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Anyone who thinks they've got an embarrassing dad had better be prepared to admit they're not in as blush-inducing a situation as one American teen.
Rain Price, 16, from Utah asked his father Dale if he would mind not waving him off when he left on the school bus each day, as he felt it was damaging his street cred.
However, Dale instead decided to wave at his son from the front porch each day wearing superhero fancy dress and other costumes.
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The first pictures have emerged of the new Wonder Woman costume that is being used for the live action version of the DC Comics cartoon.
Adrianne Palicki is starring as the crime-fighting heroine and she was pictured this week in Los Angeles, sprinting down a road and sporting a revamped version of the classic look.
The red bustier is still there, as is the useful belt, but the superhero's hotpants have been swapped for some more practical blue leggings with stars downView Post
The superhero fancy dress worn by Wonder Woman would have to be changed from the classic in order to make it work for a film or TV adaptation, it has been claimed.
There has been much debate about the crime-fighter's attire lately after her costume was given a complete revamp in the comic book late last year.
Die-hard fans complained that the bomber jacket and slim-fitting trousers were too far away from the original bustier and hot pants combo, but Joey Esposito from IGN UK said they are more suitable for real life should an actress be required to donView Post


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We will mark the 16 days of action from 25th November – 10th December by hosting a series of webinars, in addition to local events and activities. The 16 days of activism is part of a global campaign to end gender-based violence and abuse. Celebrated between the UN Day to Eliminate Violence Against Women (25th November) and the […]
The stabbing of fifteen-year-old girl, Elianne Andam, killed on her way to school, is a senseless act of violence. Her family and all who loved her must be heartbroken. Initial reports suggest that the 17-year-old male teenager who attacked her did so after his advances, an unwanted gift of flowers, weren’t welcomed. Elianne may have […]
We are proud to have been awarded funding from The Access to Justice Foundation, to increase the support available to victims of domestic abuse facing private law proceedings. The funding will also allow us to develop an innovative pilot working with individuals, couples and co-parents to deescalate disputes and support with safe arrangements for children. […]
On 23rd April the Government will test the new Emergency Alert system. We've created a short video warning of the risks of the alerts and how you can disable the alerts on your phone.

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We know that food tourism is a recipe for economic development success.
OCTA’s Ontario Food Tourism Summit is your opportunity to significantly engage with other food tourism stakeholders like chefs, business owners, artisans, regional development officers and other hospitality professionals from across the province and the country.
This year’s theme is ‘Perfect Pairings’ — we’ll be exploring how local food and drink helps build stronger relationships and tell better stories across all sectors. Whether it’s sports tourism, heritage tourism, event management or restaurant pop-ups; pairing your project with local food will help grow your business, your brand and build better relationships.
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IG-002 v4.0 Now Open for Public Comment!
ICCBBA and the ATAG (Americas Technical Advisory Group) are seeking public comment on a new version 4.0.0 of the document IG-002 United States Industry Consensus Standard for the Uniform Labeling of Blood and Blood Components Using ISBT 128.
WHAT IS ISBT 128?
ISBT 128 is the global standard for the terminology, identification, coding and labeling of medical products of human origin (including blood, cell, tissue, milk, and organ products). It is used in more than 87 countries across six continents and disparate health care systems. It is widely endorsed by the professional community.
The standard has been designed to ensure the highest levels of accuracy, safety, and efficiency for the benefit of donors and patients worldwide. ISBT 128 provides international consistency to support the transfer, traceability and transfusion/transplantation of blood, cells, tissues and organs.
KEY USES OF ISBT 128
Globally Unique Donation Identification Numbering allows for forward and backward traceability for all Medical Products of Human Origin.
Vigilance & Surveillance
Internationally standardized terminology and product coding can be incorporated into vigilance and surveillance tools to assist with global data sharing.
Loss of critical product information is minimized when products are transferred from one facility to another, including internationally.
ONE WORLD. ONE STANDARD.
ICCBBA, the international standards organization responsible for the management and development of the ISBT 128 Standard, is a not-for-profit non-state actor in official relations with the World Health Organization (WHO). For more information, please view ICCBBA's press release.
The acronym ISBT was originally derived from the important role played by the International Society of Blood Transfusion in the development of the standard. Today it expands as Information Standard for Blood and Transplant. The number 128 reflects the 128 characters of the ISO/IEC 646 7-bit character set.
The acronym ICCBBA is derived from the International Council for Commonality in Blood Banking Automation.

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Art and Design: Art, Craft and Design - AS at Wallington County Grammar School
AS Art and Design should attract anyone who is fascinated by the forms and structures of natural and man made objects around us and who finds satisfaction in making visual and analytical representations of these objects. Much pleasure may be derived from developing the skills of image making with the wide variety of materials and equipment available in the Art Department. The need for designers is evident from the enormous range of everyday things that are designed for wide ranging purposes. AS Art and Design is a vital course for those intending to study the subject in Higher Education.
Careers options include commercial artist, designer, painter, teaching, occupational therapy, art restoration, cartography, photography, window display, retail management, animation, printing, publishing and advertising.Higher education options include degrees in Architecture, Landscape Architecture, History of Art or Fine Art.
To find out more about this qualification, contact us, ask your Connexions Personal Adviser or school careers staff.
How to apply
If you want to apply for this course, you will need to contact Wallington County Grammar School directly.

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Letter from New York, 12-13: Hello, I Must be Snowing
Between Winter Flowers and a Stormy Boulevard, KNUA Toe Picks
By Sandra Aberkalns
Copyright 2006 Sandra Aberkalns
NEW YORK -- No, this is not a Flash from the Archive -- I am back in the saddle again after a long absence. Some of you may recognize my name from Flashes posted in 2000-2001. The rest of you may think that you don't know me, but if I tell you I make my living as a Labanotator that may spark images of rehearsals past with me sitting in the front of the studio scribbling away and possibly asking you some very strange questions at the end of the day. So with that said, on to what you really want to read about.
On December 5 I attended a performance of the Korean National University of the Arts (KNUA) at the Tribeca Performing Arts Center. It was an uneven evening to say the least. Maybe the quality of the performances at the Juilliard School (a comparable educational institution to KNUA, which is based in Seoul, South Korea) has spoiled me, and maybe it is unfair to judge KNUA by another school's standards, but how can you not when the press packet includes a page and a half listing of prizes awarded to KNUA at various international competitions? The bar, therefore, was set very high, and based on the performance I saw I'm not sure KNUA would have taken the bronze.
The evening started with a lovely work, "Observing an Ume Flower," choreographed by Kim Hyun Ja. I'm not familiar with traditional Korean dance so I can't even begin to address the issue of whether the movement was authentic or not, but the music was traditional and the costumes -- in beautiful shades of pink, cream, and sea-foam green -- seemed, to me, in the traditional style. I did learn that ume blossoms are more a symbol for winter than a harbinger of spring. It is precisely for this reason that the blossoms are so beloved, because they bloom most vibrantly amidst the winter snow while all other flowers have long since succumbed to the cold and died.
The ladies truly embodied the spirit of the ume flower -- it was as though we were allowed to observe, at our leisure, individual blossoms on a single branch. They were delicate, yet one could sense an inner strength; in the unison work they moved and breathed as one and yet each woman retained her uniqueness by being coquettish, shy, bold, reserved, and everything in between; their movements were precise without being mechanical. The dresses also provided lasting impressions: a flirtatious lift of the hem that revealed a previously hidden foot; or a dress wafting, on small springing jumps, as though blossoms were opening and closing. Their upper bodies were extremely expressive and the movement syncopations were delightful, as they would happen at the most unexpected moments with an unexpected body part such as a wrist, a shoulder, or the head. The ending was a bit of a surprise. One moment the ladies were spinning like dervishes in warm lighting and the next a woman was lying alone on the floor in cool winter moonlight. As do all things in life, even the ume flower, which defies all odds to thrive in the coldest time of the year, also dies.
I was still basking in the warmth of the ume when I was literally forced into the world of Diana and Acteon. The brusque transition between these two works, and also later between "Diana and Acteon" and "Allegro Brilliante," was very jarring and unnecessary -- I'm really curious to know whether it was KNUA's or the venue's decision to not bring house lights up to half to let people quickly peruse their programs and gently transition into the next work.
The two ballets, which comprised the middle portion of the concert, were the weakest link of the evening. It's always a gamble not traveling with your own floor and being dependent on what is available at the venue. A floor that is perfect for bare-footed dancers can be like ice when pointe work is involved. I also pondered two other questions: were the dancers given a proper warm-up class, and should the company consider changing pointe shoe brands?
Now, back to "Diana and Acteon pas de deux," choreographed by Marius Petipa and directed by Kim Hae Shik. In mythology, Diana is the patroness of hunting, so in this pas de deux she carries her bow. In the myth of Diana and Acteon (or Actaeon), he is a prince who sees her bathing naked. She therefore transforms Acteon into a stag and sends his own hunting dogs to kill him.
I would have liked to send in the dogs after KNUA's production team. In this day and age there is absolutely no reason that anyone should be using an analog recording that is so scratchy, choppy, and unbearable to listen to. With the technology available today one can clean up an old recording or, if that's not possible, buy a new one and slow it down or speed it up as the case may be.
In this "Diana and Acteon" (excerpted from the ballet "Esmeralda"), the young woman was so passive/aggressive in her movement it was difficult to watch (and which is what made me wonder if there was a stage or shoe problem). It also didn't help that there wasn't any chemistry between the dancers and that "Diana" kept looking up into a non-existent dress circle as though begging Zeus to come save her. This is an extremely difficult pas de deux and my heart goes out to these kids. One has to remember that they are only students, and are still learning their craft.
Balanchine's "Allegro Brilliant" was also problematic in more ways than one. The title should actually be "Allegro Brilliante," which always gives the work that little extra je ne sais quoi. The leads were lovely, but the stage was too small and one could see that the performers were holding back so everything was more difficult than it had to be. What made me wonder whether the dancers were still cold -- and had not had a warm-up class -- was that in the opening corps section there was a young woman who couldn't even get off the floor for a cabriole, but by the end she seemed fine. The corps men were so dour and pedestrian in retrieving the women (especially when the ladies were weaving through the lead man) that all I could focus on was whether ballet has become to dance what figures are to ice skating -- something simply to be endured?
The energy level was amped up considerably for the last work of the evening, Yoo Mina's "Boulevard." Just as the ladies started the evening, the men got to close it. The dour expressions were gone and they were having a good time, finally. One summer at the American Dance Festival I had the opportunity to ask Talley Beatty why in "The Road of the Phoebe Snow" the transitions were so dramatic -- going from ballet to jazz to Graham within 24 counts -- and he told me, "Because black dancers had to prove they could do it all." Today, the standard seems to be Forsythe, martial arts, break-dancing, contact improv, hip-hop, and who knows what else. These men could do it all and they did a great job.
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This little guy with sentiment is called Apple Picking Adam. I colored him with my Copics and used my scallop oval Nestie die as a mask when sponging the background. What would we do without our Nestabilities! Although it's not visible in the photo, I used glassy accents on the apples, as well as MS baker's cord, and fancy corner punch to embellishment my card.
Supplies: Digital Stamps - Apple Picking Adam by KLM Digital Designs; Paper - All papers are by SU! except for my preferred PTI select white when working with Copics; Ink - Tim Holtz distress Ink in Antique Linen, Copic Markers; Accessories - Scallop Oval Nestie die, Ranger Glossy Accents, MS baker's cord, various punches by various manufacturers.

