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The goal of this study is to assess the relationship between leptin and bone metabolism and to elucidate whether short term weight reduction influences this relationship. Twenty obese premenopausal women with a mean age of 32.8 years and a mean body mass index (BMI) of 32.8 kg/ m2 were followed for 4.25 (3-5.5) months. The patients followed a moderate energy restricted diet and regular exercise for weight reduction. BMI, plasma leptin, bone specific alkaline phosphatase (B-ALP), osteocalcin (OC), type 1 collagen (PICP) and urine deoxypyridinoline (DPD) levels were measured at baseline and at follow-up visit. Bone mineral density (BMD) measurements were done with dual energy X-ray absorptiometry. At the end of the study, the mean BMI decreased significantly to 31.2 kg/m2 (p=0.006) and serum leptin levels had a tendency to decrease (p=0.168). BALP, OC, PICP levels, urine DPD levels and BMD of femur, lumbar vertebrae and radius did not change significantly at the end of the study. There was no relationship between leptin levels and BMI, markers of bone formation and resorption and BMD at baseline. Despite a reduction in BMI, changes in leptin did not correlate with any bone turnover marker. Our results suggest that leptin has no association with bone metabolism and bone density in obese premenopausal women.
Keywords: Leptin, obesity, premenopausal women, bone mineral density, bone turnover
Leptin is a 16 kDa polypeptide hormone encoded by the ob gene which is synthesized and secreted mostly by adipocytes [1-3]. In addition to its role in food intake and energy expenditure , it participates in the modulation of reproductive , hematopoietic  and immune systems . It also has a role in angiogenesis , brain development  and carbohydrate metabolism [10,11].
Both serum leptin levels [12,13] and bone mass  are positively correlated with body fat content. The protective effect of obesity on bone has been ascribed to the mechanical loading on bone, or the presence of a mediator between bone and adipose tissue. In vitro studies have demonstrated a direct relationship between leptin and human marrow stromal cells, stimulating osteoblast differentiation . In a recent study, Ogueh et al. , have documented that leptin has an inhibitory effect on bone resorption in human fetus. However, Goulding et al.  have reported that there was no association between circulating plasma leptin and bone mineral content, nor was there a correlation between leptin and metabolic bone markers in postmenopausal women. In a recent study by Pasco et al. , it has been documented that serum leptin correlates positively with bone mineral content in nonobese women regardless of the menopausal status.
To understand further the effect of leptin on bone mass, we investigated the relationship between leptin, bone mineral density, and metabolic bone markers.
We also sought to elucidate whether weight reduction influences this relationship in premenopausal period.
Twenty obese premenopausal women aged between 17-43 years with a mean body mass index (BMI) of 32.8±3.1 kg/m2 were recruited at the outpatient clinic. Obesity was defined as BMI greater than 27 kg/m2. Subjects who had medical conditions that might affect bone metabolism were excluded from the study. Subjects previously treated with glucocorticoids, oral contraceptive pills, bisphosphonates and calcitonin were also excluded. None of the women were on a low-calorie diet or regular exercise at baseline. The subjects had regular menses. Height, weight, waist to hip ratio (WHR), blood pressure after 10 minutes rest and pulse rate were measured at baseline. BMI was calculated as weight per square of height in meters (kg/m2). Informed consent was obtained from each subject at study entry.
Blood samples were obtained from each subject after an overnight fast, and all subjects collected a 24-hour urine sample. Leptin, bone specific alkaline phosphatase (B-ALP), osteocalcin (OC), procollagen type 1 C-terminal propeptide (PICP) were examined in blood samples, whereas creatinine and deoxypyridinoline (DPD) were examined in urine samples. B-ALP, OC and PICP were considered as bone formation markers and DPD was used as a bone resorption marker. Plasma leptin was measured by immunoradiometric assay; markers of bone turnover in serum were measured by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay, and urine DPD was measured by chemiluminescent enzyme immunoassay. The normal ranges for B-ALP, OC and PICP were 11.6-30.6 U/L, 3.7-10.0 ng/ml and 69-147.0 ng/ml respectively. The normal range of DPD excretion as expressed per mmol of creatinine was 3.0-7.4 nmol. All subjects had bone mineral density (BMD) measurements at femur, spine and radius by dual energy X-ray absorptiometry (Hologic QDR 4500A, Bedford, MA).
All subjects followed a moderate energy restricted diet (1200 kcal/day) and were advised to do aerobic exercise at least three times weekly for a minimum of 20 minutes. After 3-5.5 months; height, weight and WHR were measured and BMI was calculated. Also, serum B-ALP, OC, PICP, urine DPD and BMD of femur, spine and radius were measured at the end of the study.
BMI, WHR, serum leptin, B-ALP, OC, PICP, urine DPD and BMD of femur, spine and radius at baseline and at the end of the study were compared by Wilcoxon Signed Ranks Test due to non-normal distribution of the data. Relationships of serum leptin levels and the changes in serum leptin levels with BMI, WHR, bone formation and resorption markers and BMD of femur, spine and radius were examined by Spearman rank correlation test. Statistical significance was set at p<0.05. All parameters were given as mean±SD. Data analysis was performed using the Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS, Inc., Chicago, IL) for Windows Release 10.0.
Clinical characteristics, bone turnover markers and BMD of femur, spine and radius of the subjects at baseline and at the end of the study are shown in Table 1. The changes in BMD and bone turnover markers did not reach a statistical level of significance at the end of the study (Table 1). The mean BMI decreased significantly from 32.8±3.1 kg/m2 to 31.2±3.5 kg/m2 (p=0.006). WHR did not change significantly at the end of the study (p=0.196). Despite a reduction in serum leptin levels (baseline: 39.3 ng/ml, at the end: 32.1 ng/ml), the difference did not reach a statistical level of significance (p=0.168) (Table 1). Leptin was not correlated with BMI, WHR, bone turnover markers and BMD of any skeletal site at baseline (Table 2). We found no significant correlations between the changes in leptin, and the changes in BMI and markers of bone turnover during the study (Table 3).
Table 1: Characteristics of the subjects at baseline and at the end of the study
Table 2: Correlations of baseline features of the subjects with baseline leptin
Table 3: Correlations between the changes in leptin and the changes in body mass index and bone turnover markers
In this study, we evaluated leptin and bone metabolism in obese premenopausal women. Leptin was neither correlated with bone turnover markers nor with BMD of femur, spine and radius at baseline. These results suggest that leptin may not be implicated in the well-known protective effect of obesity against bone loss. After significant weight loss at the end of the study, there was no correlation between the change in leptin levels and the change in bone turnover markers. The mean BMI reduced from 32.8 kg/m2 to 31.2 kg/m2 in our patients. Although this reduction was statistically significant at p=0.006, BMI was still in the obese range at the end, however. This fact might have influenced our results in terms of the association between leptin and bone metabolism.
In recent years, many reports have indicated that osteoporotic fractures are less frequent in obese subjects [14,18]. The protective effect of obesity on bone may be due to high body fat content and mechanical loading of obesity on bone. Both bone mass and plasma leptin levels are positively correlated with body fat [12,14]. So leptin may be a mediator between bone and adipose tissue and may play a role in the association between body fat and bone mass. In a recent study by Ogueh et al. , it has been documented that leptin has an inhibitory effect on bone resorption in the human fetus and Thomas et al.  have reported that leptin acts on human marrow stromal cells to enhance differentiation into osteoblasts. It was documented by Pasco et al.  that serum leptin levels are positively associated with bone mineral content in nonobese women regardless of the menopausal status. These findings suggest that there is an association between leptin and bone metabolism. However, the same findings can not be documented in postmenopausal women with osteoporosis. Goulding et al.  have not found any relationship between BMD, bone turnover markers and leptin concentration in postmenopausal women. Rauch et al.  have investigated the effect of leptin on bone after skeletal growth has stopped. They documented that leptin has less influence on the mature than the growing skeleton . In accordance with this finding, we also found no correlation between leptin and bone metabolism in obese premenopausal women.
There are several studies regarding the change in leptin levels during energy restriction and weight loss. Wadden et al.  reported that leptin levels decrease in response to short-term reductions in energy intake, as well as to long-term decreases in fat stores. Leptin reduction was greater with higher reduction of energy intake and body fat. Accordingly, leptin levels tended to decrease with weight reduction in our patients. Ricci et al.  have recently reported that moderate energy restriction increases bone resorption and decreases leptin levels significantly in obese postmenopausal women. Increased bone resorption might be due to changes in hormonal status after the menopause. Estrone is the most abundant estrogen in postmenopausal women and is protective against bone loss. Concentrations of estrone are greater in obese than in lean postmenopausal women. With weight reduction estrone levels may decrease and bone turnover may increase. In the study by Ricci et al. , there was a 40% decrease in leptin and a 19% decrease in fat mass, whereas leptin reduction was not associated with any of the bone indices. To exclude the implication of postmenopausal hormonal changes, we studied the effect of weight reduction on leptin levels, bone turnover markers and BMDs in the premenopausal period. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first study investigating the relationship between leptin and bone turnover in obese premenopausal women. We could not demonstrate any association between the changes in leptin and the changes in bone turnover markers during short-term weight reduction in the group studied. Therefore, it seems plausible that leptin may not play an important role in the regulation of bone metabolism. However, controlled studies with greater sample size and longer follow-up might be useful to further elucidate the relationship between leptin and bone metabolism in the long term.
In summary, our results suggest that leptin levels are not associated with bone turnover markers and BMD in obese premenopausal women. During short term weight reduction, changes in leptin levels are not associated with changes in bone turnover markers.
We would like to thank Ergun Karaağaoğlu for his valuable assistance in statistical analysis.
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Physical change is called that because it involves a change to a material that does not alter its chemical composition. Examples of physical changes include boiling, melting, freezing, and a change in the physical state or shape of a material.
Physical changes are the opposite of chemical changes, which involve a change to a material’s chemical composition. With physical changes, the molecules of a substance remain the same, only the physical states or shapes of the molecules change.
Why is it called physical change?
Physical change is when a substance or object undergoes a change in its physical properties, but not its chemical composition. Examples of physical changes include changes of state, such as melting or condensing, or changes in particle size, such as chopping, mincing or grinding.
These changes can be caused by mechanical processes, usually heat or pressure, or sometimes both.
It is known as a physical change because the physical properties of the substance or object are affected, such as its temperature, Volume, density, etc. , however its chemical composition remains unchanged.
If a chemical reaction has taken place, then it would not be classed as a physical change.
What does physical change mean?
Physical change refers to alterations in the physical state or properties of a substance, without any change in its chemical composition. Examples of physical changes include crushing a can, melting an ice cube, boiling a pot of water, and shredding a piece of paper.
In all of these cases, the molecular composition of the substance remains the same, but its physical shape, texture, or form might change. This kind of change is also called a “state change” because of the shift in the state of the substance (solid, liquid, or gas).
Other examples of physical changes include cutting hair, evaporating water, grinding coffee beans, and folding a piece of fabric. Physical changes are usually reversible; melting an ice cube, for example, can be reversed by allowing it to freeze once more.
How do you identify a chemical change?
Identifying a chemical change can be done by looking for signs that a new item has been formed, such as the production of light or heat, a color change, the formation of a gas, a precipitate, or a change in smell.
Chemical changes involve the formation of bonds between different atoms. When two or more substances interact, they can often react to form a new product. This is a chemical change. Other signs of a chemical change can include changes in the physical state, such as a liquid becoming a gas, or a solid becoming a liquid.
Furthermore, the composition of the original substances will have been altered, such that different elements or compounds will be present, unlike with physical changes. Chemical changes are a result of the rearrangement of atoms and molecules, rather than merely a change in their physical appearance.
A reaction between two or more substances can also be an indicator of a chemical change.
Is boiling water a physical change?
Yes, boiling water is a physical change. Boiling is a physical process that occurs when a liquid reaches its boiling point and starts to turn into a vapor. When water boils, the temperature of the water increases and the molecules move faster.
This results in the water molecules gaining enough energy to break apart, forming vapor bubbles in the liquid which rise to the surface and turn into steam. Boiling is a reversible process and once the temperature drops, the vapor bubbles turn back into liquid water.
As boiling water is a physical change and not a chemical change, the water molecules remain the same and no new substances are created.
What are the different types of changes in science?
Broadly speaking, changes can be categorized into three different types: physical, chemical, and biochemical changes.
Physical changes refer to changes in the physical properties of a substance, such as its shape, size, or volume. Examples of physical changes include melting, freezing, condensation, and evaporation.
Chemical changes are changes in the chemical composition of a substance. Examples of chemical changes include combustion, rusting, and oxidation.
Biochemical changes refer to changes in the biochemical structures and reactions within a substance. Examples of biochemical changes include photosynthesis, respiration, digestion, and fermentation.
Ultimately, each type of change has its own unique set of characteristics and implications. As such, it is important to understand the different types of changes in order to accurately interpret and analyze scientific data.
What are the 5 Changes in matter?
The five major changes in matter include melting, freezing, evaporation, condensation, and sublimation.
1. Melting: Melting occurs when the atoms or molecules of a solid substance gain enough energy to move around and disrupt the structure of the solid. The atoms or molecules become so excited that they break free from their regular pattern and become a liquid.
2. Freezing: Freezing occurs when the atoms or molecules of a liquid substance lose energy and return to a solid pattern. This happens when the temperature of the liquid gets below its freezing point and the energy of the atoms or molecules decrease enough for them to resume their regular pattern.
3. Evaporation: Evaporation occurs when the atoms or molecules of a liquid substance gain enough energy to escape their liquid state and become a gas. This process can happen at temperatures below the boiling point of the liquid.
4. Condensation: Condensation occurs when the atoms or molecules of a gas cool down enough to return to a liquid state. This happens when the gas contacts a cooler surface and the molecules return to a liquid pattern.
5. Sublimation: Sublimation is a type of phase transition in which the solid goes directly to the gaseous state without going through the liquid stage. This can happen when a solid gains enough energy to escape the regular solid pattern and become a gas.
It is the opposite of deposition, in which the gaseous molecules return directly to the solid state.

