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Download and read online The Art and Science of Low Carbohydrate Living in PDF and EPUB A definitive resource for low carbohydrate living. Trading up from sugars and starches to a cornucopia of nutrient-rich, satisfying, and healthy foods.
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Download and read online The Ketogenic Mediterranean Diet in PDF and EPUB COMBINE THE LOW-CARB, FAT-BURNING KETOGENIC DIET WITH THE DELICIOUS, HEART-SMART MEDITERRANEAN LIFESTYLE ULTIMATE HEALTHY EATING The heart-smart and brain-healthy Mediterranean diet offers you an easy-to-follow lifestyle for losing weight while enjoying crisp produce, freshly caught fish and healthy fats. Now, the innovative program in this book supercharges this time-tested diet by applying the scientifically proven fat-burning approach of the ketogenic diet. The Ketogenic Mediterranean Diet will help you: •Change the way your body uses energy •End your carb cravings •Dramatically reduce fat storage •Reduce your risk of heart disease and diabetes The recipes, tips and meal plans in this book will help you prepare delicious dishes like Tomato Basil Zucchini Pasta, Cloud Bread and Chocolate Mug Cake, all while losing weight and eating healthy.
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Download and read online Digestive Health with REAL Food in PDF and EPUB Health begins in the gut. In addition to digestive disorders, many other health problems can stem from damage to your intestines, including migraines, skin problems, autoimmune conditions, and weight abnormalities, so tackling your digestion first is smart if you want to maximize your chances of obtaining optimal health. Beyond simply managing your symptoms, Digestive Health with REAL Food will teach you how to address the root causes of your digestive troubles to achieve optimal digestive and overall health. The information in Digestive Health with REAL Food will help you build your own optimal diet by identifying the best foods for your digestive system: ones that are easy to digest, anti-inflammatory, nutrient-dense, healing and low in irritants and allergens. The nutritional protocol in this book, developed by registered dietitian Aglaée Jacob, addresses numerous digestive problems, including: Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) | Crohn’s disease | Ulcerative colitis Small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO) |Fructose malabsorption FODMAP intolerance | Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) Gallbladder issues | Abnormal intestinal permeability (leaky gut) Gut dysbiosis (gut flora imbalance) | Celiac disease | Non-celiac gluten sensitivity | Multiple food sensitivities | And many more... In addition to guiding you on how to successfully follow an elimination diet, Aglaée will teach you everything you need to know about dietary supplements, stress management, eating out, and travel strategies, as well as how to troubleshoot various digestive problems. The book includes over 40 recipes and meal/snack ideas plus helpful charts, food lists, and weekly meal plans to get started on the path to better digestion. Unfortunately, there is no one-size-fits-all solution to digestive problems, but the evidence-based, customized and holistic nutritional approach in Digestive Health with REAL Food will give you the tools to tackle your digestive issues and optimize your health.
Download and read online Kmd in PDF and EPUB Dr. Steve Parker presents the world's first low-carbohydrate Mediterranean diet. Nutrition experts for years have recommended the healthy Mediterranean diet. It's linked to longer life span and reduced rates of heart attack, stroke, cancer, diabetes, and dementia. Dr. Parker (M.D.) has modified the Mediterranean diet to help you lose excess weight while retaining most of the healthy foods in the traditional Mediterranean diet. What's the secret? Cut back on the fattening carbohydrates such as concentrated sugars and refined starches. You'll discover how to manage your weight without exercise, without hunger, without restricting calories, while eating fish, meat, chicken, vegetables, fruits, wine, olive oil, nuts, and cheese. The book includes advice on how to avoid weight regain, instruction on exercise, a week of meal plans, special recipes, a general index, a recipe index, and scientific references. All measurements are given in both U.S. customary and metric units. This low-carbohydrate Mediterranean diet is included also in Dr. Parker's "Advanced Mediterranean Diet" (2nd edition) and "Conquer Diabetes and Prediabetes." Are you finally ready to lose weight while eating abundantly and without counting calories?
Download and read online The Advanced Mediterranean Diet Lose Weight Feel Better Live Longer 2nd Edition in PDF and EPUB Nutrition experts for decades have recommended the healthy Mediterranean diet. Dr. Steve Parker incorporates the latest nutrition science breakthroughs in this newly revised second edition of his award-winning "Advanced Mediterranean Diet." Dr. Parker's weight management plan is highly customizable, depending on the user's weight, sex, and preferred dieting style. In addition to a time-honored portion-controlled diet, Dr. Parker presents the world's first low-carb Mediterranean diet: the Ketogenic Mediterranean Diet. This is a two-for-one deal. You'll discover 1) which foods are the healthiest, 2) which carbohydrates are particularly fattening, 3) why we no longer have to worry about dietary total fat, saturated fat, and cholesterol, 4) how to lose weight by watching portion sizes or calories, 5) how to lose weight by limiting carbohydrate consumption, 6) which of these two popular dieting methods is optimal for you, and 7) 64 easy and delectable recipes. The traditional Mediterranean diet is rich in fruits, vegetables, legumes, whole grains, fish, olive oil, judicious amounts of wine, with modest portions of meat and poultry. This way of eating is linked to longer lifespan and reduced risk of heart attack, stroke, cancer, diabetes, and dementia. The book includes advice on how to avoid weight regain, instruction on exercise, a general index, a recipe index, and scientific references. All measurements are given in both U.S. customary and metric units.
Download and read online The Coconut Oil and Low Carb Solution for Alzheimer s Parkinson s and Other Diseases in PDF and EPUB From the author of the best-seller Alzheimer's Disease; What if There Was a Cure?, Mary T. Newport, M.D., now presents this guide of how to integrate diet in the treatment of neurodegenerative diseases
Download and read online The Ketogenic Bible in PDF and EPUB The ketogenic diet is emerging as one of the most popular diets for health and weight loss, and for good reason. No other diet has the same benefits for health concerns ranging from obesity and type 2 diabetes to Alzheimer's disease to cancer—not to mention its positive effects on athletic performance. In The Ketogenic Bible, Jacob Wilson and Ryan Lowery offer a comprehensive look at the ketogenic diet and the fat-burning state it induces, ketosis. It's the most complete source for information on keto—not only how to follow a ketogenic diet but also how it affects the bodily systems and processes that are at the core of how we feel and function every day. Their approach is based on the wide range of scientific research that’s been conducted on ketosis, including the research they're doing at their own Applied Science and Performance Institute. Through their work with people who are switching to a ketogenic diet, they also know the most common concerns and questions, so they've included practical tips and advice for following keto, along with more than 75 easy and delicious recipes. No other book offers such an exhaustive, science-based view of what it means to follow a ketogenic diet. This is your one-stop shop for the most tested and accurate information on the ketogenic diet and for answers to all your questions.
