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The Purge: Anarchy looks set to draw decent box office this weekend in the UK, as social networks were buzzing with chat of the horror sequel.
Nearly 4,000 comments were made across social networks from July 17-23 about the film, with more than 1,500 of those expressing intent to view.
Dwayne Johnson’s turn as Hercules could not quite match that performance with more than 3,000 comments, with around just 10% of those expressing intent to view.
Dawn of the Planet of the Apes continued to rule all with well over 13,000 comments, of which a healthy 4,000+ expressed intent to view.
Ahead of its release next week, Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy is starting to generate buzz with nearly 6,800 comments across the period.
Click here for a full explanation of Way to Blue’s charts. »
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“Lucy” roared to $2.7 million at the Thursday box office, with “Hercules” just behind, muscling its way to $2.1 million.
The two films are targeting similar action-loving ticket-buyers, which means competition will be fierce. For now, give the edge to Universal Pictures’ “Lucy,” which stars Scarlett Johansson as a woman injected with drugs that turn her into a superhuman. You know, standard trip. Universal acquired the film for around $40 million and the picture should make north of $30 million this weekend.
“Hercules,” arrives via a partnership between Paramount Pictures and Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, and was directed by Brett Ratner. Dwayne Johnson stars as the son of Zeus and he’s the big draw given that not every ticket-buyer was weaned on tales of Mount Olympus (witness the »
- Brent Lang
Paramount Pictures has released a new featurette "Bringing The Legend To Life: An Exclusive Hercules IMAX Featurette" for the film. Based on Radical Comics' Hercules by Steve Moore, the film is a new take on the classic myth. The film stars Dwayne Johnson, Ian McShane, Rufus Sewell, Joseph Fiennes, Peter Mullan and John Hurt. The IMAX 3D release of Hercules will only be in theaters for one week, beginning today (July 25th). Tickets are on sale now! For mor information and to purchase tickets, visit: https://www.imax.com/movies/m/hercules-an-imax-3d-experience/tickets/#1 »
I was shocked to see the $33 million tracking number for Lucy. An R-rated movie from Luc Besson starring Scarlett Johanssonc I mean, I had fun with it, but what about that suggests such a high turn outc Is it carryover from Johansson's role in The Avengersc Either way, it's on its way to hitting that number after $2.5 million from Thursday night showings and that's a number without any kind of 3D ticket inflation. Speaking of... Dwayne Johnson's Hercules is going to largely fizzle and fade domestically, kicking off its 3D and IMAX 3D ticket gouging with only $2 million last night, on its way to a $20+ million weekend, pretty much lining up with the predictions below. Otherwise, no one is talking about And So It Goes and no one will after this weekend. I've included Laremy's predictions and the average reader predictions directly below and I'll be back on Sunday with box office estimates. »
- Brad Brevet
This weekend marks Hercules’ return to the big screen. A staple in the hero canon, the half man, and half god has slayed lions, bedded mortal women, and even hung out with the Three Stooges. Over the past seven decades, the hero has transformed from an Italian Stallion of the 1950s to the Blockbuster Beefcake we see today thanks to Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson and Kellan Lutz taking on the title role. With the former’s film (Hercules directed by Brett Ratner) opening this weekend, we thought it was a good time to look at the evolution of Hercules on the big screen.
’50s: The Italian Stallion
A star of the “sword and scandal” genre, Hercules became a regular fixture in Italian cinema during the 1950s. These historical epics were seen as the country’s answer to successful big-budget Hollywood films, such as Spartacus and The Ten Commandments.
Subsequently, the »
- Stacy Lambe
In Hercules, the eponymous super-strong warrior (Dwayne Johnson) has become a legend for (supposedly) being the son of Zeus and having performed his twelve labors, though he and his loyal band of fellow mercenaries now spend their days working to earn gold – and not much else. Herc and his buddies are then approached by Ergenia (Rebecca Ferguson), the daughter of Cotys, King of Thrace (John Hurt), who offers a substantial payment, in return for Hercules and the others to train the King’s army to do battle with a dangerous – and possibly supernatural – warlord named Rhesus (Tobias Santelmann).
However, even as he transforms the Thracian peasants into the deadliest of fighters imaginable, Hercules finds that he cannot escape a tragedy from his past that has come to define him – nor ...
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- Sandy Schaefer
Originality in any form is not something you're going to find in Brett Ratner's Hercules. Take any PG-13 sword and sandal film you've seen lately -- glossy and gritty, drenched in black blood -- and add touches of Gladiator and Braveheart and you have this supposed "new" tale of the son of Zeus, or, as the film tells us... like... the real Zeus. You know, the Greek God and stuffc You know the one... rightc Yeah, we get it! The easiest comparison is to say Ratner has "updated" Hercules in the same way Marcus Nispel updated Conan, though this film does seem better than that one if only because it's shorter. The Nispel comparison seems apt, though, if you consider the visual palette Ratner is working with and the overall blunt force numbness of the plot. Adapted from Radical Studios' graphic novel "Hercules: The Thracian Wars", Hercules finds our »
- Brad Brevet
Hercules (Dwayne Johnson) and his band of mercenaries have been summoned by Cotys, the King of Thrace (John Hurt), as he’s in a bad way and under threat from a head-chopping despot named Rhesus (Tobias Santelmann). Yet Thrace has no army, and Rhesus’s extremely substantial forces won’t stop until every last Thracian neck has a blade in it or a chain around it. Is Hercules man (or demigod) enough to train an army and save Thrace from the grip of totalitarian power? Why are we even asking — this is Hercules! Slayer of the Nemean Lion! Decapitator of the Hydra! No doubt you’ve heard of him, if not from his many tales of valor, then from the onslaught of ads that have been pimping Johnson in lionskin for weeks. Except Hercules battles through all those labors (and all that CGI beast footage) in about two minutes in an opening montage/summary of the hero »
- Adam Bellotto
If there’s one role that Dwayne Johnson was born to play, it’s that of the titular hero in Brett Ratner’s Hercules. At a towering 6’5″ and 260 pounds, the actor has a massive screen presence and an imposing physicality. It’s actually surprising that it took Johnson this long to take on the role of the famous Greek god, but as he says in this exclusive interview, “I couldn’t of played this man at any other age than the age I’m at today.”
For this take on the classic myth, the story is set after Herc has completed his legendary twelve labors and sees him as a “sword-for-hire” who’s asked by King Cotys of Thrace to help him defeat a tyrannical warlord. In return, he’ll pay Hercules his weight in gold.
Last week, while Johnson was in Toronto promoting his new film, I had the »
- Matt Joseph
Yesterday, Paramount surprised Hall H at San Diego Comic Con 2014 with a new Interstellar trailer and an appearance by Chirstopher Nolan. We have the full transcript of the highlights, including a monologue from Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson Aka Hercules.
