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DTManiac From Germany, joined Aug 2004, 689 posts, RR: 14 Posted (11 years 8 months 4 weeks 1 day 17 hours ago) and read 3208 times:
as I have to travel trough DFW several times next year I just wanted to ask how long changing planes takes. I will change from AAEagle to AA most times, but I must also know how much time I need from Lufthansa to AAEagle because I'll probably have to get my luggage and pass another security check when arriving from Germany, right?
Justloveplanes From United States of America, joined Jul 2004, 1231 posts, RR: 1
Reply 1, posted (11 years 8 months 4 weeks 1 day 17 hours ago) and read 3178 times:
DFW...UUGGHH. I have changed that same combination several times. It can take as long as 30 minutes by foot or bus plus security. This is because the tram has been disabled and had an erratic bus service last time I tried. If your on foot, the AE terminal is a separate animal. This is the case for an AE to international B767 that I have experienced about twice.
Adh214 From United States of America, joined Sep 1999, 366 posts, RR: 0
Reply 2, posted (11 years 8 months 4 weeks 1 day 16 hours ago) and read 3142 times:
DFW is a great airport. If you are flying AA to AA Eagle, AA will automatically calculate a correct connect time and book you appropriately. Normal contact times are 60 to 90 minutes.
Now if you arrive on Lufthansa and depart on AA Eagle, you should be probably leave 2 to 3 hours. The only reason I say this is because you could easily get caught up in customs or immigration. I arrived on the Lufthansa flight from FRA to DFW and left immigration an hour after scheduled arrival even though the plane landed 20 minutes early and I have a US passport.
Once you leave immigration, you will likely need to leave the terminal and take a bus to terminal A or C. This should take about 15 minutes. Then you go through security again and you are on your way.
Alternatively, you can go back through security after leaving customs, walk to the other side of terminal B and then take the train to your gate. This option assumes you have a boarding pass for your onward journey. If no, you must have a boarding pass to go through security.
Now next year, we are getting a new international terminal and people mover. This will dramatically change your experience for the better.
AAR90 From United States of America, joined Jan 2000, 3589 posts, RR: 44
Reply 6, posted (11 years 8 months 4 weeks 1 day 15 hours ago) and read 3076 times:
I was wondering if the SkyBridge that connects Terminal A and B
is in the secured zone?
Normal contact times are 60 to 90 minutes.
Allow 45-60 minutes for normal AA-to-AE/AE-to-AA connections. Provides plenty of walk time (longest distances) while still arriving at departure gate 10 minutes prior to departure (so you don't lose your reservation). Longer connect times are unusual, but not rare (ask for assistance if things get tight).
International arrivals can be anywhere from 60 minutes to a couple of hours depending upon how Customs & Immigration are running. They seem to run pretty quickly at Term-A [AA] but I don't know about Term-B [where you'll be gated]. Nobody knows how the new international terminal will be when it opens. All hopes are for significant improvements, but.... we'll see.
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Atrude777 From United States of America, joined Aug 2003, 5717 posts, RR: 51
Reply 7, posted (11 years 8 months 4 weeks 1 day 14 hours ago) and read 3041 times:
I did A35A to C-28 in 14 minutes. I kid you not. I had never been so scared to miss my flight as if I missed this one, i wouldnt make my next connecting flight and spend the night in STL....anyway...i made it in 14 minutes only to find out the flight was delayed..lol all the running for nothing.
Good things come to those who wait, better things come to those who go AFTER it!
Viflyer From US Virgin Islands, joined exactly 17 years ago today! , 502 posts, RR: 0
Reply 8, posted (11 years 8 months 4 weeks 1 day 14 hours ago) and read 3028 times:
Where are you going to on AE/MQ? I asks this because most RJ only cities flights depart from Terminal B, the exception being Saab cities and flight to cities that can be downgraded from a ERJ to a Saab, those are at the A satellite. Also LH clears customs on B also, so it would be a win-win situation if your on a RJ flight for AE/MQ.
Bartond From United States of America, joined Jul 2003, 793 posts, RR: 2
Reply 11, posted (11 years 8 months 4 weeks 1 day ago) and read 2900 times:
Wow, going from Germany to College Station, TX? That could be a slight culture shock. Ha.
Seriously though, if you come in on Lufthansa I would take the previous posters' advice and leave a few hours for security, customs, etc. but if you come in on an AA flight from FRA-DFW and connect with AA it shouldn't take long at all. An hour at the most.
N276AASTT From US Virgin Islands, joined Jan 2004, 620 posts, RR: 0
Reply 13, posted (11 years 8 months 4 weeks 23 hours ago) and read 2858 times:
DFW..........it's a doozy! I worked there from '97 - '02. It was frik'n aggravating to navigate the airport the first few weeks I was there. Whoever designed the roads should be shot! All those over/underpasses, left-hand side exits, very confusing. The terminal layout can be confusing when you're walking through it and don't know how it is laid out. If you have questions about it, consult a map with an overview of the terminals, one that also shows where each airline is located. That will help a lot and give you some sense of direction. American's "AmericanWay Magazine" has a very good map of terminals A, B, and C since AA/AE has gates at all 3. There is a 4th terminal (E) that houses DL, CO, NW, etc.
For Eagle connections, there are 2 areas to be concerned with. First, there is a satellite terminal at the north end of Terminal A. To get to it, make your way to the low end gates around A10, A9, etc. There is an escalator down to a lower level where you catch a bus to the satellite terminal. This terminal mostly handles the flights that use the Saab 340b's. A couple of the ERJ flights leave from there as well. The second place to be aware of is the Eagle gates at Terminal B. Most of the ERJ's leave from here. Keep all this in mind when making your connections because these two areas are in completely different directions.
The "Skybridge" is located behind security between Terminal B and the intersection between Terminals A & C. The bridge crosses over the International Parkway allowing some nice airport views on sunny days.
DFW has a bus service I believe, but most people don't use it. It is more convenient to just walk to the gates. A question was asked about customs at LH. Lufthansa is located in Terminal B and so is a Customs and Immigration center. Once you complete all that, depending on your eagle connection, all you might have to do is go through security again upstairs and then walk down the concourse to the B side Eagle gates. If your eagle connection is in the satellite terminal, it may be best to catch a bus up stairs or make your way to the Airport Tram (outside security), and jump on the correct line (as there are several that go in different directions) that takes you to Terminal A. Get off at the low end gates and head through security to the terminal.
To answer Muttley35's question, the new people mover is to be opened when the new International Terminal is completed sometime next year. The 2 openings are to coincide together to unite the whole airport at once.
This is a long message with a lot in it, and DFW can be daunting at times. But with a little bit of practice, you will get the hang of it and then it becomes easy to get around. Like I said........DFW..........it's a doozy. Happy Flying.
DTManiac From Germany, joined Aug 2004, 689 posts, RR: 14
Reply 14, posted (11 years 8 months 4 weeks 23 hours ago) and read 2853 times:
First of all thanks again for all the good replies. I will definitely come with LH so I have to accept the idea of spending several hours at DFW before connecting to CLL. But I think after the long FRA-DFW flight it won't hurt me anymore.

