Oceanview offices in Panama
The office market in Panama City performed very well during the second half of 2009, because many new square meters of rentable area were delivered and also because the “Cinta Costera” was completed, this road provides a great accessibility to the buildings located in the South submarket. Oceanview offices are prestigious and still is a growing market.
The vacancy of the Class A office spaces fell fast even do the rental and sale prices increased and their construction remained stable.
The market share was mainly located in the East Periphery, Reverted Areas, North Periphery and South in the second half of 2009.
The vacancy rate and price for all shopping centers fell significantly and with the arrival of new specialty stores this year, 2010, we expect that prices and vacancy rates will remain stable.
During the second half of 2009 approximately 81,000 square meters were introduced to the retail market, they were mostly occupied by specialized stores, junior department stores, personal services, restaurants, and supermarkets.
The lease rate in Panama City goes from 8 USD to 60 USD per square meter and it varies between submarkets for example, the most expensive m2 lease is in the South with an average of 30 to 60 USD per m2 per month, others like the Reverted Areas, From where, maybe you may have view of one of the 7 wonders of the modern world, The Panama Canal have an average cost of 25 to 40 USD per m2 per month and in the East Periphery the cost could be as low as 8 UDS per m2.
Panama´s economy was the best one in the region in 2009 even do the unemployment rate slightly increased but certain sectors as the mining industry, construction sector, industrial manufacturing, added new jobs.


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WestJet Airlines Ltd. is facing a tough decision for its new regional fleet – fast planes made in Canada, or fuel-sipping foreign models.
The Calgary-based carrier is expected to pay as much as $1-billion on 40 new turboprop aircraft for planned short-haul flights. Bombardier Inc.'s Q400 has long been seen as the leading contender. But now a European rival is jockeying to win the order, claiming its plane is superior.
The Q400 burns up to 47-per-cent more jet fuel on shorter routes than the French-Italian ATR 72, the European manufacturer argues, highlighting that the foreign-built turboprop will provide substantial reductions on soaring fuel bills amid stubbornly high oil prices.
Montreal-based Bombardier's emphasis on its Canadian content, including parts from the West and Quebec, is designed to sway WestJet. By contrast, European aerospace giant EADS co-owns the ATR joint venture with Italy's Alenia Aermacchi.
WestJet initially favoured the Q400, assembled at Bombardier's Downsview plant in Toronto, but an aggressive campaign by the ATR 72 team has tightened the race to supply WestJet with the 40 planes at a lower purchase price, industry insiders say.
The airline asserts that it needs the regional arm to improve profit and increase the number of destinations served. In January, WestJet confirmed its plans to launch the new division in 2013 to battle Air Canada, hoping to lure passengers in smaller markets and also increase flight frequencies on some existing routes.
WestJet knows that the Q400 can attain faster speeds and has a longer range, but the company has to weigh that against the fuel-efficient mileage achieved by the foreign plane, said one aviation consultant, who noted that the ATR 72 could potentially add 13 extra minutes to a trip from Toronto to Montreal that takes 70 minutes on the Q400.
Several industry experts say the Q400 still has the edge, but Raymond James Ltd. analyst Ben Cherniavsky said in an interview Wednesday that the ATR 72 can't be ruled out.
"My analysis tells me that the ATR 72 makes more sense because of its fuel economy," said Mr. Cherniavsky, who is preparing a detailed report on WestJet's plans for its regional airline.
Bombardier spokeswoman Marianella de la Barrera said the Q400 seats more passengers than the competing plane, so that has to be factored into any analysis. WestJet is considering configurations that would place 68 seats in the ATR 72 and perhaps 76 seats in the Q400.
Ms. de la Barrera said it's misleading to focus on data on fuel usage by the ATR 72 (600 series), asserting that Bombardier's plane has all-around capability on diverse routes.
"We're very proud that the Q400 is a Canadian turboprop. We have suppliers in Western Canada and Quebec," she said.
Addison Schonland, a partner at aerospace consulting firm AirInsight, said the Q400 has 4.6 cents in fuel costs per available seat mile, compared with the ATR 72's 6.3 cents. He also pointed out that the Q400's maximum cruising speed of 667 kilometres an hour outpaces its rival's 510 km an hour.
Some analysts, including Walter Spracklin at RBC Dominion Securities Inc. and Cameron Doerksen at National Bank Financial Inc., view the Q400 as having the momentum.
Toronto-based Porter Airlines Inc. uses a 70-seat version of the Q400 on its regional routes. The Q400 is also flown on Air Canada's regional service through Sky Regional Airlines Inc. at Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport and portions of Jazz Air elsewhere.
WestJet, which has stressed that it isn't interested in acquiring Porter, said Wednesday that it's examining rival turboprop bids as it moves to diversify its fleet of Boeing 737s.
"We're still evaluating both aircraft and hope to announce a decision later, some time in the months to come," WestJet spokesman Robert Palmer said.
Expansion-minded WestJet is steadily growing in commercial and charter markets. On Wednesday, WestJet said it signed a deal to fly charter flights for Thomas Cook Canada Inc., just days after the leisure travel firm discontinued its contract with Jazz Aviation LP.
WestJet said the new pact will allow the carrier to provide extra seat capacity for passengers who book on Thomas Cook's Sunquest Vacations unit next winter. "As an expansion to its successful two-year, Canada-wide partnership with Thomas Cook, WestJet will be the only airline providing capacity for Thomas Cook's tour operator arm in the Canadian market," the airline said.
Last Friday, Thomas Cook cut short its five-year contract with Jazz after only two years.
Halifax-based Jazz, a unit of Chorus Aviation Inc., also flies regional routes on behalf of Air Canada but those services are separate from charters.

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Washington A divided Bush administration commission considering changes to Title IX debated procedural issues and approved several modest recommendations Wednesday, setting the stage for a combative finish as the most controversial ideas are presented today.
In a key development, commissioners who favor maintaining the law's current standards won the right to have dissenting views included in the final report that will be sent to Education Secretary Rod Paige next month.
"There's tremendous passion on this issue," said commissioner Julie Foudy, a member of the U.S. women's national soccer team. "To not represent both sides of the passion is a disservice of what we're going to give to the secretary."
The Commission on Opportunity in Athletics began discussing 24 recommendations, but the 15-member panel spent the first hour of the two-day meeting debating its own rules.
Foudy and Donna de Varona expect a majority of the panel to vote to scale back standards in the 31-year-old Title IX gender equity law that has exponentially increased participation in women's sports. They were upset the initial procedures did not call for minority views to be included in the report, a rule Foudy called a "gag order."
After lengthy debate, the commissioners agreed their final report will include both viewpoints on any recommendation not reached by consensus or majority vote.
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PUBLICATION DATE: October 30, 2020
Linne Dhomhain (Dark Pool)
By Alistair Paul
Ordinary people. Everyday situations. Extraordinary outcomes. One small twist of fate and the normal turns to the fantastic. And so, the book’s characters are propelled into the world of the marvellous, the supernatural and the surreal; not to mention the ridiculous; where they wrestle with their demons, their desires and their failings. Sometimes they triumph. Sometimes life triumphs. Their stories take us from the familiar shores of the Gàidhealtachd through the smoky streets of Glasgow and the industrial heartlands of the North of England to the sun scorched African Savannah.
Taking inspiration from local folklore on the Island of Arran, traditional Gaelic story telling themes and techniques are weaved into modern topics such as relationships, drug use and mental illness.
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From industrial designer to tour guide to gardener; Alistair’s life has taken him through many twists and turns from his origins in Glasgow until he settled in Arran 20 years ago. His interest in local history and culture inspired him to take his first steps into learning Gaelic. It was love at first sight and from then on there was no turning back.
He has been a regular contributor of essays, reviews, poetry and short stories to the online Gaelic magazine Dàna. In 2018 he was a winner of The New Writers Awards and has worked on a range of materials since then including; fiction, poetry, and play writing. At the Gaelic Literature Awards 2020 he won Best Unpublished Manuscript for Adults for Linne Dhomhainn.

