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Principal Post Graduate College Attock Professor Majid Waheed Bhatti spoke on the occasion of organizing the first phase of district-level competitions of Punjab Talent Hunt 2022. A large number of students joined in singing, painting, and short story writing competitions.
Director Punjab Arts Council Rawalpindi Waqar Ahmad said that Punjab Talent Hunt is unique in promoting Pakistan and Punjab to the world. He said that the purpose of this program is to motivate the youth as the future of Pakistan is its youth.
In the competitions held at Government Post Graduate College, Attock, Hubble, Robin Gulzar and Muhammad Usman won first, second and third positions in singing competitions.In the painting competition, Muqaddas Nazir came first, Um-e-Salma second and Shamsa Kanwal got third position. In the short story writing competition, Noman Younis came first , Azma Parveen second and Abdul Rafay third.


The coming year will certainly boast plenty of break-ups and make-ups like any other year, but with it will come many a revival (in long-dead content and washed-out celebrity), along with some long overdue diversity just to remind us that we aren’t totally garbage humans. After a miserable 2017, 2018 actually might give us reason to believe in a brighter future. Maybe.
The apps we need right now
Modern dating is trash, and nothing is worse than online dating. Fortunately, 2018 will be the reckoning we need, introducing a plethora of Tinder-style apps designed to better suit our actual needs beyond merely finding a romantic partner. For example, an app will hit the market that will allow us to, instead of find love or a potential hook-up, swipe right or left on someone to split a pizza with. In the blessed words of Drake, “You could have my heart or we could share it like the last slice.” Let’s call it “Table for Two.” Or an app for helping you find the nearest person with a truck to help you move out of your parents’ house, or one to help you find the tallest person in the vicinity to reach the top shelf.
A year before the release of the ninth instalment of Star Wars, Lucasfilm president and rumoured “control freak” Kathleen Kennedy will commit ultimate fanboy crime by giving nerd aficionado J.J. Abrams the boot, despite having him fill in for previously booted director Colin Trevorrow, sending the entire franchise up in arms, spelling a worse future ahead than the The Last Jedi‘s polarizing reception first predicted. Kennedy will get the bulk of the blame and be hit with the Amy Pascal treatment, eventually “resigning” from the company and kickstarting her own production company.
Can we bear it?
With Justin Timberlake set to play the halftime show during February’s Super Bowl, it seems we’re pretty much guaranteed a long-awaited new album from JT, which will likely get the surprise overnight release Beyoncé popularized (one can hope). As for the show itself, a Janet Jackson duet would hardly be a surprise at this point, but some Timbernipple certainly would be (and seems in order). That, or we’ll be subjected to a Jimmy Fallon lip-sync routine, which absolutely no one is asking for (though if there is room, someone get J.C. Chasez on the phone).
Assigned to Cruise control
After filing for divorce from Tom Cruise in 2012 – based on what was rumoured to be her exhaustion over his obsession with the Church of Scientology and her hopes of keeping their daughter Suri away from it all – Katie Holmes began a low-key relationship with Cruise’s former Collateral co-star Jamie Foxx. After five years of rumours, the two were finally spotted together on vacation in the summer of 2017. Come 2018, the pair will hit the red carpet together for the first time, their outfits subtly colour-coordinated. One month later, the Church will assign Cruise his next wife-to-be just in time for the July release of Mission: Impossible 6.
Impending childish stardom
Any one of the Stranger Things cast will begin their ascent and/or descent into becoming the next Shia LaBeouf. Interpret this how you will.
Engaging celebrity gossip
Not long after dating for several years and becoming the most talked-about couple of their generation, Selena Gomez and Justin Bieber called it quits and moved on to The Weeknd and a rumoured bevy of models, respectively. But in 2017, Gomez unceremoniously dumped one Canadian star to reunite with the other. She and Beebz are due for yet another break-up in a few months’ time to add to their growing collection, but this may also just be the year he pops the question with a romantic ring-pop, and Gomez whispers a yes before he even gets the question out sending their militant fans into a tizzy.
The Godmother of predictions
The all-female remake of Ocean’s 8, starring the flawless cast of Sandra Bullock, Cate Blanchett, Anne Hathaway, Rihanna, Mindy Kaling, Awkwafina, Sarah Paulson and Helena Bonham Carter will premiere to stellar reviews and a solid box office draw in June. Fanboys with Rat Pack shrines in their mom’s basements will forge a reddit union, declare a no-holds-barred riot against the film, making absolutely no impact on its box office whatsoever. A week later, a major studio will announce a big-budget all-female remake of The Godfather. The planet will spontaneously combust.
Tony and Angela redux
Forget Seinfeld, forget Cheers, forget Friends. The revival we truly want and need, but may not quite realize it yet, is a healthy dose of Who’s the Boss. You’ve got your Jerry Seinfelds and Ted Dansons, sure, but there’s only one Tony Danza, a man who has shockingly not reaped quite as many rewards but is sorely overdue. With the future of Transparent hanging in the balance, Judith Light could easily be on hand, along with a recently headline-grabbing Alyssa Milano. After all, the people need to know: Did Tony and Angela finally get married? Did Samantha and Hank stay together? And who, after all, is the boss?!
J-Rod gets official
Jennifer Lopez and Alex Rodriguez will have a not-so-secret glitzy New York wedding, complete with helicopters overhead and an A-list guest list, making for the conscious coupling of the year, nay, the decade. The term “money is no object” will never have meant more, with Lopez decked out in a diamond-and-gold-encrusted couture gown, thousand-dollar bottles of wine on deck, and Wolfgang Puck catering. Long-forgotten Yankee mascot Dandy will serve hot dogs from a cart at the reception. Marc Anthony will not only be best man, but will perform.
Black Panther, A Wrinkle in Time and Crazy Rich Asians, set to be released throughout 2018, will prove to be a successful box-office trifecta, a Hollywood milestone for three massively diverse big-budget films. It’ll be a giant step forward for the film industry, with audiences bound to race to the theatre if Get Out, Girls Trip, Hidden Figures and Moonlight‘s successes have anything to say about it. Looks like Scarlett Johansson is gonna be out a few roles.


An all-new Duster compact SUV by Renault has been expected in the Indian market for a while now. The 2016-edition of Renault Duster is most likely to be showcased at the 2016 Auto Expo in Delhi. Renault will begin production of the new Duster in India from February 2016 at its Chennai facility.
Several cosmetic updates are expected on the 2016 Renault Duster. The new Duster will adorn design updates similar to the internationally sold models. Dacia currently offers the Duster in its latest avatar in several global markets.
Testing of the new Duster compact SUV has commenced on Indian roads. Renault India is most likely to provide an automatic gearbox to its 2016 Duster. The automatic gearbox is expected to add more value to the compact SUV, owing to the growing demand in the Indian market.
For 2016, Renault India will update the front grille, headlamp, graphics, and colour options. The upcoming Renault Duster is expected to receive a muscular design over its predecessor. Interior will also be updated for a more premium and upmarket experience.
We expect the new Renault Duster will bear a slightly higher pricing than the outgoing model. Once the 2016-edition of Duster compact SUV is launched, it will compete with Hyundai Creta and Nissan Terrano models. Stay tuned for more updates from Renault India leading up to 2016 Auto Expo.


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An offshoot of Ugta Suraj, the program Vidya Ratna was started in 2007 as an endeavor to let children not leave their school due to lack of money at home. The program began with a commitment of supporting the formal school education of one child in a reputed public school in Noida, U.P.
Soon, our friends and acquaintances came forward and readily took the responsibility of supporting the school education of five more children. The program grew with the support of a Delhi based organization, The Ahluwalia Baradari Trusts which has been supporting the school education of three of our children till date.
The program was institutionalized with the support of Noon.ch, a Swiss Group of Professionals who are supporting the school education of 16 children from Nithari, Harola and Agahpur centres.
Today Vidya Ratna moves ahead with Pride with 20 children under its fold who live in village Nithari, NayaBans, Harola, Agahpur and Barola, situated in Noida, U.P. They are all studying in Class II to VIII in one of the prestigious schools, Noida Public Senior Secondary School, Sector-23, Noida.