I cut the SpongeBob stuff as an editorial decision, folks. Not only did they mostly show a trailer that went over weird, but Nickelodeon pulled one of my favorite cartoons, The Legend of Korra, off television yesterday to switch it over to a Nick.com Digital Series. So Nicktoons ain't getting no love here. Not with a live-action Turtles movie in 2 weeks.
Transcript by the amazing fingers on the keyboard on the ground: Jeri Jacqui!
Keith Staskiewicz (moderator): How’s it going Hall H. I’m super excited and we have a lot of stuff. »
Yesterday afternoon we gave you taste of just some of the people who were at Comic Con on Thursday, but the stars just kept on appearing. So, here we are with another dozen images of some of the big names who were there yesterday. Click through the gallery and you'll see Megan Fox, Matthew McConaughey, Joel McHale, Dwayne Johnson, Robert Rodriguez, and more. They are all part of the extravaganza that is Comic Con in San Diego, and all on hand to talk about projects, have a good time, and generally amaze those in attendance. Of course, it is still early here on Friday and the event runs for the entire weekend. Keep checking back here as we continue to cover every last little bit of Comic Con that we can cover. There is still plenty of news to come. »
- Josh Lasser
"...fourteen hundred years ago, a tormented soul walked the earth...
"...that was neither man nor god.
"Hercules', the powerful son of the god king 'Zeus'...
"... received nothing but suffering his entire life.
"After twelve arduous labors and the loss of his family, this dark, world-weary soul turned his back on the gods finding his only solace in battle.
Shayk co-stars as 'Megara', wife of 'Hercules'.
Shayk is also noted as the 'the face' of "La Clover" and "Avon" super drama mascara.
Click the images to enlarge and Sneak Peek "Hercules"...
- Michael Stevens
Hot town, "scummer" in the city — Peter Travers is back once again to count down the worst movies of the month, and July was particularly rife with garbage. Our trusty critic says he could've tossed 25 movies into the Scum Bucket, but he's gracious enough to leave us with only 10.
The Best and Worst Movies of 2014 So Far
Two big films are out this weekend, which one is worth your time and money? First, we have .Hercules. starring Dwayne Johnson based on the graphic novel by Steve Moore. From director Brett Ratner, is this .Hercules. much better than .The Legend of Hercules. starring Kellan Lutz from director Renny Harlin?
We also have .Lucy. starring Scarlett Johansson and Morgan Freeman. This one.s from director Luc Besson who gave us memorable female characters in .La Femme Nikita,. .The Professional,. and .The Fifth Element.. Is .Lucy. worthy of Besson.s booty-kicking heroines? Find out in my movie review below:
Official .Hercules. synopsis
Paramount Pictures and Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Pictures' film Hercules, starring Dwayne Johnson, bows on July 25th. Based on Radical Comics' Hercules by Steve Moore, this ensemble-action film is a revisionist take on the classic myth, Hercules. The epic action film also stars Golden Globe Winner Ian McShane, Rufus Sewell, Joseph Fiennes, »
No matter the stage, Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson is one of the best performers of his generation.
Breaking out on the WWF circuit in the mid-90s as the smack-talking "The Rock," Johnson eventually outgrew the ring and brought his talents to the big screen. The starring roles came immediately with sleeper hits such as "The Rundown" (2003) and "Walking Tall" (2004), and it wasn't long before the big blockbusters came calling. This summer, Johnson is (extra) bulked up and portraying the mythical hero in "Hercules".
From his incredible wrestling lineage to his surprising NFL teammate, here are 29 things you probably don't know about Dwayne Johnson.
2. Johnson's grandfather was also a professional wrestler, "High Chief" Peter Maivia, making The Rock a third-generation wrestler. In fact, he was the WWF's first third-generation wrestler, and was heavily hyped upon his professional arrival. »
- Jonny Black
Having posted an interview a day this week, from the mega Hercules junket that took place in London, we conclude our coverage with some time with the man at the helm, as we sat with director Brett Ratner to discuss his latest endeavour.
We asked what it was about the story of Hercules that he wanted to explore and why he felt the time was right to do so. Ratner also tells us the benefits from shooting on location, why Dwayne Johnson is so perfect for the role, and whether there is potential in expanding on this feature, and turning Hercules into a franchise.
Hercules is out in cinemas now, and you can read our review here.
The post The HeyUGuys Interview: Director Brett Ratner on his latest project Hercules appeared first on HeyUGuys. »
- Stefan Pape
A few days ago, Dwayne Johnson hinted that he's in talks with Warner Bros to play a DC superhero. He didn't reveal which superhero, but said that he's as powerful as Superman and is not Green Lantern. Many immediately assumed he's talking about a "Shazam" movie, which is currently in the works. And now it turns out that that's exactly what he was talking about, because he just posted a new image on his Twitter account, showing Captain Marvel fighting Black Adam (see below). It's not clear which role he'll end up taking, but back in 2007, Johnson was planning to play Black Adam in the film. Stay tuned. Image: (click to enlarge) »
Although there hasn't been an official announcement, we do know Dwayne Johnson will be appearing in an upcoming DC movie. The actor's comments earlier this week led many people to believe he will be playing Shazam, since it's also been rumored a Shazam movie will be released in 2016. While this obviously isn't a confirmation Dwayne Johnson will definitely play the character, Johnson did tweet this picture yesterday. Someone's gonna get it.. »
- Jesse Giroux
If you're like us and value your sleep, you probably nodded off into your Ambien dreamland before the party started on post-prime time TV. Don't worry; we've got you covered. Here's the best of what happened last night on late night.
Morgan Freeman made an appearance on "The Tonight Show" to inhale some giant helium balloons with Jimmy Fallon, and in case you're wondering, yes, it was the most entertaining thing ever. And yes, he still managed to sound classy.
Also on "The Tonight Show " was everyone's favorite songstress, Kesha (no longer Ke$ha), who showed up to chat about the time she broke into Prince's house, checked out all his purple velvet, and found the man himself playing guitar in a beanie.
