text: In the last twenty years Greece has witnessed the emergence and establishment of women’s cooperatives, a form of productive agricultural cooperatives. This paper explores their importance and their contribution to local development. Evidence is presented for an island region, the North Aegean. Personal interviews, using structured questionnaires, were conducted with the chairwomen of all the region’s cooperatives in order to obtain an insight into their structure and dynamics. According to the findings of this study, women’s cooperatives are characterized by substantial potential on the one hand and by serious drawbacks on the other. The economic performance of the cooperatives is satisfactory, while the use of local resources and ‘know how’ contribute to the development of the region. Interpersonal problems, the inability of the cooperatives’ members to fully understand their new role as businesswomen and the small participation of rural women are the cooperatives’ major problems. The future of the women’s cooperatives is still unclear despite their 20 years of existence.


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In a recent address to the nation, His Excellency Nana Akufo-Addo, the President of Ghana, announced that the COVID-19 pandemic has passed in the country. President Akufo-Addo reiterated the World Health Organization’s (WHO) declaration that COVID-19 no longer represents a global health emergency. This positive development signifies a significant milestone in Ghana’s battle against the pandemic.
The WHO had officially declared on May 5, 2023, that COVID-19 was no longer considered a Public Health Emergency of International Concern. President Akufo-Addo, in his speech on May 28, expressed his gratitude to all those who d the country during these challenging times. He recognized the collective efforts of healthcare professionals, frontline workers, and the public in adhering to health measures and guidelines.
“This too has passed,” he told Ghanaians adding that “the emergency is over and we can safely lift any of those oppressive restrictions we have had to endure.”
Ghana, like many countries worldwide, implemented various health measures in response to the pandemic after recording its first cases in March 2020. These measures included widespread testing, contact tracing, vaccination campaigns, and the implementation of restrictions to curb the spread of the virus.
With the President’s declaration that the pandemic is over, Ghana can now safely lift the oppressive restrictions that were put in place to protect public health. This announcement brings a sense of relief and optimism to the people of Ghana, as they can now gradually resume normal activities, ensuring that the nation’s economy and daily life can recover.


