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BY: ANDREW COLTON | Editor and Publisher
UPDATE: November 17, 2020 at 12:28 p.m: Due to an initial incomplete entry on the federal docket, some of the information in our original article on Monday was incomplete or unclear. While we originally reported that Rachel Tannenholz was temporarily permitted to avoid a deposition, the federal judge — once the complete text was finally published — actually ruled that that Ms. Tannenholz’s legal team could push a disclosure deadline. The judge has DEFERRED ruling on whether the Tannenholz deposition will take place.
Here is the updated complete text from the United States District Court:
PAPERLESS ORDER GRANTING IN PART AND DEFERRING RULING IN PART on DE 41 Motion of Defendant Tannenholz for Protective Order Staying Depositions and her Discovery Deadlines Pending Decision on Dispositive Motion. Defendant Tannenholz requests that the Court enter a protective order staying the depositions and other discovery deadlines as to her pending a ruling on her Motion to Dismiss (DE 22). Defendant Tannenholz contends that her Motion to Dismiss the single state law claim brought against her for intentional infliction of emotional distress is dispositive with respect to its jurisdictional and merits-based arguments and that she would be prejudiced if she had to expend resources participating in discovery on a claim that is not properly before this Court. (See DE 41 at 2). Pursuant to the Pretrial Scheduling Order (DE 20), Defendants’ expert disclosure deadline in this case is November 16, 2020. Defendant Tannenholz represents that, if discovery continues without a stay as to her, she will have to pay a several-thousand-dollar retainer to her selected expert, which would be wasteful if the Court ultimately dismissed the claim against her. At this time, I will take the motion under advisement, but I am prepared to grant Defendant Tannenholz a stay of the November 16, 2020 expert disclosure deadline. Although Defendant Tannenholz also seeks a stay of the depositions that Plaintiffs and Co-Defendant have requested of her, I will defer ruling on that issue, as the motion does not indicate that those events are imminent, and the court is currently considering the merits of all pending motions to dismiss in this matter. Signed by Judge Donald M. Middlebrooks on 11/13/2020.
BocaNewsNow.com appreciates Attorney Debra Klingsberg for bringing the discrepancy to our attention.
Here’s what’s happened so far in the case:
Tannenholz is accused of harassing homeowner Deborah LaGrasso online and in person, allegedly telling her that she shouldn’t live in Seven Bridges because she’s not Jewish.
Tannenholz claims that LaGrasso was also mean, calling her a stripper.
The Seven Bridges HOA allegedly did nothing to calm the conflict, leading to a federal lawsuit. LaGrasso seeks in excess of $7M — possibly $1M for each bridge.
It all started with a dispute on the tennis courts. From an earlier report which includes a bit of snark at no additional charge:
Seven Bridges is a gated community in West Delray Beach. It’s not a country club but sometimes thinks that it is. Many of its residents are seen driving golf carts, although there are no golf cart paths, let a lone an actual golf course. It’s unclear to where these homeowners are driving their golf carts, or why.
Seven Bridges does have a high profile tennis program. Homeowner Deborah LaGrasso claims that her kids were told they couldn’t use the tennis courts by the grownup version of “mean girls.” When LaGrasso went to investigate, she allegedly engaged in a physical altercation with one or some of the “mean girls.” She was later fined by the HOA and banned from using HOA amenities for a year. Angry, she allegedly posted mean things on Facebook which upset not just the “mean girls” but others who don’t believe the first amendment covers an HOA member posting bad things about an HOA. One of those people is Rachel Tannenholz, another homeowner, who allegedly told LaGrasso that she should move out because she’s not Jewish. LaGrasso claims — and has submitted to the court — documentation suggesting that harassment continued for quite some time. When LaGrasso complained to the HOA, LaGrasso claims that the HOA did nothing. That’s the federal part of the suit. LaGrasso claims Tannenholz harassed her and, knowing about it, the Seven Bridges HOA took no action, violating federal housing laws.
LaGrasso claims Tannenholz wrote: “You moved in somewhere which is 80 percent Jewish and you do not belong here… If I was hated as much as you I would move out… Move the f—k out, it’s over for you.”
Tannenholz claims LaGrasso wrote: “Seven Bridges community stripper wants us to move out according to her last post. OH MY those platform shoes are horrendous…must be so hard to type and dance on the pole at the same time.”
Tannenholz’s attorney, Debra Klingsberg, filed the document below which Judge Middlebrooks partially agreed with. Middlebrooks, however, wrote that he could change his mind and compel Tannenholz to appear once he decides whether or not she should be removed from the suit. If Judge Middlebrooks removes Tannenholz from the suit, the Seven Bridges HOA would potentially be responsible for any judgment or settlement resulting from Tannenholz’s alleged actions.
Not keeping a low profile, Tannenholz herself has now taken to social media to criticize the restaurant at Seven Bridges as well as other homeowners. BocaNewsNow.com has reviewed the posts and messages but will not publish them due to their tone and content.
Meantime, Tannenholz filed her own libel/slander suit against Deborah LaGrasso. The suit was filed in July but was just served on November 2nd.7BMiddlebanks
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Future Legends announces former MLB All-Star Brian Fuentes as an investing partner in the Future Legends Complex project.
“I got the idea from Ryan Spilborghs [former Colorado Rockies player and Future Legends co-owner], who I played with for a number of years,” said Fuentes. “It was already moving. It took a while to hear all the dynamics and the workings of it all, but once I did, it sounded phenomenal. I knew I wanted to be a part of it once I heard the whole story.”
Having joined the Rockies in 2002 and played with the team for seven seasons, Fuentes still stands as the team’s all-time record holder for saves with 115. He made three All-Star appearances with the Rockies and won a National League pennant in 2007 before moving on to the Los Angeles Angels, where he earned a fourth All-Star appearance in 2009. He finished his career with stints in Minnesota, Oakland, and St. Louis before retiring in 2012.
Future Legends’ ownership group is thrilled to have Fuentes on the team.
“Brian’s passion for youth and professional sports adds to his continuous contribution to this community that he cares so deeply about,” said Casey Katofsky, Executive Director of Operations at Future Legends. “We are very lucky to have Brian a part of the team!”
Fuentes began playing baseball at a young age, and continued coaching after he retired from his professional career. He believes this project is a home run for athletes, coaches, and all of Northern Colorado.
“Youth sports gives kids an outlet to get out and be active, to learn confidence, to learn teamwork, to learn discipline”, said Fuentes. “So to have this complex go up and give all these teams an opportunity to come and play against the best, the facility’s going to be second to none.”
Because of that fact, he was sold from the first pitch. It didn’t take much convincing from his former teammate for Fuentes to join the team.
“It’s all-encompassing, and I really love that,” said Fuentes. “It’s pretty easy to put together four or five fields and call it a facility. But when you have a minor league stadium there, you have hitting cages, you have dorms, you have retail, you have all these things, it’s like a playground. It’s a Disneyland for players and coaches.”
Future Legends Complex will be the premier destination for sports and events in Northern Colorado. The 118-acre complex will feature the 6,500-seat TicketSmarter Stadium, 2,500-seat Future Legends Field, multiple baseball diamonds and multi-purpose fields, an indoor sports arena, an esports arena, Hilton Garden Inn and Hampton by Hilton hotels, and multiple restaurants retail locations; and will host guests for major sports tournaments, events, leagues, and more.
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Are you thinking about inviting some close friends and colleagues over for a dinner party or maybe a few drinks and barbecue on your patio? Having gone through the past winter’s icy grip, perhaps your front and back yards aren’t looking so hot. This is probably the best time to do a full overhaul of your home’s exteriors.