Download and read online Headache and Migraine Biology and Management in PDF and EPUB There are two crucial issues in the treatment and management of headache patients: More than 50% of individuals experiencing headache have only been treated symptomatically, with no appropriate diagnosis established; and history and neurologic examination are essential to establishing a diagnosis, and thus selecting appropriate therapy. Headache and Migraine Biology and Management is a practical text that addresses these issues, featuring contributions from expert clinical authors. The book covers in detail topics including chronic and episodic migraine, post-traumatic headache, sinus headache, cluster headache, tension headache, and others. Chapters are also dedicated to treatment subjects, including psychiatric and psychological approaches, medication overuse, inpatient treatment, and pediatric issues. This book is an ideal resource for researchers and clinicians, uniting practical discussion of headache biology, current ideas on etiology, future research, and genetic significance and breakthroughs. This resource is useful to those who want to understand headache biology, treat and manage symptoms, and for those performing research in the headache field. A practical discussion of headache biology, current ideas on etiology, future research, and genetic significance and breakthroughs Features chapters from leading physicians and researchers in headache medicine Full-color text that includes both an overview of multiple disciplines and discusses the measures that can be used to treat headaches
Download and read online The Hunter gatherer Within in PDF and EPUB "We want to examine what the scientific evidence suggests is really going on when we eat food, and how we can eat and live in a way that best gives us the health benefits of a hunter-gatherer lifestyle while living in and enjoying the advantages of the modern world. We also hope to use the evidence to explore how we can increase our chances of avoiding chronic diseases, obesity, and other health problems -- the "Diseases of Civilization." -- page 7.
Download and read online New Atkins For a New You in PDF and EPUB New Atkins For A New You is an alternative to the original Atkins diet, which allows you to lose weight successfully and emerge with a healthier, firmer body. This new diet offers all the benefits of the original diet, including the freedom to eat luxuriously and feel completely satisfied, a metabolic boost giving you more energy and weight loss that never comes back, but it also has these enhanced benefits: - More flexibility in what you eat - Allows you to include carbohydrates in your diet - Trains your body to burn fat for energy rather than banning fats altogether - Includes more options for vegetarians, vegans and those who want to limit their meat intake This breakthrough new diet provides all the benefits of the original Atkins diet in an improved, simplified form that can be tailored to your individual needs and sustained for the rest of your life.
Download and read online The Low Carb Fraud in PDF and EPUB By now, the low-carb diet’s refrain is a familiar one: Bread is bad for you. Fat doesn’t matter. Carbs are the real reason you can’t lose weight. The low-carb universe Dr. Atkins brought into being continues to expand. Low-carb diets, from South Beach to the Zone and beyond, are still the go-to method for weight-loss for millions. These diets’ marketing may differ, but they all share two crucial components: the condemnation of “carbs” and an emphasis on meat and fat for calories. Even the latest diet trend, the Paleo diet, is—despite its increased focus on (some) whole foods—just another variation on the same carbohydrate fears. In The Low-Carb Fraud, longtime leader in the nutritional science field T. Colin Campbell (author of The China Study and Whole) outlines where (and how) the low-carb proponents get it wrong: where the belief that carbohydrates are bad came from, and why it persists despite all the evidence to the contrary. The foods we misleadingly refer to as “carbs” aren’t all created equal—and treating them that way has major consequences for our nutritional well-being. If you’re considering a low-carb diet, read this e-book first. It will change the way you think about what you eat—and how you should be eating, to lose weight and optimize your health, now and for the long term.
Download and read online Keto Clarity in PDF and EPUB Leading health blogger Jimmy Moore and researcher and internist Dr. Eric C. Westman join forces again to explain the powerful therapeutic effects of a ketogenic diet—one that combines a customized carbohydrate restriction, moderation of protein intake, and real food-based fats—which is emerging in the scientific literature as a means for improving a wide range of diseases, from Type 2 diabetes to Alzheimer’s and more. Simply eating a low-carb diet alone isn’t enough, and Moore and Westman tell you why. Have you looked at a low-carb diet simply as a means to lose weight? What if you learned that combining a low-carb nutritional approach with a high fat intake produces a powerful therapeutic effect on a wide variety of health conditions that most people think requires medication to control? That’s what Keto Clarity is all about. Jimmy Moore, the world’s leading low-carb diet blogger and podcaster, has reunited with his Cholesterol Clarity coauthor Dr. Eric C. Westman, a practicing internist and low-carb diet researcher, to bring you the crystal-clear information you need to understand what a ketogenic diet is all about and why it may be the missing element in your pursuit of optimal health. This book includes exclusive interviews from twenty of the world’s foremost authorities from various fields bringing their depth of expertise and experience using this nutritional approach. Moore and Westman clearly explain why ketosis is normal, how this nutritional approach is being used therapeutically by many medical professionals, a step-by-step guide to help you produce more ketones and track your progress, real life success stories of people using a ketogenic diet, and more. The solid evidence for nutritional ketosis in dealing with many of the chronic health problems of our day is presented, including: epilepsy, Type 2 diabetes, obesity, cardiovascular disease, metabolic syndrome, polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS), irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), heartburn (GERD), nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). The good evidence for ketogenic diets is also shared in dealing with Alzheimer’s Disease (AD), Parkinson’s Disease, dementia, mental illness, schizophrenia, bipolar, depression, narcolepsy, and sleep disorders. Plus, you’ll get the details on the emerging science that is showing great promise in treating cancer, autism, migraines, chronic pain, brain injury, stroke, kidney disease and so much more. Keto Clarity is your definitive guide to the benefits of a low-carb, high-fat diet. Full details on Jimmy Moore’s yearlong n=1 scientific experiment of nutritional ketosis, in which he used sophisticated blood testing technology to track and monitor his production of ketones and blood sugar to achieve rather remarkable effects on his weight and health, is also presented as well as food shopping lists, 25+ low-carb, high-fat recipes, and a 21-day meal plan to get you going on your ketogenic lifestyle change. Keto Clarity gives you a whole new perspective on the work that the late, great Dr. Robert C. Atkins started in earnest with his promotion of the low-carb approach beginning in the 1960s. That revolution continues boldly in this book designed to shift your paradigm on diet and health forever!
Download and read online The Real Meal Revolution in PDF and EPUB 'Scientists labelled fat the enemy . . . they were wrong.' Time magazine We've been told for years that eating fat is bad for us, that it is a primary cause of high blood pressure, heart disease and obesity. The Real Meal Revolution debunks this lie and shows us the way back to restored health through eating what human beings are meant to eat. This book will radically transform your life by showing you clearly, and easily, how to take control of not just your weight, but your overall health, too - through what you eat. And you can eat meat, seafood, eggs, cheese, butter, nuts . . . often the first things to be prohibited or severely restricted on most diets. This is Banting, or Low-Carb, High-Fat (LCHF) eating, for a new generation, solidly underpinned by years of scientific research and by now incontrovertible evidence. This extraordinary book, already a phenomenal bestseller, overturns the conventional dietary wisdom of recent decades that placed carbohydrates at the base of the supposedly healthy-eating pyramid and that has led directly to a worldwide epidemic of obesity and diabetes. Both a startling revelation, and as old as humanity itself, it offers a truly revolutionary approach to healthy eating that explodes the myth, among others, that cholesterol is bad for us. This is emphatically not just another unsustainable, quick-fix diet or a fad waiting to be forgotten, but a long-delayed return to the way human beings are supposed to eat. The Real Meal Revolution is an ebook which maintains the design of the book, and as a result will not display correctly on some basic reading devices.

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DNA nanostructures have been attractive due to their structural properties resulting in many important breakthroughs especially in controlled assemblies and many biological applications. Here, we report a unique energy storage device which is a supercapacitor that uses nanostructured DNA hydrogel (Dgel) as a template and layer-by-layer (LBL)-deposited… (More)
A DNA hydrogel is reported as a delivery vehicle for gold nanorods and doxorubicin. The two photothermal and chemo cancer agents were co-loaded using electrostatic and DNA binding interactions, respectively. Light-triggered and highly synergistic combination cancer therapy was demonstrated in cellular and animal models.
A series of quantum dot (QD) ligands are reported that can make strong polyelectrolyte QD surfaces with sulfonates or quaternary ammoniums, which can endow QDs with excellent colloidal stability independent of the pH and ionic strength, minimal hydrodynamic size, and can be exploited to achieve stable and flexible bioconjugations and layer-by-layer assembly.