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Deliciously fruity Strawberry Rhubarb & Pomegranate Jam – An easy recipe which is beautifully sweet with a hint of tartness.
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A quick post for Strawberry Rhubarb & Pomegranate Jam
This is my Strawberry Rhubarb & Pomegranate Jam. I don’t make jam that often. But when I do, I am always surprised at how easy and how delicious it is. But that also means that it isn’t always made with the blog in mind… Then when it’s tasted, the need to share becomes relevant,
And that’s the story behind this super-fruity Strawberry Rhubarb & Pomegranate Jam. A jam that was made… largely eaten… and latterly photographed because it was too good not to share. Maybe I’ll make it again and re-photograph, but for now, messy jars and dodgy pics will have to do. The jam is yummy regardless.
How many jars of Strawberry Rhubarb & Pomegranate Jam does this recipe make?
The recipe shared makes 3 to 4 jars of jam. Which is the perfect amount to make in a domestic kitchen without loads of jam making paraphernalia. And made with just a couple of standard supermarket packs of strawberries and a few sticks of rhubarb, it’s not beyond the reach of anyone who fancies a dabble… But doesn’t want to be eating Strawberry Rhubarb & Pomegranate Jam every day for the next 6 months. Although it is quite delicious and eating it every day wouldn’t be a hardship.
What’s the best time of year to make this jam?
Because Strawberry Rhubarb & Pomegranate Jam is made with seasonal fruit, the best time of year to make it is early to mid-summer. This is when you can get locally-grown strawberries and rhubarb. When the fruit is in season, it is also at its freshest, most juicy and flavoursome. And that means the jam will be beautifully sweet, gorgeously fruity with just a hint of tartness…
Of course, if you do love the jam, it is also the best time to make more and store in sterile, tightly capped jam jars. That way, there’s still plenty to enjoy long after the fruit season has finished…
How to eat Strawberry Rhubarb & Pomegranate Jam
There is so much more to jam-eating than just spreading on toast in the morning… Here’s a few ideas on how to use Strawberry Rhubarb & Pomegranate Jam…
- Whirl a teaspoon or two into Greek Yoghurt for a yummy dessert.
- Spread and swirl into a deliciously light Vanilla Swiss Roll.
- Pop on your pancakes.
- Use to fill a simple but delicious Victoria Sponge Cake.
- Pop a spoonful in the centre of Jam Thumbprint Cookies.
- Use to fill melt-in-the-mouth Viennese Whirls.
- Spread in the base of a Bakewell Tart.
- Make Mini Jam Tarts.
- Top your Scones.
- Or simply spread on amazing homemade Gluten Free Bread.
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Strawberry Rhubarb & Pomegranate Jam
- small sharp knife
- chopping board
- jam jars (approx 4)
- oven + hob
- large heavy-based saucepan
- candy thermometer (optional)
- 600 g fresh strawberries trimmed, hulled and cut in half
- 400 g rhubarb trimmed and cut into 2 cm lengths
- 2 large pomegranates de-skinned and deseeded by pushing through a sieve
- 625 g caster sugar
- 1 lime juice only
- ½ lemon juice only
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Sterilise 4 jam jars
- Wash the jars with warm soapy water and place both the jars and lids separately on a cold baking tray.
- Place the tray in a cold oven and turn the oven on to 140 C/275 F/Gas 1.
- When the oven has reached temperature, leave the jars in the oven to sterilise for a further 20 minutes, whilst you make your jam.
- After 20 minutes, turn the oven off, but leave the door closed and the jars + lids in the oven.
Make the jam
- Place the prepared strawberries, rhubarb and pomegranate juice in a heavy-bottomed saucepan and bring to simmer.
- Allow to cook for about 15 minutes until the fruit is cooked through and completely soft.
- Add the sugar and lemon and lime juice and bring to a fast (rolling) boil.
- Allow to cook uncovered until the jam starts to thicken.
- As it boils, skim off any foam and discard.
- The jam is ready when it reaches 220 F/104 C (use a jam/candy thermometer to check the temperature)… Or when it passes the ‘wrinkle test’ (place half a teaspoon of jam on a chilled plate and place in the freezer for about 1 minute. Push the edge with your finger and if it ‘wrinkles’ the jam is done. If not, boil a little longer)
- When cooked, remove from the heat.
- Once it has stopped bubbling, add the vanilla extract and stir through.
- Carefully remove the jars from the oven (they will still be very hot, so use oven gloves)
- Pour the jam into the sterilised jars, seal with the lids immediately and allow to cool completely at room temperature.
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In the weeks before Selena Gomez had a kidney transplant, she was reportedly hospitalized TWICE for Lupus-related issues — and she subtly provided evidence of one of these hospitalizations in a photo from way back in May.
Selena Gomez, 25, shocked everyone when she revealed she had a kidney transplant over the summer, but she was dealing with kidney issues several weeks before she even had the surgery. The 25-year-old reportedly spent days in a Los Angeles hospital in April, which was when she learned the severity of her condition, and began looking for someone to donate an organ, according to The Blast. Immediately following her release, she reportedly went to a photo shoot for her summer 2017 song “Bad Liar,” and in photos released from the shoot in May, there’s straight-up evidence that she had spent time in the hospital. HEAR MORE ABOUT SELENA’S KIDNEY TRANSPLANT IN OUR PODCAST HERE.
In the pics, shot by Petra Collins, Sel is wearing a yellow hospital bracelet that says ‘Fall Risk,’ and there are noticeable bandages wrapped around her wrist. At the time, a lot of fans speculated that the armband had something to do with suicide, but Petra was quick to dispel the rumors, and flat-out confirmed that Selena had recently been in the hospital for Lupus. Actually, it was Petra’s idea to leave the bracelet on for the shoot. “It was a very real moment,” Selena admitted to MTV. “She thought it was beautiful, it was just exactly where I was emotionally. She thought it was beautiful. She said, ‘Can we shoot this?’ I said, ‘Sure, let’s do it.'”
As reported by TMZ on Sept. 14, Selena was also hospitalized at the end of May while visiting The Weeknd on tour in Chicago. At that time, she reportedly learned that her kidneys were failing, but she was already on the donor list from the last visit. Of course, this escalated her search for a donor, which is where her friend, Francia Raisa, stepped in.
Francia bravely donated her kidney to Selena, for which the singer is eternally grateful. “There aren’t words to describe how I can possibly thank my beautiful friend Francia Raisa,” Sel wrote on Instagram. “She gave me the ultimate gift and sacrifice by donating her kidney to me. I am incredible blessed. I love you so much sis.”
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Usually, this seems to be a subject about which there is nothing "new" left to say. But somehow Bob Woodward has found a way. His new book "The Last of the President's Men" is being billed as a kind of interview/memoir with Alexander Butterfield, the now-89-year-old Air Force veteran who made the original public disclosure, in July 1973, that President Nixon's private conversations were being taped on an ongoing basis. It is probably not possible, today, to fully appreciate the explosive political impact which Butterfield's statements had on Washington and actually around the country, too, with the general public. Now in 2015, we know for fact that FDR, Truman, Eisenhower, JFK, and LBJ All made secret/private tapes of at least some conversations. Lyndon Johnson, in particular, seems to have taped virtually every word he uttered on the phone or in the White House, during the 62 months of his presidency. But in 1973, the public did not know that, and the full shock-value of "Nixon's Secret Tapes" was truly huge. In his memoirs published in 1978, Nixon admitted that once the fact of the tapes' existence became publicly known, there was essentially no chance of him serving out the remainder of his term-of-office as president. In fact, he resigned about 13 months later.
I haven't read the Woodward/Butterfield book yet, but certainly want to as soon as possible. There is at least one curious element to Butterfield's story, however. As far back as 1994/'95, he had a contract with a respected mainstream publisher (Little, Brown) to publish his memoirs in 1996 or '97. Around the same time, Butterfield was employed as a consultant to Oliver Stone who was making a movie about Nixon starring Anthony Hopkins (+ Paul Sorvino as Kissinger). When the movie came out in December '95, Stone published an annotated version of the movie's script, perhaps to deflect accusations that the movie was fictional or unfair to Nixon. The book included a brief essay by Alexander Butterfield himself, who made reference to the Little, Brown arrangement and cited his obligation to his publisher as reason for not commenting more fully in Stone's book. Well, for whatever reason, Butterfield's book never appeared in print, even though it obviously must have been written or mostly-written as of 20 years ago. Why not? Hopefully this new book by Woodward will shed some light on that question.


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Barbershop quartets aren’t in style right now, but they should be. Along with the harmonica and the ukelele, maybe the bad economic times will allow this kind of harmony to sneak back into popularity.
“There’s no bad day that can’t be overcome by listening to a barbershop quartet; this is just truth, plain and simple.” From The World According to Chuck weblog, September 30, 2003
This is Professor Harold Hill’s famous “tutorial” for the four previously warring school board members in “The Music Man”. I wish he could teach our current U.S. Congress to harmonize like this.
When you think of a barbershop quartet, the image that probably comes to mind is that of a singing group of four white gentlemen in straw hats and striped vests. What many people do not know is that barbershop quartets actually developed among black men socializing in barbershops. The men would simply sit around, converse, sing and enjoy each other’s company. It quickly gained popularity among white performers and by the end of the 19th century, it was almost entirely performed by white men.
As explained by the Acapella Foundation, the style of harmony “is characterized by its consonant, four-part, ringing chords which accommodate each note of the melody.” The main melody in barbershop quarter harmony, sung by the lead, is near the range of second tenor for men. The harmony is then built around this melody, allowing for a full-voiced effect. The tenor sings above the melody with a slightly lighter quality, while the bass sings the low notes and the baritone sings the remaining middle notes.”
Another drastic change that occurred over the years is the introduction of female singers. Traditionally, barbershop quartets involved only male performers. However, women eventually made their way into the quartets.
In 1938, Owen C. Cash founded the Society for the Preservation and Encouragement of Barber Shop Quartet Signing in America Incorporated. Commonly referred to as the “Barbershop Harmony Society,” this organization welcomes more than 30,000 male quartet singers into its membership. A similar organization was developed for female quartet singers in 1945. As of 2010, Sweet Adelines International welcomes more than 30,000 female quartet singers into its membership.
Now for a rendition of “Lida Rose”.
Doesn’t it make you want to join ‘em? (But if your voice sounds like mine, say “No”, please.)


