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LQB693 Immunological Approaches for Infection and Immunity
You are required to collate your information to produce a Short Communication for one of the research focus areas that you studied in LQB693 Immunological Approaches for Infection and Immunity.
You will submit your Short Communication will be submitted the journal “Immunology and Cell Biology”. https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/page/journal/14401711/homepage/ProductInformation.html
You will need to go to the journals website and down download the relevant information “author guidelines”. you are required to strictly follow all guidelines as outlined in the “manuscript categories and requirements” for a “short communication”.
This assessment will show how well you understand the scientific data you have produce and will show your developed complex reasoning and problem solving skills to produce a high quality document for dissemination to the scientific/medical community.
Here you will demonstrate your ability to use literature searching and information retrieval skills to assist with your critical analysis of published data, methods and presented conclusions, and communicate scientifically.
Proposal : Hypersensitivity/Allergy Towards more specific diagnosis of subtropical grass pollen allergy
Grass pollens are a major cause of hay fever and allergic asthma. These diseases affect up to 500 million people worldwide contributing to severe disease, reduced quality of life and decreased productivity.
Allergen-specific immunotherapy can diminish symptoms and reduce the risk of asthma, but most treatments for grass pollen allergy are based on temperate grasses. The world’s highest population densities live in the subtropics where subtropical Bahia, Johnson and Bermuda grass pollens are important allergens.
The Davies Allergy Research laboratory has shown that the content of allergens and immune recognition of allergens of subtropical grass pollens appears to differ from those of temperate grasses. Our research shows regional differences in allergic sensitivity to subtropical and temperate grass pollen. Furthermore, there were species-specific IgE binding to antigenic determinants of subtropical grass pollen allergens that were not represented in temperate grass pollens.
To understand the full diversity of subtropical grass pollen allergens, the QUT Allergy Research Laboratory has now characterised all the clinically important Panicoideae allergen components. Group 1 allergens (beta-expansins), including Pas n 1 of Bahia and Sor h 1 of Johnson grass, are major allergens of all grass pollens.
Group 13 (polygalacturonase) allergens e.g. Pas n 13 of Bahia grass pollen, constitute the second most important allergen of the subtropical Bahia and Johnson grass pollens, but this allergen family appears to be less important for temperate grass pollen. In contrast, group 5 (ribonuclear protein) allergens, e.g. Lol p 5 of Ryegrass, are restricted to temperate grasses and are reportedly absent from subtropical grass pollens.
The absence of the group 5 allergens in subtropical grasses is significant because extracts for temperate grass pollens are standardised by group 5 allergen content and serum IgE reactivity with group 5 allergens is associated with severity and risk of asthma.
Measurement of IgE reactivity with allergen components has the capacity to differentiate primary sensitivity to subtropical or temperate grass pollens and inform appropriate use of pollen allergen immunotherapy in patients with severe disease.
Tests for IgE to subtropical allergens for use as diagnostic and prognostic markers are needed. However, strong evidence of the distinct immune recognition of patients in different regions with local exposure patterns is needed to encourage the necessary investment in developing more specific tests and treatment for patients in subtropical regions.
Specific diagnosis and treatment of subtropical grass pollen allergy has the potential to reduce the social, medical and economic burden of allergic diseases, providing benefit to patients in Queensland as well as other subtropical regions globally.
Aim 3: Compare regional differences in the avidity, level and specificity of IgE binding to grass pollen allergens of subtropical and temperate grass pollen allergens.
Allergens from Bahia and Bermuda, High Specificity and Avidity.

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Vocal Sound Healing & Self-Forgiveness Celtic Lands Tour. Join Gwendolyn in 2020 for her 2nd Sacred Sites Tour of Ireland and Scotland this time joined by co-leader & Forgiveness Expert Eileen Barker, J.D.
This tour will be filled with song, ceremony, and healing circles of forgiveness lead by both Gwendolyn and Isis. We travel to amazing Sacred Site Locations to create magic, music, and transformation!
We take you to Sacred Stone Circles outside of Dublin in Bray Ireland where we visit the famous Stone Tower of Glendalough, then travel to Killarney region and to the Kenmare Stone Circle & Innisfallen Island. From there we journey to the famous Poulna brone Dolmen of the Burren, to the Sacred Umbilicus of Ireland for a tour with Marty Mulligan at Hill of Uisneach, and finishing Ireland with the incredible Giants Causeway of Boyne Valley.
The second half of the tour occurs as we traverse over the Irish Sea on a luxury Ferry line to Scotland where we take a boat tour of the amazing Loch Lomond, travel to sites in Inverness and the Highlands, ferry over to the Isle of Lewis for 2 nights to heal with the Callanish Standing Stones pictured on this Event page, then journey to Edinburgh and surrounding healing sites.
The trip begins in Bray, Ireland outside Dublin the morning of June 1st, and ends in Edinburgh June 14th.
POST- TOUR TRIP OPTIONS: You will have the option of adding on a 2-day journey to the exquisite Findhorn Community of Scotland, in addition to the option of participating in a Summer Solstice 4-Day Healing Ceremony and Journey to Stonehenge and Glastonbury. The prices of these options will be posted shortly.
You are responsible to arrive in Ireland in Bray for the start of the Tour. All Lodging and Guided Tour Bus Transportation and Daily Breakfasts are included in the tour price. You are responsible for all other meals, Tips, and your Trip Travel Insurance.
Double Occupancy price is $3875 & Single Occupancy is $4985. Early Bird pricing is $400 off if registered with a $500 deposit by 1/15/20. All fees are non-refundable unless Tour is cancelled.
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You are responsible for your own airfare to Ireland. Aer Lingus is running an exceptional sale until March 2020, and I strongly suggest checking out their prices.
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During this pandemic while some students have picked up different hobbies or joined clubs, surprisingly one of the most common things picked up by students are part time jobs. On top of online school and the pandemic, students are willingly working well. These jobs vary from babysitting, housekeeping, and working in fast food. The main reason these students want the jobs? The answer is money.
“I am working because I need the money to start saving up for college since I am graduating this year,” said senior Carolina Abdalla.
Abdalla works at a smoothie place called Blenzers. She makes about $200 every two weeks since she only works on the weekends.
Due to the fact that online school takes less time than in-person school would, students are able to find a schedule that works for them to find their balance. Some students work only weekends to keep school life and work life completely separated.
Although schoolwork is one concerning problem, the possibility of being infected with the coronavirus is another. Workplaces have changed their rules and enforced more precautions to protect their workers. For example, wearing masks is mandatory. Still, it is natural that the students would be worried about catching the virus or worse, bringing it home to their loved ones.
“I have to be much more careful now and work less because there’s other people in the environment I work in and you don’t know if they have ever been exposed to COVID,” said junior Amaya Davis, who works in housekeeping.
Junior Elly Vongnarith who works at McDonalds is not as worried as Davis, because she believes that her workplace is going through the right steps in avoiding infection.
“Because of the pandemic we’ve only been doing drive-thru. We also have to wear the masks McDonalds provides for us. Also for payment we try not to touch any of the cards, instead we hand out the card reader for our customers to insert themselves,” said Vongnarith.
These students– now having their lives filled with regular temperature checks, constantly washing hands and disinfectant– are working twice as hard to meet their goals.

