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Daniel Day-Lewis Quits Acting
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Actor Daniel Day-Lewis is considered one of the greatest actors of his generation. With three Oscar wins, the actor is known for Lincoln, There Will Be Blood, My Left Foot, Gangs of New York, and Last of the Mohicans is calling it quits.
Day-Lewis has been consistently praised for his shape-shifting versatility. As a method actor, he's also known for going to extreme lengths for a role. He's also done musicals, action films, and period dramas.
Despite always being in high demand, the actor is known for being a recluse. In the late 1990s, there's a rumor Day-Lewis was working as a show cobbler when Martin Scorsese convinced him to return to Hollywood for Gangs of New York.
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Variety reports:
"The method master once learned Czech to play a philandering doctor in "The Unbearable Lightness of Being," listened to Eminem records to channel rage in "Gangs of New York," and confined himself to a wheelchair for "My Left Foot" to play Brown, who had cerebral palsy. Day-Lewis, who is the son of poet Cecil Day-Lewis and English actress Jill Balcon, made his screen debut at the age of 14 in a bit part in 1971's "Sunday, Bloody Sunday."
"He first gained attention on the stage and on television before dazzling critics in 1985 with the one-two punch of "My Beautiful Laundrette" and "A Room With a View," convincingly playing a street tough and an upper class Edwardian."
Actor First To Win Three Oscars
Daniel Day-Lewis | Photo Credit There Will Be Blood
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"Spanning nearly four decades, Day-Lewis' career has touched an audience that transcends any one generation. The young actor began on stage in mainly Shakespeare plays before making his first credited film appearance in the 1982 rendition of "Gandhi." After winning his Academy Award for "Lincoln," he officially made history as the first man to win three Best Actor Oscars."


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Categories with the greatest number of total launches during that period were: cheese, 1,802; take-home ice cream, 1,686; and frozen novelties/impulse ice cream, 1,020. Meanwhile, soy category launches experienced surprising declines. Soy yogurt experienced no new launches, compared with eight in 2002, while soy drink launches fell from 50 in 2004 to 35 in 2006. Clearly, issues with flavor played a vital role in these numbers.
P&F magazine recently spoke with Mintel Custom Solutions research analyst Christy Brinnehl about the latest trends in dairy flavors and what forces are determining the flavor landscape ahead.
Frozen Novelties/Impulse Ice Cream and Take Home Ice Cream
"People look at ice cream as an indulgence," says Brinnehl, "so if you're looking to have something to treat yourself with, you're probably not going to try an off-the-wall flavor. You're going to stick with [more familiar flavors such as] chocolate and vanilla." While this key category—which saw 649 launches in 2006; see T-2—is somewhat stagnant flavor-wise and lacking in dynamic innovation, there are some emerging flavors. Brinnehl cites banana, mango and pineapple as some interesting movers. While she points out that these are "not necessarily exotic fruits," they are "fruits that you don't normally see in ice cream flavors."
Another interesting phenomenon is the migration of beverage flavors to ice cream. Green tea, which was introduced through Asian markets, has had novel, if limited, impact on the market. "Baskin Robbins recently introduced green tea ice cream," Brinnehl says, "but it's not catching on—it's not going to be a new flavor you're going to be seeing everywhere." She continues, "I'm also seeing coffee-flavored ice cream. The same goes for a lot of other subcategories in dairy. We're also seeing coffee in drinkable yogurt."
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New PIAC Report: The Privacy Box: Enabling Consumer Choice and Meaningful Consent in Online Privacy
16 August 2017, OTTAWA – A new research report published by the Public Interest Advocacy Centre (PIAC) shows Canadians value their online privacy and would be interested in the development of a universal "Privacy Box" which would allow them to access standardized privacy settings for online services and applications.
Focus groups in English and French with internet users in Toronto and Ottawa showed many Canadians value privacy for privacy's sake. Focus group participants were especially concerned about sharing of their information with third parties and the collection of certain types of sensitive information such as location, employment and sexual orientation. Many also felt that online tracking activities were not clearly disclosed.
"PIAC's report shows that many consumers feel lost when it comes to their online privacy, even when many mainstream services publish privacy policies and some provide personal privacy settings," said John Lawford, Executive Director and General Counsel to PIAC. "It is time to re-examine the effectiveness of current privacy policies and privacy tools."
When presented with the concept of a "Privacy Box" initiative, focus group participants emphasized the importance of the right to be able to choose when to share their information and to determine how that information is used by or disclosed to third parties. They were also concerned about prohibiting the collection of information they believed was sensitive or private. Participants generally preferred a Privacy Box that was prominent, straightforward, and easy to understand, with a limited number of options.
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"This research shows consumers are interested in a Privacy Box, a one-stop shop for key privacy settings and information which they could set and revisit anytime worry-free," said Alysia Lau, Counsel, Regulatory and Public Policy to PIAC and author of the report. "All online companies should take these findings seriously."
The report recommends the incorporation of privacy by design requirements into the federal Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) and the allocation of public funding for privacy by design initiatives. The report also recommends that the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada issue guidelines on the adoption and implementation of a Privacy Box, as well as a privacy by design standard, and that it re-examine the effectiveness of current privacy tools such as privacy policies and online user terms.
"Privacy by design has a bright future in protecting personal privacy. Policy makers must recognize this and provide the support and funding these initiatives need," added Lau. "Online privacy will remain a critical consumer issue moving forward."
Access the full report in English here.
Access the full report in French here.
The Public Interest Advocacy Centre has received funding from Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada's Contributions Program for Non-profit Consumer and Voluntary Organizations. The views expressed in this report are not necessarily those of Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada or of the Government of Canada.
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First I apologize for the lack of pictures in this article. Belaying and taking pictures are not very compatible for a party of two climbers. Many backpackers visit New Zealand for its amazing nature. You will probably be one of them soon and think about bringing your climbing gear. To ease your plans, I transmit what I have seen during a month on north island sharing my time between carfairs and climbing. If you are use to the awesome cliffs of Spain or France, you could probably be disapointed by the routes here but there is some adventure to take during your drive to the South Island. Most of the different areas we have visited are 1h30 drive (west to north) from Taupo.