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Within five seconds, you can understand what happened in Coventry. Six nights previously, as Muse warmed up for the Midlands instalment of their 2nd Law Tour with some stage-set rehearsal, the good citizens of that town feared that their Ricoh Arena was on fire, and alerted the authorities. As the music grinds to a stuttering, screeing start and giant transformer-pillars atop a bank of TV screens begin to belch flames hot enough to flash-fry your face even in the cheap seats, their confusion seems natural.
Bertolucci's none-too-subtle study of youthful alienation is a film for auteurists – but claustrophobics beware
Storm Thorgerson was cantankerous, couldn’t draw and wasn’t a great photographer. But his album artwork for Pink Floyd, described yesterday as “revolutionary”, has become part of our cultural wallpaper.
Storm Thorgerson, the artist and designer of some of the most distinguished album covers in history, has died. He was 69.
Brit Awards host James Corden says he has no idea if organisers have a contingency plan in case the live event overruns again this year.
Former lovers Taylor Swift and One Direction's Harry Styles could have an uncomfortable moment at the Brit Awards later this month after both were booked to perform.
For too long, rock’s guitar-wielding stars have sneered at the button-pushing upstarts of electronic music.
Justin Timberlake has confirmed rumours that he is to perform live at the Brit Awards 2013.
Olympics and Jubilee made it a very good year for some stars, but Sandé topped the podium
Whether tomorrow brings destruction or disappointed speculation, we've got the music to get you through it
British folk-rock act Mumford & Sons are in the running for six Grammy awards as they continue to enjoy huge US success.
Taylor Swift celebrated three wins at last night’s 2012 MTV EMA awards in Frankfurt, Germany.
What's hot on our playlist
Essex five-piece Missing Andy finished as runners-up in the Sky1 talent competition Must Be The Music. Comprising Alex Greaves (vocals), Rob Jones (bass), Jon Sharpe (keyboards), Steve Rolls (guitar) and Elliot Richardson (drums), they released their debut album The Greatest Show On Earth – Act I in October 2010. The band’s single “The Way We’re Made (Made In England)” reached no.38 in the UK singles chart.
Jarvis Cocker and his band were among the stars of the 90s making a comeback at Reading, alongside a spectral appearance by Kurt Cobain
Laura Marling is the most gifted singer-songwriter working today. And with her third album, she's set for mainstream success, says Andy Gill

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Democratic presidential nominee Joe BidenJoe BidenBiden invokes Trump in bid to boost McAuliffe ahead of Election Day Business lobby calls for administration to 'pump the brakes' on vaccine mandate Overnight Defense & National Security — Presented by Boeing — Afghanistan reckoning shows no signs of stopping MORE’s campaign manager, Jen O’Malley Dillon, says the race against President TrumpDonald TrumpJan. 6 panel plans to subpoena Trump lawyer who advised on how to overturn election Texans chairman apologizes for 'China virus' remark Biden invokes Trump in bid to boost McAuliffe ahead of Election Day MORE is “far closer” than conventional wisdom suggests.
Despite polls showing the former vice president with a double-digit lead over Trump nationally and smaller but consistent leads in battleground states, Dillon warned over Twitter on Wednesday night that the contest is “a lot closer.”
“Early voting is already underway in many states,” Dillon said. “Millions of voters have already cast their ballots. But there is still a long way to go in this campaign, and we think this race is far closer than folks on this website [Twitter] think. Like a lot closer.”
Now: Early voting is already underway in many states. Millions of voters have already cast their ballots. But there is still a long way to go in this campaign, and we think this race is far closer than folks on this website think. Like a lot closer. (4/?)— Jen O'Malley DillonJen O'Malley DillonDNC members grow frustrated over increasing White House influence Hillary Clinton slams Trump supporters 'claiming to be offended' by Biden staffer cursing Biden spokeswoman defends incoming deputy chief of staff's 'spicy language' in Glamour interview MORE (@jomalleydillon) October 15, 2020
Biden leads by 9.3 points nationally in the RealClearPolitics average with under three weeks to go before the election. Analysts say Trump could lose the national vote by about 4 points and still pull off a victory in the Electoral College.
Democrat Hillary ClintonHillary Diane Rodham ClintonThe real reason Biden is going to the COP26 climate summit Super PACs release ad campaign hitting Vance over past comments on Trump I voted for Trump in 2020 — he proved to be the ultimate RINO in 2021 MORE led Trump by 3.2 points nationally heading into Election Day in 2016 and won the popular vote by 2.1 points.
Biden leads in the RealClearPolitics average in all six of the core battleground states, with his biggest leads in Wisconsin, Michigan and Pennsylvania, where he leads by 6 points or more. The race is tighter in Arizona, North Carolina and Florida.
If the 2016 map stays the same but Biden wins back Wisconsin, Michigan and Pennsylvania, he’ll win the White House. Biden is also running close to Trump in states the president won easily in 2016, such as Texas, Georgia, Iowa and Ohio.
“The next few weeks are going to be hard,” Dillon said.
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TULSA, Okla. -- Justin Hurtt scored 33 points, his third consecutive game with at least 30, to lead Tulsa to a 92-67 victory against Texas-San Antonio on Thursday night.
Stephen Idlet had 20 points for the Golden Hurricane (6-6).
Tulsa hit eight 3-pointers and shot 58 percent from the floor in the first half. Scottie Haralson made 5 of 7 shots from beyond the arc in the first half, added another 3-pointer after intermission and finished with 18 points.
Hurtt made 11 of 17 shots, including six 3-pointers, in becoming the first Hurricane player to score 30 points in three straight games since Willie Biles in 1973-74.