However, every great looking front lawn and patio takes a lot of careful and detailed planning. It’s not just about laying out the finest type of grass, planting a few shrubs, or adding some new outdoor furniture. You have to add all the essential elements to create the perfect overall look that can reflect your personal style.
For instance, choosing the right kind of trees can make or break the entire look of a landscape. When nighttime comes, for instance, they could just look like some ominous shadows in the peripherals of your home. There’s a great solution brewing that some might think to be strange – a team of California biologists who engineered glowing plants are now working on glow-in-the-dark trees as House Logic online reports:
Glow-in-the-dark trees are more than a glimmer now that a California biologist, Antony Evans, and his colleagues have inserted genes from bioluminescent bacteria into plants. They’ve found that the bioengineered flora grows and glows. It’s the first step to growing glowing trees that can light streets and your front yard, and save energy.
Backers loved the idea of glow-in-the-dark plants. Evans had hoped to raise $65,000 through a Kickstarter campaign. But the Kickstarters pledged over $484,000.
What does this mean to homeowners who want to substitute a glowing tree or rosebush for their porch light? Nothing, yet. Trees take a long time to grow and to demonstrate which bioengineering techniques work and which fizzle. So don’t expect a glowing elm anytime soon.
But since this is still in development, what you can do is to install outdoor lighting fixtures. This will illuminate and highlight trees, plants, your patio, and the other features of your home, adding a dramatic and welcoming appeal to your exteriors. Aside from its aesthetic value, strategically positioned lighting can also deter burglars, serving as an added security feature.
There are probably hundreds of landscape lighting companies all over the US but you just have to do some research over the Internet to know more about them and choose the one with the four “E’s” in outdoor lighting: Experience, Expertise, Efficiency, and Elegance.
Along the east coast, the most trusted is Vernon Daniel Associates. Our landscape lighting company takes pride in our outstanding service, as they know that enjoying the outdoors with your family and friends isn’t something people take for granted.
(Article Excerpt from Are You Ready for Glow-in-the-Dark Trees, www.houselogic, April 16, 2014)

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Metropolitan Orchestra presents a musical panorama
A kaleidoscope of diverse and talented soloists and a broad-ranging program, led by two conductors, combined to produce a spirited and intriguing concert by the Metropolitan Orchestra of Saint Louis last Sunday, March 5 in their home venue at First Presbyterian Church in Kirkwood.
In his remarks to the audience, Conductor Laureate Allen Carl Larson explained the uniqueness of several of the featured works, as well as the characteristics and challenges of the solo instruments involved. Today it is more important than ever to provide education and background to listeners, which is one of the most important and attractive components of MOSL's concept and mission. Not only does the orchestra provide background and knowledge, but it also offers a "Share the Music Stand" program in which gifted students are paired with orchestra members at rehearsals and concerts. This is music education at its very finest: veteran performers in the orchestra teaching by example, and students learning by doing.
Harpist Megan Stout opened the program as soloist in the Danses sacrée et profane (Sacred and Secular Dances) by Claude Debussy, a beautiful work showcasing the strength, agility and sheer beauty of the instrument, for which Stout was amply suited. Benjamin Britten's remarkable Serenade for Tenor, Horn and Strings, featuring Peter Ulffers, horn, and tenor Keith Boyer. Drawing upon verses from major British poets, the cycle of songs requires performers with a wide range and warmth of tone. Ulffers and Boyer melded a beautiful lyrical counterpoint together; without such smoothness and rich sonority, this work would be cold and lifeless. But that was certainly not the case. Britten's score calls for both a field horn (no valves) as well as the modern concert horn. The opening and closing sections of the work are played offstage by the field horn, creating a roving and dreamlike effect that provides a tonal backdrop to the poetry proclaimed by the tenor.
The program continued -- without intermission, which seemed entirely appropriate for such a musical showcase -- with clarinetist Jeanine York-Garesche performing the "Five Bagatelles for Clarinet and Strings" by the twentieth-century composer Gerald Finzi, arranged by Lawrence Ashmore. The descendant of Italian Jews who settled in England, Finzi is well known for his numerous choral and vocal works. The Five Bagatelles are a beautiful set of short capricious works, full of melodic ingenuity and expressing various moods. Along with all the featured soloists on the program, York-Garesche performed not only with a flowing, liquid tone, but also consummate technical skill. All musical instruments, and all human voices, must "sing," meaning they must perform with expression, dynamics, proper phrasing, rich tone and must be able to give the music wings to take flight on its own. All the featured soloists at this concert were able to successfully embody these characteristics.
The first three works on the program were conducted by Conductor Laureate Allen Carl Larson, perhaps the single guiding force behind the establishment of the Metropolitan Orchestra, ably assisted by Music Director Wendy Lea. In addition to his musical leadership that molds the entire ensemble into a cohesive, dynamically balanced whole, Larson also functions as an educator and commentator to the audience. Added to that is his deep commitment to nurturing young musicians. These traits combine to create an impressive mission statement for the orchestra.
Assistant Conductor Andrew Peters concluded the concert with Franz Schubert's Symphony No. 5 in B-flat Major, completed in 1916 when the composer was only nineteen. Since Schubert died at 31, somehow his inner spirit knew that he needed an early start. This symphony displays Schubert's uncanny ability to produce tuneful and soulful melodies, easily recognizable yet always original. The task of the conductor is to make sure that each melody must ring out clearly and sail into the listener's ears. Peters projected a solid understanding of Schubert's ideas and how they intermingle, making this work an excellent send-off for the enthusiastic audience.
The winning combination for this Metropolitan Orchestra program was its mixture of varied instrumental and vocal soloists, a wide historical range of musical styles, inclusion of works that appealed to audiences yet here and there gave just a bit of harmonic and melodic challenge, an affordable admission price, a hall that is large enough to accommodate yet still provides an intimate setting, and careful yet brief explanations and introductions of the pieces. This is what symphony orchestras were meant to be and why they are critical to the cultural life of every community.


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It’s a sad reality that we adults have not done all we can to protect our children.
Some cases are so painful that it’s hard to believe that such evil can exist in this world. The trauma inflicted on vulnerable young people is so great, it’s easier to look the other way.
It takes brave souls to force us to look — reliving their own suffering to raise their voices to say “no more.”
If not for the courage of dozens of gymnasts — including world champion Simone Biles and Olympic teammate Aly Raisman — to speak up and say they too were subjected to sexual abuse by ex-USA Gymnastics team doctor Larry Nassar, he’d likely still be getting away with it.
For their bravery in giving voice to the voiceless and their relentless pursuit of accountability, Houston's Biles and Raisman, who like many U.S. gymnasts has Texas ties, are Dallas Morning News finalists for Texan of the Year.
Not only did they do much to start their own personal healing, but they highlighted a need to reform a system that allowed Nassar’s perverse behavior to fester and left countless victims to suffer in silence.
There’s no question that the Nassar case was one of the worst sexual abuse scandals we’ve seen in American sports. More than 120 women and girls have come forward saying Nassar sexually abused them under the guise of medical treatment at the now-shuttered Karolyi Ranch national training facility near Houston, and at Michigan State University.
Thankfully, now he’ll spend the rest of his life in prison.
Thousands of gymnasts, many of them barely in their teens, passed through the Karolyi Ranch at one point or another. Nassar manipulated the girls — many made vulnerable by the cruel “training” of the Karolyis — with food and candy or even pretend kindness. He was left to prey on them with very little adult supervision. Many said they were too frightened to tell and didn’t want to risk angering the powerful adults who determined their futures.
