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Hey everybody! The Academy Awards, AKA Hollywood’s Meat Parade, are coming to a television near you this Sunday evening, and you know what that means: you’re going to lose the office Oscar pool yet again. If only you had a list of Guaranteed Winners™ you could refer to, you’d finally be a somebody, instead of a bum, which you are, let’s face it.
Fear not! Here at the Stand By For Mind Control sweatshop, we’ve got eager children from around the world working day and night crunching numbers to ensure your future approbation. Come Monday morning, you’ll be swarmed by fawning co-workers desperate to offer you their undying love. Not to mention their cash.
Bet big, my friends. This is your year. These picks are Guaranteed Winners™. Mind you, we’re not here to tell you who should win the Oscars. (Not often, at least.) That’s a fool’s errand. (What with Inside Llewyn Davis and Upstream Color being totally ignored, we wouldn’t even know where to start.) We’re not even going to go the “given the nominees, here’s who should win” route. (Much.) No. We are here to tell you one thing only: who is taking home the little gold man, and who is going home in tears to fire their agent.
Let’s get to it, in an order sure to build suspense.
BEST COSTUME DESIGN
What the hell is The Invisible Woman? No one’s ever heard of it. It won’t win. The Grandmaster? Too foreign, and it’s raining all the time, so nobody can see the costumes anyway. 12 Years A Slave? What, for wearing rags? Not a chance. It’s between Gatsby and American Hustle.
The winner is: American Hustle, because the ‘70s are cool. The ‘20s are old. And anyway, American Hustle starred Amy Adams’s and Jennifer Lawrence’s breasts, brought to vivid life by their dresses.
BEST MAKEUP AND HAIRSTYLING
Really? Only three nominees, and Bad Grandpa is one of them? It’s going to Dallas Buyer’s Club, folks, because everyone knows that’s an Important Movie™. Bad Grandpa is not. The Lone Ranger is the deserving one here, but it’s been so unfairly maligned it’s lucky to have been nominated.
BEST VISUAL EFFECTS
There’s not even a good joke to make here. Gravity’s going to win every single available vote for this category. It won the day it opened.
BEST SOUND EDITING
Speaking of every single vote, Gravity wins this one or I eat my hat in Dolby surround sound.
BEST SOUND MIXING
Gravity, Gravity, and, in a surprise third place tie, Gravity.
BEST PRODUCTION DESIGN
Gravity. Ha! No, they don’t give this one to movies shot on a single soundstage. What are we left with? American Hustle? No chance, it’s all offices and bad condos. Her has a nice futuristic look, but is it flashy enough? It is not. 12 Years A Slave looks great, but it’s rather grubby, isn’t it? If only there was an obscenely bright and loud—Aha! The Great Gatsby it is! If Baz Lurhman movies are good for anything, it’s their production design.
And we’re back to Gravity. Nice to see they threw Inside Llewyn Davis a bone here, but it’s not winning. Nebraska was in black & white for god’s sake, nobody has any idea what Prisoners is (though it’s shot by master Roger Deakins), and The Grandmaster, though featuring rain, is, again, foreign.
BEST FILM EDITING
Typically, Best Editing goes to the movie which appears to the untrained eye as having the most editing, because everyone who isn’t actually a film editor seems to have no idea what it is that editors actually do.
So what do we have here? Hm, none of these nominees looke like—oh, wait: Gravity wins another. Personally, I’d give it to 12 Years A Slave, but the genius there is in how long shots are allowed to play out. Meaning—that’s right—fewer cuts. And fewer Oscars.
BEST ORIGINAL SCORE
The most important question first: is John Williams nominated? He is! Oh, but for The Book Thief. No sharks or superheroes in there. Sorry, John. Which leaves nothing but the one movie here that people actually saw: Gravity.
BEST ORIGINAL SONG
Gee, I don’t know. Think it’ll go to the Disney movie or not to the Disney movie? That’s what I thought. “Let It Go” from Frozen wins by a mile.
BEST ANIMATED SHORT
Now we’re into the tricky categories. The little movies nobody actually watched. How do voters vote on movies they haven’t seen? They must rely on buzz. Or on the voices in their heads.
Unless, as in this case, there’s a Disney-related short. Get A Horse! actually features Mickey frickin’ Mouse. It will win.
BEST LIVE-ACTION SHORT
For this one, it’s all about the actors. Anyone famous in there? (Or best of all, did a famous actor direct a short with all of their famous buddies?) Looks like we have a winner in The Voorman Problem, starring Martin Freeman and Tom Hollander. Nobody’s ever heard of anyone in the other movies, one of which is set in war-torn Africa, fer cryin’ out loud. How very depressing.
BEST DOCUMENTARY – SHORT SUBJECT
Let’s not beat around the bush: is there a Holocaust doc among the nominees? No—but hold on! Facing Fear is about a former neo-Nazi who, when he was young, almost beat to a death another kid for the crime of being gay. The two men meet again in later life and learn to forgive. Wow. Neo-Nazi and gay-bashing? No way this one loses.
BEST DOCUMENTARY – FEATURE
Holocaust doc? No? How about a movie people have heard of? Yes indeed, The Act of Killing, which is one hell of a movie besides, I might add. It’s the only nominated doc I’ve managed to see this year. It’s produced by Errol Morris and Werner Herzog.
20 Feet From Stardom is the other contender, but it just doesn’t have the gravitas of The Act of Killing.
BEST FOREIGN LANGUAGE FILM
Sorry, Grandmaster, this was the category you had a shot in, and they didn’t even nominate you. I’ve heard great things about The Broken Circle Breakdown, but haven’t seen it yet. I’ve also heard that the Italian entry, The Great Beauty, is kind of treacly and heartwarming and beautiful. What more could an Academy voter ask for? They love heartwarming Italian movies. It’s going to win.
BEST ANIMATED FEATURE FILM
2013 marked the year of animation great Hayao Miyazaki’s final film, The Wind Rises (which I hope to see this weekend). Certainly, there’s no way it could lose.
Unless the most popular Disney flick in ages came out this year. Sorry, Miyazaki. It’s Frozen by a cool mile.
BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR
Now we’re getting to the fancy awards. Actors! This one’s a bit tricky. Jonah Hill gives his best performance ever opposite DiCaprio, but then there’s Michael Fassbender going deep into pain and evil in 12 Years A Slave, and finally, in a performance I found completely bizarre and unconvincing, Bradley Cooper in American Hustle. I don’t know why people like this guy, but they do.
And then again, there’s Jared Leto in Dallas Buyer’s Club, who’s won every preliminary award there is. He’ll win the Oscar too.
BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS
The Academy loves Jennifer Lawrence, but they love even more doing what they imagine will be perceived as the “right thing,” which in this case would be awarding it to newcomer Lupita Nyong’o in 12 Years A Slave–a very important film indeed, not some lark like American Hustle. As a bonus, she’s absolutely fantastic in the film. As for Lawrence, she got a statue last year. She won’t mind.
The winner is Lupita.
BEST ADAPTED SCREENPLAY
12 Years A Slave. No competition. Aside, maybe, from The Wolf of Wall Street, but let’s be serious. 12 Years A Slave, adapted from Solomon Northrup’s book by John Ridley (and McQueen, uncredited), will win.
BEST ORIGINAL SCREENPLAY
How on earth is Inside Llewyn Davis not nominated here? Absurd.
What are we left with? Something of a muddle. Woody Allen earns his record breaking 17th writing nomination. He won’t win. The Original Screenplay award is notorious for going to whatever indie film people loved that’s too indie to give a Best Picture Oscar to. Which means Her is looking strong. I know, it’s not actually an independent movie, but it’s got that indie vibe.
But what about American Hustle? People sure fell for that mess. It’s got a shot, but Her is so damn charming, and so far it’s won all kinds of other writing awards, including the WGA’s. The Oscar is going to Spike Jonze.
This is what they call a crowded field. Many potential winners. Bruce Dern is the best thing about Nebraska, he’s old, he’s been around forever, he’s Hollywood royalty.
Chiwetel Ejiofor gives what I think is the best performance of the year in 12 Years A Slave. He’s stunning. Problem is, he’s kind of a newcomer in the eyes of Hollywood. Plus, nobody knows how to pronounce his name.
DiCaprio is all over Wolf of Wall Street. His scene on Valium is insane. But nobody liked the movie enough to vote for him.
Oscar Isaac…oh, right, he wasn’t nominated, despite killing it in Inside Llewyn Davis.
Christian Bale goes deep into his hair—sorry—his role in American Hustle, but it’s a little too broad to win.
Leaving Matthew McConaughey in Dallas Buyer’s Club. He’s been acting up a storm lately, giving wildly different (and great) performances in all sorts of random movies. He’s been around a long time. People know him. They like him. He’s an easy vote. He’s going to win.
Another crowded field. Everyone here could win. But they won’t. Five way ties are not common. But wouldn’t that be fun? No? Fine.
Streep is Streep. Academy rules require her nomination. She won’t win.
Dench is Dench. She’s endearing, strong, and fragile in Philomena, but isn’t she always? Not a winner.
Amy Adams is okay in American Hustle, but she’s out-acted by her breasts. Outraged at not getting their own nod, they—her breasts, stay with me here—have been waging a campaign in the trades against Amy, so it’s not looking good. Hollywood hates a controversy.
Sandra Bullock in Gravity. She puts on a good show, sure. And she puts up with the crazy technical requirements of the role. But by the end, she’s kind of annoying, and she doesn’t say much, and she’s all alone. Boring. Not a winner.
Cate Blanchett, on the other hand, she tears it up in Woody Allen’s otherwise trite and annoying Blue Jasmine. Everyone loved her. She’s got this sewn up.
And it’s the Coens for Inside Llewyn Davis! Oh, wait, they weren’t even nominated. Sigh.
So what do we have here? It’s between Alfonso Cuaron for Gravity and Steve McQueen for 12 Years A Slave. I’d vote McQueen. Cuaron should have gotten the Oscar for Children of Men (was he even nominated?).
Yes, yes, but who will win? It’s going to be Cuaron. McQueen is too much an outsider. He’s British. He makes art movies. 12 Years A Slave isn’t at all flashy or overtly heartstringy. It’s full of long, slow takes. I mean for god’s sake, it almost looks European! In the worst way!
There’s no shame in voting Cuaron. He’s a great director. He did amazing, unique work with Gravity. He’ll win.
Not Upstream Color? The best movie of the year? How odd.
This appears at first to be a tough one. Gravity and 12 Years A Slave have both been winning awards all over the place, and American Hustle, bad as it is, is also a strong contender. None of the other nominess has a chance.
Who wins this three way race? Fear not. We’ve worked our peppy young laborers round the clock for weeks, and bless their tiny, love-starved hearts, they’ve come up with a scientifically proven answer:
12 Years A Slave. It’s important. It’s history. And it is, after all, excellent in every way. Gravity, impressive as it is, is, ultimately, a roller coaster ride. A unique one, yes, but with no meaning beneath the thrills.
Cuaron gets his director Oscar, and McQueen, as producer, gets his picture Oscar. As does Brad Pitt, also a producer of 12 Years A Slave. It’s a weird world.
Please remember to send 10% of your Oscar pool winnings to Stand By For Mind Control. Thank you and goodnight.


