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It's a question which is being discussed by a large number of fellow bloggers and by some of the political hacks. Here's a rough paraphrase of what he said:
The Lib Dems believe that we have the change politics fundamentally if we are to restore trust in politics and politicians. Such changes should not be limited to changing the voting system. It involves far more. Politicians are always expected to have easy answers to every problem but this might be one of those occasions where there is no easy solution. But being more open and accountable is a step in the right direction.So, that's what he said. What is the interpretation:
If PR was the only change that was needed then I would be Chief Executive of the Electoral Reform Society. But as a politician, I need to look more widely.
As Nick said in Liverpool, so he repeated last night. There is no way he would take the Lib Dem sinto a position as simply an adjunct to another Party - either of them. But if another party really wanted to change the political system then we would be interested in talking to them. But the onus is on the Leader of the largest party to make the first move, not the Leader of the Lib Dems (unless they are one and the same person of course!)
Well, he hasn't delighted those who are passionate about STV by setting out that STV is the absolute prerequisite for any discussions. But he has said that root and branch reform of the political structure is needed for us to be interested in talking. So I guess that we won't trade our position just for a few ministerial Prius's, but we can't be absolutely sure that it would be full STV that we would get.
There is, I think, an implied slap down to Paddy in the rejection of becoming a mere adjunct of another party. That is what most people assumed that Paddy wanted to create through his talks with Blair up until (and just after) the 97 election.
In demanding that Brown or Cameron should make the first move, it is clear that Nick is not about to let anyone know what our bargaining position is in advance. On PR, if Nick responded to the 'AV - is it good enough?' then it would take the pressure off Brown to act now. Let's face it, Brown won't be doing anything in response to a Nick 'demand' until after an election (at the earliest).

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If you’re feeling the dog days of summer, then maybe you’re a bit averse to using your oven more than necessary.
Well, to combat the heat and your sweet tooth, I’ve rounded up some of my blog’s best no-bake treats to help satisfy your cravings!
I hope you enjoy this list, as it brought back memories of many recipes I’ve made throughout my years of blogging! 🙂
Cocoa, peanut butter, maple syrup, and oats come together to make these soft and chewy cookies that are reminiscent of a peanut butter cup!
One of my first food videos, this is a great, chocolate-free way to enjoy a raw treat!
A peanut butter ‘fudge’ base is topped with banana and a homemade chocolate drizzle to make this classic flavor combination!
I’ll be honest, these are not for the low sugar peeps out there, but they are sublimely delicious!
I always wanted to create a cheesecake out of avocados, and this was the decadent creation I came up with!
This was a couple of years before I went truly low sugar, but I was onto the fact that dates were giving me blood sugar issues. I created this recipe with maple syrup and honey as an alternative!
Cookie dough and peanut butter make a fabulously delicious treat!
For the date tolerant, these chewy, cinnamon-y spheres are a simple way to have a quick snack on hand for you or your kids!
These were a favorite of mine for quite a while, as I love lemon! After I went low sugar, I revamped them with this version.
These are too good to only be made for Christmas time! I was inspired by the popular peppermint bark, meshing a raw brownie with a more solid textured minty topping.
The story behind these is true…I made these one night for my husband and I to satisfy our raging sweet teeth, and satisfy, they did!
I can’t have a no-bake treat list without my famous Andes Mint Pie! Worth every calorie, sugar gram, and iota of effort.
This is my ideal type of summer treat! Chewy, chocolate-y cookies surrounding creamy, avocado-based ice cream. Slurp!
If you can’t tell, my favorite combination is mint and chocolate, reflected in many of my treats. These ‘bon-bons’ would be fun for the kids!
An easy date and nut crust filled with a simple fresh pear puree!
I originally made these as an ode to my husband for Valentine’s day, but I’ve found myself craving them throughout the year!
I was going for a healthier ice cream sundae using a more modern technique here…date and nut base, avocado ‘ice cream’, topped with crisp chocolate shell and whipped cream!
If you like a warm, baked cinnamon roll, you might enjoy these no-bake bars inspired by the mall favorite! I thought myself pretty innovative using a baby aspirin syringe to pipe on that caramel, lol.
Forever trying to create different ways of enjoying the seed/oat/date crust with the creamy avocado topping. Chocolate is always a win though, isn’t it?
I didn’t think too much of these when I first posted them, but man, they blew up around here for a while! An easy way to get that cookie fix, sans oven.
I got into it with another blogger who ripped off this recipe as her own. I called her out, she denied it, end of story…nothing for me to do. Food blogging can be a nasty business folks, but this treat is anything but! A brownie base topped with cookie dough and chocolate chips…the best of both worlds!
This is kind of like the above recipe, only in reverse. A cookie dough base topped with a good layer of chocolate…I was going for a healthier candy bar feel.
I remember being really proud of this picture, catching the little chocolate highlight on the corner there…these were also one of the first recipes to introduce me to raw treats!

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Wednesday, November 28 – At a time of major news developments in the Middle East and North Africa, the Arab-American media’s efforts to meet the demands of its audience have been complicated by declining ad revenue, new technology, and growing competition from Arab outlets in the Middle East and North Africa, according to a new study by the Pew Research Center’s Project for Excellence in Journalism.
This report examines the state of the Arab-American news media as it seeks to serve a growing and diverse population. In 2011 the U.S. Census Bureau reported that there were close to 1.8 million Arab-Americans living within the United States, an approximately 47% increase in population size from 2000. This estimate however, is believed by some to be a significant undercount. Arab-Americans are of varying religious backgrounds and have complex historical, cultural, and political ties to nearly two dozen nations.
Among the findings:
- Print: Trends across most print outlets point to a shift toward digital and to maintaining community news coverage, even while trying to increase coverage of the Middle East and North Africa. In general, Arab-American newspapers are suffering from a significant drop in advertising revenue triggered in part by the recent economic recession. Most are free if picked up at a newsstand or store, though there is usually a fee attached to having a newspaper home delivered.
- Radio: Radio serving the Arab-American community is in a more fragile state than print. Most content is “brokered programming,” meaning the show’s producer pays a radio station for airtime. And advertising is even harder to come by here. Access to Arab-American broadcast radio is limited geographically. Some radio programming is moving online, which means lower production costs and a potentially wider audience, but it is unclear if this is long-term solution.
- Television: Arab-American television news programming is almost nonexistent, and the few channels that do exist are largely overshadowed by satellite news from the Middle East and North Africa. Numerous Arab satellite channels and networks can be accessed in the United States online, as well as over satellite because they are “free-to-air” feeds. Al Jazeera English is carried by a handful of cable providers, and continues to push for wider inclusion in the cable market.
- Arab uprisings: The Arab uprisings provided a unique moment for Arab-American news media. When the mainstream U.S. media’s attention eventually shifted away from the uprisings, Arab-American outlets were presented with an opportunity to fill that void. Social media – which was a story in its own right – offered ways for the Arab-American media to reach its audience, but the user-generated content also posed a threat to smaller outlets by providing an abundance of alternative online information.
The Project for Excellence in Journalism tracks the transformation of journalism in a changing information landscape through its annual State of the News Media report and other special reports. As part of the nonpartisan, non-advocacy Pew Research Center, it does not take positions on policy issues.


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The German government plans to completely destroy the country's industry
The German authorities are planning to pass a law to reduce the consumption of electricity by private and public sector enterprises. And the scale of savings is really impressive. According to the document, which the ruling coalition insists on, the volume of electricity consumption is supposed to be reduced immediately by 26,5% compared to the 2008 level. It is planned to achieve this indicator by 2030.
The new bill provides for mandatory energy savings for all institutions. Companies that consume a certain level of energy resources will need to use "energy management systems" to plan their level of consumption over the long term.
Needless to say, the document being prepared for adoption could put an end to the entire industry of Germany. After all, serious production is impossible without the use of electricity. But it seems that the current German government has decided to bury everything that the country has been so proud of for several decades.
The stated goal is to become “climate neutral” the economy by 2045. To do this, the German government needs to reduce domestic energy consumption by 45 TWh per year. Only one question remains - how will ordinary Germans react to such plans of the government?
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The near future, a time when both hope and hardships drive humanity to look to the stars and beyond. While a mysterious phenomenon menaces to destroy life on planet Earth, astronaut Roy McBride undertakes a mission across the immensity of space and its many perils to uncover the truth about a lost expedition that decades before boldly faced emptiness and silence in search of the unknown.
Max Simkin repairs shoes in the same New York shop that has been in his family for generations. Disenchanted with the grind of daily life, Max stumbles upon a magical heirloom that allows him to step into the lives of his customers and see the world in a new way. Sometimes walking in another man’s shoes is the only way one can discover who they really are.