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5 December 2018 – Kacific founder and CEO, Christian Patouraux, accepted the 2018 Better Satellite World Award at a ceremony in London on Monday night in recognition of the company’s work bringing affordable connectivity via next-generation satellites to the people of South East Asia and the Pacific.
Kacific Accepts 2018 Better Satellite World Award
Bestowed by the Space & Satellite Professionals International (SSPI), the award honours companies who use satellite systems to make the world a more prosperous, healthier, better-educated, sustainable and inclusive home for humankind.
“When I started Kacific, I wasn’t interested in following the status quo. By serving only narrow, lucrative telecoms segments, the status quo was leaving many populations behind and increasing the digital divide,” said Christian Patouraux. “Kacific didn’t re-invent the wheel, but my team and I took advantage of innovative new space technology and operated a lean organisation to match the cost expectations of emerging markets.”
“The flagship project in our proof-of-concept service connects the Vanuatu Interisland Telemedicine and Learning Network. The Network has already saved the lives of a number of people in emergency situations, because of the speed with which outer island health clinics can contact the main hospitals and specialist doctors. So, we know that our satellite, Kacific1, will make a tangible difference to people’s lives. This service is just one of several community-based projects we are currently operating in Asia Pacific. We are honoured to receive this award ahead of 2019, when the services of our next-generation satellite commence,” said Patouraux.
Once launched in 2019, Kacific’s first satellite, Kacific1, will help connect more hospitals, clinics, schools, libraries, post offices, police stations and many other public institutions in rural areas where terrestrial broadband infrastructure is not an option or not economical. The satellite beams will cover previously isolated or underserved regions of South Asia, South East Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia and Polynesia, providing a channel for connectivity.
Nicole Steven, Botica Butler Raudon Partners, email@example.com +64 21 025 31886
Kacific Broadband Satellites Group is a satellite operator providing high-speed broadband for underserved, remote and rural markets with disseminated pockets of population. It addresses the gap in supply with specifically designed satellites using the latest multi-beam and high throughput space communications and ground technology transmitting over the Ka Band.
Using cost-effective technology and a lean business model, Kacific aims to provide better broadband quality at significantly less than current retail prices. Kacific broadband is fostering greater internet usage and fuelling economic growth and improvements in service delivery across covered regions. Its first Ka Band HTS deployment focuses on South East Asia and the Pacific.
Kacific’s headquarters are in Singapore with main operations out of Vanuatu.
For more information, visit www.kacific.com

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Terry Teachout had an interesting post the other day about musical keys and their emotional characters, and Fred Himebaugh responds (after initially writing about the topic here). The idea is that D-minor, for example, has a different emotional "feel" than, say, F-major.
I confess that I know very little about the internal theory behind this idea, but I've always been slightly skeptical about it: with the exception of people who suffer from synesthesia, I've never believed that people perceive musical tones in the same way that they perceive colors, and even then, colors themselves don't seem to me to do much at all emotionally if they are presented to the eye devoid of context. This seems to partly be Fred's point, as he wonders if people with "perfect pitch" would fare well when presented tones that are synthesized, i.e., totally divorced from the physical characteristics of an instrument. That would be an interesting experiment to perform. I once owned an electric metronome that also would sound, for tuning purposes, an A at 440. This latter feature was not nearly as useful as I originally thought it might be, because the machine's tuning note was a very harsh electronic sound that I found unsuited to the task of tuning my trumpet.
Another experiment might be to digitally "transpose", if such a thing were possible, an musical work into another key entirely. Everything would be the same about the work -- tempo, instrumentation, et cetera -- except for the key. Say, lower the entirety of Mozart's Symphony No. 40 by a minor third, so that instead of being heard in G-minor, it would be heard in E-minor. Would the resulting version of Mozart's symphony have the same character? I don't think it would, but as Fred notes, is that because the melodies would sound different, being pitched in a key where the tones sound different than the ones we're accustomed to hearing, or is that because E-minor actually does have a different "emotional character" than G-minor?
Anyway, it seems to me that it would be perfectly possible for a composer to take D-minor, that "saddest" of keys, and write a perfectly happy little minuet in it. But I might be wrong.
On a related note, Greg Sandow makes some interesting points about early music and our knowledge of early-music performance practices. It's interesting stuff, although I have to admit that I've never really been one to get worked up about whether a piece is being performed in a way that the composer him or herself, at whatever time in which they worked, would recognize it. I own very few "original instruments" recordings -- a full cycle of Beethoven and Berlioz symphonies, and a few Bach works -- and I'm perfectly happy with my recording of Handel's Messiah in which Sir Thomas Beecham commands musical forces that Handel himself would probably blush to hear. I'm not really a purist, so I've never really considered Sandow's point: that "purism" might just be an impossible proposition in the first place.


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The dance company Ceroc Zeal launched a series of workshops in 2018 for new dancers. I designed this double-sided flyer to promote the beginners workshops.
Lorna has amazing attention to detail and always hits a deadline, it is a pleasure to work with such a charismatic and energetic individual who is an asset to anyone seeking her design services.
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The Congressional Budget Office is projecting that Social Security will pay out more in benefits than it collects in taxes next year and in 2011, a first since the early 1980s, when Congress last overhauled Social Security.
During President Bush's 2006 State of the Union address he said, "Congress did not act last year on my proposal to save Social Security." Democrats including Barack Obama applauded this remark.
Democrats Applauding Their Own Obstructionism
Senator Obama applauds failure of Social Security reform.
Hat tip NewsBusters.

