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Dr. Jansen, can you tell us a bit about what led you to do breast cancer research?
My mother-in-law, with whom I was very close, was diagnosed with triple negative breast cancer on the same day as my first medical school interview. Unfortunately, she passed away four years after her diagnosis and is not here to witness me doing this important work. I did not set out to be a medical oncologist and a breast cancer researcher; however, I cannot imagine doing anything different! I do this in memory of my mother-in-law and in honor of my patients touched by breast cancer.
On The Route
Since we've got some time, could you tell us a bit about your current research?
I study breast cancers that depend on estrogen for growth, which is the most common subtype of breast cancer. There are great options out there for estrogen receptor (ER)-positive tumors, and patients often respond well to treatment (for metastatic ER+ breast cancer, that would be a combination of a CDK4/6 inhibitor and an antiestrogen therapy). However, after an initial response to treatment, most ER+ tumors develop resistance and start growing again. In the laboratory, I am studying how and why these cancers do that and to identify new treatment strategies to overcome resistance. My Komen grant is focused on the role of a protein (PDK1) which could lead the way to new combination treatment strategies for women with metastatic ER-positive cancers.
At Camp
Now that we've made it "home" for the night and are enjoying the support of our crew, can you tell us about how your work would be affected without Komen funding?
Komen funding is absolutely indispensable for my research and vital to my career aspiration to become an independently funded physician-scientist. Without Komen funding, I would not be able to perform cutting-edge research to improve the lives of patients with metastatic breast cancer. Furthermore, funding provides the foundation and results needed for future grants, enabling me to continue to grow as a physician-scientist with a robust translational/clinical breast cancer research program, and even more importantly – to continue to do work that could help save lives.
Day 2
What would you say to somebody who's just been diagnosed with breast cancer?
While we may not be able to cure metastatic breast cancer, we can certainly treat it with the goal of living as long as possible with a good quality of life. There is also hope for new and better treatment options based on research like mine.
Cheering Station
Look at all of these enthusiastic supporters out along the route! What would your advice be to those who want to help make a difference in the fight against breast cancer?
People can make a difference by supporting programs like Komen, which in turn support early-career investigators (like me) and critical research aimed at reducing the number of deaths from breast cancer. I think it's also important for each of us to be an advocate for our own health and to be educated about the advances being made in breast cancer research.
Pit Stop
Three things to know about Dr. Jansen:
- Growing up in Nashville and passing by the Vanderbilt Medical Center as a young girl, my goal was to become a Vanderbilt doctor and help people. I am living that dream and more as a breast cancer doctor and breast cancer scientist at Vanderbilt. This is my Passion, Purpose and Focus.
- I was born in Laos and immigrated to the U.S. at six-years-old. My Laotian first name is Phoukhaokham which means mountain full of gold. I did not speak one word of English and now I speak English with a Southern accent! I am the first physician and scientist in my family – hopefully not the last, but my 12-year-old daughter researched pastry chef for her career project for school!
- Aside from the support from Komen, I would not be able to do what I do without the unwavering support of my family. They have made and continue to make sacrifices every day so that I can be in the lab late at night and on weekends. When I asked my daughter if she would change anything about me, including having me at home more, she replied, "No because I know when you're not home, you are helping people." It takes a village.
Mile 59
The finish line is in sight! Can you tell us about a defining moment for you when you realized the impact your work has in the fight against breast cancer?
I am still very early in my career as a physician-scientist, but a defining moment where I realized that my research has the potential to affect hundreds – and even thousands – of patients was when I presented a clinical trial concept stemming from my preclinical studies. In the clinic, I impact one patient at a time, but with my research I have the potential to make a huge impact that may improve on the lives of patients.
Closing Ceremonies
Thanks for walking us through your research, Dr. Jansen! Any final thoughts you'd like to share with our walkers, crew and supporters?
Komen has been instrumental in their investment of me as an early-career breast cancer researcher. My research findings will hopefully translate into clinical trials and ultimately a new treatment option for patients with metastatic ER+ breast cancer, none of which may be possible without the support from Komen.
Dr. Valerie Jansen is an oncologist and researcher at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. Since 1982, Susan G. Komen has funded $920 million in breast cancer research, second only to the U.S. government and more than any other nonprofit in the world. Learn more here.
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1. Hannah Montana: Best of Both Worlds Concert Tour - $29M - $29M
2. The Eye - $13M - $13M
3. 27 Dresses - $8.4M - $57M
4. Juno - $7.4M - $110M
5. Meet the Spartans - $7.1M - $28.3M
6. Rambo - $7M - $29.8M
7. The Bucket List - $6.8M - $67.6M
8. Untraceable - $5.4M - $19.4M
9. Cloverfield - $4.9M - $71M
10. There Will Be Blood - $4.7M - $21.1M
With it being Superbowl weekend, the studios have thrown out a pretty mixed bag to try and rope in anyone who's not watching the game. Hannah Montana is a very popular kid's TV show, featuring Miley Cyrus as Hannah Montana. The Best of Both Worlds concert tour has been a sellout where ever its played and this concert movie, in 3D, opened in just 683 locations (the amount of screens capable of displaying the film correctly).
It was originally set to open this weekend and close next weekend before heading straight onto DVD. With an opening figure of $29M, it seems everyone underestimated the appeal. Already the film has had its run extended and has caused a delay in expanding the U2-3D movie which was due to go wide into the same locations in a just a couple weeks. The concert film was made for just $7M and with appeal already built in from the TV show, its print and advertising costs would have been fairly limited. The higher ticket prices at digital cinemas have helped reach that huge total, and it sits at the top spot with a location average of $42,000.
The Eye is the latest in a long line of horror remakes, this one based on the 2002 film Gin gwai. Starring Jessica Alba as blind woman who's sight is restored with terrible consequences, the film opened at about the same level as last year's The Messengers (which was directed by The Pang Brothers, who were responsible for Gin gwai) which went on to take $35M before the end of its run. The Eye might be lucky to make that but will have been pretty heavily Friday front loaded - what should save it from a quick exit is the limited number of releases next weekend. All that said, expect this to see a swift entrance onto DVD. This is Alba's fifth release in about six months, only one of which has seen any kind of decent success (Silver Surfer).
27 Dresses refuses to go quietly into the night and see a percentage drop of just 37% in its third weekend of release. Unlike Cloverfield which opened against it, 27 Dresses has dug into the top ten and has already seen off the aforementioned movie along with last weekend's champion's Meet The Spartans and Rambo. 27 Dresses now has a very real chance of surpassing Cloverfield's box office total and should see another weekend at least, of decent box office. Meanwhile Juno actually moves back up the chart as it crosses $110M. Furthermore it's soundtrack album is also flying off the shelves and it's sure to have pushed Ellen Page into the big leagues.
Last weekend's winner, Meet the Spartans, sees the expected huge drop (61%). It'll be history in two weekends and be on DVD before the end of April. It'll turn a tidy profit for the studio and you can bet they're already hard at work on the next one. The only good thing is that it'll likely finish up with less than Epic Movie. Bring back Airplane and The Naked Gun.
Rambo, like the Spartans, also sees a big drop in its second weekend of release. It should go on to perform well in the international market and might end up with around $100M when final numbers are released. Sylvester Stallone has stated that this will be the last Rambo movie for him, the same as he did with Rocky last year. He's currently developing a remake of Death Wish. The Bucket List crossed the $60M mark on Wednesday as it prepares to expand into foreign territories. It'll finish up with around $85M. Untraceable, which did some decent business on opening weekend loses around half of its business and should be lucky to hang on in the top ten for a third weekend. The internet serial killer romp will be lucky to recoup its estimated $35M budget without factoring in DVD sales.
And so to Cloverfield. In just two weeks it's come and practically gone. Possibly one of the heaviest front loaded movies there's ever been, it did what it came to do - make money and do it quickly. The problem was that the big secret was the selling point and once that was out in the open, there was no real reason to rush out and see it, hence so many flocking to see it before it was spoilt. Only pure luck will stop the film from leaving the top ten next weekend. Director Matt Reeves is already in discussion for a sequel, though how that would work could be as interesting as the secrecy that surrounded the initial project. Let's hope we're not looking at a Blair Witch: Book of Shadows.
There Will Be Blood doubles its screen count to 1,500 as we see Daniel Day Lewis take yet another award for his role as one of the first oil barons. The film has been a difficult sell and in some regard it's only its award wins and limited, but impressive word of mouth that are keeping it in the public eye. The film was never set to be a crowd pleaser or fit into any comfortable boxes and it's refreshing to see such a film becoming something of a success.
Of other new releases, Strange Wilderness and Over Her Dead Body failed to conjure up much business, even with Paul Rudd and Eva Longoria toplining the latter.

