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Primarily a session instrumentalist, performer and composer, Alley has worked with, and performed as a bassist alongside a myriad of artists (see list below). Her work as a composer and instrumentalist has been featured on BBC One, BBC Four, BBC Radio 1, Worldwide FM, at the Barbican Cinema and Royal Academy of Dramatic Art's Vanbrugh Theatre. As a bandleader, Alley has directed and composed music for a multitude of different projects. One of her own projects, Soma, a jazz-fusion sextet, was awarded an artist residency at the Roundhouse after a few months on London's jazz scene.
Alley has toured extensively and has performed in prestigious venues around the world, including the National Theatre of Kenya, National Theatre of Ethiopia, SXSW [Texas USA], Barbican, Montreux Jazz Festival, Alexandra Palace Theatre, London Palladium, Glastonbury, Opera Universitario di Trento, Théâtre de la Mer Séte, Parkorman Istanbul, Royal Festival Hall and many more. Alley also works as an artist in residence with Nzoyi Records, with whom she has recorded bass for a plethora of artists. Alongside this, Alley also hosts a radio show with her project, Colectiva, on Soho Radio.
Alley also works as an educator, providing workshops on various youth music programmes at the Roundhouse (London), such as Nando's Music Exchange and Roundhouse Music Experience. She has also provided workshops at Young People's Theatre (London), and worked with Havana World Music Festival's 'Primera Base' contest (Cuba) as an audition panelist and guest-speaker.
MA Ethnomusicology at SOAS, University of London- Distinction
1 Year Acting at Royal Academy of Dramatic Art
Drake Yolanda Award 2021- Colectiva
LUKAS Best Latin Alternative Act 2019- Colectiva
LUKAS Best Latin Alternative Act 2018- WARA
Alley is currently endorsed by Aguilar Amplification
Artists and Collaborators
Angélique Kidjo, Jamie Cullum, Poppy Ajudha, Mathilda Homer, Skinny Pelembe, Yazmin Lacey, Juanita Euka, Tara Lily, Jelly Cleaver, Shunaji, Colectiva, WARA, The Great African Caravan, Havana World Music Festival, All Day Breakfast Café, Bryony Jarman-Pinto, Sofia Grant, The Famous Daxx, Eliane Correa, Guerrera, Luisa Santiago, Roots & Routes Köln, Amy Fitz-Doyley, Stephanie Santiago, Poppy Daniels, Naima Adams, Komodo Horns, and many more
Film / Theatre / Television
'Later... With Jools Holland', BBC One (2022)
Performing as the bassist for Poppy Ajudha
'Buttercup', BBC Four (2021)
Bassist on the soundtrack of 20 Stories High production 'Buttercup'. released as part of the BBC's 'Light's Up' series.
'Sunlight Is The Best Disinfectant', Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (2021)
Composer, arranger and instrumentalist on two pieces for the RADA showcase.
Vrije Geluiden, The Netherlands (2019)
Live television performance with Wara
'Skipping Lunch', Mountain Way Pictures (2018)
Soundtrack composer, premiered at Barbican Cinema
'Tricked', ITV (2014)
with London Contemporary Voices and Simon Webbe


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I'm doing research for a Travel SA project: http://www.geni.com/projects/CUZZIN-COUNTRY-Travel-SA-with-Geni-con...
and am having difficulty searching for famous Muslim profiles from the Cape Malay Quarter (now the Bo-Kaap).
Does anyone know if there these lineages are on Geni?
Tuan Guru, (Imam Abdullah Ibn Qadi Abdus Salaam)
He was a political exile from Tidore in the Trinate Islands -who traced his lineage to the Sultan of Morocco - was imprisoned on Robben Island where he wrote several copies of the Quraan from memory. He was released after 14 years on Robben Island at the age of 82 and passed away at the age of 95 in 1807. He lies buried in [http://library.thinkquest.org/C0120708/kramatsf/Bo-kaapf.htm Tana Baru Cemetry] on Signal Hill, Cape Town (at the top-end of Longmarket Street). He had exerted a considerable influence on the Cape Muslims, especially in the field of Islamic education. Imam Abdullah ibn Kadi abdus Salaam (Tuan Guru) was a prince from Tidore in the Trinate islands and a descendant of the Sultan of Morocco. His ‘crime’ for being enslaved is not clearly known but records show that he was involved in a conspiracy with the English against the Dutch. He was captured by the Dutch, brought to the Cape and imprisoned on Robben Island in April 1780. When he was released twelve years later he resided in Dorp Street, Cape Town, the main Muslim residential area at that time. In 1793 he instituted the Dorp Street Madressah as his main interest was to teach his students, mainly freed black and eastern children, to read and write Arabic and thus he was called “Tuan Guru” which means “Mister Teacher”. Tana Baru cemetry, despite its closure, has always been regarded as the most hallowed of Muslim cemeteries in Cape Town. Within its confines lie some of the earliest and most respected Muslim settlers of South Africa: Imam Abdullah ibn Kadi [Qadi] Abdus Salaam [Tuan Guru], Tuan Sa’id Aloewie [Sayyid `Alawi],Tuan Nuruman [Paay Schaapie], Abubakr Effendi, along with prominent Muslim women of the time, such as
Saartjie van de Kaap
(a muslim woman born to slave parents, who donated the land for the first Mosque in South Africa) and Saamiede van de Kaap .
Sheikh Noorul Mubeen
was apparently banished to the Cape in 1716 and was incarcerated on Robben Island. According to popular legend he escaped from Robben Island by unknown means and came to make his home in this desolate spot.
Sheikh Abdurahman Matebe Shah:
arrived at the Cape on 13th of May 1668 as prisoner and sent to work n the Company’s forest in Constantia. He was regarded as Orang Cayen, a title which means ‘man of power and influence’ and was considered particularly dangerous to the interest of the Company.
Sheikh Yususf of Mucassar (Indonesia)
a revered Sufi scholar whose Kramat is situated today at Macasser on the Cape Flats. When Sheikh Yusuf arrived at the Cape on the Voetboog, on 27 June 1693, he was royally welcomed by the then Dutch Governorof the Cape , Simon van der Stel. His Indonesian background necessitated the he and his 49 followers be settled well away from Cape Town in order to limit his influence on the normal slaves at the Cape.
Jan van Boughies [Imam Asnoon]
the most prominent of the slaves from Celebes to arrive at the Cape of Good Hope, had a remarkable administration as imam of the Palm Tree Masjid [also known as Jan van Boughies Masjid] during the first half of the 19th century. He and
Frans van Bengalen
purchased a property in Long Street, Cape Town, after a dispute over succession to the imamate of the Auwal Masjid. They initiated their own congregation and opened a prayer room which later was converted into the Palm Tree Masjid, the second oldest in South Africa. Jan, also known as Imam Asnoon, succeeded
Imam Abdolgamiet [ `Abd al-Hamid]
from 1808 to 1846. Jan, who had been manumitted by
Salia van Macassar
[a free Muslim woman], later married her. Jan died in 1846 at the age of 112, leaving behind his second wife,
Sameda van de Kaap,
who dedicated the property as a masjid in memory of her late husband and called it “De Kerk van Jan van Boughies” [The Masjid of Jan van Boughies].

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Testament of youth [blu-ray] /
A powerful story of love, war and remembrance, based on the First World War memoir by Vera Brittain, which has become the classic testimony of that war from a woman's point of view. A searing journey from youthful hopes and dreams to the edge of despair and back again, a film about young love,...
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|Other Authors:||Kent, James (Film director),, Towhidi, Juliette,, Harington, Kit, 1986-, Vikander, Alicia, 1988-, Egerton, Taron, 1989- 1989-, Morgan, Colin, 1986-, Brittain, Vera, 1893-1970.|
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Do hydrogen kits for cars really work?
