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eFS Upgrade: Important Announcement for Internet Explorer Users
Posted: Monday, September 13, 2021
An update to the eFile and eServe (eFS) system could change how you electronically eFile and eServe documents in Minnesota district courts. This change will only impact some users who use the Internet Explorer browser to access eFS.
What is changing?
Microsoft is ending support for the Silverlight internet browser plug-in on October 12, 2021. As a result of this change, the Minnesota Judicial Branch will no longer support this version of the eFS portal
. This means anyone required to use eFS to electronically eFile and eServe documents, or voluntarily chooses to use eFS, must use the HTML5 eFS
portal. To help ensure a seamless transition to the new portal, it is recommended that filers transfer to HTML5 eFS
and familiarize themselves with the resources listed below as soon as possible.
What does this mean for you?
- Many Internet browsers – including Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Safari, Microsoft Edge, and Internet Explorer 10 or higher – support HTML5 eFS. If you are currently using one of these browsers to access the HTML5 eFS portal, this change does not impact you.
6 Steps to Transition to HTML5
- If you are currently accessing eFS through this link, you will need to begin using the HTML5 eFS to electronically eFile and eServe your documents. A few important items to note:
- The HTML5 eFS portal is a different link (URL) than what you have been using.
- Your account information will transfer, so you can sign in using your existing email/email address and password.
- The user interface on HTML5 eFS is different from the version you have been using. Training and resources are available to help you use the new portal.
To prevent any disruption in service in preparation for this required changed, here are six steps you can take to successfully transition to HTML5 eFS:
There is no need to wait until October 12, 2021 to use HTML5 eFS
- Test the URL for the HTML5 eFS portal to ensure your browser is compatible.
- If you are unable to access the site, you will need to upgrade your current browser or choose a different browser that supports HTML5. Supported browsers include Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Safari, Microsoft Edge, and Internet Explorer 10 or higher.
- Bookmark the HTML5 eFiling portal for easy access to this new platform.
- Log in to the HTML5 eFiling portal using your existing email/email address and password.
- Review the HTML5 eFS training resources to familiarize yourself with this platform. Click on the gold “Training Materials” link near the top right to review the Quick Reference Guides (QRGs).
- Participate in an upcoming live, web-based HTML5 eFS training session.
- Start using HTML5 eFS to electronically eFile and eServe your documents.
. This platform is currently available, and our training resources will help ensure you are able to access and use the system. We strongly recommend you start using HTML5 eFS
as soon as possible.
Contact the MN eFile and eServe Support Team
with any questions.


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Although the ripped jean was a subcultural phenomenon, the trend became very popular in the 90s and was accepted by a variety of cultural influences, from Kurt Cobain to hip-hop, solidifying its place as a mainstream fashion element.
The Broken Body series is about the discrepancy between what is usually seen as such a strong, but in reality vulnerable and soft shell of the human being in contrast to the actual hardness and strength of splints or casts – and in the resulting handling of the human being, who in the end recollects his own strength. This book is the culmination of a journey of over ten years.
In the photo book CIRCUS, the glitz and glamor, but also the darker side of show business are to be shown. It is based on the Golden 20s, when there were more circuses than ever before.
In the middle of Germany, 43 places have been identified that have a special cultural, spiritual and historical significance, called “Sauerland-Seelenorte” (soul sites). They are quiet places that touch people and invite to pause in these hectic times.

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Curtis Industries, LLC., introduces new Modular Cab System
Curtis Industries, LLC, a manufacturer of cab enclosures, accessories and attachments for utility vehicles, tractors, golf carts, and zero-turn mowers, announced its latest cab innovation: a Curtis Advantage Modular Cab System for the Polaris Ranger XP-1000, 1000, XP-900 and 900 Model Utility Vehicles. All Curtis Cabs and Accessories are proudly made in America. Polaris Ranger Cab components can be purchased factory direct from Curtis.
Curtis’ Hard-Coated Polycarbonate Windshield is designed to provide long lasting, scratch resistant, visibility. It includes two independently adjustable vents for driver and passenger comfort. An optional 172-degree sweep electrical wiper is available for wet weather conditions.
The Curtis Advantage Door Kit features highly durable rip-stop vinyl panels mounted on strong powder-coated steel frames. Upper and Lower windows provide maximum visibility. The lockable doors are removable, without tools, for operation in hot weather. An optional gas shock door assist kit is also available.
The Curtis High Molecular Weight Polyethylene Roof is designed to provide a stylish, lightweight and durable overhead cover for protection and comfort.
Curtis’ Hard-Coated Polycarbonate Rear Panel offers lightweight durable design, full visibility and protection from the elements.
Installation for all of the Curtis Advantage Modular Cab Components is quick and easy.
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Hundreds of Democratic Front for the Liberation of Palestine supporters clashed with Israeli forces on Saturday and expressed support Palestinians held in Israel prisons.
An AFP correspondent said some 300 Palestinians threw stones at soldiers and blocked streets in Hawwara, south of Nablus, at the end of a rally marking the DFLP's 44th anniversary.
Demonstrators held pictures of Samer Issawi, a DFLP member, who is held in an Israeli prison and has been on an intermittent hunger strike since August.
A military spokeswoman said some 200 Palestinians had been throwing stones at soldiers, who responded with riot-dispersal methods.
She added that two Palestinians had been detained at the site, but the army had not yet decided whether to arrest them.
Meanwhile, a delegation of European lawmakers paid a visit to Issawi's home in the Arab east Jerusalem neighbourhood of Issawiya. Six of them are in the region in a show of support for Palestinian detainees and prisoners in Israeli prisons.
Issawi was a long-term security prisoners released by Israel under a prisoner swap deal in October 2011, then re-arrested last year following allegations he violated the terms of the agreement.
Israel has ordered that he serve out the remainder of his original sentence.
The European delegation was protesting last week's sudden death of imprisoned militant Arafat Jaradat in an Israeli cell, which prompted Palestinian allegations of torture and several days of violent protest in the occupied West Bank.


