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Push-ups, a classic bodyweight exercise, offer more than just a sculpted chest and arms. Fitness trainers emphasize the following often overlooked benefits of incorporating push-ups into your workout routine:
1. Engage Multiple Muscles
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2. Support Better Posture
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Research suggests that core exercises, including push-ups, are linked to a lower risk of injury and improved athletic performance. A strong core enables the body to maintain neutral spine and trunk positions during physical activities, effectively transferring loads using muscles instead of relying on the spine.
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Enhanced functional fitness from push-ups translates to improved performance in everyday tasks. Whether it’s carrying groceries, lifting objects, pushing doors open, or playing with children, the strengthened muscles make daily activities more manageable and less strenuous.
6. Provide Cardiovascular Exercise
High-repetition push-ups or incorporating them into a circuit workout can serve as effective cardiovascular exercise. This helps boost heart health by strengthening the heart muscle, improving circulation, and promoting overall cardiovascular well-being.
7. Support Bone Health
Strength training exercises like push-ups contribute to increased bone strength and density. By exerting a mechanical load on the bones, push-ups play a crucial role in maintaining optimal bone health, particularly as individuals age.


|(1982 to 1987)|
|Manufacturer||American Motors Corporation (1983-1987)
|Also called||Renault GTA|
|Assembly||Kenosha, Wisconsin, USA|
|Body and chassis|
|Body style||Alliance: 2-door, 4-door sedan, and 2-door convertible
Encore: 3-door and 5-door hatchback
GTA: 2-door sedan and convertible
|Layout||Front-engine, front-wheel drive|
|Related||Renault 9 & 11|
|Engine||1.4 L 64 hp (48 kW; 65 PS) I4
1.7 L 77.5 hp (58 kW; 79 PS) I4
2.0 L 95 hp (71 kW; 96 PS) I4
|Wheelbase||97.8 in (2,484 mm)|
|Length||Alliance: 163.8 in (4,161 mm)
Encore: 160.6 in (4,079 mm)
|Width||65 in (1,651 mm)|
|Height||53.1 in (1,349 mm)|
|Curb weight||2,000 lb (907 kg) base 2-door
2,300 lb (1,043 kg) GTA conv.
The Renault Alliance is a subcompact automobile manufactured and marketed in North America by American Motors Corporation (AMC) for model years 1983-1987. It was available in two and four-door sedan configurations with a convertible added in 1985. The Alliance was also the basis of the three or five-door hatchback Renault Encore that was added in 1984. AMC also marketed a sports version called Renault GTA for 1987. A total of 623,573 vehicles were manufactured in Kenosha, Wisconsin. Production was discontinued after the acquisition of AMC by Chrysler in 1987.
The Alliance and Encore derived from AMC's partnership since 1979 with Renault, which held controlling stake in the smallest U.S. automaker. The Alliance and Encore were essentially the Renault 9 & 11 re-engineered for the U.S. and Canadian markets. The cars featured exterior styling by Robert Opron, director of Renault Styling. The interior design was by AMC's Richard Teague and the Alliance two-door sedan and the convertible were unique models developed by AMC.
Competition from the "Big Three," the rise of Asian import automobiles, new safety regulations, the 1973 oil crisis and 1979 energy crisis left American Motors in a weak position in the U.S. marketplace. The company had three product lines: a profitable line of government vehicles, Jeeps, and passenger cars. However, when sales dropped suddenly in 1979 and all of the U.S. automakers saw their sales plummet, AMC faltered.
Banks refused to provide AMC further credit to develop new products for the changing marketplace, so AMC turned to Renault for a $90 million loan. As the U.S. economy entered the early 1980s recession, AMC signed an agreement with Renault giving a share in AMC's ownership in exchange for the rights to sell Renault cars in the U.S. By the end of 1980, Renault held a controlling interest of AMC. Some called it "Franco-American Motors," a pun on the French-American combination and the Franco-American food company.
With the United States dollar then relatively weak against the French franc, manufacturing in the U.S. seemed the best way to grow especially since fuel prices were rising and the major U.S. carmakers had yet to bring out large numbers of small, fuel-efficient cars. Renault's objective was to build its newer models at AMC's existing manufacturing plants, thus avoiding the problems Volkswagen encountered with its "Rabbit" version of the Mk1 Golf assembled in its new factory in Westmoreland, Pennsylvania.
The two automakers worked closely as each design studio developed spin-offs of cars created by the other. Richard Teague, AMC's Vice President of Design, and his French counterpart, Robert Opron, director of Renault Styling, each traveled between France and the U.S. at least three times a year.Originally only a four-door sedan body style, Teague and AMC's design staff decided to mock-up a two-door coupe just before Opron was to review the work of the American team.
Renault executives came in to run things alongside AMC officials, and the former Nash Motors factory in Kenosha, Wisconsin was retooled to produce an Americanized version of the European Renault 9 subcompact under the "Alliance" nameplate.Consumer clinics were conducted between 1979 and 1982 using a fiberglass mockup (and later with actual cars) to evaluate various issues that concerned AMC officials. Market research indicated that consumers preferred the Renault name over AMC, though not strongly. The model was named the Renault Alliance, with the AMC logo only on a small sticker affixed on the inside of the rear window, as well as printed at the bottom or back of the advertising materials.
Production began in 1982, making Renault the second European automaker to build cars in the U.S. The cars were aimed at the lowest price range in the U.S. market, the Alliance had a sticker price starting at $5,995 (US$14,195 in 2014 dollars
1983 Renault Alliance 2 door DL side view
For context of the era, the Alliance was launched into the U.S. subcompact market segment that included the Chevrolet Chevette, a basic and dated rear-wheel drive car; the Toyota Corolla E70 with a good reputation, but also still featuring an outdated design and rear-drive layout, the Volkswagen "Rabbit", the first-generation replacement for the original Beetle; and the simple Honda Civic (second generation) with a high rating and a matching high price
The Alliance was a 2- or 4-door sedan, launched in June 1982 as a 1983 model after a US$150 million overhaul of AMC's Kenosha, Wisconsin, assembly plant. Although it was branded as a Renault, the car bore AMC's logo on a rear window decal and was officially classified as a domestic automobile because it had more than 70% U.S.-produced parts.
The Alliance was a modern front-drive sedan with a 163.8-inch (4,161 mm) overall length on a 97.8-inch (2,484 mm) wheelbase featuring a thrifty, transverse four-cylinder engine. The Alliance had a long list of standard equipment and achieved 37 miles per US gallon (6.4 L/100 km; 44 mpg-imp) in city driving. Fuel economy on the highway with the 5-speed manual transmission approached 60 mpg-US (3.9 L/100 km; 72 mpg-imp). It was a sensible car for a post-oil crisis period in which good fuel economy was highly prized.
The Alliance used a Renault supplied OHV 1.4 L I4 engine from the Renault Le Car. Cars sold in 49-states came with a Renix throttle-body fuel injection, while California emissions standards required the use of multi port injection. This proven four-cylinder was upgraded with the latest electronics that included an electronically controlled fuel system, a digital ignition system, and a microprocessor to manage the optional three-speed automatic transmission. Although Renault transmissions have been equipped with Renix based electronics and sensor assemblies, the all-new electronic controlled transmission system in the Alliance was an innovation to the U.S. mass-market.
Power went through either a four-or five-speed manual, or a three-speed automatic transaxle. The base engine produced 64 hp (48 kW; 65 PS) to accelerate the 2,030-pound (921 kg) Alliance from 0 to 60 mph in a leisurely 14.3 seconds, and gave it an 89-mile (143 km) top speed. Steering was rack and pinion. The suspension system was fully independent via MacPherson struts in front, while the rear had a compact and ingenious system of transverse torsion bars and trailing arms. At just under 2,000 pounds (907 kg) for the base model, the Alliance was also the lightest car assembled in the U.S. in its time.
The Alliance was slightly smaller on the outside than the competing first-generation Ford Escort (North America), but it was somewhat bigger on the inside where it looked larger and more inviting. Interior space was good for four or occasionally five people, in part due to a cleverly engineered front seats—where each seat was mounted on a 9-inch (229 mm) wide central rail (rather than two side tracks) allowing for copious rear foot room on either side of the rail. In addition to the usual recline and fore-and-aft movements, the upscale DL models included a curved track that allowed the seat to be adjusted along the arc to find the most comfortable position for driver and passenger.
The Alliance sold well with over 142,000 of the debut 1983 models. Sales were limited by the availability of only two body styles. American Motors' had several 4-door Alliances converted into stretch limousines for publicity and official use.
