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Anthem, Arizona, is a beautiful master-planned community located north of the Phoenix metropolitan area and has a population of about 23,000 people. Its footprint covers an area of just over nine miles, and it lies at the base of Daisy Mountain and Gavilan Peak with its western border sitting within the Phoenix city limits.
Homes for sale in Anthem currently have a median list price of about $619,000, a little above last year’s median price of $515,000. The area is experiencing a seller’s market, and therefore, more buyers are seeking homes from a limited inventory.
Buyers of all ages — from first-time homebuyers to empty nesters — are snatching up houses for sale in Anthem because the master-planned community concept is not only flexible but inclusive. In decades past, master-planned communities usually were only for 55 and older residents, but that’s not the case anymore. Master-planned communities don’t just offer homes in a distinct community, they also provide many recreational outlets such as golf, swimming, tennis, and “members-only” shops and restaurants. For example, The Outlets at Anthem is a mall that features more than 60 stores. Here are some more reasons why everyone loves Anthem.
1. Most residents own their homes
In Anthem, nearly 80 percent of the residents own their homes, and the remaining rent their homes. This is important to note because it accounts for a strong community where residents take pride in homeownership as opposed to an area with a higher number of renters, which historically can mean residents may be transient or come from financially weaker backgrounds.
2. The climate isn’t extreme
While you might assume that any city in Arizona is perpetually above 110 degrees every day of the year, you’re in for a delightful surprise. Because of Anthem’s high elevation, which ranges between 1,760 to 2,428 feet, its climate is much more moderate than that of Phoenix proper, which lies at about 1,085 feet above sea level. The warm season lasts from late May to mid-September, when the average temperature is about 94 degrees. And there are approximately 135 days per year that fall below 50 degrees. The area receives about 13 inches of rain per year and no snow. Phoenix is also known for high humidity levels due partly to the practice of lawn flooding in which residents participate to keep their lawns hydrated and green despite the desert heat and terrain. This isn’t the case in Anthem due to its higher elevation.
3. Jobs are varied and plentiful
Approximately 52 percent
of Anthem’s residents work in management, business, science, and the arts. Sales and office occupations account for 27 percent of employment, and around 13 percent work in service occupations. The highest percentage of the population, about 24 percent, works in educational services, health care, and social assistance, followed by the 30 percent who work in finance, insurance, real estate, scientific, management, administrative, and waste management industries. Almost 83 percent of all Anthem residents have at least a Bachelor’s degree or higher, and close to 39 percent have STEM degrees.
4. The pros outweigh the cons
While there are cons to living in Anthem, including no middle school availability and dry weather, the pros outweigh them. These include:
- Low property taxes
- Low risk of hurricanes
- Low risk of wildfires
- Low incidences of cancer
- Low cancer mortality rate
- High math proficiency at the elementary and high school levels
- High reading and language proficiency at the elementary school level
- Low number of windy days
- Comfortable humidity levels
5. The community is rural but still close to the city
Photo courtesy of Anthem Community Council
As Anthem is a suburb of Phoenix, it harbors a terrific, rural setting for couples and families to live in. Located about 30 miles north of downtown Phoenix, it’s still close enough to the city so residents living in former houses for sale in Anthem can take advantage of all the perks of a metropolitan hub without having to live in the hustle and bustle.
6. The Anthem community park is a can’t-miss
Photo courtesy of Daisy Mountain Railroad
The Anthem Community Park
offers residents a vast, 60-acre park with miles of walking trails, hiking and biking trails, sports fields, a skate park, fishing lakes, and many other venues for outdoor enthusiasts. The park also features a splash pad and a railroad inside, as well as a multistory playground for the wee ones to enjoy. It’s perfect for those hot summer days. The Daisy Mountain Railroad is a 2,800-feet railroad track that transports riders on a 10-minute ride around the park where they can view the park grounds and pass by a tunnel, a small lake, and some waterfalls.
7. North Valley Escape Room
Are you up for a mystery-packed afternoon? You and nine additional family members and friends can meet up at the North Valley Escape Room
, an interactive escape attraction that’s perfect when you want to escape the outdoors. You’ll have your choice of themed rooms to tackle, from a secret research lab to a pyramid escape mystery. The most challenging option of all is the 75-minute “Escape from Alcatraz” escape, but look out — this adventure is extreme and the minimum age requirement is 14.
8. Anthem Days
Anthem Days is an annual festival where residents in Anthem can gather at the Anthem community park for an old-fashioned get-together that will delight both young and old. It features craft vendors, carnival rides, food and drink, and games of chance.
Local agents like Jeff & Lisa Armbruster are eager to educate new home buyers on all the activities and perks of living in Anthem and can help you find your dream home amidst homes for sale in Anthem. If you’re ready to enter the Anthem real estate market and find your dream home, reach out to Jeff today.


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The coronavirus lockdown has not been easy for many people whether you are attending to the sick, ill yourself, struggling with working from home or just missing the thrill of going on holiday.
Well, there is a cure for at least two of those things as, from today, Barbados is accepting applications for a new visa, which allows visitors to stay there for up to a year and work remotely if you please.
Meaning that if your company has agreed to WFH conditions for the next year you can pack up your bags and get the job done on the sunny island.
This comes after Barbados officially launched its 12-month Barbados Welcome Stamp and earlier this month.
When can you start packing?
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If you are itching to relocate, or at least visit for a long period of time, or visit for multiple short periods of time over the next 12 months all you have to do is fill out a form and submit documents electronically.
As long as you have a passport-sized photo and a copy of the passport and birth certificate ready to upload, you are good.
You would also need to list any accompanying family members over the age of 18, according to the application process as detailed on the visa website. They must also include a list of any family members or dependents that would join them in Barbados, as well as proof of their relationship with them (such as marriage, birth, or adoption certificates), the website says.
Visa-holders will not have to pay Barbados Income Tax, according to the visa's website.
There’s one thing though. The website says that approved applicants will have to pay $2,000 for an individual visa, or $3,000 for a "family bundle”. If you have the spare cash lying around and the time to spare, what are you waiting for?
People are seriously considering it:
With much of the world working from home and unable to go on vacation due to the coronavirus pandemic, Barbados' new incentive lets people relocate to a popular destination and judging by the looks of Twitter people are already on the next plane out there.
Had a few hours late in the midnight hours where I may or may not have considered applying to Barbados remote work… https://t.co/ZIgaEfGJYb

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Online banking is about to get easier at Regions Bank (NYSE:RF).
On Tuesday, the regional banker, which does business in 16 states throughout the American South, Midwest, and Texas, announced it's inked a deal with online banking software Fiserv (NASDAQ:FISV) to revamp its online banking and bill-pay system to enhance the customer experience.
Fiserv is one of the giants of online banking software, having become so through a series of acquisitions back in the mid-2000s, when CheckFree bought Corillian, and then Fiserv in turn bought CheckFree (a sizable acquisition at the time, at $4.4 billion). The company will be bringing its expertise to Regions by implementing its CheckFree RXP electronic bill payment system, and pairing it with with Regions' Corillian Online banking service (also from Fiserv) and the bank's existing Popmoney person-to-person payment service.
Regions eBusiness head Christopher Cox described the move as helping to give Regions clients "easy and convenient money movement options, including effective bill pay services."
In a telephone interview, Regions spokesman Mel Campbell advised that Regions has not yet settled on a time frame for implementing the new system but will provide additional details as the plan firms up.
Regions shares are up 0.2% in response to today's news, with Fiserv shares scoring even more impressive gains of 1.71% in anticipation of a larger revenue stream flowing to it.


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Angelina Jolie's Dreams Of Being An A-List Director Have Reportedly Left Her Cash Strapped
Angelina Jolie has made millions over the course of her Hollywood career, but the actress is now facing a major financial crisis. Jolie is reportedly desperate for a paycheck because she sunk all of her funds into directing instead of taking acting roles. The lack of regular work coupled with her A-list lifestyle has left her in need of money for the first time in her professional life.
Things have gotten so bad that Jolie is reportedly doing her best to make it until Maleficent 2 is finished filming. When production wraps, Jolie will receive her full paycheck of $25 million, and the funds could not come any sooner. With her bank account running dry, a source claims that Jolie is looking for a blockbuster movie to help fill in the gaps.
“Her days of taking a five-year break from acting at a time are over, simply because she won’t be able to continue to afford her family’s lifestyle if she does,” the source shared.
The insider also told Radar Online that Jolie’s desire to become a top-notch director has left her strapped for cash. The source dished that Jolie’s directing career has resulted in a “gaping hole” in her bank account, and she simply does not have the money to support her daily expenses.
Jolie has directed some highly praised films, but they have not generated enough profit to keep up with her lavish lifestyle. Fortunately, Jolie can always fall back on her acting chops and will hopefully take on a few roles that will get her out of debt.
While the financial rumors swirl, Jolie was recently spotted enjoying herself with three of her children. The actress stepped out for a rare public appearance with Maddox, Vivienne, and Knox, and was nothing but smiles. Jolie may be fretting about money and dealing with a heated custody battle with her estranged husband, Brad Pitt , but she was still able to put on a good face for the cameras.
Angelina Jolie has not commented on the rumors surrounding her diminishing finances.

