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After the Original Review entitled “Laparoscopic liver resection: a review of current indications and surgical techniques” (1) was accepted for publication in February, 2018 by HBSN, several important studies were published to update the advances in laparoscopic liver resection (LLR). Therefore, we consider it necessary to make a supplement. Fretland et al. (2) conducted a randomized controlled trial to compare laparoscopic and open liver resection (OLR) for colorectal liver metastasis, which might be the first accomplished large-scale RCT on LLR. A total of 280 patients were included, among whom 133 patients received LLR while others received open procedure. LLR was found to be associated with less postoperative complications and more cost-effective, while the rate of free resection margins did not significantly differ. This provides high level and encouraging evidence to support LLR implementation.
Other RCTs may also provide vital evidence concerning LLR. Among 36 registered RCTs related to LLR on Clinical Trials, 29 include therapeutic evaluation, 3 include oncological outcomes, 5 are multi-centered and 19 are about certain kinds of diseases [among which 9 concern hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), 6 concern colon/rectum liver metastasis, 2 concern hepatolithiasis and 1 concern giant cavernous hemangiomas].
Additionally, some small capacity RCTs also shouldn’t be omitted. El-Gendi et al. (3) compared 25 patients who received LLR with an equivalent group of OLR patients in the treatment of solitary small peripheral HCC, suggesting that LLR is superior to the OLR with significantly shorter duration of hospital stay while not attenuating oncological outcomes. Regardless of its small sample capacity, it could still enlighten further researches.
Conflicts of Interest: The authors have no conflicts of interest to declare.
- Jia C, Li H, Wen N, et al. Laparoscopic liver resection: a review of current indications and surgical techniques. Hepatobiliary Surg Nutr 2018;7:277-88. [Crossref] [PubMed]
- Fretland ÅA, Dagenborg VJ, Bjørnelv GMW, et al. Laparoscopic Versus Open Resection for Colorectal Liver Metastases: The OSLO-COMET Randomized Controlled Trial. Ann Surg 2018;267:199-207. [Crossref] [PubMed]
- El-Gendi A, El-Shafei M, El-Gendi S, et al. Laparoscopic Versus Open Hepatic Resection for Solitary Hepatocellular Carcinoma Less Than 5 cm in Cirrhotic Patients: A Randomized Controlled Study. J Laparoendosc Adv Surg Tech A 2018;28:302-10. [Crossref] [PubMed]

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Google Appoints New ANZ Managing Director
Google has appointed Mel Silva as the new Managing Director for Google Australia and New Zealand.
Ms Silva has been with the company for more than 11 years and has held several senior leadership positions across Australia and the Asia-Pacific region, most recently as Managing Director, Go to Market Strategy & Operations, based in Singapore.
Prior to joining Google she worked as General Manager at Fairfax Digital’s Direct Access Division and was previously employed in several financial services roles at Citibank, ING Direct and AMP.
Commenting on her appointment, Ms Silva said, “I am thrilled to be coming home and rejoining the Google Australia and New Zealand team. There is a tremendous digital opportunity for the region, with businesses and consumers increasingly making use of tools such as AI and Machine Learning. I can’t wait to work with our partners and clients to help them innovate, grow and succeed,” she added.
Karim Temsamani, President of Google Asia Pacific, added: “Mel is an exceptional leader who really knows how to bring the best out of people and has a thorough understanding of our partners’ needs. She has built an in-depth knowledge of the region, which makes her perfectly placed to continue to develop our engagement with consumers and businesses across Australia and New Zealand.”
Ms Silva replaces Jason Pellegrino, who left Google last month for Domain.

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|Título:||Dynamical modeling and analysis of large cellular regulatory networks|
Monteiro, P. T.
|Citação:||Chaos 23 , 025114 (2013); doi: 10.1063/1.4809783|
|Resumo:||The dynamical analysis of large biological regulatory networks requires the development of scalable methods for mathematical modeling. Following the approach initially introduced by Thomas, we formalize the interactions between the components of a network in terms of discrete variables, functions, and parameters. Model simulations result in directed graphs, called state transition graphs. We are particularly interested in reachability properties and asymptotic behaviors, which correspond to terminal strongly connected components (or "attractors") in the state transition graph. A well-known problem is the exponential increase of the size of state transition graphs with the number of network components, in particular when using the biologically realistic asynchronous updating assumption. To address this problem, we have developed several complementary methods enabling the analysis of the behavior of large and complex logical models: (i) the definition of transition priority classes to simplify the dynamics; (ii) a model reduction method preserving essential dynamical properties, (iii) a novel algorithm to compact state transition graphs and directly generate compressed representations, emphasizing relevant transient and asymptotic dynamical properties. The power of an approach combining these different methods is demonstrated by applying them to a recent multilevel logical model for the network controlling CD4+ T helper cell response to antigen presentation and to a dozen cytokines. This model accounts for the differentiation of canonical Th1 and Th2 lymphocytes, as well as of inflammatory Th17 and regulatory T cells, along with many hybrid subtypes. All these methods have been implemented into the software GINsim, which enables the definition, the analysis, and the simulation of logical regulatory graphs.|
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SINGING duo, Abubakar Taiwo Hassan, and Abubakar Kehinde Hussen aka TK Star are currently trending on the music scene with their new song, ‘Open my eyes.’
The indigenes of Ikare, Ondo state, teamed up with their brother, Abubakar Fatai Olanrewaju aka Freaky G to release the new song.
Speaking on the new song, TK Star said, “Open my eyes has really shed more light to the masses about how simple life is. We proved our street credibility on how we started from the bottom to where we are at the moment.”
The new song currently has a video, which was directed by TK star’s older brother, Abubakar Femi aka Femi Febian. TK Star and their brother Freaky G are currently signed on an indie record label, Freedom Record Ent.
TK Star were born in Lagos state, where they attended the Lagos State Model College Meiran, after which they proceeded to Esep Le Berger University in Benin Republic, where they graduated with a BSc in computer science.

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Babar Azam has resigned as Pakistan captain in all formats.