American Motors introduced a companion model called Encore featuring a hatchback in both two- and four-door versions. The new derivatives featured a redesigned rear end and were 3.2 inches (81 mm) shorter than the Alliance sedans. "More versatile and a little more luxurious than the Alliance," the marketing objective of the Encore was to attract younger and more "upscale" customers, but they were really the same cars. California engines featured a Bosch LU multi-point fuel-injection system. The 1984 models introduced innovative electronics that included an infrared remote power locking system, a "Systems Sentry" monitoring fluid levels, as well electronically tuned sound systems.
Bolstered by the additional two- and four-door hatchback models, sales increased to over 208,000 for 1984.
However, the new Encores were introduced just in time to encounter a sag in the small-car market because as fuel prices fell, consumers began to drift away to larger automobiles, leaving the Renault-based models to scramble against low-priced Chevrolet Chevettes, Ford Escorts, the Dodge Omni and Plymouth Horizon twins, as well as a slew of Japanese imports.
The 1.7 L fuel injection (EFI) engine with 5-speed transmission was introduced in 1985 as optional on all versions except the base model. It developed 96 pound-feet (130 N·m) of torque at 3000 rpm and 77.5 hp (58 kW; 79 PS) at 5000 rpm. Designed to be either gasoline of diesel, the new five main bearing engine was torture tested to higher levels than normal to be "the strongest Four in the industry." The fully pressurized cooling system eliminated corrosive oxygen while engineers reduced the number of connections to avoid coolant leaks for both the 1.7 and 1.4 engines.
In addition to the sedan, the Alliance was now offered as a convertible for 1985 (AMC's first of this body type since the 1968 Rebel). The design was in collaboration with American Sunroof Company (now American Specialty Cars) that reinforced the Alliance's unibody for torsional rigidity during manufacture in Kenosha, Wisconsin.
Potential buyers were asking at AMC/Jeep/Renault dealerships for an Alliance-based station wagon, who pointed them toward the larger Renault 18 Sportwagon.
By 1985, the U.S. automobile market was starting to move away from the subcompact Alliance and Encore as the gasoline crisis ended and consumers were buying larger cars. Increasing competition in the subcompact market segment from imported vehicles meant that total Alliance and Encore sales fell to 150,000 for 1985.
Improving economic conditions and lower gasoline prices meant total sales dropped to 65,000 in 1986. American Motors had already stopped production of the Concord and Spirit in 1983 (the four-wheel drive AMC Eagle continued to be built), while the larger Medallion (to replace the Renault 18) was not going to be ready until 1987.
A separate model was added for the 1987 model year, the GTA that offered higher performance and its name recalled the Alpine GTA. All models received a front end facelift and featured new headlamps. The remainder of the Alliance line was carried over, but the two Encore hatchback body variants were renamed the Alliance Hatchback.
On March 9, 1987, Chrysler agreed to buy Renault's share in AMC, plus all the remaining shares, for about US$1.5 billion (US$3,113,796,134 in 2014 dollars) and AMC's operations became the new Jeep-Eagle division of Chrysler. The focus of the acquisition was on the highly profitable Jeep vehicles and the brand-new Brampton Assembly plant that was just built in Ontario, Canada. However, Chrysler saw itself "saddled with a largely unsuccessful assortment of cars" including imports from Renault.Moreover, the Alliance line of passenger automobiles did not fit in Chrysler's existing product mix. The final year saw only about 35,000 Alliances sold in 1987.
The Renault GTA was a performance version of the Alliance for the 1987 model year. It was manufactured during 1986 and early 1987 as a limited production, specialty model. It was described as "dandy little sports car" and a "pocket rocket" defined as a low-priced "car based on high production economy but with emphasis placed on appearance, performance and handling." It replicated what Volkswagen had done when the Rabbit was upgraded into the GTI.
The GTA was available in 2-door sedan or convertible versions, with a single powerplant: a 2.0 L fuel-injected 4-cylinder engine. At 4900 rpm with premium U.S. gasoline, this engine developed 95 hp (71 kW; 96 PS). Driving performance of the vehicle included a 10.2 second mark for 0 to 60 mph and a .89 g-force cornering rating in road tests conducted by Car and Driver magazine.
The GTA used the same uni-body as the two-door Alliances, but was distinctive to the other models. It was available only in silver, white, red, or black monochrome body paint with special color-keyed "ground effects" bodyside cladding styled by Zender of West Germany, one of Europe's leading after-market designers. It also featured 15-inch aluminum alloy sport wheels with low-profile Michelin Sport XGT 195-VR50 series tires, upgraded suspension with thicker sway bars, vented front disc brakes, larger exhaust pipe, optional driving lights, custom body moldings, a small spoiler on the rear trunk, red inlaid shift knob, close ratio gears on the manual transmission, stiffer engine mounts, larger brake booster, and special bolstered "racing" seats unique to the model. An automatic transmission was not available.
Road test of the GTA described it to be quite comfortable with responsive handling that "was particularly impressive on tortuous back roads. It just hung in there like a sports car under the most trying conditions ... Hard acceleration will usually result in spinning wheels and a good deal of torque steer."
The GTA served as "last-ditch" sales boosters for the economical Alliance line. However, the models were discontinued when Chrysler bought AMC and Renault pulled out of the U.S. market.


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Hey guys, i found my 2650 locked up a few days ago, the LCD was
scrolling PCI PARITY e13f4. And my linux box said something about a
kernel panic. I tried rebooting, shutting off the power completely for
30 secs and plugging back in, it was the same error on the LCD. I also
noticed it gave me a weird error in my shell while i was doing things.
Something about kernel getting an NMI and that one of my RAM chips are
probably messed up. Also after i rebooted my switch, i guess the 2650
was renewing its IP info, and it crashed with a kernel panic. This
happened every time i reset my switch. Oh and also i couldnt get any
network connectivity even though the configurations were correct because
i have a 1750 that works just fine.
I read on dell's website that e13f4 means theres a PCI card that has
failed, or the system board failed. The only PCI card we had was a SCSI
card. I removed it and booted the 2650 and it was still spitting out the
same errors. It seems it has to do something with my two integrated
Any one had a similar problem? How was it resolved?
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Sew Organised Makers Bundle Projects
We've curated a special collection of downloadable sewing patterns from talented international designers whose projects explore a fabulous range of techniques. Our patterns teach you techniques like patchwork, cross stitch, embroidery, quilting, bag construction, hand quilting and more. There's something for makers of all skill levels. And with so many lovely projects, the hardest part will be deciding what to make first!
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EDITOR’S NOTE: Each week we cross-post an excerpt from Katrina vanden Heuvel’s column at the WashingtonPost.com. Read the full text of Katrina’s column here.
With Joe Biden’s polling lead growing, more attention is being paid to what he might do as president. The signals have been contradictory to say the least. After positioning himself as a resolute moderate to win delegates for the nomination, he announced that this was “a real inflection in American history” not unlike “what Roosevelt [faced].” When the six task forces he set up with Senator Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) hammered out a party platform, Sanders announced that “the compromise that they came up with, if implemented, will make Biden the most progressive president since FDR.” But as The New York Times’ Michelle Cottle pointed out, Biden’s closest advisers are veteran Democratic Party operatives from the Clinton and Obama eras, not known for original, much less radical, thinking. So the question remains—what will Biden do?
The Sanders-Biden working groups’ recommendations, which will largely define the official 2020 Democratic Party Platform, are certainly bolder than anything Hillary Clinton or Barack Obama ran on. Even as Biden has consistently rejected some of signature issues—Medicare for All, the Green New Deal, etc.—he’s now backing a relatively far-reaching series of reforms.
Biden’s four-part economic program, dubbed “Build Back Better,” embraces strategies that have been largely anathema to Democrats in the conservative era—public-investment-driven growth, industrial policy, fair trade, and an expansion of economic rights. Though still not backing the Green New Deal, he’s put forth a $1.7 trillion investment program on clean energy and energy efficiency, a $1.3 trillion Buy America program to rebuild and modernize US infrastructure, and hundreds of billions of investment in education and housing each. In an economic downturn, the platform calls for subsidies to keep workers employed rather than force them into unemployment. Beyond the downturn, workers are promised a $15 minimum wage—a core Sanders demand—universal paid sick leave, stronger protections for organizing, and increased minimum payments in Social Security as well as extending partial coverage to unpaid care workers.
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“They were not wide-eyed romantic dreamers. Although they certainly had dreams, when you probed, they could back it easily with numbers, with statistics, checks, balances, projections and plans. I now understand why chartered accountancy gives someone such an advantage in business – the training and standards are incredible. I fully expect 10 of those people we interviewed in 10 years’ time to be household names in South Africa. People will look to them as leaders. Active, achieving people – they are the leaders of tomorrow”
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Cyber Group Studios
Discovery Kids LatAm has acquired the regional pay-TV and SVOD rights for Paris-based Cyber Group Studios’ animated series Sadie Sparks. The series is in-development and no air date has been announced.