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Since 2007, Lori St. Onge has been the Director of Indigenous Justice of the Mi'kmaq Confederacy of PEI. She was appointed as a commissioner to the PEI Human Rights Commission in May 2017.
St. Onge sits on numerous committees and boards including the RCMP Commissioner National Aboriginal Advisory Committee, PEI BRIDGE Secretariat, Victim Services Advisory Committee and the RCMP Commanding Officer’s Cultural Diversity Committee. In February 2019, she was appointed to the PEI Poverty Reduction Council. An active volunteer, St. Onge was recently a mentor for the Indigenous youth In.Business program of Atlantic Canada. In 2007, she was the recipient of the Joan Taavon Award, an international award for commitment to missing and exploited children.

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Global currencies might be plunging in the wake of the historic Brexit vote, but it’s had a much different effect on Bitcoin.
Bitcoin, the cryptocurrency that had been plunging in recent days, is soaring on Friday after the Brexit vote. As of this writing, Bitcoin is trading at $667.41 per unit, up significantly from a Thursday low of $582.92. At its height, Bitcoin was trading at more than $683, according to Coinbase, a company that follows the cryptocurrency’s exchange rate.
Bitcoin’s gains on Friday stand in stark contrast to many major currencies after U.K. voters made the historic decision to leave the European Union in a referendum on Thursday. The move, called Brexit, has pushed the British pound’s exchange rate down 2.3% against the U.S. dollar on Friday and the euro by 0.8%. Other prominent currencies, including the yen and yuan are also down. At one point on Friday, the pound’s value was down about 10% against the U.S. dollar and more than 6% against the euro, according to Quartz.
Soon after the Brexit results came in on Friday morning, investors started to invest heavily in the U.S. dollar, which they apparently believe won’t be impacted nearly as much as the euro or pound in the wake of Brexit. But investors have also seemingly found some value in Bitcoin, which lives outside the confines of a single country’s politics—a feature that has made it popular in the past, even if it can still be impacted by world events.
However, Bitcoin has been on a bit of a roller coaster of late, and some had blamed Brexit for that. Earlier this week, Bitcoin—which reached a two-year high on June 18 of $774 per unit and was up up more than $300 in the last year—was down to a low of $551 on Wednesday. Speculation abounded over why Bitcoin was cratering, but CoinDesk sources said that it was likely due to concerns that the U.K. would remain in the European Union. Others blamed it on the ongoing saga of who created the currency and the rise of ethereum, a follow-up to Bitcoin that some say, is a more versatile crypto-currency.
After the Brexit vote, however, it appears there was indeed some concern among investors that the U.K. might stay with the European Union. And now that they know it isn’t, they’re moving to Bitcoin to find what they hope is safe haven as Europe gets ready for a new round of uncertainty.
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On Saturday (20/7), Screenplay Film finally released the official trailer for the film. The trailer of the film can be seen on Screenplay Film YouTube account.
Gundala costume also first shown to the public in Pasar Komik Bandung 2019 event on July 13 to 14, 2019. Also present in that event are the film’s stars like Abimana Aryasatya, Cecep Arif Rahman, Hannah Al Rashid, Muzakki Ramdhan, dan Faris Fadjar.
Here is the synopsis of the film in Screenplay Film official youtube:
“Sancaka has lived on the streets since his parents left him. Living a hard life, Sancaka survives by thinking about his own safety. When the condition of the city gets worse and injustice rages throughout the country, Sancaka must decide whether he continues to live to look after himself or rise to become their oppressed hero.”
Created as a collaboration between Screenplay Films x BumiLangit Studio in association with Legacy Pictures, the film is directed by Joko Anwar, acclaimed director of Pengabdi Setan (2017), Pintu Terlarang (2009), Kala (2007) and Janji Joni (2005). The cast includes Abimana Aryasatya as Gundala as Sancaka, Tara Basro as Mulan aka Merpati, Bront Palarae as the villain Pengkor, and Muzaki Ramadhan as young Sancaka.
Created by Harya Suraminata (Hasmi), Gundala is Indonesian superhero comic character that is first published by Kentjana Agung publisher in 1969, titled as Gundala Putra Petir (Gundala the Son of Lightning). The Gundala character itself was inspired by Javanese legendary figure, the lightning catcher Ki Ageng Selo. In October 2017, a new story of Gundala titled “Bangkitnya Ki Wilawuk” (The Rise of Ki Wilawuk) the latest version of this comic has been published as a comic strip in KOMPAS newspaper, both printed and digital ePaper.
Gundala is also one of the characters to be featured in BumiLangit [R]evolusi project. BumiLangit [R]evolusi is a project to ‘revive’ the legacy of old Indonesian comics. The project features eight heroes who represent eight elements. BumiLangit itself is an intellectual property-based company that manages the rights to classic Indonesian comic book characters.

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- 3:17 pm Wednesday, March 28th, 2012 by Eliot Kleinberg
Posted 3:20 p.m., March 28, 2012
ORLANDO — Two decades after “FLASH is determined to bust the dangerous window taping myth,” the organization said in a release at the National Hurricane Conference.
“I first heard that tape was good somewhere in the 1970s,” National Hurricane Center director Bill Read said at Tuesday’s opening session of the hurricane conference. “It persists today.”
And Read noted that a taped window, instead of shattering into a bunch of pieces, can break into jagged daggers.
“You start bleeding in the middle of a hurricane, you call for help, what’s going to happen?” Read asked. Likely nothing, [More]
- 5:26 pm Tuesday, March 27th, 2012 by Eliot Kleinberg
Posted 5:30 p.m., March 27, 2012
ORLANDO — A seven-day hurricane forecast is a great thing, and might be on the way, but it doesn’t do any good if a storm comes to life just off the coast and then comes ashore five days later, the head of the National Hurricane Center said Tuesday.
Of the 19 tropical storms that formed in 2011 – tying it with 2010, 1995 and 1887 for third busiest on record — only six had lives longer than five days, hurricane director Bill Read told the opening session of the National Hurricane conference.
The event [More]
- 12:41 pm Thursday, January 26th, 2012 by Eliot Kleinberg
Posted 11:45 a.m., Jan. 26, 2012
It turns out that last year’s raucous hurricane season – which nevertheless eemed quiet to South Floridians because nothing hit them — was just a little more powerful than had been thought.
Today, the National Hurricane Center said a newly-completed post-mortem (PDF) on Hurricane Rina concludes that, on Oct. 26, top sustained winds reached 100 knots, or about 115 mph. The storm had been a Category 2, with top sustained winds of 110 mph; this bumped it up to a Category 3, making it a “major.” The storm skirted the Yuicatan before fizzling in [More]
- 8:34 am Friday, September 24th, 2010 by Eliot Kleinberg
This is why they’re called “forecasts.” And why we load our reports with caveats and qualifiers.
Late Thursday, the track shifted more in a northern direction.
But just as they changed Thursday, the Matthew forecasts can change again.
And we’re now entering the time when storms will form in the Caribbean and Gulf, places where those highs which have been steering the Africa storms to the north will not help us, and actually [More]
- 5:39 am Friday, September 24th, 2010 by Associated Press
A hurricane warning is in effect for coastal areas of Nicaragua and Honduras as Tropical Storm Matthew approaches Central America.
- 4:07 pm Thursday, July 22nd, 2010 by WPBF
- 9:52 am Thursday, July 22nd, 2010 by Eliot Kleinberg
While the tropical system we’ve been watching now shows signs it will be declared a tropical depression, or Tropical Storm Bonnie, as early as 11 a.m., “we still expect this to be a low impact event,” Pablo Santos, meteorologist-in-charge for the National Weather Service’s Miami office, said this morning in an update.
Meanwhile, in a 3 a.m. compilation generated by Colorado State University, pretty much all models send the bulk of the system through the Keys and into the Gulf of Mexico, where it could of course interfere with both the cleanup efforts from the BP oil spill and the work [More]
- 6:16 pm Wednesday, June 9th, 2010 by Eliot Kleinberg
Hurricane scholars have updated their “FAQs” page for hurricanes and tropical storms, updating 37 of its 141 entries.
Christopher Landsea, science and operations officer for the National Hurricane Center, started assembling the collection of most frequently asked questions while he was a student at Colorado State University.
It’s now maintained by NOAA ‘s Hurricane Research Division of the Atlantic Oceanographic and Meteorological Laboratory.
The page “gives students and the general public quick answers to questions they have about tropical cyclones,” the division’s Neal M. Dorst said.
Here’s a list that’s probably heavily accessed:
Subject: E12) What have been the deadliest hurricanes for the USA?
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- 11:18 am Wednesday, March 17th, 2010 by Eliot Kleinberg
Palm Beach County Emergency Manager Chuck Tear is leaving.
At this morning’s meeting of area emergency managers at the Palm Beach County Operations Center, Assistant County Manager Vince Bonvento said Tear is leaving March 25 to go into the private sector.
Bonvento said the position now is being advertised.
Charles E. Tear Sr. was hired in December 2005, replacing Bill O’Brien, the manager for the previous eight years.
Tear had held a variety of emergency services jobs in west central Florida, from fire captain of Dade City Public Safety to assistant superintendent at the Pasco Juvenile Detention Center. He also had been program [More]
- 4:15 pm Sunday, October 18th, 2009 by Post Staff
A heavyweight hurricane is hurling toward the Baja California peninsula — the strongest eastern North Pacific storm in more than a decade.
But weather experts expect Rick, a Category 5 hurricane, to slow to Category 2 status before hitting land sometime next week.
Rick packed 175 mph winds Sunday, down slightly from a peak of 180 mph, according to the U.S. National Hurricane Center in Miami.
Early forecasts take it pretty much straight into Cabo San Lucas.
Not so good, especially considering some 800 sports fishermen are expected to be there for a tournament — and about 130 boats are supposed head [More]


