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David PosnerI grew up in Morelia, a fairly large city in central-west Mexico. In 2012 I moved to the San Francisco Bay in California, where I began my career in biomedical research. I got the wonderful opportunity to spend a few summers working in the lab of Noelle L'Etoile at UCSF studying the role of argonaute protein HRDE-1 in the olfactory adaptation of C. elegans progeny. After my second year of college, I was a fellow in an MD-PhD summer program at Dartmouth College, where I enjoyed a fantastic experience working in David Leib's lab investigating the infiltration of IgG into the Trigeminal Ganglion during a Herpes Simplex Virus infection, where I was a co-author.
I graduated with a bachelor's in Biochemistry from Siena College, about 3 hours north of Manhattan, but I worked in a natural products chemistry lab. Alongside my mentor, Stephen Deyrup, I developed assays to study antibiotic production from live fungi. Other projects in the lab included the identification of chemical defence molecules called lucibufagins in several species of fireflies using 2D NMR techniques, HPLC and LCMS.
Now, I have the pleasure of being in Adrian Liston's lab where I am working toward my PhD. I currently study a special subset of regulatory T cells (Treg) that are found in the brain. Normally, Tregs are heavily involved in immunosuppression of effector T cells in order to prevent autoimmune disease. Recently, a lot of the efforts in the field have been focused on describing the specialized function of Tregs in various tissues such as the skin, the gut, lungs and muscle (to name a few). In our lab, we are hoping to elucidate the function of brain Tregs during development, and how they help maintain, or fail to do so, in homeostasis and disease.
Latest Publications
Stem-cell-derived human microglia transplanted in mouse brain to study human disease.
Mancuso R, Van Den Daele J, Fattorelli N
Nature neuroscience
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Longitudinal In Vivo Assessment of Host-Microbe Interactions in a Murine Model of Pulmonary Aspergillosis.
Saini S, Poelmans J, Korf H
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Safe targeting of T cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia by pathology-specific NOTCH inhibition.
Habets RA, de Bock CE, Serneels L
Science translational medicine
11 1946-6242: (2019)
Inborn errors of immunity: single mutations unravel mechanisms of immune disease.
Liston A, Humblet-Baron S
Immunology and cell biology
1440-1711: (2019)
The Aire family expands.
Liston A, Dooley J
The Journal of experimental medicine
1540-9538: (2019)
Machine learning identifies an immunological pattern associated with multiple juvenile idiopathic arthritis subtypes.
Van Nieuwenhove E, Lagou V, Van Eyck L
Annals of the rheumatic diseases
1468-2060: (2019)
Prospective study evaluating immune-mediated mechanisms and predisposing factors underlying persistent postinfectious abdominal complaints.
Florens MV, Van Wanrooy S, Dooley J
Neurogastroenterology and motility : the official journal of the European Gastrointestinal Motility Society
31 1365-2982:e13542 (2019)
IFN-γ and CD25 drive distinct pathologic features during hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis.
Humblet-Baron S, Franckaert D, Dooley J
The Journal of allergy and clinical immunology
1097-6825: (2018)
NFIL3 mutations alter immune homeostasis and sensitise for arthritis pathology.
Schlenner S, Pasciuto E, Lagou V
Annals of the rheumatic diseases
78 1468-2060:342-349 (2019)
A robust pipeline with high replication rate for detection of somatic variants in the adaptive immune system as a source of common genetic variation in autoimmune disease.
Van Horebeek L, Hilven K, Mallants K
Human molecular genetics
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Murine myeloproliferative disorder as a consequence of impaired collaboration between dendritic cells and CD4 T cells.
Humblet-Baron S, Barber JS, Roca CP
133 1528-0020:319-330 (2019)
Genetic Architecture of Adaptive Immune System Identifies Key Immune Regulators.
Lagou V, Garcia-Perez JE, Smets I
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FORT ST. JOHN, B.C. – Snow and moderate winds have caused drifting snow and limited visibility on a number of roads around the B.C. Peace.
According to Yellowhead Road and Bridge, the highway maintenance contractor for the North Peace, crews will be out plowing and sanding all major routes throughout the night and into Tuesday morning.
Drivers are advised to take caution on their Tuesday morning commute while drifting is expected to happen throughout the night. The forecast still calls for 10 to 15 cm of snow by Tuesday morning. The highest amounts of precipitation is expected near the Rocky Mountains.
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Data-Centric Security and Information Sharing via NIEM
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- Defence Research and Development Canada, Centre for Security Science, Ottawa ON (CAN);Cord3 Innovation, Ottawa ON (CAN)
- Abstract
- CBSA is currently conducting a proof-of-concept for its SensorNet information architecture. Specifically, Secure Access Management for Secure Operational Networks (SAMSON) is being used to demonstrate how the protection of SensorNet data can be enhanced within the CBSA network environment through the application of data centric security principles. This proof-of-concept was originally described in Data Centric Security for CBSA Operations – SAMSON Database Protection for the CBSA SensorNet. While there is considerable benefit to providing data centric security within a single network environment, CBSA is taking a longer term perspective that will include the ability to exchange information with other departments and agencies at the national and international level. The information to be exchanged in this context must be expressed in a standardized format that can be comprehensively and accurately interpreted by the recipient departments and agencies. In support of an expanded role for data centric security, it is anticipated that the information assets to be exchanged will need to include security metadata denoting the sensitivity of the information content in order to ensure that it is adequately protected and handled by the recipient domain. In addition, the information must be adequately protected during the exchange in order to prevent unauthorized tampering or disclosure of data. Lastly, release of data should be mediated according to policy in order to ensure that the
- Keywords
- CBSA;secure data exchange;SAMSON;data-centric security;NIEM;national information exchange model
- Report Number
- DRDC-RDDC-2016-C097 — Contract Report
- Date of publication
- 01 Mar 2015
- Number of Pages
- 53
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- 803641
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Craft Papers 5 Ideas When Travelling this Season
If you're travelling this summer, make fun things out of craft papers to make the journey more exciting. Whether you're travelling by plane, boat or hitting the road, we've got you covered.
1. Craft Papers – Dolls
Before your travels begin, search the internet for templates of dolls or feel free to draw your own. Print them on to craft paper and cut them out.
Think of fun ways to dress up your dolls on the journey. Take inspiration from your travel destination and make sure your dolls are dressed weather appropriate for where you're heading. They're on their holidays as well after all.
2. Travel Game Portfolio
Keep yourself entertained on your travels by making portfolio of all your favourite games. Play alone or with your travel buddy. Your portfolio could include, word searches, dot to dots, crosswords, colouring in, hangman or noughts and crosses.
Print out all of your games and compile them all into a booklet before you travel. Hours of fun and easy to transport.
3. Printable Travel Bingo
Perfect for car journeys, travel bingo is fun and easy to play. You can either make your own template or get one off the internet. Using card, cut out squares for counters.
How to play: Each player has their own board and chips. When a player spots an item on their board, such as a mountain, they place a chip on the picture. The first one to fill the board wins.
4. Travel Diary
A travel diary is a great way to record your all of your exciting holiday activities. Take a few minutes each day to note down your daily events.
After your holiday, put all your notes together to make a scrapbook. You might even want to add pictures from your holiday to go with your d It is a perfect keepsake for looking back on and reminiscing on the good times.
5. Finger Puppets
With a creative, young imagination, the games you can make out of finger puppets are endless. You could make puppet animals, people or what about a little paper version of you and your family. Glue them together and once complete, you guarantee the rest of the journey will be a peaceful one.
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A B.C. Wulff variation from Danie Erasmus; apparently the bugs fresh out of the shuck have a darker body, hence the brown dubbing.
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Sexiest Woman of All Time, Lisa Ann
Before retiring from adult films 10 months ago, the 43-year-old Ann was the most searched for porn actress on the planet, according to the aggregator Pornhub, and appeared in more than 500 films, according to Wikiporno. She's the rare adult film actress — in the mold of Jenna Jameson or Tera Patrick — that has ascended from a living, breathing porn star into a sentient sexual fantasy. The week before our dinner, I spent two days following her around Manhattan as she prepped for her new career — fantasy sports guru. She hosts two weekly fantasy sports shows on Sirius XM.
Everywhere we went men trailed her as if attached by a magnet. She has the male psyche by the horns — a goddess of sports and sex. During a once-monthly hosting gig at the New York Comedy Club, one man arrived with a gift bag with paraphernalia of her beloved Dallas Cowboys. On stage just before a segment titled, "How would you pick up Lisa Ann at a bar?" — in which she invites a man on stage to attempt an imaginary bar scenario for a chance to win a sex toy, a molded replica of her vagina — he stood up and handed her the bag.
"That's a polite way of saying he wants to f— me," she told the crowd. Others stayed after the show to ask about her fantasy picks or just be in her presence.
In LA, the tour of her sprawling three-bedroom, four-story condo continues. On the second-floor landing, 15 or so crystal statuettes are carefully arranged. They're immaculate, polished and glimmering in a proud display. The most prominent in the front (XRCO Hall of Fame inductee, AVN MILF of the Year award) and others toward the back (XRCO Best Cumback award, Urban X Best MILF Performance.) She lives alone, and most of the apartment is unused. "This is my hideaway," she says.
She suddenly rushes downstairs and opens the oven. In the adjoining living room, the Notre Dame-Clemson game plays. Soon the scent of salmon sweeps through the air. She leans around the corner and smiles.
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Lisa Ann has strict guidelines for her social life. Read more about her rules.
It almost feels like a date, like she's trying to impress me in the opening moments of a seduction. But, of course, it's not. She's invited a "surprise" guest — a famous football player — to join us for dinner, one of her many conquests.
Take a look inside the life of Lisa Ann.
"She's different," a professional athlete and former lover told me. "She's the type of person who takes command. If I need advice I'll call her, and I listen to what she tells me."
Over the years she stayed in touch with her conquests and has become so intertwined with certain franchises that her love affairs have gained her unprecedented access.
"I'll sit in the family room or green room beforehand and start talking to play-by-play guys or coaches or agents that walk by," she says. "Most of them think they're going to f— me the whole time. And 99 percent of them never will, but I'm willing to fight that battle to get to know stuff about these teams."