The effect of the trehalose incorporation on the nanomechanical properties of dipalmitoylphosphatidylcholine vesicles was studied using atomic force microscope (AFM) on mica surface. The vesicles were prepared only with the variation in the trehalose concentration and adsorbed on the mica surface. After the morphology of the adsorbed vesicles was… (More)
Structural analysis of branched DNA molecules (BDM) is important as model systems for DNA junctions and also as building units for DNA assembly. Although there have been efforts to study the structures of BDM, label-free solution structures have not been well determined yet. Here, we used a combination of synchrotron-based experimental tools and… (More)

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Welcome to the Jujutsu Kaisen Fan Art Thread! Please read these following rules before posting~
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stemceller writes to tell us that a team of researchers at the University of Alberta claims to have discovered a gene capable of blocking HIV thereby preventing the onset of full blown AIDS. "Stephen Barr, a molecular virologist in the Department of Medical Microbiology and Immunology, says his team has identified a gene called TRIM22 that can block HIV infection in a cell culture by preventing the assembly of the virus. 'When we put this gene in cells, it prevents the assembly of the HIV virus," said Barr, a postdoctoral fellow. "This means the virus cannot get out of the cells to infect other cells, thereby blocking the spread of the virus.'"
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Tencent is the biggest Chinese internet company and one of the most valuable companies worldwide. Every year Tencent hosts a technological interactive exhibition, called T-DAY. At this year’s exhibition visitors are invited to explore the infinite possibilities of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in everyday life.
The exhibition is paying a homage to iconic Shanghai City landmarks. Regardless of age, culture and background, everyone is welcome to enjoy and explore the immersive experience and to understand how technology brings a positive impact towards a greater and brighter future.
Entering the exhibition you are invited to take a train to travel through time as you arrive in a city transformed by technology, yet retains its traditional facades. Extremely colorfully designed and equipped with countless interaction possibilities, it is absolutely impossible to get bored here.
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This was the first time my Dad and I visited this restaurant. I had the lampuki and my Dad had grilled Chicken. My lampuki was delicious but my Dad found his chicken was on the dry and overdone side of things, making it difficult for him chew.
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With a few basic tools and materials, you can create a timeless piece that will last you for years to come. Here is your complete guide to knitting a jumper:
Tools and Materials:
-Yarn: Choose a yarn that is suited to the project you are making; if you are making a jumper, it is recommended to use a Wool blend yarn, as it is soft and warm. You will need around 800-1000 yards of yarn for an adult-sized jumper.
-Knitting needles: You will need a pair of knitting needles that are sized for the yarn you are using. Check the yarn label to see which needles are recommended.
-Measuring tape: You will need a measuring tape to measure your gauge and ensure your jumper is the correct size.
-Scissors: Keep a pair of scissors handy for snipping off the yarn when you are finished.
-Stitch markers: Stitch markers are used to mark important points in the pattern.
-Tapestry needle: A tapestry needle is used to weave in the ends of the yarn when you are finished.
1. Cast on the required number of stitches for the size jumper you are making. You may need to swatch to determine the correct number of stitches.
2. Begin knitting. Follow the pattern provided to create the jumper.
3. Measure your gauge regularly to ensure your jumper is the correct size.
4. Once the jumper is the desired length, bind off the stitches.
5. Weave in all the ends of the yarn with a tapestry needle.
6. Block the jumper to even out the stitches and give the jumper a professional finish.
7. Enjoy your finished jumper!
Congratulations! You have now completed your jumper. With a little bit of practice and patience, you can create a unique piece that will last you for years to come.
1. Choose the right yarn and needles for your jumper.
2. Cast on stitches, usually starting with the right front piece.
3. Work the ribbing for the bottom of the jumper.
4. Increase stitches for the body of the jumper.
5. Work the body of the jumper in stocking stitch or other pattern of your choice.
6. Separate the body and the sleeves.
7. Work the sleeves in stocking stitch or other pattern of your choice.
8. Join the body and the sleeves.
9. Work the neckline of the jumper.
10. Bind off the stitches.
11. Sew in any loose ends.
How to Knit a Jumper as a Beginner: Step-by-Step Guide
1. Gather the Materials: You will need a ball of yarn, knitting needles, and a yarn needle.
2. Cast On: To begin, you will need to “cast on” stitches. To do this, hold the knitting needles in your dominant hand, and the yarn in your non-dominant hand. Create a loop of yarn around your thumb and index finger of your non-dominant hand. Hold the needle with your dominant hand in the loop and bring the yarn around the needle and back through the loop.
3. Knit Stitch: Once you have your stitches on the needle, you can begin the knitting stitch. To do this, insert the needle with the stitches into the loop of yarn and pull the yarn through. Then, transfer the stitch back to the left needle and pull the yarn through the stitch.
4. Increase Stitches: Once you have a few rows of the knit stitch, you will need to increase the number of stitches to give your jumper shape. To do this, you will need to add extra stitches to the row. To do this, knit two stitches into one, and repeat until you have the desired number of stitches.
5. Shape the Jumper: Once you have the desired number of stitches, you can begin to shape the jumper. To do this, you will need to use a combination of increasing and decreasing the number of stitches. You can also use a pattern to create a more complex shape.
6. Bind Off: Once your jumper is the desired shape, you can bind off the stitches. To do this, knit two stitches and then pass the first stitch over the second stitch. Continue until all stitches are bound off.
7. Weave in Ends: After you have bound off the stitches, you will need to weave in the ends. To do this, take your yarn needle and thread it through the remaining stitches. Then, pull the yarn through the loops and trim off any excess.
8. Finishing Touches: You can add finishing touches to your jumper such as ribbing or buttons. Once you have completed these steps, your jumper is ready to wear!
How to Knit a Jumper Easily: Step-by-Step Guide
1. Select the right yarn for your project. Choose a yarn made of a lightweight natural fiber, such as fine cotton or wool. You’ll also want to make sure the yarn is soft and easy to work with.
2. Measure yourself and calculate the number of stitches you will need to create the jumper. You can find a number of online calculators to help you with this.
3. Cast on the required number of stitches, using a long-tail cast on method. This will give you a neat and even edge to start your project.
4. Begin knitting in the round, using the circular knitting needles. Start with a few rows of ribbing, then move onto stockinette stitch until you have reached the desired length.
5. When you have reached the desired length, begin decreasing stitches to create the armholes. To do this, knit two stitches together, then knit the next stitch.
6. After the armholes are created, continue knitting in stockinette stitch until you have reached the desired length for the body of the jumper.
7. Start the neckline shaping by binding off some of the stitches in the center of the neckline. Knit two stitches together, then bind off the next stitch.
8. Continue to bind off stitches in the center of the neckline until you have reached the desired depth.
9. Shape the shoulders by casting off stitches from each side of the neckline.
10. Once the shoulders are shaped, begin knitting the sleeves. Start by casting on the necessary number of stitches, then begin knitting in the round.
11. When the sleeves have reached the desired length, begin decreasing stitches to shape the cuffs.
12. Bind off all remaining stitches and weave in the ends. Finally, block your jumper to even out the stitches and give it a professional finish.
Knitting vs. Crocheting: Which is Easier for Making Jumper Sweaters?
Knitting is generally regarded as the easier of the two techniques for making jumper sweaters. With knitting, you use two needles to interlock loops of yarn, while crocheting requires one hook to pull loops of yarn through other loops.