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I' m going to build again a ship!Because of a request from a friend of mine, I changed the design from my Artilleriefährprahm to the "Standard" Prahm. So this is then a Marinefährprahm Type D.
The difference was that this type had the task to transport troops and tanks. The Artillerifährprahm was designed to give heavy artillery support. The Marinefährprahm was designed for landing Operations. The Marinefährprahm had a ramp, so that tanks and other vehicles could leave the ship directly on the shores. At the design of the Artilleriefährprahm, the ramp was closed and welded. The guns and flak changed constantly because it depended on what was available or what was planed. So in the first design a 8.8 submarine flak ( because several of These were left from the submarines) and two machine gus on the back were the only armment. This changed during the war and the Marinefährprahms got more and more guns and even several vierlings flak.
Later even the Marinefährprahms got guns, I know a Picture, where two Vierlings Flak had been installed on the top of the Prahm.
The last design Change was the modification to Transport and lay mines.
This will be the starting point for my year of the model 2018!
Here are the first pictures of the Marinefährprahm Type D:
|top view of the German landing craft|
|Fährprahm, the German version of an LST|
|at the beginning only with a 8.8 U-Boot canon|
Before I can start selling it, I have to improve some details and will add some more stuff.
Here one last picture from my work bench, where the new and the old Prahm are waiting for the final assembly.
Finally here some sources for more information:
There are the topics Marinefährprähme and Artilleriefährprähme are a very rich source of information. They list a quick history to each ever built Prahm.
A report about a built Fährprahm in the scale 1/72, you can find here: http://www.modellversium.de/galerie/5-schiffe-ww2/627-marinefaehrprahm-eigenbau.html
And here you can buy a Marinefährprahm in the scale 1/700:
or what about a very interesting version but in the scale 1/250:


By Rob Einaudi
One of my favorite cars at the Ultimate Track Car Challenge was the Dave Martis Mustang. The car started life as a 1998 V6 car, and Dave picked it up with a salvage title. Then things got a little crazy. This burly Stang now has a Tiger Racing carbon body, a Griggs suspension and a remote Squires Turbo System, which means the turbo sits behind the driver. Dave kindly removed the cover so I could get a shot of it, which you can see after the jump. The 4.6 aluminum block is built up with mostly Ford Racing stuff, at a cost of around $15k. With the Squires Turbo System it's putting out 658 hp at the wheels. Dave said the car is a beast to drive and was hitting 160 mph in the straights. He placed placed 9th in Independent Study Varsity class with a time of 2:00.416. I shot this video of him backing the car around before putting it in the trailor at the end of the day. I really dig the Kawasaki racing green paint.