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The revised operational training model is a new initiative that has removed the need for a large, centralised training team, (with a sheep dip approach towards training) and replaced it with a model that provides support to first-line managers on the ground. This new initiative means that line managers have the skills and support they need to train their own crews more effectively, using the guidance of their area trainer, whenever they need it.
The model has empowered managers to take responsibility for quality, because they are the best placed people to do this. The area trainers are ensuring consistency of standards across the Service and provide support, guidance and quality assurance to the crews, line managers and training manager.
We are also working in a partnership agreement with the Fire Service College.
Through this partnership we have gained full use of the facilities at the college to run realistic validation training exercises. This gives the crews the opportunity to re-validate their breathing apparatus and incident command qualifications in realistic, live environments. The crews attend the college for a day or night shift and are mobilised to a variety of challenging incidents, just like they would when out on the road. They have the added benefit of being assessed through external validation, rather than the old traditional in-house method; bringing more credibility to their role.
The area trainers have also attained additional training qualifications as part of the partnership. Our area trainers now use their professional knowledge and skills to provide assistance to the college running their courses. This means our staff now train people from other UK fire and rescue services, and potentially delegates from all over the world.
This training model is the first of its kind and is yet another example of how we can do things differently to improve cost, quality and resilience.


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Other clients have said to Crohn that "Being Jewish is important to me." But when he's asked them what this means exactly, they'll respond, "It just is." The problem?
Individuals who have a vague sense of their religious identity "may push their partners to be something they can't be." For instance, a non-Jewish partner can't become "culturally Jewish."To clarify your identity, Crohn suggests the following exercise: Think about your religious identity and your cultural identity when you were five years old, 12, 18 and today. It's typical for people to experience big changes at these time points.
Actually, people who come from different faiths can have successful marriages if they completely explore the important religious issues before they make the final decision to wed.
The process of exploring these important issues connects with what each considers being of such great importance that they cannot compromise.
Today it is more common than ever for people to meet and marry across religious lines.


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It's easy to play online bingo games for money if you know how to use the right ideas.
You can easily get into all sorts of different games of interest by taking a look at what different websites have to offer.
There are a few things that must be done when you go into different bingo sites because they relate so heavily to the ways how different games are to be played and loaded up as desired.
First, you have to sign up for a place where you can win online bingo games cash prizes.
You have to do the following to give yourself something that is easy to play and to get into:
* Set up your appropriate account information.
* Enter in your deposit data; sometimes you might not have to make a deposit just to start playing but you will have to use your deposit data in order to get your bonus.
* You can create a user name that you will be addressed by when going on the site.
* You can then start playing games
Next, you'll have to find an appropriate place to find a bingo game of use.
All bingo sites will have a variety of different points and will give you all sorts of helpful things that make any game more interesting:
* There should be a full listing of individual bingo rooms that you can play in around this site.
* The site can include details on both 75 and 90 ball bingo games. These have their own bingo rules so you might want to be sure that you know how to play bingo with these cards in mind.
* Check on the cost of each individual card and compare it with the stakes involved with each card. Don't forget to also see how many people are allowed to compete at the same game at a given time.
* You should be ready to play as soon as you've bought your cards and signed up for the right game.
The third point is to get into the game you are playing.
Most bingo sites will have easy to use interfaces but it is important that you watch for what's going on so you'll know if you actually win something or if you're at least close to it:
* You should have a bingo card for your particular game. You need to use it with the right rules when playing online bingo games for money.
* You'll need to keep track of your individual card by marking it appropriately. Fortunately, there will be plenty of time in between each individual number reveal as the game is going along.
* Each individual card will have to be reported on in the event that you do get a winning combination before anyone else can get it.
The process for playing online bingo games should not be too hard to get into.
You can play all sorts of these games from all kinds of places if you know how to use the right standards for signing up for a particular game.