The 29-year-old batter met with Pakistan Cricket Board bosses on Wednesday afternoon.
After his meeting at the Qadafi Stadium in Lahore, Azam announced his decision to step down from his position as captain.
"I vividly remember the moment when I received the call from PCB to lead Pakistan in 2019," he said in a statement.
"Over the past four years, I've experienced many highs and lows on and off the field, but I wholeheartedly and passionately aimed to maintain Pakistan's pride and respect in the cricket world.
"Reaching the No 1 spot in the white-ball format was a result of the collective efforts of players, coaches, and management but I'd like to express my gratitude to passionate Pakistan cricket fans for their unwavering support during this journey.
"Today, I am stepping down as the captain of Pakistan in all formats. It's a difficult decision but I feel it is a right time for this call.
"I will continue to represent Pakistan as a player in all three formats. I am here to support the new captain and the team with my experience and dedication.
"I want to express my sincere thanks to the Pakistan Cricket Board for entrusting me with this significant responsibility."


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It does make sense. If we reduce the retirement age to say 63 for a defined period it allows access to Kiwisaver and allows seniors to retire and leave the work force thus helping ease unemployment, This in turn can reduce dependency on job seeker benefits.
You're adding more cost on the state while largely getting poor people to pay for it.
A fair proportion of old age beneficiaries don't need their benefits. If they are treated the same as any other beneficiary then I can see some logic.

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Primark is owned by the British food processing company Associated British Foods (ABF). In its 2019 annual report, ABF reported that its retail subsidiary had generated a revenue worldwide of more than seven billion British pounds that year, but the company's growth rate in sales over the past years has been somewhat slow. Primark’s performance in its primary market, the UK, has also seen consistent improvement, with stores in the country reaching a net worth of over one billion pounds in 2019. This represented an increase of almost 250 million pounds on the company’s net worth in 2016.
As Primark’s net worth has increased so too has its share of the UK apparel market. In 2007, the retailer had a market share of around 4.1 percent and this figure is estimated to have risen to seven percent by 2018. As a result, the fashion brand has almost equaled the share of the market held by Marks & Spencer, the country’s top clothing retailer, whose market share has fallen by around two percent over the last ten years. Primark’s share of the value clothing market is much higher, ranking just behind Asda, with a market share of 13.5 percent.
Among the clothing products offered by Primark, women's wear is the most popular category, with 11.9 million consumers in 2019. In comparison, men’s wear and children’s clothes were purchased by a respective 10.9 and 7.6 people that year.


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NASSAU LEGISLATURE PASSES TATTOO PARLOR
(Mineola, NY) Legislation sponsored by Legislator Vincent Muscarella (R-West Hempstead) that licenses tattoo parlors and requires parental consent if a child under the age of 18 wants to have their body pierced or branding was unanimously approved by the Nassau County Legislature. Legislators Becker, Ciotti, Dunne, Gonsalves, Mangano, Nicolello, Pontillo and Schmitt all co-sponsored the legislation.
"Residents have the right to know that the facility that is being used is properly licensed by the Health Department," said Legislator Muscarella. "This legislation requires tattoo parlors to obtain a license from the Department of Health before doing business in our County.
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The legislation if signed by the County Executive would become effective January 1, 2002. This time period will give the Department of Health the opportunity to develop licensing standards and allow the industry the opportunity to comply with them.

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The five most important characteristics that set high-profit crop farms apart from mid- and low-profit ones are “Costs, costs, costs, costs and costs,” says Kansas State University's (K-State) Kevin Dhuyvetter. The ag economist's only some-what tongue-in-cheek response is based on his analysis of profitability among farms participating in the Kansas Farm Management Association 2002-2006 project.
Using profit/acre as the common denominator for comparison, farms were grouped into high-, middle- and low-one-third profit.
If there's any single factor that stands out between high-profit and low-profit crop farms over the long term, it's cost control, says Dhuyvetter. “If we are looking at longer term (five-year averages or longer), I contend it is almost all cost differences.”
Prices and yields may be more important in the short term (one-to two-year profit comparisons), Dhuyvetter says. But long term, farmers have more control over costs than they do over prices and yields, he maintains. “We have little evidence that farmers can consistently beat the market,” he says. And, he adds, yields are heavily influenced by weather.
In the long term, even revenue differences take a back seat to cost control among factors that separate high-profit farms from those in the mid- and low-profit groups, he concludes.
Among all costs, machinery cost stands out as the biggest difference-maker, he's found.
His analysis of non-irrigated corn enterprises in the Kansas Farm Management Association showed that the low-profit farms actually had higher gross incomes than mid- and high-profit farms (see chart, p. 12). But those low-profit farms had, on average, $89.80/acre more costs than mid-profit farms and $93.54/acre more costs than high-profit farms from 2002 to 2006.
HIGH-PROFIT FARMS' average machinery costs were $31.53/acre less than those of the low-profit ones. Those costs accounted for about 33% of the total cost difference between high-profit and low-profit farms, according to Dhuyvetter.
He found similar relationships for irrigated corn and soybean enterprises participating in the Kansas Farm Management Association.
Ag Economist Gary Schnitkey at the University of Illinois (U of I) believes controlling costs is the major factor separating high-profit farms from low-profit ones, long term.
“Where we see most of the difference is in machinery and overhead costs,” Schnitkey says, referring to long-term profitability comparisons of farms in the Illinois Farm Business Association.
Iowa State University (ISU) Ag Economist William Edwards says machinery costs are probably second only to land cost as a factor separating the high-profit farms from the low-profit ones in the Iowa Farm Business Association.
Volatility in cash rent in recent years — ranging from $200/acre to $300/acre — is showing up as the single most important cost factor affecting differences in profit per acre between high-profit and low-profit farms, says Edwards.
These ag economists say many cost factors are interrelated with other factors. One is farm size, where large-volume purchasing power may allow slightly lower input costs and a little earlier adoption of cost-saving technologies.
It's not costs alone. “We do find that high-profit farms get slightly better yields,” says Schnitkey.