A co-production between Cyber Group and Ireland’s Brownbag Films, the 52 x 11-minute show is aimed at six- to 10-year-olds. The comedy series is about a teenage girl who discovers she has extraordinary powers, but they can’t be accessed without partnering with a magical rabbit—who just wants to retire.
Cyber Group previously sold the series to Disney Channel EMEA, which plans to air it later this year.
Australia’s ABC picked up Brit preschool series School of Roar (pictured) from German distributor ZDF. The kidsnet has already begun airing the show.
The 52 x seven-minute 2D-animated series from UK-based prodco Dot to Dot explores a child’s first year in a school full of mini monsters. Created by Alan Robinson and executive produced by Jo Killingley (Dot to Dot) and Sarah Legg (CBeebies), the show has already been picked up by a host of international broadcasters, including RTP (Portugal), YLE (Finland), Universal Kids (US) and CBeebies (UK). ZDF Enterprises handles distribution and worldwide merchandising rights (excluding the UK and US). Season two is currently in development with 52 episodes planned to be released in 2021.
In other ZDF news, the company also announced at MIP this week that it is once again teaming up with Paris-based Cottonwood Media for a third season of Find Me in Paris. The live-action tween show will kick off principal photography in July.
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Viacom International Studios is sending its new preschool show Abby Hatcher to French linear net TF1. No launch date has been set.
Co-produced with Toronto-based Spin Master Entertainment, the series tells the story of a seven-year-old girl who helps creatures with unique abilities (called Fuzzlies) solve problems. The 26 x 22-minute episodes launched on Nick Jr. in the US earlier this year.
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Australian free-to-air broadcaster 9Go! picked up season one (46 x 22 minutes) of New York-based Konami Cross Media NY’s anime series Yu-Gi-Oh! VRAINS. The series is currently airing on the network. Previously 4K Media, the rebranded prodco, is beginning work on an English-dubbed version of season two, set to launch in June.
Konami handles distribution and management of the Yu-Gi-Oh! brand outside of Asia.
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Back in October, I was reading a post on Bleu Blonde Rouge, a blog by Claudine Hemingway. In it, Hemingway wrote about her favorite French cookbooks. I love to cook so jotted down a couple of the titles to see if I could find them at my library. I was happy to see that Let’s Eat France!, which Hemingway describes as “the kind of book you can curl up in bed with” was available. A few days later, I walked to the library to pick it up.
Before ever peeking inside, however, I was a bit put off. Not because I suddenly doubted the worthiness of the book’s contents but because it’s huge. The thing weighs 6 pounds and so my thoughts went straight to more practical and spiritless considerations. I wasn’t particularly keen on lugging it home. Were I to refer to a recipe while cooking, it would take up an inordinate amount of space on my countertop. The naysayer in me, immediately stepped into the spotlight, presenting other objections. Yet, somewhere in the wings of my brain’s debate stage, a francophile voice told me to shoulder it chez moi.
[Hovering your mouse over the French words on this page will bring up an English translation.]
Once home, I lay the book on a chair in my dining room and there it sat unopened for weeks. When the second renewal request came up, I decided I needed to return it for others to enjoy. A few Saturdays ago, as I was gathering up returns, I decided that I should at least give Let’s Eat France! a few minutes before taking it back. 5 minutes led to 20 minutes led to 45 minutes until I realized that I needed more time and so ended up renewing my loan once again. The book is worth its weight in foie gras!
Let’s Eat France! contains 375 classic recipes. I have a few French cookbooks but they’re mainly by famous chefs that to distinguish themselves have put their own spin on the dishes they present. I also rely on the Internet for recipes but too often have difficulty finding precisely what I’m looking for. What’s more, many of the French recipes that I’ve come across are complex, multi-stage, productions that lose their appeal once I discover that I’ll need to devote many hours to prepare them.
A handful of the recipes in Let’s Eat France! are indeed difficult. After reading through the steps needed to reproduce Lyon’s famous quenelles, I decided that flying to France and dining in a bouchon might be easier. Most of the recipes, however, are pleasingly simple. I realized this week that if I was going to review the book, I should stop reading and try making a few of the dishes. I made a Far Breton Cake one night and an Apple and Brie Tartin on another. Both recipes were quick, easy, and delicious.
A History Book
For every recipe found in Let’s Eat France! there are also interesting side notes and humorous anecdotes about one or more of its principal ingredients. The book is a who’s who of important figures and organizations from France’s culinary past: from the Michelin brothers’ famous star rating system to the cooking empire built by chef Paul Bocuse to l’Association de sauvegarde de l’œuf mayo, an organization built in the 1990s to safeguard traditional methods for making mayonnaise.
The encyclopedic like volume is beautifully laid out and fun to read. Did you know that:
- Alexander Dumas wrote a Grand Dictionnaire de Cuisine describing more than 3000 foods, drinks, and recipes? A delightful selection of entries are found inside.
- Sweetbreads are made from a gland that resides in the chest of a calf which disappears by the time the animal reaches maturity?
- As early as 1976, California winegrowers beat out their French rivals in a blind international taste test?
Hundreds of tidbits like these are sprinkled throughout the pages.
A Bucket List for Foodies
Whether or not you like to cook, if you consider yourself a foodie, you may want to check out Let’s Eat France! I’ve had the sincere pleasure of eating foie gras, frog legs, escargot, boudin, and tartare but after reading this book, I’d like to add wild boar, sea urchin, aligot, and cardoon to my list of French foods to try.
The text is also sprinkled with maps showing the breakdown of various culinary ingredients and/or utensils by region. Traveling in southwestern France? Perhaps you’d like to visit the Musée de l’Armagnac to learn about and sample a brandy that dates back more than 700 years. Like to cook but not fond of travel, take a couch-guided tour of the famous soups of France. One of my favorite pages in the book displays 40 different artisanal knives and links them to the province where they originated.
I may not ever dine at any of the 3-star Michelin restaurants or even the zero-star routiers mentioned in the book. But, I sure have enjoyed reading about them.
A Coffee Table Book
If you haven’t guessed already, I give Let’s Eat France 5 out of 5 stars. It’s a wonderful volume for any francophile or lover of French cuisine. When you consider how much is packed into its pages (not to mention its price per pound), Let’s Eat France is très bon marché. If you can’t find space for it on your cookbook shelf, it’s perfectly suited to a coffee table or fireplace mantle—the kind of book that you, or a friend, or a group of friends can pick up and enjoy for hours.
I actually took a History of Food class last semester so I have been finding books like this to be super interesting. Great post!
Sounds like a fun class Pooja. Thanks.
It’s been on my list. I need to ask my library to purchase it. They usually do.
Good luck. If that doesn’t work, a Facebook friend mentioned she was going to try and get it through and inter-library loan before committing to buying it herself. Thanks for stopping by.
A delightful look into what sounds like a fascinating book. I especially enjoyed the “Did you know…?” list. That Dumas fellow was quite versatile, wasn’t he?
I so enjoy these brief immersions into a totally different environment, with you as our amiable and able guide!
Thanks Annie. Glad you enjoyed it.
This sounds great! We were lucky enough go to Paris and have some great meals there, as well as taking a cooking class where we made duck and macarons. This book sounds like a great way to revisit the city of lights even during the pandemic!
Wow! Duck macaroons? Sounds like a fun thing to try. I cooked my first duck last Christmas as there were only 5 of us for dinner. Was delish! You’re right that the book is also good for recalling fond memories. Thanks for your comment.
Sweetbreads? I’d say that they tasted a little milder than kidneys…
Hmmm. That might change my mind. I like liver and heart but I’m not a fan of kidneys Du tout! Thanks for the warning.
A great review and I am definitely interested in reading this book! By coincidence, I have just finished a strange cook book titled “Kafka’s Soup: A Complete History of World Literature in 14 Recipes” which I found a bit disappointing, but am ready for another! I also had no idea that Alexander Dumas wrote a Grand Dictionnaire de Cuisine with 3000 foodstuffs inside. A Frenchman through and through, it seems!
“Kafka’s Soup…”— great title. I can see why you’d want to read it. Thanks for stopping by Diana.
Thanks for the post carole. You reminded me of a soupe à l’oignon eaten in les halles at 6am, after a long party night on a boat on the Seine…
Wow! Sounds like I stirred up a heck of a nice memory. Thanks for sharing. Hope the comments are working better for you now. If not, don’t hesitate to let me know. Ciao!
Comment format is perfect. Thank you. I feel a bit “ashamed” of putting you through the trouble. I hope you get plenty of comments. Au revoir.