A stun gun is a self-defense item that can be used to stop another individual who is attacking you. It utilizes high voltage energy to rapidly paralyze the attacking person. It is developed to transfer the energy into the muscles of the person at a high pulse rate which triggers the muscles to operate at a very rapid rate, but on a really inefficient basis. This procedure makes it extremely difficult for the attacker to function at all in regard to moving or assaulting. The enemy will be disoriented and confused for a time, however will not have actually any damage pertained to him in regard to his crucial organs.
Electroshock weapon innovation uses a short-lived high-voltage, low-current electrical discharge to bypass the body's muscle-triggering systems. Commonly referred to as a stun gun, electroshock weapons are a relative of cattle prods, which have been around for over 100 years and are the precursor of stun weapons. The recipient is paralyzed via two metal probes connected through wires to the electroshock gadget. The recipient feels pain, and can be for a short time disabled while an electric current is being used. Necessary to the operation of electroshock, stun guns and cattle prods is adequate current to permit the weapon to stun. Without current these weapons can not stun and the degree to which the weapon is capable of spectacular depends on its correct usage of present. It is reported that applying electroshock devices to more delicate parts of the body is even more uncomfortable. The maximum efficient areas for stun gun use are upper shoulder, listed below the chest, and the upper hip. High voltages are used, however because many gadgets use a non-lethal current, death does not normally happen from a single shock. The resulting "shock" is brought on by muscles twitching uncontrollably, appearing as muscle spasms.
The shooting stun weapons fire two small dart-like electrodes, which stay linked to the main unit by conductors, to provide electrical existing to interfere with voluntary control of muscles causing neuromuscular incapacitation.
Because there was no automated stop on older model Taser guns, many officers have actually used it repeatedly or for a prolonged duration of time, thus possibly contributing to suspects' injuries or death. The existing X26 model immediately stops 5 seconds after the trigger is depressed and then the trigger needs to be depressed again to send out another shock.
The ring is designed for those with bigger hands, so anyone with extremely slim fingers may find it a bit big or unwieldy. It's small enough to hide in any pocket or bag and pull out when you require to defend yourself.
The ring is little, compact, and primarily long lasting, though a couple of users have reported the plastic case is prone to breaking. Nevertheless, the shock plate can survive lots of usages-- it can even hold up under a strong punch to an assailant.
There's a safety switch so you don't need to stress over your taser going off by mishap, and the shaved safety and angled sights will allow you to shoot your handgun easily without snagging in your pocket or handbag. There's even a built-in LED light that uses color coding to let you know when the battery needs to be charged.
This Rechargeable Stun Gun Flashlight has actually got an integrated LED flashlight and is compact - perfect for carrying in a handbag or jacket pocket. It fits in the palm of your hand and lets out a severe sound to frighten attackers with simply the push of a button.
Anybody holding a legitimate unrevoked and unexpired license to bring stun weapons, hid handguns or revolvers released in another state shall have such license recognized by this state to carry stun weapons, concealed pistols or revolvers. The Department of Public Security is authorized to enter into a reciprocal agreement with another state if that state needs a written agreement in order to acknowledge licenses to bring stun guns, concealed handguns or revolvers released by this state.
A "dangerous weapon" is any instrument or gadget created mainly for use in causing death or injury upon a human or animal, and which is capable of inflicting death upon a human being when utilized in the way for which it was designed, other than a bow and arrow when possessed and utilized for searching or any other legal purpose. Furthermore, any instrument or gadget of any sort whatsoever which is actually utilized in such a manner regarding indicate that the offender intends to cause death or major injury upon the other, and which, when so used, is capable of inflicting death upon a human, is an unsafe weapon. Dangerous weapons include however are not limited to any offending weapon, handgun, revolver, or other firearm, dagger, razor, stiletto, switchblade knife, knife having a blade surpassing five inches in length, or any portable gadget or weapon directing an electric existing, impulse, wave, or beam that produces a high-voltage pulse developed to incapacitate an individual.
Any system developed to release an electronic, magnetic, or other type of charge that exceeds the equivalency of a 5 milliamp sixty hertz shock and utilized for the function of momentarily paralyzing a person, which may be called a stun gun.
Q: Are stun weapons legal to own? A: YES, this is has been a typical misunderstanding for lots of years. It is 100% legal to own a stun gun for civilian self defense as long as you're not a small, no felony record and mean to use it ONLY for self defense.
A stun gun is a self-defense product that can be used to stop another individual who is assaulting you. Frequently referred to as a stun gun, electroshock weapons are a relative of cattle prods, which have been around for over 100 years and are the precursor of stun guns. Essential to the operation of electroshock, stun weapons and cattle prods is sufficient current to allow the weapon to stun. You can stun from a distance or up close by releasing this stun gun towards assailants. It is 100% legal to own a stun gun for civilian self defense as long as you're not a small, no felony record and plan to utilize it ONLY for self defense.
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Upcoming pop artist signs a record deal with Centricity Music
Posted: January 03, 2023, 5:00 PM | Category:General Artist Tags: Natalie Layne Source: NRT Staff Reports (BF)
Recently, upcoming pop artist Natalie Layne announced that she has signed with the record label Centricity Music. Known for artists like Lauren Daigle, Jordan Feliz, and Unspoken, Natalie will be joining as the label's first female pop artist and will be releasing new music next year.
"He's the God of dreams. Unbelievably excited to share that I've signed a RECORD DEAL with Centricity Music after getting to know their team over the past three years," Natalie shared on Instagram. "We've waited for the right team to come along, and this is everything we prayed for. These people are really special. Praising Jesus for such a sweet partnership. Hey, Centricity Music, let's make a record!!"
"We are so excited to officially welcome Natalie Layne as an artist-writer to the Centricity Family," Centricity shared on their social media pages. "Please join us in welcoming her, we're so excited to see all the Lord has in store!"
Since releasing her first project in 2017, Natalie Layne has been a rising name in the independent scene of Christian pop music. She released her debut album in 2020, followed by her 2021 EP Castles. Her latest song, "Love Me Back To Life," was released in June 2022 and quickly became one of her biggest songs and landed her the chance to open for contemporary vocal group Selah on their fall tour.


Tryon Elementary School has a rich history of outstanding events that highlight the performing arts talents of their students.
Former teacher Clara Rogers helped produce many of those stellar shows. And though now retired, Rogers is making certain future performances will look and sound even better.
Rogers has provided a generous donation to Tryon Elementary for upgrades in the school auditorium. Among the improvements planned thanks to Rogers’ gift:
- Performance lighting to better illuminate the stage
- Microphone and speaker enhancements to improve audio quality
- Installation of a new digital projector and screen
“TES is very thankful for Ms. Rogers’ generosity,” said Principal Kevin Weis. “She was a wonderful teacher and the students really enjoyed participating in the performances she orchestrated.
“This upgrade will be a wonderful addition to the school.”


