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A pharmacy management system is a digital platform that pharmacies use to digitize their operations and automate many workflows. Activities like inventory management, reviewing prescriptions, handling billing and insurance, and preparing prescriptions are some things done easily with a pharmacy database management system. Having such software solutions accelerates day-to-day operations, reduces operating overhead, and minimizes the chances of errors. In other words, a pharmacy system goes a long way toward enabling pharmacists to serve their customers better and increase their revenues in the process.
Healthcare providers are continually looking to improve patient care experiences, and e-prescription is one great way of enhancing patient safety. E-prescription systems help healthcare providers to create and send prescriptions electronically to pharmacies for processing and delivery.
We develop customized pharmacy management software architectures that maintain secure communication of e-prescriptions between the patients, their relative pharmacies, and claims agencies. The e-prescribing software simplifies the entire process flow of the pharmacy’s system, and error-free dispensing and billing increases patient satisfaction.
Like other areas of healthcare, pharmacies also handle a large amount of data. Pharmacy data management solutions provide real-time data that helps pharmacists control operating costs, ensure medication adherence, and improve population health management.
Robust pharmacy management systems with intelligent analytics provide seamless access to patient data as well as demographic related information. These solutions also work toward incorporating audit requirements and updates and modifications related to billing and claims.
We design data management modules that help to document and manage patients’ Electronic Health Records (EHR) and Electronic Medical Records (EMR), along with the doctor’s notes, supporting documents, scans, and X-rays, all in one place.
Small and independent pharmacies should actively manage their inventory by taking stock of it frequently, rather than just once or twice a year. Doing so will help them understand trends, identify problems, and make timely changes.
Customized pharmacy inventory management systems improve efficiency through process-flow automation of stocking, numerical balances, monitoring and tracking, warehouse stock manifests, and dispensing updates.
Through the generation of a wide variety of reports, pharmacists can review important information about different medicines, vendors, and wholesalers efficiently. Our automation techniques incorporate barcodes that meet compliance requirements aiding in better inventory management.
Pharmacies are a gateway to the health system for most patients as patients visit pharmacies more often than healthcare facilities. So pharmacies can help healthcare providers in better patient engagement, patient education, and care management.
OSP’s pharmacy management software solutions aim to combine the pharmacy’s compounding skills and multiply them through integration with innovative technologies.
Highly advanced systems help pharmacists create customized medication packages for each patient. Patients prefer value-based care that addresses their individual needs, so the overall revenue generation of the pharmacy increases.
One of the most associated and critical actions in a pharmacy is the dispensing of medicines. The pharmacy receives the prescription and reviews it for potential drug interactions, appropriate dosage, duplicate therapies, or transcription errors. The pharmacy then dispenses the prescription and confirms the filled prescription contains the right medication, dosage, and supply.
OSP’s pharmacy management solution merges workflows, clinical procedures, programs, data, and stock reporting into a centralized platform that helps the healthcare personnel in intelligent decision-making.
Customized processes of delivery, drug refills, and clinical department cross-communication streamline the dispensing workflows. Our solution automates the prescription fulfillment process as well as the requests for delivery of medications.
A Master Patient Index (MPI) is a patient database that helps pharmacies maintain accurate patient data across separate systems and create consolidated patient lists. The MPI assigns a unique identifier to each registered patient.
OSP’s pharmacy management system automates the index through state-of-the-art technologies for minimal human involvement in maintenance and updates of patient information and communication.
An MPI provides a complete view of a patient’s medical data so pharmacies can provide better patient care and better service. Pharmacies can also provide proper guidance in an emergency as they have access to details like the patient’s medical conditions and other information.
This is perhaps one of the most visible advantages of using pharmacy management software. It digitizes almost all workflows and eliminates the need to handle physical documentation. Furthermore, even physician prescriptions are obtained and viewed in digital format. By eliminating the need for paperwork, physical filing, and documentation, pharmacy inventory software sharply reduces the need for paperwork and helps reduce the industry's carbon footprint.
Depending on its size, a pharmacy would need to handle an inventory consisting of hundreds and even thousands of types of drugs and medical necessities. A pharmacy inventory management system uses barcodes and scanners to help track the inventory quickly and efficiently to know if certain items need to be ordered for replenishing existing stocks optimally. This helps pharmacy managers avoid ordering too many or too few items and prevent waste.
This is one of the most useful features that every pharmacist prefers having in his or her pharmacy inventory management system. A pharmacy would handle hundreds of types of drugs and other supplies. So, it becomes important to know which are nearing expiration or if any have already reached it. OSP can build Pharmacy management systems to alert pharmacists if anything is nearing expiration, which enables them to order fresh stocks.
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A pharmacy management system (PMS) is software used to manage pharmacy operations. It includes features for tracking inventory, viewing physician orders, preparing medications, and managing billing and insurance activities. In other words, a pharmacy management system is a consolidated platform that enables pharmacists to run all the day-to-day operations.
Pharmacy management involves all the processes, procedures, and activities involved in running a pharmacy. It includes overseeing the preparation of medications, managing inventory, billing, placing orders for new stock, reviewing physician orders, managing finances, and so on. A software platform like a pharmacy management system streamlines all management activities and boosts efficiency and productivity.
A pharmacy management system (PMS) simplifies and optimizes the administration of a pharmacy. It has many benefits, such as –
Prevents Medication Errors: PMS software includes a feature for e-prescriptions that allows pharmacists to view doctors’ prescriptions in electronic format, preventing errors due to illegible handwriting.
Minimizes Billing Errors: A digital platform eliminates the need to deal with physical paperwork and receipts, leading to a few errors in billing.
Streamlines Inventory Management: PMS software speeds up the inventory process and helps keep track of all items in stock, along with expiration dates.
Reports: A PMS platform also analyses operations and generates valuable insights on medication usage, sales, prescriptions, pricing, revenues, etc. This helps pharmacists make informed decisions to optimize day-to-day operations.
Prevents Medication Fraud: PMS solutions provide digital databases of prescription medications and enable pharmacists to cross-verify patients’ prescriptions. In short, it helps curb the abuse of dangerous controlled substances (CDS).
Reduction in Wastage: Pharmacy software also notifies pharmacists if items are nearing expiration date and gauge usage to order the appropriate items. This minimizes wastage and hence, reduces losses.
Higher Revenues: This software platform streamlines and digitizes all operations, not to mention minimizing wastage. As a result, there is a reduction in overhead and greater speed of operations, leading to higher revenues.
Reduces Paper Usage: Since a PMS solution minimizes the need for physical paperwork, it saves overhead and reduces the pharmacy’s carbon footprint.
A pharmacy management system (PMS) is a software platform for managing everyday operations at pharmacies. It provides real-time information on various aspects of the pharmacy, such as its inventory, prescription orders, finances, staff timesheets, payroll, stocking orders, and so on. All this information on one platform improves the ability to track and manage the pharmacy by facilitating informed decision-making.
The main objective of a pharmacy management system is to improve the speed, efficiency, and productivity of the operations at the pharmacy. The software does this through features to handle all parts of the pharmacy operations. These include billing, payments, inventory, orders, prescriptions, medication preparation, etc. Continuous real-time information on these activities enables efficient day-to-day administration while minimizing errors.
The purpose of pharmacy management is to ensure that a pharmacy can continue to serve patients safely and legally. Pharmacy management involves the administration of all the day-to-day activities at a pharmacy. This means the staff must receive prescriptions, prepare medications, advise patients, and handle insurance, billing, and payments. The level of efficiency and competency of the management directly impacts the revenues and the experience of patients at pharmacies.
A pharmacy is where people go to buy medications prescribed by doctors. It is a vital part of the healthcare industry, and people who manage pharmacies often undergo vocational education. This education helps them to act as intermediaries between doctors and patients when the latter comes to pick up their prescriptions. It is the job of pharmacists to dispense life-saving medication properly.
Pharmacy management involves all the processes, protocols, and activities involved in managing a pharmacy. It includes managing the staff, overseeing the preparation of medications, handling finances, interpreting doctors’ prescriptions to patients, ensuring adequate inventory, placing orders for new stocks, managing operating overhead, and so on. The goal of pharmacy management is to ensure that the pharmacy is prepared to serve patients at all times without any medication errors.


