Improving Efficiency and Accuracy in Healthcare
In recent years, speech recognition technology has made significant advancements, revolutionizing various industries. One area that is set to benefit greatly from this innovation is healthcare. The future of speech recognition in healthcare holds tremendous potential to improve efficiency, accuracy, and patient care. With the ability to convert spoken language into written text, this technology has the power to transform healthcare practices and enhance the overall patient experience.
One of the primary advantages of speech recognition in healthcare is its ability to streamline documentation. Traditionally, healthcare professionals spent a considerable amount of time completing paperwork and entering data manually into electronic health records (EHRs). However, with speech recognition technology, healthcare providers can dictate patient information, medical histories, and treatment plans directly into the EHR system. This not only saves time but also reduces the risk of errors caused by manual data entry. Gain more knowledge about the subject using this recommended external resource. Intron Health, additional information and new perspectives on the topic we’ve covered in this article.
Moreover, speech recognition technology can significantly improve medical transcription services. Transcribing medical records can be a time-consuming process, prone to errors. By using speech recognition technology, healthcare professionals can dictate their notes, which are then automatically transcribed into written text. This eliminates the need for outsourcing transcription services and reduces the turnaround time for patient reports.
Enhancing Communication and Patient Care
In addition to improving efficiency, speech recognition in healthcare also enhances communication among healthcare providers and patients. This technology allows physicians to quickly search for relevant information and access patient records during consultations. By having real-time access to patient data, healthcare professionals can make more informed decisions and provide better care.
Another significant benefit of speech recognition technology is its potential to improve patient engagement. With the advent of voice-activated virtual assistants, patients can interact with healthcare systems in a more intuitive and natural manner. Voice-activated systems can provide patients with personalized health information, remind them about medication schedules, and answer basic health-related questions. This not only empowers patients but also reduces the burden on healthcare providers, allowing them to focus on more complex tasks.
The Challenges and Opportunities Ahead
While the future of speech recognition in healthcare holds immense promise, there are still challenges to overcome. One key challenge is ensuring the accuracy and reliability of the technology. Accuracy is of utmost importance when dealing with sensitive medical information. Developers and researchers need to continually refine the algorithms powering speech recognition systems to ensure high accuracy rates.
Another challenge lies in adapting speech recognition technology to different medical specialties and accents. Accents and dialects vary across regions and can pose a barrier to accurate speech recognition. Developers need to take these variations into account to ensure the technology’s universal applicability and effectiveness in diverse healthcare settings.
Despite these challenges, the future of speech recognition in healthcare remains bright. As technology continues to evolve, speech recognition systems are expected to become even more accurate, efficient, and user-friendly. The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning algorithms into speech recognition technology holds the potential to further enhance its capabilities and revolutionize healthcare practices.
The Path Forward
As the demand for quality healthcare continues to grow, the adoption of innovative technologies becomes crucial. Speech recognition has already shown its potential to transform the healthcare industry by improving efficiency, accuracy, and patient care. The future of speech recognition in healthcare lies in its ability to address the unique needs and challenges of the industry, ultimately creating a more connected, patient-centric healthcare ecosystem.
As researchers and developers continue to innovate and refine speech recognition technology, healthcare providers must be open to embracing these advancements. By implementing speech recognition solutions, healthcare organizations can enhance their workflows, reduce administrative burdens, and ultimately improve patient outcomes. Gain further knowledge on https://Www.intron.io/ through this external source.
The future of speech recognition in healthcare is promising. With each advancement, we move closer towards a more efficient, accurate, and patient-centered healthcare system. It is an exciting time for the industry as we witness the transformative power of speech recognition technology and its positive impact on healthcare practices.
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LVMH looks to the future with Hedi Slimane, Kim Jones and Virgil Abloh
LVMH certainly isn't losing any time this year. In the space of a few short weeks, the luxury group headed by Bernard Arnault has taken the industry by surprise, announcing three important appointments in quick succession at flagship brands Dior, Louis Vuitton and Céline. The most recent of these appointments, that of Virgil Abloh to the head of Louis Vuitton's menswear collections, is particularly surprising for its audacity and promises big changes for the brand.
Considering Abloh's appointment alongside the arrival of Hedi Slimane at Céline and Kim Jones at Dior Homme, it would appear that the group is striding purposefully towards a new phase in its development. The move seems to mirror the actions of rival group Kering, which appointed Alessandro Michele and Demna Gvasalia as the creative directors of Gucci and Balenciaga, respectively, three years ago, and has seen the growth of its brands explode. With its own reshuffle, LVMH, which already sees strong results from Dior, Louis Vuitton and Céline, is strengthening its most dynamic assets while also introducing a new strategy to accelerate growth.
In this respect, the appointment of Virgil Abloh would appear to be the most significant. If Hedi Slimane brings a certain visual cuture to the table, the Ghanaian-American designer and creative advisor to rapper Kanye West promises to bring a new digital dimension to the group. Indeed, Abloh is the first digital-powered designer to be appointed creative director of a historic fashion house.
As he said himself in a recent interview with British daily newspaper The Guardian, "my brand started in the streets and the alleys of the internet". Today, the designer has some 1.6 million followers on Instagram and his label, Off-White, 3.1 million. It's quite the achievement for a brand founded in 2014 which has presented only a dozen or so collections and is now considered to be one of the coolest labels in the world.
"He built his brand and his fame 100% through digitial channels. He's a very impressive person, and gives off a sense of energy, speed and intelligence. He's a strong presence and he's not afraid to get his hands dirty. His appointment is a great tactical move for LVMH. In any case, his is the most exciting appointment as Virgil Abloh is the perfect choice for creating surprises, and expectations will be high at Louis Vuitton", commented an industry insider.
Something of a jack of all trades, the designer, who trained as an engineer and architect, is constantly traveling, jumping from one collaboration to another, with brands such as Jimmy Choo, Levi's, Moncler and Nike, among others. His strength lies in his ability to draw his inspiration from a wide variety of sectors, including music, art and literature, all while keeping his target audience – essentially made up of consumers born after the 1980s – squarely in sight.
Firmly established in current popular culture and demonstrating a strong knowledge of the market, as illustrated by the references and quotations incorporated into his most recent collections and his way of adroitly mixing the most on-trend styles, the 37-year-old designer has the ideal profile to produce runway shows that balance classical codes with contemporary flair.
As highlighted by Louis Vuitton CEO Michael Burke, who has been accompanying Abloh's career for 12 years, "his innate creativity and disruptive approach have made him so relevant, not just in the world of fashion but in popular culture today. His sensibility towards luxury and savoir-faire will be instrumental in taking Louis Vuitton menswear into the future."
With his haute couture streetwear aesthetic, the designer and DJ can't fail to surprise, but will also be following in the footsteps of the high-end streetwear spirit established at Louis Vuitton by his predecessor, Kim Jones, whose collaboration with cult New York brand Supreme saw unprecedented success last year.
For this reason perhaps, despite bringing in a new name to lead Louis Vuitton, LVMH is certainly not giving up on Jones as, having proved his mettle at Louis Vuitton, the talented English designer has now been appointed as the creative director of Dior Homme, the most prestigious brand in the group's portfolio, and one which he should be able to develop with great skill and care.
The recent appointments therefore reveal a certain pragmatism on the part of LVMH, which is betting on three names that it knows well. While Kim Jones joins Dior from another of the luxury group's brands, Virgil Abloh was a finalist for the LVMH prize in 2015 and met Louis Vuitton CEO Michael Burke thanks to a collaboration in 2006, when Burke was head of Fendi. Bernard Arnault's son Alexandre even posted a photo of himself and the designer on his Instagram account, commenting "I am proud to welcome this great friend and talent to the Group," while also announcing an imminent collaboration between Off-White and Rimowa.
As for Hedi Slimane, who previously received praise for his work at Dior Homme, LVMH has chosen the designer to drive the relaunch of Céline after the departure of Phoebe Philo and, above all, to oversee the launch of the brand's very first menswear collection, as well as its haute couture and fragrance divisions. Here again, it looks like revolution is afoot.
All in all, the group has made three well considered choices, appointing experienced designers who should be able to conserve their respective brands' heritage and tradition, while also breathing new life into them. The appointments should add a touch of streetwear and a new digital approach to Louis Vuitton and Dior, and bring the two historic fashion houses closer to the much coveted millennial market.
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THE HUNTER GATHERER TEACHES US THAT IT ISN'T THAT DIFFICULT TO BE HEALTHY!
It's so easy, even a Hunter Gatherer can do it!
Before the era of the “Herdsman and the Grower” or better known as the Agrarian Era (began 10-12,000 years ago), was the era of the “Hunter and Gatherer”.
Yes, there actually was a good period of time in our history when we hunted for our meat and gathered our fruits, vegetables, grains and nuts. Most healthy cultures even today consume foods that would have been hunted for or gathered, and even if these tribes/societies nutrition comes from the herdsman and/or growers the food is still highly nutritious and has little to no refinement (a strong foundation of the Hunter-Gatherer diet).
Think about this, what would you be consuming right now if you HAD to hunt and gather?
Would you be able to stay in one area all year around and still meet your dietary needs?
Or, would you need to move from area/climate to area/climate to make sure you had enough food to make it through the more difficult seasons? You see, it wasn’t that long ago that the focus was on survival or self-preservation concerning our nutritional regimen, not “I eat what tastes good” or “I just eat what I want”, and because of that, groups that could find enough nutrition throughout the year clearly thrived. I mean, let’s be honest, PROPER AMOUNTS of sunlight, exercise, and foods loaded with nutrients will almost ALWAYS lead to optimal health. If you are interested in optimal health, it is clear that we can learn a thing or two from the mostly roaming Hunter/Gatherer.
Now, hopefully you are asking yourself a couple questions:
If I view consuming food as a Hunter Gatherer
as the most beneficial approach why would I ever consume dairy, even in its raw form (from healthy grass-fed cows and goats, obviously)? This is a great question and one of great controversy. You are going to have a difficult time proving that animals (goats, antelope, cows, etc.) were domesticated before the Agrarian period began plus milked on a consistent basis. This is why most experts believe we have all sorts of intolerances and allergies concerning milk (casein, lactose, etc.); we are just not ready physiologically to break this food down properly. To be fair though, a good number of people who struggle with digesting pasteurized and homogenized dairy have no problems with raw dairy.
When would have the Hunter Gatherers started consuming sea salt? Also, isn’t it true that some of these tribes would have never even come across sea salt because of the location of their roaming community? It’s debatable. But I will say that all of the tribes studied in my research on traditional foods used and consumed sea salt. You can make a strong argument that table salt is damaging our health today, but you are going to be hard pressed to find literature condemning unprocessed sea salt. A good quality sea salt is loaded with all sorts of trace minerals and is excellent for preservation of food products, so I can see a real need for roaming communities to implement this into their nutritional regimen as soon as possible.
Are you saying that there is no way that a Hunter Gatherer would consume the quantity of the grains that we do? Also, to be truthful, how much wheat, barley, rye, and soy would have they ever come across, it seem like the consumption of roots/tubers would have been much more plausible? Yes, there is NO WAY that any Hunter Gatherer would EVER consume the amount of grains that we have been led to believe we are to consume to be healthy…EVER! Also, wheat, barley, and rye, and the way they are harvested today is a relatively new phenomenon, and soy, IS a new phenomenon. So, don’t take it for granted that your body can just break these foods down because these foods may actually be detrimental to your health (gluten, phytic acid, etc.), not beneficial.
4. So what was the diet of the Hunter Gatherer, was it high-carbohydrate, high-protein or low-fat? Well for one thing, it was NOT vegetarian, so let’s get that straight now. If the culture had meat available... THEY ATE IT! The question is this, was the majority of the protein consumed very lean or was it relatively fatty. It depended upon what type of animal it was, what that animal’s diet was and what time of year the animal was killed. Concerning new phenomenon’s, the concept of feeding an animal the same diet, even a healthy one, year round is relatively new, because before domestication, these animals would only be eating what was available to them as well. So, in the colder months you could expect fattier meats and in the warmer months you could expect leaner meats. Not overly complicated, but it makes sense, and is something I tell my clients, you want to increase your fattier meat intake during the colder months and increase your leaner protein intake during the warmer months (excellent for stress and honestly, this is just what we have adapted to).
Next time you go shopping, take a look at what ends up in your grocery cart. If less than 80% of the food in your cart would be that of a Hunter Gatherer, you probably don’t have to look much further into your concerns for you health, because their sits the problem!