It can’t work. As in – not possible. It cannot save fuel or money. Chemical energy in the fuel turns into rotating kinetic energy in the alternator, which turns into electrical energy in the battery, which turns into chemical energy in the hydrogen generator.
Can you convert a car to run on hydrogen?
Can traditional gasoline-powered cars be converted to run on hydrogen fuel cells? Yes — but it probably makes more sense to start with buses and long-haul trucks than passenger cars… The fuel cell converts the hydrogen and oxygen in the air into water, and in the process it produces electricity.
Is HHO kit safe?
HHO gas is fed to the bottom of the bubbler with a hose from your electrolyte tank and allowed to bubble through the water. The HHO gas continues through a hose from the top of the bubbler “filtered” to the engine. This method is 100% effective and safe.
How much HHO is needed to run an engine?
We have since found that the correct amount of HHO to use is closer to 1/8 of a liter per minute per liter of engine size.
Does HHO improve gas mileage?
HHO gas is produced through the electrolysis process of different electrolytes (hydrogen generator). Furthermore, results indicated that the injection of HHO improved the combustion efficiency and increased the brake thermal efficiency by an average of approximately 17.1%.
Is hydrogen fuel cheaper than gasoline?
While hydrogen is a cheaper fuel than gasoline on paper, the reality is, as of 2010, it is much more expensive. The few models of hydrogen-fueled cars that are commercially available generally cost more than $100,000. Researchers are still tweaking the technology to produce and transport hydrogen fuel.
Why are hydrogen cars not used?
Another reason the case for hydrogen vehicles is struggling is the existing infrastructure. The sceptics’ first argument against hydrogen vehicles is that they’re less efficient than EVs are. Because hydrogen doesn’t occur naturally, it has to be extracted, then compressed in fuel tanks.


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The United States is home to thousands and thousands miles of trails, all with their own features, terrain, and difficulty level. With so many options for trails and hundreds of trailheads, how do you know where to go or when to go? What to pack? How much water should you carry and what about food?
There’s a lot of things that go into hiking and planning a hike, and we’ve put together all the essential information you’ll need in order to plan a successful, fun, and adventurous hike. Whether it’s your first hiking trip or your 100th, we hope you find value in our tips and tricks.
What are the steps for planning a successful hike?
- Pick a hike based on what you would like to see, your fitness levels, the time of year, and the general area in which you will be. Read up on said hike, looking for recent updates on conditions, possible closures, fees, reservation requirements, and more.
- Calculate Time. Figure out how long it will take to hike that trail so you can plan everything else accordingly.
- Dress appropriately for the weather forecast, which includes footwear.
- Pack all the essentials, plus whatever you’ll need for your adventure. Be prepared for anything you could encounter. This includes food and water.
- Plan out everything, including where you are staying in relation to the trail. This will help you plan an early start time, which is especially ideal for hiking in the mountains or hot environments.
- Be safe. Tell somewhere where you are going and when to expect you back. Know your own limits and listen to your body,
How To Choose Which Trail to Hike
Choosing a trail boils down to where you want to travel, what you want to see, your fitness level, and the time of year.
For example, hiking in the Colorado mountains normally involves features such as wildflowers, waterfalls, and alpine lakes in the summer and spring, fall colors and aspens in the fall, and snowy winter wonderlands in winter. The terrain throughout the state is extremely varied, so other areas may also offer grasslands and even deserts.
Doing research on what you want to see is imperative, since terrain varies greatly, therefore changing the sights each hike offers. Our favorite type of hiking goes to alpine lakes, such as Wheeler Lakes near Copper Mountain, Island Lake & Ice Lake, or Mohawk Lakes and Blue Lakes in Breckenridge.
You can find hikes of all skill levels. If you’re just starting, try an easy hike that is only a couple miles long with minimal elevation change. If you are more in shape, you might want to try a more difficult hike that is longer than 5+ miles with greater elevation change.
You’ll also want to consider the time of year. If it is the dead of winter, obviously you won’t find a hike with beautiful wildflowers. Some trails are only open during certain months due to weather conditions. And, of course, different parts of your state may offer different views depending on the season. For example, in the summertime, you might want to hike in the mountains for cooler temperatures and stunning views, while for wintertime hiking you might want to stick to lower elevations for warmer temperatures and less snow.
One of our favorite places to find new trails is AllTrails. There are up-to-date reviews with trail conditions, pictures of views to get a better idea of what you will see hiking. and you can even download the trail map to your phone for offline use so you have a map of the trail!
How Long Does it Take To Hike a Trail?
Depending on the hiking trail, hiking times can range from one hour to all day, or even several days for backpacking trips. As a baseline, most people hike around 2 miles per hour with an additional 30 minutes per 1,000 feet of elevation gained. For example, a 6 mile hike with 2,000 feet in elevation gain (like McCullough Gulch Trail) would be considered moderate to difficult and would take around 5 hours.
That being said, there’s a lot of factors that go into hiking time like pack weight, terrain, age, experience level, and more. Read more about how to calculate hiking time to get a better idea of your average hiking pace.
Note: If you’re going on a backpacking trip, knowing your hiking time and what to pack becomes completely different. This guide is for day hikes only.
Wear the Right Things
One of the biggest factors in your comfort is what you wear hiking, including the right clothing and footwear. If you are comfortable and dressed appropriately, you can focus on your hiking adventure and having fun.
For clothes, pick items that are appropriate for the weather you’re going to encounter and any other possible conditions. Your shirt can be either long sleeve or short sleeve, and you can wear either shorts or pants. This comes down to personal preference and if you’ll be hiking in hot weather or cold weather.
Either way, you clothing should be UPF-rated for sun protection and should be lightweight materials that will wick away sweat. Never wear cotton.
Always bring layers, especially a rain jacket just in case. If it’s cold, you should consider wearing extra layers like a winter jacket, fleece-lined pants, under layers, mittens, and a beanie. In hot weather, bring a Buff for sun protection on your face.
It’s absolutely essential that you take care of your feet while hiking, and one of the best things you can do is wear the right shoes and socks.
For shoes, pick something that fits the terrain you will be hiking on. Boots are great for added support on rough and rocky terrain and going off trail, while hiking shoes like trail runners are better for warmer days and on trail hiking. You can read more about how to choose hiking boots. Make sure you always break in your boots before going out hiking in them. If you don’t have any boots or trail shoes, you can wear running shoes on easier trails.
What To Pack
Some essentials include clothing layers, food, water, proper shoes, a map of where you’re going and much more. There’s 10 essential items for safety (like rain gear, navigation, and an emergency shelter) plus lots of extras that are based on personal preference and may depend on your specific hike. There’s a lot that going into packing for a day hike, so we’ve explained everything in our complete guide to the day hiking essentials.
There’s no one definitive answer to this question, as how much water you need to carry will vary depending on a variety of factors, such as the length and difficulty of the hike, your age and fitness level, weather conditions, and what you’re wearing. That being said, on average, most experienced hikers recommend carrying around 1 liter of water for every 2 hours of hiking.
Hikes with more difficult elevation gain, longer distances, higher altitude, or hotter temperatures would call for more water. Ultimately this is a judgement you should make for yourself and it’s best to get a feel for what you need by overpacking and seeing what’s left after you hike. Never leave yourself short handed on a hike, as dehydration can lead to serious problems and altitude sickness.
Read more about how much water to bring on a hike.