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There are two human histidine acid phosphatases: prostatic (PAP, ACPP) and lysosomal (LAP, ACP2). PAP is additionally a tyrosine phosphatase, linked with the growth-suppressing effect of PAP. Its expression is absent or decreased in prostate cancer tissue. Precise knowledge of the function of PAP is lacking. To study the function of PAP, active site modeling and mice lacking the activity of PAP were generated. We show that PAP dephosphorylates effectively the lipid second messenger, phosphatidylinositol-3-phosphate [PI(3)P]. Interacting residues are only conserved among PAP but not among LAP and PAP/PI(3)P interaction is similar to the interaction of E.coli phytase/phytate. The removal of PAP activity caused adenocarcinoma of the prostate, and surprisingly, myopathy and neuropathy. Proliferation is increased and apoptosis is decreased possibly due to inactivating GSK3beta phosphorylation. Signaling defects are a common disease mechanism and our results clearly assign PAP to PI(3)P-signaling.
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Intel Arc A380 Desktop GPU Has 15.5GB/s Memory Modules Instead of Previously-Listed 16GB/s
Just a few days ago, we covered Intel‘s launch of its first-ever Arc desktop GPU, the Arc A380. The entry-level graphics card was only launched in China and was touted to be faster than AMD’s Radeon RX 6400 while also being cheaper. Intel showed off some benchmarks and shared further specs, and everything was looking green.
Until, literally the next day when 3DCenter.org called Intel’s bluff and tested both cards themselves. Turns out, the AMD offering is roughly on-par with Intel’s and not as weak as Intel was claiming. Moreover, that led to 3DCenter adjusting all of its performance estimates for the entire Arc desktop lineup, which was now expected to perform worse than reports previously suggested.
Anyways, on the same day Intel launched the Arc A380, Chinese manufacturer GUNNIR also announced a custom variant of the card simultaneously. The card had a sleek dual-fan aesthetic and was a factory-overclocked model with higher TDPs and better cooling, but, strangely, one particular thing was worse in comparison to the reference design.
See, Intel’s own specifications for their reference Arc A380 listed the memory specs as 6GB of GDDR6 clocked at 16GB/s. However, GUNNIR’s card, a supposedly better version of the reference model, actually only had 15.5GB/s modules, which would prevent the card from reaching its stated 192GB/s memory bandwidth.
Arc A380 updated specs
Well, today, things have come to light and now we understand why GUNNIR’s aftermarket variant has slower memory. It’s because Intel listed the incorrect specs on their own website for the Arc A380 GPU. The card officially has 15.5GB/s memory modules, not 16GB/s. The company has now quietly updated the specs of the card overnight.
With this change, the Arc A380 now has a memory bandwidth of 186GB/s. GUNNIR’s specifications were actually right and it was Intel who messed up on their end. Regardless, this is a minute change that shouldn’t bring about drastic performance differences in any way.
HDMI 2.1 clear-up
Aside from the memory mix-up, Intel also cleared another variable about the Arc A380. When the card was announced, the company boasted the 4 display outputs it had which were: 3x DisplayPort and 1x HDMI 2.0. After seeing this, over on Twitter, Coreteks asked Intel to include HDMI 2.1 in this segment of GPUs as well to outdo the competition.
Intel has now swiftly replied, clearing up the confusion. Intel Arc A380 GPUs do, in fact, support the HDMI 2.1 spec but it’s actually up to the manufacturer or AIB to enable it. Therefore, the GUNNIR variant does not have it because the company decided to make that choice and cap the GPU at only HDMI 2.0.
Feedback noted! We do support the HDMI 2.1 spec with our Intel Arc A380 GPU, but it's left to manufacturer to enable it. More info on the spec page here: https://t.co/F8ds4TH2au
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Hopefully, this was the last set of misinformation surrounding the Arc A380 that we have to cover. At this point, there have been two major errors from Intel’s side and one can only assume that these mistakes will not continue, especially considering just how vital this launch is for Intel. There is simply no room to fail.


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A Washington, DC-based craft brewery sued the Trump administration on Tuesday over the ongoing shutdown it says is threatening to prevent it from selling a new beer.
The lawsuit from Atlas Brew Works claims the administration is harming its free speech rights by requiring compliance with a federal law administered by an agency whose operations are not funded through the shutdown.
“We are asking the court to allow us to speak to our customers during this shutdown by permitting Atlas to sell our beer to out of state consumers,” Justin Cox, founder and CEO of Atlas, told CNN via email.
Federal law requires the brewery to have “certificates of label approval” for beer to be sold across state lines, Atlas says in its court filing. However, Atlas has been unable to get such approval for some of its seasonal “apricot-infused” IPA called “The Precious One,” because the Treasury Department’s Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau has not been processing applications through the shutdown.
“The right to free speech is not a favor that the government affords Americans when political circumstances allow,” the complaint said.
The Brewers Association, a trade group for breweries, warned at the beginning of the year that the shutdown would affect breweries because of the lapse in funding for the TTB, which handles labels and permits, and the Small Business Administration, which provides federally assisted loans to small businesses, like craft breweries.
But even when the shutdown ends, Atlas said it could take time for their issues to be resolved.
Cox, the brewery’s CEO, said at that point, “there will likely be a large backlog of label applications,” so they still might not be able to get the beer out during its seasonal window.
“The shutdown is really hitting our local community as we are located in the seat of the federal government,” Cox added. “Our friends and neighbors are stressed, and frustration is growing into anger. Everyone just wants to get back to work.”
The Justice Department declined to comment on the case. The Treasury Department did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

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lunch breaks seem to be my main crafting opportunity.
here are the little lovelies i've been able to sew over the past week:
i love them! they all turned out so beautifully.
the one boy wearing orange doesn't have a wife QUITE yet.
i just made him today.
but i'm really excited for the craft show coming up in November.
i'm not sure if i'm going to sell these little ones on my etsy, or save them for the craft show.
i'm just excited to be making these little happy hearts!

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It’s a wrap on another Hunt County Fairgrounds and Livestock Show.
Despite challenges from threatening weather, thousands turned our for the fair and it was capped by a Cinco de Mayo-themed Sunday at the fairgrounds. However, one of the biggest days was on Saturday during the annual Sale of Champions.
Colt Cooper has an extraordinary schedule but on Saturday he was doing something that is a little bit different than what he will be soon expected to do at Abilene Christian University.
A high school football standout, who will compete in this weekend’s University Interscholastic League state track and field championships, Cooper was busying himself with grooming, combing and making sure his prized goat was ready to be shown off on Saturday for potential buyers at the Hunt County Fair Junior Livestock Show Sale of Champions.
The hard work that Cooper put in resulted in a Grand Champion award for his market goat, but the Quinlan Ford High School senior is hoping that his goat will be able to live out a long life at home.
“My goats are just like dogs,” Cooper said. “I will love on them for 20 minutes and whenever I walk away he yells for me to come back. He’s like my little dog in the house. I love him just the same.”
On a muggy and overcast day, Cooper was just one of hundreds of Hunt County 4H and Future Farmers of America students who saw their animals and mechanical projects purchased during the annual sale, which raises tens of thousands of dollars toward scholarships for the students.
Cooper, for one, will not really need it because he’s got a full scholarship to play football at Abilene Christian. He’s also an record-setting powerlifter and is expected to be in contention for a state 4-A championship in the shot and discus.
Cooper’s workout schedule is nearly four hours per day, he follows that up with homework and he often works into the night to care for his goats.
“It’s a lot of hours,” said Cooper, who could be in contention to see playing time as a tight end at Abilene Christian in the fall. “I’m at the barn really late. It’s dark. Whenever I get home, about six every night, from track, I spend about two hours (in the barn) and I work my goats.”
The buyers were made up of dozens of local businesses and those looking for a great animal to purchase, and the sales were fast and furious. Bryan Beezley, along with his family, traveled down from Bonham to enjoy the day and make an attempt to purchase his nephew’s market lamb.
Beezeley, an electrician, was successful in purchasing nephew Justin Richey’s lamb, but he also spotted a cattle grate that was a mechanical project by one of the students and he grabbed that as well.
On this day, as people started to trickle into the penultimate of the fair, buyers purchased chickens, rabbits, lambs, goats, steer and a lot of pigs, who strutted into the arena with an air of confidence.
While Cooper goes to school in Quinlan, he was part of the Caddo Mills 4H, which had a big day on Saturday. The club’s Jacey Sharkey earned a reserve champion award for her pig, while her club mate, Colt King earned a reserve champion for his goat. Caddo Mills was the only program to earn three of the major awards. Lone Oak, Bland and Quinlan each had two each in the reserve and grand champion awards.