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Using Whiteboards for Video Collaboration and Learning
Introducing Logitech Scribe, an AI-Powered Whiteboard Camera
Whiteboards are a perfect tool for brainstorming, teaching, and team collaboration. That's why they're ubiquitous in meeting rooms and classrooms and ideal for in-person meetings and classes. However, whiteboards are not as widely used in video meetings — and even when they are, the whiteboard is often difficult to see for remote participants and students. That's unfortunate, given how useful whiteboards are. So how can meeting hosts and teachers make whiteboards just as valuable for virtual meetings and classes?
As people return to the office and look forward to working together in person again, they have the benefit of a new perspective. Working remotely for a year or more has taught many of us the value of collaboration and the challenges of replicating that experience while working from home. In the field of education, teachers and students alike have similarly learned first-hand the limitations of remote learning.
And yet, both remote work and remote learning are likely to continue, perhaps indefinitely. Many companies and schools are therefore eager to ensure that remote workers and remote students feel engaged and involved in the collaboration and learning process, wherever they happen to be.
At Logitech, we set out to solve a specific problem that directly impacts remote collaboration and remote learning. We wanted to give employees and educators the ability to seamlessly integrate whiteboards — a key tool of collaboration and teaching – into video meetings and virtual classrooms.
The problem with using whiteboards in a video meeting or virtual classroom is that they are typically difficult to see by remote attendees. The whiteboards are often too far from the camera, off to one side, or blocked by people and furniture. This situation can be frustrating for remote attendees. Worse, it often leaves them out of the discussion. Their ability to follow along is reduced, and any input they might have offered is lost.
Our solution to this problem is Logitech Scribe, an AI-powered whiteboard camera that effortlessly shares whiteboards into video meetings and classes with outstanding clarity. It works beautifully with Microsoft Teams® Rooms, Zoom Rooms™, and other leading video conferencing services. Scribe makes it easy to incorporate your whiteboard into any virtual meeting or classroom.
To show how well Scribe works, Logitech recently provided a live demonstration of the whiteboard camera in a webinar that can be viewed on demand.
The discussion revolved around various options people have tried in an effort to incorporate whiteboards into their meetings. Typical options include pointing the conference camera at the whiteboard, taking photos of the whiteboard session and sending them to attendees, and using pricey digital whiteboards. Each of these ideas has limitations that prevent them from being widely adopted.
Scribe benefits were outlined, including the way it uses AI to:
- Enhance writing on the board so it's clearly visible
- Remove the presenter so he or she does not block the view
- Automatically detect the size of the whiteboard
- Correct for skewing so the image is represented accurately
Q: Can you use any color marker, or are you restricted to black?
A: Yes, Scribe can detect and enhance any color used on the whiteboard.
Q: How is the purple Share button connected to the camera?
A: The Share button is connected wirelessly through Bluetooth®. No cabling or wiring is required. The button uses 2 standard batteries, which keep it powered for years.
Q: Can you add sticky notes to the whiteboard?
A: Yes, Scribe recognizes the writing on sticky notes, allowing you to use them for brainstorming and other collaborative techniques.
Q: Which video conferencing platforms does Scribe work with?
A. Scribe is natively integrated with Zoom and Microsoft Teams. Because it functions as a USB camera, it can also be connected to a computing device and used with any other video conferencing application.
Q: Can I use Scribe with my current Tap touch controller?
A: You can start or stop sharing the whiteboard using a button on the Tap touch controller (or tapping the purple Share button).
Q: Can I manage Scribe with the Sync app and portal?
A: Yes, Scribe can be managed remotely by Logitech Sync for software and firmware updates, device settings, and calibration.
Q: How is Scribe powered?
A: The camera is powered by a Cat5e cable using Power over Ethernet (PoE).
Q: Does Scribe record the session?
A: No, for security reasons, Scribe does not record any video. For use in a live meeting or class, Scribe must be connected to a video conferencing system. However, it can be used as a USB camera and connected to a computer with an application like QuickTime that can record a whiteboard session for sharing afterward. This could be especially useful for teachers.
To learn more about Scribe, visit logitech.com or read the Scribe Whitepaper.
Wainhouse First Look at Logitech Scribe
Read Wainhouse's review of the Scribe whiteboard camera, which makes it easier for all meeting participants to collaborate & brainstorm during video meetings.
Enabling Whiteboard Collaboration with Logitech Scribe
People love whiteboards. So why aren't they used in video meetings? Learn how Logitech Scribe brings whiteboards into virtual meetings to support collaboration.
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Whiteboards are seldom used in video meetings because employees don't have an easy way to include them. But IT can fix this. Read this article to learn how.
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On 15 September 1960 the NSWGR took delivery of 4901, the first of an order of six units. Built at Clyde Engineering at Granville, these locomotives were acquired to enable dieselisation of the Broken Hill line and were based at Parkes for this working. Similar in specifications to the Bo-Bo configured 875hp (652Kw) Victorian Railways T class, the 49 class were fitted with Co-Co bogies in order to minimise their axle load for working over this lightly ballasted line.
Their success with this roster resulted in a further two orders. The first for an additional six units, 4907 to 4912, was placed during September 1961 with 4907 entering service in July 1962. The final order for a further six units was placed during August 1963, with 4913 to 4918 being delivered between June and September 1964. This last group differed from the earlier deliveries in that they were equipped with a narrow valance instead of the wide valance fitted to 4901 to 4912.
With the 49 class based at Parkes between 1960 and 1989 the units became synonymous with the western region of NSW. Initally used between Parkes and Broken Hill, subsequent orders allowed their working to spread to Dubbo, Orange and Forbes and eventually to Lithgow as well as many of the branch lines throughout the region.
The upgrading of the Broken Hill line in conjunction with the commencement of Sydney-Perth through traffic in early 1970 saw the 49 class being displaced by mainline units for the most of the workings over this line. With this change, the 49 class area of operation was expanded further to include the cross country lines to Werrris Creek and district in the north and Cootamundra to the south.
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During November 1994 units
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In early 1995 the remaining members of the class were withdrawn and stored. The following year an expected large wheat crop and a need to release existing motive power for this task saw most of the available units return to service in late 1996, although their use was restricted to the metropolitan area. In July 1997 the operational units were once again withdrawn and by 1999 they commenced to be sold off.
Over their history numerous members of the class received repaints into the various liveries introduced.
Candy - 4902, 4903, 4905, 4907, 4908, 4909, 4910, 4912, 4913, 4914,
4916, 4918.
Only three members, 4904, 4915 and 4917 did not receive any of the new paint schemes.
Over the years a number of the class have been upgraded and returned to service by their new owners. Three of these, 4904, 4910 and 4911 after initially being operated by CFCLA as KL80, KL81 and KL82, were purchased by Southern Shorthaul Rail. Under their new ownership the locomotives had their original road numbers reinstated and were repainted and released in the SSR corporate yellow scheme during 2011 - 4904 in July, 4917 in September and 4910 in November. During April 2011 locomotive 4911 was purchased from Manildra Mills and moved to SSR's Bendigo Workshops for overhaul and return to service. Following completion and repaint in its new livery, 4911 was released to its new owners Consolidated Rail Leasing in August 2012.
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Chelated Minerals Enhance Nutrient Bioavailability
Chelation…bioavailable…proteinates…digestibility…organic minerals. What do these words mean? How do they relate to a horse's health and performance? And, more important in some horse owners' eyes, why do the big words on the feed tag mean a slightly higher cost for the feed?
Top-grade horse feeds supply the vitamins and minerals needed by horses to support growth, tissue maintenance, nerve function, and general health. Chelation (key-LAY-shun) is the chemical process by which a mineral (iron, cobalt, copper, zinc, manganese) is combined with a mixture of amino acids and peptides. The resulting substances are known as chelates. Another descriptive term, proteinates, refers to the amino acid bond. These chelated minerals are thought to be more digestible than nonchelated forms. In other words, chelation makes the minerals more bioavailable (able to be absorbed and used for bodily functions), chiefly by shielding them from the effects of other dietary elements in the animal's digestive tract. Proteinates or chelates are described as organic minerals in contrast to inorganic minerals, those that are not bound to amino acids.
Horses and other grazing animals pick up much of their mineral requirement by ingesting a mixture of grasses and other plants as well as the small amount of soil that clings to leaves and roots. In a natural setting where grazers wander over a broad area, each animal encounters a smorgasbord of vegetation. Today's horses, if they are turned out at all, are usually confined to relatively small fields with a restricted variety of grasses or legumes. Often the farmland has seen decades of grazing or cultivation, and its mineral stores may be seriously depleted. Couple these facts with the heavy demands of growth, training, and performance, and it becomes obvious that some type of mineral supplementation may be necessary for horses to grow and perform to their full potential.
Most minerals occur in several forms that can be mixed into feed. For example, feed manufacturers can choose from at least six forms of manganese. What makes one more desirable than another? Two factors, digestibility and cost, are generally taken into consideration. As might be expected, the most easily digestible mineral forms (the chelates or proteinates) are also those with the highest cost.
What about just adding a larger proportion of a less effective but cheaper mineral? That sounds like a way to keep prices within bounds, but studies have shown drawbacks to this approach. Absorption from the digestive tract does not increase significantly at higher inclusion levels, and in some cases a large intake of one mineral seems to block digestibility of another mineral. Using chelated minerals for some portion (about 25%) of the total requirement seems to be a workable compromise, producing a feed with an easily digestible mineral component coupled with only a slight price increase.
A number of studies with rats, fish, pigs, chickens, and cattle have noted improvements in reproduction, immunity, hoof quality, milk production, and growth rate as well as lower fecal excretion when diets contained organic minerals, indicating the organic forms were absorbed and retained at a high rate. Fewer studies have been conducted with horses, but equine research has indicated organic minerals could be expected to enhance immune function due to better bioavailability. In one study, supplementation with copper proteinates was beneficial to horses with developmental orthopedic disease, while inorganic copper sulfate at comparable levels did not lead to similar improvements.
Other equine research projects have linked chelated minerals to a reduction in early embryonic death rate, increased number of eggs produced per reproductive cycle, and an improvement in foaling rate.
Studies have shown that intensely exercised horses have an increased requirement for some minerals, and a ration containing chelated minerals will benefit horses in the top levels of equine sport. These athletes need a steady, reliable source of minerals for energy metabolism, tissue maintenance, and a healthy and resilient immune system. Organic minerals are an especially important choice for the rations of young growing horses. Correct amounts and ratios of many nutrients are essential for the development of bones, muscles, and nerves, and the use of organic minerals can help to ensure proper mineral balance and absorption.