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Finland's Ice Hotel
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If you're looking for a fun alternative to the traditional snowman, check out this creative hub. Building snow animals is a fun way to bond with the kids and impress the neighbors.
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Sometime back I saw a show on the Travel Channel about the Ice Hotel in Finland. If you are an adventure traveler that enjoys a unique travel experience and isn’t necessarily concerned with warmth and cushiness, then this might be a great opportunity for you!
What is incredible about the Ice Hotel, besides the fact that it is made entirely out of ice and snow from the Torne River, is that the hotel is redesigned and constructed every single year beginning in late autumn. As the Torne River freezes over, the snow is cleared and ice blocks are excavated and used to construct this massive, one-of-a-kind tourist attraction. The river is literally cut into ice blocks that are then pulled from the banks and stored until they are ready to be used to construct the temporary hotel. The ice hotel is always ornate and absolutely breathtaking as plans include making pillars, bars, chairs, beds, archways and pretty much everything else from ice. Even the glasses at the bar are formed from ice! The lobby of this stunning facility is adorned with hand carved ice sculptures and each fixture, all furnishings and art are also made of sculpted ice. The lighting is meticulously planned, creating blue, white and silver hues that envelop the entire dwelling. The inside of the hotel is reminiscent of the stately archways and columns that adorn the world’s most ornate cathedrals. The hotel is definitely cold, with average temperatures hovering somewhere between 4 and 9 degrees below zero.
The Ice Hotel is located in a village made entirely of snow! Showshoeing, skiing, sledding, and ice fishing are among the activities that are available. Other activities include snowmobile safaris complete with northern lights viewing, and storytelling from Lapland locals about the lights. Stories are told while guests sip hot beverages, cook sausages and consume delicious snacks.
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Consider these great Wisconsin get aways when planning your next winter vacation. They include endless fun for the whole family!
The hotel is open during the darkest time of the year in Finland and chances of seeing the Northern Lights are better than average. After a day of snowshoeing or other outdoor activity and drinking at the Ice Bar, patrons can snuggle into their ice bed between reindeer pelts and sleeping bags for a unique night’s sleep. If you are too cold or uncomfortable, you can request accommodations in a nearby, heated facility that features a fireplace and lounge with a TV.
The Ice Chapel
Guests interested in experiencing a one-of-a-kind wedding can inquire in advance about availability of the ice chapel for their nuptials. This would be a wedding that would never be forgotten and the pictures would be stunning! Imagine standing at the altar in your white wool or velvet dress with a faux fur stole and hand muffs! Incredible.
When the spring of April sun begins to warm the country, the hotel melts off and simply rejoins the river until it is time to reconstruct the hotel the following fall.
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Oktoberfest Sponsorships Available
Jul 17, 2013 01:47PM
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The ever-popular Wiener Dog Races will be back at this year's Oktoberfest. Photo credit: Tim Hill Photography.
12th Annual Southlake Octoberfest Scheduled for October 4-6Sponsorships Available for Three Day Event Starting at $500
Submitted by Tracy Southers
Get ready for wiener dog races, bratwurst and German beer at this year’s Oktoberfest, October 4-6 at Southlake Town Square. Presented by the Southlake Chamber of Commerce and Texas Nissan of Grapevine, approximately 75,000 people are expected to attend the three-day event. Admission is free to the public.
As its largest annual fundraiser, the Southlake Chamber of Commerce is seeking support from local businesses through event sponsorships, which range from $500 to $15,000. Sponsorship opportunities currently available include music stage, children's area, wiener dog races, souvenir program and more.
As one of the most popular Oktoberfest celebrations in the Dallas Fort Worth metroplex, Southlake Oktoberfest is a fun family event with activities for both adults and children:
• Wiener dog parade, costume contest and races Saturday, October 5.
• Die Festalle (festival) tent serving authentic German food, beer and wine, and live entertainment.
• Approximately 100 arts and crafts exhibitors selling handmade products.
• Food vendors serving both German and American fare.
• An active “Sports Zone” featuring a 9x16 foot television screen airing college and NFL games.
• Children’s area with games, train rides, bounce houses and rock climbing wall.
• Street performers including magician, juggler, clown, flag twirler and stilt walker.
Swiss alpine horns will kick-off the festivities Friday at 5:00pm on the steps of Southlake Town Hall. Live entertainment will take place throughout the weekend, including both local performers and regional bands:
• Friday ̶ Micah Blalock, Big Wheel and A Hard Night's Day
• Saturday ̶ Brave Combo, Southlake Community Band, Julie Elias, Guns 4 Roses, Lone Star Ramblers and High Definition
• Sunday ̶ Maylee Thomas, Event Horizon, Rob Holbert Afro-American Jazz and Alpine Village Band
Southlake Oktoberfest is free admission to the public. Hours of operation are Friday 5:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m., Saturday 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m., and Sunday 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. The Wiener Dog race is scheduled for Saturday, October 5, with on-site registration beginning at 8:30 a.m. For additional information regarding Oktoberfest, contact the Southlake Chamber of Commerce at 817-481-8200 or visit Oktoberfest-Southlake.
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The methylotropic yeast Pichia pastoris has been used for many applications, particularly for its ability to produce and readily secrete heterologous proteins. Nonetheless, there are obstacles in making this useful yeast into a more efficient secretion system that readily secretes problem proteins. In the Lin-Cereghino lab, mutant strains were developed by the method of restriction enzyme mediated integration. These mutants have the ability to secrete β-galactosidase at higher levels in comparison to the wild type. This study focused on characterizing the specific mutant ah2 for its ability to secrete HRP, SLPI, and CALB lipase proteins, as well as using transmission electron microscopy to observe the effect of the pREMI-Z mutation on the morphology. Analysis of the Ah2 protein resulted in a comparative β-galactosidase secretion study, as well as a growth rate study, between the original pREMI-Z ah2 mutant and ah2 mutant cells that were transformed with pKanB-AH2 rescue construct. Lastly, a cell localization experiment was done to examine where Ah2p localizes. By these analyses, we gain a bit more understanding of the P. pastoris secretion pathway, while also outlining a procedure by which to characterize the other pREMI-Z mutants.
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The liberal group Media Matters has quietly transformed itself in preparation for what its founder, David Brock, described in an interview as an all-out campaign of “guerrilla warfare and sabotage” aimed at the Fox News Channel….
“The strategy that we had had toward Fox was basically a strategy of containment,” said Brock, Media Matters’ chairman and founder and a former conservative journalist, adding that the group’s main aim had been to challenge the factual claims of the channel and to attempt to prevent them from reaching the mainstream media.
The new strategy, he said, is a “war on Fox.”
In an interview and a 2010 planning memo shared with POLITICO, Brock listed the fronts on which Media Matters – which he said is operating on a $10 million-plus annual budget — is working to chip away at Fox and its parent company, News Corp. They include its bread-and-butter distribution of embarrassing clips and attempts to rebut Fox points but also a series of under-the-radar tactics.
Media Matters, Brock said, is assembling opposition research files not only on Fox’s top executives but on a series of midlevel officials. It has hired an activist who has led a successful campaign to press advertisers to avoid Glenn Beck’s show.
It didn’t work out.
Fox is crushing the competition as the go-to cable news outlet for political events. So much so that CNN is close to abandoning hard news coverage, while MSNBC carves out the small wacked-out progressive fringe with bizarre self-destructive hosts and commentators. Megyn Kelly is a star who strikes fear into Media Matters.
The war is over, and Media Matters is declaring, ahem, victory, as reported at HuffPo:
But in the coming years, Fox will no longer be the center of Media Matters’ universe. That’s because the group believes it has effectively discredited the network’s desire to be seen as “fair and balanced.”
“The war on Fox is over,” said Media Matters Executive Vice President Angelo Carusone. “And it’s not just that it’s over, but it was very successful. To a large extent, we won.”
According to its strategic plan for the next three years, a copy of which was provided to The Huffington Post, Media Matters envisions shifting its focus to new, increasingly influential targets, including Spanish-language media, social media streams, alternative online outlets and morning and entertainment sources. It will enhance its state media and issue-based monitoring, as well as continue its focus on right-wing radio and legacy outlets.
“We’ve always said, ‘Media Matters watches Fox, so you don’t have to,'” said Bradley Beychok, the group’s president. “That remains true. Fox News isn’t going to stop lying, so we’ll stay on that beat. But, our success regarding Fox News means that our talented team will carry out our mission in different ways consistent with a new strategic vision responsive to the transforming media environment.”
Uh huh. Greg Gutfeld had it right:
Media Matters declares victory over FNC. In other news, fleas declare victory over cat.
— GregGutfeld (@greggutfeld) December 13, 2013
Carusone is the guy who organized the boycott movement against Rush Limbaugh, as we detailed. Limbaugh remains the King of talk radio, as the “StopRush” movement now consists of a small number of delusional dead-enders who don’t seem to realize the real world has move on. Media Matters also declared victory over Limbaugh.
Media Matters is moving on to help Hillary, although it can’t announce it as such. The War with Fox News and Limbaugh and much of conservative media was lost. The new war is beginning, and Media Matters doesn’t want to fight old and losing battles.
As much as I detest how Media Matters has poisoned the public discourse, the folks at Media Matter are not stupid people. But they must think you are, otherwise they would not have declared victory.
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Lake Las Vegas: A Modern Oasis Igniting a Real Estate Transformation
Lake Las Vegas is rapidly transforming into an undeniable sanctuary for potential homeowners, entirely rejuvenating the encompassing community and positioning it as a flourishing center of real estate fervor. This renewed vitality is prominently showcased by the unveiling of several new, striking modern communities by Blue Heron, including Shoreline.
Shoreline expertly fuses innovative architecture, design, and superior craftsmanship with everyday functionality. Offering three unique, multi-story floor plans, each of Shoreline’s modern two-story Homes features an option for a third story, sky deck, and an elevator for effortless mobility. Each plan’s living spaces are meticulously designed with a focus on privacy, entertaining, abundant natural light, soothing color palettes, and breathtaking lake and mountain views.
Shoreline sets itself apart with its striking design and its enviable location. “The Lake Las Vegas community Shoreline has the perfect location, in my opinion. Not only is it directly on the water, but it’s terraced, so every Home has optimal views,” elaborates Richburg. “Its proximity to The Village makes it incredibly convenient for residents to explore a wide variety of dining, entertainment, and shopping options, enhancing the allure of luxurious lakeside living,” added Richburg.
Blue Heron, a name associated with state-of-the-art custom luxury Homes, has left an indelible mark on the Shoreline development. Richburg points out, “People that have lived in Las Vegas for a while know the name Blue Heron. It has become synonymous with high-end ultra-modern Homes. The Shoreline design and floor plans allow buyers an entry point into Blue Heron that hasn’t been available before.”
The burgeoning interest in Lake Las Vegas signifies more than just a real estate boom; it’s a testament to an area that beautifully merges natural splendor with contemporary living, crafting an irresistible allure that homebuyers find hard to ignore.


