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Radio National’s Sunday Extra with Julian Morrow was its usual mix of intelligent conversation yesterday. But here’s one story it didn’t cover: that of an ABC presenter sensationally taking legal action against the national broadcaster. And the presenter in question? None other than Morrow himself.
Morrow, a founding member of The Chaser and brains behind The Checkout consumer affairs show, has been locked in a long contract dispute and defamation action via his production companies The Checkout Pty Ltd and Giant Dwarf against producer Nick Murray and the Cordell Jigsaw production house.
Once upon a time both men worked on The Checkout but things fell apart. Here’s a potted history. Take a deep breath.
Giant Dwarf claims Cordell Jigsaw breached its contract by blocking it from making another series of The Checkout with the ABC, and wants compensation. Cordell Jigsaw says Giant Dwarf was deceptive and misleading over its plans for the extra series, which Cordell Jigsaw did not know about when it agreed to sell its share of their joint venture, The Checkout Pty Ltd, to Giant Dwarf for $50. Now exhale.
Then there’s the action over the series of emails Murray wrote to ABC executives, including Michael Carrington, director of entertainment and specialist, including one where Murray referred to Morrow as Lord Voldemort.
The “additional contempt” claim over “further substantial damage to his reputation by referring to him as ‘Lord Voldemort’ ” is no longer part of the defamation action, but is still part of the breach of contract action.
Last week The Checkout and Giant Dwarf filed a contempt of court action against the ABC and want the court to declare that the ABC failed to comply with two subpoenas because it was “redacting documents in an impermissible manner”.
“The ABC believes it has complied with its obligations under various subpoenas issued by the parties to the dispute and will oppose the motion filed by the plaintiffs,” a spokeswoman said.
For their part, The Checkout Pty Ltd and the other plaintiffs declined to comment.
A one-on-one meeting between AFL boss Gillon McLachlan and Racing NSW chief executive Peter V’landys was the highest-profile encounter at the Australian Championships at the Australian Turf Club on Saturday. But the tete-a-tete between the top-ranked sports administrators wasn’t the only power networking moment at Randwick on the day.
While V’landys schmoozed a handful of heavy hitters including Julian Assange’s lawyer Jennifer Robinson, in a nearby suite NSW Police Commissioner Mick Fuller was enjoying the racing in a box hosted by Steggles poultry chief executive John Camilleri.
Foreign Minister Marise Payne and her partner, NSW Tourism Minister Stuart Ayres, were spotted at an official Racing NSW function inside the Grand Ballroom, where McLachlan and wife Laura Blythe spent the bulk of the day hosted by Venues NSW chairman Tony Shepherd. Payne is regarded as one of the most passionate horse racing fans of the political set and has a stake in two horses alongside Ayres. Too bad none of the Senator’s nags were starters in any of Saturday’s races.
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Closer to the track, Tabcorp chief executive David Attenborough was hard to miss wearing a striking white Panama hat inside a Lion and Tabcorp-hosted marquee. Tabcorp’s wagering Adam Rytenskild was also there alongside former Football Federation of Australia boss David Gallop - also a Tabcorp director - who appeared relaxed at the trackside table in the same week he emerged as a hopeful in Cricket Australia’s search for a new chief executive. From Lion, managing director James Brindley was pleased that easing COVID restrictions meant guests could actually enjoy a drink without having to sit down. Us too.
Also spotted: Former Nationals frontbencher Peter McGauran fresh from the US where he served as Australia’s Consul-General to Houston, NSW Senator Andrew Bragg, Paterson MP Meryl Swanson and NSW opposition spokeswoman for racing Julia Finn.
A whole lot of water has passed under the bridge since 2013 when Tony Abbott and Barry O’Farrell put the brakes on Liberal powerbrokers cashing in on influence, by banning lobbyists from sitting as party officials. The declaration that members could be lobbyists or party officials but not both forced a shake-up of the state executive. High profile lobbyists including Premier State boss Michael Photios and Cornerstone Group executive director Joseph Tannous resigned.
But times sure have changed. In the party’s Drummoyne and Strathfield branches, Tannous is back in a powerful - and official - position. And members aren’t happy in the electorate represented by under-a-cloud former Liberal John Sidoti.
Members of the Liberals’ Drummoyne state electorate conference were left scratching their heads after an agenda circulated ahead of its annual general meeting stated that Tannous would preside over the election of its office bearers and delegates. Tannous, the agenda noted, chairs the nearby Strathfield state election conference - a powerful position with input on preselection and other appointments.
Tannous still runs Cornerstone Group, which is listed on both state and federal lobbyist registers. It has a long list of clients including Harris Farm Markets, Imperial Tobacco and property developer Winston Burlington. In other words, just the sort of moonlighting arrangement that Abbott was hell-bent - and for a time, successful - on stamping out.
Tannous did not return CBD’s calls on Sunday.
Then again, it’s been a big week in the media for the Liberal powerbroker. Tannous is not under investigation but was named in the ICAC this week as a longstanding friend of Sidoti, who is being probed by the state’s anti-corruption watchdog over the possible misuse of his position to influence local councillors.
Former City of Canada Bay councillor Mirjana Cestar also told the ICAC this week that Sidoti and Tannous ran candidates against sitting Liberal councillors in a 2017 council election, months after a planning proposal favouring Sidoti family property interests was voted down.
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Having never gone to a music festival in my life, I’ve gone through several errors while my visit to this year’s Soundholic EXIT Festival which was held in Jamsil, Seoul. After going through the whole ten hour experience, here are somethings I learned…
1. Plan ahead!
When you’re attending any kind of festival with multiple stages, I would recommend that you look over the time slots for each performance and plan out your day according to the bands that you like and would like to see. I made the mistake of deciding to just “go with the flow” and though I got to witness awesome performances of bands that I’ve never seen or heard of, I still wished I had planned better.
2. Wear comfortable shoes/clothes
It’s a ten-hour long festival with three stages and more than ten performances for each stage. Even with nice platform heels that you claim for it to be “super comfortable” are not going to sustain you for those ten hours.
3. Bring liquid & Keep hydrated
Yes, the festival provides with various food stands offering you alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks. But they are double the price and lower in quality. Bring a water bottle or two if you are not one for spending ridiculous amounts for sub-par drinks.
4. Keep alert for…
Indie artists walking around enjoying the festival themselves! I’ve seen some artists just strolling around nonchalantly and NO ONE EVEN NOTICED! Even top-level indie members of Crying Nut walked in nonchalantly through the front entrance. Keep your eyes opened for artists strolling around if you are into taking pictures with them.
5. BRING A MAT
There is absolutely nowhere to sit. Unless you want to pop-a-squat on the concrete floor in your carefully-coordinated festival outfit, I would advise that you invest in a mat. It only costs about 3,000 won (~$3) in Korea.
Here is a short video clip basically summing up how my experience with Soundholic festival went, enjoy!

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HERE I’M experimenting with the brown ink in my ArtPen. How does it behave when I
add watercolour. This is non-waterproof ArtPen ink so it runs a bit, but I’m happy
with the effect.
Except, perhaps the effect it has on the yellow of the banana, partly hidden behind
the Braeburn apples on the right.
A Box in the Attic
While I was up in the attic finding the box for my old scanner I looked out a stack
of old 120 negatives from the 1950s and tried them in my new CanoScan 8800F. Even
though these negatives are about the size of credit card, I can’t make out much of
the image as I put it in the film holder so it’s quite magical to see the positive
image conjured up on screen at a larger size than it’s ever been seen at before.
Here are my sister and little brother (top right), my dad looking younger than I
ever remember him (left) and that’s me at our friends the Morris’s in Belle Vue,
Wakefield, playing with David’s clockwork trains.
I’ve cropped all of these photographs from the original negatives. There’s a wealth
of detail in them, for instance in this train set. It brings back the satisfyingly
clunky feel of the loco and I find myself remembering that David kept them in a battered
My dad also had an old battered light tan leather suitcase which I’m sure he once
told me was from wartime Eygpt. It had once been full of hashish which was burnt
and the suitcase confiscated.
You can see that my dad would have perfect for his post, in the latter years of the
war, as a military policeman in Cairo. But here he’s on summer holiday at Filey.
But still with immaculately polished shoes, of course.