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- How do I stop being a kleptomaniac?
- What is the difference between kleptomania and shoplifting?
- Can OCD make you do bad things?
- What is severe OCD?
- Is kleptomania a mental illness?
- Is kleptomania a crime?
- Do Kleptomaniacs remember stealing?
- Is OCD classed as mental illness?
- How do you diagnose kleptomania?
- Does OCD get worse with age?
- What triggers OCD?
- Are you born with OCD?
- What is an OCD person like?
- Does having OCD mean I’m crazy?
How do I stop being a kleptomaniac?
Learn about kleptomania so that you can better understand risk factors, treatments and triggering events.
Identify your triggers.
Identify situations, thoughts and feelings that may trigger urges to steal so you can take steps to manage them..
What is the difference between kleptomania and shoplifting?
Kleptomania is not the same thing as shoplifting. Most people who shoplift take things they want, need or cannot afford, or — as in the case of some teen shoplifters — because of peer pressure. Kleptomania is a type of impulse control disorder.
Can OCD make you do bad things?
OCD causes the brain to create repetitive worries and fears. These worries, fears and “bad thoughts” can pop up in the brain and might be hard to get rid of. People who have OCD feel they can’t stop thinking about worries like these: someone might get sick, hurt, or die.
What is severe OCD?
Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a chronic mental health condition in which uncontrollable obsessions lead to compulsive behaviors. When this condition becomes severe, it can interfere with relationships and responsibilities and significantly reduce quality of life. It can be debilitating.
Is kleptomania a mental illness?
Kleptomania (klep-toe-MAY-nee-uh) is the recurrent inability to resist urges to steal items that you generally don’t really need and that usually have little value. Kleptomania is a rare but serious mental health disorder that can cause much emotional pain to you and your loved ones if not treated.
Is kleptomania a crime?
Kleptomania is a serious disorder, as numerous thefts are impulsively carried out, carrying the risk of detection and consequently criminal liability. … People suffering from this disorder often do not seek a medical opinion so reviewing such cases is challenging for expert psychiatrists.
Do Kleptomaniacs remember stealing?
Kleptomania, or compulsive stealing, is a common cause of theft that many forget about. This type of stealing is about a psychological compulsion instead of a desire to profit or gain something material or financial, as defined by the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 5th Edition.
Is OCD classed as mental illness?
Obsessive-compulsive disorder is a mental illness. It’s made up of two parts: obsessions and compulsions. People may experience obsessions, compulsions, or both, and they cause a lot of distress. Obsessions are unwanted and repetitive thoughts, urges, or images that don’t go away.
How do you diagnose kleptomania?
There are no tests — such as X-rays or blood tests — to diagnose kleptomania, although tests might be used to rule out any physical cause for the behavior, such as a head injury or brain disorder.
Does OCD get worse with age?
Because symptoms usually worsen with age, people may have difficulty remembering when OCD began, but can sometimes recall when they first noticed that the symptoms were disrupting their lives. As you may already know, the symptoms of OCD include the following: Unwanted or upsetting doubts.
What triggers OCD?
The condition might be triggered by a combination of genetic, neurological, behavioral, cognitive, and environmental factors. OCD runs in families and can be considered a “familial disorder.” The disease may span generations with close relatives of people with OCD significantly more likely to develop OCD themselves.
Are you born with OCD?
Some researchers believe that this theory questions the biological theory because people may be born with a biological predisposition to OCD but never develop the full disorder, while others are born with the same predisposition but, when subject to sufficient learning experiences, develop OCD.
What is an OCD person like?
OCD is an anxiety disorder characterized by uncontrollable, unwanted thoughts and ritualized, repetitive behaviors you feel compelled to perform. If you have OCD, you probably recognize that your obsessive thoughts and compulsive behaviors are irrational—but even so, you feel unable to resist them and break free.
Does having OCD mean I’m crazy?
Repugnant obsessions These kinds of obsessions are particularly unwanted and people who experience them would never want to act on them. Having them DOES NOT mean you are crazy, dangerous or evil deep down inside.

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It was in 1897 when H.G. Wells–known as the father of modern science fiction–published his novel The Invisible Man. In that book, a scientist named Griffin discovers a way to render himself invisible while experimenting with the refraction of light. Already an unstable personality, Griffin becomes even more unhinged through his work and decides he wants to use his invisibility to enact a literal “Reign of Terror” upon England.
The sociopathic, narcissistic aspects of the character, along with the name Griffin, were retained when director James Whale (Frankenstein) brought a faithful version of Wells’ novel to the screen in 1933 as one of the original Universal Monster movies. In the film, however, Griffin (played brilliantly by Claude Rains) does not just want to subjugate his homeland, but the entire world.
In writer-director Leigh Whannell’s new update of the classic tale, the Invisible Man’s (Oliver Jackson-Cohen) ultimate plans for his optic technology remain a mystery, but in the movie, he uses them for one reason: to destroy the life of Cecilia (Elisabeth Moss), the woman who summons the courage to escape his clutches after three years of an abusive, domineering relationship that left her traumatized and shattered.
The name of the Invisible Man is, once again, Griffin, and in our video interview below, Whannell tells us that he did refer back to both the novel and Whale’s 1933 film for inspiration.
“I did [go back] a little bit to the original source material,” Whannell explains. “I tried to avoid all the subsequent iterations of any invisibility, any movies. I avoided all that, but I did go back to the source material, the novel and the original film.”
Whannell says that aside from using the name Griffin as a nod to the original, he found the source material insightful in other ways: “There’s a reason why characters stick around for a long time,” he explains. “There’s something about them that resonates with the popular imagination. We want that power. We want to be invisible. It’s a superpower. It’s like the power of flight.”
He adds, “That’s what I took from the book, and the way I kind of shoehorned it into my story was to say that this individual is a malignant narcissist. He was already that way. So you give that personality this power, what’s going to happen? This is not someone who became a monster through invisibility. This is someone who was a monster.”
Making his version of Griffin already a deeply disturbed personality, with the power of invisibility only enhancing what was already there, draws a direct connection to Wells’ book and the 1933 film. And calling the character Griffin only solidified that. “Yeah, that was definitely interesting to go about that way and wanting to have that nod,” says Whannell. “With all the character names, nothing is offhand. ‘Cecilia’ means blind. So that was something that I wanted to get into the script, and all the character names have some meaning towards who they are in the movie.”
The Invisible Man is out in theaters now.