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Bezel Material: Stainless Steel. The stainless steel bezel material is one of the best materials for watches. It is more simple and endurable. It makes you improve your taste from the inside out.
Case Back: Solid. The hard solid bottom cover allows you to use and keep the watch longer.
Dial Markers: Luminous Index. The luminous sticks in the watch jar is a new type of sensor that can detect the time in the dark. When receiving a signal from an external source, this sticks will light up. It then sends a signal to the computing device, telling it when to turn the lights on and off.
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Does your Insignia NS-24ER310NA17 television no longer turn on or show any signs of life? Insignia NS-24ER310NA17 TVs are susceptible to a range of problems that can cause them to stop turning on. Check the following possible causes to identify and solve the problem.
If your television is lighting up or making any kind of noise but is not showing a picture, see the Insignia NS-24ER310NA17 Picture Does Not Appear problem page for possible causes and solutions.
Not Plugged In Correctly
If your television is not turning on, it may not be plugged in correctly or completely to a power source. Check the TV’s connection to its power source to make sure that it is plugged in completely and correctly.
Tripped Circuit Breaker
If your television will not turn on, it might have tripped the outlet’s circuit breaker. Find your circuit breaker and see if the television’s circuit was tripped. If it was, flip the switch back to rest the circuit.
Faulty Power Supply
If you have tried the above solutions and the television still does not turn on, it may be plugged into a faulty power outlet. Unplug the television from its power outlet. Then, plug in something like a working lamp to the television’s power outlet to check if the outlet is working properly. If the lamp does not turn on when plugged into the television’s power outlet, try plugging the TV into another power outlet.
If the power source is working, try a power reset, next. To perform a power reset, unplug the set from the outlet. Then proceed to hold down the power button for one minute. Release the power button, plug the TV back into the outlet, and attempt to power it on. If the TV turns on, it is likely that a power supply replacement may become necessary in the near future.
If you have tried the above solutions and the television still refuses to turn on, there may be a problem with the TV’s motherboard. See the Insignia NS-24ER310NA17 Motherboard Replacement Guide to replace the television’s faulty motherboard.
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Ban Haidous is an aspiring writer and student. She is currently studying at Irvine Valley College with the hopes to attend the University of Southern California later on. She has always loved literature ever since she was a kid. Growing up, she knew she wanted to pursue a writing career. As an English major, she has a natural inclination towards writing. When she gets older, she hopes to become a fictional author.
She wants to write books that change the way people view life. She wants her writing to inspire others as well as create a different sense of reality to her audience. In her free time, she likes to tutor high school students, mainly in English and Math. She loves teaching others and enjoys the idea of someone improving due to her help.
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Understanding the Scheme Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana
The Prime Minister Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY) is a transformative initiative aimed at ensuring financial inclusion for all citizens of India. This visionary scheme has several key components that make it a game-changer for the nation’s financial landscape.
The PMJDY also recognizes the pivotal role that women play in the Indian economy. It encourages women’s participation by providing overdraft facilities of up to 5,000 rupees in a single account held by a woman from a financially disadvantaged household.
Objectives of PMJDY – Prime Minister Jan Dhan Yojana
PMJDY has three primary objectives:
- Universal Access to Banking: The scheme aims to provide every Indian with access to formal banking services, regardless of their economic status.
- Financial Literacy: PMJDY seeks to promote financial literacy and awareness among the unbanked population, empowering them to make informed financial decisions.
- Wealth Creation: By encouraging savings and providing insurance coverage, the scheme contributes to wealth creation and financial security.
Key Benefits of PMJDY (Prime Minister Jan Dhan Yojana)
The Prime Minister Jan Dhan Yojana offers a plethora of benefits, transforming the financial landscape of the country:
1. Interest on Deposits
Account holders earn interest on their deposits, encouraging savings and wealth accumulation. Even small deposits can grow over time, providing a financial safety net.
2. Accidental Insurance Coverage
One of the standout features of PMJDY is the accident insurance cover of up to one lakh rupees. This insurance applies to account holders who have performed at least one financial transaction within 90 days preceding the date of the accident.
3. Life Insurance
Under the scheme, account holders can avail themselves of life insurance coverage, ensuring that their families are financially secure in the event of their demise.
4. Seamless Fund Transfer
PMJDY accounts make it easier for beneficiaries of government welfare schemes to receive their payments directly into their accounts, reducing leakage and ensuring efficient fund transfer.
5. Overdraft Facility
After satisfactory operation of the account for six months, account holders can avail themselves of overdraft facilities, providing a much-needed cushion in times of financial need.
6. Pension and Insurance Products
PMJDY account holders gain access to pension and insurance products, further enhancing their financial security.
Benefits Under ( Prime Minister Jan Dhan Yojana ) PMJDY
1. Policy Eligibility Criteria
Before diving into the benefits, let’s understand who is eligible for PMJDY:
- Indian citizens aged 10 years and above.
- No requirement for an initial deposit.
- Overdraft facility available after satisfactory operation of the account for six months.
- Aadhaar card holders can open an account with minimal documentation.
- Non-Aadhaar card holders can use alternative documents such as Voter ID, Driver’s License, PAN Card, Passport, or NREGA card.
2. Policy Application Requirements
To apply for Prime Minister Jan Dhan Yojana, you will need the following documents:
- Aadhaar card (if available).
- In case of no Aadhaar card, any of the officially recognized documents mentioned earlier.
How to Apply for PMJDY
Applying for Prime Minister Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY) is a straightforward process:
- Visit your nearest bank branch or Bank Mitra outlet.
- Fill out the account opening form, providing the necessary documents.
- Your account will be opened, and you will receive your passbook and RuPay debit card.
How to Make Claims Under PMJDY
If you need to make a claim under PMJDY, follow these steps:
- Contact your bank and inform them about the claim.
- Provide the necessary documentation, including the accident or death certificate, as applicable.
For more information and to access relevant forms and resources, you can visit the official PMJDY website.
If you have any questions or need assistance, you can reach out to the National Toll-Free Helpline at 1800-11-0001 or 1800-180-1111.
In summary, the Prime Minister Jan Dhan Yojana is a revolutionary scheme that aims to provide universal access to banking, promote financial literacy, and empower individuals to create wealth and secure their financial future. With its straightforward eligibility criteria and simple application process, PMJDY is making financial inclusion a reality for all Indians.

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I am sad to write that the government of Morocco has expelled over 30 foreigners who were all in the country with legitimate jobs and residence permits. Many of them were doing humanitarian work which contributed to the well being of the country. A number of different nationalities, who worked for many different organizations, were expelled. They have been expelled suddenly and unexpectedly from the country and given no reason whatsoever by the authorities.
This seems to be part of a trend that began during the past year in Morocco, by which certain authorities are attempting to intimidate Christians, both nationals and foreigners who are working in the country. This is most likely due to an element of Muslim fundamentalists who have obtained positions of influence in the government. It is a clear violation of human rights and is being monitored by organizations such as International Christian Concern. See their website at http://www.persecution.org/suffering/pressdetail.php?presscode=385
The first action we need to take is to pray. As we pray we need to ask for wisdom to know what other steps we can take in order to protect the lives of those who are living as Christians in Muslim societies.
Here are some prayer points:
- Pray for those who have already been expelled that God would grant wisdom, strength and peace to know what to do; pray for families that have been separated at this time.
- Pray for the Moroccan government, that they would reverse their arbitrary policies against Christians.
- Pray for Moroccan Christians, that they would not be discouraged but would stand firm and draw close to Christ for His help and guidance.
- Pray for the fundamentalists that are causing the trouble, that they would meet people who would share the love of Christ with them, and introduce them to the God who is caring and compassionate towards all men
The moderate Moroccans far outnumber extremists who are in the country, but unfortunately the few extremists are sometimes successful in influencing the government. Many Moroccan Christians have given a clear testimony to the government even when they were arrested. They have taken a firm stand and have asserted their right to personally choose to follow Christ.
All those who have been expelled were there because they love Morocco and the people of Morocco. They would ask us to pray at this time for all Moroccans, that they would see the love of Christ clearly demonstrated to them by the actions and words of Christians everywhere.
Following are some websites which make public announcements about these expulsions:
Announcement on ICC website:
Assist News website announcement (based on the ICC info):
Announcement in online Moroccan newspaper:
Story of Broadbent family expelled from orphanage:
Mission Network news:
CBN news site (same info, but gives nice video with stills):