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text: Bright colors and strong contrasts in light catch my imagination when creating a composition to paint. Hawaii, on the land and under the sea, has offered me that! I have painted for over 30 years and usually paint in the traditional style with oils and acrylics. Lately I have enjoyed representing images in some non-traditional styles which gives the work a more impressionistic look. Painting objects in acrylic “dots” creates a mosaic or beaded texture. Along with larger sized paintings, I enjoy doing miniature acrylic paintings ranging in size from 2 inches by 2 inches up to 4 inches square. They are a small treasure to tuck away in a small space. I will continue to evolve and explore this wonderful creative outlet called art!

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After mysteriously withdrawing from Cannes a few months back, Fatih Akin‘s The Cut lands at the Venice Film Festival as one of the highest-profile titles in their Competition. It is a sprawling, ambitiously global co-production dealing with the Armenian genocide of in Ottoman Turkey circa 1915, to this day both a controversial topic amongst the Turkish and an under-represented film setting.
A Prophet‘s Tahar Ramin stars as Nazaret, an Armenian blacksmith in Mardin forced to leave his wife and two daughters in order to join the Ottoman war effort. Such a formula sadly translated to slavery and murder for 1.5 million Armenians and other minorities, but we don’t see much of that in Akin’s film. This is mainly the story of a personal journey, as Nazaret makes it out of the conflict to learn that his two daughters are still alive, somewhere.
Though punctuated by unspeakable suffering, Nazaret’s odyssey from Turkey to North Dakota is played as the archetypical hero quest – less an unlikely product of tragic circumstances and more a pre-determined parable of endurance. As the last entry in a Love, Death, Devil trilogy (following 2004’s Head-On and 2007’s The Edge of Heaven), its historical devils are never really front and center, and The Cut could, in fact, be described as the most hopeful genocide drama ever.
Far from being an issue – Akin’s cinema has always possessed a fresh, invigoratingly positive energy, and it’s good to find it very much alive here, fighting against the nasty pull of history – it nonetheless requires some reframing on the part of the audience. It’s a more abstract and philosophical endeavor than anticipated, only to a certain extent concerned with illustrating the brutality of the Armenian Massacres. Nazaret’s journey doesn’t just survive a conflict; in some ways, it blazes through the entire 20th century in the span of a few years. On this path there’s iron to bend, soap to write names on, a railroad to build, and a magical sheet you’re not supposed to look at (“the moving image is the work of the devil!”). The character himself was meant to be an icon rather than a complex human being, and a mute (the “mark of the hero,” as well as the price paid for having his life spared) Ramin is left working with his deep, black eyes to make sense of this new world.
There’s a shadow of the muscular, old-school epic walking alongside The Cut, but I don’t think Akin can really do a straightforward epic, ever. His sensibility is more heterogenous than that, which is why the gigantic scale and the literalization of his key “journey back home” theme don’t really mesh. Enlisting the services of Mardik Martin (the writer of some of Scorsese’s masterpieces – with Scorsese himself mentioned in the credits as “My Master”) and Alexander Hacke (who writes and performs a bold, propulsive, semi-electronic score, flirting with western atmospheres and gaining momentum as Nazaret’s search nears its end) only highlights Akin’s natural inclination to smash together different moods and narrative beats.
You’d be forgiven for thinking he might have expunged this from his system in 2009’s Soul Kitchen, an unapologetic crowd-pleaser meant to somehow cap off a phase of his life and career. If that was an end, The Cut could be a beginning — it’s about fatherhood, after all — and it certainly bodes well for Akin the filmmaker, who pulls off impressive visuals and sweeping, complex shots (the horrific camp visit of Ras Al-Ayn is a striking example) over multiple continents. Let’s hope that the next stop will bring us closer.
The Cut premiered at Venice and opens on September 18th, 2015.


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(Note: This is not just government debt, but consolidated debt (financial, non-financial, government and household))
that means that for every pound of GDP the UK produces, it has 9,5 pounds of debt.
and the plucky everyman Aussie flips him a 20p piece and tells him not to worry about it?
I think it was for Castlemaine XXXX or Fosters.
A man was buying a Rolls-Royce and wanted to pay in cash, but he found he was 2p short of the 15,000 needed. Outside the car showrooms he saw a man selling newspapers, and he went out and asked him:
"Could you lend me 2p? I want to buy a Rolls-Royce."
"Sure," replied the man. "But look – here's 4p. Buy one for me as well."
Newspaper sellers are well stupid
Not really sure why it has to be newspaper seller, tbh. I just copied and pasted without properly reading through.
UK's GDP in 2010. was around $2.8 trillion. If the UK really has a debt to GDP ratio of 950%, that means that the total debt of the UK is $26.6 trillion.
You really think that the UK has at least $26.6 trillion in assets?!
I don't know why people are worrying
I don’t know how a debt to asset ratio of 4:1 compares with other nations. It might be quite reasonable.
Separate from Govt. debt so does that mean it's private debt?
Either way, what is that? It's saying we owe everyone else but no one really owes us money?
It's an odd chart, all in all. Doesn't really seem to tell us anything in detail.
It is showing total debt, and yes that is private from what I can skim read.
The problem with this graph is it is a bit useless without other financial data, as people have said upthread, this is consolidated debt, not net debt which (rightly or wrongly) is usually used. I'm not trying to say that level of debt isn't bad, but the household debt for example will include mortgages, which gives you a taste of why it is a bit more nuanced than that graph or article is stating.
and I took it to mean private was included but (a) I don't understand what that really means when we're talking about this and (b) the Anti-UK article bulletboy posted has this bit in:
"the UK debt, when one adds to its more tenable sovereign debt tranche all the other debt carried on UK books (and thus making the transfer of private debt to the public balance sheet impossible)"
What the hell is he saying with the bit in brackets? It's clearly some sort of caveat I don't begin to make sense of.
and the bracketed section to mean that the level of both private and public indebtedness is so high that a bailout by the government in the event of serious financial stress.
That how I've read it anyway, I'd be happy to hear any other interpretation.
It's not just corporate debt financing, surely?
banks, etc. And that it's so impossibly large for the UK because of the high number of them hanging around the City compared to us being a nation that doesn't produce anything.
Presumably the US has a far, far larger financial debt but is lucky enough to have a GDP that makes it look smaller on this graph?
whereas green is financial sector debt. Makes sense, as our economy has a higher percentage from finance than the others on the graph, and that the whole business is basically borrowing and lending. As I've stated it is pretty useless without more data, what does the other side of the balance sheet look like?
so for example, pension liabilities, borrowed money, finance leases, etc etc. Anything that you're going to have to pay in the future. Again, this is just what I'd expect it to be, from the usual way of doing things, if this graph was originally intended for some other purpose, then it my include/exclude other things.
as JustJay points out below.
mucking about again
Disregard financial sector debt - it's only so high because so much of the global industry clears through the UK.
So we're still left with 450% which is quite high.
But the thing that isn't taken into account is that most of our debt is in our own currency, so it's not so prone to external risk, and our debt repayment average is long, so we're not having to renegotiate often.
High debt isn't an issue so long as you can continue to pay, the cost of repayment doesn't hinder growth. As it's turning out that we're some kind of safe haven for investors - Anyone lending has the knowledge that in the event of struggling to pay, we can literally conjure up more cash out of thin air and hand it over. So we continue to be able to borrow at manageable rates while having control over any internal inflationary risk (unlike the Eurozone).
So yeah, "ooh the UK's bar's big!" - doesn't mean a lot, really.
Peston's comments on the level of debt from last month are fairly OK : http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-15820601
You should put it as a comment on the story and see what the reaction is.