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Plestor House Business Centre is located on the triangle with Hawkley Road in West Liss. It is the opposite side of the green from The Spread Eagle Public House.
For reception turn into Hawkley Road. The road takes a sharp left hand bend and then you will see a row of terraced houses on your right. On the left hand side opposite the terrace you will see a small tarmac lane. Turn up here and you will see the main car park sign for Plestor House. Visitors parking is on the left hand side.
If you have trouble finding us then please call 01730 352300.
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There was a lot of talk about the Blue Wave hitting the US in the 2018 midterm elections. Then there was a slight scare when the Republicans had their moment of glory during Kavanaugh's confirmation for SCOTUS. The media started reporting that the Red Tide was on the rise and the left had better not get their hopes up for a massive victory in the midterms. Well folks, we are happy to report that the Blue Wave is alive and well, not just in the US, but right here in Jersey, including Hunterdon County.
On the National scene, New Jersey managed to retain our seat in the Senate by re-electing Senator Bob Menendez against big pharma CEO Bob Hugin. Menendez defeated Hugin in a 10 point lead, picking up most of his votes in Essex County. There was such outrage over Hugin's history of exploiting cancer patients when he doubled the prices of Celgene's lifesaving prescription drugs, where he personally profited to the tune of $100 million. Patients For Affordable Drugs Action led a campaign against Hugin spending $3.5 million to expose his greed and character (https://www.insidernj.com/press-release/patient-led-group-spends-3-5-million-stop-big-pharma-ceo-bob-hugin-becoming-new-jerseys-next-senator/)
The big celebration in Hunterdon County and throughout New Jersey Congressional District 7 was Tom Malinowski's win over Leonard Lance who has held this seat since 2008. Lance, now in his fifth term, was once a moderate Republican but drifted steadily toward the right, alienating many voters. In a FiveThirtyEight report, Lance's Trump Score was 87.1%, indicating how often Lance votes in line with Trump's position. Malinowski brings a refreshing voice to the people of New Jersey. He ran on repealing and replacing the Republican tax bill, creating an affordable healthcare program, protecting the environment, having comprehensive immigration reform, investing in infrastructure and advancing women's rights. In addition to Malinowski, NJ picked up the following seats in the House – CD2 Jeff Van Drew, CD11 Mikie Sherrill and CD3 Andy Kim. New Jersey played a big hand in helping Flip the House.
Hunterdon County also celebrated several municipal wins including the election of 3 new female mayors. First time candidates, Julia Fahl and Michele Lee, were elected to serve as Mayor in Lambertville (Fahl) and High Bridge (Lee). Betsy Driver, who last year was a first time candidate winning a seat on Flemington Borough Council, went on to win her 2018 election as Flemington's Mayor-Elect. In addition to Driver's win, Chris Runion and Caitlin Giles-McCormick also unseated the Republican incumbents, turning the county seat BLUE! In Califon Charles Daniel ran unopposed and held onto his Mayoral seat. Daniel has been Califon's mayor since 2011.
Other Democratic wins throughout Hunterdon County include:
Califon Boro Council – Leo Janas and Michael Medea
Califon Boro Counil UNEX – Cathy Smith
Clinton Town Common Council – Lisa Intrabartola
Clinton Town Common Council UNIX – Michael Humphrey
Frenchtown Boro Common Council – Tami Peterson
High Bridge Borough Council – Leigh Ann Moore
Stockton Boro Common Council 2 Year UNIX – Aaron Lipsen
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Regardless of the bank's efforts to burke a juicy scandal within the consumer department,which took place last year, leading officials in the company have been accusedofmaking unauthorized mortgage business transactions belonging to the similar firm. It involves their implication in unlawful transitions to the particular home loans as detailed by the customers. It, therefore, leads to the rise of the first-hand action as well as to the other relative lawsuits, including penalties and other compensations.
Fact of the Matter
According to reports, the unauthorized transitions as subjected by the company's officials ended up being a surprise to most of the customers. In one of the communication that involved a paramount customer of the firm, he pledged on how such a change would lead to the decline of their loan payments that should take place each month.
In his view, David explained how such a change would be a disadvantage to the long-term consumers, while on the other end, subjected towards benefiting the borrowers only. To be specific, the borrowers who are deemed to benefit more from the transition are mainly those who are currently facing bankruptcy and any other related issues that are against the expected policies of the bank.
Digging deep into the details of this business article by the New York Times, research has shown that Wells Fargo's alterations would eventually lead to the heightening of the borrower's terms of loan repayment, by a period estimated to last for a decade. By being at a position of paying back the given loan after a period of ten years, the chances are high that the select consumers would still be in a position of having long term monthly payments, which would, in turn, benefit the bank as the interest to be paid back would heighten significantly.
Should there occur any given alteration regarding a person's payment outlay, the chances are high that it is a subject that needs a form of consent from the court. About the assertions as filed by the lawsuits, Wells Fargo is somewhat inclined towards the making of fundamental alterations, in the absence of a legal trial.
Further Details
Nevertheless, according to close sources that relate with the bank, it is said that the alteration is part and parcel of a modification process that eventually involves a trial loan. Despite the process being seen as a test procedure, it is much important for the bank to realize that from a given point of view, they are inclining the borrowers towards greater extended risks.
Their acts can be seen as being an ultra-virus, as the actions are somewhat against the initial commitments that they made to the courts. As a result of this, chances are much higher that the bank could be susceptible to foreclosure anytime soon.
The bank needs to act swiftly so as to avoid the relative chances of looting the clients. According to one client, the bank faces accusations that the borrowers themselves had indulged and appraised the modification itself. It is not right since, in most of the situations, trustees who are involved in handling payments for the consumers who faces bankruptcy charges would eventually give in to such a change.
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The above article shades light on how we should act and behave in a business environment. It is an item that each in any business organization needs to look at and internalize so as to take the necessary action in case your situation looks similar to that. The most important key to note is that scandals are prone to occur in any institution.
The Consequences of the Case
These scandals and even controversy can be caused by employees or the individual in the senior-most positions within the organization. It would not be a wonder therefore if the people you believe in are found guilty of illegal acts in your firm. In our case of study, for example, it was revealed that the leading officials are the ones who were engaging in unlawful acts. This scenario is not only dangerous and risky but also a threat to the future of an organization. In the first place, it attracts the lawsuit that will cost the company.
Secondly, the reputation of the business is diminished such that your name does not appear on top of the papers any longer.
Thirdly, the fact that it is the senior officials who are involved in the scandal demoralizes it, customers. The impact is felt with gravity than when it was just a matter of mere employees. Once a client is discouraged, he or she loses trust in the company and may opt to retreat. For instance, in this scenario, a customer says that the lack of integrity in the top management contributed significantly to their delay to clear their loans in time.
More so, any time a scandal arises in a company; it is not in favor of the customers in most cases. As a result, they would feel a sense of betrayal because the firm would have acted against the initial commitment. The company stands higher chances of losing its loyal customers. As a result, it may go to liquidation because the loan debtors may boycott repaying their loan dues.
Therefore, before the business can engage in any act, let the management the risk of undertaking such course of action. Also, it is always safe to be on the right side of the law. Unlawful deals should be avoided with zero tolerance since its impacts are never pleasing. Research indicated that a good name that has been for decades could fade in just a few seconds once the words of the scandals drop in the ears of its clients.


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Motorola has some unique designs in the works to integrate humans and technology. They have been working on a few technologies in specific for password technologies. One specific problem that Motorola has been trying to tackle is authentication. Motorola has been looking for new and innovative ways to unlock our devices.
Two of the ideas presented D11 conference by Motorola representatives were a "password pill" and an authentication tattoo. As described by Regan Dugan at the D11 conference, it means that my arms are like wires, my hands are like alligator clips when I touch my phone my computer my door my car I'm authenticated in." The idea behind this "authentication pill" is that when it is swallowed it creates an 8-bit signal when mixed with the stomach acids. This is then received by whatever device needs to be authenticated.
Though there are many concerns with a device like this, some of these have been negated. Dugan stated that it is FDA approved. Despite no apparent health issues, there are many other questions and concerns to be raised. Dugan did also state that the project was still in the works and would not be released anytime soon.
The electronic tattoo seemed like a simpler device that could easily be implemented. This electronic tattoo can stick straight to the skin and be used to open all necessary devices. When asked about the aesthetic of this electronic tattoo, the representatives were asked if the tattoo could be customizable to different design and both replied yes. With all the information held on our devices in these currents times, securely and easily having access to that information is very important.


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Most of us use mundane modes of transportation, but those leading a lavish lifestyle use some of the world's most expensive toys to get from point a. to point b. There are few who can afford to travel in the lap of luxury: faster, fancier and more efficiently. Coming in at about $1,000,000 each, here are 3 modes of transportation from luxury website Jamesedtion.com, that reflect your vehicle dreams!
The first and most exciting item on our list is the Bugatti Veyron. While a brand-new Bugatti would run you around $2,400,000, the 2006 edition of the Bugatti Veyron will cost you a bit less, coming in at exactly $1,299,000 on Jamesedition.com. Celebrities like Tom Cruise, Jay Z and Tom Brady are Bugatti owners and it is no wonder why celebrities take a liking to this bad boy when you consider its extreme drivability, luxury design and the fact that only 300 exist in the world (according to autoblog.com).
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Novy Most – Bridge of the Slovak National Uprising
The Novy Most (New Bridge) or Most SNP, otherwise commonly Called Slovenského národného povstania or the UFO Bridge runs across the Danube river in Bratislava, the capital of Slovakia. It's the world's longest bridge to possess one pylon and one cable-stayed airplane. There is a flying saucer-shaped structure beneath the bridge's 278 ft pylon, housing an observation deck and a cafe, that because 2005 has been called UFO. It was awarded the Restaurant of the Year award in 2011.
The restaurant and the observation deck provide panoramic views of Bratislava. You can reach it using lifts situated in the east column, obtained in the biking and walking paths on each side of the bridge. Access to the lifts generally costs $8 as of November 2017, but this fee is deducted from the restaurant bill if you eat at the restaurant. Nový most is an asymmetrical cable-stayed bridge with a main span length of 994 feet, an entire length of 1,413 ft, a width of 69 feet, and a burden of 592 short tons. Its steel structure is suspended from steel wires, connected on the Petržalka side into 2 columns. There are four lanes to motor traffic to the upper level and lanes for bicycles and pedestrians on the reduced level.
Built in 1972 the bridge has been known as Most SNP (Bridge of the Slovak National Uprising). In 1993, its name was changed by the Bratislava City Council to Nový Most to unite its official title with that really employed by most people. On 29 March 2012 members of the Bratislava City Council voted in favor of an initiative from the Mayor of Old Town Táňa Rosová (SDKÚ-DS) to change the bridge's name back to Most SNP, effective 29 August 2012.
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Interswitch, a payment processing company headquartered in Lagos, Nigeria has formally concluded the acquisition of Value Added Network Solutions Limited (VANSO), a company that provides security-focused financial technology to mostly banks.
The company was founded in 2002 by Mitchell Elegben. In 2010, two thirds of the company was sold to a consortium led byHelios Investment Partners. In 2011 Interswitch took a 60 per cent stake in Bankom in Uganda. In 2013 Interswitch entered into an agreement for payment processing with Discover Financial Services.
In September 2014 the company acquired a majority shareholding in Paynet Group, an East-African payments provider. In 2015 Interswitch launched a $10m investment fund for African start-ups in the payments sector and now they have acquired VANSO.
VANSO is a financial technology provider focused on delivering cutting edge and innovative solutions in Africa. Through their proprietary payments (MIMO), banking and messaging (VCP) platforms they deliver highly secure, world class solutions for their clients.
The transaction started in February this year when it was reported that Interswitch was acquiring VANSO in a N15 billion buyout. As of now, all documents have been signed and all relevant regulatory and shareholder approvals (including one from the Securities and Exchange Commission) have been given, making the acquisition official.
Interswitch Group MD and CEO, Mitchell Elegbe had this to say about the acquisition, "The acquisition of VANSO, both a market leader in the mobile financial services industry and a strong and profitable business, is a great opportunity to combine our respective technology offerings and skill sets, driving growth in our business. By integrating operations, we not only secure access to new payment channels, but a highly skilled leadership team as well, while VANSO now has access to new markets, a mutually beneficial step for both our companies."
What this acquisition means for VANSO is that their current management team will be absorbed into the Interswitch management organisation, and VANSO CEO, Denis O'Brien will lead Interswitch's mobile payment's business unit. VANSO's existing shareholders will also become shareholders of the Interswitch Group.
According to VANSO CEO, Denis O'Brien, he said, "In Interswitch, we have found a partner with ambitions aligned to our own, and the institutional backing and scale to rapidly accelerate their attainment. I would like to thank our Board, executive management team and all our staff, who have worked tirelessly over the last 18 months to identify the most appropriate growth option for us. We look forward to working with the Interswitch management and board over the coming years to deepen and broaden financial services across the continent,"
This will also result in VANSO's mobile banking, SMS and security business lines being fully integrated into Interswitch's digital commerce and technology operations in Nigeria, and across the Africa.
It is a great and giant stride on the part of interswitch, as it would help expand their customer base and operations across Africa. I think they have taken over this space and won't let go anytime soon.