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“Lake of Dreams” was filmed at last year’s Burning Man by musician and film maker Roy Two Thousand. Capturing all the beauty the week-long art event has to offer with hyper-lapse and slow motion photography, the 7 minute video takes you on a journey through the playa and explores the art of Burning Man.
Burning Man is an annual art held from the last monday of August to the first monday of September every year. This year’s opening day was cancelled today after rain washed out the playa, and the festival may not be open until at least tomorrow.
More time lapse

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Salisbury area STW ride Sunday 20th June
Planning a forum ride around Salisbury for the 20th of June. Distance likely to be around 30 miles with a couple of linking road sections. The highest ridges around are about 200m, so this isn't a gnarfest, just a nice day pootling about the countryside. Total climbing likely to be about 750m (rough guess). I should have enough guides, but any extra local knowledge is a good thing.
Current thoughts are for a pub stop at 10 miles, another at 20 miles and a bit of cake eating in the Cathedral Close 🙂 That's going to mean a long day so bear that in mind. Either of the pub stops can be cut out, but no-one will convince me that cake isn't essential…
The ride will include a significant amount of cheeky trails and a slightly marginal jump spot. I fully understand that some people don't approve of these things so thought it best to warn you all first, as I can't do any easy diversions for those who don't approve.
RichPosted 7 years ago
I'd join you on the 20th, 27th is my 30th Birthday weekend so not great for me.
I might come up on the train (from Yeovil) to make it a bit different (and have a pint at each stop and not worry about driving).
LeePosted 7 years ago
(email in profile if you want to email details)frenchieMember
Any of you going on the ride might like to take in a trip to Warminster( some great routes from Salisbury along the great road to Warminster) where on Sunday 20th we are staging the Warminsterwobble, festival of cycling. Included is a mountain bike time trial challenge with prizes for the fastest time, plus lots of other cycle related events.Posted 7 years ago
See http://www.warminsterwobble.co.uk for details.
Couple of teaser photos:
20th still looking favourite, I'm liking the idea of a birthday ride, I could make a cake 🙂 Flashie, start point will be in Wilton, about 3 miles west of Salisbury. Nice big out of the way car-park which is free. The fact that it's also 100m from my house has no bearing on this decision 😉 Lee, Salisbury station is a 15-20 minute spin from the start, can provide directions if needed.Posted 7 years ago
Did a quick reccy of the route today, had to adjust a few bits as the singletrack is very overgrown in places and not everyone likes nettle rash.
Current route is 26 miles, and probably 600m climbing, but I can add to that if needed. Pub stop is at The Bridge in Woodford, who do a cream tea as well so we could stop for that if people are interested? Took about 4 hours including pub and a lunch stop today, so that extrapolates to a 6-7 hour group ride in my reckoning. Any idea of numbers?Posted 7 years ago
Was on HT today and prefer it on that, definitely nothing technical enough for full sus, unless you fancy the jumps and your skill is exceeded by your enthusiasm! I've ridden a lot of it SS and was using an alfine today, none of it requires a granny so if you're reasonably fit the climbs are fine.Posted 7 years ago
Sorry, been a bit sidetracked recently.
Will meet at 9.30 for a 10am start.
Meeting place is Here. Basically it's the overflow carpark for the Wilton Shopping Village, first right on the A30 after the A30/A36 roundabout. Ignore the first bit of parking, go over the little bridge and park at the back.
Route for the locals will be a bit of Grovely, descent to Wishford, climb out of Stoford to Chain Hill, descent to the pub, Monarchs Way to W'bourne Earls then Ford, Laverstock Downs, Harnham slope via Cathedral, golf course climb then Hare Warren.
Any chance of a roll call?
RichPosted 7 years ago
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Coutinho Eisenhandel GmbH, Düsseldorf is founded. It is a subsidiary of Coutinho, Caro & Co., Hamburg.
The warehouse in Mülheim an der Ruhr is built.
Halls 1 - 3 of the northern warehouse are built away from the former company premises (southern warehouse).
Hall 4 of the northern warehouse is completed.
The company is rebranded Ancofer Stahlhandel GmbH (AN=Andreas, CO=Coutinho, FER=Ferrum).
The Usinor Sacilor Group acquires a majority shares of Ancofer.
Ancofer acquires all shares of Friedrich W. Markmann GmbH. The flamecutting operations are installed in both of Markmann's halls.
Halls 5 and 6 of the nothern warehouse and the office building are completed. The company moves to the Rheinstrasse.
The public limited company of Dillinger Hüttenwerke acquires 90 % of Ancofer's shares from various companies of the Usinor Group.
Two new bays are built for flamecutting operations.
The Bremen sales office is opened.
The hollow sections are moved to a separate warehouse in the Port of Duisburg.
|2017||A new warehouse for plates is set up in Regensburg.|
|2017||Warehouse 4 is statically reinforned and equipped with a new indoor crane and a 25-tons unloading crane. The crane track on the dock is extended so that ships with up to 3,000 tons cargo capacity dan be unloaded.|
|2017||The public limited company of Dillinger Hüttenwerke acquires the last 10% of shares and now holds a 100% share of Ancofer.|


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March 19 (Bloomberg) -- Bloomberg "Market Makers" anchor Erik Schatzker recaps his exclusive interview with Credit Suisse CEO Brady Dougan. He speaks on Bloomberg Television's "On The Move."
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Coronary Heart disease is Northern Ireland’s single biggest killer, responsible for the deaths of nearly 2,000 people each year locally – that’s five people each day.
Judith Cochrane MLA said: “For over 50 years, British Heart Foundation Northern Ireland has pioneered research that has transformed the lives of those living with heart disease and their families. They have helped to lead the fight against heart disease by supporting over 100 healthcare professionals in local hospitals and communities as well as providing free emergency life support training to over 30,000 people each year.
“The ‘Ramp up the Red’ campaign presents a great opportunity to spread the message about the good work of the British Heart Foundation, to have some fun in the process and raise some funds for a worthy cause. My staff and I will be red-dy to go on Friday, with red wigs, clothes, shoes and anything else we can get out hands on, and I would encourage anyone in the area to stop by for a laugh, a coffee or both!”