Contestants on “American Idol” who also play musical instruments may be doing so at their own peril, says Michael Orland, the show’s musical director.
“This show is all about the vocals,” says Orland. “If you can play an instrument that adds to the vocals, it’s awesome. But if you play one that takes away from [the singing], you’re gonna get nailed.”
Orland, who oversees the arrangements on “Idol,” loves the idea of having musicians among the contestants.
“Listen, every season, kids have come in with their instruments and played at rehearsals,” he says. “It really helps to put their song [arrangements] together. [Season four contestant] Anwar Robinson used to beg the producers, ‘Please, can I play piano on this song?’ Chris Daughtry used to come in with his guitar and then had to put it aside.”
As the season progresses, Top 24 contestants like Brooke White, a keyboardist from Mesa, Arizona, and David Cook, a guitar player from Blue Springs, Maryland, will continue to have the option to accompany themselves. If they can’t sell their song while playing their instrument, then their guitar or harmonica will become the equivalent of Linus’ blanket: Comforting, but a sign of stage insecurity.
“There was that one kid that the judges asked, ‘Why are you hiding behind those drums?'” says Orland, referring to Jake Mellema from Sand Lake, Michigan, who was sent home. “That didn’t go so well.”
Orland was a judge during the initial screening rounds at seven audition cities. “I sat in the stadium in Philadelphia and went through 20 thousand people with 14 other producers,” he says. He’s jazzed because the calilber of talent will make this year’s Top 12 the best “Idol” has ever seen.
“This time, it’s not like there’s four girls who sing R&B. And it’s not like the girls are great and the boys aren’t. There won’t be a dud on the show.”


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Former Aston Villa chairman Doug Ellis has revealed he could've sold the club to Carsen Yeung.
Ellis claims embattled Birmingham City owner Yeung once tried to buy him out in a multi-million pound takeover.
But Deadly Doug turned down the Hong Kong businessman, fearing the deal would land his beloved club with mountains of debt.
"I just wasn't going to hand the club over to anyone borrowing money," Ellis told the Sunday Mercury.
"Mr Yu spent a day with us at Aston Villa but they were borrowing money, so I said no.
"Yet Mr Yu was the Aston Villa shop's best customer. He had bags and bags of shirts and socks to take back to his boss."