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One of the most anticipated mock NFL drafts also happens to be one of the most shocking this year.
Rick Gosselin of the Dallas Morning News released his (behind a paywall), and he has four quarterbacks going in the top 10 of tonight's first round and five quarterbacks in the first the 12 picks. With the 10th overall pick, Gosselin has the Redskins selecting Florida State's Christian Ponder.
It's certainly possible the Redskins walk out of the draft with Ponder. We've heard in recent weeks that Coach Mike Shanahan is particularly high on both Ponder and TCU's Andy Dalton. But if the Redskins actually nab Ponder with the 10th pick, well, that would be quite a surprise. Many analysts don't have Ponder going anywhere close to No. 10. ESPN's Mel Kiper doesn't even have him as a first-rounder, much less a top 10 pick.
So what's the likelihood of the Ponder pick actually happening? Well, tonight's draft is among the most unpredictable in years, and that's saying something. Gosselin would be the first to tell you just how difficult it is to predict the draft.
It's universally agreed in NFL circles that Gosselin's annual mock draft is among the best. A year ago, he had only nine of the 32 first-round picks guessed correctly — which was still better than many other draftniks. In the last ten years, the only Redskins first-round picks that he has nailed were LaRon Landry (2007) and Jason Campbell (2005). Based off his past 10 mock drafts, the Redskins would've selected Russell Okung (2010), Mark Sanchez (2009), Adam "Pacman" Jones (2005), Kellen Winslow (2004), Andre Gurode (2002) and Chris Chambers (2001).
The point here isn't to poke Gosselin. If he thinks there's going to be a serious run on quarterbacks early in the first round, it's probably a decent bet. Rather, it's always a good reminder that no one knows how the night will unfold. At Redskins Park, Shanahan himself won't know until he's on the clock and sees which nine guys are already off the board.


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Dorset was as wet as Hampshire, if not more so, but we still had a blast inside the house. Around midday we headed off to the pub for Dad's birthday lunch celebration. It was a really pleasant place with great food, although Amélie wasn't interested in eating anything, and just wanted to run around. We took it in shifts following her. She managed to bang her head on the table, then on the car door.
When we got back to Jo's Amélie managed to bang her head on the dining room table as well. Sigh. She then wanted to take all her clothes off, which we acquiesced to. She also wanted to take off her nappy, but we stopped at that point. My sister is looking after baby chicks for school (she works as a Teaching Assistant), which hatched out at the beginning of last week. So we spent most of the afternoon cooing over the baby chicks.
Amélie was non-stop the whole afternoon, and only slept half an hour on the journey to Jo's. So we knew she would be absolutely shattered by the evening. We decided to hang on until 7pm and then leave, so she'd start her night off in the car, which seems to have worked so far.
The weather was grim driving back, and the car aquaplaned on the rather badly maintained A31 in Dorset. For a couple of moments I lost complete control, and thought we were going to be in serious trouble. Fortunately it recovered.
I grabbed some petrol on the way back, along with a pizza and some other bits 'n' bobs.
Tomorrow I'm off to Southampton to get my car serviced. I've got out the necessary cash, and am praying there's nothing else wrong with the car.
^Happy birthday to Dad, who's still as nutty as ever.
^My nephew Sam and I. Someone commented (again) today how much we look alike.
^And Amélie and chick.


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What to Make Sure of When You Purchase Auto Insurance in Winter Haven, FL
Having good car insurance is really the only way to guarantee that you're out there driving safely on the road. Without it, getting into an accident will really have you questioning what you were thinking at the time. However, making sure that you have the best auto insurance coverage to match your needs and location is key. Here are some things that you'll want to keep in mind when you start searching for your new policy here in Florida today.
Know the State Minimums
While all states have different regulations when it comes to auto insurance, Florida has a particularly low base. Here, you're only required to carry property damage liability and personal injury protection in order to qualify for registering a car. This leads to many Florida drivers who ask for the minimum coverage receiving policies that barely help them at all when the time comes. Make sure that you talk to experts such as those at ARK Insurance Solutions, who will explain every coverage option available to you and how they can best benefit your lifestyle now.
Know What You Need
While it's probably not recommended that you go with the bare minimum coverage, being sure of what you really need is key to getting the best auto insurance in Winter Haven, FL. Take into consideration how much you really drive, whether or not you're still paying off your car, where you live, and who else drives your car. These factors will play heavy roles in figuring out the best insurance plan for you so make sure that you inform your professional agent about these factors immediately.
Having car insurance is essential to ensuring that you're safe and secure on the road. Keep these tips in mind and find the best auto insurance policy for you and your vehicle today.


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EDITOR�S NOTE: As the official newspaper of the town of Portsmouth�s 375th anniversary celebration, The Daily News is publishing a weekly update from the 375th Anniversary Steering Committee as momentum builds toward its signature celebration on Labor Day weekend.
Last Friday was �Portsmouth Night� at the Pawtucket Red Sox game at McCoy Stadium. Half of all proceeds from ticket sales by the Portsmouth Little League was returned as a donation to the local league. A beautiful rendition of our national anthem was played by trumpeter Richard Price, a music teacher at Portsmouth High School.
Youngsters from the Portsmouth Little League All Stars shouted �play ball� and Portsmouth pitcher Zachary Coleman threw out the first pitch, while Portsmouth resident Bob Edenbach of the Artillery Company of Newport and the Kentish Guards fired a musket volley to open the game.
During the hot month of August, there are a lot of cool 375th anniversary things to do in Portsmouth. An outdoor movie, an ice cream train ride and more great historic lectures are among them.
Aug. 8, 6:45 p.m.: Movie on the Lawn: �Running Wild � Life of Dayton Hyde,� Newport International Polo Grounds. Free. Aug. 10, 2 p.m.: Portsmouth Garden Club dedication of the Blue Star Memorial, Portsmouth Free Public Library. Aug. 11, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.: Portsmouth residents tour Green Animals Topiary Garden for free. Aug. 11, noon-3 p.m.: Ann Hood book signing, Green Animals, front porch. Aug. 11, 1:30 and 3 p.m.: The 375th Express �Ice Cream Social� train ride departs Green Animals. Tickets required (841-8700). Aug. 11, 5 p.m.: Anne Hutchinson Women�s Polo Tournament, Newport International Polo Grounds. Tickets required (www.nptpolo.com). Aug. 19, 7 p.m.: Lecture by Monique Laurier, �Why Anne Hutchinson was kicked out of Boston,� Portsmouth Historical Society. Aug. 27, 6:30 p.m.: �The Battle of Rhode Island,� historical lecture by Jim Garman, Portsmouth Free Public Library.
The 375th Anniversary Steering Committee needs volunteers, particularly for the Aug. 31 parade and Sept. 1 picnic. Parade volunteers will receive a bright 375th parade official T-shirt. If you have a few hours to give back to the community, please contact the committee; information is available at www.Portsmouth
Don�t miss your chance to rub elbows with British dignitaries and meet the Lord Mayor of Portsmouth, England, at the gala 375th Welcome Reception at Glen Manor House on Aug. 29. Tickets for the reception are limited and are going fast.
And don�t miss your chance to own a piece of history. Limited-edition ornaments, shirts and hats and other 375th keepsakes, along with more information about celebration events, are available on the 375th website.


