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Are you curious about plant-based eating? Do you want to learn about the benefits of going vegan? If you answered yes, then you've come to the right place! In this ultimate guide to plant-based eating, we'll explore the reasons why more and more people are choosing to adopt a vegan lifestyle, and the benefits that come with it.
Why Go Vegan?
There are a number of reasons why people choose to go vegan. One of the most common reasons is concern for animal welfare. By going vegan, you're making a statement that you don't support the exploitation of animals for food or any other purpose. Another reason people choose to go vegan is for health reasons. Plant-based diets have been shown to reduce the risk of chronic diseases such as heart disease, diabetes, and cancer. Finally, many people choose to go vegan for environmental reasons. Animal agriculture is a leading cause of greenhouse gas emissions and deforestation, and veganism is a way to reduce your impact on the planet.
Benefits of Going Vegan
Improved Health
Studies have shown that plant-based diets can reduce the risk of chronic diseases such as heart disease, type 2 diabetes, and certain types of cancer. Plant-based diets are also typically lower in saturated fat and cholesterol, which can help improve overall heart health.
Environmental Impact
Animal agriculture is a leading cause of greenhouse gas emissions, deforestation, and water pollution. By going vegan, you're reducing your impact on the planet and helping to create a more sustainable future.
Animal Welfare
By going vegan, you're making a statement that you don't support the exploitation of animals for food or any other purpose. This can have a profound impact on animal welfare, and can help reduce the suffering of animals in factory farms and other industries.
Tips for Going Vegan
If you're considering going vegan, here are some tips to help you get started:
- Educate Yourself: Learn about the benefits of plant-based eating, and educate yourself about vegan nutrition. There are plenty of resources available online, as well as books and documentaries on the subject.
- Start Slow: Going vegan can be a big change, so it's important to start slow. Try incorporating more plant-based meals into your diet, and gradually reduce your consumption of animal products.
- Experiment with New Foods: There are so many delicious plant-based foods out there, so don't be afraid to experiment with new ingredients and recipes.
- Connect with Others: Join a local vegan group or online community to connect with others who are on the same journey. They can offer support and advice, and help you stay motivated.
- Don't Beat Yourself Up: Going vegan can be a challenge, and it's okay to slip up every now and then. Remember that every plant-based meal you eat is a step in the right direction, and don't be too hard on yourself if you make mistakes along the way.
Going vegan is a personal choice, but it can have far-reaching benefits for your health, the environment, and animal welfare. By educating yourself, starting slow, and experimenting with new foods, you can make the transition to plant-based eating easier and more enjoyable. Remember to connect with others and give yourself grace along the way. Your journey towards a vegan lifestyle can be a powerful way to make a positive impact on the world.


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Health Ministry officials call to halt flights from India for several weeks
Warnings grow as Asian country battles major coronavirus surge that has seen it set new global records for daily infections
Health Ministry officials are reportedly calling for all direct flights from India to be temporarily halted, as the Asian country battles a major coronavirus surge that has seen it set new global records for daily infections.
"We need to stop the direct flights from India to Israel for at least a few weeks until the situation stabilizes," officials were quoted by Channel 13 Monday as saying.
A confirmed 349,691 infections over the past day brought India's total to more than 16.9 million cases, behind only the United States. The country's health ministry reported another 2,767 deaths in the past 24 hours, pushing India's fatalities to 192,311.
Israeli health officials told Channel 13 that despite the raging Indian outbreak, Israel has not yet halted flights from the country because of students and foreign workers returning from there.
"The skies won't fall if the direct flights stop for a few weeks. The space for error is likely to be too big," the officials reportedly said.
Israeli health officials have expressed concerns about the "Indian variant" of COVID-19, fearing that vaccines may be less effective against it.
The Health Ministry has so far confirmed seven cases of the variant among unvaccinated travelers who returned to Israel from abroad, without revealing from where.
The majority of cases were identified through tests conducted at Ben Gurion Airport, while the remainder were identified while the arrivals were quarantining.
India has confirmed the new and potentially troublesome variant of the coronavirus, which has two mutations in the spiky protein that the virus uses to fasten itself to cells. Dr. Rakesh Mishra, director of the Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology, said last month that these genetic tweaks could be of concern since they might help the virus spread more easily and escape the immune system.
India is currently battling a record surge in infections, with experts suspecting the most likely cause is the presence of more infectious variants, including the one detected in the country.
Last week Israel's Health Ministry issued an advisory urging Israelis to avoid travel to India and six other countries experiencing significant COVID-19 outbreaks, citing concerns of possible coronavirus strains that may be more resistant to vaccines.
The ministry said that India, Ukraine, Ethiopia, Brazil, South Africa, Mexico and Turkey were selected in light of "the present situation and the morbidity trends" there. It cited criteria such as the number of Israelis coming from those nations, the percentage of vaccinated and recovered people relative to confirmed cases, and evidence of the existence of coronavirus variants.
The ministry further said all Israelis, including the vaccinated and recovered, should generally avoid any "unnecessary" international travel altogether.
The virus has been mutating throughout the pandemic. Most mutations are trivial, but scientists have been investigating which ones might make the virus spread more easily or make people sicker.
The three variants first detected in South Africa, the UK and Brazil have so far been considered the most worrisome. The most widespread of these was the more contagious variant that was detected in the United Kingdom last year. The extensive spread of the UK strain in Israel has been blamed for the severity of the Jewish state's third coronavirus wave earlier this year.

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According to Statistics Canada's most recent Labour Force Survey (November 2022),
In November, employment increased by 10,000, and the unemployment rate fell by 0.1 percentage point to 5.1%.
Employment increased among women aged 25 to 54, while it decreased among young men aged 15 to 24. The other major demographic groups saw little change. In November, the employment rate for core-aged women reached a new high of 81.6%.
Finance, insurance, real estate, rental and leasing; manufacturing; and information, culture, and recreation all saw increases in employment. Concurrently, it fell in several industries, including construction, wholesale and retail trade.
While employment in Quebec increased, it fell in five other provinces, including Alberta and British Columbia.
Employee hourly wage growth remained above 5% for the sixth consecutive month in November, increasing 5.6% (+$1.71 to $32.11) over November 2021. (not seasonally adjusted).
Following a 0.7% increase in October, total hours worked were little changed in November. Total hours worked increased by 1.8% over the previous year.
More than one in ten (11.2%) workers were employed in the retail trade industry in November 2022. (not seasonally adjusted).
Over the last year, one-third (33.5%) of Canadian workers aged 25 to 54 participated in some form of training outside of the formal education system, such as courses, seminars, conferences, or private lessons (not seasonally adjusted).