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Congressional inquiry into Jan. 6 insurrection brings scrutiny to secretive Capitol Police Board. The four-member panel, formed in 1867, oversees the Capitol Police and consists of the House and Senate sergeants-at-arms, the Capitol Police chief, and the architect of the Capitol. House lawmakers probing insurrection-related security failures last week questioned the board’s effectiveness after it dismissed the Capitol Police’s request for National Guard troops to be on hand during the electoral vote certification, and failed to immediately declare an emergency as rioters breached the building. Now, House Democrats are calling for its restructuring or elimination. Context: The Capitol Police Board is the only entity capable of banning guns on the Hill. Representative Jared Huffman of California told The Trace in January that he’s been lobbying the board to prohibit lawmakers from packing heat at work since 2018.
House expected to vote on background check expansion on Wednesday. The bill, which would make it illegal for anyone but a federally licensed gun dealer to transfer a firearm without a background check, was taken up by the House Rules Committee yesterday and is expected to go before the full House tomorrow. A similar measure passed the House in 2019, but was never taken up by the GOP-dominated Senate. The current iteration exempts relatives and transfers for the purposes of hunting, target shooting, and self-defense. Lawmakers will also consider a bill that extends the gun background check investigation period to 10 days from three, closing the so-called Charleston loophole that allows gun dealers to transfer a firearm before a check is completed.
Cities designate CARES Act funding for gun violence reduction. Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome earmarked $2.5 million in federal coronavirus relief funding to hire violence interrupters and provide youth mentorship opportunities. Meanwhile, Grand Rapids, Michigan, will spend CARES Act funds on police expenses related to the uptick in violence during the pandemic. The city originally planned to spend $500,000 on the ShotSpotter gunshot-detection system, but since cities usually sign multiyear contracts to use the technology, the expenditure ran up against the Dec. 30 deadline for using CARES Act funds. Looking forward: President Joe Biden’s COVID relief package will allow states and cities to spend a portion of relief money on gun violence reduction. “Biden should champion such efforts, helping to ensure programs are scaled throughout the country and sending a signal that stemming the spike in gun violence is a public safety priority, a racial justice priority and a public health priority,” a trio of gun violence researchers and advocates opine in Scientific American.
Philadelphia anti-violence advocate renews hunger strike. Marine veteran Jamal Johnson, 63, sat outside City Hall for 26 days earlier this year in a bid to get Mayor Jim Kenney to adopt a City Council-approved resolution that calls for gun violence to be declared a citywide emergency. Such a declaration would direct the Police Department and city agencies to implement a comprehensive gun violence reduction plan, free up funding to do so, and require weekly public briefings on their efforts — similar to the city’s pandemic response. Johnson ended his fast after Kenney met with him on Feb. 12 and pledged to prioritize gun violence reduction, but the mayor stopped short of enacting the emergency declaration. Since then, more than 100 people have been shot in the city, 16 fatally, and Johnson says he’s fed up. “The mayor needs to use all the tools available to him to bring us to safety and give us a sense of safety in our communities,” he told a local news outlet.
Gun-makers are having a hard time getting bank loans in Arizona. Firearm lobbyists made the disclosure in recent testimony before the state’s House Judiciary Committee. State Republicans have teed up an National Rifle Association-backed bill that would allow financial institutions to be sued if they refuse to extend loans to gun companies. The proposed legislation comes a year after the Arizona Supreme Court ruled that the owners of a Phoenix calligraphy firm can refuse to provide custom wedding invitations to same-sex couples. National context: In January, the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency halted a last-gasp Trump administration rule that would have forced banks to provide loans to gun companies.
A teen-staffed hotline in St. Louis aims to combat rising gun suicides among young people. Kids Under Twenty One, an anti-violence group in Missouri, runs a 24/7 hotline for adolescents experiencing mental health issues and suicidal thoughts. Unlike most suicide hotlines, it’s staffed by teenagers, who are thought to be better able to relate to their peers than adults. Missouri’s youth suicide rate is among the nation’s highest, and the most at-risk group is currently Black men and boys. As a Washington University professor told the Missouri Gun Violence Project, “Suicide among Black Americans is a male thing and it’s a gun thing.” [If you are having thoughts of suicide, help is available 24 hours a day: Call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255 or text 741741 to reach the Crisis Text Line.]
Ohio columnist points out disparity in gun violence coverage. A shooting at a mall last week in which no one was injured dominated local news coverage, but rising shootings and homicides in Black and Brown communities rarely do, Columbus Dispatch columnist Theodore Decker writes. The reason, he asserts, is race. “For the most part, the country doesn’t really care what happens to Black and Brown people,” criminologist David Kennedy told him. Meanwhile, community anti-violence groups in Columbus are collaborating with one another to raise awareness of a pandemic-related spike in gun violence among the city’s youth.
Three times higher — the likelihood of Black adolescents ages 15-19 being fatally shot compared to their white counterparts after Florida’s “Stand Your Ground” law took effect, according to a study. Before the law was passed, the rate for the Black teens was two times higher than their white counterparts. [Coalition to Stop Gun Violence]


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ACROSS MISSISSIPPI — The FBI has warned Mississippi residents of a telephone scam that claims the person is eligible for a $5,000 to $10,000 grant from the Grants Department of the federal government.
It supposedly can be used for home or residential purposes.
The FBI says in a statement that a claim code containing two letters and three numbers is provided, along with a telephone number beginning with “202,” which is a Washington, D.C. area code.
The FBI says the scammer asks the person to provide credit card or banking information in order to pay a processing fee for the grant.
The FBI says they also give the person the option of sending funds through Western Union.