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The Chinese Are Taking Over Africa and Latin America
Nov. 8, 2012, 7:35 AMChina may be set to make its first high-speed train orders in more than a year following a deadly crash, according to several analysts. It's wasn't just the crash, it's a mountain of debt the Rail Ministry is buried in. Of late, pressures have eased, and the ministry may have a better time trying to issue bonds. Is the news already priced into Hollysys (HOLI)? | Comment!
Mar. 12, 2012, 7:33 AMA 1K foot collapsed section of high-speed rail track amidst heavy rains in China throws more concern onto the quality of the system's construction. At issue is the base material used in construction, not the first time this has been a concern. Rail stocks in Shangahai/Hong Kong: China Railway Group (CRWOY.PK) -5.4%, China Railway Construction (CWYCF.PK) -7.3%. | Comment!
Dec. 28, 2011, 11:12 AMChina delivers its report on its high-speed rails following July's deadly crash, saying the system was built with faulty equipment, poorly managed, and plagued with corruption. Safety concerns combined with overwhelming debt have led China to put the brakes on a system in which it was spending $45M/day in recent years. | Comment!
Oct. 23, 2011, 8:37 PMA peek into the Chinese miracle: The Rail Ministry is investigating allegations of safety flaws on a bridge in Jilin province after the job was subcontracted to a man and dozens of migrant workers who had no bridge-building experience. Among the concerns is that gravel was used for the pier foundations instead of concrete. | 3 Comments
Oct. 19, 2011, 9:50 AMConstruction is coming to a halt on thousands of miles of railways in China as funding to the highly leveraged industry dries up. The crunch comes as a result of the deadly July crash and worries about the rails' heavy debt load. "We are having trouble paying wages ... as well as (our material) suppliers," says an industry executive. (previous) | 1 Comment
Oct. 14, 2011, 7:07 AMChina steps in again to assist its drowning-in-debt Railway Ministry, upgrading its bonds to government-backed (from corporate debt). One trader says the move could lower the ministry's financing costs by 50 basis points. A source says banks are also being "encouraged" to keep the lending spigots to the ministry open. | 1 Comment
Oct. 2, 2011, 7:25 AMChina suspends more than 80% of existing railroad construction projects in the wake of July's fatal high-speed rail crash and last week's collision on Shanghai's line. Safety is an obvious concern, but the alarming debt load of the Railway Ministry weighs as well. "Almost all banks have stopped lending for railway construction," according to a source. | 18 Comments
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Drawing from her childhood experience, Ying Chang Compestine brings hope and humor to this compelling story for all ages about a girl fighting to survive during the Cultural Revolution in China. Nine-year-old Ling is very comfortable in her life; her parents are both dedicated surgeons in the best hospital in Wuhan. But when Comrade Li, one of Mao's political officers, moves into a room in their apartment, Ling begins to witness the gradual disintegration of her world. In an atmosphere of increasing mistrust, Ling fears for the safety of her neighbors and, soon, for herself and family. Over the course of four years, Ling manages to grow and blossom, even as she suffers more horrors than many people face in a lifetime.
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Apple iPhone 14 Plus Review Highlights
The iPhone 14 Plus is ‘bigger’ than the iPhone 13. The design is identical to the iPhone 14 and 13. Despite having a large screen size and 203 grams weight, the distribution is balanced.
The iPhone 14 Plus display will offer you a similar experience as that of the Pro Max except for Dynamic Island. It has good colour accuracy, deep contrast, and blacks. However, we miss the high refresh rate.
The iPhone 14 Plus uses the previous gen A15 Bionic chip. It is a beast when it comes to performance and gaming. It is none less than any other flagship in this range.
The selfie camera getting the autofocus mode is the only major update in terms of camera. The iPhone 14 Plus can click excellent quality daylight shots and superb portraits.
No one comes close to the iPhone 14 Plus battery life. However, the charging is still capped at 20W max which means it will need 85-90 minutes for a full charge.
The iPhone 14 Plus is an excellent buy for Rs 79,990. It offers extraordinary battery life and a 6.7-inch screen size, compared to the iPhone 14 which is justified.


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Brunch Frittata with Valerie Bertinelli
Prep Time: 5 min
Cooking Time: 25 min
Medium 10” non-stick ovenproof skillet
Long handled kitchen spoon
Small kitchen knife
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- 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 cup cut-up cooked asparagus (in 1- to 2-inch pieces)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 8 large eggs, beaten with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 2 ounces goat cheese, crumbled
- 2 tbsps mix of chopped fresh chives and dill
Preheat the broiler.
Warm the oil in a medium (10-inch) nonstick ovenproof skillet over medium heat. Add the asparagus and cherry tomatoes and saute until warmed through. Add the eggs, stir and let cook until firm around the edges. With a spatula, lift the edges and tilt the pan to allow the uncooked portion of the egg to run into the bare pan beneath the spatula. Add the goat cheese and herbs, stir slightly to incorporate, and continue to cook until the edges of the frittata are firm (the center will still be jiggly).
Transfer the pan to the broiler and cook until golden brown on top, about 2 minutes. Allow to sit for 2 minutes, then run a knife or a thin spatula around the edge of the frittata. Cut in wedges and serve straight out of the skillet or slide it out of the pan onto a cutting board, cut in wedges and serve.
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On Saturday 9th December, as campaigners gathered in Oslo for the award of the Nobel peace prize to the International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons, ICAN campaigners in London gathered outside the Ministry of Defence. Our message was a clear one: it’s time for the British government to listen to the global community and get on side with the nuclear ban treaty.
We were delighted to receive mini chocolate peace prizes from CND vice-president Bruce Kent and hear from speakers from WILPF – itself twice a Nobel Peace Laureate – and Medact. Before holding a die-in (notwithstanding freezing temperatures!) we were also delighted to welcome journalist and CND supporter Victoria Brittain, whose words are shared below.
“Tremendous congratulations to ICAN on receiving the Nobel peace prize and on the support at the UN by 122 countries for the Treaty prohibiting nuclear weapons. This is the result of incredible campaigning at every level and every opportunity, as we are doing today.
We all see Hiroshima and Nagasaki in our mind’s eye when we hear the word nuclear weapons.
We can never forget those crimes.
Kate and Bruce have spoken about the dangerous madness of this moment. We have a US president and his circle who believe that nuclear weapons could be used today; the consequences for the whole world are unthinkable.
And here in Britain we are involved in a mindless and the massive waste of our resources.
Here 13 million people, that is one person in 5, live in absolute or relative poverty while our leaders spend our resources on Trident, a nuclear weapons system which we have to tell ourselves will never be used.
I want to remind us all of what the culture of nuclear weapons’ acceptability – that is the accepted politics of the US, Russia, France, China and the UK – means for the other nuclear countries:
- North Korea became a nuclear country in response to: the US arbitrarily dividing the country in 1945; the US introduction of nuclear weapons in South Korea – only removed by George H Bush; 25,000 US troops in the south, and a constant presence of US nuclear submarines patrolling the coast and over-flying by US war planes.
- Israel’s unacknowledged nuclear weapons are part of the country’s military dominance of the war ravaged region – enabled by the extraordinary US military subsidy of the country: $3.7 billion in 2017.
- Pakistan and India: if Pakistan and India had a nuclear war, using just half their warheads, 21m people would die in a week; there would be a nuclear winter which would cripple agriculture world-wide.
We have to tell ourselves it will never happen. Meanwhile Pakistan has spent £2.2 billion on nuclear weapons. Pakistan is a country which has 25 million children who are not in school. A country which spends 2.2% GDP on education.
Compare that with Cuba’s 12.9%; Bolivia’s 7.6%; Vietnam’s 6.6%; Jamaica’s 6.4%
The societies which have grown in these countries from this investment in their people’s future have many elements of human life at its idealistic best.
Here are some words from the great Caribbean poet Martin Carter which speak to this:
I have learnt
from books dear friend
of men dreaming and living
and hungering in a room without a light
who could not die since death was far too poor
who did not sleep to dream, but dreamed to change
That is our dream here today.”


