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This private bike tour of Rancho Palos Verdes offers stunning views of the ocean & shoreline in Los Angeles.
DOWNTOWN LOS ANGELES ARTS DISTRICT AND GALLERY BIKE TOUR
Please note: This page is intended for corporate groups, team building, and private/VIP tours.
To book any of our daily public tours, click here.
- Tour Description: This hip bike tour of Downtown LA features famous architecture, LA sightseeing, group team building activities, and some of the best Instagram opportunities in LA!
- Tour Length: Approximately 2 hours. Includes multiple stops, breaks for photo ops and gallery visits. PLEASE NOTE: The timing of the adventure may be condensed based on your time frame.
- Tour Distance: Customizable
- Departure Time: Whenever you want!
- Meeting Place: Fully customizable. Please indicate preferred starting location when filling out booking form.
- Price: $425 for 1 person. $95 for each additional person. Electric Bike Upgrade: Additional $35 per person. *All taxes and fees included. Gratuity is encouraged and based on your overall satisfaction.
- Bike Type: Pedal Bikes or Electric Bikes.
- Fitness Level: Easy – no hills. You must be comfortable on a bike
- Note: All participants must be comfortable riding a bike.
Highlights of the Downtown LA Arts District and Gallery Bike Tour
- Funky, hip and Alternative Arts District
- The LA River
- Multiple Street Art Graffiti Walls and Murals
- 2 – 3 Gallery Visits (chosen based on daily availability)
- LA Live
- Grammy Museum
- Angels Flight Funicular
- Grand Park
- LA City Hall
- Union Station
- Spring Street art galleries
- Los Angeles Music Center
- Walt Disney Concert Hall
- The Cathedral of Our Lady of Saints
- Union Station
- Walt Disney Concert Hall
- The Mark Taper Forum
- Ahmanson Theatre
- The Dorothy Chandler Pavilion (former home of the Academy Awards)
- Bunker Hill
- The Old Bank District
- TV and movie locations
- The Broad Museum
- Group Team Building activities
What You’ll See/Do on this Los Angeles Group Tour
- You’ll take a group bike tour of Downtown LA, the metropolis of Los Angeles!
- You’ll ride past the best possible Instagram walls and stop for photos in LA’s trendiest district
What is Provided on this Los Angeles Tour
- Expert CPR and first aid-certified tour guide(s)
- 21-Speed High-End Hybrid Road Bike (M/F)
- Red Carpet Bicycle Setup and Staging
- Safety Helmets
- Water and Healthy Snacks
- Chaser Vehicle
- Guide Gratuities
- Event Insurance
What to Expect on this Los Angeles Team Building Tour
- You’ll be biking through Downtown LA on a mix of flat and hilly streets.
- Guests will take several stops during this tour.
- Tour duration is fully customizable.
- Guests joining this tour should be in good health, with an intermediate fitness expectation.
- Guests should be able to comfortably ride a bike for this tour.
- Guests should not have a fear of bike riding, and should not be afraid to break a sweat.
- Young children are welcome to join this bike tour; we recommend this tour for guests ages 6 and up. Children participating in the biking tour should be able to bike on their own.
- We recommend that guests hydrate for this tour and drink plenty of water. Hydration is especially important in the warm summer months!
- All guests taking the Downtown LA Bike Tour will have the option to upgrade to an electric, pedal assist bike for the tour. We recommend the electric bike upgrade for a smoother ride.
What to Bring on this Los Angeles Private Tour
- Comfortable shirt with shorts or pants
- Jacket, windbreaker or sweatshirt and closed toe athletic shoes
- Don’t forget your camera!
Keep in Mind
- Confirmation of your LA team building tour will be received at time of booking
- Guests taking this LA City tour should have a moderate physical fitness level and be in good health
- Hotel pick-up and drop off and on site storage area not included
- Gratuities for guide are not included in the booking cost
- Guests must confirm their LA sightseeing tour 24 hours in advance
Optional Add-On Services
- Group Mindfulness Experience
- Picnic Lunch Add-On Option
- Transportation to and from guests location
- Pop-up bar
About Downtown Los Angeles Arts District and Gallery Bike Team Building Tour
Combine your love for arts with your love to explore a city in a personal and individual way on this exclusive VIP Los Angeles tour. Meet our knowledgeable bike guides at a convenient location in DTLA, jump on your bike and pedal past amazing architecture and downtown landmarks on this LA team building tour. Hear about the LA River, see movie locations and take in views of our skyline. Take breaks at local galleries and explore the arts while your guide watches over your bicycles on this southern California team building activity.
Exciting things are happening in downtown Los Angeles! This dynamic district is where the City of Angels began, and it’s where LA continues to reinvent itself today. Join us on our downtown Los Angeles private bike tours to explore the history and ever-evolving cultural hub of DTLA. Prominent travel publications and media outlets like National Geographic, The Wall Street Journal, NBC, ABC, and TripAdvisor rate our Downtown Los Angeles Bike Adventure as one of the best things to do in LA, and with an incredible itinerary like this, it’s easy to see why.
This LA corporate tour begins at LA Live, a vibrant entertainment complex that includes the Staples Center, Nokia Theatre, LA Convention Center, JW Marriott/Ritz-Carlton Tower, Grammy Museum, and dozens of the city’s hottest restaurants and nightclubs.
Next, you’ll travel into the heart of LA’s historic core, where your engaging tour guide will deliver a comprehensive retelling of the city’s history, with a special focus on its many architectural treasures and cultural landmarks.
Of course, no trip to Downtown LA is complete without a visit to some famous movie and TV locations! You’ll see the real-life places where films and shows like LA Law, Blade Runner, Dragnet, L.A Confidential and Independence Day were shot. With hours of nonstop sightseeing fun and miles of fascinating sights, it’s no wonder our Los Angeles area bike tours have earned such a far-reaching reputation as one of the best things to do in LA. Book your team building tour of Downtown Los Angeles today!
All-New! Collaboration with Detroit Vesey’s Café!
Looking to grab a bike, I mean, bite to eat in Downtown LA? Bikes and Hikes LA is pleased to announce a collaboration with Detroit Vesey’s, the one stop shop for cycling and good eats in DTLA. Detroit Vesey’s is a queer friendly bike café cycling cafe, serving fresh takes on diner classics and cool bites- stop by before or after your Downtown LA Bike Tour for some can’t-miss good eats! “Good food is only a bike ride away…”

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Concerned churchgoers have been flooding the Christ Church Cathedral with "upset and angry" phone calls after an April Fool’s Day joke claimed the landmark building was going to be demolished.
The article, which said bulldozers would move in this week after huge cracks in the foundations were found, was published in Sunday’s edition of the Star’s Community News.
In fact the Cathedral is undergoing a $1.2 million upgrade and its future is secure.
The Dean of the Cathedral, the Very Rev Peter Beck, said the phones had been "running hot" since the article went to print.
I can’t blame them for falling for this plank. If your an Anglican you have to have a pretty low threshold about what is not believable anymore.