- Mehera Bonner
A bore, a drag, an eyesore, a trifle: Brett Ratner‘s ‘roid-brained “Hercules” is all of these, but most of all it's a self-satisfied smirk drawn on a 64-ounce protein shake. It's a supernatural epic that never feels quite colossal or consequential enough, as well as an utter waste of Dwayne Johnson‘s unique dopey-flirty charm in a starring role that requires him only to open his mouth very wide when yelling and look unmistakably masculine while wearing nothing but a leather miniskirt and one of those animal-head hats popular with middle-school girls. Adapted from the comic book by the recently deceased. »
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Wednesday, 2 October 2013
County Enterprise Boards (Dissolution) Bill 2013: Second Stage
Cuirim fáilte roimh an Aire Stáit. I respect the Minister of State, Deputy Perry, because he comes from a small business background and he understands the difficulties such businesses are facing. It is fair to say we are living in extremely difficult times. At a time when small business owners are experiencing significant difficulties, I find it somewhat ironic that we are deciding to shrink the State services available to support enterprise. We should be expanding them, or at least holding what we have. In theory, this Bill is all about shrinking the services that are currently available.
The county enterprise board structure has served this country well since it was established in 1993. It has supported some 33,000 jobs and provided various training, mentoring and other supports. Under the structure that has been in place since 1993, IDA Ireland looks after companies interested in foreign direct investment and Enterprise Ireland supports companies with between ten and 100 employees. The enterprise boards operate throughout the country on a county basis. Shannon Development and Údarás na Gaeltachta have defined roles in specific areas. The county enterprise boards have served the country well. Until now, they have had the autonomy and the scope to be able to make decisions at local level. The links between the enterprise boards and local authorities have never been stronger. That is certainly the case in my own county, and I assume it applies in every other county, because elected councillors have always sat on those boards. I know that since 1993, the chairman of the Donegal county enterprise board has always been the Donegal county manager at local authority level. The connection could not have been stronger.
I would like to make a number of points about this proposal. I feel it is the wrong way to go for a number of reasons. Under the new structure that is being put in place, local enterprise offices will be established and the county enterprise boards will be discontinued. There is no defined plan for how all of this will work. There is no plan for how the changes will be implemented. We are moving from a proven track record-based system to a system that has not been proven at all. While I agree there is a need to re-energise and reinvigorate the county enterprise board system, that does not mean the system should be discontinued or the option of reforming it should not be considered. The county enterprise boards have been self-managed. Decisions have been made on a local basis. We are moving the functions of the county enterprise boards to the Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation and Enterprise Ireland, which have no managerial experience in dealing with county enterprise boards. Enterprise Ireland has traditionally been dealing with projects with ten or more employees. Under this plan, it will try to provide support to small organisations and employment projects as well. I cannot see how it will be able to streamline itself to work efficiently and effectively, particularly in the early years. The county enterprise board structure was democratic in the sense that the board comprised local authority members and representatives of the trade union movement, employer organisations, other State agencies and local businesses. All of them gave their time on a voluntary basis to ensure the county enterprise boards could fulfil their roles in the best way possible.

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Never in human history have the hopes of so many people for positive change in international relations rested on one person as they do on Barack Obama.
A new 17-nation poll released by the BBC World Service on the eve of his inaugural showed that of more than 17,000 people polled two out of every three respondents, and majorities in 15 of the nations, said they expected US relations with the world to improve under Obama.
"These are really big numbers, and they're on a remarkable trajectory," said Steven Kull, director of the University of Maryland's Program on International Policy Attitudes (PIPA), which helped design and analyse the BBC survey, along with GlobeScan Incorporated, a London-based consultancy firm.
"As a global phenomenon where so many people are looking to one person, this is probably unprecedented," he said.
Nearly three out of every four respondents, which included key countries in western Europe, East Asia, Latin America, west Africa, the Islamic world, as well as Russia, India, and the US itself, said the global financial crisis should be Obama's 'top priority'.
Half of the respondents put 'withdrawing US troops from Iraq' in that category, while 46 per cent named 'addressing climate change' and 43 per cent cited brokering peace between Israel and the Palestinians, a significantly higher proportion than the 29 per cent who thought supporting the Afghan government against the Taliban should be at the top of the new president's agenda.
The survey largely mirrors the steady growth in optimism about an Obama presidency within the United States since his election even as the financial crisis that broke out has become increasingly serious.
In a New York Times/CBS News poll released Sunday, nearly four out of five respondents including nearly three out of five Republicans said they were optimistic about the next four years under Obama, the highest level of optimism about a new president since the question was first asked in 1977 about Jimmy Carter.
No doubt the US polls, as well as BBC's 17-nation survey, reflect the unpopularity of the incumbent, George W Bush, whose eight-year tenure ? especially the Iraq War, the abandonment of the Geneva Conventions for the treatment of prisoners and other global treaties and the aggressive unilateralism of his first term, in particular-brought Washington's global standing to an all-time low.
Much of the goodwill reflected in the BBC poll may be attributable to the contrast between Bush's unilateralism and Obama's repeated emphasis on diplomacy, multilateralism and international law, most recently signaled by his pledge to close down the Guantanamo detention facility and ban the use of torture.
The latest BBC survey, which was carried out in most countries in December, included 1,000 or more respondents in each of the 17 countries: Chile, Mexico, Ghana, Nigeria, Britain, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Egypt, Turkey, Japan, Indonesia, and China.
The most optimistic views were found in Ghana, where 87 per cent of respondents said US relations with the world would improve under Obama, continental Western Europe (78 per cent), Mexico and Nigeria (74 per cent), Britain
(70 per cent), Chile and China (68 per cent).
Particularly notable, according to Kull, was the sharp rise in optimism in the predominantly Islamic countries compared to last August, from 29 to 58 per cent in Egypt, 46 to 64 per cent in Indonesia, and 11 to 51 per cent in Turkey, whose traditionally pro-US public turned sharply antagonistic with the Iraq invasion.
The only two countries where pluralities, rather than majorities, expressed optimism about Obama's presidency were Japan (48 per cent) and Russia (at 47 per cent, a major rise from 11 per cent in August where U.S.-Russian tensions reached their zenith during the Georgia crisis).
In terms of Obama's priorities, Western Europeans (about two-thirds), with the exception of Germany (49 per cent), rated climate change a top priority. Chileans (68 per cent), Chinese (65 per cent), and Japanese (57 per cent) agreed. By contrast, only 41 per cent of US respondents and a mere 18 per cent of Russians were of the same mind.
In what could bode ill for Obama's pledge to gain more support from NATO for efforts to thwart the Taliban in Afghanistan, US respondents were the most enthusiastic, with 46 per cent calling it a "top priority." While British respondents were close behind at 42 per cent, the notion was somewhat less popular among other NATO allies, ranging from a low of 13 per cent of German respondents to a high of 35 per cent among Spanish respondents.
On dealing with the financial crisis, Chinese respondents showed the greatest concern: 93 per cent called it a "top priority". Germans were next at 83 per cent, while only pluralities in India (47 per cent) and Nigeria (49 per cent) rated placed it in the "top" category.