Knitting is a much more versatile technique, allowing you to create more complex patterns and shapes. It also tends to be quicker and easier to learn than crocheting. The stitches with knitting are uniform and more consistent, which makes it easier to keep track of where you are in the pattern and to achieve an even tension.
Crocheting is often used for making lace, as the stitches can be manipulated to create intricate, delicate designs. Crocheting is also a great way to create a more open fabric with large holes and lacy patterns. It can also be used to create interesting colorwork, like stripes and chevrons.
Ultimately, the decision of which technique to use often comes down to personal preference. Both knitting and crocheting can be used to make beautiful and comfortable jumpers, so it’s really up to the individual to decide which method works best for them.
This guide on how to knit a jumper is an excellent resource for knitters of any level. It provides clear instructions, step-by-step diagrams, and helpful tips for each step. It also includes a helpful troubleshooting section for common knitting issues. Overall, this guide is an excellent resource for anyone looking to learn how to knit a jumper. I highly recommend it for anyone looking to take on this exciting project.
1. Cast on the number of stitches necessary for the size of the jumper you wish to knit.
2. Join the cast on stitches in the round and knit in the round until the desired length is reached.
3. Place markers at the beginning and end of the round.
4. Increase stitches at the sides of the markers to add shape to the jumper.
5. Knit the sleeve cuffs and increase or decrease the number of stitches to create the desired shape and size.
6. Add a rib pattern to the bottom of the jumper for a more fitted look.
7. Decrease stitches at the neckline to create a rounded shape.
8. Cast off the stitches and weave in the ends.


Mills Meets… is a Web Series on Phoenix FM, where presenter Nikki Mills meets talent & singers from the local area.
In the second episode of 2019 Nikki is joined in the studio by 2014 X Factor Contestant Jack Walton.
Talking about his journey since X Factor and signing to indie label, The House of Nanchang, Jack performed his current single ‘We Are Golden’ taken from his upcoming debut album, before attempting the world record for most socks put on one foot in 30 seconds!
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On November 11-13, a slew of Phoenix bands will pack their vans and head down to the fifth annual Sidepony Express Music Festival in Bisbee, and New Times has the exclusive scoop on the 101-artist lineup this year.
Yes, the festival takes place in Bisbee, the haunted mining town built into the Mule Mountains just a quick donkey ride from the border, but it's practically a retreat for the Phoenix music scene. Out of the 101 artists slated for the festival, nearly 70 hail from the Valley of the Sun, which is no surprise, as festival headmistress Anamieke Quinn lives in the Valley and plays in local band Treasurefruit. Other notable bands from Phoenix playing the festival include Fairy Bones, the Haymarket Squares, the Stakes, DaDaDoh, and Carol Pacey and the Honeyshakers.
All these bands and more will cram into practically every nook and cranny in Bisbee, a town of just 5,360 people. Venues for the festival include restaurants, bars, hotels, and lounges.
The lineup isn't entirely local, though. Artists are coming in to perform from Tucson as well, but also from as far away as Montreal, Seattle, and Juarez, Mexico.
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But there won't be just music. This year's festival will offer panels and presentations by members of the music industry, a pop-up recording studio, and after-hours dance parties. All the microphones on stage will be provided by Tuscon-based Cloud Microphones, and local winemakers and brewers will be strongly represented throughout the festival.
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During our stay in Cape Town, we did a guided bicycle tour of a township called Masiphumelele (I pronounce it for you in the video!). Check out my Justice Doll, made by some of the women there to raise awareness of injustice against women and children.
I have shared a few photos of my trip (Masiphumelele and a couple from Table Mountain) below.
I have just returned from my second magical trip to Africa.
This trip was special for many reasons, chief among them is that it was my honeymoon!
I got married in August to a wonderful man who is originally from Cape Town, South Africa.
On our 2-week trip to Cape Town, in addition to meeting his family and attending Jewish holiday services, we hiked Table Mountain (twice), toured the Robben Island prison where Nelson Mandela was held for 18 years (before being imprisoned for another 9 years), took a helicopter ride (my first!), saw penguins on the beach, and visited the Cape of Good Hope.

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Bohai buys lessor Avolon for US$7.6 billion after lowering bid
[BEIJING] China's Bohai Leasing Co agreed to buy Avolon Holdings Ltd, the Dublin-based jet lessor whose private- equity backers include Oak Hill Capital Partners, in a deal with an enterprise value of US$7.6 billion.
Avolon accepted a US$31-a-share offer that was lower than a US$32 bid placed on Aug 10, reflecting "significant volatility across global equity markets," the companies said Thursday. The price was 25 per cent more than Avolon's close on July 30, a day before disclosing that it had non-binding bids from Bohai and an unidentified suitor.
The deal underscores the increasing prominence of China's leasing companies in one of the world's fastest-growing aviation markets. Leased planes account for 36 per cent of the total airliner fleet in the Asia-Pacific region, according to Bloomberg Intelligence, second only to Europe.
"Chinese companies have been growing rapidly in aircraft leasing in recent years," said Kazunori Morisaki, an analyst at Japan Aviation Management Research in Tokyo. "China has a very large domestic aviation market, so there is room to have a big aviation leasing industry."
Bohai agreed to boost its deposit by US$100 million to US$350 million to show its commitment to the deal. The sum, which represents US$4.25 per Avolon common share, is payable to the leasing company under certain circumstances if the transaction isn't consummated.
Avolon backers Oak Hill, CVC Capital Partners, Cinven Ltd and GIC and their syndicate investors have agreed to vote their shares to support the takeover, as has HNA Group Co, Bohai's largest shareholder, the companies said. Haikou-based HNA Group has also guaranteed the purchase price.
The US shares of Avolon jumped 16 per cent on July 31 when the company said it was considering the competing offers. On Aug 10, Avolon signed a pact granting Bohai exclusive rights to negotiate an acquisition until Sept 7. Avolon shares rose 0.4 per cent to US$28.68 Thursday in US trading.
The transaction is expected to close by the first quarter of next year.
Asian leasing companies are boosting fleets and expanding across the continent, which is set to overtake the US as the world's largest plane market in two decades. Economic growth in China, India and Southeast Asia is encouraging more air travel. Hong Kong billionaire Li Ka-shing and Malaysian low-fare carrier AirAsia Bhd. also entered the aircraft-leasing market last year.
China's government said last year it will encourage local leasing companies to expand overseas and compete with bigger international players such as AerCap Holdings NV and General Electric Co's GE Capital Aviation Services unit.
Founded in 2010, Avolon has more than 260 planes delivered or on order, and its fleet's average age of 2.6 years is the youngest among major lessors, according to a company fact sheet. Cinven Ltd, CVC Capital Partners and Oak Hill are its three largest shareholders, based on data compiled by Bloomberg.
"Avolon has delivered significant returns for all shareholders and we believe Bohai are the right shareholder for the Avolon business in the next stage of growth," Avolon Chairman Denis Nayden said in a statement.


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Poverty-stricken workers in Nepal are being duped into selling their kidneys, with scammers convincing some to part with their organs by claiming they will grow back.
Kavre District in the foothills of the Himalayas has become known as kidney valley, a disturbing reputation it has gained because someone from nearly every household has sold an organ.
Desperate for money, many are being sucked in by ‘cash for kidney’ rackets, with black market networks buying their organs for small sums and then trafficking them.
High numbers of young men are returning from working abroad with kidney failure, driving a major health crisis in a country where around 20 per cent of the population live in poverty.