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Mgahinga National Park straddles and protects the Ugandan part of the Virunga Mountains while the remaining part of the Virunga mountain range lies in Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo. The smallest of the Ugandan National Parks, less than 35 square kilometres, it is home to the remaining gorillas not in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest. The gorillas in this park constantly traverse the three countries which share the Virunga Mountain range, though they do tend to stay more on the Rwandan and Ugandan side and seldom go into the Congolese sector maybe partly because of their past experience where they were often poached and hunted to near extinction.
Although small, this park is probably the most scenic in Uganda and offers sweeping panoramas to Bwindi in the north and the volcanoes of the Virungas to the south. Here the vegetation is somewhat similar to the one in Bwindi though definitely not as dense thus providing good feeding grounds for the gorillas.
Having faced near extinction and the subsequent conservation effort the populations of mountain gorillas have steadied and even show some positive signs of recovery. Both in Mgahinga and Bwindi these gentle giants are actively being protected so as to preserve them for posterity.
Apart from gorillas Mgahinga also boasts some 76 mammal species including golden monkey, Colobus monkey, leopard, buffalo, bush pig, elephants and various antelope to name but a few. In addition, it has a large variety of birds and some specific ones only seen in this part of the Rift Valley.
The park also offers some interesting nature walks. Apart from gorilla tracking one can also undertake volcano trekking.
Gorilla tracking visits are limited to small groups and a permit from Uganda Wildlife Authority is required.
The park can be reached by road through Kabale and Kisoro and is approximately 510 km from Kampala.
What to do:
- Gorilla tracking
- Mountain hikes
- Golden Monkey visits
- Nature walks
Best time to go:
All year round

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People want to believe that when a loved one dies we remain connected through a universal system of love, knowledge and guidance. Paul Lambillion gives us evidence of such connections in his new book, Angels Looking Through.
The most remarkable messages in Angels Looking Through come from the many cases of ordinary people Paul shares with us in which he uses the mediumistic abilities he was born with to facilitate conversations that bring greater understanding to the unfinished business left by death--the child who died, the marriage that was never happy but perhaps could have been, or to talk once more with someone much-loved sharing the personal details of what made their relationship precious. Such conversations start a process of healing, alleviation of guilt, or simply bring joy to the heart and confirmation that there is life after death.
A note from the author:
"Angels Looking Through was written to inform, inspire, and comfort, as well as to explain that the human individual continues to exist beyond what we call death; that those we have known and loved continue to be interested in us and our welfare, and certainly can and do seek to communicate with us should we wish them to; and that such communication is natural, benign and loving.
I hope you find it useful as you work through your own journey here on the earth, with its ups and downs, highs and lows, births and partings, and that these stories offer a glimpse along the way that there is a higher purpose to our existence, however impenetrable that purpose's meaning may seem at times." Paul

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He hates the corporate world.
She's all business.
Now they have to work together
on the one job that could
make or break them both...
Connor became a flight medic
for one reason, and
one reason only.
To help people.
If he can keep his head down
and his past in the past while he's at it?
Until Harlow appears to upend his world
with an offer he can't refuse.
She's calculating. Composed.
And she'll stop at nothing to make
her father's business successful.
Even if that means teaming up with Connor
to turn around a failing clinic.
He shouldn't like her.
He definitely shouldn't want her.
But the more they work together
the less he's able to resist.
But Connor's secrets run deep.
Will Harlow's ambition ruin him,
or will she be his salvation?
From USA Today best-seller Kimberly Kincaid comes an enemies-to-lovers story full of emotion and heat. This full-length romance features a muscle-bound veteran flight medic and a smart, tart female CEO finding happily ever after...the hard way.
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BETTER THAN ME (then here!) https://kimberlykincaid.com/better-than-me/
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Christ, her need was pouring off her in waves, each one of them slamming into his chest. Without breaking the connection of their mouths, Harlow reached down, yanking his shirt up just far enough to close her fingers around the waistband of his scrubs.
It took everything he had—and he really meant everything—to capture her fingers with his own and bring them to stillness. “Wait,” he said against her lips.
“No.” She grasped the hem of her sweater, yanking the heavy material up and over her head. The move made her hair wild around her face, but not enough to cover the emotion there.
Harlow froze, her eyes glinting in the low light. “Connor, I want—”
“I know what you want, sweetheart. But I want something, too.”
Her brows gathered in question, and he cupped her face to answer.
“Let me in, Harlow.” He tipped her chin back, kissing the juncture where her jaw came together by her ear. “If all you want to do tonight is feel, then let me make you feel perfect. Slow down and let me make you feel everything.”
Between Me & You is the newest installment in the Remington Medical series from Kimberly Kincaid. If you are anything like me, you have wanted Connor's story forever, and will be happy with Connor and Harlow's story.
I've loved Connor Bradshaw since the moment he appeared on the page. I love how much he wants to help others and the fact that he is a dealer of romance books with one of his best friends on the cover made him absolutely adorable to me. The fact that he is super sexy didn't escape my notice either. I loved he was picked to help run the clinic to try and save it when it was discovered the management had been less than stellar. Enter Harlow Davenport...she is such a badass woman. I loved her from the beginning. She is a woman succeeding in a business that is predominantly male, with not help from her father who owns their company. As the clinic is named after her mother, she plans to do everything within her powers to turn the clinic around.
I loved that Connor and Harlow look at the way to save the clinic in completely different ways, yet somehow come to see eye to eye relatively quickly. I know others say this is an enemies to lovers troupe, but I honestly didn't really feel like they were enemies at first, more having to get past a misunderstanding. I did love the chemistry between Connor and Harlow and felt like they made a really good couple. I liked the slower build between Connor and Harlow for their relationship, as moving too fast didn't really seem to be in either of their characters.
While I loved Connor and Harlow finding one another, I have to say the fact that Harlow found real girlfriends for what seemed like the first time in her life gave me just as many happy signs. Women need their crew, and Harlow found hers with the women of Remington Medical. Yes the romance was great, but the friendships were every bit as important to Harlow and Connor being together.
Between Me & You was a great addition to the Remington Medical series. Kimberly Kincaid once again delivers a beautiful story. I have an idea as to who the next book will be about, and I have to say if it is who I'm thinking right now, I can't freaking wait to head back to Remington Medical. Between Me & You is part of a series, but I feel like it could be read as a stand-alone story if you wanted to start with it.
Rating: 4 Stars (B)
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Kimberly Kincaid writes contemporary romance that splits the difference between sexy and sweet and hot and edgy romantic suspense. When she’s not sitting cross-legged in an ancient desk chair known as “The Pleather Bomber”, she can be found practicing obscene amounts of yoga, whipping up anything from enchiladas to éclairs in her kitchen, or curled up with her nose in a book. Kimberly is a USA Today best-selling author and a 2016 and 2015 RWA RITA® finalist and 2014 Bookseller’s Best nominee who lives (and writes!) by the mantra that food is love. Kimberly resides in Virginia with her wildly patient husband and their three daughters.
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Faculty to Remember: Lucy Der Manuelian, Arthur H. Dadian and Ara T. Oztemel Professor of Armenian Art
On 20 September, 2021, Lucy Der Manuelian passed away at her home in Belmont, Massachusetts (USA). Dr. Der Manuelian (fondly referred to by many of us as “Lucy”) was the founder and first occupant of the Arthur H. Dadian and Ara T. Oztemel Chair of Armenian Art in the Department of the History of Art and Architecture at Tufts. The Tufts chair is the first and only endowed professorship of Armenian art outside the Republic of Armenia. It was launched in 1984 as a rotating lectureship at Tufts in conjunction with Harvard, McGill, Boston, and Northeastern, so that courses in Armenian art could be taught at each institution in succession. In 1989, the lectureship became an endowed position with a permanent home at Tufts. This owes entirely to Lucy’s energies, and the financial support of New Deal attorney Arthur H. Dadian and import/export magnate Ara T. Oztemel, the latter known for bringing Coca-Cola to the Soviet Union. Lucy retired in 2006.
Lucy was educated at Harvard (Radcliffe), and, after a twenty-year hiatus from academia in which she raised two children, received her Ph.D. at Boston University in 1980. Her dissertation was supported by a fellowship at the Bunting (now the Harvard-Radcliffe) Institute (1971-1973), and an IREX (International Research and Exchange Board) grant in 1977 for travel to the Soviet Union. The project, supervised by noted scholar of Islamic art, Oleg Grabar, concerned the medieval sculptural program of Geghard, and was the first serious English-language monograph on that site. Lucy’s project was innovative in its comparative approach to the monument, considering the sculptural program of Geghard in relation not only to Armenian iconography, but also to the artistic traditions of Byzantium and Islam. Her dissertation is also widely considered to be the first American dissertation dedicated to Armenian art.
Lucy lent her expertise in Armenian art and architecture to a range of scholarly projects, authoring articles on major Armenian monuments and artistic themes for Dictionary of the Middle Ages (1982-1989) and Grove Dictionary of Art (now Oxford Art Online). She was an author and researcher for the massive microfiche work known as Armenian Architecture (Zug: Inter Documentation, c. 1980-c.1990). She contributed articles to several important Armenological volumes, including Medieval Armenian Culture (Thomas Samuelian, ed., Chico: Scholars Press, 1984). In addition to work on Armenian architecture and sculpture, Lucy published widely on a variety of topics within Armenian art. Among her most noted projects are her publications on carpets, including the exhibition catalogue, Weavers, Merchants, and Kings: The Inscribed Rugs of Armenia- Kimbell Art Museum (Forth Worth, Kimbell Art Museum 1984) which provided a crucial English-language scholarly foundation for the history of Armenian rug weaving. Lucy’s interests also extended to the study of important Armenian-Americans, including Moses Gulesian. In addition to contributing to conventional academic projects, she was remarkably prescient about technology, making use of film and the internet (as early as the 1990s) in her pedagogy and research.
Lucy is best known in the Armenian community as a tireless advocate for Armenian art, lecturing to audiences around the world, and educating Armenians in the US about their rich medieval cultural heritage. Almost everyone in the community has a “Lucy story” about the first time they heard her lecture. She was an activist for Armenian cultural heritage long before that concept became familiar to us all.
Lucy was fearless, physically and psychologically. Before the era of drones, she hung out of helicopters to take good aerial shots of monasteries and churches. At the height of the Soviet period, the KGB suspected that she was a spy because of all her travel and photography. One night the they visited her in Yerevan, and, to avoid handing over the film, Lucy hid it inside her dress, daring them to manhandle her. Art history won and we have the photographs.
As everyone who knew her can attest, Lucy was unconventional and indomitable. An avid tennis player, she had boundless energy. She believed in using every minute: she kept a stack of books in the car and read at every stoplight (often to the consternation of drivers behind her). She kept apples and packets of cheese and crackers in her pockets to eat on the go, but was also a very fine chef, such that Julia Child came to her house for dinner and enjoyed Lucy’s chicken cooked with cherries. Lucy sometimes held office hours in her car if she couldn’t find a parking spot.
Along with her family and friends, the entire Armenian community, the Tufts community, her students, and her colleagues, I am intensely sad to know that Lucy is no longer with us. She was a life force for Armenian art. I was so fortunate to learn from and be mentored by her. I think she was happiest standing in front of an audience, sharing her knowledge about Armenian art. I remember her telling me that before beginning a presentation, you should pause and smile at your audience (she had a thousand-watt smile). I hope she is doing that now, giving her “helicopter lecture” (as we affectionately called it) and teaching a whole new audience about Armenian art.
Arthur H. Dadian and Ara T. Oztemel Professor of Armenian Art