Full-time work up in November
The number of people employed on a full-time basis increased by 51,000 (+0.3%) in November. Since November 2021, when full-time employment first surpassed its pre-COVID-19 pandemic level, full-time work has grown by 460,000 (+2.9%), concentrated among core-aged men (+212,000; +3.5%) and women (+169,000; +3.4%). Notable year-over-year gains in full-time work were also seen among young men aged 15 to 24 (+49,000; +6.8%).
In the year to November, the share of workers working full-time increased by 0.8 percentage points to 81.9%.
Part-time employment, on the other hand, remained unchanged for the sixth consecutive month in November, falling by 91,000 (-2.5%) year on year. Since November 2021, part-time employment has declined primarily among core-aged men (-48,000; -11.8%) and young men (-25,000; -4.4%). The decreases in wholesale and retail trade (-50,000; -5.6%) and transportation and warehousing (-44,000; -26.1%) were concentrated across industries (not seasonally adjusted).
Average hourly wage growth holds steady in November
Employee hourly wage growth remained above 5% for the sixth consecutive month in November, rising 5.6% (+$1.71 to $32.11) year on year. Except for parts of 2020 and 2021, when average wages were impacted by large pandemic-related changes in the composition of employment, June 2022 was the first month in which year-over-year wage growth exceeded 5% since comparable data became available in 1997. (not seasonally adjusted).


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"We just adapted to the circumstances that we were in and we still made what I think is a pretty relevant album."
There are bands and musicians who are considered forerunners, innovators, and pioneers, and then there's Ministry, who literally created their own style of music during the '80s. Their blend of synthy new wave and raw heavy metal is known these days as industrial, and with a rotating cast of musicians Al Jourgensen has kept things interesting for nearly half a century.
The staying power is evident throughout the band's 15th album, Moral Hygiene, which packs a consistent display of fluidity within Ministry's sound. As part of their Industrial Strength Tour in support of the project, Jourgensen and his crew will take the stage at House Of Blues in Boston on March 15. The bill will be stacked with Seattle sludge icons the Melvins and Raleigh, North Carolina metal badasses Corrosion Of Conformity rounding out the show.
Jourgensen and I spoke about making the new album in an unconventional way, art's ability to adapt during the COVID-19 pandemic, having some friends get involved in the making of the record, a few anniversaries for the band, and refusing to be bored.
Moral Hygiene was self-recorded at your home-built studio during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic and it's very much inspired by what 2020 brought along with the virus in terms of social justice, civil unrest, police brutality, conspiracy theories, and the list goes on and on. What was the experience like recording the album while being cooped up at home and how were you able to process what was going on in the world during that year into your music?
It was an interesting thing since you were literally under quarantine. Everything was strange about it but I think it actually worked to my advantage in a sense that we had just got done building the studio in the house, it was fully operational and then bam! The pandemic hit that March and there was really nothing else to do. It was almost like forced confinement but after a while it was great. I'm very blessed that I have this studio here while nothing else was going on and I wasn't going anywhere. As soon as I got used to that it became really constructive as far as getting material done and being able to concentrate on it because there were no distractions.
It was such a weird period. I remember the very first day that we started recording this album I went to the bank just to do a deposit or something like that and I noticed that everyone in the bank was wearing masks. I'd never seen that before because it used to be if you wore a mask and went to the bank you'd get shot so I knew shit had hit the fan at that point. I also knew that we had discussed starting the album around the same time so it was this weird cosmic alignment that made it seem like normal to me. I was just working while the world was blowing up.
You had a bunch of different guests on the album as well including guitarist Billy Morrison who performs with Billy Idol, punk icon Jello Biafra, and Arabian Prince, who is a founding member of the legendary gangsta rap group N.W.A. How were you able to get them involved? Was it a lot of sending files back and forth through email or did you go about it a different way?
They're all buddies of mine and they were bored while in quarantine as well. Jello is in San Francisco so we were just exchanging hard drives through the mail or through Dropbox and we put it all together that way with my studio being the central hub. Arabian Prince worked on our last record, AmeriKKKant, and I've known him for a few years so we were just trading hard drives back and forth while putting it all together. Billy was actually one of the few that came over and recorded at the studio but mainly it was me and my engineer. That was strange too, recording with masks on, six feet of separation and the whole deal. None of us got sick and we've all gotten vaccinated so it was a different way of working. Believe me, it's a record that I will not soon forget when it comes to the making of it.
Looking back at it now, do you plan for future records to take hints or things that you learned while in quarantine and bring them forward with you for the next Ministry album or a different project?
No, there's definitely nothing I learned from this except that art is adaptable. We just adapted to the circumstances that we were in and we still made what I think is a pretty relevant album. Would I do it the same way next time? No, not if I don't have to. You just adapt to the times, that's what we did and I think we made the best of it.
Ministry has been celebrating two anniversaries with the 30th Anniversary of 1989's The Mind Is A Terrible Thing To Taste and the band itself turning 40 last year. Regarding the album, you've talked about how the making of it was complete chaos and mayhem and how each member including yourself improvised individually and rarely collaborated. When it comes to the timeline of Ministry, where do you view the album's role or place?
It was an interesting period and era in Ministry. We were completely consumed by drugs at the time and we couldn't stand each other, so to me, The Mind Is A Terrible Thing To Taste was the beginning of the end of the original incarnation of the band. Now some of the members who were involved in the album have gone on to leave this mortal coil while others have become friends. At the time, everything was happening too fast too soon and we were young, addicted to drugs, had money flying in the door, and it was just a very strange era. That whole period of the late '80s to the mid-'90s had the excesses of a capitalistic society basically at its fullest volume.
I'm actually surprised that we were able to make those records; it took three years to make Psalm 69 and The Mind Is A Terrible Thing To Taste, whereas it's a lot different now. I've been off drugs for over 22 years so it's strange to look back at that time and realize that we actually did some good work despite trying to kill ourselves.
Congratulations on your 22 years of sobriety. Over the past 40 years, Ministry has been a band that has grown into a industrial foundation of synth and metal while incorporating hip-hop, psychobilly, hardcore punk, voice samples from speeches and films, and even music from other cultures like in the Middle East and South Asia. Have you always viewed the band as this amplified experiment where you're consistently seeing what fits or do you view Ministry in a different way?
I think that experimentation in genres of music is a byproduct of being bored of being pigeonholed and doing the same thing. If you're doing the same thing all the time you get bored with it so you start going into different things. I've done a country record too with Buck Satan & The 666 Shooters and as you said, we've dabbled in Middle Eastern genres, with hip-hop, and all this stuff. It keeps it fresh, it keeps you liking the creativity of art. It doesn't stagnate into something that becomes a product as opposed to art, so I would have quit a long time ago if I didn't have the freedom to explore other things.