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The thermal power plant ‘Morava’, with a productive force of 125 MW, is located on the right bank of the River Velika Morava, near the city of Svilajnac, Serbia. This power plant uses coal for production. Ash and slag from the coal are burned and go to a landfill by hydraulic transport. The ratio of the liquid/solid mixture is 10:1. Towards the reduction of water quantity taken from the Velika Morava river for hydraulic transport, it's provided to build a water recirculation system for overflow and drainage water from landfill to power plant. In this paper, the results of the hydraulic study of water balance in landfill is shown. The goal of this study is to assess the water quantity in landfill, which can then be reused for hydraulic transport. For dimensioning of drainage system and overflow building on landfill, it was necessary to perform detailed analysis of rainfall and filtration throw landfill. With results of water quantity in drainage system, and overflow water, all parts of the recirculation system of water, from landfill to power plant, was performed. Also, in this paper are the data of hydraulic transport of mixture of water and ash/slag.
Features of system for water recirculation in thermal power plant ‘Morava’ on the right bank of River Velika Morava
L. Andjelic, M. Pavlovic, B. Babovic; Features of system for water recirculation in thermal power plant ‘Morava’ on the right bank of River Velika Morava. Water Practice and Technology 1 September 2013; 8 (3-4): 342–349. doi: https://doi.org/10.2166/wpt.2013.034
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Dr. Sara Ferguson, a dermatologist at Penn State Health, outlined in a recent communication various myths about psoriasis, ranging from it being contagious to patients having no treatment options beyond topical creams.
Psoriasis, an autoimmune skin disease that speeds up the growth cycle of skin cells, causes patches of thick red skin and silvery scales. Patches are typically found on the elbows, knees, scalp, lower back, face, palms, and soles of feet, but can affect other places, such as fingernails, toenails, and mouth. The most common type of psoriasis is called plaque psoriasis.
According do Dr. Ferguson, there are several persistent myths about psoriasis:
- The disease is often considered a rare disease, but in fact affects 2 to 5 percent of the U.S. population, meaning that 16 million Americans have the condition. Moreover, many patients do not seek help from a dermatologist because they consider their symptoms mild.
- Psoriasis is often thought of as a skin disease, but it is much more than that. Psoriasis is a multi-systemic, inflammatory disease of the immune system, and can also affect the joints. People with psoriasis are at increased risk for developing high blood pressure, heart disease, depression, diabetes, psoriatic arthritis, obesity, and inflammatory bowel disease. In this context, Dr. Ferguson noted that patients should consult with their primary care physician about these and other potential risk factors.
- Psoriasis is not a contagious disease. Since psoriasis is not an infection, a person with the disease cannot “give” it to someone else, and no one can contract it by touching someone with the disease. Psoriasis tends to run in families, because some hereditary genes can lead to the disease, when the person who carries these genes is exposed to external trigger factors, such as skin injury or an infection.
- There are many treatment options available for these patients, in addition to topical creams. These include topical skin treatments with corticosteroids, vitamin D, anthralin, coal tar, and salicylic acid when disease symptoms are mild or moderate. Phototherapy is another treatment option, a method that involves exposing the skin regularly to ultraviolet light under medical supervision. Traditional systemic treatments, including methotrexate, acitretin and cyclosporine, are also an option. Biologic drug agents such as TNF-alpha blockers and IL-17 inhibitors can also be considered. These agents are protein-based drugs that target specific parts of the immune system.
Efforts to address psoriasis have typically focused on studying and treating individual patients, and on clinical and biomedical research. Although more studies are necessary, some evidence indicates some newer treatments might decrease the risk of other diseases associated with psoriasis.
According to Dr. Ferguson, if someone has psoriasis, there are important steps to follow to lessen symptoms and to safeguard overall health.
It is important to seek treatment and discuss potential treatment options with a dermatologist. Both the American Academy of Dermatology and the National Psoriasis Foundation, on their websites, offer directories of doctors experienced in treating psoriasis.
It is also important for patients to seek help from primary care physicians, and to be regularly examined for possible conditions linked to psoriasis.
Stress can cause psoriasis symptoms to flare, so relaxation techniques, from walking to yoga, are critical.
Eating a healthy diet, taking part in regular physical exercise, limiting alcohol consumption, and not smoking are the basics of a healthy lifestyle, Dr. Ferguson said.

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Mobile auto tyre mechanic Reading today? A Car Recovery Breakdown Service Berkshire offers lots of services. Do not panic once you drive into a lake. There are powerful breakdown machines to pull your vehicle out in a fraction of the time. The towing company dries up your car and fixes other failures just to get you back on the road. This means that you will not necessarily seek an expert to diagnose your car. Towing companies can fix some mechanical problems as well.
Spending about $20 to replace the fuel filter can save you a lot of money on a fuel filter. Most experts recommend owners change the fuel filter annually to keep it in top shape. While this is a fast and inexpensive replacement, it’s a more advanced project not recommended for DIY. A professional can take care of the fuel filter when you take the car in for maintenance.
Of course, there’s every possibility that your schedule is a bit too hectic and you’re busy with work, or just cannot afford to drop the car off for a service because you’re afraid it might just take too long. If you’re worried about any of these things, just remember that without periodic service, you’re putting the continued reliability of your car’s performance at risk. The old saying goes, “if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it” and that is true to some extent, but if you do hear the odd whirr, thud or bump while driving, it’s best to drop your car in for a service. You never know, that tiny niggle may just grow to be a major and very expensive inconvenience in the very near future.
The Benefits of hiring a mobile tyre fitting service? Just imagine this scenario, you wake early in the morning to go to work but you later realize that your car tyres are not in good shape and need immediate repair from a car tyre fitting service. It is a frustrating situation especially if there is no fitting service near your locality. Unlike normal tyre fitting service, mobile tyre fitting service is flexible and give you the convenience that you need. All that you need to do to enjoy their services is to call and within a short period of time, their experts will be right at your door steps. Below are reasons why you should hire a mobile tyre fitting service. Read even more info at mobile tyre fitter Reading. We are proud that our service does not have any hidden fees, When we reach the site of the car breakdown, we will inform you of everything related to the vehicle or car repairs before we start work. If you own a car, you must have heard about the mobile mechanic services. These professionals can fix the vehicle problems at the breakdown site as there will be no need to visit the mechanic workshop. You have to hire a towing service in this case, Only some mechanics are giving repair services with towing services As well but we do offer this service if necessary as some repairs are not repairable at your home or business.