Snacks and Food
While you’re hiking, it’s important to refuel your body by eating and drinking. The best snacks for hiking are those that pack a lot of energy and nutrition without weighing you down. Some calorie dense recommendations include nuts, protein bars, granola cereal bars, trail mix, jerky, hard-boiled eggs, or low-sugar energy gel packets. You can also bring water or electrolyte-enhanced drinks along the way–there are plenty of options available in sporting stores these days.
We also really enjoy packing a lunch on hikes, most often a peanut butter and honey sandwich (peanut butter for high calorie fat and honey for sugar, which gives you quick energy). Read more about what you should be eating before, during, and after a hike.
Safety is number #1. Always. Hike in numbers, have a contact person who isn’t hiking, and know local regulations before going.
Choose a Safety Buddy
Hiking in groups has great benefits, especially if you are a woman in an all-female hiking group. It can also be great to find a hiking partner that has similar desires and goals. Not only does this increase your safety while on the trail, but there are numerous benefits to sharing the experience with others.
Have a Contact Person
No matter who you’re hiking with, you should have a person who isn’t going as a person of contact. They should have your full itinerary, including your location, planned route, and what time you should be expected back. You should also provide them with information about who to contact in case of emergency, including phone numbers for location search and rescue organizations.
Research Local Regulations
Before going, thoroughly research the area for closures, weather hazards, or anything else that could hurt your plans. This includes knowing if you should carry bear spray or not, if there’s issues with pets, or if there are particular rules about leave no trace.
Before setting off on a hike, ask yourself if you’re truly ready. Are you in shape? Do you have the items you need? Have you researched the area? It’s important to be realistic with your expectations and know your own limits beforehand, that way you can address any issues before you go.
It’s important to plan for a hike thoroughly and extensively – if you’re not careful, then it can be dangerous or even deadly. The best way to avoid problems is by being prepared with the right supplies and knowledge about your surroundings before heading out on the trail. Make sure that you have food, water, clothing layers, and other essentials listed above so that you don’t get lost or become injured along the way!
What is the golden rule of hiking?
The golden rule is always “Treat others the way you want to be treated”. Another golden rule is to leave it how you found it, and leave no trace no matter where you go.

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Nobel-winning economist James Heckman on the value of preschool for disadvantaged children.
Economist Ben Powell weighs in on promises to spend tax dollars on infrastructure.
It may be hard to believe, especially when you're stuck on the interstate in the middle of rush-hour traffic, but Americans are driving far less today than they were...
Boston Properties CEO Mort Zuckerman on what the Administration needs to do to boost the economy’s recovery and job growth.
Cato Institute senior fellow Randal O'Toole on whether or not we should privatize Amtrak.
Former Reagan Budget Director David Stockman on the need to reduce the government’s spending on entitlements.
Cracker Barrel Old Country Store (NASDAQ:CBRL) founder and chairman Dan Evins died Saturday near the company’s headquarters in Lebanon, Tenn., at the age of 76.The r...
We are the only developed country in the world with no energy plan, no long term tax plan or any other long term plan. We have no job creation event on the horizon.O...
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U.S. High Speed Rail Association CEO Andy Kunz argues the U.S. can afford to build a new high speed rail system.
As Prepared for Delivery—Mr. Speaker, Mr. Vice President, Members of Congress, distinguished guests, and fellow Americans:Tonight I want to begin by congratulating t...
In a country fueled by transportation services and laden with corporate travelers, the United States continues to trail its global neighbors -- by a large margin -- ...
Heritage Foundation’s Emily Goff argues the federal gas tax should be abolished.
FBN’s Charles Payne, FBN contributor Anthony Scaramucci, Monster Worldwide Senior V.P. Joanie Courtney, Tea Party News Network News Director Scottie Nell Hughes, retail analyst Hitha Herzog and Penn Financial Group founder Matt McCall on government waste.
‘The Science Guy’ Bill Nye on the 45th anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing and the future of NASA.
Sen. Mike Lee, (R-Utah), on efforts to reduce the federal gas tax and the future of the Tea Party.
Hedgeye Risk Management CEO Keith McCullough and ‘The Independents’ co-host Matt Welch talk infrastructure spending.
Americans for Tax Reform President Grover Norquist on efforts to add tolls to interstate highways to fund road repairs.
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Create A Word Search Puzzle Printable – Word search printables are an activity that is enjoyable for all the family members. The word puzzle is easy to create and is easily printed for no cost. It is best used for rainy days or an indoor game with kids. In a word search puzzle, the words are placed in different directions and the letters are arranged to form sentences from the left to right. You can also use a printable crossword puzzle or a brain teaser to test to determine how well your memory is.
Create A Word Search Puzzle Printable
Create A Word Search Puzzle Printable – There are two kinds of printable word searches. The first kind of word search printable is completely free. It makes use of a free online dictionary. After downloading it you can print it on your home computer. The second type of printable word search is paid. It is completely free. It will cost you only a couple of dollars for printing. Below is a word-search template which you can save and download on your computer. It can be then played with your kids.
You can also make your own word-search template. The Halloween and Thanksgiving printables are most well-known. These two are great for any age. The first one contains 10 Thanksgiving-themed words that your children will enjoy, while the second one has Thanksgiving-inspired words. So, the whole family can play the game together and get to know one another. You can also include comments on the wordsearch, making it more complicated or longer.
The Valentine’s Day or Christmas word-search printable is the third. This puzzle reinforces the day-spelling patterns. It’s a great puzzle to play at a school celebration. This type of activity can keep your children busy before or during the festivities. You can download an activity that is themed around the holidays from What the Teacher Needs.
The Christmas-themed word search printable is the perfect present to give during the holiday season. It’s a fun way for your kids to get connected with others. In addition, it can help to develop the fine motor skills they need to develop. A word search with a Christmas theme is an ideal idea for Sunday school classes as well as classrooms. This can be used as a family event to mark the start of the new year. This puzzle is suitable for all ages and will help your children develop their motor skills.

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You have to create an E-Poster on what you see as the future of nursing practice and the role of nursing in the emerging health-care environment. You need to predict the future based on present evidence.
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Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif (shown in photo), during a recent public appearance in Kuwait City, extended an open invitation to Saudi Arabia to “work together in order to promote peace and stability in the region.” "We look at Saudi Arabia as an important and influential country in the region," he was quoted by AFP as saying.
Observers suspect that Iran’s overtures to Saudi Arabia and other nations in the Persian Gulf region are intended to assure its neighbors that its recent thaw in relations with the West — as exemplified by the deal reached in Geneva on November 24 between Iran and the P5+1 nations regarding Iran’s nuclear fuel enrichment program — should not be construed as a turning away from close ties with its neighbors.
P5+1 refers to the five permanent members of the UN Security Council — the United States, Russia, China, the United Kingdom, and France — plus Germany.
Zarif reassured Iran’s Gulf neighbors that the Geneva agreement “cannot be at the expense of any country in the region,” promising them: “Be assured that the nuclear deal is in favor of the stability and security of the region.”
Prior to this latest regional tour, Zarif wrote an opinion piece in the Saudi-owned daily Asharq Al-Awsat, in which he emphasized that “notwithstanding the focus on our interactions with the West, the reality is that our primary foreign policy priority is our region.”
The Indian newspaper The Hindu observed that Zarif’s outreach to the Saudis is significant, since prior to the Geneva agreement being reached, members of “the Saudi establishment” made it clear that they were opposed to the deal.
The Hindu also cited an interview granted by Mohammed bin Nawaf bin Abdulaziz, the Saudi ambassador to Britain, to the British Times, in which he warned that Saudi Arabia would not “sit idly by” if the Western powers failed to stop Iran’s nuclear program.