Many have died after selling their organs, while others have been left unable to work and needing transplants themselves – with victims now warning others struggling for money not to buy in to the dangerous and illegal procedures.
Two Nepali men reveal their scars after selling their kidneys. They told Sky News they were driven by financial need
In Hokse, a rural hilltop village 12 miles east of Kathmandu, locals have been targeted by so-called ‘organ brokers’ for years. Pictured: Workers in 2015
One local called Suman, 31, told Sky News that he felt he had ‘no option’ but to travel to India and sell his kidney for just £3,000 as he faced financial ruin.
‘I felt weak and I lost consciousness,’ he says. ‘When I woke up, it was really hurting. Now I can’t work and I try to tell anyone I can, not to sell their kidney.’
Another man who sold his kidney in India, where donors must be related to patients, told how ‘agents’ who helped him to sell his kidney made fake documents for him and ID cards to convince authorities.
‘My kidney was given to a fake sister,’ he said. ‘I think the doctor in India knew I’d sold it.’
A huge gap in supply and demand globally has opened up a black market for organs, which sees vulnerable people exploited by criminal networks.
One in 10 transplanted organs is estimated to have been trafficked, with doctors and hospitals among those involved in some cases.
In 2007, the Nepalese government passed a law banning the sale of kidneys, but that has not stopped poor people in the country opting for it as a last resort.
In Hokse, a rural hilltop village 12 miles east of Kathmandu, locals have been targeted by so-called ‘organ brokers’ for years.
Smooth-talking salesmen have persuaded villages to sell their body parts for small sums, with one mother telling previously that she had sold hers for £1,300.
The victims are left with scars from the surgeries, which are illegal and are often organised by ‘agents’
Desperate for money, many are being sucked in by ‘cash for kidney’ rackets, with black market networks buying their organs for small sums. Pictured: Victims in Hokse in 2015
There are believed to have been dozens of victims in recent months, including a 19-year-old who was among the migrant workers to leave his home and come back without a kidney in 2022.
At least 150 people sold their kidneys from a single village in the Kavre District, but only three cases were officially reported, Nepal’s National Human Rights Commission told PBS last year.
Nepal is one of the poorest countries in the world and is frequently hit by natural disasters, with an earthquake last November leaving a wake of destruction, damaging tens of thousands of homes.
High poverty levels have seen an increasing number of people driven overseas to countries like Malaysia and the Gulf States to earn money and send it back home.
Many are forced to work on building sites in brutal conditions, with extreme heat in places like Saudi Arabia and lack of water causing many to return to Nepal with kidney problems.
Nepal is one of the poorest countries in the world and is frequently hit by natural disasters, with an earthquake last November leaving a wake of destruction
Dr Pukar Shresth, a surgeon at the Human Organ Transplant Center in Nepal, noticed a pattern of young and previously healthy men coming back with ‘completely failed kidneys’.
He previously only performed transplants on elderly patients, but said that the situation has now become ‘very grave because about one third of all transplants are these labour migrant workers who have come from abroad.’
With body part sellers preying on the naivety of their victims and many seeing no option but to work long hours in dangerously high heat, doctors have called for more education.
Many in Hokse insist they no longer sell their kidneys, but the village remains scarred by the years of exploitation, with the physical scars still visible on the many who have sold their vital organs.


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All the contestants are nominated for eviction from the Bigg Boss 14, except Rahul Vaidya. He got saved from the elimination by Aly Goni, Devoleena Bhattacharjee and Nikki Tamboli.
The chances of Rubina Dilaik getting evicted from the Bigg Boss house is less compared to the other nominated contestants. She is a popular TV face. Also, she has strong opinions on the matters happening inside the Bigg Boss house.
Besides Rubina, her husband Abhinav Shukla will also not leave the Bigg Boss house in this week. He was called 'boring' until lately, but, slowly his game has picked up, and viewers like to watch the husband-wife on TV.
Also, Aly Goni will not be evicted from the reality show as he is stronger than some other nominated contestants. His friendship with Rahul is also loved by the Bigg Boss fans.
Speaking of Nikki Tamboli and Eijaz Khan's proxy Devoleena Bhattacharya, the two have created a lot of drama in the Bigg Boss house in this week. Leaving, Rakhi Sawant and Arshi Khan, who entered as challengers in the ongoing season, in bottom two.
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Apply to sell books at the Palmer Park Art Fair Authors Tent. Thousands of shoppers. Last year's authors reported great success.
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New this year! Sell books at the Funky Ferndale Art Fair. Huge crowds.
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A new business is scheduled to open in downtown Jacksonville this June.
A hair salon is underway on Monroe Street near the downtown library.
Corey Duval, who owns Hollywood Cuts Barbershop purchased the empty storefront next to his current shop.
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Renovations began Monday. The space was formerly a coffee shop. Duval's new businesses contribute to the downtown revitalization.
According to a 2017 study by the Jessie Ball duPont Fund , 25% of property in downtown is vacant, and 73 buildings are empty.
Duval is a two-time convicted felon. He spent time in the Duval County jail downtown, less than a mile from his business. Duval says he’s used his past to build a better future.
“I was in jail, but because I’m so focused on moving forward, it’s kind of hard for me to look back and put myself in that situation again,” Duval said.
He also plans to open a beauty supply store in the same building in the coming years.
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Art exhibit: Commemorative Quilts Reception date and time: Sunday, March 16, 3-5 p.m. (exhibit open March 16 through July 27, 2014) Location: Goshen College’s Harold and Wilma Good Library Gallery Cost: Free and open to the public Sponsor: The Mennonite-Amish Museum Committee
Reception: Sunday, March 9, 2-4 pm, Hershberger Art Gallery Seniors Jess Sprunger, Liz Reese and Sunday Mahaja will present artwork in an exhibit that is the culmination of their studio work at Goshen College. Jess Sprunger is a Senior Art major from Goshen, IN. In her time at Goshen College she has enjoyed taking jewelry … Keep reading »
Old and recent Mennonite and Amish quilts that record and honor significant life events will be on display in the Harold and Wilma Good Library basement gallery at Goshen College. The exhibit opens on Sunday, March 16 and will be on display through July 27, 2014. A reception will take place on Sunday, March 16, 3-5 p.m., in the Good Library Gallery.
Scott Dooley will be the Eric Yake Kenagy Visiting Artist for 2013-14. Goshen College is grateful for the opportunity to bring him to campus made possible by funding from the Kenagy Endowment. The beginning point for Scott Dooley’s clay vessels are metal artifacts from the rural Mid-west landscape he grew up in. The metal objects … Keep reading »
Goshen College’s 14th annual Conference on Science and Religion will be held March 14-16 and will feature speaker Joshua M. Moritz, Ph.D., lecturer of philosophical theology and the natural sciences at the Graduate Theological Union in Berkeley, Calif., adjunct professor of philosophy at the University of San Francisco and managing editor of the journal Theology and Science.
Dr. Christopher Fashun and Ben Runkel will offer a percussion performance of various genres and sound combinations, including both Western and Brazilian percussion, during the March 11 Afternoon Sabbatical at Goshen College. The program will take place at 1 p.m. in the Music Center’s Sauder Concert Hall and is free and open to the public.
The Goshen College International Student Club (ISC) will offer dinner and a show during their annual ISC Coffeehouse on Saturday, March 8. The evening will begin at 5 p.m. with a student-catered international meal held in the College Mennonite Church Fellowship Hall. A show featuring international music and dance will follow at 7 p.m. in the Music Center’s Sauder Concert Hall.