We used to pay people for that kind of feedback when I worked in the software industry. No worries. I’m super glad you spoke up.
LOL. You probably paid people like me. I was a market researchers. in the late 80’s, I landed IBM as a major client doing a yearly multi-product survey in a dozen countries. It was fun.
Sounds like a great job. Nice to know more about you.
A pleasure ma’am…
Enjoyed this post, Carol. Now I’m hungry!
I’m glad you decided to open and enjoy the book before returning it.
Me too! Thanks for stopping by Karen.
A coincidence: My friend just dropped off some French-style apple torte that she baked, and then, minutes later, I read your blog post!
This sounds fantastic! I love your story of how it won you over too. I love French food but find the process kind of daunting — as much as I love Julia Child her recipes always feel a bit involved, for example — but this sounds like a worthwhile attempt, especially if the stories are so delightful. That apple brie tartin sounds so good.
You’ll appreciate the simplicity of many of the dishes described in this book, but you’ll also love all the historical tidbits sprinkled throughout. The only challenge with this book is figuring out where to store it.
That sounds perfect! But yikes, daunted by the size of it…not that I don’t love having big books, but if you sense more moves in your future…hmm. Adding it to my list though, thank you!

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A new TV drama about Marilyn Monroe is on the way. 101 Studios, producers of Yellowstone, and Seven Seas Films are making a series about the lead up to her sudden passing. Seven Seas Films co-founder Dan Sefton has written the script. According to Radio Times it’s “based on segments of Keith Badman’s 2010 book The Final Years of Marilyn Monroe”.
Monroe was found unconscious at 12305 Fifth Helena Drive, Brentwood Los Angeles on August 4th, 1962. Aged just 36, the troubled star is believed to have taken her own life through a barbiturate overdose, though speculation has raged for years about possible foul play.
The Hollywood Reporter (THR) writes the scripts “will chronicle the turbulent final months of Monroe’s life, leading up to her end… It will follow her at a time when she found herself caught between warring factions of the Mafia, the Kennedy political dynasty and the Hollywood elite”.
The subject is well-documented, yet this project has some differences. For starters it’s authorized by the owners of Monroe’s estate (Authentic Brands Group). 101 Studios CEO David Glasser is full of praise for the source material, saying “Keith Badman has uncovered gems of never before released details, centered around the last few months of her sensationalized life and the accusations made.” The drama “pays homage to the bright star whose life was extinguished too early.” (quote by THR)
In addition to Monroe herself, the actor Peter Lawford is mentioned as a key figure in the drama. Lawford was reportedly the last person to speak to her before her demise. Katie Jones, VP Entertainment at Authentic Brands Group, says Monroe was “an enigmatic icon” and “trailblazer who forged her own path, during a time when women’s voices were often ignored and silenced.”
Co-exec producer Sefton’s credits include The Good Karma Hospital for ITV and BBC drama The Mallorca Files. Interviewed by Radio Times – back when the series was in development at the BBC – he revealed “It’s not something I was interested in particularly until I read the book”, calling Badman’s work “absolutely fascinating” and a “very forensic breakdown of her last few months… I was just hooked. And I thought, ‘well if I feel like that, hopefully other people will feel like that’.” Quoted by THR, he said he wanted the story handled “with compassion and sensitivity”, adding “we can’t wait to bring Marilyn to life.”
As for casting, it’s surely going to be the challenge of the decade. A few actresses have captured the essence of the unmistakable star – Michelle Williams won the Golden Globe for Best Actress with her performance in My Week With Marilyn (2011). Kelli Garner portrayed the definitive screen siren in Lifetime TV movie The Secret Life of Marilyn Monroe (2015).
Ana De Armas (Blade Runner 2049, No Time To Die) has been cast as Monroe for upcoming movie Blonde. Based on Joyce Carol Oates’ 2000 novel, the film is written and directed by Andrew Dominik and co-stars Adrien Brody as Arthur Miller with Bobby Cannavale as Joe DiMaggio. Monroe was married to both men. Blonde is set to be released on Netflix.
Sefton commented to Radio Times, “My personal feelings on it are that she’s a very complicated, interesting woman, and we haven’t really seen who she was… she’s intelligent, she’s funny, she’s witty. She’s not the caricature that’s being portrayed in a lot of things that have come out quite recently.”
The actresses of Hollywood’s golden past have never been more in vogue. Wonder Woman star Gal Gadot is to play actress and inventor Hedy Lamarr in a limited series for Showtime. Like the Monroe drama, it aims to show the depths of a gifted and misunderstood personality.
The new TV drama production of Marilyn Monroe has a lot to live up to, and a tricky balancing act to perform when presenting this sensational and disturbing chronicle for the screen.

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I have an 07 convertible and I recently installed the halo projector headlights. Once I was done with the installation, however, I noticed my tail lights don't turn on while I'm driving, but the brake lights, reverse lights, blinkers, and hazards do work. Also, some of the instrument panel backlighting for night time driving does not light up either. Is this a fuse problem, and if so, how do I fix it? Thanks for the help!


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Investing guru Warren Buffett thinks WACC is wack. Image Source: The Motley Fool
Investing is one of the few industries where complexity is favored over correctness. In this environment you'll find a tremendous number of performance metrics by which you can judge companies performance, many of which will directly conflict with one another. As an investor, it can be hard to separate superfluous valuation metrics from key, actionable data.
One such measure that's been bandied about is the weighted average cost of capital, or WACC. While it's considered a key metric among financial analysts and greater Wall Street, do not count Warren Buffett among its adherents. During Berkshire Hathaway's Annual Meeting in 2003, Buffett addressed WACC by responding:
Weighted average cost of capital is a relatively easy concept to understand: It's the rate of return a company is expected to pay on its after-tax debt and equity, weighted by the percentage of firm value debt and equity represent. If you remember Accounting 101, assets equal liabilities plus equity, so WACC could also be defined as the cost of financing its assets.
Assuming a company has no preferred stock, here's the formula to calculate WACC:
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Yet another way to think of WACC is as a "hurdle rate" for future projects. If the projected rate of a return of a new project -- an asset -- exceeds the weighted average cost of capital to finance said project, then capital finance dictates the firm should take the project to increase their value.
This is the underpinning of the Federal Reserve's rationale for lowering the fed funds rate: Lowering that key interest rate lowers rates across the board, making formerly unprofitable projects profitable, which boosts employment as firms require increased labor to complete them.
WACC is an important calculation for corporate and managerial finance, but it's certainly less useful for investors.
Problems with WACC
There are a few problems with WACC. The first is that the financing costs of equity are difficult to calculate. As the formula above shows, one needs to know the rate of return and the values the market puts on equity. Unfortunately, the method used to calculate these numbers can be as complex as discounting projected cash flows for decades, using an estimate of the equity risk premium in the capital asset pricing model, or simply using a heuristic "rule of thumb" estimate. All three of those estimation methods will produce different results, and are sensitive to even minor input variances.
The biggest problem with WACC, however, is that it doesn't accord with traditional stock valuation metrics. For an example, Guru Focus currently estimates Apple's WACC at 11.5%. Under WACC, then, Apple should undertake any investment in which they could produce a return greater than 11.5%.
However, if Tim Cook announced Apple was getting into appliances like microwaves, refrigerators, and ovens tomorrow, it's highly likely the investing community would react unfavorably, and the stock price would suffer. For a comparison, Apple's gross margin is heavily watched; the investment community excitedly starts to declare post-peak Apple anytime it drops below 39%. As of last quarter, Apple's net profit margin was 20.8% last quarter, nearly double its WACC.
Buffett is right
The differences between the WACCvaluation and the stock valuation are mostly due to valuation multiples. WACC essentially values a firm on an accounting basis, with no value assigned to future earnings or growth. In Apple's case, the market currently values the company at approximately 10 times its current earnings, due in large part to its growth potential. And that P/E is well below the P/E of the broad S&P 500 , which currently trades at a rate of about 24 times earnings.
In the aforementioned Apple scenario, it's highly likely investors would take Apple's move into kitchen appliances as an admission that its high-growth days in consumer electronics were over -- a signal that the company should trade at even lower valuation multiples, even if it was able to clear the hurdle rate of 10.5% with these products.
Finally, even changes in WACC can be misleading when used to value a stock. While an increase in WACC can certainly signify a company under duress -- reflective of investors asking for higher equity or debt rates of return -- it could equally be due to a Fed interest rate hike, or other macroeconomic effects. Additionally, an increase in a company's WACC isn't always a negative, especially if the increased costs are being taken on in order to take advantage of projects with above-average payoff potential.
Buffett is right here: WACC is an overrated concept as it relates to investing. There's no problem with occasionally monitoring this metric, but it shouldn't play a large role in your investing thesis.
