Efficient management of resources in Cloud/Fog computing environments
The explosion of end user devices connected to the Internet experienced in the last few years has motivated the necessity to move computing and storage closer to them. This fact has led to coining the paradigm of fog computing. Fog computing, and the likes such as edge or mist computing, allows for bandwidth savings and reducing latencies to/from the cloud, and can be used as an extension of the cloud for a wide range of latency-sensitive applications. Thus, fog computing can be described as an intermediate layer between end user devices and the cloud.
There are different strategies to implement this layer, from integrating computing capabilities within network equipment to establish micro-datacenters close to the things, or to harness low-cost devices such as Single-Board Computers (SBC) (e.g. Raspberry Pi). In any case, there is usually limited storage and computing capabilities, especially when compared to the virtually infinite resource availability of cloud platforms. Also, different applications with different requirements will coexist. Each of these applications should be isolated from the others for security reasons but also to provide them with their required Quality of Service (QoS). Light virtualization technologies such as containers can be harnessed to this end. As a result, orchestration to track and manage the life cycle of containers becomes a key element within the fog layer. Previous work of the people involved in this research topic on resource management in Grids and Cloud environments has evolved into the current research efforts in fog environments. Strategies such as reservation in advance, predictions and estimations on system performance are harnessed to achieve the pursued goals. Moreover, the research team addresses the management of decentralized fog systems based on the use of blockchain technology to make the system more resilient to failures and attacks.
Orchestration of virtualized computational resources in fog architectures using blockchain technology.
Efficient support for intelligence applications at the edge by integrating hardware accelerators.
- Carmen Carrión, Kubernetes Scheduling: Taxonomy, ongoing issues and challenges. ACM Computing Surveys. Just Accepted (May 2022). https://doi.org/10.1145/3539606 Impact Index: JCR 2021: 14.324 (Q1 in “COMPUTER SCIENCE, THEORY & METHODS).
- Carlos Núñez-Gómez; Blanca Caminero; Carmen Carrión. HIDRA: A Distributed Blockchain-Based Architecture for Fog/Edge Computing Environments. IEEE Access. 9, pp. 75231 – 75251. IEEE, 2021. DOI: 10.1109/ACCESS.2021.3082197 Impact Index: JCR 2021: 3.476 (Q2 en “COMPUTER SCIENCE, THEORY & METHODS”, Q2 en “ENGINEERING, ELECTRICAL & ELECTRONIC” y Q2 en “TELECOMMUNICATIONS”).
- Giovanny Mondragón-Ruiz; Alonso Tenorio-Trigoso; Manuel Castillo-Cara; M. Blanca Caminero; M. Carmen Carrión. An Experimental Study of Fog and Cloud Computing in CEP-based Real-Time IoT Applications. Journal of Cloud Computing-Advances Systems and Applications. 10 – 1, pp. 1 – 17. Springer Open, 07/06/2021. DOI: 10.1186/s13677-021-00245-7 Impact Index: JCR 2021: 3.418 (Q2 en “COMPUTER SCIENCE, INFORMATION SYSTEMS”).
- Alonso Tenorio ;Manuel Castillo-Cara; M. Blanca Caminero; M. Carmen Carrión. An Analysis of Computational Resources of Event-Driven Streaming Data Flow for Internet of Things: A case study. The Computer Journal. 2021. DOI: 10.1093/comjnl/bxab143 Impact Index: JCR 2021: 1.762 (Q3 en “COMPUTER SCIENCE, THEORY & METHODS”).
- Selome K. Tesfatsion; Julio Proaño; Blanca Caminero; Luis Tomás; Carmen Carrion; Johan Tordsson. Power and Performance Optimization in FPGA-accelerated Clouds. Concurrency and Computation: Practice and Experience. 30 – 18, pp. 0 – 12. John Wiley & Sons Ltd, 2018. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1002/cpe.4526
- Techniques to improve the architecture of servers, applications and services.
We develop research on chip-multicore architecture and on-chip networks, aiming at increasing performance, reducing power consumption, increasing reliability by means of providing fault-tolerance support, increasing flexibility through virtualization techniques, and reducing silicon area.
- Enhancement of the architecture of servers, services and applications.TIN2012-38341-C04-04 (MINECO). 2013-2016.
- Julio Proaño, “Proposals for Efficient Management of FPGAs within Cloud Computing Environments”, May 2017.
- Francisco J. Conejero, “QoS improvement within distributed environments through the use of SLAs”, October 2014.
- Luis Tomás, “Improving Quality of Service in Grids Through Meta-Scheduling in Advance”, February 2012.
- Agustín C. Caminero, “Proposals for Enhancing the Provision of Quality of Service in Grids”, May 2009.
|Carmen Carrión, PhD
Phone number: +34 967 592 00 – Ext. 2414
|Mª Blanca Caminero, PhD
Phone number: +34 967 592 00 – Ext. 2411
Personal web: blog.uclm.es/mariablancacaminero
|Carlos Núñez Gómez
Research: Blockchain technologies in Fog Computing environments


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8:25 p.m. Eastern, CBS, NFL Network
Matchup to Watch
Odell Beckham Jr. against the Washington secondary
Thursday could be the night that the Giants finally admit what is obvious to the rest of the football world: Odell Beckham Jr. is far and away the team’s best player, and it would be smart to get the ball in his hands more often.
This season, the offensive coordinator Ben McAdoo has been trying to find ways to get Beckham free, which worked in the first half against Atlanta on Sunday, when Beckham had 10 passes thrown his way and caught six of them for 139 yards. But Eli Manning threw the ball in Beckham’s direction only twice in the second half, resulting in one catch for 7 yards.
Atlanta did not alter its pass coverages much in the second half. Beckham was still open or close to open on many routes; Manning just threw the ball to receivers who were more open or easier to locate, which is what McAdoo’s offense directs the quarterback to do. But the other Giants receivers either dropped Manning’s passes or did little with the ball after it was caught. Though the coaches will not admit it publicly, they are starting to realize that their receivers are not all equal and that sending the ball in Beckham’s direction should be a chief priority, especially until Victor Cruz returns to the lineup. A partly covered Beckham might be more dangerous than another receiver who is open. Atlanta, for example, threw the ball toward its ace receiver, Julio Jones, nine times in the first half and went back to him six more times in the second half, including late in the game when he made the reception that set up the winning touchdown.
Watch for the Giants to force the ball to their top talent. The rest of the N.F.L. is aware of the phenomenon that is Odell Beckham Jr. The Giants have to buy into it sooner or later.
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7 to 1
That was Eli Manning’s touchdown-to-interception ratio against Washington in two games last year. He also completed 69.9 percent of his passes (51 for 73).
Quotation of the Week
‘They’re the No. 1 rushing team in the league; they’re No. 2 in time of possession — almost 38 minutes a game. The opponent just doesn’t have the ball.’
TOM COUGHLIN, coach of the Giants, describing the strengths of the Redskins

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He won the National League Rookie of the Year Award in 2017 and was crowned NL MVP in 2019, but in every other season, Bellinger has struggled to replicate that success.
In fact, in 2021, a season in which he hit just .165, he only had eight games where he racked up multiple hits.
But things seem to be clicking again for the former MVP.
The Dodgers rolled to a 10-2 victory over the San Diego Padres on Sunday afternoon, with Bellinger going 2-for-4 with two home runs, while also having his seventh multi-hit game of the season thus far.
LA #Dodgers OF Cody Bellinger had only eight multiple-hit games all of last season.
He has seven multi-hit games in the Dodgers’ first 15 games, going 2-for-4 with two homers today in Dodgers’ 10-2 victory over the #Padres.
— Bob Nightengale (@BNightengale) April 25, 2022
Belli Is Back
This is a good sign for the Dodgers, who despite their dominance over the past several years, have been missing that from Bellinger.
But the Bellinger of old appears to be back in full force.
The 26-year-old is rolling to start 2022, hitting .273 with four homers and eight RBIs.
The Dodgers also hold the second-best record in all of baseball, leading the NL West division by a half-game over the San Francisco Giants with an 11-4 record.
Bellinger has been a major key to Los Angeles’ early success and will continue to be down the road if he stays hot.
He is back to his old self and is raking for this Dodgers team that already has its sights set on winning another World Series.
They’ll need Bellinger to keep this up if they are to take a shot at winning a title again.
When he’s right, he has the potential to be one of the best players in all of baseball, and we’ll see if he can keep his bat going.


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Thousands demonstrated in the French cities of Quimper and Toulouse against the global security law banning the filming of police, which has led to nationwide unrest. Toulouisian protesters clashed with police, who deployed tear gas canisters and water cannons to disperse the demonstration.
Hundreds of protesters in Neiva returned to the streets for the 4th day of a general strike in Colombia, demanding the overturning of the Tributary Reform, which would raise taxes on basic goods and services, and would also privatize hospitals and healthcare, which would make the health system similar to that of the US.
Police in Athens brutally assaulted protesters gathering for a demonstration in solidarity with Dimitris Koufontinas, a former member of 17N who entered a hunger strike to demand his transfer to the Korydallos prison for better medical care and visitors. Tear gas was deployed and arrests were made after only 15 minutes of the crowd beginning to assemble.