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Pasta with cannellini beans is a delicious and nutritious Italian dish made with pasta and white kidney beans. Italian pasta with cannellini beans is a delightful and wholesome dish that combines the hearty goodness of pasta with the creamy texture and nutty flavor of cannellini beans.
This traditional Italian recipe is a favorite among pasta lovers and is perfect for a quick and satisfying meal. The dish is typically made by cooking pasta until al dente and then tossing it with sautéed onions, garlic, and cannellini beans.
The flavors are elevated with the addition of fresh herbs like rosemary and thyme, and a generous splash of olive oil. The result is a comforting and flavorful dish that can be enjoyed on its own or paired with a salad or crusty bread. Whether you’re a fan of Italian cuisine or simply looking for a hearty and nutritious meal, pasta with cannellini beans is sure to satisfy your taste buds.
1. Ingredients For Pasta With Cannellini Beans Recipe
The recipe for Pasta With Cannellini Beans requires a few key ingredients: cannellini beans, pasta, garlic, olive oil, cherry tomatoes, spinach, and Parmesan cheese. These components come together to create a flavorful and healthy dish. The cannellini beans add a smooth and creamy texture, while the pasta provides a satisfying base.
Garlic and olive oil infuse the dish with a rich and savory taste, while cherry tomatoes add a burst of freshness. Spinach adds some nutritious greens, and Parmesan cheese lends a sharp and tangy flavor. Combined, these ingredients create a delicious pasta dish that is both comforting and nourishing.
So next time you’re looking for a simple yet satisfying meal, consider making Pasta With Cannellini Beans. Your taste buds will thank you.
2. Cooking Instructions For Pasta With Cannellini Beans Recipe
Boil the pasta until it is cooked perfectly, but still firm to the bite. In a pan, heat some olive oil and sauté minced garlic until fragrant. Next, add cherry tomatoes to the pan and cook them until they burst open, releasing their juicy goodness.
Then, stir in cannellini beans and fresh spinach leaves, allowing them to cook until wilted. Once the pasta is ready, drain it and add it to the pan with the cooked ingredients. Give everything a good toss to combine the flavors.
Finally, serve the pasta and beans dish with a generous sprinkle of grated Parmesan cheese on top. This hearty and flavorful meal is sure to be a hit!
3. Nutritional Benefits Of Pasta With Cannellini Beans
Pasta with cannellini beans is not only a tasty dish but also has numerous nutritional benefits. This delicious combination is high in fiber, which aids digestion and promotes a healthy gut. Additionally, it is rich in plant-based protein, making it an excellent option for vegetarians or those looking to reduce meat consumption.
Moreover, pasta with cannellini beans is a good source of vitamins and minerals, providing essential nutrients for overall well-being. It is particularly beneficial for heart health, as the fiber and plant protein help lower cholesterol levels and reduce the risk of cardiovascular diseases.
Furthermore, this dish can aid in weight management due to its high fiber content, promoting feelings of fullness and preventing overeating. So, including pasta with cannellini beans in your diet not only satisfies your taste buds but also boosts your health.
Frequently Asked Questions For Pasta With Cannellini Beans
What Are Cannellini Beans Best For?
Cannellini beans are great for making creamy dips, soups, stews, salads, and Italian dishes.
Are Cannellini Beans Good For Inflammation?
Yes, cannellini beans are good for inflammation due to their anti-inflammatory properties.
Are Cannellini Beans The Same As Great White Northern Beans?
No, cannellini beans and great white northern beans are not the same. They are different varieties.
To sum it up, Pasta with Cannellini Beans is a delightful and nutritious dish that can be easily prepared in no time. The combination of tender pasta cooked to perfection and creamy cannellini beans creates a comforting and satisfying meal.
This recipe offers a multitude of health benefits, including a high intake of fiber and plant-based protein. The addition of fresh herbs and garlic enhances the flavors, providing a burst of freshness to every bite. Whether you’re a busy professional looking for a quick and satisfying dinner or a pasta enthusiast searching for inventive ways to enjoy your favorite dish, Pasta with Cannellini Beans is a versatile recipe that ticks all the boxes.
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Nicolas Cage was born Nicolas Kim Coppola on January 7, 1964 in Long Beach, California. His father August Coppola was a professor of literature and his mother Joy Vogelsang was a dancer and choreographer. August passed away from a heart attack in 2009. Cage has two brothers and attended Beverly Hills High School and UCLA’s School of Theatre. Through his father, Cage is the nephew of director Francis Ford Coppola and actress Talia Shire, and the cousin of directors Sofia Coppola and Roman Coppola, and actor Jason Schwartzman. To avoid the appearance of nepotism, Cage changed his last name, which was inspired by the Marvel Comics superhero Luke Cage.
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|Net Worth||$25 Million|
|Date of Birth||January 7, 1964 (age 59 years)||Gender||Male|
|Height||6 ft (1.83 m)|
|Profession||Actor, Film Producer, Television producer, Voice Actor|
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Net Worth of Nicolas Cage
Nicolas Cage net worth and salary: Nicolas Cage is an American actor who has a net worth of $25 million. His net worth at one time much higher, easily over $100 million, after earning at least $200 million from movie salaries alone. Nick’s profligate spending is somewhat infamous today. We detail his years-long impressively wild spending spree later in this article.
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I've always maintained that I see myself as a student. There's always something to learn and be challenged by and hopefully grow from.Nicolas Cage
Everything we do impacts someone else's life.Nicolas Cage
Picasso said, 'Art is a lie that tells the truth.' What if you just want to tell the truth and not lie about it?Nicolas Cage
I don't drink blood, and last time I looked in the mirror, I had a reflection.Nicolas Cage
Snakes are sometimes perceived as evil, but they are also perceived as medicine. If you look at an ambulance, there's the two snakes on the side of the ambulance. The caduceus, or the staff of Hermes, there's the two snakes going up it, which means that the venom can also be healing.Nicolas Cage