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text: Background: Association between C677T polymorphism of the methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase (MTHFR), a key enzyme involved in folate metabolism and DNA methylation, and breast malignancy risk are inconsistent. was no significant association between breast malignancy risk and MTHFR genotypes and alleles. Additionally, no significant association was observed between C677T genotypes and biochemistry parameters. A multinomial logistic regression model with MTHFR genotypes, lipid profiles, BMI and age as covariates revealed that there is no significant association between MTHFR genotypes and risk of breast cancer, but higher values of LDL and HDL significantly increase risk of breast malignancy. Conclusions: Our findings do not support the hypothesis that genetic variation in the MTHFR C677T polymorphism Rabbit Polyclonal to ZFYVE20 is usually implicated in the breast malignancy risk in a sample of Iranian patients. analysis of the MTHFR activity exhibited that heterozygous and homozygous bearing of the 677T allele variant have a 30C40% and 60C70% reduced enzyme activity, respectively.[7,9,10] Many studies have been found that these low-activity genotypes of MTHFR associated with the risk of a variety of cancers, such as colorectal[11,12], gastric[13,14], endometrial, lung cancer and acute leukemia. In addition, numerous case-control studies assessed the association between MTHFR C677T SNP and breast malignancy risk, but the findings have been controversial.[18,19,20,21,22,23,24,25,26,27,28,29,30,31,32,33,34] Some of them reported a positive association between the 677TT genotype of MTHFR and breast cancer risk[19,22,29,32], whereas no association was noted in other studies.[18,20,21,23,24,25,26,27,28,30,31,32,33,34] Moreover, in another study, an increased risk of breast cancer was found in a selected population of BRCA1 mutation carriers with MTHFR 677TT genotype. We conducted a case-control study in a sample of Iranian women in order to investigate the association between MTHFR C677T genotypes and breast cancer risk. MATERIALS AND METHODS Study population The study population consisted of patients (= 123) with histologically confirmed breast cancer, admitted to the Ahvaz Medical Faculty and the department of radiation and oncology of Golestan University Hospital, Ahvaz, Iran. The control subjects (= 110) were recruited from the same geographic area during the same period and were matched to the cases by age and BMI. The control subjects were randomly selected among the people admitted to the same hospital. Anthropometric indices and clinical parameters were measurement by standard methods, as previously described. MTHFR genotyping In order to DNA extraction, blood samples were collected into K3-EDTA-treated tube from both patients and controls, and were stored at -20C. Total genomic DNA was extracted from peripheral blood leukocytes and was dissolved in sterile TBE buffer. The variant MTHFR C677T was genotyped by using PCR-RFLP analysis. The PCR primers were synthesized by primer 3 software and their sequences had been the following: Forward, change and 5-CCTGACTGTCATCCCTATTGGCC3 5- GGAGCTTATGGGCTCTCCTGC3. Circumstances for PCR amplification had been 12.5 l commercially available PCR premix (AccuPower PCR PremiX; BIONEER, Daejeon, Korea) including (dNTP, TaqDNA polymerase, MgCl2, buffer), 2.0 l (20 pmol/l) forward and change primers, 2.0 l (50 ng/l) design template DNA, and 6.5 l sterile nuclease free water. The thermal bicycling conditions had been the following: Preliminary denaturation at 94C for 5 min, 35 cycles of denaturation at 94C for 60 s, annealing at 53C for 45 s, and expansion at 72C for 60 mere JNJ 26854165 seconds, with your final expansion of 5 min at 72C. The PCR amplified items had been obtained JNJ 26854165 in 248-bp in a combination reaction comprising: PCR items (10 l), 10 buffer (2 l), 10 units 0 <.05 was regarded as the criterion for statistical significance. Outcomes Evaluations of anthropometric indices and biochemical features between breasts tumor settings and instances. Anthropometric indices and biochemical qualities of breast cancer JNJ 26854165 controls and cases are summarized in Desk 1. There have been no statistically significant variations between the breasts cancer instances and settings for age group and BMI (= 0.755; = 0.218, respectively). Furthermore, there have been no statistically significant variations between two organizations for the method of biochemical features including total cholesterol, triglyceride. Nevertheless, there is a statistically factor between two organizations for the method of HDL (< 0.001) and JNJ 26854165 LDL (= 0.017). Desk 1 Assessment the method of age group, BMI and lipid profile between breasts cancer instances and settings MTHFR C677T genotype evaluation Genotype and allele frequencies of MTHFR C677T polymorphism had been compared between breasts cancer instances and settings [Desk 2]. The noticed allele and genotype frequencies in the both breasts cancer instances and settings for MTHFR C677T had been relative to the Hardy-Weinberg JNJ 26854165 lows of equilibrium. The frequencies from the CC, CT, and TT genotypes had been 55.3%, 39%, and 5.7% in breast cancer cases and 51.8%, 44.5%, and 3.6% in controls, respectively. Between two research groups, the rate of recurrence of genotypes weren't different [Desk 2, 2 = 1.075, = 0.584]. Also, the allele rate of recurrence, which for T and C alleles were 77.6% 22.4% in cases, and 75.9 and 24.1 in regulates, respectively, no factor between two organizations was noticed [Desk 2, 2 =.


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- Iran sends two warships to fight piracy off Somalia
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VLADIVOSTOK, July 30 (RIA Novosti) - A new task force from Russia's Pacific Fleet has arrived in the Gulf of Aden to fight piracy off the Somali coast, a fleet spokesman said on Thursday.
The task force, comprising the Admiral Tributs destroyer with two helicopters, a salvage tug, a tanker, and a naval infantry unit, will escort commercial ships, conduct aerial reconnaissance, and search for suspected pirate vessels.
"The task force arrived in the Gulf of Aden on Wednesday and will soon start to form a convoy of commercial ships to be escorted to a secure shipping lane," Capt. 1st Rank Roman Martov said.
The Admiral Tributs is an Udaloy-class missile destroyer, armed with anti-ship missiles, 30-mm and 100-mm guns, and Ka-27 Helix helicopters
Around 35 warships from the navies of 16 countries are currently deployed off Somalia's coast to counter frequent pirate attacks on key trade routes.
The Russian Navy joined international anti-piracy efforts off Somali coast in October 2008.
Three Russian warships have so far participated in the mission - the Baltic Fleet's Neustrashimy (Fearless) frigate, and the Pacific Fleet's Admiral Vinogradov and Admiral Panteleyev destroyers.
A total of 126 vessels have been attacked with 44 of them captured since the start of the year in the region. Somali pirates are currently holding around 270 hostages on at least 16 vessels.
According to the United Nations, Somali pirates collected $150 million in ransom payments from ship owners last year, while overall losses from piracy were estimated at $13-16 billion, including the soaring cost of insurance and protection for vessels, as well as sending ships on longer routes to avoid high-risk areas.
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Following the VGX, most people were, to say the least, disappointed at Nintendo’s reveal. For those that missed it, Nintendo used their time to reveal Cranky Kong as the fourth playable character in Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze. A lot of people went into the VGX expecting this to be the announcement, but nonetheless, it brought plenty of criticism against Nintendo.
However, last night after the awards had concluded, the gaming world took to the internet. The result? Cranky Kong was the only announcement from the VGX that was trending on Twitter. This certainly says something about interest in the game. Even though there were plenty that were displeased at Nintendo for using their airtime on Tropical Freeze, there’s clearly others who were rather happy to hear of not only Cranky Kong, but the cooperative multiplayer the game will feature.
Some may bring up that trending on Twitter doesn’t equal sales – and you’re right. But it does stir up interest in the game. And if there’s one thing we can all agree on, it’s that Nintendo is very good at stirring things up.