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Lebanon’s financial downfall, which began in late 2019, has seen the local currency lose around 90 percent of its value. Fuel bottlenecks, daily 20-hour electricity blackouts, and empty pharmacy shelves have become routine. As of early September, the UN estimates that around three in four of Lebanon’s 6.8 million people are living in poverty, a drastic increase from around 50 percent in 2020. Those who have periods shoulder an extra burden: The price of sanitary pads, whether manufactured locally or imported, has increased by 500%, forcing many women to give up their regular brands, with some seeking out sub-standard alternatives like diapers or rags.
In 2019, a packet of pads cost 3,000 to 4,000 Lebanese pounds ($2). Today, the same product costs anywhere from 13,000 pounds ($8.6) to 32,000 pounds ($21). On average, a woman in Lebanon will spend around 90,000 pounds ($60) on pads alone every month.
According to a recent study by the Lebanese NGO Fe-Male and the UK-based NGO Plan International: It found that 76 percent of women and girls in Lebanon are now having trouble getting menstrual supplies.
However, as awareness of the issue has grown, a clutch of new products – both from charitable enterprises and sold by local businesses – has been emerging.
Social enterprises like Bdeals which was started by Assia Noureddine and Earthona started by Mayssaa Cheayto began selling reusable pads – made of fabric that needs to be washed before they can be used again.
While these social enterprises have started a necessary trend, the initial investment of 40,000 to 46,000 Lebanese pounds – around $2 to $3 based on the black market exchange rate, or around the same cost as two packs of seven disposable pads – may still be out of reach for many women and girls in Lebanon.
While it has clearly been exacerbated by the recent economic crisis, period poverty has been a reality in Lebanon for some time.
Period poverty is the lack of access to any type of feminine hygiene products, a necessary place used for personal hygiene, menstrual related knowledge and education, and a safe space for women and girls can talk freely about menstration.
While period poverty has been exacerbated by the recent economic crisis, period poverty has been a reality in Lebanon for some time.
Groups like Dawrati sprung up to help, along with shops selling reusable pads.
In May 2020, in the Midst of the financial crisis and at the peak of the COVID outbreak, Line Masri and Rana Haddad launched Dawrati, an NGO, to battle help meet women's menstrual needs. These two women noticed that while aid packages from NGOs began to include facemasks and sanitizers, a few essential items were missing – menstrual products.
Dawrati now offers 3 kinds of services for women and girls:
Since its launch, Dawarti has helped more than 5000 women across Lebanon, including Lebanese women, refugees, migrant workers and the LGBT community. 2 million pads were also distributed to women victims of the blast. Numerous campaigns were also launched to normalize the conversation around the period.


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Better Sleep for Babies
In the early stage of infancy, babies need the highest amount of sleep, which is often alternated between their times of feeding throughout the day, and when not followed or disrupted, cab make babies extra fussy to the point it becomes too difficult for them to fall asleep even when they want to. Although infants commonly sleep intermittently and irregularly for many months, the reason why they are also up at midnight or in the small hours when their mothers are sleepy the most, the fact still remains that they are on the stage where they need more hours of sleep, with health professionals even recommending an average of 16-18 hours of sleep each day for optimum health.
For new parents and even caregivers, however, looking after a newborn can be the most challenging stage as it does not only require detailed care, but this is also when they will have to put up with little to no sleep just to make sure the babies are looked after properly. For new mothers, especially after child birth, having an assistant to help them care for their newborn particularly in the first few months will help to lessen the sleepless nights, although for mothers who have years of experience with previous children, the process can be much easier.
To facilitate faster sleep in babies so they feel comfortable and keep them from being too fussy for sleep, new moms and their caregivers can start developing routines to make babies sleep better, such as doing gentle massages before bedtime, or keeping them busy and active during the day either outdoors for long walks or indoors with toys like limited edition teddy bear for babies so they naturally fall asleep come bedtime. Rhythmic sounds and calming music also helps when your baby could not sleep, as long as they are in a conducive environment that is not too loud.
Commonly, mothers also miss the idea that what they feel can be noticed by their little one in no time, which means they can start to get cranky when they sense your stress or restlessness while holding them during bedtime. Mothers can easily avoid such instances by minding their own emotions and making sure to wind down prior to bedtime and practicing slow, relaxed breathing once they hold their precious one.
Once new parents get the hang of sending their baby to sleep in the most natural way possible, it also becomes easier for babies to eventually develop a normal sleep pattern and stop waking up in the middle of night as much as possible, which benefits both parents and their baby.

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In the vast realm of online gaming, one activity stands out for its simplicity, accessibility, and undeniable excitement – online slot play. The virtual slot machine experience has evolved far beyond its traditional counterpart, attracting a diverse community of players from around the globe. In this article, we delve into the world of online slot players, exploring the reasons behind the game’s popularity, the diverse player base, and the unique aspects that make spinning the reels an enduring source of entertainment.
- The Allure of Online Slots:
Online slots have become a cornerstone of the online casino experience, captivating players with their vibrant graphics, engaging themes, and the tantalizing prospect of winning big. The simplicity of gameplay is a key factor in attracting a wide range of players, from casual enthusiasts to seasoned gamblers. Unlike some other casino games that require skill and strategy, slot games offer a straightforward and enjoyable experience that requires little more than a click of a button.
- Diverse Player Base:
One of the remarkable aspects of online slot play is the diversity of its player base. Unlike some gaming communities that may have a more specific demographic, online slots appeal to a broad spectrum of individuals. From young adults seeking a thrilling escape to seniors enjoying a leisurely pastime, the accessibility of online slots makes them an inclusive form of entertainment.
- Global Connectivity:
The online nature of slot games breaks down geographical barriers, allowing players from different corners of the world to come together in the virtual realm. This global connectivity fosters a sense of community among players who share a common love for the thrill of the spin. Online slot forums, social media groups, and streaming platforms contribute to the sense of camaraderie, where players can share their experiences, strategies, and, of course, celebrate their wins.
- Innovative Features and Themes:
To keep the player experience fresh and exciting, game developers continuously introduce innovative features and themes. From classic fruit machines to elaborate story-driven slots, the variety of themes available ensures that there’s something for everyone. Bonus rounds, free spins, and progressive jackpots add an extra layer of excitement, keeping players on the edge of their seats as they spin the reels in anticipation.
- Responsible Gaming and Player Education:
As the online gaming industry continues to grow, there is an increasing emphasis on responsible gaming practices. Online casinos and slot providers often promote responsible gaming initiatives, encouraging players to set limits on their spending and play within their means. Education on the odds of winning, the mechanics of slot machines, and recognizing signs of problematic gambling behavior is becoming an integral part of the online slot player experience.
The world of online slot players is a vibrant and dynamic community that spans continents, cultures, and age groups. The accessibility, variety, and excitement of online slot games contribute to their enduring popularity.

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10 Great New Hunting Rifles for 2015
July 14, 2015
By far, deer are the most popular big-game animals in this great country. And the most popular weapon to harvest them is a centerfire rifle. While we are on the topic, the most-purchased type of rifle for recreational shooting in the last four years is the AR platform. When you look at those facts, it stands to reason that both shooters and hunters alike have a great interest in what's new in this category.
What you won't find on my list is the "everyday" rifle that you typically see in other articles or in most TV commercials. What you will see are new rifles that are unique in their category and fill a specific niche in your pursuits. If you choose to purchase one of the following rifles, I assure you that it won't be your newest "safe queen."
It will either be your go-to hunting rifle or the one that you wow your buddies with on the range.