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- Current Update, last updated Jan 30, 2016 10:08 :
Satellite data and ground-based observations from a field crew and local residents indicate that steam and gas emissions from Mount Pagan Volcano have significantly decreased since March 2015.
Based on the decrease in visible emissions and the current inability to detect and monitor seismic and other volcanic activity, the alert status for Mount Pagan is changed from YELLOW to UNASSSIGNED. The monitoring network on Pagan Island is currently inoperable and data from onsite seismic, infrasound, and web camera instruments are not being received. Mount Pagan is therefore not monitored.
While the current sustained lack of visible emissions from Mount Pagan represents a change in the typical activity of recent years, there have been similar lulls in activity over the past couple decades, followed by periods of restored and sometimes vigorous activity. Satellite observations and on-island observations are currently the only means to detect any such future return to heightened activity levels.
Mount Pagan, one of two volcanoes that make up Pagan Island, is located on the northern end of the Island, and is one of the most historically active volcanoes in the Northern Mariana Islands. The last large eruption (VEI 4) of the volcano was in 1981, followed by three and a half decades of intermittent activity. The most recent activity has been characterized by vigorous steam plumes and degassing from a shallow magma source.
A new VAN will be issued if activity at Mount Pagan changes significantly or there is a change in the monitoring status of the volcano.
- Volcanic History Overview: Pagan Island, the largest and one of the most active of the Mariana Islands volcanoes, consists of two stratovolcanoes connected by a narrow isthmus. Both North and South Pagan stratovolcanoes were constructed within calderas, 7 and 4 km in diameter, respectively. The 570-m-high Mount Pagan at the NE end of the island rises above the flat floor of the northern caldera, which probably formed during the early Holocene. South Pagan is a 548-m-high stratovolcano with an elongated summit containing four distinct craters. Almost all of the historical eruptions of Pagan, which date back to the 17th century, have originated from North Pagan volcano. The largest eruption of Pagan during historical time took place in 1981 and prompted the evacuation of the sparsely populated island. From the Smithsonian Global Volcanism Program.
- Location: Mariana Islands, Mariana Islands
Elevation: 570 m
Recent Eruption: 2006
- Hazard Assessments: Sako, M. K.; Trusdell, F. A.; Koyanagi, R. Y.; Kojima, George; Moore, R. B., 1995, Volcanic investigations in the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, April to May 1994, USGS Open-File Report 94-705.
- Link to monitoring data: NMI Web Site
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When a 7.8 magnitude earthquake shook Nepal on April 25, and the reverberation was felt at Arundel High School.
Tenth-grader Nishanta Pandit, 17, is from Nepal but has lived the past six years in Anne Arundel County. His extended family in Nepal is safe, but he said that the earthquake and massive landslides that followed have wiped out entire villages.
"Over the past 30 days I have seen a lot of suffering and pain in the faces and voices of my people. But I have also seen hope of humanity with acts of kindness by people who have no relations to Nepal," he said.
School counselor Anthony Diggs has a unique history as well. Having grown up in Liberia, he has seen first hand nationwide devastation, hunger, and civil unrest. He wanted to show Pandit that his country of Nepal wasn't forgotten during their time of trouble.
"As a staff member, I wanted to make sure that the student didn't feel alone," Diggs said.
Diggs started the Nepal Relief Fundraiser. He connected two different forces at the school to conduct the fundraising -- English for Speakers of Other Languages teacher Jorge Cordoba, and the Unified Cultures of Arundel Club. Cordoba helped ESOL student Pandit find a way to collection donations for the relief fundraiser. Pandit has had a table set up in the AHS cafeteria collecting donations for Nepal; While the Unified Cultures of Arundel Club has taken over a centrally located table in the cafeteria to paint henna designs on students hands or feet for a donation of $3.
The Unified Cultures of Arundel Club is a first year club this year started by 11th graders Catie Judd and Areeba Tufail of Crofton. "The club is about celebrating the difference of each other," said Judd, who is the club's vice president.
After brainstorming the idea of Henna painting, the club purchased the supplies needed. There are 30 members in the club, but only about 10 that actually do the paintings. They offer photos to give ideas and have also taken special requests. The all natural paintings stay on for about two weeks before fading away.
Signature teacher Melissa Reynolds had a henna painting done on her foot. "It's really neat that kids at Arundel came up with an idea like this, where the donation goes to help others," she said.
"(The) Arundel High School community has been equally supportive of me, and understood the gravity of situation and have taken care of me," Pandit said. "I am so grateful for that, we are in such a fortunate place to impact the lives of those suffering right now."
The school also has fostered four students who graduated this year who will be acting upon the need. This summer Julia Poeschel, James Poeschel, Diane Nguyen and Abigail Piegols will be leaving to assist with relief efforts on the ground in Nepal.
Seven Oaks Elementary has one student who attends there from Nepal and also has joined the relief effort for Nepal. The relief effort was coordinated by ESOL teacher and equity liaison and arts integrationist Kate Collins.
To date, more than $500 has been collected. The money will be sent to Nepal through the Red Cross.
To contribute to the Nepal Relief Fundraiser, email Diggs at email@example.com
The Western District Police-Community Relations Council will meet at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday at Western District police headquarters, 8273 Telegraph Road in Odenton.
It will be an open meeting where members and guests can discuss current events or specific issues with Acting Capt. Katie Goodwin before the summer break of July and August.
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Pakistan–Saudi Arabia relations
The bilateral relations between the Islamic Republic of Pakistan and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (Arabic: العلاقات السعودية الباكستانية, Urdu: پاک سعودی عرب تعلقات) are historically close and extremely friendly, frequently described by analysts as constituting a special relationship. Despite Pakistan's close relationship with Iran and Saudi Arabia's even closer relationship with India, Pakistan has been called "Saudi Arabia's closest Muslim ally."
Saudi Arabia and Pakistan have sought to develop extensive commercial, cultural, religious, political, and strategic relations since the establishment of Pakistan in 1947. Pakistan affirms its relationship with Saudi Arabia as their most "important and bilateral partnership" in the current foreign policy of Pakistan, working and seeking to develop closer bilateral ties with Saudi Arabia, the largest country on the Arabian peninsula and host to the two holiest cities of Islam, Mecca and Medina and the destination of Muslim pilgrims from across the world.
According to a Pew Research Center survey, Pakistanis hold the most favorable perception of Saudi Arabians in the world, with 9 of respondents viewing Saudi Arabia favorably. With one of the largest armies in the world and as the only declared nuclear power among the Muslim states, Pakistan has maintained a unique position to assist Saudi Arabia with its defense needs. The BBC claimed in 2013 that Saudi Arabia has invested in Pakistan's nuclear weapons projects. Both Pakistan and Saudi Arabia publicly denied the report. The kingdom has often tried to woo Pakistan by giving it gifts and loans, often these are gifts with symbolic religious value, for example in 2014 it gifted Pakistan 200 tonnes of dates. Pakistani commandos ended the Grand Mosque Seizure in 1979, and restored Saudi administration over the Masjid al-Haram.
Pakistan's previous prime minister, Nawaz Sharif, enjoys exceptionally close ties with senior members of the Saudi royal family. When Sharif was toppled in the bloodless 1999 Pakistani coup d'état, Saudi Arabia intervened; and military chief Pervez Musharraf allowed Sharif and his family to travel into exile in Saudi Arabia. On 2 April 2014, Pakistan Today reported that Pakistan will sell JF-17 Thunder jets to Saudi Arabia, after the kingdom had given a grant of $1.5 billion to Pakistan in early 2014. On January 8, 2014, Al-Monitor reported that the partnership with Pakistan satisfies the Saudi historic quest for a close non-Arab ally to maintain its hegemony in the Arab world and deal with its own internal security challenges. Saudi Arabia is often seen offering its economic resources and the promise of investment in return for military and security cooperation from Pakistan.
Development of bilateral relations between the two countries
Saudi Arabia and Pakistan are leading members of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC). Saudi Arabia is one of the strongest supporters of Pakistan during Pakistan's wars with India, especially opposing the creation of Bangladesh from Pakistan's eastern wing in 1971.
Saudi Arabia supports Pakistan's stance on the Kashmir conflict, and endorses the Pakistani position in the Indo-Pakistani peace process. With Pakistan, it provided extensive financial and political support to the Taliban and the Afghan mujahideen fighting in the Soviet–Afghan War in the 1980s. During the 1990–1991 Persian Gulf War, Pakistan sent troops to protect the Islamic holy sites in Saudi Arabia, but strains developed when some Pakistani politicians and Gen. Mirza Aslam Beg, the then-chief of staff of the Pakistani army openly expressed support for Saddam Hussein's regime in Iraq and its invasion of Kuwait. Along with the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan were the only states to recognise Taliban rule in Afghanistan. In May 1998, Saudi Arabia was the only country that was taken in complete confidence by Prime minister Nawaz Sharif on Pakistan's decision on performing atomic test in weapon-testing laboratories-III (WTL-III) in the region of the Chagai Hills. After he ordered the atomic tests (see codenames: Chagai-I and Chagai-II), Saudi Arabia, along with United Arab Emirates, were the only countries to backed Pakistan and congratulated the country for making the "bold decision". Furthermore, Saudi Arabia promised to supply 50,000 barrels per day of free oil to help Pakistan cope with likely economic sanctions in the aftermath
Pakistan maintains close military ties with Saudi Arabia, providing extensive support, arms and training for the Saudi armed forces. Fighter Pilots of the Pakistan Air Force flew aircraft of the Royal Saudi Air Force to repel an incursion from South Yemen in 1969. In the 1970s and 1980s, approximately ~15,000 Pakistani soldiers were stationed in the kingdom. Saudi Arabia has negotiated the purchase of Pakistani ballistic missiles capable of carrying nuclear warheads. It is also speculated that Saudi Arabia secretly funded Pakistan's atomic bomb programme and seeks to purchase atomic weapons from Pakistan to enable it to counteract possible threats from arsenals of the weapons of mass destruction possessed by Iran, Iraq and Israel. Both nations have received high-level delegations of scientists, government and Saudi military experts of seeking to study the development of a Saudi nuclear programme. Pakistan also formed a key intermediary in the Al-Yamamah arms deal with the United Kingdom.
According to Bruno Tertrais, a researcher for the EU Non-Proliferation Consortium, during informal discussions held in 2005 a former Pakistan National Command Authority officials have said that deploying Pakistan nuclear warheads in Saudi Arabia would be "worse than the Cuban missile crisis." Tertrais concludes that there is no hard evidence in the public domain of any nuclear cooperation between the two countries.
Pakistani troops in Saudi Arabia
Between 1982 and 1987, Pakistan station approximately 20,000 servicemen in Saudi Arabia to defend Islamic holy sites. There are reportedly approximately 70,000 Pakistani servicmen serving in the Military of Saudi Arabia.
In February 2018, Pakistan announced that it would be sending troops to Saudi Arabia on a “training and advise mission”.
Cultural and commercial ties
Saudi Arabia has also provided extensive religious and educational aid to Pakistan, being a major contributor to the construction of mosques and madrassas (religious schools) across Pakistan, including the Faisal Mosque in Islamabad, named after King Faisal of Saudi Arabia. Since 1980, the number of religious schools increased from 800 to 27000 in 1997 and all are funded by Saudi Arabia. The schools serve as nurseries for teenagers and younger children (giving religious and moral education) from Pakistan, Syria, Afghanistan, Iran, Russia, Yemen etc.
Since 1947, the political parties have been receiving funding for their political activities in the country. The major Pakistani city of Lyallpur was also renamed Faisalabad in honour of King Faisal in 1977. Saudi Arabia remains a major destination for immigration amongst Pakistanis, the number of whom living in Saudi Arabia stands between 900,000 and 1 million (see Pakistanis in Saudi Arabia). Saudi Arabia was a major supporter of the "Islamisation" programme of the military ruler Gen. Zia-ul-Haq in the 1970s. In 2006, King Abdullah of Saudi Arabia was awarded the Nishan-e-Pakistan, the highest civilian decoration of Pakistan.
Saudi Arabia is the largest source of petroleum for Pakistan. It also supplies extensive financial aid to Pakistan and remittance from Pakistani migrants in Saudi Arabia is also a major source of foreign currency for Pakistan. In recent years, both countries have exchanged high-level delegations and developed plans to expand bilateral cooperation in trade, education, real estate, tourism, information technology, communications and agriculture. Saudi Arabia is aiding the development of trade relations with Pakistan through the Gulf Cooperation Council, with which Pakistan is negotiating a free trade agreement; the volume of trade between Pakistan and GCC member states in 2006 stood at US$11 billion. Financial co-operation includes $3 billion in aid and loans, of which $1.5 billion was deposited in Pakistan's central bank. In 2018 Saudi Arabia agreed to establish an oil refinery at Gwadar, with a proposed capacity of 500,000 barrels per day. In 2019, Saudi Arabia paid $20 billion to finance developmental projects in Pakistan.
2019 Saudi Visit to Pakistan
The Saudi Crown Prince, Muhammad bin Salman, visited Pakistan in February, 2019. Pakistan was the first stop of the Crown Prince’s journey to Pakistan, India and China. The most important part of the visit was to sign an agreement to establish a $10 billion refinery and petrochemicals complex in Gwadar.
- Cafiero, Giorgio; Wagner, Daniel (23 November 2015). "Saudi Arabia and Pakistan's Evolving Alliance". Huffington Post. Retrieved 27 January 2016.
- Guzansky, Yoel (16 February 2016). "Pakistan and Saudi Arabia: How Special are the "Special Relations"?". The Institute for National Security Studies. Retrieved 27 January 2016.
- Teller, Neville (2016). The Chaos in the Middle East: 2014–2016. Troubador Publishing Ltd. p. 246. ISBN 978-1-78589-282-0.
- Lacey, Robert (2009). Inside the Kingdom: Kings, Clerics, Modernists, Terrorists, and the Struggle for Saudi Arabia. Viking. p. 294.
Saudi Arabia's closest Muslim ally, Pakistan
- Saudi Arabia’s Image Falters among Middle East Neighbors Pew Research Global Attitudes Project
- Saudi-Pakistan Military Ties Getting Stronger
- Grand gesture: Saudi Arabia gifts 200 tons of dates to Pakistan
- see also Prouteau, Christian (1998). Mémoires d'Etat. Michel Lafon. p. 265 through 277 and 280.
- Pakistan to return Saudi favor with arms, combat aircrafts [sic]
- Reavealed [sic]: It was Saudi Arabia that loaned Pakistan $1.5 billion to shore up reserves
- Saudi strategy includes alliance with Pakistan
- Dr. Veena Kukreja, Mahendra Prasad Singh (2005). Pakistan: Democracy, Development and Security Issues. Sage Publications. p. 248. ISBN 0-7619-3417-0.
- Saudi Arabia: Nervously Watching Pakistan Archived 2012-02-05 at the Wayback Machine
- Prithvi Ram Mudiam (1994). India and the Middle East. British Academic Press. pp. 88–94. ISBN 1-85043-703-3.
- Pakistan – Middle East
- Al J. Venter (2007). Allah's Bomb: The Islamic Quest for Nuclear Weapons. Globe Pequot. pp. 150–53. ISBN 1-59921-205-6.
- Saudi Arabia's nuclear gambit
- Saudi Arabia Special Wars
- Saudis consider nuclear bomb, The Guardian, 18 September 2003.
- Tertrais, Bruno (July 2012). "Pakistan's Nuclear and WMD Programmes: Status, Evolution and Risks" (PDF). Non-Proliferation Papers. EU Non-Proliferation Consortium (19): 16. Archived from the original (PDF) on 1 August 2012. Retrieved 19 April 2013.
- Hassan, Syed Raza; Johnson, Kay (February 16, 2018). Macfie, Nick, ed. "Pakistan to send troops to Saudi Arabia to train and advise". Reuters.
- Christophe Jaffrelot (12 April 2016). Pakistan at the Crossroads: Domestic Dynamics and External Pressures. Columbia University Press. pp. 307–. ISBN 978-0-231-54025-4.
- Freeman, Colin; Khan, Taimur (March 13, 2017). "Pakistan in talks with Saudi Arabia to send combat troops to protect the kingdom". The National.
Although the kingdom, like other Persian Gulf countries, does not make the numbers public, experts say there are as many as 70,000 Pakistanis serving across the Saudi military services at any one time.
- Mass, Leslie Noyes (2011). Back to Pakistan: A Fifty-Year Journey. Rowman & Littlefield. p. 157. ISBN 978-1-4422-1319-7.
- Arab versus Asian migrant workers in the GCC countries
- Riyadh look to Asian trade
- King Abdullah ends Asian tour with state visit to Pakistan Archived 2008-06-18 at the Wayback Machine
- Saudi king holds Pakistan talks
- India-Pakistan trade with Gulf hits $36 bn
- Pakistan to welcome greater investment from Saudi Arabia Archived 2008-06-13 at the Wayback Machine
- Kiani, Khaleeq (October 4, 2018). "Talks with Saudi Arabia on $8bn Gwadar refinery in final stages". Dawn.
- Usman Khan and Noor ul Amin Danish (February 17, 2019). "Pakistan, Saudi Arabia sign $20b agreements as crown prince arrives in Islamabad". Samaa TV. Retrieved 22 February 2019.CS1 maint: Uses authors parameter (link)
- "Saudi Arabia hailed for $20bn investment in Pakistan". Arab News. 2019-03-14. Retrieved 2019-03-14.
- "Grand welcome for Saudi Crown Prince in Pakistan". Saudigazette. 2019-02-17. Retrieved 2019-02-21.