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Jesus Gregorio Grey stays more time considering Grindr, the gay social networking app, than a lot of their 3.8 million day-to-day customers. an assistant professor of ethnical learning at Lawrence school, Smiths analysis often discovers rush, gender and sex in electronic queer spaces which ranges from the ideas of gay romance app individuals along side northern U.S. boundary toward the racial aspect in SADO MASO pornography. Lately, hes questioning if its worthy of retaining Grindr by himself phone.
Black, whos 32, shows an account together with companion. They developed the accounts along, going to relate to different queer individuals their own lightweight Midwestern town of Appleton, Wis. Nevertheless join sparingly these days, favoring different applications particularly Scruff and Jackd that appear additional inviting to males of colors. And after a-year of numerous scandals for Grindr from a data privacy firestorm to your rumblings of a class-action suit Black claims hes got adequate.
These controversies definitely make it therefore we need [Grindr] significantly fewer, Summers claims.
By all account, 2018 needs been accurate documentation spring the top gay relationships software, which touts some 27 million consumers. Clean with cash from its January exchange by a Chinese video gaming providers, Grindrs managers recommended they were position his or her destinations on losing the hookup application fame and repositioning as a welcoming platform.
Alternatively, the Los Angeles-based team has received backlash for just one mistake after another. Very early this season, the Kunlun Groups buyout of Grindr increased alert among ability pros the Chinese administration might be able to access the Grindr kinds of United states customers. Then in fountain, Grindr encountered examination after reviews suggested about the application had a burglar alarm issue that may promote consumers accurate venues and that also the business experienced revealed hypersensitive info on their users HIV level with additional program suppliers.
This has you need to put Grindrs public relations group on the protective. The two responded this fall toward the danger of a class-action lawsuit one alleging that Grindr has did not meaningfully address racism on its application with Kindr, an anti-discrimination promotion that suspicious onlookers describe only a small amount a lot more than injury regulation.
The Kindr marketing campaign attempts to stymie the racism, misogyny, ageism and body-shaming that lots of people withstand about app. Prejudicial tongue possesses flourished on Grindr since its earliest era, with explicit and derogatory conditions just like no Asians, no blacks, no fatties, no femmes and no trannies commonly listed in owner users. However, Grindr couldn’t devise this type of discriminatory expression, nonetheless application managed to do allow their particular spread by making it possible for users to post nearly whatever they wished in their pages. For nearly ten years, Grindr resisted undertaking nothing concerning this. Creator Joel Simkhai assured the latest York hours in 2014 which he never intended to shift a culture, although various other gay relationship programs just like Hornet clarified in their neighborhoods pointers that such terms would not be accepted.
It was actually inevitable that a backlash might possibly be made, Brown says. Grindr is trying to replace creating videos about racist construction of racial inclination may hurtful. Discuss insufficient, far too late.
Last week Grindr once more grabbed derailed in attempts to be gentler once stories bust that Scott Chen, the apps straight-identified leader, might not fully help marriage equality. While Chen straight away undertaken to range himself from opinions had on his or her private Facebook webpage, craze ensued across social media marketing, and Grindrs main competitiveness Scruff, Hornet and Jackd quickly denounced the news headlines. Essentially the most oral criticism originated from within Grindrs business offices, hinting at inner strife: Into, Grindrs own web journal, initially bust the story. In a job interview because of the parent, main information policeman Zach Stafford believed Chens comments wouldn’t align using organizations worth.
Grindr would not respond to your numerous needs for remark, but Stafford confirmed in an e-mail that Into reporters continues to carry out their unique tasks without the effect of other areas belonging to the business even though stating from see the site the corporation by itself.
Its the last hay for some disheartened individuals. The journey about [Chens] statements came out and that also virtually done my time using Grindr, says Matthew Bray, a 33-year-old who work at a nonprofit in Tampa, Fla.
Worried about customer information leaking and upset by a number of irritating advertisements, Bray have quit utilizing Grindr and as an alternative spends their opportunity on Scruff, an equivalent mobile dating and networking app for queer guy.
There are actually considerably problematic options presently, extremely Ive decided to employ them, Bray states.
a predecessor to modern-day matchmaking as you may know it, Grindr aided pioneer geosocial-based online dating apps if it founded in ’09. They sustains among the largest queer neighborhoods online, supplying various sole tactics gay, bi and trans people can hook up in corners of the globe that continue to be aggressive to LGBTQ rights.
But about a decade on, discover marks that Grindr could be getting rid of soil in a thick niche of vying applications incorporate close solutions without every one of the luggage.
It nevertheless is like an app from 2009, claims Brooks Robinson, a 27-year-old marketing pro in Washington, D.C. When Grindr arrived on the scene, it was a giant breakthrough, specifically for consumers anything like me who have been closeted back then. Different apps appeared to took precisely what Grindr managed to do, but make it best.
Robinson right now prefers satisfying group on Scruff, which he states have a friendlier program and far fewer headless horsemen, those infamous a relationship application consumers whom upload merely a faceless photo of a nicely toned bodily. Unsurprisingly, Scruff attempts to distance by itself from Grindr every chances it could saying is a safer and a lot more dependable solution. Its an email that resonates.
I presume the visibility aids in safer intercourse and fewer risky behaviors ordinarily, Robinson informs me. Grindr behaved also slower in answering that was occurring and being inspired in the app.
In earlier times years, Grindr customers has well documented that spambots and spoofed profile operate rampant raising protection issues in a residential area which is usually sufferer to severe detest offences. Grindr earned stalking a person a touch too simple, states Dave Sarrafian, a 33-year-old specialist and barista in Los Angeles who claims the businesss newest difficulty get entered a red series for him or her. we trust it significantly less and would never put it to use once more.
And those are certainly not unfounded concerns. In 2017, for example, one new york resident submitted case against Grindr for failing continually to end a spoofer that has stolen their personality, developed Grindr profile along with his photographs, and directed many guests trying love-making to their room and workplace. He or she boasts this individual reached Grindr service companies about 50 period and was given simply automated email in reaction.

