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It’s been a little while since my chat with you and I’ve stayed safe since talking to you. I’ve also been seeing the posts about BIPOC mental health and it’s great the safe space that you’ve created within the confines you have. Being in the BIPOC community while suffering from a mental health disorder…it’s a hard balance sometimes. It’s not easy to be written off as crazy..it’s actually debilitating. To know that you are suffering in a large family silently because no one wants to notice, no one wants to delve that deep into an emotion. Having to fake thick skin is hard in front of strangers so imagine doing so in front of family, people who “know” you inside out. To be emotionally available around emotionally unavailable people, it forces me to ask how we can break this and how far do we have to go to do it.
I’ve thought back to the last 7 months of this year and it’s not easy to grasp what has happened, dealing with a global pandemic while watching our communities divided. It makes me wonder what life would have been like had it not been for these defining moments. Would life have been harder or easier for me? Would have I been grieving the loss of a loved one from a car accident rather than them being safe at home quarantined with me? Would have I been having a great time driving around with friends rather than getting tear-gassed at a protest? Would I have been on my knees begging for a reason to stay in this world while I held a bottle of pills in my hand?
I don’t have those answers but I’ve been lucky enough to find help. To know that there’s a mental health clinic down the street from me that counts on me to show up for my appointments. So many of us are not. So many of us in the black and POC communities aren’t lucky enough to have clinics, to have professionals at our reach because of the direct correlation between socioeconomic status and the decline in mental health, how the closer we are to poverty, the less access we have. We’re lucky to be able to speak honestly to primary doctors.
Yeah, it’s been pretty hard these last few months. It’s always felt like the whole world looks at me like I have a giant neon-green light over my head that flashes depression..eating disorder…anxiety and everyone knows it. Now it feels like I’m looked at, their eyes go wide and they shy away because I’m part of the BIPOC community, following the protests. “Don’t just look at me, don’t just step aside. Don’t feel sorry for us, don’t hide our history. Say something, stand with me! Because this way of thinking is not correct!” It’s a double whammy.
The mental health stigma is a disease. It spreads quickly, silently, and it’s swift down to the point of denial—so in unison to what’s transpired in 2020, very much like COVID-19, very much to the public, filmed display of racism.
I want to thank you Alex first, for reaching out like you said you would after the chat. Secondly, for being there and acknowledging that mental health and BIPOC coexist and it’s very real. Also, for reminding us that we can make light out of fire when we thought it was smothered out. Those words may still flash above me, but at least I know it’s not the only words that can.
*If you or someone you know is in crisis, start a chat with one of our trained volunteers here.

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As its release date draws closer, Pokémon Legends Arceus opens the floodgates and unveils a lot of unseen images in various TV spots. Programmed for January 28, 2022, this is the opportunity to immerse yourself one last time in the new episode before its official release.
Bring out your knowledge of the Japanese language
Nintendo license and format specific to Japan requires, three of the four TV spots are only available in Japanese. A problem which is probably not a problem if you just want to discover new images of this next Pokémon opus.
You can always console yourself with the latest one that comes to us from the brand’s North American branch.
If you’d like to see more of the game, we invite you to watch the recently released 6-minute long title recap video.
While waiting for its scheduled arrival on January 28, 2022, we summarize everything we know about it in our complete FAQ. Pokémon Legends Arceus will be available on Switch and pre-orders are still open.

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So, if the people written about in this article can walk 33 miles to New York to hear a concert, i wonder how many from UCSC would walk over the hill to hear a Symphony Silicon Valley concert. It’s close to the same distance!
It took the walkers 3 days to walk the 33 miles, which did seem like a lengthy time; I believe I walked 20 miles in one day when I was in high school. But then they probably had hills, and I walked around San Jose. Not a terribly hilly place!
But anyway, I liked the idea of doing this. And I think hearing the New York Philharmonic would be a great reward for those sore feet!
They took vans back home, by the way.


WOODFIN, N.C. (WSPA) — The North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission is investigating the deaths of three bears found dismembered in Woodfin.
According to a spokesperson for the Wildlife Resources Commission, the department was notified on November 30 about “three bear carcasses found on private property in Woodfin, north of Asheville.”
The carcasses were dismembered, the paws were left on the scene, and the meat was removed to the extent that the bears’ weight and cause of death could not be determined. This is an active investigation.Mindy Wharton, North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission
The bears were discovered in a wooded area off Moore Street.
“We noticed a bear cub laying in the road here,” said Brian Bullman, who lives in the area. “Upon further inspection, we saw the remains of another cub and what appeared to be a mother bear dumped at the base of the tree.”
Bullman said he also found a bucket of bear intestines near the bodies.
“It was a pretty ugly scene,” said Bullman.
Jody Williams, the founder of Help Asheville Bears, told 7NEWS poaching is a problem in the area.
“Sometimes, people just want the meat and skin,” explained Williams. “In a lot of cases, they are trying to get the paws and gallbladders too because those are sold for big money on the black market for Asian medicines.”
If the person responsible for dismembering the bears is caught, Williams said he believes they will face multiple charges.
“It is highly illegal to kill a mom or cubs,” said Williams. “You get one bear tag a year as a hunter. This was three right here. Dumping them was also illegal.”
The town of Woodfin released the following statement in response to the dismemberments:
The tragic discovery of bear remains, including those of cubs, in the town limits of Woodfin represents a horrible act. Seasoned bear hunters know that even when legally taken, throwing bear remains like paws onto private property is a crime and killing a cub is never allowed.
Whether or not these animals were killed in our town does not minimize the anger that our residents feel today over this gruesome act. Black bears are protected in North Carolina and bear hunting is never allowed in the Town of Woodfin.
Whoever did this is heartless and hopefully will be prosecuted.Jim McAllister, Vice Mayor
Help Asheville Bears is offering a $5,000 reward for information that leads to an arrest and conviction in this case. Anyone with information can call 855-SOS-BEAR or N.C. Game Warden Tip Line at 800-662-7137.


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Just in case you hadn’t looked, Adrian has uploaded some photos from our trip – the fancy zoomed ones are Adrian’s, but the stunningly artistic creations (like the cherry blossom tree outside the hotel) are mine … enjoy 🙂
This site is a record of our adventures starting a family. Each time we hit another milestone, or do something exciting, we will post it on our site for you all to see. Feel free to reply to our posts, leave comments etc. We can’t wait to experience the world of parenthood and this will be our way of including our family and friends in this special journey.
Adrian, Janet and Ella

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Ryder truly captivates with her slim-line silhouette designed to give her bride those killer curves. Featuring our European crepe, with stretch jersey lining, skimming the body with its soft buttery texture. Her bodice features the popular micro plunge with tulle straps and detachable tulle sleeves featuring bold lace giving Ryder just the right amount of drama and strength.
Available in Ivory.
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A new bocce area at Confederation Park was made possible through a $15,000 donation from the Burnaby-based G&F Financial Group.
The courts were completed in time for the B.C. Seniors Games bocce competition held this week.
"The Games exemplify the spirit of cooperation, community, and diversity. These values are a true reflection of our credit union's purpose and promise to our members and neighbours. We're proud to support such an amazing event in our own backyard," the financial group's North Burnaby branch manager Gill Sherwood said in a press release.
The bocce area features three temporary courts for use during the Games. Two permanent courts will be constructed once the competition is over. All of the courts are being built using international standards and dimensions.
Funding for the bocce courts is provided by G&F's charitable foundation, which was established in 2003 to support registered charities throughout the Lower Mainland. The majority of funding is provided from the credit union. In its history, 87 donations, totalling more than $586,000, have been made.