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Eighteen Palestinian civilians, most of them women and children from the same family, have been killed as they tried to flee a barrage of Israeli artillery shells fired on and around the house where they had been sleeping minutes earlier.
The victims were killed by an estimated 10 to 12 155mm shells which landed on Beit Hanoun less than 24 hours after troops had ended a six-day ground incursion into the northern Gaza town aimed at stopping militants firing Qassam rockets into Israel.
All but one of the dead were members of the Athamneh family and included six children under 16. They were killed when they rushed out into the dirt road beside their four-storey building after the first shell struck, punching a hole two feet in diameter through the roof. Large puddles in the road were still dark with blood five hours after the attack.
The artillery salvo, which began at 5.30am, inflicted the highest single civilian death toll in four months of operations by the Israeli military since Gaza militants seized the Israeli corporal Gilad Shalit. Among the dozens of wounded, 17 people, including three children and six women, were still in intensive care in Gaza City's Shifa hospital last night.
At the mortuary at Kamal Adwan hospital Majdi Saad Athamneh, 37, wept as he wrote down the names of relatives whose corpses he had identified. As a neighbour opened one of the containers to reveal the bodies of his 10-year-old son, Saad, and his brother, Mohammed, 28, Mr Athamneh said he had lost 13 members of his family. He added: "My wife is in the hospital and so is my other son."
Lying in a bed at Al Awda hospital, Haneen Athamneh, 20, said she had finished washing before dawn prayers in their fourth-floor apartment when she heard the explosion from the shell hitting the roof.
She said: "I ran with my husband into the road outside. I was hit by shrapnel on my side. There was smoke and dust everywhere. It was like a fog. It was hard to breathe. There were heads decapitated. I saw my aunt Jamila's leg flying. I tried to help her but she said, 'Run for your life'."
She said Israeli troops had occupied the building for two days during the incursion, in which more than 50 Palestinians most but not all militants were killed. "They told us not to worry, they were not going to hurt us, " Ms Athamneh said. "They said they wanted peace. What kind of peace is this?"
At her bedside, her mother, Sarya Basiouny, 62, said: "Yesterday we buried our dead. Today we are burying the dead again." The youngest victim killed was Maysa Athamneh, eight months, who had been sleeping before her father Ramzi, 30, rushed her and his two other children out of the building on hearing the first explosion. Her seven-year-old brother Abdullah lost a leg.
After one hardline Hamas spokesman was quoted calling for a resumption of suicide bombings in retaliation, the exiled Hamas leader Khaled Mashal said in Damascus the faction would retaliate "by deed, not words". The normally more moderate Ghazi Hamad, spokesman for the Hamas cabinet, declared: "Israel believes in killing, and therefore this state should cease to exist."
The Israeli Defence Forces said they had been launching "preventative" shelling in response to Qassam rocket attacks after the Israeli troops' withdrawal from Beit Hanoun on Tuesday. No injuries were reported from the rocket attacks. The IDF said it "regrets any event in which uninvolved [people] are hurt" while insisting that the "responsibility for civilian casualties" lay with factions who launched Qassam rockets "from the shelter of populated areas". But in an implicit explanation that the killings were caused by human or technical error, the military said the artillery fire was "directed at a location distant from the one reportedly hit".
The military inquiry has been entrusted to Maj-Gen Meir Khalifi, who also investigated the deaths of seven members of the Ghalia family in an explosion on a Gaza beach last June. Despite doubts raised over its evidence, including the timeline it gave of Israeli attacks on the day, his report insisted that the IDF was not responsible.
One resident, Usama Ahmed Athamneh, 34, told the independent politician Mustafa Barghouti, who visited the scene of the carnage: "We do not want to see any of Fatah and Hamas. For playing the firecrackers [Qassams] we are getting killed."
In a wave of critical international reaction, King Abdullah of Jordan; the Italian Foreign Minister, Massimo D'Alema, and Mahmoud Abbas, the Palestinian President, described the event as a "massacre".Reuse content


The Imaging X-Ray Polarimetry Explorer (IXPE) spacecraft, which will study the polarization of X-rays coming to us from some of the universe’s most extreme sources – including black holes and dead stars known as pulsars – arrived at the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida on Nov. 5, 2021.
NASA’s first mission dedicated to measuring X-ray polarization, IXPE is scheduled to launch aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 vehicle from Kennedy’s Launch Complex 39A on Dec. 9, 2021, at 1 a.m. EST. The launch is managed by NASA’s Launch Services Program, based at Kennedy.
Final prelaunch testing of IXPE began on Monday, Nov. 8. The spacecraft is expected to be mated to the launch vehicle during the last week of November.
IXPE will fly three space telescopes with sensitive detectors capable of measuring the polarization of cosmic X-rays, allowing scientists to answer fundamental questions about these extremely complex environments where gravitational, electric, and magnetic fields are at their limits.
NASA selected IXPE as an Explorers Program mission in 2017. The IXPE project is a collaboration between NASA and the Italian Space Agency. NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Alabama, manages the IXPE mission. Ball Aerospace, headquartered in Broomfield, Colorado, manages spacecraft operations with support from the University of Colorado at Boulder.
NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt, Maryland, manages the Explorers Program for the agency’s Science Mission Directorate in Washington.
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Thursday morning clouds are reflected in the glass of doors at Sanatoga Thriftway, where a sign taped from the inside proclaims “Store Closed”
SANATOGA PA – If and when the Sanatoga Thriftway market reopens, whether as the proposed Sanatoga Supermart or by some other name, its new owners and managers must face a Lower Pottsgrove regulatory hurdle they could have averted had the store remained in business.
They must now apply for and obtain a new use-and-occupancy permit, which will also require a “life safety” inspection of the building at 2190 E. High St., township Manager Ed Wagner said Thursday (Aug. 20, 2015).
Thriftway’s former operators, the DeLorenzo family, closed and locked its doors last week (Wednesday, Aug. 12) after a brief but very public farewell to 18 years as the only grocer in Sanatoga village. Competitive and other pressures prompted the family to exit the business and turn the keys over to property owner Pottstown Village Holding LP.
The holding company’s managing partner, R.D. Sharma, initially promised to rename the store as Sanatoga Supermart and keep it open beyond Aug. 12 with supervisory help from a partner and his team. They contacted former employees and asked them to return, and even advertised for new workers. But keeping the lights on became difficult, Sharma later said, because shelves were empty of products and suppliers were not yet lined up.
Nine days have since passed. At least for now, Thriftway’s former shoppers have been forced to go elsewhere for their purchases. As of Thursday morning, a large “Store Closed” sign remained taped to its glass front doors. Sharma, with whom Wagner said he talked Friday (Aug. 14), was informed the so-called U-And-O permit is now necessary.
Applying for the permit is neither onerous or expensive, Wagner explained, and added it is likely township Codes Enforcement Officer Joe Groff can promptly inspect the building’s fire safety and other systems to ensure they work as expected and comply with local laws. Although “minor,” completing the process takes time and only further delays the store’s resurrection, Wagner said.
No U-And-O application had been submitted by Thursday, according to Wagner.


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For three nights last week I wore a dress. Well … not really a dress, but a long robe. I was a wise man in a local production that took the audience on a journey to Bethlehem and to a small stable with two new parents staring adoringly at their new baby.
I’m glad that I don’t have to wear a robe like that all the time.
Being on stage in the final scene gave me some unique insights.
From where I stood I could cast my eyes across the room to catch the audience responding to the nativity scene with it’s live animals and a real baby playing the part of Jesus. There was a donkey, who mostly behaved, three sheep and a few chickens. What is it they say about working with children and animals?
What became clear over dozens of performances over the three nights was the difference between those who simply immersed themselves in the story and the scene before them and those who were more interested in capturing the moment on a smorgasbord of electronic devices. There were some who managed to capture a few images but still stay connected with the story but those who seemed to have the single goal of recording the scene seemed to lose the wonder.
From children to adults, those who just let themselves be carried along by the story would beam with joy and amazement. You could see the delight in their faces as they encountered some of the surprises in the scene. Many were very obviously moved by a simple portrayal of the first Christmas.
Conversely, those who spent their whole time trying to capture the moment saw the larger than life story through their tiny screens. There was no wonder in their faces. There was only concentration as they tried to grab the best angle and attempt to record the full 360 degrees of the immersive experience. Will they ever watch what they recorded or will the files be deleted the next time they start running our of space on their device?
Thinking about what happened reminded me of a holiday in Kalbarri decades ago with my dad. In the mornings I would drive to some incredibly picturesque spots, dad would get out of the car, walk a few steps, take a couple of pictures, then get back in the car. In the afternoons, Pauline and I would go back to those spots to explore a little more and to more fully appreciate God’s creation.
Don’t miss the moment.
I love taking photos and even recording some video now and then but I still want to be part of the moment. I don’t want to lose the wonder for the sake of some images that can never truly capture what I’m experiencing.
This Christmas I hope that I’ll see some happy photos of people enjoying the day. I even want to see some Christmas food shots. I love that social media lets us share each other’s day, but don’t spend so much time on creating the perfect shot that you miss everything the day can be.
In the same way, I’m hoping that you allow yourself to be truly immersed in the stable scene that we remember at this time of the year. Don’t give the Christmas story a quick read through. Spend some time among the animals with Mary and Joseph and consider the enormity of the occasion.
“Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and they shall call his name Immanuel” (which means, God with us). – Matthew 1:23
God with us. That’s incredible. Put down the distractions this Christmas and let that truly soak in.
My wish for you is that you’ll really capture Christmas this year in a way that you perhaps haven’t before or maybe haven’t for a long time.
This Christmas I hope and pray that you’ll create memories that you can store in your heart rather than just the kind of memories that you can store on a hard drive.
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The 90 Second Sci-Fi Challenge is a challenge set by London Short Film aimed at low to no budget filmmakers (but anyone can enter).
London Short Film (LSF) are seen as one of the fastest growing short filmmaking communities and events in the UK.
Our members are 8000+ strong and growing from all around the world.
We screen the short films of true underdog, passionate, original filmmakers looking for that all important break into the industry.
On the 23rd of April, 2018 we are going to screen 20 original 90 second Sci-Fi short films by our members and other filmmakers from all around the world.
Do you have a good idea for a script/Sci-Fi short film. Get making it! We want to see it!
Our 4k, 7.1 surround sound screening cinema in London seats audiences of professional and non professional filmmakers and producers amongst other filmmaking members and enthusiasts.
We enjoy the medium of short film as it requires a high level of compelling storytelling in such a short amount of time. This is very challenging but very rewarding and we applaud all short films submitted.
***THE JUDGES ARE***
Lead Modeller at Framestore
An award winner and Oscar Nominee for Visual effects.
Guardians of the Galaxy
Beauty and the Beast
And many more...
An award winning Director, Writer, Producer and founder of the Chelmsford Film Festival (CFF).
An online Magazine specialising in all things Sci-Fi.
Screening at our event in London Fields, Institute Of Light in front of a packed out venue of producers, professionals and non professional filmmakers.
FREE entry for you and your team to the event.
A laurel for "Official Selection" will be awarded for your film.
The choice to have your film emailed out to all (subscribed) 8000+ members.
The winning film will get a review in the SciFi4Ever online magazine as well as guaranteed screening at the Chelmsford Film Festival (CFF) this year (2018).
1) Your short film must be 90 seconds or less.
2) Your short film must be in the SCI-FI genre.
3) You must submit your short film before the midnight deadline of: 13/04/2018
4) You must add your team's name and your film's title card at the beginning of the film for five seconds. Films without this will not be looked at.
THIS WILL NOT BE COUNTED IN THE 90 SECONDS. NO MUSIC, VIDEO OR DIALOGUE CAN BE USED OVER THE 5 SECOND TITLECARD.
TOTAL FILM LENGTH ALLOWED : 95 SECONDS.
5) No extra long end credits (10 seconds maximum)
6) Content must be 100% ORIGINAL and shot specifically between the challenge opening date: 20th of February, 2018 and the end submission deadline, 13th of April, 2018.
PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU OBTAIN ALL NECESSARY COPYRIGHT DOCUMENTS TO BACK UP YOUR SHORT FILM
Your short film will then be reviewed, with the top 20 films selected films being shown at our April 23rd event at Institute of Light, 376 Helmsley Pl, London E8 3SB, London.
LONDON SHORT FILM (LSF) OR ANY PERSONS CONNECTED TO LSF (COMMITTEE MEMBERS) WILL NOT BE ACCOUNTABLE FOR ANY MISUSE OF COPYRIGHTED MATERIAL OR INJURIES/DAMAGE TO PROPERTY CAUSED ON CHALLENGE SHOOTS.