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Sep 22, 14
A look back has seen us cover hydroponics systems that are either simple or advanced. Let’s add a nice middle ground to the mix. Ebb and Flow systems are simple, reliable, and low cost but require a little more work and maintenance than a drip system does.
Ebb and flow systems (or flood drain systems) are simple setups that use a flood and drain system to keep the growing medium moist. Since the water pump does not run constantly, these systems are quieter and consume less power than nutrient film or direct water systems. The trade-off is that water use is less efficient than in other systems. Since the roots are not in constant contact with the solution, there is more water waste here than in other systems – which can, of course, be mitigated by recycling your water. A growing medium is also required, which means regular cleaning and inspection for fungus or disease is necessary – this becomes an intensive task since the roots of every plant in the system tend to interweave. Even so, the system is cost effective and perfect for short plants or leafy vegetables. Ebb and flow systems are also really easy to build.
Sep 08, 14
Drip and DWC systems are good options for beginners, but advanced growers may want a more formalized system for growing crops regularly. For larger scale projects, let’s take a look at the Nutrient Film Technique. NFT systems use a very shallow stream of water and dissolved nutrients flowing over the roots of your plants to feed and water them. The partially exposed roots and constant moving water keeps them oxygenated as well . This shallow stream is little more than a film of water flowing via gravity down to the bottom of the channel, which gives the technique its name.
Aug 25, 14
So you’ve taken a look at how to set up a drip irrigation system and decided that it’s not for you. Well the good news is that there are plenty more hydroponics systems for you to experiment with. So let’s talk about direct water culture (DWC) today. DWC systems – also known as deep water culture systems – submerge the roots of your plants in a nutrient solution. This sounds, at first, like a bad idea since you can overwater plants, but that’s where the all-important aeration component comes into play. Aeration is simply the act of adding oxygen to the water to sustain the roots. The way you aerate your system defines the type of DWC it is, whether you use a bucket reservoir, prefer bubbleponics, or enjoy a re-circulation system.
Aug 11, 14
Let’s talk about drip systems. With so many hydro systems available, why should you pick a drip system over a nutrient film or ebb and flow system? Simplicity is one reason. A drip system is really simple to set up and has been used in outdoor gardens and larger irrigation systems for a long time while film and ebb and flow systems require more careful monitoring and can be tricky to set up properly. The second reason is water conservation. When you’re building a hydro system outside, the run-off water can be returned to the soil cycle instead of down the drain like with indoor setups. A drip system also carefully releases just enough nutrient solution to keep your plants healthy, so there isn’t any wasted water. Other hydro systems use a lot of constantly flowing water to prevent stagnation. With a drip system, you can even give specific amounts of nutrients to different types of plants on the same line. Let me show you how easy it really is to set up a drip system.
Jul 28, 14
The last time I covered hydroponics, I talked about general air circulation and how important it is to keep a breeze cycling through your grow room. With the sizzling hot month of August looming ahead and the summer heat adding up, the dangers of excess heat from lighting and improper ventilation in your grow room can become extremely dangerous to your plants. But can you actually do anything about the annual heat wave? Take a look below for some helpful tips on how to stay frosty and keep your plants cool.

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Ahzay is back!
After releasing his highly anticipated album, Gold Sodium, artist Ahzay found his way to Times Square and all over the DMV to record the visual for the single, “Way Too,” his newest track produced by Donato Beats.
The track and video are lit! Co-filmed and edited by Ahzay himself and Big J, the video includes various cameos of Ahzay supporters.
“Keep it real, Holyfield, and ya’ll Mike Tyson, I spend the night writing, ya’ll gon’ spend it sound biting.”
Ouchhh. My man had too many bars! “Way Too” is the perfect motivator and turn up track. Just in case they forgot, tell ’em you’re way too ___! You can download “Way Too” here. Click the video and tell us what you think!
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Research and Scholarly Activity
Our residency program has been associated with Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine for over 100 years. We are an academic institution and our faculty, residents, and fellows are actively involved in research and often present at national conferences and meetings.
- American College of Physicians Internal Medicine Conference
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Resources available to our residents include:
- An outstanding clinical informatics group.
- An EMR (Epic) rated as one of the nation’s most highly integrated and robust system.
- Dedicated biostatistician support.
- Opportunities for bench as well as clinical research.
- Financial support to present scholarship at national and regional meetings.
- Access to big data tools available to residents for research projects.
- Scholarship opportunities through the Center for Reducing Health Disparities.
- Access to Case Western Reserve University online resources.
Residents may also attend the Introduction to Clinical Research Summer Series offered at the medical school which provides them with foundational skills to complete an independent research project.

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Look at little Biebs go! His guitar was bigger than him!
Four years before he would ever have the chance to flirt with Barbara Walters on national television, Justin Bieber was just a bleach-blonde 12-year-old boy using his pipes to make some extra cash on the streets of Canada. And while I’m not a fan of his pre-fame hair (this just lacks that Bieber magic), I will tip my hat to any 12-year-old cool enough to know and play Edwin McCain‘s “I’ll Be.”
Anyone can be starstruck and we mean ANYONE. Uber famous celebrities have geeked out over meeting people they idolize just like the rest of us. Here are stars who have totally fangirled over their idols.
HISSSSS! Kim Kardashian is feeling the fangs of Taylor Swift’s fans, who are totally trolling the reality star with snake emojis now that the singer has announced her new album. We’ve got the tweets, right here.
Prince Harry took Meghan Markle somewhere near and dear to his heart: Botswana. They had the most romantic trip, from sleeping under the stars to celebrating Meg’s birthday with friends. But, did Harry seal the deal with an engagement?
Is Angelina Jolie hoping to patch things up with Brad Pitt? A new report has surfaced revealing that the Oscar-winner is impressed with her estranged hubby now that he has cleaned up his act! Here’s the details!

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Jay Chou, known for his unparalleled talent and charisma, has been a trailblazing force in the Mandopop industry for over two decades. His magnetic performances, innovative music, and mesmerizing presence have earned him a dedicated global following. This extraordinary concert promises to be a landmark event not only for Jay Chou’s devoted fans but also for the broader entertainment landscape in Thailand.
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MILFORD - It's been steamy and hot, which are two good reasons to keep close to the shore. Another is to enjoy the start of the outdoor arts and crafts season.
The 27th annual New England Arts & Crafts Festival takes over the Green downtown, Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m.-5 p.m., within a Frisbee throw of the harbor and easy access from the railroad station.

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The survival analysis of patients with triple-negative and HER2-positive early breast cancer enrolled in the neoadjuvant GeparSixto (GBG 66) phase II trial have been published in the Annals of Oncology.
We are delighted to inform you that the survival analysis of patients with triple-negative and HER2-positive early breast cancer enrolled in the neoadjuvant GeparSixto (GBG 66) phase II trial have been published in the Annals of Oncology. The report also included assessment of homologous recombination deficiency (HRD) as a potential prognostic and predictive factor in triple-negative breast cancer.
Loibl S, Weber KE, Timms KM, Elkin EP, Hahnen E, Fasching PA, Lederer B, Denkert C, Schneeweiss A, Braun S, Salat CT, Rezai M, Blohmer JU, Zahm DM, Jackisch C, Gerber B, Klare P, Kümmel S, Schem C, Paepke S, Schmutzler R, Rhiem K, Penn S, Reid J, Nekljudova V, Hartman AR, von Minckwitz G, Untch M. Survival analysis of carboplatin added to an anthracycline/taxane-based neoadjuvant chemotherapy and HRD score as predictor of response - final results from GeparSixto. Ann Oncol. 2018 Oct 18 [Epub ahead of print]
In the neoadjuvant GeparSixto study, adding carboplatin to taxane- and anthracycline-based chemotherapy improved pathological complete response (pCR) rates in patients with triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) (von Minckwitz et al. Lancet Oncol 2014). TNBC is frequently associated with germline mutations of the BRCA1/2 genes which are critical for repairing DNA double-strand breaks. Homologous recombination deficiency (HRD) of DNA repair is a common feature in BRCA-related tumors and can be consider as a possible DNA repair–targeted treatment approach.
In this study, we showed that carboplatin as part of a neoadjuvant anthracycline/taxane-based chemotherapy statistically significantly improves disease-free survival (DFS; HR=0.56, [95%CI 0.34-0.93]; p=0.022), with a strong trend towards a better overall survival (OS; HR=0.60 [95%CI 0.32-1.12; p=0.106) in TNBC, whereas no significant difference was observed for both DFS and OS in HER2-positive tumors. Hence, these findings support the neoadjuvant use of carboplatin in TNBC. Additionally, in patients with TNBC the HRD was predictor of response but did not predict the effect of carboplatin.