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Although shish kabob is Turkish in origin, the name is used in the U.S. as an umbrella term for grilled meat and vegetables on a skewer. The main caveat during prep is that vegetables normally ripe for grilling are not necessarily suitable for a kabob. Above all, look for vegetables that complement the meat's flavor, cook in around the same time, and stay together on the skewer once cooked.
Sweet bell peppers are sufficiently rigid and easy to thread, and allow for a variety of colors. However, they take around 15 minutes to soften, placing them at the upper end of the grilling scale. Slice each pepper into quarters, remove the stalk and seeds, and cut the remaining flesh into same-sized squares, not much bigger than the cubes of whatever meat they are bookending. Once cooked, the pepper should be soft and sweet, with a slight char on the edges.
Squash and zucchini also take around 15 minutes to cook over a medium grill, at around 350 degrees Fahrenheit. If sliding onto a chicken kebab, slice each into rounds, but not too thin or they will flop around on the skewer once soft. For beef or lamb kebabs, which take longer, cut the squash or pepper lengthways in half, remove the crown, and slice each half into ½-inch segments.
Onions lose their pungent aroma on the grill, giving a pleasantly sweet taste. Choose medium-sized onions, peeled, and cut into eight segments, meaning that each half is cut into quarters. Thread the skewer through the layers to hold the segment together and grill for 15 minutes, turning regularly.
Small or button mushrooms and cherry tomatoes can both be threaded whole onto a skewer, but remove the stalk from the mushrooms first. Bear in mind, though, that the disparity in cooking times between the two is significant. Mushrooms can take longer to cook through than most meat does, at around 10 minutes, whereas cherry tomatoes will start to fall apart in 3 to 5 minutes.
Although a colorful skewer of meat and vegetables might look great going on to the grill, finishing up with brown, juicy meat and soft, caramelized vegetables can be deceptively hard to achieve. A few simple tips improve the odds in the cook's flavor.
- Marinate the vegetables in olive oil, herbs and salt to draw out excess moisture and encourage caramelization on the grill. A quarter of an hour in a dressing, or simply basting during grilling, will dramatically improve the finish of the vegetables.
- Leave plenty of space on the skewer, rather than packing as much as possible along its length. Not only does the meat need exposure to the heat for safe cooking, but overloading the kabob risks a cool center and charred skin.
- Turn the kabobs regularly once on the grill as the vegetables don't have the protection fat affords meat on the rack.
- Cook the meat and vegetables separately. Some of the visual appeal may be lost, but all the ingredients will removed from the skewer in any case. Thread the short-cook vegetables such as tomato onto one set of skewers, and the slower-cook vegetables such as onion and squash onto the others. This will allow the cook to remove each as it is ready.
- Cut the vegetables to the same size for an even cook, and try not to dwarf the meat cubes with unwieldy flaps of pepper or onion, which may even prevent the meat from staying in contact with the grill rack.
- Allow the kabobs to rest after removing for the grill for a couple of minutes for any juices to collect. The moisture in the vegetables will continue to steam the flesh.

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Massimo Bottura, one of the world’s most influential chefs, has become one of the most passionate voices on the topic of food waste and sustainability in recent years. Bread is Gold is a timely and
inspiring volume that educates home cooks on how easy it is to transform would-be discarded ingredients into delicious meals.
The book documents Bottura’s intial foray into the world of sustainability and food waste with Refettorio Ambrosiano, a community kitchen which opened during the Milan Expo in 2015, involving leading Italian designers and artists to renovate an abandoned theatre into a community hub. The Refettorio was established as a safe space where visitors could receive free meals, advice and support in a relaxed and welcoming environment. The idea was part of his ‘Food for Soul’ project, a non-profit set up by Bottura that seeks to eliminate food waste in support of social inclusion and individual well-being.
Over the course of the Milan Expo and beyond, the Refettorio hosted over 60 of Bottura’s chef friends visiting and cooking for its visitors – with each chef preparing three course meals from everyday ingredients that would otherwise be discarded by local supermarkets.
Bread is Gold records these visits to the Refettorio by the world’s best chefs and the book documents the time that each chef gave and the recipes they created.
PUBLISHED: 6th November 2017


The new Los Angeles City real property documentary transfer tax greatly increases the documentary transfer tax (“DTT”) on the sale or transfer of real estate in the City of Los Angeles.
Under current law, in addition to the statewide DTT of .0011% on the value of real estate transferred, the city of Los Angeles has imposed a separate DTT of .0045% for a total DTT imposed when a deed is recorded of .0056% of the consideration for the property transferred.
The voters of the City of Los Angeles approved Measure ULA by a vote of 57.8% to 42.2%. Under Measure ULA in addition to the existing DTT of .0056%, transfers of real property in Los Angeles for total consideration of $5 million or more but less than $10 million will be subject to a DTT of 4%. Transfers of property for consideration of $10 million or more will be subject to a DTT of 5.5%. The $5 million and $10 million thresholds are subject to increase by the consumer price index published by the US Department of Labor. For example, the sale of a property in LA for consideration of $10 million will incur a DTT of $606,000 instead of the current $56,000.
Consideration includes any debt secured by a lien or encumbrance assumed or taken subject to by the purchaser. Measure ULA does not provide for an exemption for transfers where the transferees will own the property in the same percentages as the transferors as in a conversion of an LLC to a corporation or on the transfer of property from individuals to an estate planning trust. While there may not be additional consideration in such transfers, the outstanding mortgage balances could push the consideration into taxable territory.
The text of Measure ULA is not clear on whether transfers of the equity of an entity that owns real estate will be subject to the new increased DTT. The current DTT provides for an exemption when interests of a continuing partnership are transferred unless the transfer causes a termination of the partnership under “Section 708 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954.” While a transfer of 50% or more of the interests in a partnership in any 12 month period caused a technical partnership termination under the 1954 Code, the current 1986 Code no longer has that provision. It is unclear whether the cross-reference to the 1954 Internal Revenue Code was intentional. Measure ULA authorizes the City Director of Finance to issue implementing regulations.
Measure ULA will apply to real estate transfers occurring after March 31, 2023.
For an academic paper strongly favoring the passage of Measure ULA see UCLA Lewis Center for Regional Policy Studies.
Measure ULA was opposed by real estate groups and the Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association.
If you have any questions about these developments, please contact Michael Shaff.