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Novel–The Legend of Futian–The Legend of Futian
Chapter 2547 – Tianyan City suggestion channel
“Hmm.” Ye Futian nodded, along with the a pair of them ended their conversation.
Xi Chiyao reported, “Hmm. Western Imperial Palace will likely brain towards Tianyan Town. If there’s any reports, I’ll talk about it along at one time.”
The Legend of Futian
Right at the moment, an individual went in from the outside. Whomever stated, “Clan Expert, the Imperial Palace has directed their response.”
“A century ago, the Imperial Palace sent a Divine Normal onto be part of the fest. It has to be the same this period all over. There will probably be news quickly,” a person replied. Lord of Tianyan Area nodded in commitment. The Armorer Fest occurred once every century. The w.a.n.g friends and family placed wonderful worth in it. It had been both a leading affair in Tianyan Location with an early ritual.
Section 2547: Tianyan Town
“He will,” responded one other party as he nodded his top of your head. “A hundred years back, during ten thousand with the Divine Prefecture Schedule, he mailed a Divine Common up to congratulate Tianyan Town for setting up the Armorer Fest. There shouldn’t be an exemption on this occasion. Rumor even offers it that Princess Donghuang has now grown up which is a peerless natural beauty. I question whether we will have a chance to meet up with her. I am just looking forward to that going on.”
Even so, Lord of Tianyan City failed to come out actually. Only a few individuals the entire Divine Prefecture were actually deserving of him greeting them privately at the door.
As stated by the underlings, currently, quite a few good adult men in the Divine Prefecture had their eyeballs on Princess Donghuang.
If Ye Futian had been taken from the some others, all the things they had reached so far would be in vain.
In the starry sky, Ye Futian were built with a cold look in his eyeballs. The Ziwei Segmentum was an unbiased physique it absolutely was indeed the weakest among all the major factors across the world.
Irrespective of how amazing Princess Donghuang was, she was a lady naturally. Everybody in the Divine Prefecture preferred in becoming the child-in-laws of Donghuang the fantastic.
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“Would they be so daring? Should they had been exposed, would not they be slaughtered through the energies with the Divine Prefecture?”
“He will,” replied the other celebration because he nodded his go. “A century previously, that year ten thousand from the Divine Prefecture Work schedule, he mailed a Divine Common to congratulate Tianyan City for setting up the Armorer Fest. There shouldn’t be an exception to this rule now. Gossip comes with it that Princess Donghuang has now evolved which is a peerless charm. I ponder whether we will have a chance to meet her. I am just eager for that taking place.”
“He is the steer disciple of the Terrific Emperor. It’s standard for him to possess some opinion of her,” someone responded to.
“A century earlier, the Imperial Palace mailed a Divine General onto become a member of the fest. It should be exactly the same this period approximately. There will in all probability be media soon,” anyone replied. Lord of Tianyan Metropolis nodded in contract. The Armorer Fest happened after every century. The w.a.n.g family members positioned terrific relevance upon it. It was both a significant event in Tianyan Community together with an ancient ritual.
“Hmm,” responded the individual who acquired spoken very first. “The cultivators in the Darkish Entire world, the Unfilled Divine Kingdom, as well as Man World might all show up. Nevertheless, the turmoil between your Darker Community along with the Drain Divine Realm using the Divine Prefecture has always manage serious. As long as they came, they need to have done so in solution. They will not tell you their ident.i.ties.”
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Progressively, the influences on the w.a.n.g family spanned the complete community. They became the rulers of Tianyan Location. The manor in the w.a.n.g family also had become the City Lord Office.
“Is there any information out of the Imperial Palace?” Lord of Tianyan Location questioned. His greatest concern was clearly still Donghuang Imperial Palace.
Like i said previously through the underlings, at present, many terrific males from the Divine Prefecture possessed their eyeballs on Princess Donghuang.
Secret Marriage: Wife Spoiling Husband
Another individual commented, “Spear Emperor Du You is a immediate disciple in the Terrific Emperor. He survived the divine tribulation ten years in the past. At the moment, his ability is positioned among the top of the the Nine Divine Generals. He is a reasonably exclusive guests to obtain for all our fest.”
It was subsequently already a space where cultivators accumulated at a common day time, much less while in the Armorer Compet.i.tion presented once a century.
The final time they explored him, the two causes bore their own personal sinister plans.
If Ye Futian were caught via the other people, almost everything that they had attained so far will be in vain.
Town Lord Workplace was the ruling push of Tianyan Location. It was actually also an inheritance of the w.a.n.g family—one of the Old G.o.d Clans. w.a.n.g Clan was famous with regard to their blacksmith capabilities. They had qualified and generated a lot of Blacksmith masters. These Blacksmith experts obtained families of their and have become the rulers of numerous clans in Tianyan Town.
Novel–The Legend of Futian–The Legend of Futian

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To launch the first installment of Backtracks — where we take a vintage song from an artist and see how it compares with some of their contemporary work — we’ll kick things...
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The Navratri festival, which is held in honour of the Hindu goddess Durga, is celebrated over nine days. In Hindu mythology, Durga symbolises power and the triumph of good over evil. Feasting and fasting takes over normal life for millions of Hindus during the festival of nine nights.
Four hundred eighth-grade students participated in Century Middle School's annual Civil War Reenactment in Thornton
Photos from the White House's annual Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day at the White House on April 24, 2014 i
The first anniversary of the The Rana Plaza building collapse, on April 24, 2013, in Savar, Bangladesh.
A group of Syrian refugees came over 2,814-meter (9,232-foot) Mount Hermon (Jabal el-Sheikh), into the town of Cheb
Brian Jones, director of the Little Shop of Physics, lead over 10,000 students in a science lesson at Coors Field,
About 150 U.S. soldiers from the 173rd Airborne Brigade Combat Team started military exercises in Poland, April 23


