and opt in quick release..
- Once the pot is done cooking and the pressure is released. Remove the lid and stir in clams. Adjust seasoning with fish sauce. Sprinkle with green onions..
Instant Pot Clam Chowder is one of my favorite Instant Pot soups. It's tasty, comforting and warming on chilly days, and also Yes, as long as the contents don't go over the max fill line. Instant Pot soup recipes are just the BEST. Now that we've established soup season is the best season, have you met soup's best friend, the Instant Pot? The only thing better than a homemade pot of soup on a cold day is a homemade pot of soup that's hands-off and done in just a few minutes flat.


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Spinach, beetroot, lettuce, bush beans, eggplant, chillies, summer cabbage and leeks. All of these are small growing vegetables that can be used as borders. Pot plants are also made from Chillies.
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What vegetables can I plant in March in South Africa?
Sow veggies such as beetroot: (see list)
- Swiss chard
- Turnips in preparation for hearty winter broths
You can add a touch of freshness to your meals by planting leafy herbs in your garden.
Which vegetable is in demand in South Africa?
In south africa, the most in-demand vegetables are lettuce, pumpkins, tomatoes, and carrots. Africa is the world’s largest exporter of fresh fruit and vegetables to the United States and Canada.
Which agriculture is most profitable in South Africa?
When it comes to the most lucrative crop per land area used in south africa, the macadamia nuts are hard to beat. The average export price for macadamia kernels was R224 in 2017, according to statistics from the SA Macadamia Growers’ Association.
The price of nuts in the shell went up as well, with an average price of R180. “It’s not just about the nuts, it’s about how they’re grown, how the land is used, and how much the farmers get paid for their land,” .
Which vegetables grow in 3 days?
The radishes are easy to grow. They can be grown in pots as well and sprout within a few days. Radishes are a great addition to salads, soups, stews, and other dishes that call for radishes..
Which plant will grow in 2 days?
Chives are a good herb to grow in the kitchen. It will only take a few days for chives to be ready for harvest. They’re also very easy to care for. Chives can be kept in the refrigerator for up to a week, and they can also be stored in a cool, dry place for a few days before using. Chive plants grow best in well-drained soil with a pH of 6.0-6.5.
If you don’t have access to this type of soil, you can use a mixture of peat moss and vermiculite in your garden. This will help to keep the soil moist, but it won’t provide the same level of moisture as a soil that has been fertilized with organic matter.
You’ll also want to make sure that your soil is not too acidic, as too much acidity can cause the chive plant to over-produce and produce more leaves than it can handle. The best way to ensure that you have a good soil mix is to check your local nursery or garden center to see if they carry a product that is pH-balanced.
What can I plant in February in South Africa?
“Brassicas, like broccoli, cauliflower and brussels sprout will be ready by winter, lima beans, runner beans and French beans should be ready by winter,” Boshoff . It is a good time to plant lettuce, Swiss chard, sweet potato, radish and turnips, as well as sow a few rows of beetroot and carrot seeds.
Can I plant beans in March in South Africa?
In frost-free areas, March and April are the most common planting dates. States, the planting date ranges from late April to early May in the southern half of the country, and from early June to late July or early August in northern states.

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It is crunch time for regulators. They are coming under growing scrutiny and are increasingly being asked to justify their approach to regulation and ways of working. Many have been subject to formal review, some, such as Postcomm and Ofcom have merged, others have seen changes to their role and remit or anticipate guidance shortly.
A recently published paper by the Better Regulation Delivery Office (BRDO) aims to clarify and inform policy by highlighting three interlinked ways that regulatory delivery can impact on growth: by reducing costs, improving confidence and control and realising wider economic benefits<1>. In the meantime, rapid changes in science and technology are altering both the tools available to regulators, and the very industries they are regulating.
The Coalition Government's Red Tape Challenge and proposals announced in the Queen's Speech advocate less regulation<2>. Although it is yet to be decided how far and in what area the axe will fall, media coverage suggests that anything from employment law to public health are likely areas. Additionally, the government's review of the regulatory system challenges all regulators to ensure their regimes deliver efficiency, yet at the same time increase public protection. Evidence put forward below, based on qualitative research conducted by Ipsos MORI over the past year, illustrates some of the key issues facing regulators as well as some of the drivers of government plans for reform.