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Junin representatives officially presented a claim to the People’s Defender in Quito on 27th of May against Ascendant Exploration mining company, and took the first firm steps to present their case to the Interamerican Human Rights Commission by contacting the legal organization who will be representing them.
The following day representatives from Junin, Decoin, and the Cotacachi Municipal government met with the Minister of Energy and Mines to talk about the problems created in Junin by Ascendant Exploration and to try and find some solutions. One of the outcomes of the meeting was that the Ministry offered to ask the mining company to stop all activities until a set of meetings took place with communities and the municipal government. This the company violated immediately, and as of this last Saturday, 5 of June, we met with representatives from the communities and were informed by them that company officials, including the retired Brigadier General and the company’s general manager, John Bolaños, had been in their communities the day before. The meeting has been set up for June 17th in Cotacachi.
Among the things the community representatives told us was that the company is buying people from the communities to attempt to divide and conquer, and is offering jobs for 4 to 5 times the normal wages. Death threats, some veiled and some not-so veiled, are still being used to intimidate . We were also told that the company approached someone from Chalguayacu Bajo (close to Junin), to purchase his land, probably to establish a base. Meanwhile, the smear campaign directed against DECOIN and its leaders still continues strong.
We also recently found out that Ascendant has another 5,000 hectare concession adjacent to the two other ones, implicating several other villages not previously affected.
Interference: My phone line is constantly experiencing problems, to the point that some days I have no service whatsoever, even though everyone else on the same system nearby have no problems at all (I am travelling to Otavalo today to send this mail). Decoin’s president, Silvia Quilumbango is likewise experiencing similar problems with her phone, and similarly, hers is the only phone line with problems in her neighborhood. We are assuming our phone lines are being tapped, and know our mail is being intercepted.
So far, Decoin is the only organization financially supporting both, the Junin community and their case to the Interamerican Human Rights Commission, and the grass-roots work by the newly created Consejo de Desarrollo Comunitario in confronting the mining company. They need your support.
DECOIN does not have the funds to maintain the support both of these intiatives require for very long. If you’d like to help out, please get in touch.


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Senior Taylor Cannon (Elizabeth City, N.C. / Camtech HS) hit for a .333 attack percentage and collected a team-high 11 kills, but the 49ers fell 3-0 (25-19, 25-20, 25-10) Friday night to UTSA in Conference USA volleyball action. The 49ers slip to 10-15 on the season, 0-10 in league matches. The Roadrunners are 17-7 overall, 9-1 in league play.
It was the fourth time this season Cannon has led the team in kills, the second one in conference (Tulsa on Oct. 18).
The first set featured eight ties and six lead changes, with the set tied as late as 11 point each. The Niners hit for a .163 percentage in the first set, their high of the match.
The Niners did not lead after the first set, as the Roadrunners collected the match-high 17 kills from league kills leader McKenzie Adams. She also had a dozen digs for the only double-double of the evening.
Charlotte sophomore setter Britney Leigh Held (Brookfield, Wis. / Brookfield Central HS) had 25 assists, and classmate and libero Michelle Hovey (Raleigh, N.C. / Lighthouse) had the team-high of eight digs.
Charlotte will tangle with UTEP for the final Sunday home match of the season at 1 p.m.
Welcome to the Charlotte 49ers Athletic Foundation!
Green CRI 1, Green CRI 1A and Green CRI 2A are sold out. Two spaces remain in Orange CRI Rooftop

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It’s been a mixed year for UK assets with the British pound plunging on the one hand, while the FTSE 100 has been among the top performing global indices. Will the next Prime Minister influence this dynamic?
The issue currently dominating the UK investment landscape is that of the Conservative Party leadership contest between Liz Truss and Rishi Sunak, which will ultimately decide who shall be the new UK PM. The contest will be decided Monday, September 5th.
Despite initial losses in reaction to news of war breaking out between Russia and Ukraine, the FTSE rallied more than 13% off 2022 lows. It hasn’t been a straightforward year for the FTSE and there's been plenty of volatility with the UK benchmark index now trading back below the yearly open, as of writing.
The leadership contest appears to be taking a toll.
So, let’s unpack this issue and look at how the contest is impacting the FTSE as well as mapping out some possible scenarios in response to the potential outcomes.
How Will UK Leadership Change Impact The FTSE?
- Uncertainty driving markets
- Expectations and surprises
- Sunak impact
- Truss impact
- Base case scenario + FTSE chart
Uncertainty Driving Markets
The first thing to note here is uncertainty. If there is one thing that investors like least, it’s uncertainty. A change in leadership represents a major unknown for financial markets. With a change in leadership (often) comes a change in economic and fiscal policies, and a change in the regulatory environment which can have a sizeable impact on businesses and consumers alike.
Consequently, one dynamic for how the FTSE behaves around UK political shifts is weakness ahead of the change and a return to strength once the change is confirmed. This dynamic is referred to as a “relief rally”. We saw these conditions earlier in the year where markets weakened during the uncertain months during which Johnson faced calls to resign and votes of no confidence, before rallying once he confirmed he was leaving.
Expectations And Surprises
The next issue relates to expectations and surprises. Markets react far more strongly to surprises than they do to outcomes which were well signalled. In this instance, given that Liz Truss has been leading in the polls and is widely expected to win the leadership context, the FTSE is likely to react less if this win is confirmed than if Sunak pulls off a surprise victory.
With this in mind, the current sell-off in the FTSE can be partly attributed to traders’ expectations of how Truss’ proposed policies would likely impact the UK economy, bringing us onto the candidates themselves.
With Sunak’s former role as Chancellor of the Exchequer, he is seen as the better candidate for markets given his business savvy and financial knowledge. Sunak has emphasised his desire to balance the need to address the cost-of-living crisis with battling soaring inflation and has pushed back against the idea of increased borrowing and increased public spending. Critics have argued that Sunak’s proposals have been too business-centric and lacked the humanitarian element needed given the conditions facing UK households.
Truss, the Minister of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, has taken a very different line from Sunak. Truss has proposed sweeping fiscal stimulus including direct support for households, as well as tax cuts, to help buffer the economy during the cost-of-living crisis and energy crisis currently gripping the UK. While there are certainly some near-term growth benefits to be gained from Truss’ plans, critics (including Sunak) argue that increased expenditure here will simply feed into higher inflation, requiring the BOE to tighten more aggressively, dragging growth down on a longer-term basis.
Base Case Scenario
If Truss is confirmed as the winner, ultimately the market reaction will likely be quite muted, given the expectation of such an outcome. There is good scope for the FTSE to still rally a little on the back of the confirmation, putting an end to the uncertainty of the contest.
The key point is that following the confirmation, traders’ focus will very quickly return to the broader backdrop and the fundamentals affecting the UK currently. Given elevated inflation and the expectations for further BOE tightening into next year, the FTSE looks likely to stay pressured unless we see a firm reversal in inflation and a shift in BOE expectations.
If Truss wins and her spending plans are seen to be pushing inflation up then there could well be much more downside for the FTSE in the coming months.
FTSE Weekly Chart
The latest rejection at key long-term resistance around 7579 has seen the FTSE reversing heavily lower. The market is now testing below the 7235 support level and below the rising trend line from the November lows. While the market holds below this region, look for a continuation lower towards the 6978 level next with a break there opening the way for a test of 6803 below.

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Boom in mergers and takeovers sees Goldman Sachs profits smash expectations
Goldman Sachs’s outcomes smashed expectations as a increase in deal-making noticed its profits rocket greater.
The US funding financial institution – referred to as the ‘Vampire Squid’ of the monetary sector – yesterday reported a revenue of £3.8billion within the three months to October, 66 per cent greater than the identical interval final year amid a surge in merger and acquisition (M&A) exercise.
Acquisitions have been made rather more enticing by ultra-low rates of interest, which have made it simpler to gas purchases by borrowing.
Goldman Sachs – referred to as the ‘Vampire Squid’ of the monetary sector – yesterday reported a revenue of £3.8bn within the three months to October, 66pc greater than the identical interval final year
Goldman mentioned it had retained its primary spot for accomplished M&A over the interval, including that its revenues from its monetary advisory unit, which incorporates M&A charges, had rocketed 225 per cent to £1.2billion.
The increase helped the company’s funding banking division ship its second-highest quarterly income determine of £2.7billion, 88 per cent greater than the identical interval in 2020.
Goldman’s total revenues, in the meantime, surged by 26 per cent to £9.9billion. The business additionally noticed a robust efficiency in its shopper banking unit, which incorporates its Marcus wealth administration app, as revenues within the section climbed 17 per cent to £278million.
The increase was attributed to greater bank card balances and account deposits.
Marcus, which additionally presents prospects financial savings accounts, is a part of a technique by Goldman boss David Solomon to diversify the financial institution’s income and make it much less reliant on funding banking.
‘The third quarter saw strong operating performance and an acceleration of our investment in the growth of Goldman Sachs,’ Solomon mentioned.
He added: ‘Looking forward, the opportunity set continues to be attractive across all of our businesses and our focus remains on serving our clients and executing our strategy.’
The financial institution’s shares surged greater than 3 per cent on Wall Street within the wake of the blockbuster outcomes.
Goldman’s numbers comply with equally robust earnings from different US monetary titans, with rival JP Morgan additionally reporting third-quarter profits on Wednesday that beat the market’s expectations.
Similarly, Bank of America delivered quarterly revenues of £16.6billion on Thursday, topping market forecasts, whereas Citigroup noticed its third-quarter earnings soar to £3.3billion from £2.3billion in the identical interval a year in the past.
The robust outcomes supplied a lift to the US markets, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average up greater than 1pc at near 35,285 factors final.
While robust outcomes from the banks have soothed some investor nerves concerning the state of the worldwide financial system, there are worries that the looming spectres of inflation, provide chain bottlenecks and surging commodity costs may trigger market volatility to resurface into the winter months.