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A delegation of village chiefs and acting village chiefs from Mukim Kota Batu, today held a working visit to the Mosque Affairs Department in the capital.
The delegation was led by Yang Berhormat Awang Naim bin Haji Kamis, member of the Legislative Council, as Penghulu of Mukim Kota Batu. A briefing was delivered by Awang Haji Amir Hisham bin Haji Masri, Acting Director of Mosque Affairs Department. The delegation also included a number of the mukim's consultative council members.
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Sunday, April 20, 2014
By Betty Adams email@example.com
WINTHROP -- An opportunity to borrow a Kindle rekindled Jana Diket's interest in becoming a Charles M. Bailey Public Library patron.
BOOKISH: Charles M. Bailey Public Library in Winthrop recently acquired three Kindle electronic book readers.
Staff photo by Joe Phelan
When she saw the reference to Kindles on the library's Facebook page, "It made me go in and get a card and sign up for the waiting list," Diket said.
Instead of having to wait to use popular electronic book reader, library director Richard Fortin asked if she would help try it out.
"It was pure luck," Diket said Wednesday.
Fortin said the library's acquisition several weeks ago of three Kindles was sparked by his desire to keep up with new ways to get books into readers' hands.
He said e-book readers are a hot topic among librarians in the state.
"I'm not looking to replace books," Fortin said. "I'm supplementing books with new ways to access information. It's nothing new for libraries; the fastest and easiest way to access information has always been the library."
Fortin, who was hired as library director in April, said he's now looking at ways patrons might renew books via text message on their cell phones.
"If libraries aren't going in that direction, we're going to be obsolete," he said.
The Winthrop library will begin lending Kindles to patrons Aug. 9.
There's already a waiting list, and Fortin expects them to be so popular that borrowers will have to return them at the end of two weeks -- no renewals. More information is available on the library's website at www.baileylibrary.org/.
Fortin noted the library is simply meeting a public demand. Amazon -- which is where he bought the Kindles and downloaded the titles -- announced recently that electronic books outsold hardcover books on its market-leading website.
"The number of Kindle books (e-books) sold by Amazon.com has outpaced the number of hardcover books 143 to 100 over the past three months, the company said, and it has sold three times as many Kindle books in the first half of this year as compared to the first half of last year," Dan Nystedt wrote in the July 20 edition of PC News.
Having Kindles has put Winthrop's library on the cusp of a trend.
Maine Library Association President Sonja Plummer-Morgan said only a few member libraries around the state lend e-book devices to patrons, including the Mark and Emily Turner Memorial Library in Presque Isle and the Camden Public Library.
The Maine State Library and the Maine Regional Library System are planning a conference in September to talk about the impact of e-readers and e-books on public libraries. Information about that conference is available at www.maine.gov/msl/libs/tech/ereaders.htm
"So many people want to read in a variety of different manners, said Dean Corner, director of public services for the Maine State Library. "We're trying to adapt to those so we can meet their needs.
"Libraries across the country are trying to figure out what to do when there's no more CDs and DVDs and everything goes to streaming video," he said.
Amazon's Kindle was the first e-reader.
"It used to be just the Kindle, then the Barnes & Noble Nook, and now so many other companies manufacturing readers, it's difficult to keep up," Corner said.
Fortin said the Winthrop library paid $280 for each Kindle, then received a rebate when Amazon dropped the price, the next day, to $190.
The library also bought cases and a satchel for each Kindle so the borrower could have the power cord for recharging it.
After a week with the lightweight device that offers a dozen downloaded books in any size type -- Diket declared herself a fan.
"I love it," she said. "It's small and a lot thinner than I thought it would be. I'm a book person, but I'm looking into trying to get one for myself."
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The top Republican on the Senate Finance Committee chastised the Obama administration for stoking “greater market uncertainty and volatility” with recent warnings to investors about the threat of a U.S. default.
“Comments such as those recently made by administration officials invite greater market uncertainty and volatility, which threatens the livelihoods and savings of millions of Americans,” Sen. Orrin Hatch (R., Utah) said in a Friday letter to Treasury Secretary Jacob Lew. “This is irresponsible and threatens to create needless panic.”
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“As Treasury Secretary, you have been entrusted to be a responsible steward of the public’s finances, and should act in every possible capacity to protect and enhance the depth, liquidity and efficiency of markets for U.S. debt securities,” Mr. Hatch said.
President Barack Obama, Mr. Lew and other top officials in recent days have suggested investors should not be as calm as they have been as the U.S. comes close to exhausting its ability to borrow money. Mr. Lew has said Congress must raise the $16.7 trillion debt ceiling by Oct. 17 or the U.S. may not be able to pay all of its bills.
“I think they should be concerned,” Mr. Obama told CNBC this week, when asked if Wall Street should remain calm over the standoff. “When you have a situation in which a faction is willing potentially to default on U.S. government obligations then we are in trouble. And if they’re willing to do it now, they’ll be willing to do it later.”
Jason Furman, the chairman of the White House’s Council of Economic Advisers, suggested in an interview Thursday markets should not assume the conflict will be resolved at the last minute, as it has been in the past. “It’s not obvious to us that this time is business as usual,” Mr. Furman said. “We think that’s something that people need to understand and appreciate.”
In his letter to Mr. Lew, Mr. Hatch said “it is irresponsible for high-ranking government officials to stoke fear into the marketplace and sentiments of the American people based on personal conjectures, when you know that Republicans are willing to work with you to reach a reasonable resolution.”
Mr. Hatch said “the overwhelming majority of members of Congress on both sides of the aisle are committed to ensuring” that the U.S. does not default.