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Letters/X returns Thursday!
LETTERS/X RETURNS THURSDAY!
Do you have your tickets yet? Well, better hurry… cause this weekend is headed to SOLD OUT quickly!
DON’T MISS THE TENTH ANNIVERSARY YEAR!
Purchase tickets today before they sell out! Call Apollo Theater’s box office at (773) 935-6100.
Letters/X runs Thursdays-Saturdays at 8 p.m., through March 2.

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When sophomore Matt Grevers won the 100-yard backstroke in the NCAA championships March 25, he became Northwestern’s first national swimming champion since Dave Pemberton won the 200-yard backstroke in 1958.
Grevers, a high school All-American and the owner of seven All-America performances last season, became the first national champion in any NU sport since Luke Donald garnered the NCAA men’s golf title in 1999.
In the 100-yard backstroke final in Minneapolis, Grevers edged Florida’s Ryan Lochte by .03 seconds on his way to his national title and an eighth- place overall finish for NU.
Grevers said he went into the race as an underdog to the much publicized Olympian Lochte.
“I just wanted to give it a shot, but I didn’t expect to win,” Grevers said.
“During the last 25 yards I saw that I was right there with him and that I had a chance to win. So I spun my arms as fast as I could to the wall.”
Coach Bob Groseth said the team’s finish, in addition to Grevers’ performance, is an indication that NU’s program is improving.
“It means we’re getting better and a lot of people recognize that,” Groseth said. “When as a team you cross into the top 10, it puts your program over the threshold.”
In addition to Grevers’ first-place finish, sophomore Mike Alexandrov finished second in the 200-yard breaststroke, also earning himself All-America status.
Overall, the Cats took home 23 All-America honors.
The women’s swim team also had two All-Americans following its 36th-place finish at the NCAA championships two weeks ago in West Lafayette, Ind.
Senior Christy Olin and freshman Andrea Hupman were named honorable mention All-Americans after Olin’s 16th-place finish in the 200-yard butterfly and Hupman’s 14th-place finish in the 100-yard freestyle.
These were the first All-America honors for NU since Courtney Allen and Amy Balcerzak received them in 2000.
“Our intention was to get our girls to do this year in and year out,” women’s swimming coach Jimmy Tierney said. “Seeing (Olin and Hupman’s performances), I think that some of our other swimmers and incoming freshmen girls will have their sights set on that goal also.”
Although the men’s and women’s collegiate schedules are finished this season, the swimming for some does not end.
Hupman, along with men’s swimmers Grevers, freshmen Kyle Bubolz and junior Brian Davis, are competing this weekend in Indianapolis at the World Championship Trials.
According to Tierney, these trials are for spots on the USA national swimming teams.
Grevers said that a couple of months ago he wasn’t expecting to continue swimming competitively immediately after finishing the NCAA championships.
“I thought I would take a break from swimming,” Grevers said. “I thought I would play a little basketball and some ultimate frisbee.”
However, after his performance this weekend he said he will “keep in shape, keep on swimming and see what I can do at some other meets.”
Reach Coley Harvey at [email protected]

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Food was delicious, served in adequate portions at reasonable prices. The place is sort of small but nice and cozy.
I've been coming to Las Musas for about three years now, and it remains one of my favorite restaurants. Everything is made from scratch, which means they have delicious bread and pasta (my wife loves their lassagna). Their pizzas are delicious, but my favorite dish...More
A small, unpretentious spot that almost seems to hide from the hordes of drunks and swarms of hipsters on purpose. The italian food is made from scratch (the pasta, pizza dough, sauces, etc.) and it shows., the ingredients are traditional and refreshingly homely. No "feta-jamon...More
Looking for a great find we stopped into Las Musas. Told there was a cover which was no problem. So we were fitted into the only corner left in the place. Upon reviewing the menu we asked about the gnocchi and a bottle of shiraz...More
Other than its poetic name, "Las musas de papá sibarita" is a small and cozy place to spend an evening or a Sunday afternoon. The owner, cook, server and most charming character is Elen Amor a dynamic entrepreneur that has created this restaurant and music...More

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Refugee exodus to Germany – Film Screening at Goethe Centre: Train to Freedom
Prague 30 September 1989. Only weeks before the Wall of Shame in Berlin came down to reunite Germany, the West German Embassy in Prague, today the Chech Republic, finds itself the centre of the world’s political stage. For weeks refugees from East Germany have been streaming to the premises of the Palais Lobkowitz and the surrounding streets. Within days the fenced embassy compound transformed itself into a vast refugee camp.
Wrapped in blankets and living in tents, men and women, young and old and whole families are waiting for the politicians to act. A few belongings, memories of their past and dreams of a better life in the West are all that they bring along.
This is the moment the feature length documentary “Train to Freedom” begins. Composed from exclusive archival footage, reenactments and interviews with contemporary eyewitnesses, award winning directors Sebastian Dehnhardt and Matthias Schmidt tell the exceptional story of an exodus happening in front of the world’s eyes.
The audience accompanies the refugees on their exhausting train journey through then still communist East Germany to the border of West Germany and into a new life in the western world. Starting from Prague and having to cross the territory of East Germany and their former homeland again, the refugees are forerunners of a world-shaking event. A couple of weeks later the Berlin Wall crumbles, the Iron Curtain comes down and a new chapter of history begins.


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Zambia’s Lower Zambezi
I am travelling in early November, often referred to as suicide month due to the heat and humidity. But if you can tolerate this, you will be rewarded with fewer tourists, lush green scenery as a result of the first rains, incredible bird life, fantastic photo opportunities – and you will pay less. This is green season, a time of year that is often forgotten by most except seasoned Africa hands who well know the benefits of travelling at this time of year.
The purpose of my trip is to revisit some of our favourite camps, to find out if they are still as wonderful as ever. I am pleasantly surprised; not only are they still up to scratch but little extras have been introduced since my last visit, ensuring each camp has something unique to offer. Mine’s a tough job but someone has to do it…
Chongwe River House
One of my favourites is Chongwe River House, on the Chongwe River and ideal for families and small groups. The architect’s brief was to create something out of the ordinary and taking that to heart, he designed a most spectacular house which is in such a perfect setting, that many guests choose to forsake the daily choice of activities (and there are many), preferring to relax on the veranda by the pool watching the wildlife pass by.
Sausage Tree Camp
We take a boat ride downstream to Sausage Tree Camp, which overlooks possibly one of the most game-dense floodplains in the area. We pass so many elephant, hippo and crocodile en route, that one could be forgiven for thinking this is the only resident game in the area. Sausage Tree is a wonderful combination of truly, wild Africa; the rooms being spread so far apart that you will invariably have to radio for help to get past an elephant on your way to dinner; at the same time the camp is totally and unashamedly luxurious, offering every possible amenity even the emost demanding of us could want.
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Old Mondoro Bush Camp
My other favourite is Old Mondoro Bush Camp. Whilst ensuring guests are completely comfortable in every sense (the food here is absolutely heavenly), the owner has retained the ethos of a true bush camp. With only four rooms and a constantly smiling and professionl staff, most guests leave here with a piece of Africa in their hearts, having seen at least one of the big cats, encountered several new bird species, learnt how to fish and experienced some of the best guiding in the country.
Click on the following links for further information on additional recommended properties that I visited during my trip to Zambia:
Chongwe River House, Chiawa Camp, Tena Tena, Robins House, Chichele, Kaingo Camp, Nsefu, Nkwali Camp, Mchenja Bush Camp, Lion Camp, Mwamba Bush Camp, Nsolo Bushcamp and Lwui Bushcamp.
Next time you are thinking of an African safari, consider Zambia. I promise you will not be disappointed.
Kind regards Sandy Wood and the Pulse Africa team visit www.african-solutions.com