Numerous survivors relived the horrors of the abuse and the damage Nassar caused when they confronted him at his trial. Raisman, who said she was first treated by Nassar at 15, eloquently summed up the sentiment from many of them:
“Imagine feeling like you have no power and no voice. Well, you know what, Larry? I have both power and voice and I am only beginning to use them.”
Gold medal winners Raisman, 24, and Biles, 21, were hardly the first to come forward — in fact, they said they spoke up after hearing other girls’ harrowing stories. But they understand that the star power of being elite decorated athletes affords them a unique platform to effect change in a system that allowed this disgusting environment to fester for decades.
Biles said speaking out that she, too, was a Nassar victim came as a "relief" and was "empowering." She joined fellow Olympians Gabby Douglas, McKayla Maroney and North Texans Kennedy Baker and Alyssa Baumann who said they were abused by Nassar.
"There are many reasons that I have been reluctant to share my story, but I know now that it is not my fault,” Biles tweeted.
Sometimes it takes the superstars in a sport using their voices to keep the spotlight on a problem to emboldens others to step up and to ensure systemic change.
Much has already occurred. We applauded the U.S. Olympic Committee’s recent move to shut down USA Gymnastics as a governing body over the sport, for example, because of its bungling of the scandal. USA Gymnastics seemed more concerned with protecting itself than protecting the thousands of young girls whose safety should have been its priority.
If ever there was a dysfunctional organization, this was it. USA Gymnastics' response to the scandal did not instill confidence that it could put its own house in order. The organization is now in bankruptcy, hopefully to never emerge except to restitute victims of its incompetence, indifference and vanity.
And after an investigation by the Texas Rangers of the training facility that was run by former national women's gymnastics team coordinators Bela and Martha Karolyi, Nassar was indicted on six more counts of sexual assault of a child. Former trainer Debra Van Horn was indicted on one count. Last month, former USA Gymnastics president Steve Penny was indicted on a charge in Texas that he tampered with evidence in the Nassar case.
But in many ways this whole sordid case is about more than Nassar for Biles, Raisman and the other brave women. It’s the responsibility of leaders and adults to put these young athletes’ safety above any drive to win.
There’s a lot to be said for speaking truth to power. By revealing their own trauma, these young women have shown the power of their spirits. And they have helped reduce the chances of this kind of devastating tragedy ever happening again.
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Sterling hit as low liquidity embellishes market movement
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It was a relatively quiet economic docket yesterday as we began the last trading week of the year. GBP/USD slid 1%, extending its losses to its lowest level in nearly a month as flows remain thin and technical levels weigh on the Pound. The currency pair is now approaching the 50-day moving average and if broken we could see a continuation of this weak Sterling trend.
Markets continued to digest Scottish First Minister Nicola Surgeon’s weekend comments. Sturgeon said that Scotland will hold a new referendum on its place in the UK should Britain lose access to the single market after negotiations have concluded. The uncertainty is beginning to filter through to the Pound after Sturgeon signalled that access to the EU’s single market is more important than Scotland’s membership of the UK.
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The Yen has had a tough year, with a lot of the beating coming after the election. We could however see some fightback at today’s Bank of Japan rate decision and press conference. The BoJ are forecast to keep rates on hold at -0.10% but if the central bank can avoid a dovish tone we could see the Japanese Yen strengthen across the board.


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Travel By Train
Vacationers who choose to travel by train are drawn to the unique locomotive appeal for train lovers that other modes of transportation lack. Images of properly-dressed passengers sipping tea while the countryside passes behind them advance the notion that this transportation option is both relaxing and romantic. Is this true? Does a person who reaches his or her destination by the railway arrive more refreshed and somewhat more pretentious for having experienced this unique method of transport? Probably not, but the locomotive does offer some interesting benefits. Depending on where a tourist visits, it may even be the easiest way to get around, proving more convenient even than a rental car. This is especially the case in Europe where travelers can hop the Metro and enjoy an experience that is both delightful as well as efficient.
Those who choose locomotive transportation will need to purchase a rail pass. There are many different rail packages available for tourists. Trains offer the convenience of being able to enjoy the countryside without having to navigate. The iron horse, however, has the disadvantage of stopping only in larger cities. Tourists who want to travel by train and visit the small surrounding towns do have the option of bringing a bike on to the train to provide mobility once they have arrives at a scheduled stop. The Europeans have perfected railway travel to a science. Trains are prompt, the loading and unloading is a smooth transition and the ease of the experience makes travel by train a wise choice for many people. "Sing unto God, ye kingdoms of the earth; O sing praises unto the Lord; Selah: to him that rideth upon the heavens of heavens, which were of old; lo, he doth send out his voice, and that a mighty voice..." (Psalm 68:32-33)
While the rail system in Europe offers efficiency and convenience, the rail system in America offers benefits to its passengers as well. Those who would like to travel by train in the U.S. can reach such destinations as Milwaukee or Chicago and destinations farther West such as Seattle or Portland. There are also opportunities to ride the rails as part of a planned vacation. Trips scheduled to Alaska and the Rocky Mountains, for example, often include a day or two excursion so that visitors can see the vast expanse of territory that would not be visible to a car traveler. Anyone that is fortunate enough to visit either of these places can view the beautiful countryside from the window. Another fun option to consider for those that are rail enthusiasts is to experience a train ride on a local railway. Many railroads are still in operation and offer evenings of entertainment for guests. From murder mystery parties to catered receptions, these local rail events offer guests the opportunity to experience the romance of a train without having to pack for the trip.
Rail travel is offered through vacation tour companies, city commuter stations, and long distance train depots in just about any large city in the world. The railroad provides the ultimate train lover's vacation or an interesting travel method for the cost-conscious. Updated and modernized from the early train area, a railroad trip still holds a romanticized travel notion for many a train enthusiast. For first time travelers of the rail, this kind of journey offers a unique and memorable way to enjoy the countryside, city sites, and native residents of any locale. From the Smokey Mountains to the Colorado Hills, railroad junkets are still enthusiastically chosen for comfort, affordability, uniqueness and interactive qualities.
Information and reservations can be obtained through many agencies and train tour sources. Anyone can book a tour, single ticket travel or all-inclusive vacation package for a train trip. Railroad trips are widely used throughout the US, Europe, India, China, Italy and just about any other place that can be imagined. Railroad depots connect to major airports in many cities, providing seamless movement for any journey. Rail travel is more than just a commuter's train to the work place, but has become a unique experience in itself through tour packages and cross country jaunts.
The uniqueness of this kind of journey adds to the already romanticized history of the early train era. Offering rail travel riders different travel options such as personal coaches, sleeping bays and food preparation, a trip on the rails can be fun to experience in itself. Viewing the sunlit desert at breakfast while passing by on a railroad journey is a welcome notion to any train enthusiast. Listening to small, British children jabber in Cockney adds delight to any train traveler who has boarded from London's train depot. More than just practical, trips by railroad have an allure that has helped this kind of journey remain competitive in options.
This kind of journey has remained reasonable in cost proven by growing city commuters, tourists and long distance travelers. Depending on the city and country, this kind of journey has varying degrees of predictable times and rates. Be aware that, particularly in foreign travel, rates and times can be changed without warning, so check in advance of your arrival for information accuracy. If you are flexible in your schedule however, traveling by train here or abroad can be a most enjoyable experience as you get a look at the countryside beauty and a flavor of local residents. Check with your travel agent or contact the rail travel depot you need for more information. "Make a joyful noise unto the Lord, all ye lands." (Psalm 100:1)
China Train TravelChina train travel, with good planning, can be fun and exciting, including scenic sights like rolling sand dunes, spectacular mountains towering upward, underground wells and Buddhist caves. There are cities brimming with history and culture as well as two hundred year-old Hot Springs. A vacation here encompasses one of the cheapest ways to travel and the railway is one of the biggest and busiest in the world. A ride offers four classes of seating: soft seats, soft sleepers, hard seats, and hard sleepers. Long distanced trains offer conveniences such as a restaurant that serves complete meals. One popular route is a nine day journey from Beijing, China through Russia and then on to London.