It’s easy to tell when your blades need replacing. Simply press the washer button and see if your blades wipe clean. If they streak, they’re toast. The auto parts store will have lots of economy blades, but go with a name brand instead (ANCO, Trico or Bosch). They cost more than economy blades, but their higher-quality rubber wipes better, has better UV protection and lasts longer. Follow the installation instructions on the package. Be sure you have a firm grip on the wiper arm once you remove the old blade. If it gets away from you, it can hit the windshield with enough force to crack it. Fixing your car without any aid from professionals can be risky, especially when you lack the necessary skills for auto repair. Thus, hiring a mechanic would make sense. It doesn’t only offer concrete solutions but it provides helpful benefits too. If this is still not persuading you, you may take note of these very advantages.
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Characterization of Eukaryotic Translation Initiation Factor 5A isoforms (eIF-5A1 & eIF-5A2) using human cell lines as a model system
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Eukaryotic translation initiation factor 5A (eIF-5A) is the only known cellular protein that contains the post-translationally derived amino acid, hypusine. Initially, eIF-5A was named as a translation initiation factor because of its capability to stimulate the formation of methionyl-puromycin, which mimics the first peptide bond formation during protein synthesis, under in vitro conditions. Subsequently, however, this proposed function of eIF-5A has been questioned because a similar effect on translation was not observed in situ. Moreover, eIF-5A appears not to be required for general protein synthesis. Rather, there is evidence that it facilitates the translation of specific subsets of mRNAs required for cell proliferation as well as apoptosis.

 There are two isoforms of eIF-5A in the human genome which have designated eIF-5A1 and eIF-5A2. The objective of the present study was to gain an increased understanding of the roles of eIF-5A1 and eIF-5A2 during apoptosis and cell proliferation using human cell lines as a model system. Apoptosis was induced by treating the cells with Actinomycin D or sodium nitroprusside (SNP), which initiate programmed cell death by different mechanisms. It was observed for both normal and cancer cells that eIF-5A1 protein is up-regulated during apoptosis induced by Actinomycin D or SNP, whereas eIF-5A1 mRNA is constitutively expressed and does not change in abundance during this treatment. The up regulation of eIF-5A1 protein levels in the absence of a corresponding up-regulation in eIF-5A1 mRNA suggests that eIF-5A1 may be post-transcriptionally regulated. Moreover, eIF-5A1 protein up-regulation was stronger in normal cells than in cancer cells. By contrast, eIF-5A2 protein was below detection levels during apoptosis in both normal and cancer cells, although the corresponding transcript was detectable by semi-quantitative RT-PCR. This is attributable to inefficient translation of eIF-5A2 mRNA.

 The effects of eIF-5A1 and eIF-5A2 on cell proliferation were examined by modulating the levels of serum in cultures of UACC-1598 cells, which are ovarian cancer cells that express high levels of both isoforms of eIF-5A. Serum starvation, which induces cell cycle arrest and ensuing apoptosis, followed by the re-addition of serum had no effect on the transcript levels of either eIF-5A1 or eIF-5A2. However, eIF-5A1 and eIF-5A2 proteins were both up-regulated within 24 hours of the initiation of serum starvation, and this coincided temporally with the onset of apoptosis as measured by TUNEL and a subsequent decline in viable cells.

 The data indicate that eIF-5A1 and eIF-5A2 are both post-transcriptionally regulated and that they have functionally redundant roles in apoptosis.
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Bithi Eshaque (2006). Characterization of Eukaryotic Translation Initiation Factor 5A isoforms (eIF-5A1 & eIF-5A2) using human cell lines as a model system. UWSpace. http://hdl.handle.net/10012/1218

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Sound quality is crucial for an immersive gaming experience, and Bluetooth gaming headsets offer various features to enhance audio performance.
Drivers and Audio Performance: Look for headsets with high-quality drivers that deliver rich and detailed sound. The size and quality of the drivers directly impact the headset’s audio performance, so consider this when making your choice.
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Customizable Sound Settings: Some Bluetooth gaming headsets come with software or companion apps that allow you to customize the sound settings to your liking. This includes adjusting the equalization, creating different audio profiles for different games, and fine-tuning the overall audio experience.
Effective communication is vital during multiplayer gaming sessions, and a high-quality microphone is essential for clear voice communication.
Noise-canceling Microphone: Look for headsets with noise-canceling microphones that filter out background noise, ensuring that your voice comes through clearly. This is particularly important when gaming in environments with ambient noise.
Crystal Clear Voice Communication: A good Bluetooth gaming headset should provide clear and distortion-free voice communication, allowing you to coordinate with teammates effectively. Ensure the microphone reproduces your voice accurately without any distortions or interference.
Positional Audio and Directionality: Some Bluetooth gaming headsets offer positional audio and directionality, allowing your teammates to hear your voice as if it’s coming from a specific direction in the game. This enhances the overall gaming experience and improves teamwork.
Microphone Monitoring and Sidetone: Features like microphone monitoring and sidetone allow you to hear your own voice in the headset, so you can adjust your speaking volume accordingly. This helps prevent shouting or speaking too softly during intense gaming moments.
Detachable or Retractable Microphone: Consider whether you prefer a headset with a detachable or retractable microphone. Detachable microphones offer flexibility and allow you to use the headset for other purposes, while retractable microphones can be conveniently tucked away when not in use.
Comfort and Ergonomics
Comfort is paramount during long gaming sessions, so it’s important to choose a Bluetooth gaming headset that offers a comfortable fit and ergonomic design.
Adjustable Headband and Ear Cups: Look for headsets with an adjustable headband and ear cups that can be customized to fit your head shape and size. This ensures a secure and comfortable fit, preventing any discomfort or headaches during extended gaming sessions.
Weight Distribution and Pressure: Consider the weight distribution of the headset to ensure it is evenly distributed across your head, reducing any strain or pressure points. Lighter headsets are generally more comfortable for long-term use.
Breathable Materials and Heat Dissipation: Gaming can be intense and cause sweat, so look for headsets with breathable and sweat-resistant materials. This helps prevent discomfort and heat build-up during long gaming sessions, allowing you to stay cool and focused.
Flexible and Rotating Ear Cups: Headsets with flexible and rotating ear cups provide a better fit and adaptability to different head shapes. This ensures a snug fit and prevents any discomfort caused by pressure on the ears.
Secure Fit and Headset Stability: Consider headsets with a secure fit that stays in place even during intense gaming movements. Adjustable headbands, rotating ear cups, and secure clamping force all contribute to a stable and secure fit.
Battery Life and Charging
Battery life and charging options are important factors to consider when choosing a Bluetooth gaming headset.
Battery Capacity and Runtime: Check the battery capacity of the headset and its estimated runtime to ensure it can last through your gaming sessions. Consider your typical gaming duration and choose a headset with a battery that meets your needs.