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Japanese gravure idol [a term used to describe Japan’s newest breed of well-endowed bikini models] Reon Kadena was born in Osaka Prefecture February 19, 1986. Reon entered the world of modeling and acting in her late teens under the stage names Yukira and Minamo Kusano. Kadena's photobooks and films largely feature her in revealing costumes, underwear and bikinis. She used to do naked photography and videos, and became very well-known in Japan.
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NEW York has been named America's rudest city in a survey by Time + Leisure magazine.
The magazine has published its 2011 survey of favourite American cities with categories ranging from nightlife and bars to culture, shopping and people.
But the article said The Big Apple was also America's most diverse city, which could explain some of the unfriendliness.
"New Yorkers' mannerisms are unfamiliar to many and people don't mean to be nasty," it said.
Miami is the second rudest city in the US, according to the magazine, but to make up for its impolite inhabitants, it can offer partygoers America's fourth best bar scene and a great New Year's Eve bash.
Washington DC, Los Angeles and Boston rounded out the top five.
You may feel poker machines aren't the only thing to short-change you in Las Vegas with Sin City coming in at number 12.
And it didn't even manage to win the Best Nightlife accolade, with New Orleans pipping it to the post.
America's dirtiest cities were New York and Baltimore and New York and Las Vegas were named the noisiest.
Both residents and visitors voted in the survey.
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John R. Burroughs, M.D.
Cosmetic Oculofacial Plastic Surgeon
Medical Director, Springs Aesthetics
Colorado Springs, CO www.springsaesthetics.com
Before and After Mini-Incision Facelift and Radiofrequency FaceTite treatment to her jowls. Note the nice smoothening of her jawline and upper neck.
This patient wanted rejuvenation of her lower face. She had significant drooping of her jowls. This was gravity-related, but also she had prominent fat in her jowls. Just lifting this area with surgery would move them up but make them still look puffy wherever they are moved to. Many will refer to this as “chipmunk cheeks.” In her case, radio-frequency energy was used to shrink her jowl fat. Dr. Burroughs uses the Inmode FaceTite and Acutite devices to accomplish face tightening and to improve swelling or prominent unsightly fatty areas in the area. This is called radiofrequency assisted lipolysis. The advantage to this procedure over injecting deoxycholic acid (“Kybella”) is that the skin tightening also occurs from the radiofrequency and it is a “one and done” procedure with several years of tightening improvement. Whereas Kybella can leave unevenness, requires multiple injections, potential significant swelling, and no skin tightening.
FaceTite has been used by Dr. Burroughs for over 3 years now, and is often done alone in many patients who do not wish nor need a surgical facelift. When performed alone it can yield 50-60% improvement compared to surgery, but essentially no downtime and no general anesthesia is needed. Patients can literally go back to work the next day if they wish. FaceTite can last up to 3 years for the skin tightening benefit.
Dr. Burroughs’ facelift technique is also done in the office with minimal downtime. Some patients will do this on a Friday and return to work on Monday. Dr. Burroughs also strongly advocates medical grade skincare as healthier kin looks better and heals quicker.
A sculpted jawline and neck can really allow you to appear more youthful, but to achieve that look, surgery used to be the only method available. Now, FaceTite has emerged as the latest minimally-invasive option to deliver exceptional benefits. First, there is barely any downtime, and the procedure works best for those in their mid-40s to mid-50s. A client can expect to receive an impressive 30 to 40 percent improvement in neck and jawline tightness. It’s a safe and quick procedure that lasts no longer than 40 minutes using radiofrequency energy.
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FaceTite is not a facelift, so you don’t have to worry about general anesthesia or the possibility of scarring and a long recovery time. Instead, during the in-office procedure, you are given a local anesthetic to numb the area. Your aesthetic technician will use the handheld device to send the concentrated radio frequency (RF) energy underneath your skin to firm the tissue, tighten the skin and stimulate collagen production. As a result, your jawline and neck will be sculpted and more defined.
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|By Cloud News Desk||
|May 14, 2009 12:00 PM EDT||
In the brave new world of cloud computing, what is the secret to building great companies? That is the question that will be answered by technology visionary Roman Stanek in his Opening Keynote at SYS-CON's Cloud Computing Expo Europe next week in Prague, capital of the Czech Republic. In the meantime, we bring you here a brief round-up of Stanek's achievements 1997-2009. In reverse order...
May 18, 2009 - Stanek will deliver his keynote in Prague, "Building Great Companies on the Cloud."
April 23, 2009 - Good Data closes a $2.5M Series B round of financing from Marc Andreessen, Ben Horowitz, OATV and General Catalyst, bringing the total now raised to approx $4.5M. Still everything is done through Amazon Web Services, in the cloud.
March 4, 2008 - After a year in stealth development, Stanek and his latest team unveil Good Data Corporation - purveyor of a complete, on-demand business intelligence platform combining analytics, reporting, data warehousing and data integration. Its primary focus is collaborative analytics and Stanek's vision is to use the cloud 100%, so that Goog Data will never need to own a single server. "We believe that sharing and teamwork will allow our users to move past isolated reports and arrive at the true meaning of 'business intelligence.'" Stanek writes in his blog.
January 2006: Systinet is sold to Mercury Interactive/HP for $105M. "We believe that SOA is the next big shift in IT," says Mercury's SVP of Strategy, Zohar Gilad. "It's definitely becoming the next big shift in IT," he adds.
2004: Stepping down from his CEO post at Systinet, Stanek becomes instead the company's Chief Strategy Officer, splitting his time between its U.S. and European operations.
2000: Stanek founds Systinet, with a primary focus on Java development.
1999 - San Jose, CA: NetBeans is bought by Sun Microsystems for $10M.
1997 - Prague, Czech Republic: While studying at the Faculty of Mathematics and Physics at Charles University in Prague, Roman Stanek and some fellow students begin a project known as Xelfi. Later Stanek forms a company around the project and produces commercial versions of what then becomes knows as the NetBeans IDE.
Next week not only Stanek but also Cloud Computing and Virtualization are going to be center stage, 18-19 May, at the Prague Hilton as the Czech Republic plays host to Cloud Computing Expo Europe 2009, co-located with Virtualization Conference Europe 2009 - the first conference outside the USA in SYS-CON's world-beating series of events devoted to the two hottest interlinked topics in Enterprise IT today.
Speakers and attendees alike are traveling to Prague from all over Europe, and indeed many are even flying in from the USA in order to familiarize themselves with where exactly Europe is located on the Cloud/Virtualization spectrum right now. Here is a round-up of speakers, arranged by country of origin.
View the Full Schedule Here
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Funny, so 10 Mio.$ was the price of NetBeans back then... Considering now it may or may not survive the Oracle/Sun merger it is interesting to hear from this guy and his latest ventures. Cloud Computing is another thing, Sun used to bet on recently.