The article Billionaire Warren Buffett Hates This Investing Metric and You Should Too originally appeared on Fool.com.
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Title: Woman Loses All Four Limbs After Consuming Undercooked Tilapia
Subtitle: Laura Barajas, a mother of two, undergoes a life-saving surgery following a severe bacterial infection caused by contaminated fish.
Courier Standard Enterprise – April 15, 2023
In a shocking turn of events, Laura Barajas, a 40-year-old mother, lost all four of her limbs after consuming contaminated tilapia fish. The fish, purchased from a local market and prepared at home, carried a lethal strain of bacteria that caused a devastating infection.
According to accounts from her friends, Laura fell ill shortly after consuming the undercooked fish. Her condition quickly deteriorated, leading to months of hospitalization and eventually a medically induced coma. Anna Messina, a close friend of Laura, expressed shock and emphasized that this incident could have happened to anyone.
During her time in the hospital, Laura underwent a life-saving surgery to remove the infected tissue and prevent the infection from spreading further. However, the damage had been done, and Laura’s fingers, feet, and bottom lip had turned black due to complete sepsis. Additionally, her kidneys began to fail, marking the severity of the infection.
Laura’s friend, Anna Messina, revealed that she had contracted Vibrio vulnificus, a potentially deadly bacterium commonly found in raw seafood and seawater. This bacterium poses severe health risks and can be fatal if not treated promptly. Messina urged the public to be cautious while handling and preparing seafood to avoid similar health risks.
Dr. Natasha Spottiswoode, an infectious disease expert from the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF), explained that there are two primary ways one can be infected with Vibrio vulnificus. The first being through the consumption of contaminated food, particularly raw seafood, and the second through exposure of cuts or tattoos to water where the bacteria lives.
Properly handling and preparing seafood is crucial to avoid severe health risks such as this. As a precautionary measure, experts recommend thoroughly cooking seafood to kill any potential bacteria. Additionally, it is essential to ensure proper hygiene and avoid exposing open wounds or tattoos to seawater or other potentially contaminated sources.
As Laura Barajas continues her recovery, her powerful story serves as a reminder of how a seemingly innocent meal can have life-altering consequences. This incident also highlights the importance of educating the public on food safety and proper handling of seafood to prevent similar tragedies in the future.
For more information on proper food handling and the potential risks associated with seafood consumption, readers are encouraged to consult their local health authorities or medical professionals.
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AN ACT CONCERNING PATIENT ACCESS TO MEDICAL RECORDS.
To allow a patient access to his or her medical records.
Introduced by:Sen. John A. Kissel, 7th Dist.
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For those of you planning a wedding and looking for a way to keep up with all trends and resources out there, Style Me Pretty is coming to the rescue. The site is launching their very own app that promises to help soon-to-be brides keep all of their inspiration in one place.
Abby Larson, the site's founder and editor, promises that this venture will help brides plan their big day with ease by including info from all the big industries—from invitations, flowers, fashion, and photography—having featured spots inside the app.
"The Style Me Pretty app has been a labor of love motivated by every person going through the emotional rollercoaster of planning their dream wedding," Larson said. "It can be difficult to find what best mirrors your unique style and it's even harder to find the right vendors to help make your wedding day everything you've imagined."
More than 2,000,000 stunning wedding images, 75,000 talented vendors, and 25,000 galleries of real weddings—and those all-important shoot ideas—have been curated into the app.
"The app doesn't just let soon to be newlyweds discover a myriad of talented designers, photographers, and vendors. It provides a means to connect with vendors directly. It simplifies what can (unfortunately) be an overwhelming experience, while offering endless inspiration for stylish, savvy brides-to-be on the go."


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Street2Feet program nurtures homeless community
SAN ANTONIO- Lana Hernandez and Jewel Barnett of Street2Feet discussed the program and its positive impact it is making in the lives of the homeless and recovering in the San Antonio community. They discussed volunteer opportunities and simple at-home exercises for improved health.
Barnett explained her story and how Street2Feet helped her in her life and in her recovery. She discussed her point of view as someone who has gone through homelessness, touching on the many misconceptions some people have toward homelessness. Hernandez discussed Street2Feet’s mission and explained how someone can participate in the event, even if they have not been training to run. She also offered some helpful tips for people at home to start living healthier today.
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ACT chief David Seymour has written to the finance and spending committee, asking it to initiate an investigation into the effects of recent changes to credit contracts and the law on consumer finance.
“Over the past month, I have heard about the new law from people in banking, mortgage brokers and people trying to get credit. They are frustrated with unnecessary red tape since it took effect on December 1, ”Seymour said.
“In one reported case, a man who requested an increase in his credit limit by $ 500 was faced with fifteen pages of forms, although he never missed a payment in the seven years he was in charge. card. It has also been reported that there may be an artificial credit crunch as the law slows lending at all levels.
“The finance and expenditure committee reviewed the bill to amend the law on credit contracts in 2019. Now this law is creating widespread headaches for people trying to get credit from their banks, and the committee should ask why.
“I wrote to the committee, and its chairman, Dr Duncan Webb, asking that the committee use its powers to initiate a review or at the very least request a briefing on the havoc this law is causing. What is the point of the committee in having such power if it does not use its powers to hear the concerns of the public about the laws it was involved in developing?
“I was a member of the finance and expenditure committee when this law was passed. There has been an intense debate over interest rates, ancillary fees and the terms of high cost small loans for vulnerable lenders. Everyone thought we were dealing with predatory lenders, such as those who lend trucks that are referred to in the bill.
“No one believed the law would affect everyone looking for credit, whether they were vulnerable or not, but that’s exactly what happened.
“I hope that the Committee will conduct an investigation into the operation of the law so that those concerned can have their say. If he agrees with their concerns, he should make recommendations to the minister to correct the law as soon as possible.
A copy of the letter to the Finance and Expenses Committee can be found
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QUEEN PALM. Brazil
This feather palm, formerly in the genus Arecastrum, has
branches well over 10 feet long with pinnae an inch wide and over a foot long.
Clusters of 1-inch orange dates follow the waxy flowers, which come in long panicles
tucked between the leaves. The dates contain a stone showing the monkey face that
is seen on coconuts. The gray bark is relatively smooth and ringed with ridges
at intervals so that the trunk looks as though it has been turned in a lathe.
A specimen stands in the inner southwest island in the Inner Quad adjacent to
the entrance to Memorial Church and another is just north of Buildings 1 and 10.
See three at 625 Mayfield Avenue. In Palo Alto, see it at 333 Miramonte Avenue.
PALMAE (Palm family)
Other campus palms: Brahea armata | Brahea edulis | Butia capitata | Chamaerops humilis | Jubaea chilensis | Livistona chinensis | Phoenix canariensis | Syagrus romanzoffianum | Trachycarpus fortunei | Washingtonia filifera | Washingtonia robusta
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Bruno Heller Biography
Bruno Heller is an English director, producer, and screenwriter, widely renowned for creating the HBO television series, Rome and CBS television series, The Mentalist. Recently, he has produced the television series, Gotham.
Bruno Heller Net Worth
Bruno Heller makes a tremendous amount of money from his multi-professions. He created the television series, Rome which was co-produced by the HBO and the BBC. Likewise, he also created the hit CBS television series, The Mentalist in association with Warner Bros. The show gained a huge appreciation from people at a very short time. Moreover, the show also won the 35th People’s Choice Awards for Favorite New TV Drama.
Youtube: Bruno Heller and The Mentalist cast, Robin Tunney, Tim Kang, Simon Baker etc talking about the series, The Mentalist.
Earlier, In September 2009 Bruno purchased a home in the small, rural community of Truro, Massachusetts on $1,725,000 which spreads up to three-acre consisting a contemporary one bedroom, one bathroom guest house, and a barn. In mid-2003, they purchased 3,816 square foot home in Los Angeles including swimming pool, guest house.
As of 2017, Bruno Heller’s net worth is under review but analyzing his works, he might be making money in million dollars.
Bruno Heller Personal Life
Bruno Heller married to Miranda Phillips Cowley in 1993. The husband and wife are blessed with two children.
Bruno Heller Early Life and Career
Bruno Heller was born in 1960, in London, England to Lukas Heller, father, and Carolina Carter, mother. His father was German Jewish screenwriter and emigre while the mother was an English Quaker. He has also three sisters, including Zoe Heller who is a columnist and writer.
The graduate of the University of Sussex, Bruno started his career as union soundman. During that time, he met Portuguese director, Eduardo Guedes with whom he collaborated in the 1994 film, Pax.