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After failing miserably trying to remove Trump from office the last 4 years with every attempt and now powerless to stop a new Supreme court judge. It sure looks to me like the liberals are at their last resort to try and smear the current administration once again. Look at the riots? This is what liberals do when they don't get their way. Sorry liberals, but you clearly have proved the last 4 years you are complete menaces to American government and society.25 AnswersPolitics1 day ago
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Piers Morgan thinks the SAS should go in to rescue Prince Harry. Based on how they looked when sitting on?Favorite Answer:
I'm not a great fan of Piers Morgan but, something should be done for Harry and Meghan. They fled this country, seeking to get some privacy in their lives but, instead of occasionally seeing them in the news, while they were here, we have daily updates from them on their next project. I for one, am heartily sick of the whole saga and just wish the pair of them would shut up.5 AnswersRoyalty6 hours ago
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Trump wants to jam an extremist on the Supreme Court while the coronavirus continues to be out of control in America?
Cases of COVID-19 are on the rise again, with the nation tallying a troubling 55,000 in a single day Friday.The hike follows a generally downward trend through August and early September. It was the highest single-day increase since Aug. 14, when the country reported 64,350 new cases over 24 hours.The U.S. has now recorded more than 7 million cases and more than 204,000 deaths. New cases are on the rise in 22 states as Americans head into fall and face an increasing likelihood of contagion indoors and a complicating flu season. Some states have set new records in recent days too.116 AnswersPolitics2 days ago
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Worldwide a Million victims have died from Covid 19. But how many excess fatalities? Why is fake News so plausible?Favorite Answer:
In U.K. the excess deaths total for 2020 is currently about 65,000.7 AnswersCurrent Events8 hours ago
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CNN)Almost half the US is reporting increased numbers of new Covid-19 cases as health experts warn of a potential coronavirus surge in the fall and winter.
As of Sunday, the number of new coronavirus cases has increased by at least 10% or more compared to the week before in 21 states, most of them in the West, according to a CNN analysis of data from Johns Hopkins University.11 AnswersPolitics2 days ago
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Proven lie. Trump downplaying the coronavirus. He said it was no worse than flu, but told Bob Woodward it was five times as bad. Proven lie. He told us he was rich. His Tax returns prove otherwise. Proven lie. Said he did not call John McCain a loser.143 AnswersPolitics1 day ago
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Oh, that's easy. According to idiotic and patronizing left, the 5 million problems of the "Black Community" are the fault of the "Evil White Man". Apparently, the "Evil White Man"makes the Blacks extremely violent and and makes them have babies like it's going out of style. And, additionally, makes the STUDS, abandon their 17- 26 children15 AnswersPolitics13 hours ago
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Shocking moment BLM organizer plows her car into crowd of Trump supporters in California! Libs!! Why are you not talking about this?
If she were a white man.. You would be talking about and using it as proof for years that the right is racist.. Fools..
They report it in the UK.. Media here is not allowed..20 AnswersPolitics13 hours ago
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Why did the DNC pick Kamala Harris as Biden's VP even though she polled so low in the democrat primaries slammed him on his race record?Favorite Answer:
Biden was picked to be the electable persona. Harris was picked to implement the DNC's hardball policies as soon as Biden resigns.14 AnswersPolitics14 hours ago
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Her people are engaged in a huge ballot-fixing scam. Video is seen of them driving around in cars with 300 ballots they extorted from senior citizens. https://news.yahoo.com/video-shows-alleged-ballot-...8 AnswersPolitics1 hour ago
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There's 190 million whites. Half of them are homosexuals and feminists.
There's 40 million blacks. Most of them are in prison, on parole, on drugs, and committing crimes. They usually sell drugs on the side and increase costs of medical care, and all that.
There's 40 million Hispanics. Most of them are construction workers that sell drugs on the side. They help spread the opiod epidemic, run up the cost of medical care and increase the crime rates indirectly through their drug dealing businesses.
Then there's the Asians. They're mainly quiet, work hard, study hard, do good in school, and get lucrative engineering and tech jobs.144 AnswersPolitics4 days ago


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Fine Early 17th Century Marble Relief of King Henry IV of France as Jupiter.
Fine quality oval marble relief of the French King Henry IV as the Roman god Jupiter,
with thunderbolts in his hands and his pet eagle at his feet.
French Circa 1600
H: 21" -- 53cm
W: 15: -- 38cm