If you want to meat a real JAFA (Just Another Fucking Aucklander) you have to visit Wharepapa south and its main area, Froggat, a weekend. It could be the only moment you will meet climbers in north island so talk with them to get precious informations about the other areas! You will climb on a good pocketed volcanic rock on generaly 20m high routes. The landscape around is a typical sheep paradise: grassy hill, river and farm! If you are there for a quick trip, go straight to Main wall, Hold into your face and Bête noire wall. There is a big concentration of nice routes from 18 to 24 and routes are well bolted. It's possible to camp for about 5 dollars in the background of the school. There are few facilities in Wharepapa south that is not a proper town but a junction. However, there is a climber cafe where you could have a look on many guidebooks (hard to find elsewhere) to schedule your trip. More informations and the guide book are available on freeclimb.co.nz
Thirty kilometers south of Froggat is Waipapa cliff, located beside Mangakino river and close of Waipapa dam. Approach take you 25 minutes. This cliff is wilder than Froggat and you may meet nobody there. The main cliff area and its differents walls ( The Arch, Wall of Fate, Gallaxy wall) are a good value. Rock is volcanic too and involved 30m technical routes. Some of them require to add cams or nuts without warning of the freeclimb.co.nz guidebook.There are few nice 18-22 routes but most of the obvious line are 23 and more. It's possible to freecamp by the Mangakino Lake. This place is located on « Campermate » (an usefull app that you can upload on your mobile phone).
On the west side of Taupo's Lake is one of the nicest cliff of north island: Whanganuy Bay. This area is not described in freeclim.co.nz but you can find informations on the new and nice Rock Deluxe North Island guidebook. To access, you drive on a gravel road that become worst and worst when you approach the cliff. Without a 4WD and by saving your car, involved a 50 minutes walk. We climb in The Plateau that is not directly above the lake but not far. One more time, rock is volcanic and good, and routes can be high. You will find obvious lines on arete, crack or line of pockets between 21 and 29. A set of nut and cam is often used. There is a campground on the beach mentioned on the guidebook but it can not be reach without 4WD. Directly above the lake, further than The Plateau, we have heard about another nice area but I miss the name.
Others climbing areas seem to be interesting in Tongariro and Ruapehu's region. One is in Whakapapa, and the other is close of Tukino skifieldon the east side of Mt Ruapehu. The elevation of this second area is 1700m so only for the warmest month. These areas, described in North Island Rock Deluxe, worth certainly a visit if you spend a while on north island for their clean rock and their scenic view. In this region, White Falls will offer you a concentration of hard overhanging routes (27 to….) for ticks hunters only!
Finally climbing in north island gives you the opportunity to discover the authentic and few visited central north island far from the touristic economy. Routes are certainly less numerous than in Wanaka but they have a strong character!
!!! Last advice before to pack your climbing gear: add to your casual equipement few meters of rope to rebuilt an anchor, a carabiner to lower in case, a belay plate to abseil in stead of lowering on sharp edges, a set of nuts and few cams to complete and extender to reduce the rope drag.


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The posh hotel lounge in Beijing offered a snug retreat from the bleak December night, but it wasn't the frosty air that was on the minds of journalists at the holiday bash inside. It was the gunk floating around in it.
An air-quality index app is a must if you work in China's capital, and the revelers at the Foreign Correspondents' Club of China year-end party traded readings as the particulate numbers climbed higher throughout the night. The AQI crested 500 around midnight. That's officially considered hazardous.
If foul air was one distraction, Donald Trump was another. A day before, the president-elect breached decades of precedent by accepting a congratulatory phone call from Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen. That infuriated the Chinese government, which wants foreign leaders to pretend there is no Taiwanese president. The Trump-Taiwan story would dominate the news cycle for days, and those journalists still working on follow-ups wouldn't be toasting another year in China this night.
The dozens of others sipping drinks and sharing gripes were a testament to the strength and esprit de corps of the foreign press corps here, a refreshing sight to someone who has seen both come under stress in the U.S. Whether it's a bull session at the bar after work or a news media convention of some sort, it's tougher than ever to pull a big crowd of reporters and editors these days amid the great winnowing that's been going on for nearly 20 years now.
But in China, so many things are different. Air pollution is at its worst in winter, cars don't yield to pedestrians (I mean, they really don't yield), and journalists don't seem in quite as short supply.
The latest directory from China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs lists hundreds of foreign journalists from 50-odd countries in Beijing alone. The world's major economies are here in force — Japan has 17 news organizations represented and Germany has 20. The U.S. has 32, including The Wall Street Journal, which hired me as its China business editor in 2016.
In the Journal's Beijing bureau, we take turns attending the daily press conference put on by the foreign ministry. Scores of reporters attend, and the big briefing room gets especially crowded when President Trump has tweeted something about China or when North Korea has launched another missile. My tape recorder batteries turned up dead just before a session when China's views would be demanded on both Trump and North Korea; thankfully a reporter from the Russian news agency RIA Novosti gave me her spares. The ranks of foreign correspondents may have thinned a bit here over the years, but for Americans living in towns where there's no longer a local paper, it may be easier to get news from China than it is from their own city hall.
If the foreign press corps here is robust, then China's domestic news army is massive — thanks of course to the wonders of state support. It's not exactly the kind of reporting Americans are accustomed to, but major news events are covered, and there are the occasional exposés into topics one presumes have been declared safe to expose.
The Chinese press can be seen in full force during the annual political jamboree known as Lianghui, or Two Sessions, held in Beijing each March. More than 3,000 journalists were credentialed for Two Sessions, so-called because it refers to concurrent meetings of the National People's Congress.
It has all the appearances of a significant news event, but it seemed a bit like what American political conventions have largely become — a staged event, with the realpolitik taking place somewhere else.
So why China? There is so much here that Americans should know about. I guide the Journal's business and technology coverage in China, and it often seems as if I have stepped five years into the future.
Everyone does everything via smartphone, from paying a restaurant tab to taking out a college loan. China is also at the cutting edge of surveillance technology, as we chronicled in a recent Page One story on facial recognition. This technology is emerging globally, but nowhere more profoundly than in China, where authorities are using facial recognition on public streets and in subway stations, at airports and at border crossings. More significantly, China stands out by harnessing facial recognition technology to influence social behavior — such as setting up cameras at crosswalks to identify and publicly shame people crossing against a red light. Who knows how things might evolve from there.
As with any assignment, there are drawbacks: distance from family and friends, and those cold, polluted days of winter. But few stories can beat China at this point in history.