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Sweet and Spicy Pork Chops
Why I Love This Recipe
This recipe is easily doubled or tripled. Be careful if you are using thin cut pork chops for this recipe. They broil quickly! The foil is a must for a quick clean up. From TOH Cooking for 2.
Ingredients You'll Need
2 boneless pork loin chops (1/2 inch thick and 4 ounces each)
Dash salt and pepper
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon finely chopped onion
1 to 1-1/2 teaspoons chili powder
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon prepared mustard
Sprinkle both sides of pork chops with salt and pepper. Place on a rack in a foil-lined broiler pan. Broil 4 in. from the heat for 5 minutes.
Combine the remaining ingredients. Turn chops; spread with brown sugar mixture. Broil 5-8 minutes longer or until juices run clear.
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(or Keter; Hebrew כתר; means Crown) The first sephirah of the Tree of Life, and can be called the Ancient of Days.
Related symbols:
- Aztec: Tepeu K'Ocumatz
- Christian: The Father
- Egyptian: Osiris-Ra
- Gnostic: The First Logos; The 10th Aeon
- Hindu: Brahma
- Mayan: Huracan Kakulha
- Nordic: Odin
- Represents: The active / projective principle of the Trinity.
- Body: Dharmakaya, the Body of the Law
- Dimension: Seventh or Zero Dimension
- Heaven of: Neptune
- Level of Consciousness: Dharmakaya (Buddhist), Haioth ha Kadosh (Kabbalah), Seraphim (Christian)
"Kether is the Father within us, a breath from the Absolute, profoundly unknowable to Himself. Kether is the Ancient of Days. Each one of us, in our depth, is a blessed Ancient of Days... Indeed, each one of us has in the depths of our consciousness a Venerable Elder. This is the First Logos. The Kabbalists denominate Him Kether. The Ancient of Days is androgynous, meaning man and woman at the same time. Kether is the first and last synthesis of our Being. The Elder of Days is the first terribly divine emanation of the Abstract Absolute Space. The Ancient of Days is original in each human being. He is the Father; therefore, there are as many Fathers in heaven as there are human beings on Earth."- Samael Aun Weor, Tarot and Kabbalah
"O Supernal cause, I wish to strive for your honor, to establish the attributes of Aba and Ima, for your honor's sake." - Zohar 16:4
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Bob Kastella, aka "Moshin' Bob" and "The Godfather of Tucson Metal," has been on the local metal and hard-rock scene for 35 years. Kastella currently works as a security guard. His many local bands have included Nitro, Rampage, Sacred Wrath, Treachery, Nuiclayic Fear, Decimate, H.O.I. (Habits of Intensity), Leather Reign, P.A.L. (Puppet Assassination League), 1320, Toxic Reign, Doomsday Disciple and Butcher. In 2010, after a three-year hiatus, Moshin' Bob returned to assault Tucson's ears as the lead vocalist of thrash-metal band Brethren, and Gods of Wrath, a tribute band honoring David Wayne-era Metal Church.
What was the first concert you ever saw?
Grand Funk Railroad, in 1976.
What are you listening to these days?
Metal Church, getting ready for the metal tribute of all tributes.
What was the first album you owned?
Believe it or not, a Country's Greatest Hits compilation album.
What artist, genre or musical trend does everyone seem to love, but you just don't get?
Hard-core gangster rap. There is all this violence in the world, and they just keep rapping about it. But to each his own, right?
What musical act, current or defunct, would you most like to see perform live?
Aerosmith, with Steven Tyler, rocking like they used to.
Musically speaking, what is your favorite guilty pleasure?
Britney Spears. I have always thought she was awesome and hot.
What song would you like to have played at your funeral?
Aerosmith, "Back in the Saddle."
What band or artist changed your life, and how?
Aerosmith and Steven Tyler, my all-time-favorite band and my favorite vocalist and idol. Lots of air singing and scarves 'round the early mike stands.
Figurative gun to your head, what is your favorite album of all time?
Any early Aerosmith, UFO and, of course Metal Church.


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If California is representative, we should ALREADY have hit 5M QHPs as of today
I just posted the big announcement out of California: They broke through the 1 million mark on Friday, reaching 1,018,315 QHPs as of Saturday night. This means they've been averaging over 10,600/day in March so far.
It also means, using my projection table, that the national total, which I had predicted would cross 5 Million sometime tomorrow, should actually break the 5 million mark today.
Specifically, the national total should be running around 167% higher than February's rate (33,600/day), or around 56,300/day in March so far. 56.3K x 15 days = 844,500, added to the 4,242,325 to date, for a total of about 5.09 million. I'll assume that this is highballing a bit, so tack on an extra day or so.
Now, they may not announce it until tomorrow, but if I'm correct about this, we should actually be at somewhere around 5.09 million by the end of today (Monday, March 17th).
Based on today's CA news, I'm increasing my March QHP projection to 1.94 million for a grand total of around 6.18 million as of 3/31.


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Instantly find out which song is playing
Ever hear a song you like on the radio, on TV or at a party but don't know what it's called? Install Shazam for PC and you can find out.
Name that tune
Whenever you hear a tune you like, simply hold your PC's microphone to the speaker and hit the 'Tag Now' icon. Shortly after, details of the song will appear in the Shazam interface, including the name of the song, the singer, and the album it appears on.
Shazam provides the option to play the song on Spotify, Rdio, and Google Play Store from where you can listen to the song and buy the track. You can view a history of all the songs you've searched for using the 'My Tags' option.
Shazam now has Spotify integration, so you can listen to full songs in Shazam playlists. If you connect your Spotify account, you will automatically get a 'My Shazam tracks' playlist in Spotify, so you have an easy to use record of the songs you Shazam.
It also provides more detailed info about each song such as lyrics and related videos.
Easy listening
But how can Shazam know so much about all this music? Well, Shazam 'hears' the song through your PC's microphone and uses your mobile internet connection to compare the sounds it receives with those recorded in a huge online database of music. If it finds a match Shazam will provide you with the information immediately, and offers you the ability to email it to a friend if you wish. While Shazam can't recognize every song in the World, it managed to get most we tested it with.
The interface of Shazam is very simple to use, and it only takes a few seconds to look up a song.
A great way to expand your musical library
Shazam provides a solution to that age-old dilemma of trying to guess (and remember!) a song that you heard at a party. It's easy-to-use interface makes it a must have for music fans.
What's new in Shazam
In the most recent update, there have been some design improvements to the app News feed, which are designed to make it easier to see more from artists you've Shazamed, for example new tracks and exclusive videos. This update to the News feed also allows you to more easily see what your friends' activity and find out what they are up to.