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The Department of Art and Art History at Hanover College offers a major and a minor in each area: Studio Art and Art History. The small student-to-faculty ratios ensure individual attention to discover their strength while the creative and nurturing environment encourages students can inspire one another.
The Greiner Art Gallery at Hanover College provides the community with visual art exhibtions in a professional setting. Each year, the exhibition season features a diverse line-up of artists and artistic styles. The gallery also offers opportunities to get to know the artists through a series of Special Events including demonstrations, lectures, and seminars.
The HC Greiner Art Gallery presents:
In Search of Beauty: The Art of Steve Prince and Katelyn Seprish
Exhibition Dates: Friday, January 15 - Friday, February 12, 2016
Opening Reception: Friday, January 15, 5-7pm
Steve Prince, Visiting Artist Lecture: Friday, January 15, starting at 5:30pm
Closing Reception: Friday, February 12, 5-7pm
Katelyn Seprish, Visiting Artist Lecture: Friday, February 12, starting at 5:30pm
Katelyn Seprish works in both 3D and 2D art, her large ceramic vessels are often inspired by her drawings. She investigates the taboos of society that center in, on, or around the human condition, but with specific regard to the female body. In her artwork, she explores dichotomies such as chaos vs. order, disgust vs. desire, and repulsion vs. attraction.
Steve Prince works primarily in printmaking and drawing. He uses this black and white language to express a remarkably original and innovative vision. In his artwork, he has addressed issues of race and representation, faith, gender equality, ageism, socioeconomic disparities, and global and environmental concerns.
Located in the lobby of the Lynn Center for Fine Arts Building.
The HC Greiner Art Gallery is free and open to the public Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm.
During May term, the gallery is open noon-5pm or by appointment.


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I just had to stay up till 4 in the morning to catch this. It was called "Ancient Discoveries." It was about this guy, last name Heron who made
some quite amazing machines about 2000 years ago.
Some of his creations were:
- coin operated water dispenser
- mechanical bird that sung
- automatic doors
- machine gun type weapon, looked like it shot arrows
- wind powered organ
- rotating steam ball
- automated devices
I found a link that will give you some more information.
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Romney-Ryan Debate - Monette, AR
Discuss the national Romney-Ryan debate in Monette, AR.
Are you happy that Romney picked Paul Ryan as his VP?
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Sit up straight to get a date? That’s the message of a new study that suggests good posture and welcoming body language boost the odds of a romantic spark in online or speed dating.
The key is to not appear withdrawn, said study lead author Tanya Vacharkulksemsuk. “People pick up on the openness of their potential romantic partners.”
First impressions are especially crucial in the modern dating world when people often meet online, said Vacharkulksemsuk, a postdoctoral researcher at the University of California, Berkeley.
“Decisions about selecting a partner are often made after brief interactions that sometimes last only a couple minutes, such as speed-dating, or even seconds, such as viewing online dating profile photos,” she said.
For the study, researchers videotaped 144 “speed dates” of men and women who spent four minutes talking to each other. The researchers rated participants’ posture, and checked the speed-dating results to find which candidates had been chosen to be seen again.
An open posture is “expansive,” featuring widespread limbs and a stretched torso that “enlarge” a person’s space, Vacharkulksemsuk said. A person with a closed posture, by contrast, keeps limbs close to the body and minimizes himself or herself.
“For every single unit increase of expansiveness on the scale, that person was 76 percent more likely to get a ‘yes’ response from their speed-dating partner,” Vacharkulksemsuk said.
In another part of the study, the researchers analyzed thousands of reactions to photos of the opposite sex on a mobile dating app. Some profile photos showed love seekers appearing open and welcoming, and others showed them “contractive,” or seeming closed.
Among females, more than half the “hits” went to women with more open postures. Although men got fewer hits overall — because women are more selective than men, the researchers say — nearly nine out of 10 hits were in response to an expansive photo.
Although the study findings aren’t definitive, Vacharkulksemsuk said the appearance of being socially adept — also known as being socially “dominant” — is important. It’s a sign that someone has resources like money or social connections, she said. If you’d like to boost the odds of a romantic connection via an online profile, she suggested, show more openness.
But a researcher who studies human interaction cast doubt on the study findings, arguing that the effect of expansive posture is unimportant compared to other factors that affect first impressions in a romantic context.
Paul Zak, chairman of the Center for Neuroeconomics Studies at Claremont Graduate University in California, dismissed the findings this way: “Women like dominant guys. To a lesser extent, they find that guys like dominant women, too. And dominant people have more open body postures.”
As for why a certain posture might help, he agreed that it has to do with the concept of social dominance. “Dominant people adopt bigger and more open postures,” he said. “Humans, especially women, are attracted to dominant partners because this likely signals they have access to resources that they might share with us.”
His advice if you want more dating success? “Get a haircut, work out, go on a diet, be happy with yourself. They’re all likely better,” he said.
The study appears in the March 28 issue of Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.
For more about the biology of love, visit the University of Minnesota.
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Raminder Dosanjh's feminist education began early, in her own home, through the power of her own observation.
"I was conscious of the classes very early, the status of the poor, and the status of women. You would look at how girls and servants were treated, how some women went from house to house cleaning dishes to earn their living, and you felt in your heart how difficult a life it was."
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Her mother, whose formal education had been ended in Grade 2, was socially conscious and a powerful role model. She carefully taught Dosanjh that every person must be treated equally, with respect, no matter what their gender or class.
Her father, who was "very broad-minded", ensured she had a good education.
It became the foundation from which everything in Dosanjh's life evolved.
"I came to this country with $7, which was all you could bring. What helped me was my experience and education."
Volunteering in schools, and in the Indo-Canadian community in Vancouver, Dosnanjh quickly became aware that other women were not so lucky: without education many women did not have a voice or a means to take action to improve their own lives.
She galvanized and began to work for change, becoming a blazing advocate for women, working to educate and end violence and discrimination in the Indo-Canadian and broader community.
"I want to see a society which is in a true sense one that provides equal opportunity to women and to men, that is gender neutral and colour blind."
Dosanjh, who is married to former attorney-general Ujjal Dosanjh, says she is absolutely a feminist, but to her feminism is not just a female thing: "To me, being a feminist is about everyone being equal and everyone being treated as equal citizens."

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Great Living Space Makeover via “HGTV”
This beautiful Makeover brings color to this very bland space and it looks like a totally different room!
Click on the pictures to enlarge and I’d love to hear your thoughts. Does this even look like the same room? Color really adds Pop, to any space.
Design Your Space


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The word empath is a hot trend in spiritual and personal growth circles, and we have an idea of what an empath is… but what does it mean to be an empath?
So yes… don’t know if you’ve all heard, but there’s this shift and awakening thing going on around the world. Have you noticed that?
So why is that actually? Why has your personal journey been so hectic and what is the point of all this empath stuff?
Pain makes most people angry and hateful


Mall of Qatar's (MoQ) month-long National Sport Day events have significantly helped shift children's interest from electronic gadgets and online games to sport and other recreational activities, many parents have said
The diplomatic, consular and representative missions of the State of Qatar abroad continued their sporting activities marking the National Sport Day, which falls on the second Tuesday of February every year.
Her Highness Sheikha Moza bint Nasser, Chairperson of Qatar Foundation ( QF) attended the National Sport Day celebrations at the Education City of Qatar Foundation Tuesday.
Dr Jeremie Arash Rafii Tabrizi will run a loop of Education City for 24 hours, leading into the National Sport Day.
Doha Festival City (DHFC) is celebrating National Sport Day throughout the month of February.
After a whirlwind visit to Qatar last year during which he was given a brief glimpse of the country’s passion for sport, footballing legend Sir Geoff Hurst will return to Doha to experience the buzz around National Sports Day first-hand.