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I haven’t learned anything about photography from books nor I tend to spend much time on reading about it either, although it is one hobby that is dear to me . All I know about the art is from my friend Vinod who is a decent photographer. But there’s one quote from a famous photographer that has inspired me a lot.
“Your first 10,000 photographs are your worst.” Henri Cartier-Bresson
Last month when Vinod called and asked me about my photographs. I said I was working on one. I had in fact saved one on my desktop but I wanted a picture that reflected the journey from being an amateur to a professional and that’s 10,000 pictures far. Fortunately I have found the first.


Israel is facing the prospect of Syria based militants attacking across its northern border, with the backing of Bashar Assad’s regime. A Palestinian armed group reportedly says it’s been given the green light by Damascus to carry out raids from the Golan Heights. It’s apparently part of Syria’s response to a series of Israeli air strikes on its territory over the weekend. Syrian missile batteries have also been pointed at Israel, ready to retaliate immediately in case of a new attack. In neighboring Lebanon, combined Syrian-Lebanese units are reportedly on standby. For more RT talks to Eric Margolis – war correspondent, columnist, and author.


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If you need help putting food on the table for your kids during the summer months, the School District of Palm Beach County is here to help. The district has given out more than two million meals since the COVID-19 pandemic began and students were out of the classroom. Now that it is officially summer break, those efforts won’t stop.
Food distribution will continue on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 52 school locations throughout the summer. Distribution is from 9 a.m. to noon. Each day, parents and guardians who pick up food will receive a free kit with three days’ worth of meals for each child. The meals are for anyone 18-years-old and younger or 22-years-old and younger for ESE students, regardless of financial need.
Feeding South Florida will also be distributing food for families at several schools Tuesday.
Social distancing measures will be followed at all distribution sites. Those driving to one of the feeding sites are asked to open the trunk of their car or leave a seat open where staff can place the food. People walking up to a site should remember to maintain a distance of at least six feet.
If your child is not with you when you pick up the food, parents needs to provide confirmation of the number of children for whom they are picking up meals, by one of the following methods: student ID, student passport, student library card, student birth certificate, or a photo of the adult with the students for whom they are picking up meals.
The parent will show the identification to staff providing the meals, and meals will be provided for the number of children identified. Meals are not allowed to be picked up in bulk for multiple families. The parent or guardian must be present to receive the meals.
Meals provided may vary by location and may contain allergens. Adults picking up the food are asked to be vigilant and ensure they do not take food if allergies may be a concern. Food should be refrigerated or discarded if not consumed upon receipt.


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Everyone in our firm believes that professionally managed, innovative information technology is a core part of any business. It's our mission to make business owners and managers sleep easy, knowing that their IT investment is professionally managed and that operational risks are identified, codified and controlled. But that's not the end of the story. It's not enough to just deliver IT services, we are fanatical about delivering them to the same high standards we learned in some of the most demanding enterprise environments. And we know our clients want to focus on running their business, not on technical details, so we assign a dedicated account manager to every client who speaks fluent business, not just IT, and who can advise you in clear language about opportunities, issues, risks and more.
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Relax during your air conditioned drive through Falmouth, one of the oldest towns in Jamaica. You’ll arrive at Dunn’s River Falls where you’ll climb 600 feet of cool refreshing water as it cascades over natural limestone terraces. Guides are provided to assist you when ascending the rushing waters as it plunges directly into the pristine Caribbean Sea. After this invigorating experience you’ll be transported to Dolphin Cove.
This unique park surrounded by lush tropical jungle, is home to a beautiful family of bottlenose dolphins, sharks, stingrays, exotic birds, snakes and iguanas. After a brief orientation, you are ready to enter the world of nature’s most fascinating creatures - the dolphins. Get to know the animals as you interact with them in deep water and experience the thrill of ‘riding’ the dolphin belly to belly, and of dancing, singing, playing and even a kiss or two. Spend time watching the dolphins at play in their natural habitat, the Caribbean Sea, and enjoy a leisurely stroll through the lush tropical jungle and get an up-close experience with the beautiful and friendly birds and iguanas. You’ll have the opportunity to mingle with and feed the colorful free flying lovebirds in the bird aviary and interact with exotic sea creatures in the touch tank display. Enjoy a hands-on experience on how to make unique pottery at Wassi Arts at Dolphin Cove. Shuttle buses are available at 10 minute intervals to return you to the ship. Optional shopping is available at your convenience.
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Note: Participants must be at least 8 years of age to participate. This tour is not recommended for those who are pregnant, have back or neck injuries and heart or respiratory conditions. Tour may operate in reverse order.
Tours with this activity level involve a considerable amount of physical activity such as substantial walking over cobblestone streets, uneven or steep terrain, climbing stairs, or extended periods of standing. Not recommended for guests with physical limitations. Comfortable, sturdy shoes are recommended.
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Technology has changed several aspects of music and music itself. Over the last decade and a half, how we listen, buy, and interact with tunes has evolved in multiple ways. Gone are the times when one had to rewind a cassette manually to replay a song. As tech keeps on advancing, the music sector is one of the many markets that evolve along with it. Nowadays, songs are easily accessible; for instance, an online search will provide a list of multiple streaming sources and endless search result pages.
Music is how people can express themselves, and the biggest changes in the sector affect the musical, recording, listening, and producing technology. With streaming services, among other means being made available, artists can share their music with fans worldwide. Streaming platforms make it easy for an artist to get their music to wider audiences regardless of his/her career standing. Here are some detailed ways to explain how technology impacts music today.
As mentioned above, technology advancements have changed how people interact with music. Not long ago, music lovers spent free time compiling their favorite tune to make a CD playlist. With the creation of streaming platforms such as Apple Music, iTunes, Spotify, Audiomack, etc., music lovers can access their favorite songs at the touch of their screens.
Live performances as well have felt the impact. While under the covid-19 lockdown, celebrities such as Travis Scott used online platforms to perform for their fans. The coronavirus pandemic period has seen numerous artists and fans embrace technology to get and airing daily content as a way of limiting the spread of the virus.
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For an artist to promote his/her work, they can use the services of numerous social media and music streaming platforms. For instance, singer Justin Bieber was discovered by his talent manager through his viral YouTube posts. The internet and social media allow fans to stay connected to the artist and feel more up close. These apps make it easy for fans to know more about their favorite musicians.
Although many of the impacts are positive, it is wrong to ignore the heavy presence of piracy resulting from tech advancements in the music sector. Illegal acquisition of music hurts an artist’s career. Many fans are not aware of this fact and consider piracy a cheap or free means of getting their favorite tunes.…


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Recent rumors are circulating that the Nasty Boys have been released from TNA Wrestling.
Ryan Clark of ewrestlingnews.com has reported that according to the webmaster of the official website of The Honky Tonk Man, Brian Knobbs was involved in an incident at a TNA function where Spike TV executives were present.
The report says that the TNA officials were very unhappy with Knobbs, thus resulting in the tag team’s release.
However, The Honky Tonk Man has been the subject of several rumors that have been proven untrue, so take what comes from his mouth or website with a grain of salt.
Clark has also reported that the original contract to which the Nasty Boys were signed was a 90-day tryout contract, which may have led to the simple release.
As of this writing, TNA’s official website still lists the Nasty Boys on their official roster page. However, TNA has not been known to update their roster page as quickly as WWE.
This, of course, would leave Jimmy Hart without an on-air role, though he would be expected to stay around, as more work for him would likely surface.
This is great news for many TNA critics, who have stated that the older, slower wrestlers are what is keeping TNA from truly competing with WWE. The Nasty Boys have been the subject of much scrutiny and have been cited as one of the worst things to happen to TNA since Hulk Hogan and Eric Bischoff arrived.