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|Publication number||US7143313 B2|
|Application number||US 10/066,170|
|Publication date||Nov 28, 2006|
|Filing date||Jan 31, 2002|
|Priority date||Nov 9, 2001|
|Also published as||US20040093405|
|Publication number||066170, 10066170, US 7143313 B2, US 7143313B2, US-B2-7143313, US7143313 B2, US7143313B2|
|Inventors||Maarten W. 't Hooft, Ethan J. Rider|
|Original Assignee||Sun Microsystems, Inc.|
|Export Citation||BiBTeX, EndNote, RefMan|
|Patent Citations (28), Referenced by (3), Classifications (9), Legal Events (4)|
|External Links: USPTO, USPTO Assignment, Espacenet|
This is a continuation-in-part of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 10/007,633 filed Nov. 9, 2001 now abandoned , in the name of inventor Maarten W. 't Hooft, entitled “Support Interface Module”, commonly assigned herewith.
The present invention relates generally to the field of computer science. More specifically, the present invention relates to a support interface module bug submitter over which channels of information can flow between an application interface and an external support service.
Despite the advancement of technology, users continue to experience problems with computer systems. Support may then be needed. Support may include a number of services including an explanation of features or the trouble shooting of problems. Traditional support takes many forms. For instance, support may take the form of a user manual. Many users find these little help at all if they can even locate the manual when they need one. To combat this, support may take the form of an embedded help function. This may be query or menu driven. Again this is a form of self-help and it is limited to the time when the function is fixed in the application. To reduce time dependency and memory demands, support may take the form of a dedicated help server external to the application. Increasingly, applications and users are connected together by networks such as the Internet. In this case, the user leaves the application and, via the network, contacts the help server independently and seeks the support that they need there. If this does not prove adequate, the user may phone a dedicated help provider and speak with one of their representatives or listen to their automated service. Individually or in combination, traditional forms of support may often prove unsatisfactory to the user.
A bug is a persistent error in a software or hardware. One way to get rid of the bug it to modify the program, usually with a software patch for software. A bug report consisting of data describing the error that occurred, may be submitted to a support provider or the software developer. The support provider once notified of the bug, may then prepare a software patch or a new version of the software removing the bugs previously found.
A definite need exists for a bug submission module allowing the user to select how and where a bug report is submitted. A primary purpose of the present invention is to solve these needs and provide further related advantages.
A method for submitting a bug report utilizes a bug submission module to request a bug submission service from a first support host using a Support Interface Module for communicating with the first support host. The bug submission service includes a list of data to be collected and the return address of a second support host. The first support host also includes a support services resource. The bug submission module receives the requested bug submission service from the first support host using the Support Interface Module and collects data based on the list of data to be collected. The bug submission module then sends the collected data to the return address of second support host using the Support Interface Module.
The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated into and constitute a part of this specification, illustrate one or more exemplary embodiments of the present invention and, together with the detailed description, serve to explain the principles and exemplary implementations of the invention.
In the drawings:
Embodiments of the present invention are described herein in the context of a support interface module bug submitter. Those of ordinary skill in the art will realize that the following detailed description of the present invention is illustrative only and is not intended to be in any way limiting. Other embodiments of the present invention will readily suggest themselves to such skilled persons having the benefit of this disclosure. Reference will now be made in detail to exemplary implementations of the present invention as illustrated in the accompanying drawings. The same reference indicators will be used throughout the drawings and the following detailed descriptions to refer to the same or like parts.
In the interest of clarity, not all of the routine features of the exemplary implementations described herein are shown and described. It will of course, be appreciated that in the development of any such actual implementation, numerous implementation-specific decisions must be made in order to achieve the developer's specific goals, such as compliance with application- and business-related constraints, and that these specific goals will vary from one implementation to another and from one developer to another. Moreover, it will be appreciated that such a development effort might be complex and time-consuming, but would nevertheless be a routine undertaking of engineering for those of ordinary skill in the art having the benefit of this disclosure.
In accordance with one embodiment of the present invention, the components, process steps, and/or data structures may be implemented using various types of operating systems, computing platforms, computer programs, and/or general purpose machines. In addition, those of ordinary skill in the art will recognize that devices of a less general purpose nature, such as hardwired devices, field programmable gate arrays (FPGAs), application specific integrated circuits (ASICs), or the like, may also be used without departing from the scope and spirit of the inventive concepts disclosed herein.
Turning first to
In order for the SIM 112 to configure and manage the communication of data from the bug submission module 110 to the first support host 104, the SIM 112 may need information such as the address of the support services resource 114, the type of communication protocol to be used, the port to contact and the eligibility of use of the support services resource 114. The SIM 112 can obtain the necessary information in at least one of three different ways. Two of these methods rely on the use of description facilities while the third requires no description searching.
According to one embodiment, the SIM 112 can contact a support services registry for information on a service. The location of the support services registry can be predetermined or an address for the registry can be provided by an outside source. Among other information, the registry will contain information on whether a service exists, where it is located, and who may use it.
According to another embodiment, the SIM 112 may contact a service description servlet at the instruction of the bug submission module 110. The SIM 112 looks in a location specified by the bug submission module 110 for information regarding a particular service. The service description servlet will then pass on the information in a format similar to the one found on the support services registry.
According to a yet another embodiment, the SIM 112 may, on occasion, find that the bug submission module 110 itself contains all of the information needed. If so, the SIM 112 utilizes the information provided by the bug submission module 110 without reference to a registry or description service.
There are a number of general attributes that one might want the SIM 112 to exhibit. If one or more of these attributes are contrary to one another or to the specific environment, then they can be deleted or modified. One would prefer that the architecture of the SIM 112 be able to provide seamless communication between the user and the support services resource 114. Further, one would prefer that the SIM 112 be aware of the networking environment in which it resides. This awareness might include knowing which ports are accessible, what the various latencies are, what bandwidth is available, and what the current traffic load is. Further still, one would prefer that the SIM 112 be able to ensure the security and integrity of all of its communications with the first support host 104. Either continuously or on demand, one would prefer that the user be able to monitor the activity of the SIM 112. One would also prefer that the SIM 112 be able to correct for failed communication links or at least be able to present the user with options in such an event. The SIM 112 may communicate with one or more of any number of communications protocols in either or both a synchronous and an asynchronous mode.
Turning now to
One example of a communication process by the bug submission module 202 assumes that a user makes a request, then the bug submission module 202 initially processes this request. It may be the case that the bug submission module 202 can handle the request alone. When the bug submission module 202 can not handle all or some portion of the request alone, then it contacts the SIM 204. The SIM 204 passes the request to the session handler 206 which approves the request and generates at least one session 208 for the request. The session 208 in turn initializes the transport handler 210 for the communication required to deal with the request. The transport handler 210 generates at least one suitable transport 212 for the session 208. The transport 212 sends data to and/or receive data from the support services resource 114 of
As above with the SIM 204 in general, there are a number of general attributes that one might want the components of the SIM 204 to exhibit. If one or more of these attributes are contrary to one another or to the specific environment, then they can be deleted or modified. For example, one would expect that the session handler 206 would be aware of all of the sessions 208 that are generated. Further, one would prefer that the session handler 206 hold data about the host system 102 and the network 106 of
It may be the case that a host system 102 includes multiple SIMs 204. In such a case, it may be necessary to coordinate the individual SIMs 204. This may be accomplished in a number of ways known to one of ordinary skill including disabling all but one of the session handlers 206 and placing the non-disabled session handler 206 in control of all of the SIMs 204. Another technique would be for the multiple session handlers 206 to hold an election to determine which session handler 206 will control the multiple SIMs 204.
With respect to the sessions 208, although there may be multiple sessions 208 running in series or in parallel, the individual sessions 208 may not be aware of one another. Further, one would prefer that the sessions 208 have a finite length and that either or both the session handler 206 and the bug submission module 202 be able to terminate the session 208. One would prefer for the session 208 to control communications between the SIM 204 and the bug submission module 202.
With respect to the transport handler 210, one would expect that the transport handler 210 would be aware of all of the transports 212 that it has generated. If there are multiple SIMs 204, a first transport handler 210 may or may not be aware of a second transport handler 210 or the transports 212 that the second transport handler 210 has generated. Further, one would expect the transport handler 210 to be able to communicate using one or more of any number of protocols. One would prefer that the transport handler 210 be able to generate diagnostic information on the network environment and characteristics and be able to pass this information on to the session handler 206. One would also prefer that the transport handler 210 be able to report errors and exceptions to the session handler 206.
With respect to the transports 212, although there may be multiple transports 212 in series or in parallel, the individual transports 212 may not be aware of one another. It may be the case that the transport 212 is channel dependent such that when the channel fails the transport 212 ends and a new transport 212 may have to be generated by the transport handler 210 to complete the failed communication.
According to one embodiment of the present invention, the Bug Submission Module 202 provides the user with several options. For instance, prior to submitting the bug, the user is presented with an opportunity to troubleshoot the problem (which will also automate the problem description), and review and approve any data collected. If the user chooses to submit the problem, an acknowledgement of the submission is provided. Once the context of the bug (the relevant module) is known, the Bug Submission module 202 presents the SIM services available for that module. Thus the SIM 204 may be used to invoke other arbitrary SIM services in the process of submitting a bug. This allows for more features to be embedded dynamically into the Bug Submitter module 202.
The Bug Submitter Module 202 submits its bug report through the SIM 112 and network 106. One of ordinarily skill in the art will realize that there are many ways in which the SIM 112 may communicate with network 106. For example, SIM 112 may submit the bug reports via SOAP (over HTTP and SMTP). Additionally, the bug submission module 202 may provide an API for module developers to use their own transport mechanisms. According to one embodiment, the bug submission module 202 may not use SOAP but may simply open a Socket connection to transport the data to a support host. This would allow the use of third party toolkit vendors for an easy and extensible mechanism for transporting data. Since SOAP messaging is not bi-directional, the Bug Submission module 202 may rely on the SIM architecture to provide message acknowledgements where possible.
According to one embodiment, the bug submission module 202 comprises a receiver (not shown) for receiving a submission service using the SIM 112 to communicate with the first support host 104. The submission service comprises a list of data to be collected and the return address of a second support host. A collector (not shown) collects the data based on the list of data to be collected. A sender (not shown) sends the collected data to the second support host 116 using the SIM 112.
The bug submission module 202 may also incorporate a data collection service and a data delivery mechanism. The data collection service provides mechanisms for gathering information commonly requested by support engineers, as well as a mechanism for module developer to add data requirements for their reports. The data delivery mechanism may utilize a portion of a Support Services Interface Module API to transfer the collected data to a destination in the appropriate format.
According to one embodiment, with respect to the data collection service of the bug submission module 202, each report template should have specific information to collect. All automated data collectors may include a collection timeout. A call to retrieve collected data should either return the data when the collection is completed or set the data state to a failed status. The API for data collection should allow for module developers to provide custom report templates and data collection that follows the previously listed preferences. The collected data may include, by way of example, requests for user supplied data such as steps to reproduce, or support contract information. Such user supplied data should distinguish empty input from a failure to acquire input. All data collected should be associated with a data presenter appropriate for the user environment.
According to one embodiment, with respect to the data submission mechanism of the bug submission module 202, the data may be submitted only to the destination accepted by the user. Such destination should have at least one transport. However in case of failure, more than one transport may be used. The transport may specify a protocol and address for the transmission of the data. The destination may provide information to prove its identity to the user. The destination may attempt to use alternate transports prior to failing completely. The destination may also attempt to confirm transmission. In the event of a complete transmission failure, the bug submission module 202 should allow for retransmission or the specification of a new destination.
Turning now to
According to another embodiment, the SIM may provide for a Collector class (not shown) to developers. Collectors are intended to obtain data from the user or the environment. Those collectors that retrieve information from the environment (the user's system) will be required to be able to run more than once, such that if a user accidentally overwrites the collected data, it can be retrieved once again. If it is not possible for the value to change between runs, it is acceptable for the Collector to simply cache and return the last value obtained.
According to another embodiment of the present invention, after all data collection has been done, each piece of data will be presented to the user. Each piece of data will be associated with a Presenter, either because the data has a known MIME type associated with a presenter, or because the collector has associated this piece of data with a specific Presenter instance. It is a design goal to keep this API generic enough to be used from the command line.
One feature of the SIM bug submission module is the ability for third parties (Support Providers) to leverage the features for their customer base and support staff. Developer support may also include example codes and extensive base classes where applicable.
According to another embodiment, all bug reports (regardless of the report structure) must be compatible with a to-disk Transport provided by the SIM bug submission module. Basically this means that the bug report must be able to be saved to a file. The files should be designed so that they can be sent using a different user and machine than that which generated the report.
While embodiments and applications of this invention have been shown and described, it would be apparent to those skilled in the art having the benefit of this disclosure that many more modifications than mentioned above are possible without departing from the inventive concepts herein. The invention, therefore, is not to be restricted except in the spirit of the appended claims.
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Smart E Drive Market - Global Industry Analysis, Size, Share, Growth Opportunities, Future Trends, Covid-19 Impact, SWOT Analysis, Competition and Forecasts 2022 to 2030
The global Smart E Drive Market size was valued at USD 915 Million in 2022 and is projected to reach USD 14467.59 Million by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 35.90% from 2022 to 2030.
Smart E Drive Market Overview:
As demand for driving more miles on a vehicle range or single charge increases, the market has more demand globally.
The global market for smart e-drives has a variety of battery types that are widely used in different regions of the world. These batteries are available in a variety of sizes, voltages, amps and shapes. Among them, lead-acid batteries are one of the widely preferred types of batteries because they do not allow the loss or addition of liquid. Additionally, e-Axle applications are in high demand as they help reduce bearings and interfaces, reduce noise, improve performance and reduce energy use.
Governments around the world are driving the growth of the global market by preparing measures to expand the supply of electric vehicles and reduce carbon emissions. Governments of many countries are also implementing incentives and tax benefits for original equipment from electric vehicle manufacturers, boosting the growth of the global market. Moreover, the biggest threat to human life is global warming, which is raising concerns about environmental pollution. The emergence of green vehicles presents enormous opportunities for the global market and its key players. Apart from that, the global market has many intentions such as smart electric drive system/component manufacturers, smart electric drive suppliers, distributors or dealers of automotive smart electric drive components and systems, raw material suppliers, industry associations, traders and distributors. Including the audience. Smart Electric Drive Systems, Automotive Organizations/Associations, Automotive Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs)
Smart E Drive Market size, estimates and forecasts are provided in terms of sales volume (K units) and revenue (million USD), with historical and forecast data for the period 2017 to 2030, with 2022 being considered as the base year. This report segments the global Smart E Drive Market in detail. Regional market sizes related to products by type, by application, and by player are also delivered. In estimating the size of the market, we took into account the impact of COVID-19 and the Russian-Ukraine war.
Key Market Updates:
- In September 2021, ZF announced the launch of its eDrive kit during the German IAA 2021 event. It combines the company's complete e-drivetrain expertise with a drivetrain designed for easy installation in a wide range of vehicles.
- In March 2021, Magna launched its new BEV and PHEV vehicles. They are being tested in northern Sweden. Its PHEV version reduces emissions by 38%. Both models offer cloud connectivity, cruise control and eco mode.
In February 2020, Nidec announced the launch of its two new e-axles designed for 200 KW and 50 KW trains. Their e-axle system consists of a complete traction motor system with an electric motor, reduction box and inverter. Ni200Ex is designed for D and E-category vehicles which provides higher results compared to the earlier Ni150Ex model.
- In August 2019, Continental AG launched a fully integrated electric vehicle that includes an electric motor, transmission system and converter. The system is designed for a total weight of less than 80 kg, which is 20% lighter than competing electric vehicles.
- In January 2019, BorgWarner launched its new range of electric vehicles with its new iDM e-axle. It is designed for use with all types of EVs.
- In August 2018, Bosch launched its new electric car for use in electric commercial vehicles. It consists of many things like electric motors, electric motors etc.
- In July 2018, Aisin started producing e-axles for Toyota made EV's like Mirai, C-HR, IZOA etc. Its new e-drivetrain product is linked to the development of its e-axle.
Major Market Segments Covered in Smart E Drive Market Industry Research:
Market Key Players:
Siemens (Germany), Robert Bosch (Germany), Continental (Germany), Aisin Seiki (Japan), Schaeffler (Germany), BorgWarner (US), Infineon (Germany), UQM Technologies (US), Efficient Drivetrains (US), Shanghai Edrive (China) SINOEV (US), And Others.
- Smart e-Drive Battery
- Smart e-Drive Electric Motor
- Smart e-Drive Inverter Unit
- Smart e-Drive E-Brake Booster
- Smart e-Drive Power Electronics
- E-Wheel Drive
- Motor generator market
- Battery market
- e-Brake booster market
- Power electronics market
Europe achieved the largest market share in 2020. Government support through incentives and grants for the purchase of electric vehicles accelerated EV demand, leading to an increase in the adoption of smart electric drives. In addition, stricter emissions regulations imposed by the European Union shifted consumer interest from older cars to newer EVs. Therefore, increasing demand for smart e-drive in Europe due to changing consumer preferences in high-end EVs and technological advancements in this region is expected to boost the market growth in the coming years.
Asia Pacific is likely to witness the fastest growth rate during the forecast period. The high EV market in China is driving the market growth in the region. In addition, growing EV penetration in emerging economies of APAC such as India, Japan, South Korea, and others is also expected to boost market growth in the coming years. Also, efforts by manufacturers to establish EV manufacturing units in these emerging economies to tap into revenue growth opportunities are expected to boost smart e-drive demand in APAC during the forecast period.
For example, in February 2021, Tesla Inc. Karnataka, a southern Indian state, has been chosen to open its first manufacturing unit in India. Furthermore, emission standards, rising fuel prices, and the expected introduction of emission regulations for automobiles across developing countries in Asia Pacific are expected to boost growth. market in the coming years.
North America is also likely to register significant growth during the forecast period. Increasing EV market and the presence of leading EV manufacturers such as General Motors, Tesla, and others are expected to boost the demand for smart e-drives during the forecast period. Also, the presence of technological developments in the American car industry will affect market growth in the near future.
- North America
- Rest of North America
- Nordic Countries
- Benelux Union
- The Netherlands
- Rest of Europe
- South Korea
- Southeast Asia
- Rest of Southeast Asia
- Rest of Asia-Pacific
- The Middle East & Africa
- Saudi Arabia
- South Africa
- Rest of the Middle East & Africa
- Latin America
- Rest of Latin America
Significant Market Dynamics:
The introduction of stringent government rules and regulations and the high demand for electric and hybrid vehicles are major growth drivers for the global smart e-drive market. In addition, the emergence of eco-friendly vehicles and the implementation of tax benefits and incentives across different regions are boosting market growth.
The US Department of Energy has invested in 16 electric vehicle projects in the District of Columbia and 24 states to prepare communities for charging infrastructure and plug-in electric vehicles. These kinds of initiatives by the government are fueling the growth of the market.
The implementation of several government regulations and policies to limit vehicle emissions over the past few years has brought many opportunities to the global smart e-drive market.
The growing interest in vehicle electrification, increasing fuel economy and overall vehicle efficiency of passenger cars are important factors providing lucrative opportunities for major players and the smart e-drive industry.
The global market for Smart e-Drives is described as being heavily constrained by high technology costs, lack of charging infrastructure, and high component costs.
Hence, the global market enlists more key players to thrive in the market growth during the evaluation period.
Market Growth challenges
The global market for Smart e-Drives may be challenged by the high cost of components and advanced technologies.
Another major challenge for the market could be the unprecedented COVID-19 pandemic, which has impacted the growth of the global market by disrupting key sales in the market.
Smart E Drive Market report scope:
Crucial Points from this Smart E Drive Market Report
- Estimate Smart E Drive Market potential through analyzing growth rates (CAGR %), Volume (Units) and Value ($M) data given at country level - for product types, applications and by different industry verticals.
- Understand the supply chain in depth on the value growth at each step, in order to optimize value and bring effectiveness in your processes.
- Know the different dynamics affecting the market - challenges, key driving factors and opportunities.
- Get a quick viewpoint on the Smart E Drive Market entropy - M&A's, deals, partnerships, product launches of all key companies for the historical 5 years.
- Estimate the supply-demand gaps, import-export data and regulatory landscape for more than top 20 countries worldwide for the market.
- Get complete insights on your competitor performance - market shares, strategies, financial benchmarking, product benchmarking, SWOT and more.
- Study the sales and distribution channels over key geographies to improve top-line revenues.
Frequently Asked Questions-
- What is the CAGR of Smart E Drive Market?
- What are the key types of Smart E Drive Market?
- What are the key applications of Smart E Drive Market?
- Who are the key players in Smart E Drive Market?