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In vitro antifungal susceptibility of Candida spp. oral isolates from HIV-positive patients and control individuals
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Oropharyngeal candidiasis is the most common fungal infection among HIV-positive patients. This condition can be treated with either systemic or topical antifungal agents; treatments are usually indicated empirically on the basis of clinical data. The knowledge of in vitro antifungal susceptibility is important to determine correct therapeutic guides for the treatment of fungal infections. Therefore, the objective of this study was to determine the antifungal susceptibility profile of oral Candida isolates from HIV-positive patients and control individuals. Amphotericin B, fluconazole, flucytosine, nystatin and ketoconazole were tested according to the methodology of microdilution proposed by the Clinical and Laboratory Standards Institute (CLSI); results were recorded in values of minimal inhibitory concentration (MIC). A total of 71 Candida isolates from HIV-positive patients were examined with the following species represented: C. albicans (59), C. tropicalis (9), C. glabrata (1), C. guilliermondii (1) and C. krusei (1). A total of 15 Candida isolates were evaluated from control individuals comprised of 11 C. albicans and 4 C. tropicalis samples. Our results demonstrated that the tested antifungal agents showed good activity for most isolates from both groups; however, variability in MIC values among isolates was observed.
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Cannabis extracts are becoming a more prominent sector of the legal cannabis market in the United States. Cannabis extracts are used in a variety of applications, ranging from industrial extractions for supply to the cannabis industry’s food and beverage sector to mass-produced vape cartridges to artisanal cannabis concentrates for the retail consumer. Cannabis extracts deliver the pure essence of the flower in a more concentrated format.
It is widespread practice in both commercial and black market cannabis manufacturing to extract cannabis using solvents. In order to ensure that the items are safe for eating, certain steps must be performed. Examine the various solvents, including their advantages, disadvantages, and dangers as they relate to the various applications.
DIFFERENTIATION OF THE EXTRACTION SOLVENTS FOR CANNABIS
Residual solvents have been linked to a variety of health problems. As a result, several states have adopted the criteria established by the United States Pharmacopeial Convention and the Food and Drug Administration in order to eliminate this risk. These guidelines classify a total of 59 extraction solvents into three categories, which are listed in this order: those that should be avoided at all costs, those that must adhere to severe requirements, and those whose use is restricted merely by GMP and other quality-based norms.
Initially, butane and propane were not included in the early USP and FDA-guidelines, despite the fact that they were already effective extraction solvents. However, the amended FDA-guidelines for 2019 designated butane and propane as “Generally Recognized as Safe” (GRAS) in the category of Class 3 solvents, whereas previously they were not.
EXTRACTION OF CANNABIS USING A SOLVENT
When it comes to cannabis extraction, solvent-based extraction is a favorite of the business, especially when it comes to manufacturing extracts for use in food, pharmaceuticals, and personal care products. There are now four types of this approach that are known to exist.
The following types of solvents are favoured above others because of their effectiveness, efficiency, and FDA approval for each application. The following are some of these solvents, some of which contain substances that were previously used:
Extraction of Hydrocarbons
Because of their tremendous potential, hydrocarbons are extremely valuable in the cannabis extraction sector. There were more hydrocarbons used for extraction in the past, but because of their high toxicity and flammability, the majority of them were banned. Hexane, methyl ethyl ketone, acetone, and ethyl ether are just a handful of the hydrocarbons that fall into this category. According to the Food and Drug Administration, butane and propane are the most suitable hydrocarbons for cannabis extraction.
The Advantages of Butane and Propane
Volatility is really high.
There is little danger of toxicity.
Effectiveness and efficiency are really high.
Specificity is very high.
Alcohol Extraction is a type of extraction that uses alcohol to extract a substance.
While hydroxyl-compounds are highly successful in extraction, they are less particular in their action, having a proclivity to dissolve pigments and waxes in addition to the target extract. Nonetheless, there are two often used compounds: isopropyl alcohol and ethyl alcohol (ethanol), the latter of which is less popular due to the creation of acetone in the liver.
Other hydroxyl-compounds that were previously utilized without restriction but are now subject to severe regulations include:
Class 2 solvents such as methanol and toluene I have a high potential for producing visual nerve disorders and convulsions.
Class 3 substances such as acetone and isopropyl alcohol (ii) pose a significant risk of brain harm.
Ethanol is available in a variety of grades.
The four different grades of ethanol are as follows:
Ethanol of FCC-Quality
Ethanol of the highest quality (USP-grade)
Ethanol with a high purity level (HPLC)
GNS-Grade Ethanol is a high-quality ethanol.
This grade is also known as the American Chemical Society (ACS) grade, and the GNS-Grade is known as the GPC-grade.
The Advantages of Ethanol
Laboratory and health-safety precautions
Storage is simple.
It is a reasonably priced option.
Super-Critical Fluid Extraction is a type of fluid extraction that is extremely effective.
It is the process of separating target extracts from the plant’s matrix with the assistance of supercritical fluids. At the supercritical point, the temperature and pressure rise over the critical point, resulting in the fluid exhibiting the properties of both liquids (density) and gases (compression and expansion) (transferring and penetrating ability).
Many supercritical fluids have been either banned or subject to rigorous controls because to their potentially harmful effects on the environment and human health. These include nitrogen oxide, ethylene dioxide, ethane, and benzene, among other substances.
Among all forms of solvents, carbon dioxide is the most widely used and FDA-approved for extraction because of its environmental safety and excellent purity.
CO2 has a number of advantages.
It is a reasonably priced option.
Essentially chemically inert
Surface tension is low, and the critical point is safe.
Low viscosity and high diffusivity are characteristics of this material.
R134a Terpene Wash is a terpene wash containing R134a.
The COMERG team developed a novel extraction approach for R134a known as “tetrafluoroethane” extraction, which is analogous to carbon dioxide extraction. After being certified as a GRAS solvent by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the solvent yields full-spectrum, post-winterized extracts while also extracting terpenes, live resins, and cannabinoids.
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Despite the fact that R134a was the first to use this method, it is effective with carbon dioxide extraction to eliminate the need for further treatments; R134a extracts terpenes and live resins in 10-15 minutes, whereas ethanol separates cannabinoids in 30-60 minutes.
R134a has a number of advantages.
Easy to understand and use
Safe and reasonably priced
It is simple to scale up.
Effective and efficient in every way
Residual Solvents: How to Deal with Them
The fundamental purpose of most solvent-based procedures is to generate an output that is free of solvents. This, however, may not be the case due to the presence of residual solvents in the finished product, which are referred to as Residual Solvents in the industry.
The Influence of Residual Solvent
They are generally considered to be a health hazard, depending on the type and quantity of solvent present. Therefore, extraction industries conduct additional tests to check for the presence of these solvents, contaminants, and other residues in their products.
Residual Solvents are being tested for.
The Headspace Gas Chromatography/Mass Spectroscopy (GC/MS) technique is the most efficient method for determining the presence of residual solvents in extracts.
After dissolving the sample in a high-molecular-weight substance such as dimethylformamide, it is placed in a headspace vial to be tested for sensitivity. The sample is heated in a sealed vial, causing the molecules to transition from the liquid phase to the gas phase. Afterwards, technicians extract around 1mm of gas and inject it into a GC-detector, which separates the compounds based on their size and polarity.
Finally, the compounds are sent to the Mass Spectrometer, where they are qualified and quantified in terms of their solvent content.
Markets that are more advanced have more advanced processes.
The cannabis market has matured, and along with it, our understanding of the many products has grown as well. In order to ensure the safety of cannabis products for consumers today, advanced production and testing technologies are required.
As federal legalization progresses, cannabis growers may expect a greater number of testing and regulatory bodies to become engaged in the production of their goods. In the same way that some solvents were eliminated as a result of state legalization, stiffer federal limitations might alter the playing field. Quality cannabis manufacturers will be able to withstand the test of time if they place the highest priority on consumer safety.

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Prime Minister Hun Sen yesterday repeated a call for all television stations to have sign language experts to interpret news to deaf viewers.
The call was made during a ceremony to transfer the management of the school for the blind and deaf children of Krousar Thmey to the Education Ministry in Phnom Penh’s Sen Sok district.
Mr Hun Sen said that only a handful of television stations engaged sign language interpreters following a previous call and requested others to follow suit so that deaf people can also have access to the news.
“Any television station that refuses to employ an interpreter is limiting the rights of deaf people,” he noted. “So, the owners of all television stations please follow this order because blind people can hear the news but a deaf person cannot and needs the interpreters.”
Mr Hun Sen said this is the last time he is making the request and from now on he will monitor all television channels to see if they have hired sign language interpreters.
He noted that if he found any channel which do not use them he would call up the television station owners to explain why they have not done so.
Mr Hun Sen said that if owners claim that they will be losing profits by hiring the interpreters, he will ask them to provide an audit of the expenditure for each programme.
“I am prepared to help pay for the sign-language experts in order to ensure the rights of all people in the Kingdom to access information through television,” he added.
Sao Phirun, head of news at Bayon and BTV television stations, yesterday said that Bayon broadcasts news three times a day and provides a sign language interpreter during the evening news which has the highest viewership.
“The Bayon TV station regularly provides sign language interpreters, because it is good that we can provide information to those who cannot hear,” he said.
Mr Phirun noted that BTV’s news program did not have any interpreter yet but would respond to the government’s call and hire them soon.
“To add a sign language interpreter in the news segment does not cost much and we will provide a suitable amount of money for them,” he said.
Em Chan Makara, secretary-general of the Social Affairs Ministry’s Disability Action Council, said during the National Deaf Day last year that Cambodia currently has 524,000 people with disabilities, of whom more than 43,000 are deaf.
He urged the use of sign language for deaf people in ministries, institutions and all major programs, especially on TV stations, in order for deaf people to understand what general people say and could get information like non-disabled people.
The Krousar Thmey organisation was first established in 1991 as the “National Centre of Education for the Blind and Deaf People” to train teachers for blind and deaf people and also to produce and provide study materials for them.


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Stacey Tappan and I discuss Luminous Horizon at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NrYukJxxotQ#t=25s
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Fun superhero story with two PC's where I had trouble guessing the solutions, February 3, 2016
This is part 3 of Earth and Sky. I played the second one only a few weeks ago, but I already forgot an important power of the characters, and it made the first puzzle very hard for me. However, talking to to each other enough gives you all solutions.
You play two characters, one with sky powers (flying, zapping, fogging), and one with earth powers (punching, lifting, jumping). You are trying to rescue your parents.
The game is pretty short, with a linear sequence of puzzles that you have to solve one-by-one. The writing was good, the graphics were fun (mostly "BLAM!"-type comic words). I was disappointed that I had forgotten so much of the plot from the last playthrough.
This game is very good, but not the best. I think that a few of the other games from 2004 IFComp were better, but that the whole set of 3 Earth and Sky games make a very good package, like a Chopped chef that wins because of three solid courses, while the other chefs had one incredible course and a few poor courses.
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Almost, but not quite, a satisfying conclusion, April 26, 2010
There's kind of an illicit thrill in playing a real superhero in IF. For decades now, the overwhelming majority of IF characters have been decidedly un-super in their abilities. Really, they're incompetent, unable to perform even the simplest and most intuitive tasks unless they have exactly the right tool for the job (>BREAK THE SMALL GLASS BOX WITH THE HAMMER | "A valiant attempt."). This is what makes playing the Earth and Sky series (especially in the role of Austin) so refreshing. When you encounter a pair of massive steel doors in Earth and Sky, you don't need to faff around for hours finding the rusty key or inserting the crystalline cylinder or answering a riddle. You simply SMASH THE DOORS. It's a nice bit of therapy for emotionally-scarred IF players.
I really enjoyed the first two games in the series, which combined humor, comic-book action, and a relentless focus on ease-of-play to great effect. Luminous Horizon continues in the same vein, but it's not quite up to the level of the others. The second (and strongest) game centered on an extended puzzle which combined multiple objects and rooms in a pretty satisfying way. Most of the puzzles in the third installment are just variations on SMASH THE DOORS. It's fun and cathartic, but not as rewarding as something a little more elaborate would have been.
One nice feature of Luminous Horizon is the ability to switch back and forth between control of the two siblings, which you'll naturally need to do several times to complete the game. Each sibling sees and describes the world in a different way, which adds a real richness to the experience of playing them.
The author does a good job of eliminating frustration. Like with the other two installments, it's impossible or at least extremely difficult to make the game unwinnable, which is always appreciated. The game also implements a nice (and customizable) conversation system, where you can choose from a menu of replies, ranging from the sincere to the snarky. Unfortunately, your choices don't matter very much -- the game proceeds pretty much the same way no matter how you choose to play the characters.
The conversation system also provides built-in hints. In principle, if you get stuck, you can TALK TO your sibling and get nudged in the right direction. After repeated nudges, the sibling may just solve the puzzle for you. However, for the most challenging puzzle in the game, the hint system is nothing of the kind. It's actually a misdirection system, focusing your attention on something which is almost entirely unhelpful at the moment the advice is being dispensed. Be warned.
At times, it feels like more was planned for the game than was actually implemented. There are areas with interesting objects that can be manipulated, but which don't ultimately matter. There are story threads which seem like they'll be featured prominently (like (Spoiler - click to show)rescuing Dr.
Andrews), but which get resolved off-screen. I'd be interested to see what could have been done with this game in a longer format.
If you've played and enjoyed the first two Earth and Sky games, then you certainly ought to give Luminous Horizon a whirl; it's a decent conclusion to the series, and you'll want to know how it ends. But it's not quite as satisfying as it could have been.
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Kapow! Superhero fun!, March 18, 2008
A short, linear game. Luminous Horizon is the 3rd installment of the Earth and Sky series and it helps to be familiar with the first two to follow the story.
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The game allows you to control two characters, brother and sister, both with super power suits, "Earth" and "Sky." A command "change" allows you to instantly change between them. Earth has super-strength and near invincibility as his special powers, and Sky is able to fly, fire electrical bolts, and create fogs.
The story truly has the flavor of a comic book, with colorful graphical "kapows," and numerous storyline and dialog cliches taken straight from superhero comic books. The humor in the game is based on making fun of these cliches. A link to a comic book feelie, which provides background info for those who forgot details from or haven't played the other two games, for the game can be downloaded.
The puzzles themselves fit in well with the superhero theme. I don't think it's too much of a spoiler to say that many of the puzzles are solved by using your team's superpowers and action-comic logic. Some of the puzzles are very easy, and some are more difficult requiring wandering back and forth until a "eureka" moment arrives. None of the puzzles are super hard or overly complicated, and talking to your sibling will give progressively bigger clues if you get stuck.
The game is well written, and far as I can tell, bug-free.