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A strange thing is happening along the way to the Internet of Things, namely far too many devices to work with and manage. It has become clear that we'll need much higher efficiency user experiences that can allow us to more easily and scalably work with the thousands of devices that will soon be in each of our lives. Enter the conversational interface revolution, combining bots we can literally talk with, gesture to, and even direct with our thoughts, with embedded artificial intelligence, wh...
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Classic bass fuzz tone, also sounds good on guitar
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The heart of the Muffuletta is the fact that it replicates five (yes five) classic Big Muff circuits from years gone by as well as a new and original JHS version for a total of six Muff models.

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Tottenham & Chelsea Battling To Sign £16m South American Striker
Tottenham and Chelsea are in a battle to sign Salomon Rondon this summer with the West Bromwich Albion striker available for £16m
The summer transfer window is now open and managers are working hard on their transfer targets so we’ll bring you all the latest gossip from around the globe. Today, Tottenham and Chelsea are linked with Salomon Rondon….
Tottenham and Chelsea are in a battle to sign Salomon Rondon this summer with the West Bromwich Albion striker available for £16m, according to the Mirror.
Rondon joined West Brom from Zenit Saint Petersburg in 2015 and he was a rare shining light last season after providing 10 goals and 4 assists for a struggling Baggies side.
The Venezuelan international’s goals weren’t enough to prevent the Midland’s club from being relegated to the Championship and now new boss Darren Moore is facing a fight to keep hold of his best players.
The Mirror claim that Rondon has attracted interest from the Premier League with Tottenham and Chelsea among the clubs ready to battle it out for his signature this summer.
The newspaper says the 28-year-old has a buy-out clause worth just £16m following West Brom’s demotion from the top flight and that sort of money shouldn’t put off the likes of Chelsea or Spurs.
Mauricio Pochettino is expected to be in the market for another striker this summer as Fernando Llorente is tipped to leave north London following a disappointing campaign following his move from Swansea last summer.
Harry Kane is obviously the clear first choice at Spurs but Pochettino needs a decent striker to deputise when the England hitman is rested or injured and it appears Rondon is on Tottenham’s radar.
However, Chelsea are also expected to be on the look out for another forward amid speculation Alvaro Morata could be leaving following a mixed debut campaign in England after joining the club from Real Madrid 12 months ago.
The Blues signed Olivier Giroud in January and the former Arsenal striker impressed during the second half of the campaign so Chelsea could be looking at Rondon as a back-up for the Frenchman next season.
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- Waiver request. A state agency may request a waiver from requirements of the rules of this chapter from the Director of the Office of Management and Enterprise Services, if:
- the state agency reasonably believes that it would be unable to perform a necessary function due to the inability to make an acquisition pursuant to rules of this Chapter; or,
- a court order directs the state agency to make an acquisition from a specified supplier or provider.
- Approval of waiver request. After the request is reviewed, the OMES Director shall notify the state agency of the approval, conditional approval or denial of the waiver request.
74 O.S. § 85.1. Citation
Sections 85.1 through 85.45k of this title shall be known and may be cited as "The Oklahoma Central Purchasing Act."
Unless otherwise provided by law, state agencies shall acquire information technology products and services in accordance with the Oklahoma Central Purchasing Act [74 O.S. §§85.1 et seq.], the Oklahoma State Finance Act [62 O.S. §§34 et seq.] the rules of this chapter, and requirements established by the Information Services Division of the Office of Management and Enterprise Services.
Associated Case Law
Referencing the current §85.4.B subsection, the court upheld the premise that federal direct assistance grants fall within the spirit of the subsection B exemption and held that products obtained without expenditure of funds from the state treasury, but by debiting some “account” created from a federal direct assistance grant, should not be subjected to additional restrictions imposed by the Central Purchasing Act. Additionally, the Court noted that the Central Purchasing Act was intended to protect the people of Oklahoma by promoting economy in government and reducing the likelihood of fraud. See 74 O.S. §§ 85.1 and 85.4.
The Office of Management and Enterprise Services has sole authority to approve material modifications of agreements once it has accepted a bid in response to an invitation to bid, in the absence of some other Legislative authority to the contrary or specific approval from OMES sanctioning another agencies’ authority to agree to such a modification. Material modification by agencies after a contract is awarded by OMES, without approval of OMES, would completely undermine the intent and purpose behind the Central Purchasing Act; put differently, the Court stated that allowing agencies to subsequently negotiate and modify material clauses after other parties have been excluded through the competitive bidding process, undermines the integrity of the system and makes such a system meaningless. The overriding public policy interest is that found in the Central Purchasing Act which generally requires private suppliers selling goods and services to state agencies to deal with a central entity, the Office of Management and Enterprise Services, to promote efficient and cost effective use of taxpayer money and to prevent fraud in these dealings. The Court noted that the Central Purchasing Act was designed to protect the public at large by promoting economy in government and reducing the likelihood of fraud and it ensures that government officials are accountable to public and are discharging their duties competently and responsibly. The Court also noted that agency rules have the force and effect of law. See 74 O.S. §§85.1 and 85.5
The Central Purchasing Act governs the expenditures of the various governmental agencies in acquiring goods or services and, unless exempted by the Legislature, the Act applies to all state agencies. That Act provides procedures for a state agency’s acquisition of items, products, supplies, services, or equipment. See 74 O.S. §§85.1 and 85.2.
Where the state is acting in its sovereign capacity and is suing to vindicate legal rights which are public in nature, rather than private, the suit is not barred by limitation of actions. The court found that assuring the rights of the public to have state contracts for services protected by written contracts and competitive bidding; provisions insuring government officials are accountable to the public and are discharging duties competently and responsibly; and laws requiring competitive bidding and written contracts protect the public at large by promoting economy in government and reducing the likelihood of fraud, were public rights against which the limitation of actions does not run. This case involved the state’s allegations of fraud and the court also noted that the public interest shall not be prejudiced by the negligence of public officers to whose care it is consigned. See 74 O.S. §§85.1 and 85.7.
Purchasing Reference Guide
- Oklahoma Central Purchasing Act
- Other Procurement-Related Statutes in Title 74
- Information Technology Procurement
- IT Procurement-Related Statutes in Title 62
- Pay for Success Act
- Oklahoma Correctional Industries Procurement-Related Statute
- OMES Procurement-Related Administrative Rules
- Procurement-Related Caselaw
- Procurement-Related Attorney General Opinions
- Procurement Information Memorandums


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We have some exclusive images of the CP holiday train, taken by our
intrepid photographer, Felix "scoop" Lesiuk, who caught the train
heading east just outside of Winnipeg on November 14. It has both the
U.S. and Canadian sections, which is why is so long and has two different stage cars.
The CP holiday will be coming to Manitoba early next month! We will be posting the schedule shortly on the site and on our Facebook page.


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Watson Shelter is located mid-mountain. The Watson Cafe isn’t your average ski cafeteria, we serve grass fed beef, organic soups and deli meats, and as many local products as possible.
We are looking for a Café manager to oversee all operations of the café & espresso shop. Responsibilities include: ordering, controlling food costs & proper food rotation, food prep to minimize waste, POS operations, end of day count out, updating & maintaining job descriptions, leading & motivating staff, and maintaining a high level of customer service. Must be at least an intermediate skier.