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Ontario-focused explorer Rubicon Minerals (TSE:RMX) Wednesday released highlights of work at its Phoenix Gold project along with financial data for its fourth quarter and full-year.
Rubicon is focused on the exploration and development of gold deposits and its key asset is the Phoenix Gold Project in Ontario's Red Lake gold camp, which hosts Goldcorp's (TSE:G) high-grade Red Lake Mine.
The company has taken Phoenix from the discovery to development stage in under four years.
addition, the company has significant land packages in the Red Lake
area outside the project as well as in Alaska, Nevada and Utah.
Rubicon Minerals said that amongst the highlights for 2011, it drilled a total of 81,802 metres on the F2 Gold System at Phoenix
during 2011. Construction was also completed on a 10.4 kilometre power line from the project site to the Hydro One power
Last June, Rubicon received results from a preliminary economic
assessment on its F2 Gold System, part of the Phoenix project, that
indicated cash costs as low as US$214 per tonne of processed material.
report, prepared by AMC Mining Consultants, estimated the F2 System
will produce 180,000 ounces of gold per year in the base case scenario
over a life of 12 years, with production rates of 1,250 tonnes per day.
according to the study, would yield a net present value of $433
million, at a five percent discount rate, and a pre-tax 28
percent internal rate of return, with a payback period of 3.3 years from the start of production.
base case results were calculated using a gold price of $1,100 per
ounce, the company said, and increase when using a higher, spot gold
In February, the company closed a $200.9 million bought deal equity financing, the bulk of which will go toward advancing its
Phoenix Gold project. The gold explorer sold 49 million common shares for $4.10 each.
Last week the company received the final three permits for its Phoenix Gold project in the heart of the Red Lake Gold District in
Ontario, with the company now fully permitted for future production from the property.
As at December 31, the company had $65.9 million in cash on its balance sheet.
the year to December 31, net loss narrowed to 21.4 million, or loss of
10 cents from a loss of 25.5 million or loss of 12 cents per share a
For the fourth quarter, the company's net loss
narrowed to $14.9 million, or loss of 6 cents per share, compared to a
net loss of $16.6 million or loss of 8 cents per share a year earlier.
The cause of the quarterly loss was the impairment charge on the New Horizon minerals claims in Alaska.


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A research team led by Kingston University and King's College London has identified seven important components of leadership in integrated health and social care teams and systems. These were released today in a study funded by the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR).
The components identified, referred to as mechanisms, will inform policy and leadership development and support improvements to health and social care systems nationwide.
The seven mechanisms are inspiring intent to work together, creating the conditions to work together, balancing multiple perspectives, working with power, taking a wider view, a commitment to learning and developing and clarifying complexity.
The report, which has been published in the NIHR's Health and Social Care Delivery Research Journal, was worked on by social work expert, who was at Kingston at the time of study, Dr Simon Fletcher and Emerita Professor of Health and Social Care at Kingston University, Fiona Ross alongside colleagues at King's College, London. It explored a wide range of evidence about leadership of integrated care teams and systems and used this to build a comprehensive description of leadership in action with all its associated contexts and outcomes.
The study comes as this year's roll out of integrated care systems in England means closer collaboration between the NHS, social care, local authorities, and communities. It is hoped the report will address the knowledge gap which currently exists, with little known about how to develop and support leadership across these organisational boundaries.
In addition to identifying the seven leadership mechanisms, the researchers concluded that research into leadership of integrated care teams and systems is limited and underdeveloped, with ideas often based on outdated assumptions. By making explicit some of these assumptions, the review has generated new perspectives, which can be built on, developed and tested further.
Professor Ross said it was vital the public are always kept at the centre of service delivery. "We are proud to have contributed novel and valuable insights into the leadership of integrated care teams and systems and laid a solid foundation for future research and the courses and programmes that will develop leaders of the future. With the increased shift towards this model of working, we believe our findings will contribute to ensuring these systems always keep the public at the centre of service delivery."
Professor of Healthcare for Older Adults at the Florence Nightingale Faculty of Nursing, Midwifery and Palliative at King's College, London, Ruth Harris said the study highlighted the reality of health and social care delivery. "We are delighted to release this report on leadership in integrated health and social care teams and systems, which explores theories around leadership to discover what works, for whom, and in what circumstances. Our review is grounded in the reality of health and social care delivery and addresses practice and policy changes throughout."
Professor of Social Work at the NIHR Policy Research Unit in Health and Care Workforce at King's College, London, Jill Manthorpe called the research timely and unique. "All these systems are evolving now across the nation. In addition to examining research literature, we also explored the experiences of patients and service users, the public and other key stakeholders in integrated care. Our stakeholder group, consisting of integrated service managers, researchers and service users and carer representatives, was closely consulted throughout the process, and they helped shape the overall findings."