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Îlet de Pinel, St Martin
A cheap and fast tourist boat takes you from "mainland" St Martin to Pinel Island. It's a great place for some quiet beach time, lazy hiking, and snorkelling. Come early in the mornings (9am-ish...remember, it is an island, and departure times are...
Orient Bay, St Martin
At Orient Bay Beach, visitors can alternate between lounging on soft, white sand, photographing the surrounding mountains, cooling off with a swim in the warm turquoise waters, and taking in aerial beach views while parasailing. For those who want...
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After a long wait, my wife and I finally managed to have a proper honeymoon. We spent two glorious weeks in St. Martin. At Baie Rouge, there was an outcropping of rocks near a deep yet clear pool. I told my wife that I was going to jump off and...
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- 2 Air Travel American Airlines Now Has Free Live TV on Domestic Flights—but There’s a Catch
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Polydor Records have announced they will release Finding Neverland The Album in stores and at all digital retailers on June 8, 2015. The record sees some of music’s hottest artists reimagine the songs from Harvey Weinstein’s new musical Finding Neverland.
The digital pre-order for the album will be available May 13, 2015, unlocking Kiesza’s “Stronger” as an instant grat download. Listen to the song here. The Broadway production of Weinstein Live Entertainment’s Finding Neverland, with music and lyrics by Gary Barlow and Eliot Kennedy, opened at the end of April this year.
The entire tracklisting for Finding Neverland The Album has also been unveiled; in addition to previously announced contributions from Rita Ora, John Legend, Nick Jonas, and star Matthew Morrison and composerGary Barlow, the album also includes Zendaya, Christina Aguilera, Jon Bon Jovi, Jennifer Lopez & Trey Songz, Christina Perri, Goo Goo Dolls, Pentatonix, Sage The Gemini, and more. The album was also produced by Gary Barlow and executive produced by Harvey Weinstein, Victoria Parker, and Dana Sano. The full tracklisting is below and check out more at www. FindingNeverlandTheMusical. com/music.
Based on the Academy Award-winning motion picture by David Magee, and the play The Man Who Was Peter Pan by Allan Knee, Finding Neverland follows the relationship between playwright J. M. Barrie and the family that inspired Peter Pan, or The Boy Who Wouldn’t Grow Up – one of the most beloved stories of all time. Starring Matthew Morrison (“Glee,” South Pacific), Kelsey Grammer (“Frasier,” La Cage aux Folles) and Laura Michelle Kelly (Mary Poppins), the production is directed by Tony®-winner Diane Paulus (Pippin, Hair) with book by Olivier Award®-nominee James Graham, music and lyrics by multi-award winning singer songwriter Gary Barlow (Take That) and Grammy Award®-winner Eliot Kennedy, choreography by Emmy Award®-winner Mia Michaels (“So You Think You Can Dance,” Cirque du Soleil’s Delirium), this new musical, packed with mesmerising visuals, irresistible songs and plenty of laughs, is a timeless story about the power of imagination… and spectacular proof that you never really have to grow up. For more information, please visit www. FindingNeverlandTheMusical.com .
Finding Neverland The Album Tracklisting:
1. Zendaya – “Neverland”
2. Kiesza – “Stronger”
3. Nick Jonas – “Believe”
4. Ellie Goulding – “When Your Feet Don’t Touch The Ground”
5. Paloma Faith – “Circus Of Your Mind”
6. Jennifer Lopez & Trey Songz – “What You Mean To Me”
7. Rita Ora & Sage The Gemini – “Are We Gonna Play?”
8. Christina Aguilera – “Anywhere But Here”
9. Jon Bon Jovi – “Beautiful Day”
10. Pentatonix – “Stars”
11. John Legend – “My Imagination”
12. Gary Barlow – “Something About This Night”
13. Matthew Morrison – “We Own The Night With Lucy”
14. Christina Perri – “All That Matters”
15. Goo Goo Dolls – “If The World Turned Upside”


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I was delighted to attend an insightful lecture from Eric Cohler at the Lee Jofa showroom during "Design San Francisco" last week. It was an hour packed with inspiration - but one particular quote of his seemed to resonate with me - "We all need a past in order to find the here and now." It was an expression of that 'duality' in design that many of the week's speakers all seemed to touch on. Mixing periods. Mixing styles. Mixing colours. Mixing patterns. And creating energy from that tension. Finding great style in that contrast.
Here are some perfect examples from Cohler's own portfolio. Such a great talent. No wonder he's referred to as "The Mix Master."
Classic oil paintings, but hung on grasscloth wallpaper.
European bombe chest paired with contemporary upholstery and lighting.
Classic space. Classic furnishings. But, paired with horizontally
striped wallpaper for some contrast and energy.
This might be one of my favourite images from Cohler's portfolio.
I love this collection of vintage photography and prints, but displayed with
just a clean modern eye. And pairing them with the geometric floor covering
is just genius.
And this is just storage porn from Cohler's own home.
(oh, if I could only convert a bedroom into a closet!)
And a bit of shirting envy as well.
(with a great use of wallpaper on the ceiling!)
here's a bit more information on Cohler's collection for Lee Jofa Textiles.


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NJ Wizards SC Cedar Stars played its first WPSL match in Red Bull Arena in Harrison, New Jersey. [NJ Wizards SC Cedar Stars]
HARRISON, New Jersey — Every WPSL club will always have memories of its first league match.
For expansion club NJ Wizards Cedar Stars SC and its players, the club's debut had an additional aspect to their lasting memory.
The club hosted PSA Wildcats at Red Bull Arena, home of Major League Soccer's New York Red Bulls, on June 1. The match was thrilling as it concluded in a 3-3 draw.

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The Trailer Of 'The Rally' Movie Is Out : Watch It Here Now
Filmmaker Deepak N Anand’s directorial venture ‘The Rally’s trailer is released today and finally reveals the new talent he has found for the movie. As we mentioned before in our article the movie appears to be based on car rallies that place at Hills. It earlier appeared us to be a desi version of ‘Fast and Furious’ but now after watching the trailer, we can assure that it is a relatively new topic that the director has come up with and Bollywood has not witnessed any movie so far on the subject. The male lead of the movie actor Mirza is passionate about Himalayan Rally, it his dream to be a part of one and be a winner of it. We see a lot of zap and zoom of speeding 4x4 cars, in the trailer, on the rough and tough roads of Himalayas. Mirza is passionate about his dream and in order to fulfill it, he pretends to fall in love with a girl Arshin who owns a 4x4 car. But later the girl understands his intentions and parts ways with him. It seems to be an emotional drama with an angle of Rally, which is sure to be liked by Indian audiences. https://youtu.be/H8HrbIh8GAA Filmmaker Deepak who last directed the movie in 2002, is all set to make a comeback through a coming of age romantic thriller ‘The Rally’. The movie was extensively shot in Manali and will be releasing in theatres on 25th August 2017.
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OKLAHOMA CITY – Over budget but on track; a new white water facility along the Oklahoma River got the green light on Tuesday, despite a serious budget issue.
“We really feel this is going to be a gem for the river,” said Mike Knopp, with the boathouse district. “This is going to truly set us apart from other places.”
The white water rafting complex is going to be built in a wooded area near the boathouse district and will be paid for by MAPS 3 money.
However, the lowest estimate for construction costs came in at $33 million, which is more than double the city’s original $15 million budget.
In order to make up the difference, the city eliminated other planned improvements along the riverfront, including a huge wind screen and new grandstands.
“It’s better to have a white water center be an iconic project at the river than have these other smaller projects that can be picked up later,” said MAPS3 project manager David Todd.
Even with those changes, the city is still nearly $3 million short.
“I think we are taking a path that increases the risk,” said Oklahoma City councilman Pat Ryan.
In the end, the white water project narrowly moved ahead by a vote of 5-4.
“The white water being the signature project does need to take priority,” said Knopp.
Construction on the white water facility can begin immediately.
Organizers hope it will open by December 2015.

