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An abrupt end to coal-fired power generation in Germany would damage the steel industry's competitiveness by pushing up electricity prices, the head of the country's steel association warned on Monday. Hans Juergen Kerkhoff said he expects rising power prices from a hasty withdrawal from coal to lead to additional electricity costs of between 140 million euros and 220 million euros (193.7 million pounds) a year for the steel industry. Germany has tasked a commission with creating a roadmap for phasing out coal as an energy source, similar to a previous landmark decision to exit nuclear energy after the Fukushima disaster in Japan.
DUISBURG, Germany/FRANKFURT (Reuters) - Thyssenkrupp (TKAG.DE) will keep a stake of around 30 percent in the capital goods business it plans to spin off, a labour representative at the German conglomerate said, paving the way for an eventual takeover bid once it decides to sell out. Under the plan, Thyssenkrupp shareholders will own a majority of Thyssenkrupp Industrials, which will include the elevators, car parts and plant engineering units, while Thyssenkrupp will be renamed Thyssenkrupp Materials and keep a minority stake. This was likely to be "around 30 percent", Tekin Nasikkol, head of the works council at Thyssenkrupp Steel Europe and a member of Thyssenkrupp's supervisory board, told reporters.
ESSEN/DUESSELDORF, Germany (Reuters) - Thyssenkrupp (TKAG.DE) still has a long road ahead of it trying to raise margins and profits in its mediocre business divisions, investors and analysts said, adding a landmark move to split itself in two needed to be followed by changes to strategy. In one of the most radical shake-ups of a big German company in decades, Thyssenkrupp said on Thursday it would spin off its elevators, car parts and plant engineering divisions, splitting the submarines-to-steel conglomerate into two listed entities. The spun off entity, Thyssenkrupp Industrials, will be minority-owned by Thyssenkrupp Materials, the remaining 18 billion-euro ($20.8 billion) business which will also include metals distribution, a 50 percent stake in the company's future steel joint venture with Tata (TISC.NS), bearings and forging, and naval vessels.
Qatar Petroleum is looking at a range of possible investments in Germany, including downstream projects and cooperation deals with smaller companies, as part of its overall drive to find new markets for liquefied natural gas, the company's CEO said. "We are looking into investing further in the downstream with the objective of monetizing our gas … and finding a new market for our gas," al-Kaadi told a Qatari-German investment conference.
Qatar Petroleum is looking at a range of possible investments in Germany, including downstream projects and cooperation deals with smaller companies, as part of its overall drive to find new markets for liquefied natural gas, the company's CEO said. Chief Executive Saad Sherida al-Kaabi on Friday confirmed his company's discussions with big German firms Uniper and RWE about cooperating on a potential local LNG terminal. "We are looking into investing further in the downstream with the objective of monetizing our gas … and finding a new market for our gas," al-Kaadi told a Qatari-German investment conference.
The Gulf state of Qatar said on Friday it would invest 10 billion euros (8.9 billion pounds) to strengthen its ties with Germany over the next five years, including the possible creation of a liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminal. Qatar's Emir Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani announced the funding boost for its long-term trading partner and Europe's largest economy at a bilateral investment conference in Berlin. Germany is Europe's biggest energy consumer.
German utility RWE (RWEG.DE) on Thursday said it had secured access to substantial annual capacity of a planned German terminal to import liquefied natural gas (LNG). "LNG will play an important role in the North-West European gas market and therefore we are very pleased to take this step forward towards an LNG terminal in Germany," RWE executive Andree Stracke said in a statement. German LNG Terminal is planning a final investment decision on the terminal in Brunsbuettel, northern Germany - which would have an annual capacity of 5 billion cubic metres - at the end of next year.
and RWE (RWEG.DE) about cooperating on a potential local LNG terminal, its chief executive told a paper. "We have a serious interest in participating in a German LNG terminal and are talking to Uniper and RWE," Saad Al-Kaabi told business daily Handelsblatt in an interview ahead of the Qatar Germany Business and Investment Forum in Berlin on Sept. 7.
MOSCOW/FRANKFURT (Reuters) - The Nord Stream 2 pipeline to transport Russian gas to Germany is progressing on schedule, its operator said on Friday, with European investors still committed to the project despite criticism from the United States and the threat of sanctions. Berlin and Moscow have been at odds since Russia annexed Crimea four years ago, but they have a common interest in the Nord Stream 2 project. The pipeline will allow Russia to bypass Ukraine, where its gas giant Gazprom has faced past disruptions.
FRANKFURT/LONDON (Reuters) - The surging costs of carbon permits have caused some of Europe's biggest utilities to lock in purchases in advance, while nuclear and hydro firms are benefiting from the knock-on effect on power prices. Carbon permits traded under the EU's Emissions Trading System (ETS) have become the best performing commodity this year, almost trebling in price to over 21 euros (18.86 pounds) a tonne since January on the back of stronger energy prices and measures to reduce supply. The ETS, which charges power plants and factories for every tonne of carbon dioxide they emit, has suffered from excess supply since the financial crisis which dragged prices down to lows of 2-3 euros a tonne.
The chief executive of Germany's Uniper, Klaus Schaefer, will take a break from running the company while he is being treated for cancer, the utility said. "Klaus Schaefer has informed the Chairman of the Supervisory Board, Dr. Bernhard Reutersberg, that he is suffering from cancer and that the treatment will take several months," Uniper said in a statement on Wednesday.
, Klaus Schaefer, will take a break from running the company while he is being treated for cancer, the utility said. "Klaus Schaefer has informed the Chairman of the Supervisory Board, Dr. Bernhard Reutersberg, that he is suffering from cancer and that the treatment will take several months," Uniper said in a statement on Wednesday.
Germany is on track to meet its EU renewables target by 2020, but will likely miss both EU and its own more demanding emissions targets, says Moody's Investors Service in a report published today. Conventional power generators RWE AG (Baa3 stable) and Uniper SE will remain exposed to tightening decarbonisation policies as Germany pushes through more measures to hit its targets and safeguard the credibility of its national long-term climate policy. Moody's report, "Europe's electricity markets: In Germany, national policies will continue to challenge conventional generators," is available on www.moodys.com.
Deutschland wird zwar voraussichtlich die EU-Klimaziele einhalten, die bis 2020 einen Anteil an erneuerbaren Energien von 18 % vorschreiben, andererseits aber sowohl die EU- als auch die eigenen, strengeren ...
FRANKFURT/LONDON, July 26 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump's plan for "vast amounts" of U.S. liquefied natural gas (LNG) to be sold to the European Union after trade talks with its top representative faces a reality test. After a meeting at the White House with European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker on Wednesday, Trump said the EU would also buy more U.S. soybeans and work with Washington to cut other trade barriers to zero.
as it seeks to improve ties with the German utility after a difficult acquisition process. Fortum last month closed a 3.8 billion euro ($4.4 billion)deal to buy about 47 percent in Uniper, which was opposed to the transaction from the start. Now is the time to reset our relationship with Uniper," CEO Pekka Lundmark said in Fortum's quarterly report.
Russian energy giant Gazprom (GAZP.MM) will still be able to finance the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline project even if U.S. sanctions are imposed on Western European partners in the project, an executive told a German newspaper. It is important for Gazprom and Russia currently has a high liquidity in euros," Paul Corcoran, the Nord Stream 2 CFO, told Welt am Sonntag in an interview.
In a separate statement, Fortum said it had also received merger clearance from the Russian Federal Antimonopoly Service (FAS) to acquire up to 50 percent of Uniper, in line with a previous decision disclosed at the end of April. Fortum said the FAS decision would prohibit it from making unjustified price increases on the wholesale electricity market, adding that would not have a significant impact on its operations. The approvals remove the remaining hurdles for Fortum to close the 3.8 billion euro ($4.4 billion) transaction, which the Finnish group said would take place no later than June 27.
State-controlled Fortum's bid has run into opposition from Uniper, which said that the combination would make little sense given its heavy exposure to gas and coal-fired power plants while Fortum's focus is on clean technologies. Approval by the EU would mark a major step towards the deal's completion, which also still requires regulatory clearance from Russia, where Uniper operates several assets through its subsidiary Unipro (UPRO.MM), to go through. The European Commission is scheduled to rule on the 3.8 billion euro (3.4 billion pounds) deal, first agreed by Fortum and Germany's E.ON in September, by June 15.
on Friday denied a media report that had said the energy group was delaying writedowns on its troubled Datteln 4 power plant to extract a higher takeover price from Finland's Fortum (FORTUM.HE). German weekly magazine Der Spiegel had said that insiders suspected Uniper was pushing back at least 100 million euros (87.9 million pounds) worth of impairments on the assets. Fortum, which is controlled by the Finnish government, last year agreed to buy a 46.65 percent stake in Uniper from the company's former parent E.ON (EONGn.DE) for 3.8 billion euros.
tried to block the sale of a 47 percent stake to Finland's Fortum (FORTUM.HE) was postponed on Wednesday in line with a proposal by Uniper's biggest shareholder E.ON (EONGn.DE). Cornwall (Luxembourg) S.a.r.l., a fund backed by U.S. activist investor Elliott which filed the motion to appoint a special auditor, agreed to the delay, one of its representatives told Uniper's annual general meeting, where shareholders had been due to vote on the motion. Actively working to obstruct E.ON's $4.5 billion sale of the stake to Fortum would be a breach of management's duties which is not permitted under German takeover regulations.
Germany's government on Wednesday appointed a commission to decide this year on the timetable for a withdrawal from coal as an energy source, ending a months-long tug-of-war over the line-up of the decision-making body. With brown coal mines being the only truly domestic resource in a country reliant on energy imports, Germany faces a lot of internal wrangling over when to abandon coal-burning to meet ambitious climate goals by 2030, as it also wants to be free of nuclear by 2022. The cabinet appointed a 24-strong group which includes Matthias Platzeck and Stanislaw Tillich, former prime ministers of brown coal-mining states Brandenburg and Saxony, which are industrially weak regions where losses of thousands of jobs, even if spread out over years, will hurt.
FRANKFURT (Reuters) - E.ON (EONGn.DE) on Wednesday said it would seek to delay two key votes at the annual general meeting of Uniper , evading a decision on whether to support a motion brought by activist ...
ESSEN, Germany (Reuters) - Uniper boss Klaus Schaefer will try to keep the energy group independent, he told shareholders on Wednesday, weeks before rival Fortum (FORTUM.HE) is expected to secure regulatory ...