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Data from: Effects of between-site variation in soil microbial communities and plant-soil feedbacks on the productivity and composition of plant communities
Cite this dataset
Bauer, Jonathan T. et al. (2018). Data from: Effects of between-site variation in soil microbial communities and plant-soil feedbacks on the productivity and composition of plant communities [Dataset]. Dryad. https://doi.org/10.5061/dryad.r43d0
A critical challenge in the science and practice of restoration ecology is to understand the drivers of variation in restoration outcomes. Soil microbial communities may have a role in explaining this variation due to both site-to-site variation in the composition of soil microbial communities and due to variation that can arise due to plant-soil feedbacks. We tested the relative importance of between-site variation in soil microbial community composition and plant-soil feedbacks in shaping plant community composition and ecosystem function. We used a standard two-phase plant-soil feedback design. Soil inoculum was collected from four tallgrass prairie sites. Then, soils were conditioned separately with nine plant species, and conditioned soils were used to inoculate prairie community mesocosms. In a separate experiment using soil from an additional site we tested conditioned soil samples for the abundance of arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF) and rhizobia. Site of soil origin and plant-soil feedbacks both had effects on the composition and productivity of our plant communities, and the magnitudes of these effects were similar. We also found changes in the abundance of AMF and rhizobia due to plant-soil feedbacks and that AMF abundance were associated with differences in plant community composition. These results indicate that the composition of soil communities due to site-to-site variation and plant-soil feedbacks are both important determinants of plant community composition and productivity. Our results also suggest that AMF and rhizobia are key microbial functional groups underlying plant-soil feedback effects. Synthesis and applications. Site-to-site variation in soil communities can explain some variation in restoration of plant communities. Since plant-soil feedback effects of restored plant species do not overcome this variation, knowledge of soil microbial communities present at a site prior to initiation of restoration efforts may improve predictability of restoration outcomes, and reintroduction of some components of the soil community may be necessary to achieve restoration goals. Additionally, by understanding variation due to plant-soil feedbacks, restoration practitioners can choose plant species for reintroduction that will create favourable soil conditions, including promoting microbial mutualists. Plant-soil feedbacks should also make it possible to increase heterogeneity in soil microbial communities, leading to increases in beta diversity in plant communities.

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MILLWOOD, Va., April 12, 2016 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Project HOPE, the global health education and humanitarian assistance organization, today named Ann Perez, a registered nurse from Santa Fe, New Mexico, as its Volunteer of the Year. Massachusetts General Hospital was meanwhile recognized as Global Partner Volunteer of the Year after many years as a longtime partner in disaster relief efforts worldwide.
Ms. Perez contributed 1,408 hours of medical humanitarian work to HOPE in 2015, training health care professional in India and responding to the earthquake disaster in Nepal last year. Accepting the award at a special presentation during National Volunteer Week, at HOPE headquarters in Millwood, Virginia, Ms. Perez expressed her passion for medical humanitarian work.
"Every volunteer says that they gained more than they contributed to their experience and I concur. In India, while elevating nursing standards and care, I learned the true meaning of hard work, devotion, dedication and generosity. Nepal was just two weeks out of my 26 weeks of work as a HOPE volunteer, but it was powerful teacher nonetheless. The one common thread connecting my experiences in India and Nepal is the beauty of the family bond in these cultures," said Ms. Perez.
Ann was one of the first HOPE volunteers on the ground in Nepal after the earthquake struck, Ms. Perez provided care to the disaster's youngest victims.
"Ann Perez is a credit to her profession and an exemplary HOPE volunteer. She did great work in India and was an outstanding nurse at a crucial time after the earthquake struck in Nepal. Ann not only provided excellent care to patients, she also comforted injured children and distracted them by playing games and listening to their stories during the most chaotic moments of their young lives," said Tom Kenyon, M.D., M.P.H., President and CEO of Project HOPE.
Each April, National Volunteer Week is an opportunity to inspire, recognize and encourage community and volunteer service and was established by the Points of Light Foundation, in 1990. HOPE's Volunteer of the Year nominee is selected through a committee comprised of Project HOPE staff members and alumni. HOPE's supporters participate through an online voting campaign to select the award recipient. In 2015, all of HOPE's volunteers filled 549 positions, providing care and recognized for their outstanding contributions in 2015 were Harry Owens, Maureen O'Reilly, Freya McGregor and Jon Brack.
Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) mobilized six medical volunteers to quickly respond to the earthquake in Nepal in April last year. All of the volunteers were experts in disaster response and specialized in emergency medicine, surgery and emergency management.
"We are immensely proud and inspired by our medical volunteers and partners like Massachusetts General Hospital, our Global Partner of the Year. MGH is a longtime partner of HOPE in disaster relief and we are enormously grateful to great institution for their continuing efforts to help us deliver health care, education, medical training and humanitarian assistance to people in need in the developing world," said Dr. Kenyon.
The MGH volunteers donated 720 hours of service and focused their efforts on the Manmohan Memorial Teaching Hospital, supporting the local staff in treating patients and managing the emergency room system.
"Their incredible work resulted in more patients receiving the best possible care, lower infection rates and earthquake victims receiving more one-on-one comfort from additional medical support," said Hilarie Cranmer, M.D., M.P.H., Director, Global Disaster Response, MGH Center for Global Health, Assistant Professor, Harvard Medical School & Harvard School of Public Health.
For more information about volunteering for Project HOPE, please visit our website at www.projecthope.org.
About Project HOPE
Founded in 1958, Project HOPE (Health Opportunities for People Everywhere) is dedicated to providing lasting solution to health problems with the mission of helping people to help themselves. Identifiable to many by the SS HOPE, the world's first peacetime hospital ship, Project HOPE now provides medical training and health education, and conducts humanitarian assistance programs in more than 30 countries. Visit our website projecthope.org and follow us on Twitter @projecthopeorg.
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Here is a summary of the products covered in this book. Please note that this summary does not encompass all AWS products.
EC2 provides virtual computing resources on demand, in effect allowing virtual servers to be spun up and down on demand in the AWS cloud.
The command-line tools are provided by the Amazon staff and are located at:
These are the environment variables used when setting up command-line tools:
set JAVA_HOME="C:\Program Files\Java\jre6" set EC2_PRIVATE_KEY=c:\aws\pk-XUSF3YX32DTZWSBHEIENR24EANXCXUBA.pem set EC2_CERT=c:\aws\cert-XUSF3YX32DTZWSBHEIENR24EANXCXUBA.pem set EC2_HOME=C:\AWS\ec2-api-tools\ec2-api-tools-1.3-62308 ...