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Kiss Inglewood Tickets
Kiss Inglewood tickets demand is soaring. So, it is best if you grab them today before you miss out on this once in a lifetime chance to see a band of this caliber perform live at The Forum – Los Angeles. Kiss have achieved a legendary status in the industry and they did that by selling millions of records, winning numerous accolades and performing sold out shows across the globe. They have also been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and also have their own star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
Kiss took the industry by storm when they debuted in 1974. They immediately became one of the hottest acts around and blew everyone away with the power of their music. Today, their music has not only inspired millions of aspiring artists but has also helped them cement their place among the legends of this business.
Making Some Noise
Kiss have been making music since 1974. They have spawned a total of twenty studio albums out of which six of them went on to record platinum sales in the United States including, ‘Love Gun,’ ‘Rock and Roll Over,’ ‘Lick It Up,’ ‘Dynasty’ and ‘Crazy Nights.’ The guys have also spawned a multi-platinum record, ‘Destroyer,’ which brought them mainstream attention. This album defined their career and made them huge stars across the globe. It was also praised by multiple famous publications including Rolling Stone which included it on its list of the, ‘500 Greatest Albums of All Time.’ The group’s highest charting studio effort is titled, ‘Sonic Boom’ which climbed to the second spot on the Billboard 200.
Heading Out on Tour
Kiss will soon be seen on the road for the last time as they have decided to wrap up their career after rocking the world with their music for more than four decades. They plan to perform many shows across North America including one at The Forum – Los Angeles. This is your last chance to catch your favorite band perform live so, make the most of this chance and attend the show by getting your Kiss Inglewood tickets today.
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Transferring restructuring of Haus der Heimat GmbH successful – insolvency administrator Daniel Goth hands over the operational business to an investor
After more than two years of business continuation, the insolvency administrator transferred the business operations on July 1, 2019. All jobs in the psychiatric specialist care facility could be preserved, and the care of the currently 59 residents is thereby secured in the long term. This was preceded by a difficult investor process moderated by the insolvency administrator, which also had to take into account the interests of the property owner and the banks involved. For more information, please see the press coverage of the HNA.