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Natural chemicals found in green tea and red wine may disrupt a key step of the Alzheimer's disease pathway, according to new research from the University of Leeds.
An ingredient in green tea that helps reduce blood sugar spikes in mice may lead to new diet strategies for people, according to Penn State food scientists.
Green tea and its extracts have been widely touted as potential treatments for cancer, as well as several other diseases. But scientists have struggled to explain how the green tea and its extracts may work ...
Green tea may slow down weight gain and serve as another tool in the fight against obesity, according to Penn State food scientists.
An oral green tea extract, Polyphenon E, appears to inhibit vascular endothelial growth factor and hepatocyte growth factor, both of which promote tumor cell growth, migration and invasion.

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The audio of the much-awaited Telugu film, Rey starring Sai Dharam Tej, Shraddha Das and Saiyami Kher, supposed to release on 5th January, has been postponed unfortunately. The reasons behind this delay are best known to the makers. According to the makers of Rey, Powerstar Pawan Kalyan was supposed to attend the audio event.
So, now Mega fans have to wait for few more days for the audio to get released and they also have to wait to catch a glimpse of Pawan Kalyan.
This film is expected to have its theatrical release in February. However, the makers of the film are yet to make an official announcement.


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DC Mayor Vince Gray received the first standing ovation of his campaign kickoff speech by talking about his least favorite subject: the past.
“I know that the 2010 campaign caused many people great pain,” Gray, 71, said in reference to the ongoing federal investigation into his first mayoral run amid allegations that it was aided by a $653,000 shadow campaign. To date, four officials from Gray’s 2010 campaign have pleaded guilty to their involvement in the scheme.
“Today, I apologize to you for the pain that my campaign caused,” Gray continued. “I ask for your forgiveness.”
After the genuflecting, Gray, addressing a packed theater at THEARC, a community and arts center in Southeast, switched to his record since taking office in January 2011. The mayor hit on a declining unemployment rate (from 11.2 percent to 8.6 percent), improved school test scores, and the growth of the private sector.
Gray, working slowly through his speech, also addressed the city’s rising cost-of-living, which has been a talking point for several of his opponents in the nine-way Democratic primary. “Everyone feels it,” he said. “And for our residents with the fewest resources, sometimes what they feel is fear.”
Though Gray led off with a mea culpa, it wasn’t without teeth, in this instance directed largely toward the journalists who cover him. “I know that some journalists and our opponents want you to focus on the past,” he said. “I know that some reporters prefer a circus to a thoughtful discussion of issues. I know that they care about ratings and selling newspapers.”
Perhaps, then, it was not surprising that Gray did not make himself available to reporters following his speech. He spent 15 minutes shaking voters’ hands while exiting THEARC, leaving the media availability to his campaign manager, Chuck Thies. But contrary to Gray’s speech, Thies’s question-and-answer session was circus-like.
Thies bickered with a gaggle of reporters who complained that Gray has been largely unavailable as a candidate, giving just one in-depth interview this week with WUSA, and has only participated in one debate with the other candidates. Thies said that Gray was plenty available, at least in the context of his mayoral duties.
“If you don’t think the mayor is available, you’re not reading his schedule,” Thies said.

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01.) I'm not sure why, but it feels rather loser-esque to be blogging on a Saturday night.
02.) Not that we're big Saturday night paint-the-towners like, ever, so I can't quite put my finger on the reason typing out randomy-randoms feels more lame than usual.
03.) Scott came home from work early on Thursday and we three went to see the Lego movie.
And everything was awesome! (that's a song from the movie)
Normally, I am not a fan of 3D movies. Call me a old fogey but I think 3D is totally unnecessary except maybe in small doses and an entire movie with all that depth weirdness and things flying out all the time at you is just too much. We didn't want to wait for the next showing so I had to suck it up and put on those dorky glasses. Thankfully, I didn't get a headache, which is always a fear of mine.
The movie was cute and had a good message, plus, we love, love, LOVE legos.
04.) Later that evening I dragged my people out of the house to go on a run slash bike ride to keep my #46milesinmarch momentum going.
We definitely need to do that more often!
Annelise was on high coyote alert (there were none) and quite whiny at times about the cold wind but she soldiered on bravely.
05.) She got the brilliant idea to re-organize her million Rainbow Loom bands into separate colors, which they once were for approximately ten seconds six months ago, and since then it's been something of a free for all.
Shortly after this photo was snapped she lost all interest in her project, as ten year olds are wont to do, and for the rest of the day we were walking over piles of mixed up bands.
And her nerd glasses (revamped 3D glasses, we kept them, shhhh) obviously helped with sorting yet not quite enough to inspire her to finish.
06.) So we never really watched the Tonight Show with Jay Leno, because, well, yawn. We rarely watched Late Night with Jimmy Fallon because, well, late night (although we adore Jimmy, he's not only hilarious he seems like a genuinely nice guy).
Now that Jimmy in hosting The Tonight Show we've set a timer to record it and then Scott and I watch together at some point and catch up.
Y'all have probably seen this photobomb stunt by now but I'm still posting it just in case you missed it because not only is there Jimmy, there's Don Draper (swoon) (Jon Hamm) being goofy, which, you know, is adorable.
(Why couldn't they have done this when we were there in September?!?!?)
Happy Saturday, y'all!