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EVIPNet Europe multicountry meeting brings rich exchange of real-life practices
The 4th Evidence-informed Policy Network (EVIPNet) mulitcountry meeting was opened by the Minister of Health of the Republic of Moldova, Ruxanda Glavan, in Chisinau on 15–16 June 2016. The Minister emphasized the importance of initiatives such as EVIPNet Europe in reaching the Health 2020 targets, as well as the Sustainable Development Goals.
Participants included Network members from 19 countries across eastern Europe and central Asia. The meeting built on EVIPNet Europe's ongoing work towards developing national capacity in evidence-informed policy-making.
The meeting led to a rich exchange of real-life practices and lessons learned as seasoned EVIPNet Europe countries interacted with new members; experts in knowledge translation in theory and practice; and members of EVIPNet both in Europe and globally.
The meeting covered topics such as:
- strengthening network-wide commitment;
- fostering good communication and collaboration;
- increasing knowledge of country teams (so-called knowledge translation platforms) activities in terms of in operationalizing, communicating, monitoring and evaluating; and
- improving understanding of situation analyses, evidence briefs for policy and policy dialogues.
All of the above were complemented by implementation advice from advanced EVIPNet Europe countries and the WHO Secretariat.
Marcela Ţîrdea, EVIPNet Europe national champion and Head of the Division of Policies Analysis, Monitoring and Evaluation at the Ministry of Health in the Republic of Moldova, summed up her experience of the workshops saying, "During the meeting, national champions of EVIPNet Europe pilot countries co-facilitated workshop sessions, which helped give new EVIPNet members more confidence and insight, e.g. into how to conduct a country situation analysis on evidence to inform policy. I also appreciated the fact that this meeting built on the topics presented and discussed during the previous meetings."
Next steps
As a next step, countries will turn their attention to national EVIPNet activities. In the case of new countries this is likely to entail conducting country situation analyses, whereas for experienced countries this could be finalizing evidence briefs for policy. All participants will develop workplans and concrete strategies for advancing evidence-informed policy-making and establishing EVIPNet Europe country teams.
About EVIPNet
EVIPNet Europe aims to increase country capacity in developing health policies informed by the best available research evidence. The first EVIPNet Europe multicountry meeting took place in Turkey (2013), the second in Slovenia (2014) and the third in Lithuania (2015).