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Why Should I Lend You Mine (When You've Broken Yours Already)
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Nuclear Burn - Brand X, Collins
Malaga Virgen - Brand X, Jones, Percy
Deadly Nightshade - Brand X, Pert, Morris
Track Listings (10) - Disc #2
A Duck Exploding
Guitar Concerto - Brand X,
Strangeness - Brand X, Jones, Percy
Drum Solo - Brand X, Katz, Frank
Church of Hype - Brand X, Jones, Percy
2-CD set features jazz-fusion band's best live material in two live concerts from 1977 & 1993, providing insight into the band's stronghold on the jazz-fusion idiom through its varying members, including Kenwood Dennard, M... more »orris Pert, Robin Lumley, John Goodsall & others.« less
2-CD set features jazz-fusion band's best live material in two live concerts from 1977 & 1993, providing insight into the band's stronghold on the jazz-fusion idiom through its varying members, including Kenwood Dennard, Morris Pert, Robin Lumley, John Goodsall & others.
Jeff Arenson | Colorado Springs, CO United States | 04/27/2002
(4 out of 5 stars)
""Timeline" is two discs that capture Brand X live at two different points in their career. The first disc was recorded back in 1977 and is the full fledged Brand X lineup. The band is progressive rock fusion at its finest. The tunes revolve around a solid groove that Percy Jones lays down and is backed up by drumming and percussion. The soloists are the keyboardist(Lumley) and Guitarist(Goodsall). Neither of these men are mind boggling in their technique but they are very good. The best part of Brand X is that the sum of the parts is greater than any one member by himself. I think that Percy Jones is a possible exception to this and he does carry the band to great heights on songs like "Nuclear Burn" and "Malaga Virgen". Jones' bass playing is fretless and does carry on the Jaco tradition of harmonics and groove orientated runs. If you like Jaco then you will love Percy. The disc is solid throughout and fans of fusion bands should like Brand X. The second disc finds Brand X in a trio format recorded live on their "X-communication" tour in 1992. Goodsall, and Jones are joined by drummer Frank Katz. In this incarnation Brand X takes on a more rock/fusion personae. Each member is given a solo spot. Katz in the "Drum Solo", Goodsall in "Healing Dream" and Jones on "Strangeness". Jones takes his bass playing to another level on "Strangeness". Percy isn't about how many notes he can generate but about how to do variations around a groove. Not many people can do it better than he can. Tracks like "A Duck Exploding" and "Church of Hype" reveal the power of this trio. Once again the trio doesn't break any new ground but the playing is very enjoyable. Goodsall and Jones deserve to get more attention than they have. Buy it and then turn a friend on to this Brand of fusion."
" Far Better Than Those Japanese Bootleggs "
eggroll473 | North Las Vegas, Nevada USA | 06/17/2000
(4 out of 5 stars)
"Timeline is a long awaited authorized release of live recordings that are not the horrible sounding, bad quality bootleggs that were released in Japan and other countries from app. 1985 to 1996. Disk one, is a fantastic sounding collection of tunes from a 1977 tour date that show off the extreme talent of Morris Pert, (percussion). This guy always seemed to be overshadowed by other members of the band on the studio recordings. It is everthing the bootleggs were incapable of producing. It's even in stereo! Disc Two, is a concert from the East coast U.S. tour started app. at the begining of 1993 and has the incredible drum work of Frank Kats. Percy and John are in there too and have their incredible talants as well at improvisation. No matter what could be paid for this two disk set it most definitely delivers the goods! It's not perfect but, I'm Satisfied. The waiting is over!"
Brand X - Timeline
burby5 | richlands, virginia United States | 09/18/2002
(5 out of 5 stars)
"An excellent choice for those hungry for live Brand X. Disc 1 covers the late 70's period with the complete lineup (Kenwood Dennard, not Phil Collins). Disc 2 contains a more sparse trio 90's workout with Frank Katz on drums. Though i'm thrilled with both discs, I prefer Disc 2, particularly for the drumming and Percy Jones wonderful fretless bass inventiveness. Though there are some occasional sloppy tendencies, particularly at the end of Disc 1, this is some complicated, hard to play stuff and overall is extremely well done. Unfortunately Brand X didn't receive the recognition it deserved in the US but I for one would have loved to have attended both of these shows."
Always choose Brand X over the more popular advertised item.
Squire Jaco | Buffalo, NY USA | 05/22/2007
(4 out of 5 stars)
"I was pretty proud of myself back in the mid-70's when I stumbled upon a couple of records ("Moroccan Roll" and "Livestock") by a British jazz fusion outfit called Brand X that had one of my new-found prog heroes Phil Collins showing his jazz chops at the drum stool. Looking back, though, I have to admit that I was probably more enamored of the IDEA of this generically-named band with the awesome bass player (Percy Jones) than I was of the actual progressive fusion that they played. Times and tastes have changed over the decades, and I've grown to fully appreciate the unique sound of this band, bought almost all of their cd's (especially the earlier stuff), and now wish that there were many more bands that had Brand X's courage, chops and compositional skills to populate my cd collection.
"Timeline" is a fantastic double live cd. Disc 1 showcases the late-70's line-up (without Collins) and includes unique versions of many of their best compositions. I must admit to a little disappointment at the slight decline in tape quality on the last couple of songs on this disc, but everything else sounds pretty good. And I find that I was never more aware of Morris Pert's omnipresent percussion touches than on this live performance.
Disc 2 hails from the early-90's trio line-up, with more straight-ahead rock fusion. Goodsall's guitar tone is beautiful here, and he somehow manages to simultaneously play some string synths (part of his Midi guitar?) in many places on this disc. He also has a great 4:00 acoustic electric guitar solo ("Healing Dream") reminiscent of the McLaughlin school of composition, and based roughly on the riff he plays in "Macrocosm". Frank Katz has a good (if not entirely unique) 7:00 drum solo, and plays a great accompaniment to Jones' Pastorius-like bass solo ("Strangeness"). Disc 2 is all great stuff folks.
I also love the timeline history of the band (and its roots and branches) that covers the inside liner notes. (Where oh where is that 1974 master tape of Peter Gabriel with Collins, Goodsall, Rutherford and Ant Phillips?!)
"Timeline" will round out your Brand X collection nicely. Recommended.
I value interesting music that is played and recorded well. This cd's rating was based on: Music quality = 9/10; Performance = 9.5/10; Production = 8/10; CD length = 10/10. Overall score weighted on my proprietary scale = 9.2 ("4-1/2 stars")"

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George Osbourne has announced a number of measures designed to help businesses in the UK in yesterday's budget.
Osbourne said he was looking to boost enterprise and exports as part of a budget 'for making things.'
The VAT loophole, which allows goods under £18 to be purchased and imported from outside the EU, to qualify for a VAT waiver, will be closed.
The loophole has meant that, with the rise of internet retailing, many consumers have been bypassing High Street retailers in favour of cheaper online deals.
Osbourne said the £18 threshold will be reduced to £15 from November and promised that the Government would 'explore options' in Europe 'to limit the scope of the relief so that it can no longer be exploited for a purpose it was not intended for.'
The Small Business Relief Rate has also been extended for another year to October 2012, at a cost of £370 million. This means that 300,000 small companies will pay no business rates for another year.
David Frost, director general of the British Chambers of Commerce, said: "Extending the small business rate relief holiday for another year will give many small and medium enterprises greater confidence and allow them to invest in growth rather than pay more to the Exchequer".
Meanwhile, the Entrepreneurs Relief Scheme, which offers capital gains tax reliefs to SME's will be doubled to £10 million from early April.
Osborne also said investors into start-up businesses would, from April 2012, be able to put as much as £1m into an Enterprise Investment Scheme (EIS) each year with tax relief, which is a rise from the current £500,000 limit.
Investments currently offer tax relief of 20 per cent after the investment has been held for three years. This will rise to 30 per cent under the new regime.

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Characterization of an autotrophic sulfide-oxidizing marine Arcobacter sp. that produces filamentous sulfur Wirsen, Carl O.; Sievert, Stefan M.; Cavanaugh, Colleen M.; Molyneaux, Stephen J.; Ahmad, Azeem; Taylor, L. T.; DeLong, Edward F.; Taylor, Craig D. (American Society for Microbiology, 2002-01)A coastal marine sulfide-oxidizing autotrophic bacterium produces hydrophilic filamentous sulfur as a novel metabolic end product. Phylogenetic analysis placed the organism in the genus Arcobacter in the epsilon subdivision ...


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Randomized Control Trial of the Use of Botox to Treat Chronic Scrotal Pain (ROBOT)
|The safety and scientific validity of this study is the responsibility of the study sponsor and investigators. Listing a study does not mean it has been evaluated by the U.S. Federal Government. Read our disclaimer for details.|
|ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT02249234|
Recruitment Status : Completed
First Posted : September 25, 2014
Last Update Posted : March 11, 2019
There are no previous reports on the use of OnabotulinumtoxinA (Botox) to treat men with scrotal pain that we found published.
We proposed a pilot study using Botox to block the nerves on a small group of men with chronic scrotal pain (CSP) who have failed the standard medical therapy. The men must have had temporary relief from a testicular cord block using local anaesthetic drug.
The encourage results of the pilot study has given us the background information to proceed with a formal randomised control trial of Botox vs placebo.
We hypothesized that Botox injections to block the testicular nerve will be effective in providing long term pain relief for men with scrotal pain.
|Condition or disease||Intervention/treatment||Phase|
|Scrotal Pain||Drug: Botox Drug: Placebo||Phase 2|
|Study Type :||Interventional (Clinical Trial)|
|Actual Enrollment :||64 participants|
|Intervention Model:||Parallel Assignment|
|Masking:||Triple (Participant, Care Provider, Investigator)|
|Official Title:||Randomized Control Trial of the Use of Botox to Treat Chronic Scrotal Pain|
|Actual Study Start Date :||August 2014|
|Actual Primary Completion Date :||October 2018|
|Actual Study Completion Date :||October 2018|
Botox 200 units reconstituted in 10ml of normal saline for a one-time injection
Other Name: OnabotulinumtoxinA
Placebo Comparator: Saline
Saline 10ml of normal saline for a one-time injection
- Reduction in the visual analog scales for pain [ Time Frame: 6 months after entering in trial ]A measure of the change in the visual analog scales for pain.
- Reduction in scrotal pain [ Time Frame: 6 months after entering in trial ]It will be assessed by the Chronic Epididymitis Symptom Index score.
To learn more about this study, you or your doctor may contact the study research staff using the contact information provided by the sponsor.
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier (NCT number): NCT02249234
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|Principal Investigator:||Keith Jarvi, MD||Mount Sinai Hospital, Canada|

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Nothing breathes edge and bravery quite like the symbol of the skull; after all, the skull is the lasting image of humankind’s immortality.
Simple yet fiercely sophisticated, this bracelet features neon skull guitar picks alternating between the bold contrast of black picks. Expect to see the ubiquitous skull in fashion for the foreseeable future!
Stainless-steel toggle-bar fastener
Neon skull guitar picks (Hot Picks USA)
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The Deputy Governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Hon. Abiodun Faleke, has said he should be counted out of the swearing-in with Governor-elect Yahaya Bello on January 27, 2016.
Speaking at an APC stakeholders meeting in Kogi west senatorial district in Kabba, Kogi state, on Monday, Faleke said he was not going to betray the Audu/Faleke ticket.
“I will not disappoint Prince Abubakar Audu. I, James Abiodun Faleke, will not be there for the swearing in if we don’t finish the case before the Jan. 27, 2016,” he said.
“Nobody consulted me before making me a deputy to Bello. Bello too did not consult me. I have made my position known to the party leadership on this. I am not ready to betray and disappoint Prince Abubakar Audu.”
He further explained that President Muhammadu Buhari has no hand in what is happening in the state APC and decision reached by the national secretariat of the party, arguing that the president cannot be a party to injustice and outright violation of the rule of law.
According to him, nobody should play God rather the APC should learn from the misfortune of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), which he claimed suffered because of impunity and injustice.
“People are fighting for 2019 in 2015. Are they God? What is happening is beyond human imagination,” he said.
He reiterated his willingness to go the whole legal hog, “I am a marathoner, no matter how bumpy and rough the road is, we shall get there.”