This is a seasonal salary position starting around the beginning of October to early May. Benefits include: ski privileges, daily ski breaks, ski vouchers, discount dependent passes, dependent discounts (ski school, ski shop, & restaurants), health insurance/HSA employer contribution, paid leave, & merit bonus.
Possible live-in opportunity available.
- Housing Available Yes, limited housing available

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Fire-retardant paints do not resist fires completely but its fire-resistance formulation prevents it from fire in spreading fast.
Store your leftover paint in plastic Rubbermaid beverage jugs or other plastic seal-able containers. Paint left in the can always gets funny after time. Either the can isn't properly sealed of it gets exposed to extreme heat or cold. I like to store my paint inside where the temperature is controlled.
To personalize your colors is to know your Season. We use the Seasons as a way to describe which colors look best on you based on eye and hair color and skin tone. To determine your Season, Color Me Beautiful moves you through a two-step process. First, you will learn Warm and Cool. Second, you learn whether you are Light or Deep. Once you have completed these two steps you are there.
First consider the size of the painting. The more impressive the subject, the higher the emotions it appeals to, the bigger it is. Religious, mythological paintings are often huge - their massive energy makes you shiver. It is pretty understandable with figurative paintings like Rafael's "The Sistine Madonna", and more subtle with color field paintings of Mark Rothko. People are often overwhelmed with religious tremor in the presence of his artwork, and the size factors in. Also, the subject often calls for larger canvases - battle scenes need space and cannot be fitted into a smaller painting, while some subjects will get lost unless depicted in a smaller size.
Specialist paints also include some exciting new finishes, such as suede effects, metallics and high-sheen lacquers. Judy Smith, colour consultant at Crown, suggests an accent wall in one of these to lift a neutral scheme. Crown's Feature Wall range, which includes eight metallic finishes, nine bright colours and a highly reflective Pure Brilliant White, comes in convenient 1.25 litre tins.
Painting in oil has long been a mysterious process the public has believed was relegated to the few and the eccentric. Artists and their lives have always been an unusual breed, but painting a large body of original oil paintings has also been a sure-fire way to drive oneself into immortality. The paintings will always be there, traveling through history, with your name on it! So by this definition it's definitely a noble profession. Think Dali, van Gogh, Picasso, Rembrandt and da Vinci. Each enjoys a lofty reputation for what others might consider crafts. And their reputations only grow bigger over time. What other profession offers that possibility? So who got the last laugh? Well, van Gogh did, of course. He's forever immortalized as one of the greatest humans to have ever lived. Not bad for someone who never made a dime in his own lifetime. But in the age of the Internet and the worldwide marketplace, artists don't have to starve anymore. I'm not starving, and I'm making money doing what I love. I can also work anywhere, whether I'm on vacation or traveling to exotic locales. I love that the most about it. I can do whatever I want and wherever I want, and post a painting for sale from Ibiza, Paris, London.... or Omaha. I wouldn't trade with anyone. And you won't either if you work at it and treat as a way to offer beauty to the world and get paid for it!
Masonry paints come in a wide variety of finishes, from textured to ultra-smooth. Opt for a texture if you need to disguise fine surface cracks. If you favour traditional finishes, then consider limewash, which is available from specialists such as Francesca's Lime Wash. The beauty of this paint is that it will mellow and weather with time. However, do check with the supplier first to ensure that the surface is suitable for this finish.


WIX® Filters and Babcox Media Announce the 2019 Counter Professional of The Year
Tuesday, 05 November 2019
Counter Pro of the Year Award Recognizes America’s Most Trusted Men and Women Behind the Auto Parts Counter
WIX® Filters, a global manufacturer of filtration products, and Counterman magazine named Pete Chapman of Car Parts Warehouse the 2019 Counter Professional of the Year.
The Counter Professional of the Year award, sponsored by WIX Filters and presented during the AWDA conference in Las Vegas, annually recognizes an automotive and aftermarket parts professional who exceeds expectations, continually pursues advanced training and is both a superior parts professional and an ambassador for the aftermarket.
“WIX is proud to award Mr. Chapman with this year’s award. He is more than deserving, as he continually conducts himself in a professional manner while helping with his customer’s needs,” said Mike Lerch, brand manager for WIX Filters. “He continually showcases all the characteristics of a leader that WIX is proud to stand behind and support.”
Chapman, the manager of the Car Parts Warehouse facility in Warrensville Heights, Ohio, started wrenching on cars at an early age in his dad’s auto repair shop. Leveraging his automotive knowledge, affable personality and customer-first mindset, Chapman has become the top-selling counter associate in the Car Parts Warehouse family.
Every day, Chapman lives by the principles instilled by his father, Elvin, who owned a repair shop in Fort Wayne, Indiana, and his mother, Mary, who taught him to be fair, treat people as equals and always follow the Golden Rule.
“In the course of a day, I don’t have any indecision,” Chapman said. “There’s never a point when I think to myself, ‘Should I do it this way or should I do it that way?’ I already have the answer.”
As part of the Counter Professional of the Year award, Chapman and his wife received an all-expenses-paid trip to Las Vegas for AAPEX 2019. Counterman presented the award to Davison at the WIX Filters and Babcox Media Night of Excellence at Mercato della Pescheria in St. Mark’s Square.
For more information about WIX, visit www.wixfilters.com.
About WIX Filters
Since 1939, WIX® Filters has been an innovator in filtration products. WIX designs, manufactures and distributes products for automotive, diesel, agricultural, industrial and specialty filter markets. Part of the MANN+HUMMEL family of brands, WIX's product line includes oil, air, cabin interior, fuel, coolant, transmission and hydraulic filters for automobiles, trucks, off-road equipment and manufacturing applications. For more information, visit www.wixfilters.com, or any of our social channels: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Snapchat and YouTube.


Grow edible, organic crops from the comfort of your own home. We partnered up with Johnny’s Selected Seeds for a fun and tasty August special: With every order, we will include a free packet of Cheap Frills Mixed Greens Mix seeds.
SustainabilityThe fight against microplastics
Microplastics in our waters is a growing environmental problem. Read about how we tackle the issue, our range of solutions and what you can do to help.
SustainabilityFabrics and materials
A garment's total environmental footprint is largely traceable to the choice of material. Deep dive into the fabrics and treatments we work with and ones we avoid.
Garment careCare for what you love
Learn to wash and care for your technical garments and add years to their lifetime. It's easier than you think.
Less waste. Lower impact.
We did it! 100% of all the fabrics we use this season are recycled, recyclable, renewable, biodegradable or Bluesign certified.
ShopW's Out and About Shirt
Timeless and versatile shirt in merino wool and Tencel. The light wool fabric is suitable for outdoor activities in all climates and weather.
ShopM's Shortsleeve Shirt
The perfect short sleeve shirt for summer adventures made in fully recyclable polyester. It´s quick-drying, light and easy to pack and bring with you.
