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Identifying individual children who meet criteria for learning disability (LD) has plagued research and practice since the origin of the concept of LD. In this project, we leverage the special statistical and clinical expertise of our team and advances in statistical computing and analytic models, simulation, and meta-analysis to continue and extend a long history of research on the classification and definition of LD, evaluating the reliability of different approaches to identification; the validity of classifications based on intervention response; and the integration of research on classification, executive functions, and intervention.
This project is designed to clarify the structure of executive functions, determine the relevance of that structure to reading comprehension and other academic skills, and evaluate how to most effectively integrate executive functions into remedial reading comprehension interventions, such as those our current Intervention project proposes.
The purpose of this large-scale project is to conduct a series of randomized controlled trial studies to determine the efficacy of reading interventions for students with learning disabilities and reading difficulties. This project focuses on investigating interventions provided through intensive small-group instruction for upper-elementary students.
The overall goal of the Neuroimaging project is to develop a comprehensive neurobiological model of text comprehension that will supplement the cognitive framework developed within the Executive Functions project. In addition, we propose to evaluate features of brain organization associated with developmental outcomes of educational interventions addressed in our current Intervention project.
This project focused on alternatives for identifying students as being learning disabled. This series of studies examined response to intervention as a framework for making sound decisions about the instructional needs of students and for delivering appropriate levels of intervention in response to those needs. A particular focus was developing reliable and efficient tools for measuring student progress reliably and efficiently and for identifying the subset of students whose educational outcomes would benefit from alternative instructional settings, such as special education.
This project focused on the instructional aspects of response to intervention, specifically on the effect of moderately intense levels of instructional intervention on student reading achievement. Two cohorts of students participated in first grade and were followed through second or third grade. Students identified as being at risk for reading problems received increasingly intense levels of reading instruction as a means of preventing the development of later reading difficulties. We regularly monitored their progress and compared their reading outcomes to those of students not identified as being at risk.
For 5 years (2006–2011), researchers at the Texas Center for Learning Disabilities, with funding from the Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development, addressed questions related to the implementation and effect of response to intervention with sixth-, seventh-, and eighth-grade students who attended middle schools. Inquiry focused on the development and field-testing of screening and progress-monitoring measures and on secondary (Tier 2) and tertiary (Tier 3) interventions.
This project used magnetic source imaging to evaluate the neural correlates of reading and reading intervention in children at risk for or identified with learning disabilities involving reading. We completed this objective in relation to specific features of the brain activation profiles associated with different subtypes of poor readers based on the Reading Components model in the Classification project and with adequate and inadequate response to different interventions in the Early Intervention and Remediation projects completed in 2011.


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Hollywood Pictures has paid $750,000 to screenwriters Bob Tzudiker and Noni White for their spec script "Mrs. Faust," a romantic comedy reportedly intended to star Goldie Hawn. Deal included a $175,000 blind script agreement for a future property.
Larry Mark will produce "Mrs. Faust," about a woman from a Midwestern town who's faced with the dilemma of whether to sell her soul to the devil to improve the lives of her family and friends. The script deal includes $500,000 upfront cash and an additional $250,000 if the writers wind up with sole screenplay credit. Tzudiker and White have an existing relationship with Disney, having scripted Touchstone's upcoming production "Newsies."


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The spectacular new Kona grand ocean view Villa (Quattro) is one of the Big Islands most luxurious, spacious and unique vacation properties on the Kona Coast. It is situated in a gated community. There are four completely separate bedroom/bath mini suites each with tropical outdoor showers and indoor Jacuzzi style tubs. A huge porte cochere makes for grand arrivals and you are greeted by a vast view of the blue Pacific Ocean.
Stepping out onto the expansive lanai, the only sounds you hear are tropical bird songs, and rustling palms and giant Monkey Pod trees. The ocean and mountain 360 degree views are a spectacular back drop for the azure blue swimming pool and separate spa. To top it off, just a short walk away is a regulation tennis court with it's own shade pavilion, available by special arrangement. All this is located in a very quiet community above Kailua Kona, just minutes from beaches, shops and the airport.
Perfect for family reunions and weddings. (A 'wedding gazebo' is available for ceremonies and receptions and an onsite minister is also available.) We can even assist you with wedding planning including caterers, entertainment, bakery, florist, photographer/video. And if your plans expand, you can add additional luxury villa rentals just steps away!
The Villa Quatro - Features:
4,800 square feet under roof on a full acre parcel within a private gated subdivision.
• A distinctive 'Hawaiian sense of place.'
• 4 detached sleeping suites, each with Flat Screen TV/DVD, individual lanais, full baths and open air lava rock shower enclosures and huge Jacuzzi style bath tubs.
• An additional (5th ) bedroom in the media room - main house - with bath close by.
• A spacious dining room with a real gourmet kitchen and expansive covered lanai.
• Individual "wine room" with personal chilled storage cabinet.
• Media room with large flat screen TV/VCR/DVD and Wi-Fi.
• Free form swimming pool.
• Micro Kona coffee garden with tropical palms and lush lawns surround the villa.
• Top-of-the-line kitchen appliances incl Sub-Zero refrigerator, Wolf counter top stove, Kitchen Aid dishwasher, oven, and microwave.
--Concierge Service of on site professional facial and body care by Facial Fitness Hawaii available-(by appt only-808-329-1074)
This luxurious villa was designed for guests to entertain and enjoy - Hawaiian Style.
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Bob Dean, caretaker for Villa Quatro is also caretaker for Villa Cinco and Villa Grande and is a resident owner in Kona Plantation Estates. Call Bob for information on any of these Villas and for ownership opportunities in Kona Plantation Estates.
Concierge Service of on site professional facial and body care by Facial Fitness Hawaii available-(by appt only-808-329-1074)
My friends and I rented this property (and the nearby Villette Guest House) for a week in July, 2016. We were 6 families, most with younger children, traveling form different parts of the world for a much-needed get-together. The house was perfect for this. The view was incredible. The location offered a lot of privacy; we did not see any other people even though we were in a (secure) neighbourhood. The layout of the house was perfect for a big group: open concept with a large lanai, yet the beautiful bedrooms offered privacy for each family if needed (and an outdoor shower!) Everything is updated: all bathrooms and the kitchen were very modern. The pool was great and partially fenced. One bedroom had direct access, so we gave that room to our friends with older children. Two main gripes: the wireless was hit and miss throughout the week and the flies in the kitchen were pretty insane (even for us Australians)...but those are both minor points in an otherwise great week. The owners were helpful and quick to respond when there was a small calamity. As is the nature of the Big Island, a car is a necessity. We LOVED our week...both the island and the house exceeded our expectations.