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Like all major Nine Inch Nails albums, With Teeth has a deeper unifying theme - a story or concept told in musical form. In this case, it concludes the narratives of The Downward Spiral and The Fragile, as an autobiographical account of someone struggling to maintain their newfound sobriety, and rediscovering the wider world after many years of blinding excess.
On the surface level, however, With Teeth is NIN founder Trent Reznor's most accessible work since his '80s electronic rock hit Pretty Hate Machine. Mixing board trickery and layered sampling takes a back seat, as the sound is dominated by comparatively conventional hard rock guitars and 'live' drums (mostly provided by Foo Fighters and Nirvana's Dave Grohl). Trent's trademark synthesizer experimentalism is still there, accompanying the guitars and bassline to create instantly catchy melodies.
With Teeth feels more focused than any previous NIN release, absolutely intent on delivering a hard rock sound. There are no instrumental tracks, no forays into dense industrial metal, and segments of low-key mood generation are rare (most notably right at the start, and in the superb album closer Right Where It Belongs, which spiritually if not musically evokes earlier hit Hurt). For the most part, it's track after track of loud and memorable rock songs.
And yet, although it's arguably the best point of entry for a new listener into Nine Inch Nails works, there's something missing when compared with the earlier albums. The more concise recording ethos steals much of the musical depth and variety of its sprawling, dense, multi-headed predecessors. Grohl's hammering drums are arguably *too* dominant and rob the album of some subtlety - occasionally they feel incongruous, particularly with the melodic bonus track Home. With that said, as his recent Oscar win proves, Reznor's extraordinary gift for composition, melody, evocation and production transcends genre, and is strongly in evidence here. It's a new chapter in his life, and the listener is swept along for the ride.
For many fans, With Teeth was a step too far from the industrial-derived style that brought Nine Inch Nails to fame. As a hard rock album, however, it's one of a kind, and unforgettable.


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Meet Mexico's New Innovators
Young, high-tech innovators in Mexico are writing a new narrative about the Mexican economy. But will they be able to realize their potential?
The two friends, Jaime Rodas and Roberto Hidalgo, inseparable since high school, live in an apartment-turned innovation pad on the edge of a leafy neighborhood in Mexico City. They contribute to Mexico’s big tech inventions, like building websites for social causes that include teaching the public how to hold government accountable.
“People don’t even know who represents them,” Jaime tells me as he walks me through the apartment, with rooms turned into workspaces, laboratories for experiments. “They have no clue who their representatives are, or even what they’re supposed to do, like be their voice.”
The new narrative
Jaime and Roberto, ages 27 and 29, represent a new face of Mexico. They work out of their apartment, which they share with Roberto’s elderly miniature Schnauzer, Dharma. They are part of a generation of young, high-tech millennials, a group that is quietly expanding into an important global force of innovators. Already there are some 600,000 high-tech professionals in Mexico, and about 115,000 engineering and tech students graduate each year – a vast talent pool in the making.
In recent years, these new techies with their far flung ideas know no borders. They are slowly shifting Mexico’s economy away from traditional industries like banking and manufacturing. As they do, they are creating a new narrative that runs counter to the old story of narcos gone amok, with corruption seeping into every artery of the government.
They are slowly shifting Mexico’s economy away from traditional industries like banking and manufacturing … creating a new narrative that runs counter to the old story of narcos gone amok.
In their own way, Jaime and Roberto are helping rebrand their country’s tattered image. The pair is part of a post-North American generation living in a region with increased mobility and competition – innovators in a country they say hasn’t fully grasped its own potential, even as the outside world increasingly zeroes in on Mexico.
Microsoft alone plans to invest $1 billion in digital education over the next three years, underscoring why Mexico represents one of the fastest growing hubs in Latin America for high-tech innovators.
“Globalization and technology are allowing Mexican entrepreneurs and companies to innovate like never before,” said Ramir Camu, CEO of Dallas-based Werx Studio, which operates under a hybrid model of in-house software development with a near shore component.
For instance, the company has a development group in Aguascalientes, Mexico that helps the company be competitive and nimble in delivering software solutions to clients. “Tech startups are flourishing in Guadalajara, or the Latin Silicon Valley. Major tech giants like Oracle, Intel and others are creating a demand for trained engineers.”
Indeed, in the summer 2015 Amazon began selling physical goods in Mexico and launched a Spanish-language site for a Mexican audience. Google, Facebook, and Uber have operations in Mexico City, as well. Communications giant ATT plans to invest $3 billion in order to expand into Mexico, a process which is already underway.
Old challenges await
But while the new narrative is fresh, old challenges lie ahead. In 2015’s Global Innovation Index, Mexico was ranked 57 out of 141. Innovation continues to lag in Mexico relative to global standards, though it ranks well among Latin American countries.
Official policy seeks to address these lackluster statistics. Despite government budget cuts, President Enrique Peña Nieto intends to increase investment in science, technology, and innovation to 1 percent of GDP. There have already been increases—from 0.43 percent of GDP in 2012 to 0.56 percent of GDP in 2015.
Women’s participation in the technological sector lags behind. Only about 10 percent of tech workers in Mexico are women. Organizations like Women Who Code, which has a Mexico City office, seek to address this discrepancy.
Moreover, Mexico’s private sector remains heavily dominated by stubborn monopolies and duopolies, with little competition and established broad distribution routes – no match for upstart companies.
“There are definitely many people innovating in many fields in Mexico, and Mexico has always had talented people that want to break molds,” said Carlos Gomez Andonaegui, chairman of the board of Endeavor Mexico. “I think that what is lacking is the aspirational model of the innovator. What I mean by this is that the business community admires scale and sheer size of companies. Admired companies in Mexico are usually monopolies or government concessions (banks, telecoms, and mining companies). There needs to be a shift in that what Mexicans admire in companies is the capacity to disrupt an industry or to develop intellectual property through patent development.”
“There needs to be a shift in that what Mexicans admire in companies is the capacity to disrupt an industry or to develop intellectual property through patent development.”
Spreading the spirit of innovation
The potential, nonetheless, is vast, especially if a culture of innovation takes root. To some extent, that already is happening.
Camu is on the board of the Dallas-Fort Worth chapter of the Association of Mexican Entrepreneurs, or AEM, part of a national organization founded in San Antonio with 34 chapters nationwide.
Part of the organization’s mission is to bridge the gap between both countries by partnering with public, educational, and private sectors in an effort “to create business opportunities that promote progress and innovation, by strengthening ties and developing programs that help and guide binational business people and young entrepreneurs to become global leaders for their companies’ growth, development, and success.”
Back in Mexico City, Jaime takes me around his cluttered apartment to its front window. I find a spectacular view of Popocatepetl, the giant volcano that watches over Mexico City. It is a comforting sight, one that is often hidden by Mexico City’s persistent smog. There’s a constant banter between them, as they bounce ideas off one another.
For instance, Jaime and Rodrigo wanted to address this issue and created a website, simply entitled ¿Quién me representa? (Who represents me?). Mexico City residents can find their address on a map, and with a click, their local and national elected officials will appear. Each elected official has a profile, complete with contact information and their official attendance and voting records. This information is not otherwise easily accessible for Mexican citizens.
Still, despite their love for Mexico and their lives in Mexico City, Jaime and Roberto are considering jobs north of the border. While much has been made about Mexico’s new status as a middle class country, wages still remain 10 times below the United States. Today roughly half of Mexico’s population can be considered middle class, although the meaning of that varies from place to place, and average income in Mexico is similar to that of Hungary, Romania, or Turkey.
While much has been made about Mexico’s new status as a middle class country, wages still remain 10 times below the United States.
With the weak peso, they know there is a lot of money to be made being paid in U.S. dollars. Cities like San Francisco and New York have a lot of pull for young innovators like them. Jaime also hopes to be closer to his American girlfriend.
After all, the border is not much of an obstacle for young Mexicans with technological expertise. Consider Juan Carlos Montemayor Elosua, originally from Monterrey. After attending an American school all his life, he decided to go to college at Tufts University in Medford, Massachusetts. He earned a degree in computer science, after first considering a career in medicine.
Following graduation he moved to New York and began working as an engineer developing new digital products for the New York Times. For him, the decision to stay in the U.S. had several elements. One factor was the ongoing violence in Monterrey in 2013. He also believes he can grow professionally in New York.
Reflecting on his career options in the U.S. versus in Mexico, Juan Carlos says, “I just want to work at a place where I can be at the bleeding edge of technology and design, so I can keep learning and growing as a professional and as a person. I don’t feel like I have those same professional opportunities back home. Being a programmer in Mexico still feels like a blue-collar job, and that’s not the case in the U.S., where the profession is more respected and valued because companies are looking for a competitive advantage via technology.”
“Being a programmer in Mexico still feels like a blue-collar job, and that’s not the case in the U.S., where the profession is more respected and valued because companies are looking for a competitive advantage via technology.”
The plan to strengthen Mexico
In short, a variety of factors can still push and pull talented Mexicans toward the United States: financial gain, professional opportunity, and security concerns. Addressing these issues will require changes at the policy level in Mexico. Tony Garza, former U.S. ambassador to Mexico, says bluntly: “It’s going to take education that focuses on entrepreneurship, access to venture and start-up capital and a regulatory framework that facilitates, rather than erects obstacles to market entry. Innovation flourishes where talent is rewarded in an environment that stimulates, not stifles competition.”
One March afternoon, Jaime works out of his informal office, inside the neighborhood Starbucks. Pensive, he says, “Tech companies in Mexico are trying to sell potential employees the idea that they’re the same as Silicon Valley companies, but salaries are ten times less and benefits are close to nonexistent. That’s one reason why a lot of us are looking for work abroad.” Mexico’s tech sector is growing, but it still has a way to go before it can compete with tech companies in the United States.
Changing that scenario will take years, experts say, but with the proximity, travel opportunities and telecommunications, the day will come when binational innovators will crisscross borders more naturally. Gomez Andonaegui, one of the few binational innovators crisscrossing between the Silicon Valley and Mexico City, sees a glimmer of hope and points to Hollywood, which has presented an Oscar to Mexican directors three consecutive years, as an example.
“Today, in Silicon Valley you see many cultural stereotypes, Chinese, Hindu, but not that many Latin Americans leading companies or founding them,” he said. “But 10 years ago the same was for Mexicans in Hollywood correct? It only takes one or two talented people to set the example for a whole generation.”
Research assistant Lauren Eades contributed to this piece.