This amazing country is located in eastern Asia, and is the third largest in the world. The weather ranges from warm and wet summers to cold and dry winters. Parts of China are covered in snow year-round and parts have spring like weather year-round as well. Before engaging in China train travel, it is a good idea to research the weather for dressing purposes and also to learn about the customs and culture. The landscape has thousand of rivers and most flow into the Pacific Ocean. Religions in China include Buddhism, Taoism, Islam, Catholicism, and Protestantism. While experiencing a journey, one may see one or more of the five main mountain ranges. Chinese currency is called Renminbi (RMB) and the official exchange rate is 1.00 dollar equals 8.30 Yaun.
A visit to this destination offers tours to experience rich cultural relics and historical sites. Some of the sites one may get to see during China train travel, are: The Great Wall, Forbidden City, Oriental Peak Tower, Li River Cruise, Shanghai's Children Palace and the Yellow Mountains. Experiencing Chinese cuisine is a treat, with a variety of hot and spicy dishes, steamed bread and pancakes served with rice, salted and pickled cabbage dishes as well as light stir-fry with fresh meat and vegetables. The Chinese five food vocabulary consists of sweet, salt, sour, bitter and hot.
A vacation here is an inexpensive way to see the beauty of this popular destination in all its glory. This country is one of the four oldest civilizations in the world with written history consisting of four thousand years. Three of their irrigation systems have existed for two thousand years. Vacationers need to do a search on the Internet on China train travel and find out the wonderful opportunities available for a grand vacation. A trip here will renew the spirit and bring a closer connection to God's beautiful creation. "Thou hast granted me life and favour, and thy visitation hath preserved my spirit." (Job 10:12)
Travel bargains abound for the vacationer who is savvy enough and patient enough to research the many deals available. With the proliferation of Web sites oriented toward travelers, anyone with an Internet connection and some time can easily find deals. Web sites from travel agencies, airlines, hotels, car rental agencies, and all of the attractions that depend on travelers to sustain them feature special travel bargains.
Flexibility plays a key role in finding such discounts. The more leeway given, the better the chances of finding a great deal. The best travel bargain advice is to check at least three sites that sell airline tickets, including a travel agency, one of the discount airfare Internet sites, and an airline reservation department. Inquire about all fees and then determine which service offers the best fare for the trip. Also inquire if there are any promotions for a travel bargain.
Sometimes a person can find advertised special package deals. For instance, if buying airfare and hotel rooms together, a person may get a substantial rate difference than if purchasing them separately. A person can also find these kinds of deals with tourist attractions that make marketing deals with local hotels. Book a room with the hotel and they will provide discount coupons for the local attractions when checking in. Isaiah 1:18 says "Come now, and let us reason together, saith the LORD: though your sins be as scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they be red like crimson, they shall be as wool."
The advice for finding deals on hotel rooms, car rentals, and various tourist attractions is essentially the same. Find prices quoted on the Internet through the companies themselves and also through third-party services. A person can also call the reservations departments to speak with an agent about travel bargains. Many people are surprised to find that the same hotel room for the same night can be quoted at three different rates from three different travel bargain sources and may also qualify for special discounts based on AARP or AAA membership or by having a coupon from another source.
It takes patience and perseverance, but the thrill and the savings are worth it. Other people feel that their time is just as worthy a resource as their money and would rather steward it otherwise. Whatever a person's feeling on the subject, know that travel bargains are out there, and it never hurts to ask for them.

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David O'Malley, MD, discusses the role of PARP inhibitors in the treatment landscape of ovarian cancer.
David O'Malley, MD, professor in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at The Ohio State University College of Medicine, and director of the Division of Gynecologic Oncology at The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center–The James, discusses the role of PARP inhibitors in the treatment landscape of ovarian cancer.
We now know there is a group of patients who will benefit remarkably from the use of PARP inhibitors, and that includes patients who have either a BRCA1 or BRCA2 mutation, says O’Malley. Whenever a survival advantage is seen, we know it is going to be beneficial. It is clear now that this group of patients with BRCA1/2-mutant ovarian cancer will benefit from PARP inhibitors, and they should receive these therapies earlier on.
There are 3 PARP inhibitors now available in the treatment landscape for ovarian cancer, with the most recent approval of niraparib (Zejula) in the frontline setting for adult patients who are in a complete or partial response to first-line platinum-based chemotherapy. According to O’Malley, PARP inhibitors should be given in the frontline setting for patients harboring a BRCA1/2 mutation, but if they do not receive it in their first-line of therapy and receive a platinum instead, they should be receiving a PARP inhibitor in the platinum-sensitive, recurrent setting.

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Please note, I am a licensed Las Vegas Bankruptcy Lawyer who exclusively represents consumers. However, the information in this article is general and applies to all states. Also, this article is general legal advice. So, consult a lawyer barred in your state for any questions about your particular situation.
If you’re thinking about filing bankruptcy you need to read this first. This article is a good starting point for you to discover exactly what bankruptcy does for you and also bankruptcies limitations.
Las Vegas Bankruptcy 101
Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 are the two most common types of consumer bankruptcies. If you are contemplating bankruptcy; you need to know the differences between the two.
Bankruptcy In General
Both chapters have the automatic stay, which stops almost all lawsuits or collections against the debtor. An automatic stay includes preventing a collector from collecting on a judgment against you. So, both the chapter 7 and chapter 13 bankruptcy will, in the vast majority of cases, stop garnishments. Also, both bankruptcy chapters use trustees. A trustee is a lawyer (technically they don’t have to be a lawyer. But, in Las Vegas all trustees are lawyers) who handles your bankruptcy case. A trustees job is to make sure all bankruptcy rules are followed and that the creditors, if applicable, are adequately compensated.
Chapter 7 Bankruptcy
A Chapter 7 bankruptcy, eliminates most of your debts. Some of the debts that a chapter 7 eliminates are credit card bills, medical bills and you can surrender your car without having to pay for any deficiency. However, depending upon what you owe, with a Chapter 7, you may be expected to liquidate your property to pay off your debtors. For example, with a chapter 7, you won’t be able to keep rental properties or timeshares. However, chapter 7 does allow certain assets to be exempt from the liquidation. Each state has their own exemptions. Nevada’s exemptions are listed here.For example, in Nevada, you can keep your car if it worth $15,000 and a house with equity up to $550,000. (Assuming a homestead exemption was filed two years before you file for bankruptcy). Also, you are allowed to keep a single gun and furniture worth up to $12,000. Essentially, filing a Chapter 7 bankruptcy will not leave you destitute; but, you also will not be able to keep your Rolls Royce or Ming vase.
For the majority of people, Chapter 7 is the best alternative. However, with the 2005 bankruptcy reform, a consumer can only file a chapter 7 if they pass the means test. The means test sets the maximum income that you can make to file a chapter 7 bankruptcy. These income standards are based upon the state median wage and number of dependents that you have. Your median wage is calculated using a six-month average of your gross wages. If you make more than the median salary, for that six months, you may not be able to file a Chapter 7 and your expenses will then have to be analyzed to see if you can somehow qualify for a chapter 7. Thus, if you have unusual expenses, like having to pay for expensive medicine every month or have a special needs child, you still could qualify for the chapter 7. However, if you have average expenses and your wage are over the median, you’ll be most likely forced to file a chapter 13.