Edwards says higher-yielding farms tend to be more profitable. Selling price can also be a factor between high- and low-profit farms. However, that “may not be as much (of a factor) as people think,” he adds. “The high-one-third farms received an average of 24¢/bu. more for their corn, but their average production cost per bushel was 79¢ lower than the low-one-third group.”
All three of these ag economists, of course, see other important characteristics that set high-profit farms apart from the low-profit ones.
“If I had to give a list ranking what I think are important factors explaining differences between high- vs. low-profit farms over time,” Dhuyvetter says, “it would be: 1. cost advantage, 2. farm size, 3. technology adoption, 4. yields and 5. prices.”
That's the long-term view. Short term, it can be a different story, these economists say. In any given year, a farm may happen to time a purchase or sale favorably or unfavorably enough to put it in a short-term profit group that's different from its long-term profit ranking, they say.
One example is timing of fertilizer purchases for the 2008 crop year, when fertilizer prices reached record levels before dropping off significantly. The timing of a farm's fertilizer purchase had a major impact on profit per acre short term, Dhuyvetter and Schnitkey say.
ON THE REVENUE side, as Dhuyvetter pointed out earlier, random year-to-year factors such as prices and yields can affect profit per acre enough in the short term to mask cost-control management that separates high-profit farms from low-profit ones over the long term. That's why it's important to look at farm-profit comparisons on a long-term basis.
“Machinery investment accounts for most of the difference,” says Edwards at ISU. “And, that depends on both the size and age of the equipment owned.”
U of I's Schnitkey says, “A lot of it is sizing of equipment. Most of machinery cost is related to harvesting.” That means owning a combine properly sized for the farm. Having as few tractors as possible is also important, he says, referring to primary tractors (planting and tillage).
“When you look at depreciation and interest that's more than what you can custom hire it done for, you're overinvested,” Schnitkey says. Custom hiring or joint ownership and labor sharing for harvesting may lower machinery cost, according to Schnitkey.
Number of acres isn't necessarily a determinate of cost efficiency, Schnitkey says. “We find that you can be a small farm and be pretty efficient on a cost-per-acre basis.”
Typically in Illinois and Iowa, economies of scale tend to max out at around 1,000-1,200 crop acres, he and Edwards say. Beyond that size, you're in the next size cycle of additional machinery investment and labor, he adds.
“We don't see a lot of difference (in machinery cost) between new and used equipment,” he adds. Generally, it's a tradeoff between high depreciation-low repairs for new equipment and low depreciation-high repairs for used equipment, he says.
“For some people, the convenience and less risk of down time make it worth having higher cost of newer machinery,” says Schnitkey. For others who have the tools, skill and a place to make repairs, used equipment may be the preference.
“Profit maximization may not always be a farmer's motive,” Dhuyvetter says. “Even though used equipment may be more appropriate in some cases, they might say, ‘Hey, I want to have a nice piece of equipment to operate.’ That's their choice.”
Schnitkey says from farms in the Illinois Farm Management Association that there doesn't seem to be a high correlation between machinery cost efficiency and tillage systems. For example, he notes, the difference between minimum tillage and no-till may be only one field pass.
“If you are keeping other tillage options open, you probably can't reduce tillage equipment inventory very much,” he points out.

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Did you catch Daughtry's New Year's Eve performance? We saw a clip, and the dude, who apparently gets mistaken for Vin Diesel a lot, has facial hair and eyebrows that kind of look like they were drawn on his face with Sharpie. Seems a little distracting if you ask us, but the Times Square crowd was certainly engaged.
See if you have the same reaction this spring when Daughtry brings his manicured facial hair and his band to the Odeum Colorado on Tuesday, April 20 for the band's inaugural arena tour. Tickets for this show, which run $29.50 to $39.50, go on sale Saturday, January 23 at 10 a.m.
King Khan, meanwhile, who was originally scheduled to come through town with BBQ Show back in November but had to cancel due to incident in Kentucky allegedly involving psychedelic mushrooms, is making his way back to the Mile High City for a show at the Bluebird on Thursday, April 8. This time around, he'll be joined by his massive band the Shrines, who put on an insanely energetic show at the Larimer Lounge in June 2008. Advance seats for this show are $13.50 ($16 day of show), and go on sale this Friday, January 22 at 10 a.m. Early Bird tickets are available for $10 from Friday at 10 a.m. until Sunday night at midnight.
Finally, Dr. Dog, who's preparing to release its Anti- Records debut, Shame, Shame, in April, is slated to visit the Gothic Theatre on Tuesday, April 20 as part of a ten-week national headlining tour premiering tracks from the new album. Tickets go on sale Saturday, January 23 at 10 a.m. Follow the jump to see what other shows have been announced, are on sale or about to go on sale.
Arcanium: With Spare the Legion, Split Second Massacre, Crow and Ashes of Ruin, Sat., Feb. 20, 8:30 p.m., $10.
King Khan & the Shrines: With the Fresh & Onlys, Thu., April 8, 8 p.m., $13.50/$16.
Midnite: Thu., March 4, 9 p.m., $18-$20.
Portugal. The Man: With Port O'Brien and the Dig, Fri., March 26, 9 p.m., $13.25/$20.
King Sunny Ade & His African Beats: Fri., April 30, 8 p.m., $26.
Midnite: Fri., March 5, 9 p.m., $22.50. .
The Books: Fri., April 16, 9 p.m., $20/$25.
A Day to Remember: With August Burns Red, Silverstein, Enter Shikari and Go Radio, Sat., May 8.
Dr. Dog: Tue., April 20, 8 p.m.
HIM: With We Are the Fallen, Dommin and Drive A, Tue., April 27, 7 p.m.
John Brown's Body: With Toubab Krewe and Giant Panda Dub Squad, Fri., April 9.
Hockey: With Solid Gold, Tue., April 6, $10.
Cevin Key (of Skinny Puppy): With Dead Voices on Air, Mudwulf vs. Bock Hacker and Visuals by VJ Dizypixl, Sat., March 6, 9 p.m., $15.
Leslie & the Lys: Mon., March 15, $10/$13.