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Codex Alimentarius Commission: Meeting of the Codex Committee on Residues of Veterinary Drugs in Food, 48928-48929 [2010-20011]Download as PDF
[Federal Register Volume 75, Number 155 (Thursday, August 12, 2010)] [Notices] [Pages 48928-48929] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 2010-20011] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Food Safety and Inspection Service [Docket No. FSIS-2010-0024] Codex Alimentarius Commission: Meeting of the Codex Committee on Residues of Veterinary Drugs in Food AGENCY: Office of the Acting Under Secretary for Food Safety, USDA. ACTION: Notice of public meeting and request for comments. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: The Office of the Acting Under Secretary for Food Safety, U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Center for Veterinary Medicine, are sponsoring a public meeting on August 16, 2010. The objective of the public meeting is to provide information and receive public comments on agenda items and draft U.S. positions that will be discussed at the 19th Session of the Codex Committee on Residues of Veterinary Drugs in Foods (CCRVDF), which will be held in Burlington, Vermont, from August 30-September 3, 2010. The Acting Under Secretary for Food Safety and the FDA recognize the importance of providing interested parties the opportunity to obtain background information on the 19th CCRVDF session and to address items on the agenda. DATES: The public meeting is scheduled for August 16, 2010, from 1 p.m.-4 p.m. ADDRESSES: The public meeting will be held at USDA, J.L. Whitten Building, Room 107-A, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW., Washington, DC 20250. Conference Call Information: Call-In#: 1-866-692-3158. Passcode: 5986642. Documents related to the 19th Session of the CCRVDF will be accessible via the World Wide Web at the following address: https://www.codexalimentarius.net/current.asp. The U.S. Delegate to the 19th Session of the CCRVDF, Dr. Kevin Greenlees, and the FDA invite U.S. interested parties to submit their comments electronically to the following e-mail address: email@example.com. For further information about the 19th session of the CCRVDF contact: Dr. Kevin Greenlees, Senior Advisor for Science & Policy, Office of New Animal Drug Evaluation, HFV-100 USFDA Center for Veterinary Medicine, 7520 Standish Place, Rockville, MD 20855, Telephone: (240) 276-8214, Fax: (240) 276-9538, e-mail: email@example.com For further information about the public meeting, contact: Ken Lowery, [[Page 48929]] International Issues Analyst, USDA, Food Safety and Inspection Service, U.S. Codex Office, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW., Room 4861, Washington, DC 20250, Telephone: (202) 690-4042, Fax: (202) 720-3157, e-mail: email@example.com. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Background Codex was established in 1963 by two United Nations organizations, the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and the World Health Organization (WHO). Through adoption of food standards, codes of practice, and other guidelines developed by its committees, and by promoting their adoption and implementation by governments, Codex seeks to protect the health of consumers andensure fair practices in the food trade. The CCRVDF is responsible for determining priorities for the consideration of residues of veterinary drugs in foods, recommending maximum levels of such substances, developing codes of practice as may be required, and considering methods of sampling and analysis for the determination of veterinary drug residues in foods. The Committee is hosted by the United States. Issues To Be Discussed at the Public Meeting The following items on the agenda for the 19th Session of the CCRVDF will be discussed during the public meeting:
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I've subscribed to a Keto Meal Plannning service, just to try it out. Wholesome Yum is a Keto Recipe Blogger I've been following for quite a while, and I'm giving her service a try! You can find her blog here.
So I went grocery shopping for all of the supplies I didn't already have, and we'll see how it goes! I had to do the week of October 22nd's meal plan because this week's is full of mushrooms.
Not a whole lot to say about this yet, and I suspect the meal plan will actually provide two weeks worth of food – I don't eat as much as it's providing… maybe it's intended for a family?
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STOCKTON, Calif. (CNS) — The decision to file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection was difficult for the Diocese of Stockton but will allow it to "compensate as fairly as possible" victims of abuse, "including those who have not yet come forward or had their day in court," said Bishop Stephen E. Blaire.
Bankruptcy protection, filed Jan. 15, also will "provide a way for us to continue the ministry and support we provide to the parishes, the poor and the communities located within our diocese," he said in a Jan. 13 statement.
"After months of careful consideration and prayer," Bishop Blaire said, it became clear to him it was the right course of action. "This decision was reached through consultation with experts in finance and law, as well as with priests, parishioners and many others in the community our diocese serves," he added.
In the past 20 years, the Stockton Diocese has paid more than $14 million in legal settlements for victims of clergy sexual abuse and the total amount of payments, including funds from insurers and others, amounts to $32 million.
Stockton becomes the 10th U.S. archdiocese or diocese that has filed bankruptcy protection as a result of the costs of clergy sexual abuse lawsuits since 2004. The others are: the Milwaukee and Portland archdioceses; and the dioceses of San Diego; Spokane, Wash.; Davenport, Iowa; Tucson, Ariz.; Fairbanks, Alaska; Wilmington, Del.; and Gallup, N.M.
Those that have since emerged from bankruptcy include Tucson, Davenport, Spokane, Wilmington and Portland.
"The parishes and Catholic schools within our diocese are separate corporations and should not be impacted by this filing," Bishop Blaire said.
"It is important to remember that the only entity seeking bankruptcy protection is the corporation sole known legally as the Roman Catholic Bishop of Stockton," Bishop Blaire said in his statement.
"The parishes and Catholic schools within our diocese are separate corporations and should not be impacted by this filing," he said. "The same is true for other separate corporations, such as St. Mary's and Central Catholic high schools, and the Madonna of Peace Retreat Center."
He also noted that since he began discussing the possibility of bankruptcy with diocesan officials more than six months ago, he has been "moved by the understanding, patience and support expressed by so many people in the church and in the wider community."
The bishop wrote to Catholics in the diocese last summer informing them that funds used to settle sexual abuse lawsuits were almost depleted and the diocese had "no apparent way to meet the expenses of pending lawsuits and possible future claims."
In that letter, he said that since his arrival in the diocese 14 years ago, he has tried to settle abuses cases when possible and to "heal the deep wounds caused to our church and our diocese by the evil of sexual abuse."
"Today, the cash reserves from which these payments are made are all but gone" he wrote, and the remaining cash "is a small fraction of what is needed to face pending lawsuits as well as any new claims."
He said decisions made by the diocese "will not impact the solvency or operations of the parishes," and he stressed that the "hard work you have done to build and run your parish should not be jeopardized by the actions or inactions of the diocese in decades past."
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The lead vocalist has a soulful and provocative voice. It was a fun set that makes you want to get up and dance. This is not a sit down and sleep sound. This was hot! Great song called "No, it's a Cardigan But thanks for Noticing."
Performance 5/5
The band actually established a relationship with the audience. Dancing was encouraged and made for an all-round better show! Their transitions between songs were smooth. Like any rock show the band needs to melodically seduce the audience and they really did.
Professionalism 5/5
Great use of the venue. The lighting suited the sound. Almost reminded of Jet! I'm so happy I got to review these guys. I had a blast, it was my favourite band that night. These guys are pretty young, but show the charisma of rock royalty.
Aesthetic 5 /5
They are sexy, playful and cutting edge. The charismatic redhead took full advantage of those gorgeous head bang worthy locks. These guys are a riot. They are almost as fun to look at as they are to hear.
Authenticity 5/5
I want to give more than a five they were believable, sincere and exciting. These guys remind you of what rock and roll is supposed to be!