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Michael Fassbender Unsure Of His Future in X-Men Franchise
By Okon Essien
If you ask anyone to explain to you what’s going on in the X-Men film universe, we don’t doubt it’d be a bit hard for them. Their timeline is a big convoluted mess, and we don’t really know how they plan to go forward with the next films in terms of story, or in terms of characters. What’s worse, it seems one quintessential actor is unsure of his future in the franchise as well.
Michael Fassbender, the man who has portrayed the younger version of Erik Lehnsherr, aka Magneto in the last three X-Men movies hasn’t the slightest clue of his future in the franchise. In a recent interview with The Empire Film Podcast about his new film Assassin’s Creed, Fassbender shared his thoughts when asked whether he would be returning to the role as Magneto, or if those days were over for him:
“I don’t know to be honest. I haven’t made any sort of decision on it because I have no idea what’s happening next with the franchise to be honest.”
Yeah, nobody knows, Fassbender. Not even Fox. We all want the X-Men franchise to be successful, but it looks like they’ll need to figure themselves out, and figure out how to move forward with their characters first. We’ll just have to wait and see if Fassbender will ever return as the master of magnetism.
No release date for the next X-Men film, but as soon as we know, you’ll know.
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Quantity 1 presents a close survey of reactions that entail the 1,2-addition of nonstabilized carbanion equivalents of carbonyl, imino and thiocarbonyl performance. Emphasis has been put on these reagents that bring about hugely selective addition reactions. equipment are stated to choose, for instance, one carbonyl crew over one other within the related molecule, or so as to add preferentially a fraction to at least one (enantiotopic of diastereotopic) face of a carbonyl workforce. tactics that outcome from an preliminary addition to the C=X practical crew, for instance alkenations and rearrangements, also are coated during this quantity.
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266 Chiral aldehydes can give (90) as single isomers. Isolation of some intermediates, and labelling studies which show that an aldehydic hydrogen ends up in the alkyne, indicate that the aldehyde is nucleophilically attacked by (89) to give a betaine, which rearranges to a diazomethylenephosphorane, which in turn undergoes a Wittig-type reaction with another molecule of aldehyde. 267 Most examples involve 6-oxoaldehydes giving α-hydroxycyclohexanones, although a 5-oxo- to -cyclopentanone case is also illustrated.
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My feature for the IAAF on rising javelin star Thomas Rohler of Germany who has led the world for much of the early part of the season.
Oslo Diamond League Sprints, Jumps and Hurdles Report: Record-breaking Schippers Highlights Track Action in Oslo
My sprint, jumps and hurdles report from the ExxonMobil Bislett Games in Oslo for the IAAF and Diamond League.
My throw events report from the ExxonMobil Bislett Games in Oslo for the IAAF and Diamond League.
My middle distances report from the ExxonMobil Bislett Games in Oslo for the IAAF and Diamond League.
It’s always a pleasure to return to Oslo’s City Hall for the traditional strawberry party hosted by the mayor of the Norwegian capital on the eve of the ExxonMobil Bislett Games. The building is spectacular (I posted a tour a few years back on my blog), and the company always charming.
In attendance for the press conference were: sprinters Dafne Schippers of the Netherlands and Jamaican Elaine Thompson, ahead of their 200m showdown; Canada’s Andre de Grasse, Ameer Webb of the US and Kim Collins of St. Kitts & Nevis, who’ll contest the 100m; and Renaud LaVillenie of France and Canada’s Shawn Barber, respectively the Olympic and world champions in the pole vault.
My highlights summary for the IAAF is here.
My preview of tomorrow’s Oslo Bislett Games IAAF Diamond League meet for the IAAF and Diamond League websites.
A few words with Australian middle distance standout Craig Mottram on the eve of his appearance at the Dream Mile at Oslo’s ExxonMobil Bislett Games. The Intro:
Despite his oft-displayed humour, cheeky irreverence and laid back attitude, Craig Mottram has nothing but the utmost respect for tomorrow’s Dream Mile, the meet-capping signature event of the ExxonMobil Bislett Games, which is the start of the IAAF Golden League 2007.
“Tomorrow night’s going to be very tough to win,” said the 26-year-old Australian. “We’ve got a great field, it’s always loaded. That’s why it’s called the Dream Mile. There’s always great athletes and that’s why it’s a big challenge to win. Tomorrow night will be no exception. It’s going to be a great race.”
By any measure, the field is indeed deep with talent. Kenyans Alex Kipchirchir, arguably last season’s finest miler, and Daniel Kipchirchir Komen, the fastest in the world last year at 1500 metres and the winner of last weekend’s fast Prefontaine Classic race in 3:48.28, are both in the field.
But Mottram also arrives in the Norwegian capital with an impressive bit of momentum after his convincing 8:03.50 Prefontaine Two Mile victory over an all-star field. While the distance is rarely contested, Mottram’s performance is noteworthy for the fact that only Daniel Komen and Haile Gebrselassie have ever covered the distance faster.
“For this point in the season that was good running,” he said. “I spent five or six weeks at altitude in Flagstaff (Arizona) and it’s all part of getting ready for the World Championships. I haven’t lost sight of that. There’s still a lot of time and a lot work to be done before the World Championships. The race last week was a great result. And the race tomorrow will be another step in the right direction.”
Two years ago, his appearance in the Mile here was also a step in the right direction for the two-time IAAF World Cup 3000m champion. In a fiercely competitive race, he finished fifth, clocking a 3:49.98 Australian record.
“I ran a good Mile here at the beginning of the season and eventually went and got a medal at the World Championships,” Mottram said, referring to his bronze in Helsinki.
Mottram said he appreciates the camaraderie among the runners before the race all of whom, he firmly believes, come here to run their competitive best, despite the early date on the season calendar.
“This race has a lot of history behind it. Over the years everyone who’s come here to run has run well. It’s a good opportunity to come and run hard. Most people are coming here from a good chunk of training and racing here is a good indication of how that training had gone.”
“The Mile is an event that’s not often run,” he continued, “so we when you get the opportunity to do it, especially here in Oslo, then you make the most of it.”

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Prologis is to develop three inventory logistics facilities totalling 3.2 million square feet (298,000 square metres) near Tokyo.
The projects include:
• 1.4 million square feet (128,000 square metres) at Prologis Park Chiba New Town. The new facility, the first at this park, will be located along National Highway No. 464, which provides easy access to Narita International Airport;
• 1.1 million square feet (105,000 square metres) at Prologis Park Yoshimi, adjacent to the Ken-O Expressway. Prologis plans to obtain CASBEE "A" certification for the three-story facility that will be equipped with a solar rooftop system; and
• 695,000 square feet (65,000 square metres) at Prologis Park Narashino 5. Located 20 kilometres from central Tokyo, Narashino is a popular distribution hub for e-commerce customers. The four-story facility will feature energy-efficient lighting and a solar rooftop system.
"We continue to secure parcels of land and leverage our development expertise to provide quality properties in key locations," says Mike Yamada, president, Prologis Japan. "These Class-A facilities will offer customers central distribution to Tokyo and the surrounding metropolitan area."

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WILL BE SEND WITH VERY STRONG. I WILL BE GLAD ANSWER ALL YOUR QUESTIONS. Thinking about it, it is not very surprising that Singer produced their. Distinctive interpretation of these designs when they did. For example, the Victorian compendium of decorative styles "The Grammar of Ornament" produced by Owen Jones, categorized different styles collected from around the world and was widely used as inspiration by designers in every aspect of Victorian life; ceramics, glass, metalwork, furniture, carpets, textiles, wallpapers and interior designs.
The prolific designer and innovator Christopher Dresser, who was far ahead of his time, contributed to The Grammar of Ornament. He was greatly interested in plant designs, as was the Arts & Crafts movement led by William Morris. William de Morgan, the most famous Arts & Crafts tile maker, used colour and designs inspired by Ottoman pottery, while William Morris and others used Ottoman patterns on many items such as fabrics, wallpapers and tiles.These decals were introduced on the Singer Model VS1 around 1884. The Singer 48K, which was manufactured exclusively with Ottoman Carnation decals, came into production in 1900 (much later than many similar German transverse shuttle models were being marketed). Ottoman Carnation decals were therefore being produced around the time of Queen Victoria's Golden Jubilee in 1887, throughout the 1890s and Victoria's Diamond Jubilee in 1897 until c1911. There was a great deal of popular interest in Levantine and Indian design at this time. Huge parades were held in London with potentates and emissaries from all Britain's colonies taking part. Victoria had taken the title Empress of India in 1876 and was fascinated with Levantine and Indian design, so these styles were very fashionable. The item "1900 OTTOMAN CARNATION DECORATED ANTIQUE SINGER 48K SEWING MACHINE WORK COMPLETE" is in sale since Sunday, July 12, 2020. This item is in the category "Antiques\Sewing (Pre-1930)\Sewing Machines". The seller is "vitsdesign1" and is located in Riga, default. This item can be shipped worldwide.