Our 10 day stay for a family reunion was perfect. This large,spacious property provided plenty of privacy for a 3 generation family. Very well equipped kitchen and near by markets made meal prep a joy for all. The dining room table was exceptionally beautiful for our Christmas meals. And the outdoor furniture was lovely as well. The neighborhood was fine for morning walks. Michelle was very attentive even supplying a Christmas tree and wrapping paper (not requested). We loved this place
Rented Villa Quatro, Cinco, and Pinao for a large family reunion for a week. The three Villas provided an excellent venue for our special event. 12 families stayed at the three Villas and we hosted 58 guests from around the globe on two special event evenings. Spacious accommodations made it possible to set up the tables, chairs, and serving areas for our large group. All food for the events were prepared in the three kitchens at the Villas. Kitchens were fully equipped and had everything we needed except for some very large pots and pans. The children loved the pool and the adults had a great time in the Jacuzzi's. We also enjoyed the tennis court and the wireless internet facilities. We had searched for an appropriate place for our reunion and I am so glad we found this place. The Villas are very spacious and so private. Everything is lush and green with fabulous views of the coastline. Conveniently located for access to markets, shops and local events. This was a tremendous undertaking for us and this place was perfect. Many thanks to our hosts Bob and Michelle who took care of our needs and requests but still provided us with the privacy we desired. Mahalo
Three families (6-adults & 5 kids) stayed at this property from Feb 16-Mar 2, 2013. We could not have asked for anything better. The bedrooms were located outside the main house and were awesome for privacy. They were large and could accommodate 3-4 people depending on the extra beds brought in. Each room had a private exotic outside shower. Very cool! The kitchen was huge, fully equipped and even had an indoor gas grill! The lanai outside was huge and beautiful to watch the sunset from. The pool was a complete hit with the kids. The adults enjoyed the hot tub every evening. The location is great for the airport (20mins) and 25mins to our favorite beach. Bob was very efficent and helpful when we needed anything during our stay. I thought from the pictures the property was going to be great but it exceeded our expectations!!! Absolutely LOVED IT!!
We are already planning a return trip!!
We loved this home. It was perfect for my daughter's wedding reception and BBQ the day before. The guests were amazed with the view and the home. The kitchen is great......can't say enough about this place. Hope to plan a return trip in the next year or two.
Location at 750 feet has perfect climate and amazing views of hills and ocean below, while close to shopping (costco is very close), airport, harbor, golf, and resorts. One must drive to Big Island beaches in any event, so there is no advantage to rent close to ocean, compared to the advantages of a 750 foot viewpoint and a better climate! We stayed in Cinco, which is next door twin of Quatro. A TV star and family were staying next door in Quatro, but everthing is so private, we never heard or saw them! The 4 Pod style bedroom units afford privacy, while you can mingle with friends in the great room when you want to be social! Bob the caretaker lives across street (not visible from house) and was most helpful. I recommend these twins, but please don't take my spot because I shall return!
Facial Fitness Spa Concierge Services and Villette Guest House.
Marty Dean, owner of Facial Fitness Hawaii, provides on site skin and body care services and also lifestyle changes counseling.
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Program Name: HIME: Huge Integer Math and Encryption
Published By: DevOTechS
License Type: Shareware
Date Released: July 04, 2007
HIME: Huge Integer Math and Encryption Desciption:
Library with encryption functions and huge integer math functions. RSA public key, AES secret key encryption, SHA-512 hash function, PRNG: Blum-Blum-Shub and RSA, Diffie-Hellman, file shredding, compression and more. For every programming language.
HIME stands for Huge Integer Math and Encryption library.
It is a collection of functions for Windows programmers that allows to implement RSA public key encryption (In 'classic' mode and in CRT Chinese Remainder Theorem mode), AES (Rijndael, 3 block cipher modes) and ArcFour (RC4) secret key encryption and digital signatures using the SHA-1, SHA-256, SHA-512 or MD5 Secure Hash Algorithm in your programs.
It also has functions for data compression, decompression and to securely erase files (file shredding).
HIME also contains functions for huge prime number generation, cryptographically secure random number generation (a.o. Blum-Blum-Shub and RSA), Diffie-Hellman key exchange algorithm and huge integer number mathematical operations.
With HIME you can also retrieve TRUE random data from an internet server.
HIMEs mathematical functions can serve as building blocks for implementing other public key encryption schemes.
HIME is ideal for number theory applications.
A huge integer number in HIME can be hundreds of thousands of digits long; 2^31 (2147483648) bits long to be exact. That's over 268 MILLION digits!
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Qualitative and Quantitative Research Defined
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Quantitative research - measures the outcome of results by assessing statistical data that is often times objective. In other words, researchers identify what to examine or study, pinpoint a specific target, otherwise known as a sample size based on a population, and evaluate using a statistical instrument to determine the sample size or confidence interval. Qualitative data are the basis of every¬¬ critical decision that impacts the world around us. For example, our roads, freeways, and public transportation system are mostly determined by statistical qualitative data. For instance, in Las Vegas, ...
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Brunswick Beethoven Festival 2018 – Concert 8
David Selig (piano) and David Saffir (violin)
Wednesday 21st February 2018
Presented By: BRUNSWICK BEETHOVEN FESTIVAL 2018 - Artistic Director Sergio de Pieri OAM (also Director of the Organs of the Ballarat Goldfields Festival and the Mildura Summer Music Festival) – the Brunswick Festival is supported by Moreland City Council with assistance from Brunswick Uniting Church. TICKETS available online from website (trybooking) or at door (cash only) Single: Full $30 Conc $25. Festival Passes: Full: $240 for 12 concerts. Half: $100 for 5 concerts. Website www.brunswickbeethovenfestival.com Facebook www.facebook.com/brunswickbeethovenfestival
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Bookings Contact: Mark Higginbotham - Festival President
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Microsoft is making it easier to keep tabs on your Microsoft Account activity. The team is rolling out a new recent activity dashboard that lets you see where you're logging in and what kind of device you're using to do it.