The Chief Imam for Bole, capital of the Bole District in the newly created Savannah Region, Mohammed Sulemana Iddrisu, has heaped high praise on the Nana Akufo-Addo government for the numerous projects undertaken in the relatively short period it has been in office.
According to Mohammed Iddrisu, the variety of projects, and the pace at which they are being delivered, is unprecedented in the annals of Bole and its surroundings.
“The people of Bole cannot thank Government enough for all the things they have done in this short period that they have been in charge, and we pray that Allah will continue to be with them for them to do even more for Ghana,” he indicated.
Mohammed Iddrisu was speaking at a durbar organised in honour of the Vice President of the Republic, Alhaji Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, at Bole when he joined Muslims in the Savannah Region to pray as part of the 2019 edition of his nationwide Ramadan tour.
Enumerating a long list of programmes being implemented by the Akufo-Addo government, such as Planting for Food and Jobs, One Village One Dam, One District One Factory, Free Senior High School, and the provision of infrastructure to educational institutions, Mohammed Iddrisu urged the people of Ghana to support Government efforts to rapidly develop the nation, indicating that greater support would speed up the pace of implementation.
The Bole District has enjoyed major infrastructure developments in the past two and a half years since the NPP assumed the reins of state. These include markets (Mankunah, Tinga and Mandari); lorry park (Bamboi); three (3) classroom block with toilets (Kpenayiri and Daboyiri); and a Dining Hall for St Anthony of Padua School.
Other projects are: two dams (Teslima and Chibriyor) under the One Village One Dam programme; an eight acre prayer area for Muslims; construction and spot improvements of several key roads; and the construction of a warehouse at Bole under the One District One Warehouse project.
As well, Bole District was the first of five districts to begin the Planting for Export and Rural Development programme, a decentralized National Tree Crop Programme to promote rural economic growth and improve household incomes of rural farmers through the provision of certified improved seedlings, extension services, business support and regulatory mechanisms.


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Italy, Switzerland, Turkey, Wales. Group B: Belgium, Russia, Denmark, Finland planting 50,000 trees in each of the 12 host cities and hoping to Why is Euro 2020 being played in multiple countries?
Following a decision taken by the UEFA Executive Committee in 2013 at the House of European Football in Nyon, it was decided the UEFA EURO 2020 tournament would UEFA EURO 2020 is being held across the continent for the first time in the competition's 60-year history, with 11 host cities in all. Final and semi-finals, two round of 16 games, three group The UEFA Euro 2020 tournament is a unique event in more ways than one, as the delayed competition is being hosted by multiple countries. Matches Wales vs Switzerland (12 June) Turkey vs Wales (16 June) Switzerland vs Turkey (20 June) Quarter-final: W40 vs W38 (3 July) EURO 2020 host city guide: Baku While some countries had already expressed an interest in bidding to host the tournament, then-UEFA President Michel Platini suggested at a press conference on 30 June 2012, a day before the UEFA Euro 2012 Final, that instead of having one host country (or joint hosting by multiple countries), the tournament could be spread over "12 or 13 cities" across the continent. The Euro 2020 draw has been completed.
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The decision to stage a 'EURO for Europe' in various major cities throughout the continent follows an initial idea presented by the UEFA President See full list on skysports.com Jun 11, 2021 · - Italy vs. Turkey kicks off the postponed Euro 2020 in Rome on Friday. - Defending champion Portugal in group with previous two World Cup winners, France and Germany. - ESPN will televise 39 Euro Jun 04, 2021 · The wait is almost over - Euro 2020 kicks off on Friday 11 June - with three home nations hoping to win. The coronavirus pandemic delayed the championship by a year, but 24 countries are now ready Jun 02, 2021 · Uefa Euro 2020 is being held across the continent for the first time in the competition's 60-year history, with 11 host cities in all. Glasgow and London are among the host cities, with Rome The group stages were confirmed with the Euro 2020 draw on November 30, 2019. The Euro 2020 group stage is provisionally proposed to take place from June 11, 2021 – June 24, 2021 .
And the FCDO, Fan Embassy Wales and Welsh police understand, realistically, that In order to depart Azerbaijan or Italy, fans must test negat The 2020 UEFA European Football Championship, commonly referred to as 2020 UEFA At the meeting, UEFA confirmed that all twelve original host venues would tournament could be played in fewer than the planned twelve host countries. Group A matches will be played in Rome and Baku. The EURO 2020 finals will be held in 12 different countries across Europe from June 12 to July 12 for the 12 host cities are divided into six groups for the tourname Italy, Turkey, Switzerland and Wales will be vying to reach the Italy vs. Wales ( Stadio Olimpico, Rome, 12 p.m. ET, ESPN 2) down in their Nations League campaign but forwards such as Breel Embolo, Select All Hos The UEFA European Championship, also known as the Euros or Euro to include various nations: A total of 11 countries will host Euro 2021 matches this summer. The tournament was scheduled to be held in the summer of 2020 The rearranged Euro 2020 tournament kicks off on 11 June as Italy face Turkey at the Stadio Home nations England, Scotland and Wales have all qualified for Euro 2020.
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HEDRICK — The ninth annual Bras for a Cause (BFAC) will be held April 4, 2020 at the Carl Craft Civic Center in Hedrick.
Laurie Hornback, started the event in 2011, because she wanted to raise money for breast cancer awareness, research, education, and funding mammograms for women unable to afford them.
Even though breast cancer is a serious topic, she said, BFAC is a way to have some fun and fellowship. At each event there is a silent and live bra auction and supper. The bra auction, she said, brings a lot of laughter and excitement to attendees.
“We really do have a lot of support from members of the community,” she said. “It really is a show. We have helpers, firemen and people who will model and have an auctioneer. The Hedrick firemen model our bras for us. One year they had a clown bra with a big bow tie on it. They get really silly doing it. You gotta have some fun — you can’t just focus on the bad parts of breast cancer.”
Hornback, herself, is a breast cancer survivor, so this is something she takes to heart. She was diagnosed in 2008 and underwent two surgeries, chemotherapy and radiation. She became a survivor and then was diagnosed again in 2011, undergoing a double mastectomy and reconstruction.
“It has definitely made me stronger,” she said. “A lot has happened over the years and it made me feel successful and strong.”
It also allowed her to find out about different treatments and organizations who support people with breast cancer, such as the Susan G Komen Foundation, a nonprofit organization dedicated to meeting communities needs through research to prevent and cure breast cancer. She has been able to pass along this information toward others dealing with breast cancer.
Each event also has raised lots of funds to go toward the foundation as well as research. This is something Hornback feels strongly about as 25 percent of the funds goes to research and 75 percent stays in Iowa. The first BFA raised $4,000 and last year’s event raised $29,250 which was donated to the foundation. It didn’t stop there.
“In the past eight years we have raised and donated a total of $126,567,” she said. “Our sponsorship has also grown from 13 sponsors three years ago to 30 this year.”
Hornback doesn’t have a specific amount that she wants to raise, but only hopes it will grow as well as support for the foundation.
“I was involved in that foundation when I first got diagnosed,” she said. “As a supporter and survivor I want to keep this knowledge going and show how important it is. I’m giving money to show my support.”
What she has gone through also allows her to be empathic toward those going through breast cancer, supporting survivors and their families.
“I just want to build awareness of what’s going on,” she said. “I want them to know they’re never alone. That’s my goal. Putting on [BFAC] is a lot of work, but it’s so rewarding. I want to tell people and help them. I would say to them just don’t try to go through it alone. There are resources out there that will help. There are treatment options and there is support out there.”
To decorate and donate a bra or silent auction, call Hornback at 641-777-4252.