Youtube: Bruno Heller discusses the television series, Gotham
Later on, Bruno moved to the United States where he worked on several television dramas including The Huntress, and the USA Network: Touching Evil. He came to spotlight after creating the television series, Rome.
In 2008, Heller created the hit CBS television series, The Mentalist, and Gotham in 2013. Recently, Bruno has produced the TV series Gotham which is based on the Batman franchise for FOX. Some of Gotham cast are Ben Mckenzie, Robin Taylor, Donal Logue, Alexander Siddig etc.


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Struggling with heartburn, reflux, and other food digestion challenges? Digestive enzymes can be a crucial step in finding lasting relief. Digestive Enzymes Vegan
Our bodies are created to absorb food. So why do so many of us struggle with digestive distress?
An approximated one in 4 Americans experiences intestinal (GI) and digestive conditions, according to the International Foundation for Practical Gastrointestinal Disorders. Upper- and lower- GI symptoms, including heartburn, dyspepsia, irritable bowel syndrome, constipation, and diarrhea, represent about 40 percent of the GI conditions for which we seek care.
When flare-ups happen, antacids are the go-to solution for lots of. Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) one of the most popular classes of drugs in the United States and H2 blockers both decrease the production of stomach acid and are typically recommended for chronic conditions.
These medications may use short-lived relief, but they frequently mask the underlying causes of digestive distress and can actually make some problems even worse. Regular heartburn, for example, could indicate an ulcer, hernia, or gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), all of which could be exacerbated instead of assisted by long-term antacid use. (For more on issues with these medications, see” The Issue With Acid-Blocking Drugs Research recommends a link in between persistent PPI use and lots of digestive problems, consisting of PPI-associated pneumonia and hypochlorhydria a condition defined by too-low levels of hydrochloric acid (HCl) in gastric secretions. A scarcity of HCl can trigger bacterial overgrowth, inhibit nutrient absorption, and cause iron-deficiency anemia.
The bigger issue: As we attempt to suppress the symptoms of our digestive issues, we disregard the underlying causes (normally lifestyle factors like diet plan, tension, and sleep deficiency). The quick fixes not only stop working to solve the problem, they can really disrupt the structure and maintenance of a functional digestive system. Digestive Enzymes Vegan
When working optimally, our digestive system uses myriad chemical and biological procedures including the well-timed release of naturally produced digestive enzymes within the GI tract that help break down our food into nutrients. Digestive distress may be less a sign that there is excess acid in the system, but rather that digestive-enzyme function has actually been compromised.
For lots of people with GI dysfunction, supplementing with over the counter digestive enzymes, while likewise seeking to deal with the underlying reasons for distress, can provide fundamental support for food digestion while healing happens.
” Digestive enzymes can be a big assistance for some individuals,” says Gregory Plotnikoff, MD, MTS, FACP, an integrative internal-medicine physician and coauthor of Trust Your Gut. He warns that supplements are not a “repair” to rely on indefinitely. Once your digestive process has been restored, supplements should be used just on a periodic, as-needed basis.
” When we are in a state of sensible balance, supplemental enzymes are not most likely to be needed, as the body will naturally go back to producing them on its own,” Plotnikoff states.
Continue reading to discover how digestive enzymes work and what to do if you presume a digestive-enzyme problem.
Here’s what you need to understand before hitting the supplement aisle. If you’re taking other medications, speak with first with your physician or pharmacist. Digestive Enzymes Vegan
Unless you’ve been encouraged otherwise by a nutrition or medical pro, begin with a top quality “broad spectrum” blend of enzymes that support the entire digestive procedure, says Kathie Swift, MS, RDN, education director for Food As Medicine at the Center for Mind-Body Medicine. “They cast the best web,” she explains. If you discover these aren’t helping, your specialist might advise enzymes that use more targeted support.
Figuring out appropriate dosage may take some experimentation, Swift notes. She recommends beginning with one capsule per meal and taking it with water just before you start eating, or at the beginning of a meal. Observe outcomes for 3 days before increasing the dose. If you aren’t seeing results from two or 3 pills, you most likely require to attempt a different method, such as HCl supplementation or an elimination diet plan Don’t expect a cure-all.
” I have the same concern with long-term use of digestive enzymes that I have with popping PPIs,” states Plotnikoff. “If you’re taking them so you can have enormous amounts of pizza or beer, you are not attending to the driving forces behind your symptoms.” Digestive Enzymes Vegan
Complex food substances that are taken by animals and humans must be broken down into easy, soluble, and diffusible compounds before they can be taken in. In the oral cavity, salivary glands produce a range of enzymes and compounds that help in food digestion and also disinfection. They consist of the following:
Lipid Digestive Enzymes Vegan
food digestion starts in the mouth. Linguistic lipase begins the digestion of the lipids/fats.
Salivary amylase: Carb food digestion likewise initiates in the mouth. Amylase, produced by the salivary glands, breaks complicated carbohydrates, generally prepared starch, to smaller chains, or even easy sugars. It is often referred to as ptyalin lysozyme: Considering that food contains more than simply essential nutrients, e.g. germs or infections, the lysozyme provides a limited and non-specific, yet useful antiseptic function in food digestion.
Of note is the variety of the salivary glands. There are 2 kinds of salivary glands:
serous glands: These glands produce a secretion rich in water, electrolytes, and enzymes. An excellent example of a serous oral gland is the parotid gland.
Mixed glands: These glands have both serous cells and mucous cells, and include sublingual and submandibular glands. Their secretion is mucinous and high in viscosity Digestive Enzymes Vegan
The enzymes that are produced in the stomach are gastric enzymes. The stomach plays a significant function in digestion, both in a mechanical sense by mixing and crushing the food, and also in an enzymatic sense, by digesting it. The following are enzymes produced by the stomach and their particular function: Digestive Enzymes Vegan
Pepsin is the primary gastric enzyme. It is produced by the stomach cells called “chief cells” in its non-active type pepsinogen, which is a zymogen. Pepsinogen is then activated by the stomach acid into its active kind, pepsin. Pepsin breaks down the protein in the food into smaller sized particles, such as peptide fragments and amino acids. Protein food digestion, for that reason, mostly begins in the stomach, unlike carbohydrate and lipids, which begin their digestion in the mouth (however, trace quantities of the enzyme kallikrein, which catabolises particular protein, is discovered in saliva in the mouth).
Gastric lipase: Stomach lipase is an acidic lipase produced by the gastric chief cells in the fundic mucosa in the stomach. It has a pH optimum of 3– 6. Stomach lipase, together with linguistic lipase, make up the two acidic lipases. These lipases, unlike alkaline lipases (such as pancreatic lipase ), do not require bile acid or colipase for ideal enzymatic activity. Acidic lipases comprise 30% of lipid hydrolysis happening throughout digestion in the human adult, with stomach lipase contributing the most of the two acidic lipases. In neonates, acidic lipases are far more important, providing up to 50% of overall lipolytic activity.
Hormones or substances produced by the stomach and their respective function:
Hydrochloric acid (HCl): This remains in essence positively charged hydrogen atoms (H+), or in lay-terms stomach acid, and is produced by the cells of the stomach called parietal cells. HCl mainly works to denature the proteins consumed, to destroy any germs or virus that stays in the food, and also to trigger pepsinogen into pepsin.
Intrinsic factor (IF): Intrinsic aspect is produced by the parietal cells of the stomach. Vitamin B12 (Vit. B12) is an essential vitamin that needs support for absorption in terminal ileum. Initially in the saliva, haptocorrin produced by salivary glands binds Vit. B, producing a Vit. B12-Haptocorrin complex. The purpose of this complex is to secure Vitamin B12 from hydrochloric acid produced in the stomach. Once the stomach material exits the stomach into the duodenum, haptocorrin is cleaved with pancreatic enzymes, releasing the intact vitamin B12.
Intrinsic element (IF) produced by the parietal cells then binds Vitamin B12, producing a Vit. B12-IF complex. This complex is then soaked up at the terminal part of the ileum Mucin: The stomach has a priority to destroy the bacteria and viruses utilizing its highly acidic environment but likewise has a task to secure its own lining from its acid. The manner in which the stomach attains this is by secreting mucin and bicarbonate via its mucous cells, and likewise by having a fast cell turn-over. Digestive Enzymes Vegan
Gastrin: This is a crucial hormonal agent produced by the” G cells” of the stomach. G cells produce gastrin in response to stand stretching occurring after food enters it, and also after stomach exposure to protein. Gastrin is an endocrine hormone and for that reason gets in the blood stream and eventually returns to the stomach where it promotes parietal cells to produce hydrochloric acid (HCl) and Intrinsic element (IF).
Of note is the division of function in between the cells covering the stomach. There are 4 kinds of cells in the stomach:
Parietal cells: Produce hydrochloric acid and intrinsic element.