Car repairs are one of most annoying issues that a person has to deal with. What you have to be sure of is that you’re on top of getting the best repairs for your vehicle by knowing what to do or where to go. The following article has some great information with regards to auto repair.
Check the radiator regularly. Warm up your car a little, shut if back off and pop the hood. Never open your radiator if your vehicle is running. Look at the coolant you have in your radiator by checking it with a dipstick but remember that coolant usually needs to be mixed with water before putting it into your vehicle.
As the mechanic whether they’ve worked on your make and model before. If the answer is yes, that’s a very good thing.
Make sure all repair records are kept close. Put these records in the glove compartment in your car for easy access. Any mechanic who works on your car is going to want to see them. They can help them diagnose the issue a lot quicker.
When taking your car to the mechanic for repairs, never leave valuables in the car. If your belongings are in the way of your mechanic’s repairs, they may be moved to the side, possibly even lost. Empty both the trunk and glove compartment.
If you’re headlights are giving off dull light, they may just be dirty. Residue can diminish their light output. Use a reputable glass cleaner to get the job done efficiently.
Watch out for blatant signs that your mechanic is not to be trusted. If they ignore your questions or talk in circles, you’d be wise to not use their services. It is important to have full confidence in the competence of your mechanic. If you don’t, then move on to a better choice.
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The Snorkel Store is now island wide! Visit one of our 3 locations in Kihei, Lahaina, and Kaanapali! All snorkel rentals come with mask, snorkel, fins, defog, carrying bag and customized snorkeling map for your party. We also rent mobile cabanas, surfboards and SUP boards by the day or week.
We provide guided tours of our coffee, protea, & botanical farm on the island of Maui. Protea include orchids, lavendar, and others. If conditions permit, guests can pick the coffee beans and see the pulping process and Kula's "million dollar" view.
Tropical Ocean Sports Inc. & Tropical Island Creations caters primarily to Japanese agents. We bring their customers to Kaneohe Bay for ocean sports and Eco & glass bottom boat tours. Our ocean sports activities include seawalker scuba, jet ski, amongst other miscellaneous options.
Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary is a Federal agency, designated to protect the humpback whales through research, conservation, and education. We have a visitor center in Kihei and a vessel that is used for research and for disentangling the whales.

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Forgiven, not forgotten: The Corrs are back and we have 10 reasons to celebrate
The Corrs are set to release new material, with live dates lined up for September. Una Mullally can't wait
Back in the day: The Corrs in 2000
Although it’s pretty hard for a family band to actually break up, that doesn’t make the news that The Corrs have reunited any less joyous. The band will perform for the first time in 10 years later this year, at September’s Live in Hyde Park, and the band are also in the process of making a new album.
Although The Corrs only released albums across a relatively short 10-year period, they remain one of the most successful Irish acts of all time. In celebration of their return, here are 10 interesting things about The Corrs you were too preoccupied With B*witched to ask.
1. When their second album Talk On Corners went to number one in the UK in 1997, Forgiven Not Forgotten, their debut, rose to number two, making The Corrs the first act since The Beatles to have albums at number one and number two in the UK charts at the same time.
2. Talk On Corners is the 12th highest selling album of all time in Ireland.
3. The Corrs went on tour as an opening act with Celine Dion an unprecedented three times.
4. TV dramas Corrs songs have featured in include: The Sopranos, Baywatch, Dawson’s Creek, Coronation Street.
5. Unlikely musicians one or more The Corrs have covered: Nancy Sinatra, Ryan Adams, The Blue Nile.
6. Talk On Corners still holds the title of the biggest selling Irish album in the UK.
7. Glastonbury Pyramid Stage appearances? One, in 1999, between Al Green and Lenny Kravitz.
8. When In Blue was released in 2000, it sold more than two million copies in 14 days.
9. Worst ever interview question: “So, where did you all meet?” - Donna Air.
10. The hidden Corrs? Keith Duffy (not that one) their bassist, and Anthony Drennan (Genesis, Mike + The Mechanics), their guitarist.


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Why You Should Try Writing on Vocal
My experience with Medium vs. Vocal
At the beginning of June, I thought it would be interesting to explore other writing platforms besides Medium. Other writers have mentioned Vocal and after some research, I decided to give it a try. For those who have never heard of Vocal or are interested in trying writing with them, I’ll be discussing my experience and why you should try writing there too.
Why You Should Try Vocal
This was the primary reason I decided to try Vocal. I’ve read that challenges used to be open to everyone but now they’re exclusive to Vocal+ members. One of the challenges that asked to “tell us about what fulfills you and why people should support your passion” had a first place prize of $22,500 😮 For anyone with a passion, writing included, this was a great opportunity to win a 5-figure prize. Sometimes I find it’s hard to come with new ideas to write about, but with a challenge, you have clear guidelines and a chance to win money. This is a win-win in my mind.
Vocal still has the offer for 1 month of Vocal+ for only $1. For $1 this was a no-brainer for me to try Vocal for at least 1 month. Just remember to cancel your membership before it auto-renews the next month for the full $9.99 if you decide to pay for Vocal+.
Write About Other Topics
I have other interests but they’re not popular topics on Medium and wouldn’t get many reads. On Vocal, you make money from anyone reading your stories, regardless if they’re a Vocal paying member. Every 1,000 reads get you $3.80 or $6 as a Vocal+ paying member for $9.99 per month or $99 a year.
If you like writing about topics not popular with paying members on Medium, try Vocal and optimize your articles for SEO. There’s no curation system on Vocal which means you can optimize the text for SEO even if the story doesn’t read well. Vocal stories are promoted if it’s selected by editors as a top story but most views come from SEO or sharing with your followers. One of the stories I wrote about my crafting hobby for a challenge was picked as a top story and got me a $5 Vocal bonus.
Another Platform For Your Articles
Use Vocal as another home for your articles to make additional money, especially if your topics are popular on Google but not popular with Medium readers.
You can also earn bonuses for meeting milestones. The great thing is you can make edits to your stories to further optimize for SEO if you couldn’t before because you wanted your story to be curated. I’ve copied over my existing stories to meet the milestones and made $20 already along with $0.49 writing about my hobby.
My Writing Experience
Medium has publications while Vocal has communities. In order to figure out a community for my story, I searched for similar ones on the same topic to check what community they were published in. You can choose up to 3 tags on Vocal but you can only select from a pre-defined list.
On Medium you can choose to self-publish your story or submit it to a publication. On Vocal, you need to submit your story for review by the editors to make sure they conform to community guidelines. I usually had a one day turnaround for my story to be approved and published but when I submitted multiple stories in one day, each story took one day to be approved. This means submitting more stories doesn’t mean you’ll get more stories published on the same day.
This is hard to believe but there’s no auto-save feature in the Vocal editor. If you accidentally hit the back button or close your browser without saving, all of your work is gone — forever. Remember to periodically save your changes as you’re writing.
If you copy and paste your Medium stories into the Vocal editor you’ll lose the formatting. You’ll have to reformat the text but it doesn’t take too long.
Vocal requires their stories to be at least 600 words. I prefer not having a limit because sometimes I’ve said all I need to say in less than that. If you’re always writing long content this shouldn’t be an issue for you.
If you like writing poems they need to be more than 100 words and submitted to the Poets community in order to be published.
Once you publish a story you can’t make edits unless you make a request to Vocal support. They can revert your story back to draft mode for you to make edits but you’ll have to resubmit and wait for approval before it gets published again.
There’s a stats page on Vocal but it’s very basic information showing views, likes, and earnings by story. There’s no detailed information for each story like the Medium stats. You have no idea how long a reader spends reading your article and how they found your article.
How You Make Money
There are 5 ways to make money from Vocal.
1. Article reads — Every 1,000 reads get you $3.80 as a free member or $6 as a Vocal+ paying member for $9.99.
2. Challenges — You can enter writing challenges to win prizes.
3. Tips — A reader can tip you for an article they enjoyed. You get more of the tip if you’re a Vocal+ member. See the difference in their Vocal+ comparison chart.
4. Bonuses —You’ll be given a $5 bonus if Vocal editors select your article as a top story. Vocal also gives you bonuses for meeting milestones.
5. Affiliate Program —Vocal’s affiliate program is referred to as the Vocal Ambassador Program. More information and the link to sign up for the program are in this announcement from Vocal. You get $5 for each person you refer to sign up for Vocal+.
If you’re interested in writing about other topics not popular on Medium or want to find another platform to make more money from existing articles, consider giving Vocal a try. For $1 you can try Vocal+ for one month and enter a few challenges for the chance to win extra money.
If you liked this article please consider leaving a tip. Thanks for reading and happy writing!