Meeting the challenges of employee noise exposure in the oil and gas industry
Noise exposure legislation, designed to protect the hearing of employees and prevent noise nuisance, is becoming tougher and more widespread.
It’s a response to our increased understanding of the damage that noise can do to hearing and the negative impact it can have on quality of life in the wider community.
It has resulted in a growing need to measure noise and a rising demand for noise measurement equipment.
Noise exposure regulations differ across the globe and with most companies in the Upstream Oil and Gas industries operating on a global scale, compliance with these different regulations can be a technical and logistical challenge.
Cirrus Research plc provides a range of noise measurement instruments which have been designed to provide noise measurement solutions.
In particular, the doseBadge Personal Noise Dosemeter is widely used in the Petrochemical and Mining industries where the robust design, ease of use and compliance with standards is unique.
This article looks at some of the issues and challenges companies are faced with when considering noise exposure measurement, reporting and management.
The challenge of meeting noise exposure regulations
In February 2003, the EU Directive 2003/10/EC 1 was passed and this specified the minimum health and safety requirements regarding the exposure of workers to the risks arising from noise. This directive applied across all of the then member states who had a period of time to enact the directive as National legislation. In the UK, this was implemented as the Control of Noise at Work Regulations 2005 2 .
The impact of this Directive was to reduce by almost 60% the exposure limits of noise for employees in all EU member states.
Many companies who are based outside of the EU who are looking to meet the highest levels of health and safety have adopted these new lower noise exposure levels as a corporate standard. Even where local regulations require different measurements and where different exposure limits apply, compliance with the EU Directive maintains the highest standards.
As an example of this, an EU based company operating in the US will be required to measure and report noise exposures in accordance with the US OSHA 3 regulations. At the same time, monitoring noise exposures for assessment against the EU Directive may be required to meet internal company standards.
This often presents a technical as well as a management challenge as reporting noise exposures to two very different sets of regulations can be problematic.
The technical differences between the OSHA and EU standards can result in some dramatic differences in the reported noise exposures.
As an example, a noise measurement was made using both the EU and US standards and the information calculated and reported as shown in Table 1.
|Table 1 Comparison of a noise exposure measurement using the EU and US occupational noise standards|
|EU Configuration||US (OSHA) Configuration|
|L Aeq,t||92.6 dB(A)||L AVG||88.9 dB(A)|
|L EP,d||92.1 dB(A)||TWA||88.1 dB(A)|
|% Dose||511%||% Dose||75%|
The most obvious difference in these two sets of data is that the US OSHA configuration records the noise exposure as 75% of the allowable daily level whilst the EU configuration records the same noise as being 511%.
For the same noise level, the EU regulations consider the exposure to be almost 7 times higher than the US regulations.
The noise level to which this employee was exposed was the same for both sets of data, highlighting the need for a common baseline against which any data can be compared.
Setting a reference point against which any noise exposure can be compared, regardless of location, can be essential in providing the highest level of care for a company’s employees.
Choosing the appropriate noise measurement tools
To meet these requirements, the use of the most appropriate noise measurement tools is essential. Using a common procedure across a wide range of locations, sites and operations can assist in ensuring consistent measurement, reporting and analysis of noise exposure levels.
The most obvious of these is that an operator is required to be with the unit at all times. If the person under assessment is moving around a site, this can cause problems with access, safety and accuracy of the measurements.
A less obvious problem is the physical size and weight of a sound level meter. These instruments have been designed to be hand carried and so they are often large and can be cumbersome.
In many cases, the most appropriate instrument to carry out these measurements is a personal noise dosemeter.
In addition to this, the level of intrinsic safety, discussed later in this article, available from sound level meters is often lower than that available from noise dosemeters. In the petrochemical industries, a very high intrinsic safety rating is often required for test and measurement equipment.
Personal noise dosemeters
Personal noise dosemeters, or dosimeters, are often the ideal tool for the measurement, assessment and management of an employee’s noise exposure. The current generation of these instruments are light, robust and simple to operate.
The primary advantage of a noise dosemeter over a sound level meter is that the instrument is carried, or worn, by the person under assessment. This ensures that the measurement data accurately represents the true noise exposure and that the data can be used for analysis and reporting.
By using an instrument that has no user interaction and that has no controls, displays or cables, the risk of accidental damage or tampering is dramatically reduced.
The Cirrus Research plc doseBadge has been specifically designed to be used in environments where there is a risk of damage, tampering or misuse. Widely used in the petrochemical and mining industries worldwide, the Cirrus doseBadge is the ideal tool to make these measurements.
By removing all of the controls, cables, buttons and display from the instrument, Cirrus has produced a unique measurement instrument that is capable of meeting any noise regulation or standard worldwide.
It is capable of calculating two sets of noise data simultaneously which enables the doseBadge to be used in applications where, for example, OSHA and EU noise exposures must be calculated.
If the noise measurements are to be made in areas where there is a risk of explosion, then intrinsic safety must be an essential feature of any noise measurement device.
However, the different levels and types of intrinsic safety offered by noise measurement instruments, and noise dosemeters in particular, can often be confusing.
Selecting the required level of intrinsic safety
The ATEX Directive 4 (94/9/EC), introduced in July 2003, was introduced as a common approach to lifting barriers to trade within the European Economic Area for intrinsically safe equipment.
The aim of the ATEX Directive is to allow the free trade of marked equipment and protective systems within the EU by removing the need for separate testing and documentation for each Member State.
The Directive is a mandatory requirement for all equipment of this type being sold in the European Union from the 1st July 2003 and any equipment that is sold in the EU, which is designed to be used in potentially explosive atmospheres must carry an ATEX Approval.
However, although the use and understanding of ATEX is now widespread in the EU, for manufacturers who are looking to sell their products outside of the EU, further certifications are often required.
As an example of this, shown below in Table 2, are the intrinsic safety certifications provided by the Cirrus Research plc doseBadgeTM Personal Noise Dosemeter.
|Table 2 Intrinsic Safety Certification for the Cirrus CR:110AIS doseBadge Noise Dosemeter|
|Certification||Group II Non-Mining Applications||Group I Mining Applications|
|ATEX||II 1 G||I M1|
|EEx||EEx ia IIC T4 -20°C = Ta = +60°C||EEx ia I -20°C = Ta = +60°C|
|IECEx||IECEx BAS 06.0084 Ex ia IIC T4 -20°C = Ta = +60°C||IECEx BAS 06.0083X Ex ia I -20°C = Ta = +60°C|
|MSHA||Approval No. 18-A060027-0|
|SIMTARS||IECEx SIM 07.0004X||Ex ia I -20°C = Ta = +60°C|
The range of different certifications and approvals that are available for Intrinsic Safety can often lead to confusion and there is a risk that instrumentation used does not meet the requirements of the user or does not provide a sufficiently high level of protection for the environment in which it will be used.
As an example, the EEx Certification carried by the Cirrus CR:110AIS doseBadge for Group II Non-Mining applications is EEx ia IIC T4 (-20°C = Ta = +60°C) whilst the ATEX Certification is II 1 G.
The information provided by these certifications is different as shown below and care must be taken to ensure that these are suitable for the environment(s) in which the equipment will be used.
Ex Intrinsically Safe
ia Gas Zone 0
IIC Gas Group (Hydrogen)
T4 Maximum Surface Temperature (135°C)
II Non-Mining Applications
1 Very High Protection
G Zone 0 (Gas)
The manufacturer or supplier should be able to demonstrate and provide documentation that the instrumentation offered meets any stated standards or certifications claimed and users must be able to access this data.
Ultimately however it is the responsibility of the operator or user to ensure that the level of protection provided or the certification carried by the device is sufficient and suitable for their application.
IECEx – A global certification scheme
The introduction of the IECEx Certification Scheme 5 by the IEC has gone someway to resolving this issue. IECEx is an International Certification Scheme covering product that meets the requirements of International Standards.
The IECEx Certified Equipment Program provides both a single International Certificate of Conformity that requires manufacturers to successfully complete as well as a “fast-track” process for countries where regulations still require the issuing of national Ex Certificates or approval.
This is achieved by way of global acceptance of IECEx equipment Test and Assessment Reports. An IECEx Certification was granted for the CR:110AIS doseBadge by Baseefa. To allow the instrument to be used in Australia, a local certification was required.
Under the IECEx Scheme, a certification was issued by SIMTARS 6 to cover this requirement.
Putting these requirements together
Putting all of these requirements together would lead us towards a noise measurement instrument that would have the following features:
- Compliant with noise exposure regulations Can the instrument meet the requirements of any noise exposure regulations, standards or guidelines? If the company standards are towards the EU Directive, can the instrument also meet any local regulations (OSHA for example)?
- Simple, robust and reliable Complex instruments are often complicated to operate. Choosing an instrument that is robust, preferably in a metal case and that has proven field operation is essential Training and servicing costs can often be significant with instrumentation so an instrument that is simple to use can help to reduce servicing and training costs
- Intrinsic safety Does the level of Intrinsic Safety meet with the requirements of the hazardous zones or areas in which it may be used? For use in the EU, an ATEX Certification is mandatory For outside of the EU, look for local (if appropriate) or IECEx and EEx Certifications In many applications, a personal noise dosemeter would be the best solution for these requirements. The Cirrus doseBadgeTM has all of these features and is the ideal tool for meeting the requirements of employee noise exposure measurements
1 DIRECTIVE 2003/10/EC OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL of 6 February 2003 on the minimum health and safety requirements regarding the exposure of workers to the risks arising from physical agents (noise)
2 Control of Noise at Work Regulations 2005 http://www.hse.gov.uk/noise/regulations.htm
3 U.S. Department of Labor Occupational Safety & Health Administration http://www.osha.gov/SLTC/noisehearingconservation/index.html
4 ATEX DIRECTIVE 94/9/EC http://ec.europa.eu/enterprise/atex/guide/index.htm
5 International Electrotechnical Commission Scheme for Certification to Standards Relating to Equipment for use in Explosive Atmospheres http://www.iecex.com/
6 SIMTARS http://www.dme.qld.gov.au/mines/simtars.cfm
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Points The role of individual participant data (IPD) sharing can best be understood as part of an overall three-level trial reporting system (TRS) framework. paperwork Crizotinib from clinical trials (i.e. “IPD sharing”). Advocates assert that access to trial IPD will help Crizotinib to address well-established flaws in the current system of communicating trial results including nonpublication selective reporting and lack of reproducibility . Additional proposed benefits include the ability to reanalyze study data (e.g. validation and/or correction of Crizotinib previously published findings ) and to combine data from multiple studies (e.g. IPD-level meta-analyses ). Others notice the burdens and costs associated with preparing IPD and associated documentation for sharing the need to make sure participant privacy and the risk of invalid analyses . We do not attempt to replicate the more comprehensive analysis of IPD sharing that was conducted by the recent IOM panel . However we believe that it would be helpful at this pivotal time to consider the implications of IPD sharing within the context of the “trial reporting system” (TRS) which encompasses existing efforts to enhance access to information about trials and their findings and to improve the transparency of the clinical research enterprise (CRE) . In this essay we attempt to add precision to the ongoing conversation by examining the range of information granularity associated with different types of IPD. We then consider IPD sharing within a three-level TRS framework and illustrate the roles of these levels with a case study. What Is usually the Nature of IPD? As attention shifts to IPD sharing it is instructive to consider the mechanism by which initial “natural” data collected from each trial participant are analyzed transformed and aggregated into the summary data reported in the results sections of journal articles conference abstracts press releases and package inserts and as entries in results databases (Fig 1). Fig 1 Schematic depicting information granularity for different types of data . Each arrow in Fig 1 indicates a transformation of trial data. While some transformations are based on procedures prespecified Flt3 in study files (e.g. detailed criteria or algorithms in the protocol or statistical analysis plan) others likely rely on ad hoc expert judgments. For example analyzing IPD collected for the primary outcome measure of “switch in tumor size from baseline at 3 months” might involve the following decisions: choosing a specific imaging approach (e.g. fluorodeoxyglucose (FDG)-positron emission tomography (PET) using a specific device); determining a particular method for transforming 2- or 3-D images into tumor size measurements (e.g. Digital Imaging and Communications in Medicine [DICOM] standard using autocontouring to determine the volume for the region of interest); applying these methods to measure tumor size for each individual at baseline and at 3 months; and calculating and recording the changes in size per participant. Additional decisions must be made by the experts about the handling of missing data unreadable images and other data deficiencies; determining the analysis populace (e.g. all who started the study [including those who discontinued] or only those who received the full course of treatment); and aggregating the IPD for purposes of reporting and analysis (e.g. mean switch in size versus proportion with a switch over a certain size). The most granular data (much left in Fig 1) would provide insight into these decisions and allow independent experts to examine the implications of alternate analytic decisions. On the other hand the least granular IPD (much right) would obscure some of these decisions and would not allow for screening the impact of different analytic methods. Most discussions of IPD sharing guidelines sidestep the issue of matching IPD types with anticipated benefits and burdens. For example third-party experts interested in independently recoding the IPD would need access to uncoded data (i.e. data types to the left of “Coded” around the x-axis in Fig 1). In contrast users who Crizotinib intend to replicate and confirm the reproducibility of aggregate data published in a journal article may only require access to the analyzable IPD (i.e. final type of IPD.