Some of the other reasons you would not file a chapter 13 bankruptcy are if you recently filed a chapter 7 bankruptcy, (you can only file chapter 7 bankruptcies once every eight years) or you want to save your house from foreclosure or your car from repossession.
Chapter 13 Bankruptcy
As stated, some of the main reasons for filing a chapter 13 are that you don’t pass the means test, you recently filed a chapter 7, you are behind on your mortgage or auto payments, and you want to stop an imminent foreclosure. Also, a chapter 13, unlike a chapter 7, may not require you to sell any assets to pay off your debtors. So, you may be allowed to keep a rental, vacation property, boats, campers, and ATVs.
A Chapter 13 is essentially a loan consolidation where you’ll pay the trustee for three to five years a set payment and the trustee, in turn, will pay the creditors. After the three or five your period, depending upon the debt, all of your debt may be discharged. Your payments are based upon your income less your justifiable expenses. The expenses are calculated using the IRS standards of what the IRS feels a particular family of your size should spend in your geographic area. The plan payment also adjusts upward or downward depending upon if your gross income changes. You may or may not pay 100% of your outstanding debt back over the three or five years.
There are many advantages of chapter 13 some of which are listed below:
1. Save Your Home: You’ll be able to save your house from foreclosure as it allows you to make up missed mortgage payments. The missed mortgage payments will be placed in your “plan” where you’ll be able to pay off the past due payments from three to five years.
2. Strip Off Second A Mortgage: If your house is under water and equity does not secure your second mortgage, you may be able to discharge your second mortgage. For example, you have two mortgages. The first mortgage is $100,000 and the second mortgage is $20,000. The house is only worth $120,000. By stripping off the second mortgage, you will know only have to pay $100,000.
3. Lower Interest: You can get car payments as low as 5.25% under a chapter 13. Also, you’ll be able to stop all interest on many other types of loans.
4. IRS Debt: You’ll be able to stop accumulating IRS interest.
5. Cram Down: It is most commonly used on automobiles. With a cram down you’re able to get the balance owed on your car down to the market value.
A chapter 13 does have several disadvantages. First of all, chapter 13 lasts for three to five years whereas chapter 7 is completed in three months. And, if you aren’t paying 100% of your debts back, you could be under a relatively strict budget. For example, you’ll need the trustee’s permission to purchase items like a plane ticket, and you’ll have to stop making voluntary contributions to retirement.
Chapter 13 is a good option for many debtors. However, unless you can’t pass the means test, you should think twice before filing a chapter 13. You need to ask the following questions: Do I need to keep this car or would I be better getting a cheaper car with lower payments? Can I afford these mortgage payments after I get caught up and finish making all of my payments?
If the answers to the above are no, you need to consider options other than bankruptcy or, if you’re able, file a chapter 7.

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Prominent American singer and actress Demi Lovato has been in the headlines for her upcoming documentary series Dancing With The Devil.
The much-hyped docuseries will feature the Sorry Not Sorry singer’s life and career events. She has also said that the documentary will tell her fans about what happened during the summer of 2018 when she overdosed.
The star performer, who recently made an appearance on The Ellen DeGeneres show, for Monday episode, revealed that she hopes Demi Lovato: Dancing with the Devil will help people see that anyone, including your role models, can overcome their “deepest darkest struggles.”
As the ET Canada reported that show’s host DeGeneres has also lauded Lovato for being so honest and down to earth.
“The world has been so loving and accepting of me telling my story,” Lovato said.
Dancing With The Devil is a four-part YouTube special, directed by Michael D. Ratner. It reflects on the time when Lovato overdosed in July 2018 after a reported mix of oxycodone and fentanyl. The docuseries will be released on March 23.
She recently revealed that, “I was left with brain damage, and I still deal with that today. I don’t drive a car due to blind spots with my vision and I had a really hard time reading and the experience left her with three strokes, a heart attack and my doctors saying I had five to ten minutes."
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Stéphane Fuentes, Olivier Levrier, Philippe Metellus, Henry Dufour, Jean Marc Fuentes, and François Grisoli
Spontaneous vertex extradural hematoma: considerations about causes
Case report and review of the literature
Henry Dufour, Philippe Métellus, Luis Manera, Stéphane Fuentes, Laurent Do, and François Grisoli
✓ A 36-year-old woman with an uneventful medical history was admitted to the emergency department following an initial generalized seizure. Neuroimaging workup disclosed a homogeneous mass at the vertex, which first was diagnosed as vertex meningioma. Anticonvulsant drug therapy was administered and the patient was discharged. Two months later the patient was examined in our neurosurgery department for additional therapeutic recommendations. A repeated neuroimaging examination showed considerable regression of the lesion. The findings on magnetic resonance imaging were consistent with those of a regressing extradural hematoma (EDH). A complete blood-coagulation study displayed no evidence of abnormality. Thorough questioning of the patient revealed no history of pericranial infection or head trauma occurring within the last 2 years. The final diagnosis was spontaneously occurring vertex EDH. In this report the authors describe the clinical and neuroimaging features of the case as well as the management strategy, and discuss etiological aspects within the context of a careful review of the literature.
Jean Régis, Philippe Metellus, Motohiro Hayashi, Philippe Roussel, Anne Donnet, and Françoise Bille-Turc
Stereotactic radiosurgery is an alternative to conventional surgery for the treatment of trigeminal neuralgia. The authors conducted a prospective evaluation of the safety and efficacy of this method in a large series of patients.
A total of 100 patients presenting with trigeminal neuralgia were treated and followed up for a minimum of 12 months. The mean age was 68.2 years; 54 patients were male, and 46 were female. Seven had a history of multiple sclerosis, and 42 had already received conventional surgical treatment for trigeminal neuralgia. The intervention consisted of gamma knife surgery to the retrogasserian cisternal portion of the fifth cranial nerve. The median dose used at the maximum was 85 Gy (range 70–90 Gy). The number and intensity of pain attacks were recorded by the patient from 3 months before radiosurgery to a minimum of 12 months after treatment. Before and a minimum of 12 months after treatment, the patient completed a quality-of-life questionnaire. Neurological examination and quantitative sensory testing to evaluate sensory perception were performed by an independent neurologist over this same time period.
At the last visit 83 of 100 patients were reported to be pain free. Fifty-eight of these 83 patients had stopped taking medication during the study. All quality-of-life parameters were improved (p < 0.001). Six patients reported facial paresthesia, and four patients reported hypesthesia. These symptoms were classified as mild. None of the complications reported for other techniques were observed.
Radiosurgery is a safe and effective alternative treatment for trigeminal neuralgia and is associated with a particularly low rate of hypesthesia.
Stéphane Fuentes, Sergueï Malikov, Benjamin Blondel, Philippe Métellus, Henry Dufour, and François Grisoli
The cervicothoracic junction is always a difficult area to approach. When operating on this specific area (for tumor or trauma), the aim is generally to decompress and stabilize the spine. The authors describe an improved median sternotomy method for reaching the anterior aspect of the spine down to T-5.
Seven patients with a mean age of 40 years (range 17–68 years) were included in this study. The vertebral lesion was due to trauma in 4 cases and tumor in the other 3. A single vertebral body was involved in 2 cases, 2 in 3 cases, and 3 in 2 cases. The vertebra most often involved was T-3 (6 cases), although T-4 was involved in 2 cases, T-5 in 2 cases, and T-1 and T-2 in 1 case each. All patients underwent the same preoperative workup: CT scanning, MR imaging, and CT angiography of the aortic arch.