ShopM's Long Sleeve Shirt
Tailoring meets technology in this ultra light, quick drying long sleeve shirt. Ideal for warm climates.


At first glance, the Asus Zenfone 6 looks like any other modern Android flagship phone. It has a big screen, slim bezels, and a Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 processor.
But there are three things that make the Zenfone 6 unusual. First, with a starting price of €499 (about $560), it’s cheaper than most similarly-specced phones. Second, it has a rather large 5,000 mAh battery. And third, the rear cameras also serve as the front-facing cameras… because the entire camera system can flip over 180 degrees so it faces the front of the phone.
The Asus Zenfone 6 goes on sale in the EU starting May 23rd. The phone is also expected to become available in the United States soon.
The phone has a dual camera system consisting of a 48MP primary camera and a 13MP wide-angle camera with a 125 degree field of view. The camera system supports phase detection auto-focus, features a dual LED flash, and can capture 4K video at up to 60 frames per second or 720p video at up to 480 frames per second.
When you want to snap a selfie, the camera will flip to face the front of the phone. Engadget notes that the motor kicks in and automatically retracts the camera if the phone is in freefall to prevent damage if you drop the phone.
Since the camera is above the display when facing forward, it won’t cover the screen, which means there’s no notch and you can frame your shot using the screen as a viewfinder.
The phone features a 92 percent screen-to-body ratio and the screen is a 6.4 inch, FHD+ LCD display with support for HDR10. It supports up to 600 nits of brightness.
The Zenfone 6 has a USB Type-C port and a headphone jack as well as dual speakers. There’s also a microSD card slot plus dual SIM card slots.
Other features include an 18W charger, NFC, and a fingerprint sensor on the back of the phone.
Prices start at €499 for a model with 6GB of RAM and 64GB of UFS 2.1 storage, but higher-priced models will be available with up to 8GB of RAM and 256GB of storage.


In the southern Indian Ocean, multiple tropical cyclones are still lined up east of Madagascar (far left) on February 13, 2003. This true-color image of three of the storms was made by combining alternating passes of the Terra and Aqua satellites. Over a four-hour-and-35-minute period, the Terra MODIS instrument collected (from right to left) sections two and four of the image (moving from east to west), and then Aqua MODIS collected sections one and three (also from east to west). Storms pictured are (west to east) Isha(formerly Tropical Cyclone 18S), Hape, and Gerry.
The high-resolution image provided above is 1 kilometer per pixel. The MODIS Rapid Response System provides this image at a spatial resolution of 500 meters.
In the southern Indian Ocean, multiple tropical cyclones are lined up east of Madagascar. This image was made by combining observations from the MODIS instruments on the Terra and Aqua satellites on Feb. 13.


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Raisedraised (rāzd),USA pronunciation adj.
- fashioned or made as a surface design in relief.
- [Cookery.]made light by the use of yeast or other ferment but not with baking powder, soda, or the like.
Vegetableveg•e•ta•ble (vej′tə bəl, vej′i tə-),USA pronunciation n.
- any plant whose fruit, seeds, roots, tubers, bulbs, stems, leaves, or flower parts are used as food, as the tomato, bean, beet, potato, onion, asparagus, spinach, or cauliflower.
- the edible part of such a plant, as the tuber of the potato.
- any member of the vegetable kingdom;
- [Informal.]a person who is so severely impaired mentally or physically as to be largely incapable of conscious responses or activity.
- a dull, spiritless, and uninteresting person.
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uneventful: a vegetable existence.
Gardengar•den (gär′dn),USA pronunciation n.
- a plot of ground, usually near a house, where flowers, shrubs, vegetables, fruits, or herbs are cultivated.
- a piece of ground or other space, commonly with ornamental plants, trees, etc., used as a park or other public recreation area: a public garden.
- a fertile and delightful spot or region.
- [Brit.]yard2 (def. 1).
- pertaining to, produced in, or suitable for cultivation or use in a garden: fresh garden vegetables; garden furniture.
- lead up or down the garden path, to deceive or mislead in an enticing way;
delude: The voters had been led up the garden path too often to take a candidate's promises seriously.
- to lay out, cultivate, or tend a garden.
- to cultivate as a garden.
Ideasi•de•a (ī dē′ə, ī dēə′),USA pronunciation n.
- any conception existing in the mind as a result of mental understanding, awareness, or activity.
- a thought, conception, or notion: That is an excellent idea.
- an impression: He gave me a general idea of how he plans to run the department.
- an opinion, view, or belief: His ideas on raising children are certainly strange.
- a plan of action;
an intention: the idea of becoming an engineer.
- a groundless supposition;
- a concept developed by the mind.
- a conception of what is desirable or ought to be;
- (cap.) [Platonism.]Also called form. an archetype or pattern of which the individual objects in any natural class are imperfect copies and from which they derive their being.
- [Kantianism.]See idea of pure reason.
- a theme, phrase, or figure.
- a likeness.
- a mental image.
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Località Panicaglia 06025 Nocera Umbra Italia
A 13th-century castle with a papal history Borgo Castello Panicaglia has a special and unique history. A Borgo is a medieval village, complete with church, that was started around a castle. In our case, the castle dates back to the 13th century.
Tir 19-Dec-2023 - Ons 20-Dec-2023 (1 nat)

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Lottery is a form of gambling in which people pay for tickets and have the chance to win cash prizes by matching numbers in a random drawing. The lottery is popular in many countries and has contributed billions to government budgets each year. Some people play the lottery for fun, while others think it is a way to make money and improve their lives. However, winning the lottery is extremely difficult and the odds are much lower than for other games such as blackjack or poker.
In the United States, most states and Washington, DC have lotteries. These lotteries give away prizes by a process that relies entirely on chance. The first lotteries were introduced in the US in the 17th century and raised funds for a variety of purposes, including towns, wars, colleges, and public works projects. Lottery opponents usually base their objections on religious or moral grounds. Others are concerned that the government is subsidizing a form of gambling.
While some people have won major jackpots in the past, others have been ripped off by lottery scammers. Fortunately, there are ways to avoid being a victim of a lottery scam. One important step is to know the odds of winning before buying a ticket. In addition, you should read the fine print carefully to make sure that you understand how the prize is awarded.
The word lottery is derived from the Dutch noun lot, meaning “fate.” Its usage in English dates back to the 16th century. During the time, the state-owned Staatsloterij began to organize lotteries in order to raise money for different public uses. The lottery has become an integral part of our society and continues to grow in popularity. It is a great way to raise funds for various causes, such as education and medical research.
Aside from the big jackpots, people also enjoy playing lotteries for the small prizes. Some of these prizes include cars, vacations, and home appliances. In the United States, more than half of all adults have played a lottery in their lifetime. While some people believe that the lottery is a scam, most states have laws in place to protect players.
Some people choose their own numbers in the lottery while others let a computer pick the winning numbers. It can help to buy more tickets if you want to increase your chances of winning. However, you should avoid choosing numbers that are close together. This can reduce your chances of sharing the prize with another player. It is best to play numbers that are not associated with birthdays or other personal events.