Music Gear News
Musikmesse 2010: Gibson launch improved Les Paul Axcess
The critically acclaimed Gibson Axcess Les Paul has been tuned up for Musikmesse 2010, maintaining it's "heel-less" feel but being developed under the hood.
In a response to much interest and feedback from Gibson?s many fans, the company announced that the Gibson Custom Les Paul Axcess Standard now comes with a little hotter set of pickups installed; the Gibson 498T and the 496R.
These ?forces to be reckoned with? pickups yield numerous tonal opportunities and can help drive your favorite amp to ultra crunch and scorching.
The Gibson Custom Les Paul Axcess Standard guitar provides unbelievable blues tones, warm - fluid vocal tones, snappy country, and fat - sweet growls.
This is only possible because the extraordinary pickups are wired in hum cancelling series/parallel with a push/pull tone knob for each.
This provides even more tonal combinations than the first version Les Paul Axcess Standard.
A musician simply has to pull up the treble and/or rhythm tone control knobs to ?axcess? single coil tones.
They can then experiment with combining full humbucking with single coil tones.
The sound and tone is unprecedented, the musical experience like none other.
The many combinations offered by the newly tuned-up Les Paul Standard Axcess make virtually any musical genre easily accessible with a simple push, pull or flip of a switch.Posted on 18 Mar 2010 15:05 to category : Instruments News
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Short on space? Need a whole library of tones at your feet? BOSS' new GT-1B Bass Effects Processor has all bases covered.
The first synth entries of the Roland's 'Future Redefined', the FA-07 Workstation and SE-02 Synthesizer promise the user complete expression and onboard versatility.
Boasting the best of days gone by the Eric Clapton Signature Strat expresses classic Fender personality completed by a number of quirky modern tidbits.
You've seen ROLI's Seaboard Grand and you've seen their Blocks controllers... prepare yourself for the most innovative pairing this summer.
Building upon the success of their Cutlass entries, Music Man take a tried and tested favourite and make it more versatile than ever with an extra pickup.
Featuring a brand new update to the original firmware, KORG's Gadget receives a complete makeover as well a brand new 'lite' version.
Recent Music News
The latest addition to the illustrious range of Katana Amplifiers, the Katana-Mini guitar amplifier brings classic BOSS tone in a portable and lightweight design
Today's second pedal release from BOSS for Roland's 'Future Redesigned' campaign, the MD-500 is the latest comprehensive workhorse for the modern musician.
The most advanced reverb pedal to come from BOSS to date, the RV-500 pedal promises a wealth of tone shaping options and professional grade versatility
Using the feedback from the guitar player community Walrus Audio has devised a new and improved pedal that eliminates the pitfalls of its predecessor.
After the release of the Hall of Fame 2 and Pipeline Tap Tremolo Pedals, TC Electronic's Flashback 2 promises for unprecedented expression and otherworldly tone.
Looking to get that perfect take? M-Audio's M-Track 2X2 Vocal Studio Pro gives you professional standard recording capabilities in a robust and compact format.


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Patrick and Dad read Neil Gaiman’s Marvel 1602.
Patrick unloads some hate, Dad kinda digs it but is filled with many questions.
Things get confusing right off the bat when Patrick attempts to explain to Dad the convoluted history of Marvel Man, Todd Mcfarlane, Neil Gaiman and Alan Moore
Patrick things Andy Kubert puts in some really good work on this book, but questions the panel layout in the final issue.
Both hosts enjoy some muffins and make peace. Next Week: Animal Man
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A black figure that is also a tree. Tribal, primitive. This piece was created on top of another painting. The black was added with a purpose of blocking the central part of the previous piece, then shaped into a figure... The rest followed.
This painting is sold, but the artist would be thrilled to create another version of this exciting little artwork for an interested collector.

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To kick-off our Female Football Week activations, Football South Australia is placing an open invitation to all ages to come and try Walking Football at the new State Centre for Football at Gepps Cross.
While this 'Come and Try' is initially targeted at female participants as part of Female Football Week, we welcome all! The first 20 female participants though will receive a Football SA Gift Pack, so register now! There will also be a glass of champagne for all participants after the session.
The session is 6pm - 7.30pm and will take place on the 5-a-side pitches at our new State Centre for Football. And, it's FREE!
Whether you are new to the game, a current player, or a former player/legend of the game, we'd love to see you!
What is Walking Football?
Walking Football has become very popular around the world, aimed at over 50s, it enables older participants to be physically active in a fun, safe and inclusive environment.
It has specific rules that outlaw running and do not allow contact between players. Overhead height restrictions and indirect free kicks ensure that the sport is played safely with consideration to the participant's age.
Flexibility is a big attraction for Walking Football; it can be played on artificial surfaces, grass and on indoor or outdoor courts.
Walking Football provides health benefits to older participants by lowering heart rate and blood pressure. It enables them to be physically active, sustain and improve their balance, and increase mobility.
Come and join Walking Football in South Australia – meet new people and interact with individuals and small groups while maintaining a physically active lifestyle.
If you would like more information on Walking Football in SA, please email email@example.com or call (08) 8340 3088

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George Li, piano
On July 1, 2015, George Li won the silver medal at the International Tchaikovsky Competition, becoming the first American to place since 1990, and only one of three Americans to place 2nd. Listen to his incredible final round performance here.
In 2016, George was awarded an Avery Fisher Career Grant!
George Li first appeared on From the Top Show 144 in Boston, MA, recorded on May 24, 2006, at age 10. He returned as a guest artist on Show 313 in Boston, MA, recorded on October 4, 2015, following his silver medal win at the XV International Tchaikovsky competition.
Check out his full bio here: www.georgelipianist.com
George also appeared on Season 1 of From the Top Live at Carnegie Hall on PBS. Watch here.