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Pictures of the man were widely shared on social media on Sunday
A MAN who was arrested after a five-year-old boy was approached by an adult in Limerick city centre at the weekend has been released without charge.
The man, who is aged in his 20s, was arrested on Sunday afternoon a short time after gardai were alerted to the incident – details of which were widely shared on social media.
Gardai confirmed a young boy and his father were approached by a lone male while standing outside a shop at O’Connell Street.
Following the initial interaction, the boy’s father intervened and the male fled the scene on foot.
Following his arrest, the suspect was taken to Mayorstone garda station where he was detained and questioned under the provisions of Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act.
A garda spokesperson confirmed he was released without charge late on Monday evening and that a file is to be prepared for the Director of Public Prosecutions.
Investigating gardai say the man was medically assessed while in custody and that they are satisfied Sunday’s incident was an isolated incident.


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Summary: Researchers discover a new mechanism of action for rapamycin that could help prevent neurological damage associated with neurodegenerative diseases.
Source: Oregon State University.
Researchers at Oregon State University have found that a compound called rapamycin has unusual properties that may help address neurologic damage such as Alzheimer’s disease.
A study just published in Aging Cell outlines a new understanding of how this compound works.
“It’s possible this could provide a new therapeutic approach to neurologic disease,” said Viviana Perez, an assistant professor in the Department of Biochemistry and Biophysics in OSU’s College of Science, expert on the biological processes of aging and principal investigator in the Linus Pauling Institute.
Scientists have now identified two mechanisms of action of rapamycin. One was already known. The newly-discovered mechanism is what researchers say might help prevent neurologic damage and some related diseases.
“The value of rapamycin is clearly linked to the issue of cellular senescence, a stage cells reach where they get old, stop proliferating and begin to secrete damaging substances that lead to inflammation,” Perez said. “Rapamycin appears to help stop that process.”
This secretion of damaging compounds, researchers say, creates a toxic environment called senescence-associated secretory phenotype, or SASP. It’s believed this disrupts the cellular microenvironment and alters the ability of adjacent cells to function properly, compromising their tissue structure and function.
This broad process is ultimately linked to aging.
“The increase in cellular senescence associated with aging, and the inflammation associated with that, can help set the stage for a wide variety of degenerative disease, including cancer, heart disease, diabetes and neurologic disease, such as dementia or Alzheimer’s,” Perez said. “In laboratory animals when we clear out senescent cells, they live longer and have fewer diseases. And rapamycin can have similar effects.”
Prior to this research, it had only been observed that there was one mechanism of action for rapamycin in this process. Scientists believed it helped to increase the action of Nrf2, a master regulator that can “turn on” up to 200 genes responsible for cell repair, detoxification of carcinogens, protein and lipid metabolism, antioxidant protection and other factors. In the process, it helped reduce levels of SASP.
The new study concluded that rapamycin could also affect levels of SASP directly, separately from the Nrf2 pathway and in a way that would have impacts on neurons as well as other types of cells.
“Any new approach to help protect neurons from damage could be valuable,” Perez said. “Other studies, for instance, have shown that astrocyte cells that help protect neuron function and health can be damaged by SASP. This may be one of the causes of some neurologic diseases, including Alzheimer’s disease.”
Through its ability to help prevent SASP-related cellular damage through two pathways – one involving Nrf2 and the other more directly — rapamycin will continue to generate significant interest in addressing issues related to aging, Perez said.
Rapamycin is a natural compound first discovered from the soils of Easter Island in the South Pacific Ocean. It has already been intensively studied because it can mimic the valuable effects of dietary restriction, which in some animals has been proven to extend their lifespan.
Laboratory mice that have received rapamycin have demonstrated more fitness, less decline in activity with age, improved cognition and cardiovascular health, less cancer, and a longer life.
The use of rapamycin for that purpose in humans has so far been constrained by an important side effect, an increase in insulin resistance that may raise the risk of diabetes. That concern still exists, limiting the use of rapamycin to help address degenerative disease until ways can be found to address that problem.
This may be possible. Scientists are searching for rapamycin analogs that may have similar biological impacts but don’t cause that unwanted side effect.
About this aging research article
Funding: This research was supported by the American Federation for Aging Research.
Source: Viviana Perez – Oregon State University Image Source: NeuroscienceNews.com image is in the public domain. Original Research: Full open access research for “Rapamycin inhibits the secretory phenotype of senescent cells by a Nrf2-independent mechanism” by Rong Wang, Zhen Yu, Bharath Sunchu, James Shoaf, Ivana Dang, Stephanie Zhao, Kelsey Caples, Lynda Bradley, Laura M. Beaver, Emily Ho, Christiane V. Löhr, and Viviana I. Perez Aging Cell. Published online March 31 2017 doi:10.1111/acel.12587
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Rapamycin inhibits the secretory phenotype of senescent cells by a Nrf2-independent mechanism
Senescent cells contribute to age-related pathology and loss of function, and their selective removal improves physiological function and extends longevity. Rapamycin, an inhibitor of mTOR, inhibits cell senescence in vitro and increases longevity in several species. Nrf2 levels have been shown to decrease with aging and silencing Nrf2 gene induces premature senescence. Therefore, we explored whether Nrf2 is involved in the mechanism by which rapamycin delays cell senescence. In wild-type (WT) mouse fibroblasts, rapamycin increased the levels of Nrf2, and this correlates with the activation of autophagy and a reduction in the induction of cell senescence, as measured by SA-β-galactosidase (β-gal) staining, senescence-associated secretory phenotype (SASP), and p16 and p21 molecular markers. In Nrf2KO fibroblasts, however, rapamycin still decreased β-gal staining and the SASP, but rapamycin did not activate the autophagy pathway or decrease p16 and p21 levels. These observations were further confirmed in vivo using Nrf2KO mice, where rapamycin treatment led to a decrease in β-gal staining and pro-inflammatory cytokines in serum and fat tissue; however, p16 levels were not significantly decreased in fat tissue. Consistent with literature demonstrating that the Stat3 pathway is linked to the production of SASP, we found that rapamycin decreased activation of the Stat3 pathway in cells or tissue samples from both WT and Nrf2KO mice. Our data thus suggest that cell senescence is a complex process that involves at least two arms, and rapamycin uses Nrf2 to regulate cell cycle arrest, but not the production of SASP.
“Rapamycin inhibits the secretory phenotype of senescent cells by a Nrf2-independent mechanism” by Rong Wang, Zhen Yu, Bharath Sunchu, James Shoaf, Ivana Dang, Stephanie Zhao, Kelsey Caples, Lynda Bradley, Laura M. Beaver, Emily Ho, Christiane V. Löhr, and Viviana I. Perez Aging Cell. Published online March 31 2017 doi:10.1111/acel.12587

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The Swiss Lottery and Betting Board, Comlot, was replaced by a new regulatory body called Gespa. The change came into effect on january 1, as provided for by the new Swiss Geldspiel Konkordat law that replaced the Intercantonal Convention on Licensing and Supervision of Intercantonal and National Lotteries and Gambling.
All of Comlot’s rights, functions and responsibilities were acquired by Gespa, including oversight of large-scale gambling, including Swiss sports betting and lotteries.
These changes are contemplated in the Federal Real Money Gaming Law, which expressly prohibits any type of illegal and unlicensed gambling activity, which has allowed land-based casinos to obtain online gambling licenses since january 1, 2019.
Since its implementation, the Swiss cantons have been given a period of two years in order to adapt their local gambling laws to the new federal framework.
Gespa’s board of directors is made up of six members, including the president and two members representing each French and German-speaking part of Switzerland. As well as a member for the Italian-speaking part of the country.
In the new organizational structure, former Comlot commissioners became ex-officio members of Gespa’s supervisory board. While the Comlot secretariat became the office of the new body.
Gespa has various functions and responsibilities. It must ensure the creation of a safe and socially responsible gaming environment for Swiss citizens when it comes to skill-based games and sports betting.
Another of its functions is to combat illegal gambling through the creation of a blacklist of websites that operate without a license.
Financing good causes
The body must do its best to prevent any kind of match manipulation. It will be in charge of the preparation of reports and will ensure that national and foreign authorities, as well as sports organizations and gambling operators, are kept informed.
Another responsibility of the Swiss regulator will be to compile annual statistics related to gambling at all levels and to provide information on the income from sports betting and the use of lotteries.
The Swiss cantons generated revenues of $ 623.5 million in december 2019, according to an earnings report. Such proceeds served various charitable causes and contributed to the financing of the country’s sports, artistic and cultural sectors. A part was also destined for the preservation of historical buildings.