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Nepal has 1,426 susceptible and 1,364 active cases of the African swine fever as of Thursday evening, said the animal organisation that has a mandate to improve animal health and welfare throughout the world.
With unusually hot weather affecting wheat crop during its maturing phase this year, the agriculture ministry on Thursday revised its estimated output downward at 106 million tonnes in 2021-22 which is nearly 3% less than that of its production in the previous year.
India needs to redesign its irrigation policy, including by promoting improved technological interventions in the wake of depleting ground water, according to an article published in the latest issue of RBI Bulletin.
A farmers' fair was organized on the premises of Krishi Vigyan Kendra here under Kisan Bhagidari-Prathmikta Hamari campaign organised by the ministry for agriculture and the farmers' welfare from April 25 to 30 in the country as part of the ongoing 'Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav' .
Multi-state co-operative members of Campco met chief minister Basavaraj Bommai with the request of reducing GST on areca nut, copper sulphate and micronutrients.
Officially, India is forecast to have a normal rainfall this year too. But monsoons have been getting drier and even a normal one could turn out to be ‘abnormal’ depending on where you live
In a world where people are concerned more than ever about food shortages and rising inflation, India’s warehouses are brimming over with grain and the country’s farmers are gearing up for yet another record harvest.

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- Report: Stanford DC Derek Mason to be named Vanderbilt coachPosted 1 hour ago
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- Florida State DC Jeremy Pruitt leaves for GeorgiaPosted 3 days ago
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Report: Stanford DC Derek Mason to be named Vanderbilt coach
Vanderbilt is expected to name Stanford defensive coordinator Derek Mason as its head coach, according to media reports. Mason, who was believed to be the favorite all along, will replace James Franklin, who earlier this month left...
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Ex- Wake Forest coach Jim Grobe to interview at UAB
Former Wake Forest coach Jim Grobe will reportedly interview for the UAB head coaching vacancy. The interview is expected to take place Friday in Atlanta, according to an al.com report. In November, Grobe stepped down as Demon Deacons...
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Alabama’s DB coach resigns; Saban shuffles defensive staff
In yesterday’s Rumor Mill, we reported that Alabama defensive backs coach Greg Brown was likely to step down, and that there could be additional movement on Nick Saban’s staff. It looks like those moves are all but...
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Florida State DC Jeremy Pruitt leaves for Georgia
Florida State defensive coordinator Jeremy Pruitt has accepted the same position at Georgia, according to multiple media reports. Pruitt was reportedly in Athens on Tuesday meeting with Mark Richt and the UGA coaching staff. Todd Grantham resigned...
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The Rumor Mill :: College Football Coaching News and Rumors – Tuesday, Jan. 14
It looks like Stanford defensive coordinator Derek Mason has emerged as the favorite to replace James Franklin at Vanderbilt. Multiple sources tell us that Mason is the leading candidate for the job, and CBSSports.com’s Jeremy Fowler reports...
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Alabama junior safety Vinnie Sunseri declares for NFL Draft
Alabama junior safety Vinnie Sunseri has decided to skip his final collegiate season and enter May’s NFL Draft. Sunseri has decided to move on despite ongoing recovery from a torn ACL suffered in the Crimson Tide’s Oct....
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UMass hires Mark Whipple as head coach
Bobby Petrino’s return to Louisville won’t mark the only FBS head coach making his second stop at a former school. UMass has hired Mark Whipple, who coached the Minutemen from 1998-2003, to replace Charley Molnar. Whipple’s UMass...
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Report: Saban officially hires Kiffin as Bama’s offensive coordinator
As we mentioned first on Tuesday, Alabama’s Nick Saban had a backup plan when Crimson Tide offensive coordinator Doug Nussmeier bolted for Michigan, and now he’s made it official. Saban has hired former USC head coach Lane...
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Western Kentucky names Jeff Brohm head coach
Western Kentucky didn’t waste any time hiring a replacement for Bobby Petrino. The Hilltoppers named Jeff Brohm, WKU’s offensive coordinator last season, their next head coach Friday afternoon. School officials didn’t expect Petrino to be around long,...
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UAB head coach Garrick McGee bolts to become Louisville OC
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RELEASE DATE: November 06, 2018
AUTHOR: Brandon Sanderson
GENRE: Young-Adult, Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Adventure.
Spensa’s world has been under attack for hundreds of years. An alien race called the Krell leads onslaught after onslaught from the sky in a never-ending campaign to destroy humankind. Humanity’s only defense is to take to their ships and fight the enemy in the skies. Pilots have become the heroes of what’s left of the human race.
Spensa has always dreamed of being one of them; of soaring above Earth and proving her bravery. But her fate is intertwined with her father’s – a pilot who was killed years ago when he abruptly deserted his team, placing Spensa’s chances of attending flight school somewhere between slim and none.
No one will let Spensa forget what her father did, but she is still determined to fly. And the Krell just made that a possibility. They’ve doubled their fleet, making Spensa’s world twice as dangerous . . . but their desperation to survive might just take her skyward . . .
“You get to choose who you are. Legacy, memories of the past, can serve us well. But we cannot let them define us. When heritage becomes a box instead of an inspiration, it has gone too far.”
Skyward is the first installment in Brandon Sanderson’s new YA Sci-fi series. I loved his Mistborn series and I was very excited for this new series. Although It wasn’t as epic as his other works, It was an entertaining read. The plot was great, the characters were fun, and the world building was perfect.
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That’s how much Uber has been fined by British and Dutch authorities for failing to protect customers’ data during a cyberattack in 2016. Britain’s Information Commissioner’s Office fined the company $491,000, and Dutch officials imposed a $679,000 fine. British officials cited “avoidable data security flaws” that allowed personal data for roughly 2.7 million customers to be downloaded by hackers, and said that Uber had shown “complete disregard for the customers and drivers.” The Dutch Data Authority said Uber did not report the breach within 72 hours as it requires. It said 57 million users worldwide and 174,000 Dutch citizens were affected. San Francisco’s Uber said it is glad the investigation of the breach has concluded. “We learn from our mistakes.”
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A Connecticut man who says he was wrongly cited for distracted driving after police mistook a McDonald’s hash brown for a cell phone is pursuing a legal fight. The Hour website reported that police gave Jason Stiber a $300 distracted driving ticket in April. He challenged the charge and lost in court, but was granted a retrial scheduled for next month. Stiber says phone records show he didn’t make any calls around the time he was pulled over, plus he has Bluetooth so has no reason to hold a phone while driving. Police say they stand by the citation.
Make School, a San Francisco program that offers a bachelor’s degree in computer science in two years, has received accreditation from the Western Association of Schools and Colleges with partner Dominican University in San Rafael, according to TechCrunch. The agency is encouraging more nontraditional educational programs by linking them with accredited universities, with the eventual goal of awarding accreditation to the startup. Make School is a product of Mountain View startup incubator Y Combinator.
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Home prices increased more slowly in September from a year ago as higher mortgage rates weighed on sales. The S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller 20-city home price index rose 5.1 percent from a year earlier. That’s down from a 5.5 percent yearly gain in the previous month. It was the sixth straight month that home price increases have slowed and the smallest rise since November 2016. Mortgage rates have jumped in the past year, reaching 4.8 percent last week, up from 3.9 percent a year ago.
Daily Briefing is compiled from San Francisco Chronicle staff and news services. Twitter: @techchronicle