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So it is similar by my opinion and the Exception Detection methodology I am offering to by using MASF technique can be applied to broader filed of Information Security. And vice versa! Some intrusion detection techniques could be useful for automatic performance issues detection!
I have made a litle Google reserch on that and found a few interesting approaches. See one of that:
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In a town where food is paramount and quality choices a plenty, it is difficult to remain in business without a few tricks up your sleeves. E Molto Buono has remained in business through an innovative menu that has been kept affordable for the masses, yet still of very high quality by saving on the location and ingredient choices.
E Molto Buono, which the name means "very good" in Italian, serves mainly Italian and French fare from a "ulu" (out of the way) location in Causeway Bay, even though the building is right in the middle of CWB. Despite the high-end private kitchen restaurant is situated in the heart of Causeway Bay, it is on the second floor and facing one of the highway (堅拿道天橋).
The Dinner
The executive chef had top flight culinary experience by working in Italian restaurants of famous hotel outlets including Langham Place Hotel, and The Excelsior. The comprehensive menu is one of only degustation selections – you pick the soup (a hot and a cold soup choice) and the main (4-5 choices every evening), and they serve the rest as part of the degustation. The amount you pay depends on the choice of the main – and range from HKD 700 – 900.
Homemade Bread and Chef Special Bread Paste
There were 3 types of bread on offer: squid ink sesame buns, herb cabiatta and cheese crackers. All were freshly baked and still hot when served. Came with the standard olive oil and balsamic vinegar, and 2 homemade bread sauces: chorizo pumpkin and herb eggplant sauce. Just be conscious not to over stuff one with bread before the meal is served, but we couldn't resist.
Fresh shucked French Gillardeau No.2 oysters
Offered separately from their degustation menu was Gillardeau oysters at 1-for-1 special for a limited time. We just have to have a dozen of them.
Italian pancetta ham
Seasonal Menu
Starters | Foie gras mousse
Wine Flavour Chicken Roll Stuffed with Black Truffle Foie Gras Mousse
The wine-flavored black truffle foie gras mousse chicken rolls are inspired by the Shanghainese drunken chicken. The slow cooked chicken thigh was flavoured with huadiao wine. A thin layer of black truffle jam was spread on the inside of the chicken and then topped with smooth foie gras páte mousse, the whole thing was rolled and cut to size. The meat was tender and smooth with sufficient bite, and the wine tasted light and mellow. But it was the foie gras and truffle filling that stole the limelight from the drunken chicken.
Starters | Scallop
Light Pan Fried Hokkaido Scallop, Baby Coconut Egg White Pudding
The Hokkaido scallop was surprising thick, lightly seared, crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. The blue and yellow caviars on the top were pickled. The blue ones were pickled with orange liquer, and yellow ones lemon. I got one with the lemon caviar which was very sour to eat alone, but when eaten together with the scallop, they complimented each other well. Coconut egg pudding was refreshing, made with coconut water and egg white, but the only fault was it was not firm enough.
Soup | Mushroom Cream Soup
Sautéed Crab Meat with Mushroom Cream Soup
Crab meat and white mushroom cream soup was full of mushroom flavour and umami from the crab meat. The white button mushrooms were not completely blended into the soup and with a quenelle of crab meat, the resulting texture was very good.
Entrée | Pan Fried Foie Gras
Pan Fried Foie Gras, Braised Shallot with Red Wine and Balsamic
Pan-fried foie gras with red wine and black vinegar reduction topped with scallions was generously large; the surface was fried crispy, and the inside of the foie gras remained tender and smooth. Red shallots pickled with red wine and black vinegar was sweet and sour and balanced the greasy feeling of foie gras.
Entrée | Puffy Pastry
Braised Seafood in Herbs Cream Sauce Stuffed with Puffy Pastry
The puff pastry may seemed small, but it was packed full of chopped scallops, prawns and squids bound together with at the herb cream. The pastry box was crunchy even with the sauce. Came with a spinach cheese cream sauce on the side.
Palate cleanser | Raspberry sorbet
Main | M8 Australian Kobe Beef
Grilled M8 Australian Kobe Beef, with Purple Sweet Potato and Seasonal Vegetables
Half a piece of M8 Australian Wagyu beef chunk roll was cooked medium rare, the marbling was adequate, the beef taste was quite strong because of the cut. It was a bit dry, and the purple sweet potato mash was sweet but not as smooth as we would like. Little droplets of red wine sauce on the side and Himalayan pink rock salt can be added according to personal preference. Could do with a bit more sauce.
No wonder the wagyu was still HKD700 for the complete meal, the cut of meat was to be desired and it was just half a piece and a thin piece as well. There were other choices, like Chilean seabass, risotto and Iberico lamb and they seemed to be a better choice.
Dessert | Lava cake
I loved the cake, the chocolate was velvety and cake moist and dense. It was about the size of a Chinese teacup and that was sufficient after a big meal.
It was a wonderful dinner, the variety was sufficient, and the pace was fantastic for a slow night out with your love ones. The place was a bit small, and very packed if full. The lighting was dim and the traffic outside the window was distracting for a tete-a-tate with your date. Nevertheless, value for money and great tasting dinner.
E Molto Buono
2/F, Perfect Commercial Building, No.28 Sharp Street West, Causeway Bay, Hong Kong
Tel : +852 3421 0063
Date Visited : Jul 2017


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In the wake of his wife's series of foot videos that made their way to YouTube, Jets coach Rex Ryan probably expected to encounter some good-natured ribbing and/or some mean-spirited remarks from his own players, opposing players, other coaches, and/or fans.
He probably didn't expect to be the butt of an owner's jokes.
Colts owner Jim Irsay, who was once involved in a very personal and embarrassing off-field issue in the past, has made reference to Ryan's, um, "agony of defeat" in a series of Twitter messages posted this evening.
"Feet fetishes started in Ancient Rome," Irsay said in his first comments on the matter. "I think the King just got plain bored." (Who knew Rome had a king?)
Irsay then said, "I'm gonna develop a fetish, sell Myself out to Deadsp. Or National Enq./and make'Lots of $$$$ and a G5'!!!!!..." (Whatever that means.)
"I know it's a sin but I have a crush on Sara Palins feet...." Irsay said next.
More recently, Irsay said, "I'm being shut down by Commish for my Tweets! My Punishment: Solitary Confinement with Mel Kiper, Drew Rosenhaus and a Life insurance agent." (OK, that one was pretty good.)
It remains to be seen whether Irsay is indeed shut down by the NFL. Surely, his Twitter comments are making one or more folks at 280 Park Avenue uncomfortable.


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No matter how you feel about spiders, this stitch is sure to be a wonderful addition your crocheting arsenal. It is a simple to do texture stitch that uses two basic stitches you probably already know.
What's the stitch?
The spider stitch is a one row repeat that has a beautiful woven look to it. This stitch is reversible which is always nice and gives the top of the work a slight scallop look. This is a super easy stitch that you can definitely make regardless of skill level. I think any yarn weight would work with the spider, I just wouldn't make the stitches too tight as they would be very hard to work into.
If you follow the hook size recommendation of your skeins label, than you will produce a very dense fabric. If you would like to make the fabric have more of a drape to it then go up a hook size or two. Make a few swatches to see what fits your project best.
The spider is also known as the single V stitch, because it literally is the exact same principle with single crochets instead.
Some variations of this stitch are the V stitch, the half double V stitch, the united stitch, and the cluster V stitch.
- Any yarn
- I'm using Basic Stitch Anti-pilling yarn in turquoise heather
- Appropriate crochet hook
- I'm using a H/ 5. mm
- Snips
- Yarn Needle
- Ch = chain
- Sc = single crochet
- St = stitch
- Sk = skip
- Ins = insert
- <> = total number of stitches
The spider stitch tutorial
This stitch is worked in multiples of 3 (6, 9, 12, 15, 18, ect.) Plus 2. I suggest making the stitches looser so that you can identify them and work into them more easily.
Foundation Row. Ch 15, ch 2 more. These can be on the tighter side so that holes aren't so large. <17>
Row 1. Ins hook into the 3rd ch from the hook, make 1 sc, ch 1, make 1 sc in the same st, *sk 1 st, make 1 sc, ch 1, make 1 sc in the same st,* repeat *-* til you come to the end of the row, place 1 sc in the last st. <15>
repeat *-* til you come to the end of the row, place 1 sc in the last st. <15>
Row 2. Ch 2, find the first ch space between the two scs, put 1 sc in the ch space, ch 1, put 1 sc in the same st, *sk to the next ch space, make 1 sc, ch 1, make 1 sc in the same st,*
repeat *-* til you come to the ch 2 from the first row, make a sc in the top ch. <15>
Row 3 – 7. Repeat row 2, working the spider stitch only in the ch 1 spaces from the previous row. <15>
Snip the tail, tie off, and weave in your ends.
Uses and Similar Stitches
This is a great stitch for any project you want to make thick and dense. Using cotton yarn you could easily make washcloths, trivets, or pot holders. It doesn't seem to be a yarn eater so, I can also see making extra warm blankets, scarves, and shawls with this stitch. If you're looking to make a sweaters or cardigans then I think using a hook 2 or more sizes up would give it more drape.
Want something lighter that has a good drape to it? Try the moss stitch.
Want something that's thick and textured? Try the waffle stitch.
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Acts 10:1-6, "There was a certain man in Caesarea called Cornelius, a centurion of the band called the Italian band; a devout man, and one that feared God with all his house, which gave much alms to the people, and prayed to God alway. He saw in a vision evidently about the ninth hour of the day an angel of God coming in to him, and saying unto him, Cornelius.
And when he looked on him, he was afraid, and said, What is it, Lord? And he said unto him, Thy prayers and thine alms are come up for a memorial before God. And now send men to Joppa, and call for one Simon, whose surname is Peter: He lodgeth with one Simon a tanner, whose house is by the sea side: he shall tell thee what thou oughtest to do."
When I first started putting forth an effort to preach I had a precious father in the ministry who said, "I can defend against more false doctrine that's taught in this world with Acts chapter 10 than any other single chapter in the Bible." After a few years of study, I humbly agree. In this effort, it is not our purpose to point out every point our precious father in the ministry pointed out that day, but to consider what condition Cornelius was in before he heard and believed the Gospel preached by the Apostle Peter. In doing so, we hope to reveal the fallacy of Gospel Regeneration (one must hear and believe the gospel before being a born again child of God) and Baptismal Regeneration (one must hear and believe the gospel and then be baptized before being a born again child of God). Please consider:
(1) Cornelius was called a "devout" man in Acts 10:2! The word "devout" in this context literally means a good man, doing good. Since Psalms 14:3; Psalms 53:3; Ecclesiastes 7:20; and Romans 3:10, 12 declare an unregenerate person (before or without the new birth) cannot do good, our only conclusion is that this man is a born again, elect child of grace.
(2) Cornelius is said to be "one that feared God" in Acts 10:2! According to Romans 3:18 the unregenerate do not fear God.
(3) Cornelius is said to be a man who "gave much alms to the people…"! When we read about the goats on the left hand of Jesus Christ in Matthew 25:41-46, they were not givers, but selfish children of Adam. The desire to give and the very acts of giving would then be evidence of grace.
(4) Cornelius is a man who "prayed to God always" and Cornelius' prayers were heard by God, Acts 10:2 and 4! Psalms 10:4 reads, "The wicked, through the pride of his countenance, will not seek after God: God is not in all his thoughts." When we compare these two portions of God's Holy Word, it's easily seen that God was in Cornelius heart (born again).
(5) Cornelius, in Acts 10:22, is said to be a "just man" and "of good report…"! In order for this man to receive these titles, given to him by his fellow man, he must have been one who showed himself to be honest and kind to others. These actions were evidences of grace. Galatians 5:22 teaches us that the "fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, Meekness, temperance: against such there is no law." The actions of Cornelius were the "fruit of the Spirit", which teaches us the Spirit was already present in him.
(6) Cornelius was said to be a clean man (Acts 10:15 and Acts 10:28)! Man, in his/her natural condition as the children of Adam are said to be altogether filthy (Psalms 14:3 and Psalms 53:3). The only way that Cornelius could be clean in this context is if he had already been washed with regeneration (Titus 3:5).
Brothers and sisters, we could go on, but we hope what has already been written will suffice in assuring your mind that Cornelius was already a born again child of grace in Acts 10:1. All these evidences, which are easily seen, were manifest before Peter preached the gospel unto him. All these evidences were easily seen before Cornelius was baptized. When Peter preached to Cornelius, he wanted this brother to believe the truth. Peter wanted him to be baptized and live an obedient life before God ("tell thee what thou oughtest to do"), but Cornelius was already a heaven bought, heaven bound and hell proof child of grace before Peter arrived. What does this mean, you ask? It means that Eternal Salvation is by Grace and Grace Alone, Amen!