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Toxigenic fungi and the deterioration of Nigerian poultry feeds
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Growth of toxigenic strains of Aspergillus clavatus Des. and Aspergillus flavus Link at 30°C on milled poultry feeds led to a considerable decrease in the protein, oil and crude fibre contents of the feed substrate. A corresponding increase in the free fatty acid fractions of the feeds due to the activities of these microbes was also recorded. Rapid degradation of the feedstuff by both species was recorded at a temperature of 25°C and 30°C and a pH range of 4.8–6.4. When grown on feed infusion broth at 30°C, the highest amounts of mycelial production with sporulation of both fungal species occurred within the 8-day incubation period. A determination of their extra-cellular enzyme profile showed the production of amylases, pectate lyase, cellulases, proteases, lipases, xyalanases, DNase and RNase.
All the carbon and nitrogen sources used (except L-sorbose and DL-tryptophan), supported good mycelial growth with sporulation. An optimal C∶N ratio of 5.0∶4.5 and 7.5∶3.0 was recorded for growth and sporulation of A. clavatus. For A. flavus, a C∶N ratio of 7.5∶4.5 was found best for growth and 5.0∶3.0 for sporulation.
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Drug-induced Nutrient Depletion
Drugs have side effects, I’m sure you know this, but what really causes a lot of these possible side effects? The nutritional deficiencies that are produced by these drugs. Drugs are chemicals that are foreign to the body and as such can deplete the body of its natural stores of vitamins, minerals and hormones. Not understanding this can lead to new “diseases”, those created by the deficiencies.
If a person takes a drug, it’s a good thing to understand what to do to ward off these deficiencies by supplementing your diet.
When your medication depletes the Electrolytes (magnesium, calcium, potassium, etc.) Find out more at Electrolytes
So, what deficiencies are caused by the drugs commonly taken for neuropathy?
Neurontin (Gabapentin) – this drug is a anticonvulsant – it can produce deficiencies in calcium, folate (vitamin B9), thiamine (B1) Note: B1 is necessary to repair the damaged nerves, and vitamin D (also needed to repair nerves)
Lyrica (pregabalin) is an anti-epileptic drug, also called an anticonvulsant –boosts potassium levels, depletes the body of thiamine(B1) & vitamin D
Cymbalta (duloxetine) is an anti-depressant – can cause possible calcium, iron and multi-vitamin deficiencies. These types of drugs, as anti-depressants, can cause hormone imbalances. For more information go to Cymbalta for Neuropathy
For a Nerve Health Breakthrough with B1 and Vitamin D and More.
Blood Pressure Drugs
Diuretics (“water pills”) increase the amount of sodium and water excreted into the urine by the kidneys. It is thought that they lower blood pressure mainly by reducing the volume of fluid in the blood vessels.
Diuretics include Tholitone (chlorthalidone), HydroDiuril, Microzide and Esidrix (hydrocholorthiaziede), Lozol (Idaparrade), Zaroxolyn, Mykrox (metclazone), etc.
They create deficiencies in B vitamins, folate, niacin, riboflavin, thiamine, & B6, as well as vitamin C, CoQ10, iron, zinc, calcium, magnesium and potassium.
Beta blockers block the effect of adrenaline on the cardiovascular system.
Sectral (Acebutolol), Tenormin (Atenolol), Kerlone (Betaxolol), Zebeta or Ziac (bisoprolol), Cartrol (carteolol), Coreg (Carvedilol), Normodyne or Trandate (Labetalol), Lopressor or Toprol (Metoprolol), Corgard (Nandolol), Levatol (Penbutolol), Inderal or Inderal LA (Propranolol), Biocadren (Timolol), etc.
These medications create deficiencies in CoQ10. Need to make sure potassium doesn’t go too high. Do not take with alcohol, orange juice, animal protein, or licorice.
Calcium Channel Blockers
Calcium channel blockers can reduce blood pressure by dilating the arteries and, in some cases, reducing the force of the heart’s contractions.
Norvasc or Caduet or Lotrel (Amlodipine), Cradizem or Dilacor or Tiazac (Diltiazem), Plendil (Felodipine), DynaCirc (Isradipine), Cardene (Nicardipinie), Procardia XL or Adalat (Nifedipine), Sular (Nisoldipine), Isoptin or Calan or Verelan (Isoptin), etc.
These create deficiencies in potassium, vitamin D, calcium and possibly CoQ10.
Angiotensin Converting Enzyme Inhibitors (ACE Inhibitors)
The angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors (the “ACE inhibitors”) can lower blood pressure by dilating the arteries.
Some of these are Lotensin (Benazepril), Capoten (Captopril), Vasotec or Vaseretic (Enalapril), Monopril (Fosinopril), Prinival or Zestril (Lisinopril), Univasc (Moexipril), Accupril (Quinapril), Altace (Ramipril), Mavik (Trandolapril), etc.
These will deplete the body of CoQ10, calcium, magnesium, potassium & zinc.
Statin Drugs (Anti-Cholesterol Drugs)
Statin drugs are known to be linked to various side effects in their attempt to lower cholesterol. Some of these are Lipitor, Crestor, Zetia, etc.)
Coenzyme Q10 is a powerful antioxidant that makes energy for you by sparking the production of the energy molecule ATP which every single cell in your body needs to function. It assists in hundreds of enzymatic reactions. ATP provides the energy that helps blood sugar regulation, muscle contraction, disease prevention, brain health and proper heart function. It is most famous for its role in the heart. Enzymes are substances that help make chemical reactions take place. A coenzyme helps an enzyme do its job.
It is found that statin drugs depletes the body of this coenzyme.
Studies suggest that there can be a statin-induced vitamin D deficiency which causes muscle pain and cramps.
Researchers have found that CoQ10 helps support healthy nerve/muscle coordination, healthy memory retention, as well as the regulation, integration, and coordination of on-going nervous system transmissions.
Thus, depleting the body of CoQ10 can lead to many possible side effects.
If you have heard that statins have a possible side effect of nerve damage this is due to the cholesterol blocking function of this drug. Statin drugs work by inhibiting an enzyme called HMG CoA reductase in the pathway to produce cholesterol. Cholesterol is also a major building block for cell membranes and nerves. The nerve lining, the myelin sheath, is made from cholesterol. A study was published in the journal, Neurology, in 2002. It was found that people who were taking a statin drug at the time of his study had a 16.1-fold increased risk of neuropathy compared to people not taking statins. For more information about neuropathy.
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REVIEW: Need You Now by Emma Douglas
Disclaimer: I’m friendly with the author online and have met her a few times at conferences. I’ve even had dinner with her a time or two.
Dear Emma Douglas,
Need You Now is the first in your Cloud Bay series for St. Martins Press. I’ve read previous books by you under your other names, MJ Scott and Melanie Scott.
Fictional Lansing Island and the main town, Cloud Bay, is off the coast of California. It was home to members of a famous rock band, Blacklight. Lead singer of Blacklight was Grey Harper. He’s been dead for six years but the Cloudfest music festival he began continues, under the management of his eldest daughter, Faith.
Grey had three children from three different marriages. Even though he’s dead, he looms large in the lives of his children and the inhabitants of Lansing Island. He loved his children but he wasn’t the world’s greatest dad. He was too addicted to fame and his music to be there for his kids consistently. All three Harper siblings have complicated feelings about their father even though they loved him deeply and he is greatly missed.
Mina is the youngest daughter. She’s a 23 year old widow living on Lansing Island and working for their search and rescue team but, since the untimely death of her husband in an accident, she has pretty much withdrawn from social activities. Zach Harper is the other Harper sibling. He’s off pursuing a music career and Faith feels abandoned by him.
Faith loves music and sings well but she doesn’t have the desire for the spotlight like Grey did and Zach does. As Faith says, for her, music is “a team sport”. She satisfies herself with running Harper Inc. and Cloudfest. When the book begins, Cloudfest is mere days away and Faith and her team are frantically busy organising everything.
Caleb White is a former number one tennis ace. A recurring shoulder injury has led to him recently announcing his retirement. He heads to Lansing and Cloudfest with a friend, for some R&R and to escape the paparazzi. Caleb and his friend, Liam, are borrowing the house of Danny Ryan, a former member of Blacklight. Caleb and Faith first meet when Faith drops the keys over for Caleb and Liam. There is instant attraction but Faith has always restricted her flings to “off island”. Even though Caleb is planning to stay only for a week or so, he’s still on Lansing Island and therefore, off limits. However, Caleb is far too tempting for Faith’s self-control and it doesn’t take long until she’s making an exception to her rule.
The first half or so of the book contains a lot of set up, introducing the main characters on Lansing Island, the Harper siblings and Faith’s mother, Lou, who essentially raised all three children. There is a lot of information about Cloudfest and the challenges of running the music festival, complicated by a mayor who’s not onside. While it was interesting, I was hungry to get to the romance.
The second half of the book is more tightly focused on Caleb and Faith and it is here where I felt the book hit its stride. Caleb and Faith don’t really have many barriers between them; they are both independently wealthy, mature adults. Faith does have some abandonment issues and is reluctant to trust in a relationship and it is this which causes the inevitable black moment. While her fears were made plain in the story, I’d have like a little more about them for better context.
Late in the book Faith comments that Caleb hasn’t talked about what he’s going to do now that tennis is done for him and she’s exactly right. Caleb hasn’t even talked to her about why he quit the tour and how he feels about it. In many ways, the story focuses so strongly on Faith it has a “women’s fiction” (I really hate that term) vibe. There is a strong romance and a definite HFN but there is also a lot of book which is about what Faith does with her life generally. In terms of character growth, the focus is definitely on Faith and barely on Caleb. I’m a hero-centric reader so I felt that as a loss but I suspect that many other readers who are more interested in the heroine’s journey will love this aspect of the book.
There is definitely a sense that all the characters have their own stories and their own lives outside of the book. I was curious about many of the characters and how they might figure in the series as it progresses. I expect that some of the threads that began in Need You Now will be resolved in later novels. Certainly the falling out between Faith and Zach will be addressed but I’m also curious as to how the animus between Faith and the mayor may play out as well and whether Lou might start something up with the mayor’s dad or whether her romantic future lies, perhaps, with a certain musician.
Because most of the romance was packed into the last half of the book, the relationship felt a little rushed to me. I’d have preferred more time spent focusing more tightly on Caleb and Faith. I certainly believed in their chemistry and attraction but I did wonder how much depth their relationship had when so many of the big conversations hadn’t happened yet. That said, the story takes place, for the most part, in about two weeks, so it’s not like there was a lot of time for those discussions anyway. Because they had been together such a short time, I personally classify the ending as HFN but there is an exchange of “I love you” so mileage may vary there.
Need You Now is fairly gentle so far as story goes. There is no kidnapping, there are no stalkers or explosions and no big misunderstandings (thank you). What there is, is two mature adults negotiating a relationship against the background of a busy and vibrant music festival. Many books these days have high stakes and high angst (that’s not a complaint; I like those books as well) but Need You Now is much more understated. I expect readers who are looking for a romantic literary escape without too much drama will appreciate this one the most.