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Dhanush has released the title of the upcoming Rajini movie that he is producing as promised in his twitter account. The actor turned producer released a poster that read the title as “Kaala” with ‘karikaalan’ as the tagline. The movie is directed by Pa. Ranjith of Kabali fame.
Pa.Ranjith directed Kabali told the story of an aging gangster and the movie was based completely in Malaysia except for a few sequences in Chennai. Kabali became a phenomenal hit that impressed the superstar that he expressed his wish of doing another film with him.
Superstar’s son in law and actor Dhanush who turned producer expressed his desire to produce Superstar’s next film with Ranjith. The movie which was in the pre-production stage for some time has now come to the production stage. Dhanush announced that the crew has planned to go on floors from 28th of May and the title of which will be released today.
He announced on his microblogging account along with a poster of the film that had the details of the crew. The title of the movie is “Kaala” that goes with the tagline Karikaalan. Bollywood actress Huma Qureshi has been signed to play the romantic interest of Superstar in the movie.
Cinematographer Murali who cranked the camera for Superstar in Kabali is signed for Kaala and the cuts for the movie are to be handled by eight times National award winning editor Sreekar Prasad.
While it was already announced that Santhosh Narayanan will be composing music for the movie, Kabilan and Umadevi are signed to pen the lyrics for the songs in the movie. Dhilip Subburayan is signed as the action choreographer while AnuVardhan is signed to take care of the costumes.
While on a short conversation with the director he also revealed that the first look poster of the movie will be revealed by evening.


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9 Dec 2019 19:33
Russia expecting int'l sports federations to oppose WADA decisions
MOSCOW. Dec 9 (Interfax) - Many international sports federations will be against replacing Russia as the host of world championships, Russian Sports Ministry Pavel Kolobkov said.
"Considering all obligations [assumed by Russia], I think that many federations would be against this WADA decision," Kolobkov told a press conference in Moscow on Monday.


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Nissan celebrates 35 years of churning out models of its Z cars with the release of the 2005 Nissan 350Z. There are six models available including a 35th anniversary edition. The enthusiast edition is bundled with xenon headlights, traction control, and aluminum pedals. Touring models are laced with leather upholstery and a five-star stereo system. The Performance edition is highlighted by Nissan’s exclusive Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) system and drives on 18-inch tires. Track models have a special brake system, aluminum wheels, as well as front and rear spoilers. The extravagant anniversary edition is blessed with powerhouse six-cylinder, 300 horsepower motor, special seats, and a chin spoiler. The Z Roadster is the 350Z convertible, and comes with a heated glass rear window, a wind deflector in the cockpit, and a power cloth top. All models come equipped with anti-lock brakes, a carbon-fiber driveshaft, and a premium stereo system.
Body Styles: coupe, convertible
Engines: 3.5-liter six-cylinder
Transmissions: six-speed manual, five-speed automatic
Models: Nissan 350Z Enthusiast coupe, Nissan 350Z Base coupe, Nissan 350Z Performance coupe, Nissan 350Z Touring coupe, Nissan 350Z Track coupe, Nissan 350Z Anniversary Edition coupe, Nissan 350Z Enthusiast convertible, Nissan 350Z Touring convertible, Nissan 350Z Grand Touring convertible
The 2005 Nissan 350Z gets a standard Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS), wider outside heated mirrors, and a front seat lifter. This year’s anniversary model gets a significant increase in engine output as well as an upgrade to better brakes. In addition, this the anniversary model receives improved aerodynamics in comparison with prior models.
The two-door Nissan 350Z coupe continues a tradition engraved for over three decades by sporting a natural hatchback design. The look of the coupe is certainly flashy, easily identified as a sports car. The sleek features, which exist throughout the design of the body, illustrate finesse. The dual-exhaust, which protrudes from the rear, blends seamlessly into the design. The vehicle’s front and rear overhangs are short, so handling is made easier, while the outside mirrors are power driven and heated.
The base model has a stylish interior. Looking forward, the driver sees the speedometer and other gauges displayed in an intricate design. Directly below the stereo system is where the knobs controlling the auto climate control system are located. The stereo system in the middle of the dash has a large storage compartment above it. Further above that, more gauges are laid out nicely. The 350Z is a two-seater. Both seats are designed for a comfort fit, with cup holders attached. The driver’s seat features a side bolsters, which grip the driver’s waist to hold them in place. Some models, such as the Touring, include leather seats. Other models have cloth seats in them. Nissan made sure to set aside sufficient storage space, so there is plenty of room to carry golf clubs and luggage.
Performance & Handling
The Nissan 350Z is powered by a 3.5-liter, six-cylinder engine. It outputs 287 horsepower and 274 lb-ft of torque. It features smooth acceleration, going from zero to 60 in under six seconds. The 350Z adopts Continuously Variable Valve Timing Control System (CVTCS) technology, which provides it with extra power and faster acceleration. An electronically-controlled throttle helps to improve drivability.
Nissan made the decision to equip the 350Z with a multi-link suspension design. To provide better handling and reduce weight, aluminum was employed in the suspension. Double lower pivots are used in the front suspension to give the driver straight-line stability and extraordinary turn-in response.
The Nissan 350Z is equipped with anti-lock brakes on all four wheels. There is front-impact airbags on both the driver and front passenger sides to help prevent injuries should there be an accident. There is an energy management feature, which helps control and manages the flow, and how much energy is being used. Pretensioners installed within the seatbelt mechanism tighten seatbelts automatically to help keep passengers in an optimal seating position in the event of a collision.
The 350Z is equipped with a security system to help prevent unwanted intrusion and an ignition disabling device to prevent the engine from being started by the wrong person. Optional additions include a first aid kit.
EPA Fuel Economy
Nissan 350Z: 17/24 mpg city/highway
Nissan 350Z Track, Anniversary Edition: 17/23 mpg city/highway
- Excellent handling
- Beautiful design
You Won't Like
- Interior looks cheap
- Rear blind spot
- Road noise
Handles like a dream with racecar-like driving.
If You Like This Vehicle
- Infiniti G35
- Ford Mustang
- Acura RSX

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GMISBEST. - 4/6/2006 2:47 PM
I think he was Canadian all along dude. How mnay ayrabs speak french?
Foundations of a second French colonial empire were laid between 1830 and 1870, when Louis Philippe's forces penetrated Algeria
and Napoleon III's seized Cochin China in Southeast Asia. Along with other European powers, France rode the post-1870 wave of new imperialism. By 1914, France had amassed an empire incorporating over 10,000,000 km2 (4,000,000 mi2) and 60 million people. In Southeast Asia the French pieced together the colony of Indochina by 1893, adding Laos, Cambodia (now Kampuchea), Annam, and Tonkin to Cochin China. Tunisia and Morocco
became protectorates. France's vast African empire also included French Equatorial Africa, French West Africa, French Somaliland (now Djibouti), and the islands of Madagascar and the Comoros.