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The new blended winglets being fitted to Air New Zealand’s fleet of Boeing 767-300ER aircraft are delivering 19 percent higher fuel savings than forecast, the airline said Tuesday.
The news brings the airline’s expected fuel savings on its fleet of five 767s to more than 7 million liters a year, cutting 18,400 metric tons of carbon emissions, and allowing the planes to fly farther, climb faster and deliver payloads more efficiently.
Four of the airline’s 767s have the winglets, while the fifth is being refitted and is scheduled to be back in service with the winglets in early November. Aviation Partners Boeing developed the 3.4 meter-high winglets.
“The installation of the blended winglets is part of Air New Zealand’s on-going drive to be the world’s most environmentally sustainable airline,” David Morgan, the airline’s says general manager of airline operations, said in a news release.
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The weather this past weekend was absolutely incredible! Clear blue skies and highs in the mid 80’s meant that I got to pull out my tank top and shorts at least one last time this year. Andrew and I took the dogs on a nice long walk along Grandview Drive. When President Theodore Roosevelt visited Peoria in 1910 he called this street the “world’s most beautiful drive.” Walking along this street is beautiful anytime of year, but especially during the fall with the changing colors of the leaves. The panoramic views of the Illinois River Valley are breathtaking as well as some of the amazing houses that are built along the drive.
After spending a wonderful afternoon strolling along Grandview Drive and Peoria Heights Andrew and I came home and whipped up a batch of these wonderful oatmeal cookies. Loaded with oats, chunks of tart apple and crunchy walnuts these cookies are a great afternoon snack. We have been loaded down with apples since our trip to the apple orchard and I have been making and baking apple goodies like crazy! Last year I made some awesome Vanilla Glazed Apple Cookies, but with the abundance of apples we have, I wanted to try a new apple cookie. I stumbled across this recipe and knew I had to try it. I tweaked the recipe by adding more spices and drizzling with an incredible apple cider glaze. You gotta try these! 🙂
One Year Ago: Sweet Potato Biscuits
Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal Cookies with Apple Cider Glaze
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 1/4 cup old fashioned oats
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon allspice
- Pinch freshly grated nutmeg
- 1 medium apple, cored, peeled, diced small
- 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup dark brown sugar, packed
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup coarsely chopped walnuts
For the Apple Cider Glaze:
- 1 cup confectioners sugar
- 2 tablespoons apple cider
- Adjust the oven racks to the middle position and heat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper; set aside.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, oats, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, allspice and nutmeg; set aside.
- In a small bowl, toss diced apples and lemon juice together; set aside.
- In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Add egg and vanilla and beat at medium speed until combined, about 30 seconds. Add the dry ingredients and beat at low speed until just combined, about 30 seconds, scraping down the bowl as needed. Fold in apples and walnuts with a rubber spatula.
- Drop by rounded tablespoons onto prepared baking sheets, about 2 inches apart. Bake one sheet at a time, 10 to 13 minutes, or until the bottoms are a light golden color.
- Transfer the baking sheet to a wire rack and let the cookies cool on the sheet for 5 minutes then using a wide metal spatula, transfer the cookies to the rack to cool completely.
- To make apple cider glaze, in a small bowl, combine the confectioners’ sugar and apple cider. Drizzle over cookies.
Yields: 2 dozen cookies
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1. A Security Bureau statement complains about a Ming Pao op-ed on the proposed legal ban on CBD products…
“The article, which questions the welfare sector, not only affects the morale of the workers in the anti-drug sector, but also arouses suspicion of inciting the sector to question the Government’s anti-drug efforts or to pull back its support…”
Why is the Security Bureau concerned about a newspaper’s opinion piece on food/drugs/welfare matters? If there are factual errors in the column, shouldn’t it be health, welfare or perhaps justice officials who respond? Or is the phrase ‘arouses suspicion of inciting’ supposed to be a veiled threat to arrest and jail on a ‘sedition’ charge?
(In another hypersensitive response, Chief Secretary Eric Chan condemns a Wall Street Journal editorial’s ‘brazen disrespect’ for the bankers who attended last week’s financial summit.)
2. Why is the government so opposed to an overseas lawyer representing Jimmy Lai? Are they worried that an outsider will kick up a fuss – in or outside the court – if he perceives bias in NatSec judge’s handling of the high-profile case?
3. Why is BioNTech’s vaccine going to be approved for foreigners only in the Mainland? Is the product too good for the Chinese people to have, or not good enough?
4. And one from our own comments section: Is the Pan Pearl River Delta still a thing or has it been subsumed into the Greater Bay Area?
We can answer this: the latter. GBA is the new PPRD, with even more bonus extra added ‘integration’. The lure is even more much-vaunted ‘opportunities’. As with ‘Belt and Road’ at one stage, loyal public figures and businesses energetically display enthusiasm for the idea.
The idea is symbolically bold, rejecting the fact that Hong Kong’s only reason to exist as a separate entity since the 1840s has been as a location for activities that can’t take place across the border – by definition the opposite of ‘integration’. If the GBA were a real thing (eg, if the whole region became a province-level municipality like Shanghai or Chongqing), it would mean the end of that role.
As it is, the effort seems largely psychological. The phrase ‘Bay Area’ (which has no geographical basis) is an attempt to give the cross-border region a trendy identity of its own, echoing San Francisco or Tokyo. Promoters like to imagine that the whole concept of ‘Hong Kong people’ will fade away and everyone will proclaim themselves ‘GBA people’. There doesn’t seem to be a similar publicity campaign aimed at citizens of Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Foshan, etc.


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Move over Whitstable and Margate: Folkestone is currently the place to be on the east Kent coast.
A weekend in this industrious riverside city promises fun for the whole family.
This charming Northumberland town is the perfect place to spend a weekend.
Deep, dark and full of secrets…
The businesswoman, the artist, the architect and the patron.
Hunting for fossils in this historic area of Britain promises fun for all ages!
In celebration of the summer solstice, join Martin Symington on a journey to this ethereal corner of England.
Once you’ve seen your first whale, you will want to see another… and another.
Hike the high ground with sled dogs, bike the valleys and fall under the spell of the Celtic rainforest.
If you go into the woods today, you’re in for an unforgettable experience…
This is not a place geared to mass tourism, but that is exactly where its attraction lies.
Get outdoors and make the most of this beautiful season.
Boasting fascinating history, a rich array of architecture and quintessential English charm, this cobblestoned town is the perfect place to spend a weekend.
Far more than just the home of Shakespeare, Stratford-upon-Avon is the perfect choice for anyone seeking a classic English getaway.
Forget football or horse-racing, when it comes to competitions, these unassuming villages like to do things a little differently.


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The artiste "Fabio" checks his perspective while his young assistant fetches some Linseed oil and cotton rags from a wooden chest of art supplies, and an interested local dilettante kibitzes without pause. Blue Moon figures, along with some Foundry and Minden bits and pieces plus a scratch-built easel, completed in late Winter 2013.
My painter vignette, which was recently featured in the 2014 Wargamer's Annual. I've just gone back and cropped the original image and sharpened things up with Photoshop Elements 9. The picture now seems much better than the version that appeared with my article on vignettes, but you'll have to be the judge(s) ultimately.


Mayor Barrett Statement on Former Milwaukee Common Councilman Paul Henningsen
“My condolences to his family and loved ones during this difficult time.”
“Paul Henningsen was committed to making Milwaukee a better city.
“Paul’s commitment to public service included serving for 27 years on the Milwaukee Common Council and County Board. He worked with business and community leaders to build a stronger downtown and engaged west-side stakeholders to improve neighborhoods and the quality of life for residents.
“Throughout his life, Paul was dedicated to helping others. My condolences to his family and loved ones during this difficult time.”
Mentioned in This Press Release
Recent Press Releases by Mayor Tom Barrett
Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett released the following statement after today’s Common Council meeting where the Mayor’s budget vetoes were addressed:
I strongly disagree that Wisconsin needs to completely walk away from the 2011 concealed carry law that required individuals to get a permit before being allowed to carry a concealed weapon."