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As a cousin of the « Titim ? Bois sec ! » of the Caribbean people, or possibly of the hain teny tradition of the Merina of the Malagasy plateau, and a question and answer ritual game popular in oral traditions, sirandanes are a typically Mauritian form of an art practiced since the days of slavery, letan margoz.
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It is well-known that a low-carb diet plus exercise can help reduce cancer incidence. A study published in the journal Carcinogenesis reconfirmed this idea.
The research team of the study led by the researcher from the British Columbia Cancer Center in Vancouver, British Columbia found that low-carbohydrate, soy protein, fish oil-containing dieta, together with exercise, may reduce the incidence of lung cancer.
The Warburg effect is a famous theory in oncology. It believes that cancer cells rely heavily on glycolysis, instead of oxidative phosphorylation, to get more energy and take up high levels of glucose than normal cells to support their uncontrollable growth.
Inspired by the theory, the research team, several years ago, initiated a study investigating whether low-carbohydrate diets can reduce blood glucose levels to slow prevent tumor growth. The study results showed that mice, given with ad libitum, low-carbohydrate (15% of total calories ingested), high-protein (58%), 26% fat diets had slower tumor growth than those having western diets of same calories (55% carbohydrates, 15% protein, 30% fat).
The latest study aims to investigate whether low-carb diets can reduce the incidence of carcinogen-induced lung cancer. Unlike the previous studies investigated the age-related human cancer caused by a carcinogen or inflammation-induced DNA damage, they focused on genetically mutated lung cancer. Another goal of the study is to find whether the type and quantity of low-carbohydrates, protein, and fat play a role.
One of the biggest carcinogens for lung cancer is tobacco, and mouse models with tobacco carcinogen, NNK (nicotine-derived nitrosamine ketone)-induced lung nodules were established in this study.
Researchers compared the effects of lowering carbohydrate levels by changing carbohydrate type from easily digestible corn starch to the more resistant to digest high amylose corn or inulin, as well as the effects of different protein sources (casein vs. soy protein) and fat types (western fats, coconut oil vs. fish oil).
The study results showed that soy protein was better than casein at reducing lung nodules, while coconut oil was ineffective against lung nodules. Diets containing amylose or inulin (at 15% of total calories), soy protein (at 35%) and fat (at 50%, 30% being fish oil) were the most effective at reducing lung nodules.
Fish oil showed good effects on tobacco carcinogen-induced lung nodules. The fish oil-containing diets increased plasma levels of the ketone body, β-hydroxybutyrate while reducing both insulin and 8-isoprostane ( a marker of lipid peroxidation) in plasma and bronchoalveolar interleukin-12 and lung PGE2 levels.
Further, in order to investigate the effects of diets and exercise on reducing the incidence of tobacco carcinogen-induced lung cancer, mice were assigned into two-tiered rat cages with exercise wheels and standard cages.
The mice in the standard cages were substantially heavy than those in two-tiered rate cages. However, when given with diets composed of 5% Amylose/Soy and 30% fish oil, mice showed decreased weight and lower lung tumor nodules compared with those eating Western diets. These results indicated that exercise may inhibit tumor growth by releasing tumor-inhibitory myokines.
The study suggests low-carb diets containing resistant starch or inulin, high soy protein, and fish oil, together with exercise, may reduce tobacco-induced lung cancer development.


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Reader’s Digest UK has filed for administration after it failed to secure backing from the UK pensions regulator to support an agreement to fund its long-standing pension deficit.
The move comes six months after its US parent company, Reader’s Digest Association, announced plans for voluntary bankruptcy as it became the latest victim of the advertising recession and struggled with interest payments on its $2.2bn debt pile.
The UK subsidiary struck an agreement with trustees of its pension plan and the Pension Protection Fund, the insurance scheme that ensures insolvent employers can meet pension promises, to fund its $200m (£125m) pension deficit earlier this year.
As part of the planned financial restructuring, the parent company had agreed to make a payment of £10.9m and transfer a one-third interest in the equity of the UK business to the UK pension scheme trustees.
The scheme would then have transferred to the Pension Protection Fund. However, the UK Pension Regulator did not approve the company’s application.
“The agreement … which was authorised by the US bankruptcy judge overseeing RDA’s US Chapter 11 proceedings would have relieved RDA UK of significant financial obligations associated with its under-funded UK pension scheme,” the company said in a statement.
“In the absence of an agreement, RDA UK is unable to meet those obligations financially and therefore unable sustain its operations”.
The UK pension fund has 1,600 members and could look to be rescued by the PPF, which was set by the government in 2005 to compensate employees whose defined benefit pension schemes are wound up without sufficient funds to pay their pensions.
The PPF guarantees that members already drawing pensions from failed schemes get fully paid. Those who have not yet retired have their payments capped at 90 per cent.
Readers Digest UK, which has offices in Swindon and Canary Wharf, employs 135 people. The administrators are now looking for a buyer.
Reader’s Digest US was to have emerged from Chapter 11 last month after a financial restructuring, but this was delayed on account of the UK subsidiary’s pension deficit issues.
Reader’s Digest Association, which has offices in 44 countries and publishes 92 magazines, said the UK insolvency would not have a material impact on its other global operations.
Reader’s Digest, launched by a husband and wife in a back room in New York in 1921, began as a mail-order collection of condensed articles from other magazines and evolved into a direct-mail pioneer and one of the world’s largest publishers.
Nine of its 94 magazines have a circulation of more than 1m in the US alone, and its titles claim a combined global readership of 130m in 78 countries.


This book explores various ways of identifying and understanding the character of historic townscapes from a systematic and comparative perspective. It outlines several genetic approaches to the study of urban form, grounded in the traditions of geographical analysis but wholly interdisciplinary in their content and implications. It develops a philosophical and methodological basis for the field of urban morphology, stressing the reciprocal relations between town plan, building fabric and land and building utilisation. It views these elements as spatially variable accumulations and selective survivals of forms regulated by shifting patterns of corporate and individual decisions made from one historical period to another – in perpetual tension between resistance and change. Several of the essays in this collection establish and exemplify conceptual principles and axioms of urban morphological development in historic towns, and introduce numerous specific processes by which built forms are created and juxtaposed in urban space. Other essays apply these precepts by interpreting a number of case studies of historic towns in Britain, Germany, Japan, New Zealand and elsewhere. The closing essay offers a unique interpretation of the regional varieties to be found in medieval European urbanism, based on differing traditions of social formation and morphological outcomes.
Oxford, Bern, Berlin, Bruxelles, Frankfurt am Main, New York, Wien, 2004. 304 pp., num. ill.
Contents: Foreword by J. W. R. Whitehand – Introduction by Michael P. Conzen – Geography as a context for urban morphology
– Changing conceptual organization and content of geographical urban morphology – Case studies – Morphology and conservation:
an early statement – A comparative and cross-cultural inclination – Appendices.