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The Embassy Theatre issued this news release today:
Fort Wayne, Ind. (Nov.26 , 2019) -- Festival of Trees is one of the region’s most anticipated holiday traditions and is being held this year from Nov. 27-Dec. 4. Back by popular demand, the festival includes a Thanksgiving Day screening of the classic holiday movie “White Christmas,” starring Bing Crosby and Rosemary Clooney.
Lobbies of the Embassy Theatre and Indiana Hotel are transformed into a wonderland of decorated trees under the theme of Holiday Memories. This year marks the festival’s 35th celebration. Guests will tour the Embassy as they view 60 decorated trees as well as holiday windows featuring decorations and animated figurines from Wolf & Dessauer. Admission to the Festival includes a visit with Santa & Mrs. Claus and festive entertainment on the theater stage, including performances featuring the Grande Page Pipe Organ as well as community choirs and dance troupes.
Local judges annually select tree winners the day before the Festival begins. This afternoon, the following judges walked the Festival and selected winners: John O’Connell, Dean, College of Visual and Performing Arts, Purdue Fort Wayne; Matt McClure, Artlink; Terence Bartholomew, s’ Wonderful Interiors.
- First Place Overall: Tree #5 – Remember When… Sponsored by: Hallmark Home Mortgage – Decorated by: Bruce Ewing Landscaping
- Second Place Overall: Tree #42 – Christmas Mischief Sponsored by: Welch’s Ale House/After Dark Nightclub – Decorated by: Scott Miller and Matt Gallaway
- Third Place Overall: Tree #20 – Be The Gift Of Christmas 365 Day A Year Sponsored by: WFWA PBS39 – Decorated by: Lisa Rysiawa
- Honorable Mention Overall: Tree #28 – Candy Land Christmas Sponsored by: Anonymous – Decorated by: Leah Schoenle
- Best Use of Festival Theme: Tree #5 - Remember When… Sponsored by: Hallmark Home Mortgage – Decorated by: Bruce Ewing Landscaping
- Best Tree Topper: Tree #39 – Broadway At The Embassy Sponsored by: Broadway At The Embassy – Decorated by: Bret Wilson, Jessica Koehneke, Tracy Clark
- Best Ornamentation: Tree # 57 – A Beary Merry Christmas Sponsored by: Vera Bradley – Decorated by: Vera Bradley
The People’s Choice Awards are very popular and will be selected by attendees of the Festival. Both People’s Choice and raffle winners will be selected and announced on Thursday, December 5.


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HOUSTON, Tx. (Ivanhoe Newswire)— More than ten million people worldwide are living with Parkinson’s and 60,000 are in the U.S. It’s a chronic, progressive disease that is classified as neuro-degenerative, which means it changes and continues to get worse over time. But a new therapy, currently in trials, is proving to be a game-changer.
For Marie Bott, a few years ago this was impossible.
“It’s nice to know I’m not flaring my arms around,” Marie Bott told Ivanhoe.
Ten years ago, Marie was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease and as the disease progressed, she wasn’t able to do the things she loves.
“I totally lost my ability to swim. When I tried to swim, I would just go right to the bottom,” Marie noted.
But then Marie was referred to a trial using stem cells to treat Parkinson’s.
“This kind of treatment approach will actually address maybe halting the progression of the disease, which would be very powerful,” Mya Schiess, MD, director of the Movement Disorder Subspecialty Clinic at UTHealth Neurosciences Neurology, shared.
In the trial, Parkinson’s patients are injected with a single dose of stem cells with varying concentrations from a healthy adult’s bone marrow. Then they are followed for a year after the infusion. All the patients had improvements in motor function, reduction in inflammatory markers in the blood, and an increased ability to perform daily functions. Marie says the infusion of stem cells also had a surprising side effect.
“My skin became much younger looking, so much so that friends said to me had I changed my beauty regimen because I didn’t appear to be so wrinkled,” Marie exclaimed.
But she mostly credits the treatment for allowing her to continue her daily activities, like making breakfast and walking her dog.
Marie proclaimed, “It just makes for a happier, more productive life, if you can do the things you like to do.”
Good news for Marie, since this story aired Marie has been able to get back to swimming. Dr. Schiess says the phase one trial is the first of its kind done in the United States with FDA approval. A phase two trial is already in the works and started recruiting back in March. Dr. Schiess says that patients from the first trial, like Marie, are not able to participate in this trial.
Contributors to this news report include: Jenna Ehrlich, Producer; Milvionne Chery, Producer; Bruce Maniscalco, Videographer; Roque Correa, Editor.
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The pressure in London, United Kingdom is predicted to slowly rise over the next few hours, with an average pressure of 1029.9 hPa today, which is higher than normal.
Weather prediction: Expect more fair, dry, cool weather
The daily total fluctuation in pressure in London is 2.5 hPa, with a low of 1029.1 hPa and a high of 1031.6 hPa. The daily average here is higher than in most cities around the world.
In London, the barometric pressure can vary throughout the seasons. During the summer, the pressure tends to be higher, resulting in more stable and sunny weather. In contrast, the winter months are often characterized by lower barometric pressure, which can bring more unsettled and cloudy conditions.
The landscape around London, with its proximity to the coast and the River Thames, can influence the atmospheric pressure. The water bodies have a moderating effect, causing the pressure to be more stable compared to landlocked locations. Additionally, the city's urban environment can create microclimates, with variations in pressure across different areas depending on factors such as buildings and green spaces.


text: Samantha Carey is a local artist from Nolanville, Texas. Samantha’s interest in art began at a young age. She loved art projects and being creative. In the Air Force she worked as a data analyst, but would also take on creative projects when there was an opportunity, such as redesigning mission patches and coins. Samantha has an extensive background in the Information Technology field, and once thought she would like to go into engineering, but it always came back to art for her. Self-taught, digital art and photography became her specialty, because she could combine all her interests to make stunning graphics and photos. Samantha’s artwork started out as creating gifts for family and friends. She now wants to share her artwork with a larger audience to bring joy and smiles to even more people.

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Barbadian Environmentalists Launch Video & Website for emphasising Recycling
The Future Centre Trust just launched a video at George Washington House on why Barbadians need recycling and the benefits accrued. Also launched was the www.corebarbados.org website to assist in providing information to the public for improving their own waste management processes ultimately reducing the amount of waste otherwise headed to the landfill.
“This community based concept is not just for the reduction of waste for today, but looking to the future, to reduce the amount of the limited land space in this country needed to create new landfill cells similar to the one to be launched by the Ministry of Environment next month,” explained Ms Nicole Garofano, Administrative Director of the FCT.
At the launch of the event, it was noted to the audience, that without a sustained, managed sorting system which not only reduces the physical waste, but also creates valuable foreign exchange for this country, the next landfill could be on your doorstep!
“The goal is that we do not get to 20 years down the line and complain that another new landfill cell is now close to you and nobody told you! They did! We did! Reduction of waste, reusing of one’s products which could offer abundance to another, and recycling where the first two are not options, are the best methods to reduce the impact of waste,” explained Ms Garofano.
The CoRe NETWORK project, supported by The Coca-Cola Foundation, started with a pilot project late in 2009 and has now grown to a collection of some twelve recycling communities. The US Embassy to Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean assisted in developing another three centres and another three centres will be installed over the summer in primary schools thanks to the Peter Moores Barbados Trust.
“This video and website are the last of the components to be launched from this funding phase provided by The Coca Cola Foundation”, explained Nicole Garofano, Administrative Director of the FCT. “We are looking forward to sharing this video and the website as tools for communities to learn from the experiences of the communities already involved in the process and how they have benefited. We will be using the website to provide updated information of what new items can be recycled and where, to update our Recycling Grids, and to provide a informational platform for the public of all things recycling in Barbados, as we at the FCT get the information to hand.”
Ms Garofano expressed her thanks for the communities who participated and highlighted, “It is through the community members who chose to participate in our programme and certainly there are others who are managing their own collections well, that the word is spreading. People are realising that if there is one thing they can do to help the country, it is to keep the place clean and to reduce the waste streams that are created every day. The Future Centre Trust thanks those communities and those to come as we work together to lighten the solid waste load.”