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B.E.V. NY - New York's premier grape & wine education event of the year
B.E.V. NY is the annual grape and wine conference presented by Cornell's Finger Lakes Grape Program and the Enology Extension Laboratory. The conference consists of three days of programming, each one focused on a different aspect of the industry: Business. Enology. Viticulture. B.E.V. NY. The conference invites academic and industry experts to present information that addresses important issues for the industry, and to do so in a way that provides practical information to those who attend, and which can help
In addition to the conference, we host a trade show where exhibitors can talk directly with owners, sales and marketing staff, winemakers and grape growers, about their latest products and services. More than 400 people attend B.E.V. NY each year, so if you want to reach the growers, winemakers and business leaders in the dynamic and expanding grape and wine industry of the Finger Lakes and New York, there is no better place to be than at B.E.V. NY! Information about the trade show and various conference sponsorships is available below.
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- Experimental, Fantasy, Horror, Independent, Postmodernism, Silent , produced in 1990 USA
- Actors: Brian Salzberg, Donna Dempsey
- Directed by: E. Elias Merhige
- Rating: 6.3 out of 10
- Plot Summary: An acclaimed and controversial film that is a visual poem about metaphysics, Creation, the Death of God, and the birth of nature. Filmed in deep, rich black and white, this gorgeous work has been compared to David Lynch's ERASERHEAD. It is permeated with the sensations of a particularly vivid and perverse dream, or a fully engrossing hallucination.
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Cappies review: Musical romance amid strike yields a labour of love
Show #13: The Pajama Game
Where: Woodroffe High School
Director: Terry Duncan
Max Hanner, Critic
All Saints High School
What can you buy for 7½ cents? Probably not that much, but Woodroffe High School's production of The Pajama Game proved how vital those few pennies were back in the 1950s, thanks to their cast's conviction onstage and their crew's support throughout the show.
Based on Richard Bissell's 1953 novel 7½ Cents, The Pajama Game premiered on Broadway in 1954. Bissell teamed up with George Abbott to create the musical's script, while Richard Adler and Jerry Ross worked on the lyrics. The show follows Babe Williams, a member of the Sleep-Tite Pajama Factory union, and her budding relationship with the company's new superintendent, Sid Sorokin. As their relationship grows, relations between Sleep-Tite's factory floor and management crumble as workers demand a raise. With tensions high and a strike on the rise, Babe and Sid find themselves on opposing sides, unsure of what to put first: their jobs, or their love.
Janani Suthan commanded attention as union activist Babe Williams. During songs "I'm Not At All In Love" and "7½ Cents," her vocals were clear and poised, fitting Babe's integral role within Sleep-Tite's worker union. Even when the focus was not on her, Suthan maintained her character with light-hearted gestures and smiles. She provided a compelling juxtaposition to the diligent Sid Sorokin, played by Gavin O'Connor, and reinforced the couple as a modern-day Romeo and Juliet.
As head Sleep-Tite secretary Gladys, Carmen Milewski mastered a plethora of dance styles for the stage. Whether she was tangoing with Sid during "Hernando's Hideaway," or waltzing with her jilted lover Hines (impassionedly portrayed by Alex Player), the confidence that Milewski exuded while dancing helped contrast her character's more emotionally vulnerable undertones.
Behind each dance and musical number were Karina MacIsaac and the Sleep-Tite Swingers. Song after song, the orchestra kept time, never faltering between the variety of tempos of each musical number. When Sid and Babe performed "There Once Was a Man," the orchestra succeeded in shifting keys as each of the actors sang, empowering their voices throughout.
As heads of lighting, Leo Shebib and Cooper Montgomery used colour to emphasize their cast's emotional portrayals. During both renditions of "Her Is," the duo used pink gels to evoke a romantic air as Prez, fervently personated by Drew Hutton, attempted to woo the women of Sleep-Tite. However, when Sid questioned his relationship with Babe and his loyalty to Sleep-Tite during his "Hey There" reprise, blue lights reflected his melancholy as well as the cooler colours worn by the company's higher-ups.
Woodroffe High School's production of The Pajama Game shone as a work of labour and love. With their strong cast and crew, their show proved to be well worth more than 7½ cents.
Maya Kors, Critic
Elmwood School
"Seven and a half cents cannot buy a hell of a lot," but enthusiastic acting and powerful songs, combined with historically accurate costumes and a live orchestra, made Woodroffe High School's production of this classic '50s musical comedy a performance worth every penny.
Based on the 1953 novel 7½ Cents by Richard Bissell, the musical adaptation of The Pajama Game examines love amidst a labour feud at the Sleep-Tite Pajama Factory, where factory workers are fighting for a seven-and-a-half-cent raise from their penny-pinching boss. Caught on opposing sides of these office politics are the head of the grievance committee, Babe Williams, and Sid Sorokin, the new factory superintendent. These two characters must not only navigate conflict between their two groups, but also in their romantic relationship.
Never breaking character as Babe Williams was Janani Suthan. Her strong and commanding voice complemented her spunky character, with numbers such as "I'm Not At All In Love" and "There Once Was a Man" showing great emotion, while her lines were delivered clearly and with powerful conviction.
Suthan's "There Once Was a Man" counterpart, Gavin O'Connor, delivered a solid performance as Sid Sorokin. His unfaltering delivery, in addition to the evident chemistry between him and Suthan, as Sid and Babe, made the show even more believable.
A standout performance was Carmen Milewski's Gladys. Strutting with confidence and sass, she captured the stage whenever she entered. With quick reactions and unparalleled charisma, particularly in "Hernando's Hideaway," she left the audience struck by her extravagant physicality and charming voice.
The makeup and hair team kept the makeup natural to match the factory setting, and the simple updo styles for the girls and slicked back look for the men were well executed. Costume design by Jacqueline Meldrum was also well done. With 65 period-appropriate costumes assembled – executives in cool tones and union in warm – it was easy to understand which characters stood with which cause, and the vibrancy of these colours against the set was a welcome addition.
The Factory Girls led songs with energy and enthusiasm, as their bustling strides across the stage and peppy voices worked well together to create a busy atmosphere. Similarly, the orchestra tied the performance together, with even the most difficult scores being deftly executed.
With high-energy songs, emotional delivery, and spot-on comedic timing, Woodroffe High School's polished performance of The Pajama Game was a night to be remembered.
Evelyn Ashworth, Lead Critic
All Saints High School
What happens when you mix a classic musical with an energetic cast? In this case, the answer is The Pajama Game, spiritedly performed by Woodroffe High School. Mixing lively songs and quirky humour, Woodroffe's cast and crew proved that with hope, determination, and a plethora of musical numbers, one truly can have it all.
The Pajama Game is a musical comedy based on Richard Bissell's novel 7½ Cents. This Tony-winning musical premiered on Broadway in 1954 and ran for over a thousand performances. It has since been revived twice, and is a school and community-theatre staple. In Iowa, 1954, tension is rising between union workers and industry executives at the Sleep-Tite Pajama Factory. The employees' demands for a seven-and-a-half cent raise fall on deaf ears, and their complaints are recorded by Babe Williams, the sole member of the grievance committee. Babe is conflicted by a budding romance with Sid, the factory superintendent, as she is forced to choose between love and her union.
Janani Suthan's unfaltering portrayal of the headstrong Babe Williams was complete with compelling stage presence and crisp line delivery. Suthan's dynamic facial expressions conveyed the feminist and romantic facets of her character with symphonic skill, as she showcased her vocal abilities in "I'm Not At All in Love" and "Hey There (Reprise)".
Alex Player delivered an amusing performance as Hines, the jealous executive. Player's emotional range enriched his scenes as he pleaded with his boss or scolded The Factory Girls. Accompanying Player as the coquettish Gladys, Carmen Milewski's flirtatious interactions and angry accusations towards Hines completed a believable performance. Milewski's dancing skills shone in her execution of a tango in "Hernando's Hideaway" and "Steam Heat".
Angela Boland exuded charisma and wisdom as maternal secretary Mabel. Boland embodied her character as she "tsked" at teenage vulgarities or led Hines in "I'll Never Be Jealous Again". Boland's soprano warbling made her performance a standout.
The Factory Girls' acting was impressive in its own right. This group of talented girls maintained their energy throughout, whether delivering lines in sync or rushing around stage in countless dance numbers. Functioning as a cohesive group, The Factory Girls were able to diversify their characters' personalities through sharp line delivery and individualized mannerisms.
Costumes by Jacqueline Meldrum were vibrant and period accurate. Meldrum's use of colour to symbolize the divide between executives and union workers helped distinguish between characters, especially as actors played multiple roles. Babe's androgynous getups complemented the progressive nature of her character, with her purple Converse and Sid's purple t-shirt eloquently symbolizing the compromise between executives and the factory employees.
Jacqueline Meldrum and the Sleep-Tite Stylist Crew created a variety of makeup looks, whose curated simplicity was fitting to the rest of the performance – accurate, visually appealing and well executed. The Factory Girls donned pompadours, ponytails and simple makeup, as their financial standing would have permitted. As an added complement to this hard work, The Factory Girls' curls remained intact throughout explosive choreography.
Woodroffe High School's charismatic rendition of The Pajama Game was packed with energy and enthusiasm. This engaging cast and crew's refreshing take brought excitement to a classic tale of love and activism.
Alyson Prince, Critic
St. Mark High School
Between picnics and picket lines, factory labour and office drama, Woodroffe High School worked their way to success in their production of George Abbott's The Pajama Game.
Based on the 1953 novel 7½ Cents by Richard Bissell, the musical tells the story of the Sleep-Tite Pajama Company. When the industry sees a 7½-cent raise, except for the Sleep-Tite workers that is, the labourers have had enough. In the middle of slow-downs and strikes, a cast of diverse characters on both sides of the dispute, executive and union, take centre stage. In the midst of this all are Babe Williams, the head of the grievance committee, and Sid Sorokin, the new factory superintendent. As the two begin to fall in love, they face the repercussions of being on two different sides of the fight.
In her role as Babe, Suthan brought a unique energy to every scene she was in. In songs like "I'm Not At All in Love" she not only showed off her strong vocal abilities, but also was able to use her physicality to truly convey Babe's all-work-no-play attitude. Suthan used great emotion throughout her performance, as each time she took the stage with O'Connor, she clearly portrayed Babe's internal conflict between her love and her union with her expression and line delivery. Suthan didn't disappoint in any aspect of her performance, balancing a variety of vocal and choreographic demands with ease as she danced her way across the stage and never missed a beat.
Carmen Milewski provided another standout performance as the sultry secretary Gladys. Milewski brought dimension to her character, playing up both Gladys's promiscuous and professional sides in harmony. Milewski shone in musical numbers such as "Hernando's Hideaway", showcasing a delightful singing voice and excellent execution of choreography. She was able to inject Gladys' personality into every move, showcasing the character's flirtatious nature.
Alongside her was Alex Player as Hines. Player embodied his character down to every last detail, from using his physicality to give off a businessman-like aura, to being seen arguing with Gladys (Carmen Milewski) on the sidelines of the picnic scene. In songs like "Think of The Time I Save" Player demonstrated solid vocal chops and an excellent portrayal of Hines's complex personality.
Drew Hutton delivered an equally captivating performance as the sleazy, skirt-chasing Prez. Hutton showed both great comedic and dancing ability in numbers such as "Her Is" and "Steam Heat". Between hilarious choreography and snappy line-delivery, Hutton brought humour to every moment he had onstage.
Jacqueline Meldrum and the Sleep-Tite Stylists did an excellent job sourcing costume pieces to match the era. Meldrum used colour symbolism to differentiate between the union members and executives, putting union members in warm tones and executives in cool tones. She also used colour intensity to demonstrate the varying levels of dedication characters had to their cause, adding depth and personality to her costume choices. The lighting team also used colour to their advantage, seamlessly converting from pink romantic lighting to a sad blue in order to convey the tone of conversations taking place on stage.
Driven by its stand-out performances, beautifully voiced chorus, great costuming, and wonderful live orchestra, Woodroffe High School's production of The Pajama Game displayed the beauty of fighting for what you believe in.
Anika Wright, Critic
St. Mark High School
Spinning an eager tale of love, personal conflict, and seamstresses may seem unconventional, but in Woodroffe High School's recent production of The Pajama Game, all of these elements flowed together seamlessly.
The musical is based on Richard Bissell's 1953 novel 7½ Cents, where workers at the Sleep-Tite Pajama Factory struggle to obtain the 7½-cent raise they have been fighting for. Despite earnest attempts by the union committee to achieve this, the head of the factory remains steadfast in his refusal. In the midst of this conflict, an unlikely romance blooms between union grievance committee head Babe Williams and factory superintendent Sid Sorokin.
In a story focused on group dynamic and conflict, the actors of Woodroffe High School shone with their ability to drive the show through the chemistry between them. Livening the performance was the energy between partners and groups acting together.
Janani Suthan led the stage as Babe Williams and displayed an impressive confidence to bring about a lifelike rendition of her character. Her animated dancing and emotional singing, emphasized by her ability to clearly project her voice, was a delight to watch. Janani did not hesitate to go all out and deliver a memorable performance.
The show's incredibly strong supporting cast also put on an enthusiastic performance to ensure that there was never a dull moment. Demonstrating this was Alex Player as the time-obsessed factory executive Vernon Hines, whose thorough investment in his role was conveyed magnificently through both body language and tone, as he remained strikingly consistent throughout the entire show. Meanwhile, Drew Hutton as lady-killer union boss Prez struck a balance between comedy and seriousness, all while delighting with his strong voice during songs such as "Her Is" and "Steam Heat". Finally, Carmen Milewski played the flirtatious secretary Gladys, commanding the stage at every turn with her passionate performance and acting, as she was particularly captivating during "Hernando's Hideaway".
Additionally, in every good show there must also be an equally skilled tech crew to support the actors. The lighting team did a very fine job, finding a balance between subtlety and strength, emphasizing the mood as a scene demanded. The orchestra also tackled the highly complex score in a brilliantly executed manner. The musicians put on a beautiful performance, adapting to every scene and actor in order to wrap the performance together.
Putting on a thrilling show with a nearly consistent level of skill, Woodroffe High School delighted with this performance.
About the reviews:
The production at Woodroffe High School was reviewed by 30 critics representing 11 schools. The critic discussions were mentored by teacher Cathy Mantel of Notre Dame High School and student reviews were edited and selected for publication by teacher Daniel Beg of Immaculata High School, who could see only the reviews, not the names or schools of the reviewers.
Next review: Philemon Wright High School's production of We Will Rock You.
About the Cappies
The Citizen and 24 high schools are participating in the Cappies, a Washington, D.C.-based program that uses high school critics to review high school theatre. The program is a unique partnership between the Citizen, the Ottawa-Carleton District School Board and the Ottawa Catholic School Board. Two schools from other boards in the region and two private schools have also joined. The four winners of the lead acting categories will receive a bursary provided by the international law firm Gowling WLG Canada LLP. Follow the Cappies on Twitter @OttawaCappies.