There's so many things that go into making the Ministry sound and it's not just one thing. We're bombarded with stimuli, especially in this social media world where you're just completely bombarded 24/7. There's things I wouldn't have thought of doing 10 years ago but I would now because I see some benefit or merit of something that I might be able to put my own imprint or stamp on so it doesn't stagnate. I think the mistake a lot of other people make as they go throughout their careers is that they put themselves in a box, but at the end of the day, regardless of which genre you're exploring, when you listen to the record you know it's definitely that band's sound even if its something completely different than what you'd expect them to do. I think it keeps it fresh, or at least interesting anyways.
Ministry performs at House of Blues on March 15.
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Hayden, Idaho: On September 24th, 2022 at approximately 10:14 pm, Central Dispatch received a report of a residential structure fire, located in the 2100 block of W. James Crowe Dr. in the City of Hayden, ID.
Kootenai County Sheriff Deputies were first on scene approximately 6 minutes after receiving the report of the structure fire. Fire and medical personnel from multiple agencies arrived shortly after. Fire personnel quickly entered the residence after information gathered from a witness made first responders believe there was still a resident inside.
Fire personnel entered the residence and located a male victim inside the residence. The male was brought outside and transported to Kootenai Health via ambulance.
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Howard Zinn (1922 – 2010) was an American historian, author, playwright, and social activist. The following is adapted from his acclaimed A People's History of the United States.
Howard Zinn in Jacobin:
Columbus would never have made it to Asia, which was thousands of miles farther away than he had calculated, imagining a smaller world. He would have been doomed by that great expanse of sea. But he was lucky. One-fourth of the way there he came upon an unknown, uncharted land that lay between Europe and Asia—the Americas. It was early October 1492, and thirty-three days since he and his crew had left the Canary Islands, off the Atlantic coast of Africa. Now they saw branches and sticks floating in the water. They saw flocks of birds.
These were signs of land. Then, on October 12, a sailor called Rodrigo saw the early morning moon shining on white sands, and cried out. It was an island in the Bahamas, the Caribbean Sea. The first man to sight land was supposed to get a yearly pension of 10,000 maravedis for life, but Rodrigo never got it. Columbus claimed he had seen a light the evening before. He got the reward.
So, approaching land, they were met by the Arawak Indians, who swam out to greet them. The Arawaks lived in village communes, had a developed agriculture of corn, yams, cassava. They could spin and weave, but they had no horses or work animals. They had no iron, but they wore tiny gold ornaments in their ears.
This was to have enormous consequences: it led Columbus to take some of them aboard ship as prisoners because he insisted that they guide him to the source of the gold. He then sailed to what is now Cuba, then to Hispaniola (the island which today consists of Haiti and the Dominican Republic). There, bits of visible gold in the rivers, and a gold mask presented to Columbus by a local Indian chief, led to wild visions of gold fields.
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Hi, is anyone else having problems with landing pages and Twitter?
I am trying to use Twitter ads to direct clicks to my landing page. The click stats from twitter match the view stats on the Wordpress "Infusionsoft Landing Pages" plugin settings page, so the clicks from Twitter are getting there.
However, I am getting no new sign ups - also I am getting the folllowing error message in my error log:
[28-May-2018 14:26:01 UTC] cURL error 7: Failed to connect to [28-May-2018 14:26:01 UTC] cURL error 7: Failed to connect to kv424-14a59c.pages.infusionsoft.net port 443: Connection refused
So there seems to be some plugin/hosted landing page API connectivity issue?
If I go to the link directly and fill in the form, the contact is added and flows through my campaign as expected.
Any help would be appreciated!


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The Attack Story...
It was a local disaster
Originated from somewhere
Far away from me
And foreign to my land
So I was least bothered
And casual to take a stand.
Time passed on
Making the issue stronger
The enemy had now found ways
To travel distances longer.
There was one in my country
And then some more
The enemy got more means
To travel and explore!
My state, my city
My village and locality
It continued its journey
From unknown to known places,
My relatives, my friends
My neighbours, my family
Everywhere I found
Its strange and threatening traces.
And now it is me!
Being grabbed by the virus
Weakening all my senses,
The invisible foreign guest
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I have a client who's keen on adding a user / members area that includes a Journal to track their progress. I was hoping to find an option to embed so it's fully enclosed within the site but have come up empty so far. Any ideas?
Thanks all
I haven't encountered any service that offers a good UI with drop-in capabilities. It's sort of a niche feature, not as common as e.g. chat or message boards.
If you want super-crude, you could embed a Google Doc, however you'd have to figure out a security model that works for the content security and access convenience you're needing.
You could also build this from scratch using javascript, Airtable, and Make. Or another stack like Wized + Xano.
Hi Nick,
That's doable with Webflow + Memberstack.
I've built similar things in the past. Here is a screencast of mine that walks through building user comments (on a post/article) with Webflow + Memberstack.
That should spark some ideas for you. The same basic approach would apply for your journaling app.
Hope that helps!
Thanks for your time Michael, i'll explore those options.
Hey Chris, that's a great help, the tutorial is excellent. I'll tell the client it can be done.
…you making one of those videos on 'How to build a Journal' soon?
It might be a good one to do with Memberstack v2
Hey @n9design ,
We recently made a little template/use case which I think does exactly what you described. Here's a link.
All of the content is 100% private to the members!


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Introduction: Closed thoracic trauma is frequently associated with rib fractures and pulmonary contusions. Thoracic trauma can be life-threatening if it is not treated immediately and properly. This study aimed to determine the relationship between thoracic trauma scoring and mortality in blunt thoracic trauma patients in sub-population Indonesia, especially at Dr. Mohammad Hoesin General Hospital, Palembang, Indonesia.
Methods: This study is a cross-sectional observational study. A total of 70 research subjects participated in this study. Data analysis was carried out using SPSS in univariate and bivariate to determine the relationship between thoracic trauma scoring and mortality.
Results: There is a significant relationship between CTS scores and mortality (p = 0.000). Patients with a CTS score ≥ 5 were significantly more at risk of dying than patients with a CTS score < 5 (p = 0.000).
Conclusion: There is a relationship between CTS score and blunt trauma patient mortality thorax at Dr. Mohammad Hoesin General Hospital, Palembang, Indonesia.
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C. Willi Myles Comedy
Thursday, February 8, 2024, 7 p.m.