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Police have charged the owner of two Rottwilers that attacked a Hamden grandmother last week.
The grandmother was trying to protect her granddaughter on Wednesday evening, according to police.
When police responded to Goodrich Street and Shelton Avenue at 6 p.m. for a report of two dogs attacking a person, they found several people in the street who were carrying baseball bats.
Several other people were tending to Cynthia Reed, 47, who was bleeding profusely from the head and back, police said.
Witnesses told police that the dogs bit Reed and dragged her toward the street.
Two neighbors retrieved baseball bats and struck the dogs until they released Reed, police said.
Police are crediting them with taking heroic actions to help Reed.
As police investigated, they learned the two dogs had escaped from a fenced-in area on Edwards Street, police said.
Kim Miller, who owns the dogs, told police that she was placing garbage outside and the dogs pushed open the gate.
Police said the dogs went to Shelton Avenue, where they attacked Reed’s 6 year-old granddaughter, according to a news release from police.
As Reed, who lives on the second floor, heard her granddaughter scream, she ran to help.
Before Reed got to her granddaughter, Monique Jones, who saw the attack, grabbed the little girl and ran into her home. The little girl was not hurt, police said.
When Reed went outside, the Rottweilers viciously attacked her, police said.
She was transported to the Hospital of Saint Raphael with serious injuries.
One dog has been impounded at the North Haven Animal Shelter. The second was transported to the New Haven Central Veterinary Hospital.
Miller was cited for causing a nuisance and allowing a dog to roam, police said.

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The finding goes against current guidelines which recommend patients try to quit smoking before attempting weight-loss.
A meta-analysis of data from 2,233 smokers in 10 studies found that women who did both were 29 per cent more likely to have successfully stopped smoking at three months than those receiving smoking cessation treatment alone. They were also 23 per cent more likely to quit in the long term.
Women receiving weight control and smoking cessation treatment also gained 2.5 pounds less on average in the long term than women given smoking treatment alone.
Meanwhile, researchers in France and the US have discovered high levels of bacterial pathogens in cigarettes.
DNA analysis of four popular brands found over 90 per cent contained bacteria including Acinetobacter, Bacillus, Burkholderia, Clostridium, Kelbsiella, Pseudomonas and Serratia. Some contained Campylobacter, Enterococcus, and Staphylococcus.
The researchers warn that these will enter smokers' respiratory systems, leading to both infectious and chronic illness.

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New book in my little private library!
Waiting for me in the mailbox when returning to Englewood, FL, was this little book:
Norwegians in Minnesota (The People of Minnesota) by Jon Gjerde and Carlton C. Qualey.
On the back it says:
«This work is a superg introduction to the story of Norwegians in Minnesota. Jon GJerde’s writing is accurate, engaging and up to date, and an array of illustrations offers an intimate welcome to the life of the group. This book belongs in the hands of anyone with an interest in Norwegian American life»
Todd W. Nichil, Norwegian-American Historical Assosiation»
«The images of the Vikings professional football team, the stereotype of the «Norwegian bachelor farmer,» and even Minnesotans’ speech patterns proclaim the state’s Norwegian heritage. But Norwegian settlers have contributed much more to Minnesota. This book examines how their settlements, urban trades, and industries helped define the Minnesota of today»
The book is filled with pictures, and it also has an index to names and places. I am looking forward to read this, maybe I find some names I have researched?

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The hepatitis C virus is a global public health threat with significant morbidity and mortality. Due to its asymptomatic nature, it is also a silent epidemic with an estimated 71 million infected globally, but only 20 % diagnosed.
According to figures published by the World Health Organisation, viral hepatitis caused 1.34 million deaths in 2015, a number comparable to deaths caused by tuberculosis and higher than those caused by HIV.
However, the number of deaths due to viral hepatitis is increasing over time, while mortality caused by tuberculosis and HIV is declining, the organisation underlined.
Most viral hepatitis deaths in 2015 were due to chronic liver disease (720 000 deaths due to cirrhosis) and primary liver cancer (470 000 deaths due to hepatocellular carcinoma). Globally, in 2015, an estimated 257 million people were living with chronic HBV infection, and 71 million people with chronic HCV infection.
Within Europe, the WHO Eastern Mediterranean Region and the European Region have the highest reported prevalence of HCV.
The HCV Elimination Manifesto “Our vision for a Hepatitis C-free Europe” was launched 17 February 2016, and it provided a starting point for action to make HCV and its elimination in Europe an explicit public health priority.

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We are attempting to re-skin a third-party application. One modification is to change the background color of a toolbar. However, there are images on the tool bar that have anti-aliased edges to blend into the existing background color. How can I modify those images to blend with a different background color? I only have access to the current image files. I do not have the presumed multi-layer file that was created to do the blending.
Here is the original image. It blends into a light blue background. We want to blend it with a dark blue background.


Over the years, our reliance on technology has only increased. From autocorrect to Google Maps to restaurant mobile orders, we might not even realize how much we rely on automation — and this doesn’t seem to be changing anytime soon.
Grocery shopping is no different. A good grocery store experience is no longer going into the store, wandering around looking for the items you want, and waiting in long checkout lines. It’s not clipping coupons out of a magazine or squinting at small signs that direct shoppers through the aisles.
A good grocery shopping experience in 2022 is easy, efficient, and digital. And with Amazon and Walmart using digital platforms to deliver groceries right to a shopper’s door, brick-and-mortar grocery stores need to compete — by offering a unique in-store experience that combines the best of in-person and online shopping.
The future of intelligent retail is here. Here’s how artificial intelligence can help brick-and-mortar retailers keep up.
Personalized Ads and Coupons
Intelligent retail means anticipating shoppers’ wants and needs. It means analyzing past purchases, mobile searches, and shopping patterns so that you can deliver a shopping experience catered to the individual customer.
Amazon does this every day, with their “Keep shopping for,” “Inspired by your shopping trends,” and “Deal of the day” sections on their homepage. But with a Swiftly-powered retail platform, brick-and-mortar stores can offer this same personalized shopping feature. By harnessing the power of AI, Swiftly uses first-party data to show shoppers personalized ads and coupons via push notification, email, and more. This means that you can deliver content that speaks directly to the meat-loving mom or vegetarian dad — bolstering customer loyalty and increasing revenue.
One of the most painstaking parts of the in-store grocery shopping experience? Wandering up and down the aisles, searching for a specific brand of pasta sauce or a favorite dessert. It’s a frustrating time-suck, especially when shoppers are in a rush.
With in-store navigation powered by Swiftly, customers can move efficiently through the store and collect the products they need. Your app can use customers’ digital shopping lists — or data collected from previous lists, past product searches, and purchase history — to show shoppers exactly where they need to go for the grocery items they love.
No one likes waiting in long checkout lines. And when you’re competing with the Amazons and Walmarts of the industry that can deliver groceries with the click of a button, it’s especially important that you give shoppers an in-store experience that values efficiency and convenience — one that incentivizes them to get off their couch and travel to your store.
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The bottom line? The future of grocery shopping is AI; shoppers crave personalization, efficiency, and convenience in their shopping experience. Therefore, to remain competitive, brick-and-mortar stores must embrace the AI trend before they fall too far behind.
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HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) --A teenager was fatally shot on the 16000 block of Burnell Oaks Lane on Friday, according to homicide investigators.
Authorities were called to the scene just before 5 p.m.
Investigators believe the teen may have committed suicide, but the medical examiner will make the final ruling.
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Pijnenburg, M., Brumagne, S., Caeyenberghs, K., Janssens, L., Goossens, N., Marinazzo, D., Swinnen, S. P, Claeys, K. & Siugzdaite, R. (2015). Resting-state functional connectivity of the sensorimotor network in individuals with nonspecific low back pain and the association with the sit-to-stand-to-sit task. Brain Connectivity,5(5), C. Pawela, B.B. Biswal. 303-311. United States of America: Mary Ann Liebert, Inc. Publishers. Retrieved from https://doi.org/10.1089/brain.2014.0309
Individuals with nonspecific low back pain (NSLBP) show a decreased sit-to-stand-to-sit (STSTS) performance. This dynamic sensorimotor task requires integration of sensory and motor information in the brain. Therefore, a better understanding of the underlying central mechanisms of impaired sensorimotor performance and the presence of NSLBP is needed. The aims of this study were to characterize differences in sensorimotor functional connectivity in individuals with NSLBP and to investigate whether the patterns of sensorimotor functional connectivity underlie the impaired STSTS performance. Seventeen individuals with NSLBP and 17 healthy controls were instructed to perform five consecutive STSTS movements as fast as possible. Based on the center of pressure displacement, the total duration of the STSTS task was determined. In addition, resting-state functional connectivity images were acquired and analyzed on a multivariate level using both functional connectivity density mapping and independent component analysis. Individuals with NSLBP needed significantly more time to perform the STSTS task compared to healthy controls. In addition, decreased resting-state functional connectivity of brain areas related to the integration of sensory and/or motor information was shown in the individuals with NSLBP. Moreover, the decreased functional connectivity at rest of the left precentral gyrus and lobule IV and V of the left cerebellum was associated with a longer duration of the STSTS task in both individuals with NSLBP and healthy controls. In summary, individuals with NSLBP showed a reorganization of the sensorimotor network at rest, and the functional connectivity of specific sensorimotor areas was associated with the performance of a dynamic sensorimotor task.