Charging Time and Methods: Look for headsets with fast charging capabilities to minimize downtime. Quick charging features allow you to recharge your headset quickly so you can get back into the game. Additionally, consider the available charging methods, such as USB charging or wireless charging.
Battery Level Indicators: Headsets with battery level indicators provide visibility into the remaining battery life, helping you plan your gaming sessions accordingly. This ensures you won’t be caught off guard by a dead battery during crucial gaming moments.
Wired Mode and Charging Simultaneously: Some Bluetooth gaming headsets offer the option to use them in wired mode while charging. This is particularly useful when the battery is running low and you don’t want to interrupt your gaming session.
Power-saving Features: Consider headsets that have power-saving features, such as automatically turning off when not in use or entering a low-power mode after a period of inactivity. These features help conserve battery life and extend the overall runtime of the headset.
The wireless range of a Bluetooth gaming headset determines how far you can move away from the connected device without losing signal.
Bluetooth headsets typically have a range of around 30 feet, but this can vary depending on environmental factors and obstacles. If you prefer gaming in different rooms or at a distance from your device, look for headsets with an extended wireless range.
Some headsets also offer Bluetooth Class 1 technology, which provides a longer wireless range of up to 300 feet. This is particularly useful for gamers who require a larger coverage area or prefer gaming in a more spacious environment.
When considering wireless range, keep in mind that walls and other obstructions can reduce the effective range. If you anticipate gaming in an environment with many obstacles, choose a headset with a slightly longer wireless range to ensure a stable connection.
Bluetooth gaming headsets come in various price ranges, allowing you to choose the option that best fits your budget and gaming needs.
Entry-Level Budget Options: Entry-level Bluetooth gaming headsets are typically more affordable and offer basic functionality. They may not have all the advanced features or premium build quality of higher-priced headsets but can still provide a satisfactory gaming experience.
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High-End Premium Selection: High-end Bluetooth gaming headsets are the top-of-the-line options available in the market. They offer the best sound quality, advanced features such as customizable sound settings and premium materials, ensuring a premium gaming experience. However, these headsets tend to come with a higher price tag.
Factors Affecting Price: The price of Bluetooth gaming headsets can vary based on multiple factors, including brand reputation, build quality, audio performance, additional features, and design aesthetics. Consider your budget and prioritize the features that are most important to you when choosing a headset.
Best Value for Money Options: If you’re looking for a Bluetooth gaming headset that offers the best value for your money, consider reading product reviews and comparisons. These can help you find headsets that strike a balance between price and features, delivering a great gaming experience without breaking the bank.
In conclusion, a Bluetooth gaming headset offers convenience, freedom of movement, and enhanced gaming experience. When choosing a Bluetooth gaming headset, important features to consider include sound quality, microphone quality, comfort, battery life, wireless range, compatibility, and price range. By carefully considering these factors, you can find the perfect Bluetooth gaming headset that meets your gaming needs and provides an immersive and enjoyable gaming experience.


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The arrest occurred at Walmart near Corbin in southern Laurel County after Walmart's loss prevention team detained this subject.
When Deputy Jackson arrived at the scene and conducted an investigation, he learned that this subject had allegedly been observed concealing items on her person, and also concealing items on her six-year-old son who was with her, and attempted to leave the store without paying for the items valued at more than $62.
Kasey King was charged with theft by unlawful taking – shoplifting; and endangering the welfare of a minor and was lodged in the Laurel County Detention Center. Her six-year-old son was released to a family member.
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Airbnb remains the symbol of Barcelona’s growing unease with tourism
We are tired of stressing that developing smart tourism is a good idea and that all players – even tech players who like to think of themselves as a force for moral good – must participate in order to find the best ones. solutions.
Barcelona‘s new mayor is battling home rental websites as she tries to crack down on uncontrolled tourism which she says could drive out poor residents and spoil the charm of the Catalan capital.
Ada Colau threatens to impose fines on companies like Airbnb and Booking.com if they market apartments to tourists without a number indicating that they are registered in the Catalan tourism register.
Colau, a former left-wing housing activist elected in May, also wants rental websites to pass information on landlords.
“Everyone has to play by the same rules of the game,” Colau told Reuters at Barcelona mayor.
“An internet platform cannot become a means to thwart regulations and house illegal tourist apartments. In this case, we must intervene with great force.
Colau, who led a coalition backed by Spain’s anti-austerity party Podemos, is part of a new generation of local politicians who have come to power amid backlash against mainstream parties.
The dispute with rental websites is one example of the frictions created by the new online ‘sharing economy’, ranging from San Francisco and Santa Monica restricting short-term home rentals to court injunctions that have hit taxi service. online Uber in a number of countries.
San Francisco-based Airbnb, which connects people wishing to rent out their homes or rooms to temporary guests, has been one of the fastest growing start-ups in recent years and is valued at over $ 20 billion.
Airbnb, which has around 18,600 listings in Barcelona, its third highest number in Europe, said owners can add the tourism registry number to their listing and its users must adhere to local rules.
A spokesperson for Airbnb, who asked him if he would pass on the owners’ information to city hall, said he would not do so voluntarily.
Booking.com, operated by Priceline Group Inc, said it has “strict measures” in place to ensure that all of its properties around the world comply with local laws.
Since hosting the Olympic Games in 1992, Barcelona has seen a stratospheric increase in tourist numbers, ranging from bachelorette parties on weekends to cruise ship visitors to culture enthusiasts in the footsteps of Picasso’s paintings. or Gaudi buildings.
Tourism provides nearly 400,000 jobs in Catalonia, 13 percent of the total, and it represents 12 percent of Barcelona’s economic output.
But with 27 million visitors descending on the 1.6 million city last year, the procession of tourists descending from Las Ramblas, Barcelona’s most famous street, through the old town and the yacht-lined port of luxury is becoming too much for some locals.
Residents of La Barceloneta, a working-class neighborhood next to the beach, regularly organize demonstrations to protest against growing pressure from tourism and bad behavior from tourists, including drunkenness, urinating in the streets and party until the early hours of the morning.
One of the targets of their anger is the sharp increase in the number of people renting rooms or apartments through websites such as Airbnb.
“Tourist apartments make the area much more expensive. Apartments that could perfectly be rented at 300 or 400 euros (per month) can be rented at 600 or 700, “said Oriol Casabella, spokesperson for a group in the La Barceloneta neighborhood.
“If this does not stop, a time will come when they will kick us out because there are a lot of people who cannot afford these apartments,” he told Reuters.
This is not the first problem Airbnb is encountering in the region. In July 2014, the Catalan regional government fined Airbnb 30,000 euros ($ 35,000) for breaking the rules on people renting single rooms in their homes and threatened to block access to its website ever since. Catalonia if Airbnb did not change its habits.