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Schroff claims its robust Novastar enclosure for 19in rack-mount equipment is suitable for almost any working environment. Built around a die-cast aluminium frame, the cabinet is available in standard and heavy-duty versions offering static load-carrying capacities of 200 and 400kg respectively.
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In modern banking, new digital challengers are taking on traditional players by providing a better experience for end-customers. Banks need to either keep up or get left behind. On the seventh episode of Mr. Open Banking, Eyal is joined by David Brear to discuss what David calls “The Banking Battlefield.” The two dive into FinTechs' role in challenging major banks to solve consumer problems and the reasons why banks are inhibiting themselves from making changes. David Brear is the Founder and CEO of 11FS, a world-renowned FinTech consultancy that focuses on building and launching the next generation of digital propositions for some of the biggest banks in the world.
Specifically, David and Eyal Discuss:
- What exactly “The Banking Battlefield” is and what it looks like today;
- The difference between digitize and digital;
- What GAFAs entrance into the FinTech space means for big banks;
- The relationship between fintech and open banking.
Mais episódios de "Mr. Open Banking"
How Open Banking Is Done
58:41When it comes to both FinTech and open banking, the UK is leading the charge globally. In this episode, Eyal sits down with one of the key figures behind the country’s leadership in financial innovation: Charlotte Crosswell, the newly appointed Chair and Trustee of the Open Banking Implementation Entity (OBIE), which is the organization responsible for bringing open banking to the UK and acting as a shining example for the rest of the world. During their discussion, Charlotte shares her perspective on the UK’s strong FinTech reputation and how it’s evolved throughout her 25-year career serving in key leadership roles at the intersection of financial services, regulation and technology. She also offers her position on the UK’s national digital strategy, the factors that led to the UK’s success and the importance of a strong and inclusive culture. Finally, Charlotte offers her advice to peers in other regions hoping to help usher in this new age of open banking.Specifically they discuss: The UK’s FinTech landscapeCharlotte’s time as CEO of Innovate FinanceThe UK’s national digital strategyThe driving factors behind the UK’s open banking success The importance of culture in open bankingThe next incarnation of the OBIEThe future of open banking on a global scaleCharlotte’s advice for other practitioners aiming to adopt open bankingThe implications of smart data on businesses and individuals
The Road to DeFi Banking
41:27The world of modern cryptocurrencies has evolved beyond just money, with currencies like Ethereum providing programmable open platforms to build the financial instruments of the future. These new tools aim to re-create and radically improve the centuries-old systems we have today, a movement that has come to be known as decentralized finance, or DeFi. As the head economist of Decentralized Protocols at ConsenSys, Lex Sokolin is an expert on DeFi, as well as crypto and FinTech in general. In his current role, he focuses on protocol crypto-economics, digital assets, public and private blockchains and decentralized finance. In this episode, Eyal and Lex sit down to discuss how DeFi is creating the fabric of an entirely new economy, including where open banking fits into the picture. They cover the difference between different cryptocurrencies, the introduction of smart contracts, and how DeFi is ushering in the new world of finance.Specifically they discuss: Overview of cryptoBitcoin vs. vs. other cryptocurrenciesWhat are smart contracts?The emergence of DeFiOpen banking as a bridgeThe old economy vs. the new
45:00China has been at the frontier of digital banking innovation since 2014, when their tech giants WeChat and AliPay began driving banks to play catch up with raised user expectations. Creating an entirely different financial ecosystem than what one might experience in North America or even Europe, China’s banking is completely digitally integrated, with cash a long lost piece of the past. In this episode, Eyal sits down with banking innovation expert and author of “Cashless - China’s Digital Currency Revolution”, Richard Turrin, to discuss how China got here and where they are headed. They discuss the inner workings of China’s digital ecosystem, the role of WeChat and Alipay and the launch of Digital Yuan, and what regions with open banking aspirations can learn from China’s experience.Specifically they discuss: How market demand fuelled China’s cashless lifestyle;China’s different approach to open banking compared to the Western world;Whether or not digital yuan is levelling the playing field for banks; How CBDCs will coexist with payment apps; What others can learn from China’s digital banking journey
Open Banking in Europe
38:21There is little doubt that the birthplace of open banking is Europe. As a concept, open banking can be traced to much earlier times, but it was Europe who, in 2015, enacted the first open banking legislation in the form of the PSD2. Fast forward to today, and Europe is reaping the rewards of being the first mover. Thousands of banks and hundreds of fintechs are now leveraging open banking to communicate with each other using common, secure standards, driving an explosion of innovative financial products and services all across the EU. Although Europe seems united behind common legislation, there have still been delays and confusion, and what works for some countries, doesn’t necessarily work for others. In this episode, Eyal sits down with Panagiotis Kriaris, Head of Business Development at German payment services provider Unzer. Panagiotis has been at the forefront of global open banking since it began, and has spent his career at the intersection of business and technology, bringing senior expertise to financial services across the board, including banking payments, fintech and e-commerce.Specifically, Eyal and Panagiotis discuss:The history and evolution of open banking in Europe;The inevitable disintermediation of financial services;The coming age of embedded finance;Banks that have been successful in open banking;Advice for those hoping to implement open banking.
Building a Digital Bank
42:01The concept of digital disruption is no longer revolutionary for most businesses. In fact, digital transformation has become a prerequisite for ensuring you’re not left behind. Although banking is often perceived as a dated industry, banks are no strangers to digital disruption, dating back to the inception of ATMs. Yet disruption today is catapulting beyond familiar ground. The emergence and exponential development of the Internet has eliminated costs associated with running a bank and reaching your customers, costs that were previously considered fundamental. This opens up the door for competition and innovation, creating an environment where savvy customers demand intuitive, customized digital experiences from everyone they deal with - including their banks. In this episode, Eyal sits down with Andrew Moor, President and CEO of EQ Bank, Canada’s Challenger Bank. EQ is committed to exploring how banks can leverage technology to improve the societies in which they operate, so it comes as no surprise that they are strong advocates of open banking.Specifically, Eyal and Andrew discuss: The Canadian banking landscape;The role of the big five banks;Infrastructure modernization for open banking;How to succeed at launching a digital bank;Business models for banks in the open space.
Open Banking For Good
39:35Open banking isn’t just about finance, it’s also about improving society. One of open banking’s key facets is its ability to create non-zero sum outcomes, meaning that one person’s gain doesn’t equal another person’s loss. Globally, we need to consider how best to harness this quality as we move towards a brighter, greener and more equitable future. In this episode, Eyal sits down with Faith Reynolds, champion of the open banking for good movement. Faith has been in open banking since the beginning, and has worked on a multitude of unique challenges, ranging from enforcement and redress all the way through to accessibility, vulnerability and other issues concerning financial inclusion. Today, Faith is on the board at Fair4All Finance and is a driving force behind Current Account Switch Service at Pay.UK. Together, they discuss how open banking can be used to create a better world, where banks are not just engines of capitalism but also engines of social good. Specifically, Eyal and Faith discuss: Do banks currently provide a social good?;Exploring the Open Banking Manifesto; How open banking can improve vulnerability, accessibility, and inclusion;The real needs of the underbanked; The right of individuals to claim value from their data.
The Great Unbanked
38:57Right now, approximately two billion people across the globe are unbanked - meaning they have no connection to any banking system of any kind. Banks simply cannot make their business model work to serve low-income households properly, let alone the poor, which means that even the simplest of transactions such as payments become a challenge, often widening the gap between the haves and have nots. However, thanks to technology, things are improving. As the open banking movement continues to expand, the unbanked might just be the perfect source of untapped economic potential. On this episode of Mr. Open Banking, Eyal speaks with Carlos Kazuo Missao, the Director of GFT Group in Sao Paulo and a leader in the digital transformation of financial services. The two discuss how Brazil is using open banking to bridge their societal divide between a mature, developed economy and extreme poverty. Specifically, Carlos and Eyal discuss: Who are the unbanked and how do they fit into Brazil’s plans; How Brazil’s banks are catering the unbanked population; The big three regulations Brazillian banks need to follow;How open banking is leveling the playing field.
The Identity Question
41:24Identity - the simple yet complex concept that makes you, you. But in the digital era, identity encompasses not only the individual attributes you capture about yourself, but those that are only revealed only through your online interactions and behaviours. On the one hand, digital identity is a powerful tool for determining our preferences, helping us make decisions and linking us to our devices, as well as to each other. Yet at the same time, it is a form of surveillance, watching and tracking our every move. So how do we ensure that digital identity is used to evolve our abilities, rather than limit them? How do you manage identity in a distributed, digital world? In our first episode of Season Two, Eyal sits down with Nat Sakimura, a renowned technologist known for his work as Chairman at the OpenID Foundation, where he works as a leading identity and privacy standardization architect to answer these very questions. Specifically, Nat and Eyal discuss: Why digital identity and personal data are important; What the OpenID Foundation is and how it works; How open banking standards need to adopt digital identity; Who the identity providers are today; What is the nature of identity itself.
Exploring Data Rights
1:00:06At the heart of open banking lies an important and difficult question: do you own your data?As internet giants like Facebook and Google continue to grow, data rights seem like a natural next step in our society. After all, data has surpassed oil in value and yet, most consumers know very little about what their data is actually being used for and how it is being shared. In our final episode of Mr. Open Banking’s first season, Eyal sits down with industry expert James Bligh, Co-Founder of RedCrew and lead developer for Australia’s Consumer Data Right (CDR). The two discuss what makes the CDR unique among open banking standards, the debate about whether data is even yours to begin with, and the ongoing journey towards the establishment of universal data rights.Specifically, James and Eyal discuss:What Australia’s “Consumer Data Right” (CDR) is and what it means for consumers;The ongoing demand for data to be put back in the hands of consumers;The CDR’s implications on Australian banks;The difference between data rights, data standards, data ownership, and data control;How the current data monopolies led by tech giants are impacted by open banking.
The Banking Battlefield
37:53In modern banking, new digital challengers are taking on traditional players by providing a better experience for end-customers. Banks need to either keep up or get left behind. On the seventh episode of Mr. Open Banking, Eyal is joined by David Brear to discuss what David calls “The Banking Battlefield.” The two dive into FinTechs' role in challenging major banks to solve consumer problems and the reasons why banks are inhibiting themselves from making changes. David Brear is the Founder and CEO of 11FS, a world-renowned FinTech consultancy that focuses on building and launching the next generation of digital propositions for some of the biggest banks in the world. Specifically, David and Eyal Discuss: What exactly “The Banking Battlefield” is and what it looks like today; The difference between digitize and digital;What GAFAs entrance into the FinTech space means for big banks;The relationship between fintech and open banking.