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The civil suit, filed on June 11, 2001 in the District of Columbia, alleges that the Indonesian military provided "security services" for Exxon Mobil's joint venture in Indonesia's conflict-ridden Aceh province, and that the Indonesian military committed "genocide, murder, torture, crimes against humanity, sexual violence and kidnapping" while providing security for the company from 1999 to 2001. The plaintiff's claim that Exxon Mobil was aware of widespread abuses committed by the military but had failed to take any action to prevent them.
In the wake of business scandals involving Enron and WorldCom, among others, U.S. President George Bush has called for "a new ethic of personal responsibility in the business world," arguing that Americans need "confidence in the character and conduct of all of our business leaders."
"Corporate responsibility shouldn't stop at the water's edge," said Kenneth Roth, executive director of Human Rights Watch. "If the Bush administration is serious about promoting ethical business practices, it shouldn't be trying to stop this court case from going forward."
Human Rights Watch is not a party to the lawsuit and takes no position on claims regarding Exxon Mobil in Indonesia, but is deeply concerned that the State Department would request that the case be dismissed rather than taking a neutral position and allow the legal proceeding to run its course.
The case was filed by the International Labor Rights Fund (ILRF), a U.S. non-governmental organization, on behalf of eleven anonymous plaintiffs against Exxon Mobil in a U.S. Federal Court in the District of Columbia. The plaintiffs allege that Exxon Mobil violated the U.S. Alien Tort Claims Act, the Torture Victims Protection Act, international human rights law, and the statutory and common law of the District of Columbia. The suit held that Exxon Mobil was liable for the alleged abuses because it provided "logistical and material" support to the military.
Exxon Mobil vigorously denied the allegations and said the lawsuit "recently filed by the International Labor Rights Fund (ILRF) containing these allegations is without merit and designed to bring publicity to their organization."
The company later petitioned U.S. District Court Judge Louis F. Oberdorfer, the presiding judge in the case, to solicit an opinion from the State Department whether this suit would have an adverse effect on U.S. foreign policy. On May 10, Judge Oberdorfer sent a letter to the State Department requesting "out of an abundance of caution, in the tense times in which we are living…whether the Department of State has an opinion (non-binding) as to whether adjudication of this case at this time would impact adversely on interests of the United States" and seeks specifics about "the nature and significance of that impact." The letter stated that the plaintiffs alleged that "Exxon Mobil Corporation and various of its subsidiaries and affiliates ('Exxon') are legally responsible for human rights violations suffered by plaintiffs at the hands of an Indonesian Army unit engaged by Exxon to provide security for its Arun Project in Aceh, Indonesia."
The State Department argued that the Indonesian government would view judicial scrutiny of the company's conduct as a referendum on the human rights record of the Indonesian armed forces, which would dissuade it from cooperating with the United States in counter terrorism. However, the State Department itself routinely criticizes the human rights record of the Indonesian military in its Country Reports on Human Rights Practices while maintaining diplomatic relations. Indeed, in its letter to Judge Oberdorfer, it condemned "human rights abuses by elements of the Indonesian armed forces in locations such as Aceh."
The State Department could have issued a neutral opinion on the suit, but instead sided with Exxon Mobil and sent a response to Judge Oberdorfer on July 29, 2002 arguing that the case should be dismissed.
The State Department also argued that the litigation's "potential effects on Indonesia's economy could…adversely affect important United States interests" and could impede further cooperation with U.S. companies. It said that continued business with U.S. companies would expose the Indonesian government and local companies to the highest business standards as another justification for dismissing the lawsuit, even though the suit could determine whether Exxon Mobil did follow acceptable business practices.
"The administration can't simultaneously argue that U.S. companies impart the best business practices in Indonesia while trying to dismiss a case that could determine whether a U.S. company actually followed those practices," said Roth.
The State Department claimed that the suit may actually hurt progress on human rights in Indonesia. Indonesian human rights groups, however, fear that the State Department's letter will bolster and legitimize the Indonesian military's resistance to judicial scrutiny of abuses, especially in conjunction with the U.S. government's recent decision to resume limited military cooperation with Indonesia. Human Rights Watch has strongly criticized the resumption of U.S. military assistance because it could undermine efforts to strengthen civilian and judicial oversight of the military without clear conditions on human rights. (For more information see "The Indonesian Military and Ongoing Abuses," a Human Rights Watch backgrounder, July 2002 available at: www.hrw.org//backgrounder/asia/indo-bck0702.htm).
State Department Undercuts Indonesian Peace, Judiciary
The State Department's efforts to influence the case also undercuts credibility of U.S. efforts to promote an independent judiciary in Indonesia that is free of political interference. Ironically, when a suit by the Karaha Bodas Company, a joint-venture of two U.S. firms, against the Indonesia state energy firm, Pertamina, came up in talks with his counterpart last week in Jakarta, Colin Powell reportedly explained that the U.S. government does not interfere with ongoing court cases.
Two weeks before the State Department sent its opinion to Judge Oberdorfer, Indonesia's Ambassador to the U.S., Soemadi DM Brotodiningrat, sent a strongly worded letter objecting to the lawsuit to Richard L. Armitage, the U.S. Deputy Secretary of State. Chillingly, the Ambassador noted that the lawsuit "will definitely compromise the serious efforts of the Indonesian government to guarantee the safety of foreign investments, including in particular those from the United States."
The ambassador's letter also warned that the suit would have an adverse impact on peace talks in Aceh that are "at an extremely sensitive and delicate stage." However, the Indonesian security forces have increased military operations, proposed martial law, and arrested Acehnese peace negotiators since those negotiations began.
"Instead of condemning the Indonesian government's threats against American investors and the Aceh peace process, the State Department has apparently buckled to them," Roth said.
In late June 2002, Exxon Mobil notified the State Department that it had joined the Voluntary Principles on Security and Human Rights program that began in 2000 and has been adopted by both the Clinton and Bush administrations. The program was developed by the State Department in conjunction with the British Foreign and Commonwealth Office, the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs, multinational oil and mining companies, and human rights organizations, including Human Rights Watch. According to the State Department, the program is designed to "guide Companies in maintaining the safety and security of their operations within an operating framework that ensures respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms."
"It is the height of hypocrisy for the State Department to publicly promote human rights principles for the oil and gas industry and then tell a judge that scrutiny of an oil company's human rights record runs counter to foreign policy," said Roth. "Apparently, principles only matter when they don't matter."
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It has been clandestinely moved forward in an attempt to fast track the law under the radar of a culture drunk on materialistic obsession - as such The House Judiciary Committee is reconvening on the 21st of December. In short, we were lied to.
While it was the intent to give people little time to react, our reaction will not be little. This oligarchy rules without democracy, consent or support; it fears us, it fears protesters, it fears the solidarity of the Occupy Movement, it fears the 99pc, it fears YOU. The federal government currently perches on the narrow brink of collapse, let us give it a nice, hard push....."
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The new generation of Volkswagen Beetle appeared on the stage of the International Geneva Motor Show in March. The model has lost the New prefix and is already the third generation, and not another planned restyling. He received a completely new technical filling, modern interior and neoclassical design. The cute, rounded headlights with large reflectors and elegant chrome trim are striking. Due to the fact that the original model was air-cooled, the modern version also does not have a radiator grill. Only a small air intake on the front bumper is used to cool the engine and intercooler. It is covered with a plastic grill with thin intersecting horizontal and vertical ribs. In addition, it serves as a home for small angular fog lamp units. The feed also turned out to be quite successful. I would like to note the inflated fenders, unusual glass bevel and a small spoiler, hinting at the hot technical stuffing of the model. In general, the designers perfectly managed to cross the rather unusual features of the legendary car with modern realities and fashion laws. The Volkswagen Beatle is a Golf class four-seat hatchback. Its overall dimensions are: length 4278 mm, width 1808 mm, height 1486 mm, and wheelbase 2537 mm. The Beetle has an average ground clearance of 145 millimeters. This position is typical for most passenger road vehicles. They hold the road well, can drive on a small curb and do not lose stability, even at relatively high speeds. The Beatle's suspension is fully independent with multi-link architecture and anti-roll bars. Despite the unusual body shape, the Beetle's trunk has good roominess by the standards of this class. With the backs of the second row of seats up, there is about 310 liters of free space in the back. This volume is quite enough for both the everyday tasks of an ordinary car enthusiast and for a trip to the airport with several large suitcases on board. If, on a whim of fate, the owner has to take on board a relatively oversized cargo, he can always sacrifice the back row and free up to 905 liters of free space. In the domestic market, the car is equipped with three different engines, mechanical and robotic variable transmissions, as well as exclusively front-wheel drive. Thanks to a good list of alternative aggregates, the model becomes relatively versatile and is able to satisfy most of the needs of a potential buyer. The basic versions of the Volkswagen Beetle received an inline turbocharged petrol four at 1197 cubic centimeters. Despite the modest displacement, it produces 105 horsepower, accelerates the hatchback to a hundred in 10.9 seconds and consumes about 5.9 liters of gasoline per hundred kilometers, in a combined driving cycle. For those who like it hotter, the manufacturer can offer a similar unit with a displacement increased by 200 "cubes". It generates 160 horses, accelerates the car to 100 km / h in 8.3 seconds and consumes 6.6 liters of fuel under the same conditions. The oldest unit is a two-liter turbo four. Such versions develop 210 horsepower, shoot up to a hundred in 7.3 seconds and spend 7.3 liters in a combined driving cycle. The beetle is a car with a rather long and unusual history. The new generation boasts a stylish, but at the same time, iconic design, which perfectly emphasizes the character and personality of the owner. Due to its unusual shapes, such a car will not dissolve in the gray everyday stream and will not get lost in the large parking lot of the shopping center. Salon is the kingdom of high-quality finishing materials, verified ergonomics and comfort. Even a dense traffic jam or a country trip will not be able to deliver the driver and unnecessary inconvenience. Despite the funny appearance, the Beatle has a pretty serious technical stuffing. Under its hood is an excellent line of powertrains, which are a fusion of advanced engineering and unsurpassed German quality. The Volkswagen Beetle is a classic with a modern twist.
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Laxworm Radio Experience will be in Dallas, TX to broadcasting a double header, the first a highly anticipated meeting between Cornell and University of Albany. Dan Matthews, Host of Lacrosse Talk, will be doing the play by play joined by Kyle Hartzell of the New York Lizards and Marcus Holman of the Ohio Machine, both Team USA players. "This is exciting for Laxworm Radio Experience" said Laxworm's Mike Sportini "We have the largest slate of High School, College and professional games set to be broadcasted, 81 in total. Having two of the best players in the world working with us is just phenomenal!"
The game broadcast will go live at 12:45pm with pregame discussions and then the game starts at 1pm, Dan Matthews will do the play by play while Kyle and Marcus will provide color.
The second game of the day will be SMU vs. Texas A&M live at 9pm and Dan will have the call again. "I cant wait for Saturday" , said Sportini.
Laxworm Radio Experience is a 24/7 lacrosse radio station that currently has 16 different original shows that will cove youth to pro and everything in between. Founded by Laxworm's Michael Sportini and launched this year from the floor of the U.S. Lacrosse Convention with the goal of providing all levels of lacrosse fans a place to hear live games, great content and knowledgable individuals with the same goal in mind, to grow the game. To contact Michael Sportini email Msportini@Laxworm.com for advertising information or show information.