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Exploring the most Picturesque & Historic parts of England
Below is a comprehensive list of hotels in Rushbeds Wood Nature Reserve. Use the sort links to refine your search or to find featured accommodation in Rushbeds Wood Nature Reserve. Many of our hotels in Rushbeds Wood Nature Reserve feature no booking fees and best price guarantee when booked through the Pictures of England website.
To list your hotel in Rushbeds Wood Nature Reserve, click here.
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Uber Is Ditching This Country Next Month
(CNN) Uber is saying "farvel" -- or farewell -- to Denmark.
The ride-sharing juggernaut is shutting down its services in the European country on April 18 after failing to persuade the government to change the law on taxis to accommodate its business model.
"The government is passing a new law that will essentially make our business untenable here," said Harry Porter, a spokesperson for Uber.
The updated taxi rules -- which require cars to install taxi meters and video surveillance features -- leaves 2,000 Uber drivers and 300,000 riders in the lurch in Copenhagen, the only Danish city where Uber operated.
The rules also cap the number of new drivers that can be licensed each quarter to 125.
"That would make it years before [Uber drivers] would all be licensed," said Porter.
Denmark's government says Uber's operations were always illegal.
Uber said it would continue to try to persuade the government to change the rules, but in the meantime it is driving away.
Uber rarely abandons entire countries, though it has ceased operations in certain cities in the past.
And in 2016 it sold its Chinese business to local rival Didi Chuxing, ending the company's quest to dominate one of the world's largest markets.
Uber will continue to operate a data center in Aarhus, the second-largest city in Denmark.


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2fawcett Recruitment are proud to announce what we have agreed a sponsorship deal with the UK’s most successful ice hockey team, The Nottingham Panthers.
The Nottingham Panthers were founded in 1939, and won their first ever competitive game against the Wembley Monarchs, with the score of 3-2. In 2016, the Nottingham Panthers were the first British squad to win a European title, as they became Continental Cup Champions of Europe 16/17.
The 2023/24 Viaplay Elite Ice Hockey League begins in September, with the Panthers new jersey’s (include the 2fawcett branding) will be unveiled prior to the start of the new season.
We’d like to wish the Nottingham Panthers the best of luck for the season!
For more information on the Nottingham Panthers, visit https://www.panthers.co.uk/


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Today, CBAN and Testbiotech (Germany) have published a new report that discusses the scientific literature that shows the basic differences between genome editing (often called gene editing) and plant breeding, and argues that these differences need to be considered in regulation. The report makes the case that all gene edited foods and seeds need rigorous, independent safety assessments, at the same time that Health Canada and the Canadian Food Inspection Agency are proposing to exempt some of these genetically modified organisms (GMOs) from regulation. Our new report “Unintended effects caused by techniques of new genetic engineering create a new quality of hazards and risks” is posted at www.cban.ca/NewGErisksReport
Proposals to exempt genome editing from government regulation of genetically modified organisms largely rest on assumptions about similarities between genome editing and conventional plant breeding that are not supported by scientific findings. These assumptions have led to the impression that there are no new and specific risks caused by genome editing compared to conventional breeding. However, genome editing techniques such as CRISPR/Cas can override the natural mechanisms in genome organization that protect essential genes from mutation.
Genome editing has the unprecedented power to make the entire genome accessible to change. The new techniques can thereby cause pervasive changes in the genome of plants and animals, without inserting additional ‘foreign’ genes. These processes are known to result in unintended effects, especially if ‘gene scissors’ (site directed nucleases) such as CRISPR/Cas are applied.
Both intended and unintended genetic changes made by genome editing processes can go far beyond what has been seen with use of plant breeding methods. Many intended and unintended effects are specific to the techniques of genome editing and may result in a new quality of hazards and risks. These unique features of genome editing demand independent, mandatory risk assessment. If these findings are overlooked in regulation, the introduction of genome edited organisms could endanger ecosystems and food safety.
Health Canada and the Canadian Food Inspection Agency are proposing to exempt gene edited products from regulation if they have no ‘foreign’ DNA. If the Minister of Health and the Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food approve these proposals, many gene edited GM foods and seeds will enter the market and environment with no government safety assessments.


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It's a fact: If you're paying "full price" for your prescription drugs, you're being RIPPED OFF.
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As a "Health Helpline" member you'll have access to more than 15,000 FDA approved prescription drugs all at prices drastically lower than the abusive prices you're forced to pay here in the US.
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The promise of curing deadly diseases by administering a one-time therapy that rewrites a patient’s genetic code is no longer the stuff of science fiction. Yet this innovation comes with a steep price tag.
Zolgensma, approved for spinal muscular atrophy (SMA), has a list price of approximately $2.1 million. Other gene- and cell-based therapies coming to the market have launched at prices in the hundreds of thousands of dollars.
With dozens of gene therapy products in the pipeline, employers and health plans are rightfully concerned about how the evolution of gene therapy will affect their ability to keep health benefits affordable. Enter Express Scripts and Cigna: The companies have announced Embarc, a program that aims to provide employers and health plans with a predictable cost for gene therapy.
Details on Embarc are scant, but a few core components are known: Cigna’s intention is to initially include two drugs, Zolgensma and Luxturna, a treatment for a rare form of inherited blindness, though others may be added in the future. Patients in the program who receive therapy will not have to pay anything themselves. The fee may be less than $1 per enrolled member per month.
That sounds promising. But should employers jump into Embarc based on the limited information available or wait for more details? Here are four things to consider:
The cost. Although $12 a year per member may not seem like much compared to the price tag of gene therapies, it could represent a significant sum for large employers that provide benefits for thousands of workers and their family members. For smaller employers already strained by the high cost of providing health insurance, paying an additional $12 a year for each employee and covered family member may be too much, even when measured against the risk of having to pay for a gene therapy.
The risk. Understanding the risk of having to pay a gene therapy claim is essential for all employers, large and small. SMA occurs in 1 in 6,000 to 10,000 live births. The type of blindness treated by Luxturna, known as RPE65-associated inherited retinal dystrophy, is even rarer, affecting only 1,000 to 2,000 individuals in the United States.
How common or uncommon a disease is represents only one part of the story. What matters to employers is how likely one of these individuals will be covered by the employer’s benefits. The diseases treated by Zolgensma and Luxturna are genetic and generally diagnosed during childhood, or even infancy. Thus, employers can analyze the proportion of their workforce that is of child-bearing age to help determine the likelihood of needing additional gene therapy coverage.
Understanding other demographics of the diseases is also important, including whether a disproportionate number of individuals with them are in the geographic regions where the employer is based, or if they are commonly covered by government health programs. Also to be considered is whether other therapies are available for these patients. For SMA, another treatment that modifies the disease course is available, which may reduce the number of patients to be treated with gene therapy.
Fully understanding the disease incidence and population demographics may further decrease the chance of an employer seeing an already rare disease in their population.
Current insurance coverage. The purpose of health insurance is, in part, to shield individuals or organizations from unexpected medical costs. Before an employer jumps at the Embarc opportunity, it should thoroughly review its current health plan coverage to determine what it would cost for an employee’s family member to get gene therapy without Embarc. That cost should be weighed against the costs incurred with the program.
Between conventional health plan coverage and stop-loss insurance, employers may find they already have adequate protection without additional programs.
Program specifics. Employers seriously considering Embarc should be prepared to ask specific questions about how the program works. Cigna touts that the expertise of Accredo and CuraScript — Express Scripts’ specialty pharmacy and distribution services — are involved in the program. Does this mean Luxturna or Zolgensma would need to go through one of these entities to be eligible for Embarc? If so, would that limit where patients could receive the gene therapy, as not all hospitals or doctors may be willing to get the drug from Accredo or CuraScript?
There may also be a risk of misaligned incentives, as the entity meant to protect the employer from the risk of gene therapy expense (Cigna) will also be making money when gene therapy is dispensed by one of its specialty pharmacies. The program also highlights that patients will not share the cost of gene therapy. Is that $0 cost share the result of Embarc paying the cost, or is Accredo connecting the patient to a manufacturer assistance program and paying down the cost share in that way? Knowing how the program functions and where an organization like Cigna makes money on it may help employers negotiate the rate and make a sound decision.
Paying for gene therapy is a complex issue with few solutions to date. I applaud Cigna’s Embarc offering as an effort by payers to come up with solutions that facilitate access to costly therapies. That said, I also believe that employers would be wise to do significant homework on the topic and the offering before signing on. Employers need more details on the program to make the right decisions in a rapidly evolving marketplace.
Jeremy Schafer is senior vice president at Precision for Value, a company that provides services and infrastructure to support life sciences companies.
Editor’s note: The article was updated to clarify the status of the drugs that Cigna would like to include in Embarc.