Total: 25/25
Final Grade: 100%
Andrea Holz is a Toronto-based award winning writer, actress, comedian and coffee master.
Don't forget to follow Toronto Music Scene on Twitter @TorontoMusic.


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El Royale Casino
El Royale Review
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|Games Offered
|Keno, Roulette, Video poker, Slots, Blackjack, Baccarat, Craps, Bingo, Sic Bo
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- Hits
- Misses
- Live dealer games are presented on the platform.
- It offers more than 200 games to choose from and win.
- It's licensed by a safe Curaçao Gaming Authority body.
- Different payment options are provided to suit every gambler's tastes.
- Support works 24/7 and anyone can contact it using various methods.
- Games are only produced by two providers: RTG, Visionary iGaming.
- Terms of promotions can be tricky for newcomers.
- Only 2 accepted currencies hurt the localization.
Selection of games
El Royale presents its gambling lovers a library of games with more than 200 games to choose from. Every game goes with special visual and sound effects to make you engrossed in the atmosphere. You can gamble at slots, tables, specialties.
Moreover, live dealers are available bringing more excitement to playing. In these games, you can chat with dealers or people playing with you. Many players enjoy such a modern way of gambling.
Casino software
El Royale games are produced by two software providers: Real-Time Gaming and Visionary iGaming.
Real-Time Gaming is responsible for the bigger part of the games. They make slots, table games with high RTP rates and beautiful effects. Visionary iGaming brings the casino many live dealers making gaming more fun.
Ability to play for free
All games at El Royale have their own demo versions. Demo slots make sure newcomers can research the slots without the need to risk depositing their real cash. A beginner in gambling can try to spin a slot, see its functions, free spins, volatility, and RTP rates.
You can also play tables with demo cash and make some strategies there. Once you're ready, deposit real funds and try out the casino in full colors.
Progressive jackpots
In addition to slots with unique visual effects, there're also progressives at El Royale. These mind-blowing games let you try to hit a jackpot without the need to bet a lot of cash. Impressive, right?
You can spend less than a dollar per spin and still win more than one hundred or even a million dollars. To get a chance of hitting the pot, catch a special Jackpot feature on one of these slots. The most famous progressive jackpot on the website is Aztec's Millions.
Ability to download games
All games at El Royale are only available in-browser and can't be installed on your PC. Nevertheless, the games are made by the best software providers: RTG and Visionary iGaming, making them look great even without a program.
Moreover, downloadable clients have their own cons. For example, it's quite an often case when an app holds a smaller library of games than the site on the net. You might also receive slower loading times from a program than a website.
Games without downloading
The games at El Royale look fantastic in-browser and can impress even the pickiest game lovers. Every slot is full of visual and sound effects making you engrossed into the atmosphere of the game itself.
Live dealer games by Visionary iGaming are fun and make you want to stay at the casino for a while. These games include various kinds of roulette, blackjack, and even poker.
Welcome bonus
El Royale offers its newcomers and regular players various promotions. Let's jump right into listing them one after another.
Welcome packages
New users are eligible for a fancy Welcome Package bringing you an up to 240% bonus + 40 free spins on a slot Bubble Bubble 2. To claim this first deposit deal, make a transaction, and use the code TRUEROYAL.
Another Welcome bonus includes a second deposit deal — a match bonus up to 260% on your second deposit. To take the deal, enter the code TRUE ROAR on your second payment. You can also receive a Welcome Mix (up to 245% + 40 free spins on Cash Bandits 2), Welcome spins (70 spins on Aladdin's Wishes), and Welcome Boost (250% bonus). Choose whichever you like the most.
Promotions for regulars
Regular players at El Royale can claim a Today's Special freebie bringing a huge slot bonus. Claiming it involves making a deposit and entering the bonus code ROYALHOUR.
Another promotion for regulars is Spins Party. It gives you up to 100 free spins on the slot Gemtopia. For 70 spins, deposit at least $35 and $70 — for 100 spins. Enter the code CHICAGO to claim the bonus.
Fairness of bonus conditions
Despite the juicy bonuses and their rewards, each freebie has many hidden dangers.
Firstly, every single promotion at El Royale comes together with an X35 wagering requirement. It means you need to bet 35 times to be eligible for a cashout. It's barely possible to complete making the freebies unprofitable.
Moreover, promotions can only be used on certain games. For example, the 100 spins bonus can only be used on a slot Gemtopia and nowhere else. It narrows down your choice and also plays a crucial role in the winnings.
VIP club and loyalty program
At the time of writing the review, there isn't any VIP club with a loyalty program at El Royale. It's probably due to the fact the casino has existed less than a year up to this point.
Nevertheless, you can enjoy their slots with a big choice of promotions, like free spins and matches up to 100 or even 200%.
Mobile website
The mobile in-browser version of El Royale is optimized for a variety of devices including mobile phone brands like iPhone and Android. Once you enter the website, you're going to see how everything is neatly arranged and easy to work with.
All games run smoothly, with no lags or bugs. You can enjoy yourself at live dealers without the need to worry about the long loading since games from Visionary iGaming don't make players wait long hours.
Mobile app
There isn't any mobile app of El Royale at the time of writing this review. However, the in-browser version makes up for this small con.
All games are optimized for mobile devices, easy to play, and the website itself is quite simple to work with. Moreover, you don't need to fill up the space of your mobile device with the casino app, when you can gamble in the browser.
Deposit and withdrawal methods
Deposit options
El Royale offers its users many payment options to suit everyone's tastes.
To deposit, you can use Visa, MasterCard, Bitcoin, Neosurf, POLi, or Gift cards. The deposit times for all methods apart from Bitcoin are instant.
Bitcoin transactions take around 15 minutes to be processed. The minimum deposit amount for debit/credit cards and POLi is $30, Neosurf — $10, and BTC — $20.
Cashout options
For withdrawing from El Royale, you can use Visa, MasterCard, Bank Wire, or Bitcoin. The transactions with credit/debit cards and Bank Wire take from 3-5 days, while with Bitcoin only 1-2 days.
There aren't any fees on any of the listed options. The minimum cashout amount for all methods is $150.
Cash transaction security
El Royale wants its users' data to be in safe hands always and does everything to ensure this. Your cash transactions are secured with the help of state-of-the-art technologies.
The mechanism makes sure the traffic during transactions is processed within payment gateways using a safer version of the HTTP protocol. This is a rare technology used at casinos serving as a huge perk for this gambling platform.
Withdrawal speed
The payout speed depends on the cashout method you choose. Bank Wire takes the longest — 5 business days to complete the payment. If you put a request on Saturday then it's a whole week of waiting.
Credit and debit cards take from 3-4 business days. Bitcoin takes only 1-2 days to finish a transaction. BTC is the easiest and quickest withdrawal method to use at El Royale.