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iFanzine‘s take on the stories that are making headlines in the world of iDevice. This week: A duo of Final Fantasy games, Street Fighter IV taunts and teases, Apple versus boobies and (sock! pow!) two new superhero games.
Final Fantasies I and II arrive in the Appstore. The most misleadingly titled game ever and its sequel have finally made their way to iPhone and iPod Touch. The first two installments of the fantasy franchise that’s anything but final are available right now in New Zealand and Asia.
Street Fighter IV looks great and gets a rough release date: Ryu, Ken, Guile, Blanka, Chun-Li, Dhalsim, M. Bison, and Abel (phew!) will be kicking and punching their way onto iPhone early next month. Along with this eight strong character list Capcom have also confirmed customizable control schemes, bluetooth multiplayer and a $9.99 price tag.
Slidetoplay have had a hands-on shot at the game (lucky them!), check out the video below:
Apple’s Boob: Raunchy B-movie inspired romp Daisy Mae’s Alien Buffet got yanked from the Appstore amid a ruthless cull of, ahem, adult apps. However Daisy bounced back a few days later still brandishing what just might now be the most notorious pair of bazookas this side of Miss Croft’s. Oooh, controversial!
Holding out for a hero? You’re in luck, because not one, but two spandex clad super-games are about to land. First up is Chillingo’s promising side-scroller, The Hero, and they’ve released another great trailer in anticipation:
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- What is the reason behind Bombay Beach’s abandonment? It experienced a significant algae problem, followed by a “salt” problem. The fate of the ill-fated vacation town had already been decided. If earthquakes and dead fish aren’t enough to stop you from visiting this lifeless valley by the Salton Sea, perhaps the remains of this once-thriving resort village will be enough to put you off your trip there. Is Slab City still a thing of the past?
- 1 What happened Bombay Beach?
- 2 Why is Bombay Beach toxic?
- 3 Why is the Salton Sea abandoned?
- 4 Can you visit Bombay Beach?
- 5 Is Bombay Beach worth visiting?
- 6 Why hasn’t the Salton Sea evaporated?
- 7 Why are California lakes drying up?
- 8 What happened to Salton Sea town?
- 9 Is there lithium in the Salton Sea?
- 10 Was the Salton Sea an accident?
- 11 When did the Salton Sea become toxic?
- 12 Does anyone live in Bombay Beach?
- 13 Which is the famous beach in Mumbai?
- 14 When was Bombay Beach created?
What happened Bombay Beach?
It appeared as though the end of the world had come to Bombay Beach, a tourist town in California’s desert that had been trapped by a fading lake for centuries. Birds and fish perished as a result. A cloud of toxic dust whirled about. A veritable ghost town consisting of abandoned and rotting dwellings was left behind when tourists and most people fled.
Why is Bombay Beach toxic?
Temperatures in California have risen tremendously in recent years, causing water to evaporate at an alarming pace. This has also resulted in increased exposure of vast amounts of silt, which has been transported by the wind. As a result, the water becomes entirely poisoned, causing harm to animals, vegetation, and humans that come into contact with it.
Why is the Salton Sea abandoned?
California Development Company (CDC) built an irrigation canal in the Imperial Valley in the early 1900s, allowing farmers in that region easy access to water originating from the Colorado River. After the river overflowed the canal, it filled a dry lake bed that would later be known as the Salton Sea, which was created when the canal was broken.
Can you visit Bombay Beach?
Is Bombay Beach open for business? Bombay Beach is available to tourists, although the Salton Sea State Recreation Area, which provides access to Bombay Beach, is closed on a regular basis. Nonetheless, you may visit and see what remains of the ancient resort town, as well as the art on display, and perhaps even meet some of the local inhabitants.
Is Bombay Beach worth visiting?
Bombay Beach is a mostly deserted town that situated on the beaches of the Salton Sea and has been abandoned for a long time. Photographers will like visiting the abandoned town because of its picturesque setting in the Sonoran desert, with distant mountains in the distance and a large blue sea in the distance, as well as its interesting history.
Why hasn’t the Salton Sea evaporated?
It has been supported by agricultural runoff for more than a century since the lake’s formation, and it has become an uncommon stopover spot for migrating birds crossing the Pacific Flyway. The Salton Sea’s footprint has reduced as water from the Colorado River has been diverted away from the farmland surrounding the lake and towards expanding metropolitan areas.
Why are California lakes drying up?
Climate change has already had a significant impact on California, which has seen temperatures rise by an average of about 2 degrees Celsius since the 1970s. This has resulted in soil drying out and Sierra snow rivers melting, resulting in less water soaking into the ground as well as less water flowing through rivers and reservoirs.
What happened to Salton Sea town?
Salton City, which is located on the shore of the Salton Sea, was originally intended to be a vacation city and was planned and built as such. The region has since been transformed into a ghost town, with largely empty lots and ruined buildings. Sea area used to occupy 375 square miles in 1999, but it has already diminished by more than 45 square miles since then.
Is there lithium in the Salton Sea?
Thousands of jobs are expected to be created in a “Lithium Valley,” which would be located beneath the southern Salton Sea and be rich in hot, mineral-rich brine that contains some of the world’s largest lithium deposits. Colwell and others envision a “Lithium Valley” that would establish California as a global production hub and provide thousands of jobs for generations to come.
Was the Salton Sea an accident?
Thousands of jobs are expected to be created in a “Lithium Valley,” which would be located beneath the southern Salton Sea and be rich in hot, mineral-rich brine that contains some of the world’s largest lithium deposits, according to Colwell and others. The “Lithium Valley” would establish California as a global production hub and provide thousands of jobs for generations to come.
When did the Salton Sea become toxic?
By the 1990s, the sea had begun to shrink even further and become more salinized, resulting in the extinction of vast numbers of fish and the emergence of toxic algal blooms. Over the last few decades, tens of thousands of migrating birds have perished as a result of famine or poisoning in the area surrounding Lake Michigan.
Does anyone live in Bombay Beach?
Although there are people living here, Bombay Beach is only home to about 250 people who navigate the arid landscape by golf cart and must drive 40 miles to get their food.
Which is the famous beach in Mumbai?
Juhu Beach is located in the western suburbs of Mumbai, close to Ville Parle station, and is the longest and most popular of all the family beaches in Mumbai. It offers a spectacular sunset as well as a wide variety of incredible street food such as spicy bhelpuri, cheesy pav bhaji, tangy vada pav, fresh ice-candy, and more.
When was Bombay Beach created?
The sea, which was formed in 1905 as a result of an overflow of the Colorado River, is presently supplied in an unpredictable manner by two rivers and agricultural runoff. The amount of salt in the water has escalated to such an extent that even the most hardy fish are succumbing. Over the years, the western section of Bombay Beach has been damaged by fluctuating sea levels.