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Moda Beautiful Day Layer Cake 29130LC
The Moda Beautiful Day Layer Cake 29130LC is a fabric pack which can be used for patchwork and quilting, home decor, light to medium weight curtains, cushions, craft projects and for making beautiful clothes
Beautiful Day brings this rose garden into your home with bouquets of pink and red roses in every size. There are prints inspired by plants, a touch of gingham, and a few polka dots. The weathered greys are the perfect finishing touch.
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Friday, September 28, 2012
At the movies ♥ The Campaign
Honestly, this is a movie I would have never gone to see. I didn't even know it existed! But my friend wanted to go and you know what? It was the perfect movie for a Friday evening. It was funny. Basically, a parody of the political campaign trail. It's pretty raunchy and at times very inappropriate. But it's exactly what it sets out to be. And you'll laugh a few times, you won't be able to help it.
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Mayor: Toledo at ‘ pivotal point,’ but ‘closed minds’ often hold it backWritten by Sarah Ottney | Editor in Chief | email@example.com
DELMENHORST, GERMANY — Mayor Mike Bell said Toledo is at “a pivotal point,” but expressed frustration with the general unwillingness of residents to “think outside the box.”
The comment came in Delmenhorst, Germany, on April 10, a day after a visit to Zug, Switzerland, where Bell met with mayor Dolfi Müller.
The two mayors – who Bell said are the same age and have similar political histories – discussed their cities, including city planning and ways to attract and retain residents, especially young people.
“We’re always trying to find the best for the people that live in our cities,” Bell said. “Whenever I’m traveling I’m trying to figure out how we can do some of the same things. We deal with so much close-mindedness inside our city on issues that are outside the box or progressive and a lot of it doesn’t have to cost a whole lot.
“Zug is one of the highest quality of life cities in the world,” Bell said. “If you’re going to benchmark yourself against something, benchmark yourself against something that’s one of the best.
“They had a lot of great qualities I thought we could do in Toledo if we had an open mind, but you’ve got to really have an open mind.
“You shut off a street, you redirect traffic, you create the energy, the synergy. … You start to create the environment that has people coming and hanging out in a certain area, which then draws people back to your Downtown area.
“We could close some streets off in our Downtown area to make market places, cafe areas, things like that,” Bell said. “We have the ability to do that because we have some older buildings, but you have to think outside the box.
“People back home, they squawk a little bit on doing things creatively but it works in these types of environments because it becomes a gathering point for people to come sit down and have coffee and socialize. It’s integrating a lot of different dimensions, which help create that quality of life.”
Bell is visiting Germany to attend the Hannover Messe, one of the largest industrial trade shows in the world. He will also spend time in Toledo’s sister city Delmenhorst.
Bell said the visit to Zug reminded him and inspired him of many of the goals of the Future of Toledo initiative, a project Bell has been involved with for several years.
He said he wants to keep pushing for creative solutions and trying “to turn the direction of Toledo.”
“We’re at a pivotal point in being able to become something great,” Bell said. “We have the chemistry to make it happen because so many younger people are stepping up to the plate and taking responsibility for Toledo. With that type of energy, you don’t want to lose those people because that’s your core. If you’ve got your young people believing in you, that’s half the battle.”
On April 12, Bell and other Toledo representatives plan to tour the Metropolitan Solutions showcase at the Hannover Messe. The exhibition is one of the largest international platforms presenting “cross-industry technological solutions for urban infrastructures” and where exhibitors “showcase intelligent solution ideas for the urban challenges of the present and the future,” according to fair’s website.
While at the fair, the mayor will also be meeting with at least six companies to showcase Toledo as a possible location for U.S. business expansion. A vibrant city is something many companies look for, Bell said.
“Most of these companies work off a lot of the energy of their younger people so they have to create the amenities that make young people want to live in your city,” Bell said. “You really gotta focus on how do you take these young technical people who have a whole lot of energy and new ideas and concepts and get them to where they want to be in our metropolitan area, so they don’t want to go somewhere else. That’s part of what we’re fighting inside our cities.”
Also traveling to Germany are Deputy Mayor of External Affairs and Economic Development Paul Syring, City Finance Director Patrick McLean, Public Information Officer Jen Sorgenfrei, Regional Growth Partnership Vice President International Development D. Paul Zito, University of Toledo Associate Director Undergraduate Admission Mark Schroeder, Toledo Sister Cities International Executive Director Susan Miko and private individual Christine Luttmann.
For more information, visit futureoftoledo.com or www.hannovermesse.de.


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Don’t ask to your Network Administrator: could you handle all my VLAN and security starting from applications? He never say yes! But there are some easy ways that could be taken to gain flexibility deploying and operating network connections between VMs and the external world:
- Use a Business Process software with REST Api: depending on your environment this process could take hour and days to being deployed and many prayers to make “secure” your environment
- Use CLI and gain the access to every datacenter switches
- Use NSX
The last is what every virtualization administrators are looking for but the major part of networking admin are not safe to approve! And this is why I’m writing this post.
All starts from application… but ends soon with Network administrator
One of the most important element that every system administrator must consider during infrastructure design is the application perspective: the only contact point with the development staff! Depending on the experiences of your dev engineer, you should be able to get some important application characteristics like:
- functional diagrams
- performance metrics
But there is a forever missed argument on your interview that often cause a security problem:
- network connections (LAN)
- ports and sessions
- service availability
They always say: networks and security are up to you and the network team! Before NSX this was the exasperation of the project interviews, and you, the poor infrastructure administrator, are acting as “the man in middle” to try to fit what was missing with the environment you are working on!
Giving a security perspective, the top from application perspective is:
- segment every connection
- handle every traffic under the magnifying glass
- change the network topology and provide the isolation as provided by gap air
- don’t change network topology in test and DR environment
From systems perspective working in datacenter means:
- simplify where is possible
- introduce security on every network segment
- centralize the management
There are some challenges near some worries that must be covered using the technology and this is the case where software defined paradigm aid to build a flexible and secure virtual datacenter.
Traditional datacenter net deployment is composed by:
- switch (2n per every rack)
- server and storage
Firewall/router and L3 switch on top of the scheme represent the single point of failure of the entire network (for some manager is the way to spend a lot of budget!). Talking about connection flows: cps (connections per second) and throughput are the two main critical factors to consider to avoid networking congestions. For every connection starting for VM and ending to another VM, quite all physical network devices are involved in linking and controlling every packet, even if the traffic doesn’t go outside the vDC. There is a “waste” of resources!
Let NSX exceeds the limits with VXLAN
From more and more literature about NSX there is a scheme that shows every component from management plane to data plane. Let’s take a look here: https://communities.vmware.com/docs/DOC-30645 There are 3 key elements that are involved in data flow optimization:
- DLR Distributed Logical Router
- DFW Distributed Firewall
VXLAN could be defined as a L2 in a L3 connection, build to virtualize network traffic inside physical or logical connection (https://tools.ietf.org/html/rfc7348). During NSX host preparation one vib enables virtual switches through a vmkKernel interface to use this “service” and start deploying logical connection starting from index 5000 (it’s a convention used to separate VXLAN index from VLAN: a value greater than 4096). The prerequisites are:
- all host in the cluster must be connected to a common distributed switch
- MTU for physical and virtual network elements must be set > 1550 (1600 is the default)
- NIC teaming policy design must be the same for every portgroup in the distributed switch
Using a transport zone, a global connection between every hosts involved in one or more VXLAN connections, every hosts through vmkernel service, called VTEP, could establish a network connection like happens in physical world. In other words every packet generated by a single VM follows this sequence:
- Through virtual nic the packet arrives to the VXLAN port group (generated after VXLAN segment deployment aka logical switch deployment) which is handled by the VTEP
- VTEP relative to the Host which handle MAC address tables and MAC address resolution.