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Regional pet supplier Centinela Feed & Pet wanted to expand its sales footprint and profits while reducing its carbon footprint. To meet this challenge, we launched a private-label, sustainable pet food with the highest sourced ingredients, and named it Lotus. We then created eco-friendly packaging, branding and in-store materials, giving everything a Zen-like feel. Today, Lotus is the number one selling premium brand throughout the chain and a top seller in thousands of independent pet stores throughout the U.S. and Asia.
Petsense by Tractor Supply is a pet specialty retailer focused on meeting the needs of pet owners, primarily in small and mid-size communities. We specialize in providing a large assortment of pet food, supplies and services, such as grooming and training, and offering customers a tailored experience while providing the top-quality products they need at a price they love. We are also committed to promoting responsible pet ownership through pet adoptions, community involvement and education.
Lotus Pet Food, Inc. was established in 2003. They are located in Torrance, California where they make their own oven-baked and canned foods. They have an estimated annual revenue of about $570,000 per business reports. The company makes both dog and cat foods. Their foods include oven-baked kibbles, canned stews, and raw foods. Products are sold through online retailers and at select specialty pet stores.
Lotus Pet Food owns their own pet food manufacturing facility in Torrance, California, and makes their own canned pet foods. They call it a micro-cannery. You can read a very informative article about how they make their canned foods on the Whole Dog Journal site here and here. Their oven-baked foods are made by a family-owned bakery in Canada.
You can sign up on the Lotus web site to get specials. For coupons, check PetFoodTalk.com, PetFoodDirect.com, and DogFoodHowTo.com. Pet food delivery web sites like Chewy.com often have discounts on the food or free shipping.
Lotus describes their foods as wholesome and holistic. They use ingredients such as lamb and poultry, whole fruits and vegetables, barley and potatoes. They also use what they describe as a unique oil blend that contains lots of omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids. Most of their ingredients are sourced in the U.S. or Canada. They obtain deboned lamb, lamb meal, and New Zealand Green Mussels from New Zealand. Lotus is ethyoxyquin-free.
I hear many pet food companies say their food contains no soy. Will the soy oil in lotus cause an allergic reaction in my dog or catNo, the soy oil is one of the oils in Lotus that supplies both linoleic acid (an omega 6 fatty acid) and alpha linolenic acid(an omega 3 fatty acid). It is not a protein like soybean meal which is often used as an inexpensive source of protein in some foods. Allergies are primarily caused by proteins, not fatty acids or oils. In fact, Lotus does not use any concentrated plant based proteins like soybean meal, potato protein, pea protein or rice protein concentrate, for that very reason.
Their oven-baked kibble recipes include Oven-Baked Chicken (Regular and Small Bites formulas), Oven-Baked Chicken for Puppies (Regular and Small Bites Formulas), Oven-Baked Chicken for Seniors, Oven-Baked Lamb, and two grain free recipes: Oven-Baked Grain Free Fish and Oven-Baked Grain Free Duck. Lotus provides nutritional profiles for these foods if you are interested.
The stews contain 10 percent protein, 4 percent fat, 0.5 percent fiber, and 80 percent moisture. Dog food stews typically contain much more moisture than other canned pet foods. Calories for the stews range from about 340 to 420 for the 12.5 ounce cans. They also sell 5.5 ounce cans.
Lotus also makes another canned food line called Just Juicy. They currently have two versions of this canned food: Just Juicy Beef Shank Stew for dogs and Just Juicy Pork Shoulder Stew for dogs. The guaranteed analysis is 15/5/1/74 for protein, fat, fiber, and moisture. The 12.5 ounce can has 416.2 kcal/can while the 5.5 ounce can has 166.2 kcal/can. The ingredients are heavy on the meat with broth and some added potato starch and tomato pomace for fiber, and some added vitamins and minerals. These canned foods are AAFCO-approved for all life stages. Beef, of course, is a good meat protein for dogs and so is pork.
Lotus also makes a raw dog food called Lotus Raw Dog Food. This is a frozen raw food. We do not find an AAFCO statement for this food*, though there is a guaranteed analysis on the site. Percentages given for this raw food are 14/10/1/73 for protein, fat, fiber, and moisture. It has 1,510 kcal/kg. The food includes chicken, chicken livers, and organic fruits and vegetables.
The broth from the chicken is used as chicken broth in the canned food. Since this is a stew it is not unusual for it to have 80 percent moisture. The FDA provides a good discussion of allowable moisture content in canned foods on this page.
The FDA makes the important point that consumers need to compare products on a dry matter basis in order to make meaningful comparisons. This means making a comparison with the moisture content removed so you can see how much protein and other nutrients the food has compared to another food. This allows you to compare a canned food to another canned food or to a kibble or raw food and get a real sense of how the foods compare in terms of nutrition for your dog. There are mathematical formulas to make these comparisons, or you can find an online calculator to help you do the comparison. We always provide the dry matter basis figures for a food (below) when we review it.
The fifth ingredient is chicken fat. This is a named fat, which is good. We would not be surprised if the chicken fat came from the chicken that is used in the food, like the chicken broth. Chicken fat is 100 percent fat but it is a good source of omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acid.
Other ingredients of note in the food include blueberries and cranberries which are good antioxidants and a source of fiber; baby carrots which provide vitamin A, beta-carotene, and fiber; and chelated minerals which are more easily absorbed.
As you can see, when you remove the moisture content from this stew, it is easy to compare it to a dry food. This food has a high protein percentage, which is not unusual for a canned food. The fat percentage is moderately high, but not especially high for a canned food. The fiber percentage is average for a canned food, though lower than most kibbles. The carbohydrate percentage is a little high compared to many canned foods but still very low compared to kibbles. Altogether, these numbers look very good.
Lotus Dog Food is owned and operated by Centinela Feed and Pets. This company is a small store chain centered around Los Angeles, USA. However, the company has recently started selling its dog food to a wider audience, which means that you no longer have to live in Los Angeles to purchase their food.
This food is created using the knowledge this small business got from running their own pet store. The company did not like how more popular brands regularly changed and downgraded their ingredients, which caused stomach problems for their dogs.
Lotus Dog Food is completely family-owned and operated. This company started because the owners wanted to create dog food that was better than what was available. Therefore, they have been quite hands-on with their company and controlled the creation of their dog food carefully.
Lotus Dog Food is a boutique dog food brand. Therefore, their food is a bit more expensive than other options on the market. In fact, this food is considerably more expensive. Therefore, we only recommend it for those without any sort of strict budget. For many people, it is simply going to be outside of financial practicality.
Otherwise, this dog food is well-suited to any dog that is generally pretty healthy. Their foods are well-balanced for your average dog. However, they are not particularly suitable for dogs with health problems. This brand does not have a veterinary line, for instance.
Dog owners on a budget will probably want to look elsewhere for a dog food, as this brand is extremely expensive. Furthermore, dog owners will probably want to look elsewhere if their dogs have any health problems. While these foods are healthy, they are not suited for dogs with particular health challenges.
Most Lotus Dog Food recipes are grain-inclusive. Because dogs have evolved to consume grain, this is great. After all, the FDA has even possibly linked some grain-free dog foods to certain heart conditions in dogs. Therefore, we recommend that most dogs consume a grain-inclusive option like this one.
The main ingredient in this food is duck. Both whole duck and duck meal are utilized, which means that there is quite a bit of duck in this dog food. However, because it is grain-free, the company relies on inexpensive veggies instead. For instance, there are quite a lot of peas included, which are associated with some health problems in dogs. Whole peas and pea fiber are both utilized.
Similarly, this food also contains high amounts of nutrients. For instance, New Zealand green mussels are included, which are high in omega-fatty acids. Only premium dog foods usually include this ingredient. Flaxseed and salmon oil is also included.
Lotus pet food expanded in 2011, opening a micro-cannery in California. Some of the pet foods are manufactured in Canada too. Their ingredients come from the USA and Canada, for the most part, other than green mussels, lamb and grass-fed venison, from New Zealand, another country that has high quality standards for farming and food production.
Many of Lotus's oven-baked Dog food recipes are made for all breeds at each life stage. Some are also available in their Small Bites line, for small dogs. Each product supports a diet that is full of earthborn holistic nutrition that avoids any food allergy your pet may have. The moisture content is 10 percent, like most dry dog food kibble. 59ce067264