Honesty RTP
An overall RTP rate isn't mentioned at El Royale itself. However, if you're eager to find out the rates for the slots you want to play, do research on their providers. The companies love to mention the return rates to gain more trust, as well as recognition from players.
Is it legal?
El Royale is fully legal since it's under the jurisdiction of the Curaçao Gaming Authority license.
Fairness checks
There isn't any information on El Royale having passed checks from any audit bodies, like eCogra — a worldwide famous one. However, this miss is fully compensated for by the RNG technology.
The random number generator is implemented into each game in the casino. It proves each poky to be fully fair and not rigged in any way. Your winnings only depend on your luck.
User data encryption
Your personal and financial data at El Royale is in safe hands thanks to their SSL technology. The security socket layer is an encryption mechanism that sends your data onto a safe server of the casino. Your information is secured there because of a firewall protecting the server.
The localization of El Royale could be in a much better state. The website accepts two currencies being USD and AUD. This lowers the number of potential players due to the currency barriers around the world.
The situation with languages is the same. The site is available only in English making it inaccessible to people from some parts of the world, like Eastern countries.
Support availability
Support at El Royale works around-the-clock helping every player with any possible issues. To get in touch with the support team you can use a live chat, email [email protected], or a mobile phone number +1 850 400 3297.
Quality of support
Despite the support team probably being quite exhausted working 24/7, the quality of their help is top-notch. You'll always receive an extremely full answer to your question in every minor detail. You're going to be left positively surprised.
El Royale is recommended to gamble at due to a few factors. This gambling platform has more than 200 games from two providers: RTG and Visionary iGaming. Add a user-friendly support team and juicy promotions, and get a satisfied El Royale player. Don't waver to try out this casino for yourself!


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Advance ALPHA 4 HIKE (PAST MODEL)
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EN Certification: EN B
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We use Royal Mail, Parcelforce Worldwide and other courier companies (e.g. DHL, DPD) depending on shipment value, weight, destination etc.
For more information, please view our order and delivery FAQs page.
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Lightweight Mountain Bivouac Paraglider
The Alpha 4 Hike is the latest Lightweight / Mountain / Bivouac paragliding wing from Advance.
As a lightweight version of the ALPHA 4 the HIKE offers the hiker, trekker, traveller or quite simply the weight-conscious pilot a genuine alternative in the lower Intermediate range - and it makes flying even simpler.
Light weight thanks to an ideal mix of materials:
- New Skytex 27 g/m2 fabric for the top and bottom wing surface
- New Skytex 40 g/m2 for the leading edge and ribs
- Light, specially coated lines
- Narrow risers
- Compact and lightweight backpack
Dynamic with good performance
Compared with the ALPHA 4 the HIKE can use a higher takeoff weight, so that it can be flown with a smaller wing area. In addition it has thinner lines. Both of these features give it slightly more dynamic flight characteristics and markedly better performance, but the degree of passive safety is unchanged.
Advance Alpha 4 Hike > User Manual Supplement
Here you can download the user manual supplement as a pdf format:
User Manual ALPHA 4 (1.0 MB)
ALPHA 4 HIKE supplement (1.0 MB)
The ALPHA 4 HIKE has been granted LTF 1-2 and EN Certification. This approval applies to all sizes of the ALPHA 4 HIKE in unaccelerated and accelerated flight.
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Available 8 oz Salmon Filet, skinless & 2 lb bag 13/15 Shrimp Peeled & Devained
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Scandinavian Design with Desenio
If you have never heard of Desenio before, they are a company that provides Scandinavian design posters and picture frames. I love their core principle in that they believe that stylish wall art should be affordable to everyone. Something I could not agree with more.
I was recently given the opportunity to select a few items from their range. With a new dining room and play room to add the finishing touches to, as well as Henrys room to transform from a room fit for a baby to one fit for a little man, it was perfect timing!
First, a little about the products as this is the same across all their items. All their posts are printed on uncoated, 200g premium matte paper. This gives their posters a real feel of quality and gives a stunning finish to the image and a real clarity to showcase the print.
Depending on your size of prints, these arrive either in a cylindrical tube or flat in a cardboard folder to prevent damage during delivery. We had a mixture of both and can say that both protected the prints perfectly.
The frames are wood and made with plexiglass ensuring that they are super light. They open easily from the back using clips, making them quick and easy to open and insert your poster for a beautiful, sleek finish.
So, here's what we ordered:
Our separate dining room and kitchen has recently been renovated and a wall knocked down. This has left us with one enormous kitchen-diner to fill. We're ultimately going to be going for lovely natural colours such as olive greens and adding as many real plants I can get away with. That means I wanted something with a natural palette to add to the space.
Add in the fact that this was a kitchen and diner combination, I knew I wanted something on theme. So, when I saw these coffee prints, I knew that these were a great fit for the space and would bring things together wonderfully.
L-R: Freshly Brewed 30 x 40cm | After Coffee 13 x 18cm | Coffee Still Life 30 x 40cm | Blueberry Pie 30 x 40cm
For Henry's room, it is more about moving from the baby's room to a little boy's room. It was a gender-neutral grey and rainbow theme (we didn't find out the gender and therefore know what 'flavour' he was until he arrived), so now we want to add a little personality to reflect who he is.
So, for him it's all about adventure. Add in little smiles and a lot of love, and we are well on our way to adding finishing touches to reflect the boisterous little man he is now.
L-R: Car Track City 21 x 30cm | Smile 13 x 18cm | Love L 13 x 18cm
Finally, we have the play room. This is where we wanted to build on the adventure. Our play room is a space designed to let them play, were the only limit is their imagination and we wanted the prints in there to reflect that.
A map of the world, encouragement to explore and to question was a must. Add in a daddy-lion (the Bear's favourite 'flower') and those finishing touches are starting to come together. We're not completely finished in here yet, but it's a great start.
L-R: Fun Stuff 21 x 30cm | Exploring 13 x 18cm | World Map Animals 30 x 40cm | Dandelion No 2 13 x 18cm
I couldn't be more pleased with all three rooms as these are the little touches that finish things off, and bring everything together. All prints are framed in the Desenio black wood frames.
I have a complete set of all the prints featured in this post ready to giveaway to one lucky reader. Yes, that's right: every print! 11 in total. All you have to do is enter using Rafflecopter below and follow the instructions.
This giveaway is open to UK residents only, is powered by Rafflecopter and will close on Sunday 6th January 2019 at midnight. The winner will then be chosen at random using the tool. Please note that this giveaway is hosted and administered by Tippytupps blog, and the prize will be sent out directly from me. For full terms and conditions for the giveaway, please visit the Tippytupps terms and conditions page.
And that's it. Good luck everyone!