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In this episode, we look at personal brand vs business brand.
In summary, building a personal brand has a lot of benefits if you're in the B2B sector and people buy from you personally. For example, a recruitment consultant who works with clients and candidates in a highly competitive market. In this case, a personal brand can propel you ahead of your competitors. A personal brand is also great you are an employee looking to grow your career.
However, if you own the business and you're short on time. Then we suggest building your business brand as a priority. You can sell your business brand, but you can't sell your personal brand. Your personal brand ends with you, your business brand can continue long afterward. Once your business brand is established and you have time, then enhancing your personal brand is going to help you open more doors.
If you're in the B2C sector and you own the company, there is much less need to build a personal brand. You should focus on building your business brand. However, again if you're in B2C but you're an employee wanting to climb the career ladder, a personal brand is a good way of enhancing your profile.
As with B2B, if your B2C brand is established, then you can start to focus on your personal brand too as it will provide more opportunities for you.


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Southern Horizons: South Asia in the South Indian Ocean
Permanent Linkhttp://hdl.handle.net/10092/12870
The paper examines facets of the emerging international regulatory structure largely around Regional Fisheries Management Organizations (RFMOs) in the South Indian Ocean sector of the 'Greater Southern Ocean', both north and south of the Antarctic Convergence. In the South Indian Ocean sector, apart from the Convention on the Conservation of Antarctic Marine Living Resources where India is a decision-making and Pakistan a non decision-making party, no South Asian state is a party to any operative RFMOs. Surprisingly, this non-participation includes the South Indian Ocean Fisheries Agreement. The paper reflects on the varying conceptions of the 'South Indian Ocean', particularly within Indian strategic discourse. It encourages critical thinking by South Asian social sciences scholars about framings, interests, and South Asian engagement in South Indian Ocean institutional development.


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3rd European Congress on Pharma and Pharmaceutical Sciences [ http://european-pharma.pulsusconference.com ]
PULSUS warmly welcomes all the participants, Scientists, and Delegates from the globe to join our conference "3rd European Congress on Pharma and Pharmaceutical Sciences" during July 25-26, 2019 at Rome, Italy European Pharma 2019 focuses on the importance to understand drugs and how they can affect human physiology.This is a specially designed conference to bring in expertise in the field of Pharma and Pharmaceutical sciences across the globe, for mutual sharing and enrichment of invaluable knowledge and noble work. The main theme of the conference is "Innovations & Advancements in Pharmaceutical Sciences" which covers a wide range of important sessions. The vision of European Pharma 2019 is to provide a comprehensive discussion on current research and development of drug discovery that will coherently help in providing better livelihood and healthier world. Conference Hightlights: • Pharmacological Science • Bio-Pharmaceutics • Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics • Pharmaceutical Biotechnology • Bioavailability and Bioequivalence • Clinical, Hospital & Industrial Pharmacy • Pharmacovigilance & Drug Safety • Pharmaceutical Formulation & Manufacturing • Radiopharmaceuticals • Generic Drugs, Pills and Medication • Pharmacognosy & Phytochemistry • Molecular Pharmacoepidemiology • Pharmaceutical Nanotechnology • Novel Drug Delivery System • Drug Targeting and Design • Regulatory Affairs and Intellectual Property Important Links : Conference Website : https://european-pharma.pulsusconference.com Abstract submission link : https://european-pharma.pulsusconference.com/abstract-submission Registration link : https://european-pharma.pulsusconference.com/registration Email id : email@example.com Category of Participation: 1. Oral Presentation 2. Poster Presentation 3. Keynote Talk 4. Workshop 5. Delegate Presence 6. Exhibitor/ Sponsorship Opportunity


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CHARLESTON, S.C. — James Reeves struck out 14 while throwing the first no-hitter for The Citadel in 13 years, blanking Mercer 4-0 on Thursday night.
It was the sixth no-hitter in school history, and first since T.A. Fulmer tossed one against East Tennessee State on March 29, 2002. Reeves (5-1) tied his season high for strikeouts, allowing only three baserunners to get into scoring position.
The junior left-hander from Summerville walked five, but Mercer didn't have more than one runner on base in any inning. Reeves' performance helped snap a six-game losing streak for The Citadel (15-13).
Reeves issued a leadoff walk in the ninth before striking out the next two batters. On a 2-2 pitch, Jackson Ware hit a foul pop that second baseman Jacob Watcher ran down in The Citadel bullpen to seal the no-hitter.
William Kinney drove in two runs against Eric Nyquist (4-2), who took the loss for Mercer (18-13).
Congrads to James Reeves for throwing the 6th no-hitter in Citadel history, and first since 2002! #GoBulldogspic.twitter.com/iFKoVgGy9E
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Muslim Link interviewed Indian Canadian community activist Farheen Khan. Khan is an published author who has written about her personal experiences with Islamophobia and spousal abuse. She ran in the 2015 Federal Election, the only woman wearing hijab to do so for the entire campaign. She is also the founder of the Muslims Actually blog which has now been incorporated into Muslim Link's website.
For 21 years, Fatima Omar Khamissa was a victim of an abusive marriage which destroyed all the hopes and dreams she had for herself. She took her five children and left that marriage and today, Fatima is the the CEO of Spiritual Biz Moms, leading provider of training and coaching for women who feel stuck, frustrated, and tired of living lives without satisfaction, meaning, and progress. The trauma of abuse, apartheid and violence was not able to break Fatima's spirit and as an international best selling Author, Fatima is sharing her message to inspire, motivate, and lead women all over the world to continual growth in both personal and professional life. Women choose Spiritual Biz Moms because Fatima is not "just another coach", instead she's a real business strategist and thought leader who creates custom plans for you that details practical strategies for overcoming obstacles to unlock your greatest abilities.