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Dick Chiclet has long been recognized and received critical praise for his signature, raw (wild!) surf guitar crunch and his catchy garage-band-verging-on-alternative-pop melodies. Treat yourself to the sounds of these Dick Chiclet bands: The FUZZrites; The Concussions; and The B-Sides.
In 2013, Dick Chiclet forges ahead with a growing collection of highly personal, quirky and mesmerizing instrumentals. The first two releases under the Dick Chiclet moniker, "Test Pilot" and "Ice Cream For Joe", feature soaring melodic keyboard, bass organ and creative guitar handiwork. The drums are ably beaten by Los Straitjackets member, Pete Curry.
"Sounds like Joe Meek is back from the beyond!" - Creepy Rick (The Volcanos, Hellbenders)
"as Lawrence would say...Wonnerful, Wonnerful, Wonnerful"! - Johnny Rabb (The Neanderthals)
"I hear Neil Young channeling Joe Meek. Damn you & your limitless talent!" - Jorge Spahn (Radio Free Bakersfield)
"This is absolutely WILD!!! Simply incredible stuff! I'm blown away! LOVE that Echolette, too! "Ice Cream for Joe" sounds like what Joe Meek would have done in the late '60s or later, had he not offed himself! And "Test Pilot" sounds completely unique and original to my ears. That's truly impressive." -Ivan Pongracic

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Deputy Sheriff Dale Cheek was recently honored by the Ellis County Commissioners' Court for his 20 years of service.
"Deputy Sheriff Cheek first came to Ellis County Sheriff’s Office in 1998 as a detention officer. He left 14 months later and then returned in June of 2001. He earned his Peace Officer's License and was made a Reserve Deputy Sheriff, while still working as a Detention officer in July of 2002," the county states in a news release.
Cheek was hired as a deputy sheriff in January of 2004, where he has served as a master peace officer, master jailer and courthouse security.
"I have been through three administrations under the Sheriff’s Office, and each one has improved," Cheek said. "We have come a long way since I started and I take my hat off to them. In the end, a job is what you make it."
Cheek plans to officially retire at the end of September.


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Floyd Mayweather knows how to work the system. Call it whatever you want, but his boxing match with Logan Paul is going to secure yet another huge bag of cash for the former professional.
Floyd Mayweather vs. Logan Paul is two days away. If you want to know more about the rules of the match, feel free to do so. Now we focus on the money.
How Much Money Is Floyd Making Off Logan Paul?
Floyd Mayweather revealed he's already made tens of millions from the build-up to the Paul fight. You read that right: from the build-up. That's not including the money he's getting from the actual match!
- Who Is Logan Paul? The Vine Star That's Fighting Floyd Mayweather
- Floyd Mayweather vs. Logan Paul Can Only End with a Knockout
When asked how much he is pulling in from the clash with Logan, Floyd shrugged and said he's clocked in $30 million before Sunday. When pushed a little more, he added that in total, he's going to add about $50 million from the whole thing. In his own words: not bad for someone who's retired.
This information all came from a Morning Kombat interview where the boxing champ speaks on a number of topics, not limited to Logan Paul. For example, Money Mayweather is open to the idea of a Conor McGregor rematch.
You can listen to everything Floyd had to say in the video below.


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With a stay at Hotel Pires in Balneário Camboriú (Balneário Camboriú Centro), you'll be steps from Cinerama Shopping Mall and Camboriu Praia Shopping Mall. This hotel is 23.3 mi (37.5 km) from Beto Carrero World and 9.2 mi (14.8 km) from Itapema Beach.
Satisfy your appetite at the hotel's coffee shop/cafe, or stay in and take advantage of the room service.
Make yourself at home in one of the 167 air-conditioned rooms featuring minibars and LCD televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature bidets and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, and housekeeping is provided daily.
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- Jury out on North Korea link to ransomware attack
Was North Korea behind the ransomware epidemic that hit global computer networks earlier this month? That's the subject of heated debate in cybersecurity circles after analysts found similarities in the "WannaCry" worm to other malware attributed to North Korea.
- Indian-origin women jailed for lying to US grand jury
Two Indian-origin women in US have been sentenced to two years in prison each for making false declarations before a grand jury. Harjit Kaur Johal, 50, and Jasvir Kaur, 47, were sentenced by a US district judge. They participated in a series of unemployment and disability fraud schemes in Yuba City

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Hey there, everyone! I hope this blog finds you well. We here at the Dome Friends Millinery and Haberdashery have been busy making appearances at conventions and art-shows, but that doesn't mean we've forgotten about Sun City Crochet.
For those of you with whom we've spoken about a hip new crochet circle, the wait is over. Sun City Crochet is pleased to announce that we've fixed the time and place for our inaugural meeting. We'd like to offer our most sincere thanks to Daxie Boy Toys 126 Shadow Mountain, Ste. D for hosting the event, which will be held on Sunday June 1, 2014 from 4-6 pm
We want to extend this invitation to everyone, regardless of your level of crochet ability. If you're interested in being a part of El Paso's premier crochet community, come on our to Daxie Boy Toys from 4-6pm on June 1, and be ready for anything! Let's use this opportunity to get to know each other and come up with some really great group projects we can work on. El Paso has a rich and talented community of artists, and it time for the crochet to shine!
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Traditionally, minerals have been regarded as either hydrous or anhydrous, depending on the occurrence of OH- or H2O groups in their ideal structural formulae. However, during recent decades it has been shown that low concentrations of water, in the form of OH- ions or H2O molecules, is a widespread component also in the nominally anhydrous minerals.
The role of such minerals (olivine, pyroxene, garnet) in the Earth’s upper mantle has received a strong interest, partly because they provide a water storage mechanism at conditions where hydrous minerals are not stable. Relatively high water concentrations in nominally anhydrous minerals, with contents approaching 1000 ppm H2O may also be found in mantle-derived specimens. Profound effects on physical and chemical properties of the mantle, such as viscosity and electric conductivity, have been demonstrated already at low hydrogen concentrations.
In this project, we are studying hydrogen stability and redox-exchange mechanisms with the aim to increase the understanding of the effects of hydrogen incorporation in nominally anhydrous minerals. An important issue is whether observed concentrations are representative for the original conditions, or if the kinetics of hydrogen exchange reactions is fast enough to allow re-equilibration during ascent processes.
In a sub-project we are also studying water concentrations in phenocrysts from volcanic rocks. The aim is here to determine water contents in the host magma, which is strongly affecting the intensity of volcanic eruptions.
Another sub-project studies the occurrence of hydrogen as substitutions in detrital quarts in sedimentary rocks from the Italian Alps, since these substitutions depend on the environment of formation of the quartz (pressure, temperature, chemical conditions), and thus indirectly on the provenance of the quartz and the sediments.