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McIntosh has released a compact tube-based headphone amplifier. The MHA200 AC still some weight on the scale: 4.8 pounds to be exact.
The eternal discussion ‘tubes or semiconductors’, we do not venture into that. It is mainly a matter of taste. For anyone who prefers the tube sound to that of modern components McIntosh has in any case something beautiful.
The MHA200 AC is a headphone amplifier built with tubes as active components. You will find a symmetrical XLR as well as an asymmetrical cinch line input on it. As far as headphones are concerned, you can also choose from a symmetrical or asymmetrical connection. A 4-pin and two 3-pin XLR connectors (symmetrical) as well as a “normal” 6.3 mm jack connector are available.
Nice is the output selector, which allows you to optimally set the impedance range of the connected headphones. Choose from four modes (32-100 Ohm, 100-250 Ohm, 250-600 Ohm or 600-1000 Ohm).
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Outstanding Drama Series
"All My Children"
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"Days" is nominated for a season that saw the swan songs of beloved characters like John, Marlena, Patch, Kayla, and Ava. ...What? Hey WE loved Ava, in all her evil glory. But the Ava story exemplified the "Days" of 2008 - a more mature show that had some craziness, but strayed away from some of the silly, campy stories the show has been known for in the past. Their submission to the judging panel was poignant: The death of Grandpa Shawn.
"AMC" blew into town last year with a huge tornado storyline, more strife for Kendall and Zach than you could shake a paternity test at, and the slow and steady crazy-fication of Annie. The tornado shows were totally amazing, so based on those alone, "AMC" has a good shot. But, while there were 2008 highlights (Angie! Jesse! That train station scene!), most of the year was marked by some questionable and confusing stories (Dixie wasn't killed by the Satin Slayer?). As for "B&B," they always get us with the absolute glamour of the Forrester and Logan clans -- not to mention Jackie M's insane designs – but Storm's suicide and Katie's heart drama gave the show strong material.
Our Guess: "AMC" will likely get it based on the standalone tornado eps, but we really wouldn't be shocked if B&B pulled out a surprise win and got its first Emmy statue for best show.
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The European Commission is taking the UK to court over problems with the UK's implementation of EU ePrivacy and personal data protection rules.
EU countries must ensure, among other things, the confidentiality of communications by prohibiting interception and surveillance without the user's consent. Phorm critics believe Phorm's technology breaches this requirement, hence making its use illegal.
BT has trialled Phorm three times, twice without users' knowledge, and once publically. It has not revealed the results of the trials.
The commission wrote to the UK government last year to ask whether Phorm or its customers breached the law. A study by several government departments, including the Information Commissioners' Office, concluded that Phorm's operation was legal, provided that users were given notice of it, and were required to "opt in" to receive advertisements served by Phorm as they surfed the web.
EU Telecoms Commissioner Viviane Reding said, "We have been following the Phorm case for some time and have concluded that there are problems in the way the UK has implemented parts of EU rules on the confidentiality of communications."
She called on the UK to change its national laws and to ensure that national authorities were duly empowered and had "proper sanctions" available to enforce EU legislation on the confidentiality of communications.
"This should allow the UK to respond more vigorously to new challenges to ePrivacy and personal data protection such as those that have arisen in the Phorm case. It should also help reassure UK consumers about their privacy and data protection while surfing the internet," she said.
The European Commission analysed the UK's answers on Phorm and concluded there are structural problems in the way the UK has implemented EU rules ensuring the confidentiality of communications.
It said that under UK law, which is enforced by the UK police, it is an offence to unlawfully intercept communications. But this is limited to "intentional" interception only.
It said UK law also considers interception to be lawful when the interceptor has "reasonable grounds for believing" that consent to interception has been given.
The European Commission was also concerned that the UK does not have an independent national supervisory authority to deal with such interceptions.
Reding said technologies such as internet behavioural advertising could be useful for businesses and consumers but they had to comply with EU rules. "These rules are there to protect the privacy of citizens and must be rigorously enforced by all member states," she said.
Phorm technology works by constantly analysing customers' web surfing to determine users' interests and then deliver targeted advertising to users when they visit certain websites.
The UK has two months to reply to this first stage of an infringement proceeding, the letter of formal notice sent today. If the European Commission receives no reply, or if the observations presented by the UK are not satisfactory, the European Commission may decide to issue a reasoned opinion (the second stage in an infringement proceeding). If the UK still fails to fulfil its obligations under EU law after that, the European Commission will refer the case to the European Court of Justice.