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Conisbrough residents fear that a change from PCs to PCSOs on the beat could lead to an increase of crime in the area.
Fears surfaced at the Conisbrough Partners and Community Together (PACT) at the Ivanhoe Centre last Wednesday, when it was confirmed that starting in September Police Community Support Officers will have their own beats, while police officers will take a more reactive role.
Sgt Richard Vernon, of the Conisbrough Safer Neighbourhoot Team, confirmed Police Officers from Safer Neighbourhood Teams are to operate ‘tasking teams’ which now cover merged South/West Areas of Doncaster and work shift patterns.
Officers from Edlington Station will cover Conisbrough and when they are not on shift Conisbrough will be covered by Rossington.
He said: “PCSOs will be taking over beat patrolling responsibilities and police officers will be part of a tasking team and will look at developing issues. We will address this as a team.” He said the changes meant an increase in the number of Safer Neighbourhood officers in Doncaster from 58-72 and the changes would allow officers to make a harder impact on crime.
A resident, who did not want to be named said: “ We are fed up with the crime and anti-social behaviour in Conisbrough. These ‘Tasking Teams’ will basically only do reactive policing or act on intelligence gather by PSCOS ‘beat managers’. Police Officers will do more reactive work than proactive, police officers will not be involved in Community Policing – they will not be involved in the walking and talking anymore. PCSO do not have warranted powers and can in some situations lack appropriate training.”
Sgt Vernon said over the past five weeks there had been 57 incidents of anti social behaviour in Conisbrough, with six in the priority areas of the Oval area and eight in the town centre. Crimes included five thefts in the town centre, eight motor vehicle offences, 10 burglaries from dwellings and five criminal damage cases.
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So the suns out again and the view from the balcony is pretty outrageous so I thought I'd share, although it is still freezing out. I recently bought an oil based charcoal pencil and love it. I'll do a separate post about it and some of the options out there but this is a shot of the #davegrohl piece for @yesturner which I'll be handing over tomorrow which I'm bringing out the blacks on using this pencil. I can't leave it alone!

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The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has updated its JobKeeper guidance to reflect changes to eligibility tests announced by Treasurer Josh Frydenberg earlier this month.
For workers brought into JobKeeper under the new July 1 eligibility test, employers will have until the end of the month (August 31) to satisfy the wage condition — that is, pay those workers — for the fortnights commencing on August 3 and August 17 respectively.
The ATO has published advice for businesses working out which of their employees is eligible for JobKeeper 2.0 under the policy changes, effectively making way for workers hired after March 1 to be brought into the program.
These workers will only be allowed to start receiving payments from the pay period starting on August 3, including staff that are still stood down or have been re-hired.
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As per the Treasurer’s previous announcement, casual employees will only be eligible for JobKeeper 2.0 if they had worked on a regular and systemic basis during the 12 months ending July 1.
The ATO has also released some guidance about determining what constitutes a casual worker for the purposes of JobKeeper 2.0.
“A casual employee is likely to have been employed during the relevant 12 month period on a regular and systematic basis if they had a recurring work schedule or maintained a reasonable expectation of ongoing work,” the ATO said in a recent content update.
“While a pattern or roster of hours may be a strong indication of regular and systematic employment, it is not necessary to have worked the same days and hours over each pay period. For example, due to the effects of the coronavirus on employment, an individual may have worked fewer shifts in the months of March to June 2020.”
Earlier this month Frydenberg outlined a range of tweaks to eligibility for JobKeeper 2.0 in light of stage four restrictions being imposed across Melbourne.
These changes will see the government expand spending on the wage subsidy program by an estimated $15.6 billion.
Legislation giving effect to JobKeeper 2.0, which will run through to March next year in some form, has yet to be tabled in Parliament.


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Bussana Vecchia is a former ghost town in Liguria, Italy. Abandoned due to an earthquake in 1887, it was renovated and repopulated by an international community of artists in the early 1960s. It is administratively a hamlet (frazione) of the city of Sanremo, near the border with France.(Wikipedia)
"Bussana Vecchia (IM)"
"Bussana Vecchia - La chiesa"

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With a teenager in the house and 2 tweens we need Febreeze! Then to also have a baby in diapers we NEED FEBREEZE!! I ran across this easy recipe for DIY Febreeze. Its quick and easy and effective !! I can use these on the couches, carpets, in the girls room and near the baby’s changing table (usually my bed !! ) Give it a try ,and enjoy !!
One spray bottle (Try purchasing from your local dollar store)
1/8 cup of fabric softener (I love Suavitel and its at your local dollar store)
2 tbs baking soda
*Lavender or any essential oil fragrance you like
Mix the ingredients in the spray bottle then fill the rest up with water. Shake before using and enjoy !!
I ran across this awesome idea and had to try it. Having dinner ready when the kids get home is a must, especially since the kids eat so early in the day at school. By the time they get home it is almost six hours since they have eaten. Anyone who has witnessed a ravenous 7-year-old, knows that it is a big deal !! This easy way to freeze herbs makes meals quick, easy and flavorful. Try this with tilapia, salmon, chicken, soups,
Check out this easy recipe
Empty Ice cube trays
Zip lock bags
Bundles of fresh herbs from the garden,store or farmers market
Oil of your choice
This recipe is very free form. Meaning that whatever herbs you will need is what you will use. For example, for rosemary chicken , take fresh rosemary, tear into small pieces and put in the ice-cube tray . For baking add Extra virgin olive oil on top of the rosemary. Freeze the concoction for 24 hours, remove from the tray and place in ziplock bags. Put the ziplock bags back into the freezer, laying flat and use as needed. You can use , olive oil, coconut oil, butter, chicken,or vegetable broth to make all kind of wonderful savory meals.
My kids are always hungry so when I found this awesome and easy recipe for DIY fruit snacks, I think I was more excited than they were. You only need 4 ingredients and a special silicone mold to form them. If you can find a cute mold, that is shaped small like fruit snacks that would be great. As always check your local dollar store for items like this. Try this easy recipe and your kids (and you) will love it !!
2 1/2 cups strawberries or any fruit of your choice
1/2 cup lemon juice
2 TBSP honey (or agave nectar)
1/2 cup gelatin
You can use fresh or frozen fruit in this recipe. Put the fruit and lemon in a saucepan on medium-low heat until the fruit starts to soften. You can use a handheld blender to puree the fruit, or pour it all into a blender. Set aside to cool for about 5 minutes. Stir in the honey (or agave) . Whisk in the gelatin a little at a time so it doesn’t clump. Once thoroughly mixed,pour into silicone mold. Refrigerate for 1 to 2 hours to let it set. Remove and pop the fruit snacks out the mold. Enjoy !!
I am a Pinterest junkie and they always have awesome ideas in the DIY category !! I found this awesome detox water that you can use as well as the Sassy Water I posted recently. This one is simple and you can mix it to you own liking !! Check out this easy recipe to give your metabolism a boost .
Apple Cinnamon Water
You will need:
One large Pitcher (1 gallon)
1 Apple (thinly sliced) You can use anything from a Granny Smith to a delicious Fuji)
1 cinnamon stick
Drop apple slices in the bottom of the pitcher (you can same a few slices for your glass if you would like)
and then add cinnamon stick. Add ice to cover the if you’d like,fill the rest with water. Place in the fridge to steep for 10 minutes to 24 hours and you have your own fruit water!
You can refill the pitcher 3 to 4 times with the same fruits !!
Try adding lemons or lime for a healthy boost
You can add raspberries,blue berries,mangos,cherries,herbs,ginger…really anything…the sky is the limit


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Initiate thinking about methods to improve your marital relationship today so you can look forward 12 months from now to say the old matrimony looks great. Better making love, better interaction, more top quality time together — talk to your spouse about this and discuss how you intend to complete it. What would you like to improve about how you communicate with each other? You must decide which something you would like to change and begin to work towards that aim one step at a time.
Communication is something that we all need, also our partner. One of the easiest actions you can take for your romance with your spouse is to get more quality time along every day. Spending quality time with the spouse is an excellent way to further improve your absolutely adore bond and make your marital relationship stronger. Good time will give you equally time to discuss what is going on in the lives and who you are developing as a person. Spending some time with one another allows renew your bonds and rekindle the romance.
How to Improve Your Marriage the Sussman – Regarding that through the years your romance with your loved one has become regime and foreseen? Couples usually do not discuss all their relationship whenever they have attached the knot. They then fall into a mentality where they are really comfortable in the marriage , nor have to worry about changing the dynamics with the relationship. This is unhealthy for your relationship because couples who stay in a relationship without discussing it and making changes are less prone to likely be operational to looking to make becomes their relationship. The marriage ends up staying in a similar place year in year out.
The Sussman Approach teaches that couples need to be willing to make changes to their particular marriage. If you discover that you are in a ditch in your marriage, talk to your man about how things are working out or how things could be improved upon. Make tiny changes make some believed into methods to do it. A few who are going to make small changes and communicate about them are far more likely to have a prosperous married life than couples who all stay in a stagnant romance. Communication in a marriage is very effective and can improve a lot of issues within a relationship.
How to Improve Your Marriage also gives couples the chance to use more quality time together. In most failing marriages, one or the other partner spends almost all of their period at work or perhaps partying, as well as the couple would not get any kind of quality time collectively. When lovers sit down and plan the actual might like to do with their time, they are more likely to spend quality time with each other and improve their marriage.