A veteran performer and an extremely funny guy, C. Willi Myles has the gift of connecting people with each other through humor and storytelling that everyone can relate to. After surviving his childhood growing up with nine sisters and one brother in Alabama, Willi moved to Minnesota to attend college and play football. With his stories about growing up in the south and acclimating to the cold of Minnesota, Willi tells extremely funny non-offensive stories and jokes and gives a unique spin to life's everyday challenges by applying humor to them. Referred to as "America's Everyday Comedian," his hilarious down-to-earth performance will convince you that Willi is truly comedy at its best!
B2wins Duo
Monday, May 13, 2024, 7 p.m.
From the violent slums of Brazil, they broke the mold of society by using music as a movement to bring about positive change. That force has defeated violence, poverty, depression, and cancer. Now they are on a mission to make the world smile. Original artists, entertainers, performers, speakers, and lifestyle enthusiasts. What they do extends far beyond music. Music is merely the tool. The tool to make the world a better place.
Charismatic Twin brothers from Brazil combine a plethora of genres into a feel good performance. In this performance they will bring their high energy and entertaining "Top 40 From the Last 40". Four decades of the music you know and love with a unique twist. This unforgettable, engaging show is for all ages and features one of a kind renditions of everything from Sinatra to Ed Sheeran, Louis Armstrong to Dua Lipa, Michael Jackson to Daft Punk, and Leonard Cohen to Nirvana. Get ready to sing, dance, laugh, and take your soul on a feel good ride through the chart topping hits of American Music.
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7,000 Miles to Broadway
J. Robert Spencer took us on on a musical journey across genres and decades with his show "7,000 Miles to Broadway". This is the music that helped pave his way to starring in "Jersey Boys," and "Next to Normal."
After Hours Big Band
Created in 2008, the band features some of the best musicians the Twin Cities has to offer, coming together to leave audiences moving their feet, clapping their hands, and always wanting more.
2022-23 Concert Series - Inaugural Year
David Osborne
October 22, 2022. Known as the "Pianist to the Presidents," David entertained us with his stories, his wit and of course his amazing piano performances.
Miss Myra & the Moonshiners
January 5, 2023. Miss Myra and The Moonshiners are a 5-piece swing band from Minneapolis, MN had everyone in the audience tapping their feet. Miss Myra also performed a Master Class with our High School band students. What a great experience for all.
Gary Mauer
April 13, 2023. Gary Mauer dazzled our audience with a beautiful night of song along with his talented ensemble.
Copper Street Brass
Copper Street Brass entertained our audience with the clever "That 70's Show" featuring music from the 1770s, 1870s and 1970s. What a great show to end our first season.


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Journal - 03-Mar-2001, Saturday, Creel, Chihuahua, Mexico
(Trip: Baja California, Whale Watching, Copper Canyon.)
So much for getting up early. It's about 9am before we've broken our fast and are ready to go. We decide not to go on the 2 day tour day as we'd have to stay another night in Creel after returning. Stepping outside the town looks beautiful with its white coat of snow glittering with a clear blue sky above. We're are almost immediately offered a tour of the places we we're thinking of visiting on bicycle. $12 each. We accept. The tour is shared with two women from Mexico City - probably the only other Mexican tourists in the area. As the women approach the tour van they are holding hands - not a common practice in Mexico. "Lesbians?" I wonder idly. Seems unlikely - Mexican homosexuality is still firmly in the closet. Mother and daughter introduce themselves. Oops. Our first stop is at a cave dwelling occupied by three families of the indigenous Tarahumara people. Apparently much of the local indigenous population continue to live in caves, even though they may not care to admit it. It should be noted that 'living in a cave' really means living in a cabin protected by a cave or rock shelf. Not a bad idea given the weather extremes. I'm not particularly comfortable gawking at 'natives' so I concentrate instead on photographing the beautiful snow covered mountains and trees - both accented by a deep blue sky. Next stop is the nearby 'Valle de los Hongos' (Mushroom Valley). Here are some amazing rock formations with huge boulders (from 1 to 3m in diameter) balanced on eroding cylinders of white clay soil, or other rocks. The most dramatic is a cube shaped rock, about 3m in diameter, balanced on a point on less than half a meter of soil. Apparently the locals add soil every so often to stop the rock from falling. Another of the rocks is so finely balanced, it's possibly to rock it up down with your hands (if you're not afraid of being crushed by a falling rock that is). Back in the van I do the unthinkable. In an act of confusion, I erase the morning's photos! This puts me in a foul humor. I'd taken some great pictures and there doesn't seem to be any way to reproduce them - as part of tour I can't really go back and the snow is melting fast. Damn. Driving about 15 minutes we arrive at the lovely lake Arareko. The snow laden pine trees and rocks, bordering the green, is picturesque. We stop just long enough to take a few snap shots. Further down the road we stop at an early missionary church, originally built by Jesuits in the 1600's. The inside is decorated with traditional indigenous motifs amongst the Virgins and the Crucifixes. Throughout the ages, native elements have commonly been employed to 'sweeten' the taste of christianity, leading to some interesting variations around the world. A little further on, we're dropped at the entrance to Cuzurare's waterfall. A large, low-key, building dominates the area. It is an American-owned hotel, catering only to tours from the US. We'd seen similar 'US tourists only' arrangements in Baja California. I guess ex-pat's are ahead of the tourist game! The 2km walk to the falls is mostly through evergreen forest, following the course of the river downstream. At this time of year the river is quite shallow but there signs, like a destroyed bridge, that things aren't always so calm. When the falls come into view, they're spectacular. It's possible to stand at the very edge of the drop and look down maybe 30 or 40m below. I surprise myself with my daring by going almost to the edge of the unprotected rock cliff. Looking down it's clear that this isn't just a steep incline; it's an overhang - one slip and it's goodbye cruel world. It's a scary thought so I try not to think it as I move around the downward sloping rocks taking pictures. It doesn't escape Monica's notice of course - "No!" "Not there!" "That's far enough!". Moving further on to fully face the falls, their full grandeur can be appreciated. The water spills over a rock face stretching almost 30m from side-to-side, creating the start of the Cuzurare canyon. Trees and sand-colored rocks line the edges. Returning to Creel at 14:30, the snow has completely melted and the place looks quite different. Still angry over erasing my photos of the morning we decide to go back on foot to at least get some shots of the mushroom rocks (sans snow). To avoid hauling our baggage, we buy tickets for the 17:30 bus to Chihuahua and leave everything at the bus station. The walk to Valle de los Hongos takes around an hour. After a couple of shots, the camera's memory card is full so I start to upload its contents to the Digital Wallet (basically a portable hard disk) at usual. The device gives an unpleasant error message at start up and appears to be making strange rattling noises. Not good. Naively I hope it's a transient problem and try to upload the card anyway. The rattling noises get worse and I can feel the unit shaking. The only moving part is the hard-drive. This does not bode well at all. More than likely the hard-drive, with the day's photos, has gone seriously beyond remedy. Luckily I still have some photos of the waterfall on my card. ALL the snow pictures will be lost. My only consolation is now I don't need to be upset about erasing the photos of the morning - I would have lost them anyway. Some consolation. I still hold on to some small hope that I'll be able to get at least some of the photos off the rattling wobbling disk. Surely that says something about the human spirit?! For those that don't know - the pieces of information on a hard disk are mere micrometers apart - think a human hair split into a hundred strands. What a 'bad photo day'! My mood has now been pushed to 'detached spectator' status. We march back to the bus station, stopping only to buy a lime ice lolly. At the bus station I gorge on the food we bought at the start of the day (and have been lugging around ever since). Nothing like chocolate biscuits to make all in the world seem good. The bus is of 'medium' luxury which means the seats recline a little and my knees only just touch the seat in front. The ride is bumpy and curvy, with frequent stops. Not as comfortable as the train but the journey will 1.5 hours shorter. And the tickets are cheaper. We should get to Chihuahua at 22:00. Early enough to find a hotel I hope (and try to recover our photos!). The bus stops in Cuauhtemoc, close to a mennonite community. The mennonites originate from Germany and live a simple rural lifestyle, similar to the Amish in the US. With my straw travelling hat and slightly german appearance, I'm occasionally mistaken for a mennonite - much to Monica's delight! The bus terminal in Chihuahua is large and modern. We take a taxi to the cheap hotel zone and get a nasty room for $10. Towels require a $1 deposit each. I ask for two. The clerk hands me two large face clothes with a perfectly straight face. 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Bianca let this photo out today by Magnus Hastings. He's also a photographer featured in dr.a.g. Check the book out and enjoy the picture.