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The truth is that the rumor of the comeback of the BMW 8 Series is not recent. However, it is no longer a rumor. It is a reality and the 2019 BMW 8 Series Gran Coupé is one of the big bets of the German automaker.
The new 2019 BMW 8 Series Gran Coupé is not only a four-door coupé variant as it will include the M8 specs as well.
During the 2018 Geneva Motor Show, the concept version of the M8 model was unveiled, and BMW confirmed that the new 2019 BMW 8 Series Gran Coupé will start being produced still during this year.
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2019 BMW 8 Series Gran Coupé Release Date
As we already mentioned, BMW has already confirmed that the 2019 BMW 8 Series Gran Coupé is going to start being produced by the end of this year.
2019 BMW 8 Series Gran Coupé Price
The truth is that there are no official prices yet. Nevertheless, we believe that the starting price of the new 2019 BMW 8 Series Gran Coupé should be around $125,000.
2019 BMW 8 Series Gran Coupé Redesign and Changes
In our opinion, the 2019 BMW 8 Series Gran Coupé won’t have a lot of changes when compared with the 6 Series Gran Coupé. The truth is that we believe that the front fascia styling should be very similar including the sharp edges, the huge kidney grille, and the big intakes in the bumper. While the bumper can have a different shape, we believe that the aggressive look will be maintained.
In terms of the rear of the 2019 BMW 8 Series Gran Coupé, we believe that there won’t be a lot of changes either. After all, BMW also wants to maintain all the BMW’s familiar. Looking at the back of the car, you can expect to see thin taillights, a big trunk lid spoiler, and round and big tailpipes.
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2019 BMW 8 Series Gran Coupé Specs
The reality is that there isn’t a lot of information about the drivetrain yet. Nevertheless, according to most rumors, we believe that the 2019 BMW 8 Series Gran Coupé will come with an upgraded version of the 4.4-litre twin-turbo V-8 engine that is already present on other BMW cars. However, with this upgrade, this engine should be able to produce near 600 of horsepower.
Another option that is still mentioned in many rumors is concerned with the 6.6-litre twin-turbo V-12 engine. BMW already uses this engine on their M760Li, one of the most powerful cars in the 7 Series. This engine is able to produce 601 of horsepower and 590 pounds per feet of torque.
In terms of the transmission, we believe that no matter the engine BMW decides to use in the 2019 BMW 8 Series Gran Coupé, you will get an eight-speed automatic gearbox.
2019 BMW 8 Series Gran Coupé Interior
In what concerns with the interior of the 2019 BMW 8 Series Gran Coupé, there isn’t a lot of information. While we have already seen the concept car, we believe that BMW will make quite a few things inside the cabin. After all, BMW wants to maintain some familiarity.
According to most rumors, the 2019 BMW 8 Series Gran Coupé cabin should use the latest 7 Series as inspiration. So, you should expect to see a premium and elegant interior. The instrument cluster should have some changes since the 2019 BMW 8 Series Gran Coupé needs to stand out. We believe that almost all surfaces inside the cabin will be covered in Alcantara and leather. In terms of the rest of the trim elements, these should include carbon-fiber, aluminum, and genuine wood.
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Interesting infographic about the Scion FR-S.
The coupe is the fifth in a line of cool cars and the 2013 model went on sale earlier this summer.
Scion Vice President Jack Hollis said
“The FR-S will definitely be Scion’s halo car. While the brand has been iconic with the xB, adrenalized by the tC, and groundbreaking with the new iQ, the addition of the FR-S expands the brand into a new dimension of driving performance.”
The Scion FR-S is an authentic sports car at an affordable price, with a MSRP of $24,200 when equipped with a six-speed manual transmission, and $25,300 when equipped with a six-speed automatic transmission that features paddle shifters and Dynamic Rev Management technology.
“Scion’s goal was to create an affordable sports car that true driving enthusiasts could enjoy,” Hollis said. “We accomplished that with a starting price under $25,000, which is a total home run for buyers! Add in Scion’s complimentary Scion Service Boost, our dealers’ no-haggle no-hassle Pure Price, and Scion’s network of about 1,000 dealers, and the FR-S is a grand slam.”


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Aston Martin announced that at the 2014 Geneva Motor Show it will unveil the DB9 Carbon Black and Carbon White special editions. Emphasizing the timeless GT sporting nature, the new Carbon Black and Carbon White editions feature carbon fibre side strakes and black window surrounds that reinforce the powerful visual themes.
If the Carbon White special edition creates a dramatic visual effect with the carbon fibre and dark elements that contrast against the Stratus White paint and accented caliper colour, the Carbon Black accentuates the strong dark theme through unique combinations of lightweight carbon fiber features.
Inside, we find bespoke sill plaques with the Carbon Black or Carbon White logo, while the strong black styling theme with a choice of accent colours in line with the caliper shade showcases carbon fibre details and new black hardware. Under the hood, we find the 6.0-liter V12 engine rated at 517 hp and 620 Nm of torque. Pricing is available on request at any of Aston Martin’s 147 dealers.
Aston Martin DB9 range received a full package of engineering, equipment, and styling enhancements. This is the model’s most significant upgrades package since it debuted in 2003.
Considered to be the most successful Aston Martin ever (alongside the V8 Vantage), the Aston Martin DB9 established itself as the ultimate grand tourer through its enduring combination of sporting character, genuine luxury, and understated elegance.
According to Aston Martin CEO Ulrich Bez, the DB9 remains to be a very special car. It is your quintessential sporting grand tourer, offering an unparalleled combination of character, luxury, driver involvement, and refinement. What’s more, the DB9 is the perfect blend of unique Aston Martin character and uncompromised design philosophy, performance ability, and craftsmanship.
Furthermore, the new program of improvements perfectly complements Aston Martin’s core qualities. The subtle styling changes freshen up the DB9's look, with a bright finish radiator grille, a new front bumper, and a re-shaped lower intake that features a bright hexagonal mesh. Completing the external revisions are the car’s new headlight bezels, silver brake calipers, re-styled sills, clear rear light lenses, and 20-spoke diamond-turned alloy wheels.
Under the skin, the DB9's passive damping system was replaced by a new ADS or Adaptive Damping System, which delivers enhanced ride comfort along with sharper handling when it is switched to Sport mode. This ADS system comes as standard equipment for the entire Aston Martin DB9 range, including the Coupe and Volante. Broadening the car’s specifications are new and revised Bluetooth microphone system, tyre pressure monitoring system, Bang & Olufsen hi-fi options, and Double Apex alloy trim.