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The 6 Mother-Offspring Fluoride Studies
The Mother-Offspring studies reveal that the fetus is the most vulnerable to fluoride’s neurotoxicity. Five the the six studies measured pregnant women’s urinary levels for fluoride and these levels were compared to the IQ of the offspring. Certain levels of fluoride levels in the pregnant women’s urine were found to significantly impact the IQ, or cognitive function, of the offspring at various ages (up to 12 years of age). The largest study listed below by Green et al. (2019) is important as it included mother-offspring pairs in fluoridated and non-fluoridated cities in Canada. Children were tested between the ages of 3 and 4. Of note is that the U.S. fluoridates the drinking water at the same level as Canada (0.7 mg/L fluoride). The Bashash et al. (2017) study is the longest mother-offspring study, having tested the children at 4 years of age and again between 6-12 years. Three other studies (Thomas et al., 2017; Valdez Jiménez et al., 2017; Li et al., 2004) also correlated the urinary fluoride levels with reduced IQ in the offspring. The singular importance of the Green (2019), Bashash (2017) and Thomas (2017) studies is that the fluoride levels in the urine of the pregnant women are similar to what is found in adults living in fluoridated communities in the U.S. The first study to look at this correlation was the study by Li et al. (2004) in China.
The studies by Li et al (2004) and Chang et al., (2017), both from China, compared newborns (1 to 3 days old) and infants (at 3, 6, 9, and 12 months of age) from women living in high-fluoride areas to those living outside these areas. The study by Valdez Jiménez et al. (2017) was confined to women and their offspring in high fluoride areas.
1. Green et al. (2019) reported lower IQ at between 3 and 4 years of age.
Titled Association Between Maternal Fluoride ExposureDuring Pregnancy and IQ Scores in Offspring in Canada, and published in JAMA Pediatrics, this study took place in 6 Canadian cities with 512 mother-child pairs. Women living in areas with fluoridated tap water compared with nonfluoridated water had significantly higher mean urinary fluoride concentrations. A 1-mg/L increase in urinary fluoride levels was associated with a 4.49-point lower IQ score in boys, but there was no statistically significant association with IQ scores in girls. A 1-mg higher daily intake of fluoride among pregnant women was associated with a 3.66 lower IQ score in boys and girls. According to the authors, the urinary fluoride levels observed in this study are “typically found in white North American women.” This study was funded by the U.S. National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS).
2. Bashash et al. (2017) reported lower IQ at 4 years of age and between 6 to 12 years of age.
This study by Bashash et al., titled Prenatal Fluoride Exposure and Cognitive Outcomes in Children at 4 and 6–12 Years of Age in Mexico, was published in September 2017 in the prestigious journal Environmental Health Perspectives. The researchers followed up to 299 women-offspring pairs in Mexico during a 12-year period and reported that the fluoride levels in the urine of the pregnant women was the factor for a loss of 5 to 6 IQ points in the offspring at ages 4 and 6-12 years of age. The fluoride levels in the urine of the pregnant women are similar to what is found in adults in fluoridated communities in the U.S. This study, as well as the following one by Thomas et al., was funded by the U.S. National Institutes of Health, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, and the U.S. NIEHS.
3. Thomas et al. (2018) reported lower IQ in children between 1 to 3 years of age.
This study by Thomas et al., titled, OPV – 2 Prenatal fluoride exposure and neurobehavior among children 1–3 years of age in Mexico, was presented at a conference on epidemiology in Germany in March 2018. Only the abstract of the study has been published in the journal Occupational & Environmental Medicine. This abstract reports pregnant women’s fluoride exposure is linked to lower IQ in their children at one- to three-years-old at levels commonly found in U.S. women. The authors of this study said that their findings “suggest higher in utero exposure to fluoride has an adverse impact on offspring cognitive development that can be detected earlier, in the first three years of life.”
4. Valdez Jiménez et al. (2017) reported lower IQ between the ages of 3 to 15 months.
This was the first mother-infant pair study performed by a team from three universities in Mexico. The study is titled In utero exposure to fluoride and cognitive development delay in infants by Valdez Jiménez et al. and was published in the journal Neurotoxicology on March 1, 2017. This study differs from the other two studies discussed above inasmuch as the pregnant women in the study lived in areas of high naturally occurring fluoride in the drinking water. The authors noted that “cognitive alterations in children born from exposed mothers to F could start in early prenatal stages of life.”
• this study had 65 mother-baby pairs
• the IQ testing took place between the ages of 3 to 15 months
• this study took place in an area with high naturally occurring levels of fluoride in the drinking water (called endemic hydrofluorosis areas).
• Over 81.5% of the samples of tap water were above 1.5 mg/l with the highest value of 12.5 mg/.
• 33.8% of the births were pre-term. The authors stated, “We found higher levels of F in urine across trimester in premature compared with full term.”
• The authors state, “In this study near to 60% of the children consumed contaminated water and the prevalence of children with IQ below 90 points was 25% in the control group (F urine 1.5 mg/g creatinine) in comparison with the 58% of children in the exposed group (F urine >5 mg/g creatinine)… Our data suggests that cognitive alterations in children born from exposed mothers to F could start in early prenatal stages of life.”
5. Li et al. (2004) reported significant differences in the behavioral neurological assessment score in 1 to 3 day-old offspring
This Chinese study, Effects of high fluoride level on neonatal neurobehavioral development, was first published in 2004, translated into English and re-published in 2008 in the journal Fluoride 41(2):165–170.
- Ninety-one full-term, normal neonates were randomly selected for observation, 46 were male and 45 female.
- A urine sample was collected after the pregnant women were hospitalized but before labor began
- The standard neonatal behavioral neurological assessment (NBNA) method was used for measurements, which were carried out by professionals (pediatric department physicians working in neonatal section trained in national NBNA training program)
- In the high fluoride group the urinary fluoride level averaged 3.58±1.47 mg/L, significantly higher than the normal range of 0.18–2.6 mg/L and was significantly different from the fluoride level in urine samples from the control group. When compared with the fluoride result in urine samples from the control group (1.74±0.96 mg/L), the difference is statistically very significant (p<0.01).
- The two study groups are located in the same area with similar climate, living habits, economic and nutritional conditions, and cultural backgrounds. There is no industrial fluoride contamination in the endemic fluoride or the non-endemic control area. As can be seen in Table 1, there was no statistically significant difference in the delivery mode, birth weight, infant length, and sex.
- As seen in Table 2, neonatal neurobehavioural assessment of the neonates from the high fluoride group and the control group indicated that the neurobehavioural capability and agonistic muscle tension from the high fluoride group were impaired, resulting in a statistically significant lower overall (total) assessment score than in the control group (p<0.05).
- Table 3 shows that the various neurobehavioral capabilities, such as non-biological visual, biological visual, and auditory directional reactions of the neonates from the high fluoride group lagged behind those of the control group with differences that are statistically significant (p<0.05).
6. Chang et al. (2017) reported significant differences in the mental development index and psychomotor development index of the offspring at 3, 6, 9, and 12 months of age.
This study, Analysis on the Effect of Coal-Burning Fluorosis on the Physical Development and Intelligence Development of Newborns Delivered by Pregnant Women with Coal-Burning Fluorosis, was conducted in China and published in the Chinese Journal of Control of Endemic Diseases 32(8):872-873.
- • 118 newbors in this study: The Observation Group: 68 newborns from coal-burning high-fluoride areas (called endemic fluorosis areas). The Control Group: 50 full-term newborns delivered by healthy pregnant women.
- The type of test used: Mental development index (MDI) and psychomotor development index (PDI) (assessed using the Standardized Scale for the Intelligence Development of Children formulated by the Children Development Center of China [CDCC]).
- The body weight, body length, head circumference, chest circumference, upper arm circumference and top arm length of newborns in the observation group were all significantly lower than those in the control group, and their differences were statistically significant (P < 0.05).
- At 3, 6, 9 and 12 months after birth, the grades of body weight development and body-length development of infants in the control group were significantly higher than those in the observation group (P < 0.05);
- Both the Mental development index and the psychomotor development index of infants in the observation group were significantly lower than those in the control group (P < 0.05).
- The socioeconomic status of all the three villages were the same in both endemic and control areas.
- The results suggest that maternal exposure to high levels of fluoride have a significant impact on the intelligence development of newborns.
What were the fluoride levels that caused the harm?
Urine tests are a better indicator of daily total fluoride intake than is the concentration of fluoride in the drinking water. Testing urine for fluoride provides one of the best indicators for all exposures to fluoride whether its through ingestion of water and food or through inhalation or even through dermal contact.
The Bashash et al. (2017) study found a very large effect. An increase in urine fluoride of 1 mg/L was associated with a drop in IQ of 5 to 6 points.
To put this into perspective with the fluoride levels ingested by the Mexican mothers and the levels ingested in fluoridated parts of the U.S., the average fluoride intake in the Mexican mothers was about the same as that in women in the U.S. It was not substantially higher. The range of fluoride levels in Mexico also corresponded closely to the range found in most of the U.S. The higher levels were similar to what is found in areas in the U.S. with fluoridated water, and the lower levels were similar to what is found in most unfluoridated parts of the U.S. The national survey of urinary fluoride levels of pregnant women in Canada living in fluoridated and non-fluoridated cities (Till et al. 2018) reported the same.
Most of the Mexican women had urine fluoride between 0.5 and 1.5 mg/L. Studies have found that adults in the U.S. have between about 0.6 and 1.5 mg/L, almost exactly the same range. From the low end of that range to the high end is a difference of 1 mg/L which is what caused the 5 to 6 IQ point difference in the children of the study.
In the latest study by Green et al. (2019) the authors reported that a 1-mg/L increase in urinary fluoride levels was associated with a 4.49-point lower IQ score in boys, but there was no statistically significant association with IQ scores in girls. The authors noted that women living in areas with fluoridated tap water compared with nonfluoridated water had significantly higher mean urinary fluoride levels.
A 2018 national survey of urinary fluoride levels in pregnant women in Canada
This study by Till et al., published on October 11, 2018, found that pregnant women in “optimally” fluoridated Canada have significantly higher levels of fluoride in their urine than women living in non-fluoridated communities. This study also showed that pregnant Canadians had fluoride urinary levels similar to those that reduced IQ in offspring in the study by Bashash et al. (2017). The U.S. NIH-funded Bashash study reported a lowering of 5 to 6 IQ points in the offspring. These findings suggest that the results from Bashash’s Mexico City study may be appliicable to Canada and the U.S. as both countries use 0.7 mg/L fluoride in their fluoridation schemes.
The study: Till C, Green R, Grundy JG, Hornung R, Neufeld R, Martinez-Mier A, Ayotte P, Muckle G, Lanphear. 2018. Community Water Fluoridation and Urinary Fluoride Concentrations in a National Sample of Pregnant Women in Canada, Environmental Health Perspectives.