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Restaurants in Savannah, GA
Where to Dine in Historic Savannah
Savannah is a true foodie destination, so be sure to pack your appetite for these Savannah restaurants. Home to some of the world’s most respected chefs, Savannah, GA, offers everything from fresh seafood to Southern classics, like Paula Deen’s famous crispy fried chicken. You can also taste authentic international fare at countless Savannah dining establishments. Enjoy Greek, Thai, Moroccan, Caribbean, French, Irish, Japanese, and more in settings ranging from four-star eateries to corner pubs to rooftop lounges.
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Pizzeria Vittoria Napoletana
Pizzeria Vittoria Napoletana is located in the Starland Yard and offers Neapolitan pies.
Located in the burgeoning midtown district of historic downtown Savannah, Squirrel’s Pizza is a cozy and unpretentious eatery serving refined Italian-influenced cuisine. Live-fire cooking and a focus on pecan wood-fired pizza make Squirrel’s one of the South’s most distinctive pizza... experiences.Read More >
Your Pie is located on the corner of W Bryan Street and Whitaker Street, near Studio Homes and Cafe Sol. Come enjoy a custom crafted pizza with an incredible Savannah vibe.We’re just a few blocks away from the gorgeous Savannah River, and surrounded the historic Savannah atmosphere. Take a... pizza to-go and eat it by the river, or bring the whole family and enjoy a meal together in a friendly, casual environment.Read More >
Green Fire Pizza
Green Fire Pizza is a restaurant in the heart of downtown Savannah Georgia. Green Fire Pizza offers Neapolitan style pizza focusing on all natural, non-GMO, local ingredients and cooked in a beautiful wood fired pizza oven made and imported from Italy. The restaurant has take out ordering and... outside patio seating and is pet friendly.Read More >
Big Bon Pizza
Using locally sourced ingredients and recipes passed down, Kay Heritage and Sunju Pitts handcraft delicious pizzas from a wood fire oven on wheels.
Vinnie Van Go-Go's
Casual pizza joint (with patio seating) known for its generous slices & thin crust pies. Cash only.
Dine-In, Delivery, Carry-Out. Located on the edge of Savannah’s historic shopping and arts district,Screamin‘ Mimi’s serves up Savannah’s best pizza and pasta.


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I am very happy to be corrected later on, perhaps by the Leader of the House.
More importantly, I am not sure that numbers have ever counted for much in the House of Lords. In every single Parliament between 1945 and 2001, Labour were in a small minority in the House, particularly in the 1980s and 1990s. Yet, when in government they were always able to carry the Queen’s business—as did the Conservative Party—but perhaps more important than that, when in opposition they were extremely effective. In fact, I have always thought that the Labour Party was better in opposition in the House of Lords than in government.
One of the reasons for that is that we all recognise the limits of our power in the House of Lords. Yet, this century we have been testing the limits of that power. While we as a House might have become more relevant, and perhaps more political, I am not sure that we have become more powerful as a House, and nor should we. The House of Lords defeats the Government from time to time, but what is much more powerful than defeat is the strength of the argument that is deployed and the influence that is brought to bear, particularly if there is a sign of a rebellion from the party in government.

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The presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, who had to suspend his campaign due to the floods ravaging parts of Nigeria has said that what Nigeria is going through in terms of flooding is more than what it seems to be from media presentations and the past experiences, like that of 2012. “This is far worse” he said. Having visited some flooded states in the country, like Anambra, Bayelsa and Benue, he was speaking from firsthand experience of what he saw.
He made this assertion in an interview with the ARISE TV monitored by TNC. Asked if these seeming humanitarian efforts on his part are not just campaign tactics, he said he has been doing this for a long time “In 2011 I met President Jonathan, told him I was going to Haiti due to the natural disaster they had, this is what I have been doing most part of my life, not because I am contesting for presidency”.
“I was the first governor ever in Nigeria to approach UN habitat office as regards urban renewal for Onitsha, Nnewi and Awka. Then what we were told was that federal government could not fund such project except through loan”.
He was questioned about all candidates saying the same thing about infrastructure, security, economy and so on. It appears that the main issue should be how do we do it? Even the outgoing UK Prime Minister Liz Truss resigned after weeks because she saw she cannot do it. So how do you intend to bring about the almost textbook-like issues troubling Nigeria?
“We have to look at the antecedents of those running for the office, what have they done before, can they be trusted. And don’t forget, the former Prime Minister Boris Johnson has a Turkish decent, Sunak who is also gunning for the seat is of Indian decent; no one asks about their ethnicity but about who can do the job”.
On the conduct of his supporters popularly known as ‘Obidients’ he said that there has been a lot of infiltration in the camp and so most of those who insult people are not really Obi supporters. He asked of the logicality in judging his person based on the conducts of his supporters.


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The Office of Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy today announced that First Lady Rose Dunleavy is concluding a quarantine for COVID-19 in Japan. The First Lady, who accompanied the Governor on a trade mission to the Asian nation, tested positive for the virus at the Narita International Airport in Tokyo, and went into isolation.
The First Lady tested negative prior to flying to Japan early this week, along with Governor Dunleavy and members of the delegation. The First Lady, who is fully vaccinated, is experiencing mild symptoms. All other members of the delegation have subsequently tested negative.
The journey marks the second foreign trip of the Governor and the First Lady; the first was in 2019, also to Japan, to commemorate, at the invitation of local officials, the 50th anniversary of Alaska LNG exports from Nikiski to Tokyo.
Following the protocols of the Japanese government, the First Lady is scheduled to complete quarantine following this weekend and plans to return directly to Alaska.