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Guidelines currently in place at Saskatchewan Health Authority facilities will continue when the province enters Phase 3 of its reopening plan on Sunday.
The SHA said although all public health orders are being lifted on July 11 in Saskatchewan, it doesn’t mean the COVID-19 pandemic is over.
Masking, screening and family presence directives currently in place at SHA facilities will continue, with the exception of long-term care homes.
Wearing a medical-grade mask is required at most facilities, including hospitals, vaccine clinics and outpatient clinics. The SHA said failure to wear a mask may result in denial of access to the facility.
Patients will be allowed to remove their masks when they are in their own room.
All staff at any SHA facility, or performing SHA services like home care, are required to following masking protocols.
Screening questions will continue to be asked when entering a facility, the SHA said.
Patients can designate only two essential family or support members, who will be allowed to visit, but only one at a time.
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The SHA said these protocols will remain in place for the time being and will be reviewed regularly.
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Residents, family and visitors at long-term care facilities are not required to wear masks as of Sunday.
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CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee members with Apple Watches may now sync their devices to the company’s member wellness portal with the AlwaysOnTM mobile app, thanks to newly-established integration with Apple Health.
Connection to the BlueCross wellness portal can have significant perks – the platform offers members access to health news, self-directed wellness courses, online health and lifestyle coaching, and other tools.
This integration is part of wider efforts to ensure members who use a smartphone or a wearable device can easily connect their favorite fitness or health tracker with the BlueCross member wellness portal.
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The robot is composed of 6 pneumatic actuators and 6 cables. The robot is thus highly redundant and composed of hybrid actuation.
To drive the 12 actuators in a coherent manner, a new approach is needed for control. Bosman et al. recently proposed a method dedicated to continuum robots with rigid vertebrae. One important contribution of this work is to demonstrate that the method of control can be extended to hybrid and redundant actuation.
The first step of the method is to build a detailed FEM model of one intervertebra attached to a vertebra. For that, we use SOFA and the plugin dedicated to soft robots. The simulation is able to mix deformable and rigid parts, thanks to a generic definition of the degrees of freedom available on SOFA platform.
The second step is the heart of the method: to avoid computation burden and allow for real-time computation of the robot model, we use a model reduction method based on a domain decomposition approach. The algorithm computes the equivalent non-linear stiffness of the intervertebra.
The third step consists in building a simplified model of the whole robot and placing the cables. To compute a motion of the cavities with no precise simulation of the intervertebra (because we are using a simplified model), we use a technique often used in computer graphics that is called skinning. From the 6D frame of each intervertebra, the skinning provides a deformable motion of the inner cavity. In SOFA, we can reverse this skinning as done in [Duriez et al 2008] to compute the equivalent force on the frame, due to the pressure applied on cavity walls.
The last step is to launch the inverse control method, presented in [Duriez 2013] and extended in [Bosman et al. 2015]. It consists on inverting the deformable model, thanks to an optimization method and finding the actuator value given the desired position of the effector (here we control all the degrees of freedom (DOF) of the effector, except the twist, so 5DOF). As the robot is highly redundant, we add more criteria in the optimization to get a single solution to the problem: the method minimizes the pressure value (to put as little pressure as possible in the cavities) and it also minimizes the energy of deformation.


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Victory in Italys general election has finally been confirmed to the centre-left coalition led by Romano Prodi, following a review of electoral returns and disputed ballot papers by the Supreme Court. Some members of the outgoing Berlusconi government are still refusing to concede defeat, however, with finance minister Giulio Tremonti claiming that further voting checks are needed. Prodi has won the election by a majority of only 24,000 votes and will come up against aggressive opposition in the Camera dei Deputati, even though, thanks to electoral reforms passed by the outgoing government, he has been awarded a workable majority of 348 deputies against the 281 deputies of the Casa della Libert coalition.
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Over the forecast period, the share of local production of processed fruit and vegetables is expected to dominate over imports as local brands are more affordable, which will appeal to consumers during a period of economic instability. Amongst the local players, the main competition is set to be seen between Qafqaz-Konserv Zavodu MMC with the best-selling brand Bizim Tarla and Gilan Holding MMC with the Bagdan brand.
The growth of processed fruit recorded in 2022 should be perceived as an isolated case, with no strong impact expected on the market going forward during the forecast period. Once local harvests and export policies rebalance, demand for processed fruit in Azerbaijan is set to return to being stagnant and conservative.
Frozen processed potatoes, meanwhile, is expected to be a dynamic category over the forecast period, benefiting from the development of modern retail in urban areas, especially in Baku. Urban dwellers with hectic lifestyles will increasingly welcome the quick cooking time and convenience of frozen processes potatoes as a side dish.
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Bryan Bertino’s 2008 home-invasion flick, “The Strangers” has FINALLY been resurrected from developmental hell; Johannes Roberts (The Other Side Of The Door’, 47 Meters Down) has been locked down to direct from a script by returning writer/director, Bertino. Additionally, BLOOM has picked up the flick’s international sales rights and will be introducing the sequel to buyers at the European Film Market.
“The Strangers 2” is said to follow the story of a family arriving at a trailer home park and forced to spend the night in a borrowed trailer. As the story progresses the family is said to be victims of attack by three masked psychopaths.
The Fyzz Facility Pictures’ Wayne Marc Godfrey (“The Foreigner”, “The Survivalist”), Robert Jones (“Centurion,” “The Usual Suspects”), Mark Land and James Harris (“47 Meters Down,” I Am Not A Serial Killer”), all are producing the Pic, in association with Relatively Media.
Bloom’s Alex Walton describes the pic’s predecessor to be his “favorite horror film of the past 10 years”
And The Fyzz’s Mark Lane boasted “The Strangers’ redefined the home invasion genre”
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The Socialist Alternative Seattle Councilmember stressed that "caste discrimination doesn't only take place in other countries" and said she hopes the new law will become a "beacon" for other cities to follow.
The Seattle City Council voted Tuesday for the first U.S. ban on caste-based discrimination, a move the measure's socialist sponsor hopes will inspire similar legislation nationwide.
The council voted 6-1 in favor of an ordinance by District 3 Councilmember Kshama Sawant of the Socialist Alternative party that adds caste as a protected class to a long list that includes age, race, religion, gender identity, national origin, immigration status, disability, and military status.
Caste discrimination will now be banned in fields including employment, housing, and public accommodation. People experiencing caste-based discrimination will also be able to file official complaints.
Not only is it the first such law in the U.S., it's the first in the world outside South Asia.
"This bill is not technically complicated, it's a very simple question: Should discrimination based on caste be allowed to continue in Seattle?" Sawant said in a packed City Hall before Tuesday's vote.
\u201cIt\u2019s official: our movement has WON a historic, first-in-the-nation ban on caste discrimination in Seattle! Now we need to build a movement to spread this victory around the country \u270a\u201d— Kshama Sawant (@Kshama Sawant) 1677025300
Sawant, who is Indian-American, called the measure "profound and historic" and expressed hope that it will serve as a "beacon" for other cities to follow.
"If... you marched in the Black Lives Matter movement or you desire to live in a society free of racism, racial discrimination, sexism, or misogyny, then you should be paying attention," she toldCNN before the vote. "Because while caste oppression or discrimination does not affect all Americans, the way it manifests itself is no different than other types of oppression under capitalism."
Emotions and tensions ran high in City Hall before, during, and after the vote. Yogesh Mane, who grew up Dalit—the lowest caste—in India, wept as he heard the council's decision.
"I'm emotional because this is the first time such an ordinance has been passed anywhere in the world outside of South Asia," he told the Associated Press. "It's a historic moment."