It's similar to what Google introduced in Gmail back in 2010. The goal is to make sure that you can quickly spot suspicious account activity — and easily report it when you do. Whether the account access was initiated on the web, in a Windows Phone app, or at the Windows login screen, Microsoft's recent Activity page will list it.
The Recent Activity page starts off with the details of your most recent login. Microsoft reports the last time, IP address, platform, and app (if any) of the login attempt, along with whether or not it was successful. You'll also see the IP marked on a small Bing map.
Below that, you'll see your login history. Details can be revealed with a click, though even the general overview it provides should be enough to alert you to something fishy. Just about any kind of account activity is shown, including logins, password resets, and recovery code creation (which you'll want to do if you've got two-factor authentication set up).
Microsoft's also letting you choose to receive activity notifications, and they can be sent to you via text or email. Sure, you'll get plenty of messages about your own logins… but you'll also know almost instantly if someone else gains access to your account or one of your Windows systems.
It's great to see Microsoft providing a report like this to their users. They're our accounts, after all, so it's about time we're able to see where and when they're being used. We should all care enough about account security to check on activity at least once in a while.


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UNITED KINGDOM, 2017 – Downlights.co.uk confidently states, "LED bulbs are now the number (one) choice for new and existing lighting installations. Due to advances in LED lighting technology over the last few years there is now an LED replacement for almost every energy hungry halogen and CFL (compact fluorescent lamp) ever produced."
Downlights.co.uk should know this, as it is one of the leading lighting product suppliers in the United Kingdom today. The lighting products and components available at Downlights.co.uk span the entire spectrum, from LED ceiling lights and spotlights to downlights, smart lights, outdoor LED lights, commercial lights, under cabinet LED lights, LED dimmer switches and sockets, and a lot more.
But there are some products on offer at Downlights.co.uk that are more popular than most – and customers will also be happy to know that they are now offered at much lower prices – as much as 85% off their regular retail price. One particular product which now comes at 85% off is the Philips LED Dimmable Master Value at 3.5W, which is available from Downlights.co.uk for only £3.08, including VAT. The regular price of this product is £17.10, so customers who purchase it from Downlights.co.uk can save as much as 85%.
There is another popular product on sale at Downlights.co.uk, and this is the Aurora Enlite GU10 LED at 5W. This product can be purchased at Downlights.co.uk for a mere £3.86, and this already includes VAT. Customers who avail of the Aurora Enlite GU10 LED can save up to 72%, since its regular retail price is £11.50. Additionally, the Aurora Enlite GU10 LED continues to be a popular product due to its features, which include an output of 520 lumens, a wide beam angle of as much as 60 degrees, and its non-dimmable or dimmable option. The product is also available in three colour temperatures, which include 2700K (Extra warm), 3000K (Warm white), and 4000K (Cool white). Downlights.co.uk adds, "This LED is now regarded as the best dimmable GU10 LED on the market and is on many of the UK's leading dimmer switch and home automation manufacturers' list of approved LEDs."
Other products with substantial discounts include the Philips 4.3W LED Dimmable Master Value lamp at only £4.40, including VAT (down by 82%) and the Megaman 5W LED Dimmable Modo, now only at £3.41, with VAT (with savings of up to 82% as well).
About: Downlights.co.uk is a well known supplier of lighting products in the UK. To learn more about its broad GU10 LED bulb selection available from different manufacturers, visit the website.
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Welcome to the website of the Bath & Borders branch of CAMRA, the Campaign for Real Ale.
CAMRA is a national, independent, voluntary organisation campaigning for real ale, community pubs and consumer rights. Bath and Borders branch is just one of many throughout the UK with a total membership of over 185,000. Between us we put on dozens of beer festivals every year, campaign for all things beery, including fighting the closure of breweries and pubs, and, after selflessly visiting many hundreds of pubs and drinking thousands of pints ('surveying' is what we call it), we all contribute towards the annual Good Beer Guide.
Our branch covers a wide area, which encompasses not only Bath but also towns and villages in Wiltshire and Somerset. In Wiltshire these include Bradford-on-Avon, Trowbridge, Westbury and Warminster, and, in Somerset, Frome, Shepton Mallet, Wells, Midsomer Norton and Radstock. The city of Bath, one of the finest cities in the country for real ale, is the jewel in our crown and the Bath Beer Festival, now held in November, is one of the longest running CAMRA events in the region. The whole branch area is a rich haven of real ale and splendid pubs, and it contains no less than sixteen excellent breweries / brewpubs.
For a link to a crawl of some Bath pubs click here: Pub & Beer Trails – Bath. Note that this is not an official CAMRA site, or created by a local member.
The 2018 CAMRA Bath Beer Festival, our third Winter Ales Fest, will be held on Friday the 9th and Saturday the 10th of November, this year, at the spruce new Widcombe Social Club. Full details can be found on our Beer Festival page.
On this site you will find lists and maps of pubs in the branch's area, well over 300 in all, separated into areas based on cities, towns and villages. Each area includes a map and, where applicable, a link to the individual pub's own website. Please note that, while we try to make these lists as accurate and comprehensive as possible, some mistakes and/or omissions may well occur as pubs close, open, and change in some way, so please let us know of any changes or updates.
You can also follow us on Facebook and Twitter.
Alongside the Bath Beer Festival the branch runs events on a more-or-less weekly basis. These include socials and meetings, brewery visits, minibus trips to outlying pubs, joint events with neighbouring branches, and even an annual weekend away. If you're a CAMRA member in the area, or even just somebody interested in beer, please feel free to come to any of our events. Click on the Branch Diary link for full details. You can also email us via our contacts page.


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It's no secret that America's 45th president has had a rough time adjusting to his new job. Within days of winning, sources within his transition team claimed that he was overwhelmed by how much responsibility he'd have upon taking office. And since his inauguration things have been one train wreck after another. But a new report from Politico suggests his emotional state is even more unstable than it appears from the outside.
Six former White House Staffers explained to Politico that they had to engage in a number of unusual practices just to help the president cope:
One Trump associate said it's important to show Trump deference and offer him praise and respect, as that will lead him to more often listen. And if Trump becomes obsessed with a grudge, aides need to try and change the subject, friends say. Leaving him alone for several hours can prove damaging, because he consumes too much television and gripes to people outside the White House.