From First to Last: With Eyes Set To Kill, Confide, Black Veil Bride and Sleeping With Sirens, Sat., March 27, 7 p.m., $10/$13.
LoveHateHero: Mon., Feb. 8, 7:30 p.m., $8/$10.
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Daughtry: With Cavo, Tue., April 20, 7:30 p.m., $29.50-$39.50.
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Hugh Cornwell (of the Stranglers): Wed., April 7.
Euge Groove: Fri., March 12.
Tyrone Wells: Fri., March 26.
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For Immediate Release
Chicago, IL - July 25, 2018 - Zacks Equity Research highlights Tilly's TLYS as the Bull of the Day, Skechers SKX as the Bear of the Day. In addition, Zacks Equity Research provides analysis on iRobot IRBT and Amazon AMZN .
Here is a synopsis of all four stocks:
Momentum stocks-be they trendy internet plays or red-hot small caps-sold off on Tuesday as investors were weary of pushing hot companies into new ranges. However, this does not necessarily change the fundamental picture right now, and one company that dipped-Tilly's is still worthy of our "Bull of the Day" honors.
Tilly's is a specialty retailer in the action sports industry selling clothing, shoes, and accessories. The retailer is popular among skateboarders and surfers, as well as trendy young fashion purveyors who love "streetwear" brands. Shopping at Tilly's would yield everything from legacy apparel makers like The North Face and Adidas to forward-thinking brands such as LRG and Primitive.
Tilly's has capitalized on the explosion of streetwear and action sports fashion trends and is now poised to see new growth opportunities. This, plus its solid valuation and recent earnings estimate and price performance momentum, make it a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) stock to watch right now.
Earnings and Outlook
Tilly's most recently reported earnings on May 30. For the period ending in April 2018, Tilly's saw earnings of four cents per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate by three cents and improving from a loss of a penny in the year-ago period. Meanwhile, quarterly revenue of $124 million also topped estimates and moved about 2.5% higher year over year.
Investors loved this report, and the stock surged about 25% over the next few trading periods to test new 52-week highs. The stock currently sits right near those highs and could break higher with another solid report.
Earnings season can be a tricky time as investors look to digest a plethora of new financial data, and sometimes, reactions to report surprises-be they positive or negative-end up being overstated. However, when a company proves that its core business is struggling majorly, and if its stock has failed to recover from similar selloffs in the recent past, investors should avoid buying the dip.
One such company is Skechers , a designer of lifestyle and performance footwear for men, women and children. Skechers shoes are available through its own stores and e-commerce platforms, as well as third-party retail outlets around the world.
Last week, shares of Skechers dropped more than 25% after the company posted disappointing quarterly results. Earnings of 29 cents per share were well below both the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 40 cents and management's guidance of 38 to 43 cents, and revenue of $1.13 billion also missed expectations.
That revenue figure was actually up nearly 11% year over year, casting more of a cloud on the earnings result, which declined about 24% from the 38 cents reported in the year-ago period. Skechers faced profitability headwinds on account of higher operating expenses, unfavorably foreign exchange impacts, and a higher-than-expected effective tax rate.
This is should be the first red flag for investors. The company's quarterly earnings drastically missed management's own guidance range, mostly because management was wrong about how recent tax reform would affect the effective rate. Should we really trust this type of management with leading a rebound?
Making matters worse was Skechers' outlook for the remainder of the year. In the most recent quarter, the company saw sluggish performance in its domestic wholesale business, and although management remarked that this unit could see a revival in the second half of 2018, its actual guidance was not encouraging.
Skechers now projects earnings between 50 cents and 55 cents a share for the current quarter, which compares to the 59 cents delivered in the year-ago period. Investors should also note that the Zacks Consensus Estimate for earnings was pegged at 66 cents prior to this report.
This should be another red flag for investors, as it is likely that analysts are only just starting to revise their estimates downwards. In fact, we have seen three negative revisions for this period's earnings in the past week, and our consensus projection is already 12 cents lower.
iRobot (IRBT) Rallies on Big Earnings Beat, Revenues Up 24%
iRobot just released its latest quarterly results, posting earnings of 37 cents per share and revenues of $226.3 million.
Currently, IRBT is a #3 (Hold) on the Zacks Rank, but that could change based on today's results. Investors should note that our consensus estimate trend has not changed for the current fiscal year in the last 60 days.
Shares of the company have fallen 6.20% over the past month and were down 2.88% during regular trading hours today.
However, the stock is currently surging nearly 18% to $84.34 per share in after-hours trading shortly after its earnings report was released.
Beat earnings estimates. The company reported earnings of $0.37 per share, topping the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.17 per share.
Beat revenue estimates. The company saw revenue figures of $226.3 million, surpassing our consensus estimate of $221.22 million and growing 24% year-over-year.
Operating income in the second quarter of 2018 was $13.4 million, compared with $4.1 million in the second quarter of 2017.
On Amazon's Prime Day, the Roomba robots sold out, with twice its sales volume since the event started in 2015.
The company now anticipates full-year 2018 revenue of $1.06 to $1.08 billion, which is year-over-year growth of 20 - 22%, full-year 2018 operating income of $90 to $96 million, and full-year 2018 EPS of $2.30 to $2.50.
"We are continuing to execute against the strategy underlying our 2018 expectations and three-year financial targets which we believe is the most effective way to drive sustainable growth and shareholder value," said Colin Angle, the chairman and chief executive officer of iRobot.
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And over the past few months, whole departments have undergone the most intense and complicated transformation programmes their senior leadership teams have ever delivered, but that does not necessarily mean they have been well executed.
How to approach automation – it is a process, not a race
Even before the pandemic, most companies would approach digital transformation projects all wrong. Many companies aspire to be disrupters, picking a technology and implementing it at speed. They want to adopt the latest AI programme and automate their business as fast as possible, with no real idea of how this will improve their services. These projects rarely result in success. In fact, according to Conga research, only half of all digital transformation initiatives of this kind are considered somewhat successful. Compared to Europe, where the success rate is even lower, only 43 percent of these programmes result in success.