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Grover Norquist holds Republicans to their anti-tax pledge
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As fiscal cliff negotiations between Congress and the White House start in earnest this week, conservatives are under pressure to stay true to their principles. Postelection, House Speaker John A. Boehner said Republicans may give in to more revenue demands — but not rate hikes — as long as the package includes real spending cuts and entitlement reform. The question remains whether Democrats are willing to budge.
Since the deals are being cut behind closed doors on Capitol Hill, a leading taxpayers’ advocate is calling for more transparency as a means of ensuring the GOP won’t be tricked. Grover Norquist of Americans for Tax Reform wants the negotiations aired on C-SPAN to give the public a chance to keep tabs on what’s happening.
He also said the final legislation should be made available online a full week before a vote so that Americans have a chance to read it. A spokesman for Mr. Boehner said the current three-day advance posting rule should suffice.
Mr. Norquist’s goal is to avoid a repeat of 1982 and 1990 budget deals in which Republicans were snookered into tax hikes in exchange for phony spending cuts. “As long as the legislation is clear, we’ll be fine,” Mr. Norquist told The Washington Times in an interview Tuesday.
At stake is whether President Obama and his Democratic allies in Congress will raise the tax rate from 35 percent to 39.6 percent for small businesses and investors who make more than $200,000 individually. Some moderate Democrats have suggested modifying the tax hike so it only applies to those with incomes over $1 million, but Mr. Boehner has drawn a line in the sand, saying he won’t allow rates to go up because it would damage an already-weak economy. The Ohio Republican’s counter-offer is tax reform that closes loopholes and deductions for those in the upper-income brackets while lowering marginal rates to spur economic growth.
Mr. Norquist is the mastermind behind the taxpayer protection pledge signed by 219 House members and 39 senators. In it, each politician promised his constituents that he would oppose all income tax rate increases and the elimination of deductions or credits, unless they are matched dollar-for-dollar by tax rate reductions. If they hold to their word, it would be mathematically impossible to pass a tax hike through the House.
“We’re not playing a game where you can cut the baby in half like Solomon,” said Mr. Norquist, who believes those who say there’s a compromise on the horizon are simply wrong. “Here’s the challenge: Democrats want higher tax rates, Republicans want lower ones. Democrats don’t want to change entitlements, Republicans want reform,” he explained. “Why does anyone believe you have a deal here? What you obviously have is a conflict.”
The longtime political strategist predicts Mr. Obama end up keeping all the rates the same for two more years to avoid going over the fiscal cliff.
The “deficit reduction” talk coming from Mr. Obama and his buddies on Capitol Hill isn’t serious. Democrats only want to raise taxes in order to spend the money they need to sustain an oversized government. The only way to start to pay down the debt and shrink government back to size is to take tax hikes off the table.
Emily Miller is a senior editor for the Opinion pages at The Washington Times.
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We had lots of laughs, and got sprinkled on, but just enough that it made for some beautiful images. After months of winter, it was so nice to get outdoors and shoot, and not freeze! I love this location, too!