If you enjoyed this review, then why not check out our review section for more.
DISCLOSURE: I was provided with these items in return for my honest review. As always though, all opinions expressed in this post are my own


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If you are looking to get into the cannabis industry, then there are a number of things that you must consider. One of the most important things is the kind of role you want to secure. With so many opportunities available in the cannabis industry, it can be hard to decide what you want to do or which position will suit you the best. At the moment, the position of a master extractor is in demand. But to obtain this role, you must be willing to attend a cannabis school and become certified as a master extractor.
The role of a master extractor involves extracting the active chemical ingredients from the cannabis plants. These include THC and CBD. THC is the chemical that gives people the 'high' feeling and CBD is the one that offers medical benefits such as relief from pain.
These compounds can be used in the manufacture of many other products. These can include oils, lotions, hemp products as well as edibles such as cookies. These things definitely require you to have a high level of education and training. But, this role is also one of the highest paying in the industry. So to become a master extractor, the first thing you must aim to do is attend a cannabis school and obtain the necessary qualification.
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So, New Jersey Nets fans how do you feel this morning about LeBron James basically asserting Thursday that the NBA would be better off by wiping your franchise off the face of the earth? By the way, Merry Christmas.
In case you missed it, James said Thursday that the NBA would be a better league with fewer teams, and specifically mentioned the Nets and Minnesota Timberwolves.
"Imagine if you could take Kevin Love off Minnesota and add him to another team and you shrink the (league). Looking at some of the teams that aren't that great, you take Brook Lopez or you take Devin Harris off these teams that aren't that good right now and you add him to a team that could be really good.
"I'm not saying let's take New Jersey and let's take Minnesota out of the league. But hey, you guys are not stupid, I'm not stupid, it would be great for the league."
OK, so he isn't saying take New Jersey and Minnesota out of the league. He's just saying take New Jersey and Minnesota -- and maybe a couple of other teams who stink -- out of the league to make the rest of the teams better.
What would you say to LeBron if you had the chance? Is he all wet? Would you go along with the contraction idea, provided it did not involved your team?


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Cryptocurrencies absolutely kicked butt last year, leaving traditional equities, like the stock market, eating their dust.
At the very end of 2016, the aggregate value of every cryptocurrency combined was just $17.7 billion. However, when the clock struck midnight on Dec. 31, 2017, the combined market cap of every virtual currency added together had jumped to about $613 billion, representing an impressive increase of more than 3,300%. Comparatively, it would take the broad-based S&P 500 decades to deliver similar returns. What cryptocurrencies did for investors in 2017 might qualify as the greatest year ever for a single asset class.
Accepted reasons why cryptocurrencies had such a phenomenal year
Perhaps the big question is: What drove cryptocurrencies higher in 2017? To that end, there are a number of accepted answers.
To begin with, the proliferation of blockchain is perceived to have played a big role in the ascent of digital currencies. Blockchain is the digital, distributed, and decentralized ledger that underlies virtual currencies and is responsible for recording all transactions without the need for a financial intermediary, such as a bank.
It's believed that blockchain could help solve three of the biggest issues with the way money is transmitted today. First, blockchain is decentralized, which means that information isn't stored in a single data hub. Instead, it's spread all around the world in order to ensure that no single person, group, or company has control over a virtual currency, and to keep cybercriminals from holding a community of virtual currency-holders hostage.
Secondly, since blockchain doesn't need a middleman like a bank, transaction fees could actually be lower than on traditional payment networks.
Finally, blockchain may offer the ability to significantly speed up the rate at which transactions settle. Traditional banks can take days to verify a cross-border payment, and they're only open during "normal" business hours. Meanwhile, transactions are being verified over blockchain 24 hours a day, seven days a week, which may lead to transactions being settled instantly, or at the very least substantially quicker than under the current payment system.
Beyond just blockchain, cryptocurrencies benefited from a falling dollar, which pushed investors into assets that act as a store of value. Virtual currencies like bitcoin and Litecoin have a fixed number of coins that can be mined, offering the perception that they are a finite asset. This allowed some cryptocurrencies consideration as a store of value.
News-driven events played a key role as well. For example, the announcement that bitcoin would be accepted as legal tender in Japan, along with both the CME Group (CME 1.64%) and CBOE Global Markets (CBOE 1.50%) commencing futures trading for bitcoin in December, helped add legitimacy to this burgeoning asset class.
Here's the real reason why cryptocurrencies keep rising
But what if I told you that these accepted catalysts were merely scapegoats for the real reason why cryptocurrencies have exploded higher in recent months? The real reason virtual currencies can't be stopped is because the cryptocurrency market isn't fair.
What do I mean by "fair?" Let's look at a quick comparison of the choices an investor has with a traditional equity, such as a publicly traded stock, versus a cryptocurrency.
With a publicly traded stock, investors have the opportunity to make money if it goes up, or down. They can buy or sell, as with any equity, in order to take advantage of appreciation in the share price of a stock. But an investor can also short-sell a stock and make money if it goes down, as well as purchase options that bet on a move higher, or lower, in a stock over a defined period of time. Though the odds of turning a profit with options are pretty low, the stock market is "fair" in that money can be made on both sides of a trade.
The cryptocurrency market isn't fair. Investors are essentially limited to buying or selling a virtual coin, with no ability to bet against a virtual coin and make money if it goes down. The one exception here is bitcoin, which does allow retail and institutional investors to place bearish bets via futures contracts on the CME and CBOE platforms. Because there's no money to be made to the downside, moves lower in many cryptocurrencies tend to be swift and short-lived, which are probably a result of stop-losses being hit. Such a market strongly incentivizes buying since downward moves aren't rewarded, resulting in the parabolic moves higher we've witnessed in recent months.
There can be other blatant differences, too, between traditional equity markets and cryptocurrencies that favor cryptocurrency valuation expansion. For example, publicly traded companies are required to comply with listing guidelines and disclose material news events. Meanwhile, the cryptocurrency market is unregulated, meaning rumors and tweets can play a big role in pushing valuations higher.
It remains to be seen if this will change in the year(s) to come, but it serves as a major piece of the puzzle in propping up virtual currency valuations for the time being.


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Cultivating good oral hygiene habits in children is very important to ensure that they maintain good oral hygiene habits throughout life.
- Be a Role Model. One of the most important things you can do in order to teach your kids good oral hygiene is being a model of such behaviour yourself. Make an effort to ensure that your toddler sees you brushing their teeth both morning and evening. For example, brush your teeth at the same time they do. You can even let them help you brush your teeth in the same way that you help them brush theirs. Another good idea is to watch a YouTube video of a child having fun while brushing their teeth – they will relate to them.