Gastric chief cells: Produce pepsinogen. Chief cells are mainly discovered in the body of stomach, which is the middle or superior anatomic part of the stomach.
Mucous neck and pit cells: Produce mucin and bicarbonate to develop a “neutral zone” to protect the stomach lining from the acid or irritants in the stomach chyme G cells: Produce the hormonal agent gastrin in reaction to distention of the stomach mucosa or protein, and stimulate parietal cells production of their secretion. G cells are located in the antrum of the stomach, which is the most inferior region of the stomach.
Secretion by the previous cells is controlled by the enteric nerve system. Distention in the stomach or innervation by the vagus nerve (through the parasympathetic department of the free nerve system) triggers the ENS, in turn causing the release of acetylcholine. When present, acetylcholine activates G cells and parietal cells. Digestive Enzymes Vegan
Pancreas is both an endocrine and an exocrine gland, in that it works to produce endocrinic hormonal agents launched into the circulatory system (such as insulin, and glucagon ), to manage glucose metabolism, and likewise to produce digestive/exocrinic pancreatic juice, which is produced ultimately via the pancreatic duct into the duodenum. Digestive or exocrine function of pancreas is as considerable to the upkeep of health as its endocrine function.
Two of the population of cells in the pancreatic parenchyma comprise its digestive enzymes:
Ductal cells: Mainly responsible for production of bicarbonate (HCO3), which acts to neutralize the acidity of the stomach chyme going into duodenum through the pylorus. Ductal cells of the pancreas are promoted by the hormonal agent secretin to produce their bicarbonate-rich secretions, in what remains in essence a bio-feedback mechanism; extremely acidic stomach chyme going into the duodenum promotes duodenal cells called “S cells” to produce the hormonal agent secretin and release to the bloodstream. Secretin having gotten in the blood ultimately comes into contact with the pancreatic ductal cells, stimulating them to produce their bicarbonate-rich juice. Secretin likewise prevents production of gastrin by “G cells”, and also stimulates acinar cells of the pancreas to produce their pancreatic enzyme. Digestive Enzymes Vegan
Acinar cells: Generally responsible for production of the inactive pancreatic enzymes (zymogens) that, once present in the little bowel, end up being activated and perform their major digestive functions by breaking down proteins, fat, and DNA/RNA. Acinar cells are promoted by cholecystokinin (CCK), which is a hormone/neurotransmitter produced by the intestinal tract cells (I cells) in the duodenum. CCK promotes production of the pancreatic zymogens.
Pancreatic juice, composed of the secretions of both ductal and acinar cells, contains the following digestive enzymes:
Trypsinogen, which is an inactive( zymogenic) protease that, when triggered in the duodenum into trypsin, breaks down proteins at the basic amino acids. Trypsinogen is activated by means of the duodenal enzyme enterokinase into its active form trypsin.
Chymotrypsinogen, which is an inactive (zymogenic) protease that, when triggered by duodenal enterokinase, turns into chymotrypsin and breaks down proteins at their aromatic amino acids. Chymotrypsinogen can likewise be activated by trypsin.
Carboxypeptidase, which is a protease that removes the terminal amino acid group from a protein A number of elastases that deteriorate the protein elastin and some other proteins.
Pancreatic lipase that degrades triglycerides into 2 fatty acids and a monoglyceride Sterol esterase Phospholipase Several nucleases that degrade nucleic acids, like DNAase and RNAase Pancreatic amylase that breaks down starch and glycogen which are alpha-linked glucose polymers. Human beings do not have the cellulases to digest the carbohydrate cellulose which is a beta-linked glucose polymer.
A few of the preceding endogenous enzymes have pharmaceutical equivalents (pancreatic enzymes (medication)) that are administered to individuals with exocrine pancreatic insufficiency The pancreas’s exocrine function owes part of its significant reliability to biofeedback mechanisms managing secretion of the juice. The following considerable pancreatic biofeedback systems are vital to the maintenance of pancreatic juice balance/production: Digestive Enzymes Vegan
Secretin, a hormonal agent produced by the duodenal “S cells” in response to the stomach chyme consisting of high hydrogen atom concentration (high acidicity), is launched into the blood stream; upon go back to the digestive system, secretion decreases gastric emptying, increases secretion of the pancreatic ductal cells, in addition to stimulating pancreatic acinar cells to launch their zymogenic juice.
Cholecystokinin (CCK) is an unique peptide launched by the duodenal “I cells” in action to chyme consisting of high fat or protein content. Unlike secretin, which is an endocrine hormone, CCK really works by means of stimulation of a neuronal circuit, the end-result of which is stimulation of the acinar cells to release their content. CCK likewise increases gallbladder contraction, resulting in bile squeezed into the cystic duct common bile duct and eventually the duodenum. Bile obviously assists absorption of the fat by emulsifying it, increasing its absorptive surface area. Bile is made by the liver, but is stored in the gallbladder.
Gastric repressive peptide (GIP) is produced by the mucosal duodenal cells in reaction to chyme consisting of high quantities of carb, proteins, and fatty acids. Main function of GIP is to decrease gastric emptying.
Somatostatin is a hormonal agent produced by the mucosal cells of the duodenum and likewise the “delta cells” of the pancreas. Somatostatin has a significant repressive impact, consisting of on pancreatic production. Digestive Enzymes Vegan
The following enzymes/hormones are produced in the duodenum:
secretin: This is an endocrine hormonal agent produced by the duodenal” S cells” in action to the acidity of the stomach chyme.
Cholecystokinin (CCK) is a special peptide released by the duodenal “I cells” in response to chyme consisting of high fat or protein material. Unlike secretin, which is an endocrine hormonal agent, CCK actually works through stimulation of a neuronal circuit, the end-result of which is stimulation of the acinar cells to launch their content.
CCK likewise increases gallbladder contraction, causing release of pre-stored bile into the cystic duct, and eventually into the common bile duct and through the ampulla of Vater into the 2nd structural position of the duodenum. CCK also decreases the tone of the sphincter of Oddi, which is the sphincter that regulates flow through the ampulla of Vater. CCK also decreases gastric activity and reduces stomach emptying, thereby offering more time to the pancreatic juices to reduce the effects of the acidity of the gastric chyme.
Stomach repressive peptide (GIP): This peptide decreases stomach motility and is produced by duodenal mucosal cells.
motilin: This substance increases gastro-intestinal motility through specialized receptors called “motilin receptors”.
somatostatin: This hormone is produced by duodenal mucosa and likewise by the delta cells of the pancreas. Its main function is to inhibit a range of secretory mechanisms.
Throughout the lining of the small intestine there are numerous brush border enzymes whose function is to even more break down the chyme launched from the stomach into absorbable particles. These enzymes are absorbed whilst peristalsis takes place. Some of these enzymes include:
Different exopeptidases and endopeptidases consisting of dipeptidase and aminopeptidases that convert peptones and polypeptides into amino acids. Digestive Enzymes Vegan
Maltase: converts maltose into glucose.
Lactase: This is a significant enzyme that transforms lactose into glucose and galactose. A majority of Middle-Eastern and Asian populations lack this enzyme. This enzyme also reduces with age. As such lactose intolerance is often a common stomach complaint in the Middle-Eastern, Asian, and older populations, manifesting with bloating, stomach pain, and osmotic diarrhea Sucrase: converts sucrose into glucose and fructose.


Fashion stylists and influencers are two different types of professionals in the fashion industry, although there is some overlap between the two.
A fashion stylist is a professional who works with clients, such as celebrities, models, or media outlets, to create visually appealing and on-trend outfits. A stylist may also work on photo shoots, music videos, and other types of visual media to create a cohesive and aesthetically pleasing look. Stylists may work for agencies or independently, and they often have a deep knowledge of fashion trends, designers, and brands.
On the other hand, a fashion influencer is someone who has a large following on social media, and who has built a reputation for sharing their personal style and fashion expertise with their audience. Influencers may work with brands to promote products, attend fashion events, and collaborate with other influencers to create content. They often have a strong sense of personal style and may offer fashion advice, tips, and recommendations to their followers.
While there is some overlap between the two, fashion stylists and influencers have different roles and responsibilities in the fashion industry. A stylist focuses on creating visually appealing looks for clients or media projects, while an influencer focuses on building a personal brand and sharing their fashion expertise with a large audience.
Following a fashion stylist on Instagram can provide several benefits, including:
- Fashion inspiration: Stylists often share their work with their celebrity clients on Instagram, which can provide inspiration for your own personal style. You can see how they pair different pieces together, and get ideas for how to put together outfits that work for your body type and personal style.