Tag: RuPaul's Drag Race Winner Bianca Del Rio
Bianca Goes To Emerald City
Toto, we're not in Kansas anymore, Bianca's going to Emerald City in Pensacola Florida. Check out the interview she gave the club.
Local fans of "RuPaul's Drag Race," the Logo network's search for "America's next drag superstar," were familiar with this season's winner well before reality TV came a-callin'. Bianca del Rio is no stranger to Pensacola.
"Pensacola is almost home," del Rio — known as Roy Haylock when out of character — said during a phone interview. "I've spent many of a night in Pensacola. I'm from New Orleans, and Johnny Chisolm, who owns the bar there where I started, invited me here several times. I've been there for many Memorial Days and many events. It's a great city to visit. I love it."
Del Rio is returning to Pensacola Friday for an appearance and performance at Emerald City, also owned by Chisolm.
Q: Is there a story behind your name and stage persona?
A: There's no interesting story. Many people have amazing stories, but for me, it was a simple thing. I don't remember where "Del Rio" came from, and I had a friend who said I looked like a Bianca. It just kind of happened. I've been called worse, so Bianca's a safe one.
Q: What got you interested in drag?
A: I started in theater. I always worked with costumes, wigs and makeup, so it was a natural evolution to, "Hey, we've got this role in a show. It's a small drag role." I started to guest at Oz in New Orleans, and it snowballed from there. I've never had a calculated plan. It's just been a nice ride. I can't complain.
Q: What made you decide to try out for "RuPaul's Drag Race"?
A: I was in this weird spot. I was 37 at the time, — I turned 38 during the filming — and it was this weird moment for me. I wasn't an internationally established performer, and I also wasn't 20 and overly eager to be famous. I wasn't sure I was right for the show, but some friends who had done it encouraged me. So why not take a chance? I auditioned, and it happened. I'm grateful for the opportunity.
Q: Did you have any notion at any time that you might win?
A: Oh, God no. Even up until I won, I had no idea. It can go any way. You go on this journey that's documented, without knowing what the judges said when you weren't there. It's ultimately Ru's decision. (The finalists) left knowing we were in the top three, but nothing else. It was interesting to watch it play back and learn more about the other girls.
Q: What did you enjoy about working with RuPaul?
A: Ru is an amazing individual, and I think that's the great thing about the show. For that alone, it's great. And it's produced by World of Wonder, which is an amazing group of people. They know exactly what they're doing. Whether I won or not, I felt like I gained amazing respect. The show is bringing drag into people's living rooms, which I never though would happen. Love it or hate it, it's mainstream, and more people are watching than ever.
Q: Do you think that aspect of the show is important, bringing drag into people's living rooms?
A: It's not that I think it's important, but years ago, you'd have to go to a bar or a theater to see a drag show. ("Drag Race") shows that we're not just catty, that we're real people and this is what we do for a living. I think the majority of the time, society — and even the gay community — has looked at drag queens as "less than" or people that didn't have their own identities, which is crazy. This (show) is humanizing. This shows you can be a man and do drag.
Q: Do you think your theater and costuming background gave you a leg up in the competition?
A: If you watch the show, you know that if you don't have a set of skills, you can't get through. No matter how pretty you are, you can't get through. You don't have to be brilliant at all of it, but you have to have some sense of self. Those are the challenges, and if you don't meet them, you won't last.
Q: Did winning change your life?
A: Tremendously. I've been doing drag for a very long time, but to achieve this exposure has been overwhelming, in a good way. I didn't realize how many people watch the show or have an opinion about the show. But it's all good. You get this enormous amount of people that love you … and a handful that hate you. It happens.
If this happened when I were 20, I think I would have lost my mind. I'm glad it happened now that I'm more grounded. If I were 20 and got this exposure, I probably would have thought I was Mariah Carey or something.
Q: Obviously, a live show is different than TV. What can your audience expect?
A: Don't expect anything serious. Be ready to laugh and cut up. I'm there to be a clown and have a sense of humor. I live for it. There's a lot of audience participation and a lot of fun. There's nothing serious about me.
Want to go?
• WHAT: Bianca del Rio.
• WHEN: 9:30 p.m. meet-and-greet, 11 p.m. show Friday.
• WHERE: Emerald City, 406 E. Wright St.
• ADMISSION: Meet-and-greet tickets: $20 (includes show admission). Show tickets: $10.
April Carrion and Bianca Del Rio Latin Loveliness
We're living for this photo right now. They're just so beautiful and together, it's the ultimate!
Bianca Del Rio Adds Incentive To Fund Hurricane Bianca
It bears a lot of repeating and retweeting and sharing… but Bianca Del Rio, winner of RuPaul's Drag Race Season 6 has recently added more incentive to fund the movie. She will send an autographed copy of her on the cover of Next magazine. Not only do you get to see her in a movie but you get stuff for helping her. Donate today you can give whatever you can afford. Recycle some cans or plastic bottles and get the money to get this funded.