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Dengue Virus Hijacks a Noncanonical Oxidoreductase Function of a Cellular Oligosaccharyltransferase Complex
AuthorsLin, David L.
Cherepanova, Natalia A.
MacDonald, Margaret R.
Tai, Andrew W.
UMass Chan AffiliationsDepartment of Biochemistry and Molecular Pharmacology
Document TypeJournal Article
Biochemistry, Biophysics, and Structural Biology
Immunology and Infectious Disease
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AbstractDengue virus (DENV) is the most common arboviral infection globally, infecting an estimated 390 million people each year. We employed a genome-wide clustered regularly interspaced short palindromic repeat (CRISPR) screen to identify host dependency factors required for DENV propagation and identified the oligosaccharyltransferase (OST) complex as an essential host factor for DENV infection. Mammalian cells express two OSTs containing either STT3A or STT3B. We found that the canonical catalytic function of the OSTs as oligosaccharyltransferases is not necessary for DENV infection, as cells expressing catalytically inactive STT3A or STT3B are able to support DENV propagation. However, the OST subunit MAGT1, which associates with STT3B, is also required for DENV propagation. MAGT1 expression requires STT3B, and a catalytically inactive STT3B also rescues MAGT1 expression, supporting the hypothesis that STT3B serves to stabilize MAGT1 in the context of DENV infection. We found that the oxidoreductase CXXC active site motif of MAGT1 was necessary for DENV propagation, as cells expressing an AXXA MAGT1 mutant were unable to support DENV infection. Interestingly, cells expressing single-cysteine CXXA or AXXC mutants of MAGT1 were able to support DENV propagation. Utilizing the engineered peroxidase APEX2, we demonstrate the close proximity between MAGT1 and NS1 or NS4B during DENV infection. These results reveal that the oxidoreductase activity of the STT3B-containing OST is necessary for DENV infection, which may guide the development of antiviral agents targeting DENV. IMPORTANCE The host oligosaccharyltransferase (OST) complexes have been identified as essential host factors for dengue virus (DENV) replication; however, their functions during DENV infection are unclear. A previous study showed that the canonical OST activity was dispensable for DENV replication, suggesting that the OST complexes serve as scaffolds for DENV replication. However, our work demonstrates that one function of the OST complex during DENV infection is to provide oxidoreductase activity via the OST subunit MAGT1. We also show that MAGT1 associates with DENV NS1 and NS4B during viral infection, suggesting that these nonstructural proteins may be targets of MAGT1 oxidoreductase activity. These results provide insight into the cell biology of DENV infection, which may guide the development of antivirals against DENV.
SourceMBio. 2017 Jul 18;8(4). pii: mBio.00939-17. doi: 10.1128/mBio.00939-17. Link to article on publisher's site
Permanent Link to this Itemhttp://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14038/40404
RightsCopyright © 2017 Lin et al. This is an open-access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International license.
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Scroll for updates --- including how HuffPost is again reviewing, approving and deciding to publish comments containing solicitations of murder and property destruction... from users and even its Moderators, in response to this incitement. Then, banning users who attempt to speak out against this madness.
As the #1 most-read blog on Earth, and a top-ten U.S. “news” site --- which repeatedly claims it is a "non-partisan newspaper" --- HuffPost is unquestionably helping to shape public perceptions of important political affairs.
It has now insinuated itself into the debate over raising the U.S. federal debt ceiling.
Judge for yourself whether HuffPost is acting as a nonpartisan broker of accurate information, as it claims (detailed analysis below) --- or whether, as we allege, it is acting as an organ of the Democratic Party's PR machine.
On July 29, HuffPost featured the following headline:
Then, on July 30, HuffPost published this headline:
First, note that in the above frame, only liberals are quoted.
Second, did HuffPost come up with the "wasted day" narrative on its own? Nope. It's a talking point that came directly from Obama's mouth.
Here's the headline story from The Hill, published at 6:00am on July 30:
Note that this was18 hours before HuffPost ran with its version of the story (screencap here), at 11:32pm on July 30. And note that HuffPost presented the "wasted day" narrative as its own take on the debate --- not as a quote by Obama.
How do those headlines square with Arianna's repeated claims --- to the public, and her advertisers --- that HuffPost is a "nonpartisan newspaper"?
Throughout the 2008 presidential campaign, HuffPost was accused of being "a conveyor belt for pro-Obama propaganda" --- a charge that the self-proclaimed "nonpartisan" newspaper vehemently denied. Even though HuffPost's CEO at the time, Ken Lerer, reportedly held a fundraiser for Obama in his apartment. While HuffPost repeatedly published demonstrably false, inflammatory "news" stories about Obama's rival candidates, and featuring his ads --- only his ads. We produced a detailed report on all this, here.
It wasn't until three weeks after the election, on November 21, 2008, that Arianna publicly acknowledged --- for the first time --- how close she actually is with Obama:
“I only text (message) three people - my two teenage children and Barack Obama.”
Since then, as before November 2008, Arianna has repeatedly denied claims that HuffPost is anything other than an honest, nonpartisan broker of political news and information:
“The editorial stance of the Huffington Post is to debunk the right-left way of thinking, which has become completely obsolete."
- November 14, 2007
"[Huffington] is offended and bewildered by the suggestion that other news outlets think she's getting a free ride. She sees herself as the future of journalism, not the end of it."
- Time, March 19, 2009
“[W]e are increasingly seen ... as an Internet newspaper, not positioned ideologically in terms of how we cover the news.”
- May 22, 2009
“We are aiming to go beyond just facts, to create a narrative.” [...] “We think bringing journalism to a new level is exactly what people are looking for.”
- October 20, 2009
When asked directly if the Huffington Post would have a politically left-wing influence on AOL, Huffington responded, “Of course not.”
- February 9, 2011
To the contrary, as we document in these two special reports, the facts support our contention that Arianna and her minions have been lying to the general public, journalists and her advertisers since HuffPost first opened, in May 2005, about its mission and purpose:
Has Arianna been lying since 2005 about HuffPost's bias, and mission?
"YOU'VE GOT HATE!!!" AOL blows $315 million to buy HuffPost, the Internet's largest inciter and tolerator of hatred
Will any serious national "journalist" ever confront Arianna over her pathological lies concerning HuffPost's bias? Who knows.
Why HuffPost's pathological lies, and leftist bias, are so important to understand, right now:
It is more important than ever that Americans be made aware of these issues, because HuffPost is now ramping up to have an even larger impact on the 2012 election than it did in 2008 --- particularly via what Arianna considers the crown jewel of AOL's content assets, "Patch":
As 2012 Election Season Ramps Up, AOL's Patch Will Launch 33 Sites In 'Key' Primary StatesAgain, with the
Tech Crunch, May 16th, 2011In its last earnings report, AOL revealed that it poured $40 million into its hyperlocal news platform Patch in the quarter. It’s no secret that AOL, Arianna Huffington and CEO Tim Armstrong have high hopes for Patch. And today, the company is announcing that that Patch will launch 33 new sites in New Hampshire, Iowa, and South Carolina —the first three states to hold primaries in 2012. [...]
The 33 new primary state sites aims to provide a platform for citizens, candidates, and influencers to discuss local issues and events, including the impact of national and state issues on the local landscape heading into the 2012 election season. Patch’s journalists will cover issues on the sites and the hyperlocal news sites will also aim to serve as a non-partisan forum.
Also, see this detailed analysis of the radical leftist bias of "Patch," by Victory Institute's Gary Johnson.
Do Arianna's advertisers want to become known for funding her incendiary propaganda? You might ask them about it. And while you're at it, you might also ask them whether or not they're aware that their ad dollars are enabling HuffPost to engage in its pathological, malicious incitement of hate against the U.S. military, Israel and Jews, the Tea Party and conservative individuals and organizations.
UPDATE 1, JULY 31: HuffPost is again reviewing, approving and deciding to publish comments containing solicitations of murder and property destruction... from users and even its Moderators, in response to this incitement --- then banning users who attempt to speak out
Over the past eight months, we've documented incident after incident after incident after incident in which HuffPost has knowingly, deliberately enabled and protected its users and Moderators to post death threats and solicitations of violent crimes. In fact, our documentation goes back several years, showing how HuffPost pathologically protects the worst-of-the-worst users and moderators, while censoring and banning users who dare to attempt to speak out against them.
In response to this latest example of its incitement against conservatives, HuffPost once again began approving and publishing such comments from its users and Moderators.
We'll start with one of its longest-term, most-protected Moderators, "GOPtakesEllisDee", whom it has been enabling for more than two years:
HUFFPOST COMMUNITY MODERATOR
I've said it before... and I'll say it again... Its time to start burning those gated communities and take our country back.
Previously, from GOPTakesEllisDee: a solicitation to other users to murder bankers (featured here, and forwarded to HuffPost management in December 2010; a compilation of violent rants of many other HuffPost moderators). In another case, HuffPost enabled him to openly advocate burning people's homes, including governors' mansions and the homes of the Koch brothers. Despite all this, HuffPost continues to enable and protect GOPTakesEllisDee, while banning other users, some after as few as one comment, who dare to attempt to complain.
HUFFPOST SUPER USER
Off course the rich make it out okay. [...] "There is but one path we kill them all"
And how quickly can and does HuffPost ban a user who attempts to speak up against this kind of madness? Take a look. Below, "OneandDoneObama_Outin20" mocks a long-term, protected maniac, "Shouterguy" (1,253 "fans"), whom HuffPost permitted to claim if the "Kochbots" keep legislating, he's going to "keep "reloading."
As shown in the screencap below, a few hours later, HuffPost banned "OneandDone..." but left "Shouterguy" free to continue posting his violent comments:
- Special Report: HuffPost MODERATOR: "Hey, let's murder Boehner, the Kochs and others!!!" (HuffPost: "Approved, protected!!!")
- HuffPost allows banned radical leftist Moderator to return, resume posting threats against Scalia, the Kochs --- and bans users who complain


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To all experienced summer, residents are dedicated to today’s collection of interesting ideas for the site. All these things are simple in execution, as well as all ingenious. We hope, we will manage to surprise you!
Ideas for cottage and garden with their own hands
1. Such a vertical bed will save a precious place on the site! To create it, you will need old bicycle wheels and twine.
2. The old wooden barrel can be turned into a cozy garden chair. To the bright sun does not interfere with enjoying nature, be sure to build a visor of dense fabric.
3. Such a device for carrying firewood is useful for every summer owner! To make it, you need any sweaty fabric, and also two wooden sticks (you can use plastic pipes for this purpose).
4. Ne always has time and opportunity to tinker with watering beds. Having constructed this simple adaptation, you will forget about many hours watering!
5. With each of us at home, boxes from under the disks are lying around. Use them wisely, making a portable greenhouse for seedlings!
6.Time garden path – a great idea for giving! Just imagine, a convenient path in time appears where necessary!
7. Rubber bucket – a real wand Cardamom for all the summer residents! This is a watering can, and a basket, and a bag, and even a container for children’s toys. Be sure to buy this multifunctional thing!
8. Takaya stands under your knees like all inveterate cottagers. Now many hours of work on the beds will not adversely affect your health!
9. Rechny woodcutter is an assistant not only at the dacha but also in marching conditions. After all, this device snaps firewood like nuts!
10. Not all gardeners know that you need to protect your hands not only with gloves but with special armlets. Impenetrable elastic fabric protects the skin from nettles, sharp branches, insects and thorns of roses!
11. Original rainwater trap will help deliver liquid from the drain directly to the bed! Such an adaptation can be made by buying a little vinyl fabric.
12. The block from the air conditioner or the basement hood spoil the appearance of your site? Hide them under artificial bushes!
13. Tired of running all the time importunate mosquitoes from plates with food? Mesh-cap – an excellent solution to this problem!
14. To ensure that the hose does not get tangled and is always at hand, use a reliable stand.
15. A pocket saw is a necessary thing. It can cut even the highest branches: for this, you need to tie a rope to the handles. Having thrown one edge of a rope on a tree, it is possible to tighten a saw and to start to saw.


DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The "France NFT Market Intelligence and Future Growth Dynamics Databook - 50+ KPIs on NFT Investments by Key Assets, Currency, Sales Channels - Q2 2022" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
The NFT industry in France is expected to grow by 36.9% on an annual basis to reach US$989.5 million in 2022.
The NFT industry is expected to grow steadily over the forecast period, recording a CAGR of 26.8% during 2022-2028. The NFT Spend Value in the country will increase from US$989.5 million in 2022 to reach US$3810.8 million by 2028.
The popularity of non-fungible tokens has skyrocketed over the last 12 months to become a global phenomenon. Amid this growing global popularity, France has emerged as the hub driving innovation and growth in the NFT market. As more and more consumers become aware of the NFTs, the publisher expects the number to grow over the next four to eight quarters, pushing the NFT transaction value and volume from the short to medium-term perspective further.
Notably, several innovative NFT startups in the country are driving the market's growth. Moreover, many brands across industry verticals are entering the NFT space to raise funding for social causes and drive brand awareness and growth, among other use cases. The popularity of NFT is expected to increase as more celebrities in the country continue to launch their NFT collection further.
Presence of several NFT trading platforms driving the market growth in France
Several different startups have emerged in the NFT space in France over the last 12 months. Notably, the presence of these players and their NFT trading platforms have made it easier for the general public to buy and sell their collections in the country. This increased transaction value and volume over the last 12 months in France.
French football star enters the NFT world
The NFT popularity has surged significantly globally over the last 12 months. One of the major reasons behind the growing popularity of NFTs is the rising number of celebrities that are entering the space. Notably, the trends are similar in France as well.
In November 2021, Paul Pogba, the French football superstar, announced his entry into the NFT market. Through a strategic collaboration with CryptoDragons, the blockchain-based dragon Metaverse project which allows users to collect, sell, breed, and battle NFT dragons, Paul announced that he is planning to buy NFTs.
Notably, Paul Pogba is not the only football player to enter the NFT space globally. Others, such as Lionel Messi, have pushed and even launched their NFT collection for football fans throughout the world.
Auction houses are conducting NFT auctions in France
With the growing popularity of NFTs in the digital art segment, many auction houses in the country are seeking to conduct an auction of virtual works in France.
In March 2022, FauveParis, one of the leading auction houses in the country, conducted the first-ever NFT auction in France. The auction house introduced 47 lots of NFTs for auction at the event. Notably, the exhibition featured various formats of virtual artworks, which were displayed on tablets and screens in the auction room. At the event, 60% of the lots were sold for a total transaction amount of €120,000.
French NFT startups are raising funding rounds to expand their footprint in the global markets
In 2021, the global NFT industry recorded strong growth, and the market is expected to keep growing over the next four to eight quarters. In the midst of this growing industry globally, French NFT startups are raising funding rounds to expand their footprint in the global markets to boost their market share further.
In September 2021, Sorare, one of the leading NFT startups in France, announced that the firm had raised US$680 million at a valuation of US$4.3 billion. Notably, this is the largest fundraising round raised by any startup in the French tech sector. Founded in 2018, the firm has become one of the most valuable startups in the country, with international football stars among its investors.
French startups are launching NFT sneakers in the form of mystery boxes
Globally, brands are finding innovative use cases of NFT. From using NFT to raise funding for charity organizations to use them for driving brand awareness, innovation is driving the market growth. Notably, similar trends are visible in France, where startups are entering the NFT space to drive brand awareness and consumer engagement.
In February 2022, Sneakmart, the French startup dedicated to streetwear, launched the first collection of NFT sneakers. The firm announced that Metakicks, the NFT sneakers, will be distributed in the form of mystery boxes. This means that buyers will not know beforehand which pair of basketball shoes they will get inside.
For the first drop, the firm has made a total of 6,250 Metakicks. The firm has created 15 unique 3D animated sneaker designs using different textures, shapes, colors, and materials. These designs have been classified on various levels of rarity. These include epic, super rare, rare, and normal.
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Several top Homeopathy colleges in Karnataka offer Homeopathic courses. Homeopathy is one of the best options for a student who has completed his or her 10+2 education in science. Homeopathy Certificate Courses, Diploma Courses, Bachelor Homeopathy Courses such as BHMS, Master Homeopathy Courses, and Research level or Doctorate Homeopathy Courses are the various homeopathic courses.
Admission to the course is determined by the student’s qualifications.
Clinics, Government/private hospitals, Research institutes, Charitable institutions, medicine stores, Life science industries, Homoeopathic, Medical colleges, Consultancies, Training institutes, Healthcare community, Dispensaries, Pharmaceutical industries, Nursing homes, and more are career areas related to homeopathy.
Homeopathy careers include Professor, Doctor, Consultant, Medical Assistant, Lecturer, Pharmacist, Public health specialist, Private practice, Scientist, and others. Candidates can also pursue postgraduate courses in homeopathy to gain specialised knowledge. The top homeopathy colleges in Bangalore provide graduates with excellent opportunities. They can work in homeopathy hospitals or clinics, and with time and experience, they can open their homeopathy clinics.
Let’s have a look at the top 5 Homeopathy Colleges in Karnataka
Best Colleges for Homeopathy
Bhagwan Buddha Homeopathic Medical College & Hospital
Bhagwan Buddha Homeopathic Medical College & Hospital in Bangalore is established in 1996, to serve the rural people, poor sick people, especially the elderly, women, and children, with an economically viable and dependable medical system.
Homoeopathic Medical Education is being pursued by nearly 150 students. Every week, a free medical camp is held in various locations throughout Bangalore, both urban and rural. To educate the underprivileged about their rights, they founded the monthly Kannada news magazine “AMBEDKAR VOICE.” Recognizing achievements over the past 30 years, the GLOBAL ECONOMIC COUNCIL, New Delhi, awarded the ” RASHTRIYA RATNA AWARD” in 2002, and the Government of Karnataka awarded the ” AMBEDKAR AWARD” on April 14th, 2002.
Rosy Royal Homoeopathic Medical College & Hospital
Rosy Royal Homoeopathic Medical College & Hospital is academically and administratively affiliated with Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Bangalore University, and other statutory bodies. It provides Bachelor of Homoeopathic Medicine and Surgery (BHMS) courses to meet the needs of students as well as government requests from time to time.
The college has a well-equipped laboratory as well as a large collection of books, journals, magazines, newspapers, and e-learning resources for students to use in the library. To ensure security and transparency, the College campus is equipped with CCTV. On campus, there is a gym, canteen, auditorium, audio-visual room, and other facilities also to nurture the students.
A M Shaikh Homoeopathic Medical College
The People’s Education Society and Trust manage the A M Shaikh Homoeopathic Medical College in Belgaum, which was founded in 1967.
The college is a vital center for medical education and clinical training in the Homoeopathic Medical System.
It provides a Bachelor of Homoeopathic Medicine and Surgery (BHMS), a Post-Graduate in Homoeopathy, and a Nursing Certificate course. The Shaikh Homeopathic Medical College teaches everything an MBBS student needs to know about the Homeopathic medicinal system and has a state-of-the-art 125-bed hospital with diagnostic and surgical facilities for radiology, physiotherapy, endoscopy, ophthalmology, dentistry, and more.
Dr. B.D. Jatti Homoeopathic Medical College
Dr. B.D. Jatti Homoeopathic Medical College was founded in 1992 to provide quality Homoeopathic education to students in this region of the country. The college is housed in an impressive structure in the heart of Dharwad.
The faculty at the college are highly qualified and experienced. Dr. Anand Kulkarni, the capable Principal, oversees the smooth operation of the college. The college is approved by the Departments of AYUSH, the Government of India, and the Government of Karnataka. The Central Council of Homoeopathy in New Delhi has recognised it. Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Karnataka, Bengaluru is affiliated.
Shri Sathya Sai College of Homoeopathic Medical Science & Hospital
Sattur, Dharwad’s Shri Sathya Sai College of Homoeopathic Medical Science & Hospital was founded in 2006. In search of a system to meet the needs of society, the Sri Basaveshwar Rural Education and Development Trust focused on a system that could provide primary healthcare facilities.
It investigated the possibility of dispensing a holistic wellness prescription to change and guide the community from illness to wellness.
Shri Basaveshwar Rural Education and Development Trust was introduced to Homoeopathic Medical Science during such an exploration of task and to bring such a health care facility to the doorsteps of every individual who cannot afford the high cost and sophisticated medical system.
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Alarming Trend: Non-smokers too falling prey to lung cancer
New Delhi: Lung cancer is no more restricted to smokers as many non-smokers, including young men and women, are also falling prey to it, perhaps due to increase in air pollution, a new study conducted over the last six years has claimed.
Doctors from a private hospital, who did the study from March 2012 to June 2018 by analysing 150 in-house patients, dubbed the findings as "disturbing".
"Nearly 50 per cent of these patients were non-smokers. In fact, the figure rose to 70 per cent in the younger age group (less than 50 years). Five patients, all men were in the age group of 20-30 and none of them were smokers," lung surgeon at a private hospital, Arvind Kumar said.
He was speaking at an event held at a private hospital premises on the eve of World Lung Cancer Day, during which a campaign '#BeatLungCancer' was also launched.
"Lung cancer is a dreaded disease with one of the lowest five-year survival rates. We are shocked by the alarming rise in cases among younger individuals, non-smokers and women. While conventional claims that smoking is the main cause but there are strong evidences now that points to the increasing role of air pollution," Kumar said.
Out of the 150 patients, 119 were men and 31 women, with nearly half of the female patients from Delhi-NCR. The study was done in various age brackets ranging from 20 to 80 years, and above.
"The mean age of these patients was 58. Out of 150, 74 were non-smokers and 76 smokers. Most patients had stage-I or stage-II lung cancer and a few were at stage-III," he added. The male to female ratio was 3.8:1 indicating a "significant rise" in the proportion of female patients compared to past studies, which had reported a much lower incidence in females, the study claimed.
The study also found that majority of these patients were suffering from adenocarcinoma, which happens more from non-smoking reasons(e.g presence of toxic substances such as Lead in air) compared to squamous carcinoma which is caused by smoking cigarettes.
Md Nadeem, a 25-year-old resident of Delhi, was among the attendees who survived the cancer though they were non-smokers.
"In June 2015, Nadeem had undergone the surgery and his tumor were taken out, thereafter, he responded to the treatment," his father said.
The study, which the doctors are contemplating, sending for publication, also claimed that nearly 30 per cent of the patients studied had been "initially misdiagnosed" as tuberculosis cases and were treated for TB for many months, leading to delay in definitive diagnosis and treatment.
"Our study emphasise on the need of more robust data collection system for lung cancer in our country and the need for action to prevent deaths by early detection, smoking cessation and strong and immediate measures to control both outdoor as well as indoor air pollution," Kumar said.