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This elevated 15,217sqm Industrial block of land with two street frontage and approval to subdivide into 4 smaller blocks offers great exposure for a large factory or the opportunity to further develop into smaller lots.
With it's excellent exposure, close proximity to City Centre and nearby access to the cities Ring Road, this is a prime Bundaberg City Investment.
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This Bold & Beautiful, Silky-Wrapped Necklace is designed to make a statement. Fabrics and wooden beads combine to debut this highly unique, handmade accessory. Lightweight, large wooden beads are hand-wrapped in silky, satin knit, textured fabric, then individually knotted to create this single-strand necklace. Jewelry is adorned with silk and beaded tassels as closures. This bold solid will enhance any outfit and is also fun with just jeans and a tee! Deep, rich red color. 1” beads; 28” in length and worn as a 14” chain. This necklace is very light in weight (not heavy at all) and sits comfortably on the neck.
Fiber Content: Silky satin textured fabric, wooden beads, tassels (View Fabric Guide)


Greenleaf makes a variety of naturally degradable cleansing products for the servicing and also cleaning of refrigeration as well as air conditioning condensers, coils, ducting and associated refrigeration and cooling parts. Eco-friendly Leaf mounted my brand-new full system, the setup was reliable as well as fast. I have actually used Environment-friendly Leaf for the last a number of years for every one of my COOLING AND HEATING issues. 5) Adhere to up by proprietor: 10 – very impressed that Eddie put in the time to connect as well as make sure everything was finished to our complete satisfaction.
As usual, the technology from Greenleaf, Chino this moment, was on time, pleasant, handy, and experienced, he promptly diagnosed the issue, looked at the warranty heating design course of our device, and stated he would certainly talk to the manufacturer to get the replacement part as soon as they were open (it was later on Friday evening at the time).
We obtained a pair more quotes as well as Environment-friendly Fallen leave can be found in cost-wise around what larger companies were offering.Eddie was specialist in explaining things to my partner and I, he was very prompt, as well as his staff finished the job in less time than guaranteed.
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TRUE BEAUTY (Beautiful Ugly sequel)
True Beauty is the second book in the Beautiful Ugly series. Layla, Kacie and Envy maintain their tight bond of friendship. They are determined to learn from the mistakes of their past so they can boldly step into their futures. Layla’s drastic blessing through tragedy opens doors that she never thought possible. She’s determined to live her life to the fullest, but as she moves forward with a new body and a new man, Layla forgets who used to be the most important man in her life – God. After heartbreak, and with sometimes-wavering support from Layla and Envy, Kacie tries hard to pick up the broken pieces of her life so that she can concentrate on raising her seven kids as a single mom. While there is no mistaking Envy’s outer beauty, she comes to believe the only way to have a chance to give and receive true love is by exposing the horrid secret of her past. Nevertheless, Envy is terrified of the consequences that she might have to face if she chooses to do so. Layla, Kacie and Envy still have much to learn about life and how to uncap the true beauty already divinely placed within each one of them.

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Elucidating the Native Architecture of the YidC: Ribosome ComplexKedrov, A., Sustarsic, M., de Keyzer, J., Caumanns, J. J., Wu, Z. C. & Driessen, A. J. M., 15-Nov-2013, In : Journal of Molecular Biology. 425, 22, p. 4112-4124 13 p.
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Membrane protein biogenesis in bacteria occurs via dedicated molecular systems SecYEG and YidC that function independently and in cooperation. YidC belongs to the universally conserved Oxal/Alb3/YidC family of membrane insertases and is believed to associate with translating ribosomes at the membrane surface. Here, we have examined the architecture of the YidC:ribosome complex formed upon YidC-mediated membrane protein insertion. Fluorescence correlation spectroscopy was employed to investigate the complex assembly under physiological conditions. A slightly acidic environment stimulates binding of detergent-solubilized YidC to ribosomes due to electrostatic interactions, while YidC acquires specificity for translating ribosomes at pH-neutral conditions. The nanodisc reconstitution of the YidC to embed it into a native phospholipid membrane environment strongly enhances the YidC: ribosome complex formation. A single copy of YidC suffices for the binding of translating ribosome both in detergent and at the lipid membrane interface, thus being the minimal functional unit. Data reveal molecular details on the insertase functioning and interactions and suggest a new structural model for the YidC:ribosome complex. (C) 2013 The Authors. Published by Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.
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A resident-friendly city is a popular concept that can be challenging to implement, yet this is exactly what a smart city is all about. Not limited to a high-tech digitised environment, smart cities also provide clean air, comfortable housing, congestion-free roads and efficient utility services. Building a smart city is a challenge that requires residents' input as well as local government's efforts. Smart innovation can improve various aspects of urban life and reduce the burden on the environment (seeSmart City: Triumph of Innovation or Total Control?)
HSE researchers have come up with a ranked list of Russian cities which already have favourable conditions for smart urban development. The top twenty includes Moscow, St. Petersburg, Tomsk, Novosibirsk, Yekaterinburg, Nizhny Novgorod and a few smaller cities around Moscow, according to Ilina's paper "Technological Trends and Sustainability Policy within Energy and Transport in Russian cities" presented at the “Smart Cities: Energy and Transport” international seminar hosted by the HSE.
The HSE researchers selected 146 Russian cities with over 100,000 residents, and examined each city using a comprehensive set of parameters, such as economy, urban planning, geography and terrain, finance, ecology, and others. They then combined these factors to produce an integrated indicator reflecting each city’s smart development potential (Table 1). Unsurprisingly, Moscow and St. Petersburg topped the list as centres of science and innovation with high intellectual potential. Ilina adds that, "The governments of both cities are interested in piloting smart development models."
Most cities on the top list are in European Russia, which is more densely populated and thus has more human resources available; a few cities with a high smart development potential are located in Russia's Asian part.
Many cities on the list are home to major universities, including Tomsk, Novosibirsk, Nizhny Novgorod and Yekaterinburg, and others include the so-called 'science cities', such as Zhukovsky and Korolev, and cities around Moscow, such as Podolsk, Krasnogorsk, Khimki, Lyubertsy, and Shchyolkovo.
Table 1. Russian cities' smart development potential
Source: Ilina's presentation.
A number of smart city solutions have been developed worldwide, including 'smart home' automated systems capable of monitoring home environments to detect and respond to any adverse changes. Also available is more basic technology, such as smart meters giving residents more control over their water and energy consumption. According to Ilina, smart energy consumption is particularly relevant for Russia given its climate, as are intelligent transportation systems facilitating smarter use of transport networks and traffic management, e.g. using sensors to track traffic speed and density.
Yet another trailblazing solution is intelligent street lighting: in Glasgow, movement sensors monitor footfall and turn on lighting when there are people in the street. Waste collection is also an area of innovation: in Barcelona, smart waste containers and bins transmit their current level of usage, indicating when they need to be emptied, so that waste collecting vehicles only travel to those which are full. In Boston, a mobile application helps identify road surface anomalies.
Smart urban development solutions have been implemented in big cities such as New York, Tokyo, Shanghai, Seoul, Vienna, Amsterdam and Dubai. In Russia, smart city concepts have been introduced in the Moscow metropolitan area (Skolkovo), the Republic of Tatarstan (Kazan Smart City, a new neighbourhood in the Republic's capital, and Innopolis), Krasnodar Region (the Olympic cluster in Sochi), and in Leningrad and Ulyanovsk Regions. Most of the above smart city projects are still in a pilot stage and face many barriers to effective scale-up. Ilina describes some of such barriers in the Russian context.


In this 2-Gun match, I am competing as a WWI US infantryman, with an M1917 Eddystone rifle and an M1911 pistol (both are genuine WWI-era originals). I am also using a reproduction US 1917 uniform from Mike’s Militaria. It’s a fantastic quality reproduction, made from the same patterns and materials as the originals, and custom tailored to fit.
Ultimately I placed 50 out of 60 shooters – not bad for shooting against almost exclusively semiauto rifles! The more I shoot the M1917 rifle, the more I like it – although heavy, it is excellent in every other way. The 1911 is an iconic pistol, but does leave something to be desired. The hammer bite left my hand bloody, but it did get the job done.
At Forgotten Weapons I think the most interesting guns out there are the most obscure ones. I try to search out experimental and prototype weapons and show you how they work, in addition to more conventional guns that you may not have heard of before. You’re much more likely to find a video on the Cei Rigotti or Webley-Fosbery here than an AR or Glock. So, do you want to learn about something new today? Then stick around!


Posted: May 8, 2014
On May 6, the White House Administration released the Third U.S. National Climate Assessment about climate-change impacts across all U.S. regions and on critical sectors of the economy.
The report, a key deliverable of President Obama’s Climate Action Plan, confirms that climate change is not a distant threat — it’s affecting us now.
For instance, the report finds that, on the whole, summers are longer and hotter, with longer periods of extended heat. Wildfires start earlier in the spring and continue later into the fall. Rain comes down in heavier downpours. People are experiencing changes in the length and severity of seasonal allergies. And climate disruptions to water resources and agriculture have been increasing.” From the May 06, 2014
10:30 AM EDT, What Climate Change Means for Regions Across America, on WhiteHouse.gov/blog.