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Reports of scammers across Japan taking advantage of the celebratory mood ahead of this week’s Imperial succession have caused a stir on social media.
The nation is now in the middle of an unprecedented 10-day Golden Week holiday period, made longer this year after the government designated Wednesday a national holiday to put Japan in a festive mood for the Imperial changeover. After Emperor Akihito abdicates Tuesday, his son, Crown Prince Naruhito, will ascend the Chrysanthemum Throne the following day.
But the occasion has apparently become a golden opportunity for con artists trying to make a profit by selling tiny Japanese flags on the streets of major cities, according to reports from social media users who either fell victim to the scam or managed to escape it.
It is customary for Hinomaru flags to be displayed during national holidays, and well-wishers wave them when greeting the Emperor at the Imperial Palace.
On Thursday, a Twitter user with the handle @makibikeisi warned of an encounter with a foreign man who was trying to hand over a Japanese flag and then showed a card with a message asking for ¥500 in payment. The user, who said the incident occurred in Tokyo’s Akihabara district, refused to pay and managed to get away. “Everyone watch out,” @makibikeisi wrote in a post last Thursday.
— まきびけいし🌸スイッピと仲間たち (@makibikeisi) April 25, 2019
In response to the message, which was shared almost 33,000 times, others reported similar experiences. They said the scammers claimed to be hearing-impaired.
Some users said they had seen scammers, including women, working in pairs and that they had spotted them in numerous locations around Tokyo and Osaka.
In most cases, the individuals tried to trade the flags for money while showing cards with similar messages saying they came to “learn about your culture.” For example, one of them said: “If you pay me ¥500 for the flag I will be able to learn about Japan’s richness.”
Some people said they fell victim to the scam. Twitter user @JzglGv wrote: “I bought a flag from that person … It’s the guy who shows you a small card, right?”
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Continue research into 3D neuroblastoma models, we imaged cells growing on collagen based scaffolds using confocal microscopy. This technique is very popular in cell biology providing depth in cell imaging.
Here you can see cells growing on scaffolds: white dots – cells, irregular fibers – collagen containing scaffold.
The results are fascinating! Cell nucleus is in blue (DAPI), cell actin is in red (phalloidin). You will be able also to see how two cells ‘having a handshake’. It is happening just in the middle.
My RSS project investigated the role of VDAC-1 protein on chemotherapy resistance in neuroblastoma. The only research focus of this lab is to find key players in neuroblastoma pathogenesis and to advance anti-cancer therapy.
I was entrusted with the task of splitting cells. I would plate them onto 96-well plates, add cisplatin drug and measure their viability afterwards. It may sound simple here, but the whole process required passion and hard-work.
Prior to this, I did not have any experience in the medical research field. During my first two weeks, everything seemed so tough; however, they became easier as the weeks flew by. My mentor, Olga, and the other staff and PhD students (Garret, John and Ross) were helpful and always guided me to explore my potentials. This programme taught me various new things which I would not have acquired on a normal day-to-day basis in school.
The people at Cancer Genetics were warm and wonderful. The hospitality, love and guidance cannot be quantified and words cannot express my immense gratitude towards them. It has been fascinating and I cherish every moment I spent there. We bonded over our weekly breakfast and tea sessions so well, and I am indeed grateful for being a part of this big family. It is my sincere wish that this positive spirit of togetherness will be preserved and will grow stronger in the future. This is something special, and I think ours is the best lab at RCSI!
I returned to Penang Medical College to further my studies in my clinical years. I took part in the PMC Research Day 2016 in which I was awarded the First Prize in Oral Presentation. I would like to dedicate this success to Olga and everyone who has been with me throughout my time at Cancer Genetics. Without all the guidance, I would not have made it this far.
I strongly urge students to take part in the research opportunities, because you gain invaluable experiences that you do not get elsewhere. May whatever we do at the lab today make a difference in another person’s life someday in the future.
It seems I have got a conference season. Three conferences within 2 months – no complains though. This time I went to the Matrix Biology Ireland Meeting in Galway. It was fantastic mix of topics and speakers ranging from new approaches in bone and heart repair to new matrixes in reconstruction of body tissues and diseases in the lab to minimise use of animals in pre-clinical studies.
My talk was focused on neuroblastoma microenvironment and cell-to-cell communication through exosomes. I wrote about it in October post. I talked about things that did work and did not as well as new directions. One of the new directions is reconstructing neuroblastoma by growing neuroblastoma cells on collagen based scaffolds in 3D. Collagen constitutes most of our tissues to keep it shape and strength. These scaffolds are sponge-like matrixes built from collagen and other components. Of course cells grow differently on these matrixes. They have a different shape and growing properties in 3D. Neuroblatoma cells look like water drops on the cotton wool-like collagen scaffolds. In contrast, when they grow on plastic in 2D, they are flat. Studies show that cells in 3D respond to cytotoxic stress in a similar pattern as if being within a body (details in recent reviews 1-4). It would be a great breakthrough once these models are optimised for neuroblstoma research field. It will help to test all new and known drugs in the environment close to clinical settings. It could be a step forward to personilised therapies for children with neuroblastoma by isolating cancer cells, growing them in 3D and testing how they respond to all therapies available. It will facilitate more efficient design of treatment for relapsed or poorly responding tumours, sparing patients unnecessary rounds of chemotherapy and ultimately increasing survival.
I’ve always felt that a selection of abstracts for an oral presentation is biased. The overall background and views of conference organisers would affect works selected for an oral presentation. The same abstract was not selected for an oral presentation by one committee, but was supported by the other. Never give up!
Schweiger PJ, Jensen KB.Modeling human disease using organotypic cultures. Curr Opin Cell Biol. 2016 43:22-29.
Salamanna F, Contartese D, Maglio M, Fini M. A systematic review on in vitro 3D bone metastases models: A new horizon to recapitulate the native clinical scenario? Oncotarget. 2016 7(28):44803-44820.
Picollet-D’hahan N, Dolega ME, Liguori L, Marquette C, Le Gac S, Gidrol X, Martin DK. A 3D Toolbox to Enhance Physiological Relevance of Human Tissue Models. Trends Biotechnol. 2016 34(9):757-69.
Nyga A, Neves J, Stamati K, Loizidou M, Emberton M, Cheema U. The next level of 3D tumour models: immunocompetence. Drug Discov Today. 2016 21(9):1421-8.
For children who do survive cancer, the battle is rarely over. Over 60% of long‐term childhood cancer survivors have a chronic illness as a consequence of the treatment they received; over 25% have a severe or life‐ threatening illness. How much do we know about quality of life of childhood cancer survivors?
Researchers in health- and illness-related social sciences understand that the there is a life after the treatment completed. The life is full if diverse levels and issues from health related to social adaptation in different shapes and forms. Children and teenagers may experience fear when returning to school due to temporary or permanent changes to their physical appearance (1,2). They worry about their ability to socialise with their friends due to lengthy absences (3–5). Treatment can result in the development of learning disabilities in children and thus marking school as a major source of frustration (1,2). These learning difficulties can affect a child’s confidence and self-esteem, if left without attention and care (1,3). All studies come to the same conclusion. Challenges in education of children with cancer are complex, however most can be tackled efficiently through planning and good communication (1–5).
It is important not only to recognise the problems but to start changing the situation. Apparently much more could be done more efficiently if patients are involved in setting up future research agenda.
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Armstrong GT, Chen Y, Yasui Y, Leisenring W, Gibson TM, Mertens AC, et al. Reduction in Late Mortality among 5-Year Survivors of Childhood Cancer. N Engl J Med. 2016;374(9):833–42.
Ok. Now, when the stress of the presentation is over, I am happy to share new technologies used during the SIOP2016. As I mentioned yesterday, my work was selected for e-poster presentation. It looked this way:
It is definitely a step forward. Anyone can look up any poster, listen to a commentary recorded by the author, zoom in and out and send a request/comment to the author. It looks cool and trendy. Though, you can feel invisible as no physical copy displayed in a designated area. No crowds of poster presenters and judges. No waiting faces desperate to share their study…
The actual Poster Discussion session was a traditional presentation when my poster was up on the big screen, I had 8 minutes to convince the audience navigating through figures. This session was late and no many attendees survived to come and challenge your statements. Nevertheless, it was enjoyable experience. 🙂
SIOP is the International Society of Paediatric Oncology. It is a global multidisciplinary society representing doctors, nurses, other health care professionals, scientists and patients or their relatives. The Society’s motto is ‘no child should die of cancer’. The meeting 2017 is being held in Dublin, the city where I live and work.
Indeed, it was appealing to attend the key meeting in childhood oncology field. As any participant, I had an opportunity to submit an abstract about my research. To no surprise at all, I received email notifying me on my work being selected for e-Poster presentation. Common stuff. The email also said that it would be displayed at designated stations, like big screens throughout the meeting. Very unusual format, but we are living in the digital technology era; things are changing all the time. So, I would not need to stay by the poster this time. Great – more time for networking and talks.
Then I received another email informing about a Poster Discussion session, which I assumed to be a standard procedure when a group of selected piers stand by your poster and ask Qs. None comes in majority cases. A participant stands and waits and waits till the session is over. So, of course I took it easy.
A day before the meeting, I downloaded the meeting app and started to browse along the content and features. Out of curiosity, I checked details of the Poster Discussion session. This was the moment of mental breakdown – I discovered being selected for an oral poster presentation! My chances were 1 in 1475 (the number of submitted abstracts). I should probably also buy a lottery ticket tonight. Could lucky things come together?
I will reflect on the new e-poster presentation experience later today…
We do not hear much on neuroblastoma or childhood cancer in our everyday life unless we know a child affected by the disease. How much information can we get from newspapers? How do newspapers report it? What is their focus – a child, his/her family or social circles? In the next posts I will try to get insights from the content of newspaper’s stories.
To start with, I needed to select those newspaper articles that cover a story of a child with cancer over a period of time. To do that I selected a recent period from January 1, 2010 to December 31, 2015 because two major events happened during this time.
The first was the 2011 Pulitzer Prize book written by Siddhartha Mukherjee ‘The Emperor of All Maladies: A Biography of Cancer’ which describing the history of both adult and childhood cancer treatment development and research (Mukherjee 2010). Importantly, this book inspired to produce a documentary film of three episodes of two hours each and released in 2015 (Goodman 2015). Researchers in social sciences agree that the publication of a prominent popular science book can lead to increased media interest in the issues raised in the book (e.g. (Nisbet & Fahy 2013).
Another most recent milestone was a breakthrough in childhood cancer management – the FDA approval of a novel drug Unituxin (dinutuximab) for neuroblastoma, the most common solid tumour in children (U.S. Food and Drug Administration 2015).
next step is actual paper selection. There is an archive of all newspapers and magazines called Nexis®UK database. This database stores copies of all printed papers and magazines worldwide as well as online versions.
Then an a search for articles carried out looking for key words:‘child’, ‘children’, ‘childhood’, ‘kid(s)’, ‘cancer (s)’, ‘tumour (s)’, ‘treatment’, ‘chemotherapy’, ‘radiation’ and their combinations. Only articles published by the UK national newspapers and included key words in either the headline or text were selected. The search returned 255 articles. Of 255 articles, 84 contained a story about a child with cancer. The rest were standardised obituaries in the ‘announcements’ or ‘deaths’ sections, horoscopes containing the word ‘cancer’, fundraising and charity activities not involving an identified child, funding initiatives related to pure cancer research and service, reports on scientific achievements or challenges were excluded.
The selected 84 articles were published by the broad range of local and national papers that are daily on sale through news outlets to a general public in the UK.
The Q1: What has been the level of media attention to childhood cancer?
In the last three years, in average 20 articles per year across 9 UK newspapers were published telling us a story about a child with cancer. In other terms it is less than 2 stories per month. It is not enough to raise awareness, educate the public and form their opinion. Tabloid editorial was more interested in this type of stories than broadsheet. This observation is likely due to the nature of tabloid paper interests looking for people personal stories, entertainment, sports and scandal.
Unfortunately, no change in media coverage of childhood cancer was observed around these two milestones (in 2011 and 2015). All together it suggests that neither of them had a strong influence on journalists or editorials regarding childhood cancer coverage.
Interestingly, the growing trend in media coverage of children with cancer occurred by the increase in neuroblastoma coverage. Neuroblastoma had a nearly two fold boost in 2013 vs 2012 and then slightly declined in 2014 and 2015. Nevertheless, the FDA approval did not trigger attention to this cancer.
The conference on models and tumour microenvironment has brought together International experts in this field. Two keynote speakers (Peter Friedl, Radboud UMC/MD Anderson and Andrew Ewald, John Hopkins University) presented exhaustive experimental data on plasticity and microenvironmental control of cancer invasion and metastasis.
Their research teams independently found that
Tumour cells migrate collectively as a team from a piece of tumour like a group of people who changed their minds and decided to travel by bus when the majority stayed camping. However, Andrew Ewald acknowledged that they are not pioneers in this discovery. In 1976 Liotta observed migration of tumour cells in a group of 6-10 cells.
A migration group of cells has their leaders who crave the path through surroundings to the new locations.
Leader cells depend on cancer types. It can be any tumour cell in some cancer types or a specialised one.
Migrating cells take shape and follow the pattern of tissues to be invaded.
The experiments by Ewald’s research team on collective cell migration. In short, they co-implanted two lung tumour cell populations labelled differently into mice. One cell population had a green protein tag, another had red. After 6-8 weeks, researchers examined metastases and found that they had a mixed population of green and red tumour cells.
The very first human cancer cell line was developed from a patient with an aggressive cervical cancer in 1951. This cell line was called HeLa after the patient name – Henrietta Lacks. This is the most popular and robust cancer cell line in biomedical research. Since then, other cancer cell lines were developed including neuroblastoma.
The first successful neuroblastoma ‘cell lines’ were cell populations from tumours that were adapted to grow for a short period in the lab environment in 1947. These tumour cell populations were used as a tool for diagnosis. This success inspired other researchers to develop long-term or immortal neuroblastoma cell lines. To date different neuroblastoma cell lines exist.
Cancer cell lines are sensitive and delicate in handling. They can only grow in the safe environment. Researchers have to protect them against bacteria, low temperatures, and too acidic/alkaline conditions. We protect cancer cells from bacteria contamination by handling them in cabinets where all plastic and media are sterile.
Cancer cells like to grow in conditions similar to conditions in human body. They like temperature of 36.6 – 37C. To achieve it special ‘green cell houses’ – CO2 incubators are built, which maintain the constant temperature, humidity and CO2 concentration.
The cell growth and well being are checked regularly using microscopes. Healthy cells are to have similar shape, even distribution and grow attached to the plastic surface. Most microscopes have a camera attached to the top and linked to a computer. It helps to take picture of growing cells and record changes in cell behaviour.
Children with neuroblastoma undergo several cycles of intensive chemotherapy to stop disease progression with the final aim to eliminate the tumour. Chemotherapy includes carboplatin or cisplatin in various combinations with drugs such as cyclophosphamide, ifosfamide, doxorubicin, etoposide, topotecan and vincristine (1). Nevertheless, in average 1 in 5 children with stage 4 disease do not respond to therapy. Up to 50% of children that do respond experience disease recurrence with tumour resistant to multiple drugs and more aggressive behaviour that all too frequently results in death.
The development of drug resistance is the major obstacle in treatment of neuroblastoma. To tackle this problem, researchers need to study different models of disease using cell lines, 3D tumour cell models, mice models and have access to clinical samples.
The first stage in testing drugs is to understand their killing ability of cancer cells. At this stage, researchers test drugs using cell lines. Cell lines are derived from tumours which were surgically removed from children with neuroblastoma. Researchers usually take a small piece of tumour straight after surgery and bring it into the laboratory. Here, they place this piece into special solution that has enzymes to separate cells from each other. Then the suspension of all kind of tumour cells is placed into plastic dishes or flasks in a highly nutrient media to let cells grow. Cells that can adapt to these conditions start to grow, divide and produce a new generation of cancer cells. Researchers look after their growth, inspect their shape and behaviour; and test them on the presence of tumour markers. Once identity of these cells is confirmed they become a cell line and obtain a name. These cells keep majority of characteristics of the parental tumour and represent very useful tools in cancer research.
In our lab we use such cell lines to study neuroblastoma resistance to drugs. To understand changes in neuroblastoma biology during the development of drug resistance, we created drug resistant neuroblastoma cell lines (2). We treated three neuroblastoma cell lines CHP212, SK-N-AS and Kelly with cisplatin – a common drug in anticancer therapy. SK-N-AS and Kelly cells are sensitive to this drug, while CHP212 cells responded to this drug at much higher levels that the other two. Cells were grown in media containing cisplatin for several weeks. During this period most of the cells responded to cisplatin and died. Then we let cell survivors to recover in media without drug. This cycle was repeated several times until we got a population of cell survivors that can stand doses of cisplatin that can kill 50% of parental cells. It took us more than 6 months to generate cisplatin resistant neuroblastoma cell lines CHP212Cis100, SK-N-ASCis24 and KellyCis83.
At the next step, we studied differences between these cell lines. We first compared their behaviour and cell shapes. Two resistant cell lines KellyCis83 and CHP212Cis100 started to grow faster, but SK-N-ASCis24 – slower than their parental cell lines. Interestingly, these cells also became more resistant to other drugs such as doxorubicin, etoposide, temozolomide, irinotecan and carmustin. These results are very important as they demonstrate that one drug can activate the cell defense systems that allow to escape toxicity of other drugs. These cell lines can be used to test new drugs and find those that can overcome developed resistance.
Cisplatin resistant cells also changed their appearance. Most dramatic changes occurred in SK-N-ASCis24 cells (see Figure 1).
Figure 1. Microscopic images sensitive and drug resistant neuroblastoma cells (adapted from (2))
Two drug resistant cell lines SK-N-ASCis24 and CHP212Cis100 cells developed additional mobility skills – they became more invasive than their parental counterparts.
Then we asked a question: what type of changes allowed cells to adapt to cytotoxic environment? We examined changes in their genomic DNA first. We found that some genes increased their copy number, other went missing.
We identified changes in protein expression. More intriguingly, some proteins with the increased presence in the cells did not increase their presence in genomic DNA. We sorted these proteins on their role in cell processes such as migration, growth, cell cycle, etc. We found that each cisplatin resistant cell line developed a unique set of features that help them to escape cytotoxic stress (2). The similar patterns are found in clinic. Each patient responds to treatment differently.
What did we learn from this study?
One drug, in our study cisplatin, can activate the cell defense systems that allow to escape toxicity of other drugs.
The development of drug resistance gives cells new advantages and changes their behaviour and appearance, e.g. mobility skills, different cell shape, response to drugs, etc.
Each cisplatin resistant cell line developed a unique set of features that help them to escape cytotoxic stress.
These cell lines can be used to test new drugs and find those that can overcome developed resistance.