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EUROPE - Insight Investment and Scottish Widows Investment Partnership (SWIP) could be merged into a £200bn (€250bn) asset management house as Halifax Bank of Scotland (HBOS) is in talks with rival Lloyds TSB following fresh falls in its share price.
Many, largely UK-based, pension funds currently mandate the two firms to provide asset management and liability-driven investment (LDI) services and the deal could change the status of Insight if Lloyds TSB - the parent to SWIP - were to buy its parent HBOS.
The deal is now being viewed as a rescue attempt to prevent the UK government from having to take responsibility for HBOS, as the firm's share price has lost approximately a third of its value in the last two days of stock market trading.
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SWIP, on the other hand, has assets under management of £90bn.
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Both companies - Insight and SWIP - currently work with the Electricity Supply Pension Scheme while SWIP, interestingly, provides pensions investment services to Lehman Brothers and Bank of America UK pension plan, as well as others including British American Tobacco and UK Coal plc.
Insight has been working in particular on the development of its LDI products with Russell Investment Group for medium-sized pension funds so those arrangement could end up under review as Insight provides the hedging and risk management while Russell deliver the multi-manager technology.
Both operations also have retail financial services operations in both high street lending and life assurance, as Halifax supplies 20% of the UK's mortgage market - in part a reason why investors were concerned about the future of the company's finances - and owns life insurer Clerical Medical while Lloyds TSB is also active in the mortgage space and owns retail pensions provider Scottish Widows.
If the deal were to go ahead, it could however mean Lloyds TSB also has to take on HBOS' £5.7bn defined benefit scheme which according to the same HBOS report, had a deficit of £725m to 30 June 2008.
Lloyds TSB's Group own pension funds are listed as no. 31 in IPE's recent Top 100 pension funds survey, as the combined assets of its pension funds are worth €21.5bn.
Lloyds TSB had also bid an earlier stage to buy Northern Rock when the bank was on the brink of collapse but saw its offer rejected, forcing the UK government to effectively nationalise Northern Rock.
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text: Background Protease-Activated Receptor-2 (PAR-2), a G protein combined receptor activated by serine proteases, is normally expressed in human beings and it is involved with irritation widely. Compact disc14++Compact disc16+PAR-2+ in peripheral bloodstream could discriminate between sufferers with severe and the ones with light/moderate asthma with high awareness and specificity. Furthermore, among the complete populations, topics with a brief history of asthma exacerbations during the last calendar year acquired higher percent of Compact disc14++Compact disc16+ PAR-2+ cells in peripheral bloodstream in comparison to topics without exacerbations. Conclusions PAR-2 appearance is elevated on Compact disc14++Compact disc16+ monocytes in the peripheral bloodstream of topics with serious asthma and could be considered a biomarker of asthma intensity. Our data claim that PAR-2 -mediated activation of Compact disc14++Compact disc16+ monocytes may are likely involved in the pathogenesis of serious asthma. Introduction Serious asthma makes up about significantly less than 10% of sufferers with asthma, nonetheless it is in charge of a huge area of 714272-27-2 the healthcare price connected with asthma . The pathophysiological variations between severe and slight/moderate asthma are not well understood and no biomarkers have been identified that can reliably differentiate between these populations. Identifying pathophysiological pathways that are more active in individuals with severe asthma could improve our understanding of the mechanisms of severe asthma, and provide targets for restorative interventions. Severe asthma has been associated with eosinophilic  and/or neutrophilic swelling , increased figures and activity of Th2 cells  and mast cell activation  but there is little info regarding the part of monocytes in severe asthma. However, blood monocyte-derived macrophages from individuals with severe asthma show reduced phagocytosis of and animal studies and human being studies. We have recently shown, using mouse models of asthma, that PAR-2 takes on an important part in the development of sensitive sensitization to environmental aeroallergens [14, 15], but is also crucial for the development of sensitive swelling in sensitized mice ( and unpublished observations). PAR-2 can be turned on by aeroallergens with serine protease activity and by endogenous serine proteases and PAR-2 appearance is higher over the airway epithelium of sufferers with asthma . Nevertheless, little else is well known regarding the function of PAR-2 in asthma in human beings and there is absolutely no information regarding its potential function in the pathogenesis of serious asthma. Many immune system cells 714272-27-2 exhibit PAR-2. Individual monocytes exhibit PAR-2 and upon PAR-2-mediated arousal generate Interleukins (ILs) such as Rabbit polyclonal to FABP3 for example IL-1, IL-6 and IL-8 . Nevertheless, there is absolutely no given information regarding PAR-2 expression by immune and inflammatory cells in asthma. Right here we studied PAR-2 appearance in peripheral bloodstream inflammatory cells in sufferers with light/moderate and serious asthma. We showed that 714272-27-2 we now have increased amounts of Compact disc14++Compact disc16+ monocytes expressing PAR-2 in the peripheral bloodstream of sufferers with serious asthma in comparison to sufferers with light/moderate disease. We also demonstrated that PAR-2 mRNA appearance in whole bloodstream correlates with airway function and total inhaled corticosteroid (ICS) dosage. Finally, we demonstrated which the % of Compact disc14++Compact disc16+PAR-2+ monocytes in peripheral bloodstream had been higher in those sufferers having asthma exacerbations during the last calendar year in comparison to sufferers without exacerbations. Strategies Topics We enrolled sufferers with serious (n = 12) and slight/moderate (n = 24) asthma as defined 714272-27-2 from the American Thoracic Society (ATS) . The study was authorized by the Ethics Committee, University or college of Alberta and all subjects gave written knowledgeable consent. Demographic data (age, sex, body mass index (BMI), and smoking history), atopic status (skin test reactivity to at least one of a panel of 12 aeroallergens), blood eosinophil figures, serum Immunoglobulin E (IgE) levels, dose of oral corticosteroid (OCS), as well as history of OCS use, hospitalizations, and emergency department visits over the last yr were collected. Analysis of PAR-2 manifestation by circulation cytometry Whole blood was from subjects in heparinized tubes and differential counts were performed using Kimura staining as explained . Staining was performed on heparinized whole blood at space temperature. We used the following antibody panels for circulation cytometry: 1. anti-PAR-2 antibody (SAM-11; Alexa Fluor 488, Santa Cruz Biotechnology), anti-CD14 (PerCP-Cy5.5; Ebiosciences), anti-CD16 (PE; BD Bioscience), and anti-CD4 (APC; BD Bioscience) and 2. anti-PAR-2 (SAM-11) and anti-CCR3 (PE; CD193, BD # 558165). Results were analyzed using FLOWJO (TreeStar,.