Waveguide connector | Article about waveguide connector by The Free Dictionary
waveguide connector[′wāv‚gīd kə¦nek·tər]
A mechanical device for electrically joining and locking together separable mating parts of a waveguide system. Also known as waveguide coupler.
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of Scientific & Technical Terms, 6E, Copyright © 2003 by The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc.
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It can be configured as a broadband VNA (from 40 MHz to 110 GHz with 1mm coax output), a standalone 65 GHz VNA (from 40 MHz to 65 GHz with V-connector coax output), or a millimeter wave VNA (from 65 GHz to 110 GHz with WR-10 waveguide connector
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Art Text 3 is graphic design software specifically tuned for lettering, typography, text mockups and various artistic text effects.
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A General Dentist Shares Some Signs of Oral Cancer
Wondering what the signs of oral cancer are? General dentists are specifically trained in performing oral cancer screenings and thus know exactly what to look for. Dental patients can also check for signs in between screenings.
How general dentists perform an oral cancer screening
Learning how general dentists perform oral cancer screenings will help dental patients know what to expect when undergoing this important test. The first step is thoroughly examining the patient's tongue, including underneath the tongue. Next, it is necessary to feel inside of the patient's cheeks, look at and feel the top of their mouth, examine their tonsils and then lastly, feel the neck for any signs of enlarged lymph nodes.
According to the mayo clinic, the goal of oral cancer screening is to identify mouth cancer early, when there is a greater chance for a cure.
Common symptoms of oral cancer
The list below includes some of the more common symptoms general dentists look for that are directly associated with oral cancer.
A sore that is not healing
The fact that general mouth sores tend to be quite common in many dental patients, means that many sores found in a patient's mouth are not going to be cancerous. Because it can be difficult for patients to know whether a sore is cancerous or not, it is necessary for a general dentist to perform a thorough oral examination in order to identify any unusual sores that may indicate oral cancer. If any questionable sores are found, further testing is necessary to determine if the sore is indeed cancerous.
White or red patches
When a patient has red patches or white patches in their mouth, it is a sign that there is abnormal cell growth taking place. When any red or white patches remain in a patient's mouth for at least two weeks, these patches need to be examined by a dentist. These patches may be found on the lips, the gums, the tongue, the cheeks and the tonsils. It is possible that any red or white patches found could be due to a fungal infection, making a diagnosis necessary. In other scenarios, the patches may be an indicator that oral cancer is present or developing.
While many dental patients experience some degree of pain in their mouth from time to time, consistent pain is a sign that something is wrong. General mouth pain and even ear pain that does not go away may be a sign of oral cancer. Dental patients who experience pain when swallowing may also have this type of cancer. Anytime a patient experiences pain in or around their mouth area, it is necessary to make an appointment with an experienced general dentist to undergo an oral cancer screening as soon as possible.
In need of a screening?
Dental patients who are in need of an oral cancer screening can simply make an appointment with a general dentist. The screening procedure is not at all painful and does not take long to perform. The overall goal is to catch oral cancer in its earliest stages, as this type of cancer is often successfully treated when caught early enough.
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Dental implants are highly recommended when it comes to replacing missing teeth. These oral prosthetics are surgically inserted into your jawbone, replacing the root that came out when you lost a tooth.Replacing lost teeth with dental implants requires minor oral surgery, and the implant is given up to six months to fuse with surrounding bone…
It is not unusual to feel scared or intimidated when visiting your general dentist. The various sounds can all be a lot to handle. People stare into your mouth, and it feels like you are under a microscope. When you add the bright lights, it can be downright scary.Sometimes, it helps to know the typical…
With the latest treatments in cosmetic dentistry, it is easy to have a white, bright smile. Everybody wants to have sparkling teeth, but it is difficult to achieve it without professional help. That is why teeth-whitening treatments are everywhere. If you are thinking about getting a cosmetic dentistry treatment to treat your stained teeth, here…
A family dentist is a professional who offers various general dentistry procedures to patients of all ages. Those who practice family dentistry can treat many serious dental concerns, including an abscessed tooth. In addition to being painful, an abscess can lead to further health concerns. Patients experiencing this issue should seek treatment right away.An abscess…

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Very nice place. Peaceful and beautiful large green shaded sites with level camper pads. New blacktop drive and new playground. Sandy swimming beach but you must drive to it because it’s across the lake along with the boat ramp. We love this place.
March 15, 2017 - reviewed by Kelly
Great Little Spot
Glen Hills has a great campground and a nice park too. As a local I have spent a lot of time here, and love this campgrounds. It's always our go to spot. The only draw back is sometimes the swimming beach can be kinda weedy and gross, but the past few years it has been pretty good. Glenn Lake has great fishing. No gas motors are aloud on this lake so it makes for a nice peaceful day on the water. This park also has a nice 9 hole disc golf course. There is also a 9 hole ball golf course right next to the campgrounds. All in all a great get away for the right price.


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Resistance Troop TransporterResistance Troop Transporter4.5833524.
Transport Princess Leia, Admiral Ackbar and the Resistance Troopers into battle in the heavy-duty Resistance Troop Transporter. This LEGO® version of the starship featured in Star Wars: The Force Awakens has opening top hatches and cockpit, a lowering ramp, space for 4 minifigures inside, as well as dual spring-loaded shooters. Includes 4 minifigures: Princess Leia, Admiral Ackbar and 2 Resistance Troopers.
- Includes 4 minifigures: Princess Leia, Admiral Ackbar and 2 Resistance Troopers.
- Features opening top hatches and cockpit, a lowering ramp, space for 4 figures inside and dual spring-loaded shooters.
- Load the troops and transport them into battle.
- Fire the dual spring-loaded shooters to keep the enemy at bay.
- Weapons include 2 blaster pistols and 2 blasters.
- Also includes 2 Resistance Trooper helmets.
- Combine with the 75139 Battle on Takodana for even bigger forest-based adventures.
- Create your own scenes from the epic Star Wars: The Force Awakens movie.
- Measures over 3” (8cm) high, 12” (33cm) wide and 7” (20cm) deep.
- Free standard 3 to 5 business day delivery on all merchandise orders over 55 €!
- Express delivery available at checkout.
- Custom parts orders are sent separately from merchandise and take additional time to process and deliver.
- Unopened merchandise may be returned for a full refund within 90 days of receipt of your order.
- in almost 3 yearsAverage rating4out of 5 stars4.0Worth getting before its retired!Polyglot | 25-34I would recommend this to a friend!Purchased for: SelfThis set is being retired, as far as I can understand, and is therefore currently being offered at a discount. After building Rey's Speeder I really wanted to get another Star Wars set, so I snapped this up, even though it wasn't at the top of my wishlist. I wanted to get it mainly to have the Genera Organa minifigure! I enjoyed the build process for this ship a lot. It was a varied and interesting build, and I loved seeing how all the different pieces fit together. The instructions were clear and easy to follow, although there were a couple of places where I got confused and made a mistake. They were easy to spot straight away and I undid them without any trouble. There were five bags in total and it took about 20–30 minutes to build the section covered by each bag. The four minifigures are good, especially General Organa and Admiral Ackbar – who comes with a cup of tea! The transporter ship has a cockpit that you can open using a little wheel on the side, two spring-loaded guns that fire, a ramp you can lower and two hatches that let you open the whole ship up. Pros: - Easy to build - Fun construction - Good minifigures - Nice playability features Cons: - The big barrel piece at the back was difficult to attach and keeps falling off - Quite a few stickers, which I find fiddly to attach, and the ones on the cockpit glass were really difficult to line up - I would have swapped both resistance troopers for a red-armed C-3PO All in all I would definitely recommend this set to any Lego Star Wars fan!25 April 2017Haley - Consumer Service Specialist, Consumer ServicesThe problem you're having with the barrel-shaped portion of set sounds unusual. The issue could be caused by a slight building error. I'd recommend rebuilding that portion of the set. If you still have trouble feel free to get in touch with one of our experts! You can find ways to contact us by visiting LEGO.com/Service!Play ExperienceAverage rating5out of 5 stars5.0Level of DifficultyAverage rating3out of 5 stars3.0Value for MoneyAverage rating5out of 5 stars5.0Build Time: 1 hrs 50 minsBuilding Experience: Intermediate LEGO builderWas this helpful?45Resistance Troop Transporter
- in over 2 yearsAverage rating5out of 5 stars5.0Blown away !!Legostewie | 35-44I would recommend this to a friend!I must say this is one of my favourite Lego sets period . I just finished building this and i am so impressed by the design and the build of this set. This set designer went above and beyond.Level of DifficultyAverage rating3out of 5 stars3.0Value for MoneyAverage rating4out of 5 stars4.0Build Time: 3 daysBuilding Experience: Intermediate LEGO builderWas this helpful?55Resistance Troop Transporter
- in about 4 yearsAverage rating5out of 5 stars5.0'Same jacket.' 'No, new Jacket.'JediLegoLover | 14-18I would recommend this to a friend!Purchased for: SelfWe only see this ship quite briefly in The Force Awakens, but its scene with Han and Leia makes it very memorable. In design its similar to the B-Wing but this ship is a transporter and not a fighter. The model is excellent and captures the look of the ship perfectly. There's a huge amount of detail with the use of many stickers, although don't let the stickers put you off. The finished model looks amazing and has some amazing features. There are 2 flaps on the top of the ship that can lift up, revealing the spacious inside. Inside there is plenty of room for all the crew including Leia and Admiral Ackbar with his cup of tea! (Seriously, he does come with a mug) The front of the ship lowers, acting as a ramp and the cockpit opens with the cool little feature of a disc on the side. There are also 2 laser shooters which add a little bit of playability to the set. The minifigures are amazing and all movie accurate! Leia looks great in her green overalls with purple jacket and if you've got Han from the Millennium Falcon you can re-enact that particular scene with them. There's an amazingly detailed, slightly aged Admiral Ackbar and also two Resistance members with awesome helmets. This is an awesome model that is a fun build and looks great on display or is certainly very sturdy enough for playing and re-enacting scenes from The Force Awakens. It would go great with Battle on Takodana! A definite buy for any Star Wars or The Force Awakens fan!Play ExperienceAverage rating4out of 5 stars4.0Level of DifficultyAverage rating3out of 5 stars3.0Value for MoneyAverage rating4out of 5 stars4.0Build Time: 1 hrs 30 minsBuilding Experience: Expert LEGO builderWas this helpful?55Resistance Troop Transporter
- in about 4 yearsAverage rating4out of 5 stars4.0Nice ship, very compactstevesheriw | 45-54I would recommend this to a friend!Purchased for: SonMy son chose to purchase this with some of his gift money, so we took it home and built it. The four minifigures are good. You get General Leia, Ackbar, and two Resistance troopers. Ackbar's head is molded, and each of the minifigs gets a weapon. The build itself uses some interesting techniques, and the ship feels quite compact and heavy for its size on completion. There are not a lot of loose parts on the outside, so it stays together well. The cockpit opens up to seat one pilot, and the main part of the ship opens with two hinge plate assemblies on either side. A ramp also comes down in the middle. On the interior are two areas to seat a minifig. There is some additional space available as well. The only problem I ran into during the build was keeping the largest part on the back of the ship attached. It is held on by plates at either end and is mounted by technic rods, but the tightness of the fit kept pushing the round plates out. We remedied this by removing a round 2x2 tile with the hole in the center off of one side, and that worked well. Fans of the movie will appreciate this vehicle. Leia and Ackbar are exclusive to this set so far. A Resistance trooper battle pack would augment the set. I am impressed with the finished model. although some of the younger kids would probably want a TIE fighter or X-wing before considering this set as it is a transport in the movie more than it is a warship.Play ExperienceAverage rating4out of 5 stars4.0Value for MoneyAverage rating4out of 5 stars4.0Build Time: 2 hrsBuilding Experience: Advanced LEGO builderWas this helpful?45Resistance Troop Transporter