Senate measure goes to huddle on taxes, IRAs
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>b When the U.S. Senate passed a tax bill Tuesdaynight, talks started immediately to reconcile differences with a tax measure OK'd earlier by the House.
WASHINGTON (AP) -- House and Senate negotiators are looking for a few billion dollars to expand Individual Retirement Accounts and build up the inner cities without raising taxes.
President Bush has told Republicans that as much as he wants to offer incentives for saving and improving blighted areas, he will veto any bill that increases taxes.
The Senate on Tuesday night approved a $35 billion catchall tax bill with those provisions and a lot more -- including an extension of two increases on high-income taxpayers that Bush signed in 1990 and has been apologizing for in his re-election campaign.
The bill, `assed by a strong, bipartisan vote of 7029, now goes to a Senate-House conference committee that will begin work Thursday on finding a compromise between the measure and a $17 billion version passed by the House in July.
The tax legislation is only one of several major issues standing in the way of adjournment of the 102nd Congress early next week.
The House today was considering whether to override Bush's 32nd veto. The presidend rejected a bill requiring large employers to provide up to 12 weeks of unpaid leave for any worker who needs the time because of the birth of a child or family medical emergency.
The Senate voted to override the veto -- the first time that has happened in Bush's presidency -- but backers acknowledged they had little chance of gaining the needed two-thirds majority in the House.
In the Senate, conservatives showed in a series of test votes they had no chance of blocking ratification of a nuclear armc-reduction treaty between the United States and the former Soviet Union. Sen. Malcolm Wallop, R-Wyo., is leading the opposition, insisting Russia might be able to modernize its weapons under the treaty.
But Democratic efforts to renew the post-Watergate law that authorized independent counsels to investigate allegations of government wrongdoing were abandoned under threat of a Republican filibuster. Twenty-eight GOP senators signed a letter threatening to talk the bill to death, which would have delayed final adjournment of Congress. The law expires Dec. 15.
Sen. Lloyd Bentsen, D-Texas, the Senate's chief tax writer, said "I'm optimistic we'll have a bill" when the negotiations with the House are completed. While repeating his support for the high-income tax increases, he acknowledged "there'll be some give" on both sides.
Those two tax increases, which limit the itemized deductions and reduce the personal exemptions of people with incomes above $105,000, are estimated to bring in $7.7 billion over the next five years. If they are deleted, negotiators will have to find other ways to pay for liberalizing IRAs and some other parts of the bill.
The measure includes several tax incentives for investors and businesses to create jobs in selected "enterprise zones" in the inner cities and poor rural areas with high unemployment. The proposal was given impetus by last spring's deadly riots in Los Angeles.
The Senate bill also would repeal luxury taxes on yachts and jewels; offer a temporary $2,500 tax credit to first-time home buyers; reduce the capital gains tax on long-term investments in small companies; provide incentives for real estate investment; and renew several targeted tax breaks for individuals and businesses that expired June 30.
It contains a new "bill of rights" for taxpayers having problems with the Internal Revenue Service. This includes creation of a taxpayer advocate in the IRS and a limited prohibition against retroactive tax regulations.
The bill of rights "sends a strong message to the IRS that it must treat taxpayers as customers, and not as deadbeats," said its chief sponsor, Sen. David Pryor, DArk.
Forty-eight Democrats and 22 Republicans voted for the tax bill. Voting no were eight Democrats, mostly liberals, who said the measure had too many loopholes for corporations and the wealthy; and 21 Republicans who objected to the tax increases.