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By PETER STAPLES.
TASMANIA lost one of its greatest sporting heroes this week when Darrel Baldock died as a result of a stroke, aged 72, at the Mersey Community Hospital at Latrobe on the state’s North-West Coast.
Baldock was best remembered as the skipper of VFL/AFL club St Kilda’s only premiership in 1966.
His football achievements were great having played 119 AFL games with the Saints during which time he earned the tag “Mr Magic”courtesy of his brilliant ball-getting skills and Houdini-like escapes from the clutches of opposition players.
His feats on the football field led to him being inducted into the Australian Football League Hall of Fame and more recently he was upgraded to Legend status.
He also delved into politics and like everything else “The Doc” tried his hand at he succeeded, spending 15 years in the political arena before resigning to coach his beloved St Kilda in 1987.
He suffered the first of many strokes in his first season as coach of the Saints but in typical Baldock fashion he shrugged off the illness like water off a duck’s back and carried on regardless.
While football and politics consumed a great part of his life, his great passion outside of those domains was horse racing and that too delivered some magical moments in his life in latter years.
Baldock was special in that he took to training thoroughbreds as if he had been doing it all of his life.
He prepared some top class gallopers at Spreyton including Chardere that won two Devonport Cups and both times with Craig “Froggy” Newitt aboard.
During his time as a trainer-breeder-owner he won four Devonport Cups, a Launceston Cup and Hobart Cup with Andrias in 1982 as well as a VRC Grand National Hurdle.
Globally, Baldock will be best remembered for his football prowess but those who knew him well will remember him as a genuine, no-holds-barred bloke who gave his all at whatever he put his hand and mind to and a generous person anyone would be glad to call a friend.