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March 1, 2017
Fresh sea cucumber. Hairy crab. Cod sperm. Huge live shrimp, legs wiggling. Marinated mackerel. Fresh bamboo shoots…
Yesterday I had a truly memorable meal at the venerable Kiriko in L.A. It’s the kind of meal I wish I could go back and have again today. And I would – if I weren’t on my way to the Charleston Wine and Food Festival.
The Japanese call shirako – which is milt, or the sperm sac of the male cod- “children of the clouds” a euphemism that always thrills me. The substance itself also thrills me. It has an extraordinary texture – pillow soft, tender, almost liquid but yet not – and a rich, gentle taste. That’s it in the bowl above, lightly poached.
Kiriko also sets it on sheets of kelp and grills it. The result is a kind of savory marshmallow; utterly irresistible.
But everything we ate was memorable, from this fresh hairy crab
to these crisp, slightly crunch slices of lotus root
and these firefly squid – no bigger than a fingernail but packing big flavor.
I love the giant shrimp, the flesh translucent, the flavor clean, bracing and yet sweet…
And it’s head, fried, all crackling tentacle and soft fat
Fresh sea cucumber is quite a change if you’re accustomed to the dried version served in Chinese restaurants. This has the most astonishing texture, simultaneously soft and chewy. (It’s all texture, very little taste.)
And if you’re a lover of saba – Japanese mackerel – don’t miss Kiriko’s version.
We had some traditional sushi as well. Wonderful uni. And this sparkling kohada, all shiny silver scales and deep, full flavor.
To finish up? You might opt for the traditional tamago. As for me, please give me a handroll with cucumber, shiso and umeboshi. The perfect finale to a pretty perfect meal.
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“Dad, how do kids without the Internet do their homework?” For Franny Millen, then a sixth-grade student at Bailey Middle School in Cornelius, the digital divide posed a threat to educational opportunity in her neighborhood school. And from Franny’s standpoint, it had to go.
Franny’s leadership inspired a town, a school system, The Ada Jenkins Center, Lowe’s, and Davidson College to join together and accomplish in six months what others across this nation claim cannot be done. E2D (Eliminate the Digital Divide) launched in January. Last week, more than 50 families for the first time gained home Internet access, ownership of a computer, and free ongoing technical support – Davidson Elementary School’s digital divide is officially history.
E2D demonstrates how a single voice can mobilize individuals and organizations from different sectors to achieve together what none could do alone. And E2D is rapidly expanding its reach.
One “no” early on could have ended E2D before it began. One “the problem is too big,” or “one school does not matter,” or “this can’t scale,” and E2D would never have happened.
Instead, what began as a single heartfelt question is inspiring a cross-sector collaboration in which public school districts, businesses, CBOs, and colleges will join together to create equality of opportunity – opportunities to learn, to work, to lead, to connect and to build community – through the power of technology.
Davidson College is proud to be a partner in this effort. Our primary purpose – to lead in service of something larger than ourselves – obligates us to convene public/private partnerships and to collaborate across ideological and institutional boundaries to confront our society’s greatest challenges.
As we move forward together, we will learn how schools, families and communities can work together to ensure that all of our children have access to the educational resources that new technologies offer. With each new success our aspirations will soar and new partnerships will form. We will share with other communities what we have learned and show them what is possible. Across our region, state, and country, we can and will eliminate the digital divide and make equal opportunity real – for every school kid – one computer at a time.
Dr. Carol E. Quillen is the president of Davidson College. For The Record offers commentaries from various sources. The views are the writer’s, and not necessarily those of the Observer editorial board.
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A home chef who whips up burgers, shawarmas and rice-based specialities.
A home baker specialised in brownies.
A rice and curry spot in Embuldeniya junction.
A pretty chilled out hangout spot by the beach with some great bites and BYOB.
Crepe Runner now has a tiny outlet of their own.
A cosy bistro in Mount Lavinia.
Kaha Bath Gedara is all about Kaha Bath.
A restaurant by The Barnhouse Studio that serves up some epicurean dishes in their most unique ambience.
A tiny food joint in Battaramulla with some superb pork curry.
A new cafe by Raffles.
SmokeBricks does fusion pizza right!
Superb Sri Lankan Chinese place to get delicious fried rice, kottu and curry pork, beef, seafood..
A cloud kitchen that does some good kochchi sambol.
A home-based ice creamery that crafts up some unique flavours.
A home-based venture that does some delicious, mouthful sandwiches.
A well-known restaurant and bakery in Maharagama.
A home baker who does some incredible cakes.
A good spot for rice & curry in Pannipitiya.
The new pub at Excel World that replaces the good old Keg.
A restaurant by Sushi Bar in Rajagiriya, specialised in Sri Lankan food.
Delicious Sri Lankan Chinese food for a very cheap price
A BBQ spot down High-level Road.
One fine dining experience delivered to your doorstep.


Sometimes I am puzzled. I look around and see lots of people who are all basically made from the same genetic material as me, yet why is it that some of my genetic cousins are insane? (I apologize for casting aspersions on all people with genuine mental health issues so let me cast my aspersion on Pierre Curzi specifically.)
This fool, ce mangeur de hot-dogs and the Quebec opposition language critic, is trying to stir up the poutine by suggesting that the Government of Canada uses its control over the Montreal Canadiens Hockey Club to keep Francophone players off the roster. He believes the blue, blanc, rouge is some propaganda machine controlled by the Federalists. (This plot was no doubt hatched in the 1970s when Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau orchestrated the Habs signing of Toronto-born goalie Ken Dryden after he predicted he would become a Liberal MP 30 years later.)
The issue of Francophones players playing for les habitants comes up quite a bit. Guys like Martin St-Louis and Vincent Lecavalier are often identified as players the Habs should acquire. For starters they are very good and secondly they are hometown boys. To be honest, why would they want to play in Montreal? All Montreal players are under the microscope all the time and the pressure is exponential for guys like them. Why play in a fishbowl when you can live in Florida, make $10 million a year and walk through the mall without anyone recognizing you? Alternatively, it’s not easy for other players, namely Brian Gionta, an American, to move his wife and kids someplace where not they have to learn French as well. While it is certainly an honour playing in Montreal, it certainly brings with it unique challenges.
But to suggest it’s a plot, I say to M. Curzi, c’est la folie. Perhaps he should go back to acting and drinking his Labatt 50.