Most disturbingly, it seems as though the president's staff views his well-being as their main goal rather than policy. One staffer describes how he'd look at the news early and try to influence "alternative sources" like Breitbart and Fox to air more favorable coverage later in the day. He says he did this not to manage PR, but simply because Trump is so bothered by negative press and cannot function unless he gets enough praise.
At the forefront of their concerns is keeping the president off of Twitter when he's upset. Apparently, the staff were all blind-sided by Trump's Twitter meltdown after his Supreme Court pick criticized Trump's attacks on another judge. Trump went after a Senator's military record over the matter; something Trump often does despite how poorly it usually plays with his base.
It's getting harder and harder to imagine how this could last for a full 4 years. Impeachment is something that gets kicked around a lot in America. However, with a president who can barely control the fall out from his own statements it is certainly a reasonable possibility. The moment a real challenge comes along this delicate damage-control system is likely to fail. And thanks to Twitter we'll all be listening live.
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great shop good work and the use pem parts on like a lot of shops i give ed and chris 5 stars
If there was any possible way to rate lower I would. This place is a mess, totally unprofessional employees and the owner doesn't know his head from his rear. The prices are ridiculous, and when you get a vehicle fixed by him, for "some" reason the problem returns. I seriously question the legitimacy of this "mechanic". If you want to go to a garage to hear cursing in front of customers,...
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text: Richmond, Va. – In an effort to achieve its restructuring initiatives, locally based Heilig-Meyers recently appointed Curtis Kimbrell as president of its RoomStores chain. Kimbrell has served as executive vice president of merchandising since August of 1999. On April 11, 2001, the company announced that it will make the RoomStores format the centerpiece of its operations and close and liquidate the inventory in its 375 remaining Heilig-Meyers furniture stores. The company also announced that Ron Barden, senior vice president and controller, has been named managing director of reorganization and will be responsible for managing the Heilig-Meyers operations during the closing process. Misty Milioto


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Welcome! I'm Teresa . . . the hen in Hen in a Farmhouse Nest.
I'm a Canadian living in the United States who wishes she lived in England. I inhabit a wonky farmhouse with my husband, Brian, our dogs and parrots and a miniature pig. We also care for alpacas, ducks, chickens, a pair of geese, rabbits, goats, and a couple of barn cats.
Jane Austin once wrote, "There is nothing like staying at home for real comfort". I have to agree. While I often daydream of visiting far off places, my heart longs to be at home. Whether I'm inside or outside, I can find plenty to keep me busy and content. I enjoy decorating, renovating (as time and budget allow), gardening, reading, creating, and blogging.
I hope to inspire you with simple farm living as we renovate and decorate our wonky farmhouse; with recipes and projects, and thrift store finds.
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New Roots Reggae EP for D-Medz
Riding high from the success of his singles, Baby Mama Drama and Road Tonight, reggae singjay Dwayne 'D-Medz' Adams is putting in the hours to complete his second EP, a live-play roots reggae compilation.
"This album will be the follow-up to my debut EP, Road Tonight, and will boast an exclusive roots reggae vibe", quips D-Medz. "I'm working with some of the most talented musicians and producers in the business, including Dean Fraser, Robbie Lyn, and Glenroy Browne. The sessions so far have been great and we're doing the recordings as a live-play session at Tuff Gong Studios. The energy you get doing a live recording is amazing, and it's definitely going to be something 'different' and impacting. I haven't officially named the EP yet, but I've completed all the writing for the tracks and we're gearing towards a release in late December or early January 2015."
In addition to finalising his new EP, D-Medz is also stepping up promotion for his new single, Rebel Souljah. Produced by Zimbabwean label, Abra Tribe Music, on the Marange rhythm, the track has been buzzing on African airwaves as well as in the Caribbean. He said, "Rebel Souljah is an empowering song and was composed to appeal to Africans or 'freedom fighters' at home and abroad. It should inspire listeners to make positive contributions to society and to fight for equality."
The song, he confirms, has been getting a lot of "good vibrations", especially in Ghana, opening the doors for him to do a lot more work with other African producers.


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Mom Makes Kids Watch Home Birth
In a column at Salon, Madeline Holler shares her story about giving birth at home. She initially decided to do so in front of her young children, ages 3 and 7, so that the childbirth was a whole-family experience:
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I shut out the noise, pushed through the pain and squeezed my son out the rest of the way. I reached for him while still on my knees and then turned to rest my back against the side of the tub.
Happy, relieved and a little overwhelmed, I threw my head back against the side of the pool to look at Wayne. My cheek brushed against Beatrice as she reached over to touch her brother's back. I pushed my head into her side, an armless hug, a reassuring nudge. I felt her solid body and her softness next to me.
"Can I hold him?" she asked.
After the cord was cut each sister took turns with their brother. In the meantime, we chatted, I answered the midwife's questions, remembered to actually nurse the little guy.
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The Terrifically Twisted World of "Twilight" Fanfic
Natasha Vargas-Cooper delves into the universe of Twlight fan-fiction , where Bella and Edward generally exchange more than longing looks. We get some heavy breathing, a desperate "fuck me, Edward," and if not bodice-ripping, definitely thong-ripping. Someone has a thing for twins, so Edward gets cloned. The question arises: How far can one stray from Stephanie Meyer's world and still keep fans excited? I thought this exchange was interesting:
I asked Becca if she thinks the older readers and writers of Twilighted are scandalized by it.
"No," Becca said. "It's the teenagers. They ruin it. Younger readers want you to stick the story. The moms and older set of Twilighted are more sexually adventurous."


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Baylor secures 3-1 battle against Arizona State to advance
TEMPE, Ariz. -- The 11th-ranked Baylor squad collected a 3-1 victory versus Arizona State on Friday at Sun Devil Soccer Stadium to advance to the second round of the NCAA championship for a second consecutive season.
"I am so proud of the way the girls handled this game [Friday night]," head coach Marci Jobson said. "This group just has unbelievable character and integrity. Their ability to handle the adversity thrown at them was excellent."
The Bears improved to 18-1-4 on the season, while upping their unbeaten streak to 19 games and their undefeated string to seven. The 18 wins are the most in program history surpassing the 17 victories posted by the 1996 club. With the loss, Arizona State completes its season with a 10-9-2 record.