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The Theatre on King is having its first film night. A Short Evening of Short Films will feature local film makers Brian Mitolo, Michael Morritt, and Lester Alfonso. $10 or pwyc
The theme for this presentation was movement on film. Come check out some of the fantastic work local film makers are making!


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Mr Walker owes much of the money after giving personal guarantees to banks that subscribed to a pounds 103m convertible bond issue at the time of Brent Walker's November 1990 refinancing. TSB is owed more than pounds 9m and Hill Samuel, Standard Chartered and Credit Suisse are all said to be creditors. Svenska Bank and Hambros Bank also subscribed to the bond issue, although it is unclear whether they are involved.
Mr Walker's solicitor, Michael Colman of Harkavys, said the hearing was adjourned for 14 days after he countered the petition for bankruptcy with an application for an interim order under a proposed individual voluntary arrangement with creditors.
Mr Colman said: 'The court appointed Raymond Hocking, a partner in Stoy Hayward, as a nominee so that he could investigate the proposal. He will make a report at the hearing in 14 days. At that time George is hopeful that the report of the nominee is in favour of the matter going a step further.' But if that happens, the creditors will be able to vote on the proposals. They are said to be unlikely to approve them.
Earlier this summer, TSB repossessed the Walkers' Pall Mall flat, leaving them with houses in Essex and the south of France.
Mr Walker was ousted from his post at Brent Walker more than a year ago after a coup by the banks. He and his wife, Jean, fought to regain control from their positions as non-executive directors until they resigned before a shareholders' meeting last December.
Mr and Mrs Walker are still fighting the company over alleged unfair dismissal and loss of office.
The Serious Fraud Office is investigating the betting, pubs and property company over pounds 12.5m that went missing in 1989. The company expects that investigation to finish within a few months.
The SFO has interviewed Mr Walker twice. He has said it wished to question him on accounting matters.Reuse content


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Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise
Occupying one of the finest positions in Canada - if not North America - the Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise sits surrounded by mountains and glaciers and overlooking the ice blue Lake Louise in the UNESCO designated Banff National Park in Alberta.
The hotel has 550 rooms and suites, of which a good number overlook the stunning lake and Victoria Glacier, and all of which are elegant in design and very comfortable.
With so many mouths to feed, the choice of eating options at Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise is large and uniformly impressive, taking inspiration from Canada's landscapes and multi-cultural make up. Starting with the more informal eateries, the Chateau Deli offers simple snacks, soups, salads and sandwiches that can be packaged as picnics to take on walking trips. Next up, the Glacier Saloon offers pub grub and a wide selection of craft beers. High quality and classic Italian fare is available from Lago Italian Kitchen, where guests can watch meals being produced in the open kitchen, while the Poppy Brasserie serves a wide range of breakfast styles.
The hotel's mountain setting is particularly apt when eating at the Walliser Stube, a cosy Alpine-style restaurant and wine bar specialising in Swiss and Tyrolean dishes (including top class fondues) and for the most refined dining of all, head to the Fairview, the Fairmont's signature restaurant and one of the best contemporary Canadian restaurants in the country, with views to match. For a pre- or post-dinner drink, head to the Lakeview Lounge, with its cocktail menu and fine wine list. The Lounge also serves light lunches and evening tapas.
The risk of over-eating is mitigated by the hotel's location in one of the finest all-season activity resorts in Canada - Lake Louise - which is both top quality ski resort in winter and hiking and biking hub in summer. When guests are done engaging with the dramatic landscapes around the hotel, back at the ranch the spa awaits to pamper weary limbs. There are several treatments rooms where therapists offer a wide range of massages and other face and body treatments, alongside a heated indoor pool, steam room and gym.
Why We Love It
We wouldn't normally recommend a hotel with 550 rooms, but that view...
Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge
Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge is the finest hotel in UNESCO World Heritage Site Jasper National Park in Alberta, and it just got finer thanks for a multi-million dollar renovation.
The lodge sits in 700 acres of woods and parkland on the shores Lac Beauvert, and incorporates the Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge golf course - recently voted Canada's best.
As for the accommodation, it consists of understatedly elegant rooms and suites in the main building - many of which have terraces of balconies overlooking the lake - as well as several log cabins (some dating back to the 1920s) reached along paths through the trees. For families, groups of friends and anyone wanting the most high spec cabin accommodation, the Luxury Signature Cabins are the answer, ranging from the eight-bedroomed Milligan Manor to the one-bedroom Athabasca Cottage, ideal for honeymooners.
Newlyweds or otherwise, this being the Canadian Rockies, you're more than likely here to see and interact with the spectacular mountain and lake scenery surrounding the lodge. In winter, the hotel is a perfect launch pad for skiing, snowboarding and snowshoeing, while summer is all about hiking and biking, kayaking, riding and, of course, golf.
After all that exertion, you'll want to refuel, and the Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge has plenty of places in which to do so. At the casual end of the scale, Fitzhugh's To Go caters for guests keen to get out and explore the great outdoors, creating picnics with gourmet sandwiches and other deli delicacies. For a more substantial (and static) meal, The Moose's Nook is a classic Canadian chophouse, specialising in the finest local produce such as game, organic meats and excellent seafood. The new Orso Trattoria offers 'an authentic taste of Northern Italy, with significantly better views', which the residents of the Italian Dolomites might have something to say about. They shouldn't, however, complain about the high quality of the food.
Next stop on the hotel's whistlestop tour of the world's culinary highlights is Japan and Oka Sushi, an intimate sushi bar serving the highest quality seafood imported from Japan and Vancouver. Over at the golf course, Thompson's Terrace (named after Stanley Thompson, the course architect), offers snacks, light lunches and - in season - barbecues on the lovely terrace. Another terrace with outstanding views can be found at The Emerald Lounge, which by day serves burgers and light lunches and by night doubles as the hotel's main bar, with a fine cocktail menu and local craft ales on tap (try the jasper Brewing Company beer).
Another place to let your hair down is the Fairmont Reflections Spa, designed like a mountain lodge retreat complete with pine and stone décor and roaring fires. There is a wide range of treatments on offer inspired by local elements (think lavender-infused stone massages and maple-butter body wraps), alongside more conventional steam rooms and saunas.
Why We Love It
If anyone needed reminding about the sheer scale of things in Canada, then the fact that the Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge has a mere 700 acres of grounds should do the trick.
Buffalo Mountain Lodge
Buffalo Mountain Lodge is a comfortable, high-ceilinged lodge ideally located away from downtown Banff in the beautiful pine forests of Tunnel Mountain in Banff National Park, but only a couple of minutes' drive from the restaurants, bars and shops of the town itself.
There are 108 rooms and suites in total, all of which have en suite bathrooms and working fireplaces, and many of which have either a balcony or small terrace.
Away from the rooms, the hotel prides itself on the quality of the onsite restaurants. For relaxed dining Cilantro is a no reservations Italian bistro specialising in pizzas, pastas and other Italian classics, served - in summer - on a terrace with outstanding views of the surrounding mountains.
The Sleeping Buffalo Lounge also has a casual menu where guests can enjoy lighter dishes and drinks beside the fire. The main event, however, is the Sleeping Buffalo Dining Room, where the emphasis is on locally sourced game and foraged or locally grown produce complemented by an award-winning fine wine list.
Other facilities at Buffalo Mountain Lodge include an outdoor hot tub, steam room (ideal for relaxing tired limbs after a day's walking on the many local trails) and a health centre.
In winter a large range of winter sports activities are on offer from the hotel, while in summer, there a bike and hike trails through the beautiful pine forests.
Why We Love It
Being close to - but not in - Banff means you have the best of both worlds.