\u201cSeattle on Tuesday banned discrimination based on caste, a division of people based on birth or descent, becoming the first US city and the first in the world outside South Asia to do so https://t.co/NjrgWGZatl\u201d— Bloomberg Quicktake (@Bloomberg Quicktake) 1677079461
The caste system, which has existed in South Asia for millennia, divides Hindus into groups including Brahmins (priests and teachers); Kshatriyas (rulers and warriors); Vaishyas (farmers, merchants, and traders); Shudras (laborers); and Dalits (street and latrine cleaners).
Although India's constitution, whose drafting was led by the Dalit scholar Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar, officially banned caste-based discrimination, those on the lower rungs—especially the Dalits—continue to suffer endemic discrimination and frequent violence. Such bigotry has been inflamed by the rise of Hindu nationalism in recent decades, and during the tenure of right-wing Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Advocates of the ordinance in Washington state's largest city stressed that caste-based bigotry is by no means limited to South Asia.
"Caste discrimination doesn't only take place in other countries," Sawant—who grew up in a middle-class Brahmin family in Mumbai—said in a statement announcing the introduction of her bill. "It is faced by South Asian-American and other immigrant working people in their workplaces, including in the tech sector, in Seattle and in cities around the country."
"We know that caste discrimination has been growing in the United States across many industries, including technology, construction, restaurants, and the service industry, and in domestic work," she added. "Caste discrimination is increasingly a grave contributor to workplace discrimination and bias—data from Equality Labs show that 1 in 4 caste-oppressed people faced physical and verbal assault, 1 in 3 faced education discrimination, and 2 in 3 faced workplace discrimination."
\u201cLove has won over hate as Seattle has become the first in the nation to ban caste discrimination. We have braved rape threats, death threats, disinformation, and bigotry. Thank you to the 200 organizations who stood with us! Thank you to the 30 caste oppressed civil rights\u2026\u201d— Dalit Diva (@Dalit Diva) 1677028030
Just as racism is not the result of an "inevitable" racial friction between white and Black people, caste oppression has also been maintained by the class structure of capitalist society in South Asia and now in the United States.
Beyond winning reforms such as this one, working people in our city, nationally, and internationally need to unite and build mass movements to fight for a socialist society. Because as long as an exploitative and rapacious system like capitalism exists, oppression will be endemic. The only way to end caste, racial, gender, and other oppressions is for the working class to fight for a different kind of world.
Caste-based discrimination is at the center of a case making its way through a California state court in which a former engineer at Cisco Systems says he was excluded from meetings and passed up for promotions because he is Dalit.
\u201cCaste discrimination inside tech companies is a huge problem (as I reported in 2020: \nhttps://t.co/iIxy6SSzmZ) \n\nGiven that Seattle is home to Microsoft and Amazon, the city becoming the first in the US to ban caste discrimination is a huge move.....\n\nhttps://t.co/iupKhiOMnM\u201d— David Gilbert (@David Gilbert) 1677072331
One Seattle-area tech worker, who gave only the name Maya for fear of retaliation, toldTheSeattle Times that she has been the target of workplace caste discrimination because she is Dalit. Maya said her manager rebuffed an offer to volunteer for a work project, telling her, "You better not touch the project because you're ill-fated."
"It might not sound like something major, but for us, it completely resonates with the caste and untouchability because not touching is what all of the dominant-caste people have made rules around for so long," Maya explained. "That's why we are called untouchables. We're not supposed to touch anything or anyone."
"Caste is an evil that has been practiced for more than 3,000 years now," she added. "We carry the genetic trauma of caste for such a long time already. But if we don't have caste protections, then this is going to affect even the next generations."


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Jenkins ran a Ponzi scheme through his company Harbor Light Asset Management allegedly trading S&P 500 Futures
According to a press release by the CFTC the list of fraudsters that have been heavily fined for violating US laws has grown with one more name in it. The latest addition is Michael Anthony Jenkins and his company Harbor Light Asset Management LLC (HLAM). The fine comprises a restitution part totaling $1.3 million and a civil monetary penalty amounting to more than $3.9 million. In addition the defendant is prohibited from further violating the Commodity Exchange Act and CFTC regulations.
According to the press release that the CFTC has issued on the matter HLAM and Jenkins have managed to fraudulently solicit at least $1.79 million from about 377 people, mainly residents of North Carolina. The NC District Court has found that HLAM has falsely misrepresented return to clients of the company claiming that it would be wiring the funds to a trading account for the purpose of engaging in speculative trading with S&P 500 futures.
However in reality Mr. Jenkins has been sending false information to his clients, distributing false spreadsheets and statements that accounted for non-existing trades, profits and inflating the value of the company’s investments. Additionally Jenkins has failed to register with the CFTC as a Futures Commission Merchant and misappropriated $748,827 to trade gold, oil and S&P futures on his personal account.
It has all started back in January 2011 and went on for a full year. In November 2012 a complaint was filed with the CFTC and the regulator has charged the defendant on the 23rd of the same month. Apparently this is one of the rare occurrences when the time between a court filing and a full resolution have been achieved quite quickly.
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Your wedding day is a celebration of love, a day filled with magical moments that you’ll want to cherish forever. One of the most important aspects of preserving those memories is selecting the perfect wedding photographer. They are the storyteller, the one who will capture the essence of your special day through their lens. But with so many photographers out there, how do you find the one who will truly understand your vision and capture your love story in style? In this article, we will guide you through the process of hire wedding photographer, ensuring that your cherished memories are preserved beautifully.
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Ultimately, trust your instincts when selecting a wedding photographer. Choose someone with whom you feel comfortable, someone who listens to your vision, and someone you can trust to capture your love story authentically. Chemistry and trust between you and your photographer are essential for the best results.
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Seeing, then, that she was not within, he stood on the threshold of the women's rooms and said, "Women, tell me, and tell me true, where did Andromache go when she left the house?
Hector smiled as he looked upon the boy, but he did not speak, and Andromache stood by him weeping and taking his hand in her own.
It argues a certain hardness, or at any rate dislike of the "Iliad" on the part of the writer of the "Odyssey," that she should have adopted Hector's farewell to Andromache
here, as elsewhere in the poem, for a scene of such inferior pathos.
receives both good and bad news and a bitter dispute erupts between Agamemnon and Achilles.
Now the actress from Stockbridge locks horns as Andromache
, wife of Hector in a lavish retelling of one of history's most famous moments, the fall of Troy.
In this changgeuk, foreign names such as Hecuba, Cassandra and Andromache
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An educational intervention was designed based on the Andromache
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dropped the infant Astyanax from the tower of Troy in an act of mercy, to spare her and Hector's newborn from the brutalities and horrors of war.
saw him [her husband Hector] while his body was being dragged in front of the city.
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In his tragedy, Euripides portrays the story of Neoptolemus, who marries Andromache
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Maya Bay and Loh Samah Bay in Thailand closed from 1 August to 30 September 2023 for natural restoration and tourist safety
Maya Bay and Loh Samah Bay will be closed from 1st August to 30th September 2023. This measure aims to protect nature and ensure the safety of tourists during the monsoon season from August to September each year.
Thailand is in the monsoon season from August to September every year, during which time the sea is hit by strong waves and storms, making the sea conditions very dangerous.
Both Maya Bay and Loh Samah Bay are closed around this time each year to ensure the safety of tourists while allowing nature to recover during this dangerous monsoon season.
Please note that while Maya Bay and Loh Samah Bay are closed, you can still visit Viking Cave and Pyre Bay within the National Park.
Thai economy in June 2023 to continue recovery
The Bank of Thailand (BOT) announced on Monday, July 31, that Thailand's exports are declining, while the tourism sector is expanding due to an increase in foreign tourists, so the Thai economy in June 2023 will continue to recover.