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This Korean-owned bistro aims to provide pragmatic eats in large portions for breakfast and lunch. Think cheese-and-egg croissants and fried chicken with collard greens and squash casserole. For dinner, the menu is more upscale with Korean fare such as the seafood pancake -- a large round of fluffy egg batter stuffed full of octopus, shrimp, abalone and clams. As an added bonus, there are several private rooms for karaoke where one can sing "Love Me Tender" in Korean until 5 a.m.
Wonderfully flavored Columbian restaurant. Enjoy a casual dining experience over tables faceted with ceramic tiles. The menu is limited, but portions are large and priced reasonably.
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This place is all about the fish. Seafood comes in enough variations to satisfy whatever craving you have. At less than $2 per taco, you'll be in, out and full of deliciousness in no time without spending a ton of cash.
This chain is celebrated for its authentic, low-priced Mexican fare.
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If you're looking for baby-mild tacos or chichi surroundings, turn the car around and head right back to Midtown. El Taco Veloz serves up the real deal, albeit in dingy surroundings. A better beef-tongue taco would be nearly impossible to find, as would a creamier, more satisfying bean burrito. The barbacoa is extraordinary, whether rolled into a soft, steamed corn tortilla or packed into a flour one. Tacos are irresistible snacks whose $1.69 price tag makes sampling the whole lot easy. Eating one of the massive burritos feels a bit like making out with food, with habanero salsa providing a crowning, thrilling burn.
Got a hankering for a giant bowl of brothy seafood noodles or soy-lacquered duck that melts in your mouth? This food court offers six outstanding fast-food spots to satiate your Asian cravings.
A bright-red caboose in spitting distance from the train tracks serves as Chamblee's ongoing ice cream social, with families hanging out on warm nights and weekends. The ice cream comes in mostly traditional flavors like butter pecan and coffee almond fudge, and is made just down the road at the Greenwood Ice Cream factory.
Classic ingredients such as quality steak, fresh seafood, and staples such as starchy potatoes, yucca and rice, and plantains are all flavored judiciously with garlic, cilantro, and vinegar. Nothing is small. The ingredients are left to shine -- there are no spicy sauces or curious condiments served here. Bear in mind the restaurant closes at 8 p.m. nightly. $ (Under $10)
You have to have a heart for a restaurant that names its lunch specials after characters from "I Love Lucy." Little Cuba, the long-standing but little-known strip-mall restaurant in Chamblee, does just that. The menu features classic Cuban comfort food, such as slow-cooked pork, beef, and chicken served with mounds of yellow rice and a sea of soupy black beans, that is the Latin equivalent to mom-made meat and potatoes. Try the "Ricky," the combo half Cuban sandwich, or the "Fred," a complicated chicken asado for lunch. $ (Under $10)
This barn-shaped spot serves old-style vinegar-based barbecue, mostly pork, on a specially designed pit. You won't find any butts or shoulders, which are more greasy and don't absorb the smoke as well. Specialties include chopped pork sandwiches, pork ribs, Brunswick Stew and baked beans.
New York-style pizza by the slice, calzones, pasta, meatball subs and more.
Stop by this Salvadoran restaurant for pupusas, a specialty from El Salvador. They are made of corn and often filled with cheese and meats. Outstanding flavor for only a couple of bucks.
You won't notice the dodgy decor when eating at this Punjabi Indian eatery. No oil-laden dishes or one-curry-fits-all spicing here, just simply great Indian food. Be sure to try the meltingly tender lamb tikka and the phenomenal naan bread.
Sushi and Thai cuisine "with a twist" are the specialties at this North DeKalb destination.
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Nature Fresh Farms, headquartered in Leamington, Ontario, has never regretted its 2014 decision to grow 45 acres of greenhouse tomatoes in Delta, Ohio. The greenhouse grower is now doubling the footprint to grow organic strawberries.
Production is expected to come onstream in the fall of 2023, with supplemental lighting enabling strawberries to be supplied continuously from October through July.
It’s the only organically grown greenhouse strawberry crop in North America according Matt Quiring, senior vice president, sales & marketing, Nature Fresh Farms.
Source: Nature Fresh Farms September 19, 2022