Celebrating UT Foundation Day
Post by RK News on Monday, October 30, 2023
As we mark the fourth anniversary of the declaration of Jammu and Kashmir as a Union Territory, it is a day of remembrance, reflection, and anticipation. This day, henceforth known as UT Foundation Day, is not just a date on the calendar, but a symbol of the J&K UT’s resilience, fortitude, and commitment to a harmonious and prosperous future. Jammu and Kashmir has always been the crown jewel of India, blessed with unparalleled natural beauty, a rich cultural heritage, and a history as complex as it is compelling. The transition to Union Territory status on October 31, 2019, marked a pivotal moment in this region's story, opening a new chapter of integration, development, and peace. The UT Foundation Day is an opportunity to celebrate the strides Jammu and Kashmir have made in these years. We've seen enhanced connectivity with the completion of landmark infrastructure projects, increased educational opportunities, and a boost in tourism, which has breathed new life into the local economy. Jammu and Kashmir has witnessed progress in areas such as industry and healthcare, proving that the promise of growth and prosperity is not just a dream, but a reality in the making. Yet, we must not forget the challenges that had to be faced. The road to progress is never without its obstacles. The issues of militancy, political unrest, and social division did not disappear overnight. However, the resilience of the people, the unflinching resolve of the administration, and the consistent efforts at fostering dialogue and understanding have made a significant difference. The essence of this day is unity. Unity not just within Jammu and Kashmir, but with the rest of India. The UT status emphasizes the inseparable bond that exists between Jammu and Kashmir and the rest of the nation, a bond that is based on mutual respect, shared aspirations, and common goals. As we look forward to the future, let's remember that the journey ahead is a shared one. It's a path that should lead to a Jammu and Kashmir where every citizen feels heard, where every community feels respected, and where every child can dream of a bright, secure future. While celebrating UT Foundation Day, let's not just focus on the achievements and challenges, but also on the potential that lies within this region. Let's envision a Jammu and Kashmir that is known not just for its breathtaking landscapes but also for its thriving economy, robust institutions, and a vibrant society where peace, prosperity, and progress are not mere words, but a way of life. As Jammu and Kashmir continue to stride forward, let this day be a reminder that the strength of a nation lies in the unity of its people, the richness of its culture, and its unwavering commitment to peace and progress. Let us all work together by cherishing the present, and building a promising future.


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Oxboro Library reopens Wednesday, July 10 at noon
Following an 11-month renovation, Oxboro Library will reopen Wednesday, July 10 at noon.
The space feels lighter and larger, thanks to a reconstructed ceiling, new windows and a refreshed floor plan that maximizes natural light. Areas for youth include a cozy family reading nook in the northwest corner, opening out into an area for school-age children with activity zones and the children’s collection. The teen space is expanded, with plenty of seating options for groups and individuals.
Following natural breaks in the floor plan, a new reading room in the south portion of the building is tucked away from areas with more activity, featuring spaces to work, read and study. The large meeting room is more accessible, now located inside the library, with windows that balance light and privacy.
The new second entrance welcomes pedestrian traffic from the Portland Avenue side, with outdoor furniture, green space, sidewalks and patio, adding new useable space outside the library.
Other improvements increase the building’s energy efficiency with new HVAC systems, a new roof and rain garden features to utilize stormwater runoff.
Celebrate the reopening
The library will remain open until 8 p.m. on July 10 as regular hours resume. All are welcome to enjoy the renovated building, connect with library services and build community together in the new space.
On a future date to be announced, join us for remarks from Hennepin County Commissioner Debbie Goettel and Interim Library Director Janet Mills, followed by a ceremonial ribbon-cutting. Event details will be announced as the date approaches.
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The ProShares Bitcoin Technique ETF (BITO) has witnessed a vital surge in its belongings below control, coming near the $2 billion mark on January eighth, thereby registering an all-time top.
At the similar day, the buying and selling quantity of the fund crossed $800 million.
- Introduced in October 2021, BITO made historical past because the first-ever Bitcoin futures exchange-traded fund (ETF) in the US.
- Within the absence of spot Bitcoin ETFs, the recognition of goods making an investment in BTC futures soared. In a while after its release, BITO impulsively reached $1 billion in belongings, demonstrating the robust call for for crypto-related funding automobiles.
- On the other hand, the fund confronted a setback in November 2022 when its asset base shriveled to round $500 million following the cave in of the FTX crypto replace.
- Fresh months have noticed a outstanding rebound for BITO, pushed via really extensive inflows amid a Bitcoin rally.
- The newest milestone comes amid larger anticipation of acclaim for spot Bitcoin ETFs in the United States, which has fueled optimism and contributed to the renewed hobby in BTC-related funding tools.
- Ultimate month, Cathie Wooden’s ARK Make investments liquidated just about $45 million in GBTC stocks and over $150 million in Coinbase shares. A good portion of the proceeds from the GBTC sale, totaling $100 million, was once applied to procure Bitcoin Futures ETF BITO.
- Following the transfer, ARK become the second-largest holder of the BITO.


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The question of ignorance and delusion is a profound one. Just as it manifests beauty and luminosity and love and goodness, Living Being also manifests ignorance and delusion, which are the bases of suffering, violence, and insensitivity. As we have seen, living our realization requires continual practice. Because of the persistence of our ignorance, practice continues not only before realization, but also after realization. And we have seen how, at some point, practice is not at all separate from realization. Our continual practice illuminates the ignorance and delusion that endure beyond realization. When we investigate our delusions, we can recognize two kinds of ignorance: learned ignorance and innate ignorance. Learned ignorance accumulates throughout our lives, experiences, and developments. All of the self-images, constructs, and precognitive impressions that we explored in the last chapter are the content of learned ignorance. Innate ignorance, on the other hand, is independent of our learning. We come into the world with various forms of innate ignorance. For example, the individual soul is born innately ignorant of the view that Living Being is manifesting through the individual soul.