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Day 2 (Monday, October 10, 2011)
Happy Thanksgiving to all of my Canadian friends!!!
We truly had a lot to be thankful for today!
We gathered in the lobby bright and early to catch our Calm Air flight to Churchill. People mentioned to me that we would be flying in a tiny turboprop plane, but I have to say that I was pleasantly surprised to find that I had more leg room on this flight than the ones I took to Canada!
Of course, nothing could beat the view. As we flew closer to Churchill, we began to see the differences in the area's topography. We flew over boreal forests only to be later met with the sight of hundreds of small ponds (formed by permafrost) that were surrounded by the Churchill River and the Hudson Bay.
It was a beautiful day—there was plenty of sunshine and temperatures were in the upper 40s. It's windy and humid here, however, which results in a cold chill hanging in the air. At the airport, we were greeted by more PBI employees, who immediately gave us our blue Arctic Ambassador parkas…generously on loan from the Canada Goose company. We were finally ready to travel into the tundra!
Highlights of the day included a delicious lunch at the Tundra Inn (where employees came into work on their holiday just for us!), learning about the history of the Prince of Wales Fort (which was constructed in 1731 by the English to protect their fur trade), visiting the Polar Bear Holding Facility (D20 as it is called in old Army inventory sheets), and of course, finally boarding the Tundra Buggy!
Like me, you may have wondered what life in Churchill is like for its 850 (human) residents. How do people live in an area inhabited by polar bears?
Bob Windsor, a conservation officer for Manitoba Conservation, answered a lot of these questions at the Polar Bear Holding Facility. He is the manager of the area's polar bear alert program, which was developed in the late 1970s. This program was designed with the following in mind: 1. the safety of the community's human residents; 2. the safety of the bears; 3. preventing the bears from becoming conditioned to people; and 4. the safety of the conservation officers.
To prevent the bears from becoming conditioned to people, we were not allowed inside the facility. Officer Windsor informed us that just this morning, a sow and her cub were brought to the facility after being trapped just in front of the building. This time of year, traps are set out around the town to help keep bears from entering populated areas. Many methods are used to prevent human-animal conflict, including trapping, scare tactics (shooting screamers or cracker shells) and darting for relocation purposes. Bears are not kept in the holding facility longer than 30 days; mothers with cubs will only be in the facility for a few days. This is the time of year that polar bears migrate through the area as they wait for the ice to form on the Hudson Bay. Once the ice is formed, they are generally hunting and do not come into town as often. The purpose of holding bears during this time of year is to prevent them from becoming repeat "offenders" in the town. They are released close to the time of the formation of ice so they can continue their mission of making their way out into the Bay…and not to someone's garbage. If bears are spotted in the area, residents are advised to call 675-BEAR to report its whereabouts.
Halloween is the most publicized night of the year for residents of Churchill. Approximately 12-13 units (made up of conservation officers, EMTS, firefighters, etc.) come together to help patrol the area for polar bears as children go trick-or-treating. A helicopter usually patrols the area for 30 minutes to scare bears away, and then other units are out on duty during the festivities. To date, no polar bears have been spotted on Halloween evening, though Officer Windsor said he did receive a call at midnight and 2:00 a.m. the next day. Therefore, the units' efforts are necessary as there is always the potential threat that a polar bear can be waiting for someone just around the corner.
After we bid farewell to Officer Windsor, we made our way to the Tundra Buggy loading point. It was going to be a 1.5-hour ride to our Lodge, traveling 5-10 miles per hour over rough terrain.
What an AMAZING time we had as we bounced along, talked more about what we have learned and stopped to take photos of the beautiful scenery around us. In addition to a variety of birds (including snow buntings, lesser yellow legs, ptarmigans and tundra swans), we also saw a silver fox and…drumroll please…THREE polar bears!!!!
Let me just say that spotting a polar bear in an area surrounded by white rocks is NOT an easy task!
While it's hard to judge the condition of a bear from a distance (especially when it is lying down), the bears seemed to look rather healthy. The last two bears we saw (who both appeared to be male) were even in very close proximity to our Tundra Buggy Lodge!
That first polar bear's image, however, is still stuck in my mind. No one is exactly sure if the bear was a female or young male. Regardless, it is this bear that, for me, has set the stage for the rest of this trip. While the polar bear is known to be the area's top predator, seeing this majestic animal sitting on the bare rocks hit home with me as I also recalled Bill Watkins' earlier comments. The first snowfall should have already occurred. These polar bears have gone months without food –fasting during the summer months while there is no ice from which to hunt. Thirty years ago, polar bears were eating three weeks earlier in the fall because ice would already be taking over the Hudson Bay. Each delayed week amounts to 10 kg (or 22 pounds) of weight that the polar bear should be gaining. Therefore, if they are delayed three weeks, that amounts to approximately 66 pounds that they used to gain by this time of year. Instead, bears are getting skinner, and as a result, females sometimes aren't able to sustain their cubs.
Through one glance, this beautiful bear put so much into perspective for me. More than ever, I'm ready to start making some changes to help secure this animal's future.
I can't wait to see what's in store for us tomorrow!