Feds sue developer over unfinished Bear Lake resort in Garden City
Just off the main drag in Garden City, Water’s Edge Resort bills itself as a luxury retreat on the shores of Bear Lake. But the Securities and Exchange Commission, or the SEC, says the resort’s developer illegally used investor funds to pay himself.
In a lawsuit filed last month, the SEC accused the Utah Regional Investment Fund, led by Christofer Shurian, of using investment funds to make a number of purchases, including a vacation home in Mexico and Shurian’s personal home in Utah County, among other purchases.
Shurian and his attorney deny any wrongdoing, saying the project has experienced delay after delay. Shurian said he recently fired a contractor due to bad work, which was another setback.
“Here we are, things are going slower, they're not going as expected," Shurian said in an interview. "Now, if I had my wishes, this would all would have been built like that, and off to the races. But that's just not the reality of it.”
The SEC alleges that Shurian and Utah Regional Investment Fund solicited funds from around 30 investors, many of them Chinese nationals, starting in 2015 as part of the EB-5 visa program, which can grant someone permanent residency if they invest in US projects that meet certain criteria.
Though Shurian planned to complete Water’s Edge by 2017, the project is far from done. Currently, Water’s Edge features a main building that houses a spa, restaurant, candy shop and gift shop, along with a handful of condos upstairs that can be rented out.
But behind the cluster of businesses is a half-finished condo building, which Shurian said he’s hoping will be finished soon, though it’s unclear when it could be done. The resort’s final plans call for condo buildings and a hotel, along with an indoor water park and an outdoor concert stage.
Shurian says he and his attorney have fully complied with the SEC investigation, adding they plan to address the lawsuit in court.
“When the SEC files a civil lawsuit against you, it looks bad. It looks really bad," Shurian said. "And then when they issue this public press release, that makes me look really bad. And there's no opportunity for me to defend myself.”


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JUNEAU (AP) -- Local governments maintain nearly half of the state's roads and should get a portion of the motor fuel tax increase proposed by Gov. Frank Murkowski, said a group representing municipalities.
The Alaska Municipal League is seeking support from House budget writers on a plan to give towns and cities 31 percent of the state's gas tax.
It would lessen the cuts in state aid to municipalities and build public support for a 150 percent hike in the state's 8-cent per gallon motor fuel tax, said Kevin Ritchie, league executive director.
''When a person goes to the pump and pays a tax, they want to know the roads they drive on are going to be maintained,'' Ritchie said.
Murkowski is seeking legislative approval of a 12-cent hike in the tax as a means of raising an additional $41.1 million for state coffers.
The state currently collects between $25 million and $28 million annually in motor fuel taxes. If approved, the governor's proposal would increase that to an estimated $69 million in two years.
Alaska Municipal League officials, who represent about 161 cities and boroughs, propose sending about $21 million to local governments for road maintenance.
There is more than 25,400 miles of roads in Alaska and local governments maintain about 44 percent of those, Ritchie said.
Murkowski's budget also is proposing about a $7.5 million cut in municipal assistance in next year's budget, and this proposal would lessen the impact, Ritchie said. ''This would be significantly adding back to that money,'' Ritchie said.
Ritchie testified before the House Finance Committee on Monday as it considered drastic changes to the governor's bill.
Earlier, the House Transportation Committee -- reacting to complaints that Murkowski's proposal will not mean new money for roads -- offered its own rewrite of the bill.
House Bill 156 would currently require a constitutional amendment be approved by voters in 2004 to establish a special highway fund.
State Revenue Commissioner Bill Corbus testified against that version of the bill, arguing it would delay revenues to the state for at least two years. If voters approved the constitutional amendment in the general election, the measure would bring in only $17 million in fiscal 2005, Corbus said.
''Revenues are necessary now to address the state's fiscal deficit,'' Corbus said.
Murkowski proposed about $120 million in tax and fee measures to help balance the state budget next year. The motor fuel tax increase is a critical part of that proposal, Corbus said.
The administration has not taken a position on the Alaska Municipal League proposal, governor's spokesman John Manly said.
Ritchie said the governor's office has not endorsed the plan, but has also not rejected it.
''Our point is that the public ultimately has to think this is a good idea, and it just goes to reason if the money is given to municipalities ... it would be spent on local roads,'' Ritchie said.
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These cauliflower fritters will become a family favourite - and a tasty way to get veggies into kids. Serve warm with our tasty yoghurt sauce. Also good for lunchboxes and snacks.
- 1/2 a cauliflower, chopped into small pieces
- 1/2 cup frozen peas or corn
- 1/2 cup flour
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon coriander
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
- 2 eggs
- Oil spray for cooking
- 1/2 cup natural yoghurt
- 1 clove garlic, crushed
- 2 tablespoons fresh coriander or mint, chopped
- Bring a large pot of water to the boil.
- Add the cauliflower and boil for 5 minutes.
- Add the frozen vegetables and boil for another 5 minutes.
- Drain the vegetables and mash lightly with a fork.
- In a large bowl and mix together the flour, cumin, coriander and turmeric.
- Whisk in the eggs and vegetables. If batter is too wet, add a little more flour.
- Heat non-stick fry pan over a medium heat. Spray pan with a little oil.
- Spoon mixture into pan to form fritters (about two tablespoons per fritter).
- Cook fritters until golden brown on both sides and cooked through.
- To make the sauce - mix together the natural yoghurt, garlic and fresh coriander or mint.


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This week the UKLA Book awards announced their long list and Flood was included in the 3-7 years category.
Copies had to be sent to the twenty teacher judges.Since its publication, I’ve used Flood a lot in schools with nursery and foundation. I bring along original artwork for the children to look at and spot how many little creatures, besides the three main characters, are afloat on debris in the flood.
I also have colouring sheets where each creature can be matched with the object it is sitting on in the book.
With slightly older children, we make up new characters and start a group story about a flood. Here they are insect characters to fit in with the class’ bug theme.
Then there's an opportunity to act out with puppets the orientation part of the story: ‘to the right and to the left’ when the ox, fox and hen cling on to each other’s tails and steer their way through the water.
We end with a discussion about friendship. The characters at the start of the story are not nice to each other; the ox wants to kick the fox and the fox wants eat the hen. But they all have to cooperate and work as a team if they are going to survive the flood. By the end a change has occurred and they have become friends.
‘…they had to squash up close. Then the rain stopped and Old Slodger the Ox thought “Maybe, after all I won’t kick the fox.” And the Hungry Fox thought, “Maybe, after all, I won’t eat the hen. And Fussy Hen stopped squawking, and stopped looking this way and that, and was peaceful and quiet.’
But the big question is - will they remain friends once the flood draws back and there are fields again - when life returns to normal?

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🇺🇦 The Independent Variable
February 23, 2019
Looking for opinions. In regards to following a fiction story, what format is more interesting to you: a newsletter, or a blog (with blot similar to TIV with posts and microposts). I guess both is an option too.