Some states have banned lotteries, while others have approved them. In the United States, approval of state lotteries has remained high, especially among young people. However, it is still a very controversial issue because some people feel that it is wrong to take advantage of those who are poor. Moreover, the lottery may have a negative impact on children, as it can lead to drug addiction and other social problems.

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TADAP is the story of an obsessed lover. Ishana (Ahan Shetty) lives in Mussoorie with his adopted father who is addressed by everyone as Daddy (Saurabh Shukla). Daddy is a close aide of Damodar Nautiyal (Kumud Mishra), a politician who is fighting the state elections. Ishana runs a theatre and helps Daddy and Damodar in political activities. On the day of vote counting, Damodar's daughter Ramisa (Tara Sutaria) returns from the United Kingdom where she is studying. Damodar wins the elections and when Ishana is celebrating the former’s victory, Ramisa spots him. She gets attracted to him. Soon, she befriends him and even confesses that she is attracted to him. Ishana falls crazily in love with her. One day, she tells him that Damodar is compelling him to get married. She assures Ishana that she will convince her father to change his mind and that they should not meet for a few days. She kisses and leaves him and at that exact moment, Damodar sees them. He and Ramisa's grandmother decide to separate the lovers and teach Ishana a lesson. What happens next forms the rest of the film. TADAP is the official remake of the Telugu film RX 100 . Ajay Bhupathi's story is ordinary in the first half but the twist in the second half is unpredictable. Rajat Arora's screenplay is engaging. RX 100 was a lengthy film but Rajat has shortened the narrative at several places for a better impact. He also added some interesting scenes; the scene where Ishaana and Ramisa exchange books is one case in point. On the flipside, the first half doesn’t have anything new and might test the patience of the viewers. Also, the obsession of Ishana is not convincing or even logical. Rajat Arora's dialogues are impressive. He is known for penning memorable one-liners and has peppered the film with some sharp dialogues. Milan Luthria's direction is simple and entertaining. He has treated the film in such a manner that viewers of all strata of society and across all centres will be able to relate to it. While the basic narrative is the same as RX 100, the Telugu film was far more violent. Milan has tried his best to down the bloodshed and yet ensure that the desired impact is made. A few scenes are very well helmed like the scene where Ramisa hugs Ishana or Ishana’s grand entry. The 'Tumse Bhi Zyada' song also arrests attention and the parallels made between two drastically different situations is seen to be believed. The twist comes as a bolt from the blue but once the suspense is unveiled, the film falls a bit yet again. The finale is thrilling but might not be acceptable to all sections of viewers. And the biggest problem is that the film feels outdated. Viewers will find it difficult to accept that a guy can get so obsessed with a girl in this day and age. TADAP has a thrilling beginning. The entry of Ishaan followed by the opening fight sets the mood. Viewers will be curious to know why Ishana is so angry and why this hatred for Damodar. A few scenes of flashback portions stand out but overall, the first half is weak as it is clichéd. The second half starts off well but after a point, runs out of steam. The way Ishana gets obsessed with Ramisa and tries to snatch her away puts off viewers. The twist in the tale thankfully saves the day. The final fight and the finale will leave viewers divided. Ahan Shetty makes a confident debut. He is a bit stiff in certain scenes but at places, he shines very well. This is more so in the second half. The climax gives him a ripe opportunity to show his acting prowess and he succeeds largely. Tara Sutaria is a revelation. She gives a fine performance, very different from her acts in her previous two films. Saurabh Shukla is adorable while Kumud Mishra is dependable. Sumit Gulati (LOL) is poor. Saurav Chakrabarti (Guthli) has a crucial part and does very well. Rajesh Khera (Inspector Negi) and the actors playing Kashinath and Ramisa’s grandmother do not get much scope. Pritam Chakraborty's music is of the chartbuster variety. 'Tumse Bhi Zyada' is already a rage and comes at a significant juncture in the film. Same goes for 'Tere Siva Jag Mein'. 'Hoye Ishq Na'. 'Tu Mera Hogaya Hai', however, is forgettable. John Stewart Eduri's background score gives the film a commercial feel. Ragul Herian Dharuman's cinematography is appropriate. The locales of Mussoorie, Rishikesh and the single screen theatre are well shot. Ajay Vipin's production design is apt. Stefan Richter, Vikram Dahiya’s action is mildly violent, and that will give the film a far more appeal. Rohit Chaturvedi's costumes are appealing. The ones worn by Saurabh Shukla stand out. Rajesh G Pandey's editing is decent. On the whole, TADAP rests on some well executed scenes, shocking twist and a fine debut by Ahan Shetty. However, the clichéd and outdated storyline is a major downside of the film. At the box office, it will turn out to be an Average fare.Read full review
Launching a newcomer is quite an arduous task for any filmmaker. While trying to present them in the finest possible way, it’s also crucial that the actor in question is provided enough scope to display his or her wares. The first few seconds into Milan Luthria’s Tadap, and one knows the purpose of the film: to highlight debutant Ahan Shetty’s prowess as an angry action hero who is fuelled by his passion for his ladylove, played by Tara Sutaria. The film is the remake of the 2018 Telugu film, RX 100, which was based on a real incident. Up to the interval point, Tadap’s narrative makes itself look like a typical love story of a poor boy’s romance with a rich girl, who appears to have been forcefully married off to another mister of her father’s choice. Post intermission, the narrative suddenly has a lot to unpack and it rushes to reveal all that led to lovers’ separation. Ishana's character graph in the film stays steady throughout -- he's intense, fierce, and deeply passionate. And that is what works for Ahan in his debut film. His effort to internalise an intense character like Ishana in his very first film is palpable. While his dialogue delivery has scope for fine-tuning, Ahan has an impressive screen presence and shows a spark in his debut outing. However, in their bid to present him as a true-blue action-romance hero, the film’s writer Rajat Aroraa (screenplay and dialogues) and director Milan Luthria have focussed way too much on padding it with hefty dialogues, which are almost poetic and stuck in some sort of a time warp, and plot points that don’t service the story effectively. As Ahan's adoptive father, who the whole of Mussoorie refers to as Daddy, Saurabh Shukla pulls off his act with ample warmth and conviction. He lends gravitas to this narrative. Tara Sutaria as Ishana's love interest Ramisa looks gorgeous in every frame - irrespective of whether she's being playful, romantic, or breaking down. She could have shined more had the screenplay made some more provision for it, apart from a plot twist in the second half. The film falters at the story level, which makes it seem stretched for its runtime. While Tadap feels sluggish pre-interval, it literally wears running shoes in the second half, unravelling dramatic twists and turns, coupled with some heavy action pieces. As a viewer, one only ends up wishing for some parts of this half to have been eased into the first half to create a more gripping watch. The songs by Pritam are hummable. The cinematography romances Mussoorie as a city - making it look dreamy and beautiful and lending a pretty backdrop to the love story. It's not troublesome that Tadap is an unapologetic commercial potboiler. But one can't ignore that it's filled with tropes and with sequences that make it look jaded for the time in which it's set. Also, the passion in this love story often fails to stir your emotions, as the writing is unable to hold it together. To sum it up, while Tadap unabashedly plays to the gallery with action, music, and well-shot visuals, it would have helped a great deal if its screenplay had created some more room for the actors to drive home a more memorable love story.Read full review
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We know, we know... After watching this season's epic Stranger Things episodes, everyone has been feeling the synthy shivers due to the amazing 80s hits included. But Thor: Love and Thunder director Taika Waititi is annoyed at the whole thing because he feels a certain "ownership" of one of the soundtrack's biggest artists.