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Wine and Chocolate Pairings
Chocolate is one of the best sweets with wine. Maybe that's because the production of chocolate is so similar to wine: both are fermented with yeast. Despite their versatility, wine and chocolate pairings sometimes conflict. It only takes a little sugar to make even the softest wine seem bitter, so start with wines with sweet and salinic qualities dessert wines, Port and sherries are a great start! When they work together, it can be divine. Here's a few suggestions to get you started: White Chocolate Because it lacks cocoa solids, white chocolate isn't isn't necessarily considered chocolate. But it does contain cocoa fat, making it a versatile wine pairing option. Try white chocolate with: Softer sweet wines: Brachetto, Ice Wine, Lambrusco, Moscato d'Asti and Muscat, Tokaji, vintage Port. Milk Chocolate With its smooth character and cocoa butter components, milk chocolate is great to pair with rich wine. Try milk chocolate with: Aged vintage Port, Cream Sherry,Moscatel, Big American Zin. Caramel & Chocolate Caramel chocolate has the perfect balance of sweet and salty. And the texture! Try caramel chocolate with: Sweeter wines with bright acidity: 20 Year Old Tawny Port, Amontillado and Cream Sherry, Madeira, Sauternes, Vin Santo, Champagne. Dark Chocolate We love dark chocolate! With its minimum of 35% cocoa (and as high as 99%!), dark chocolate's bitterness can compete with many wines, especially those high in tannin. Try dark chocolate with: Rich, sweet red wines: Banyuls, Late Harvest Zinfandel, Valpolicella or Zinfandel Port. Peanut Butter Cups When pairing, try to find a wine that will accent the nuttiness of this favorite candy. Try peanut butter cups with: Amontillado and Olorosso Sherry, Madeira, Prosecco.


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Less than half a mile separates Europe from Asia at the narrowest point of Turkey’s Bosphorus strait. The Golden Horn is the name of an approximately 4-mile-long inlet whose harbor has sheltered boats for thousands of years, through four powerful empires. Its picturesque views have inspired painters, poets, and photographersLeonardo da Vinci even designed a bridge for it in 1502.
These elegant and natural earrings are inspired by the colors of the sunset over the Golden Horn, and the style is adapted from Roman-era designs. Faceted ruby quartz and labradorite are framed in 22-k gold, with a tiny crystal to catch the light.
Handcrafted in Istanbul, Turkey. Approximately 2"L.
Renaissance meets Art Nouveau in these pearl and
gemstone earrings. Art Nouveau flourished in Europe during the turn of the 20th century. Its nature-inspired shapes influenced everything from advertising to architecture, furniture to fashion. In Rome, an architect named Gino ...
Arabesque designsrepeating geometric patterns of flowers and animalsare
often found in Middle Eastern art and architecture. In Islamic art, these never-ending patterns symbolize a spirituality that extends beyond the visible world. These 24-karat gold-vermeil earrings pair intricate arabesque design ...
The Mughal court’s passion for gemstones fueled a
world-renowned jewelry-making tradition in Jaipur, India, that continues to this day. These petite, gold-vermeil earrings combine faceted ruby, sapphire, green onyx, carnelian, peridot, and labradorite in homage to Mughal opulence.


text: You may be thinking right now, “I’ve made a mess of my life.” Listen to this truth. GOD uses our mistakes, the broken pieces of our hearts and our pasts for His Glory! If you simply surrender to Him, acknowledge you are a sinner and Jesus is The Son of GOD, the only Way to The Father. And repent, turn from your old ways, the things you used to do. The things that led to your downfalls and sufferings. The things that make you cringe. You can be made new. The scars remain on your body, but on the inside of you something so POWERFUL and SUPERNATURAL happens when you call upon the Mighty Name of The LORD JESUS CHRIST! The Son of The LIVING GOD will set you free! The things that have held you back from so long will be set aside by The Most High. You will never be the same. Salvation is free for ALL who thirst. Since I first tasted that Living Water I’ve never been the same…oh there IS POWER in the NAME of JESUS! BE set free today, precious one! Save not only this life, but what matters. ETERNAL LIFE. Where will you spend eternity? There’s so much more than this life. Even if you’re one of the few that make it to 100. This is nothing compared to forever with no end. Don’t put it off. Make the best decision of your life right now while you still can. Jesus is waiting in anticipation, listening in matchless love. Be blessed in Jesus’ Name.


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Milwaukee, Wisconsin 2021-05-11 19:21:14 –
Mayor Tom Barrett called for a bill passed by the Senate on Wednesday, and the Fire Police Commission is demanding that members selected by police and fire unions be added to the “malicious attack on local governments.”
“It’s a direct shot to the municipality, so calling it” police reform “is a complete misnomer,” Barrett said. Senate Bill 117, This also requires union representatives to sit on a disciplinary appeal panel for firefighters and officers.
Senate Bill 117, one of the seven bills passed by the Senate on Wednesday, also banned the use of strangler figs except in life-threatening situations, required more data collection, and added protection for whistleblowers. I am.
The bill includes several requirements for the Milwaukee and Madison Fire and Police Commissions. This includes mandatory training, new hiring and monitoring protocols for chiefs.
“This is clearly a state intervention in local affairs and is being promoted by the Milwaukee Police Association,” Barrett said before the bill was passed. The Milwaukee Police Association did not immediately respond to NNS’s request for comment on the bill Wednesday afternoon.
The proposal goes next to the state legislature.
Others, including the Wisconsin Common Council and ACLU, have also expressed concern over the police union, which appoints members to the police oversight committee.
Senator Lena Taylor and Senator Van H. Wangard, who co-sponsored the police reform bill, Virtual event Organized by Milwaukee Press Club on Monday.
Oneguard, a former police officer who was the first member of the fire and police committee in Racine, said he faced opposition at first but was gradually accepted by other members. He said there was good reason to represent those groups.
“The idea is that someone with a background in the field, police or fire, can understand why things happen and see if anyone is talking about the whole thing. . ”
Wanggaard added that individuals must be away from their department for five years and the union offers a group of five individuals of choice for the mayor.
Taylor said African-Americans and Latino communities preferred to make that choice and did not fully agree with a union with five options.
Taylor, the only Democrat to support the bill passed in the 22-11 vote, said, “We have a board that gives us more information about what people are experiencing at the forefront of law enforcement. I’m going to help. ”
The Milwaukee Police Association and the Fire Police Commission have been at odds with the dismissal of former police chief Alfonso Morales and, more recently, a vote of the Commission banning strangulation in all situations, including life-threatening situations.
When asked if adding a union representative to the Fire and Police Commission could cause division, Taylor replied that the group was already struggling to find consensus on some issues.
“Our firefighting police committee cannot agree with the police chief,” she said. “I don’t think it will divide things any further. Hopefully it will help people talk so that we can find a center.”
Senate Bill 117 also expands the Commission from seven to nine and changes the rules for filling vacancies so that it does not retain members after their term expires, as it did in the past.
Barrett said the bill was merely an attempt by police unions to control police decisions to be made locally.
“We have screams and concerns about police union interference with disciplinary action nationwide, which would require police representatives to be involved in each decision,” he said. “It’s a malicious attack on the local government.”

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