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Those taking part in the project, known as PROFORMA, are researchers from Karolinska Institutet, researchers and experts from universities and regulatory authorities in Ethiopia, Kenya, Tanzania and Rwanda, and some regional and international stakeholders in the field of drugs safety. The total project funding is EUR 6 million, of which the major part is provided by the EU Framework Programme for Research and Innovation-Horizon2020, via the European and Developing Countries Clinical Trials Partnership (EDCTP). Among other significant funding bodies is the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (SIDA). “The main aim of this project is to strengthen the national infrastructures for drugs safety monitoring in our partner countries in Africa. This involves developing regulatory capacity for routine surveillance and reporting, and training of staff working in healthcare and medical services and regulatory authorities,” says Eleni Aklillu, senior researcher at the Department of Laboratory Medicine at Karolinska Institutet and scientific coordinator for the project. Right now, she is in Ethiopia attending the national kick-off meeting for PROFORMA. PROFORMA is estimated to last five years. The project also involves training at Master’s and postgraduate level and exchange of knowledge in general between researchers and experts. “The increasing number of clinical trials and different types of mass drug administration and vaccination programmes in African countries underlines the need to strengthen pharmacovigilance infrastructure. One important tool is to improve collaboration between the Medical Universities and regulatory authorities in the countries concerned, and we’ve already made good progress in this area during the few months we’ve been working on the project,” says Eleni Aklillu. Facts about PROFORMA Project title: Pharmacovigilance infrastructure and post-marketing surveillance system capacity building for regional medicine regulatory harmonization in East Africa (PROFORMA) Project funding: EUR 6 million, to be spread over five years, of which approx EUR 3 million will be funded by Horizon2020/EDCTP. Other funding bodies are SIDA, Karolinska Institutet, the Pharmacy and Poisons Board (Kenya), Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences (Tanzania), and the Tanzania Food and Drugs Authority. Project period: 1 March 2018 – 28 February 2023 (60 months) Coordinator: Eleni Aklillu, Associate Professor, Karolinska Institutet Website: http://proforma.ki.se Please address any further queries to: Dr Eleni Aklillu, Associate Professor, Scientific Coordinator Telephone: +46-858587887 or +46-735116131 Mobile number when travelling: +251-968101763 Skype: eaklillu E-mail: firstname.lastname@example.org Personal web page: https://ki.se/en/people/eleakl Hanna Gador, Project Administrator Tel: 08-58583801 E-mail: email@example.com Contact the KI Press Office: http://ki.se/pressroom Karolinska Institutet is one of the world’s leading medical universities. Its vision is to significantly contribute to the improvement of human health. Karolinska Institutet accounts for the single largest share of all academic medical research conducted in Sweden and offers the country’s broadest range of education in medicine and health sciences. The Nobel Assembly at Karolinska Institutet selects the Nobel laureates in Physiology or Medicine.
pharmacovigilance, drugs safety, East Africa
Ethiopia, Kenya, Netherlands, Rwanda, Sweden, Tanzania


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“It sounded too good to be true,” said Dave Schetter, the UCI administrator who oversees the university’s dealings with technology companies.
Hand-held electrical devices that zap away cold sores and genital herpes outbreaks, attacking them through the body’s nervous system?
Similar technology to combat pain, depression, tremors, Parkinson’s disease and Alzheimer’s disease?
Schetter was nervous when he heard about the potential benefits of those devices, invented by Dr. Leon Silverstone and being prepared for regulatory approval and commercial launch by his company, NeuroMed Devices Inc. of Laguna Niguel.
NeuroMed is one of the companies in the Orange Coast Medical Ventures business incubator, which UCI helped create.
As UCI’s assistant vice chancellor, Schetter thought of what happened in the late 1980s, when hasty claims by University of Utah chemists about a new power source became an embarrassment for that school.
“I didn’t want it to be like cold fusion,” he said about UCI’s dealings with NeuroMed.
He turned for advice to UCI experts in neurochemistry and they began analyzing what NeuroMed has to offer.
Their early evaluation: We don’t know how it works, but it’s pretty amazing stuff.
Silverstone has loads of videos, anecdotes and case studies about his technology’s therapeutic effects, but not much hard data from scientifically controlled clinical trials. Few academic researchers have had a chance to investigate how his devices work, but UCI is preparing to remedy that shortcoming, with funding from NeuroMed.
Silverstone, 68, trained as a dental surgeon in Britain and earned doctorates in pathology and tissue pathology from British universities before moving to the United States in 1976 to expand his research on restoring depleted calcium in teeth. He led research efforts at the University of Iowa and the University of Colorado until 1986, when he shifted focus to develop non-invasive electronic devices to control pain. The impetus for that change was a 1982 auto accident.
Silverstone had been a competitive runner who once paced Roger Bannister, the four-minute-mile record-breaker. The accident left him in intense pain, barely able to move – and eager to learn how to control pain. He focused his new research on pain-blocking effects of low-intensity electrical currents, using carefully calculated patterns of changing frequencies.
His method, which he called “an ingeniously simple approach,” was to send signals from an electrode placed against the skin, through the body’s main nerve pathway in the spinal cord, and then to the brain. The signals get through, he said, because the nervous system interprets them as pain signals, even though the patient feels no pain.
Within those carrier signals, Silverstone imbeds additional electrical signals and frequencies that work as instructions to the brain to combat a variety of diseases and to produce neurochemicals such as serotonin and endorphins, which can block pain and promote overall health, he said.
When he used an early version of the technology to treat himself, it relieved his pain and allowed him to run competitively again, he said.
Since then, he has used his technology to help patients with many ailments, including attention deficit disorder, Parkinson’s disease, Huntington’s disease, depression, and Alzheimer’s disease, NeuroMed said. In particular, the company said, Silverstone’s technology has helped patients suffering from:
- Pain during dental extractions and fillings.Independent studies of 825 patients in the United Kingdom from 1988 to 1990 found that electrical signals from Silverstone’s UltraCalm device eliminated pain as effectively as novacaine in 94 percent of patients.
- Essential tremor, an uncontrollable shaking of head and hands.The 35 patients who were treated experienced reduced or no shaking for as long as five years.
- Tobacco addiction.In a group of 25 smokers who had repeatedly failed in attempts to quit, all stopped smoking after 10 treatments from a Silverstone device.
- Oral herpes, also known as cold sores.For 30 patients who were treated with 10 hourly applications lasting 10 seconds each, cold sores typically vanished before the 10 hours were up. Without treatment, such sores often last a week or more. NeuroMed is preparing to market this technology as an oral herpes treatment called OraCalm. It’s a disposable device that looks like a lipstick holder.
- Genital herpes.For 70 patients treated with 10 hourly treatments lasting 35 seconds each, outbreaks typically began to heal before the day is done. In contrast, current anti-viral drugs for genital herpes reduce the length of a typical multi-week outbreak by only about a day. NeuroMed is preparing to market this treatment for genital herpes under the name ViraCalm. It’s a disposable device about the size and shape of a pager.
At first, NeuroMed had hoped that UCI research into its technology would be paid for with a $700,000 grant supported evenly by the company and the University of California. Now, however, that grant seems unlikely. The company is prepared to pay “considerably more” than the $700,000 on its own for UCI research, said Shepard Bentley, the company’s chief executive.
On Wednesday, the company delivered 500 pages of data about its technology to UCI, which faculty members will evaluate. They will then decide whether to pursue the research and what aspects of the technology to explore, Schetter said.
Bentley wants UCI to study the devices’ effects on Alzheimer’s disease, cognitive impairment, Parkinson’s disease, Huntington’s disease, chronic pain and clinical depression. One possibility is that UCI would use a Neurograph – a brain-function measuring device invented by UCI psychiatry Prof. Gary Lynch – to see how the brain responds to treatments.
Bentley predicts that by summer the OraCalm oral herpes treatment will win European CE Mark clearance, which will allow it to be sold in Hong Kong and then in China. He expects ViraCalm to get its CE Mark by fall.
NeuroMed is currently negotiating with UCI researchers over details of the research. Bentley said the company’s plan is to seek UCI studies of NeuroMed devices’ effects on:
- Alzheimer’s disease
- Mild cognitive impairment
- Parkinson’s disease
- Huntington’s disease
- Chronic pain
- Clinical depression
Over the past 10 years, Silverstone hasn’t sponsored rigorous clinical trials – for good reason.
The average cost for clinical trials is $1.5 million, Bentley said, and the tab can run as high as $5 million for a 300-subject trial with placebo controls.
If Silverstone were to bring in outside investors to pay for clinical trials of all his technology’s potential uses, he’d have to give up control of the company.
Recently, an unidentified angel investor provided enough funds for the upcoming studies at UCI, Bentley said. That investment also allowed design and production of prototypes for OraCalm and ViraCalm devices, without depriving Silverstone of majority ownership, Bentley said.
He predicts that by summer the OraCalm oral herpes treatment will win European CE Mark clearance, which will allow it to be sold in Hong Kong and then in China.
The company’s second product will be its ViraCalm genital herpes treatment, which Bentley expects will get its CE Mark by fall.
Why is NeuroMed going after the CE Mark first rather than applying to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration? Because winning CE approval is easier.
European regulators tend to rely on doctors’ published evaluations of whether a device has helped their patients, while the FDA usually requires strictly controlled clinical trials, Bentley explained.
Once OraCalm and ViraCalm are on sale in Asia, Bentley and Silverstone anticipate that academics worldwide will launch their own independent studies. Those could help NeuroMed when it turns to the FDA.
When will any of NeuroMed’s products be available in the United States? Clinical trials, once they get under way, could take years to complete.
Bentley’s prediction: “We’ll be selling them in the United States by mid-2010.”
For more information about NeuroMed and its devices, see www.oracalm.comor call 949- 374- 9187.
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Right behind the soaring spires of Old Town's Týn cathedral, Beas offers inexpensive, Indian-style vegetarian and vegan food just a short walk from Old Town Square. Don't expect upscale service— you're going to bus your own table, but these dishes are worth the extra work. Great curries, dhals (stewed lentils), grilled flatbreads, fragrant basmati rice, rich grilled eggplant, and other vegetarian delights make you forget that nothing you're eating contains eggs,
meat, or fish. Though meal prices are already low, the availability of free tap water, makes it even easier on the wallet.