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Weisman Art Museum Ponders The Magic Of CloudsIf you are trying to find some in-door entertainment during this chilly stretch, we got an idea. There is a new exhibit at the Weisman Art Museum which is all about celebrating clouds and our fascination with them.
'David Bowie Is' Exhibit Brings True 'Sound and Vision' Experience to ChicagoReady for an immersive experience? The retrospective "David Bowie Is" opens today in Chicago, and it's a mind-blowing examination of one of the modern musical era's most fascinating creative minds.
Alice Cooper Stops By Art Exhibit Before Mpls. ShowRock and Roll Hall of Famer Alice Cooper is performing again Monday night at the State Theater in Minneapolis. Before the concert, Cooper attended a Minneapolis exhibit of album cover art, including his own records.
Finding Minnesota: Recycled Art Featured In New ExhibitAll kinds of old things have found new life in an art exhibit that just opened on the campus of Metro State University.

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ADDIS ABABA, Nov. 28 (Xinhua) -- The Ethiopian government on Tuesday launched a Comprehensive Refugee Response Framework (CRRF), which aims to transform the socio-economic condition of refugees presently relocated in the country.
The newly introduced CRRF, together with the recently launched civil registration program that was launched by the east African country, is expected to benefit some of the 890,000 refugees that were relocated to Ethiopia mainly from its neighboring countries such as South Sudan, Sudan, Eritrea, and Somalia in 26 refugee camps across the country.
The CRRF, which was launched in Ethiopia's capital Addis Ababa with representatives of UN agencies and other non-governmental organizations, is said to be part of the Ethiopian government's plan that envisages to improve the socio-economic conditions of refugees through the provision of education, trainings and employment opportunities.
Fitsum Arega, Commissioner of Ethiopian Investment Commission (EIC), said during the launching that one among the initiatives incorporated through the newly introduced framework is the creation of employment opportunities through Ethiopia's industrial parks development projects.
According to Arega, the constructions of three industrial parks are currently underway in different parts of Ethiopia, with particular emphasis given to helping significant number of refugees through job creation.
The three industrial parks, which are under construction at a cost of 500 million U.S. dollar that was secured from Britain, the EU and the World Bank, are expected to create employment opportunities for close to 100,000 people, of whom 70 percent (30,000) will be drawn from refugee communities in Ethiopia.
Prior to the CRRF, the east African country had also launched a civil registration package for refugees, which includes registration of refugees' vital life events, including birth, death, marriage and divorce, directly with national authorities.
Civil registration offices were also established in each of the 26 refugee camps, as well as in the seven locations with a high concentration of refugees in the country, so as to accommodate the civil registration package.
According to the United Nations refugee agency (UNHCR), civil registration package for refugees is a "historic first and a ground-breaking development for refugee protection in Ethiopia, not previously realized over decades."
More than 70,000 refugee children born in Ethiopia over the last decade have not had their births registered and will soon be issued with birth certificates, according to UNHCR. Accordingly, children born before the new law came into force can also obtain a birth certificate retroactively, it was noted.
According to UNHCR, the civil registration package for refugees is one of the nine pledges made at the Leaders' Summit held in New York in September 2016.
Other commitments included to grant work permits to refugees, strengthen access to education, to allow a significant number of refugees to reside outside of refugee camps and to locally integrate long-staying refugees, the statement indicated.
The framework, among other things, aims to enhance refugee self-reliance and inclusion, provide refugees with better possibilities for solutions to their plights, and ease pressure on host countries.
As the Ethiopian government is presently scrutinizing a draft proclamation which allows refugees to live out of camps, the country has received 103,263 new refugees in the first ten months of 2017, pushing the total number of refugees living in the country to 889,071, according to UNHCR.
According to Kisut Gebreegziabher, Assistant Communication Officer at UNHCR, the newly arrived refugees are mainly from South Sudan, Eritreans and Somalia, respectively.
The draft proclamation is expected to be presented to the Ethiopian House of People's Representatives for approval in the coming months.


text: On the occasion of Amitabh Bacchan's 75th birthday, the 11th October episode of Kaun Banega Crorepati was a special one. Dedicating the episode to the host, the show began with the audience singing the happy birthday song to him. Furthermore, as a tribute, the audiences of that episode were taken to Amitabh Bacchan's college, Sherwood College in Nainital. There too, the students and the teachers sang happy birthday to Amitabh Bacchan. It was an emotional day for the renowned host and actor of Indian television and film industry, and with rounds of gratitude, he reminisced about his college days with the viewers. Star Showbiz wishes Amitabh Bacchan a belated happy birthday and many more happy days to come.