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Nervous About Trying Counselling? Here's What to Expect
Nervous About Trying Counselling? Here's What to Expect
Are you nervous about trying counselling? We break down what you can expect. Counselling truly has the power to change your life. Across the globe, more and more people recognize this. Indeed, a recent poll found that almost half of Americans had sought mental health care in the last year alone! Though 20% of Australians experience a mental illness in any given year, our country remains behind the curve when it comes to mental health care. Therapy remains somewhat stigmatized, and many Australians mistakenly believe that you have to be "crazy" to seek counselling. Nothing could be further from the truth. Anyone can benefit from counselling, and odds are good that counselling will look nothing like what you've feared—or what you've seen on TV.
If you're considering therapy and wondering what to expect from your first session, you can always give Three Seas a call. We're happy to walk you through the process. No matter where you go, though, here's what to expect.
Your First Counselling Session
The first session is a chance to get to know your therapist or psychologist, share the basics of the challenges you face, and determine whether this counsellor is a good fit for you and your needs. You'll probably fill out some paperwork, learn about the policies and procedures of the clinic you've chosen, and outline a rough treatment plan. It's unlikely, though, that you'll delve too deeply into your challenges, so try not to get too excited about the first session. Instead, use this session to ask lots of questions and learn as much as you can about what lies ahead.
A Few Basics about Counselling
If you're new to counselling, you might be concerned about your privacy, safety, or other factors. Here are some rules that all good counsellors, no matter what they believe or whom they treat, do:
- Counselling is confidential under the law, which means your therapist can't tell other people what you said without your permission.
- Your counsellor is not allowed to be your friend, or to engage in a romantic relationship with you.
- Your therapist should not contact third parties about you.
- Your therapist should work with any other medical professionals who are helping you, such as your psychiatrist.
More Than Just Feelings
In the popular imagination, therapy is little more than lying on a couch endlessly discussing your feelings and problems. But therapy is about a lot more than your feelings. Instead, your therapist will work with you to identify the specific problems you face, then help you create a master plan for successfully tackling these challenges.
Change Your Attitudes, Change Your Behavior
It might be hard to believe right now, but what you think affects what you do. And what you do affects the rest of your life. This doesn't mean all of your problems are your fault, but the way you react to others affects how they treat you. For instance, a very anxious person might inadvertently alienate her friends, leading to even more anxiety. Therapy helps you identify problematic attitudes, then works with you—always at your own pace—to change these problematic attitudes so that you can change your behavior—and your life.
The Importance of the Relationship Counselling
No one has perfect relationships, and if you're seeking counselling, odds are better than average that at least a few of your relationships are a source of stress and pain. You can't change how other people behave, but you can adopt coping skills, all while exploring how your own reactions might affect the behavior of others. Your relationship with your therapist is a safe space to explore how you deal wit others. Through this relationship, certain issues may come to light. For instance, if your therapist notices that you're always defensive when talking about your job, he or she can help you understand what this defensive attitude reveals about your emotions, as well as how it might affect your relationship with others. Over time, you'll learn better coping skills and gain mastery over your most important relationships.
Proactive Counselling and Homework
The best counselling isn't limited to just a session or two a week. Instead, your counsellor should be working with you, on an ongoing basis, to change the way you handle life's challenges. One of the best ways to do this is to give you homework. You might, for instance, be asked to notice how often you complain, or to practice apologizing three times during the week. Doing this homework—in addition to taking every chance you have to practice the skills you're learning in therapy—can help you steadily sculpt the life you want and deserve.


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Håll med om att det är lite spännande och intressant... Så här spekulerar en snubbe som är redaktör för en amerikansk herrtidning:
"The news of his death jolted me badly and the circumstances are like something out of a crime movie. It's not impossible that he was murdered and it was covered up."
...Jo, för varför hittades han annars i garderoben? Eller brukade han strypmasturbera i garderober?
Och här är en liten grej från IMDb:
"Fox has decided to proceed with plans to air next Tuesday's episode of the hospital drama Mental, which features David Carradine as a man who becomes catatonic after being struck by lightning. Washington Post TV columnist Lisa de Moraes said that if the character had become suicidal or if the episode was "suggestive" of anything related to Carradine's death in Bangkok on Thursday, Fox would have pulled it. "Instead," de Moraes noted, "Mental stands to attract more viewers in light of the Carradine news." She added that Fox plans to air "some kind of Carradine RIP" at the end of the broadcast."


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Sunday, November 02, 2014
Big blogger, little blogger, cardboard box
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In the grand tradition of misidentifying problems and offering proposals that won't work, the city council of Washington, D.C. wants to force manufacturers of flushable toilet wipes to change the label to "non-flushable." There are four reasons it's bad policy.
First, flushable wipes are flushable. It's true some older versions were not perfect, but newer ones are made of cellulose fibers – just like toilet paper. That means they are flushable and break down after being submerged in water. Yes, some varieties can take longer to disintegrate than toilet paper, but they lack the plastic fibers found in the non-flushable kind (e.g., baby wipes), so they break down.
Second, flushable wipes are trivial when worrying about what causes problems in sewers. New York City had a similar concern, but a study found that flushable wipes were not even 2% of what actually got stuck in inlets. The vast majority of items were non-flushable paper and garbage like disposable hand towels (34%), baby wipes (38%), cosmetic and surface wipes (19%), and feminine products (7%).
Third, changing a label on flushable wipes won't accomplish much. There are much bigger problems affecting metropolitan sewers systems. An NYC "State of the Sewers" report warned, "Cooking oil and grease are wastes that the City's sewer system cannot handle and should not be discarded down the drain."
Yet, people do just that. Because Washington, D.C., like NYC, is home to cultures from all over the world, cooking practices can vary by neighborhood, as do disposal habits when it comes to oil. Oil binds the non-flushable paper that makes its way into the sewers. When that happens, gigantic "fatbergs" develop like they did in London.
But blaming this problem on flushable wipes is silly. In short, if people stopped flushing oil and grease down the toilet – not to mention garbage like paper towels and cigarettes – the sewers would be in far better shape.
Fourth, it's only going to help lawyers. The labeling for products is governed by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), not by city councils. The FTC has already established rigorous standards that manufacturers must meet for a product to be called flushable. The FTC will not allow a business to lie in its advertising.
Crucially, a government also cannot compel a business to lie. Washington, D.C. wants to compel false speech by forcing flushable wipes manufacturers to falsely state that the FTC is wrong and their wipes are not flushable. In December, U.S. District Court Judge James E. Boasberg said compelling false speech was a violation of the First Amendment and placed a preliminary injunction on the D.C. law.
If the D.C. city council had simply paid attention to what already happened in New York, all of this could have been avoided. NYC was so convinced flushable wipes were the culprit that they proposed an outright ban on them, but reality forced them to back away from this pointless regulation.
Washington, D.C. should do the same. If not for the science reasons, they should consider the unintended consequences of their regulations. Flushable wipes are gaining popularity in part because they provide a portable added hygiene benefit that toilet paper does not. Incontinence affects far more elderly women than men, so trying to curtail their use unfairly limits the mobility of older women while solving nothing.
If we're being realistic, government solutions that involve forcing consumers to change their behavior by giving up a product they clearly like are not going to work. Far too often, governments look to regulations and bans to fix problems that should be solved through other means. Even if all flushable wipes disappeared tomorrow, the cooking oil, paper towels, baby wipes, and other garbage that are the real culprits in American sewers would still exist.
Yes, there should be a public awareness campaign urging people not to flush things that most of us have known since childhood do not go in the toilet, but the long-term solution is to fix the sewage system. If our 19th Century sewers cannot handle life in 2018, then it's time for an upgrade. Alternatively, the D.C. city council could hire workers to clean the city's system manually, just like in ancient Rome. Then, they could claim to be problem solvers as well as job creators.


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Christopher Columbus depicted the papaya as the "fruit of the angels", and this is no surprise when we consider the sweet, tender taste of this fruit, with its soft consistency.
The fruit is high in healthy component and offers various health benefits.
It has potent anti-inflammatory properties which prevent serious health issues, and are of great help in the treatment of health problems like wounds, indigestion, including cancer, blood sugar level, and heart diseases.
However, we need to inform you that you should stop tossing the seeds away, as they are the healthiest part of the fruit.
The papaya seeds can be consumed ground, crushed, or raw with honey, in milk, or in salad dressings. This is how to consume them and enjoy their countless health benefits!
Detoxify your Liver
These seeds have been commonly used in the Traditional Chinese Medicine for full body detoxification, and they significantly improve the function of the liver.
The regular use of a tablespoon of papaya seeds effectively removes the toxins from the liver. Studies have also shown that they can be of great help in the case of fatty liver (liver cirrhosis).
You should consume 5 seeds, fresh or dried, twice daily for a month in the case of cirrhosis.
You can also grind up the seeds in a pepper grinder, or crush up if they are fresh in a mortar and pestle, and add them to a tablespoon of fresh lime juice. You should drink this papaya seed treatment twice a day for a month.
Improve Digestive Health
This fruit is extremely helpful for digestion, and the seeds have potent anti-parasite and antibacterial properties, which help the elimination of the harmful microorganisms from the intestinal tract.
Also, papaya has strong anti-pathogenic properties, so you should consume a tablespoon of the seeds to treat food poisoning and destroy bacteria which cause digestion issues.
Reduce Inflammation in Inflammatory Diseases
This fruit contains two amazing enzymes, papain, and chymopapain, which have powerful anti-inflammatory properties which efficiently soothe inflammation in the body in the case of arthritis, gout, asthma, joint pains, and other inflammatory diseases.
Detoxify your Kidneys
Papaya seeds are excellent in the detoxification of the kidneys as well, and their potent anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties prevent a toxin-induced inflammation of the kidneys.
Lower High Blood Pressure
Many studies conducted on lab rats have shown that this fruit dramatically improves heart health. A compound it contains, Carpaine, effectively supports cardiovascular health, and the papaya seeds and leaves reduce diastolic, systolic, and arterial blood pressure (MAP).
Prevent Cancer
Papaya seeds have phenolic compounds and flavonoids, which act as natural antioxidants and decelerate the growth of tumor cells. Additionally, the phytonutrient isothiocyanate effectively protects against colon, breast, lung, and prostate cancer.
Natural Contraceptive
These seeds have been commonly used in the Indian culture as a way of natural contraceptive. Therefore, if you are trying to get pregnant, you should avoid the consumption of papaya seeds.
According to the findings of studies done on male rats, the consumption of these seeds for some time has slightly reduced the production of sperm.