BU scored first for the eighth consecutive game as Hanna Gilmore netted her seventh score of the season and fourth goal in the last three games in the 16th-minute. Following a throw-in from Kat Ludlow, Lisa Sliwinski headed over a ball to Gilmore who turned and slotted a shot past ASU keeper Chandler Morris from 13-yards out. It was Sliwinski's fourth assist of the year.
"Hanna had a great game again," Jobson said. "She has really just come into her own at the right time. She is playing the best soccer of her life. Her leadership on and off the field has been incredible."
With that goal, Baylor has now scored six goals in the last four games in the 21st minute or earlier.
The Bears added to their lead in the 35th minute on a cross from Larissa Campos to Alex Klein. Campos out-hustled a Sun Devil defender to chase down a ball on the left side. At 10-yards from the end line, she crossed the ball into Klein, who gathered it in and shot to the near post for the goal from 15-yards out.
BU took that lead into the halftime break with goalkeeper Michelle Kloss only forced to make a pair of saves in the period. ASU's best chance to score before the break came in fourth minute. Devin Marshall worked around her defender and pushed a shot towards the frame, but Kloss had moved off her line as snagged the shot out of the air.
In the second period, the Sun Devils finally got on the board in the 55th-minute as Cali Farquharson headed in her 10th score of the year.
Baylor responded 46 seconds later as Taylor Heatherly notched her first goal of the season and the first goal of her career. After an Arizona State foul, the junior blasted forward a free-kick from 42 yards out. The ball took once bounce inside the six-yard box and scooted past everyone to put BU up 3-1.
"It was a cool response," Jobson said. "I was disappointed that we gave up the goal, but I thought our response was excellent. We didn't sit back and we continued to press forward. It was great for Taylor to get that goal."
In the game, Baylor outshot Arizona State 14-11 with 11 of BU's shots coming on goal. The Bears were led by Sliwinski with three shots, while Gilmore, Heatherly and Klein each had two more.
The game was physical from the opening whistle with the teams racking up 33 fouls and six yellow cards in the contest. Kloss made three saves in the game as she improved to 18-1-4 on the year by playing the whole game in goal.


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Loudly anti-Trump vegan start-up CEO Josh Tetrick, whose company is under investigation by the SEC, domestically assaulted his own mother according to police reports exclusively obtained by GotNews.
Police incident reports say Tetrick was charged with "simple assault and harrassment" under "domestic violence statute" in 1998:
His mother had charged that Joshua had attempted "by physical menace to put another in fear of imminent serious bodily injury."
That assault charge followed a 1996 "domestic problem" when mother and son Joshua Tetrick both admitted to "mutual physical contact":
Tetrick got his records expunged from court records – but we filed for the police reports. The lying mainstream media won't do that for you: keep the GotNews mission alive by sending tips to firstname.lastname@example.com or donate at GotNews.com/donate. If you'd like to join our research team, contact email@example.com.
Aside from being under investigation by the Feds for fraud and sleeping with his own female employees, Josh Tetrick is most famous for spending $200,000 from an undisclosed source on massive sanctimonious anti-Trump ads in The New York Times and Cleveland's Plain Dealer.
His ad/open letter included this:
A single mom in Birmingham who taught her son how to rise while respecting women. The Toledo autoworkers fighting to protect the jobs of their immigrant brothers. And the families of faith in Little Rock who believe in lowering taxes without lowering their values.
This is who we are. And this is why your campaign will break down.
Your campaign doesn't just seem wrong. It feels un-American. To support it would make me less of myself, less of my grandpa's grandson, less of my mom's son.
Of course Josh Tetrick thinks he's on a fake feminist soapbox 24/7!
Maybe someone who assaults their own mother and sleeps with their own female employees shouldn't be spending $200,000 on hypocritical ads while their company is failing and under federal investigation for fraud.
Just a thought!
Tetrick also published a passive aggressive ad/open letter in The New York Times to his mom, whining that she malnourished him:
I'd bolt off the bus at 3:11pm, and you'd always have something waiting for me. Some fried chicken. Butter with a biscuit. Brownie Bites. And you'd spend all day cutting hair, just so I could have a dollar to buy a vending machine cinnamon roll or Skittles with lunch the next day.
You did this because you love me. You did this because you're my mom. You did this because, well, I was always hungry.
And if we're being real with each other, most of that delicious and inexpensive food probably had too much sodium or sugar or cholesterol — and was often rough on our planet.
And if we're still being real with each other, it would have been different if we had money. We would've had organic chard instead of greasy chips. Maybe some whole grains instead of so many damn Gobstoppers. We'd have eaten healthier, cleaner meals together. That's probably the case for most families, too.
The right thing should be the easiest thing for a single mom working at a hair salon trying to raise two sons.
He passively aggressively whined about his mother in a speech at the 2015 Cornell Eship Summit.
Let's remember how Donald Trump, who Joshua Tetrick thinks is an anti-woman nutjob, treats his mother:
Pictures of my beautiful mother, amazing father, and family hanging @MontesKitchen in upstate, New York. pic.twitter.com/lvx5SEhQVv
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) October 2, 2015
Great advice from my mother: "Trust in God and be true to yourself." – Mary MacLeod Trump
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) March 21, 2014
"Donald Trump dedicates second Scottish golf course to beloved mother Mary" http://t.co/jVyGduGK via @MailOnline
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) February 4, 2013
#TBT For all who have been asking, my mother was a great beauty and a wonderful person. Here we are with my father- pic.twitter.com/dHKqyoL86W
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) March 27, 2014
Who's the real anti-woman nutjob here, Joshua Tetrick?
Oh, and the best part?
Joshua Tetrick was an intern for sex maniac and rapist Bill Clinton, according to his LinkedIn:
The cycle of abuse continues!
UPDATE 10/26/2016: Josh Tetrick's mother Merle Tetrick told GotNews in a statement:
Josh never was abusive towards me, nor did he ever assault me.
Like most parents and teenagers that I know, we had our moments of disagreement. And, these disagreements got heated at times – on both sides. Again, this is not uncommon in my experience between teenagers and their parents. In the first instance, we were in heated "discussions" over a subject neither of us can remember. I may have grounded him or something; again I don't recall. I then went into my bedroom and refused to continue the discussion. He wanted to continue and tried to get into the room to do so. Again, there was never any physical violence. In my anger and frustration I called the police. Had I to do it over again, I would not have done so.