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SEATTLE -- With the stroke of a pen Thursday came the biggest construction contract in Washington state history.
Washington's Transportation Secretary signed the controversial $1.1 billion deep-bore tunnel project contract to replace the Seattle's Alaskan Way Viaduct.
There was no comment from Seattle Mayor Mike McGinn, the most outspoken tunnel critic.
Still, other critics insist it's not a done deal, though construction has already started on the first phase of the project -- building a new ramp to Highway 99.
Demolition of the Viaduct will begin at the south end of the structure, and be finished by 2016. It became unsafe ten years ago when the 6.8 magnitude Nisqually Earthquake struck.
In its place will be the world's widest tunnel ever built, drilled by a 58-foot wide boring machine through glacial soils. The four lanes will run from Sodo to South Lake Union under downtown Seattle. It is scheduled to open in December, 2015.
Several Seattle citizens say they oppose the tunnel idea.
"I'm not a tunnel person. We're going to loose a gorgeous view while your driving. Now we'll be driving in a hole," said one person.
Critics fear language in the tunnel bill will leave Seattle taxpayers on the hook for construction cost overruns. Activists, who have been gathering signatures for anti-tunnel initiatives, say this is not a done deal.
"Seattle voters have never said they want this project and never said they'd be willing to pay for cost overruns," said Drew Paxton, organizer for Move Seattle Smarter.
Washington Governor Chris Gregoire vowed Seattle will not be stuck with the leftover costs.
"In order to put anyone on the hook for a cost overrun the legislature would have to pass legislation," she said.
Tunnel critics noted the contract signing, held at the Port of Seattle, is ironic because the Port has not yet disclosed how it plans to pay for its $300 million share of the project.


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Cats are animals that exist when there is a lack of moisture. They come from desert areas where water is a great value, so their body is “trained” by nature to make do with a small amount of it and save every drop. As a result, the animal’s urine is very concentrated and, as a result, has a pronounced characteristic smell.
This is a property of all domestic cats, so owners need to be prepared for such manifestations and clean up after their Pets more often. But a sudden and significant change in the usual smell indicates the appearance of serious disorders in the cat’s body, indicating the presence of pathologies or diseases.
In a healthy animal, the urine is yellowish in color, it is transparent, without inclusions, with a specific ” cat ” smell, with a predominance of sharp notes of ammonia. Changes can indicate both serious diseases and external causes:
Lack of water, dehydration
Although cats are used to minimal fluid intake, they can’t live completely without it. The situation may be aggravated by extreme heat, an abundance of dry food with insufficient clean water. As a result, very concentrated urine is released with a high content of urea and ammonia, which has a sharp smell.
During puberty and rut, a large amount of hormones accumulate in the blood and urine of the animal, which give the urine an additional smell, especially pronounced in males. This is due to the fact that cats are territorial animals, and cats necessarily mark their territory and do this with the help of urine.
If the cat’s food is dominated by protein, there are failures in protein metabolism, a lot of decomposition products and ammonia are released into the urine, the smell increases and becomes intense. The same disorders may occur when feeding an animal one type of food, such as high-protein chicken and fish, or using cheap low-quality feed.
Pathologies of the genitourinary system
These diseases can be hereditary or arise from various causes: neoplasms, infections, severe hypothermia, violations of salt and protein metabolism. Urolithiasis is especially susceptible to cats because of the structure of the genitourinary tract. The presence of inflammation significantly worsens the smell of urine.
Tumor processes can also provoke changes in the composition and smell of animal secretions.
Cats, like humans, can suffer from endocrine disorders, such as thyroid abnormalities or diabetes. As a result, their urine gets a characteristic sweet smell.
Stress causes disorders in all organs, and this easily affects the condition of the kidneys, so the smell becomes more concentrated. This is often the result of moving or changing the owner, which the cat tolerates with difficulty.
Any change in the cat’s secretions should cause concern, even if it is not triggered by the disease. Problems with poor nutrition or stress will eventually lead to the development of the disease, and this should not be allowed.
When there is an unpleasant smell of urine that differs from the usual one, the following symptoms are most often noted:
- When overheated, the cat breathes with its mouth open, like a dog, which is completely unusual for these creatures.
- Dry nose, hot ears, changes in the condition of the mucous membranes also indicate dehydration.
- The release of sex hormones during rut is accompanied by typical signs: a cat or cat is restless, they have dilated pupils, they scream, RUB against various objects, often seek to escape from home, and are especially active at night.
- When eating disorders often occur, not only an unpleasant smell of urine, but also a stench from the cat’s mouth, as well as obesity, problems with the chair, untidiness and lethargy.
- Diseases of the kidneys and urinary system are accompanied by pain and pain when urinating, urine droplets, frequent toilet visits, increased thirst, inflammation of the external genitals, in severe cases — apathy and loss of appetite.
- Tumors and endocrine disorders may not manifest themselves externally for a long time. Diabetes can be accompanied by severe thirst, obesity, and then a sharp loss of weight, with tumors, the behavior of the animal changes, nausea and vomiting may appear.
- Under stress, the cat tries to hide under the bed, sofa, wardrobe, any secluded place. Her eyes are dilated, and she may be trembling or clenching into a ball.
An attentive owner will immediately detect signs of danger and take the pet to a veterinary hospital.
Diagnostics in a veterinary clinic
In order to get accurate data, the cat will have to pass blood and urine tests, undergo ultrasound and radiography. Based on the examination, the owner’s survey and the received documentary data, the veterinarian will make a diagnosis and prescribe appropriate treatment.
Treatment method and prognosis
Treatment is always prescribed by a veterinarian after receiving a diagnosis, as there are many reasons for the change in smell. First of all, it is necessary to eliminate the factor that “started” the smell changes. If this is stressful, the cat needs to be provided with peace and allow it to adapt, treat it gently and calmly.
If you have problems with nutrition, you need to balance your diet and switch to the products recommended by your doctor. If the smell changes are caused by dehydration, the cat needs to ensure constant access to clean, fresh water. To do this, you can use special drinkers.
To avoid a strong smell, cats are neutered and cats are sterilized. With the loss of sexual desire within a few months, the release of hormones stops, and the smell of urine becomes normal.
Any disease is treated only by an experienced veterinarian after making an accurate diagnosis. Treatment depends on the type of disease, can be surgical or conservative, medication.
What to do at home
The main thing that a cat owner can and should do is to provide her with good care, warmth and love. Attempts to treat it on their own and “prescribing” human medications can cause the pet’s condition to deteriorate and even its death. The owner must strictly follow the instructions of the veterinarian.
Depending on which organ is affected, complications may occur in the cat’s disease. The most dangerous are the consequences of urolithiasis: blockage of the ureter or urethra, damage to the bladder, kidney failure.
Cats suffer from cancer, diabetes, Hyper-and hypothyroidism, that is, serious diseases peculiar to humans. If you do not start treatment in time, the consequences can be sad.
Prevention measures (diet)
It is important to feed the cat correctly, not to give him pieces from your table, especially sausage, smoked meat, fried, salted. His food should not be monotonous, you need to choose high-quality food, because saving on health will definitely lead to a problem.
Do not allow hypothermia cats, especially prone to kidney damage “bald” breeds, and, oddly enough, very fluffy. Purebred cats are more susceptible to diseases, as they have a weak immune system due to long-term selection.
If the owners take good care of their pet, they will be able to avoid problems with its health.
Hi, my name is Mike Fletcher. I am 36 years old and a veterinarian at a veterinary clinic in Granby Colorado. And this is my blog about Pets. I hope I can answer your questions here.