text: This study assessed the safety and preliminary efficacy of escalated dose subcutaneous alemtuzumab in conjunction with rituximab in chronic lymphocytic leukemia. well tolerated without evidence of differential toxicity by cohort. The overall response rate by National Malignancy Institute-Working Group criteria was 61% and the rate Hh-Ag1.5 of complete bone marrow response was 43% most Hh-Ag1.5 of whom were unfavorable for minimal residual disease. The addition of CT scan evaluation per International Workshop on Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia 2008 criteria reduced the overall response rate to 14%. Median overall survival was 35 months with 12 patients able to proceed to stem cell transplantation. Pharmacokinetic studies showed that chronic lymphocytic leukemia involving more than 80% of the bone marrow at study start was associated with lower trough concentrations of alemtuzumab and rituximab and that higher trough serum concentrations of alemtuzumab were associated with complete bone marrow clearance. We conclude that escalated subcutaneous doses of alemtuzumab given weekly are well tolerated and result in excellent bone marrow clearance of chronic lymphocytic leukemia helping patients to proceed to stem cell Hh-Ag1.5 transplantation. hybridization (FISH) cytogenetics and computed tomography (CT) scans of the chest/stomach/pelvis. CT scans and bone marrow biopsy were repeated after eight and 16 weeks in patients who completed 16 weeks. The primary end-point of this trial as Mouse monoclonal to RUNX1 designed was overall response rate (ORR) based on NCI-WG 1996 criteria i.e. without the CT scan data.17 However a planned secondary end-point was to assess the impact of CT scanning on overall response rate. Details of the evaluation of CLL prognostic factors peripheral blood B T and NK cell subsets pharmacokinetic assays and statistical analysis are available in the (MRSA) bacteremia an Epstein-Barr computer virus (EBV)-related lymphoma and metastatic colon cancer identified shortly after the completion of study therapy. No deaths were attributable to study therapy. Early study withdrawals occurred due to pre-existing and prolonged thrombocytopenia requiring study therapy to be held (n=2) prolonged fever attributed to alemtuzumab (n=1) progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy (PML) which in retrospect was present prior to study access (n=1) and DLT (grade 3 rituximab reaction n=1). Table 2. Toxicities. Response to therapy The primary end point of this trial ORR by NCI-WG 1996 criteria was 61% at week 8 (17 of 28; 90%CI: 43-76%) with CR rate 11% (3 of 28; 90%CI: 3-25%). Two of 13 patients who completed a second 8-week cycle improved their response (one PR from SD and one CR from PR). Given that CT scanning in clinical trials was not yet recommended as a routine a part of CLL staging when this trial was designed a planned study endpoint was to evaluate the impact of CT scans on ORR evaluation and indeed we found that incorporating CT scan evaluation into the week 8 disease restaging similar to the IWCLL 2008 criteria 18 decreased the ORR to 14% (4 of 28; 90%CI: 5-30%) largely due to the prevalence of significant abdominal lymphadenopathy in this relapsed refractory patient populace. The ORR in the 17p deletion sufferers without CT was 8 of 9 (89%; 90%CI: 57-99%) and with CT was 3 of 9 (33%; 90%CI: 10-66%). Bone tissue marrow response was exceptional however showing comprehensive clearance of disease by eight weeks in 8 sufferers and by 16 weeks within an extra 4 sufferers for a complete of 12 sufferers who achieved bone tissue marrow comprehensive remission (43%). Eight of 10 of the who had been evaluable for MRD position had been negative for bone tissue marrow MRD by 4-color stream cytometry. Eighty percent of these evaluable (at least 67% of bone tissue marrow CR sufferers) had been therefore MRD harmful in bone tissue marrow. Once again the sufferers with 17p deletion acquired similar replies with 5 of 9 demonstrating a bone tissue marrow CR (56%; 90%CI: 25-83%). Success The median PFS because of this refractory high-risk inhabitants was 26 a few months (Body 1A). Enough time to treatment failing (TTF) was a considerably shorter 8 a few months (Body 1B) nevertheless as several sufferers visited SCT in remission and other people who acquired steady disease or incomplete response quickly received choice therapy directed at Hh-Ag1.5 residual nodal disease typically high-dose methylprednisolone with rituximab 19 with the goal of getting them to SCT. To date 13 patients have died 7 of disease 4 of other malignancies one of PML and one of SCT complications. The median overall survival is usually 35 months (Physique 1C) with 12.

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Kelly Bates, a well-known advocate, has recently made a heartfelt plea to her supporters. In light of recent events, she urges them to refrain from targeting NBC 10, a local news organization, with their anger. Bates firmly believes that channelling anger positively is vital for bringing about significant and meaningful change. In this article let us know why Kelly Bates asks supporters not to take out their anger on NBC 10
What It Is
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How to Channel Anger for Positive Change
1. Foster Constructive Engagement: Bates emphasizes the importance of engaging in meaningful conversations and dialogue with all stakeholders involved. By actively listening and expressing concerns respectfully, individuals can contribute to productive discussions and work towards finding solutions.
Choose Empathy and Understanding: Rather than responding with hostility, Bates encourages choosing empathy and understanding. Empathy allows for better communication and the potential to build bridges between different perspectives.
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Hold Media Accountable through Constructive Means: While media accountability is important, Bates suggests addressing concerns through thoughtful discussions, letters and calls for transparency. This approach promotes constructive engagement and encourages media outlets to address the issues at hand.
Bates emphasizes the importance of unity among supporters, highlighting that directing anger towards a specific entity weakens their collective strength. By fostering a sense of unity and a shared purpose, supporters can collaborate effectively to achieve lasting and impactful change.
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Kelly Bates’ plea highlights the significance of channelling anger in a positive and constructive manner. By fostering constructive engagement, empathy, and unity, supporters can work towards addressing concerns and advocating for change effectively. Redirecting anger towards productive actions is key to achieving the meaningful and lasting change that Bates and her supporters aspire to see.


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How to reduce the risk of tooth pulpitis?
One of the most common dental pathologies is designated in medicine as pulpitis of the tooth. This condition is characterized by the presence of inflammation of the nerve or pulp to some extent.
Inflammation accompanying pulpitis of the tooth, accompanied by a palpable painful syndrome. The degree of soreness depends on the stage in which a dangerous pathology has developed.
Why does the disease occur?
There are many causes of pulpitis, but the main one is the progression of the carious process. In addition to tooth decay, modern dentists identify the following causes of pulpitis:
- Periodontal functions are violated.
- The pulp is exposed to external influences( tooth pulp can develop on the background of tissue drying, thermal burn or mechanical injury).
The main source of dental pathology
The tooth decay affecting the tooth enamel is rapidly spreading inside the dental tissues. Against this background, pathological cavities are formed and pulpit foci grow.
If timely action is not taken and the dangerous process is not stopped, the consequences can be extremely negative.
Pulpit of the tooth can be triggered not only by the carious process, but also by incorrect actions of the dentist during treatment. Even if the dentist eliminates the zones populated by bacteria, the remaining carious particle will become a new pathological focus.
Parodont under attack
In some cases, pulpitis of the tooth develops against the backdrop of pathologies that damage the periodontal complex. These diseases are accompanied by the destruction of both the most affected tooth and periodontal tissue. As a result, the microflora is disrupted, and the probability of penetration of dangerous bacteria into the connective tissue increases many-fold.
Also pulpitis of the tooth can be caused by a trauma caused by the dentist's fault. This sometimes occurs in the process of a particular dental procedure.
The most known damages of dental tissues include:
- thermal burn;
- mechanical injury;
- drying of the actual tissues.
A thermal burn is sometimes formed when a tooth is drilled. The main cause of this type of injury should be considered incorrect actions of the dentist associated with the untimely cooling of the carious area with water. Symptoms of pulpitis in this case may not appear immediately, but some time later.
The strategy for treating the carious process involves cleaning and drying the tissues. In the case of prolonged exposure to air flow, a non-microbial inflammation of the actual zone occurs on the cavity of the aching tooth.
Also pulpitis of the tooth can be caused by mechanical trauma-cleavage. To damage the actual zone is not transformed into an inflammatory process, it is necessary to consult a qualified dentist.
How to recognize a dangerous enemy
Modern dentists identify the following symptoms of pulpitis:
- The appearance of painful sensations during tooth contact with food irritants.
- The appearance of an acute painful syndrome in the deep night( actual for progressive pathology).
- Spontaneity of attacks( pain can occur as a result of biting or inhaling air, and by itself).
- Enlargement of lymph nodes( important for acute, progressive pathology).
Given that the pathology is often accompanied by a headache, it is quite difficult to "calculate" the affected tooth. If the pathological focus is at the top, then the painful syndrome gives in the temple. When the lower tooth suffers, the pain gives in the ear.
An accurate diagnosis will help and external symptoms of pulpitis:
- change in the shade of enamel( grazing);
- mobility of a sick tooth;
- appearance of blood on the affected area during tooth cleaning;
- gum color change( redness);
- appearance of swelling in the current zone;
- formation of the fistulous course.
Given that the symptoms of pathology are similar to those of other diseases, self-diagnosis and subsequent self-treatment should be excluded.
What is the danger of
When a person feels pain in the tooth some time after treatment, this is considered normal. But if the painful syndrome only increases, there is every reason to suspect the development of pulpitis of the tooth. The danger of this condition is as follows:
- Complication of pulpitis of the tooth can be periodontitis, against which the bone tissue is destroyed completely.
- Pus accumulates in the tissues and an abscess is formed.
- As a result of the development of phlegmon pus breaks into soft tissues.
The most terrible consequence of untimely treatment of this condition is purulent inflammation of the bone marrow. In the most rare cases, the patient is infected with blood.
Treatment of pulpitis depends on the form in which the pathology has developed. If the patient turns to the dentist on time, the pulpitis treatment can be conservative. Otherwise, surgical intervention is indispensable.
The main methods today are:
It is important to remember
In order to rule out the risk of developing pulpitis of the tooth, it is important to carry out the therapeutic treatment of the carious process in a timely manner. At least 2 times a year you must visit a qualified dentist who will give professional advice on preventive measures.
It is also important to consume only useful foods and perform proper oral care.Like the article? Share with friends and acquaintances:


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