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August 9th, 2012 by faye
English actor Bob Hoskins has announced retirement from his acting career after he was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease.
According to reports, 69-year-old Bob Hoskins announcement brings an end to his silver screen career which lasted for four decades and also included Hollywood hits like “Who Framed Roger Rabbit.”
His most recent stint was in “Snow White and the Huntsman,” which was released this year and stars “Twilight” actress Kristen Stewart.
On Tuesday, Bob Hoskins revealed his battle with Parkinson’s disease, several months after he was diagnosed with the brain disorder. His agent released a statement regarding the condition of the actor:
“Bob Hoskins wishes to announce that he will be retiring from acting, following his diagnosis of Parkinson’s disease last autumn. He wishes to thank all the great and brilliant people he has worked with over the years, and all of his fans who have supported him during a wonderful career. Bob is now looking forward to his retirement with his family, and would greatly appreciate that his privacy be respected at this time.”
Some of the symptoms of Parkinson’s disease include difficulty with movement, gradual slowing down of the body, muscle stiffness and tremors. Balance and facial expression can also be affected.
Daiga Heisters of support and research charity Parkinson’s disease UK said: “We are sorry to learn that Bob Hoskins has been diagnosed with Parkinson’s. Parkinson’s is a progressive condition that affects everybody differently, and can change on a daily, or even hourly, basis.”
Heisters added, “Many people can live a full and active life with their diagnosis of Parkinson’s. However, it does affect some people quickly and severely.”
Actor Michael J Fox is one of the most well-known celebrity who also suffers from the brain disorder. He has battled Parkinson’s disease for more than 20 years. The actor was diagnosed at the age of 30
Actor Michael J Fox is one of the most well-known sufferers of the disease, which he has battled for more than 20 years. He was diagnosed at the age of 30, but he chose not to make the news public for another seven years. Michael J Fox is now 51, and his foundation is the biggest contributor of private funding to research into Parkinson’s disease.
Another high-profile celebrity who suffered from the disease is Muhammad Ali, who was diagnosed when he was 42 years old back in 1984. The former champion boxer, who is now 70, has cut an increasingly frail figure in recent years.
Majority of the cases of Parkinson’s disease appear for no known reason, but experts believe that repeated blows to the head may have contributed to the onset of the disease in the case of Muhammad Ali.
Bob Hoskins began his career in film during the 1970s and gained popularity by playing Harold Shand in the iconic 1980 gangster film “The Long Good Friday” alongside Helen Mirren. Back in 1986, an Oscar nomination for Best Actor and further critical acclaim followed his lead role in yet another British film, “Mona Lisa.”
Hoskins also played the role of Eddie Valiant in the movie “Who Framed Roger Rabbit” in 1988, and Smee in both Hook (1991) and Neverland (2011).
Back in the 1980s and 1990s, Bob Hoskins was also famous for his advertisements for BT, and his “It’s good to talk” catchphrase became famous.
The English actor has four children and has lived in East Sussex, England with second wife Linda Banwell for more than ten years. In May, when he was asked if acting was still a passion of his, Bob Hoskins replied: “Acting is a lark but I’m trying to work less. They say: “Bob I know you’re trying to retire but we’ve got a little swan song here which is the business…” and I get talked into it.
Hoskins added, “The more you don’t want to work, the more work you get. I want to be at home with the wife but she doesn’t want me to retire, she wants me out of the house.”


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And now for some more bad news via the New York Times reporting on the Centers for Disease Control:
One in 10 pregnant women in the continental United States with a confirmed Zika infection had a baby with brain damage or other serious birth defects, according to the most comprehensive report to date on American pregnancies during the Zika crisis….
Despite a C.D.C. recommendation that brain scans be performed on all babies born to women with possible Zika infection, only 25 percent of the babies in the study had brain imaging, so the actual number of impaired infants could be higher….
Birth defects, ranging from the condition of abnormally small heads, known as microcephaly, to neural tube defects and eye malformations, occurred in 5 percent, or 51, of those pregnancies, including 45 live births. Of the 250 cases where the presence of a Zika infection was confirmed with laboratory testing, 10 percent, or 24 pregnancies, resulted in birth defects, the report said.
All but eight of the 51 cases involved severe brain abnormalities such as microcephaly;
Why does this matter beyond the individual tragedy? Medicaid is the dominant payer for births in this country. Most Medicaid births are paid for by Legacy Medicaid funds where the states pay a significant portion of the cost. Almost all childhood Medicaid expenditures are also Legacy Medicaid expenditures where the states. We are having a policy debate that looks to significantly reduce Medicaid’s ability to respond to emerging public health crisises:
the current system where the Feds give the states an open ended funding stream that is a state specific multiple of the state contribution. The block grant removes the variability of the federal spending commitment. In the Ryan plans, it also shrinks in terms of real purchasing power over time so states either spend more money to maintain current level of enrollment and services or cuts to enrollment and services have to occur.
And here is where there is a problem. The capitated payments would be based on average expected costs in year 1 and then get weaker. States with disproportionate clustering of high cost conditions will be significantly worse off. Long run Zika neurological impairments will hit warmer states’ Medicaid budgets much harder and more dis-proportionally than Zika will hit cold weather states’ Medicaid budgets…. The block grant system fails unless there is a side payment of new federal funds. And given the political fights over natural disaster relief bills and the Zika bill, I have a hard time seeing Congress routinely providing multi-billion dollar cash infusions to a few states for new diseases or threatening epidemics.
Further more, the new CDC data indicates that severe birth defects are occurring more often than previously thought.
This is a case example of the problems with block granting with a shrinking real-dollar allocation. It can’t handle shocks.


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Nathan Hale High School boys basketball coach Brandon Roy was shot while attending a party in Southern California over the weekend.
Los Angeles County sheriff's Lt. Joseph Williams said Wednesday that Roy, 32, was one of four men shot in Compton on Saturday.
KCBS in Los Angeles reports about 20 people, including several nieces and nephews, having a barbecue in the street. They were watching children play basketball in the 2000 block of North Nestor Avenue about 9:30 p.m. when two men walked up and opened fire without saying a word, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department.
The suspects fled the area.
Roy was standing next to his six-year-old niece, according to the girl's grandmother. He put her in a bear hug and took her to the ground. In the process, he was shot in the hamstring and butt.
Williams said the other victims, who are 25, 26, and 31 years old, were shot in the upper body but suffered non-life-threatening injuries.
Roy was treated in southern California but has already returned to Washington while he recovers.
Investigators are still trying to determine a motive for the shooting, but sources tell KING 5 it could be gang-related. No arrests have been made.
Roy is from Seattle and graduated from Garfield High before playing at the University of Washington. He was a shooting guard for the Portland Trail Blazers and won the NBA's Rookie of The Year award in 2007.
He left the NBA in 2011 after knee injuries.
Roy led the Nathan Hale boy's basketball team to an undefeated season and the state title in his first year this past season.
The Trail Blazers released the following statement Tuesday:
“Like many others, we’re just learning of the injury suffered by former Trail Blazers player Brandon Roy in a shooting over the weekend in California. According to those reports, Brandon was wounded as a bystander, but is expected to recover. Our thoughts and prayers are with Brandon and his family during this time.”


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Scientist and veterinarian Eve MacMillan loves wolves. She’s been
studying them most her life. When she gets the opportunity to
study on a private reserve in Alaska, she jumps at the chance.
Four months into her year of research, she is as fascinated with
the Dillon cousins as she is her wolves.
All six Dillon cousins know that she is their mate. And for four long
months they have waited to take the final step. After their Alpha,
Noah, seduces her, they tell her they want to share her.
Overwhelmed by the passion they inspire, Eve lets her inhibitions
Then an unknown enemy ramps up his attacks, and Eve discovers
her lovers are more than just men when one of the pack is left
fighting for his life.