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Complete your meal with the perfect glass of wine or beer from this restaurant's drink list.
This restaurant is a terrific spot for families to gather with its kid-friendly ambience and menu.
Free wireless Internet is also available at Carrabba's Italian Grill, so bring your tablet or laptop along.
Warm weather brings out Carrabba's Italian Grill's highly coveted patio seating.
Carrabba's Italian Grill is a good restaurant to dine with a small or large group.
Fancy-schmancy attire is not required; in fact, guests are told to keep things casual.
Catering services are also available.
At this restaurant, you can work your arms a little. Pick up the food yourself and carry it out.
A free parking lot is conveniently located next door.
Carrabba's Italian Grill is home to many cyclists who appreciate the parking racks outside.
Prices are a bit on the higher side, so this might be a good pick for a special night out.
Carrabba's Italian Grill dishes up breakfast, lunch, and dinner, so stop by for your favorite meal.
While high-priced, the Italian food at Carrabba's Italian Grill is well worth every penny!
Carrabba's Italian Grill knows how to serve up amazingly tasty dishes that keep you full for days, which is why you should head there straight away for the best meal this week!
Come taste what Corndance Tavern is doing to transform classic American cuisine.
For healthy meals with a twist, head to Corndance Tavern.
The bar at this restaurant is fully stocked, so pair your meal with a glass of wine or beer.
Have a few picky young eaters in the family? Not a problem at this restaurant, where the food and ambience are perfect for family dining.
Plan your next big gathering at Corndance Tavern — patrons will appreciate the spacious interior, and there's even a private room for special occasions.
Check email, shop online, or get the latest game scores on Corndance Tavern's free wifi.
The restaurant can fill to capacity on the weekends, so don't forget to call ahead to reserve your table.
Slip into something more comfortable before dining at Corndance Tavern, where dress code calls for business casual.
Bring the Corndance Tavern's great food to your place.
Meeting the gang for a movie? Pick up some food from this restaurant.
With a parking lot adjacent to Corndance Tavern, you won't get stuck circling the block.
Cyclists will love the spacious bike racks outside of Corndance Tavern.
It's not the cheapest, it's not the most expensive, but it is the most delicious. Come to Corndance Tavern for a great bite.
Visa, MasterCard, Discover, and American Express are all accepted.
You'll definitely want to reconsider going anywhere else when the food at Corndance Tavern tastes like pure heaven!
If you're seeking a highly-rated American restaurant in the area, look no further than Corndance Tavern.
As its multi-star ratings show, Outback Steakhouse serves the best in all things beef, making this lip-smacking steakhouse hard to match.
Outback Steakhouse serves food that not only tastes great, but is low in fat and gluten-free.
Be sure to complete your meal at this restaurant with a drink from the restaurant's full bar.
Take the kids along too — this restaurant is a great spot for families with food that even little ones will love.
Whether you have a group of five or a group of 20, Outback Steakhouse can seat both large and small groups.
Take note that the restaurant can get a bit loud, so vocal cords and eardrums should be in tip-top shape.
Outback Steakhouse wants guests to dine in comfort, so save that stuffy suit for another date.
Can't get enough of Outback Steakhouse's tasty dishes? They also offer a catering service for parties and events.
Some say walking is the greatest thing in life. This restaurant knows it's carryout.
Outback Steakhouse is located in a prime location surrounded by various parking options.
Meals at Outback Steakhouse are affordable, with the average tab amounting to about $30 per person.
Feel free to swing by the restaurant for breakfast or lunch, but fans recommend holding out for dinner.
So when you're looking for the perfect blend of flavor and familiarity, the star-studded fare at Outback Steakhouse is sure to hit the spot.
When you have a hankering for a tasty and juicy steak, pay Outback Steakhouse a visit.
A culinary gem, Bonefish Grill in Mishawaka on W Edison Rd is a hugely-popular spot for flavorsome seafood and good steak. It's a culinary destination for visitors interested in fantastic service and a fantastic meal.
Many fans will agree that Bonefish Grill is known for its appetizers. There's no specific recommended attire, so feel free to dress casually and comfortably. Also, though the price can be a bit higher than average, the overall experience definitely justifies it. Glancing at the menu prices, you can definitely dine for less than $20 per person, and can probably get in and out somewhere in the $10-to-$15 range, if you try.
At some point, everyone should try the crab cakes or the bang bang shrimp, as they'll both make a good impression. In terms of the restaurant itself, it's been tabbed as a nice option for both large groups and families with children. If you're in a hurry, you can call ahead and take advantage of the convenient take-out offerings. Or, if you just want to stop by for a beverage, the restaurant has a pretty broad selection at its bar.
One of the top upscale franchises in the area, a trip to this Bonefish Grill is definitely worthwhile. Its meal is known to be "great." Don't worry about trying to find a spot on the street, as visitors to the restaurant do have access to a private parking lot nearby.
Siu mai: small pork dumplings. Each has a thin wrapper that needs to be delicately pleated by hand. Easily, they’re one of the most labor-intensive items at Phoenix Restaurant in Chicago, where each weekend this Chinese restaurant serves 80 different varieties of classic dim sum snacks.
This little fact about the siu mai is one of many surprising stories I learn from Eddy, the chef at Phoenix, where he also handles a million other tasks to keep the restaurant running smoothly. When I first came in, he was waving at a group of regulars while on the phone haggling with a seafood vendor.
“What we are serving in this restaurant is what we are eating in Hong Kong. ... It’s very typical,” Eddy says.
In 1996, Phoenix was one of the first restaurants to introduce dim sum to Chicago. Its customer base has grown over the years, and today, even with other dim sum restaurants up and down the block, you’ll find long lines winding out the door on any given Sunday.
Sound intimidating? It doesn't have to be.
Here's our guide to dim-sum dining, with a few tips from Eddy.
On the weekend: order dim sum off a cart
On weekends and special holidays, the wait staff winds traditional dim sum carts around tables, lifting lids off stacked steamer baskets to reveal the enticing contents. Should you see something you like, they leave the basket on your table and put a checkmark on your bill (it’s tallied at the end).
Phoenix is one of the only dim-sum restaurants in Chicago that still uses these carts. When I ask Eddy why they keep them, he says “tradition.” Not only to impress the tourists who come in, but also to let Chinese-American customers share this bit of culture with their kids.
Hot tip: if you want to experience the pushcarts without the crowds, head over on a Saturday, which tends to be less busy than Sundays, Eddy says.
On a weekday: order dim sum off the menu
Cartless weekdays offer a quiet, more peaceful atmosphere for ordering off the paper menu, which you can find near the hostess stand. Don't be intimidated—the menu has pictures; it has numbers; it has names written in both Chinese and English. And best of all, you need only point to what you want to have it brought out from the kitchen.
So what should you get?
“Everyone has their favorites,” Eddy says. The most popular dishes with Westerners are ha gao (shrimp dumplings) and siu mai (pork dumplings mentioned above). Kids gravitate toward the crunchy, easy-to-grip shrimp rolls and sweeter fare, from mango pudding (pictured above) to custard rolls.
Foreign travelers, especially those from Latin America, and adventurous eaters alike seem to love the chicken feet (pictured at bottom-right of top photo), a more exotic dish consisting of skin and tendons. While all these dishes are traditional, the chefs can tweak the recipes to accommodate for special diets or food allergies.
When diners are new to dim sum, Eddy encourages them to experiment. He’ll point out a few of the more popular dishes; if there’s something they don’t end up liking, it can easily be swapped out for something else. This way, by the second or third visit, diners will have a better idea of what they like.
And don't forget the tea
At dim sum, the tea is equally important to the food. Phoenix serves three different types: green tea, white tea, and brown tea. “Each one has its own usage,” Eddy says. While we talk, we drink jasmine tea, which is good for getting rid of toxins.
You can show your dim sum know-how by obeying proper tea etiquette. When your teapot is out of water, prop the lid off to the side. This signals to the wait staff that you need more hot water.
Eddy pours more tea and tells me to tap my fingers lightly against the table when the cup is nearly full. “When your friend or host fills your tea, this means ‘thank you’,” he says. “It’s part of the custom.”
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I had no idea what to expect upon arriving at Elizabeth, the Michelin Star winner from Chef Iliana Regan. But an unmarked, unremarkable storefront between a tire shop and a sporting-goods store certainly wasn’t it. With few exceptions (Schwa, most notably), Chicago’s upper-echelon restaurants boast exteriors that match their illustrious River North and Restaurant Row addresses.
But as it turns out, Regan has no taste for that sort of superficial flash. She dons no chef’s whites. She displays no awards. She does not raise her voice to the Gordon Ramsay–level roar or even the Rachael Ray-ish rollick that TV cameras eat up.
Instead, this northwest Indiana native quietly built her reputation as someone who hunts for frogs and spears them herself. Someone who has suffered tick bites and poison-ivy rashes foraging for wild flora. Someone who has penned an essay on intensity for Lucky Peach and once themed an Elizabeth tasting menu after those violent and visceral A Song of Ice and Fire novels.
So yeah, I was kinda terrified to eat her food.
I’d never done a tasting menu before. And I wouldn’t necessarily classify myself as a picky eater, but I’m not a particularly adventurous one either, particularly when it comes to meat. (I can barely look at plated octopus without shivering.) I’d heard that Regan once served edible ants. Which are, like, bugs.
My nerves were calmed upon walking into Elizabeth, though. Austere yet charming, the whitewashed space was accented by light fixtures made from bare tree branches; dining chairs draped with faux-fur slipcovers; a chef’s counter armed with Elder Scrolls and Vikings Funko Pop! dolls. It was all in support of the season’s menu theme: vikings.
There were two options: land or sea. Or, as the first in a delightful succession of servers explained it, “Imagine a viking ship has reached the shore. One group goes on land to look for food, the other into the sea.” My friend Erin and I opted to order one of each to share and, despite my trepidation of certain meats, placed no restrictions on what we would eat. (You can arrange for some allergies and dietary needs in advance.) We wanted to go all in.
After the amuse-bouche—a surprisingly complex roasted whey carrot dressed with goat’s-milk cheese and edible flowers—came our first courses. The land dish was … a bowl of rocks. The server assured me the top “rock” was actually a baked potato coated in edible clay. But it was very convincing as a rock, so I bit in with trepidation. As Erin ate the rest, dipping it into the cheese and butter puddings it was served with, I forked into her langoustine with lingonberries. (Pro tip: don’t try to tear off the claw without looking. You will stab your finger on a spine.) So far, so very good.
As the servers continued to weave their culinary narrative, I realized there was an unmentioned character in their tale—Elizabeth itself. The restaurant is small, seating about 16 or so, and the kitchen is wide open. It was impossible not to get caught up in what was happening back there, particularly when sous chefs were wielding brûlée torches and “plating” on gorgeous pieces of handmade pottery. And the line between front and back of house was practically nonexistent. One moment, you’d see someone in the kitchen stirring and slicing; the next they’d be presenting your next course or clearing your table. (Chef Regan included.)
This created an unexpected intimacy, one that removed any hesitation when asking about a particular dish. It’s clear the teammates take a deep yet quiet pride in their collective work. They spoke warmly about where ingredients came from, excitedly about the preparation techniques used. They always used “we” or “our,” never “me” or “Chef Regan.” (Again, Chef Regan included.)
Over the next few courses, there were so many charms. An herb-rolled, soft-boiled quail egg served in an actual nest; impossibly chewy seaweed bread darkened by squid ink; a cauliflower-mushroom soup that Erin about died over. I was particularly fond of a course called Barnyard: headcheese dusted with beet powder, paired with a collage of root vegetables and flavored puddings reminiscent of something out of the Art Institute of Chicago’s Modern Wing.
And that’s the thing. Never in my life would I have thought that I’d be fond of headcheese. I would have probably never eaten it if it weren’t for this meal. But it was fun to break out of my culinary comfort zone.
The other surprising thing? How full we were, considering it was a tasting menu. By the time we were served the entree courses—rare lamb medallions wrapped in swiss chard and pickled fish in a sauce of its own bones—we were taking deep breaths between bites. I’m pretty sure they were the only two plates we didn’t completely clean.
We managed to buck up for our “one-and-a-half” dessert courses, as the server put it. (The “half” was a palate-cleansing sorbet.) Our favorite was Under the Sea, a spongy coral-seaweed cake so realistic looking it prompted me to ask the server just how much of it we could eat. “All of it,” she said. We complied.
Maybe, as a writer, I’m just a sucker for a good story. But I was enchanted by Elizabeth, both in backstory and in not knowing what was coming next throughout the culinary adventure. And while I probably won’t be buying headcheese any time soon, I’m excited to see what Chef Regan has up her non-chef’s-whites sleeves next season.
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As useful as WD40 and much more edible, coconut oil is a powerhouse. In fact, just one jar of the stuff can replace several household staples, from kitchen ingredients to baby wipes. Here’s how to substitute it for 16 total items in 3 rooms of the home:
1. Coffee: Coconut oil is a reputed energy booster. Swallowing a spoonful or two in the afternoon can be a healthful alternative to a cuppa.2. Coffee creamer: Emulsified and poured into coffee, it’s much tastier than (and probably just as nutritious as) that bulletproof stuff.3. Butter or oil (when sautéing): Coconut oil’s high smoke point makes it great for cooking on the stovetop, especially at high heat. Try swapping it in when making stir-fries, scrambled eggs, or pancakes, especially if you like a very mild coconut flavor.4. Oil (when baking): The oil imparts a delicious je ne sais quoi to baked goods—even boxed ones. Use it to give from-the-box brownies an upgrade, and you’ll dream about them for days.5. Condiments: Drop it into quinoa or oatmeal for added nutrients and healthy fats. You can also put it on top of sweet potatoes instead of butter!
6. Moisturizer: It works on your body and your face. It’s naturally SPF 4, so it offers a bit of protection from UV rays, too.7. Leave-in conditioner and anti-static agent: Rub a small amount between your hands and smooth them over your hair to control flyaways.8. Lip balm: It soothes sore, chapped lips, and other skin irritations.9. Eye-makeup remover: Rub it between your fingers until it liquefies, smear it on your lids, and wipe it off with a cotton pad.10. Face wash: Add a little water and rub it in your hands until it foams.11. Hand and foot cream: Massage it into cracked knuckles, or slather it onto your soles and stick them into socks for an overnight soak.12. Shaving cream: It’ll give you a smooth shave, plus additional moisture for your skin.
13. Ouchie ointment: Dab it on cuts and scrapes, which will benefit from its antimicrobial properties.14. Anti-itch cream: Coconut oil reduces itching from bug bites, and helps to calm sunburn, eczema, and cradle cap.15. Diaper cream: A layer on baby’s bottom guards against (and soothes) diaper rash flare-ups.16. Baby wipes: Simply mix it with hot water and pour it over a stack of paper towels that you’ve cut in half. Keep the towels in an airtight container so they stay moist.
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If you’ve ever wondered what it was like to walk in the footsteps of Disney’s ® most famous pirate, Captain Jack Sparrow, you’ll get your chance to find out on Dec. 6 with the new attraction, The Legend of Captain Jack Sparrow at Disney’s Hollywood Studios ®.
The attraction will immerse guests in the world of the four Pirates of the Caribbean films, Walt Disney Imagineering show producer Jason Roberts said. "We'll really delve into the story of Captain Jack Sparrow and put our guests in the middle of it all in new and exciting ways," Roberts said.
"Story is always the most important thing for us at Walt Disney Imagineering," Roberts continued, "but we're always looking at new ways to tell the story that our guests have never seen before. In this attraction, we’ll let you walk in the footsteps of Jack Sparrow. It’s not ‘the making of’, not ‘behind the scenes’…it is really a first- person experience. We worked with the archives as well as the filmmakers while they were shooting the last movie. And as a fan, I just loved sitting through those films again and again, going through all the details and leveraging them for this new experience. It’s really been a blast.”
The new attraction blends favorite film moments with new technologies that will transport riders to the scurvy world of pirates. The walk-through attraction begins in an eerie grotto where you’ll come face-to-face with a mysterious pirate skull, who asks you are ready to join the legendary Captain Jack Sparrow. You’ll then set sail on a swashbuckling adventure and face all of the peril’s of a pirate’s life as some of the famous moments from the Pirates of the Caribbean film series come to life before your very eyes! According to Imagineering Show Producer Jason Roberts, the new attraction is all a part of bringing new light to one of Disney’s ® most popular films.
The Legend of Captain Jack Sparrow is just the latest in a slew of new and refurbished rides and attractions that will debut this fall at Walt Disney World ® including an updated Test Track at Epcot ® and a renovated Kilimanjaro Safaris ride at Animal Kingdom ®. But perhaps the biggest change coming this fall is the new Fantasyland expansion at Magic Kingdom ®, which also debuts on Dec. 6.
Stay tuned for more details on The Legend of Jack Sparrow and Disney’s ® other new attractions. In the meantime you can satisfy your pirate cravings at the classic Disney ® ride Pirates of the Caribbean at Magic Kingdom ® with discounted Walt Disney World ® tickets right here on Orlando Fun Tickets.
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Grandparents of American citizens from six Muslim-majority nations who had been banned from coming to the United States under President Trump’s travel ban have gotten the green light to book their flights.
The State Department sent a memo to US diplomatic posts overseas reflecting a federal court ruling last week modifying the ban.
US District Judge Derrick Watson in Honolulu found the government cannot bar grandparents and other relatives of US citizens from Iran, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, Syria and Yemen from getting visas under the ban.
Watson declined to put his ruling on hold pending appeal, meaning it went into effect immediately.
The administration has asked the Supreme Court and the San Francisco-based 9th US Circuit Court of Appeals to block the decision.
The July 14 State Department cable updated the definition of “close family” exempt from the temporary travel ban in Trump’s March 6 executive order.
The memo altered the State Department’s narrow definition of close family and stated that “grandparents, grandchildren, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, aunts and uncles, nephews and nieces, and cousins” are eligible for visas.
Between March 10 and March 17, Secretary of State Rex Tillerson issued four cables, originally giving instructions on implementing the travel ban, then rescinding much of his guidance because of court rulings and because it had been issued without approval from the White House Office of Management and Budget.
In another reversal, the State Department had originally interpreted the Supreme Court’s June 26 ruling to exclude fiancés, saying that brides- and grooms-to-be do not count as a close family relationship eligible for an exemption to the ban.
Just before the 90-day travel ban was to take effect on June 29, the State Department said fiancés would be counted as close family.
“These guys [consular officers] have had enough whiplash over the past six, seven months but they continue to fulfill their role, which is to process visa applications,” said Stephen Pattison, a former State Department consular official now working as an immigration attorney.
A State Department official declined to comment on internal communications.