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I Know What You Did Last Friday (IKWYDLF) is a semi-regular Monday blog series. Politicians, and anyone with news they have to release that they might not want to release, have historically used Fridays to reduce the exposure of said news. Important things can happen on Fridays and in IKWYDLF, we are working to make sure those stories do not disappear into the weekend ether. So take a look at the news from Friday and keep the word alive this week by writing about them, posting them on Facebook or Twitter, and making sure your friends didn't miss anything important.
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Screw You Guys, I'm Going Home: Late Thursday, Senator John Ensign announced that he would be resigning in early May. I know, I know, that's Thursday, it does not really count as a Friday news dump. Well, the dump was the Senate Ethics Committee's announcement the next day. It was an announcement that many of us did not expect:
The Senate Ethics Committee said scandal-scarred Nevada Republican Sen. John Ensign made the right decision to turn in a letter of resignation Friday, and indicated a nearly two-year probe of his conduct wasn't over.
Sens. Barbara Boxer, the Democratic Ethics Committee chairman, and Johnny Isakson, the Republican committee vice chairman, issued a terse statement saying the committee had spent 22 months investigating "and will complete its work in a timely fashion." The investigation was expected to end with Ensign's resignation.
Whether or not Sen. Ensign knew the Ethics Committee would come out with that statement is unclear, but one this is clear: the timing of his announcement gave them plenty of time to make their decision on Friday. Had he announced a day later, the Committee's decision might have come out today.
Republicans Continue Fight Against 9-11 First Responders: Certainly you remember the Republican efforts to block 9-11 first responders from getting health care, but somehow we all missed this little provision:
Medical providers will soon inform 9/11 first responders about a provision in the James Zadroga 9/11 Health And Compensation law that requires them to be run through the FBI's terrorism watch list before they can receive health care benefits...
The provision was tacked on by Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-FL) during the contentious fight over the bill in December, which was blocked by Republicans at the time. Stearns' amendment adds a paragraph stipulating the "disqualification of individuals on the terrorist watch list," and requiring each potential beneficiary to be run through the list.
I shit you not. "Look out! Those firefighters are probably terrorists!" No one is safe from the paranoid delusions of the RepubliConspiracy party.
McCain Lauds Arming of Taliban: Well, regardless of what you think about arming the rebels in Libya, this probably is not the best argument for it (emphasis mine):
"If the goal then is to get him out, does that ultimately mean that the U.S. could end up arming the rebels to help make that happen?" Hill asked.
"I think that that's very possible - in fact, I hope so, that if not the U.S., through other countries," McCain said. "There [are] already reports that the Egyptians have been supplying them with some weapons.
"By the way it does take time - it did during the Russian occupation of Afghanistan - but we were able to provide them with some weapons and wherewithal to cause the Russians to leave Afghanistan. So we can do it.
Oh right, I forgot about how successfully we armed the Taliban! How'd that work out again?
Fox Will Be All Over This, Right?: If you did not notice last week, something reminiscent of August, 2009 was occurring:
(There is a transcript for this video at MSNBC, if you click on the video itself it should take you to their website.)
Grijalva and the Right to Rent: Representative Raul Grijalva has introduced H.R. 1548, the "Right to Rent" bill. From his press release:
Tucson, Ariz.– Rep. Raúl M. Grijalva last week introduced the Right to Rent Act of 2011 (H.R. 1548), an updated version of a bill he introduced in 2009 to allow families facing foreclosure to remain in their homes as renters by paying fair market value each month. Approximately one in 175 homes in Arizona received a foreclosure filing in January, second highest in the nation behind Nevada.
The Right to Rent Act provides a strong incentive for banks or other lenders to modify mortgages to avoid becoming landlords. The bill allows a single-family homeowner who has resided in the home for at least 2 years – and purchased before 2007 at or below the median home price for thatmetropolitan area– to rent the home for up to five years.
If a lender chooses to pursue foreclosure, the family has 25 business days to choose to rent and stay in the home as tenants, preventing the social problems, crime and lowered property values that often follow vacancies. This allows children to continue attending school and provides families adequate time to prepare a transition to a more permanent situation.
This bill has been added to our lineup over at 90 Second Summaries. It is scheduled for an episode in a few weeks or so.
Say Hello To My Little Friend: The President is sending some reinforcements into Libyan air space:
Libyan rebels welcomed President Obama’s deployment of armed Predator drones and received praise from their most prominent U.S. visitor Friday, as they expressed hope that increased American support would help turn the tide in a conflict that the top U.S. military officer acknowledged is becoming deadlocked.
Racist Idiot Almost Shoots Self While Protecting Us From "Imaginary Threat": Hahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha! Hahahahaha! Ha! Okay, I'm done laughi.... hahahahahahaha! Now I'm done.
According to Southfield, Michigan police, Jones' .40-caliber handgun fired accidentally as he was leaving a television studio there on Thursday night. This is presumably the same handgun he said he intended to bring to his planned anti-sharia law protest in Dearborn, Michigan on Friday, though he's said he's come to Dearborn "totally in peace."
Police told The Detroit Free Press that Jones was getting into the passenger side of his car at 11:10 p.m. Thursday night, after an interview at the TV station, when the gun went off, putting a bullet into the floorboard.
But the money quote is at the end of the story:
"So, you are coming to protest against an imaginary threat that doesn't exist in our community," Jack O'Reilly Jr., the mayor of Dearborn, wrote to Jones in an open letter.
Shooting yourself is embarrassing. Shooting yourself while protecting a community, one that does not want your help, from a threat that the Mayor of the city calls imaginary... well I am not sure the English language has come up with an appropriate word for that. I guess we can just call it a "Terry Jones".
Burn After Reading: I sometimes read a story and have visions of the writers at the Onion trying desperately to come up with ridiculous crap that is not already true. This is one of those stories:
Turns out the CIA saves energy by shredding and burning classified documents.
A press release from the CIA explains that their "burn after reading" practice conserves energy because the exhaust from their incinerator generates steam to heat water at CIA headquarters.
That's all for today folks! Don't forget to share some of these stories with your friends.


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Ed Sheeran is facing a lawsuit for allegedly ripping off a Marvin Gaye song. TMZ reports that Sheeran's "Thinking Out Loud," which appears on his album x, copied Marvin Gaye's 1973 hit "Let's Get it On;" Sheeran is now being sued by a company called Structured Asset Sales, who allege that the song, "Is a carbon copy of Gaye's "Let's Get it On," TMZ writes.
"Thinking Out Loud" peaked at No. 2 on the Billboard Hot 100 and topped U.K. charts; the song has also earned Sheeran Grammy awards for song of the year, and best pop solo performance.


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Protein could offer therapeutic target for breast cancer metastasis
A new study by University of Kentucky Markey Cancer Center researchers suggests that targeting a protein known as heat shock protein 47 (Hsp47) could be key for suppressing breast cancer metastasis.
Metastasis is when cancer cells spread from the primary tumor to surrounding tissues and distant organs in the body and is the primary cause for breast cancer mortality. It is estimated that metastasis is responsible for about 90% of breast cancer deaths.
The study, led by Markey researcher Ren Xu, associate professor in the UK College of Medicine's Department of Pharmacology and Nutritional Sciences, found that Hsp47, a protein that assists with collagen production, plays a role in breast cancer metastasis.
Xu and co-author Gaofeng Xiong analyzed DNA/RNA generated from human breast cancer tissue, which showed that increased production of Hsp47 was linked to metastasis in triple-negative breast cancer. About 10-20% of breast cancers are classified as triple-negative, which is considered to be more aggressive and have a poorer prognosis than other types of breast cancer.
The results suggest that targeting Hsp47 could be a promising strategy to block cancer cell-platelet interaction and cancer colonization in secondary organs for triple-negative breast cancer patients, says Xu.
"If we can find a way to target this pathway with therapeutics we could block this process and therefore inhibit metastasis," Xu said.
Xu says another benefit of the study is the potential that Hsp47 could serve as a prognosis or biomarker of metastasis since it is often amplified in the genes of metastatic breast cancer tissue.
The study was published in PNAS and was supported by funding from the National Cancer Institute.
More information: Gaofeng Xiong et al, Hsp47 promotes cancer metastasis by enhancing collagen-dependent cancer cell-platelet interaction, Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (2020). DOI: 10.1073/pnas.1911951117

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Tyn Cornel Camping
A relaxed riverside campsite with great facilities, a picturesque setting and convenient access to Snowdonia National Park.
The camping is 4 miles from the market town of Bala, on the banks of the River Tryweryn close to the village of Frongoch.
Level hardstanding for caravans or motorhomes, 16A electric hook-ups for family tents plus peaceful grassy pitches with picnic benches and fire pits.
Wifi is free and dogs are welcome too.
If you’re after some river action – kayaking, canoeing or whitewater rafting – you can’t beat the location. Tyn Cornel Camping gives access to the white water rapids of The Mighty Tryweryn just a few metres from the camping and a lovely riverside walk leads to the National White Water Centre a few hundred metres away.
The site is well situated for outdoor enthusiasts. Mountain bikers, hikers, climbers and road cyclists will be satisfied that the campsite is close to great routes and venues to enjoy their activities in North Wales.
Families will welcome the high standard of facilities, the relaxed atmosphere and the recreation field for the kids to play in.
Tyn Cornel Camping facilities include:
Hardstanding pitches with electric hook-up
Grass pitches with electric hook-up
Traditional grass camping pitches
Covered picnic benches
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With only two ingredients!
I remember it like it was yesterday. My aunt brought a fruit platter and in the center was a fruit dip that I have never seen before. As I dipped a strawberry in the center of the platter I bit into a mouthwatering flavorful dip. The dip had a distinct taste, it left me craving for more and wondering what the two ingredients were in this dip.
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The pre-historic caves and cave paintings that you can see in Northern Spain ,and Cantabria especially, are incredible. Eighteen caves have been given UNESCO World heritage status with Altamira in Santillana del Mar being the best known but not the only one with Paleolithic Cave Art. UNESCO describes the caves as follows:
"Because of their deep galleries, isolated from external climatic influences, these caves are particularly well preserved. The caves are inscribed as masterpieces of creative genius and as the humanity’s earliest accomplished art. They are also inscribed as exceptional testimonies to a cultural tradition and as outstanding illustrations of a significant stage in human history."
Are you interested in visiting caves and seeing pre-historic cave art in Spain? You can do it as part of a more complete tour of Cantabria and Asturias, two magnificent regions of Northern Spain where beautiful scenery, stunning coastline and amazing beaches abound.
You only need to let your Totally Spain agent know and we can work cave visits - private or in a small group - like this in to your itinerary, as part of your very own custom private tour in Spain.
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Lissa Hannan, a Verizon employee in the Pittsburgh area, filed a complaint alleging a male contractor sexually harassed her. The company essentially put her on hold and then hung up. Ten days after she filed her complaint, Verizon fired Hannan. The company ended up agreeing to pay her $37,000 to settle the lawsuit.
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The time-waster meeting is a common fixture in offices across America. The reason, says Reid Hastie, a professor of behavioral science at the University of Chicago’s Booth School of Business, is that we’re not thinking about and valuing our time the right way.
Listeners, and even questioners, often don’t notice answers that sidestep questions. It’s called “conversational blindness.” Two Harvard researchers found that listeners don’t hear answers critically and even prefer speakers who answer the wrong question well over those who answer the right question poorly.