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Yellow Placement Print Kurti - Short Sleeves
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Brightening up your look and adding life to your ethnic collection is this yellow printed kurti. Yellow kurti. Prints all over. Different print at the yoke and border. Short sleeves. Straight hem with side slits. Combine it with a pair of leggings and peep toes. Sling on a potli bag and wear hoop earrings for a gorgeous look. Fabric: 100% Cotton. Model Statistics: Height - 5 ft. 8 inches Bust - 33.5 inchesWaist - 24 inches Model is wearing size S.
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Following are summaries of our recommendations and key findings from the census, which was conducted in early 2022. For more details you can download our overview report below. And for the full details, including more detailed findings and our methodolgy, you can also access our full report.
Each nation should develop a bespoke child health workforce strategy.
Plans should respond to immediate needs and financial pressures, taking into account emerging models of care to deliver professional and service standards. This includes developing a multi-disciplinary workforce in all parts of the UK that supports a whole system approach. Plans should be based on robust data, future trend modelling and consultation with children and young people (CYP).
NHS organisations and senior leaders should support the wellbeing of the child health workforce and modern ways of working.
This should include protecting staff from burnout, developing an inclusive and caring environment, looking positively on requests for flexible working and better understanding the workplace culture, including why people may choose to leave.
NHS organisations and senior leaders should ensure equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) are integral to workforce planning.
This should include setting up EDI initiatives and groups to ensure the workforce and leadership reflects the diversity of the population that it serves and establishing inclusive working needs, including for those with neurodiversity and accessibility needs. It should also include monitoring and measuring EDI processes and providing training on the importance of diversity.
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Kennyhertz Perry partner Braden Perry lead an educational and interactive training at the Nebraska Attorney General’s office focusing on legal implications of Bitcoin and other emerging issues related to block chain technology. The Office of the Attorney General, and personnel from the Nebraska Highway Patrol, Nebraska Department of Revenue criminal investigators, and Homeland Security participated in an interactive training by Perry, and representatives from Coinbase and Chainalysis, discussing criminal, fraud, and consumer protection issues with the emerging technology. The daylong event occurred in Lincoln on May 16, 2016.
Corruption, Forced Labor and Human Trafficking in Supply Chains Subject Unsuspecting Companies to Potential FCPA Violations
Increasingly, trafficking-related activities in global supply chains include corruption, bribery, and other conduct that could result in liability for companies subject to Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) jurisdiction. Both sending countries and countries employing forced labor can be liabilities for companies unknowingly using unscrupulous agents. Companies can avoid FCPA prosecution by instituting an effective, functioning compliance program. Routine FCPA Due Diligence is a critical component in maintaining a FCPA compliance program.
If you or your company is subject to, or suspects potential supply chain issues, contact our experienced attorneys. Attuned to detail, Kennyhertz Perry’s investigations are unparalleled in quality, exceeding the highest standards.
Kennyhertz Perry, LLC Partner Braden Perry was featured as one of several information security experts in the ABA Law Practice Today. Mr. Perry discussed the revelation that some of the country’s most prestigious law firms were hacked in an attempt to uncover confidential information, coupled with the “Panama Papers” scandal, and how it has put an uncomfortable spotlight on law firms and their data security programs.
The two-part series, entitled “Law Firm Hack Attack,” addresses the serious issues with law firms and their data security, including why law firms are targets. Mr. Perry has extensive experience advising clients in federal inquiries and investigations, particularly in enforcement matters involving complex or emerging and novel issues. He also works with clients in all industries in crafting information security programs and ensuring their current information security programs are sound.
Braden Perry spoke today on Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (“FCPA”) Investigation Cooperation: Avoiding Common Corporate Mistakes on the Knowledge Group Webcast series. Mr. Perry shared his FCPA knowledge with an audience ranging from corporate executives to other legal practitioners. Key topics included: FCPA Enforcement – A 2016 Overview Common FCPA Corporate Missteps during Investigation Strategies for Thorough
Braden Perry, government enforcement and litigation partner with Kennyhertz Perry, LLC was again contacted by IDG News Service to discuss Apple’s defenses and their refusal to follow Judge Pym’s order requiring assistance to the FBI’s in its probe of the San Bernardino terrorist acts. IDG News Service is the wire service representing PCWorld, Computerworld, MacWorld, Network World, CIO and dozens of other leading tech publications worldwide.
Apple recently raised its defenses in a court briefing, ranging from attacking the purposes of the All Writs Act, to the 1st and 5th Amendment arguments. Perry commented on the the overall balancing the needs of law enforcement with the privacy and personal safety interests of the public, and the fact that the ” government needs a ‘compelling’ interest to force Apple to write new code,” he said. Still, however, Apple faces an “uphill battle.”
On February 3rd, John Kennyhertz, Partner with Kennyhertz Perry, LLC, presented at the Kauffman Foundation as part of the FastTrac TechVenture program. The certified FastTrac curriculum and the affiliates that teach it have a proven framework to help aspiring entrepreneurs start businesses across the country. The audience was made up of UMKC professors and entrepreneurs from the greater Kansas City area. Serving as the legal expert for the UMKC Small Business and Technology Development Center, Kennyhertz addressed various legal issues faced by today’s entrepreneurs and their startups. He discussed entity selection and formation, the importance of a tailored operating agreement, Federal, state and local government regulations, employment law, business licensing, and employment law issues. Mr. Kennyhertz continues to serve as a valuable resource to the growing startup community in Kansas City through his continued involvement and work with The Kauffman Foundation, UMKC and the University of Kansas School of Business.
Kennyhertz Perry Partner Braden Perry Selected as Speaker for The Knowledge Group’s Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (“FCPA”) Webcast
Braden Perry, a government enforcement and investigations attorney with Kennyhertz Perry, LLC, has been invited to speak at The Knowledge Group’s live webcast entitled “FCPA Investigation Cooperation: Avoiding Common Corporate Mistakes.” This event will focus on companies and clients potentially at risk for a Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (“FCPA”) investigation and how internal investigations should be appropriately tailored and cautioned against overly broad and costly investigations that may delay resolution.
In a two-hour live webcast, a panel of thought leaders and practitioners assembled by The Knowledge Group will identify the common corporate mistakes and the best strategies on how to avoid them during FCPA investigation.
Key topics include:
- FCPA Enforcement – A 2016 Overview
- Common FCPA Corporate Missteps during Investigation
- Strategies for Thorough and Tailored Investigation
- Best Practices When Working with the Government
- Recent Regulatory Developments
Braden Perry, a litigation, regulatory and government investigations attorney with Kennyhertz Perry, LLC was one of several experts that spoke with Business News Daily on the first steps to take if your company has been sued. Perry said that you should check the caption and service information on the lawsuit to ensure that it contains the proper entity or person associated with the issues. If this information is incorrect in any way, you may move to dismiss the action in its entirety. If it is correct, you should proceed with reviewing the allegations and put a litigation hold, or preservation order, in place. This requires the company to preserve all data that may relate to the legal action.
Recently, Braden Perry discussed Real Estate encryption and client privacy with Virtru Business Solutions Blog and described how the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (“CFPB”) monitors compliance and privacy.
The CFPB is designed to help consumers across the financial industry, said Perry. And company culture is often the biggest obstacle to CFPB compliance: “Many regulated companies are “reactive,” meaning that they do not anticipate issues but wait for issues to arise and then act or “react.” [They’re] short-sighted, looking at the near-term and not focused on long-term goals. “Proactive” companies are forward looking, not only in anticipating issues that might arise, but in having clear directions and goals.”
Perry recommended that companies remain open to change. Reactive organizations tend to resist security initiatives, creating an “uphill battle” for compliance staff. To succeed, organizations need full management buy-in.
Kennyhertz Perry’s Braden Perry discussed Apple’s refusal to decrypt an iPhone with Grant Gross, Senior Editor of IDG News Service, the wire service representing PCWorld, Computerworld, MacWorld, Network World, CIO and dozens of other leading tech publications worldwide. The FBI claims that iPhone, which belonged to one of the San Bernardino shooters, may be helpful in their investigation.
Perry, a former federal enforcement attorney now practicing government investigations and litigation, stated that while unlikely, Judge Pym could hold Apple in contempt of court if the company refuses to cooperate with her order and could impose significant fines.
So far, Apple is refusing. The court should rule in the next few weeks.
Kraft Foods Group and Mondelez Global made headlines last year being charged with market manipulation by the CFTC. At the time, Braden Perry, a former CFTC Senior Trial Attorney and Kennyhertz Perry, LLC partner spoke with McGraw Hill about the meaning of this battle between a regulator and a large end user and participant in the commodities market.
Mr. Perry continues to talk about the CFTC’s new anti-manipulation standard, this time discussing cryptocurrency and the CFTC’s expansive jurisdiction, recently speaking to the Conference of Western Attorneys General (“CWAG”) involving the potential for actions involving manipulation or attempted manipulation on the Bitcoin spot market. CWAG invited Mr. Perry to their 2016 Digital Currency Symposium as a digital currency expert discussing regulatory and enforcement issues with digital currencies and the blockchain.
Kennyhertz Perry’s Braden Perry was invited to speak at the Conference of Western Attorneys General 2016 Digital Currency Symposium on February 4 and 5 in Park City at the Montage Deer Valley. CWAG will have 5 AG’s along with 9 of their senior staff representing 9 states and the District of Columbia attending the symposium. Mr. Perry will speak to this distinguished group on potential users of digital currencies, distributed ledgers and the Blockchain; and security and consumer protection issues related to digital currencies. The Digital Currency Symposium fosters relationships with responsible industry players, law enforcement officials and regulators with the goal of facilitating the sharing of information which will assist policy makers in the construction of regulatory and legislative interpretations beneficial to all involved.


BHEL sets up 10,000 class clean room facility
Bangalore: BHEL has set up a facility at its Electronics Systems Division here in collaboration with the country's space research nodal body ISRO for assembling and testing Space Grade Solar Panels using high efficiency solar cells.
Besides, BHEL has also supplied two sets of Li-ion batteries, each consisting of 40 Li-ion cells with a power storage capacity of 160 Ampere-Hours for GSAT-10, BHEL said in a statement.
Both the space solar panels and batteries were built and tested to strict space quality standards at the BHEL facility by highly skilled manpower, it added.
They were subjected to rigorous tests such as vibration and thermal-vacuum tests at ISRO as part of ensuring space quality requirements to validate their mechanical, electrical and thermal performance.
Earlier this year, space grade solar panels and Lithium-ion batteries assembled, tested and supplied by the electronics division of city-based BHEL to the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) were successfully deployed recently on GSAT-10 Satellite.
The satellite, launched from French Guyana on September 29, is the heaviest Indian satellite built by ISRO and caters to the country's telecommunications and TV broadcasting requirements, a company release said.
The four solar panels, of each with 5.36 square metres area, supplied by BHEL for GSAT-10 comprise multi Junction solar cells in series and parallel combinations, with a total power generating capacity of 4000 Watts.
BHEL has so far supplied 55 solar panels totalling to 250 square metres of area and 40 batteries for various satellites of ISRO.


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New Hire Roundup: Needleman Named to CFPB Advisory Board
Meanwhile, Dave Rau will head the trust tax group at U.S. Bank Wealth Management.
New Hire Roundup: TD Ameritrade Institutional Adds Dario
Also this week in new hires, Joseph Nader joined Wescott Financial Advisory Group; Will Proctor went to a new spot at Neuberger Berman; and more.
CFPB, State Bank Supervisors Team Up to Police Financial Providers
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and the Conference of State Bank Supervisors pledged Tuesday to coordinate and cooperate in supervising providers of consumer financial products and services.