OKKAMI Driving Immediate ROI with Touchless Technology
OKKAMI has been featured by APAC CIOoutlook and recognized as being in the TOP 10 for Travel and Hospitality Solution Providers for 2020.
With the COVID-19 pandemic hitting every sector, the travel and hospitality industry is still struggling to come to terms with reality. As the hospitality industry starts settling into the fact that old data models are no longer reliable to predict peak seasons or potential occupancy, finding flexible partnerships and solutions is critical. Owners are faced with the impossible task of defining what non-essential services can be cut to reduce cost. The industry is trying hard to adapt to changes by being as flexible as possible. The biggest trend has been in the form of contactless solutions for hotels to not only reduce the spread of COVID-19 but also to give guests peace of mind when staying in the hotels. As a leader in digital guest engagement and staff management solutions, OKKAMI offers a touchless solution that has helped hotels protect their revenue centres, engage with guests, streamline operations, and achieve customer satisfaction. Moreover, the company assists brands transition into their recovery phase as their properties gradually reopen their doors to welcome travellers again. “We are helping the industry recover by being agile enough to pivot along with the immediate needs of our customers which is focusing on solutions that drive an immediate ROI,” says Andres Borbon, President and CTO of OKKAMI.
Since its inception in 2016, OKKAMI’s principal focus was to provide an all-in-one technology platform and solution for hospitality businesses. Today, the company’s system has over 60 integrations with leading hospitality vendors, allowing a truly seamless guest experience. One of the most significant enhancements to hotels is the ability to better communicate with the guest. The OKKAMI chat software has an inbuilt translation module which means there is no language barrier between the hotel and guest. The OKKAMI software also enables the hotel to increase room service sales and even to sell additional services such as spa treatments, hotel limousine service, and more. The platform also allows hotel brands to perform cross-promotions among their sister properties.
In a move to promote touchless technology in hotels, OKKAMI’s solution allows guests to perform express check-in and check-out with limited to almost no physical interactions between guests and reception. Also, OKKAMI’s IoT solutions and seamless integration highlight the use of guests’ own mobile devices to control lighting, temperature, and open their guest rooms through Bluetooth enabled door locks.
What truly differentiates OKKAMI from the rest is its ability to localize its products not only for guests but also for hotel staff. Being available in multiple languages, the company has invested in its user interface and experience to ensure both front office and backend hotel staff is comfortable handling day to day tasks within our platform. That said, OKKAMI’s platform is helping leading hotel brands like Anantara, Avani, Akaryn and Six Senses promote safety and hygiene standards. One of Thailand’s leading hospitality groups that OKKAMI works with is Chatrium Hotels & Residences (CHR). The group comprises 12 properties in Thailand, Myanmar, and Japan and was seeking a consolidated digital back-of-house workflow system. OKKAMI offered its robust staff ticketing system that allowed each department to open work orders and assign to one another. The platform’s back end had the option for staff to view relevant tickets to their department only. All hotels were rolled out during 2020, and five properties went live during the lockdown. “The project enabled our company to change the way we trained and signed-off on a project. At the end, it allowed us to be more nimble and handle more projects at once without ever having to go onsite,” says Borbon.
Alongside hospitality, OKKAMI also serves the food and beverage industry that requires eMenu and payment solutions. The company’s digital QR code eMenus are available with both display and ordering capabilities. Moving forward, the company will continue dwelling on its focus of having one single platform to enter in a product and have to reach customers via email, web, QR code, branded app and across social platforms has been vital in driving revenue for our customers.
About APAC CIOoutlook
APAC CIOoutlook is a digital and print magazine that aims to provide a platform for CIOs, CTOs and other senior level IT buyers and decision makers along with CXOs of solution providers to share their experiences, wisdom and advice with enterprise IT community of APAC countries.
From enterprise applications to the leading trends in big data, mobile computing, security and the Cloud, APAC CIOoutlook delivers practical, actionable information from senior practitioners in the trenches. The group leverages on their extensive peer-to-peer network, among leading technology executives, to bring their experience and the best practices to other members of CIO community in Asia Pacific countries.
APAC CIOoutlook also identifies and profiles emerging companies providing cutting edge solutions to enterprises in APAC. For every technology and every industry vertical, the research team has access to and has deep background research done on hundreds of vendors providing solutions in APAC.
OKKAMI is a digital guest engagement solution that is built specifically for the hospitality industry. It provides guests with contactless express check-ins and check-outs and room controls that enable them to control all room components without having to touch any buttons on the wall. OKKAMI offers hotel owners four unique pricing plans to choose from including the Starter, Essentials, Essentials Plus, and Pro packages.
If you are interested in finding out more about our guest engagement software, contact OKKAMI today for a demo.


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French food in Barcelona: What are the best French restaurants in Barcelona?
If you are missing a bit of a French taste in Barcelona, you’re at the right place! This blog post will offer you a diverse selection of French restaurants, bakeries and creperies in Barcelona. Are you also curious about the difference between Cava and Champagne? Dive into our French blog post.
French restaurants in Barcelona
Cava VS Champagne
Although there is a similar method used to make both alcohols, let’s not get the two mixed up. People might think that Cava is a cheaper version of champagne, but we are here to get rid of that notion. Cava is made the same way that champagne is produced, but with different grapes.
These two types of drinks come from very different terrains due to the fact that there is not as much sun in France so champagne is more difficult to produce there. Cava is also much lighter and easier to drink than champagne due to the added sugars to smooth it out.
Two glasses of champagne and you can’t drink anymore, as it’s too heavy on the stomach. This is because the climate in Champagne is harsh which makes the grapes more acidic, and so the winemakers are forced to add sweet wine to smooth over the acidity.
French restaurants in Barcelona: Breakfast & Pastries
Pastisseria Mervier Canal
When writing a blog about French restaurants in Barcelona, we have to mention the Pastisseria Canal Bakery. They won for the third time this year the Best Artisan Butter Croissant in Barcelona. How cool is that? Definitely highly recommended! And they also have croissants filled with crema catalana, chocolate, hazelnut or coffee. That sounds delicious right?
You probably know that France is known for their crepes, but have you heard of the crepes of Krampus? If you haven’t, I would definitely make a reservation. Krampus is a local restaurant just a little further into town and is located in the Gracia neighbourhood. They have different types of crepes and the crepes are gluten-free. How nice!
French restaurants in Barcelona: Lunch & dinner
La Dama Restaurant
At La Dama restaurant, not only is the food amazing but also the building is insane. La Dama restaurant is located in Casa Sayrach and the owner of the building Manuel Sayrach was able to collaborate with his son Gabriel Borrel on the design of the building. Besides the building being exquisite, the food is also one to talk about. This menu is French inspired with great quality but a little more pricey. The menu has great options for sharing (the grilled octopus is definitely worth trying). Tip: take a look at their website, the drawing is amazing.
Restaurant Chez Coco
Chez Coco is also a restaurant that’s worth trying. It’s an elaborate brasserie where the chicken dish is their specialty and they also have great appetizers as well. The food is mostly for sharing but you can also order side dishes in addition to the chicken. They have a very beautiful terrace to sit outside and enjoy food and drinks with friends and family. For dessert don’t miss out on the chocolate coco, it is heavenly.
En aparté is located in born near the Sante Pere de Puelles. People call it “a little piece of France in Barcelona”. They have a warm atmosphere for any time of day. So if you are looking for traditional french dinner and wine this is the place to be. The sommelier has a lot of knowledge about which wines to pair with your meal, so don’t be afraid to ask him for recommendations! The homemade desserts that they serve are also amazing. Go check it out!

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VERBALLY and physically abusive patients and visitors are being warned they face prosecution if they attack NHS staff over the festive period.
Cwm Taf University Health Board has a zero tolerance stance towards all abuse and disrespectful behaviour and it will take action against perpetrators.
The warning comes as a 21-year-old man has been jailed by magistrates for abusing staff at St John’s Medical Practice, in Aberdare.
Dave Lewis, Cwm Taf University Health Board’s violence and aggression case manager, said: “The overwhelming majority of our patients and visitors treat our staff with the respect and dignity they deserve. But a small minority do not.
“Sadly, there are instances where our staff have been subjected to verbal and even physical abuse when they have been trying to care for an injured or ill patient.
“Such behaviour is not acceptable at any time of the year and we will take action against those people who abuse our staff, whether they are working in our hospitals, in GP surgeries or in the community.”
Between January 1 and November 30 this year, 22 people have been prosecuted through the courts for abusive or aggressive behaviour towards NHS staff in the Cwm Taf area.
In the latest case, James Robert Edwards (pictured), of Blaen Nantygroes Road, Cwmbach, Aberdare, was jailed for eight weeks on December 11 after pleading guilty to a public order offence and criminal damage by Merthyr Magistrates’ Court.
The court heard he was verbally abusive and threatening towards staff at St John’s Medical Practice, in Aberdare, on November 27.
Cwm Taf University Health Board also submitted 103 anti-social behaviour referrals to Rhondda Cynon Taf and Merthyr Tydfil community safety partnerships as a result of abusive or aggressive behaviour.
In addition, 85 warning markers were placed on patients’ records to warn staff of the potential risk of violence from a patient. Patients were written to advising them of their unacceptable behaviour.
And 62 code of conduct letters were sent to patients, advising them of their unacceptable behaviour.

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My biggest surprise on the first day of the 26th Bluesfest @ Gaildorf DE on 2019-07-05 was Guy King and his band. His style, influenced by jazz, soul and blues impressed me deeply. I had never heard his name before but now he is on heavy rotation.
Guy King was born on October 3, 1977 in Israel now living in Chicago.
He was accompanied by Cedric Le Geff (keys) , Kris Jefferson (b), Fabrice Bessouat (dr), Alessandro De Bonaventura (tr) and Luca Di Gianmarko (sax).