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A former Edmond, Oklahoma fire official will have to wait until May 21 to know if he will get his job back after being placed on administrative leave and then finally terminated from employment with the city. The arbitration proceedings occurring between the city and former Assistant Fire Chief, Tim Wheeler, will end on that date, when a neutral, third-party arbitrator will decide the career fate of the terminated Edmond fire official.
The dispute between the city of Edmond and Wheeler began in October 2011, when the then-Assistant Fire Chief was forced to take a paid administrative leave after being accused of pointing a pistol at another city employee. Wheeler stated that the allegations were false, and according to his attorney, James Moore, "his termination was totally unjust." However, the accuser maintains that Wheeler pulled the pistol out of his back pocket and then pointed it at him.
The city finally terminated Wheeler's employment on October 1, 2012, after Wheeler had received $106,375.82 in pay while on administrative leave. However, immediately following the termination of his employment, Wheeler filed a grievance with the city of Edmond seeking further compensation for financial loss incurred during his leave and subsequent termination. The city refused the request, opting instead for arbitration services provided by the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service.
The arbitration hearing was a closed hearing involving two full days of testimony that began last week. An additional hearing will be held on May 21, at which point Wheeler will know if his job has been reinstated per his request. It was agreed that both parties will split the cost of arbitration, which will be similar to a trial in front of a judge and jury. Both parties will present their opening and closing statements and will be able to present witnesses.
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Motivation is as important to life as food and oxygen are, however much someone might lead you to believe or think otherwise. Motivation and inspiration are very easy to lose nowadays, thanks to social media which continually enables us to compare our lives to others, which is very detrimental to positive thinking. If you are feeling less bright than usual lately, or feel like purpose to your life has slowly gone away or is sinking, you have come to the right site. This article has been exclusively compiled to tell you of how hard the lives of some superstars have been, but they rose above all to shine brighter than most. Read on, and soon you will find yourself out of that blue cloud!
12 Years A Slave, by Solomon Northup
Made into a film that swept away the Oscars of the year, it also brought to the world a shining star in the guise of Black actress Lupita, it tells the very poignant and horribly disturbing, unsettling story of a man who was suddenly transported from a very fulfilling, privileged and earned life to the shackles of slavery like in the old days. In this story, Solomon shows everything he went through, mostly inhuman, and also how he made it back. For every person out there who thinks all hope is lost, this story of a miracle is a must watch.
Steve Jobs, By Walter Isaacson
Steve Jobs has been a household name for quite some time now as the mega successful entrepreneur and creator of Apple Inc., the technological giant. But had everything always been smooth sailing for him? No, of course not! In a rather short life with no extraordinary upbringing, challenges with social interaction, and even getting into addictions at some point, this is the inspiring biography of one of the greatest minds in the world.
The Autobiography of Mahatma Gandhi
Written in the words of the man himself, this is the life story of one of the kindest souls the world ever witnessed, and probably never deserved. Written in eloquent prose about every torture life inflicted on him, this will make you shiver at both the man controlled and natural forces that made M. K. Gandhi's life nothing short of hell many a time. From physical beating that left him bleeding to calumny that defiles him in the eyes of the nation he loved so much, he came out of it all with only more positivity in his soul. This man is rightfully an example, and not only an inspiration, to every human being among us.
The Autobiography of Martin Luther King Jr, By Clayborne Carson.
This is the iconic man who is never failed to be mentioned even once in the context of the history of either the recent Americas or Christianity and the effort to bolster human rights. An iconic activist with popular mass appeal paralleled by few agents of state till date, he also left a mark on the popular culture of all genres and countries that industries have made livings on that. Coming from difficult circumstances in childhood, this is the tale of a man that transformed deficits into value on a scale that few can even dream of.
Up from Slavery, By Booker T Washington.
One of the parables on slavery in American Literature, read side by side with the likes of Uncle Tom's Cabin and Huckelberry Finn, this is a vivid and very important take on the real-life horrors that the institution of slavery continued to inflict upon human lives in the USA.
Young Mandela, By David James Smith
Nelson Mandela had an influence on the whole world at large that few people, coming even from ethnic majorities, fail to achieve. In a career spanning decades in terms of years and hundreds in terms of achievements, this tale is an exploration of inspiration like no other.
The Pursuit of Happiness, By Chris Wardner
The second story on this list that is a cult movie, this one is so iconic in world culture that every movie buff is entitled to a view, and every depression patient is prescribed a dose once in a while. A struggle of people who live on streets and have problems with father figures, and go on to transform their lives for the better: This is the crux of the tale.
Motivation is directly derivable from inspiration, and make sure to be surrounded by elements that give it at all times. Here we have compiled a list of tales, every time you're feeling under the weather, do not forget to indulge in a quick mix of these!
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Dexter » About Last Night
The friendship between Dexter and Miguel become strained even as Rita resolves to confront Miguel about his suspected infidelity. Meanwhile, Debra searches furiously for Anton when it's revealed that he was abducted by the Skinner.
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By Rachel Kushner
339 pp. Scribner. $27.
Rachel Kushner's second novel, "The Flamethrowers," instantly established her as one of the most gifted writers of her generation — on the same tier as Jennifer Egan and the two Jonathans, Franzen and Lethem. As the title suggests, it was a flamboyant book, brilliant to a point just short of showoffiness, and it somehow managed to fuse together sex, motorcycle racing, Italian labor strife and the New York art world of the 1970s. It made everyone's Top 10 list, was a finalist for a 2013 National Book Award (I was one of the judges) and quickly got snapped up by the movies.
Now we have her much-anticipated third novel, "The Mars Room," and though it, too, has already been optioned, it couldn't be more different from "The Flamethrowers" — or, for that matter, from Kushner's first book, "Telex From Cuba," also an N.B.A. finalist. That was a historical novel about some American families living in Cuba in the mid-1950s, just before the Castro revolution. It was so earnest and evocative, so meticulously researched (with walk-on parts for Hemingway, both Castro brothers and Desi and Lucy), that it almost felt like a throwback. The one hint that the author might be up to something more original was a subplot involving an exotic dancer named Rachel K (no coincidence, surely), who turns out, like her novelist creator, to be both an illusionist and an observer who misses nothing.
"The Mars Room" is much smaller in scope than either of its predecessors, and seemingly more modest, with less swagger in the writing. It's a page turner all the same, and in some ways more affecting than the other books. It's a prison novel, of all things, set mostly in a place called the Stanville Women's Correctional Facility, in California's Central Valley, and except to readers who don't get Netflix, will immediately bring to mind the hit series "Orange Is the New Black." But Stanville is a much darker place than that show's minimum-security facility, and the novel is both more blackly comic and more knowing about prison life. You can learn from it how to communicate with another cell through the plumbing and how to brew pruno, or prison moonshine, or whip up a prison cheesecake using Sprite and nondairy creamer. Only the losers, the prisoners with no money, eat in the chow hall, it turns out; the rest dine in their cells on junk food and ramen noodles purchased from the commissary.
The novel's main character is Romy Hall, a 29-year-old serving two life sentences, plus six years. I won't reveal what lands her in jail, except to say she's guilty but that there are extenuating circumstances ignored by her hapless, fumbling public defender. Romy is hardly an innocent, though. Growing up in the unfashionable Sunset District of San Francisco — described in great detail by Kushner: the fog, the clamminess, the beach bonfires, the sticky-floored Irish bars — she becomes an almost feral street kid, drinking, shoplifting, doing drugs and thinking about selling them, all before she's barely pubescent.
Romy is bright enough but drifts through high school getting high, and afterward makes her living by giving lap dances at a strip bar called the Mars Room, a place so seedy, she says, that "if you'd showered you had a competitive edge" and "if your tattoos weren't misspelled you were hot property." Except for an art teacher she takes up with for a while, her taste in men runs to dirtbags, and with one of them, the doorman at another strip bar, she has a child, Jackson, who is 7 when the novel begins. He's a sweet, charming boy, and she loves him after her fashion, but is at best an indifferent mother. Jackson spends so much time fobbed off on a neighboring Hispanic family that he starts speaking Spanish. On what will prove to be her last Thanksgiving as a free woman, Romy parks him with a babysitter and spends the day with one of her Mars Room regulars.
Part of Kushner's achievement here is that she makes this character, for all her shortcomings, so appealing. Romy's narration darts around in a voice that is tough, cynical, a little defensive at times, but ruthlessly honest and without a trace of self-pity. She has some of the bruised sweetness of Denis Johnson's alkies and junkies in "Jesus' Son." That Romy is white makes her something of an exception at Stanville. (White prisoners, she says sarcastically, tend to be either drunken drivers or baby killers, and in fact she has a baby-killer roommate, the aptly named Laura Lipp, who never shuts up.) Many of the others, some of whom she eventually bonds with in a kind of extended prison family, come from even worse circumstances: You feel that they were practically programmed to wind up in jail. But Kushner imparts to them, too, a redemptive gloss of dignity and individuality. Romy's best friends are Conan, a trash-talking trans man so masculine-seeming that he gets sent to a male prison for a while; and the gentle, philosophical Sammy, so at home in prison that she invariably manages to be sent back there. She thinks of her paroles not as departures but as vacations.
Some of Stanville life we get to see through the eyes of a character named Gordon Hauser. Except for the Fudds, as Conan calls the guards, he's one of very few non-prisoners in the book, but in his own way he's almost as confined. He's a graduate-school dropout, who never finished a Ph.D. thesis on Thoreau, and after a stint as an adjunct at a community college settles into teaching G.E.D. classes in prison, because the money's better and it seems easier. Lonely and depressed, he commutes to Stanville from an isolated cabin in the Sierra foothills, where he spends way too much time studying the journals of Ted Kaczynski. Gordon is well-intentioned but morally a little obtuse — a stand-in for the reader, perhaps — and his gradual discovery of the mindlessness and injustice of prison life, especially on death row, is one of the book's plot levers. Kushner says of the lifers: "All of them were people who suffered and along the way of their suffering they made others suffer, and Gordon could not see that making them suffer lifelong would accrue to justice. It added new harm to old."
The other thing driving the plot is the death, about halfway through, of Romy's mother, who though herself a lousy parent, has been taking care of Jackson, who is now catapulted into "the system." Because she is no longer his guardian, legally speaking, Romy can find out nothing about him, and the more she is rebuffed by legalese and bureaucratic mumbo-jumbo, the more she anguishes.
"The Mars Room" makes you share her frustration. It's one of those books that enrage you even as they break your heart, and in its passion for social justice you can finally discern a connection between all three of Kushner's novels. Both "Telex From Cuba" and "The Flamethrowers" paid glancing attention to the downtrodden and the exploited: sugar-cane cutters in "Telex," Brazilian rubber gatherers and Italian factory workers in "Flamethrowers." In "The Mars Room" the neglected become the focus, and it's apparent that Kushner's imagination, almost Dickensian in its amplitude, also embraces some of Dickens's reformist zeal. In its small way, "The Mars Room" does for prison what "Hard Times" and "Nicholas Nickleby" did for 19th-century education.
"The Flamethrowers" was in love with speed and with anarchy, with moments — during a strike, an urban riot, a New York City blackout — when the rules are suspended and everything is up for grabs. "The Mars Room," on the other hand, chafes against the slowness and sameness of time and the oppressiveness of a system that in the name of "justice" dooms our poorest citizens to lives of incarceration. It's not giving away too much to say that, like most good prison novels, this one ends with an escape. There are two, actually, one clearly based on Richard Matt and David Sweat's 2015 breakout in upstate New York. The other is a more bookish kind of escape, and culminates in a moment of transcendence achieved mostly by literary style and authorial sleight of hand. It's eloquent and moving, but to me, at least, it seems a little forced and wishful. The rest of Kushner's novel is so powerful and realistic you come away convinced that all such escapes are illusory, and that even for those who get out, prison is still a life sentence.


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