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Ubisoft has released an extended gameplay walkthrough video for their upcoming release, Far Cry 5. The over eight-minute gameplay walkthrough was shown behind closed doors during E3 2017, where a shorter gameplay preview was shared with the public.
The extended walkthrough shows off more of the open world of Hope County, a canine companion named Boomer, ways to approach enemies you’ll encounter, some of the vehicles you can operate, and even a little break to enjoy some fishing.
Read more about Far Cry 5 and check out the gameplay walkthrough video below.
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Beretta Storm is Versatile
Any gun enthusiast would easily recognize the Beretta name. Since Beretta has been in the firearm design and manufacturing business since 1526, they value their reputation and do not produce anything less than the best. The same goes for the Beretta Storm.
The Beretta Storm is a popular choice for law enforcement officials, but also for personal protection. The semi-automatic design has been modified and improved over the years in order to enhance performance and integrate new developments in technology.
The main improvement the company has integrated for this particular firearm is to change the guard into a more rounded form, making it much simpler to carry and conceal. Improvements in the gun have also included making it significantly lighter which also makes it easier to carry.
Specifics of the Beretta Storm
The Beretta Storm is available in 4 diverse models. These models include: a Type F single and double-action, Type C single-action only, and the Type G single and double action. Significant changes have been made to these models and they now feature a light-weight polymer construction, a changeable backstrap (along with other removable accessories), sides that enclose, and a unique rail. The luminescent 3-dot sight system featured on the firearm also makes it easy to use in dim or dark settings. Beretta never stops improving the quality and efficiency of their firearms, and the Beretta Storm is no exception to that.
The Beretta Storm is truly a versatile handgun. If it is suitable (and even a favorite) among law enforcement officials, it is certainly suitable for personal protection. It would only make sense to protect yourself and your family with the same firearm police officers use to protect their community. And, like always, it is backed with the Beretta name—a name that values quality, efficiency, and tradition above all else.


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Columbus Council Approves City's Share Of Crew Stadium Project Costs
Columbus City Council last night approved the city’s 50 million dollar share of the 295 million dollar cost of building a new downtown stadium for the Crew SC and converting the team's current facility into a sports park.
Land for the project west of the Columbus Clippers' ballpark has yet to be purchased from Nationwide Realty Investors. Negotiations continue. Bret Adams, an attorney and sports agent critical of the project, says the Columbus Partnership - a group of powerful businesses run by a personal friend of Crew co-owner Jimmy Haslam - should have secured a commitment up front for the costs of the land.
No one from the city, the partnership or the ownership group responded to Adams' comments. Morgan Hughes with the activist group "Save the Crew" expressed the majority sentiment last night that the project will create hundreds of jobs and new recreational opportunities.
City officials say 30 percent of the project work will go to minority- or women-owned businesses.


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Should You Get All-Terrain Tires in Brooksville, FL?
Getting Bridgestone all-terrain tires in Brooksville can be an excellent choice. The decision depends on what you drive and how you drive! All-terrain tires feature a tread design that helps provide better off-road traction. All-terrain tire tread is deep, with wider grooves and bigger tread blocks compared to other tires. These features help both the tire and you drive over rocks, mud, sand or slush.
All-Terrain Tire Brands from Bridgestone in Brooksville, FL
Bridgestone all-terrain tires are designed to help you make your own path over the most challenging terrain. The Dueler A/T Revo 3 from Bridgestone in particular is one of our top-performing all-terrain tires for trucks and SUVs. The Dueler A/T Revo 3 makes driving on rough roads easier thanks to its durable construction and reliable performance on rough terrain. This is one all-terrain tire you can count on to get you where you want to go on your next off-road Florida adventure. Learn more about Bridgestone Dueler tires online or at an authorized Bridgestone tire dealer in Brooksville.
Find All-Terrain Tire Shops in Brooksville, FL
Florida has an off-road excursion for every kind of adventure enthusiast, and you'll need a reliable all-terrain tire to help you on your adventure. Find more all-terrain tire types, sizes, benefits, and more online, and visit a Brooksville tire shop near you to talk to a tire expert about all-terrain tires. With the Bridgestone 90-Day Buy and Try Guarantee, you can try out eligible Bridgestone-brand tires, and if you're not satisfied, return it within 90 days of purchase.* So, go ahead and put our all-terrain tires to the test on your next Brooksville off-road adventure.
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In the time where consumer trends forecasters everywhere are predicting the top trends for 2018, there was one food item from 2017 that has practically unanimous agreement on predicted growth for the new year – Hawaiian food.
Poke, a dish consisting of sliced, marinated fish served over rice or greens, was popping up in restaurants everywhere in 2017 and is expected to grow immensely in 2018 as chefs and food artists look for new ways to prepare and serve it. Bloomberg news reported that over 300 Hawaiian restaurants have opened in just the last two years, but increasingly the dish is being served at restaurants serving all kinds of foods. Business Insider has called poke the biggest fast casual food trend, attributed mostly to its rapid rise to popularity in major foodie cities like New York City and Los Angeles.
Expect to see more Hawaiian dishes in the mainland this year, including malasadas (eggy donuts), Loco Moco (a a fried egg stacked on a hamburger patty and sticky rice, topped with gravy), and traditional meats replaced by Spam.


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If you experience frequent indigestion, abdominal pain or jaundice, it may be due to pancreatitis. At GI Associates of Maryland, diagnostic testing is available on-site to quickly identify inflammation in the pancreas, so you can get the treatment you need without delay. The highly-skilled gastroenterologists design a care plan using medications, lifestyle changes, and dietary improvements to relieve symptoms and prevent inflammation from worsening. Call the Waldorf, Maryland office to schedule a diagnostic evaluation for pancreatitis symptoms or book a consultation online today.
Pancreatitis describes inflammation in the pancreas, the gland that produces insulin to convert dietary sugars into energy. Inflammation can lead to scarring in the pancreas and affect the gland’s function.
There are two types of pancreatitis:
Acute pancreatitis develops inflammation due to alcohol abuse, gallstones, or surgery. Acute cases typically resolve within a week but can also require hospitalization.
Chronic pancreatitis is typically the result of heavy alcohol use. You can also experience chronic pancreatitis from injuries, blockages in the pancreatic duct, or high cholesterol. If left unmanaged, chronic pancreatitis can lead to life-threatening complications.
GI Associates of Maryland provides diagnostic testing in the office for symptoms of pancreatitis. The experienced medical team also tailors a treatment plan to ease your symptoms and protect the long-term health of your pancreas.
You should schedule a diagnostic evaluation at GI Associates of Maryland if you have persistent symptoms of pancreatitis, such as:
Medical providers can order blood work, ultrasound imaging, and other diagnostic tests to evaluate the health of your pancreas. They also perform endoscopic ultrasounds at the endoscopy center next door.
Treating pancreatitis may involve medications to control pain, indigestion, and other symptoms. The GI Associates of Maryland team may also recommend intravenous (IV) fluids to support the healing of your pancreas.
Initially, you may not feel like eating because ingesting increases your pain. As the pain subsides, you can start consuming bland foods and clear liquids until you eventually return to your usual diet.
In addition to treating your symptoms, the team also customizes a care plan to address the underlying cause of inflammation in your pancreas, which may involve surgery to remove blockages, gallstones, or pancreatic cysts.
Those with chronic pancreatitis may require ongoing medications to control pain and inflammation and to prevent the condition from worsening. The providers also suggest diet changes you can make to avoid complications.
Call GI Associates of Maryland to schedule a diagnostic evaluation for pancreatitis symptoms or book an appointment online today.


Gustavo is a patent attorney with a large experience in patents and industrial designs since 2004. He is BSc in Electronic Engineering, MSc in Mechanical Engineering, and holds a law degree.
He has always worked in the most respected and well-known intellectual property offices in Brazil and also has experience in the industry, which he acquired when he worked as a patent engineer in a large mining company in Brazil.
Throughout these years of activity, he has dealt with different types of inventions, from the most diverse technical fields. In addition, he also uses his knowledge of the law to act in lawsuits involving patents.