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POWER Foods – Apples
We’ve all heard it before: An apple a day keeps the doctor away.
But do they really? Let’s find out today on this week’s edition of POWER Foods.
Apples have a big history in the human diet. I’m sure we all remember our moms putting an apple into our lunchbox or slicing them up as a snack at the house when we were younger. There’s even been literature and lore written around this fateful fruit. So what is it about apples that make them so special?
Vitamin C is incredibly important in blocking free radicals as well as boosting the body’s immune system against infection. If you don’t have a citrus fruit handy then an apple will do just fine!
These are integral in maintaining healthy red blood cells and for upkeep of the nervous system.
There aren’t very many better ways to help reduce your bad cholesterol level than making sure your diet is high in fiber.
Remember, food IS vitamins. In an apple you’ll find calcium, potassium, phosphorus, thiamin and and so much more!
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Hormone therapy is a cancer treatment that removes hormones or blocks their action and stops cancer cells from growing. Hormones are substances produced by glands in the body and circulated in the bloodstream. Some hormones can cause certain cancers to grow. If tests show that the cancer cells have places where hormones can attach (receptors), drugs, surgery, or radiation therapy are used to reduce the production of hormones or block them from working.
Hormone therapy used in the treatment of prostate cancer may include the following:
It is common to use hormone therapy to treat advanced prostate cancer. This therapy may stop the growth of advanced prostate cancer, or relieve symptoms in men with advanced disease. Hormone therapy drugs must be given by injection, on a monthly basis.
After treatment with hormone therapy is completed, testosterone levels will rise. When they reach a normal level (generally around 300), these symptoms should improve or disappear.
The castrating effects of hormone therapy are only present as long as the patient stays on the medication. If the medication is discontinued, testosterone levels will rise and the castrating effects will be reversed, though in some men this return to function occurs very slowly.
A dramatic decrease in PSA following treatment with hormone therapy indicates that many of the cancer cells have been killed, however, others still remain but may be dormant. This is especially true if a cancer has spread to other organs such as the bones.
The effect of the treatment can last for years, but continued follow up to assess the status of the disease is important. Tumor cells will often emerge that grow in the absence of testosterone so the therapy becomes ineffective with time.
Hormone therapy alone will not eradicate all the cancer cells, however, further treatment with radiation has the potential for doing so. Following treatment with hormone therapy, radiation can be preformed any time thereafter. Some urologists and radiotherapists prefer to wait a few months to permit shrinkage of the gland, however, this decision would be based on the size of the gland at the time of the diagnosis.
Source: National Cancer Institute – Prostate Cancer Treatment Overview
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The new chiller plants increase the reliability and capacity of two existing regional chiller plants. One is located in the north of campus, in the Engineering quadrant. The other is located to the east of the Integrated Sciences Building.
In addition to comfort-related cooling (i.e. air conditioning), chilled water service is also used for research-focused, process-related purposes. Whether it is to cool a laser, temper a chemical reaction, or maintain strict environmental conditions, the consistent uninterruptible availability of chilled water within a building where research-intensive activity occurs is more critical as more buildings like the Life Sciences Laboratories or the Physical Sciences Building are built and integrate into typical academic life.
The project replaced the existing Polymer chiller plant, located on the west side of E-Lab II, with a new North chiller plant that is capable of roughly triple the capacity of its current chilled water service. In addition, the building was designed and located in such a way to acknowledge the vision of the Campus Master Plan (issued in 2012) and the Engineering “quadrant” it resides in. The North Plant provided a “visual learning” element to the Engineering quad community, with perimeter glazing at ground level, showcasing a fully operational chiller plant facility. At the existing ISB chiller plant, this project made improvements through additional equipment installed for reliability and redundancy in parallel with the anticipated additions of the Design Building and fully-outfitted Life Science Laboratories, including a new Data Center, to its chilled water service loop.
The project was completed in December of 2017 and received LEED Silver Certification.
- Walkable to a library, restaurants, retail, and other community services. Easy access to three PVTA campus bus routes
- Bike storage with shower and changing facilities provided onsite
- Campus-wide parking policy with discounts for low-emitting and fuel-efficient vehicles
- Drought-tolerant native plantings require minimal maintenance and no permanent irrigation methods
- Compact building footprint maximizes open green space
- High-albedo materials and light colored roofing mitigates heat island effect
- Occupancy and daylight sensors reduce light pollution
- 22.7% reduction in potable water use via low-flow plumbing fixtures
- Water efficient landscaping improves site ecology without permanent irrigation methods
Energy & Atmosphere
- 30.1% overall reduction in energy use compared to baseline design
- Enhanced Commissioning ensures the building’s systems perform as intended post-occupancy
- Developed and implemented a measurement and verification plan for determining energy savings
Materials & Resources
- Diverted 98.2% of construction wastes from landfill
- 100% of new wood products are Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) Certified
- 19.4% of building materials contain recycled content and 44.3% were extracted, processed, and manufactured regionally
Indoor Environmental Air Quality
- Developed and implemented an Indoor Air Quality Plan during construction and before occupancy
- Low-VOC flooring, paints, coatings, adhesives, sealants, and composite wood
- Individual lighting and temperature controls allow occupants to make adjustments for maximum comfort
- Thermal comfort survey administered to building occupants following project completion
- 100% of regularly occupied areas have access to exterior views and natural daylight
- 30% increased mechanical ventilation above ASHRAE standard
Innovation In Design
- Green Housekeeping Program
- Active green building public education programs
- 22% reduction in electricity use compared to baseline chiller plant
- Control components and sequence of operations allows the plant to operate at its most efficient conditions during all times of the year
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Happy Tuesday! Gorgeous weather will stick around one more day before our next storm threat starts to take shape late week. Here’s the breakdown from Meteorologist Scot Pilié.
A perfect evening on the way. Dry with chilly temperatures after dark with lows in the mid 30s north of Lake Pontchartrain. Protect sensitive tropical plants, as patchy frost is possible. Upper 30s-lower 40s on the southshore & Metro New Orleans.
Wednesday looking nice with highs in the low-mid 60s! Enjoy!
By Thursday, winds will flip back around out of the south. It will be WARM and muggy Thursday-Friday with highs in the mid-upper 70s. Rain chance of 20% late Thursday, and 40% for scattered showers on Friday.
The big story is the storm system that heads Louisiana’s way Friday night into Saturday. Friday, an Enhanced Risk(Level 3 out of 5) for severe storms over the ARK-LA-TX region. Damaging winds, hail, and tornadoes all possible.
System will move eastward overnight Friday into the daytime hours Saturday before exiting by Saturday evening.
An Enhanced Risk(Level 3 out of 5) for parts of the Northshore and much of Mississippi/Alabama on Saturday. Slight Risk(Level 2 out of 5) for much of south Louisiana.
The best ingredients for severe storms look to be north of I-12; however, expect modifications on where the greatest hazards will be as we get closer to the event.
If the system treks further north than projected, our risk in south Louisiana could go DOWN.
If the system treks further south than projected, our risk in south Louisiana could go UP.
Damaging winds will be the primary threat within a squall line. In addition, tornadoes & hail will also be possible secondary threats.
By Sunday…calmer weather conditions for much of the day before rain & a few thunderstorms return to the forecast for Sunday night through Monday for the National Championship game in New Orleans.