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After their successful Hong Kong concert, the girl’s were seen at the local Hong Kong airport on their way back to Korea. As always, the girl’s are on point with their outfits, but again, I saw something I thought was funny in the media pictures :P.
You know Tiffany is a real American girl when you see her chomping down on Cheetos at the airport! There has be tons of yummy Korean snacks she could’ve chosen from. And, of course, Cheetos have to be popular all over the world, but it just shows she hasn’t lost her American roots! No red hot Cheetos though? I thought Korean’s love spicy foods?? Haha, apparently she wasn’t in the mood for spicy food at probably the ridiculous hour they were flying out. LOL and look at those fingers! I wonder if she ate the whole bag later, haha.
JeTi would be in perfect American harmony if Sica was eating what I thought was a Girl Scout’s Thin Mint. But on further observation, it looks to be some sort of Korean? chocolate covered cookie. Maybe next time American girls!
Sooyoung was even nice enough to stop for a picture with some HK-SONEs on her way out! How nice of her! Enjoy the rest of the pictures!
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Find composition details, parts / movement information and albums that contain performances of second essay, for orchestra, op 17 on allmusic. Following a series of blazing successes, the gifted and widely popular american composer, samuel barber, found himself gradually sidelined by the avant garde samuel barber had the misfortune to be the right man in the right place but at the wrong time his music is indisputably american in feel (albeit with a mild. Samuel barber's first essay for orchestra (1938), along with his extremely well- known adagio for strings of the same year, brought barber worldwide recognition after being premiered by maestro arturo toscanini and the new york symphony orchestra on november 5, 1938 toscanini was known for not championing the. Monday's post, which included an excerpt from the violin concerto, demonstrated the extent to which samuel barber's music goes beyond the famous adagio for strings now, let's listen to barber's second essay for orchestra, op 17, a ten-minute, titanic tour-de-force sketched at the same time as the. Barber: knoxville: summer of 1915 / essays for orchestra nos 2 and 3 by samuel barber listen to classical music cds online. David zinman leads the baltimore symphony in music of samuel barber, all written in the 20th century and recorded sept 30 and oct 1 of 1991, in the symphony's baltimore home hall the choices include the world famous adagio for strings, his school for scandal overture, the 1st essay, some :music for shelley, as.
Samuel barber was a singer when he was growing up in west chester, pennsylvania, he was impressed by the glamour surrounding his aunt louise homer, a leading operatic contralto of the era as a student at the curtis institute in philadelphia, he took voice lessons alongside his studies in piano and composition. Buy samuel barber: piano concerto, violin concerto, adagio for strings, second essay for orchestra & overture to the school for scandal by samuel barber, leonard bernstein, george szell, eugene ormandy, thomas schippers, new york philharmonic orchestra, cleveland orchestra, philadelphia orchestra, isaac. Samuel barber had strong literary interests in several languages his choice of song texts ranged from medieval lyrics to kierkegaard, joyce, rilke, and neruda his essays for orchestra (there are three) really pose a metaphor for the handling of musical themes the second essay, in particular, states an initial idea (like a. Buy first essay, op 12 by samuel barber at jwpeppercom orchestra sheet music for string orchestra (5-5-3-3-3.
Although many of barber's works make literary allusions, his music is not programmatic in the strict sense significant in this respect are the three essays for orchestra (1938, 1942, and 1978), which are intended as musical counterparts of the literary form structural considerations govern barber's instrumental writing there. Find a samuel barber - london symphony orchestra, david measham - symphony no 1 / essays for orchestra nos 1 and 2 & night flight first pressing or reissue complete your samuel barber - london symphony orchestra, david measham collection shop vinyl and cds. His music caught the ear of arturo toscanini, who led the premieres of two works: the essay for orchestra (later retitled first essay for orchestra) and the adagio for strings, one of the best-known works of the 20th century the essay form — barber's own creation, something of a musical argument in which.
Scoresondemand http://wwwmusicsalesclassicalcom/ondemand library of digital perusal scores samuel barber first essay (1937) score begins on the next page buy scores in north america and the world except for europe, australia, and new zealand. Scoresondemand http://wwwmusicsalesclassicalcom/ondemand library of digital perusal scores samuel barber second essay for orchestra (1942) score begins on the next page buy scores in north america and the world except for europe, australia, and new zealand.
Samuel barber's essay for orchestra, op 12, completed in the first half of 1938, is an orchestral work in one movement it was given its first performance by arturo toscanini with the nbc symphony orchestra on november 5, 1938 in new york in a radio broadcast concert in which the composer's adagio for strings saw its.


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Can a carnivore diet provide all essential nutrients?
A carnivore diet can provide all essential nutrients
Purpose of review: The aim of this study was to summarize current contributions affecting knowledge and predictions about the nutritional adequacy of plant-free diets, contextualized by historical accounts.
Recent findings: As demonstrated in recent experiments, nutrient interactions and metabolic effects of ketogenic diets can impact nutritional needs, sometimes resulting in nutrient-sparing effects. Other studies highlight conflicting hypotheses about the expected effect on metabolic acidosis, and therefore mineral status, of adding alkaline mineral-rich vegetables.
Summary: A carnivore diet is a newly popular, but as yet sparsely studied form of ketogenic diet in which plant foods are eliminated such that all, or almost all, nutrition derives from animal sourced foods. Ketogenic diets are already nutritionally controversial due to their near-complete absence of carbohydrate and high dietary fat content, but most ketogenic diet advocates emphasize the inclusion of plant foods. In this review, we discuss the implications of relying solely on animal sourced foods in terms of essential nutrient status.

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i know i promised some big news, so here it is! i’m very excited to announce my newest venture- gryphon design collective. i’ve been working with michele slobin apprille for a number of months now with the development of the collective.
gryphon recruits world-wide talent in the field of graphic design, fine art, and creative writing. all of our products are printed in the usa and made with recycled materials.
one of gryphon’s proudest accomplishments thus far is the introduction of our customized children’s books. we’re one of the only companies out there to offer image capture technology, which allows the child to be painted right into the story. these books are beautifully written and illustrated by designers from our collective.
gryphon also produces learning language games that inspire kids to learn while they play. pretty cute, right?
in addition to making reading and learning more fun and creative for the kiddos, we also strive to promote our wonderful collection of designers. we’ve got fine art cards and notebooks for every aesthetic taste.
this has been such a fun and creative adventure for me- i’m proud to be a part of something so beautiful. if you think these products are as lovely as i do, please support us by making a purchase! you can even use promo code rhx10 to save 20%!
my ipad just became more than a kindle! i got an ipad for christmas determined to use it for all my creative endeavors. but, to date, i’ve read books on it…checked facebook..and doodled a little using a few painting and sketch apps. all that will change now that i’ve found my new favorite app- moodboard. it allows me to easily brainstorm ideas for various projects. i can clip photos from the web, pull in my saved photos, create custom color palettes, and add text. additionally, it’s just super fun to use! the app is so intuitive and easy to use. it kind of reminds me of those futuristic movies where they just flick everything around with their fingers on the computer screens (know what i’m talking about? am i the only one that wanted to play on one?). the moodboard above shows my current ideas about a painting i’m working on (ok, thinking about working on) for my bedroom. i’ve got these three giant canvases to cover and i’m nervous! the moodboard has already substantially increased my progress on this project!…go test out the free version, but i promise you’ll be back for the full version within ten minutes! who knew brainstorming could be so lovely?