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One of the most trustworthy public water systems in the world is found in the United States. The tap water that more than 90% of Americans use for drinking is sourced from municipal water systems that are regularly inspected and controlled to guarantee they adhere to federal safety regulations.
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) requires that all drinking water in the United States meet certain standards, even though both the source water and the treatment process have an impact on the final product.
Pollution may still happen even if tap water in the United States is among the cleanest in the world. Some examples of potential causes of contamination are the things listed below.
The sewage system is experiencing a backup.
It is made up of several naturally occurring substances and minerals, including uranium, radon, and arsenic. Land management techniques include a variety of approaches, such as concentrated feeding, fertilizer and pesticide use, and animal husbandry. The selection of the right water inspection is crucial in this case.
The use of potentially hazardous materials in industrial processes, such as cyanide or heavy metals, may directly affect how well septic systems and other on-site wastewater treatment facilities function. If water is moved via pipes that have not been adequately maintained or if it has not been properly treated, the probability of it being polluted increases dramatically.
Making Use of Personal Confinement Walls
To safeguard the public’s health and decide whether or not to issue a water advisory, authorities in charge of the water system may decide to do so in the event that they find a problem with the public drinking water supply, such as pollution. In this specific case, a precise water analysis is required.
Numerous additional health issues, such as neurological anomalies, reproductive issues, and digestive difficulties have all been connected to the toxins found in our water supply. After being exposed to the virus, older adults and children with good immune systems are less likely to get ill than infants and younger children, pregnant women, the elderly, and those with weakened immune systems.
An Examination of the Flows and Currents
Over ninety distinct pollutants are regulated by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), some of which include metals like lead, diseases including E. Coli, Salmonella, and Cryptosporidium, and disinfection byproducts. These are far from the only contaminants. Salmonella, Cryptosporidium, and E. Coli are a few types of bacteria that are considered pollutants. You may read more about the relevant microorganisms on the page that discusses illnesses and contaminants.
The clients’ expectations and whether or not they were met
An annual report from companies providing municipal water services must be sent to their customers. This kind of research is sometimes referred to as a “Consumer Confidence Report,” or “CCR.” The recently published research discusses the local water supply, including its source, the kinds of toxins found in the water, and the steps that residents may take to protect the water they drink.
One may determine a solution’s pH value by counting the hydrogen ions that are present in it. The water’s acidity will increase as the concentration of these hydrogen ions in the water increases. The taste of water and its suitability for human ingestion are both influenced by its acidity. If the pH of the water is not very near to 7, you might become ill from drinking it.


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ABC president Channing Dungey revealed that plans for a live musical broadcast are currently “in development.” The news was announced ahead of the network’s May 17 upfront presentation in New York, according to EW.com.
Dungey also hinted that the musical will likely be from the Disney catalogue.
“This is a space that’s already become very crowded,” Dungey said, according to EW.com. “When we make our play in that space, we really want to make sure it’s the right project for us to be doing and one that really speaks to the heart of who we are at ABC and as a part of the Disney family.”
Disney has ushered numerous musicals to the stage including Beauty and the Beast, The Lion King, The Little Mermaid, Tarzan, Mary Poppins, Newsies and The Hunchback of Notre Dame. Up next is a stage adaptation of Frozen, which will premiere in 2017.
ABC previously announced that it was producing a television remake of Dirty Dancing starring Abigail Breslin, though it is not planned as a live event.
The network recently canceled the Alan Menken-Glenn Slater TV musical series Galavant after two seasons; however, composer Menken tweeted that the property would “live on in many ways,” likely a stage adaptation. He added, “Just like Newsies, our day will come.”
GALAVANT is not continuing at ABC. But it will live on in so many ways. Guaranteed. Love to our cast, our writers, our fans!! Stay tuned...


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SUNNYVALE, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–CrowdStrike Holdings, Inc., (Nasdaq: CRWD), a leader in cloud-delivered endpoint protection, today announced financial results for the second quarter of its fiscal 2021, ended July 31, 2020.
“CrowdStrike’s strong momentum continued into the second quarter with net new ARR reaching a new record and exceeding $100 million. A favorable competitive environment and strong secular tailwinds are fueling our growth. Organizations are shedding outdated systems and accelerating their move to modern cloud-native technologies to meet the demands of today’s threat landscape. Furthermore, as organizations adapt to the new distributed workforce…


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LONDON (Reuters) - Grocery sales grew 3.8 percent in the latest 12-week period, boosted by demand for alcohol, soft drinks and ice cream in a record-breaking hot summer, as supermarkets brace for a push into the discount sector by market leader Tesco.
While the country’s four biggest supermarkets benefited from the warm weather spending spree, they all lost market share to discounters Aldi and Lidl, whose sales growth was 13.9 percent and 8.3 percent respectively, industry data showed.
After a decade of losing market share to the fast-growing discounters, Britain’s no.1 supermarket Tesco will on Wednesday take the fight directly to them with the opening of its own discount format, reported to be called “Jack’s”.
“As speculation mounts over the launch of Tesco’s discount retailer Jack’s, it’s worth remembering how quickly rivals Aldi and Lidl have grown their market share,” Kantar Worldpanel head of retail and consumer insight Fraser McKevitt said.
Aldi and Lidl have a combined 13.1 percent market share, after doubling it over the period 2013-2018.
Tesco posted sales growth of 1.9 percent in the 12 weeks ended Sept. 9, Kantar said, noting that Tesco’s cheaper own-label product lines Eastman’s and Creamfields launched earlier this year, were proving popular.
Asda was the best performer of Britain’s big four supermarkets, with sales up 3.1 percent, ahead of Morrisons, up 3.0 percent.
Sainsbury’s, which has agreed to take over Asda to become the no.1 player, potentially putting pressure on Tesco, was the laggard again, with sales up 1.6 percent over the 12-week period.
Market researcher Kantar Worldpanel said sales growth was ahead of grocery inflation of 2 percent. It said prices were rising fastest in markets such as butter, cola and canned fish.
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The Kadadu National Park area of Gunlom will be closed to the public just as the peak tourism season kicks off after traditional owners agreed that Parks Australia had "a lack of respect" for their sacred sites.
According to ABC news, the chairperson of the Gunlom Land Trust said they agreed to close all public access until the ongoing court case involving Parks Australia is settled. PA stands accused of impacting a sacred site by upgrading a walking path without approval. In the latest court hearing, Parks Australia raised "constitutional issues" of Commonwealth immunity.
Gunlom Land Trust chairperson Mick Markham advised authorities on Monday morning that the decision was "a result of Parks breach of our lease agreement and lack of respect for our sacred sites".
Markham said he expected the gate at the South Alligator River would be locked within the week.
"We have to protect the sites, it's our religion. That site has been there for over 10,000 years, when the salt water was eroding the cliff face," he said.
Markham said nearby sites would all remain open.
"It's just the affected area for this court case," he said.
"The traditional owners apologise to the tourists but for us to get our point across, we feel this is the only way.
The closure comes in the midst of a court battle between the Aboriginal Areas Protection Authority (AAPA) and the federally-run Parks Australia over alleged sacred site offences and unauthorised construction of a walking track near the popular Gunlom Falls infinity pool.
AAPA alleges the track was illegally constructed close to a restricted sacred site without an Authority Certificate.
The court has heard the site in question is a men's site which under Aboriginal law and custom was not allowed to be viewed by women and children.
In court Parks Australia has raised "constitutional issues" of Commonwealth immunity in relation to the Sacred Sites Act in Kakadu National Park.
The High Court may be asked to decide whether sacred site protections apply in Kakadu National Park.
Members of the Gunlom Land Trust met on Thursday last week and agreed to close all public access until the ongoing court case was settled.
Mr. Markham said they wanted Parks Australia to admit their guilt and pay the resulting fine so the site could reopen.
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This is not just happening with the NBN – it is happening here in Canberra with its home-grown VDSL (coaxial cable) network originally installed by a mostly-publically-owned company called TransACT.
When iiNet acquired TransACT here in Canberra four years or so ago they acquired me as a customer, and they acquired TransACT's legacy process of issuing two bills, not as you might expect for the landline and the broadband service – those two were combined into a single bill – but for those two and separately for being my Internet Service Provider.
At the time I paid $10 a month for the ISP service, which iiNet proposed increasing to $30. In compensation they offered me a $20 discount off the standard charge for their cheapest landline/broadband plan, for which I currently pay about $40 a month (after two or three dollars of call charges and a further discount for paying by direct debit), a total of about $70.
On May 10 I received two emails, one for each iiNet account, with an identical spiel about what I believe was in effect a forced upgrade to their new the VDSL2 network, for which the cheapest plan would be $70 a month.
Two days later I had a call from TransACT – I've taken the chance to tell the tale of the source of that call elsewhere on Choice's website (https://choice.community/t/telstra-mobile-doesnt-ring-but-do-get-sms-about-missed-call/13838/41).
The TransACT representative, a Filipina called Sunny, confirmed that the new plan would consolidate my existing two bills so that I would be paying no more for an improved service, particularly for an increase from my present download limit of 9GB – which I have never exceeded, incidentally – to Liimitless Data (and I complimented her on the double-i pun). She suggested I should move across immediately, rather than waiting until July when the (forced?) "upgrade" would occur anyway.
Despite my somewhat-allayed concern at losing my reliable landline for the unreliability of VoIP – they call it Netphone – and other only somewhat-allayed concerns discussed at length with Sunny, I agreed.
She immediately transferred me to another line where after a brief old-fashioned ringtone a man's voice began to tell me about the requirement to waive my CSG rights.
When the recorded voice asked me whether I agreed to the waiver, and I said no, Sunny came back on the line immediately to ask me if I was really not agreeing, and when I confirmed my refusal to waive these rights without at least doing some research into what it might really mean, she told me it would be impossible to proceed with the upgrade without the waiver.
I asked her what the alternatives were, and she said she thought it should be possible to retain my CSG rights by remaining with my existing two-bill system but for access to the new network (since the old network was being closed down come what may), and she put me on hold to check. When she came back she said I could continue to pay TransACT $50 a month and iiNet $30 a month, losing my special discounts in the process (for which she had some excuse I've now forgotten).
When I said this meant I was effectively being asked to pay an additional $10 a month to retain my CSG rights, paying a total of $80 a month plus some call charges rather than the $70 I was paying at present, and would also pay on the new network (at a minimum) if I waived my CSG rights, she did not disagree. She promised to put this alternative offer in writing and email it to me, but she has not done so yet.