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Context ASARM-peptides are substrates and ligands for PHEX the gene responsible for X-linked hypophosphatemic rickets (HYP). distributed mineralization defects occurred with WT-SPR4 femurs. Specifically SPR4 induced negative effects on trabecular bone and increased bone volume and mineralization in cortical-bone. Markedly increased sclerostin and reduced active β-catenin occurred with HYP mice. SPR4-infusion suppressed sclerostin and increased active β-catenin in WT and HYP mice and improved HYP-mice trabecular mineralization defects but not cortical mineralization defects. Conclusions SPR4-peptide has bimodal activity and acts by: (1) preventing DMP1 binding to PHEX and (2) sequestering an inhibitor of DMP1-PHEX binding ASARM-peptide. In PHEX defective HYP-mice the second pathway predominates. Although SPR4-peptide improved trabecular calcification defects decreased sclerostin and increased active β-catenin it did not correct HYP-mice cortical mineralization defects on a normal phosphate diet. Thus for inherited hypophosphatemic rickets patients on a diet SPR4-peptide is not a useful therapeutic. hybridization was performed using a modification of the procedure previously described (6 11 12 30 Probes were labeled with fluorescein tag using the FastTag Basic Labeling Kit and detected with an alkaline phosphatase anti-fluorescein (Vector Laboratories Inc. CA USA) antibody according to the manufacturer’s instructions. RNA Isolation tissue extraction Real Time PCR analysis & Western Blotting analysis The above methods were performed as described previously (8 11 12 30 with specific polyclonal primary antibodies and primers shown in Tables S1 and S2 respectively. Transferrin was used as an internal reference for all protocols (RNA and BMS-740808 protein) since our previous studies showed GAPDH is markedly suppressed in HYP-mice bone (-X 6.2) and kidney (-X 2.0) (30). The Pfaffl mathematical model for the relative quantification of real-time PCR data was used BMS-740808 to measure relative gene expression (39). Statistical analyses Statistical analysis was performed using statistical software STATISTICA (StatSoft Inc. Tulsa OK USA) or PRISM5 (GraphPad Software inc. La Jolla CA USA). Differences between groups were initially analyzed by two-way ANOVA. When F values for a given variable were found to be significant the sequentially rejecting Bonferroni-Holm test was subsequently performed using the Holm’s adjusted p values. For qRT-PCR gene analysis fold differences in expression calculated by the Pfaffl method(39) were statistically analyzed for significance using the One Sample t-test and the Wilcoxon Signed rank-test with theoretical means set to 1 1. Results for all tests were considered to be significantly different at p<0.05. Results HYP and WT mice bone-kidney marker mRNA expression and protein levels in serum and urine We previously reported a detailed analysis of serum chemistry urine chemistry bone-renal mRNA expression and DEXA (Dual Rabbit polyclonal to LIMD1. Energy X-ray Absorptiometry) fat mass analysis for both HYP mice and WT mice infused with SPR4 peptides (30). In this paper we have focused on the unreported bone phenotype findings. Specifically Table 1 shows the additional urine and sera chemistries and Table 2 mRNA expression profiles. As expected significant BMS-740808 increases in serum alkaline phosphatase osteopontin and sclerostin occurred with HYP mice with no significant changes in serum klotho (Table 1A). Increased urinary osteopontin and markers of bone resorption (CTX and PYD) also occurred (Table 1B). Wild type and HYP mice treated with SPR4-peptide showed BMS-740808 increases in circulating alkaline phosphatase and osteopontin with decreased sclerostin (Table 1A). The changes in osteopontin and sclerostin are consistent with mRNA expression profiles for bone and kidney (Table 2A and B) and also immunohistochemistry data (Figure S1). Of note the increased sclerostin in HYP mice was accompanied by reduced active bone β-catenin (Figure 1). Also the SPR4-peptide induced suppression of sclerostin in both HYP and WT mice resulted in increased active bone β-catenin (Figure 1). Figure 1 Bone (femur) active β-catenin protein is suppressed in HYP mice and SPR4 infusion increases active β-catenin in both HYP and wild type mice. Western analysis of protein lysates prepared from femurs frozen in liquid nitrogen were undertaken … Table 1 Serum and urine chemistries of wild type and HYP mice infused with vehicle and SPR4-peptide. Mice were sacrificed on day 28 and sera prepared.
Background There can be an urgent have to develop and incorporate book behavioral ARRY-334543 testing in classically used preclinical discomfort models. housing circumstances implicating cultural isolation. Outcomes Our goal was to completely characterize the classically utilized spared nerve damage model for 12 weeks pursuing surgery. We ARRY-334543 utilized a collection of traditional stimulus-evoked response measurements comprehensive gait evaluation with two different calculating systems (Active pounds bearing (DWB) program and CatWalk) aswell as observer-independent voluntary steering wheel running and house cage monitoring (Laboras program). Additionally we examined the ARRY-334543 consequences of cultural isolation in every behavioral jobs. We discovered that evoked hypersensitivity temporally matched up adjustments in static gait guidelines whereas some powerful gait parameters had been changed inside a time-dependent way. Interestingly voluntary steering wheel running behavior had not been affected in spared nerve damage mice but by cultural ARRY-334543 isolation. Besides a lower life expectancy climbing activity spared nerve damage mice didn’t showed tremendous modifications in the real house cage activity. Conclusion This is actually the 1st longitudinal research providing comprehensive insights into different voluntary behavioral guidelines related to discomfort and shows the need for cultural environment on spontaneous non-evoked behaviors inside a mouse style of persistent neuropathy. Our outcomes provide fundamental factors for long term experimental dialogue and preparation of pain-related behavioral adjustments. Keywords: spared nerve damage ARRY-334543 stimulus-evoked behavior voluntary steering wheel operating activity gait evaluation house cage monitoring casing condition isolation Background For many years rodent versions have been utilized to investigate varied clinically relevant discomfort conditions. It really is generally decided that we want these versions to investigate systems also to develop book remedies ARRY-334543 1 although presently used rodent discomfort versions tend to be criticized for not really fully reflecting medical discomfort characteristics.2-4 Chronic discomfort is of spontaneous character and experienced during the day and night time mostly. Furthermore pain-attacks affect sociability and the power for voluntary behavioral jobs frequently. These aspects are under-investigated in rodents severely. While individuals can verbally explain their discomfort most rodent research depend on stimulus-evoked unilateral hindpaw measurements. Moreover we ought to also consider that a lot of rodent discomfort research are performed over brief durations on restrained pets or throughout the day when rodents are normally inactive. These research are limited and cannot represent the entire pain picture therefore. An important element is consequently to comprehensively characterize existing versions assess adjustments in pain-related daily-life well-being5 also to concentrate on measurements of voluntary behavior in unrestrained pets. In most research longitudinal procedures including behavioral adjustments in the circadian tempo are missing. Furthermore the psychological and affective the different parts of discomfort and the overall well-being are believed to try out an immense part for the entire discomfort picture.6 they are also not well-studied in rodent versions However.7 Hence there’s a developing ELF2 interest and have to gain access to new guidelines that may reveal impairments in the grade of existence.8 Additionally we ought to consider that experimental aspects may also influence behavioral readouts such as for example applying way too many testing or restraining from the animals both that may lead to stress and anxiety7 and thereby stress-induced analgesia9 or stress-induced hyperalgesia.10 It’s been demonstrated that physical and social enrichment11 12 impacts behavioral outcomes which social isolation harbors pressure conditions and may thereby also influence suffering.13 14 Recently a number of non-evoked measures have already been introduced to research changes in the pet well-being as potential readouts for the affective element of discomfort and spontaneous discomfort. Among these procedures are voluntary steering wheel operating 2 home-cage monitoring 4 DWB 2 3 15 or gait evaluation.16 Although these testing are increasingly reported they remain subject matter of controversy and don’t work consistently across laboratories5 because of too little standardization resulting in different results reported between laboratories. With this research we 1st aimed to supply a standardized and longitudinal analysis including a collection of traditional stimulus-evoked testing and.
OBJECTIVE We analyzed individuals with epilepsy because of Sturge-Weber syndrome to determine which anticonvulsants supplied optimum seizure control and TAK-875 which led to the fewest unwanted effects. or TAK-875 carbamazepine than people that have uncontrolled seizures. Thirty-nine of 69 people (56.5%) had been seizure-free with oxcarbazepine or carbamazepine background versus 11 of 35 people (31.4%) who hadn’t taken these agencies (< 0.05); 38 of 62 sufferers (61.3%) were seizure-free while currently taking these anticonvulsants versus 12 of 42 (28.6%) not taking them (< 0.01). Sufferers with seizure control for six months or much longer were less inclined to have ever really tried or to presently be acquiring levetiracetam than those without control. Sixteen of 56 people (28.6%) were seizure-free with levetiracetam background versus 34 of 48 (70.8%) without it (< 0.001); 14 of 43 people (32.6%) were seizure-free and currently taking levetiracetam versus 36 of 61 (59.0%) not taking it (< 0.01). When topiramate was added as second-line medicine five of nine sufferers (55.6%) experienced decreased seizure severity and worsening of glaucoma had not been reported. CONCLUSIONS Carbamazepine and oxcarbazepine had TAK-875 been connected with better seizure control than levetiracetam within this Sturge-Weber symptoms cohort therefore may be recommended as the original therapy. When utilized as adjunctive therapy topiramate was effective within this limited evaluation without a TAK-875 very clear increased occurrence of glaucoma. and seen as a vascular malformations.1 SWS may present with numerous characteristics depending on the location of the abnormal blood vessels including facial port-wine birthmark glaucoma and brain involvement. Brain involvement with SWS is usually characterized by a leptomeningeal vascular malformation that is usually noted on contrast-enhanced magnetic resonance imaging by age 1 year. Brain involvement can lead to complications such as strokes and stroke-like episodes cognitive impairment migraines and epilepsy.2 Epilepsy is present in about 72% of patients with unilateral SWS brain involvement who make up the majority of SWS cases but seizures are estimated to occur in 87%-92% of the smaller SWS populace who have bilateral brain involvement.3 4 Seizure onset starts through the initial season of lifestyle commonly.5 About 45% of patients encounter seizure clustering seen as a individual extended seizures or many brief seizures over an individual day with clusters separated by months as well as many years of seizure control.5 extended or Intractable seizures are connected with worse cognitive impairment and neurological injury. 6-9 Strokes and stroke-like episodes migraines and seizures can interact and trigger each other resulting in additional neurological deterioration.10 Previously seizure onset and greater extent of brain involvement will be the most dependable predictors of poorer outcomes however the majority of sufferers react to anticonvulsant therapy.4 Because of this anticonvulsants will be the first-line treatment for SWS-related epilepsy.5 10 Surgery such as for example focal cerebral resection or hemispherectomy and special diet plans like the ketogenic or modified Atkins diet plan are typically regarded when anticonvulsant treatment fails.6 11 An improved knowledge of patterns of anticonvulsant use and efficiency in SWS may help improve targeted treatment of seizures within this inhabitants. Currently there 's almost nothing at all in the medical books particular to TAK-875 SWS relating to which anticonvulsants could be especially PRKM8IP useful or conversely unsuitable because of this inhabitants. Provided the comorbidity between seizures and migraine headaches in many sufferers with SWS valproate or topiramate could be useful in dealing with both but this dual efficiency is not studied comprehensive in these sufferers.2 We analyzed a big single-center cohort to see whether any anticonvulsants were more helpful than others. Components and Methods Individuals and data gathered The Johns Hopkins Institutional Review Plank approved this research to collect scientific data from consenting topics for the study database on the Hunter Nelson Sturge-Weber Middle on the Kennedy Krieger Institute. This database was reviewed for patients with confirmed SWS brain involvement retrospectively. Human brain involvement was verified with typical results on magnetic resonance imaging including leptomeningeal.