Whose painting is it anyway? Collector sues the Gagosian
When British art collector Robert Wylde bought Mark Tansey's 1981 painting The Innocent Eye Test in 2009, he thought that he was investing in a clever work of satire which showed up the farce-like dealings of the art world. He certainly did not think he would become part of the farce himself.
Wylde, who is based in Monaco, is suing New York's Gagosian Gallery for several million dollars, claiming that the gallery sold him the painting without telling him that it was part-owned by New York's Metropolitan Museum of Art. Tansey's black and white work shows a cow being shown a portrait of another cow, a mocking glance at the insider nature of the art world, to which Wylde himself now believes he has fallen foul.
The businessman's lawsuit, which was filed in Manhattan's federal US District Court for the Southern District of New York earlier this year, alleges that he was not told that the Met owned 31 per cent of the painting when he purchased it. According to the suit, a Gagosian salesman took Wylde to the Manhattan apartment of art dealer Charles Cowles, who believed he had ownership of the work.
Wylde paid $2.5m (£1.55m) for the painting, before the Gagosian Gallery contacted him last year to tell him that the Met still had partial ownership rights. A Gagosian spokesperson denied responsibility, claiming the gallery had been told by Mr Cowles that he had ownership of the painting. The spokesperson added: "Charles Cowles represented that he had clear title to the painting, which was viewed for sale in his apartment and the gallery acted in good faith at all times in selling the painting."
When Mr Cowles was contacted by The New York Times late last week, he said he considered the "whole dispute his mistake". He said: "I didn't even think about whether the Met owned part of it or not. And one day I saw it on the wall and thought: 'Hey, I could use the money', and so I decided to sell it. And now it's a big mess." The suit also alleges the Gagosian sold Wylde a Richard Prince painting for $2.2m (£1.36m) in 2009 and then cancelled the sale after it received a higher offer from a rival purchaser. While this is common in art deals, the two allegations are a rare glimpse into the dealings of one of the world's most secretive chain of galleries, owned by billionaire Larry Gagosian. A Gagosian spokesperson said the gallery would "vigorously defend itself".
Californian Tansey is as famous for elaborate, monochromatic, postmodern works as he is for his ironic sense of humour.
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Download links and information about Rewired by Mike & The Mechanics. This album was released in 2004 and it belongs to Rock, Pop genres. It contains 9 tracks with total duration of 44:16 minutes.
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|2.||If I Were You||4:21|
|5.||I Don't Want It All||5:05|
|6.||How Can I?||4:44|
|8.||Somewhere Along the Line||3:51|
Rewired is a fine record, a mix of pop/rock synth-orchestrated balladry that favorably recalls both the mid-'70s work of Genesis and the more pop-focused work of Phil Collins — Paul Carrack's singing is excellent, and Mike Rutherford and Robbie McIntosh's playing (and Rutherford's programming) are seamless and always interesting; only when Rupert Cobb takes over the programming, on "Perfect Child," does the music veer a little too far out of rock and into the pop category, but the interlude is forgivable and the song is pretty enough to carry off the switch in mood.


I suffer a great deal of hassle trying to deal with the insane amount of details that come along with being a programmer. Partly because I am really old, I cannot remember a single thing but really, I have not been able to ever remember details. I have long developed practices to accommodate this weakness.
I started by using BASH aliases to remember various commands. I still have a couple of aliases from fifteen years ago for lsof, a command I use rarely and can never remember how to work. Later, I got the idea of having an alias (initProjA) always present in my shell for each project that executed a script, initDevTerminal, that was in a management directory I kept in every project. This script created aliases and also showed notes for things I might forget. EG, I keep a project for my computer that just tells me where the NGINX config files are located since I can never remember.
For real projects, the initDevTerminal script generates aliases that initialize or execute tests, copy code to production servers, execute the toolchain, start and stop things, whatever is needed. Some projects have a dozen entries. Some fewer. One longstanding and stupidly complicated one actually has pages for the various subsections. The script also initializes environment variables if needed and, in some cases, swaps out launchctl or systemctl jobs. The important thing is that most of the complicated commands are put into aliases or listed as notes when 'initProjA' is executed on the command line for easy reference.
I also manage applications on various client servers. For a long time, I would put such a helper script in my BASH environment on the client systems. Over the years, that became complicated to manage so I changed the structure. Now I put the scrips in the system specific config directory, the one where my programs look to find out, eg, the actual path or API key or something.
In the directory for each computer, my development one include, there is a directory called terminalAndOperation. Each has a well-known file named 'initTerminal'. Depending on when I last worked on the project, that file might be an old, simple one or a new, cool one that includes, for example, boilerplate reference to a common file at the root of the configs directory so I do not have to repeat things that are, well, common to all the environments.
The main things I have figured out are, 1) use a script to contain all the stuff I know I will not remember, 2) structure projects so that there is a script for each environment I have to work on, 3) be rigorous in making all that structure the same because I know I will not remember where the script is if it's different, 4) use aliases (also, btw, listed in my .bash_profile) to execute them so I am not confused and 5) make sure to write all the fussy details in those scripts and keep them up to date and refactored frequently.
This has allowed me to keep being a productive programmer long into senility. My wife has to remind me about everything but, when my colleagues need to know fussy details, they ask me and I can easily find the answer.