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The Girl with the Amazon Tattoo
As we reported, independent publisher of Stieg Larsson fame Quercus has been up for sale since January. There’s nothing confirmed about Quercus’s sale, but there’s a lot of speculation this week. The Folio Prize was awarded a few days ago and when book people are together, drinking and celebrating authors like George Saunders, they gossip about which bookish companies are about to eat other bookish companies.
Liz Thomson of Bookbrunch.co.uk (in an article later posted without a paywall by PW) reports that there are a few companies interested in the acquisition. Orion is the most likely. When Mark Smith and Wayne Davies founded Quercus together in 2004, they had been working together in the custom publishing division, Smith serving as the managing director and Davies as the publishing director. Orion is owned by Hachette Livre, and the second-largest publisher in the world may be interested in Quercus’s backlist.
The other two parties rumored to be interested in taking over Quercus are Head of Zeus and Amazon. Head of Zeus is unlikely, since Smith and former Zeus CEO Anthony Cheetham left the company “acrimoniously,” according to Thomson.
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A new documentary by director Billy Savage follows off-road icons Joe Breeze, Gary Fisher, Charlie Cunningham, Tom Ritchey, and others as he reveals the historical events that helped found the sport of mountain biking. Savage spent two years on the project, collecting archival footage and still images from the early '70s and combined those with modern-day interviews with those early pioneers to help paint a more complete picture of how exactly the sport came to be.
The film is scheduled to screen on Sunday, January 21, 2007 in Park City, UT at the upcoming 2007 X-Dance Film Festival, a four-day showcase featuring action sports films. On hand for the screening will be Savage as well as movie subject Gary Fisher. The two will be available for a Q&A session with the audience, and Fisher will also be presented with a Lifetime Achievement Award from the X-Dance Festival during the event.
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DS-8201 ([Fam-] Trastuzumab Deruxtecan) Achieved A Tumor Response Rate of 60.9% in Pivotal Phase 2 HER2 Positive Metastatic Breast Cancer Trial
Daiichi Sankyo Company, Limited (hereafter, Daiichi Sankyo) and AstraZeneca today presented positive detailed data from the global pivotal phase 2 single-arm DESTINY-Breast01 trial of DS-8201 ([fam-] trastuzumab deruxtecan), an investigational HER2 targeting antibody drug conjugate (ADC), in patients with HER2 positive metastatic breast cancer. The data were part of the press program at the 2019 San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium (#SABCS19) and simultaneously published online in The New England Journal of Medicine.
This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20191211005272/en/
Daiichi Sankyo and Astra Zeneca DS-8201 Joint Executive Committee (JEC) Global Business Leadership - Left to Right: Dave Frederickson, Executive Vice President, Global Head Oncology Business Unit, AstraZeneca; Shoji Hirashima, PhD, Executive Officer, Head of Global Brand Strategy Division, DS-8201 Global Business Head, Daiichi Sankyo (Photo: Business Wire)
The primary endpoint of objective response rate (ORR), confirmed by independent central review, was 60.9% with DS-8201 monotherapy (5.4mg/kg) in patients with HER2 positive metastatic breast cancer who received two or more prior HER2 targeted regimens. Patients achieved a disease control rate (DCR) of 97.3% with a median duration of response (DOR) of 14.8 months (range 13.8 - 16.9) and median progression-free survival of 16.4 months (range 12.7 - not reached). The median overall survival (OS) has not yet been reached with an estimated survival rate for patients receiving DS-8201 of 86% at one year. The results were consistent across subgroups of patients.
Patients receiving DS-8201 in the DESTINY-Breast01 trial had a median of six prior regimens for metastatic disease (range 2 - 27), including ado-trastuzumab emtansine (T-DM1) (100%), trastuzumab (100%), pertuzumab (65.8%), other anti-HER2 therapies (54.3%), hormone therapies (48.9%), and other systemic therapies (99.5%). Median treatment duration for DS-8201 was 10 months (range: 0.7 - 20.5 months) with a median duration of follow-up of 11.1 months (range: 0.7 - 19.9). As of data cut-off on August 1, 2019, 42.9% of patients remained on-treatment.
The safety and tolerability profile of DS-8201 in DESTINY-Breast01 was consistent with that observed in the phase 1 trial. The most common grade 3 or higher treatment emergent adverse events were decreased neutrophil count (20.7%), anemia (8.7%), nausea (7.6%), decreased white blood cell count (6.5%), decreased lymphocyte count (6.5%) and fatigue (6%). Overall, 13.6% of patients had confirmed interstitial lung disease (ILD) related to treatment as determined by an independent review. The events were primarily grade 1 or 2 (10.9%) in severity with one grade 3 (0.5%) and no grade 4 events. Four deaths (2.2%) were determined to be due to ILD.
Regulatory submission of DS-8201 for the treatment of patients with HER2 positive metastatic breast cancer was recently accepted with Priority Review by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). A regulatory submission also has been made to Japan’s Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare (MHLW).
“These results are particularly striking as DS-8201 prompted a high level of durable tumor reduction among patients, the majority of whom had exhausted most, if not all, standard therapies for the treatment of HER2 metastatic breast cancer,” said Ian E. Krop, MD, PhD, Associate Chief, Division of Breast Oncology, Susan F. Smith Center for Women's Cancers, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. “We are excited by these results and their potential to help patients with this advanced stage of breast cancer.”
“The strength of the pivotal results and the consistency with previously reported DS-8201 data further underscore that this specifically engineered HER2 targeted antibody drug conjugate is delivering on its intent of enhancing efficacy for patients with HER2 positive metastatic breast cancer,” said Antoine Yver, MD, MSc, Executive Vice President and Global Head, Oncology Research and Development, Daiichi Sankyo.
“The clinically meaningful and durable responses seen among these patients illustrate the potential of DS-8201 to establish a new standard of care,” said José Baselga, MD, PhD, Executive Vice President, R&D Oncology, AstraZeneca. “These results are impressive, as women with this advanced stage of breast cancer have already endured multiple prior therapies for HER2 positive metastatic breast cancer.”
Summary of Resultsi
Total evaluable (n=184)ii
ORR (%) (95% CI)
Median DoR (95% CI)
14.8 months (13.8-16.9)
Median PFS (95% CI)
16.4 months (12.7-NE)
Median OS (95% CI)
Estimated OS at 12 months (%) (95% CI)
CI, confidence interval; CR, complete response; PR, partial response; SD, stable disease; PD, progressive disease; CBR, clinical benefit rate; NE, not estimable
i As assessed by independent central review
ii 5.4 mg/kg
iii DCR is (CR + PR + SD) is 97.3% (95% CI, 93.8-99.1)
iv Responses lasting greater than six months
HER2 is a tyrosine kinase receptor growth-promoting protein found on the surface of some cancer cells that is associated with aggressive disease and poor prognosis in patients with breast cancer.1 To be considered HER2 positive, tumor cancer cells are usually tested by one of two methods: immunohistochemistry (IHC) or fluorescent in situ hybridization (FISH). IHC test results are reported as: 0, IHC 1+, IHC 2+, or IHC 3+.2 A finding of IHC 3+ and/or FISH amplification is considered positive.2
About HER2 Positive Breast Cancer
Approximately one in five breast cancers are HER2 positive.2,3 Despite recent improvements and approvals of new medicines, there remain significant unmet needs for patients with advanced HER2 positive metastatic breast cancer.4,5 This disease remains incurable with patients eventually progressing after available treatment.4,5
DESTINY-Breast01 is a pivotal phase 2, single-arm, open-label, global, multicenter, two-part trial evaluating the safety and efficacy of DS-8201 in patients with HER2 positive unresectable and/or metastatic breast cancer previously treated with ado-trastuzumab emtansine. The primary endpoint of the trial is objective response rate, as determined by independent central review. Secondary objectives include, duration of response, disease control rate, clinical benefit rate, progression-free survival, and overall survival. Enrollment into DESTINY-Breast01 was completed in September 2018 with 253 patients at more than 100 sites across North America, Europe, Japan and other countries in Asia.
DS-8201 (fam- trastuzumab deruxtecan in U.S. only; trastuzumab deruxtecan in other regions of world) is the lead product in the investigational ADC Franchise of the Daiichi Sankyo Cancer Enterprise and the most advanced program in AstraZeneca’s ADC scientific platform.
In March 2019, Daiichi Sankyo and AstraZeneca entered into a global collaboration to jointly develop and commercialize DS-8201 as a potential new medicine worldwide, except in Japan where Daiichi Sankyo will maintain exclusive rights. Daiichi Sankyo will be solely responsible for the manufacturing and supply.
A comprehensive development program for DS-8201 is underway globally with five pivotal trials in HER2 expressing metastatic breast and gastric cancer, including a trial in patients with metastatic breast cancer and low levels of HER2 expression (HER2 low). Phase 2 trials are underway for HER2 expressing advanced colorectal cancer as well as metastatic non-squamous HER2 overexpressing or HER2 mutated non-small cell lung cancer. Trials in combination with other anticancer treatments, such as immunotherapy, also are underway.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently granted Priority Review for the Biologics License Application (BLA) for DS-8201 for the treatment of HER2 metastatic breast cancer, which previously received Breakthrough Therapy and Fast Track Designation. A regulatory submission for DS-8201 also has been made to Japan’s Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare (MHLW) for the treatment of HER2 positive metastatic breast cancer, and it has previously received SAKIGAKE designation for the treatment of advanced HER2 positive gastric or gastroesophageal junction cancer by Japan’s MHLW.
DS-8201 is an investigational agent that has not been approved for any indication in any country. Safety and efficacy have not been established.
About Daiichi Sankyo Cancer Enterprise
The mission of Daiichi Sankyo Cancer Enterprise is to leverage our world-class, innovative science and push beyond traditional thinking to create meaningful treatments for patients with cancer. We are dedicated to transforming science into value for patients, and this sense of obligation informs everything we do. Anchored by three pillars including our investigational Antibody Drug Conjugate Franchise, Acute Myeloid Leukemia Franchise and Breakthrough Science pipeline, we aim to deliver seven distinct new molecular entities over eight years during 2018 to 2025. Our powerful research engines include two laboratories for biologic/immuno-oncology and small molecules in Japan, and Plexxikon Inc., our small molecule structure-guided R&D center in Berkeley, CA. For more information, please visit: www.DSCancerEnterprise.com.
About Daiichi Sankyo
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I have been working as an Assistant Professor in Unit of Biostatistics, Institution of Environmental Medicine (IMM), Karolinska Institute (KI) since Oct 15, 2011. During my time in IMM, I successfully started and drove through a number of new research projects on the effects of air pollution and environmental chemicals. I was awarded two substantial institutional grants from IMM and KI. I have continued to be productive in publication and contributed to more than 50 original articles in peers reviewed journals, and some of them were published in leading journals in my research fields such as Environmental Health Perspectives and the Journal of Pediatrics.
In addition to my active work in research, I am also a socially committed person and actively participate in institution’s work. I am also a popular teacher in Biostatistics. My lectures on non-parametric analysis and application of SAS software produced favorable comments from master students and PhD students in IMM and Department of Public Health, KI.
Before I came to KI, I conducted research and teaching in three leading scientific institutes in World Health Organization (WHO), the United States and China. I got my postdoctoral training in Epidemiology Branch, National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences, United States and worked as a Senior Scientist in Pacific-Asian Development Center, Roche Pharmaceutical Company.
- 1993, Bachelor of Medical Electronic Engineering, the Fourth Military Medical University, China
- 1998, Master of Health Statistics, the Second Military Medical University, China
- 2004, Ph.D., Social Medicine & Public Health Services Management, Department of Hospital Management, Fudan University, China
My researches are focused on novel statistical methods to evaluate the effects of exposure to air pollution and environmental chemicals on human health.
Two studies have been carried out and are ongoing to elucidate health risks resulted from several traffic-related air pollutants and phthalates:
- Project 1. BREATH (Beijing Respiratory Effects And Traffic-related Pollutants Study), investigates spatiotemporal relationship between multiple air pollutants and respiratory diseases in post-Olympics Beijing. The project is an international collaboration project comprising data from the Institute of Basic Medical Sciences, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and the Peking Union Medical College. We aim to develop and apply novel statistical methods for spatiotemporal analysis and quantile inference. We have shown that high level of traffic-related pollution is associated with a spatial varied risk of respiratory mortality over a short-time period.
- Project 2. Dietary Intake, Phthalates Body Burden and Sex Hormones in Boys and Girls, is based on a large cross-sectional study conducted in boys and girls in primary schools and junior high schools in Shanghai, China. We aim to examine the relationship between self-reported dietary consumption and phthalate metabolite levels in urine samples and to assess the association of phthalate exposures with sex hormone levels in school children. We have found urinary phthalate was associated with slower pubic hair development in boys and faster breast development in girls.