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“That this nation under God shall have a new birth of freedom, and that government of the people by the people for the people shall not perish from the earth”. Those words were spoken by Abraham Lincoln in his Gettysburg Address after a great battle that threatened the existence of our nation. Today we are engaged in a different type of battle that also threatens our nation. Apathy. Would we have the problems of today if we had taken the time to learn and understand the issues our state and nation are faced with, and voted?
Thomas Jefferson wrote, “if a nation expects to be ignorant and free, in a state of civilization, it expects what never was or never will be”.
Understand the issues, put the United States of America first and vote.
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Located in the heart of the Eurasian region, Turkey is a significant country favored with beautiful nature, popular touristic destinations, historical monuments and archaeological sites, unique customs and traditions, extraordinary culture, blooming economy and key regional importance. As a transcontinental Eurasian country, Turkey shares important borders with countries from EU, the Middle East and the Caucasus, which brings many opportunities and benefits for the country.
Turkey is place where modern and traditional embrace one another and create one exotic yet luxurious experience for its visitors. The ancient historical monuments and sights contrast the modern buildings, creating one very special feeling of timelessness.
Deservedly, Turkey always appears on the top of the lists for “must-see” travel destinations and hundreds of thousands of tourists visit the country every year proving the significance of the abundance of the Turkish touristic experience.
Turkey is the most historically diverse country in the world with a vast number of ancient cultures which had populated these lands thousands of years ago. Hittites, Greeks, Romans, Byzantines, Mongols, Ottomans and many other ancient cultures have left their mark on the modern-day Turkey, presented nowadays by architecture, arts and crafts.
The ancient Greek city of Ephesus, the rocky landscapes of Cappadocia and the breathtaking architectural landmarks of Istanbul such as Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace, the Blue Mosque, Dolmabahce Palace and so on are just a taste of all the historical richness of Turkey.
The Mediterranean resorts
The Turkish southwestern resorts are the most popular travel destinations and every year the Mediterranean cost of the country is visited by impressive number of tourists, attracted by the wonderful hot-summer Mediterranean climate, beautiful nature and historical sites, luxury hotels and high-quality service.
Every year thousands of tourists visit the Turkish Riviera city of Antalya. As the biggest sea resort in Turkey, Antalya has been top choice for people from around the world, making the touristic city the third most visited by international tourists destination for 2013.
The Turkish cuisine is world-wide famous and it truly deserves its popularity. From the rich Turkish breakfast through the delicious kebabs and meat balls to the delightful Turkish deserts, the Turkish cuisine is popular for the unique recipes and delicious dishes.
Turkish people are very friendly and helpful. They are one of the most hospitable nations. Visitors will never leave the county without being offered at least once to try the famous Turkish tea and coffee.
“A cup of coffee commits one to forty years of friendship.” Turkish proverb

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Abstract 16613: Endogenous Tissue Transglutaminase Protects the Pressure-Overloaded Myocardium From Dilative Remodeling by Preserving Matrix Integrity
Tissue transglutaminase (tTG) is a multifunctional protein that modulates inflammation and repair by activating TGF-β, by enhancing fibroblast responses to growth factors, by regulating matrix metabolism and by inducing matrix cross-linking. tTG is markedly upregulated in failing hearts; however, its role in cardiac remodeling remains unknown. In order to examine whether tTG is involved in the fibrotic cardiomyopathy associated with pressure overload we performed transverse aortic constriction (TAC) protocols in tTG null and wildtype (WT) mice. tTG mRNA and protein was markedly upregulated in the pressure-overloaded myocardium; flow cytometry suggested that collagen I+ fibroblasts and CD45+ leukocytes harvested from pressure-overloaded hearts exhibited externalization of tTG on the cell surface. In the absence of injury, WT and tTG null mice had comparable cardiac dimensions and function. However after 28d of TAC, tTG -/- mice exhibited increased LV hypertrophy (LV mass, WT: 127.13+6.73 mg vs. -/-: 195.7+12.39 mg, p<0.01) and accentuated chamber dilation (LVEDV, WT: 63.99+4.82 mm3 vs. -/-: 86.28+4.24 mm3, p<0.01). WT and tTG -/- pressure-overloaded hearts had comparable numbers of apoptotic cardiomyocytes indicating that accentuated remodeling observed in -/- animals cannot be explained by increased cell loss. Increased adverse remodeling in tTG -/- mice was associated with enhanced fibroblast infiltration in the pressure-overloaded myocardium. WT and null fibroblasts isolated from pressure overloaded hearts displayed similar collagen and a-SMA expression and comparable responses to TGF-beta. A collagen crosslinking assay demonstrated that deposition of insoluble collagen in tTG null hearts was significantly reduced in comparison to WT animals, suggesting that disruption of tTG resulted in markedly impaired collagen crosslinking in response to pressure overload. In addition, zymography showed that tTG null hearts had significantly increased MMP-2 activation indicating that tTG inhibits matrix degradation in the pressure-overloaded ventricle. The findings suggest that tTG exerts protective effects on the pressure-overloaded myocardium by crosslinking of collagen and by preventing excessive matrix degradation.
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1971年设立国际油污损害赔偿基金国际公约的1976年议定书 PROTOCOL OF 1976 TO THE INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION ON THE ESTABLISH-MENT OF AN INTERNATIONAL FUND FOR COMPENSATION FOR OIL POLLUTION DAMAGE，1971
THE PARTIES TO THE PRESENT PROTOCOL，
HAVING CONSIDERED the International Convention on the Establishment ofan International Fund for Compensation for Oil Pollution Damage， done atBrussels on December 18， 1971，
HAVE AGREED as follows：Article I
For the purpose of the present Protocol：
1. “Convention” means the International Convention on theEstablishment of an International Fund for Compensation for Oil PollutionDamage， 1971.
2. “Liability Convention” has the same meaning as in the Convention.
3. “Organization” has the same meaning as in the Convention.
4. “Secretary-General” means the Secretary-General of theOrganization.Article II
Article 1， paragraph 4 of the Convention is replaced by the followingtext：
“Unit of Account” or “Monetary Unit” means the unit of account ormonetary unit as the case may be， referred to in Article V of theLiability Convention， as amended by the Protocol thereto adopted onNovember 19， 1976.Article III
The amounts referred to in the Convention shall wherever they appearbe amended as follows：
（a） Article 4：
（i） “450 million francs” is replaced by “30 million units ofaccount or 450 million monetary units”；
（ii） “900 million francs” is replaced by “60 million units ofaccount or 900 million monetary units”。
（b） In Article 5：
（i） “1，500 francs” is replaced by “100 units of account or1，500 million monetary units”；
（ii） “125 million francs” is replaced by “8，333，000 units ofaccount or 125 million monetary units”；
（iii） “2，000 francs” is replaced by “133 units of account or2，000 monetary units”；
（iv） “210 million francs” is replaced by “14 million units ofaccount or 210 million monetary units”。
（c） In Article 11， “75 million francs” is replaced by “5 millionunits of account or 75 million monetary units”。
（d） In Article 12， “15 million francs” is replaced by “1 millionunits of account or 15 million monetary units”。Article IV
1. The present Protocol shall be open for signature by any State whichhas signed the Convention or acceded thereto and by any State invited toattend the Conference to Revise the Unit of Account Provisions in theInternational Convention on the Establishment of an International Fund forCompensation for Oil Pollution Damage， 1971， held in London from November17 to 19， 1976. The Protocol shall be open for signature from February 1，1977 to December 31， 1977 at the Headquarters of the Organization.
2. Subject to paragraph 4 of this Article， the present Protocol shallbe subject to ratification， acceptance or approval by the States whichhave signed it.
3. Subject to paragraph 4 of this Article， this Protocol shall be openfor accession by States which did not sign it.
4. The present Protocol may be ratified， accepted， approved or accededto by States Parties to the Convention.Article V
1. Ratification， acceptance， approval or accession shall be effectedby the deposit of a formal instrument to that effect with theSecretary-General.
2. Any instrument of ratification， acceptance， approval or accessiondeposited after the entry into force of an amendment to the presentProtocol with respect to all existing Parties or after the completion ofall measures required for the entry into force of the amendment withrespect to all existing Parties shall be deemed to apply to the Protocolas modified by the amendment.Article VI
1. The present Protocol shall enter into force for the States whichhave ratified， accepted， approved or acceded to it on the ninetieth dayfollowing the date on which the following requirements are fulfilled；
（a） at least eight States have deposited instruments ofratification， acceptance， approval or accession with theSecretary-General， and
（b） the Secretary-General has received information in accordancewith Article 39 of the Convention that those persons in such States whowould be liable to contribute pursuant to Article 10 of the Conventionhave received during the preceding calendar year a total quantity of atleast 750 million tons of contributing oil.
2. However， the present Protocol shall not enter into force before theConvention has entered into force.
3. For each State which subsequently ratifies， accepts， approves oraccedes to it， the present Protocol shall enter into force on theninetieth day after deposit by such State of the appropriate instrument.Article VII
1. The present Protocol may be denounced by any Party at any timeafter the date on which the Protocol enters into force for that Party.
2. Denunciation shall be effected by the deposit of an instrument withthe Secretary-General.
3. Denunciation shall take effect one year， or such longer period asmay by specified in the instrument of denunciation， after its deposit withthe Secretary-General.Article VIII
1. A conference for the purpose of revising or amending the presentProtocol may be convened by the Organization.
2. The Organization shall convene a Conference of Parties to thepresent Protocol for the purpose of revising or amending it at the requestof not less than one-third of the Parties.Article IX
1. The present Protocol shall be deposited with the Secretary-General.
2. The Secretary-General shall：
（a） inform all States which have signed the present Protocol oracceded thereto of：
（i） each new signature or deposit of an instrument togetherwith the date thereof；
（ii） the date of entry into force of the present Protocol；
（iii） the deposit of any instrument of denunciation of thepresent Protocol together with the date on which the denunciation takeseffect；
（iv） any amendments to the present Protocol；
（b） transmit certified true copies of the present Protocol to allStates which have signed the present Protocol or acceded thereto.Article X
As soon as this Protocol enters into force， a certified true copythereof shall be transmitted by the Secretary-General to the Secretariatof the United Nations for registration and publication in accordance withArticle 102 of the Charter of the United Nations.Article XI
The present Protocol is established in a single original in theEnglish and French languages， both texts being equally authentic.Official translation in the Russian and Spanish languages shall beprepared by the Secretariat of the Organization and deposited with thesigned original.
DONE AT LONDON this nineteenth day of November one thousand ninehundred and seventy-six.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF the undersigned being duly authorized for thatpurpose have signed the present Protocol.
The Conference to revise the unit of account provisions in the 1971International Convention on the Establishment of an International Fund forCompensation for Oil Pollution，
Considering that a decline in the value of money may affect， to aserious extent， the amounts established in the Convention，
Recommends that the Participating Governments consider the problemwith a view to establishing a specific and efficient procedure for theexpeditious revision of such amounts in order to maintain their realvalue.