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Disasters and the Health of Our Children – A National Priority
By Sarah Ford on August 28, 2015
Source: Children's Health Fund
Floods, hurricanes, earthquakes, droughts. Natural disasters affect people of all ages, but they can hit children the hardest. Irwin Redlener, M.D., president and co-founder of Children’s Health Fund, as well as the head of the National Center for Disaster Preparedness, is a recognized expert in disasters and their consequences for the health of those affected by them. In recent articles in two major publications – USA Today and The Nation – Dr. Redlener connects the dots between natural disasters and the health of children, insisting that we must recognize the many ways disasters can interfere with the development of young minds and bodies, and proposing that disaster preparedness can be preventive medicine for America’s kids.


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The increasingly rapid pace of globalization and the focus on disruptive innovations as the driving force behind expansion into the global market has made the competition levels in the latter incredibly high. To maintain a strong presence in the designated environment, companies need to seek new ways of enhancing their influence and building a competitive advantage. As a response to the challenging setting of the global market, the phenomenon of a strategic alliance (SA) emerged (Tjemkes, Vos, & Burgers, 2017).
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By definition, a SA is a collaboration toward a common goal between two or more organizations without being bound by relationships based on a partnership entity or any form of affiliation (Tjemkes et al., 2017). Although the specified approach does not create numerous opportunities for reinforcing the mutual trust between the involved parties, it provides an efficient method of handling market-related difficulties, particularly, rivalry, as the SA of Hewlett-Packard and Disney has exemplified.
At first glance, the specified organizations belong to two entirely different industries that have little in common with each other. However, on closer inspection, one will reveal that the specified solution reinforced the position of each organization in their designated markets. Although the SA between Disney and Hewlett-Packard is no longer in existence, Disney still uses the technology provided by its ally (Muthoka & Oduor, 2014).
The result of this creative business decision speaks for itself, with Disney producing the movies that fascinate with their astonishing visuals and clever integration of computer-generated imagery into a significant number of movies (Bourdaa, 2016). Given the drop in the popularity of traditional animation and the focus on computer-drawn images witnessed since the early 2000s, the support of a company such as Hewlett-Packard was essential for Disney.
Similarly, the latter also provided extensive assistance for Hewlett-Packard in the marketing domain. By showcasing the efficacy of the company’s technology with its astonishing animated movies, Disney played its part in the management of its SA with Hewlett-Packard efficiently (Muthoka & Oduor, 2014). As a result, both organizations retained their brand recognition and popularity even in the era of globalization, when the levels of global competition reached unimaginable proportions.
Since both organizations attained the expected results after creating a SA, it is reasonable to say that the specified decision was successful for Disney and Hewlett-Packard alike. Both companies increased their revenue after the SA expired and managed to cement their positions as corporate giants in the context of the global economy (Bourdaa, 2016). Specifically, Hewlett-Packard managed to attract content creators and invest in talent management as an essential tool for increasing the value of its workforce. However, one must admit that some of the expectations that both organizations set when exploring new opportunities in the digital economy did not return the expected results.
For instance, Disney buying the.go.com domain might have seemed a lucrative decision at the time, yet the company was unaware of the further steps to take after the domain acquisition, hence the financial loss (Martynov, 2016). Nevertheless, in the long term, the SA proved to be rather successful, even though minor issues occurred in the process.
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Although Disney and Hewlett-Packard belong to entirely different industries, their SA turned out to be a partial success because of the companies’ ability to utilize each other’s assets to meet the emergent needs of the global market. The case under analysis shows that a profound analysis of the possible outcomes is required; otherwise, both companies may make a string of regretful financial decisions. However, when guided by the willingness to assist each other in building a competitive advantage, the firms comprising a SA are likely to achieve the expected results.
Bourdaa, M. (2016). “I am not a tribute”: The transmedia strategy of “The Hunger Games” versus fan Activism. In The rise of transtexts (pp. 104-117). New York, NY: Routledge.
Martynov, A. (2016). Do strategic alliances, acquisitions, and R&D investments act as complements or substitutes? Foundations of Management, 8(1), 7-20. Web.
Muthoka, M., & Oduor, P. (2014). Effects of strategic alliances on organizational performances and their alliances in Kenya. European Journal of Business and Management, 6(34), 75-89.
Tjemkes, B., Vos, P., & Burgers, K. (2017). Strategic alliance management (2nd ed.). New York, NY: Routledge.