@TheBiancaDelRio Is Coming
Fans have watched her YouTube videos, followed her tweets on Twitter and liked her Facebook posts. She's performed at multiple pride events and fans have screamed for someone who hasn't released an album and promises not to. She is trying to get her movie to the big screen with Hurricane Bianca. A full length feature film staring herself. They're so close to $50K but still so far from their $175K goal. There are only 18 days left. You can donate whatever amount is comfortable. Just be sure to donate. Visit www.HurricaneBianca.com or click here to donate. You may also visit our site anytime and click on the "Hurricane Bianca" page for information.
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Our Favorite Looks of @TheBiancaDelRio
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Integration of impact windows for hurricane protection tips, Strong property exterior guide, Real estate glazing and doors
Elevating Architectural Excellence in Hurricane Protection: The Integration of Impact Windows
17 September 2023
Integrating impact windows in homes and businesses is a crucial component of architectural innovation. These windows blend form and function, elevating architectural excellence while maintaining their core purpose of protection.
Beyond safeguarding against natural disasters and intrusions, impact windows enhance energy efficiency, optimize natural light, and contribute to the longevity and sustainability of structures. The article explores the transformative role of impact windows in modern architectural design, redefining how homeowners and businesses perceive safety, aesthetics, and functionality in living and working spaces.
1. Ability to Counter Hurricane Threats
Elevating the architectural excellence of your home and business in hurricane-prone regions is crucial in enhancing the ability to counter hurricane threats such as wind-borne debris penetration and heightened internal wind pressure. In this symbiotic relationship with architecture, impact windows serve as the first line of defense. These windows incorporate specialized countermeasures, such as robust framing, laminated glass, and impact-resistant materials.
Their architecture integrates seamlessly with the building's design, empowering them to withstand hurricane forces while maintaining a pleasing appearance. The harmony between architectural elements and quality impact windows creates a comprehensive solution that elevates architectural excellence and ensures the safety and resilience of homes and businesses in the face of hurricanes.
2. Solution-Oriented Design
Architectural enhancements of impact windows through a solution-oriented design take a strategic approach to meet the architectural and functional needs of homes and businesses in hurricane-prone areas. These windows and doors become integral parts of a building, effectively addressing the specific concerns of hurricane protection while maintaining a pleasing architectural design.
Well-designed impact windows and doors blend seamlessly with buildings, offering safety, energy efficiency, and noise reduction while complying with regulations. The thoughtful approach empowers impact windows to provide comprehensive solutions for addressing the challenges of hurricane impact. Thus, impact windows and doors are essential in elevating architectural excellence in hurricane-prone areas, ensuring safety and a harmonious and appealing aesthetic for homes and commercial structures.
3. Aligning Protection with Architectural Harmony
High-quality, well-designed impact windows can seamlessly integrate with various architectural styles and design preferences. Professional installation ensures these windows create a harmonious fusion of form and function. The integration helps fulfill the core mandate of hurricane impact protection while seamlessly aligning with the overall aesthetics of homes and businesses.
Features such as sleek frames, unobstructed views, and customization options enhance this alignment, allowing impact windows to blend effortlessly with diverse architectural styles. The seamless integration between architectural elements and quality impact windows creates a comprehensive solution. It ensures that protection against hurricanes harmoniously coexists with the structure's visual appeal and architectural integrity while offering the added benefits of energy efficiency, noise reduction, and security.
4. Resilient Construction
Installing hurricane-rated impact windows is crucial in enhancing a building's capacity to endure extreme weather conditions, whether in a renovation or new construction and contributes significantly to elevating architectural resilience. With their robust construction and impact-resistant materials, quality impact windows are resilient guardians against severe weather events like hurricanes and tropical storms while maintaining structural integrity.
The resilience greatly enhances the structure's overall durability, ensuring it can confidently face the forces of nature and effectively safeguard its occupants. However, it's essential to note that errors at any stage, whether during installation or maintenance, can lead to significant consequences that may result in substantial structural damage or complete structure failure.
5. Industry Standards and Legal Compliance
Installing impact windows necessitates unwavering adherence to industry standards and code compliance to achieve architectural excellence. That entails meeting specific requirements, particularly in hurricane-prone regions like Florida, where stringent regulations exist.
Impact windows are pivotal in enhancing this compliance due to their robust construction and impact-resistant materials. These architectural elements act as guardians, ensuring that the building meets and exceeds the elevated standards for guaranteeing safety and structural integrity.
For example, laminated glass, which incorporates a layer of plastic interlayer between glass panes, significantly improves the resistance of windows to wind-borne debris, preventing shattering and mitigating damage to unimaginable levels. Impact windows thus exemplify a proactive approach to architectural design, seamlessly aligning with industry standards and legal prerequisites, giving rise to resilient, secure, and aesthetically pleasing structures.
Enhance Protection and Harmonize Integration with Premium Impact Windows
Professional installation of quality impact windows and doors exemplifies the intricate harmony between architectural excellence and contemporary protection in regions susceptible to hurricanes. These architectural components transcend the conventional levels of protection, providing an unparalleled shield against the relentless forces of nature. T
he seamless integration of architectural features that fortify and harmoniously blend with aesthetics enhances the overall resilience of spaces, helping them withstand hurricanes while maintaining their visual appeal and structural integrity.
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So you want to buy an eBike, but you've still got some reservations? Maybe you're worried about the cost to buy one? The cost to maintain one? Or even just how it works in general? These are all valid concerns, but with our help, you can cut through the fog and make a decision on eBikes that are perfect for you and will last you a long time!
The price:
We'll address the elephant in the room first. Yes, eBikes do cost more than their non-electric counterparts. But that extra cost does come with extra features! Pedal-assist is the main draw – the extra electric power provided by the motor can give you the perfect boost whether you're running errands or simply cruising down the bike path on an evening ride. The extra upfront cost gets you an investment into biking as a whole – the pedal assist can help match the ease and efficiency of commuting or running errands with a car. With these extra features, you can turn biking into a bigger and more fulfilling part of your life than it ever was in the past!
You might be hesitant to buy an eBike because of its more sophisticated technology. What if something goes wrong – will anyone be able to help with repairs? The answer is yes! As eBikes have become more prevalent, more and more shops have been able to start offering servicing – including ours! We can service many different types of eBikes so you can spend more time pedaling and less time worrying.
eBikes aren't just for cruising the streets and sidewalks, though. If you want to climb a mountain with electric power, you can! There is a growing selection of mountain eBikes on the market that can tackle the toughest trails just like a traditional mountain bike. In fact, mountain eBikes offer some distinct advantages over traditional mountain bikes: the pedal assist is great for riders who want to tackle steep uphill trails while trying to maintain their energy.