The issue lies with how businesses approach automation in the first place. Many strategies are driven by the desire to use and incorporate the latest technology as opposed to identifying clear business goals or reconsidering their current operational model and where AI would be best suited. Covid-19 has only accelerated this issue. Whilst AI and automation offer many competitive advantages, that does not necessarily mean they are easy to implement or deliver as part of a wider digital transformation programme. Too many business leaders are prioritising technology over strategy and simply do not understand what AI, or digital transformation for that matter, really is, can achieve and should drive.
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The Tampa Bay Rays can take comfort in knowing they will leave Boston as the leaders in the AL East.
How much of an advantage could depend on how well they fare against Boston's Josh Beckett as the division front-runners meet in the deciding game of their three-game set Wednesday night at Fenway Park.After blowing a one-run lead in the eighth inning, Tampa Bay (86-57) scored twice in the ninth off Boston closer Jonathan Papelbon to even the key series with a 5-4 victory Tuesday night. The win increased the Rays' lead in the East back to 1 1/2 games after the Red Sox (85-59) got within one-half of the lead with a 3-0 win Monday."It's a pretty significant win, particularly here, what's been going on (and) where we're at in the race," said Tampa manager Joe Maddon, whose team is 1-7 at Fenway this season.While the victory snapped a four-game losing streak for Tampa Bay, it also marked the first time the road team has won a game in this season series that's tied at 7-all. The two teams, likely headed to playoffs regardless who wins the division, meet for a final series starting Monday in St. Petersburg, Fla.Boston, which leads the wild-card race by six games over Minnesota, had won six of seven prior to Tuesday's loss."If it comes down to them winning the home field by one game, maybe we'll look back at this game," said Red Sox third baseman Mike Lowell, who homered Tuesday. "But we'll see."After Jason Bay's two-run homer gave Boston a 4-3 lead in the eighth, pinch-hitter Dan Johnson -- recalled from the minors earlier in the day -- homered to tie game in the ninth. All-Star Dioner Navarro doubled home the lead run later in the inning for the Rays, who are 2-6 since winning five in a row to close August.Bay is hitting .314 with seven homers and 33 RBIs in 34 games since being traded from Pittsburgh.Navarro, meanwhile, is batting .423 (11-for-26) in his last six games, but will try to improve on his .143 (2-for-14) average against Beckett.Beckett (12-9, 4.20 ERA) allowed four hits while striking out seven in five scoreless innings of an 8-1 victory at Texas on Friday in his first start since Aug. 17 prior to landing on the disabled list with right elbow inflammation."I came out of the game healthy. That's what we were looking for," Beckett said. "It's definitely a nice stepping stone and easier to go out the next start and not worry about it."The right-hander is 2-1 with a 2.57 ERA versus Tampa Bay this season, with both wins coming at Fenway. He is 5-3 with a 3.59 ERA lifetime against the Rays.Tampa Bay counters with Andy Sonnanstine (13-7, 4.66), who failed to hold an early two-run lead and allowed four runs with five hits in six innings of a 6-4 loss to Roy Halladay and Toronto on Friday."Coming out of the gates with those two runs, they're precious," Sonnanstine said. "I'm kind of disappointed that I didn't go back out there and put another zero up."The right-hander is 1-1 with an 8.85 ERA in four starts versus Boston, none of which have come this season.


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The DREAM Act (S.729/H.R.1751)
- The DREAM Act is bipartisan legislation that enables high-achieving young people – immigrants who have been raised here, have worked hard in school, and then pursue higher education or serve in the military – to achieve the American Dream.
Specifically, the bill gives eligible young people who were brought to the U.S. as children the opportunity to resolve their immigration status and work towards citizenship. To move from being undocumented to being a U.S. citizen, those eligible will have to pass background checks and be of good moral character, graduate from high school, and go on to complete additional requirements by either attending college or completing military service.
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1. The DREAM Act promises to dramatically increase the pool of highly qualified recruits for the U.S. Armed Forces.
The DREAM Act is recommended in the 2010-12 Strategy Plan for the Defense Department’s Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readinessto help the military “Shape and maintain a mission-ready All Volunteer Force.”
David S. C. Chu, Bush Administration Under Secretary, Personnel and Readiness, Department of Defense said, “many of these young people may wish to join the military, and have the attributes needed – education, aptitude, fitness, and moral qualifications. In fact, many are High School Diploma Graduates, and may have fluent language skills — both in English and their native language. Provisions of S. 2611, such as the DREAM Act, would provide these young people the opportunity of serving the United States in uniform.”
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University presidents and educational associations, as well as military recruiters, business and religious leaders have called on Congress to pass the DREAM Act.
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The students who would benefit under the DREAM Act have been raised and educated in the U.S. State and local taxpayers have already invested in the education of these children in elementary and secondary school. America deserves a return on their investment.
Today’s global economy requires an educated and skilled workforce capable of acquiring, creating, and distributing knowledge. Passage of the DREAM Act will mean a group of talented, multi-lingual and multi-cultural workers will help America compete with innovators throughout the world.
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Leading businesses such as Microsoft have endorsed the DREAM Act because they recognize that our broken immigration system is draining our economy of the talent and resources needed to compete in the global economy.
4. Passage of the DREAM Act will reduce high school dropout rates and enable more students to attend college.
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5. Passage of the DREAM Act will increases revenues in our communities.
- Enabling 800,000 immigrant students access to higher education would go a long way in inspiring other immigrant youth to strive for a college education. This will help boost the number of high skilled American-raised workers. As they take their place in the workplace as hard working, taxpaying Americans, they will contribute a lifetime of revenues at the local, state and federal level.
 [CQ Congressional Testimony; ‘Immigration and the Military’; July 10, 2006]
 Margaret Stock, The DREAM Act: Tapping an overlooked pool of homegrown talent to meet military enlistment needs, (Bender’s Immigration Bulletin, January 15, 2006).
 Roberto Gonzales, Young Lives on Hold: The College Dreams of Undocumented Students, (College Board Advocacy, April 2009).