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Listed in the AA’s list of the top 10 things to do Cruising Doubtful Sound is one of them. We were lucky enough to do the overnight cruise with Real Journeys in December. The weather was warm and sunny which is unusual for the area as it has the highest rainfall in New Zealand.
Jo and Paul supplied a vehicle from NZ Rent a Car Queenstown and we drove to Te Anau which took a bit under 2 hours driving to reach. There is a secure carpark for your vehicle while you are out cruising and by hiring a vehicle you can explore more of the Southern Westland area. The boat was due to leave at 12.30 from Pearl Harbour, Manapouri. Trout are swimming around the wharf and the sign states no fishing within 100 metres of wharf. I thought trout where quite hard to find, but not down there.
The first part of the journey is across Lake Manapouri to the Manapouri Power Station, the largest underground hydro power station in New Zealand. Throughout the whole journey there is knowledgable commentary on the sites and history of the area. It is surprising how long this area had been inhabited by early settlers and the progress that was made in tourism in the 1800’s. From here we board a bus to take us across Wilmot Pass to Doubful Sound where we board the Fiordland Navigator for the cruise through the sounds, and out to the Tasman Sea, anchoring overnight in a quiet arm and then back again the next morning.
The scenery is stunning, waterfalls abound, and the colours of the fauna truly unique. The crew on the boat where amazing, with our every need catered to. We anchored and kayaked along the shore line. The top 2 metres or so of the water in the sounds is fresh from the waterfalls, stained brown from the tannins in the forest, which insulates the water, making the temperature warmer, so a few of the brave passengers took a dip. We weighed anchor and headed for the coast, and as the sea was calm we got right out to some outer islands where the fur seals make their home for the summer to bring up their pups. Definitely felt like a bit of an explorer when we hit the swell from the ocean, with the wind blowing and sails up. We turned back into the sound and headed up First Arm to drop anchor for the night. Dinner was served by the amazing crew who multi task at everything, from loading kayaks to cooking the evening meal.
Waking the following morning we were welcomed by rain, which is the norm for the sounds, shrouding the steep faces in cloud and a great contrast from the previous sunny day. A few penguins where spotted but we didn’t spot any of the bottle nose dolphins that inhabit the sound.
The Doubtful Sound Overnight Cruise is a beautiful way to see the sounds, and learn about the history of the area. We met some great people travelling through New Zealand. We have some of the most beautiful places to immerse ourselves in, so get out there and have a look. The next trip South I would really love to do is the Dusky Sound 5 or 7 day cruise, as well as the Catlins, Marlborough Sounds, Kaikoura and also have to book the winter ski trip…… the list goes on.


There are reports of a homicide in Pittsfield.
Police say 34-year-old William Catalano was found with multiple injuries including stab wounds in the 200 block of Robbins Avenue on Monday afternoon.
He was taken to Berkshire Medical Center where he later died.
The DA's office says it appears Catalano was involved in a fight with several other people.
Police say Catalano did not live at the Robbins Avenue address, and they're still trying to figure out the connection.
Officials say Catalano and his assailants were known to each other.


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VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) – Public works crews across Hampton Roads were restocking supplies and repairing equipment Monday, following two snowfalls within two weeks.
Virginia Beach Superintendent of Highways Jim Huntington told WAVY.com the past two weeks have been tough on the staff, but the work is not over.
“We’ve just mixed about 700 tons of abrasives, salt and sand combined,” he said. “We have about 550 tons on hand at this site and we’re ordering in another 2000 tons of sand so that we can continue mixing. I don’t think it’s an if, I think it’s a when.”
Huntington said they were also working to repair 34 trucks that worked around the clock, before, during and after the snowfall.
“We have different types of problems from transmissions, plow racks, minor stuff on our blades, assemblies that need to be repaired and replaced,” he said.
Taylor’s Do-It Center on Laskin Road was still working to replenish supplies Monday.
“Even today we still had people coming in looking for shovels and all that,” said employee Josh Peeples. “We probably sold 20, 30 bags of salt today.”
Peeples said rock salt was quick to sell out during the storm: “It was kind of crazy. We had probably 80 people in here at one point waiting for ice melt, some of them were here from 11:00 probably until 5:00 waiting.”
He said the store sold out of 150 shovels on Wednesday and will have more in stock by this Wednesday.
“Trying to order as much as we can in everything, snow shovels, ice melt, window scrapers, also clean-up stuff because the ice melt will leave a mess,” Peeples said.


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