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LONDON: A delivery driver who sped through central London as he chased another car before crashing into a row of supercars, causing up to £1 million ($1.34 million) of damage, was given a 10-month suspended prison sentence on Wednesday.
CCTV footage from August 2019 showed Ahmed Al-Husseini, 25, behind the wheel of an Audi A8 in the exclusive Chelsea area as he pursued the driver of a Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren, who he believed had damaged his car.
During the chase, Al-Husseini’s vehicle jumped through the air and collided with railings outside a house before crashing into a £300,000 McLaren MP4, a £200,000 Bentley and a £100,000 Porsche Cayenne. He also damaged an Audi A5, a Porsche Carrera 4S, a Land Rover Discovery, a Vauxhall Corsa and a Mitsubishi Outlander, Metro.co.uk reported. He suffered head and knee injuries in the crash and spent two days in hospital.
Prosecutor Brian Reece told Isleworth Crown Court that Al-Husseini, a delivery driver for a newspaper company in London, was filmed traveling at speeds of up to 92mph. The speed limit in central London is 30mph. He said the Audi was traveling so fast it became airborne at a junction, “at which point the defendant, as the driver, would have no control over it — and just across that junction is Moore Street, which is the place where some extremely valuable vehicles are parked.”
Reece added: “He gave the context of having been himself in a hit-and-run incident that he attributed to the driver of the McLaren SLR, and thought he was in pursuit of the SLR in Lennox Gardens four to five hours later.
“He claimed he had no recollection of the incident. He had had a full license for about a year and had no previous convictions. Settlement figures given in interview were between half a million and a million pounds for damage to these cars.”
Tony Nayager, defending, said: “If he’s going to drive at that speed then he’s going to bear the consequences. He’s readily in acceptance of his culpability for this matter.
“Perhaps Mr Al-Husseini is feeling rather sorry for himself, rather than anyone else. The car belonged to his father’s former partner; this later broke down their relationship and also his relationship with his father.”
Judge Sarah Paneth told Al-Husseini that only Audi engineering had saved him and a passenger in his car from serious injury or death.
“I’m not so much concerned about the value of these vehicles in monetary terms, it is the number of vehicles and the fact that to any of the people who owned these vehicles, Vauxhalls or Porsche Cayennes, they were all valuable,” she said.
“Whatever the value of the vehicles was, I have to look at the fact that you caused extensive damage to a very large number of vehicles. Damage to these vehicles was caused by you driving far too fast. It is frankly a miracle that no one was seriously hurt, perhaps other than you.”
In addition to the suspended prison sentence, Al-Husseini was banned from driving for two years. Under UK law he will have to pass an extended driving test to regain his license.


Condensation In Your Garage
The onset of winter brings with it some challenges for homeowners. For instance, the appearance of condensation in your garage can be a common issue because it is the least-heated room in a home and the most conducive space to humidity.
When the snow and ice on vehicles melt in the garage, the humidity level rises. Condensation then appears on large cold surfaces, such as windows and doors, and can sometimes cause ice to form on the threshold. Mold growth then becomes a real threat to your garage.
To protect your garage against frequent episodes of condensation, it is necessary to know the humidity level in the room, which should never exceed 40% when the temperature is between 4 °C and -7 °C. Equip yourself with a hygrometer to monitor the humidity level in your garage. A dehumidifier is also a requisite to reduce the humidity level. In addition, ensuring proper air circulation in a room stops moisture from sticking to colder surfaces by preventing a difference in temperatures between surfaces. Note that the ideal indoor humidity level for avoiding condensation is relative to the temperature outside, as described in the table below.
|Outdoor Temperature||Indoor Relative Humidity|
|-29 °C and below (-20 °F and below)||At most 15%|
|-29 °C to -23 °C (-20 °F to -10 °F)||At most 20%|
|-23 °C to -18 °C (-10 °F to 0 °F)||At most 25%|
|-18 °C to -12 °C (0 °F to 10 °F)||At most 30%|
|-12 °C to -7 °C (10 °F to 20 °F)||At most 35%|
|-7 °C to 4 °C (20 °F to 40 °F)||At most 40%|
The Role of a Garage Door in Condensation
To solve your condensation problem in the garage, Garex offers a solution that both helps reduce moisture and warm an imposing cold surface.
First, it is important to understand that even if Garex garage doors are tested according to the ASTME283-73 standard (Rate of air leaks through exterior windows, curtain walls, and doors under a pressure difference determined in the sample) thus taking all possible measures to create sealed garage doors, like injecting polyurethane into its R-16 and R-12 insulated models, putting seal joints between panels, installing perimeter weather-stripping all around the door, installing flexible weather-stripping at the bottom of the door that adjusts to the floor, and much more, a garage door remains the largest moving element in the home, which allows a lot of heat to escape with each opening.
Indeed, the surface area of a garage door is 3 to 4 times larger than that of a front door, which means that it faces different phenomena, including sudden increases in humidity due to the melting snow and ice on the cars.
To get rid of moisture and warm the surface of the door, Garex has an inexpensive and easy-to-do solution for you that relies on air circulation to stop humidity from sticking to colder surfaces such as the bottom and top of the panels near the joints. By sending heated air on your garage door using a household fan, you can effectively limit the occurrence of condensation. There are many different ways to install a fan on your garage door track, but we have chosen to present this one because it is easy and convenient to do at home.
5 Steps To Add a Fan To Your Garage Door Track
1. Attach the fan bracket to the track
Locate the holes in the horizontal track and align them with the fan bracket. Then, secure the fan bracket in place with the locking pliers.
2. Screw the fan bracket to the track
If required, drill holes in the horizontal track to be able to secure the fan bracket. Next, insert the rail screws with the flat head on the inner side of the track, and secure with the nuts.
3. Install the fan rod
Insert the clip that holds the fan rod into the bracket.
4. Adjust the height of the fan
Adjust the length of the rod so that the fan is at the height of the 3rd door panel from the ground. This setup will allow air to flow on the inside of your door.
5. Secure the installation
Tighten the nuts to secure the installation.
If In Doubt, Call On a Garex Expert
GAREX is pleased to have offered you this simple and affordable solution that is easy to do to reduce condensation in your garage. However, do not attempt to do this yourself if you are not equipped to do so. Also, if the problem persists even after having installed a fan, improper installation, a damaged door or weather stripping could be possible causes. If you suspect that the problem is related to the weather-stripping, check out our next blog post on maintenance instructions for perimeter weather-stripping.
Otherwise, we strongly recommend that you call on one of our professionals. By doing so, you will have the support of experts who will guide you in your steps towards a comfortable and optimal garage. Don’t hesitate, get an online quote today!