In terms of club football in 2019, the continent of Europe has a pretty firm stronghold over the best footballers on the planet. The top five leagues in England, Spain, Germany, Italy and France are where the money, prestige and exposure lie, and as such, they attract the best players from all over the world.
In the past, we’ve seen countries in the Middle East, Asia and North America all try to rival European clubs for top players, with varying degrees of success, and right now that competition is coming from the lucrative Chinese Super League.
That’s why over the last week we have been asked to do videos on the 7 best players outside of Europe and China, and the 7 best paid players outside of Europe and China. I now wish I’d done the latter since this was an incredibly difficult seven to decide upon with real confidence, but if this video absolutely smashes it then we may well look at the best paid another time as well.
Here are our views on the 7 best footballers playing outside of Europe and China:
7. Wayne Rooney
Kicking us off in seventh place is a man who you wouldn’t have backed to make a seven like this when he first arrived at DC United nine months ago. Following a difficult final season at Manchester United, Rooney was unable to make a truly fairytale return to Everton, and although he was the Toffees top scorer for the season, they moved him on after just 12 months – presumably down in no small part to his large salary.
Since arriving in Major League Soccer though, the 33-year-old has been an absolute sensation. DC United were the worst club in the MLS when Rooney arrived, but after making his debut in their first game at the Audi Field stadium, they began to skyrocket up the league table. The former Manchester United man was named club captain after just three games, and his last ditch tackle and match-winning assist against Orlando drew international attention.
In the end, Rooney’s form inspired DC to finish in the MLS play-offs, he was named as the club’s MVP and Golden Boot winner, the MLS Player of the Month for October and he made the 2018 MLS Best XI. In short, it was a memorable debut campaign for England and Manchester United’s all time top scorer, and he recently scored his first hat-trick for the club to get his second season off to a bright start as well.
6. Dario Benedetto
Quite often, the star players in South America are brilliant but raw young talent that is just waiting to be snapped up by a European giant. We’re breaking that mould a little bit by including Dario Benedetto, who is 28 years of age, has never played in Europe and doesn’t look likely to do so anytime soon.
Whilst it wouldn’t really be fair to call Benedetto a late bloomer, he was a totally different animal following a 2016 transfer to Boca Juniors. In his first full season back in Argentina’s Primera Division, following four years in Mexico, Benedetto bagged 24 goals in 28 games, and he was tied with Lionel Messi as Argentina’s 2017 Footballer of the Year.
He scored 14 in 17 last season, including one in each leg of the 2018 Copa Libertadores final, but he wasn’t included in Argentina’s 2018 World Cup squad. It has to be said that Benedetto isn’t having the best 2018-19 season, and that almost pushed him out of this seven, but ultimately we think sixth place is pretty fair.
Mentioned in a couple of recent videos, experienced centre-back Pedro Geromel is an absolute rock at the back for Gremio. Having spent the majority of his career in Europe, most notably with Vitoria and Koln, Geromel first returned to Brazil on-loan in 2014 and then on a permanent in 2015. Since then, he has been one of the most dependable players in Brazil’s Serie A, and he even won his first caps for the national team in 2017.
Included in Tite’s squad for the 2018 World Cup, Geromel is a really composed centre-back, a calming force at the back who is slick in the tackle and shrewd in possession. He has made the Brazilian Team of the Year for four consecutive seasons from 2015 to 2018, and one wouldn’t bet against him making it five. For our money, he’s the best defender outside of Europe and China right now, although we should acknowledge some honourable mentions later in this video.
4. Carlos Vela
The second MLS player to make this seven, we think Carlos Vela has been the best player in the US since signing for Los Angeles FC in January 2018. The Mexican international arrived in the States having had six mostly very happy years in La Liga with Real Sociedad, and he registered a magnificent 14 goals and 13 assists in just 28 appearances in his debut campaign.
That was enough to secure him a place in the MLS’ Best XI for 2018, and a Twitter pole named him as captain for the MLS All-Stars game against Juventus. Following the departure of Miguel Almiron to Newcastle, Vela would be our favourite to go one better in 2019 and be named as the division’s MVP outright.
Capable of playing on either flank or through the middle, Vela is most devastating when deputised on the right flank. That way he can use his quick feet, his burst of acceleration and that wand of a left foot to carve teams open time and time again. With him, LAFC are genuine MLS Cup contenders. Without him, they’re probably a mid-table side. That’s why we think he’s the best player in the MLS right now.
3. Andres Iniesta
In many ways, one would think Andres Iniesta ought to top this seven. Certainly, at the peak of his powers, even Wayne Rooney couldn’t challenge Iniesta as the best player in this seven. At the age of 34, the Spaniard is hardly over the hill, but his influence was just starting to decrease at Barcelona at the time of his departure and he hasn’t yet managed to truly set the world alight since arriving in Japan.
Having said that, if you were to pluck one player from outside of Europe or China to put in a top European team right now – say a Manchester City or Barcelona – Iniesta would probably be your first choice, and you’d bank on him not looking at all out of place. A magnificent footballer and one of the finest of his generation, Iniesta was a joy to watch at the peak of his powers, never afraid to receive the ball, meticulous in possession and devastating in the pass.
The nine-time FIFPro World XI inclusion is now playing his football in Japan with Vissel Kobe, where he does look a class apart, but has been unable to exert his influence across the entire team. Still, we think third place seems about right.
2. Agustin Marchesin
Another player who I’d feel pretty confident dropping into most top European sides and getting the job done, if not necessarily better than the current incumbent, is Argentine goalkeeper Agustin Marchesin. Club America’s number one in Liga MX, Marchesin has excellent reflexes and tends to dominate his penalty area.
Despite having been called up to the Argentine national team for the first time nine years ago, Marchesin has only won 4 caps since then. He wasn’t even included in Argentina’s 2018 World Cup squad, a decision we found a little baffling and even more so after the countries number one Willy Caballero dropped an absolute clanger against Croatia in the group stages.
Whilst midfielders and forwards naturally tend to take the plaudits, Marchesin is an excellent shot stopper, well worthy of his spot in second place and close contender for the best footballer outside of Europe and China.
0. Honourable Mentions
As I said, this was a difficult seven to finalise, so I’ll try not to ramble on for too long with our honourable mentions. Going country by country, the omission that I suspect will draw the most outrage in the comments is probably that of Zlatan Ibrahimovic, so we’ll start in the USA. I never thought I’d have Wayne Rooney ahead of Zlatan Ibrahimovic in a seven 12 months ago, but right now I think it’s right that the Englishman squeaks in ahead of the Swede.
Zlatan is a remarkable footballer, who was far better at 33 than Rooney is right now it ought to be added, and even at the age of 37 he is LA Galaxy’s star man, scoring 23 goals in 28 games since heading stateside. Other MLS players worthy of honourable mentions include Darwin Quintero, Nicolas Lodeiro, Nicolas Gaitan, Nani and Josef Martinez.
Heading south to Argentina, I can’t quite believe that I couldn’t find a place for Cristian Pavon in our seven, along with the likes of Walter Montillo, Lucas Pratto and Lisandro Lopez. In neighbouring Brazil, every one of Walter Kannemann, Dudu, Fagner and Gabriel Barbosa can consider themselves hard done by not to have featured, albeit the last of those is on-loan from a European club.
Andres Iniesta isn’t the only player to have headed to Japan recently, and the likes of David Villa, Fernando Torres and Lukas Podolski could all stake claims to have been included. Meanwhile, in the Middle East, there are a handful of players who have shown their class in the past such as Xavi, Sebastian Giovinco, Karim El-Ahmadi, Guiliano and Wilfried Bony.
That’s just a very quick cross-section and there will be countless players who you feel ought to have featured I’ve no doubt, from Nahuel Guzman in Mexico to the man, the myth, the legend that is Sunil Chettri in India. As always, let us know what your own sevens would look like in the comments, let us know any future video ideas you’d like to see from us and do make sure you’re subscribed to HITC Sevens, it would be madness not to be given the level of brilliance exhibited by the channel on a daily basis…
Right, now you’re subscribed and safely included in the HITC Sevens family, here is your top spot…
1. Everton Sousa Soares
Everton Sousa Soares, better known simply as Everton, is – we think – the best footballer outside of Europe and China right now. Although he broke into the Gremio team at the age of 18, Everton wasn’t an immediate hit and an obvious future star in the same way someone like Neymar or Gabriel Jesus was. In fact, Everton never represented Brazil at any youth level.
He played well enough to become a mainstay in the Gremio side though, and he has just improved season upon season to become the outstanding player in the division now. At the age of 23, he is about to hit 200 first team appearances. He played a whopping 61 games in the 2017 campaign, but it was the 2018 season in which people really started to sit up and take note of what a special player he was becoming.
Everton, who is a left winger I should point out, bagged 17 goals in 43 games in all competitions, as well as having the most dribbles per game of any player in the division. Quick, skilful and direct, Everton is now a member of the Brazilian national team, and he has been heavily linked with moves to both Manchester City and Manchester United.


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The Wellsboro Boys Tennis team improved to 2-0 on the young 2019 season with a 7-0 sweep of Cowanesque Valley on Wednesday, March 20.
The Wellsboro Boys Tennis team started the 2019 season off on a high note by edging Towanda 4-3 at Packer Park on Tuesday, March 19.
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MONTGOMERY - Brandyn Tuttle finished with 11 rebounds and 23 points and Joseph Grab added 19 more as Wellsboro downed Mount Carmel 73-48.
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The Wellsboro Varsity Boys Basketball team is heading back to the District IV Class AAA semi-finals after beating Hughesville 58-27 on Thursday, February 21.
Senior Brett Rudy was named to the PSCA All-State team back on January 26, 2019 at the Association's annual banquet The Radisson Hotel in Harrisburg.
For the first time in school history the Wellsboro Lady Hornets were crowned NTL Showdown champions following a 53-40 win over Sayre on Saturday, February 16.
In their third meeting of the season the North Penn-Mansfield Tigers held off Wellsboro for a 43-41 win in the NTL Showdown finals on Saturday, February 16.
Northern Tier League Scoreboard from Friday, February 15, 2019.
Senior Brandyn Tuttle became the 10th member of the Wellsboro Boys Basketball team to score 1,000 career points on Friday, February 15 in a 81-42 win over Troy.


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Pierstone’s Prague office has advised the Prague-based Socialbakers social media marketing company on the sale of its global business to U.S.-based customer engagement company Astute.
Financial details of the sale were not disclosed.
Pierstone‘s team included Partners Tomas Schollaert, Iva Zothova and Lenka Suchankova, Senior Associates Ferdinand Fort and Stefan Kral, and Associates Teodora Draskovic and Klara Kocarova.
Pierstone did not reply to an inquiry about the deal.
Editor's note: After this article was published, Baker McKenzie announced that it had advised Astute on the deal. The firm's team included Luxembourg-based Partner Diogo Duarte de Oliveira and Prague-based Partner Tomas Skoumal.