- Stay on top of trends: Stylists work in the fashion industry, and are often the first to know about new trends and styles. By following a stylist on Instagram, you can stay up-to-date with the latest fashion trends and get ideas for how to incorporate them into your wardrobe.
- Discover new brands: Stylists often work with a wide range of designers and brands, and may introduce you to new labels and products that you may not have discovered otherwise.
- Learn styling tips and tricks: Stylists are experts in their field and can offer valuable advice on how to style different pieces and create different looks. By following a stylist on Instagram, you can learn new tips and tricks for putting together outfits and making the most of your wardrobe.
Overall, following a fashion stylist on Instagram can be a great way to stay inspired and up-to-date with the latest fashion trends and styling techniques.
If you’re interested in fashion and styling, here are some of the top Bollywood stylists to follow on Instagram:
- Ami Patel (@stylebyami): One of the most popular Bollywood stylists, Ami Patel is known for her work with celebrities like Priyanka Chopra, Alia Bhatt, and Deepika Padukone.
- Tanya Ghavri (@tanghavri): Another popular Bollywood stylist, Tanya Ghavri has worked with several top Bollywood celebrities including Kareena Kapoor Khan, Katrina Kaif, and Sonam Kapoor.
- Mohit Rai (@mohitrai): Mohit Rai is a well-known Bollywood stylist, who has styled many Bollywood celebrities like Sonakshi Sinha, Taapsee Pannu, and Karisma Kapoor.
- Sanjana Batra (@sanjanabatra): Sanjana Batra is a celebrity stylist known for her work with celebrities like Shraddha Kapoor, Bipasha Basu, and Shilpa Shetty.
- Allia Al Rufai (@alliaalrufai): Allia Al Rufai is a fashion stylist and costume designer known for her work in the Bollywood industry.
- Sukriti Grover (@sukritigrover): Sukriti Grover is a celebrity stylist who has worked with several Bollywood celebrities including Kriti Sanon, Kiara Advani, and Jacqueline Fernandez.
- Esha Amiin (@eshaamiin1): Esha Amiin is a fashion stylist who has worked with several Bollywood celebrities including Karan Johar, Sonam Kapoor, and Vidya Balan.
- Anaita Shroff Adajania (@anaitashroffadajania): Anaita Shroff Adajania is a well-known stylist who has worked with several Bollywood celebrities including Deepika Padukone, Katrina Kaif, and Shah Rukh Khan.
- Shaleena Nathani (@shaleenanathani): Shaleena Nathani is a fashion stylist who has worked with several Bollywood celebrities including Deepika Padukone, Ranveer Singh, and Priyanka Chopra.
- Rhea Kapoor (@rheakapoor): Rhea Kapoor is a Bollywood stylist and producer, known for her work in films like Aisha, Khoobsurat, and Veere Di Wedding.
These stylists offer a great way to stay up-to-date with the latest fashion trends and get inspiration for your own wardrobe.
If you are interested in the world of influencers. Here’s the best Indian influencers to follow on Instagram!
- Diipa Büller-Khosla (@diipakhosla): Fashion influencer and blogger, known for her unique style and fashion tips and representing India on global platforms, such as the Cannes Film Festival. Also, the founder of the brand Indè wild, skincare powered with superfood ingredients. She is someone you should certainly follow if you love #realoverperfect and support big social causes!
- Santoshi Shetty (@santoshishetty): Fashion and lifestyle influencer, known for her unique style and fashion tips.
- Masoom Minawala (@masoomminawala): Fashion influencer and blogger, known for her stunning fashion and beauty looks. Plus points for her authenticity. She often shares tips on how you can establish your own business too.
- Komal Pandey (@komalpandeyofficial): Fashion influencer and content creator, known for her unique style and fashion tips. Komal Pandey, makes very engaging short videos ( commonly called reels) that will keep you hooked.
- Juhi Godambe (@juhigodambe): Fashion and lifestyle influencer, known for her unique style and beauty tips. Invited to almost every upbeat fashion show, she’s always there giving you style tips!
- Scherezade Shroff Talwar (@sherryshroff): Fashion influencer and YouTuber, known for her style and beauty tips.
- Kritika Khurana (@thatbohogirl): Fashion and lifestyle influencer, known for her unique style and travel content.
- Aashna Shroff (@aashnashroff): Fashion and beauty influencer, known for her stunning fashion and beauty looks.
- Roshni Bhatia (@thechiquefactor): Fashion influencer and blogger, known for her stylish fashion looks.
- Shivani Singh (@shivani.singhh): Fashion and beauty influencer, known for her stunning fashion and beauty looks.
- Aanam Chashmawala (@aanamc): Fashion and beauty influencer, known for her stunning fashion and beauty looks.
- Malvika Sitlani (@malvikasitlaniofficial): Fashion and beauty influencer, known for her stunning fashion and beauty looks.
- Arushi Mehra ( @arushi.mehra_): Arushi Mehra is an Indian fashion influencer and content creator known for her fashion and beauty tips. Follow her for daily inspiration, skincare tips and much more!
TIPS ON DRESSING YOUR BEST?
- Choose outfits that flatter your body type: Bollywood celebrities often wear outfits that flatter their body type, so it’s essential to choose clothes that fit you well.
- Accessorize: Bollywood celebrities often accessorize their outfits with statement jewelry, sunglasses, and handbags. Adding these accessories to your outfit can elevate your look.
- Choose vibrant colors: Bollywood celebrities often wear vibrant colors like pink, yellow, and orange. Choosing these bright colors can help you stand out and look more glamorous.
- Experiment with different styles: Bollywood celebrities often wear a mix of traditional and modern outfits. Experimenting with different styles can help you find what works best for you.
- Keep up with the latest trends: Bollywood celebrities are often seen wearing the latest fashion trends. Keeping up with the latest trends can help you dress like a Bollywood celebrity.
- Pay attention to hair and makeup: Hair and makeup are an essential part of a Bollywood celebrity’s look. Make sure your hair and makeup are on point to complete your look.
And those were our tips and tricks to stay up to date with everything Fashion. Let us know what you think about this blog post on the comments section below.
Lots of Love,
Road Dress Travelled x


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Cities across the globe are undergoing rapid changes and growth. They are becoming smarter, not just in the technology used, but how city planners design the spaces where we live, work, and play.
In order to properly plan a city, the rules that govern it, and the ability to enforce the laws, city managers need the right tools and data.
productOps LOUD “Live Outdoor Urban Data” tackles the problems that cities face around the noise we create and how it impacts others. For over 100 years city noise issues have largely been seen as a division between economic areas in a city. More affluent neighborhoods have historically had more noise ordinances and higher rates of violation enforcement.
LOUD provides a way to measure city noise and make that data available to the public. It records outside noise levels in perceived decibels and identifies the source of the noise (music, construction, vehicles, industrial equipment, etc.)
In addition to measuring and classifying city noise, LOUD can respond to violation events in real time by using VANTIQ collaborations. Administrators can create rules in VANTIQ that identify a violation and then create collaboration tickets. The VANTIQ client app also allows citizens to report tickets helping make the automated machine learning smarter.
HOW IT WORKS
LOUD has four major components:
1) Edge devices that record sound and measurements
2) VANTIQ Modelo platform to process noise and manage workflows
3) AWS SageMaker machine learning to classify noise
4) VANTIQ Client to create dashboards and mobile applications for users to interact with the data and collaborate in real-time.
We are using a series of audio sensors to measure noise levels at various locations. Each location has two sensors, one to measure the inside noise level and one for the external noise level. This helps determine the source of the noise by comparing the two, especially in locations that are partly open to the outside or that have poor noise isolation. In addition, the outside sensor also records the actual sound and saves it in a special AWS S3 bucket used by AWS SageMaker.
The Edge Devices send their data to the VANTIQ platform. This updates VANTIQ with real-time updates for each location as well as storing historic information for each sensor. Applications in VANTIQ determine if the audio event is above the noise threshold and if so, sends that data to AWS SageMaker for ML classification. If the classification, duration, and noise level meet the criteria of a violation, then a Violation Event occurs and triggers a VANTIQ collaboration.
LOUD utilizes SageMaker to process the audio recordings and determine what the predominant noise is in the recording. This information is then sent back to VANTIQ. In order to have accurate classification, productOps created training models based on crowd sourced pre-recorded city noises. The models are continually updated and learn as more data is processed.
There are two VANTIQ clients that create real-time data visualizations and user interactions.
The first is the Administrator Dashboard that allows a manager to see what the current noise levels and classifications are at each location. Users can view a map of the city with updated information or drill down to a specific location to get more details and historic data and trends. It also lists recent violations and their status.
There is also a mobile app that uses VANTIQs mobile client to allow city managers and citizens to collaborate on creating and responding to violations.

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