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How to Promote Gut Health
If you have digestive issues, understanding how to improve digestive health is vital. This article offers tips on how to eat a balanced and healthy diet and avoid hidden sources of monosaccharides. Avoid processed foods, sugar, and NSAIDs. Eat a variety of whole foods that are rich in polyphenols, and keep clear of drugs such as aspirin. It is essential to maintain an endocrine system that is healthy.
Diversify your diet
Diversifying your diet is one of the best ways to improve the health of your microbiome. Western diets are characterized by a lack of variety due to the high amounts of fat, sugar, and processed foods. However an diversified diet will help to increase the development of beneficial bacteria. To broaden the range of your diet, you should focus on whole fruits such as vegetables, nuts, whole grains, seeds and legumes. These foods can be included into your meals and snacks.
The typical American diet is full of processed food, sugar, and dairy products that are high in fat. These foods can make our guts work harder, causing toxic byproducts to build up. Consuming refined and processed carbohydrates can increase inflammation and reduce the diversity of microbiome. Diversifying your diet will help aid in digestion and improve overall health. Incorporating more fruits and vegetables in your daily diet can help improve your gut health and improve your overall health.
Avoid Monosaccharides with hidden sources
Make dietary adjustments to cut down on monosaccharides that are hidden in your diet, and improve your gut health. Focus on eating plenty of fermented vegetables, meat that is not processed and fiber-rich fruits and vegetables. Certain foods can be harmful to the beneficial bacteria that reside in the gut. You can improve your gut health by avoiding foods which cause symptoms like sugar or gluten. You can also consider taking probiotic supplements. Probiotic supplements can aid in the development of beneficial bacteria in your body. Stress can harm the beneficial bacteria in the gut.
Research shows that eating an a balanced diet that is rich in fiber and omega-3 fatty acids can regulate the amount of pro-inflammatory bacteria that reside in the gut. Flavonoids also benefit gut health. Foods from the cabbage family as well as vegetable broths are great sources of flavonoids. These are important to promote healthy gut bacteria. You should also drink plenty of water, avoid alcohol and limit your consumption of processed food.
Eat foods rich in polyphenols
Polyphenols, a type antioxidant are found in a variety of plants. They protect the body from disease and have beneficial effects on the gut microbiome. Polyphenols are particularly abundant in brightly colored fruits and vegetables. A diet rich in fruits and vegetables is beneficial for those at lower risk of developing illnesses. Try to include more natural foods in your diet such as vegetables and fruits. Also, stay clear of foods that are processed or have added chemicals.
The largest class of polyphenols contains flavonoids. This includes the well-known quercetin anthocyanin and the hesperetin. Both green and black teas have high levels of polyphenols. Some of these compounds are known to possess anti-cancer properties. If you’re trying to figure out how you can get enough polyphenols in your diet, here are some of them.
Although NSAIDs are frequently prescribed to relieve pain, they could cause harm to the gut. Inflammation can lead to ulcers, bleeding and other signs. They can be a contributing factor to long-term issues related to the gut like leaky gut syndrome, IBS and Crohn’s disease. To improve gut health and avoid any side consequences, it’s recommended to avoid NSAIDs.
While antibiotics are an effective treatment for serious bacterial infections, they are often misunderstood or overused. The use of antibiotics is only prescribed by your doctor and should not be used for self-treatment. The normal balance of bacterial activity in the gut is disrupted by antibiotics and nonsteroidal antiinflammatory medicines (NSAIDs). It is essential to stay clear of NSAIDs to ensure gut health.
Drink fermentable fiber
Fiber is a fantastic way to improve your health. It’s simple to do and there are plenty of fiber sources to choose from, such as fruits, vegetables Whole grains, whole grain, and VINA sodas. All of these food items contribute to the healthy gut microbiome. Alongside giving you a feeling of fullness Fiber is vital for keeping cholesterol levels in check and helping to lower blood pressure.
Recent advancements in microbiome research have led to a growing number of prebiotic and probiotic ingredients that may improve the health of your gut. Research continues to demonstrate that prebiotics’ fermentation can improve the immune system as well as increase blood levels of lipids. While the significance of these products is undetermined, there are plenty of positive aspects. One study has found that fermentable fibers can improve the control of glycemic level, while others did not show any benefit.
Researchers at the University of New Mexico discovered that regular exercise is good for the health of the stomach. Exercise encourages healthy growth of bacteria and is crucial to our overall well-being. This can result in better mood and mental wellbeing. It also plays a significant role in neurogenesis, which is responsible for the growth of new neural connections in the brain. It is important to choose a form of exercise that promotes gut health.
The effects of exercise on gut microbiomes were discovered in a research study that followed two previously inactive males and women for six months. In particular, both groups demonstrated improvements in the composition of the gut microbiome and higher levels of metabolites that are relevant to the physiological process. Both aerobic exercise of high intensity as well as voluntary wheel running have led to an increase in bacteria that reside in the gut. But while these results are promising, they must be confirmed by further research.

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Regional smartphone manufacturer Karbonn Mobiles has unveiled three of its brand new Android smartphones that run Android 4.4 (KitKat). Titanium Hexa, Titanium Octane & Octane Plus are three mid-range smartphones but they offer a good bang for the buck as they provide better than average processing power. We shall take a closer look at all three, starting with the Titanium Hexa.
Karbonn Titanium Hexa
The Karbonn Titanium Hexa is the first smartphone in India to have the latest 1.5 GHz MediaTek hexa-core processor. This processor is based on the Dual-Cluster/Dual-Active (DCDA) architecture which allows all the six cores to run at the maximum clock speed simultaneously. The smartphone boasts of a 5.5inch Low Temperature PolySilicon LCD (LTPS) display which has a Full HD (1920 x 1080 pixels) resolution and is protected by a scratch resistant and oleophobic coating. Apart from the impressive CPU, the Titanium Hexa has got 2GB of RAM, 16 GB of internal storage, a 13 MP AF rear camera with flash and a 5 MP front snapper. It supports memory expansion with the help of microSD cards and OTG cables. The phone is powered by a 2050 mAh battery and will retail for Rs. 16,990.
Titanium Octane Plus
The Titanium Octane Plus has got a 5-inch Full HD resolution IPS panel. Underneath we find a Mediatek MT6592 1.7 GHz Octa-Core Processor, 2GB of RAM and 16 GB of internal memory. In terms of photography the smartphone has got a 16MP auto-focus rear camera with flash and an 8MP front sensor. Memory can be expanded with the help of microSD cards of up to 32GB. The smartphone is powered by a decent 2000 mAh battery. The smartphone will accompany a Rs. 17,990 price tag.
The Titanium Octane is the cheapest of the lot as it retails for Rs. 14,490. The smartphone has a 5-inch HD resolution (1280 x 720 pixels) IPS panel display. The KitKat OS is taken care of by a Mediatek MT6592 1.7 GHz Octa Core Processor and 1GB RAM. The smartphone has an internal memory of 16 GB which can be expanded to up to 32 GB with the help of microSD cards. The Titanium Octane has got a 13MP rear camera with flash and a 5MP front camera. The smartphone is powered by a 2000mAh battery.
All of these smartphones have got Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.0 and micro USB connectivity and offer GPS navigation sensor and Dual SIM functionality.
A note to the readers: As you might have already noticed we have not attached the press shots of the Titanium Octane in this thread. The reason being the company has not put up details about the smartphone on its website. We promise to update the article as soon as we get the official press shots. Meanwhile feel free to discuss all of the three smartphones in the comment section below.
Update [20th March 2014 8:46 AM]: As per our promise, we have uploaded the press shot of the Titanium Octane which was sourced from the Karbonn Mobiles official website.
Source: Android OS.in