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When you were young, were you the type of child who would scour open fields looking for bumble bees? Today, it is much harder for kids to spot them, since bumble bees are drastically declining in North America and in Europe.
A new study from the University of Ottawa found that in the course of a single human generation, the likelihood of a bumble bee population surviving in a given place has declined by an average of over 30%.
Peter Soroye, a PhD student in the Department of Biology at the University of Ottawa, Jeremy Kerr, professor at the University of Ottawa and head of the lab group Peter is in, along with Tim Newbold, research fellow at UCL (University College London), linked the alarming idea of ''climate chaos'' to extinctions, and showed that those extinctions began decades ago.
"We've known for a while that climate change is related to the growing extinction risk that animals are facing around the world," first author Peter Soroye explained. "In this paper, we offer an answer to the critical questions of how and why that is. We find that species extinctions across two continents are caused by hotter and more frequent extremes in temperatures."
"We have now entered the world's sixth mass extinction event, the biggest and most rapid global biodiversity crisis since a meteor ended the age of the dinosaurs." – Peter Soroye
Massive decline of the most important pollinators on Earth
"Bumble bees are the best pollinators we have in wild landscapes and the most effective pollinators for crops like tomato, squash, and berries," Peter Soroye observed. "Our results show that we face a future with many less bumble bees and much less diversity, both in the outdoors and on our plates."
The researchers discovered that bumble bees are disappearing at rates "consistent with a mass extinction."
"If declines continue at this pace, many of these species could vanish forever within a few decades," Peter Soroye warned.
The technique
"We know that this crisis is entirely driven by human activities," Peter Soroye said. "So, to stop this, we needed to develop tools that tell us where and why these extinctions will occur."
The researchers looked at climate change and how it increases the frequency of really extreme events like heatwaves and droughts, creating a sort of "climate chaos" which can be dangerous for animals. Knowing that species all have different tolerances for temperature (what's too hot for some might not be for others), they developed a new measurement of temperature.
"We have created a new way to predict local extinctions that tells us, for each species individually, whether climate change is creating temperatures that exceed what the bumble bees can handle," Dr. Tim Newbold explained.
Using data on 66 different bumble bee species across North America and Europe that have been collected over a 115-year period (1900-2015) to test their hypothesis and new technique, the researchers were able to see how bumble bee populations have changed by comparing where bees are now to where they used to be historically.
"We found that populations were disappearing in areas where the temperatures had gotten hotter," Peter Soroye said. "Using our new measurement of climate change, we were able to predict changes both for individual species and for whole communities of bumble bees with a surprisingly high accuracy."
A new horizon of research
This study doesn't end here. In fact, it opens the doors to new research horizons to track extinction levels for other species like reptiles, birds and mammals.
"Perhaps the most exciting element is that we developed a method to predict extinction risk that works very well for bumble bees and could in theory be applied universally to other organisms," Peter Soroye indicated. "With a predictive tool like this, we hope to identify areas where conservation actions would be critical to stopping declines."
"Predicting why bumble bees and other species are going extinct in a time of rapid, human-caused climate change could help us prevent extinction in the 21st century." – Dr. Jeremy Kerr
There is still time to act
"This work also holds out hope by implying ways that we might take the sting out of climate change for these and other organisms by maintaining habitats that offer shelter, like trees, shrubs, or slopes, that could let bumble bees get out of the heat," Dr. Kerr said. "Ultimately, we must address climate change itself and every action we take to reduce emissions will help. The sooner the better. It is in all our interests to do so, as well as in the interests of the species with whom we share the world."
Ref: PETER SOROYE, TIM NEWBOLD, JEREMY KERR. Climate change contributes to widespread declines among bumble bees across continents. SCIENCE. 07 FEB 2020 : 685-688


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Apeks XTX50 Regulator Set
First Stage:
- Uses the DST first stage
- Unique over-balanced, diaphragm design – as the diver descends, the over-balancing feature allows the medium pressure gas in the hose to increase at a rate faster than ambient. This results in superior performance at depth.
- 2 HP ports and 4 MP ports on a rotating turret are angled for optimum hose routing
- An environmental dry system keeps water out of the main spring chamber thus preventing ice buildup and keeping silt and contamination out.
Second Stage
- Pneumatically-balanced second stage results in smooth, easy breathing.
- The Apeks XTX 50 purge buttons are large and easy to operate. A 2-stage progressive purge is used – press the purge on the side for a lower flow rate, useful where more control is required such as filling lift bags etc, then press in the centre for the full effect of the purge, i.e. when regulator clearing etc.
- The large venturi lever has a soft touch rubber grip, which makes it easier to locate and use. The lever reduces the amount of grit ingress and therefore resists any possible friction giving a smooth operation.
- Easy-to-grip opening effort control knob keeps the diver in control.
- The second stage is manufactured with active protection against infection as all molded parts are produced with an additive that kills MRSA, protects against E-Coli, bacteria and fungi, and is also very effective against viruses, mould, yeast and algae.
- A silicone exhaust valve improves the breathing performance of the regulator.
- The Comfo-bite™ mouthpiece virtually eliminates jaw-fatigue.
- A heat exchanger (patented) which surrounds the valve mechanism, dissipates the cold caused by gas expansion while drawing in the warmth of the ambient water.
Apeks XTX40 Octopus
- This octopus is based upon the XTX40 second stage.
- It includes left / right reversibility, cold water capability and the performance you would expect from an Apeks pneumatically balanced valve.
- Diver-adjustable venturi control.
- The unit has a high visibility yellow front cover, yellow accent pieces and a 36" yellow hose.
- Comes standard with small exhaust tee.
- Suitable for cold water use (below 10c / 50F).
Apeks SPG Gauge
- The gauge case is made from nickel plated brass
- The dial window is made of highly shock resistant material (anti-splinter polycarbonate)
- A specially designed housing protects the gauge and HP hose fitting from accidental damage
- A large loop area designed into the housing allows for easy attachment.
- There is an over-pressure capsule fitted in the back of the module to prevent the screen from exploding in the unlikely event of the internal mechanism failing.


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Albrighton Moat and Gardens are delighted that they have been accepted in the National Garden Scheme for 2021. They are looking forward to welcome a broader range of visitors to their gardens for the first time and know they have a lot of hard work ahead of us them to ensure the gardens fully represents the hard work and determination of the many who turned a disused field into the beautiful gardens of today.
Thee National Garden scheme dates are Friday 25th & Saturday 26th June and Friday 30th & Saturday 31st July 2021. They will be open from 11 am to 3 pm. Come along and walk around our accessible landscaped and natural gardens including, sensory and cottage gardens and ponds. There will be refreshment's and homemade cakes available to purchase. They will also be selling handmade woodcraft items on their woodcraft stall.
Why not put these dates in your diary now and make sure to visit and see the wonderful work that goes on at Albrighton Trust and Moat. You can book your tickets on-line at this link https://ngs.org.uk/view-garden/42148?fbclid=IwAR3t5QnC64pHy5NlEwXzvhv8J1zZ0VxnkjcqlT1J3NHzivrbBiUyRinsL_Y
For further information call 01902 372441 or email email@example.com or visit their website.
To find out more about the work of Albrighton Moat and Gardens, click here: https://shropshire-disability.net/albrighton-moat-and-gardens-including-the-me-you-project-2/
To find out more about the National Garden Scheme click here: https://ngs.org.uk/


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Friday, March 8
FAB Favorites
I love Fab. If you are looking for something magical for a friend (or yourself!) you can always find something perfect there. Today I'm excited to be partnering up with Fab to share some of my current favorites! How lovely is that quilt?! I know I'm addicted to orange (just a little), but... swoon. Also, that state necklace wants to be mine.
Have you found anything awesome on Fab? It's addictive... in a good way, of course. ;) Happy Friday!
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That t-shirt is adorable and the quilt is lovely! I had never heard of Fab before. It's always fun to window shop and think of birthday ideas for myself, hehe.ReplyDelete
I found an amazing jellyfish aquarium! Planning to buy it for my birthday. <3ReplyDelete
I loooove that book hanger! I've had that on my mental wishlist for quite a while now :)ReplyDelete
Oooo, the book rack is a must have! So cool. I love shopping for ideas (as it's impossible to buy everything I love). Great picks!ReplyDelete
xx Kaisa
Oh wow I love your picks!! I'll need to check it you! ^.^ReplyDelete
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I absolutely adore #3! I've been meaning to sign up with Fab but it escaped my mind until now. Thanks for the reminder ;]ReplyDelete
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I love Fab! They always have the neatest things!ReplyDelete
Book hanger? Why have I not heard of this before! ^.^ www.thehalfginger.blogspot.comReplyDelete
that hanging book rack is fantastic! love it!ReplyDelete