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The Dream Act is a bill proposed to the United States Senate in August 2001. The purpose of the bill is to provide a legal basis for a mechanism that will enable undocumented immigrants who are within a specified age range to attain permanent residency of the U.S. by first fulfilling certain conditions. Dream Act stands for Development, Relief, and Education for Alien Minors. Even though this bill has been reintroduced several times after its initial introduction, it is yet to pass.
Proposed Mechanism and Requirements
The bill is proposed for a two stage acquisition of permanent residency. The first a temporary residency permit upon meeting specified conditions and the permanent residency is gained after having fulfilled a set of further requirements. In order to acquire temporary residency under the proposed terms of the Document, one would have to fulfil the following conditions: provide documentary evidence that they entered into the country aged below sixteen years of age and have been resident in the country for a minimum of five years, must have graduated from a high school in the U.S. or be in possession of a General Education Development certificate; show good moral behaviour and be certified free of a criminal history. A would-be beneficiary having attained temporary residency can qualify for permanent residency after six years if the following conditions are met: must have graduated from a higher institution or serve in the United States military for a minimum of two years and achieve an honourable discharge; be free of any criminal record; and be of good moral conduct.
Opposition and Criticism of the Act
Critics as well as opponents of the proposed bill have raised doubts about its potential benefits and expressed reservations as to its potential for criminal abuse and possible compromise of the American immigration system. Much of the criticisms have centred on its perception as the equivalent of an ‘amnesty’ program and tacit approval of illegal immigration into the United States, thus creating room for criminal elements to be legally shielded from deportation.
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Those who favour the bill offer a number of arguments, chiefly highlighting what they perceive as the potential benefits of the bill. Proponents of the bill are of the opinion that it will - in the near term or on the long run - be beneficial for the country’s education, economy and the military because it targets only the brightest of young people who have already been living in the U.S. They describe the act as a logical one considering the fact that many of its proposed beneficiaries have been living in the U.S without having chosen to do so because they were brought in by their parents.


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A Madison family of seven is stuck in the middle of a move after the partial government shutdown put their purchase of a new home on ice, USA Today reported.
The story of Jordan and Tracey Smith and their five children is one that’s playing out in small towns all over the country as the U.S. Department of Agriculture, which operates a rural mortgage program, remains closed indefinitely.
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The USDA’s rural and suburban mortgage program was used by about 140,000 home buyers in 2017, for reference, and real estate experts told the newspaper some home sales could fall apart without it. Some buyers don’t have the means to purchase a home without the program’s favorable terms, and some sellers won’t wait for buyers to secure a new loan in the meantime.
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About Ather 450X
If you’re looking to buy an electric scooter, the Ather 450X from Ather is one of the options. It is sold in 4 variants. Powering the 450X is a W electric motor. The 450X comes with a brake up front and brake at the rear. You can buy the Ather 450X in 6 colours - Cosmic Black, True Red, Salt Green , Still White, Lunar Grey, Space Grey.
The Ather 450X is the most premium electric scooter Ather electric has to offer. It comes in two variants: the first variant gets 3.7kWh battery capacity and the other gets 2.9kWh capacity. Ather is also planning on releasing a new variant of the 450X which will get more range according to a homologation document that has surfaced online. Read all about it here. Also, you’ll now have to pay to charge Ather scooters at Ather Grids. Check out the details here.
The Ather 450X comes equipped with a 7-inch capacitive touchscreen console that boasts an IP65 durability rating, both variants are driven by a quad-core Snapdragon processor that’s complimented by 2GB of RAM and 16GB of storage. The Ather scooter operates on an AOSP (Android Open Source Project) based operating system.
The Pro Pack add-on enhances the scooters capabilities and offers more features, such as a colored screen with adaptive brightness, 4G LTE connectivity, bluetooth functionality for call/SMS alerts and music controls and Google Maps powered navigation.
There’s also the introduction of various customization options such as multiple themes and a night mode. Along with practical additions like auto-off turn indicators, Guide-me-home light, document storage, location tracking, a trip planner, fast charging support, over-the-air (OTA) software updates and an Auto-Hold(hill-hold) feature. There are 5 different riding modes: Eco, SmartEco, Ride, Sport and Wrap which cater to different riding preferences.
Customers can get an optional tyre pressure monitoring system as an accessory at the price of Rs 4,999.
The Ather 450X comes in two variants, the 2.9kWh variant is offered at Rs 1,25,550. The 450X with the 3.7kWh battery comes priced at Rs 1,28,671 (all ex-showroom Delhi, including FAME 2 and state subsidies).
The Ather 450X has a PMS(permanent magnet synchronous) motor that is able to generate nominal power of 3kW and a peak power output of 6.4kW, the torque output comes to 26Nm, and the scooter has a claimed top speed of 90kmph.
The scooter has two battery pack options, a 3.7kWh one and a 2.9kWh. The 3.7kWh variant delivers a claimed range of 146km and the 2.9kWh variant provides a certified range of 111km. Charing times differ, with the 3.7kWh battery requiring 5 hours and 45 minutes for a full charge while the 2.9kWh variant takes 8 hours and 36 minutes.
Suspension & Brakes:
The Ather 450X is built upon an aluminum chassis and features a suspension setup consisting of a telescopic front fork and a monoshock unit in the rear. Braking is handled by a 200mm front disc and 190mm rear disc, both supported by CBS (Combined Braking System) with regenerative braking as standard. The scooter has 12-inch alloy wheels and is fitted with 90-section and 100-section tubeless tires in the front and rear respectively. It offers a ground clearance of 153mm and a seat height of 780mm. In terms of heft, the 3.7kWh variant has a kerb weight of 111.6kg, while the 2.9kWh variant weighs 108kg.
The Ather 450X rivals existing models like the Ola S1 Pro Gen 2, Hero Vida V1 Pro, Simple One, TVS X along with the upcoming TVS iQube ST. If sporty performance isn't a necessity for you, consider exploring the Bajaj Chetak as a viable option.