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A heroine portrayed by Eleanor Hunt is kidnapped together with her partner from the newspaper by a gang smuggling Chinese people into the country. They are both tied and tape gagged.
I usually don't mind putzes and sometimes I really like couples in distress scenes but this ugly guy interferes too much in my opinion. Luckily this scene is quite long so we get couple of single shots of Ms. Hunt alone and then the guy manages to removes his gag but she doesn't so she is gagged alone for a while. Probably the most interesting fact is that they are gagged with white tape which is very rare for these old movies.


What's 5G? Vol.4. Let us explain about the features and strong points of 5G
What kind of changes will occur in the 5th generation (5th Generation, hereinafter abbreviated as 5G)?
First, I will explain the 5G configuration and diffusion plan. The 5G service started in 2019, and base stations are being added. In 5G, services are deployed in two frequency bands called sub 6 and millimeter waves. Sub 6 means 6GHz or less, and in Japan, two bands, 3.7GHz band and 4.5GHz band, are used. Millimeter wave refers to the band from 30GHz to 300GHz, and the frequency of 28GHz band is used in Japan. Strictly speaking, 28GHz is not a millimeter wave but a submillimeter wave (microwave) band (3GHz to 30GHz) including the sub 6 band, but since 37GHz and 48GHz are used depending on the country, it is convenient (?) to call millimeter wave in 5G.
In addition, although communication uses the 5G frequency band, the wired network part of the base station is often shared with 4G, which is called the NSA (Non-standalone) network. On the other hand, there are plans to move to a large-capacity wired network dedicated to 5G, which is called the SA (Standalone) network.
As a feature of 5G, the following features are stated.
1. Enhanced Mobile Broad Band (eMBB: enhanced Mobile Broad Band. In some cases, it is translated as high speed and large capacity).
2. Simultaneous multiple connections (mMTC: massive Machine Type Communications)
3. High reliability and low latency (URLLC: Ultra Reliable and Low Latency Communications)
From the user's point of view, the only merit is item 1, eMBB, especially high speed and large capacity. However, it is also true that there are few applications that make effective use of this high speed and large capacity. Even if LINE's reply is as fast as 0.03 seconds, we don’t think it the merit, and even if a 2-hour movie can be downloaded in 3 seconds, it still takes 2 hours to watch. It is doubtful that watching 4K or 8K high image quality on a smartphone will be beneficial and taking advantage of high speed and large capacity during "walking smartphone" cannot be imagined, and it will be difficult to use it unless you sit down and work on it carefully. 5G has a high potential, but when asked what is its characteristic, I think the answer is that at present, communication is only as fast as possible.
However, at present (November 2021), 5G sub 6 band NSA network operation has started, and the millimeter wave band is being operated on a trial basis only in limited areas and facilities. In the future, the sub 6 band will be converted to SA and the millimeter wave band will be expanded.


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1. The Branding of Channel 4 Have we made links with this brand?
2. Does our documentary link with Channel 4? The visual identity is the outward expression of Channel 4. It uniquely and distinctively sets it apart from other channels. Channel 4 documentaries usually tend to deal with hard-hitting, intense themes and important discussions. The increasing awareness of cyberbullying is loitering in our society, therefore Channel 4 seemed the best decision to be the distributor for our short film.The logo is the primary element of Channel 4s. However, other component parts play an important role in establishing the Channel 4 visual style. These elements are: 1. Colour 2. Typography 3. Imagery 4. Tone of voice 3. Use of Interviews 1. Channel 4 documentary interviews look at peoples memories, they also offer a personal thought throughout. 2. Interviews change locations throughout the documentary. The audience effect of this is that the interviews portray their feelings which can emotionally attach an audience to that person or event. 1. Our documentary contains personal interviews involving challenging and important subjects. Using Dave Smith as a subject was linking with Channel 4 branding, due to Dave discussing Hannah he opened up about his memories which then leads the audience to personal thought. 2. We use different locations for the different effect we want on the audience. For our subject X the background was to ensure she remained anonymous, but also it adds a sense of mystery for the audience. Dave Smiths interview is in his home, this is emotional for the audience as they will feel the reality of the case introducing the devastation. 4. Dialogue Dialogue within a Channel 4 documentary tends to be informal, making it easier to watch. In our documentary we use a voice over who discusses various facts about cyber-bullying. Also, our voice over gives a short narrative before introducing our Hannah Smith subject story, voiced by her father Dave Smith. 5. Locations Locations used in Channel 4 documentaries are usually recognised by the audience as everyday places. Examples of these include, hospitals, schools and other work places. This sets the feel of everyday life that audiences can relate to. Our documentary uses Ratcliffe College as one of our main locations. This connotes work, determination and normality. The beauty of the grounds also give connotations of freedom which is useful for our new equilibrium of educating victims on places they can go to. Other locations our audience can relate to are Kandy Cupcakes, Leicester Town and Sileby Skate Park as these are all public places where the general public are welcome. These adds a sense of realism and identification for the audience which is something Channel 4 wish to achieve with their audience members. The use of Dave Smiths home also gives a sense of realism, as by using such a close location to his personal life displays how this harsh effects of our documentary can effect almost anyone. 6. Audience The audience aimed at by Channel 4, generally is middle class demonstrated through the class of participators in the audience and the realism of the everyday life shown by them. Our documentary does not target middle class audience. We target the lower class audience of school and college level aged students and teenagers. This makes it possible for us to contend with their intelligence and for our documentary it would be necessary to teach them the importance of the topic at a younger age. Channel 4 documentaries tend to target both genders to widen the audience, just as we have. We can spread our message further by targeting both genders. 7. We do feel our documentary brand links in with a Channel 4 documentary brand through our hard-hitting important topic and techniques and choices in our video.


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Kriti Sanon proved that she is a lovely co-star with this gesture on the sets of 'Raabta'.
During the prep for the film Sushant revealed how this is the first time he is essaying the role of a Punjabi boy Sushant has featured in interesting films and essayed diverse characters right from making his debut in 'Kai Po Che', to playing a Bengali detective in 'Detective Byomkesh Bakhshi!' to portraying the role M.S Dhone in his latest outing. However, this is the first time he is going to be a Punjabi boy and is quite looking forward to it. Kriti made a mental note of this and the next week, she gifted him an i-pod with Punjabi songs stored on it. Kriti put together a playlist which he could hear while essaying the character of Shiv.
The playlist had a lot of Punjabi Bollywood songs and also had some Punjabi Bollywood songs and also had some Punjabi folk songs, Sushant was very delighted at her sweet gesture. Kriti shares "I am a Punjabi and love Punjabi songs. I added some tracks to my Punjabi playlist and gave it to Sushant. Just thought it would help him get into the "Amritstr da munda" zone. "Fans of Sushant Singh Rajput and Kriti Sanon can rejoice as the duo will soon scorch the screen with their suave presence in Dinesh Vijan's 'Raabta'.
After yet another foot-tapping number from the film 'Main Tera Boyfriend' dropped online on Monday afternoon, this picture of the duo is all set to take the web world by storm. S shirtless Sushant is looking hotter than ever with Kriti decked in thigh high boots and a funky bling dress. As the clock strikes down to the release of 'Rabta', the film's lead stars Sushant Singh Rajput and Kriti Sanon have been out and about, promoting the Dinesh Vijan-directed movie. The duo attended the T 20 cricket final between Pune and Mumbai on Sunday evening at Rijiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad. The two were dressed in color co-ordinates outfits of black and beige. While Sushant kept it casual in a black tee and beige pants, Kriti looked lovely as ever in a black pleated skirt that she teamed with black and beige tops.
It's no secret that 'Rabta' actors Sushant Singh Rajput and Kriti Sanon share a special bond on and off the cameras. The duo, who set tongues wagging with their instant chemistry, were globetrotting with their crew to shoot for the film. Recently, the two shot a gruellling schedule in Mauritius where they performed a few high-octane stunts. Even though they rehearsed for the shoot, performing stunts always always has its risks. Sushant being the through gentleman he is, always kept an eye out for Kriti. Even when the actor was not shooting, he made sure to hang around the sets, Sushant Singh Rajput and Kriti Sanon's forthcoming flick 'Raabta' has been the talk of the town ever since it was announced early 2016.
The fresh pairing of the two actors is certainly the highlight of the film, along with te unconventional script that revolves around love, life and reincarnation. Sushant and Kriti's budding friendship first made noise when they kick started shooting for their film 'Raabta'.
The duo was often spotted partying together and soon became the favourite subject of the shutterbugs. Many rumours also stated that Sushant's infamous breakup with long-time girlfriend Ankita Lokhande was because of the something special brewing between him and 'Heropanti' actress. However, rumours of a romance were vehemently denied by all three stars