The need for a review of regulatory regimes
Recent qualitative research with frontline regulation staff indicates that maintaining current levels of public protection under current regulatory regimes may prove difficult. In particular, local budget cuts have led to down-sizing, making it harder for some regulators and inspectorates to achieve their planned programme of inspections. Indeed, fewer resources, both financial and staff, can also limit some of the additional work undertaken by regulators which is perceived by inspectors to be vital in achieving and sustaining standards. Similar to our findings for Zurich Municipal last year<3>, while there is general recognition that savings need to be made, there is some concern that the easiest areas to cut in the short term are not necessarily those that will lead to the best or most cost effective long term outcomes.
In some regulatory areas, re-structuring has seen the dilution of specialism and expertise and a growing concern among some regulators that, as a result, this could lead to diminished regulatory oversight. Additionally, qualitative research with inspectors has indicated that some are risk-averse out of fear of being held accountable if they 'miss something' and that, consequently, they spend far longer in organisations than is necessary (i.e. disproportionate to risk). This time would, arguably, be better spent targeting non-compliant organisations in order to increase consumer protection.
However, in other areas budget cuts have encouraged innovation and the development of risk-based approaches which have the potential to improve efficiency. Some regulators have already taken steps to refine their regulatory regimes to make delivery 'smarter' and better targeted. Providing a more flexible toolkit, thus allowing frontline inspectors greater freedoms, is intended to reduce the regulatory burden on compliant organisations. Yet there is some qualitative evidence to suggest that even where it was appropriate only a few inspectors selected a less burdensome intervention. It is also evident that more action (i.e. reassurance from national regulators and inspectorates) is needed to shift inspectors' mindsets from risk averse to risk proportionate, such as the assurances given in a recent speech by Secretary of State for Education, Michael Gove where he reflected that "far more important than any allocation of responsibility is a commitment to learn from the past so we can all do better in the future"<4>.
What could a different regulatory landscape look like?
Depending on whom you speak with, views surrounding the variability of regulation are mixed. In general, in recent qualitative research inspected organisations were frustrated that inconsistent decision-making was stifling growth, and even compliant organisations complained about heavy-handedness. Given the challenging economic climate at the time of the research, it is perhaps unsurprising that we observed strong views about the regulatory burden.
On the other hand, frontline inspectors felt that variation in the delivery of inspections can make it easier to develop localised solutions. They argued that being responsive to conditions on the ground enabled them to develop innovative regulatory approaches with successful outcomes for both regulator and regulated. Furthermore, they believed a 'top-down' and 'one-size fits all' regulatory regime could potentially limit innovation. Perhaps the answer then is to consider alternative regulatory models such as self-regulation: in essence rewarding organisations able to demonstrate sustained compliance with a reduced regulatory burden. As an example, the Coalition Government's expansion of the Earned Recognition scheme has the potential to help free up resources giving regulators extra time to focus on tackling the poor practices of non-compliant organisations and bringing them into line.
Our research has identified mixed views to changes in regulation. Deliberative workshops with the general public suggest they are open to regulators focussing on poor practise, and there is widespread demand for regulators to 'toughen up' and take strong action to pull organisations into line. But equally important is to give the public evidence that this has happened, and that enforcement action such as fines do not lead to higher costs being passed straight back to the consumer. In contrast, some are more comfortable with taking more personal responsibility and call for regulators to provide consumers with more information so that they can take action to protect themselves. Currently views of regulation are coloured by recent perceived failures, in the media, health, and banking and financial services. Lord Leveson's inquiry will be important with regard to public trust in self-regulation and it will be interesting to see to what extent this impacts, if at all, on the general public's trust in self-regulation across other industries.
The importance of dialogue
There is a genuine paradox at the heart of the debate about possible changes to regulation, and that is whether the general public is willing to accept a likely consequence of less (or more proportionate) regulation: a higher level of risk.