Jul 27, 2016
NCAA Championship finalist, NBA / CBA veteran and broadcaster, Michael Holton.
High School: Pasadena, California
Michael was a great player in high school. As a senior (1979), he averaged 27 points per game. He discusses his fondest memories of playing high school basketball. Fifteen years later – when Michael entered the coaching ranks – he’d reunite with his high school coach, George Terzian. Michael also talks about his decision to sign with the UCLA Bruins.
College: University of California, Los Angeles | Years: 1979-80 – 1982-83
Michael was a starter as a freshman and was named the Bruins’ outstanding first-year player. He recalls his initial fear of perhaps not being good enough to succeed on the next level – that fear was quickly allayed. After winning only eight of the first 14 games, the Bruins caught fire at the perfect time; steamrolling through the 1980 NCAA Tournament, all the way to the Championship Game versus the Louisville Cardinals. For perspective, here’s the list of teams that UCLA defeated and some of the big-time players Michael encountered:
Old Dominion (Mark West) / DePaul (Terry Cummings & Mark Aguirre) / Ohio State (Kelvin Ransey & Clark Kellogg) / Clemson (Larry Nance & Mitchell Wiggins) / Purdue (Joe Barry Carroll).
In the 1980 Championship game, UCLA lost 59-54. The Cardinals were littered with future-NBA players: Darrell Griffith, Derek Smith, Rodney McCray & Jerry Eaves. Michael reflects on that amazing run to the final.
Holton’s freshman season was the senior year for Kiki VanDeWeghe – who went on to star in the NBA, notching-up seven seasons of 20-plus points per game in the 1980s – Michael talks about the importance influence of the Bruins’ junior and senior players.
As a sophomore in 1981 (outright) and junior in 1982 (tied with Ralph Jackson), Michael was named the Bruins’ Outstanding Team Player. UCLA made the second round of the 1981 NCAA Tournament, but missed the post-season in 1982. Former guests and friends of the show, Mark Eaton and Nigel Miguel, joined the Bruins around this time, too. Michael talks about the transition from (coaches) Larry Brown to Larry Farmer.
As a senior, Michael was named captain and led the team in free-throw percentage. His college career ended (1983) with a second-round exit to the Utah Utes. After reaching the title game as a freshman, Michael contrasts his feelings about exiting the tournament early (as a senior).
NBA / CBA career | Years: 1983-84 – 1991-92
We discuss the 1983 Draft. Michael’s opportunity to play in the NBA would have to wait one season. After Golden State waived him (October, 1983), he signed with the Coquis; the Continental Basketball Association’s (CBA) newly-minted expansion franchise. The Coquis made it to the playoffs, before bowing out to Phil Jackson’s Albany Patroons in the semi-finals.
In late September of 1984, Michael signed with the Phoenix Suns as a free agent – joining former Bruins teammates, Mike Sanders and Rod Foster. Holton recalls the step-up from Puerto Rico to the Suns. His Suns met the would-be NBA Champion, L.A. Lakers, in the first round (0-3) of the 1985 Playoffs. As he displayed throughout our chat, Michael has a great sense of humor, regaling his first taste of playoff basketball.
After a 0-4 start to season, Phoenix waived Holton. He returned to the CBA and played a key role – scoring 13 points – leading his CBA All-Star team to a 110-108 win over defending champs, Tampa Bay, in Florida. That was February 11, 1986. Michael details the wonderful background behind his meeting with the Chicago Bulls’ VP of Operations, Jerry Krause, moments after the aforementioned CBA game. Holton signed the first of two 10-day contracts with the Bulls – he’d later sign with the team for the rest of the season.
Michael Holton joined the Bulls franchise at a fascinating time in its history. Michael Jordan had broken his foot in just the third game of the season; he hoped to make an on-court return before season’s end. Holton’s future with the Bulls was largely dependent on Jordan’s injury rehabilitation. He shares unique insight into his early interactions with not only his new teammates, but his practice-court battles with a young Air Jordan.
We discuss the details behind an incredible promotional poster – Raging Bulls – that Michael appeared on.
When Michael was left off the Bulls’ (1986) post-season roster – to make way for Jawann Oldham – he accepted an offer to play overseas for the Great Taste Coffee Makers, in the Philippine Basketball Association. He enjoyed considerable success in a short span – including two 40-plus point games.
Michael signed as a veteran free agent with the Blazers, in August of 1986. He joined the team for its Summer League games in Los Angeles. In one of those games, he scored 37 points against his former team, the Phoenix Suns.
The Trail Blazers’ Mike Schuler, replaced the legendary Dr. Jack Ramsay. In his first season (1987) at the helm, Schuler led the Blazers to a 49-33 record – the best effort for a Portland team since the 1978 campaign – and won Coach of the Year honors.
Holton’s second season with the Blazers resulted in an even-better regular season (53-29). His responsibilities also increased significantly as he became a trusted part of the rotation. Michael discussed his increased role with the team and some of the all-time Blazer greats that he played with, including Clyde Drexler and Terry Porter.
As one of the (Blazers) players left unprotected for the (June 23, 1988) NBA Expansion Draft, Michael was picked by a new franchise – the Charlotte Hornets. He was selected sixth by the Hornets (12th overall), who alternated picks with the other new franchise – the Miami Heat. We chat about the build-up to the Hornets’ NBA debut and how the city at-large, immediately fell in love with the new franchise.
The new franchise’s amazing fans ensured that Charlotte Coliseum would be packed to the rafters. The Hornets led the league in attendance in eight of its first 10 seasons – they were in second place, the other two occasions.
Holton started at point-guard in Charlotte’s first 60 games and arguably had his best NBA season in 1989, averaging 8.3 points, 6.3 assists and one steal per game, in just over 25 minutes per contest.
Michael required back surgery prior to the start of the 1990 season. After an 8-32 start, Coach Harter was replaced by Gene Littles. He steered the team to an 11-31 finish, as the Hornets ended the season at 19-63. Holton only managed 16 games in total and didn’t return to the court until late February (1990). He talks openly about his recovery from surgery, watching from the sidelines as the team really struggled, and the franchise’s expectations of his return. Three days shy of the start to the 1991 season, Charlotte waived Michael.
Michael finished his playing career with stops in the CBA. First, with the Tulsa Fast Breakers and then, the expansion Tri-City Chinook. He reflects on how his on-court career played out, including his last attempt to make it back to the NBA.
Michael transitioned into coaching, not long after retiring as a player. Following stints in high school and two seasons with Oregon-based colleges, he returned to UCLA – this time as an assistant coach and recruiting coordinator. The team enjoyed great success (1996 through 2001). Michael talks about what it was like to return to the Bruins, almost 15 years after he left the school as a player.
We also talk about Michael’s tenure as head coach at the University of Portland. He left the Pilots in 2006, after five seasons. He shares his thoughts on leading the team and highlights from the journey. NBA great, Terry Porter – Holton’s former teammate on the Blazers – was recently named head coach at the University of Portland. We briefly talk about the task ahead of Terry, as the upcoming season approaches.
These days, Michael works for the Portland Trail Blazers’ broadcasting team. Recently, he teamed up with his former (UCLA and NBA) teammate, Mike Sanders, for a camp in the Czech Republic – part of the Michael Holton Basketball Academy. He talks about the importance of giving back to the community.
I ask Michael to recall “The Game I’ll Never Forget”. Our conversation concludes with a brief discussion about the significance of the jersey numbers that Michael wore throughout his career.
People mentioned in this episode, include: Sidney Green, John Paxson, Kyle Macy & Gene Banks.
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Some of you may have heard in the news about a rare disease known as Alabama Rot (cutaneous and renal glomerular vasculopathy). The cause of this disease is currently unknown, but sadly it can cause acute kidney failure and be fatal so research is underway (led by Anderson Moores Veterinary Specialists) to try investigate the disease so that spread can hopefully be prevented.
There has been no pattern in terms of breed disposition, sex of the animal or age of the affected dogs, but there is some evidence pointing towards Alabama Rot being seasonal- 91% of cases have been identified between November and May. Cases have been diagnosed from most counties throughout the UK, including Surrey. There is research currently being carried out into whether a bacteria or virus could be involved in the disease process. There is a potential link to dogs that have walked in muddy areas, but it is difficult to know if this a significant correlation as most dogs will have walked through mud in the colder months.
What are the symptoms of Alabama Rot?
- Unexplained sores/redness or swelling of the skin, particularly on the paws and the legs
- As the disease can lead onto kidney issues, some dogs will drink and urinate more than usual.
What should you do if you are concerned?
If you find an unexplained lesion on your dog, we recommend booking an appointment and our vets can then investigate if necessary and recommend an appropriate treatment plan.
Alabama rot is still rare and there are many different causes of skin lesions, but early detection of the disease is paramount. If you require any further information on Alabama rot, or you are concerned about your pet, please phone us at Cape Vets on 01483 538990.
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Making sense of sense making: Information behaviour researchers construct an "author"
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This paper reports the findings of a study of how members of a scholarly community (15 information behaviour researchers) constructed the meaning(s) and significance(s) of an author whose work is prominent in their field (Brenda Dervin). Its findings reveal the essentially social nature of participants' constructive processes. In shifting theoretical attention from individual cognition to social processes, the study seeks to address criticisms of prevailing approaches to information behaviour research voiced by critics such as Frohmann (1992), Talja (1997), and Julien (1999). In highlighting the social nature of participants' constructive processes, the paper both builds on and challenges prevailing conceptions of information behaviour. © The Canadian Journal of Information and Library Science.
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Cancer medicine generates enormous revenues but marginal benefits for patients...
Despite flimsy evidence, trying these drugs in humans is the only way to know if they will work against COVID-19
The promise of host response profiling
For some of the most common cardiac conditions, medication is a solid alternative
A growing medical subspecialty focuses on the nexus between cancer and heart disease
Next-generation opioids may spring from a tiny fungus protein
The pharmaceutical industry is in a drug-discovery slump. How much can AI help?
Researchers dialed down the default number of opioids in two hospitals’ prescription systems—and doctors ended up prescribing fewer pills. Christopher Intagliata reports.
Dozens of compounds approved for other purposes can kill cancer cells selectively
It comes in many types that each require specialized treatment, and scientists are learning to diagnose different varieties
The first research center of its kind in the country is bringing renewed rigor to the investigation of the drugs’ therapeutic uses
Even combination therapies do not prevent such pathogens from becoming resistant
The pathogen has been newly identified in eight cases of encephalitis in Germany over the past 20 years
Our most powerful painkillers can actually make some patients more sensitive to pain
The most widely used antivenom is not effective against the venom of several common snakes
A Chinese Court jailed He Jiankui for an “illegal medical practice” in editing embryos’ DNA
New therapies for beloved pets are getting developed in hopes of treating humans as well
The first to be approved in the United States, the vaccine protects against the virus responsible for the current outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo...
The technology embeds immunization records into a child’s skin
The proposals, which are still under review, are a step toward allowing drugs to be imported from Canada and other countries