STARKVILLE — Mississippi State’s short, yet productive scrimmage to end the first week of bowl preparations Friday was peppered with big plays, a few miscues and, of course, some budding playmakers.
The biggest playmaker, of course, was freshman quarterback Dak Prescott. The dual-threat quarterback, unofficially, completed 35 of 55 passes for 425 yards and two touchdowns with one interception. He also had an 11-yard touchdown run.
I’ll have a bit more on his performance in the Clarion-Ledger on Saturday and Sunday — yes, we’ll check in on him twice in the paper.. Until then, check out this video interview with Prescott, who was on the field for 17 of MSU’s 23 possessions Friday night.
A few more notes and observations from Friday’s scrimmage that lasted more than 140 plays:
— As expected, none of the big-time players saw action tonight. I did not see running back Vick Ballard, defensive tackle Fletcher Cox or cornerback Johnthan Banks on the field. The Bulldogs took the same approach in their scrimmage at the beginning of preparations for the Gator Bowl last year.
— The scrimmage started slow for both quarterbacks. Neither team scored until the ninth possession of the night, with Chris Relf finding freshman receiver Joe Morrow for a 42-yard touchdown. Morrow broke a couple of tackles after the catch near the right sideline. Morrow, by far, had the best night of the receivers. He was given a chance on a corner or fade route, but it’s apparent he’s going to be a factor in MSU’s offense next season. His body provided a shield from defenders in the middle of the field.
But I digress.
Relf was picked by Louis Watson on the third play of the scrimmage. Prescott threw an interception to DB Dee Arrington on the fifth possession. Brandon Hill also fumbled the ball near the goal line (DB Kendrick Market recovered the ball) on the seventh possession.
— A few notable numbers. Remember, these are highly unofficial and for entertainment purposes only:
- Dak Prescott: 35-of-55 passing, 425 yards, 2 TDs, 1 INT
- Chris Relf: 15-of-22 passing, 185 yards, 2 TDs
- Joe Morrow: Nine catches, 147 yards, 1 TD
- Jameon Lewis: Six catches, 78 yards, 1 TD
- Nick Griffin: 14 carries, 81 yards
- Josh Robinson: 16 carries, 73 yards, 2 TDs
Again, more to come in the Clarion-Ledger on Saturday and Sunday.