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Washington — Saturday’s Food and Drug Administration approves emergency use of Johnson & Johnson’s single-shot Covid-19 vaccine, hundreds of third effective vaccines that could reach Americans by early next week We have started to deploy 10,000 times.
The announcement arrived at a crucial moment as the number of cases of coronavirus plummeted. Seems to have leveled off And millions of Americans are on the waiting list for shots.
Johnson & Johnson has promised to provide the United States with 100 million doses by the end of June. Combined with 600 million doses of Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna from a two-shot vaccine arriving by the end of July, there are enough shots to cover American adults who want it.
However, federal and state health officials are concerned that even with strong data to support it, some may consider Johnson & Johnson shots to be an inferior option.
The 72% efficacy rate of the new vaccine on US clinical trial sites, which many scientists praise, is less than the approximately 95% efficacy rate found in studies testing the Moderna and Pfizer-BioNTech vaccines. At all study sites, the Johnson & Johnson vaccine was 85% effective against severe forms of Covid-19 and 100% effective against hospitalization and death.
“Don’t necessarily get involved in number games because it’s a really good vaccine and we need as many good vaccines as possible,” said Dr. Anthony S. Forch, the government’s top infectious disease expert. I did. In an interview on Saturday. “Rather than analyzing the difference between 94 and 72, accept the fact that there are now three highly effective vaccines. Limit.”
If the Johnson & Johnson vaccine was first approved in the United States instead of the third, “everyone would do a handstand, backflip, or high five,” said James T. McDavid, director of clinical practice in the United States. The doctor said. Baylor College of Medicine.
On Sunday, a committee of vaccine experts advising the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Meet to discuss Guidance that state health officials are eagerly awaiting FDA approval as to whether specific population groups should be prioritized for vaccines.
A government official familiar with vaccine distribution said shipments would begin on Monday and deliveries could arrive on Tuesday.
Johnson & Johnson announced that it will ship nearly 4 million times as soon as the FDA approves the distribution, and another 16 million times by the end of March. This is far less than the 37 million doses required by the $ 1 billion federal contract, but the contract states that 30-day delayed deliveries are still considered timely.
The federal government is paying the company $ 10 each time to prepare a total of 100 million doses by the end of June. This is significantly less than the amount agreed to be paid to German partners BioNTech and the vaccine developers Moderna and Pfizer.
With Johnson & Johnson’s single dose vaccine, the state can rapidly increase the number of people who are fully vaccinated. Unlike the other two vaccines, it can be stored at standard refrigeration temperatures for at least 3 months.
Virginia Vaccine Coordinator Dr. Danny Avla said the shipment of Johnson & Johnson will increase state vaccine allocations by nearly a fifth next week.
“I’m very excited about this,” he said. “100% effectiveness against death and hospitalization? That’s all you need to ask.”
He said the state is planning a mass vaccination event specifically for Johnson & Johnson vaccines. This is to quell allegations that there are fewer products targeted at a particular group.
“It’s very clear that this is Johnson & Johnson. Here’s what you need to know about this: If you want to do this, open your eyes wide,” he said. “If not, keep your position on the list.”
Michelle Roberts, Deputy Assistant Secretary of Health in Washington State, has a hard time explaining the technical aspects of how Johnson & Johnson’s vaccine trials differ from those of other pharmaceutical companies. I said I would. Accurate comparisons can be problematic, as studies were conducted at different times and with different protocols. All three trials have shown that the vaccine provides strong protection against Covid-19, especially against serious illness.
She said it takes a lot of “scientific literacy” to understand the subtle contrasts. “Various factors are involved, but they are not simple public messages.”
Health officials said that even some clinicians misunderstand the difference between the Covid-19 vaccines. “They assume it’s apple-to-apple, but it’s apple-to-orange, and worse, apple-to-tire,” said Dr. Nirav Shah, director of the Maine Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. ..
Last week, Dr. Shah first declined his offer to ship a dose of Johnson & Johnson vaccine by a group leader in his state’s specialty clinic, and his healthcare professionals were better than the other two. He said he was concerned that the effect would be low.
He said he told him. Now you need to have a Zoom conversation with all the medical staff. Instead, he carefully explained the results of Johnson & Johnson to the provider, who spoke to the staff. Twenty minutes later, the provider sent him a message similar to the following: Please send J & J. “
Some state officials are dissatisfied with the lack of coordinated plans from the Biden administration on how to introduce new vaccines and what they see. The governor sought guidance from the White House, but authorities have so far left the decision to the state.
Johnson & Johnson agreed to risky manufacturing with full federal support, but federal authorities familiar with its operation emphasized that the company would scale up the contract backend and against production. He said he was taking an overly conservative approach.
As a result, Johnson & Johnson is expected to provide most of the 100 million doses in late spring or early summer. The country still needs them: By the end of May, Pfizer and Moderna have promised to ship enough doses to vaccinate 200 million Americans, about 60 million eligible Not yet covered by adults. However, with the spread of more contagious variants of the virus, health officials are anxious to vaccinate as many Americans as possible as soon as possible.
Federal officials said Johnson & Johnson produced the first batch of about 4 million batches at its Dutch factory. The company’s new plant in Baltimore is expected to supply most of its dosage to the United States.
According to, Americans are more open to getting the Covid-19 vaccine. Latest survey From the Kaiser Family Foundation, which has been monitoring attitudes since December. Currently, 55% of adults say they have taken a single dose or as soon as possible, starting with 34% in December.
However, Ruparilimaier, who is studying vaccine repellent at Johns Hopkins University, said he was worried whether health officials and community leaders would fully emphasize the strengths of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine. death.
“People will want to know: why this is so low, and what does that mean for us?” She said. “I’m worried that it will raise more questions than I’m confident.”
With no further instructions from the federal government, state health officials are discussing where to direct new sources.
“Many states will be a little cautious” about where to first ship vaccines, said Dr. Marcus Precia, chief health officer of the State and Territory Health Officials Association, which represents state health agencies. Did.
“I don’t want to say,’OK, I’m going to use this vaccine for local people because it’s easy to ship.'” It can cause backlash from people who mistakenly suspect it for some reason. He said a second-class vaccine was offered.
Dr. Shah of Maine said the new vaccine is particularly suitable for drive-through vaccination sites. This is because it is unlikely to cause the kind of side effects that need to be monitored. Health officials in other states said it might also make sense to direct doses to temporary population groups that are unlikely to appear in the second shot.The university Especially interested..
Dr. Jennifer Dilaha, a state epidemiologist at the Arkansaw Department of Health, said that due to the simple storage conditions for vaccines, pharmacies and health care providers are in short supply, such as senior citizen centers and poorly serviced areas He said the number of vaccinations in non-medical environments could also increase.
To limit possible disruption, health officials in some states initially said they were planning to direct the new vaccine to a new location rather than where they were already receiving other vaccines. It was.
Dr. Shah said some pharmacists in Maine want to treat one Covid-19 vaccine at a time. That may change, but Dr. Shah said: Anything introduced into the workflow that slows the pace of vaccination will hurt us. “
Carl Zimmer contributed to the report.
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Russia’s second largest cellular operator, Vimpelcom, is rumoured to have made a USD100 per share takeover offer for wireline carrier Golden Telecom. A report from Reuters, which cites ‘a source familiar with the talks’, says Vimpelcom is unlikely to raise its offer above USD100 per share. The proposed deal values Golden Telecom at USD4.03 billion, which is equivalent to 50% of Vimpelcom’s net assets, and under Russian law this means that the deal can be approved by the board and does not require a shareholder vote. Going over this price threshold would lead to a much more drawn-out sale process and this is not acceptable to Vimpelcom, the source says. Golden Telecom’s two largest shareholders, the Alfa Group and Telenor, are also the two main backers of Vimpelcom.
Vimpelcom is not the only Russian cellco looking at strengthening ties with a wireline operator; its larger rival Mobile TeleSystems (MTS) is part of the AFK Sistema group which is also the main shareholder in wireline operator Comstar UTS. Sistema has in the past hinted that it might one day merge its wireless and wireline assets to create a Russian super-carrier.