Colau says there are thousands of unlicensed apartments in Barcelona that don’t pay the Catalan tourist tax of 0.65 euro ($ 0.76) per person per night.
Shortly after taking office, the council froze new licenses for hotels and other tourist accommodation in Barcelona for up to a year.
The council will use this time to develop a new plan for tourism and to see “if there is still room for growth or if it is time to stabilize the number of visitors,” said Colau.
For years before the frost, new tourist apartments were prohibited in the Old Town.
The Airbnb spokesperson said the rules for home sharing in Barcelona were designed for another era.
“Barcelona should introduce smart policies to support local residents – without acting against them,” he said.
(Additional reporting by Silvio Castellanos; Editing by Angus MacSwan)

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David Gill claimed earlier in the week that going to Fifa for arbitration had already been agreed, but it appears the United chief executive was being seriously premature.
"There will be a meeting between the Premier League, the FA and Fifa on Monday to discuss the Tevez situation," said a spokesman for the Premier League. "One of the issues to be decided is whether to take the matter to Fifa for them to rule on the dispute between the parties." Throwing the case on the mercy of the world governing body would be risky for the Premier League, who face a £50m lawsuit from Sheffield United should it be found that Joorabchian still controls Tevez.
Lawyers for MSI and JSI say negotiations to take Tevez to Old Trafford have progressed with "the knowledge and permission" of West Ham. Speaking in Macau, Gill maintained an air of high confidence that Tevez would soon be a United player "Carlos Tevez is a complicated matter," he said. "It's being worked on by all the parties involved and we hope for a resolution to it in the next few weeks." How could the matter be resolved? "The resolution is that he joins Manchester United," Gill said.
Speculation mounted yesterday that the move would have to wait until the first transfer window of 2008 after it emerged that Fifa's Dispute Resolution Chamber is not due to meet until the second week in August, just before the season starts on Aug 11.
However, a Fifa spokesman said: "A meeting will take place on Monday. My understanding is that it will be with members of the FA, not the Premier League. It could be that someone from the Premier League comes along as well. My understanding is that a senior lawyer from the FA will come to Zurich to meet our senior legal people."
United chief executive David Gill had asked for the dispute to be given special priority by Fifa in the knowledge that the DRC, who investigate around 30 cases each time they convene, allow 60 days to resolve each dispute. It has been made clear that they would not hesitate to postpone any decision on Tevez until September, outside the transfer window, if they were not satisfied.
One high-ranking DRC officer had even said there was not even any guarantee that the Tevez case would be heard in August. "Even if it is, there are several precedents for cases being postponed and there is absolutely no certainty it would be completed at the August meeting," he said.
"Our next meeting would then not be until mid-September. There is huge pressure to resolve this because it involves Manchester United, but it could well be that the arbitrators need more time."
West Ham, who have blocked Tevez's medical at United, are convinced that they hold Tevez's registration and that the player, who kept them in the Premiership virtually single-handedly, is contracted to them for another three years.
David Gill, Manchester United's chief executive, insists the club is financially sound and not about to go broke, in spite of rumours sparked by the club's failure to restructure their debts of about £660 million, which require annual repayments of a staggering £62m.
The money is still there to finance the £30m signing of Tevez, but it is still far from clear whether the Argentinian's move will go ahead. Much rests on a meeting today between representatives of Fifa, world football's governing body, and the Football Association to try to resolve disputes over the striker's registration. Tevez's advisor, Kia Joorabchian, last week accused West Ham of saying one thing in private and another in public in their stance on the ownership of Tevez, something the Upton Park club strenuously deny.
Andreas Herren, a spokesman for Fifa, confirmed that the meeting would take place and said: "My understanding is that the meeting will be with members of the FA, not the Premier League. It could be that someone from the Premier League comes along as well."
Having had a bid for an unidentified striker turned down during the summer, Ferguson appears to have nowhere to turn if his move for Tevez falls through. He could always inquire about Nicolas Anelka, who may be allowed to leave Bolton to join a club that offers Champions' League football.


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Cuba’s pride in Interferon Alfa 2b is a natural reaction given the international prestige enjoyed by the Center for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology which produces the medication
Recombinant Human Interferon Alpha 2b continues to make headlines around the world and captures the interest of readers given its effectiveness in treating patients with the new SARS Cov-2 coronavirus, which causes the illness known as Covid-19.
Nonetheless, it is not a vaccine that “miraculously” prevents infection, nor a 100% made-in-Cuba drug, although the Cuban technology used to obtain the Interferon molecule has made the process more efficient and improved the product’s quality.
This is not national chauvinism, but rather an accurate fact, as evidenced by the international prestige enjoyed by the Center for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (CIGB).
According to Santiago Dueñas Carrera, deputy general manager of the Changchun Heber Biological Technology joint venture – which produces Alpha Interferon 2b with Cuban technology – the decision to create this entity in 2003 was based on the common interest of Cuba and China to develop the production and commercialization of biotechnological products, based on the experience accumulated by Cuban scientists in this field.
Toward this end, he said, the transfer of technology, and also knowledge, from the CIGB to the new Cuba-China company for the manufacture of this therapeutic drug, with antiviral action, a process that ended in 2007 with the obtaining of sanitary registration.
“At that time, Interferon began to be used to treat conditions like Hepatitis B and C, until it was granted coverage by Chinese medical insurance, which has extended availability to 20 regions of the country.”
When Changchun Heber was founded, Interferon had already been used extensively in other countries, but the Chinese government recognized the capacity of Cuba’s biotechnology industry to develop safe and effective products, and chose to work with us, he said,
“Currently, the drug is produced at the joint venture plant in four principal formats, with different doses, all injectable: 3, 5, 6 and 10 million international units per vial, while since it began marketing, in 2007, through the end of 2019, more than four million doses had been administered, involving more than 100,000 patients in the country.
“This is the background to how ‘Cuban’ interferon got to China and the previous uses it was given, before in the current epidemiological situation,” he said.
Since the spread of the new coronavirus,” Dueñas explained, “China’s Health Commission asked companies producing interferon, including Changchun Heber, to supply this drug to the health system.” It is not the only drug used to confront the pandemic, but it is one of the most used for the treatment of Covid-19, especially in aerosol form.
A BIT OF HISTORY
To understand how the development of Interferon Alfa 2b came about in Cuba, we must go back to house number 149, in the in Havana neighborhood of Atabey, with only 180 square meters of floor space, where professionalism and commitment took root.
Completely faithful to history, we can say, “It was Comandante en jefe Fidel Castro Ruz, with his visionary thinking, who understood the need for Cuba to immerse itself in the field of modern biotechnology.”