Singer Kate Bush's 1985 hit "Running Up That Hill (Deal with God)" is featured throughout the latest Stranger Things season, giving the track a massive bump in the charts almost 40 years after its initial release.
Waititi has a major soundtrack of his own on his hands for Thor: Love and Thunder, in theaters now featuring not one but four classic Guns N' Roses tracks. In a recent interview with NME he was asked whether he thinks the flick will do the same for GN'R that Stranger Things did for Kate Bush, and his answer may surprise you.
"You mean how they ruined Kate Bush? I love that show, but as someone who feels a real ownership of Kate Bush music," he admits, "I'm really annoyed! I’ve become one of those old arseholes who’s like: ‘These kids never listened to Kate Bush, they've heard one song on a TV show! They don't know Kate Bush! I know Kate Bush!'"
Just last month, actor Christian Bale revealed that he had filmed a dance scene to the Kate Bush song for Thor: Love and Thunder, but in the end it was cut from the final version. Waititi confirmed this, adding the idea came “Before Stranger Things! Yeah, there were a bunch of Kate Bush songs I wanted to have in there. We were gonna have ‘This Woman’s Work’, which was gonna be great for [a scene with] Natalie Portman’s character. There was actually gonna be a lot of ABBA in the film as well,” he says. “I got one in there, but I wanted more of an ABBA theme throughout. I thought it’d be funny if Thor’s favorite music was what he perceived to be a ‘Viking band.’ He’d be like, ‘They’re a real tough Viking band called ABBA!’”
Thor: Love and Thunder is in theaters now. Check out the official trailer below.
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New Orleans could be hit with one of the worst flood events in its history when Tropical Storm Barry makes landfall this weekend.
An already rain-soaked New Orleans is bracing for a developing hurricane that lurks off the Gulf Coast. The storm could cause one of the worst flood events in the city's history.
On Wednesday morning, heavy rainfall led to sudden, widespread flooding across the Big Easy. The Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans said the city was drenched in more than eight inches of rain in just three hours.
But the worst is still on the horizon. Tropical Storm Barry officially formed in the Gulf of Mexico Thursday morning. Meteorologists predict the slow-moving system will dump up to 15 inches of rain on Louisiana throughout the weekend.
That much rain coupled with storm surge could cause the Mississippi River to rise to over 20 feet. And that would be a big problem, considering the river levees protecting New Orleans are only 20 feet high.
As Axios notes, the city's levee system would typically be able to withstand a storm like this. But weeks of significant rainfall along with snowmelt across the Plains and Midwest have left the Mississippi River swollen for months, creating a potentially dire situation for New Orleans.
Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards issued a state of emergency ahead of the storm and urged residents to check their emergency supplies and make a game plan for their families and pets. The storm is expected to make landfall as a hurricane along the Louisiana coast by Friday night or Saturday.
Additional reporting from Newsy affiliate CNN.
Mississippi tornado: A family grieves the loss of a loved one
In the small town of Rolling Fork, Mississippi, residents say this was all like a bad dream.
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President Joe Biden is providing Mississippi with full federal support after a series of tornadoes killed 26 and destroyed homes and businesses.
Mississippi tornadoes kill at least 26, injure dozens overnight
The tornado hit about 60 miles north of Jackson, Mississippi, sweeping through towns at 70 mph without weakening as it raced toward Alabama.
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In a study, published in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences on Monday, the international team of researchers describe the discovery of “perfectly preserved” fossils in Greenland locked within their extracted ice cores.
Looking through the back of your freezer can unearth all manner of goodies that you’d likely forgotten about, but probably nothing quite as surprising as a discovery made at the back of a freezer at the University of Copenhagen.
A 15-foot tube of ice and dirt from Greenland, recovered in 1966 by a US military team that’d drilled over a mile down into the ice, was analyzed for the first time in 2019 — and there was much more than just sand and dirt in the samples.
In a study, published in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences on Monday, the international team of researchers describe the discovery of “perfectly preserved” twigs and leaves locked within their extracted ice cores. The existence of these plants implies that there was once vegetation in that spot now buried by ice, which shows that a decent portion of Greenland must have been ice-free within the past million years.
Scientist Andrew Christ reported that the samples are like a time capsule of Greenland before the ice. “Ice sheets typically pulverize and destroy everything in their path,” he said, “but what we discovered was delicate plant structures. They’re fossils, but they look like they died yesterday.”
The implications of the discovery could be huge for studies on climate change, given that analysis of Greenland’s ice sheet could help scientists predict how it will behave as temperatures rise and the ice melts as a result of human activity. It may also help them estimate how long the ice sheet will take before it melts completely, affecting sea levels worldwide.
In addition, the discovery suggests that Greenland could be more vulnerable to human-induced climate change than we first thought, given evidence that most of the ice sheet has melted away at least once before in history — and that was without the aid of human greenhouse gases and emissions.
Now that the levels are higher, the ice could melt faster and with more extreme results. Greenland’s ice sheet holds enough water to raise global sea levels by 20 feet, which would have dire consequences for coastal populations as it melts.
Lead scientist Paul Bierman was emphatic about the need to address Greenland’s ice problem immediately. “This is not a 20-generation problem,” he said. “This is an urgent problem for the next 50 years.”
Originally Published at CNET


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Basil grows in Garland resident Bob Jordan's floating raft aquaponic system. Aquaponics is kin to hydroponics, growing plants in a soil-less environment using water. Aquaponics adds fish to the system. The fish provide nutrients to the plants and also can be an extra food source.


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PHILADELPHIA—Moles are benign tumors found on the skin of almost every adult. Scientists have known for years that a mutation in the BRAF gene makes them start growing, but until now haven’t understood why they stop. Now, researchers from the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania have identified a major genetic factor that keeps moles in their usual non-cancerous, no-growth state. The study was published online first this summer in the journal Cancer Discovery.
“The BRAF mutation that stimulates the initial growth of moles also stimulates the production of a tumor suppressor protein, p15, which ultimately acts as a powerful brake on further cell division,” said senior author Todd W. Ridky MD, PhD, an assistant professor of Dermatology at Penn. “It’s this cell division that ultimately allows the transition from a normal mole into melanoma. When mole cells lose the p15 brake, cells can start dividing again and can progress into cancer.”
For their study, Ridky and his colleagues developed a new model of human melanoma, using tissue engineering to make skin grafts containing human mole cells in which p15 was removed. When combined with other mutations known to be important for the development of melanoma, and transplanted into mice, the p15 depleted cells progressed into melanoma.