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Ather 450X Price
Ather 450X Price List (Variants)
|Ather 2.9 kWh||Rs.1,25,550|
|Ather 3.7 kWh - Gen 3||Rs.1,28,671|
|UPCOMINGAther Gen 3 Update||Rs.1,30,365*Estimated Price|
|UPCOMINGAther Apex||Rs.1,60,000*Estimated Price|
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Ather 450X Pros and Cons
Things We Like in 450X
- Agile and responsive maneuverability
- The Warp mode offers exhilarating speed and is really fun to use
- Exceptionally precise range estimation
- Outstanding build quality
Things We Dont Like in 450X
- The ride quality is a bit on the firmer side
- The underseat storage becomes occupied when storing the portable charger
- Essential features restricted within the Pro Pack
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|Range||-||100 km/charge||108 km/charge||128 km/charge||212 km/charge||195 km/charge|
|Battery Capacity||Kwh||Kwh||2.9 Kwh||3 Kwh||5 Kwh||Kwh|
|Max Speed||78 km/hr||63 km/hr||95 km/hr||105 km/hr||120 km/hr|
|Weight||118.8 kg||133 kg||121 kg||134 kg||125 kg|
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Ather Showrooms in Delhi
- BAGGA LINK ELECTRIC AUTOS PRIVATE LIMITED
E 1/6 , Pandav Nagar, New Delhi, Delhi, Delhi, 110092
- V S E-Power Private Limited
A-11, Gujranwala Town-1, Delhi, Delhi, 110024
- Delight Automobiles Private Limited-Nawada
Metro Pillar 727, Nawada Metro station, Delhi, Delhi, 110059
- SAI SHREEJA EXIM Private Limited
A-31, Feroze Gandhi Rd, Lajpat Nagar II, Delhi, Delhi, Delhi, 110024
- Evolve Mobility LLP-New Delhi
B-1, Oberai Building, Dilshad Garden, Main GT Road, Opp. Dilshad Garden Metro Station, New Delhi - 110095, Delhi, Delhi, 110095
Ather 450X Expert Review
Ever since its launch, the Ather 450X has been a fun electric scooter with thrilling performance and sharp handling capabilities. And the Gen 3 update of the scooter is supposed to make the scooter quicker, more efficient and more feature-packed. So, how do the updates translate into the real-world?
The Ather 450X has sharp design lines all over. The front indicators are on the handlebar cowl and the headlight on the front apron. These factors, along with the exposed frame upon which the seat hinges and the overall slim proportions, add to the sporty looks of the electric scooter. Also, the vibrant colour schemes on offer make it more appealing to look at.
Motor, Battery, Range & Performance
The Ather 450X gets a 3.3kW motor with 6.2kW peak power and 26Nm, meaning in our tests, this electric scooter was able to accelerate from 0-40kmph in 3.3 seconds.
Such acceleration figures thus translate to an overall fun riding experience. And Warp mode takes the thrill factor of the electric scooter to another level.
The Ather 450X is available with two battery capacity options: 2.9kWh and 3.7kWh. We’ve tested the 3.7kWh version, for which the TrueRange estimate from Ather is 105km in Eco mode. When we tested it, the electric scooter achieved a whopping 142km on a single charge.
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One of the major factors behind the numbers is the subtle regenerative braking of the electric scooter that lets you coast at reasonable speeds. And you can also force it by applying the throttle in the opposite direction (i.e. negative throttle). The charging time of 5 hours and 40 mins to charge it from 0-100 percent is pretty convenient and if you are in need of a quick top-up, then you can charge the electric scooters at a rate of 1.5km/min with a fast charger.
Handling & Ride Quality
Adding to the sporty character of the scooter, the Ather 450X has sharp handling characteristics. It makes zipping around in traffic a breeze and tips into corners quickly. The large-section MRF rear tyre offers superb grip and makes the experience a smooth and composed one.
The disc brakes at both ends offer a sharp bite and the front wheel doesn’t easily lock up and wash away under hard braking. This allows you to ride the electric scooter in a sporty manner with confidence.
The suspension setup of the electric scooter is a bit on the firmer side. While it helps in riding the scooter in a spirited manner and the scooter can handle bumps and potholes with a general ease, but the level of finesse with which it soaks them up should have been a bit better. It is not a deal breaker, but combined with the scooter’s superb handling characteristics, a more plush suspension setup would’ve definitely improved the overall experience. In any case, this only feel a bit stiff over bumps if you’re riding solo. Get a pillion on board and the ride quality immediately improves significantly.
The Ather 450X comes equipped with a 7-inch touchscreen display. It is packed with features like navigation with Google Maps, riding modes, reverse mode, AutoHold (it holds the scooter in slope without needing to hold the brake lever), side-stand sensor and you can also store your documents on the dashboard. These features make it convenient to use the 450X on a daily basis.
Should you buy Ather 450X?
The Ather 450X’ 3.7kWh variant costs Rs 1,44,921 (ex-showroom, including FAME 2 subsidies and charger) and with the thrilling performance, mind-blowing range, sporty handling dynamics and an extensive list of features, it is a fun and reliable scooter to own. Even though the suspension setup could’ve been a bit more plush, the Ather 450X is the best electric alternative to sporty ICE scooters.
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Financing advice in the early days of Covid-19
During March break, we enjoyed several spectacular hikes in the woods with the sun shining and few people around. The world seemed to be as it has always been.
But the world has changed and most of us are shell-shocked. A few weeks ago, we were going about our business as usual. The economy was good, March Break vacations were planned, our practices were humming away, and we enjoyed a stream of face to face meetings, events, and gatherings. Everything has suddenly changed.
One thing that has caught my eye is that many people are living and working as if this is a temporary bump. The Corona-virus/Covid-19 crisis is not a temporary inconvenience. This is a long-term restructuring of our society.
In the short-term, governments are shutting down places where people interact with one another. These include thousands of our clients, and potential clients, being shut down. Disease continues to spread because interactions are not shut down quickly enough, people are not taking the risks seriously, and there are many places which are difficult or impossible to close: grocery stores, medical facilities, etc.
The shutdowns mean that those who have assets and continuing income flow are comfortable with what amounts for them to a sort of extended sick leave. For the millions of Canadians with limited resources, this is a quiet period of shame, desperation, and appeals to governments and social agencies for assistance.