- Turn Their Toothbrush into a Toy (Go Electric). One of the number one tips that both dentists and parents alike recommend as a way to motivate children to brush their teeth is by turning their toothbrush into a toy by getting them an electric toothbrush. It makes brushing fun. Similarly, consider getting toothpaste with their favourite character on it or using a water flosser to amp up the fun while cleaning one's teeth.
- Use a Rewards System. Every time your child brushes and flosses their teeth, they get a sticker. Put the sticker on a calendar. After one week, they can exchange their stickers for a trip to the park or a movie night.
- Use the Gross Out Factor To Your Advantage. This works on kids of all ages. Simply pick up some products that reveal plaque on the teeth (chewable tablets or mouth wash, for instance) in a way that gets them focusing on cleaning their teeth.
- Make it Story Time. Incorporate fun stories during teeth brushing time. You can use this as a means to teach your children about good oral hygiene. For example, the toothbrush can be the hero who is after all of the plaque in your child's mouth, saving your children's teeth in the process. Another good idea for children to learn good oral hygiene is through the use of songs, many of which are available on YouTube.
- Use a Sock Puppet. If your child is young enough to appreciate sock puppets, but doesn't want you to be the one to help them brush their teeth, using a sock puppet to help them with the task is a great idea. You can also use this time to teach them the importance of brushing their teeth.
- Give them the Tools. For older children, it is important to turn oral hygiene into a routine. One way to do this is to set an alarm, for example, that reminds them to brush their teeth at a certain time. Alternatively, it could be a timer that goes off after two minutes of brushing their teeth. This gives them a sense of responsibility over caring for their own teeth and therefore motivation to do so.
It is important to cultivate good oral health in children. Contact Sierra Dental today for more information.


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Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 70-200mm f/2.8 E FL ED VR Autofocus Lens {77} with Tripod Foot
The Nikkor 70-200mm f/2.8E FL ED VR (Nikon USA part #20063) is the latest generation of Nikon's famous line of constant aperture telephoto zoom lenses. The 70-200mm 2.8 FL fully covers FX format sensors with portrait and medium tele focal lengths while offering a new level of performance and professional image quality.
The Nikon 70-200mm f/2.8E FL ED VR features an all new optical configuration and a mechanicals that feel familiar yet offer with welcome enhancements for high speed shooting. The new optical design makes use of an ultra premium FL (Flourite) element and a HRI (High Refractive Index) element as well as six ED (Extra low Dispersion) elements among a 22 element 18 group arrangement that also includes N (Nano Crystal) and SIC Super Integrated Coating for first class image quality with remarkable sharpness, realistic color, jaw dropping contrast and no need of worry about flare or ghosting.
Sports and action photographers will really appreciate the new lighter magnesium allow barrel that includes 4 easy to reach AF operation buttons and a dedicated AF-L/OFF/AF-ON switch that allows easy changes between AutoFocus Lock, Disabled, and AutoFocus Start functionality. Like previous models the FL lens uses an AF-S SWM (Silent Wave Motor) for ultra-fast and quiet autofocusing. The lens close focusing distance has been improved by a foot over the previous model from 1.4m (4.6ft) to 1.1m (3.6ft).
This 70-200mm f/2.8 features a VR Vibration Reduction system (with Normal and Sports modes) for increased stability equivalent to up to 4 a stop higher shutter speed. As with previous models the maximum aperture remains bright constant f/2.8 throughout the full zoom range for maximum versatility under any lighting and amazing background blur.
The lens is an E Type, meaning the aperture diaphragm is electromagnetically actuated by a a lens motor for increased responsiveness. While a the new aperture mechanism is a forward looking upgrade able to more fully keep up with ever increasing camera frame rates it does limit compatibility*. Nikon shooters looking for an exceptional lens for earlier digital bodies should consider the Nikkor 70-200mm f/2.8 VR II instead.
Key Features
- Evolution of Nikon's legendary 70-200mm pro telephoto zoom workhorse
- Nikon F Mount E Type* (electro-magnetic aperture)
- 4 Barrel mounted AF Operation buttons & dedicated AF-L/OFF/AF-ON switch
- ~4 stops of Vibration Reduction for handheld & low-light shooting
- Two VR modes: Normal & Sport (panning)
- Fast f/2.8 constant aperture
- Rounded 9-Blade Diaphragm
- Sensational image quality and sharpness with virtually no distortion
- 1 HRI (High Refractive Index) element
- 1 FL (Fluorite) element
- 6 ED (Extra Low Dispersion) elements
- Nano Crystal Coat (N)
- Nikon Super Integrated Coating (SIC)
- Internal Focus (IF) design
- AF-S SWM (Silent Wave Motor) provides ultra fast and quiet focus
- Focuses down to just 1.1m (3.6ft)
- Focus limit switch (Full or ∞-5m): reduces AF seek time by restricting focus range
- Full time manual override with A-M and M-A mode options
- M/A focus setting allows full time manual focus override
- Magnesium alloy barrel
- Rotating Tripod Mount with removable foot
- Nonstick fluorine coated front and rear glass
- Extensive weather sealing
Available accessories include: HB-78 Reversible Bayonet Lens Hood, CL-M2 Ballistic Nylon Lens Case, 77mm filters, LC-77 Snap-On Front Lens, LF-4 Rear Cap.
*As of 09/11/2017 compatible with D3100, D3200, D3300, D5000, D5100, D5200, D5300, D5500, D7000, D7100, D7200, D300, D300s, D600, D610, D700, D750, D800, D800E, D810, D810A, D850, D3x, D4, D4s, Df, D500, D5
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|Filter Size
|Focus Type
|Autofocus (lens motor)
|Lens Mount
|Nikon F "E" Electromagnetic Aperture
|Lens Type
|Telephoto / Long
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Involved with every aspect of event design. Offering support services including the selection of: furniture rentals, staging, lighting, sound, video, custom builds, security, and permits.
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According to a new analysis, proposed changes to the federal poverty line could mean big changes for low income people in the Mountain West.
The Trump Administration wants to change how the poverty line is calculated every year for inflation."That sounds technical, says Aviva Aron-Dine with the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities, a nonpartisan research group. "But what it would mean is it would lower the poverty line relative to what it would otherwise be."
Aron-Dine says the reason that's important is because the poverty line determines who can get all kinds of government assistance: free lunch for students, food stamps, or SNAP benefits, Medicaid.
"I think people are sometimes under the mistaken impression that people in the Mountain West don't rely on federal help to get health care, or to put food on the table," she says.
The proposal could have an especially large effect on some rural communities in our region where poverty rates are particularly high.
The comment period for the proposal ends this week.