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Meet MCL’S New Library Director: Abby Armour
The Mukwonago Community Library welcomes Abby Armour as the new Library Director beginning May 10. Abby has over three years of experience as the Library Director of the Johnson Creek Public Library and is looking forward to using her wealth of experiences to continue growing MCL for the community.
Abby is originally from Luck, a small village of 1,227 people in northwestern Wisconsin, and graduated from UW-Madison with a Bachelor’s degree in Education in 2010. After spending three years teaching high school English, she quit to pursue her goal of becoming a librarian, studying for her Master’s degree from UW-Milwaukee while working at Anytime Fitness in Madison. She became the Library Media Specialist for Johnson Creek School District in 2015, and then transitioned to public librarianship in 2018 when the Director of the public library retired. “Two library positions in the whole village and I’ve been in both!” laughs Abby about her time working in the community.
At Johnson Creek Public Library, Abby increased the usage of the library by remodeling and rearranging the space to be more inviting and by providing outreach such as Pop Up Libraries in the parks and delivery of curricular materials to the school and daycare. Abby has experience working in all parts of a library and plans to use that knowledge to connect with the MCL staff and identify opportunities for change. “The director of a small library has to wear a lot of hats,” Abby notes. “I have experience as the children’s librarian, doing outreach, cataloging, selecting materials, and managing technology, as well as grant writing, project management, strategic planning, and building community connections. I think this broad knowledge base will give me insight into problem solving issues with my team as well as provide a global understanding of how all aspects of a library work together.”
Abby passionately believes in the importance of public libraries and considers building a strong team of skilled librarians is essential to keeping the library innovative and adaptive. She understands that the library is an essential part of the community and actively seeks out input, making forward-thinking decisions that will best serve the community.
Abby lives in Waukesha with her husband, Peter Blenski, who is the children’s librarian at Hartland Public Library, and their fuzzy dog, Loki, who loves to eat carrots. She and Peter sometimes do children’s programs together and can be seen acting quite silly in their adaptations of Mo Willem’s Elephant & Piggie books on Johnson Creek Public Library’s YouTube channel. In her free time, Abby enjoys working in and battling with her yard, sewing dresses on a machine older than herself, and building wooden things that are useful.

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Four Ethnic Armenian Businessmen Are in Forbes World’s Billionaire List
YEREVAN (ARKA) – Four ethnic Armenian businessmen have been placed in Forbes World’s Billionaire’s List for this year. The list includes 1,810 individuals with the total net worth of $6.48 trillion.
The four ethnic Armenian billionaires are Sergey Galitsky (Harutyunyan), the owner of Magnet network of shops and the Russian football club Krasnodar. He is on the 219th position with $5.7 billion. Samvel Karapetyan, the owner of Tashir group of companies is on the 549th position with $3.1 billion.
Argentinean-Armenian billionaire Eduardo Eurnekian is on the 810th place with $2.2 billion. The head of Russian insurance company Rosgosstrakh Daniel Khacaturov is worth $1.4 billion is on the 1,275th position.
With a net worth of $75 billion, Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates remained the richest person in the world for the third year in a row. While his net worth dipped from the $79.2 billion posted last year, Gates remained on top of the annual list.
Following Gates in the list are Amancio Ortega, with a net worth of $67 billion amassed from his fashion chain Zara; investor Warren Buffett, with a net worth of $60.8 billion; Carlos Slim Helu, with a net worth of $50 billion from telecommunications and; and Amazon CEO and founder Jeff Bezos, with a net worth of $45.2 billion. Facebook CEO and co-founder Mark Zuckerberg climbed to the sixth spot, with a net worth of $44.6 billion.