The median sternotomy made it possible to effectively decompress and stabilize the spinal cord. An anterior screw plate was used in 5 cases. The plate extended from T-2 to T-5 in 3 cases, from T-2 to T-4 in 2 cases, and from C-7 to T-4 in 1 case. The mean duration of surgery was 195 minutes (range 180–240 minutes). No neurological deterioration occurred. The mean hospital stay was 8 days (range 6–15 days). In 2 cases (28.6%), recurrent left nerve palsy was observed postoperatively; the palsy was transient in both of these cases, and full recovery occurred within 3 months. The mean follow-up among this series of patients was 29 months (range 22–38 months).
The median sternotomy provided a good means of reaching the upper thoracic spine (T2–5) and cervicothoracic junction. It enables surgeons to decompress the spinal cord and stabilize the spine.
Philippe Metellus, Wesley Hsu, Siddharth Kharkar, Sumit Kapoor, William Scott, and Daniele Rigamonti
The authors report their experience using preoperative chest radiography and intraoperative ultrasonography for percutaneous positioning of the distal end of the catheter when placing ventriculoatrial (VA) shunts in patients with hydrocephalus. The distal portion of VA shunt catheters were percutaneously placed into the internal jugular vein with the aid of intraoperative ultrasonography in 14 consecutive adults. In all cases, the technique was easy, there were no postoperative complications, and postoperative chest radiography demonstrated good positioning of the distal catheter tip. One patient presented with a shunt infection and needed a shunt replacement. The authors therefore conclude that percutaneous placement of a VA shunt under preoperative radiographic guidance and ultrasonographic monitoring is a safe, effective, and reliable technique that is simple to learn.
Jean Régis, Philippe Metellus, Henry Dufour, Pierre-Hughes Roche, Xavier Muracciole, William Pellet, Francois Grisoli, and Jean-Claude Peragut
Object. This study was directed to evaluate the potential role of gamma knife surgery (GKS) in the treatment of secondary trigeminal neuralgia (TN). The authors have identified three anatomicoclinical types of secondary TN requiring different radiosurgical approaches.
Methods. Pain control was retrospectively analyzed in a population of patients harboring tumors of the middle or posterior fossa that involved the trigeminal nerve pathway. This series included 53 patients (39 women and 14 men) treated using GKS between July 1992 and June 1997. The median follow-up period was 55 months. Treatment strategies differed according to lesion type, topography, and size, as well as visibility of the fifth cranial nerve in the prepontine cistern. Three different treatment groups were established. When the primary goal was treatment of the lesion (Group IV, 46 patients) we obtained pain cessation in 79.5% of cases. In some patients in whom GKS was not indicated for treatment of the lesion, TN was treated by targeting the fifth nerve directly in the prepontine cistern if visible (Group II, three patients) or in the part of the lesion including this nerve if the nerve root could not be identified (Group III, four patients). No deaths and no radiosurgically induced adverse effects were observed, but in two cases there was slight hypesthesia (Group IV). The neuropathic component of the facial pain appeared to be poorly sensitive to radiosurgery. At the last follow-up examination, six patients (13.3%) exhibited recurrent pain, which was complete in four cases (8.8%) and partial in two (4.4%).
Conclusions. The results of GKS regarding facial pain control are very similar to those achieved by microsurgery according to series published in the literature. Nevertheless, the low rate of morbidity and the greater comfort afforded the patient render GKS safer and thus more attractive.
Florence Laigle-Donadey, Philippe Metellus, Jacques Guyotat, Philippe Menei, François Proust, Henry Dufour, Olivier Chinot, Jérôme Honnorat, Thierry Faillot, Philippe Paquis, Philippe Peruzzi, Evelyne Emery, Jean-Sébastien Guillamo, Alexandre Carpentier, Michel Wager, Said Lebbah, David Hajage, Jean-Yves Delattre, Philippe Cornu, and
The role of surgery in the treatment of malignant gliomas in the elderly is not settled. The authors conducted a randomized trial that compared tumor resection with biopsy only—both followed by standard therapy—in such patients.
Patients ≥ 70 years of age with a Karnofsky Performance Scale (KPS) score ≥ 50 and presenting with a radiological suspicion of operable glioblastoma (GBM) were randomly assigned between tumor resection and biopsy groups. Subsequently, they underwent standard radiotherapy during the first years of the trial (2008–2017), with the addition of adjunct therapy with temozolomide when this regimen became standard (2017–2019). The primary endpoint was survival, and secondary endpoints were progression-free survival (PFS), cognitive status (Mini-Mental State Examination), autonomy (KPS), quality of life (European Organisation for Research and Treatment of Cancer [EORTC] QLQ-C30 and QLQ-BN20), and perioperative morbidity and mortality.
Between 2008 and 2019, 107 patients from 9 centers were enrolled in the study; 101 were evaluable for analysis because a GBM was histologically confirmed (50 in the surgery arm and 51 in the biopsy arm). There was no statistically significant difference in median survival between the surgery (9.37 months) and the biopsy (8.96 months, p = 0.36) arms (adjusted HR 0.79, 95% CI 0.52–1.21, p = 0.28). However, the surgery group had an increased PFS (5.06 vs 4.02 months; p = 0.034) (adjusted HR 0.50, 95% CI 0.32–0.78, p = 0.002). Less deterioration of quality of life and KPS score evolution than in the biopsy group was observed. Surgery was not associated with increased mortality or morbidity.
This study suggests that debulking surgery is safe, and—compared to biopsy—is associated with a less severe deterioration of quality of life and autonomy, as well as a significant although modest improvement of PFS in elderly patients suffering from newly diagnosed malignant glioma. Although resection does not provide a significant survival benefit in the elderly, the authors believe that the risk/benefit analysis favors an attempt at optimal tumor resection in this population, provided there is careful preoperative geriatric evaluation.
Clinical trial registration no.: NCT02892708 (ClinicalTrials.gov)
Olivier Levrier, Philippe Métellus, Stephane Fuentes, Luis Manera, Henry Dufour, Anne Donnet, François Grisoli, Jean-Michel Bartoli, and Nadine Girard
The goal of this study was to evaluate the clinical and angiography results in 10 patients with transverse–sigmoid dural arteriovenous fistulas (DAVFs) treated using sinus angioplasty and dural sinus stent insertion.
Between 2001 and 2003, 10 consecutive patients (six men and four women, age range 54–79 years) who had presented with transverse and/or sigmoid sinus DAVFs with or without sinus thrombosis underwent self-expanding stent placement and balloon angioplasty. Eight fistulas involved the transverse sinus, three the sigmoid sinus, and one the torcular and occipital sinuses. According to the Djindjian-Merland grading system, there were two Type I, five Type IIa, one Type IIb, and two Type IV DAVFs. The mean clinical follow-up period was 21.1 months. At the last follow-up examination, seven patients were asymptomatic and three were dramatically improved. The mean angiography follow-up period was 7.5 months for the available population: four patients had complete DAVF occlusion, four had significant flow reduction, and two who experienced clinical improvement refused conventional angiography control studies. Delayed computerized tomography angiography scans were obtained to evaluate stent permeability in nine of the 10 patients. Stent permeability was demonstrated in eight of the nine patients with available control studies at a mean follow up of 20.8 months. There were two transient neurological deficits but no severe and permanent complications.
In this series, sinus stent insertion resulted in a cure or significant clinical improvement in all patients harboring a DAVF, with no severe or permanent complication. Stent placement for transverse and/or sigmoid sinus DAVFs is a promising technique whose viability should be confirmed in larger series with longer follow-up periods.