The BOT said tourism is expected to be the driving force behind the economic improvement as Thailand's exports are not expected to improve until the end of the year.
The BOT expects Thailand's economy to grow by 3.6% in 2023 and 3.8% in 2024, driven by tourism. Economic growth in 2022 was 2.6%.
The BOT forecasts 29 million foreign tourists in 2023 and 35.5 million in 2024. However, with nearly 40 million foreign tourists visiting Thailand in 2019 before the pandemic, that level has not yet to be reached.
The Tourism Authority of Thailand Announces August 2023 Events in Thailand
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has announced the events in Thailand in August 2023 on their official website.
Many more events are featured in Announced Events, including:
・the Amazing Thailand Grand Sale 2023
・Phetchaburi Creative City of Gastronomy
・Amazing Muay Thai Experience
・Amazing Thai Taste@Udon
・a number of marathons and runs
・two Buddhist holidays
– Asanha Bucha Day on 1 August
– Khao Phansa or Buddhist Lent Day on 2 August.
For more information, please refer to the TAT official website.
The 41st Thailand Tourism Festival 2023 will be held at QSNCC from 2nd to 6th August
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) will host the 41st Thailand Tourism Festival (TTF 2023) from 2 to 6 August 2023 at the Queen Sirikit National Convention Center (QSNCC) in Bangkok. announced.
TTF 2023 will center around the theme of 'Inno-Cultural for Sustainable Tourism', which combines innovative technology, rich cultural experiences and a focus on sustainability in the tourism industry.
Divided into nine zones, TTF2023 will introduce a wide range of tourism products and services from each region of Thailand. Each zone offers unique highlights and attractions that expose visitors to Thailand's diversity.
The nine zones are as follows.
Zone 1 – Amazing Thailand
Zone 2 – Eastern Village
Zone 3 – Central Village
Zone 4 – Northern Village
Zone 5 – Southern Village
Zone 6 – Northeastern Village
Zone 7 – Thai Tourism Alliances
Zone 8 – Main Stage
Zone 9 – TAT Net Zero
There will be a main stage for cultural and musical performances.
Event name: 41st Thailand Tourism Festival (TTF 2023)
Date: August 2nd to August 6th, 2023
Venue: Queen Sirikit National Convention Center, LG Hall 5-8F
Admission fee: Free
For more information: TAT Web Site or TAT Contact Center (Phone: 1672)
Celebrate Thai Women's Day
August 1, 2023 is Thai Women's Day. Thai Women's Day was instituted in July 2003 to commemorate Her Majesty Queen Sirikit. The celebration was initiated by the Ministry of Interior, the National Council of Women of Thailand, and various women’s groups from all over the country. Since then, August 1st of each year has been designated as Thai Women's Day, a day of celebration to celebrate the Queen's birthday.
Although Thai Women's Day is an official event, it is not a public holiday unless it falls on a weekend. Meanwhile, Thai Women's Day events and activities will be organized by the Ministry of Social Development and Human Security, the Department of Women’s Affairs and Family Development, and the National Council of Women of Thailand under the patronage of Her Majesty Queen Suthida.


The Laser’s Edge has signed Malmo, Sweden-based psychedelic/prog outfit Agusa for the release of the band’s impending sophomore album this Summer. The label also comments:
“With almost forty minutes of new material, Agusa delivers a wide array of seamlessly-executed, organic rock on the aptly titled ‘Agusa 2.’ The band’s tranquil output blends tripped-out psychedelic and progressive rock structures are inspired by more folk than occult influences, instilling visions of nature, the cosmos, and dreamlike passages, meandering into realms of a possibly supernatural or parallel existence.
“While not a fully instrumental recording, backing vocal mantras only seep in through purposeful cracks in the construction of these immense movements, adding an even more spacious feeling to the overall flow of the album.”
The Laser’s Edge will release “Agusa 2” on CD and digital platforms this coming July 21st, while Agusa will issue the album on vinyl through its own Kommun2 label. Stand by for additional info on the album to be released in the coming days.


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This Fall’s Hottest Interior Design Trends You Should Follow
Changing weather scenarios reveal fall design projects, renovations and redecorations being readied for another stylish season. The subtle fashion trends in the world of interior design for fall 2018 from curved sofas to black neutrals in the kitchen, signalling a rising global nomadic style, all need our attention. Here are a few trends which will serve you well for this fall as well as the next seasons to come.
Many existing design dilemmas are solved by curved sofas as you avoid seeing the flat ugly back of sofas. Now, all seated on the sofa can converse with each other instead of seeing each other’s side profiles! The organic curved sofa blends harmony and order in the room instead of a flat sofa. The Victorian era designed beautiful curved sofas in drawing rooms were a great addition when women’s dresses were clumsy and cumbersome, to add comfort to conversations. The design of curved sofas for the social gathering room with bar cabinets on each side of a fireplace going, invites intimacy and you never want to leave.
People often are comforted if surrounded by neutrals. Layering in texture and colors found in nature, metal finishes and simple shapes elevate a regular neutral palette to establish more modern and neutral spaces
MARBLE MAKES A COMEBACK
A vintage house only needs marble to restore itself back to it’s original charm. Classic, timeless materials like a Carrara marble coffee table or kitchen tops are always client favorites. Marble provides a refreshing visual balance to the warm wood tones of custom-built bookshelves too, and thoroughly compliment honeyed leather ottomans or rich olive green velvet sofas.
Autumn in Chicago, invites enveloping of spaces. Darker toned jewel color blocking unifies any bedroom or living room vignette and imparts a sense of comfort and warmth. The inky blue sofa highlights a minimalistic room with stark white walls.
Geometric patterns are trendy both in a modern or a classic setting. It is classic, originating from ancient Roman floors made of marble, so it’s just perfect for any interior surrounded by antiques and velvet curtains. IT can be used to artistically recreating the Art Deco of 1920s interiors, replete with geometric marble surfaces and brass surfaces. But this has a modern rugged touch and can lend itself as a unique decoration. With stark white painted walls and pristine white stone floors, nothing more is needed. The mood created is that of youthfulness – fresh and sophisticated, but draws upon the soul you wish to add to your personal space.
Layered spaces laced with a heavy overdose of textiles and interspersed with vintage or unique furniture pieces are what define us. There is no better way of achieving a Global Nomad-ish sensibility in one’s personal spaces! It is better to begin by reviewing what is already there, then visit local antique shops and estate sales to add interesting art pieces and accessories which enables your space to sing aloud.
THE “BLACK” KITCHEN
Black is always classic and sophisticated, permitting high-contrast, sculptured moments. It really is hard to miss a black kitchen.
ORGANIC EARTH TONES
No color invites adding plentiful texture and movement, even if neutral tones are used throughout the space. With large living spaces and bedrooms, layer upon layer of organic and patterned color elements can be added to the pillows on the sofa, to the wall decor or to the furniture details. Colors are touched upon ingredients with natural textures while fluid shapes had calm, clean colors.
Clients loving the wide outdoors need a comfortable living space that is organic and refined. The walls are in as-natural-as-possible shades where greens, reds and pastels break the monotony of the room, which also has a vintage inspired dining table in dark wood. The palette is completely derived from nature, bringing the outside in, giving life to refined objects and artwork in the space.
BOLD AND GRAPHIC RUGS
A while and blue Morocco-inspird rug adds visual texture and enhances the original charm of any old wooden flooring. The bold counterpoint to the natural rough-hewed wood and the classic rug pattern adds modern graphic elements while creating separate spaces, which can distinguish itself as the dining, entrance and living areas.