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Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath will start the trial run of ‘Kanpur Metro’ on November 10. The trial run of 'Kanpur Metro' was scheduled in mid-November but has been preponed, adding a new chapter in the urban transport of the state.
The Chief Minister will press the button to begin the trials of the Metro train which will not only help in establishing seamless connectivity and will ease vehicular congestion across the city but will also give a major boost to the development of the region. During the event Chief Minister will also have a glance at the Kanpur Metro and will inspect the facilities available in the metro coaches as well as the arrangements for the platforms.
The construction work of the Kanpur Metro Rail Project was initiated by the Yogi-led government of UP on November 15, 2019. In a record time despite the covid-19 outbreak, the construction of the said Kanpur Metro Rail Project has been completed in less than a span of two years.
In the first phase, Metro will run on the nine-kilometre priority corridor. Nine Metro stations have been constructed so far. The second phase of Metro work would be carried out between Motijheel and Transport Nagar for which underground stations will be constructed.
The trials would be carried out under the supervision of the Research Design and Standards Organisation (RDSO).
As per plans, six Metro trains will run on the priority corridor between IIT and Motijheel and two trains will remain parked in the depot as reserve. Six more trains will arrive in the city by the time the commercial operations are launched.
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Kanpur Metro will be equipped with regenerative braking technology. Through this, energy will be saved up to 35 percent. That is, if 1000 units of electricity is spent in train operation, through regenerative braking, the trains will generate about 350 units again. This will be put to use again. The elevators installed in the stations and depots will also be able to save energy by regenerative braking technology. These will have an energy efficiency of up to 37 percent. For conservation of energy and electricity, the metro premises have also been equipped with LED lights.
Furthermore, a plan has been formulated to install solar panels at metro depots and stations. For the first time in India, Kanpur Metro will come with a Third Rail DC Traction System. Special inverter, which will enable the energy generated by the brakes in the train to be used back in the system. As of now, no such arrangement has been implemented in any metro rail project in the country. The train is also special in terms of protecting the environment and for safety management.
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Are you shwarma lover? Or maybe you visit the local food bars to enjoy this delicious food. Well come to the point – did you ever try homemade chicken shawarma or ever your friend make this delicious recipe for you? If no, then we are here going to tells you about chicken shawarma recipe and get the ease of making this delicious recipe yourself.
So, first of all, let we tell you about the Shawarma – Read On!
What Is Shawarma?
Shawarma is one of the most popular fast food across the middle-east. Nowadays, this fast food has quickly garnered appreciation around all over the world. And the word shawarma is known in Arabic. It is a sandwich wrap in which you have to add a hefty quantity of beef, mutton, veal, turkey or chicken along with a fresh or vegetable salad.
Shawarma wrap is either freshly made tortillas or pita bread. In chicken shawarma recipe, the meat is marinated for several hours and then fry in a pan over a slow flame for several hours. It is then dropping into a circular tray or in a sandwich or wrap.
Well, you can make shawarma recipe at home as a side dish for a bunch or evening snacks.
The Things You Have to Add-In Homemade Chicken Shawarma:
When it comes to chicken shawarma wrap recipe, you have to marinated chicken in a variety of spices and aromatics – for complete marinating; you have to add cardamom powder, garam masala, tikka Botti masala, lemon juice, iodized salt, yogurt, garlic paste, and olive oil.
Read on to know about the quantity of these ingredients.
Gyro Vs Shawarma – People often Confuse with them:
People often think that Gyros and Shawarma is the same thing. Maybe you often see the juicy meats wrapped in pita and sold in a food street or a restaurant, and you wondered what that one– is exactly. Well, let us clear you about them!
No doubt that both are considered to be their respective king of the street & even packed with marinated meat that is slowly cooked at very high temperatures. Typically, gyros &shawarma severed on a flatbread or right on the plate.
Usually, the gyro is prepared with a combination of lamb and beef, and the meat that is being used in a gyro is a blend, and before roasted on a spit, it can form into a loaf.
Before seasoning the meat with tomatoes, onion, and tzatziki, it is sliced off & served on a thin Greek pita. And it is served with a cold sauce which is made up of strained yogurt, cucumbers, garlic, salt, olive oil, and other ingredients depending on the recipe. Additionally, folks added hot sauce to give this mouthwatering, flavorful sandwich an extra kick.
The most prominent difference between gyro and shawarma is the meat. Shawarma usually prepared with chicken, sometimes lamb, and occasionally even goat. Also, the preparation of shawarma is different than a gyro, as the meat for shawarma recipe is marinated for as long as a day and then seasoning with a variety of spices includes cardamom powder, garam masala, tikkabotti masala.
Mostly, people love to eat the meat of chicken in shawarma recipe. Yes – to make chicken shwarma tastier, you can make toppings with tahini, tabbouleh, fattoush, cucumber, and hummus—but no tzatzik. While preparing shawarma chicken recipe, you can also stuff it inside of hollow pita bread.
The Difference Is…
No doubt that every chef you meet might tell you about the slightly varying definition for gyro and shawarma. But, if you want to prepare one of them, then the shawarma chicken recipe has more flexibility than a gyro. While to prepare gyro there is a need of lamb and beef topped with tomato, onion, tzatziki (and even a small amount of hot sauce), all served on a thin pita. To prepare shawarma you need chicken or maybe a goat, and need some cinnamon and tahini sauce on it, or maybe not.
One thing that we agree to is that they both are delicious and kings of street food!
How to Serve Chicken Shawarma?
How to serve chicken shawarma is the most common question that frequently asked by many folks. Well – there are two most prominent ways to serve it, chicken shawarma wraps with lettuce, sliced tomatoes and cucumbers, and a plain yogurt sauce on the side.
To make More Tasty Shawarma Recipe You Can serve with:
- Red Onion
- Hot Sauce
- Chilli Sauce
And the other way includes rice and salads on the side. People often do serve pita bread or other flatbread as well, as it’s very own theme. Get Middle lentil rice “Mejadra” and Middle Eastern Chickpea Salad]!
Well, let we tell you about other things that you can try with chicken shawarma wrap recipe:
- Chickpea Rice Pilaf
- Lemon Rice Pilaf
- Rice Pilaf along with Nuts and Dried Fruit
- Serve with juicy Greek salad “ the flavors that are found in Greek salad makes Middle Eastern food more delicious.”
- Get Middle Eastern Shredded Cabbage, Carrot, Mint Salad for serving
- If you ever try Middle Eastern Roasted Vegetables With Tahini Drizzle, then you have an idea about these delicious flavors – serve with the same
No doubt that chicken shawarma wrap recipe is great food for gatherings and even it is a signature recipe for many folks, who love to consume mouthwatering foods!
Before go ahead you have to organize yourself and if you’re a mum, then you ought to eliminate distractions and commit to your kitchen to prep tasty shawarma recipe.
Get ready for stunning smells while you’re cooking Chicken Shawarma!
Here is a delicious chicken shawarma recipe, the recipe loved by Asian people. The recipe is perfect for serving in the evening with a cup of tea. You have to stick with the given easy steps and start preparing the chicken shawarma recipe today.
Prep Time: 120 Minutes
For Chicken Marinade:
- Chicken Breasts, cut into thins strips – 250 gms
- Lemon Juice – 1/4 cup
- Yogurt – 2 tablespoons
- Garlic Paste – 1 tablespoon
- Iodized Salt – to taste
- Cardamom Powder – 1/4 teaspoon
- Gram Masala Powder – 1/4 teaspoon
- Tikka Boti Masala – 1 tablespoon
- Olive Oil – 3 tablespoons
For Garlic Sauce:
- Garlic Cloves, minced – 5 each
- Egg Whites, cold – 2
- Iodized Salt – Pinch
- Oil – 1 cup
For Sandwich Filling:
- Cooked Chicken – As per the method
- Pitta Bread – 2
- Chili Garlic Sauce – to taste
- Hot & Spicy Ketchup – to taste
- Lettuce Shreded – 1/2 bunch
- Sliced Tomato – 1
- Arabic Pickles – to taste
- In a large bowl combine all the ingredients.
- Marinate for 2 hours in the refrigerator, covered.
- Heat up a frying pan and cook the chicken in small quantities at a time.
- On medium high heat, cook the chicken for about 3 to 4 minutes.
- Add minced garlic and egg whites in a food processor.
- Slowly add oil until you reach mayonnaise consistency.
- Heat pita bread.
- Stuff with cooked chicken, Arabic pickles, garlic sauce, lettuce, tomato and hot & spicy ketchup.


The New York City Police is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying the individual, depicted in the attached surveillance video clip, who is wanted in connection to a robbery, in transit, which occurred within the confines of the 6th Precinct / Transit District 2 in Manhattan.
The following has been reported to police.
On Friday, February 11, 2022, at approximately 0935 hours, the individual approached the 38-year-old female victim, while onboard an E train inside the W. 4th Street subway station.
The individual displayed a knife and removed the victim’s handbag, $40 in cash, an iPhone, and a credit card.
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CA: Robert Cray recording at Royal Studios with Hi Rhythm
Over the past few years, a steady roll call of veteran artists — Paul Rodgers, Melissa Etheridge, Boz Scaggs and, most recently, the Euthymics’ Dave Stewart among them — have beaten a path to South Memphis’ Royal Studios to soak in the atmosphere at the historic home of Hi Records and to tap the talents of the resident session players, including members of the famed Hi Rhythm section.
This week, Grammy-winning blues-rocker Robert Cray followed suit, starting work on a new album with producer/drummer Steve Jordan, a longtime Royal habitué (who also produced the Scaggs sessions).
The as-yet-untitled record will be billed as Robert Cray and Hi Rhythm. Cray and Jordan have spent the week in the studio tracking with Hi Rhythm members Rev. Charles Hodges, Leroy “Flick” Hodges and Archie “Hubbie” Turner.
Studio owner Lawrence “Boo” Mitchell has been helping engineer the sessions, and he notes that Cray’s association with the studio dates back two decades, to when Royal/Hi patriarch Willie “Pops” Mitchell provided some horn arrangements and material for Cray’s 1999 album, “Take Your Shoes Off.”
For the new record, Cray is cutting a mix of originals and Hi-associated covers (including at least one O.V. Wright chestnut). According to Mitchell, Cray is also working up some songs by Southern swamp-rock master Tony Joe White, who is also supposed swing by Royal to guest on the album.
Mitchell notes that Cray’s well-earned reputation as a six-string blues ace has overshadowed his considerable gifts as a soul singer. “He’s known for being this bad-ass guitar player, but having him in the studio, his vocals are blowing my mind,” says Mitchell. “His style and approach, just the total sound of his voice — it has that classic quality you just don’t hear any more in R&B. Everybody’s very excited to be cutting with him.”
Cray and Jordan plan on finishing basic tracks over the weekend, with a return for overdubs likely after the holidays. The record is slated for a late spring 2017 release on the Jay-Vee label, owned and operated by Jordan and his wife, Meegan Voss.