“The model tissues are medically relevant because they used the naturally occurring human mole cells in the 3-dimensional environment of living skin, which allows detailed functional studies – the field hasn’t had an experimental system like this before,” said lead author Andrew McNeal, a research specialist in Ridky’s lab.
How moles are born
Both moles and melanomas originate from melanin-producing cells (melanocytes) within the skin. Scientists have known for more than a decade that one particular mutation is responsible for the abnormal melanocyte growth that creates the majority of both benign moles and cancerous melanomas. The mutation, in a cell-growth gene called BRAF, causes BRAF to be in an “always on” state, continuously promoting cell division.
In moles, however, cell proliferation typically stops after the cluster of melanocytes has reached the few millimeters (or roughly the size of a pencil eraser). “Why moles stop growing, despite all that BRAF activity, has been a long-standing question in the field,” Ridky said. To answer that question, Ridky and colleagues studied mole cells isolated directly from normal benign moles removed from patients, and compared them to melanocytes isolated from normal (non-mole) skin. The mole melanocytes had 140 times more p15 than the normal skin melanocytes.
Comparing cells from patient melanomas that had originated from previously benign moles, the researchers found generally high p15 levels in the mole tissue, and very low or undetectable p15 in the melanomas. This suggested that p15 is important for holding regular moles in a benign state, and that any subsequent loss of p15 would promote the transition to melanoma. Ridky and his team showed that the BRAF over-activation that drives the mole growth also causes the mole cells to secrete a signaling molecule called TGF-β, which in turn, signals back to the mole cells to make p15. These findings hinted at a possible explanation for the curious fact that most moles have to reach a diameter of at least a few millimeters before they stop growing – TGFB has to build up to a sufficient level first, and small collections of mole cells don’t lead to enough local TGFB production in the mole to stop cell division.
An overlooked factor
The importance of p15 has been largely underappreciated up to now, said Ridky, because many researchers have assumed that a different, but related, tumor suppressor protein, p16, does the main work of growth-inhibition in moles. The gene for p16 is physically close to p15 in the nuclear DNA, is present in moles, and is also lost in melanomas and many other cancers. While the two tumor suppressors normally work together to keep the brakes on cell proliferation in moles, Ridky and his team found evidence suggesting that p15 has unique functions. For example, inserting p15 into normal cells was enough to halt proliferation completely, whereas inserting p16 only slowed proliferation.
“Clearly p15 is doing things that p16 doesn’t, and that’s something that the field has mostly overlooked,” Ridky said.
Modeling melanoma, and beyond
Ridky now plans to experiment extensively with the model to provide insights into how melanoma develops, and how it might be targeted with new therapies.
He and his colleagues also will study p15’s possible roles in other cancers. “That deletion that simultaneously takes out both p16 and p15 is among the most common DNA deletions in human cancers,” Ridky said. “Cancer biologists have generally assumed that p16 is the more important of the two, but I think that we’re going to find important and unique roles for p15 even beyond the context of moles and melanoma.”
Other Penn authors on the study include Kevin Liu, Vihang Nakhate, Christopher A. Natale, Elizabeth K. Duperret, Brian C. Capell, Tzvete Dentchev, Shelley L. Berger, Meenhard Herlyn, and John T. Seykora.
Funding was provided by the National Institutes of Health (R01CA163566, R01CA165836, F31CA1186446, CA076674, CA182890, P01AG031862), the Melanoma Research Alliance, the Dermatology Foundation, the American Skin Association, and the Melanoma Research Foundation.
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Port Credit in Mississauga, ON is home to some of the best pizza restaurants in the Greater Toronto Area. Whether you’re just looking for a quick slice or are planning a big family dinner out, you’ll be sure to find a pizza place in Port Credit that satisfies your craving. With so many options, it can be overwhelming to decide where to go.
To make your decision easier, we’ve put together a list of the top five pizza places in Port Credit to help you decide. Each of these restaurants offers something unique, whether it’s their style of pizza, atmosphere, or side dishes. Every pizza lover will find something to love at each of these locations. So grab your friends and family, it’s time to find out which pizza joint will earn the top spot on your list.
Top 5 Pizza Places in Port Credit, Mississauga, ON
1. Mamma’s Pizza
Mamma’s Pizza is a local favorite in Port Credit, Mississauga, ON for good reason. The restaurant serves up authentic Italian-style pizza that’s been crafted from the freshest ingredients available. The dough is made fresh daily with a combination of Italian flours, and the toppings are always high quality and flavorful. The menu also features an extensive selection of classic and specialty pies. The atmosphere is cozy and inviting, with a large dining room to enjoy your meal. Mamma’s Pizza is the perfect place for a casual dinner with friends or family.
2. Slices Pizza & Wings
At number two on our list of top 5 pizza places in Port Credit, Mississauga, ON is Slices Pizza & Wings. Their classic pizzas are always made with fresh, high-quality ingredients, and their wings are always cooked to perfection. The menu also offers a variety of specialty pizzas, including BBQ Chicken, Philly Cheesesteak, and Hawaiian. Delivery and take-out options are also available for your convenience. Whether you’re looking for a classic slice or something more exotic, Slices Pizza & Wings is sure to satisfy your pizza cravings.
3. Pizza Nova
Pizza Nova is a family-run pizza joint located in Port Credit, Mississauga, ON. They specialize in thin-crust pizzas, made with fresh ingredients in a traditional Italian style. The restaurant has a modern and cozy atmosphere, with seating for up to 30 people. Pizza Nova’s menu includes classic Italian dishes like Margherita pizzas, calzones, and a wide range of specialty pizzas. They also offer a variety of vegan and gluten-free options, making them a great choice for everyone.
4. Port Credit Pizza & Wings
Number four on our list of the top five pizza places in Port Credit, Mississauga, ON is Port Credit Pizza & Wings. This local spot is beloved by locals and visitors alike. They have a wide selection of pizzas and wings to choose from, and their specialty pizzas are a definite must-try. The atmosphere is friendly and the staff is always willing to help. They also offer take-out, delivery, and catering services, so you can enjoy their delicious food wherever you are.
5. Big Slice Pizza & Wings
Big Slice Pizza & Wings is a great spot for pizza lovers in Port Credit, Mississauga, ON. They specialize in gourmet pizzas with unique topping combinations and delicious wings. Their pizzas are made with a thick and chewy homemade crust, generous portions of fresh toppings, and a secret blend of spices. They offer a wide selection of pizzas including specialty pizzas like the Big Slice Supreme, the BBQ Chicken Ranch, and the Mediterranean. The wings come in many flavors such as spicy, garlic, and honey garlic, and are served with a side of creamy ranch or blue cheese. Big Slice Pizza & Wings is sure to satisfy your pizza and wing cravings!
Overall, Port Credit provides a great variety of delicious pizza places for everyone to enjoy. Whether you are looking for a classic pizza or something more inventive, these spots are sure to serve up a slice that will satisfy your taste buds. Whether you are looking for a quick bite or a leisurely evening with friends, Port Credit is certainly the place to be when it comes to pizza.