In the second instance you cite, Josh never struck me. He never assaulted me. In my anger, again I called the police. It is a decision I have regretted ever since.
Josh is and has always been a loving, caring son. We never had it easy financially, but we were and remain a close family.
Stay tuned for more.
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I've had a theory for a while that the best Rock song ever written is "Memphis, Egypt" by the Mekons. Trying to describe it in words is pointless, so go listen to it if you haven't heard it. It's on the album The Mekons Rock 'n Roll. I've had the privilege of hearing them play it live, and all I can say is, holy ****.
There are a few songs that I think are almost as good as "Memphis, Egypt". "Club Mekon", also by the Mekons, comes close, and actually follows immediately after "Memphis, Egypt" on the same album! This has to be the greatest two-song sequence ever recorded.
"The Headmaster Ritual" by The Smiths (on Meat is Murder) is possibly a better song than "Memphis, Egypt", but loses some points for the mechanical production that saps much of the energy from the track. (Aside: the best Smiths album is Hatful of Hollow because it is (mostly) a collection of tracks from radio shows, and captures the manic energy of the band much better than any of their studio output. But you knew that.)
I recently discovered on Pandora a song called "I Stare Out..." by The Verlaines which I think could be as good as all of the previously mentioned songs; at the moment, I consider it a major discovery. (Had you ever heard of The Verlaines? I hadn't.)


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Betsy will be a leading voice on behalf of our veterans, active service members, and their families. She is focused on improving health care for veterans and ensuring they receive the benefits they have earned in a timely manner and with fewer errors.
Betsy will work to:
- Update and upgrade veteran care facilities and hospitals
- Improve veterans' services in Illinois communities
- Prioritize funding the VA to guarantee all Veterans have access to necessary health care
- Strengthen veterans' care by expanding mental health services, increasing access to health care in rural areas, and improving care for female veterans
- Advocate for programs to support veterans who are homeless or at risk of homelessness
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6 Successful Business People of 21st Century
The 21st century is being populated by a large number of leaders and successful business people so far. They are so many that it is hard to make a list with them without leaving some remarkable names behind. But here are 6 names that you probably have heard and the lessons you can learn from them – so it might inspire you to follow their example. 1 – Mark Zuckerberg – Facebook "I think a simple rule of business is, if you do the things that are easier first, then…Read More


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The Society is hoping to raise $40,000 toward the completion of a new ADA compliant restroom. More info.
The Society maintains five museums all located in Winchester, Virginia – Abram's Delight, George Washington's Office, and Stonewall Jackson's Headquarters, an 18th Century Valley Cabin and the Hollingsworth Mill.
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Weston — Miramar senior quarterback Chelsey Walsh tossed the game's only touchdown and intercepted two passes as the Patriots girls' flag football team went on the road for a 6-0 victory over Cypress Bay in a second round play-in-game on Tuesday.
Miramar (10-0) will play Douglas in a state quarterfinal game Friday at Boca Raton High.
Miramar used a blocked punt to gain field position and quickly moved into Lightning territory on their third drive of the game behind the rushing attack of Walsh.
The senior quarterback fired a 10-yard touchdown pass to Rodesha Warren, who caught the pass in traffic toward the middle of the end zone late in the second quarter.
Cypress Bay(10-4) nearly answered back on the ensuing drive, but Walsh dashed in front of a receiver and intercepted Andrea Abed's pass in the end zone.
"Chelsey has been awesome and so great all year," Miramar coach Damon Cogdell said. "We are very young and are collectively talented and we keep feeding off each other."
The Lightning offense stalled until late in the fourth quarter. Abed orchestrated a drive with downfield passing, targeting wideout Jillian Baach. Cypress Bay had a fourth-and-goal from the Patriots 7-yard line, but Abed's pass fell incomplete and Miramar took over on downs with less than a minute to play.
"We had some opportunities, but we just didn't execute," Cypress Bay coach Steve Leland said. "My hats off to Miramar, they're an undefeated team and deserve to move on."
Miramar had two touchdowns negated by penalties, including a punt return by Takhari Jones in the fourth quarter.
DOUGLAS 26, POMPANO BEACH 20: Kelsey Taylor threw two touchdown passes each to Tori Danchak and Amanda Bellarmino to lead the Eagles (11-3) to a berth in the state tournament.
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West End provides a variety of recreational opportunities. Municipal Yacht Harbor, when restored, will have approximately 600 slips for lease on an annual basis. Temporarily, until that restoration is done, 140 of those slips are leased on an annual basis. Additionally, the harbor is surrounded by 133 boathouses on long term leases. However, those boathouses change hands in private sales at various times and you can learn more about that from a realtor. Other recreational opportunities include West End Park, and the boat launch. When the FEMA claim process is concluded and the harbor facilities are restored, the fishing pier will be rebuilt. For more details on each of these, click the tabs on the left.


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Smart Tips For Shopping A TV Set Top Box
The digital revolution has had the biggest impact in the entertainment sector, and despite this being a generally good thing, most people remain confused as to what exactly this means for them.
Everyone is moving from having to buy DVDs every other day, or having movie nights on that small laptop screen, but how exactly can you bring the beauty of digital content offered on such channels as Astro Malaysia IPTV to the screen? Enter the set-top box.
The Basics: Hardware
The first step is normally buying the actual digital hardware, so it is important to understand how it works. Calling it a set-top box might be too simplistic though.
There are various types and options available in the market; the standalone boxes are typically better designed, easier to use and figure out.
There is also the possibility of combining this with other hardware for maximum efficiency.
Secondly, think about what kind of television you have or are planning to buy. If it is one that was bought in the last few years, then chances are that it has streaming capabilities. These televisions are normally labeled smart or connected TVs.
Everyone has preferences, so think about what you will enjoy the most before making that purchase. Being digital, equipment might have a fair amount of flexibility in terms of what is shown, the different channels and packages.
However, narrowing down your options to programs you might enjoy watching will make things much easier. Most Singapore TV box service providers will have a basic free package for those that are looking for general entertainment.
There are two ways to approach this. First could be looking for the company that offers the largest variety at the lowest cost. This is for those that are generally undecided or that have large households and members with diverse tastes. Alternatively, you could seek out the service provider who offers the most personalized content.
Speaking of service providers, how they treat their customers when they have complaints is an important part of the user experience. Starhub, for instance, there are many customer support channels available, including the mobile application, website or the direct phone call. Having help just a button away adds to the customer confidence and overall smooth experience.