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Expanding its G-series smartphone line-up, HMD Global on Tuesday launched the Nokia G60 5G smartphone in India. Powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G processor, the smartphone comes in 6GB RAM and 128GB internal storage configuration at Rs 29,999. It is available for pre-booking on Nokia's official website and retail outlets until November 7. On pre-booking, the company is offering Nokia Wired Buds worth Rs 3,599 for free. The smartphone will be available across selected retail stores, e-commerce platforms and Nokia's official website from November 8.
HMD Global says the Nokia G60 5G is its most eco-friendly G-series device to date. Its polycarbonate back cover is made of 100 per cent recycled material and the frame is made of 60 per cent recycled material.
"Reducing environmental impact, and prioritising sustainability, the Nokia G60 5G is built from a high percentage of recycled material with the longest software support yet in the G-series," said Sanmeet Singh Kochhar, VP, India & MENA, HMD Global.
Nokia G60 5G: Specification
The Nokia G60 5G sports a 6.58-inch fullHD+ screen of 120Hz refresh rate. It boots Android 12 operating system. It has a triple-camera system on the back, featuring a 50-megapixel primary camera sensor, 5MP ultra-wide-angle sensor, and a 5MP depth sensor. On the front, the phone has an 8MP camera sensor. It comes with the GoPro Quik App pre-installed for users to shoot, edit and share the photos.
It is powered by a 4,500 mAh battery, supported by 20W fast charging. It is IP52 rated for water and dust resistance. HMD Global promises up to three years of OS upgrades and monthly security updates, and a two-year warranty. It comes in 6GB RAM and 128GB internal storage configuration, and black and ice colours. It supports a microSD card for storage expansion.
The smartphone has a side-mounted fingerprint scanner, 3.5mm audio jack for wired audio out, a USB-C port, Bluetooth for wireless connectivity, dual-SIM and 5G network. The Nokia G60 5G supports Jio True 5G network along with Airtel 5G Plus. It also comes with e-SIM support.


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Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata 24th January 2023 Written Update on SerialGossip.in
In today's episode, Akshara shares the lyrics of the pahadi song. Neelima says she knows the lyrics but not the music. Manjiri sees Neel and Abhimanyu's picture. She asks Neel not to feel bad as she took the decision on Abhimanyu's behald. Manjiri says she knows even Neel wants to see Arohi and Abhimanyu together. She asks to support her decision. Manjiri calls Abhimanyu. Abhimanyu pretends to be normal. Manjiri asks Abhimanyu if he is along in the crowd. Abhimanyu share his pain with Manjiri. Manjiri asks Abhimanyu to return back soon post he mentioned he is alone more than before.
Muskaan asks Akshara to sing as she knows the lyrics. Neelima insists Akshara to sing. Abhinav says Akshara don't sing. He adds Akshara plays aarti on the mobile. Abhir says Akshara never sung a lullaby for him. Abhimanyu gets shocked learning Akshara doesn't sing. He recalls moment with Akshara's song. Akshara says she doesn't know how to sing but she knows well to entertain. Neelima sings. Akshara dances. Abhir about to fall and Abhimanyu catch him. He further sees Abhinav gazing at Akshara. Abhinav joins Akshara in the dance. Abhir says everyone is laughing on his father. Abhimanyu join Abhinav in the dance. He further decides to go back soon. Abhimanyu says it won't be good if he stays for long. Akshara think it will be good if Abhimanyu leaves.
Abhinav decide to feed coffee to Akshara. Light goes-off. Abhimanyu and Akshara spots two men stealing the light. Akshara think Abhimanyu will fight with the men. He talks calmly. Akshara worries seeing Abhimanyu's calm behaviour. She fights with the men. Abhimanyu think Akshara has changed a lot. He thinks Akshara has become a fighter and full of angst. Abhimanyu and Akshara share a heart talk. Akshara asks how he changed a lot post losing his belief on Lord Shiv. Abhimanyu asks Akshara why she quit singing. Both avoid each other.
Mahima scolds Parth for missing the file. Shefali brings the file. Parth gets angry on Shefali for being late. Akshara wears the nose ring. Abhimanyu and Abhinav gazes at Akshara. Abhir confront Abhimanyu about putting an evil eye on his parents. Abhimanyu clarifies.
Akshara and Abhimanyu recall their wedding. Abhinav think his wedding is just on papers and doesn't seem real without rituals. Parth drops Shefali on the road and accuses her for being late to bring the file. Mahima offers lift to Shefali. Shefali refuses to take Mahima's help.
Abhinav offers pahadi food to Abhimanyu. Akshara stops Abhimanyu from consuming sweet potato. Abhinav comments Akshara has knowledge of medical as it seems she has spent time with doctors. Abhimanyu think Akshara don't have a right on their memories as she has moved on. [Episode Ends]
Precap: Abhimanyu confront Abhinav on stealing Akshara from him in drunken state.
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The Steam Generator: Powering Industries With Reliable Steam Production
In the realm of industrial and manufacturing processes, the steam generator plays an important role in powering various operations. By harnessing the power of steam, these robust machines provide the necessary heat and energy required for a wide range of industrial applications. Continue reading to explore the functionality and importance of steam generators in the industrial sector.
A steam generator is a specialized device designed to produce steam by heating water through the combustion of fuels such as natural gas, oil, coal, or biomass. The generated steam can then be used for multiple purposes, including power generation, heating, sterilization, and various industrial processes. Steam generators are known for their efficiency, reliability, and ability to deliver high-quality steam consistently.
One of the primary uses of steam generators is in power generation. Steam produced by the generator can be used to rotate turbines, which, in turn, generate electricity. This process, known as steam power, has been a cornerstone of electricity generation for decades, providing a reliable and efficient source of power for industries, communities, and even households.
Industrial processes in sectors such as manufacturing, chemical, petrochemical, food processing, and pharmaceutical heavily rely on steam generators. These machines supply the necessary thermal energy for heating, drying, distillation, sterilization, and other critical processes. With precise temperature and pressure controls, steam generators ensure that the steam meets the specific requirements of each application, enhancing efficiency and product quality.
Steam generators also find application in heating systems for buildings and facilities. By circulating steam through pipes and radiators, they efficiently provide warmth in large commercial or industrial spaces. Additionally, steam is often used in HVAC systems for humidity control, particularly in areas where precise humidity levels are crucial, such as laboratories and production facilities.
Reliability and safety are paramount in industrial operations, and steam generators are designed with these aspects in mind. They are built with robust materials, advanced control systems, and safety features to ensure smooth and secure operation. Regular maintenance and inspection of steam generators are essential to optimize performance, prevent breakdowns, and ensure compliance with safety regulations.