The banks and other financial institutions are offering an array of hastily-assembled payment deferral programs of up to six months. These vary, are not automatic, require applications, and only apply to owner-occupied properties. In some cases, these amount to little more than the usual late payment arrangements that lenders have always used when people run into trouble. It is had not been put clearly how these programs will affect credit reports.
Their phone lines are jammed. We are constantly in touch with our representatives with dozens of financial institutions and are doing our best to stay on top of what can be daily policy revisions. What works one day, doesn’t work on another day. Please call me for specific details.
The best mortgage interest rates are low, currently under 3%, but are jumping around erratically in response to the bond markets and other market conditions. Secondary lenders and business loan lenders are still available, although they are cautious and have cut back on risk factors. Generally, there has not been predatory pricing. Particular borrowers may find themselves downgraded to more risky, more expensive categories.
Governments are rushing out a multitude of assistance programs and EI programs. As above, there seem to be daily changes. At this point, governments have not pulled back any previous promises but have been slow—relative to the crisis – to deliver. From many personal conversations this week and what I see in the media, it appears that many people are assuming that governments are providing resources to people and businesses in need, when they are not yet helping.
Prior to giving advice in relation to specific client concerns, please consult with a number of live sources. This is a time when we are being told to self-isolate, but this should not extend to information and advice that can be obtained from reliable sources.
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Jay has more than twenty-five years’ experience in real estate and business financing. Beginning with the Bank of Montreal, Jay went on to own and operate several companies, earn a string of degrees and certifications, and gain much experience with people and business. He is currently registered and works as a full time mortgage broker.
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Selling the old home and buying new homes is another option for couples to consider. They would each have to qualify for new mortgages, which could be difficult because of their lowered financial resources. Spouses have other costs to consider with this option. The list includes moving expenses, buying new furniture and possible renovations. Renting also is a good option because it doesn’t require making major financial decisions when a person’s emotions are running high. It buys them time to think about what they really want to do.
The end of a marriage means many major decisions need to be made, some in a short time. Divorces can be painful, whether they hit the pocketbook or the emotions. A family law attorney may be able to help their client sort through the decisions that need to be made and negotiate a divorce settlement that is in the client’s best interest.


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In point of fact, followed by the release of Tuesday’s BoJ data, several analysts were quoted saying that a rancorous rise in prices of raw materials alongside lingering supply chain constraints led to a sweeping step-up in input expenses, fanning the flames further for manufacturers while clouting near- to medium-term outlook for the world’s third-largest economy that largely relies on exported items to weather a weaker consumer spending over decades.
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The Effects of Iyengar Yoga on Stability in Adults with Down Syndrome
Written by Mike Curtin
Down Syndrome is an intellectual disability with distinct physical characteristics caused by a mutation of the 21st chromosome via nondisjunction. Nondisjunction is when one or more pairs of homologous chromosomes separate during cell division resulting in an abnormal distribution of chromosomes in the daughter cells. Down Syndrome can be divided into three unique types; Trisomy 21 (nondisjunction), Mosaicism, and Translocation. Down Syndrome has both intellectual and physical symptoms. Intellectual symptoms include: delayed learning, delayed speech and language development, impulsive behavior and short attention spans. Physical Symptoms include Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA), various cardiovascular conditions, vision and hearing loss, hypotonia and hypermobility.
The combination of hypotonia (low muscle tone) and hypermobility can be problematic. Essentially, this combination creates above average ranges of motion with below average stability and strength; a recipe for injuries and falls. In regards to the implementation of Iyengar Yoga, our goal was to create stability and strength throughout ranges of motions through a combination of isometric holds using closed kinetic chain exercises to build both strength and stability.
The benefits of isometric muscle contractions have been well documented. In the strength and conditioning world, Cal Dietz from the University of Minnesota has popularized them through his Triphasic Training manual. An isometric contraction is a static contraction of a muscle, where the muscle is contracted, but the muscle does not change in length. Studies have shown that isometric muscle contraction recruits more motor units (motor neuron and the skeletal muscle it innervates) than both eccentric and concentric contractions. Isometrics activated 95.2% of the motor units while eccentric and concentric contractions stimulated 88.3% and 89.7% respectively (Babault et al. 2001). It’s important to understand, that isometric training only provides strength gains at the joint angles being worked. Although some view this as a limitation of isometric training, it can also provide an efficient way to strengthen a desired movement pattern at a specific range of motion.
For example, Vimanasana (warrior 1) was selected because it provides an isometric hold in an extremely relevant position to functioning in everyday life. This position resembles an exaggerated stride or shallow lunge which tends to be an unstable position for people with hypotonia and hypermobility. However, by holding vimanasana (warrior 1), our athletes can contract muscles and stimulate motor units, making them stronger in a typically unstable position. Over time, using isometrics in unstable positions through Iyengar yoga should provide increased strength via increased motor unit recruitment. The Salabhasana pose incorporates isometric contractions of the gluteus maximus and hamstrings, as well as the spinal extensors which provide strength in extended positions such as reaching overhead.
It is also important to mention that Vimanasana is a closed kinetic chain movement, meaning that the distal portion of the body, in this case, the feet, are in contact with the ground.. Loading multiple joints through closed chain exercises are reported to increase proprioception and balance (Bleacher, Ellenbecker 2012). Increasing proprioception and mechanoreceptor stimulation through closed chain movements like Vimanasana will increase balance and decrease the incidence of falls.
The logic for incorporating yoga into the fitness routine of individuals with Down Syndrome is straightforward and the science (although no literature exists for this population) would seem to support it. However, through two weeks of implementing the routine one issue seem to be present. An isometric contraction is more than just passively sitting in a certain position; it requires an active muscle contraction to resist movement. This is something that can be difficult to communicate and requires the athlete to be kinesthetically aware of where their body is in space and how it is functioning. Time will tell whether there are any noticeable improvements in our athletes’ ability to consciously contract in a given position. Regardless, I believe yoga to be an effective replacement for stretching in the Down Syndrome population, or for any hypermobile athlete.