On one hand, our deliberative research has highlighted a lack of understanding among the general public about what regulators do beyond 'stop bad practices'. This low level of awareness combined with media reports of some aspects of regulation as 'health and safety gone mad' may, perhaps, go some way to warm public sentiment in favour of cutting regulation.
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Late Cuban artist Wifredo Lam is among the artists included in the exhibition entitled “Mondialité,” featuring visual artworks and spaces, documentary film, songs, dramaturgical structures, and archival material. The exhibition “aims to bring visitors into contact with Édouard Glissant’s thought,” and is realized with the collaboration and support of Sylvie Sema Glissant and the Institut... Continue Reading →
The National Gallery of Jamaica pay tribute to the celebrated visual artist Cecil Cooper (b. Hanover, Jamaica, 1946 – 2016), and extend their sincerest condolences to Cecil Cooper’s wife Rose, his children, other members of his family, and his many friends.
The National Gallery of Jamaica has received the sad news of the passing of the renowned Jamaican painter, singer, and art educator Cecil Harvey Cooper, CD, on the morning of September 15, 2016.
Cecil Cooper was born in the parish of Hanover, Jamaica, in 1946 and was one of the first graduates, in 1966, of the full-time diploma that had been introduced at the Jamaica School of Art under the directorship of Barrington Watson. He also lived in the USA, where he studied and obtained a BFA and, later, an MFA from the School of Visual Arts in New York City. Cecil Cooper in 1981 became the head of the painting department of his alma mater, the Jamaica School of Art, which is now part of the Edna Manley College. He continued in that position until his retirement…
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All six districts again confirmed a single-figure increase in positive tests for the virus.
Eden had the lowest rise with one case and Barrow the highest with seven cases.
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Suprajit Engineering opens new technology centre in Bengaluru
Suprajit Engineering Limited, an Indian automotive cable and halogen bulb maker, has opened the new Suprajit Technology Centre (STC) in Bengaluru.
The company said that it will fully relocate and accommodate the current Suprajit Technology Centre from its corporate office in the next two months into this considerably larger and comprehensive facility.
Akhilesh Rai — Director and Chief Strategy Officer of Suprajit Engineering said: “STC is a one‐stop‐shop for rapid development and R&D out of India, with support functions across our operations. The new facility is dedicated to a team that has grown tremendously internally with multiple successful product launches in recent years and adds an exciting new dimension to the Suprajit story.
“STC ensures that we can not only support the changing needs of our many customers across segments and geographies, but also break into new avenues of growth.”
According to Suprajit Engineering, the centre with nearly 60 seats will further bolster the existing core teams with additional engineering resources. The centre will house a full range of test and development labs for mechanical, electronics and electro mechanical products.
The automotive cable and halogen bulb maker said that it will also have a full-fledged proto and small batch production facilities. The centre is located on a 17,000sft facility in the Jigani Industrial area.
N.S. Mohan — Managing Director and Group CEO of Suprajit Engineering said: “A technologically advanced and a self reliant Suprajit is our dream. This Technology centre is a proof of our commitment towards realising this dream.
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Iowa did enough damage at the free-throw line Saturday that it didn't have to out-shoot Penn State from the 3-point line to win.
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A new series of popular ITV wartime drama Home Fires will return to our screens next month.
Scenes for the primetime Sunday evening show, which pulled in an average of 6.2m viewers last year, have once again been filmed on location in villages including Bunbury and Tarporley , and the second series promises to be just as big a hit as the first.
Starring acclaimed actors including Samantha Bond and Francesca Annis, series two picks up in the summer of 1940 where the village of Great Paxford is caught up in the nightmare of the Battle of Britain and the country is bracing itself for invasion.
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Leonardo DiCaprio just pulled off a prank on his The Wolf of Wall Street co-star leaving him absolutely terrified on the streets of New York City.
Leo pretended to be a crazy fan when he saw Jonah Hill hanging outside a restaurant in West Village on Monday, reports People.
The Oscar-winner ran up to Jonah while clicking his photos with a cellphone.
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The two stars then shared a hug and laughed it off.
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