MAXIMALISM AND MIXED MATERIALS
For designing a sophisticated TV hangout area for younger family members, the rich opulence and aesthetics of London private clubs with a strong presence of midcentury fashion, is considered welcoming. Visual interest is retained by extensive layering of patterns, colors and cultural references with a mix of arts and accessories reflecting the current maximalism trend.
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“Everyone loves a good cup of good old New England clam chowder. Legal Sea Foods Restaurant Group, is celebrating that and helping kids with challenging illness at the same time. The New England-based restaurant brand with over 20 locations along the Eastern Seaboard is commemorating another year of partnership with Boston Children’s Hospital with its annual “Chowda Day” event.
On Jan. 15, Legal Sea Foods Restaurant Group will offer a cup of its signature New England clam chowder for just $1 with proceeds being donated to benefit the search for cures at Boston Children’s Hospital. Bowls and quarts to take home also to be offered at a special price. Last year, “Chowda Day” sold over 4,000 units — the highest count volume to date and the group is aiming to break that record in 2022 with guest and team member support.
“We are so thrilled to host our annual ‘Chowda Day’ event again this year. A core part of Legal Sea Foods Restaurant Group is its passion for philanthropy and partnering with local organizations like Boston Children’s Hospital to raise awareness and funding for important missions.
We encourage our guests to come out and support the search for cures at Boston Children’s Hospital by enjoying our delicious clam chowder at a very special price,” said Ann Marie Escobar, brand president and chief operating officer of Legal Sea Foods Restaurant Group.
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YABBA DABBA DO! Watermelon Margarita
Ingredients (1 cocktail)
1/2 cup pureed watermelon
1/2 cup Casa Noble tequila, any variety
1/4 cup Licor 43
1-2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
simple syrup or agave nectar, to taste
Place all of the ingredients into a cocktail shaker filled halfway with ice, adding lime juice and sweetener, to taste. Shake it like you got it.
If you like, rim a cocktail glass with sugar or salt. Fill with ice or frozen watermelon balls (see below), and then strain the margarita into the glass. Enjoy cold!
Try adding a few fresh mint leaves to the cocktail shaker first, bruising them with a muddler before adding remaining ingredients. Add a sprig of mint as garnish.
Multiply the ingredients to make a pitcher full for a party.
To make frozen watermelon balls:
Use a melon baller to cut balls from a watermelon. Lay them in a single layer on a plate or tray; freeze until solid. If you're not using them right away, transfer to a freezer baggie until needed. Add to cocktail glass before adding the cocktail, in place of ice.
I love using these in place of ice because they don't dilute the cocktail...and then you're left with booze-soaked watermelon balls to munch on when you're done with your cocktail.
Make a whole watermelon's worth of balls and freeze the whole batch if you're making a pitcher of margaritas!


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Welcome to the world of Shopify, where building an online store is made easy and seamless. As an e-commerce entrepreneur, crafting an attractive and user-friendly cart page is crucial to enhance the shopping experience for your customers. Shopify, a leading e-commerce platform, provides various customization options that empowers you to change your cart page to align with your brand identity and customer preferences.
From adjusting the layout, colors, and typography to incorporate trust-building elements such as security badges and personalized upsells, this guide will delve into the art of customizing the Shopify edit cart page to boost conversions and foster customer loyalty. Below I have explained this process in a detailed way by using the customization app.
Step 1: Install the Cart Customizer App by Extendons
To get started, you’ll need to access the Shopify App Store and search for the “Cart Customizer” app by Extendons. Click on the “Install App” button, and the app will be added to your store. Once the installation is complete, you can navigate to the app’s dashboard to begin customizing cart page of your shopify store.
Step 2: Choosing the Layout
The first step in customizing your cart page is selecting the layout that best fits your store’s aesthetics and requirements. With the Cart Customizer app by Extendons, you’ll have access to a variety of pre-designed layouts. These layouts are fully customizable, allowing you to modify colors, fonts, and element placements to match your brand identity.
Step 3: Adding Custom Elements
To make your cart page stand out, consider adding custom elements such as a personalized thank you message, discount pop-ups, or a progress bar indicating how much more the customer needs to spend to qualify for free shipping or other promotions. With Extendons’ Cart Customizer, you can easily incorporate these elements using a simple drag-and-drop interface.
Step 4: Implementing Upsells and Cross-sells
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Step 5: Simplifying Navigation
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Building trust with your customers is crucial for reducing cart abandonment rates. Add trust badges, security seals, and customer testimonials to your cart page using Extendons’ Cart Customizer app. These elements reassure customers that their transactions are secure and that your store is trustworthy.
Step 7: Implementing Exit-Intent Pop-ups
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The Tragedy (and Hope) of the Book of Numbers
There is something profoundly tragic about the book of Numbers: a people liberated from slavery, protected by a faithful God, and promised a good life in a land flowing with milk and honey, simply cannot overcome its fears, its lack of faith, and its inability to trust. Yet according to the Torah, God's love and faithfulness do not readily accept defeat. Despite everything, Numbers urges, God's hopes and promises will yet be fulfilled.
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“I worked hard. Anyone who works as hard as I did can achieve the same results.” - Johann Sebastian Bach
Today I shall let two great musicians talk for me using music rather than words to say what is in my heart. Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750) is my favourite composer, and what better interpreter of one of his keyboard pieces than Glenn Gould? I immerse myself in such music and words become superfluous, unnecessary, redundant.
Glenn Gould is playing here the Bach Partita No.6 in E minor for keyboard, its first movement titled: Toccata. Luxuriate in it and let the beautiful sounds wash over your soul.
Enjoy your weekend!
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I've got to agree with Tystick on this. Whether these guy's are gay or not (and by the by, I really don't think they are) what difference does it make to you?
Listen I've read that Tito is gay, Liddle is gay, Silva is gay, Shogan is gay & do you know what? They're all from people to dislike these fighters. It's really just a bunch of schoolboy name calling shit.

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Orchestre Symphonique de Montreal Mourns Loss of Maestro Rafael Fruhbeck de Burgos
The Orchestre symphonique de Montréal is saddened to learn of the passing of Maestro Rafael Frühbeck de Burgos, music director of the Orchestra from 1975 to 1976.
"We feel a sense of great sadness following the death of Rafael Frühbeck de Burgos, music director of our Orchestra from 1975 to 1976," stated OSM chief executive officer Madeleine Careau. "Maestro de Burgos fought his illness bravely, wishing to practice his art until the last moment, and brought his musical activities to a definitive close just one week ago. On behalf of the Orchestre symphonique de Montréal and myself, we extend our sincerest condolences to his family members and his friends. His presence at the OSM was brief but significant: it was under his direction that the Orchestra played its first concert at New York's Carnegie Hall, and Maestro de Burgos also undertook a European tour at the head of OSM, the third in the Orchestra's history on this continent."
At the request of Pierre Béique, Rafael Frühbeck de Burgos accepted the position of music director of the Orchestre symphonique de Montréal for the 1975-1976 season. His first visit with the Orchestra dates from March 1967, in a program that contained a much-admired interpretation of Stravinsky's Rite of Spring. After a long absence from the OSM, he returned in February 2009 with a performance of two suites from The Three-Cornered Hat by Manuel de Falla, a composer with whom his name was long associated. Also on the program were works by Respighi and Weber, and the Mendelssohn Violin Concerto with Anne-Sophie Mutter as soloist.
His last appearance with the OSM took place in 2012, on May 22 and 23, in a program featuring arias by Mozart, Wagner, Beethoven and Richard Strauss sung by soprano Deborah Voigt, along with Rimsky-Korsakov's Scheherazade.