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Comparing an unmanned aerial vehicle to a magnetic resonance imaging machine may seem odd, but that is how the director of the Mississippi State University Geosystems Research Institute sees it
“The plant is the patient, the agronomists are the doctors, and I am the guy who works on the MRI machine,” said Robert Moorhead, GRI director and Billie J. Ball Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering in the MSU Bagley College of Engineering.
UAVs — flying above tractors but well below manned aircraft — are the newest instruments used in precision agriculture. Mississippi State holds certificates of authorization from the Federal Aviation Administration to operate UAVs for research purposes, and Mississippi Agricultural and Forestry Experiment Station scientists have been using the remotely piloted aircraft in various studies.
FAA officials are developing regulations for the commercial use of UAVs, and Congress has set a September 2015 deadline for the agency to establish rules specifically for small, unmanned aerial systems. So far, the aerial equipment has been approved for commercial use only in a very limited capacity.
In the meantime, Moorhead and his GRI colleagues are working with MAFES agronomists and MSU Extension Service specialists to incorporate the use of UAVs in site-specific agricultural research. Moorhead said scientists are using the aerial equipment in research related to irrigation, plant growth, nutrient management and herbicide application.
Precision agriculture requires a number of other technologies, including remote sensing, global positioning systems and geographic information systems, Moorhead explained. These technologies are designed to collect and analyze site-specific data that can be used to create and apply effective prescriptions for every inch of an agricultural field.
Before the advent of unmanned aircraft, remote-sensing data had to be collected with satellites, ground instrumentation and piloted aircraft.
“UAVs now are another remote-sensing tool available to collect visual and multispectral data,” Moorhead said. “Precision agriculture is data driven, and UAV technology adds another significant layer of data for researchers and, ultimately, crop consultants and producers to assess and utilize in a meaningful way.”
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The 20A is the starting point for all automatic machines. It has a register V to perform automatic multiplication. There is also the transfer button that allows to move the contents of Register I to Register V.
On this primitive model, the multiplication bar is different from the bar on the other models. Its width is only 14.5 millimeters, while it is 20.5 millimeters on the other models. It is flat on top, while later, it has a convex shape.
On the machine presented here, the keyboard keys that are normally white are made in a colorful, translucent, red-orange color resin. They are rather fragile and break easily.
Strangely, this model, like its later declinations 20AG and 20BG, has no “Dividend setup” key for the introduction of the dividend. These are the only two automatic machines (with also the original version with Triplex, the name of which is “AT Tripolo”), which have no “Dividend setup” key.

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A menstrual cup is a female sanitary solution usually in the form of small bell-shaped cup that can be inserted into the vagina. These cups are manufactured using medical grade material making it safe for intimate use. As menstrual cups can be reused for 5-10 years, they are more cost effective as compared to tampons and pads and also provides adequate leakage protection. Thus, menstrual cups are one of the most affordable solutions for feminine hygiene protection. These cups can be reusable and disposable depending on the women’s requirement. Menstrual cups do not interfere in the normal working of the body. Furthermore, these are easy to use, hygienic, safe, and cost effective.
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The global menstrual cup market size has witnessed moderate growth in the past few years. The growth in awareness regarding the health benefits and hygiene of women and the cost-effective nature of the menstrual cups are the major factors that are expected to boost the market growth. Moreover, governments of many developed countries such as UK, Germany, and the U.S. promote the use of menstrual cup considering its biodegradability, safety, and hygiene specificity, which is further expected to boost the menstrual cups market growth during the forecast period. Thus, the rise in accumulation of disposed sanitary napkins and tampons has increased the need for environment friendly feminine hygiene products, which in turn is expected to fuel the demand for menstrual cups. However, cultural resistance in the developing countries and availability of other menstrual products are projected to hamper the market growth during the forecast period. Conversely, untapped markets in the developing countries are expected to offer remunerative opportunities for the market players in the near future.
The global menstrual cup market is segmented based on product type, material type, and end user. Based on product type, the market is bifurcated into disposable and reusable menstrual cup. Based on material type, the market is classified into silicon, natural rubber (latex) and thermoplastic elastomer (TPE). Based on end user the market is categorized into online stores and pharmacies & retail stores. Based on region, the market is analyzed across North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and LAMEA.
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Mort and Evelyn Panish :Information about Evelyn Wally Chaim
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Evelyn Wally Chaim (b. October 14, 1930)
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Evelyn Wally Chaim (daughter of Heinrich Chaim and Else Palnitzky) was born October 14, 1930 in Berlin-Willmersdorf, Germany.She married Morton Panish on August 20, 1951 in Denver, Colorado, son of Isidore Panish and Fanny Glasser.
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BIOGRAPHY:Evelyn Chaim Panish, January 1997:
Evelynwas born in Berlin, Germany in October 1930.Her father, Henry Chaim, was a dentist,and her mother, Else, a bookkeeper in her brother Hans Palnitzky’s business.Evelyn’s brother, Erwin, is 2 1/2 years older.Evelyn attended public school in Berlin until November 9th 1938----Kristallnacht.She then attended several different Jewish schools which met erratically because there was little heat in winter and because schools for Jews were closing, and teachers and students were leaving the country.In September of 1940 her family escaped Nazi persecution by emigrating to Shanghai China (which was then under Japanese jurisdiction) via Russia, Siberia and Manchuria.
It was in Shanghai that 10 year old Evelyn learned English at the Shanghai Jewish Youth Association School, built and endowed by Mr. Kadoorie, an Iraqui Jew. The family stayed in Shanghai six and a half years.Dr. Chaim was able to practise dentistry to support the family during those years. Because of a favorable German immigration quota, and the granting of an affidavit secured through friends in Denver, they were able to emigrate to the U.S. in April 1947. Evelyn had passed the Cambridge Exam (a high school equivalency exam) in Shanghai and on that basis entered Denver University in the fall of 1947.She worked summers as a counselor at a Jewish day camp and taught Jewish history at Sunday school.
She was graduated fromD.U. in the spring of 1951 with a major in chemistry and minors in zoology, education, and theater.That summer, in Denver, she married Morton Panish whom she had met in an organic chemistry class.They took up residence in East Lansing, Michigan where Mort attended graduate school and she taught 4th grade in the Lansing public schools. Evelyn's teaching career was cut short by the arrival of son Steve in 1953.The Panish's moved to Oak Ridge, Tennessee where Mort worked at the Oak Ridge National Laboratory.Son Paul was born there in 1955. In 1957 they moved to N. Andover, Massachusetts where daughter Debbie was born in 1957.After 6 1/2 years in New England Mort took a job with Bell Labs in Murray Hill, NJ, and they moved to Springfield, New Jersey where they currently reside.
Evelyn was active in the P.T.A. where she was president at the Kittredge School in N. Andover, and later in N.J at the Walton and atthe Gaudineer Schools in Springfield.The Panish family joined Temple Shaarey Shalom where she served on many committees and as vice president. For 30 years she has been a member of the volunteer choir which sings at Friday night services and for Bar and Bat Mitzvahs on Saturday. She also has been singing with Kol Dodi, the Midrasha Choir, since its inception in 1992.She was an active member of the Springfield League of Women Voters, helpd publish their bulletin, and ran their annual theater party. Sponsored by the Springfield Recreation Dept., Evelyn taught Rhythms and Movement classes for pre-schoolers in the 70's, and Modern Dance for Children after school.She also taught creative rhythm classes for the J.C.C. in Plainfield, the Giant Step Enrichment Program for the Temple Shaarey Shalom Nursery School, and at Temple Beth Ahm's pre-school.
The teaching of senior exercise classes evolved from Evelyn's studies of Modern Dance at Denver University,Michigan State University, and Union County College and from workshops in dance for older adults by Erna Caplow-Lindner and Leah Harpaz.Evelyn first started teaching senior exercise classes for the Township of Springfield; then went on to teach at the J.C.C. of Central N.J. in Scotch Plains.For the past 9 years she has taught for the Township of Clark and for the Union County Regional Adult School in Kenilworth. She also taught Israeli folk dancing for seniors at the Ivy Hill J.C.C. and at the YM-YWHA of West Orange (now the J.C.C. Metrowest). For the last 15 years she has also been teaching English as a Second Language to former USSR citizens for the Lubavitchers in Elizabeth. She also studied German language and literature at Rutgers U. and at SUNY Brockport, and is certified to teach high school.She keeps in shape by continuing to take dance classes at the YWCA in Summit. The children now live in New England.The boys in New Hampshire and Debbie with her husband and two children in S. Portland, Maine.
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Marriage: August 20, 1951, Denver, Colorado.
Children of Evelyn Wally Chaim and Morton Panish are:
- Steven Chaim Panish, b. March 16, 1953, Lansing, Michigan.
- Paul William Panish, b. July 10, 1955, Oak Ridge, Tennessee.
- +Deborah Faye Panish, b. June 04, 1957, Lawrence, Massachusetts.


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1. Ozone method
Ozone has a strong oxidation effect, not only can eliminate the odor of cold storage, but also can stop the growth of microorganisms. Therefore, ozone generator can be used to eliminate the odor of cold storage. However, if the storage of food containing more fat in the cold storage, it is not appropriate to use ozone treatment, so as to avoid fat oxidation rancidity phenomenon, produce more odor.
2. Formaldehyde method
If the goods in the cold storage are moved out, you can use 2% of formaldehyde aqueous solution (formalin solution) for disinfection and elimination of odor.
3. Vinegar method
Cold storage of aquatic products, the smell will be heavy. If you want to store other foods, be sure to thoroughly clean to remove the smell before storing other foods. The method to remove the fishy smell is generally vinegar: after the aquatic products are out of the warehouse, the ice cream on the evaporator is cleaned up, and the cold storage temperature is kept below 5℃. The vinegar is sprayed into the storage with a sprayer, and then the storage door is closed, and the blower is started off and on, so that the vinegar volatilizes and flows in the storage, and the fishy smell can be absorbed. Generally after 4 to 24 hours of wind, you can open the door, at this time and then a few hours of continuous wind can blow away the vinegar taste, cold storage can be used to store other food.