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Economy, carbon tax and social issues: candidates face off at United Conservative Party leadership debate
All 4 candidates say they will scrap Alberta's carbon tax
United Conservative Party leadership candidates squared off for their first debate in Calgary on Wednesday night, offering their views on the carbon tax, defeating the NDP and balancing the provincial budget.
Jason Kenney, Brian Jean, Doug Schweitzer and Jeff Callaway all took turns answering questions from debate moderator Dave Rutherford surrounding three main topics — the economy, the Alberta resource sector and conservatism.
The Alberta advantage
Many of Rutherford's questions to the candidates revolved around the economy and how each potential leader would restore the province's economic edge, or "Alberta advantage."
All four candidates found common ground with their desire to scrap the carbon tax and move Alberta oil to market using pipelines.
Callaway said a focus on natural-gas production could help "jump-start the economy." He also spoke to the importance of finding ways to get Alberta's oil and gas to other markets, including his proposed plan to purchase the Port of Churchill in Churchill, Man.
Kenney said his "job number one" would be restoring confidence in Alberta's economy by appointing a minister to "de-regulate" the province's oil and gas sectors. He also said there should be a focus on attracting new employers from the U.S. to create a "Silicon Valley North."
Schweitzer said income tax relief would "get people investing again." He proposed a flat budget with no spending increases for the first three years.
Jean said he is in favour of removing a cap on oil and gas production, adding he knows "what job creators need" to help build the economy.
The candidates took aim at B.C. when discussing how they would work to increase Alberta's export capacity for oil, and attract investors to the province.
Kenney said there would "be consequences" for any provinces that "violate the rule of law" and oppose pipelines to move Alberta's oil to market, if he is elected.
The economy aside, a large portion of the debate questions revolved around how the candidates define being a conservative.
The question triggered debate on social issues, including those faced by members of the LGBT community.
Schweitzer spoke to accusations that the UCP is homophobic, calling that description of the party "not fair" and saying that is "not what this party stands for."
The UCP was formed when the opposition Wildrose and Progressive Conservative parties merged in the summer.
There will be four more debates — in Edmonton, Red Deer, Fort McMurray and Lethbridge — before party members pick a leader next month.
- MORE ALBERTA NEWS | Visitor accuses Edmonton of photo-radar double dipping
- MORE ALBERTA NEWS | Calgary-made oil leak detection tech may make pipelines an easier sell, minister says
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Dive Site: Embudhu Express / Maaya Thila
Description: Reef / drift
Depth: 17 metres + (56 feet)
Visibility: 20 metres (65 feet)
Emboodhoo Express is the name of the channel entering South Male Atoll towards Emboodhoo Island Resort. This drift dive was fairly rapid and just as the thila appeared the current veered us away from it into the blue. Hanging in the blue you may be lucky enough to see hammerheads circling below you. There are clouds of surgeon fish, and manta rays swoop over the reef. There are also many hundreds of beautiful small fish among the soft coral, making this site a photographers dream. I spotted a family of Napoleon wrasse, schools of batfish, and hunting tuna and trevally.
Rik Vercoe, BSAC Advanced Instructor
There is nearly always big school of eagle rays close to the top of the channel. A dive that has to be done as many times as possible on your vacation.
This site is a very good shark spot in the daytime as well as during a nigtht dive. Astounding to see whitetips nearly 1 metre underneath you. I saw grey reef sharks, eagle rays and lots and lots of fish on top of the Thila. Amazing dive, one of the best of my trip.
Edwin van Velzen, Padi Advanced Open Water (140 dives)
The current can be quite strong here, so it is only recommended for experienced divers. Lots of sharks at the entrance of the channel.
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Last debris pass explained during Springfield forum
SPRINGFIELD — With the last pass for Hurricane Michael-related storm debris starting on March 10, Springfield residents packed into a public forum Monday prepared with questions about where to place the debris and what types of debris would be eligible for pickup.
Residents have been asked to place debris within the right-of-way on the side of the street by March 10, and the last pass will begin the day after. The last pass in Springfield will start in the northern part of the city and shift south, and how long it will take depends on how much debris there is, said Mayor Ralph Hammond.
“The last pass, we’re going to check your address off,” said Hammond. “We’ve only got such a timeframe with FEMA to pay. After that, then the city pays. Everybody thinks debris pick-up is free. ... This go-around is residential lots only. It’s not commercial. It’s not unimproved lots.”
Emergency storm debris cases after the deadline will handled on an individual basis, according to city officials.
A popular question at the forum was whether root balls left behind by downed trees will be eligible for pickup. Matt Mooneyham, regional project manager for Tetra Tech, the company documents Sprinfield's debris pick-up for FEMA reimbursement, said they will.
“The root ball is definitely included and we won’t leave here without picking up those root balls,” said Mooneyham.
As for hazardous stumps still attached to the ground, contractors will use equipment to pull them from the ground and fill the hole with dirt or soil. Mooneyham also said the pick-up of appliances like washers, driers and water heaters has started recently, and gave advice about putting out debris.
“Please don’t stack your debris on top of water meters. Please don’t stack them on top of or around fire hydrants,” said Mooneyham. “Please be aware of your surroundings when you’re stacking your material. Know where you are and think about the truck that’s going to have to come down there to grab that material. Try not to put it close to your mailbox.”
Tetra Tech representatives also jotted down addresses for residents with special circumstances to look into the issues.
Mr. Trash — which provides trash pick-up services in Springfield — will resume regular debris pick-up starting the first part of April, said general manager Brian Humboldt.
The city is waiting on approval from Gov. Ron DeSantis and FEMA before they can clean up private and commercial property, said Hammond. Once DeSantis says the city can do right-of-entry (ROE) and commercial properties, the city will then send the address to FEMA so FEMA can contact the property owner to get permission, said Hammond.
Hammond also said burning debris is illegal, and for people to call Springfield dispatch if they see that happening.
The March 10 deadline for debris curb placement has also been set in Callaway, Parker and unincorporated Bay County.
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Popular Nigerian actor who doubles as a social media content creator, Debo Adebayo known by his stage name Mr Macaroni has taken to social media to thank his maker as he clocks a new age. Mr Macaroni who was born in 1993 clocked 29 on Tuesday, 2022. He took to both his Instagram and Twitter accounts to post photos of himself. In the pictures, Mr Macaroni was adorned in an aso-oke agbada outfit, matching cap, red beads and black shoes.His fans and well-wishers have taken to the comment section to wish him happy birthday. He captioned his post:
“It’s my birthday and I’m so thankful.”
Debo Macaroni shared lovely photos with his supposed bride on his verified Instagram page. He further revealed that he is having his engagement on Saturday, April 22 and wedding on Sunday April 23.