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Amy Schumer and Boyfriend Split After More Than a Year Together
The celebrated their one-year anniversary in November.
It's over for Amy Schumer and longtime boyfriend Ben Hanisch as the couple announced they are going their separate ways after nearly two years together.
“Amy and Ben have ended their relationship after thoughtful consideration and remain friends, the Snatched star's rep said in a statement.
The actress and the Chicago-based furniture designer were together for a year-and-a-half. They celebrated their one-year anniversary in November with dueling Instagram posts.
She posted a photo of him eating with the caption: "A year ago today I met the love of my life. Happy anniversary f***face. #Iwantoseeotherpeople."
The couple made many appearances together on the red carpet and at New York Mets games last summer where they were once caught on the kiss cam.
Schumer, who is very active on social media, has not posted about the breakup.
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World Series of Politics
Episode 13: Governor Rick Perry explains why Texas is ready for sports betting
He’s a former Secretary of the Environment, and Texas’ longest-serving Governor, and now Rick Perry is joining Brandt Iden and Brendan Bussmann on the World Series of Politics.
Governor Perry believes legislation from Senator Lois Kolkhorst and Representative Jeff Leach, that paves the way for a public vote on sports betting regulation, is the best way to bring legal wagering to the Lone Star State.
The bills already have the backing of the major Texas franchises; all its professional sports teams are behind the Texas Sports Betting Alliance - for which Governor Perry serves as spokesman - a level of unity not seen before.
“There’s never been this coming together, to work on one issue [before],” the Governor explains.
This, he says, means he’s confident that if Senator Kolkhorst’s Senate Bill 715 and its House counterpart, Leach’s HB1942 lead to a vote on the issue, it will pass “overwhelmingly”.


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A demonstration by undocumented students at the Portland Community College Rock Creek campus has affected school policy. The college has agreed to declare it will be a “sanctuary college.”
Portland’s largest school district and its largest university have clarified policies aimed at students fearing possible deportation.
A new wild animal preserve in Jordan has opened its doors to rescued wildlife in one of the Middle East's biggest animal trafficking routes. Here's a look at that sanctuary.
Dozens of major cities in the United States are standing by their status as sanctuaries for people in the country illegally.
Idaho legislators Monday took the first step towards requiring local police to assist the federal government in immigration enforcement.
Faith leaders and immigration groups came together in Portland Friday to oppose expanded deportations by the Trump administration. A growing number are offering sanctuary.
At least two members of the Oregon Legislature want to repeal a 1987 statute that prevents police from enforcing federal immigration law.
Portland Mayor Ted Wheeler responded with defiance to word President Trump would try to strip federal grant money from so-called sanctuary cities.
Native Hawaiians and Aboriginal Australians resist threats to their protected, sacred places.
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The Hillsboro City Council will decide next month whether it will be a sanctuary city.
The celebrations ranged from a music festival to Latino gay pride. The Northwest also saw eerie smoke haunting the Portland metro area and was introduced to a sanctuary that is a life saver for people recovering from drug abuse. This is your week in review.
The National Institutes of Health announced it plans to retire most of the chimpanzees it uses in research. Part of the reason the NIH sited was their similarity to humans and the fact that chimps in captivity are listed as threatened, with their wild counterparts are listed endangered. The agency says it will retain 50 chimps for study but it will not breed them and it will reevaluate that policy in five years. The Northwest is home to two of the eight members of the North American Sanctuary Alliance, one in Bend, the other in Cle Elem, Washington. We'll find out more about how chimpanzees and humans are similar and explore the research implications of the NIH decision.
Tammera Rosenleaf says the worst year of her life was when her husband served in Iraq during wartime. One of the ways she coped with the stress was to raise money to help protect him. She held bake sales to buy body armor for him and his unit. That helped her feel better but she says she never stopped worrying. Today, her husband is in the Army Reserves and unlikely to be called to active duty, but she says she feels compelled to educate people about the challenges that military families face. In many cases they are some of the same issues that veterans do: survivor guilt, PTSD, clinical depression, and increased risk of suicide. Tammera Rosenleaf will perform her own story and those of other military families at an event called Homefront 911 this Friday. The event features true life accounts written and performed by military family members, with a facilitated dialogue after the show. We'll speak with Rosenleaf and other members of military families about how having a loved one deployed has affected their health and well-being and how they cope.
Opal Sunrise Spirit, JR Spirit and Silver Spirit were born on a buffalo sanctuary just outside of Bend over Mother's Day weekend. These devastatingly cute calves are the first recorded white buffalo born in Oregon. They're part of what is believed to be the world's largest herd of white buffalo, 14 total, living on the 280-acre sanctuary. The caretaker of the ranch where they live believes the chances of a white buffalo being born is one in ten million. She says the addition of three more to the estimated 50 in existence is like winning the buffalo lottery. Big Mama, a brown buffalo on the sanctuary who has mothered three white buffalo, is expecting another buffalo bundle this month. These buffalo are so rare that some Native American cultures consider them sacred.


Iceland Air capitalized on the island country’s location in the northern Atlantic by marketing it as a stopover for flyers traveling between the United States and Europe. A new airline that aims to launch in fall 2022 is making a similar pitch about Alaska. Northern Pacific Airways is offering a service that connects continental United States cities with destinations in Japan and South Korea through Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport. The airline wants to partner with Alaskan businesses like hotels and tour excursions to offer passengers stopover packages.
“NP presents the opportunity for travelers to experience more on trips they’re already taking. Additionally, NP is the only long-haul airline that is truly Alaskan—from the food and coffee served to the jobs offered, to our headquarters, we are Alaskans,” said Rob McKinney, CEO of Northern Pacific Airways. Northern Pacific was founded in 2021 by McKinney and Tom Hsieh and is owned by FLOAT Alaska LLC, the same company that owns the regional Alaska airline Ravn. Flights will be offered daily with a fleet of narrow-bodied Boeing 757-200s.