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The banking group intends to increase the share capital open to its shareholders.
Rabat – The BMCE Bank Of Africa Group’s net income reached MAD 1.9 billion (nearly $189 million with the current exchange rate) at the end of 2019, a 5% increase compared to the Moroccan bank’s net income in 2018, according to a press release on its financial results.
The banking group reported 60% of the income comes from activity in Morocco, while the remaining 40% is rooted in international activity.
BMCE Bank of Africa Group also recorded a net banking income of MAD 13.9 billion (approximately $1.38 billion with the current exchange rate) in 2019, an increase of 5%, largely due to the result on market operations and the margin on commissions.
Customer loans grew by 4%, while customer deposits increased by 5.4%. The banking group’s return on equity for the year was 11%, while its return on asset ratio was 0.8%.
BMCE Bank of Africa Group’s Board of Directors is set to propose to shareholders the distribution of a dividend of MAD 5 per share, representing an “increase in the share capital open to all the shareholders of the bank, to be paid up by optional conversion into shares of the dividends for the 2019 financial year.”


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The concept of rate-modulated (rate-responsive, rate-adaptive) pacemakers is to move beyond simple backup pacing for bradycardias to helping a patient adapt to physiologic stress with an increase in heart rate, even if the patient's intrinsic sinus node normally would not allow this to occur. The development of dual-chamber pacemakers allows a patient to increase the heart rate if he or she is in sinus rhythm and sinus function is intact. Many patients, however, have sick sinus syndrome that prevents normal physiologic sinus node response to exercise, stress, or chronic atrial fibrillation.
About one-third of American women will
eventually have a hysterectomy, the second
most common surgery after cesarean
section. Why so common? Basically,
hysterectomy can cure a variety of uterine problems:
✿ Fibroids. Hysterectomy is most often recommended
for serious cases of fibroids (benign tumors
that grow in the uterus wall). Fibroids can grow
large and may cause great pain and heavy bleeding.
Depending on the severity, physicians and patients
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In a surgery called myomectomy, the fibroids
are removed but the uterus stays in place.
We view this increasing inverse correlation ofmotion and shot length as an amplifying
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observer eye movements to quickly reevaluate each new visual depiction and increasing
heart rate and other bodily responses (Carruthers and Taggart 1973). Addingmoremotion
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increasing correlationmay help to couple attention to broader physiological responses.
First, whether you are dining at your home or at a restaurant, have your prospect seated with his back to a solid wall or screen. Research shows that respiration, heart rate, brain wave frequencies and blood pressure rapidly increase when a person sits with his back to an open space, particularly where others are moving about. Tension is further increased if the person’s back is towards an open door or a window at ground level. Next, the lights should be dimmed and muffled background music played. Many top restaurants have an open fireplace or facsimile near the entrance of the...
Diuretics increase the rate of urine flow and sodium excretion and are used to adjust the volume
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failure, renal failure, nephrotic syndrome, and cirrhosis. The objective of this chapter is to provide
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Presyncopal symptoms vary in duration and may increase in severity until loss of consciousness occurs, or they may resolve prior to loss of consciousness if the cerebral ischemia is corrected. The differentiation of syncope from seizure is an important, sometimes difficult, diagnostic problem.Syncope may be benign when it occurs as a result of normal cardiovascular reflex effects on heart rate and vascular tone, or serious when due to a life-threatening cardiac arrhythmia.
Physiology of Circadian Rhythmicity
The sleep-wake cycle is the most evident of the many 24-h rhythms in humans. Prominent daily variations also occur in endocrine, thermoregulatory, cardiac, pulmonary, renal, gastrointestinal, and neurobehavioral functions. At the molecular level, endogenous circadian rhythmicity is driven by self-sustaining transcriptional/translational feedback loops (Fig. 28-2). In evaluating a daily variation in humans, it is important to distinguish between those rhythmic components passively evoked by periodic environmental or behavioral changes (e.g.
Distinguishing Cardiovascular from Respiratory System Dyspnea If a patient has evidence of both pulmonary and cardiac disease, a cardiopulmonary exercise test should be carried out to determine which system is responsible for the exercise limitation. If, at peak exercise, the patient achieves predicted maximal ventilation, demonstrates an increase in dead space or hypoxemia (oxygen saturation below 90%), or develops bronchospasm, the respiratory system is probably the cause of the problem.
Because death rate increases with age, stroke mortality is highest among elderly women. In 2005
the death rate from stroke for women over 65 varied from highs of 1,276.55/100,000 in Latvia and
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Natick gas leak briefly closes T station
A falling ladder sheared off a gas meter at a West Central Street shopping plaza yesterday, causing a gas leak and the temporarily closing the nearby train station.
Police said a Tedeschi's employee had been checking something on the roof when the ladder fell at about 2 p.m., striking the gas meter.
The Fire Department sent several engines to Natick Crossings plaza, evacuated everyone from the businesses and closed the parking lots. Trains headed toward the West Central Street station were stopped for about five minutes until the gas was turned off.
The Fire Department spent about a half-hour there, while NStar remained to make repairs.
Everyone was allowed back into the businesses by 2:30, police said.
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Playa Blanca is a small beach with a stretch of around half a kilometer. It is very popular among the local families and the beauty of the place is just amazing. One can enjoy swimming, fishing, and diving here. The beach is 1500 ft long and is set in the middle of exotic landscape. It is ideal for relaxing.
Tierra Atacama, Chile. This peaceful oasis sits at the foot of the Andes. Chilean architects designed the hotel with sustainability in mind, employing adobe brick and compacted earth for insulation. Bird watching and volcano climbing are among the many activities that are offered. 800-829-5325; tierraatacama.com
Located in Chile's Bío-Bío region, between Los Angeles and Chillán, the Salto del Laja, or Laja Falls, is a set of four waterfalls along Chile's Laja River. This popular tourist attraction offers a variety of viewing options and many types of tours and other activities.
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Google cleared of search bias accusations
The US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has ended its anti-trust investigation into whether Google’s search algorithm disadvantages competitors.
The FTC investigation, which covered millions of web pages over 19 months, concluded that Google’s method betters search results for consumers instead of imposing blockades on its business competitors.
The close of the FTC anti-trust investigation comes as a blow to competitors Microsoft, Expedia Inc and Yelp Inc, who brought the lawsuit against Google. The claim, made in May 2010, accused Google’s algorithm of favouring its own services over competition, giving Google an unfair monopoly.
Although cleared, Google voluntarily made two product changes.
The first is that now websites can remove reviews from Google specialised search results without affecting Google main search. The second is that advertisers will be able more readily to compare search engine results using Google AdWords software.
“Nothing in the decision is a serious blow to any of Google’s ambitions,” said the technology analyst for Gartner Incorporated, Whit Andrews.
The FTC made clear that disputes should try to be resolved through third parties before injunctions are sought.
This leaves Google free to extend its business without US federal concern in the $50 billion search engine market. Google is currently developing features that could rapidly decrease the dominance of firms such as Microsoft and Yahoo! in the market, which is expected to grow 15% this year.
It’s now up to European regulators, who have been investigating Google for similar accusations by Microsoft for two years, to determine if restrictions should be placed on Google’s practices.
Holding a more dominant position in Europe than in America, it is likely that Google will be subject to concessions from Europe from the investigation ending this month. If so, this would be the first time Google’s business model came under regulatory pressure.
In the European case, Google has until mid-January to come up with a proposal to resolve the investigation. If it does not, and is found guilty, Google could be fined 10% of its revenue, totalling $4 billion.
Michael Jennings, spokesman for the EU commission, said: “We have taken note of the FTC decision, but we don’t see that it has any direct implications for our investigation.”


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On today's episode, Arys gives us a breakdown on what he's been up to since the release of his most recent "Guest Spot" episode on the All In Podcast. He sends a special shout out to some of the shows he's recently been a guest on, as well as to some of the new guests that he'll be having on the show in the upcoming weeks for all of you to listen to. Arys also announces his upcoming mini series "Welcome to Forgiveness". All of that, plus some positive self-talk on today's 52nd episode. Enjoy!
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