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By David N. Leff
A newborn infant enters a world fraught with mortal danger.
From the first few hours of life to about five days, he (slightly more often than she) may be stricken with early-onset neonatal sepsis. This often takes the form of group B streptococcal (GBS) pneumonia. That life-threatening pulmonic infection is the work of Streptococcus agalactiae, which also infects the udders of cows with mastitis.
The bacterial toxin secreted by GBS kills from 50 percent to 85 percent of new babies who contract it within hours after birth, with preemies getting the worst of these odds. A child infected between one week and three months of life is more likely to contract late-onset GBS bacterial meningitis, for which mortality is only 20 percent.
After thus taking it out on the youngest of the young, GBS continues to inhabit human tissues and cells, but harmlessly. Now its lethal carbohydrate toxin is trying out for a career in community service.
Back in 1981, at Vanderbilt University, in Nashville, Tenn., a group of pediatricians -- and one biochemist named Carl Hellerqvist -- were examining a number of GBS pneumonia cases in children. Its toxin, they perceived, attacked newly formed blood vessels in the lungs. The research clinicians isolated and purified the active, virulent compounds in the GBS-toxin, which now bears the name CM101.
CM stands for CarboMed Inc., of Brentwood, Tenn., a company Hellerqvist co-founded in 1990 to diagnose and treat infectious diseases and cancer. He serves as a scientific consultant to the company, which holds licenses to his CM101 patents from Vanderbilt and funds his research.
Product Targets Cancer-Feeding Angiogenesis
The product owes its anticancer credentials to its antiangiogenic activity. Angiogenesis promotes the infiltration of inflammatory cells into tumor tissue, and thereby the formation of granulation tissue, which produces scarring.
Hellerqvist and his CM101 laboratory colleagues hypothesized that this scar-stopping property might well serve to limit or correct injury to the spinal cord.
"Since we had done some research on mice with tumors and wounds on the skin," biochemist Barbara Wamil told BioWorld Today, "we discovered that CM101 can accelerate wound-healing, and reduce the amount of formation of granulation tissue, which forms scars. That gave us the idea to try it on injured spinal cords, to reduce the scarring between axons." Wamil is a member of Hellerqvist's lab.
"The key to preventing serious damage in spinal cord injury," he said, "appears to be blocking the inflammatory process, which is the body's effort to clean up the damaged tissue, but which becomes self-destructive." CM101 can block that process, he added, "and then the body has a tremendous ability to recover."
Concretely, Hellerqvist and his associates reasoned that CM101's ability to inhibit formation of new blood vessels might thus prevent scar tissue from forming on the spinal cord after injury, and thus might allow severed nerve cells to reconnect.
Putting this concept to the test, they mounted in vivo and in vitro trials, reported in Tuesday's Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, dated Oct. 27, 1998. Their paper, of which Hellerqvist is senior author, bears the title, "CM101-mediated recovery of walking ability in adult mice paralyzed by spinal cord injury." Barbara Wamil and her surgeon-husband Artur are co-lead authors.
First, they divided their muster of 40 mice into 26 designated to receive CM101 therapy after experimental spinal-cord injury, and 14 controls, assigned the injury only. Next, all 40 had their spinal cords randomly crushed, such that 15 "monoplegic" mice lost the use of both legs on one side, and 25 "paraplegics," all four limbs on both sides. They induced this paralysis under anesthetic by the standard research method of crushing the spinal cord so as to sever selected neuronal axons within it.
"Most accidents that damage the spinal cord are crush injuries," Wamil noted. "That's why we used the crushed model. A cut is very seldom."
Within one hour of the cord-crushing surgery, the co-authors injected doses of CM101 systemically into the tail veins of the 26 treatment cohorts, and repeated this therapy on five alternate days. Controls got placebo injections.
Within the first 24 hours after their spinal cords were crushed, eight of the 15 control mice had died, but all 26 treated animals survived. Three more controls died during the next 28 days, as did two of the 26 CM101-treated animals.
Of this group, 24 were able to walk again within two to 12 days, and 17 retained this ability through 120 days, when the researchers sacrificed them for histology studies.
Translating these preclinical in vivo results into human victims of spinal cord injury is problematical, Wamil pointed out. "It's very difficult to know what will happen in humans," she said, "because spinal cord drugs that work in mouse models never work in humans.
"In fact," she added, "CM101 doesn't work with many species. It's a bacterial derivative related to mice, sheep, bovines and humans. But it doesn't work in rats, for example."
Zeneca Holds License For CM101 For Cancer
In July 1997, CarboMed licensed CM101 as an anticancer agent to Zeneca Ltd., of Wilmington, Del., a subsidiary of London-based Zeneca Group plc.
"We have completed a Phase I study of CM101 with 27 patients here at Vanderbilt," Wamil said. They were of differing tumor types, including a few adenocarcinomas. There were some indications of tumor responses, including tumor shrinkage in three patients, and stabilization in two."
She added that "Zeneca is working with CarboMed now on developing CM101 for a Phase II clinical trial, probably in 1999." *