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1. Location is important:Unfortunately, people tend to find the "perfect" house and go ahead and make an offer without taking the time to consider the location of the house. Sure, it is in an area you like but how far is the kid's school or your work? Is there a supermarket nearby? Will you have all the basic services you need located nearby? These are questions that every home buyer should ask before making an offer on a property. Make sure that your realtor tells you everything you want to know about location.
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TORONTO, Oct. 14, 2016 /CNW/ – PharmaCielo Ltd. is pleased to announce that Dr. Pritesh Kumar has accepted appointment to the position of Chief Scientific Officer for the company, effective immediately. Dr. Kumar is a research scientist with a specialization in cannabinoid pharmacology and will be responsible for leading PharmaCielo's research activities and partnerships globally.
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Dr. Kumar earned his PhD in Pharmacology and Toxicology with a focus in cannabinoid pharmacology from the University of Louisville. He is a cannabinoid research scientist, pharmacologist, laboratory manager and consultant trained in ensuring QA/QC, cGMP, GPP and cGLP of pharmaceutical products and Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs).
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Separately, Dr. Kumar will continue in his complementary role as CEO of PhytoSciences where he leads a team of 40+ global scientists and physicians primarily focused on developing safe, consistent and pure medicinal cannabinoid-based therapeutics and consulting on R&D, manufacturing, bioprocessing, clinical trial solutions and laboratory development pertaining to cannabinoid-based therapeutics.
Dr. Kumar has been published in numerous scientific journals including the European Journal of Pharmacology, Pharmacology and Physiology, Journal of Medicinal Chemistry, Investigative Ophthalmology & Visual Science and Biochemical and Biophysical Research Communications and authored a book chapter on polymorphisms in the CB2 and related impacts to certain pathologies. He is an active member of the International Cannabinoid Research Society (ICRS) and a former member of the American Society of Cell Biology (ASCB), National Glaucoma Society (NGS), Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME) of the University Of Louisville School Of Medicine and the University of Louisville's Technology Subcommittee.
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HEFEI, July 5 (Xinhua) -- A new freight train route started service Thursday linking Hefei, capital of eastern China's Anhui Province and Germany's Dusseldorf, local authorities said Friday.
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In recent years, Hefei has opened 15 freight train services linking the city with Central Asian and European cities including Hamburg, Duisburg, Almaty and Helsinki.
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Not sure if this is the best board to post this question...
We are awaiting delivery of NI hardware, in the meantime I have been tasked with writing selftest software.
I need to test the operation of a switch matrix (4x132). Connected to the matrix (among other stuff) is an NI differential analog input card (PXI-6722) and an NI DMM (PXI-4070).
In order to test the operation of the switch matrix I'd like to use the DMM to measure the resistance across the PXI-6722 Analog Input channels, i.e. resistance between
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Given that the specification of the analog input card (PXI-6722) states that the input impedance is 100 MΩ in parallel with 10 pF, and the routing would be through 4 relays (DMM+ to switch matrix, DMM- to switch matrix, AnIp+ to switch matrix, AnIp- to switch matrix) would I be able to detect the presence of an analogue input?
Bare in mind that I'm testing the switch for stuck shut and stuck open so I'm not looking for an accurate resistance measurement, but a distinguishable difference between an open circuit and the presence of an analogue input.
Curious: Are you using the PXI-2535 4x136, or another manufacturer's 4x132 module?
I ask because I'm curious if this is a FET, SSR, reed, or armature electromechanical relay. It ultimately depends on the relay element and they layout of the board.
I will say that the PXI-6722 is an analog output card -- it has zero analog input channels -- so maybe you listed the wrong module? If you did mean the 6722, then testing the analog output channels will be a breeze.
I will note that if you're attempting to measure a 100MΩ resistance with a DMM that has a maximum resistance of 100MΩ, then if the input resistance is much more than 110MΩ, the DMM will return an overlimit ('infinite') resistance. I note this because the analog input resistance specification can be much higher than specified, depending on the input configuration. I would recommend using the PXI-4071, which has a 5GΩ nominal resistance range.
I recommend if you're trying to measure a stuck open, stuck shut situation, then you use a different methodology. The easiest method to test for opens/closes is to short all rows together and connect to DMM +, then short all columns together and connect to DMM-. Then open all relays and verify a high impedance. Then close relays one at a time and make sure the impedance goes low, then open that relay, take another measurement and make sure the resistance is high... then move onto the next relay and keep going until you're done. This simple method does require you to disconnect the DUTs from the matrix and connect a shunt bar of some sort, but it's an easy method to 100% verify operation. If there is a stuck relay, then all of your measurements will be low no matter what... but at least you know something is wrong. To find the stuck relay, you'll need to mux the DMM LO to all of your columns and the DMM HI to all of your rows... then cycle through the mux channels until you find the relay that is stuck closed.
If you don't want to disconnect anything from the system and you have a few columns to spare, then you can setup a similar setup by routing the DMM + and - to those two rows and then route the signals through each column and row.
In short, I wouldn't recommend using the input resistance of an analog input channel to determine if a relay is functional. Post up with the model of switch you're using and I can elaborate on other switch testing mechanisms.
Thanks for your prompt response John.
To your queries...
My mistake I meant PXI-6133 Analogue Input... not PXI-6722.
The switch is a Pickering PXI 4x132 (I think it's a Pickering 40-540-021 - not sure as I'm at home as I write this).
The Y rows (4) are used for routing and are not connected to any I/O. The X columns (132) are hard-wired to various I/O, this includes the following;
- Resistive loads ranging from 0 ohms (2 Y columns short cct'd) to 100MOhms.
- Fixed PSUs (+5v, +15v, -15v, +12v, +24v)
- Analogue In (PXI 6133)
- Analogue Out (PXI 6722)
- there are a small number of unused Y columns which have been short cct'd in pairs to facilitate self testing.
My (perhaps overly simplistic) thought was that with the exception of the fixed PSU's on the switch Y columns I could use the DMM to perform resistive tests to determine whether there was an 'infinite' impedance when routing across any of the I/O - indicating that the switch was not made, or a lower-than-infinite impedance indicating that a switching route was made. For each of the 132 columns this test could be 'walked' across the 4 rows - allowing all 4 x 132 switches to be tested.
For the fixed PSU's doing a similar thing but measuring presence of a DC voltage on the DMM.
I'd be interested in any suggestions you may have.
Hey Alan,
Thanks for the additional information. The Pickering module you mentioned uses reed relays and thus should have at least 1 GOhm of resistance from path to coil or ground; you'll need to verify this when the module arrives, as the Pickering PCB or front connector/cabling could introduce additional leakage. As long as you can keep the total shunt resistance of the switch+cable+terminal block above several hundred MOhm, you can use the 4070 to measure the input resistance of the 6133.
Your test method meets your design deliverables. Live long and prosper.


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