This is how Gustavo Furrazola Gómez, a biologist by profession and founder of the CIGB, recalls the early days:
Work on the project began in 1981, after Fidel met with the U.S. doctor Randolph Lee Clark. “On that occasion, the leader of the Cuban Revolution had asked him about the newest treatments that were being used internationally for the treatment of cancer, and Lee Clark told him about the interferon that was being developed at the hospital he directed in Texas. Following that meeting, two Cuban scientists traveled to Texas to receive a certain level of training.”
Later, four other specialists joined this team, which traveled to Helsinki, Finland to the laboratory of Professor Kari Cantell, who had first isolated the interferon molecule in 1972.
The scientists returned to Cuba and, with the support of other professionals, that “little house” remodeled as a laboratory became the epicenter of an intense effort, making possible the first production in our country of interferon, from white blood cells, on May 28, 1981, Furrazola recalled.
“When the Cuban biotechnology industry began production of interferon, a technology very similar to that used by the U.S.-based pharmaceutical company Schering-Plough was employed.
“But we began to develop our own elements and particularities in the technology used, seeking to improve the production process,” recalls Yaí Cruz Ruiseco, current director of CIGB imports, who worked for 16 years on the interferon production line.
Research studies conducted allowed us to develop methods based on established practice and scaling for production of the medicine in question, and thanks to this technology, we have been able to reach 99% purity in extracting the interferon molecule, which is very difficult, in addition to the fact that batches are produced with a high level of efficiency and security, she added.
The CIGB works jointly with the National Center for Biopreparations (BioCen), in the production of Interferon Alpha 2b, especially in the second stage which consists of filling containers and freeze-drying the product, to prepare the drug for distribution in its finished form.
We have always worked with those involved on the clinical and research side, depending on new applications of the drug with different patients, since, although it is mainly used to treat cancer, interferon also has antiviral properties, Cruz explained.
It is worth noting, she added, that this drug has been used in other epidemiological situations in Cuba, such as the dengue hemorrhagic fever epidemic in 1981, and in the 1990s, to treat conjunctivitis of viral origin, this time in the form of eye drops.
It is not surprising, that, given the Covid-19 situation, the CICB is working uninterruptedly to increase production and that workers like Gustavo Furrazola are proud to have participated in obtaining a drug that has helped so many, regardless of the hours of work he invested. As he says, in his own words, “in moments like this, we remember Fidel’s visionary perspective, and this becomes another reason for our commitment.”
Source: Granma | Monday, 23 March 2020


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Hanoi is the capital city of Vietnam. This is a city that mixes old and new. Cultural heritage sites are scattered nearly everywhere you look. St. Joseph's Cathedral is built to look like the Notre-Dame de Paris. The whole place is completely suffused with various flavors of history. The Temple of Literature is a Confucian temple in the Chinese architectural style, and the clouds of incense in the One Pillar Pagoda indicate its importance as a popular place for locals to pray. Other than traces of antiquity, there are also many scenic spots related to Ho Chi Minh such as the Ho Chi Minh Stilt House, the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum and the Ho Chi Minh Museum. You can go to Hoan Kiem Lake, where the locals like to stroll and cool off, or you can go to the 36 streets of the Old Quarter to buy unique local souvenirs. Once night falls, go to the Thang Long Water Puppet Theatre to watch Vietnam's national art form - the water puppet show - come to life.
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Introduction In 2013, ACOEM and SOM convened leaders from national occupational medical societies to discuss mutual issues in global occupational and environmental medicine (OEM) and established the International Occupational Medicine Society Collaborative (IOMSC). IOMSC’s mission is to improve workers’ health and workplace safety on a global scale. It provides OEM societies opportunities to gain the knowledge and expertise required of OEM physicians; tools/resources to educate their members; practices by what has been proven to work; and the ability to reach all global regions with more effective OEM care. Its active participants are delegates appointed by occupational medical organisations, world over, and currently includes 40 societies in 36 countries.
Methods IOMSC conducted a member survey (July 2015) to quantify the reach of IOMSC globally and identify common modes of OEM practice and key changes in the workplace. IOMSC plans to develop projects to address challenges identified (e.g., assist with education/training of physicians to share best practices; summarise scope of OEM practice in a position paper; develop guidebook on how to establish and promote the role of the society).
Result Survey results (n=21) indicated that OEM practitioners encounter similar challenges including the growing complexity of diseases/illnesses; rapid change in workforce and population trends; and shifting legislative and economic policies that impact the profession. Scope and delivery mode of OEM services varies widely among countries, being influenced by governmental/regulatory structures.
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Robert Pattinson Makes a Grand Entrance at Cannes, Makes it Official with Kristen Stewart (VIDEO)
Robert Pattinson made a pretty grand entrance at Cannes when he came to support his girlfriend, Kristen Stewart, at the premiere of her new flick, On The Road. Yes, that’s right: the ‘are they, aren’t they’ rumors can be put to rest, because these two are definitely a couple.
The actor, who plays Edward Cullen in the Twilight series, showed up to the premiere in a speed boat, wearing a Bond-esque dark suit. He let Stewart have her moment on the red carpet before walking it solo. Stewart posed with her On The Road co-stars, jumping on the leg baring trend with an embroidered Balenciaga gown with a thigh-high split.
The two lovebirds, who met on the set of Twilight, shared a passionate kiss on a balcony at the afterparty for the premiere, officially confirming that they are indeed a couple. This public display of affection comes hot on the heels of a recent interview in which, after seeing a copy of the novel Bel Ami, Kristen slipped and said, “Oh my God, my f—ing boyfriend just did this movie.”
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The city of Pearsall is working with South Texas Rural Health Services to host a ‘drive-thru’ flu vaccination offer to the general public from Monday to Friday, October 19-23.
Vaccines will be available each day at the STRH clinic at 158 Medical Drive, near Frio Regional Hospital, on the west side of IH-35 in Pearsall.
The event is being held in conjunction with Pearsall’s recent proclamation of October 2020 as Influenza Awareness Month in the city.
“The city of Pearsall strives to protect all its residents, both young and old, from preventable diseases,” municipal authorities noted in a prepared statement this week. “It is necessary to increase public knowledge, acceptance and use of vaccines as an effective means of infectious disease prevention.”
Vaccinations are available for those in Pearsall and unincorporated areas of Frio County. There is no out-of-pocket charge or insurance required to receive a vaccine but photo identification will be needed. Those with insurance will need to provide their cards.
COVID-19 protocols will be enforced so facial coverings are required and social distancing restrictions will also be in effect.
No appointments are needed but those wishing to receive a vaccination should call (830) 334-4102 to register.