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The right person will love you in an entirely different way than your past lovers. You see, it’s not going to be picture perfect. It’s not going to be all butterflies and roses. It’s going to be tough work. It’s going to be a lot of compromising. And a lot of arguments. But, that is what is going to make it so right.
1. They won’t let your mistakes stop them from loving you.
What’s going to be different about the right person, is that they are still going to stand by your side even if you fuck up. They are still going to greet you with a kiss even if they are boiling mad at you. They are still going to love every inch of you. No. Matter. What. I promise.
2. They won’t leave.
What’s going to be different about the right person, is that they won’t break your heart. They will not leave you to rot alone. They won’t turn their back on you when you need them most. And they won’t run away when you need them to catch you in their arms.
3. They will listen to you instead of ignoring you.
The right person isn’t going to ignore you when you have a problem. They won’t push your problem away. They will listen contently, whether they like what they are hearing or not. And then, they will focus on how to change that and how to make you happier.
4. They will remember what makes you smile.
The person who is right for you, won’t ever forget what makes your world light up. They will remember the tiny details about you that you even can forget sometimes. They will notice when you stare at a piece of jewelry while shopping, they will notice when you turn up your nose at something they cook, and they will listen to your heartbeat to find out what type of kiss you like best.
5. They won’t control you.
The right person won’t want to control you in any way. They will know that you are your own person and you are capable of making decisions by yourself. They won’t tell you which shoes look better on you, because they like the way you smile when you try on a pair of ugly sneakers. They won’t tell you not to order that pizza, because they love the way your eyes brighten at the first smell of it. They love you just the way you are, ugly shoes and all.
6. They won’t want you to be anyone but yourself.
The right person isn’t going to nag at you for not brushing your hair, or not wearing the appropriate dress to a cocktail party. They aren’t going to scoff at you for spilling red wine on your white shirt, or for falling all the way home in your high heels. They will adore every single thing you do. And they won’t want you to pretend to be someone you aren’t.
7. They will let you be.
The right person for you isn’t going to suffocate you with their presence. They will want you to have your alone time, as well as theirs. They know that a healthy relationship requires balance. And some days, you are really going to need space. The right person will respect that.
8. Your friends and parents will love them.
If your parents or friends don’t like the guy you are dating, that is a serious red flag. The right person for you will do everything in their power to make sure the ones close to you, feel safe knowing you are with that person. The right person will be polite with your parents and will reassure them that you are in good hands. The right person will not be a threat to you or your close ones.
9. They will be affectionate with you (but not overly).
No matter what their preference is for PDA, the right person for you will steal every opportunity to hug you, hold hands with you, or touch you gently on the shoulder. The right person will want you to always feel safe and comfortable wherever you are.
10. They will always make you laugh.
No matter how bad of a day you had, or how bad of a mood you are in, the right person will never fail to make giggle. The right person for you will just get your sense of humor, and will always try to lighten the mood with something they know will make you feel better. Their main goal is to make you happy. And to let you know how much they love you every single day.

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At the centre of this collection, which includes groups of elegies and love poems, there is a short sonnet sequence which concentrates themes apparent elsewhere in the book: the individual's responsibility for his own choices, the artist's commitment to his vocation, the vulnerability of all in the face of circumstance and death. Throughout the volume Heaney's outstanding gifts, his eye, his ear, his understanding of the poetic language are on display - this is a book we cant do without . (Martin Dodsworth, Guardian ).
Seamus Heaney was born in County Derry in Northern Ireland. Death of a Naturalist, his first collection of poems, appeared in 1966, and was followed by poetry, criticism and translations which established him as the leading poet of his generation. In 1995 he was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature, and twice won the Whitbread Book of the Year, for The Spirit Level (1996) and Beowulf (1999). Stepping Stones, a book of interviews conducted by Dennis O'Driscoll, appeared in 2008; Human Chain, his last volume of poems, was awarded the 2010 Forward Prize for Best Collection. He died in 2013. His translation of Virgil's Aeneid Book VI was published posthumously in 2016 to critical acclaim.


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Gajendra Verma is an Indian singer, composer, lyricist and sound recordist . He came under the spotlight when he claimed that his song, titled "Emptiness", also known as "Tune Mere Jaana", which he had composed seven-and-a-half years before, leaked on the internet with a fake sympathetic story of a dying IIT student named Rohan Rathore. The song was viewed over 40 million times on YouTube. His 2018 song, Tera Ghata, has over 450+ million YouTube views.
Gajendra Verma was born on 20 April 1990 in Sirsa, Haryana. He was raised in Jaipur, Rajasthan. His father Surender Verma is a well-known poet and theatre personality.
His elder brother Vikram Singh is a music producer, music director and composer. His first song "Tune Mere Jaana" was released with support from SONOTEK (Haryana Famous Music Channel).
Gajendra Varma started his career in 2008, with the song, "Tune Mere Jaana" also called 'Emptiness'.
|Year 2018||Song raati saanu||Album raati saanu|
|2008||Tune Mere Jaana||Emptiness|
|Love Kiya Toh Darna Kya|
|2012||Taur Mittran Di||Taur Mittran Di|
|2013||Mann Mera||Table No. 21|
|Kudi Tu Butter||Bajatey Raho|
|Tujhse Door Jo Hota Hun|
|Muhje Ishq Se|
|O Humnavaa||Samrat & Co.|
|Kyun Hai Mujhe Mohabbat|
|2016||Tera Hi Rahun|
|2018||The Mercury Song||Mercury|
|Tera Ghata||From Lost to Found|
|Milo Na Tum|
|Ja Ja Ja||FLIP|
|Main Aur Tu|


MasterChef episodes in WA a 'coup' for tourism
It was advertising that money couldn't buy - only, it did.
For consecutive nights, contestants on the Channel 10 hit reality television show MasterChef have been cooking at locations around WA - marvelling at the State's beauty and its great wine and produce. It has been unbridled gushing.
Such was the anticipation among the contestants that when they were told they were going to WA that the Age newspaper's online columnist Ben Pobjie noted that it caused one of them (Rachel) "to make history as the first person ever to be excited about going to Perth".
Contestants travelled to AngloGold Ashanti's Sunrise Dam gold mine near Laverton, before challenge winners were flown to Cape Lodge Hotel near Yallingup.
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Last night's "invention test" was at Clairault winery in Margaret River and tonight's "immunity challenge" is at the end of the recently restored Busselton jetty.
As a promotion of WA, with an estimated television audience of 1.5 million, the decision to lure MasterChef has been a stroke of marketing genius. (The West Australian suggested such a move back in September.)
But it has come at a price. Tourism WA forked out a six-figure sum to entice producers of the show to WA. They will not reveal the exact amount because of commercial confidentiality, but industry sources suggest it is about $130,000. It appears to have been money well spent.
Cape Lodge general manager Drew Bernhardt said yesterday the hotel had been flooded with phone calls and online requests since it featured on the show.
Tourism WA chief executive Stephanie Buckland said financial support had been offered to the producers to help offset the cost of bringing the 80-strong cast and crew to WA.
"The investment is very small compared with the millions of dollars in publicity the exposure is expected to generate," she said. "It is a major coup for tourism."
Augusta-Margaret River Tourism Association chief executive Simon Ambrose said the contestants' excitement over Margaret River was priceless.
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It’s hard to believe that in all of the songs and albums put out between Pepper and Slightly Stoopid, respectively, that not once has it come about them actually recording a song together; Even after double digit tours dating back to the early 2000’s! Well that has changed now that Pepper’s new single “Good Thing Going” features Miles Doughty of Slightly Stoopid!
It was announced in a recent interview with drummer, Yesod Williams, when he shared with The Pier: “I’m more than happy to say that our brother, Miles (Doughty) from Slightly Stoopid will have a whole verse on ‘Good Thing Going.’ Me and the boys were talking one day, months ago, about new music and it dawned on us, we’d never done a collaboration with Stoopid, AKA the first band/people we met when we moved to San Diego from Kona on May 12, 1999!”
“Good Thing Going” is a version the band adapted from an old reggae artist they love in Sugar Minott. Miles was able to track his verse with the help of his engineer James Wisner, aka J-Wiz, amid Stoopid’s Sounds of Summer Tour. “Kaleo had a demo version of the cover he had worked up at home,” Yesod shares. “So we literally texted Miles on the spot and that was that! Extra big shout out to Miles and J-Wiz for pulling the verse together while prepping and being on the ‘Sounds of Summer’ tour!”
The song will be the first taste of new music following Pepper’s 2016 release of Ohana. This will also be the first time Pepper has had a guest feature on a song since the late, great Josh Fischel of Bargain Music guested on “Stormtrooper” from the 2002 release of Kona Town.
You can pick up “Good Thing Going” on iTunes by clicking HERE!
Watch: Pepper – “Good Thing Going” (ft. Slightly Stoopid)
Listen: Sugar Minott – “Good Thing”
Listen: Pepper – “Stormtroopers” (feat. Josh Fischel of Bargain Music)


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