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Atlanta rapper Gucci Mane launched into an epic Twitter tirade on Monday, slamming Waka Flocka Flame, Rihanna, Drake, Ciara, Young Jeezy and Nicki Minaj in the process. No one is sure what prompted Gucci’s rant, but one thing is certain: the rapper needs spell check.
Here are some of the highlights:
- “Tell Drake he a true male groupie I don’t need u u 2 much a, s*ssy stop tryin b me. Chec dat b*tch instagram. True groupie.”
- “Drske a groupie on instagram. Doin vines like he gucci. U will never be wop u a b*tch.”
- “So Nikki I didnt have u in atl for 2 weeks room rate 60 a night?”
- “I wanna take rihanna to bet awards in atl.cuz She b f*cking wit sum lame ass n*ggas.”
- “Ask ciara did she ride dat bike 4 gucci in cali while she was with 50 ask kelly did she c*m to patchwork and onyx while she was wit shaka.”
- “F*ck jeezy. Tip. Gotti. Waka.Nicki minaj drake d a Wooh.frenchy 2 chainz coachk kkaior eminem oj rock Quavo takeoff cardo dam g.”
That’s just a sample of the crazy. Check back later for responses to Gucci’s controversial tweets.

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The features of the feminine genre and the antecedents of
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The author describes how ius commune helps to create a concept of the female mind. He distinguishes, among many psychic characteristics that are thought to be specifically female, the ones which are supported by praesumptio iuris: for example avarice and the desire of motherhood. The author also describes how the concept of female madness has been detected since the birth of forensic medicine.

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North Devon Conservative MP Selaine Saxby, who voted against the government providing free schools meals for vulnerable children during half-term, has caused even more controversy after publicly 'attacking' the hospitality industry for stepping in to give away free food.
In a post on North Devon News Facebook group last night (October 23), Saxby used her personal account to state that she hoped that if eateries in the area were able to offer free food, that they would not require further assistance.
In the message that was later deleted, the MP for North Devon said: "I am delighted our local businesses have bounced back so much after lockdown that they are able to give food away for free, and very much hope they will not be seeking any further government support."
The post sparked huge anger on the site with calls for an apology and her resignation.
Among those demanding she apologise is North Devon Lib Dem spokesperson Alex White, who said one in six children in Devon live in poverty, rising to one in three in parts of North Devon.
He said: "I am stunned at what I have read from Saxby. Not only has she tried to justify the fact that she has voted in a way that could see children go hungry, but she's also attacked the hospitality industry in North Devon who have taken one of the biggest beatings during this pandemic, but still step forward to support children.
"That's what Saxby doesn't realise; North Devon is full of good people doing the right thing. Maybe that's why so often it feels she is out of place.
"Volunteers and businesses have stepped up to help some of the poorest children because she and her Conservative colleagues are too heartless to bother.
"She must issue an immediate, full and unreserved apology to the people of North Devon, especially the hospitality industry and especially those providing free school meals."
In her original Facebook post, Saxby also defended herself over claims that she receives free food.
She said: "I do not get free lunches or dinners in Westminster. I take my own packed lunch as I did when I taught."
She added that 'fully endorsed' a letter sent from a Conservative councillor to the chief executive of North Devon Council requesting some of the additional funding announced this week be used to help the most needy families in North Devon.
Saxby also said: "There are numerous ways to help those who need help the most in North Devon way beyond free school meals over a half term holiday, and I am committed to working towards finding them."
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After Saxby voted against providing free school meals over the holidays, she referred on Twitter to the opposition bill that sought to prevent children from going hungry as 'Punch and Judy Politics'.
Pubs, cafes and restaurants across Devon have come together to help struggling families by offering children free meals over half-term.
This comes after the decision was made by MPs not to extend Manchester United and England footballer Marcus Rashford's campaign which offers free school meal vouchers to children through to Easter next year.
The decision was made on Wednesday night and the bid was defeated in Parliament, with 261 votes in favour and 322 against.
The majority of Devon and Cornwall's Tory MPs voted with the party whip and against the measure however Newton Abbot MP Anne Marie Morris was the only conservative who voted in favour of Labours motion to extend helping the children over the holidays.
Just before 10.30am today (October 24), Saxby tweeted a statement which says: "The portrayal of my recent comments on social media, out of context, does not accurately convey my views.
"I of course deeply regret any offence which may have been caused."
She adds that she is "proud" of the local businesses who are keen to help others and that she regularly works with local food banks.
"I continue to work hard with these organisations and the wider community to ensure their voices are heard and I can represent any concerns," Saxby added.


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Revelation 21:4-5, 7
Revelation 21:4-5 KJV
And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away. And he that sat upon the throne said, Behold, I make all things new. And he said unto me, Write: for these words are true and faithful.
Revelation 21:7 KJV
He that overcometh shall inherit all things; and I will be his God, and he shall be my son.

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WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — Krispy Kreme Doughnut Corp. will introduce a lemon glazed donut this spring after the flavor beat out three other potential glazes as part of a nationwide fan vote.
The online vote, which took place Jan. 16-22, gave consumers the opportunity to pick from four flavors: blueberry, caramel, lemon and maple. Lemon came out on top, with 36% of the vote, Krispy Kreme said. Caramel received 26% of the vote, followed by blueberry at 20% and maple at 18%.
“Lemon won the vote, but we can’t glaze over the fact that the other three flavors all received a lot of support, even beyond the votes,” said Jackie Woodward, chief marketing officer for Krispy Kreme Doughnuts. “Our fans’ passion for these flavors — and others — came through loud and clear on social media. So while the polls are closed, our minds are not.”