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Besides, our digital controllers are easily programmable either with conventional C/C++ control development or using Simulink.
Imperix products offer a very flexible way to conduct laboratories or students projects at the graduate or undergraduate level.
Active learning instead of teaching
Enable students to discover things by themselves and confront their theoretical knowledge to the real world early. Iterations with simulation studies are always possible.
Demonstrating real-world challenges
Force students to face real-world issues such as start-up or shutdown procedures, protection or cooling. Power electronics always require to process some energy and not only data!
Reusing unified equipment
Reuse the same equipment for both teaching and research. Our products cover a broad range of applications and can be used with the most common power electronic simulation software.
Teach and demonstrate power converters
- Use our building blocks as you would use LEGOS™ and create simple inverters or more complex converter topologies very easily.
- Thanks to our ready-to-use power and control hardware, you no longer need to worry about practical issues. Demonstrating and teaching power converter control techniques can be your only focus.
- Simulink/PLECS or C++ code gives you complete freedom and direct access to all control variables. Should you like to start with more than a blank page, imperix also provides a growing library of code examples to help you set started.
Plug-&-play power converter
A library-based approach for power electronics teaching
In educational applications, be it in classrooms or laboratories, imperix hardware is often used as off-the-shelf equipment, that can be mobilized upon variable needs.
Sometimes, a controller and few modules is all it takes, while sometimes extra sensors and multiple controllers are required.
such as power modules, sensors and controller.
BuilD the electric circuit
using the available rack-moutable enclosured and DIN rails.
Connect the control side
by simply wiring the cables to the controller.
TEST the OPERATION
generating control from C++ code or an existing Simulink/PLECS scheme.
Discover power converter topologies
Nowadays, numerous power converter topologies have become basic as more advanced topologies emerged. Nevertheless, they remain widespread in industrial applications. As such, their design, control, and practical implementation remains part of virtually every power electronics teaching program.
Imperix power modules support the implementation of most elementary topologies, such a step-down converters (buck), step-up converters (boost), buck-boost, etc. They also support single-phase and three-phase inverters, medium-frequency converters (dual-active bridges or resonant converters), or even multilevel topologies.
From teaching the basics…
… to demonstrating the essentials!
A safe environment for education
Multi-layered protection scheme
As the protection of the users and laboratory equipment is of utmost importance in teaching applications, multiple types of protections can be implemented.
In any case, the B-Box RCP controller embeds a hardware protection that is always present and forces the user to acknowledge any issue before continuing operation.
Software protections
Abnormal conditions can easily be detected in software. The reliability of this approach is however limited to that of the software developed by the user.
Controller hardware protections
The B-Box RCP controller features programmable and software-independent protections. This offers a flexible and easy to use protection mechanism.
Power stage protections
All power modules possess on-board over-voltage, over-current and over-temperature thresholds, offering a last-resort protection, although not easily configurable.


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Infrared Heat Bulb (IT-1000-6000)
InfraTech IT quartz ruby red infrared heat lamp tube. Used for drying paint, heating panels, sticker removal and drying glue. Available for all our lamp models.
We offer 24 hour delivery with free shipping to mainland UK locations. We can also deliver worldwide!
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Around this time last year, we were driving from Melbourne to Gold Coast. We pretty much winged it because the whole point of a roadtrip is to be exciting and spontaneous but there are a few things I can share and help you along on your big adventure! I hope this inspires you to do something different and experience something you'd never have thought twice about.
Journey to the top of the hill – Mendung Escape
The moment I saw this picture on my friend's instagram (and found out it was just 40 minutes from where I stayed) I knew I had to visit it for myself and disappear into the sea of clouds…
Lazygirl guide to looking effortlessly chic
Somewhere between a teenager who dressed up for the weekends and an undergrad struggling through uni, I mistook messy hair and too-big tops for effortless when it was just careless.


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The current chip crisis presents the semiconductor industry with one of its biggest challenges of recent decades.
Progressive digitalization means that semiconductors are now installed in almost every device. These highly integrated chips can process digital information, and the demand for semiconductors is increasing every year. However, semiconductors are among the most complex products, also in terms of their production, as is shown in the following simplified illustration of the individual production steps.
|Figure 1: Steps of semiconductor manufacturing
These steps are carried out in a 'fab', a factory facility for manufacturing semiconductors. A whole range of components is required for this, such as silicon wafers, photo masks, various gases, and fluids. The semiconductor manufacturing machines are responsible for the actual production of the semiconductors. These machines manipulate atoms with the help of etching processes, deposition, and lithography in such a way that highly integrated chips are formed on a wafer. The wafer is then cut, and the chips are packed accordingly.
Tools of semiconductor manufacturing machines
Important components of semiconductor manufacturing machines are their devices, also known as tools. The new comX 51CA-RE\R from Hilscher is also used in these tools and is responsible for EtherCAT communication. According to the ETG.5003 standard, communication modules can be used in the following tools:
1. Abatement and Sub Fab Systems
There are many pumps and reduction systems in a subfactory, which process the exhaust gases and by-products that are produced by the manufacturing process. They are also responsible for creating a flawless environment for the tools in the process chambers in the clean room.
2. DC & RF Power Generators
DC and high-frequency generators are used in semiconductor production to perform the chemical and physical processes within the process chamber (e.g. deposition, etching, and cleaning).
3. Mass Flow Controllers
More than 100 gases and some fluids are used in the production of semiconductors, which can be regulated by means of a mass flow regulator.
4. Process Control Valves
Process control valves are typically used to control pressure, fluid level, fluid flow, or temperature in a variety of industrial applications. They are also used in semiconductor production.
5. RF Match
In high-frequency technology, a load impedance that is not adapted to the electrical line causes the generator to be unable to transmit its full power to the load. Due to the RF adjustment, a precise adjustment of power levels can be carried out in the range of microseconds. In semiconductor production, this guarantees accurate power transmission, which ultimately contributes to the stability of the production processes.
6. Roughing Pumps
In semiconductor production, vacuum pumps are used to generate a vacuum or an ultra-high vacuum. Dry-running vacuum pumps help to stabilize the process conditions.
7. Temperature Controllers
During etching, solid material is liquefied by a chemical solution. The right temperature plays a central role here. Therefore, temperature controllers are used to prevent deviations. These could lead to the wafers becoming unusable after etching.
8. Turbopumps
With a turbopump, the required pressure for the generation of a (ultra-high) vacuum is generated by fast-rotating rotors, which leads to extremely pure process conditions.
9. Vacuum Pressure Gauges
The highly accurate measurement of the vacuum is essential for the semiconductor manufacture to safeguard the clean room. Vacuum pressure gauges are therefore used in various process steps (e.g. separation or etching).
Construction of new fabs
In addition to the progressive digitalization, there are other points that make the construction of new fabs indispensable. The shortage of semiconductors is currently on everyone's lips. It is due to political tensions that have led to supply shortages among raw material suppliers. Natural disasters also led to major production stoppages, and the Covid-19 pandemic did the rest to exacerbate this crisis.
However, the industry's biggest players are facing this challenge and are investing billions to build new fabs.
comX 51CA-RE\R
With the comX 51CA-RE\R, Hilscher is responding to the need to expand existing production facilities and create new capacities in semiconductor production. Manufacturers of production machines can rely on Hilscher's many years of experience with EtherCAT, but also on the reliability of the comX module.
- EtherCAT Slave network interface for devices of semiconductor manufacturing equipment
- Developed according to the ETG.5003-1 standard, the Common Device Profile
- Complete slave interface with network connector "onboard"
Thank you for reading the fifth part of our comX blog series.
Read the first part here: Part 1 - Global chip crisis: Hilscher supports the setup of new semiconductor factories
Read the second part here: Part 2 - Embedded Modules: Market Leader for more than a Quarter of a Century
Read the third part here: Part 3 - comX: Flexible Communication Module for Automation
Read the fourth part here: Part 4 - comX 51CA-RE\R: It's now the turn of the Semiconductor Industry


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Stan Lee (1922-2018). News today that comics legend Stan Lee has passed away. There will only ever be one Stan Lee in the comics industry. You will hear that today and in the days and years to come. As a kid in the '70s, I have fond memories of the iconic figure of Stan Lee. He was the guy leading the Marvel Comics Bullpen. He was the guy who was always yelling out, "Excelsior!" He was part salesman and part creative genius. This, in no way, takes away from the collaborative work he did with such greats as Jack Kirby and Steve Ditko. At the end of the day, Stan Lee was Stan Lee, a force of nature and an integral part of Marvel Comics and comics in general. May he rest in peace.
Stan Lee (1922-2018)
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He had a long, good life, too. But even though he was 95, why is it still so sad? Pfffftttt.
Very poignant words Henry and a fitting and personal tribute to one of the greatest icons in comics and entertainment in general. RIP Stan.
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