Additional offerings.
A spot check at any shop or outlet will reveal that there are many options available in the market, especially with the world growing more digital. Take advantage of this competition by going for the best TV box Singapore that offers something more than the classic TV.
A Starhub TV box, for instance, will give you so much more, including karaoke and Teletext services. That way, during those moments when you do not necessarily want to watch TV or when you have guests around, it is easy to entertain them.
Another important option to consider is the capability for remote scheduling. Today, almost every other media box comes with the ability to record. Look instead for those that allow you to record that important game when away from home without too much effort.
Hope you have found this article useful in helping you gain a better understanding about Astro IPTV Malaysia and what set top-box is about. If you wish to subscribe, you can do some research on the internet for a list of service providers.


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YouTube Responds To Infringement Charges
Congress "chose to immunize these services [such as YouTube] from copyright liability provided they are properly responsive to notices of alleged infringement from content owners," YouTube said in its answer to the class action complaint on Monday.
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It's official, I have surpassed the 1,000 follower mark on Twitter! I'm both stunned and excited that you've decided to follow me on this "magical, mystery ride" (to quote John Legend). I quote him only because I truly do offer "All Of Me" to my readers. Thank you for taking the time to chitchat in between coffee or tequila sips! Thank you for sharing kind words, you never know when the person on the other end really needs them! Thank you for offering me guidance, sometimes you just don't know where your blog is heading until something sparks that inner magic in you! But most of all, thank you for offering me "All of You!"
I'd also like to take a quick moment and THANK YOU! Because of you, I have actually learned a great deal about myself in the process.
A few things I've learned about me since I started blogging: (in no particular order except for #1 teehee!)
#1: I'm AWESOME!
Yeah, I'm not afraid to say that out loud anymore. There's no shame in being yourself and having people like you for . . . (wait for it. . .) YOU!
#2: I'm not afraid of hearing 1000 "No's" if it means that the right "Yes" is right around the corner.
I was always afraid of asking for things, because I thought the only answer for me was "No". The trick is, you'll never know for sure unless you ask!
#3: I still have A LOT to learn!
In this ever-changing world, there's always something new to discover (about all that life has to offer and about myself too!) We often get so consumed with the every day activities that we forget to take time and appreciate all the small things, both in the world and ourselves!
#4: I'm still a kid at heart (and in my mind!).
Yes, I'll be the first to admit it, I still like Lucky Charms for breakfast (marshmallows first of course!), I love spending my days off in my PJ's (like . . . all day!), I still hate cleaning (I don't think any of us grow past this one!), I still like jumping on my bed, I still can't draw but love doodling, etc, etc, I can literally go all day!
#5: I am a firm believer in the Law of Attraction
(if you don't know what that is, feel free to shoot me an email, I'd be more than glad to show you it's significant strength)
What have you learned about yourself, or your kids, or your parents, or your pet(s) lately? Let me know :)


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d-LIVER Final Progress Report
February 22, 2016 in d-LIVER News, News
The final d-LIVER report has been approved the European Commission with the comment "good progress" from the external reviewers.
Extract from the Final Progress Report – description of the main science and technology (S&T) results:
WP1: Clinical application scenarios and validation
WP1 was the clinical driver for the whole of the d-LIVER project. It is essential that technology development in the medical diagnostics, monitoring and management fields is driven by real clinical need rather than by technology push. WP1 therefore initially defined the clinical needs for patient monitoring and created a mutual understanding of d-LIVER systems between technology developers and clinicians such that the required technical specifications for the different system components could be elucidated.
From the outset WP1 investigated a number of objective and subjective factors which could be affected by successful technology development and implementation into different European healthcare systems. This included an assessment of patient quality of life at home, economic burden of chronic liver failure and the definition of suitable indication and outcome variables. These studies were carried out in 3 clinical centres in the UK, Germany and Italy, and the regional differences were reported in public deliverables available on the project website.
The final clinical evaluation studies to be carried out using the sensor, instrumentation and information technologies developed in technical Workpackages were designed well in advance and local ethics approval obtained for each individual study in good time. These evaluations included:
- Wearable device (functionality, usability, patient perception)
- Electronic number connection test for cognitive function (comparison with standard method and patient acceptability)
- Home monitoring and management of encephalopathy (HoME) study using LPMS from WP7 (cognitive function, changes to drug regimen, patient acceptability of tablet-based App, comparison with standard care)
- Overall d-LIVER system including Blood Biochemistry Instrument and LPMS (multi-centre, patient acceptability, ease of use)
- Biochemical sensor measurements of patient samples and comparison with hospital laboratory results (correlation, agreement, method interchangeability, effect on clinical decision making)
- Bioartificial liver support unit (detoxification of liver patient serum using progenitor cells in clinical grade BAL)
WP2: System design and medical device regulatory requirements
The overall goal of WP2 was to address components, functionalities and requirements of the d‑LIVER systems and to provide direction for the detailed implementation and evaluation to be carried out in other technical Workpackages, thus establishing a shared understanding among the different fields of competence within the d-LIVER project and communication and information flow between the partners across the different enabling Workpackages. The Workpackage thus facilitated the description of different terms, components and their interfaces in more detail and provided a definition of the overall d-LIVER system goals and technical requirements, based on the clinical medical device regulatory requirements elucidated in Workpackage 1. The main objective was to translate the vision and mission of the d-LIVER concept into workable formats, by providing detailed information concerning the technical and system level implementation plan and creating a top-level view of the systems to be developed.
WP3: Sensor development
The objective of WP3 was to develop physical and biochemical sensors for the monitoring of patient parameters at home. The sensors developed were designed to monitor a defined set of biochemical parameters (electrolytes, biomolecules and blood clotting) and physiological parameters (heart rate, skin temperature and blood pressure) which would be the most effective in remote monitoring and management of patients with chronic liver disease. At the outset of the project there were initially 11 parameters in total: albumin, bilirubin, creatinine, ammonia, bile acids, sodium, potassium, clotting time, heart rate, temperature and blood pressure.
The biochemical and physical sensors were characterized and their performance was compared with the requirements of the d-LIVER project. At the end of the first year, 8 individual sensors out of the 11 were operational and 6 met the project requirements.