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BLOG, DIY Videos, and How to's — wall wreath
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Wednesday morning, Zeb and I were trying to figure out what to do for our YouTube live paint demo. I told him maybe an old sign and some salvage. He came in with a window (not this one, I broke the one he came in with 😂😂) and two shutters. I picked colors, decided on a layered stamp and stencil technique, and when we were done making the sign and painting the shutters, we decided to add the wreath. I love that we can design together, that he can pull together a window and shutters from my salvage...
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Fulham 2-1 Shakhtar Donetsk – Match Recap – Europa League – 18 February 2010
English Premier League side Fulham hosted defending champions Shakhtar Donetsk on Thursday, February 18, 2010. The match was the first leg in the round of 32 for the UEFA Europa League. Fulham continues to have key injuries but have shown the ability find other players to step up. Shakhtar Donetsk are the favorites in the tie and would likely be looking for just a draw or to get some away goals.
Fulham 2-1 Shakhtar Donetsk
Fulham scored one goal in the first half and one in the second to get a 2-1 win on Thursday night.
The first goal was from Zoltan Gera in the third minute but Shaktar would respond in the first half. The goal for Shakhtar was by Luiz Adriano in the 32nd minute to make it 1-1 after 45 minutes.
Fulham would continue to get chances and take the lead for good in the 63rd minute with a goal from Bobby Zamora. The English side would hold on for the win and now will head to Shakhtar for the second leg with a 2-1 aggregate lead.
|Stadium:||Craven Cottage, England|
|Match Time:||February 18, 2010, 15:05 ET|
|Official(s):||Serge Gumienny (Referee)|
|Zoltan Gera (3)||da Silva Luiz Adriano (32)|
|Bobby Zamora (63)|
|Shots (on Goal)||6(3)||15(8)|
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Chris Hemmeter Jr is a an art curator and hotel developer. In 1988, Chris was given $5 million to go and collect art, with the aim of building a public art exhibit for a hotel . Chris, the son of a wealthy developer, was given this money to go forth and collect visual art in the form of photography, paintings, sculptures, all with the aim of filling the Hilton Waikoloa Village hotel. To fulfill this goal, Hemmeter travelled all over the world, making stops in China, Japan, Indonesia, Burma and other areas in the Southeast and pacific. Chris spent the year collecting this art and shipping them in barges to Hawaii. Hemmeter is part of a changing hospitality development culture, which seeks to look beyond what we know to be the luxury hotel experience, providing clients with an added value steeped in culture and art.
Hemmeter’s vision was to create and offer art to public, taking it away from the dividing culture of exclusivity, a common space where art usually finds itself. One of the best parts of this exhibits is it costs the public nothing to view the art. An artist at the hotel named Ray, commented on the artwork, “ A lot of tourists from different hotels will come and walk around looking at the art.” She continued “ it’s a free cultural experience.”
The result of this collection of art, is the Hilton Waikoloa Village, a hotel unlike any other. Today, the hotel is filled with over 1800 pieces of art, valued at nearly $18 million.
Marcia Ray, the hotel’s art curator said “ I think the collection we have is very, very unusual and valuable, you won’t see this anywhere on the Hawaiian islands.”
In this article, the New York Times examines how the Hilton Waikoloa Village recently introduced a children’s turndown sleep service. The service offers a cultural dimension , where parents can read stories of Pele who is the goddess of the volcanoes and the creator of the Hawaiian islands. The story service offers flashcards, paintings and other visual collateral as complementary features of the service.
The Hilton Waikoloa Village hotel is one hotel making innovative strides to include culture and art into the hotel branding experience. Despite this innovative strategy which is a combination of consumer branding and art engagement, the Waikoloa Village Hotel is not the only giant in the hospitality space making these strides. The Windsor Court Hotel in New Orleans offers an $8 million collection of original works of British artists. The Hilton Anatole Hotel in Dallas, Texas also features a range of Berlin Wall art projects painted by Jurgen Grosse.
With more hotel development aligned with art and culture, we can expect to see more hotels with a strong cultural experience in the future.
To learn more about Hotels developing as art galleries, visit this article by The Street


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Alternative NamesRenal disease - diet; Kidney disease - diet
Definition Return to top
A low-protein diet is used in people with abnormal kidney function to prevent worsening of their kidney disease. The diet is often low in sodium and potassium as well. For some people on this diet, fluid restriction is also necessary. And if you have diabetes along with kidney disease, a low-carbohydrate diet may be necessary.
Function Return to top
This special diet is very helpful because it decreases the stress on the kidney.
The controlled amounts of each of these nutrients are based on the blood levels of potassium, sodium, protein (measured as total protein and albumin), and urea (a waste product normally excreted in the urine).
Fluid is only restricted if you accumulate excessive amounts in your body.
Calcium and phosphorus, two other important minerals in the body, are also followed closely. Phosphorous can become too high if you have kidney disease. Calcium can become too low. If the blood levels of these two minerals indicate that you need to adjust your intake of them, then the amounts allowed in your diet are altered. If that alone is not enough, supplements and medications are used.
Food Sources Return to top
If you have kidney disease, you should get most of your calories from complex carbohydrates. In other words, you should tend to consume carbohydrates instead of proteins. Calories from fats should be from monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats.
If you are diabetic, your dietitian and doctor will help you focus on low-to-moderate carbohydrates along with healthy fats.
Your kidney specialist should refer you to a registered dietitian for nutrition information specific to kidney disease -- some even specialize in kidney diets. The Kidney Foundation has chapters in most states and is an excellent resource for programs and educational materials for people with kidney disease and their families.
Side Effects Return to top
A low-protein diet can be deficient in:
In advanced kidney disease, a low-protein diet can lead to malnutrition and should only be implemented under the guidance of a kidney specialist.
Recommendations Return to top
Low-protein diets may prevent or slow the progress of some kinds of kidney disease. The amount of protein you can eat is based on how well your kidneys are functioning and the amount of protein needed to maintain good health.
The amount of protein allowed in your diet is determined by checking the amount of protein (and protein waste byproducts) in your blood as well as some other laboratory tests. The suggested amount of protein in a low-protein diet is 0.6g/kg/day.
If you have a type of kidney disease (such as nephrotic syndrome) that leads to loss of large amounts of protein in your urine, your kidney specialist will recommend a moderate protein restriction of 0.8g/kg/day.
How sodium and potassium are restricted, and by how much, depends on the level of these electrolytes in your blood. Reducing sodium in your diet helps you control high blood pressure and avoid congestive heart failure.
In addition to sodium and potassium, the mineral phosphorus often needs to be controlled. To do this, you may be told to reduce intake of dairy products and other foods high in phosphorus. You may need to take supplements of calcium to prevent bone disease and vitamin D to control the balance of calcium and phosphorous in the body .
If dietary measures to lower phosphorus are not enough, "phosphorus binders" may be recommended by your doctor.
When you have kidney failure, the amount of urine your body produces may decrease. The amount of fluids you can drink each day is based on the amount of urine you produce in a 24-hour period. Other considerations on whether fluid must be restricted are the amount of fluid you retain, the level of sodium in your diet, whether you use diuretics, and whether you have congestive heart failure.
Your daily calorie intake needs to be enough to keep you healthy and prevent the breakdown of body tissue. Your weight and protein status should be monitored regularly, sometimes even daily.
Vitamin supplementation depends on your various dietary restrictions and the extent of kidney damage.
The recommended supplementation of calcium is 1,000 - 1,500 milligrams per day. Magnesium supplementation is NOT recommended, as it can cause an increase in the magnesium levels in the blood if you have kidney disease. Iron is usually supplemented because most patients with advanced kidney failure also have severe anemia. The amount would be determined by your doctor.Update Date: 8/6/2007 Updated by: Cynthia Dennison Haines, MD, family physician specializing in nutrition, fitness, and preventive health, St. John's Mercy Medical Center, St. Louis, MO, and Assistant Clinical Professor, St. Louis University's School of Medicine, Department of Community and Family Medicine.

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