Steam generators, or industrial boilers, are indispensable components in the industrial and manufacturing sectors. By efficiently producing steam through the combustion of fuels, they provide the necessary heat and energy for various industrial processes, power generation, and heating applications. With their reliability, precise control systems, and safety features, steam generators contribute significantly to the smooth operation of industries worldwide. Whether it's powering turbines, heating industrial processes, or providing warmth in large spaces, steam generators play a crucial role in driving industrial operations forward.
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A new research by scientists at University of California, Irvine and University of Fukui, the team led first to discover how the brain creates memories of delicious smells
September 23, 2021
Has the scent of freshly baked chocolate chip cookies ever taken you back to afternoons at your grandmother's house? Has an old song ever brought back memories of a first date? The ability to remember relationships between unrelated items (an odor and a location, a song and an event) is known as associative memory.
Psychologists began studying associative memory in the 1800s, with William James describing the phenomenon in his 1890 classic The Principles of Psychology. Scientists today agree that the structures responsible for the formation of associative memory are found in the medial temporal lobe, or the famous "memory center" of the brain, but the particular cells involved, and how those cells are controlled, have remained a mystery until now.
Neuroscientists at the University of California, Irvine have discovered specific types of neurons within the memory center of the brain that are responsible for acquiring new associative memories. Additionally, they have discovered how these associative memory neurons are controlled. We rely on associative memories in our everyday lives and this research is an important step in understanding the detailed mechanism of how these types of memories are formed in the brain.
"Although associative memory is one of the most basic forms of memory in our everyday life, mechanisms underlying associative memory remain unclear" said lead researcher Kei Igarashi, faculty fellow of the Center for the Neurobiology of Learning and Memory and assistant professor of anatomy & neurobiology at the UCI School of Medicine.
The study published in Nature on September 22,British time for the first time, that specific cells in the lateral entorhinal cortex of the medial temporal lobe, called fan cells, are required for the acquisition of new associative memories and that these cells are controlled by dopamine, a brain chemical known to be involved in our experience of pleasure or reward.
In the study, researchers used electrophysiological recordings and optogenetics to record and control activity from fan cells in mice as they learn to associate specific odors with rewards. This approach led researchers to discover that fan cells compute and represent the association of the two new unrelated items (odor and reward). These fan cells are required for successful acquisition of new associative memories. Without these cells, pre-learned associations can be retrieved, but the new associations cannot be acquired. Additionally acquiring new associations also requires dopamine.
"We never expected that dopamine is involved in the memory circuit. However, when the evidence accumulated, it gradually became clear that dopamine is involved," said Igarashi. "These experiments were like a detective story for us, and we are excited about the results."
This discovery is an important piece in the puzzle of understanding how memories are formed in the brain and lays a foundation on which other researchers can continue to build. Associative memory abilities are known to decline in neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer's Disease. Understanding the neurobiological mechanism of how these memories are formed is the first step to developing therapeutics to slow the loss of associative memory abilities in Alzheimer's Disease.
The research team also included Jason Y. Lee, Heechul Jun, Shogo Soma, Tomoaki Nakazono, Kaori Shiraiwa, Ananya Dasgupta, Tatsuki Nakagawa, Jiayun L. Xie, Jasmine Chavez, Rodrigo Romo and Sandra Yungblut with UCI's Department of Anatomy & Neurobiology; and Meiko Hagihara and Koshi Murata, division of brain structure and function, University of Fukui, Japan.
This work was supported by grants from the National Institute of Health (award numbers R01MH121736, R01AG063864, R01AG066806), a PRESTO grant from Japan Science and Technology Agency (JPMJPR1681), a Brain Research Foundation Fay-Frank Seed Grant (BRFSG-2017-04), a Whitehall Foundation Research Grant (2017-08-01), a BrightFocus Foundation Research grant (A2019380S), an Alzheimer's Association Research Grant (AARG-17-532932) and a New Vision Research Investigator Award (CCAD201902) to Kei Igarashi. Heechul Jun was supported by the University of California, Irvine Medical Scientist Training Program (MSTP) (T32GM008620) and an NIH F31 grant (1F31AG069500).
About Assistant Professor Kei Igarashi from University of California, Irvine
Kei Igarashi, PhD is a tenure-track assistant professor of Anatomy & Neurobiolgoy at the University of California, Irvine. He leads his own lab since 2016 focusing on neuronal circuit mechanisms underlying associative memory, and investigate how damage to these circuits leads to memory impairment in Alzheimer's disease.
About Assistant Professor Koshi Murata from University of Fukui, Japan
Dr. Koshi Murata is an Assistant Professor at Division of Brain Structure and Function, Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Fukui. Having completed his doctoral studies from the University of Tokyo, he went on to serve as a Research Associate at the University of Tokyo, before joining the University of Fukui. His research interest covers the neural mechanisms of odor perception, appetite, and pleasure of eating.
Funding information
Dr. Koshi Murata was supported by the JSPS KAKENHI and MEXT grants.
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Vanessa Hudgens has been slaying her outfits lately and her recent look may just be our favorite. The 33-year-old posted a slideshow of photos of herself rocking a skintight, plunging V-neck black dress with a massive slit on the skirt.
Vanessa captioned the slideshow of photos, "Back at it." In the photos, she rocked a tight black Jason Bolden dress with a V-neckline that ended all the way at her waist and revealed ample cleavage. The frock was skintight and ruched on the bodice while twisted off to one side.
The skirt of the dress wrapped around her thighs and had a slit on one side of the skirt that started at the tops of her thighs and revealed her long, toned legs.
As for her glam, Vanessa looked stunning with her long, dark black hair down and parted in the middle in loose beach waves done by hairstylist, Danielle Priano. Her makeup was done by Hung Vanngo, who gave her a burnt orange smokey eye that went all along the tops and bottoms of her lids. A thick cat-eye liner and voluminous lashes completed her sultry look.
We have been loving Vanessa's looks lately and just yesterday, she showed off her toned abs and tiny waist in a patterned string bikini top with high-waisted loose shorts and a button-down top.
Vanessa's blue and purple tie-dye string bikini top featured a plunging V-neckline that revealed ample cleavage. She styled the bikini with a pair of black and white Free People Fp Movement x Everlast Satin Shorts that had a thick elastic waistband and flowy, short shorts.
On top of her bikini she threw on a super oversized, silky white button-down shirt which she chose to leave wide open and she accessorized with a pair of sunglasses, a fluffy rainbow Jumisee Tie Dye Faux Fur Bucket Hat, a Mudd Pearl the Rosary Necklace, and furry UGG Oh Fluffita Genuine Shearling Slingback Sandals.
Originally posted 2022-06-28 19:23:33.