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Varanasi, or Benaras as some people call it, is one of the most spiritual and oldest living cities in the world. Mark Twain, the renowned author once said :
“Benaras is older than history, older than tradition, older even than legend and looks twice as old as all of them put together”
I had the opportunity to visit Varanasi, explore the wealth of knowledge, culture and heritage, I was enthralled to grab this chance to know more about what I love.
On the 12th of November I reached Varanasi Junction around 8 a.m.. Anxiousness as well as enthusiasm enveloped me as I stepped into the new and unknown city, a quick look around and it was comforting to find out that I wasn't the only one feeling this way. It was Dev Deepawali two days after, and Varanasi was destined to be crowded.
Shivam, who was to show us around Varanasi, was ready with a pre-booked cab, which took me to Assi. My journey to Assi wasn't completed without the mention of our, then, national dilemma - demonetisation. A helpless citizen waving a Rs. 500 note in hope of getting notes of Rs. 100 in exchange, triggered my chauffeur to make a favourable statement towards the dilemma "This is Modiji's constituency! It’s a shame to have such people in here, We just need to adjust for a few days for the greater good of our nation!”
I reached my hostel and my home for the next three days, "Roadhouse Hostel" by 9 in the morning. The friendly residents made the unfamiliar place feel like home. In Varanasi, a culturally rich paradise, I experienced multiculturalism, I shared my dormitory with boys from China and Spain.
An hour after my arrival, my fellow travel buddies, Sakshi, Pradyuman and Aarushi joined me. We briefly check on each others' journey until here.
About an hour past noon, we left for Assi Ghat. Even a glimpse of the beautiful Ganges was a feast for the eyes. The weather was a cherry on the top. Post lunch, we head to Banaras Hindu University - a place valued across the globe for its knowledge and education.
The lush green 2000 acre campus of BHU welcomed us with a refreshing cool blow of the wind, which was a breather, with the constant scorching heat of Varanasi. The University stands strong with 6 institutes, 14 streams and with more than 132 departments.
The University campus envelopes the Kashi Vishwanath Temple, the replica of the original Kashi Vishwanath Temple. The temple is beautiful and well maintained, it has the statue of Pt. Madan Mohan Malviya (Bharat Ratna) at the entrance. The temple often sees student and its visitors praying for their betterment, the campus being a small city by itself, we made sure we didn't miss out on the canteen food. The University also boasts of being a home to one of the important hospitals in Varanasi.
The Tulsi Manas Temple, our next stop after BHU, was a delight to look at, particularly because it had the Holy verses of the Ramayana written across the walls. Tulsidas, the great medieval soothsayer who wrote the epic 'Shri Ramcharitmanas' inspired the name of the temple.The temple radiated calmness and peace, we couldn't get enough of it.
Our next stop, Sankat Mochan Hanuman had a long queue of its devotees, who waited outside and resounded the chants of the devotees inside. Lord Hanuman is also known as Sankatmochan - the shielder from inconveniences. Established by Goswami Tulsidas, the temple is famous as the 'Monkey Temple' in honour of all the monkeys which have made the temple premises, their home. Laddoo, the prasad served at the Sankat Mochan Hanuman, was definitely the best we've had, and the taste still lingers on our palates.
After paying a visit to few more temples, we headed to the Dashashwamedh Ghat. The old city was booming with the people of Varanasi, walking through the streets was a task itself. This city never fell short on its visitors, whether foreign or Indian. And like every other tourist destination, Varanasi didn't lack the never ending string of shops, they had everything you could imagine - desserts, the famous Benarasi silk sarees and even bhang thandai (Cannabis)! And interestingly the shops maintained that one thing which made them different from the shops around the world, the antique architecture.
We were less than a kilometre away from Dashashwamedh Ghat, the oldest ghat of Varanasi which cradled the River Ganga. Dashashwamedh Ghat, which also has the Kashi Vishwanath Temple erected on it, is said to be created on the orders of Brahma, to welcome Lord Shiva. The ceremony included ten horses and the famous "Dasha-Ashwamedh Yajna".The setting sun invited more people to the ghat. A daily ritual for the priests, 'Agni Pooja' is performed as a devotion to Lord Shiv, the River Ganga, Surya, Agni and the whole universe.
Tuesdays and festivals calls for special aartis. We took a sneak peak at the aartis being performed and several other ghats as our boat swayed along the River Ganga. The man directing the boat, with all his experience and profound knowledge about the Ghats made the ride all the more delightful.
Dashaswhwamedh Ghat - With the River Ganga swaying right through its bosom, according to legends Lord Braha created this to welcome Shiva and relinquished ten horses during the
“Dasha-Ashwamedha Yajna” performed here.
Rajendra Prasad Ghat: This Ghat was named in memory and honour of the first President of India, Rajendra Prasad.
Man Mandir Ghat: Raja Man Singh's palace was the inspiration behind the Ghat's name, a magnificent building known for its finely done florid window carvings.
Manikarnika Ghat: The legend has it, Lord Shiv's or his wife Sati's earring was found here, and this made Manikarnika Ghat the supreme place for Hindu cremation, a place which witnesses one human body at a time being burned for salvation, after its time on Earth is done.
Bajirao Ghat: During his rule, Peshwa Bajirao built this ghat, and this explains the name of this ghat.
Hanumangarhi Ghat: The name of this ghat was inspired from the renowned site, Hanumanagarhi, Ayodhya.
Jain Ghat: It is believed Varanasi witnessed the birth of 7th as well as the 23rd tirthankara. With three temples on the river banks, the Jain Ghat was said to be owned by the Jain Maharajas.
Hanuman Ghat: The eighteenth century saw the great Saint Tulsidas erecting of the Hanuman Temple on this Ghat.
There were many more ghats; 84 to be precise. We returned to Dashashwamedh Ghat and found the priests in the middle of the Aarti. The scene was mesmerising. The feeling of festivity and positivity enveloped us, along with the chants. It is believed that, the priests have to make through a test and interview to be able to lead the Aartis. Around 8 in the evening, we headed back to our hostel and called it a day.
We four went to the rooftop and discussed about our day and the experiences we had. We played cards for a while before entering our deep slumber after a good day’s work.
Day two started on an interesting note. Angel was a friend I made here. He was from Madrid, Spain and I couldn't stop myself from asking him, what has always been bugging me - why do people from Europe come to vacation in India.
His reply took me aback, "Life is so simple here. People in capitalistic countries have a difficult life. It seems very beautiful from the outside, but believe me, people here live a better life than us. A life in a capitalistic country promises you money but it takes away your time, your youth, good family ties, good relationships. I have a family back home but it is not even close to the warm family relationships people here share with their loved ones, back there, it is all very materialistic."
I was reassured about my roots but I was also filled with sympathy for him and for all those Indians who leave their motherland in hope of a 'better life'. Only if they counted for a better life in non-materialistic terms would they really understand the value of their home.
The breakfast that morning, was a breakfast to remember, indeed! We made the noodles ourselves, and we got a helping hand from our new friends, all from different parts of the world!
Post lunch, we left for Sarnath. The small size of Varanasi worked in our favour. It took us just about half an hour in an autorickshaw to reach Sarnath. Sarnath has made its place in the list of the four most important Buddhist pilgrimage centres of India. Sarnath was where Buddha, the colossal sage, came to, after attaining enlightenment at Bodh Gaya, to deliver his first sermon. It was here the foundation of a new order of monks and a new order of religious doctrine was laid. As if this wasn't enough, Sarnath is also sacred to the Jains because they consider this place as a site of self denial and passing of the eleventh Tritankhara.
Sarnath was booming with devotees. Sarnath had devotees pouring in from both beliefs, Jainism as well as Buddhism, from India and outside, alike. Dhamek Stupa, our first stop, was a broad stupa standing at an impressive height of 100 feet. Dhamek Stupa attracted Buddhists from across the globe.
The Dhamek Stupa is surrounded by a beautiful park. The Turks destroyed and damaged most of what had consisted of Sarnath, only the ruins remains now.
Our next stop was the Sarnath Archeological which proudly houses the famous Ashokan Lion Capital, the national emblem of India and national symbol on the Indian flag. Artefacts and statues dated as long ago as the 8th century AD, kept the Ashokan Lion Capital company.
Shri Digambar Jain Shreyansnath Mandir was built to facilitate Sarnath being the birthplace of the 11th and the current Tirthankar. Unfortunately we missed the temple by a few minutes. It was shut by the time we got there, although we were more than content to watch it from outside. We did stop by a few shops and ate something.
Later that day, we feasted on the specialities of Varanasi chaat and delicacies. A small but nice restaurant was where we decided we would have dinner from, before we called it a day.
Modestas, a Norwegian friend I made that day, happened to be staying in the our hostel. I asked him the same question I asked Angel. His reply did not disappoint me. "The peace and spirituality, the things that actually appeals to the soul, can't be found in the fast life I lead. I graduated in London before starting to work. And without realising six years slipped out of my hand. I came here to spiritually clean myself and break away from the rat race. After this, I am looking forward to a blissful month in Nepal.”
Cooking tomato and eggs for dinner, my Chinese friend, had her mind clouded with the thoughts of her lost wallet. But she said, being in Varanasi somehow makes her distress more bearable.
Day three, which was also our last day in Varanasi, started with a short visit to my relative's house. The small city and the helpful nature of the people of Varanasi, which stood in stark contrast to the cosmopolitan way of thinking, made my commute very comfortable.
Little after noon, we found ourselves in Ramnagar Fort, which is 14kms away from Varanasi. The Ramnagar Fort has all the Royal bearings like vintage cars, royal palkies, arsenal of swords, old weapons, ivory work and old timekeepers. Ramnagar Fort houses the Durga Temple and Chhinnamastika Temple. Ved Vyasa Sanctuary and sanctuary of Dakshin Mukhi Hanuman is found there too. 'Ram Leela', is another reason Ramnagar is famous for, a play enacted around the time of Diwali.
Dev Deepawali was the reason Ramnagar was so crowded. The ill-maintenance of the Palace didn't make the Palace look very aesthetically pleasing. However, the string of old guns, cannons, swords, bows and arrows made up for it. The Ramnagar waterfront opened itself to the skyline of Varanasi, what a breathtaking view that was!
We were told the Ramnagar Lassi and Jalebi were some things we wouldn't want to miss out on. It turns out, we couldn't even drink our Lassi, we had to literally eat it because it was that thick. Even the Jalebi was different, particularly the syrup which was made from jaggery. The rush around the shop, further highlighted this special delicacy.
We reached Varanasi just in time to celebrate the main reason for coming here, Dev Deepawali celebrations.
'Diwali of the Gods' is the celebration of Karthik Purnima. The night of full moon in the Hindu month of Karthik, which is also fifteen days after Diwali, sees its devotees in preparation for this celebration. The million lamps light up the ghat and river in vivid colours. What a breathtaking sight it was!
Every year, for this day, thousands of devotees come pouring in from city, surrounding villages and from across the country, to watch the aartis being performed.
Later that evening, we were out on the streets again. It almost felt like, all the people of Uttar Pradesh were here, at Varanasi, proceeding to the ghats. Jain Ghat being less populated sounded like a tempting bait, and we head there. I must add, in all this chaos and celebration, the lit up and decorated Varanasi, looked like a gorgeous bride. The diyas, rangoli and festive mood just added to the glamour.
We thought of touring the Jain Ghat on a boat to experience Dev Deepawali better. From the boat we got a panoramic view of the ghats, it looked like the house of a groom, all light up and decorated, to welcome the new bride. No sooner, the fireworks decorated the sky in patterns and colour like never seen before. The reflection from the sky and the already floating diyas just added to the beauty. Dhashashwamedh Ghat was our next stop, the population here was no less than the other ghats. Each pair of eyes waiting to feast of the beauty of the night. Despite the chaos, there was peace and sanctity radiating.


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Gangadhar Rout of Kanpur village in Odisha’s Keonjhar district has invested all his savings to build a bridge over Salandi river to connect at least six villages with the mainland.
It’ll benefit more than 10,000 people who used to remain cut off during monsoon season. He spent all his retirement benefits of around Rs 12 lakh to complete the “under construction” bridge for the past 14 years.
Construction of the bridge taken up by the Hatadihi block administration a decade back was halted halfway due to funds constraints.
“The bridge was a necessity for six villages as the residents have been facing untold miseries during the rainy season. I decided to spend my entire retirement benefits to complete the bridge. It became easier as my family members backed my decision,” he said.
Nearly a year after 76-year-old Daitari Nayak of his district made it to the headlines for carving out a 3-km-long canal through the hills, the sexagenarian has earned the title of ‘bridge man’ for his noble work.