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Another more sinister suggestion is that he is linked to the old Soviet state security service, the KGB.
Mr Zhirinovsky, the litigious leader of the Liberal Democratic Party, who has taken journalists to court for calling him a fascist, has threatened to sue me twice. What made him touchy was my asking what he was doing in Turkey in 1969, and whether he could confirm that he had been briefly jailed before the Turks deported him. Lack of a satisfactory answer raises suspicions of something in his background.
Turkish newspapers say he was working as a translator during the building of the Aliaga oil refinery, and was thrown out of the country for spreading communist propaganda. 'Since then, there has been no lack of rumours that he was a KGB agent,' says Yalcin Dogan, editor of Milliyet. The Foreign Ministry in Ankara will only confirm that the Russian was in Turkey at that time.
Mr Zhirinovsky, who speaks English, French and German as well as Turkish, makes only a tiny reference to his time in Turkey - a member of Nato - in his autobiography, The Last Surge to the South.
'I practically arranged my own traineeship in Turkey for eight months,' he writes. 'There a little incident happened. They tried to accuse me of spreading communist propaganda, because I had given some Soviet badges to some local Turkish guys. Again I was unlucky.' (Before this he had been describing his lack of luck with women at university.)
An ethnic Russian born in the Kazakh capital of Alma Ata in 1946, Mr Zhirinovsky graduated from Moscow University's prestigious Institute of Asia and Africa. In the old Soviet Union, advanced language training was not given to the masses, and one did not usually go abroad before being 'called in for a chat' by the KGB.
A second degree in law helped him to become head of the legal department at Mir (Peace), an official publishing house. He was still working there in 1990 when abolition of the Communist Party's political monopoly enabled the Liberal Democratic Party to be one of the first new parties to register.
That it is neither liberal nor democratic we now know, but much remains to be found out about the LDP. For example, where did it raise the money for the high-powered election campaign that included the purchase (at pounds 460 a minute) of two hours and 44 minutes of television time, on top of the free broadcasts that were given to all the parties?
At a press conference on Tuesday, Mr Zhirinovsky - who sent a small contingent of his volunteers to Badghdad after the Gulf war as a gesture of support to Saddam Hussein - strenuously denied that he had received financial help from Iraq (a former KGB client state). 'Not one kopeck,' he protested. 'We have more than one billion roubles ( pounds 660,000) in the party fund, and it came entirely from voluntary donations from Russian citizens. I am very grateful that they made these contributions from their miserable pensions. I kneel down before them to thank them for their trust in me.'
Another theory is that the military or security services helped him. His press conference was attended by sympathetic senior army officers, and congratulatory telegrams were read out from men of the Baltic and Black Sea fleets.
Next to Mr Zhirinovsky sat his candidate for security minister, Sergei Abeltsev, who was introduced as a 'Russian intelligence officer'. A bald hulk of a man, who looked like a night- club bouncer, he briefly expressed the hope that former KGB men who have gone into commerce would return to their first profession: the fight against crime.
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The "Sorry Not Sorry" singer is now in Chicago for treatment with a therapist who specializes in mental health, wellness and sobriety.
The 25-year-old singer is now in rehab following a suspected overdose three weeks ago but, although details on the incident are being tightly guarded, it's been claimed that she had inhaled a painkiller combined with the depressant drug - the same medication that killed Prince - and that led to her falling unconscious.
Getting treatment for her struggles with addiction is just one of a few steps Lovato has taken to get back on the wagon following her overdose on July 24. TMZ cites sources with direct knowledge who said, "Demi had been at a party in WeHo following a birthday celebration at Saddle Ranch on the Sunset Strip. It is something I must continue to overcome and have not done yet", Lovato wrote. After receiving his text, the drug dealer arrived at 4am, and the two allegedly inhaled Oxycodone from tinfoil, also known as "freebasing". She "is really focusing on herself" and "her health right now", and her family is making sure they "eliminate all distractions". However, the batch "appeared to be laced with fentanyl".
Lovato thanked her family, team, the staff at the hospital and her fans for their love and support. Paramedics used the emergency medication Narcan to revive her before rushing her to a Los Angeles hospital for treatment.
"Now demi is much better".
It's pretty upsetting, but we're glad Demi is getting the help she needs. That realization came after she began to "grasp the severity of what happened and that she nearly died".


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A blog for all things dog-related: training, behavior, fun new doggie items, veterinary information and, of course, ways to enhance your relationship with your best four-legged friend!
Rather than racing against the clock and competing with other teams for clues, a safer bet for a scavenger hunt that can help your dog build confidence is by doing a photo challenge: make it your mission to show your dog these novelties and then snap a picture of your dog looking oh-so-cute and proud of his new accomplishment! This is an activity the whole family can join - no skills required, just a cell phone camera and the items list!
Here are some Doggy Scavenger Hunts with some common community items (but not-so-common everyday items that your dog may already have access to at home)...
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NICEVILLE, Fla. — A traffic crash has claimed the life of the Niceville Police Department’s drug-detecting dog, “K9 Blue,” and injured a Niceville Police officer, the Niceville Police Department (NPD) has announced.
According to the NPD, K-9 Blue died from injuries sustained in the crash on State Road 85 Sunday evening just before 6 p.m. His handler, Sgt. Phillip Ritcheson, was transported to HCA Florida Fort Walton-Destin Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
The accident is under investigation by the Florida Highway Patrol, the NPD said.
Local law enforcement agencies escorted the fallen K9 to Bluewater Bay Animal Hospital.
“The Niceville Police Department appreciates all the help that has come from the Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office, Ft. Walton Police Department, Eglin Fire and Medical, Florida Highway Patrol, Niceville/Valparaiso Fire Departments, and Okaloosa EMS,” the NPD said in a statement.
The NPD said a memorial service for K9 Blue will be held soon. It will announce the date when it is set.

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