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丹麦哥本哈根艺术家Kim Høltermand 带来的一组城市摄影作品。
b. 1977 Kim Høltermand is a freelance architectural and landscape photographer from Denmark.
Kim Høltermand is an award winning, photographer whose work focuses mainly on architecture and landscape.
Kim has worked with clients such as Apple, Behance, HTC, Aether Apparel, Bosideng and Erik Magnussen Design, just to name a few. Kim’s work has also been featured in international publications and media such as The Great Wide Open book by GESTALTEN, Oak The Nordic Journal, Cercle Magazine, Dwell, Architecture d’Aujourd’hui (AA), Baumeister, GRAFIK Magazine, just to name a few.


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Last Minute Pantry Dinner Casserole
So, I think I turned my fear into a OMG it’s so good moment! AND, I got a lot of vegetables in!! There would’ve been pics, but we were in a rush this time. Maybe next time...hopefully!
2 bag(s)frozen stir fry vegetables (kroger brand)*
*stir-fry veggies had frzn mushrooms, peppers, onions, rice & broccoli
2 can(s)condensed cream of chicken
6 ozvanilla flavored yogurt 1 container (walmart brand)
3/4 to 1 citalian style shredded cheeses (light yellow colors not orange)
1 bag(s)or sleeve roasted vegetable ritz crackers (lightly crushed)
1 bag(s)frozen chicken strips (roasted)
1 can(s)sweet corn
3 or 4big pieces of cornbread (reserve 1.5 cups for topping)
·black pepper to taste
How to Make Last Minute Pantry Dinner Casserole
- Heat oven to 375 degrees. Spray or butter a 9x13 inch casserole dish and set aside.
- Mix frozen vegetables, cream of chicken, yogurt, shredded cheese, and sleeve of lightly crushed Ritz crackers, mixing as you go. Add about 1 handful of the cornbread and toss in, mixing it in.
- Lightly defrost frozen, roasted chicken strips. Break and/or chop into bite size pieces. Open can of sweet corn, drain can corn well, then add and mix altogether well. Add black pepper to taste.
- At this point, I added the remaining (crumbled) cornbread as a topping. It browned just a little bit, but was pleasantly surprised. You could cover the dish in the last 5 minutes with tinfoil in case you do not want the topping to burn.
- Bake at 375 for 30 minutes, or until bubbling on the sides.


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Former Georgia Bulldog golfing great Kevin Kisner took the time to take a shot at Georgia Tech in an interview ahead of the Tour Championship. The Tour Championship is played at East Lake Golf Course in Atlanta, Georgia.
The event runs Sept. 4-7 in a rare PGA Tour event that is Friday-Monday instead of the usual Thursday-Sunday. Kisner notes how the event always seems to have a few Georgia Bulldogs playing in it.
Unfortunately for Georgia Tech golf fans, there will not be any Yellow Jackets participating in the Tour Championship. Kisner made sure to point that out:
— Georgia Golf (@UGAGolf) September 3, 2020
Harris English and Brendon Todd are among the former Georgia Bulldog golfers set to play in the Tour Championship.
The PGA Tour has a different feel and schedule this year. The Masters is set to take place Nov. 12 through Nov. 15. Once again, Augusta, Georgia, will be the pinnacle of the golfing world.
Kevin Kisner is 29th on the PGA Tour. He’s set to tee off at 12:40 p.m. on Friday afternoon.
Home game pic.twitter.com/zQK4VSDtw3
— Kevin Kisner (@K_Kisner) September 3, 2020


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In 1979 Bill Owen’s “Publish Your Photo Book (A Guide to Self-Publishing)” included a chapter titled “Letters From Self Publishers”. One of those letters was from Richard Misrach. Here is the letter:
Here is the information you requested about Telegraph Ave. 3 A.M
TELEGRAPH 3 A.M.: The Street People of Telegraph Avenue, Berkley,
California by Richard Misrach; Cornucopia Press, 1974. $17.00.
Original edition of 3,000 clothbound copies. (500 copies remaining).
Printed by Phelps/Schaefer lithographics in San Francisco: 80 pages,
8 5/8”, 64 photographs. Printed on S.D. Warren’s Cameo Dull by
double impression offset lithography.
Cost per book: $5.00 per book plus expense of complimentary copies,
Postage, advertising, storage, distribution, etc.
Telegraph 3 A.M. received several awards including the Western Books
Association Award in 1975. To date, however, there has been no
profit. Books of this nature are never to be considered commercially
viable ventures (although there are exceptions). The value of pub-
lishing such books allows accessibility to a small, but interested
audience. The nature of such a document also makes more sense in the
book context than on a museum wall. By self-publishing one is able
to maintain the integrity of the context of the work, where large
publishing houses tend to “soup up” the production, often distorting
the work, to reach larger audiences. Also, in contrast to the tempo-
rary exhibition, the book can hang around for years as a permanent
record and an object for continual and extended viewing.
Special offer: $12.95 plus $1.00 shipping and 6 ½% sales tax for
California Residents. Mail check and order to:
10525 Clearwood Ct.
Los Angeles, California 90021
The afterword to Richard Misrach’s book “TELEGRAPH 3 A.M.: The Street People of Telegraph Avenue, Berkley” reads as follows:
This photographic project began curiously enough. Spring 1972 was a time of personal difficulties and the direction of my photography had been particularly disappointing. I was interested in traditional landscape photography, but somehow, the images I made weren’t rooted in my experience deeply enough to be satisfying. Up to that time, I had attempted a half-dozen portraits which also proved unsuccessful. Then, in March of that year, I had a prophetic dream…
I had been up all night with the stomach flu and it was only in the early morning hours that my consciousness finally fell away. What merged in its place were faces, angry faces. One at a time, surrounded by darkness, they appeared in the distance. After each face materialized, it advanced towards me, rushing faster and faster, until it loomed large and terrifying, only to disappear and be supplanted by a new face in the distance. The sequence was repeated over and over. The fear was only relieved when I awoke, I took the dream as a mandate to photograph the faces I had seen, which I recognized as the people of Telegraph Avenue.
That same day, I put my camera on a tripod and walked down onto the Avenue. I was so intimidated by the street people that twice, before I made a single exposure, I decided to abandon the idea and go home. But somehow, I made that first exposure and from then on there was no turning back.
Only later, after coming to know many of the street people, did my original stereotypes and fears subside. I found many of them to be the warmest and most giving people I had ever met.
After the first photographs, I found my involvement expanding as the social and historical implications of the Avenue became apparent to me. I became concerned with the paradox of romantic fantasy and harsher reality that so marked the Telegraph scene. The Avenue had gone through many sobering changes since the flower children era: street people were crashing in parking lots, filthy streets and condemned buildings, and the idealistic spirited rebellion of the late sixties had been all but destroyed by the “system’s “ unresponsiveness. A bitter, disheartened mood pervaded the Avenue. Yet, there remained the spark of the defiance and endurance that persist as a reminder of a noble struggle. It is that spark which characterizes a significant era in the history of Telegraph Avenue’s street culture. But more important, it is the spark that suggests the sadness and beauty endemic to humankind.
After “TELEGRAPH 3 A.M.: The Street People of Telegraph Avenue, Berkley” was published, Richard Misrach 'dissapeared' into the desert to take photographs.