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While investing is a fantastic means to save money as well as develop an economic safety and security profile, you should understand your threat resistance and also the kinds of investments available. By buying a retirement, you can stay clear of tax obligation and also brokerage fees. This will certainly aid you spend your money more wisely and earn even more cash. A retirement is an excellent option for individuals who are trying to find a stable revenue, but you need to constantly understand the risks connected with it.


Puerto Vallarta, Mexico – According to Banderas News, Death is the great neutralizer. No matter who we are or what we possess, we are all going in the same direction and headed for one particular place. Nowhere in the world celebrates the end of life quite like Mexico, including Puerto Vallarta.
The Mexican Revolution gave birth to La Catrina, an image created by the talented engraver Jose Guadalupe Posada that satirized the government, the governing, and the ruling class.
The original name for “La Catrina” was actually La Calavera Garbancera, a name that the working class and poor used to refer to Mexicans who held their native heritage in contempt and made every attempt to pass as Europeans. The skeletal resemblance came from the propensity to wear very pale makeup, in an effort to whiten the skin.
With Mictecacihuatl, the goddess of death of the underworld as his muse, Posada came up with what we know today as the current image of La Catrina. Mictecacihuatl is the keeper of bones in the underworld; the ancient overseer of Aztec fiestas. In modern times, these celebrations have become intertwined with All Saints’ Day and other adopted ceremonies of the Catholic Church.
Posada’s creation was the simple head shot with an ornate aristocratic French hat. Credit for changing her name is given to Diego Rivera, who took the hat-adorned head of Garbancera and gave her a full body, completely dressed in elegant clothing.
Her debut can be seen today in Mexico City on the preserved mural Sueño de una tarde dominical en la Alameda Central (“Dream of a Sunday Afternoon in Alameda Park”) at the Museo Mural Diego Rivera. This revered display of Rivera’s art is laden with much symbolism, innuendo and legend. Trips to Mexico City can be arranged by your choice of travel agents in Puerto Vallarta.
La Catrina has always represented the disparity between the classes of Mexico and as much as there are those who claim things have changed, the reverence to this symbol only succeeds to point out how things have truly remained the same. Before the revolution, the rich enjoyed many privileges completely unavailable to those with less money. Though there is much more visibility of the lower classes in current times, poverty is still a huge political issue and daily wages remain at amazingly low levels.
Given that, the imagery of Mexico and her celebrations is a testament to the differences between borders. Though citizens of the US see death as something to be feared and avoided, Mexicans are able to maintain a sense of humor regarding death. They remember their loved ones who’ve passed on with total awareness and spend hard-earned money on gifts for the dead. They couldn’t care less who takes offense. Que es cómo es…
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Almost a decade and a half after it moved away from IBM’s PowerPC chips in favor of Intel’s x86 ones in the early years of the twenty-first century, Apple is reportedly once again planning to make a shift. Only this time, the company is planning to design its own CPU chips for use in its Mac line of PCs.
According to Bloomberg, the project has an internal codename of ‘Kalamata’, and is expected to help all Apple devices, including Macs, iPhones, and iPads, work more seamlessly together. The Cupertino giant already designs its own ARM-based chips for use in its iPhones, iPads, Watches and Apple TV devices.
Meanwhile, the report, which quotes “people familiar with the matter”, says that the transition is likely to begin as early as in 2020, with the 12-inch MacBook being the first one to be powered by the new Apple-designed silicon. The company, however, is expected to keep using Intel’s processors in its high-end machines (like the iMac Pro) in the near term, until it can produce chips that will be able to compete with the powerful top-of-the-line silicon from the San Diego-based chipmaker.
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LONDON, Feb 28 (Reuters) - Britain's leading share index is expected to open up 37 to 43 points, or as much as 0.7 percent, on Thursday, extending a rebound from the previous session. For more on the factors affecting European stocks, please click on
* U.S. Federal Reserve bank chairman Ben Bernanke sparked a rally on Wednesday, following a sharp sell-off at the start of the week, after he defended the Fed's asset purchases programme and downplayed signs of internal divisions.
* European Central Bank head Mario Draghi issued a similarly dovish set of comments.
* The FTSE 100 index closed up 55.44 points, or 0.9 percent, at 6,325.88 points on Wednesday, recovering around two-thirds of Tuesday's 85 point drop suffered after Italian elections ended in a stalemate.
* British consumer morale held steady in February, maintaining January's gains, though sentiment remained low by historic standards, a survey by researchers GfK NOP showed on Thursday. GfK's headline consumer confidence index came in at -26, matching January's reading, better than in December and in the same month a year ago and beating analysts' expectations of -27.
* No other important British economic data will be released on Thursday, so investors will eye a batch of U.S. economic pointers later in the day.
* U.S. preliminary fourth-quarter real GDP data will be unveiled at 1330 GMT, together with the latest weekly U.S. initial jobless claims.
* Royal Bank of Scotland : The part-nationalised bank said it had moved closer to being in a position for the government to start selling its 82 percent stake in the bank.
RBS made an operating profit of 3.5 billion pounds ($5.24 billion), up from 1.8 billion the year before and the highest since its bailout in 2008.
* British American Tobacco : The world's second-biggest cigarette maker, reported a 7 percent rise in earnings in 2012, broadly in line with market expectations.
* Reed Elsevier : The Anglo-Dutch publishing and events group reported full-year results in line with forecasts and said it expected further revenue and earnings growth this year.
* Kazakhmys : The London-listed Kazakh miner posted a drop of more than 30 percent in its 2012 core profit, excluding the impact of its share in rival ENRC, as weak prices hit revenue and failed to offset rising costs.
* International Airlines Group : The owner of British Airways and Spain's Iberia, swung to a full-year operating loss, hit by its underperforming Spanish unit and higher fuel costs.
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Howard Class Music Sessions
We have been very lucky this year to welcome Mrs Moulds from North Yorkshire’s Music Service to work alongside Howard Class.
They have been taking part in a weekly session lesson based on stringed instruments.
At the end of the Spring Term they performed to their parents. We hope to hear from them again at the end of the year.


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Jones, who suffered abuse the next day when he encountered a group of Scots in Manchester, insists the English will use what happened after the match as motivation for Saturday’s return clash at Twickenham.
The Australian said: “We saw how they carried on last year after they beat us.”
The match was also preceded by a scuffle in the tunnel which prompted an investigation by Six Nations organisers.
Wilson was blamed by England for the fracas, which also involved Owen Farrell, but the Scot was later cleared and is adamant there was nothing over-the-top about the way the Scotland squad partied in the wake of the 25-13 victory last February.
The back-row forward said: “We celebrated a win we hadn’t had in ten years, so I think most people would react that way, wouldn’t they? We hadn’t won that trophy for ten years and we did it in a pretty good style.
“We had a good celebration. I don’t know what he’s referring to, whether he’s talking about straight after the match or the epic scenes of Greeg [Greig Laidlaw] and Hoggy [Stuart Hogg] having a few too many in a nightclub afterwards.
“Greeg had his shirt unbuttoned, his tie around his head, like the early hours of the morning at a wedding.
“You can’t lose those old things. We talk about how rugby’s not quite got to where football is, in terms of professionalism, and I worry that will go out of the game. I think it’s important to have a few beers after the game, and we certainly did after that one! It was a good celebration that night.”
Wilson, pictured, is one of a host of first-choice players sidelined by injury. He picked up knee ligament damage against Ireland last month. His physicality will be missed by Scotland this weekend and his absence will deny England the chance to target the 29-year-old.
He added to Rugby Union Weekly: “I wasn’t at the epicentre of it, I didn’t start it. It was Faz [Owen Farrell] who came down the tunnel and pushed me in the back. That’s what I saw. [People think] I was getting stuck into George Ford but I was wishing him well for the game. I was actually telling him a few spots to go out [in Edinburgh] but I told him ‘you lot won’t be going out after we beat you!’ The next thing my old mate Faz comes running down the tunnel and gives me a shove in the back. That’s what I remember.”