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During his visit to Illinois today, Joe Biden recounted a story. With Biden being Biden, it’s anyone’s guess if the story was true.
But if it were true, it surely sounds like he was actually confessing to an abuse of power, even if he didn’t realize that was what he was doing.
Biden told a story about the significant other of a friend having trouble getting seen by a doctor at a hospital for an emergency situation, allegedly because the “waiting room was so crowded.”
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“Last night, I was on the telephone with a person at an emergency hospital ward in Pennsylvania because a good friend had called, and he had rushed his significant other to the emergency room because this woman was having trouble breathing, had a high fever, and could not catch her breath,” Biden said during a speech in Illinois promoting COVID-19 vaccine mandates for businesses. “They got her into the hospital. The waiting room was so crowded, things were so backed up they couldn’t even get her to be seen initially. So, because I knew this person, I called. I called the desk receiving nurse and asked what the situation was.”
“To make long story short, it took a while because all of the – not all – the vast majority of the emergency rooms and docs were occupied taking care of COVID patients,” Biden added. “I bet every one of you can name somebody who got sent to the hospital with something other than COVID and couldn’t get it taken care of.”
Biden said he “wasn’t complaining” because doctors and nurses were “getting the living hell kicked out of them, sometimes physically.”
Now, Biden is not a very bright guy. He’s telling this story to push the “COVID is overwhelming the hospitals” talking point. His contention that I bet everyone of you can name someone sent to the hospital with something other than COVID who couldn’t get taken care of is just not true, but again, it’s a Biden exaggeration.
But he doesn’t realize in doing so that he’s confessing to an abuse of power if this story is true. First, I doubt if someone was really having trouble breathing that that person wouldn’t jump ahead on the list of people to be seen. But if it is true, it sounds like he just used his power to jump his friend’s significant other over other people.
That’s a huge problem and completely improper if he did that. It’s the kind of thing that Gov. Andrew Cuomo is being investigated by the New York Attorney General for right now — in having his friends moved ahead of the line for COVID testing.
It’s an abuse of the public trust as well. And if Biden is willing to do that in such a situation and not even understand that it’s wrong, then you have to also wonder what else he is doing.
We already know that Joe Biden has some questionable ethics. We saw prior actions in regard to his son Hunter where he met with Hunter’s business associates when he, Joe Biden, was Vice President, in the Vice President’s residence — a seeming situation of influence peddling. He also flew his son to China on Air Force Two so that he could meet with a potential business partner. We’ve seen that Joe Biden — even today — doesn’t seem to understand the concept that the White House shouldn’t be acting in any capacity on behalf of his son, Hunter. Yet the White House has confessed to being intimately involved in the “ethics deal”surrounding his art show, claiming neither he nor Joe will be made aware of who the buyers of his art might be. Their involvement is just fundamentally ethically wrong.
While President Donald Trump was pursued for a “perfect phone call” by Democrats alleging abuse of power, will anyone even object to this or call this out? I doubt it. Media will just skip right over it and move merrily along because Biden has the magical protective “D” after his name.

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It’s not surprising that the College Board, the organization behind the SAT and AP exams, decide to stop offering its SAT writing and subject tests during the COVID-19 pandemic. The move comes at a time when the usefulness of standardized testing is more in question than ever, as the pandemic essentially put an end to whatever use colleges got out of standardized tests.
High school students have found it nearly impossible to schedule a testing date, so many colleges had no choice but to suspend their testing requirement. Since the beginning of the pandemic, more than 500 schools, including the University of Maryland, have removed the SAT or ACT requirement from their 2021 applications. Almost all colleges have been forced to look at other qualities in their admissions process this year as they move to a test-optional policy.
Fewer students than ever are paying to take the specialized tests, and the College Board wasn’t making money from them, so they were discontinued. But the changes shouldn’t stop there. It’s time that colleges adopt a test-optional policy permanently.
The testing requirement is a significant barrier of entry for many students. The structure of the standardized testing system has long been recognized as inherently classist. There are fees to take the exams and to send scores to colleges, and beyond direct costs, there are even more fees to hire a tutor if a student wants to increase their chances of getting a good score. These costs are prohibitive for many poorer students and have led students from low-income households to score lower on average than students from high-income households.
It’s impossible to fully discuss the classism of standardized testing without also mentioning race. Race and class are completely intertwined when it comes to standardized tests. Students of color consistently receive lower scores on their SATs than white students, largely because of disparities in economic status.
The only benefits of keeping the test requirement will go to the colleges, not the students. The SAT or ACT requirement gives admissions offices a standard numeric value which makes it easy for them to rank the applicants. It’s a process that not only disproportionately harms certain groups of students — it also robs applicants of the individualism the schools say they want to foster. Colleges should focus more on qualities that showcase students’ individual strengths — such as their application essays or achievements outside the classroom — along with academics, instead of assigning them a numeric value.
However, even the incentives for colleges to keep the requirement seem to be dwindling. Using SAT scores in admission processes has never increased the academic performances of their student populations; there is no evidence that students with high scores perform any better in college than students with lower scores.
As more and more schools, including the entire University of California system, permanently move to test-optional or test-blind admissions, schools such as this university, which has not made a permanent change, will be forced to continually justify their decision. This university and other schools love to throw around words like “diversity” and “inclusion” every chance they get, but they still use a process that actively hinders these efforts. If they want to truly diversify our campus, they need to break down barriers of entry, not keep them up.
Much has been written about what will and won’t return to normal in the post-COVID world. Let’s make sure that standardized testing is one of the things that doesn’t return. The pandemic has given schools an opportunity to see what college admissions look like without standardized tests. Despite the laundry list of systemic issues it has, higher education can be a wonderful thing. Getting rid of standardized testing will only help more students reap its benefits.
Adam Cullen is a sophomore government and politics major. He can be reached at email@example.com.


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Trombone was IT.
I turned down all proffered alternatives until a trombone became available. It was the only sound I was interested in making; instrument I wished to play.
Fate delivered me to a place where I have been unable to find people to play my trombone with, but a bass would be enthusiastically welcomed.
I still enjoy playing my horns with my ‘band in a box’ – a couple hundred songs with sheet music for the lead parts and the rest of the parts recorded for my playalong pleasure.
But every Thursday finds me playing the bass in a jam session with a bunch of string pluckers on mandolins, guitars, fiddles, and sometimes a banjo, dobro and more.
I like the irony of these two jokes … that what my instrument selections are renowned for are direct opposites.


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Volatility continues in the market and the reporting season has been strong for technology, especially software. However, we have seen weaknesses in social media platforms as well as payment services.
Software has been strong and we've even seen an acceleration in growth on the cloud services side and in front-end software. Expectations have been raised on the software side following the strong results seen this earnings season.
On the semiconductor side, we've seen some further announcements around new factory rollouts, some in India fueled by government subsidies, UMC in Singapore and Bosch in Germany. We have seen companies in some areas already building their order book for 2023. In conclusion, we continue to like stocks with cloud exposure, soft and hardware.
On the gaming side, the winners this quarter have been Take Two, Zynga and companies supplying the Nintendo Switch. However, statistics show that businesses will have a "covid hangover effect" when things return to normal.


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