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Every day on the Internet, we work, we relax, and entertain. There is no surprise, people are now getting acquainted and communicate online. Recent polls have proved that two-thirds of respondents have at least logged on a dating website. About 60 percent of them have continued communication in real life.
However, there are still those who have got prejudices regarding online acquaintances.
The Main Downsides of the Internet Acquaintances:
- Online, there are no decent people. Only criminals and villains are using dating websites to find victims for their financial schemes or other offenses. Unfortunately, it is hard to check the information you find on a profile of a potential interlocutor. However, as in real-life acquaintances, it is necessary to be cautious and careful with the recently met people. No matter, online or offline, discretion is key to safety and security.
- Statistically, many people doubt about the faithfulness of the profile information, like height, weight, appearance, relationship with ex’s, etc. If at the very beginning of relations, there are problems with trust, they have a vague future.
- 75 percent of online acquaintances continue with real-life meetings. People tend to be afraid of disappointments. While communication with a person on the Internet, you are drawing yourself the portrait of your interlocutor. However, in reality, the person is different from what was expected. To avoid these discouragements, people avoid acquaintances online.
- Only failures log on dating websites. Occasionally, there is an opinion that only those who are rejected in their social circle log on dating websites. Besides, they are really desperate. So, people are afraid to engage themselves in relations with losers. However, there is nothing wrong about an open expression of the will to find a partner. On the contrary, logging on a dating website means that a person is ready for relationship and commitment. It is just necessary to pay attention to the profile information where intentions are stated.
- Acquaintances online are sometimes associated with no strings attached relations. In online communication as well as in real one, in several minutes (messages) it is possible to understand what your interlocutor wants. Besides, statistics prove the opposite. The couples who met online build strong families and have even a slightly lower rate of divorces.
Meeting a partner online does not only refer to dating websites. For example, when a man likes a girl’s picture on a social network and they start communication. Online or offline, important is not to lose your mind and be careful before you can really trust a person.
The Internet is a very convenient space where everything is available in one click. A search of relations is no exception. In most cases, people who log on a dating website are searching for a lifetime partner to build a family. Of course, there are some exceptions. The most important tip is to understand who you are looking for and what for, thus, you will avoid disappointments. A successful online acquaintance may bring more confidence in yourself and a relationship. So, no need to doubt, go for your future and happiness!

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In 1978, fkaCS established the Multicultural Resource Centre to provide resources and support to Education and Care services to provide culturally rich environments, together with targeted bicultural support to settle children from newly arrived communities into their education and care service.
fkaCS continues to advocate for children’s cultural and linguistic rights and provide support to education and care services in the provision of culturally rich environments that reflect a civil society.
Date published: 12.1.2018
Event Start Date: 16.11.2017
Marngrook is a traditional Aboriginal game played by Victoria’s First People. Marngrook was played with a possum skin ball stuffed with reeds from the creek. The game we know as AFL is...Read more


Had the proponents of Obamacare looked not to England and not to Canada but to Sweden, they'd have been provided a preview of this nation's healthcare future under Obamacare. Then, the data from England and Canada would have provided supportive data indicating that the proponents should take a step back, take a very deep breath, and question and think very carefully about their pet policy.
A professor at the Hankamer School of Business at Baylor University, Per Bylund, did just that and reports about his findings in a Wall Street Journal article.
Touted as one of the most successful socialist economies across the globe, Sweden's universal healthcare system is anything but that. Yes, Bylund reports, there is evidence that Sweden's system is consistently ranked as one of the best in terms of quality. But, just try access that system.
Heard that prognosis before?
FACTS: Patients in Sweden confront long wait times to get a doctor's appointment. They even have to wait for emergency care! Some procedures require a multi-year wait, if treatment isn't denied altogether.
- In 2013, the average wait time from initial referral to start of treatment for "intermediary and high risk" prostate cancer was an 220 days.
- An 80-year-old woman had to wait 4 hours before an ambulance arrived. But, no ambulance came to a one-month-old infant who had suffered a cerebral hemorrhage.
Bylund isn't "cherry picking" anecdotes. No, what's going on in Sweden is call "rationing." Too many people are seeking care and there are not enough healthcare providers to convey that care.
So, what happens? Those people buy private insurance. To wit:
- Since 2009, the number of private policyholders in Sweden has increased by 67%.
- But, get this: The average Swedish family already pays $20k annually in taxes toward universal healthcare and elderly care.
It's like having to pay tuition to send a child to private school because of the wretched state of the local public school. Rather than fix the school, taxes continue to subsidize a failing institution and parents who want their students to receive a good education are forced to go elsewhere.
What a gem of a solution!
Bylund--a Swedish citizen who has lived there for most of his life--argues that the only way to achieve the goal of affordable, high-quality and accessible health care is in a system that allows real competition between healthcare providers.
Heard that prescription before?
Try selling it to the Obamacare ideologues.
Let the discussion begin...
To read Per Bylund's article in the Wall Street Journal, click on the following link:
"What Sweden Can Teach Us About ObamaCare."


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Collected by Ok. K. Odegaard in Gamal Tru og Gamal
Skjik ifraa Valdres (1917)
Translated by Pat Shaw Iverson
The haug-folk? Yes--I dare say it was Our Lord who created them, too. Eve, Adam's wife, lived a long time and had an incredible number of children, even long after she was past the time when one has children, and at last she became downright ashamed at having so many. So it was, once, that Our Lord came by and looked in on Eve, and then he asked to see her children. She brought out a whole flock, but left some behind, because she thought it embarrassing to have so many now that she was gEting to be so old. Our Lord understood this all right, and was a little hurt, and said to Eve: "If you're hiding children from me, then they'll be hipen from you!"
Then Eve could not see these children any longer. They were turned into haug-folk and mountain trolls, each and every one, and it is not often that anyone catches site of them, although it does happen once in a while. Those who have "second sight" have the power; they can find out how they look, and how they're gEting on. There is probably not such a big difference between them and us, because the same one has created them. But they are not Christians like we are.