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Corinne Bailey Rae announced as Special Guest to Lionel Richie on ‘All The Hits’ UK Tour
Today international superstar Lionel Richie has announced Corinne Bailey Rae as special guest on his UK tour this Summer.
Corinne Bailey Rae performed last month at the Grammy MusiCares Tribute concert honouring Lionel Richie as their ‘Performer Of The Year’, alongside the likes of Stevie Wonder, Dave Grohl, John Legend, Rihanna and Florence Welch.
Starting on June 14th, Lionel will perform open air concerts in parts of the UK he’s never visited before including St Austell, Swansea, Colwyn Bay, Colchester and Gloucester as well as shows in , Sheffield, Manchester, London and Birmingham. Lionel’s concerts are world-renowned for their party atmosphere and audiences will be able to join Lionel in singing along to all the hits from his extensive and much loved repertoire spanning decades – all the way from the Commodores to the present day – including classics such as ‘Hello’, ‘Easy’, ‘Dancing On The Ceiling,’ ‘Say You Say Me’, ‘Three Times a Lady’ and ‘All Night Long’.
Lionel Richie said: “I always have a great time when I’m in the UK and I’m really pleased Corinne is going to be joining me on tour for these special shows.”
Corinne will release her new album ‘The Heart Speaks In Whispers’ on May 13th which will be her first collection of new material for six years. Recorded both at her studio in Leeds, and in Los Angeles the album is rich in fresh ideas and full of emotional energy surging through its songs like electricity. Corinne has received critical acclaim throughout her career including two Grammy Awards, two MOBO Awards and three BRIT Award nomination.
Corinne Bailey Rae: “I’ve always been a huge fan of Lionel Richie. His music has sound-tracked many moments of my life. It’s an honour to be asked to join him on his British tour”
The UK fell back in love with Lionel last year following a tour that received glittering reviews and culminated in a phenomenal Glastonbury performance. After drawing the biggest crowd of the weekend with over 150,000 people flocking to the Pyramid Stage, Lionel’s album ‘The Definitive Collection’ reached Number 1 on the UK album charts for the first time in 23 years.
Lionel went on to receive British GQ’s Icon Award adding to a celebrated career which includes four GRAMMYs, a Golden Globe and even an Oscar. Having sold over 100 million albums worldwide, Lionel shows no signs of slowing down.
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NO TWO PEOPLE ARE ALIKE, NEITHER ARE THEIR WEIGHT LOSS SOLUTIONS
Your medical provider will discuss many options with you and create a plan to help you meet your weight loss goals.
REVERSE DIET-INDUCED OBESITY
WHAT IS 5-AMINO-1MG (NNMT inhibitor)
5-AMINO-1MQ is an Nicotinamide N-methyltransferase (NNMT) inhibitors that has been shown to reverse diet-induced obesity. NNMT is a cytosolic enzyme. People with a higher levels of NNMT have been associated with obesity and type-2 diabetes. 5-AMINO-1MQ has now been identified to have a key roles in cellular metabolism and energy homeostasis and therefore weight loss.
According to research in mice given 5-amino-1MQ showed a 7% reduction in body mass without any changes in food intake, compared to controls.
WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF 5-AMINO-1MG (NNMT inhibitor)
5-AMINO-1 MQ has shown in studies to help in other diseases such as Parkinsons, Type II Diabetes and certain cancers. It has shown to help reduce the size of fat cells in the body and block the production of bad fat.
Benefits may include:
- Reverse diet-induced obesity
- Prevent adipogenesis (fat cell production and storage)
- Promote white adipose tissue. It has significantly higher activity than its activity in the brown adipose tissue, liver, and lungs
- Improve cholesterol
- May help reduce fat cell size
- May increase NAD+ and SAM concentrations in fat cells
HOW DOES 5-AMINO-1MG (NNMT inhibitor) WORK
Studies indicate that this enzyme slows down the process at which our bodies metabolize fat cells.
Most people have a hard time losing weight, and when this enzyme is elevated, they have a more challenging time trying to lose excess pounds of fat.
The extra weight leads to an increase in the NNMT enzyme, leading to slower fat metabolism, leading to excess weight gain.
It is a vicious cycle. Research suggests a potent NNMT inhibitor "5-amino-1mq" significantly reduced body weight and white adipose mass decreased adipocyte size and lowered plasma total cholesterol levels.
WHAT IS THE DOSAGE OF 5-AMINO-1MQ
5- AMINO-1MQ is supplied in 50 mg tablets. Dosage can range from 50-150 mg per day. Typical dosing is to take 1-3 capsules by mouth daily.
It is also advisable to take a 4 week break from the treatment every two months.


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For those of us who dwell in urban populated areas, the occurrence of noise congestion can sometimes become a mere backdrop in our living conditions, like a soundtrack to a movie. The longer we live in an area, the more adept we become at dealing with the noise. However, studies are showing that noise pollution ranks among the most pervasive forms of harm against a persons well being. An overexposure to the drudgery of noise pollution can manifest itself in the harmful deterioration of mental and physical well-being of residents, according to an article in the Environmental Health Perspectives (ehp).
Thanks in part to a rising socioeconomic bubble in China, an article in The Economist predicted back in 2014, that 70 percent of China’s population will be living in cities by 2030. That prediction assumes that roughly 1 billion people will be moving into highly condensed areas, and this shift will contribute to a few serious problems. Among the potential problems that may arise, an increase in noise pollution is one that a few researchers are aiming to track. As the rise in factories, construction projects, and vehicles continue in China the audible assault on residents could be detrimental.
Investigators in the Department of Computer Science and Engineering at Shanghai Jiao Tong University, with funding from Microsoft Research Asia, would like to implement better tools for tracking noise pollution in real-time. Professor Yanmin Zhu is leading a team in the development of a project called NoiseSense. NoiseSense is a service designed to map urban noise by using crowdsourced noise measurements from smartphone users, according to Microsoft Research. At first glance, the sound capturing app and subsequent usage almost resembles a Waze-like implementation of research. According to Microsoft Research, “They envision a noise-mapping service that will allow anyone to query the noise level in any urban area in the world. More importantly, NoiseSense could give authorities the information needed to devise and implement effective noise abatement strategies.”
While the app and research methods are forward thinking and inventive, Professor Zhu realizes that is only half the equation in addressing the problem. Once users are capturing and measuring noise levels, Zhu, and his team will need supercomputer systems on standby ready to hash the mountains of input data. Enter Microsoft’s Azure platform. Zhu spent six months at Microsoft Research Asia as the recipient of a Young Faculty Program award. While at (MRA) Zhu became very familiar with Microsoft’s growing research into urban informatics. Using a grant he received from Microsoft, Zhu applied the free cloud computing power of Microsoft’s Azure platform to supplement his research into his noise sensing project. As for the status of Zhu’s noise mapping app, “They have developed a system prototype for a real-time, fine-grained noise-mapping service on Microsoft Azure, and they have created noise-measuring smartphone apps for both Windows Phone and Android operating systems,” according to Microsoft.
Zhu’s research is another forward thinking use of how cloud computing and big data can help create applications with far reaching real-world results. Microsoft is also aiding in the expansion of urban computing, with projects designed to improve many other aspects of city life, including urban transportation and air quality and energy consumption. These are the early days for this type implementation of research, but if Microsoft’s Azure platform can position itself accordingly, Azure could be a necessary tool for researchers moving forward.