- If destination VM is in the same host, the “link” will be established with no traffic outside the host, otherwise, through Transport zone, packet is encapsulated and transmitted to the other ESXi host, which is handling the VM
- VTEP of the other host de-capsulate the packet and bring it to destination VM.
Apparently this could be a complication of the “standard” way to make networking in a virtual environment… but let’s see the benefits:
- No physical intervention: all traffic flows through a single VLAN!
- Bypass the limit of 4095 VLAN
- Take the control of the entire networking through a unique interface, because every logical switch has more than a simple connection mechanism… let’s see in the next paragraph!
Let NSX routes your packets with DLR
Suppose you’re going to handle connections between two VM connected to two separated VXLAN segments:
Near ARP table, there is a vSwitch vib called DLR that handles (and shares) a routing table. The new sequence from VM1 to VM2 will be
- The packet flows through VXLAN portgroup (aka logical switch portgroup) and arrives to the default gateway located to local DLR
- A routing lookup is performed at local Distributed Local Router which indicates the destination logical interface (LIF) logically connected to destination VXLAN segment, and a lookup ARP table is performed to determine the VM destination MAC address (ARP requests could be done is ARP table doesn’t contain the resolved IP address)
- If the VM is placed outside Host the packed is encapsulated and sent to destination Host, otherwise the packet is sent to destination VM without flowing out the host.
- The destination VTEP de-capsulate the packet and send it to destination VM
Do you remember the same situation the In physical world? Single or multiple router, with a single connections per second limit, must be deployed… and large amount of traffic will be flowed across every switches places between hosts and router. In the current case no traffic goes outside the transport network!
Let NSX secure your traffic with DFW
Last but not the least is the firewalling check in every segment to protect north-south and east-west traffics. With a similar mechanism of DLR, every packet is checked by Distributed Firewall (L2-L4 stateful), using a Rule Table and a Connection Tracker Table to allow or deny connections before the packet is going out of logical switch.
For every packet sent and/or received by a VM:
- a connection tracker lookup is done to check if an entry of the flow already exists
- if no entry has found, a rule table lookup is done to verify which rule is applicable
- if action is Allow the packet flows outside the DFW
Note that no traffic is generated in every direction in order to analyze and permit/deny the traffic. In old physical deployment this is could not be happened because firewall connection is after switch connection. The result is that every flow generates a lot of connection and the core firewall must be well sized in order to guarantee security and availability.
Physical World connections at the “Edge” and more
VXLAN, DFL and DFW are involved in east-west traffic to realize a resilient and efficient networking cluster. Using NSX EDGE it could be possible to handle traffic and services outside the vDatacenter: the north-south connection. Let’s see an example:
The combination of DLR and VXLAN could be used to realize east-west traffic and the EDGE is used to route packets in a portgroup which is physically connect to a switch. Out of the box EDGE is a virtual Router/Firewall (a VM) that brings many services like firewall rule and routing table but also NAT, load balancing and VPN. Be in a virtual environment gains the advantage to interconnect VM with a “software link” that could be used to make a bridge for the physical world.
A new network design
Well! The question is: with these elements is it mandatory a physical firewall? I could say NO only if the north traffic is clean… in a other words: only if you are not directly connected to Internet. Watching what is going on about the newest the security attacks, I suggest a L7 protection using:
- A 3rd party plugin like F5, CheckPoint, TrendMicro
- Use a physical IDS/IPS
Thinking all virtual this could be a great solution:
Physically is really simple: a top of the rack switch (min 2 stacked) and a cluster of physical server with only 3 VLAN running across the entire host with a single dVS. Just few notes:
- consider the using of 10Gbe switch with 10 Gbe SFP+ NICs;
- in order to use VSAN consider a correct throughput (the best is a separate network infrastructure for this purpose);
- in you’re expanding this cluster across multiple racks, consider the “leaf-spine” network topology for production network.
And now you’re the King!
Notes and Sources
There’s a lot of documentation and integration, with some success cases. For study I really suggest the design guide available here: https://communities.vmware.com/docs/DOC-27683 (the major part of the images are taken from this document)
For newbie there is a classic “For dummies” guide that I found really well written for who is approaching to network virtualization with an eye to practical uses… Here the link to register and download a free copy
Near the literature, I suggest to practice with Hands on Lab to preview all these functionalities without wasting time for setting up a test environment: http://www.vmware.com/go/try-nsx-en


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Published February 22, 2011
The success of Buffalo-based Medical Acoustics, a medical device company expecting to turn a profit for the first time in 2011, exemplifies how partnerships with universities like the UB can help businesses bring new products to the market.
Medical Acoustics distributes the Lung Flute, a hand-held device that employs sound waves to break up mucus in the lungs of patients suffering from respiratory illnesses, including emphysema and chronic bronchitis. Patients use the apparatus—a hollow tube with a reed inside—by simply exhaling into it.
The Lung Flute has received national attention, appearing in Popular Science magazine’s list of the top 100 innovations of 2009. The product also landed on national television in 2010, starring in a segment of “The Doctors” titled “How to Get it Out.
Medical Acoustics, which has partnered with UB for years on research and development, began shipping orders to the U.S. hospital market in November. The firm has also contracted with distributors to sell the Lung Flute in the European Union and Asia.
The company, located in the Innovation Center on the Buffalo Niagara Medical Campus, has 12 employees, nine of whom are full-time. Manufacturing is also local, with Polymer Conversions in Orchard Park producing the Lung Flute.
Over the years, UB’s support has been instrumental in helping Medical Acoustics commercialize the Lung Flute, said company CEO Frank Codella. Since its founding in 2002, the firm has taken advantage of university resources ranging from financial support to help with clinical trials.
“UB has made all the difference,” Codella said. “Originally, because the inventor of the Lung Flute was in New York City, we did some work with institutions there. The resources and attention we’ve gotten from UB far exceed anything we received from the folks in New York.”
Collaborations between Medical Acoustics and UB include the following:
Sethi said the university’s partnership with Medical Acoustics demonstrates how valuable a research institution can be to industry. Both he and Codella take particular pride in the fact that their work is contributing to the growth of Western New York’s innovation economy.
“It’s something everyone’s so conscious of—the need to create employment opportunities here,” Codella said. “When you can create a business and create good jobs, there’s a real sense of accomplishment.”
“Fueling university-industry partnerships leading to job growth for life sciences companies in New York State is the primary mission of the UB CAT program,” said Marnie LaVigne, director of business development for UB’s New York State Center of Excellence in Bioinformatics and Life Sciences and the UB CAT. “The collaboration among the UB CAT, Dr. Sethi and Medical Acoustics is a great example of leveraging university assets to bring a life sciences product to the market leading to new jobs for our region.”


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Existing architectures for multiagent systems emphasize low-level messaging-related considerations. As a result, the programming abstractions they provide are also low level. In recent years, commitments have been applied to support flexible interactions among autonomous agents. We present a layered multiagent system architecture based on commitments. In this architecture, agents are the components, and the interconnections between the agents are specified in terms of commitments, thus abstracting away from low level details. A crucial layer in this architecture is a commitment-based middleware that plays a vital role in ensuring interoperation and provides commitment-related abstractions to the application programmer. Interoperation itself is defined in terms of commitment alignment. This paper details various aspects of this architecture, and shows how a programmer would write applications to such an architecture.