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A theologian has received condemnation after publishing a radical new theory about Judas Iscariot.
Margot Bogblotter is under fire after the publication of her new book, "Judas was Pretty Rotten and May Have Gone to Hell". In it, Professor Bogblotter suggests that Judas has consistently been misunderstood, and was actually "bad to the bone."
"It was amazing," said Prof Bogblotter, "we have been taught all this time that Judas was basically a nice bloke who was trying to help Jesus achieve his full potential, but got things a bit wrong. But then I made an incredible discovery."
She made the discovery in a group of little-known first-century manuscripts called "The Gospels." These hold the amazing revelations that:
- Judas only wanted to save the money Mary spent on perfume, so he could steal it.
- He was regarded as a bit of a rogue by the Early Church.
- He colluded with the Chief Priests and Pharisees to betray his rabbi.
- Jesus said Judas was "doomed to destruction" and it would be better if he had not been born.
"This could really turn our understanding of the "Under-achieving Apostle" on its head," said Prof Bogblotter. "We are on the cusp of a new understanding of Judas as a self-serving, greedy get."
In response, a random 70-year-old clergy told us that the traditional view of Judas should not be rejected too quickly: "He's just had a bad press."
So - sinner? Or really heinous worst sinner ever?
The jury is out


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The 3-star Suitehotel Hannover City is situated in the center of Hannover.
This venue is situated 600 meters away from Hanover Old Town, Kroepcke and GOP Variete. The property lies within 1 km from the city center.
Guests can reach Suitehotel Hannover City by car from Hanover airport in 10 minutes.
At Suitehotel Hannover City, guests are offered rooms with a safe, complimentary Wi-Fi, satellite television, a kitchenette and a microwave.
Eat & Drink
Located in a historic area, Clichy and Roehrbein serve a wide range of meals.

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Also keep in mind that, with a few rare exceptions, these devices aren’t certified medical devices. Don’t get fooled by advertisements with people in a white coat, not everybody wearing one is a real doctor or a doctor qualified to give advice on male enhancement. There are only two pharmacies are allowed to sell (Phallosan Forte and Penimaster Pro) which are relatively safe if you correctly follow all instructions. Especially if you are a beginner, the chances of hurting yourself with one of those agressively advertised extenders is high, even if you stick to the instructional videos or guides. Any severe damage done to the erectile tissue may require corrective sugery or may even result in irreverible erectile problems. Taking unnecessary risks just to add a few inches isn’t a good idea. Stay safe!
Something extraordinary was also taking place at Berkeley Nutraceuticals, the Cincinnati, Ohio, startup behind Enzyte. The company, founded by Steven Warshak, eventually sold 13 different herbal products with vaguely medical-sounding names like Rovicid (allegedly enhanced sex), Ogoplex (allegedly intensified orgasms), and Keflex (allegedly masked drug traces in urine), but it was Enzyte that became the corporate gold mine.
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Approximately a third of the penis lies inside the body, beneath the pubic bone. In the lengthening surgery, called phalloplasty, the suspensory ligament above the penis is released, which causes the penis to extend further outside the body. This is done through a small incision in the pubic area and will be covered by pubic hair. Although this procedure will result in erections that point downward, this will not interfere with normal function.
If you want to increase the size of your penis, there are several herbs you can use that may stimulate blood flow to the area and temporarily help it get fully erect. More permanent natural solutions to increase its length and width include making dietary changes, getting more exercise and losing weight around your midsection. Much simpler and safer than surgical enhancement, right? See Step 1 to learn more about how you can make your penis larger without resorting to drugs or surgery.
Data stored on remote Internet servers made this process much easier. No longer did agents need to raid someone's home or obtain a wiretap order; they could peek at the e-mail evidence first before going to those greater lengths. A whole host of such e-mail orders targeted at Google's Gmail, for instance, could be executed at once — and executed cheaply.
Richard, a mechanic from upstate New York, is a muscular, athletic guy. He has a loving wife who has always enjoyed their sex life. But ever since he was a young boy, Richard couldn't get over the feeling that his penis was too small. In public bathrooms, he'd use the handicapped stall. He felt embarrassed in gym locker rooms and when standing naked before his wife. "I didn't feel manly enough," he tells WebMD.

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Coughing associated with the common cold usually goes
away on its own after several days and does not need to be
treated. However, if your child is unable to sleep because of
their cough, honey is a safe option that may decrease how often
they are coughing. Honey should only be used in children over 1
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The True Body Project was piloted in 2005 as a summer program with ArtWorks. Thirteen teen girls gathered five days a week, for six weeks, and explored their relationships to self, body and community and created both a literary journal and a documentary film.
The program has expanded to serve girls and boys, men and women, via Leadership Trainings, school programs and professional development. Here is a glimpse into a few True Body moments and reflections from our True Body team.
True Body for Boys
Our 5th and 6th grade boys at Hays-Porter, who are completely new to True Body, have been easing into the safety, respect and authenticity encouraged in our sessions. In one recent activity, the boys were asked to write about things that make them feel worried, sad, overwhelmed, etc. Most of them wrote a string of nothing's down the page. I walked them through the activity a little more, as a group and individually.
Soon enough, the erasers got busy around the room. The word nothing was being replaced with sentences about real worries and stresses in the boys' lives. As they acknowledged some of their difficult feelings and courageously wrote them out, I could see many of them light up, and the mood in the room lifted. One of the boys, who seemed disengaged in the beginning of the class, came up to me afterwards and told me how much he appreciated our session. I'm proud of my students for giving these new activities, and themselves, a try!
True Body for High School Seniors
Thanks to Terri Thomas at Mariemont High School, we have been invited to share True Body with seniors in her Healthy Living class for several years. This co-ed group meets weekly in the fall, during the school day. True Body facilitator Ashley Sugarman reports:
I really can’t say enough how much I enjoyed this group! Obviously the age group and being coed was a change for me — I was pleasantly surprised with how engaged the group was and with how vulnerable they were able to be with sharing/participating. I thought initially with the age group/coed that may be an issue but it wasn’t at all.
Terri Thomas says:
I feel the students gained further awareness of the importance of just taking care of self through mindfulness activities such as meditation, collaborative games, discussion, painting, journal writing etc gave them all a break from the stress of their schedules and a chance to just have fun!
Student Megan K says:
True Body Project was a great way to learn about the importance of self care while having fun and learning more about each other!
True Body for Personal Development
Many of the people who take the True Body Leadership Training course already have a strong practice of self-discovery. I am always interested in how this training lands and sustains. I asked Arts in Healing Program Coordinator and artist Jaclyn Stephens this question recently. She shared this:
I spend my life exploring the physical relationship between my body and the environment through art, permaculture, aquaculture, work, and play. These are my personal safe lenses of perception and meaning-making. Yet I tend to avoid the relationship between my mind and body; I bob around the world in a body I just haven't gotten to know.
Amidst experiencing home relocation and exiting a toxic community, Stacy's True Body workshop taught me that safe circles of people exist, that my body is a home, and that I can access a mindful reality to be with both. What I learned during the TBP Leadership Training created a green light for my inertia and to consider compassion for my trauma... my judgement for trendy wellness words dissolved. I also smiled and my back pain literally stopped! It is an understatement to say TBP gave me tools for my life work, wherever that may be. My relationships with my art-making, the environment, people, and self truly came out of the workshop more mysterious, robust, and free.
For additional information about True Body Project trainings, leadership development and school programs, contact Stacy.


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5:00PM — 7:00PM
Thursday July 14McGill Granby Parkette
Jazz singer-songwriter Ori Dagan has attracted a dedicated and growing audience, both in his native Toronto and internationally. He brings a wry and agile sense of swing to everything he does, whether interpreting a standard, spinning a pop tune on its head or introducing his own original music and lyrics.
Catch Ori Dagan’s unique blend of original and cover tunes at McGill-Granby Parkette on July 14th at 5PM!
This year's Play the Parks will feature 50 free live, in-person concerts happening weekly from June 27 to September 7 at the following locations - College Park, Trinity Square, McGill and Granby Parkettes, Market Garden Patio at the Chelsea Hotel and the Mackenzie House; featuring a wide range of musical styles and genres by Canadian Artists.