Strategies for some sensors were then reviewed to make them operational and work on other sensors focused on integrateability and further characterization. Front-end electronic board and signal processing required for the cartridge readout was also developed. At the end of second year, the decision was made to remove ammonia and bile acids sensors from the d‑LIVER blood biochemistry cartridge (BBC) and to choose an optical configuration for the clotting time sensor. Work then focused on the integration of the 6 sensors that were finally integrated in the BBC and the 3 in wearable device (see WP6). For the 6 biochemical sensors in the cartridge, all are now operational under "in cartridge" conditions and have undergone clinical comparative analysis using 150 patient samples with excellent correlation with hospital laboratory referee methods in most cases.
WP4: Microfluidics, packaging and integration
Workpackage 4 was dedicated to the design and manufacture of the integrated sensor microfluidic cartridges required by d-LIVER as well as the fluidic evaluation of these devices. An iterative chip development programme was instigated which allowed initial designs to be tested using milling procedures prior to locking down designs and proceeding to produce larger numbers of cartridges by injection moulding for the analytical and clinical evaluation studies. Within WP4 a microfluidic cartridge for the blood biochemistry instrument was developed and for that purpose, suitable polymer materials as well as potential coatings were identified within the first few months of the project. Important issues such as biocompatibility and haemocompatibility were assessed and care was taken to ensure that these materials were compliant with safety regulations and directives for medical devices on the basis of, the international standard ISO 10993 and the guidelines of Unites States Pharmacopeia Class VI. Suitable polymer materials for the fluidic devices were identified with regard to processability and performance and polycarbonate proved to be the most favourable for use. Specifically, micromilling, injection moulding, solvent bonding and γ-sterilization could be applied to this material and, in addition, certain types of polycarbonate are optically transparent – an important issue for the clotting time sensor developed in WP3.
The final BBC developed and manufactured is shown in Figure 2. This was designed to measure six blood parameters (clotting time, Na+, K+, bilirubin, albumin, and creatinine) at home on a daily basis. From the viewpoint of the patient, the use of the BBC should be as easy as possible within the home environment and with no accidental harm to the patient. For these reasons, the fundamental design rule was the minimization of the volume of blood to be provided to the BBC by the patient, such that a standard finger prick technique could be used. The developed cartridge consisted of two components; the microfluidic cartridge which housed all of the sensors and a reservoir chip which contained any reagents or solutions which were required to realise the sensor-based measurements in blood. Whole blood (20µl) was drawn into the cartridge by capillary forces and was then separated to release the serum component. Serum was then diluted 1:5 on-chip and flowed sequentially over the sensors. One patent application on the BBC was submitted a second one is under preparation by patent attorneys.
WP5: Development and monitoring of Bioartificial Liver Support Unit
WP5 focused on development of a bioreactor technology that addresses the cellular needs of 3D tissue density conditions in a highly physiological environment. An approach was taken which was designed to cultivate human or porcine liver cells within a four-compartment hollow fibre‑based bioreactor which exhibited a controlled 3D perfusion environment – the d-LIVER "Bioartificial Liver Support Unit" (BAL). This complex four-compartment bioreactor technology would allow enhanced mass-exchange by counter-current flow perfusion, as well as integral, decentralized oxygenation through gas-permeable capillary membranes (that facilitate long-term culture and storage, in contrast to whole organs which cannot be stored for long periods in a viable state). Thus, this construction would enable close-to-physiological nutrient and oxygen supply to the cells cultured in the extra-capillary space. An important aspect of the technology development was automation of culture and cell viability monitoring using closed-loop control.
WP5 defined the requirements of the multi-parametric sensor system which would be employed for continuous monitoring of cell viability within the BAL. Concepts for the integration of the different sensors were developed and initially realized in 8ml bioreactors. This included sensors for control of perfusion conditions in the BAL (temperature, system pressures, pH and oxygen), mass flow meters for control of gas flow rates, and sensors for assessment of cell viability and functionality (impedance, ammonia). Sensors were successfully integrated and tested in culture experiments. The results showed that changes in cell behaviour could be graded into different states dependent on the toxin concentration. Measures and procedures for cell recovery or culture termination could then be undertaken dependent on the actual state of the bioreactor culture.
These sensor systems were up-scaled in the final year of the project to provide a clinical grade BAL which was then tested successfully using the hepatocyte-like progenitor cells developed in WP8.
WP6: Instrumentation platforms
The objectives of this Workpackage were to develop and build the instrumentation platforms that would serve the requirements of d-LIVER as optimized prototypes for clinical evaluation. One of the key requirements in WP6 was to develop an instrument for the home-care setting that could perform a panel of biochemical analyses from a single finger-prick sample of blood – the so-called Blood Biochemistry Instrument (BBI). Due to the requirement that the BBI be ultimately used by liver patients at home, it had to be simple and easy to use. The only interfaces with the user are a power plug, an on/off button, an Ethernet socket, a Wi-Fi link and a touchscreen. The BBI instrument design included housing, power management, control unit with dedicated software and user interface, electronics allowing controlling all the interfaces with dedicated firmware, and communication aspects. The instrument was able to host and assemble the BBC (see WP4) which, in turn, housed the sensors developed by WP3. The BBI was designed to control actuators interfacing with the microfluidic cartridge, to perform the driving of the blood sample in the cartridge, to process the signal outputs from the sensors and to then transmit the results wirelessly to the Liver Patient Management System (LPMS) developed in WP7.
A second element of instrumentation development in WP6 was the development of wearable physiological sensors which are intended to worn on the body to continually measure parameters such as temperature, activity, heart rate and blood pressure where the different sensor functionalities are integrated into one single unit which can transmit data via a Bluetooth Health Device Profile (HDP) to the d-LIVER Personal Health Manager (PHM) which was developed in WP7. As shown in Figure 5, the wearable device consists of an electronic compartment which has an on/off button on the front and two LEDs on upper edge to indicate the status, and a connector slot for the on-body electrodes. On the back side are two push buttons to attach the belt the compartment was designed to be splash protective and could be gently swiped with a soft cloth with water or disinfection agent.
WP7: Communications, Patient Management and Decision Support
At the outset of the project it was the aim that WP7 would deliver an advanced web-based information system – the d-LIVER "Liver Patient Management System" (LPMS) – for the monitoring and management of patients with chronic liver conditions in ambulatory and home settings. In addition, it set out to provide the overall communication and security framework for the d‑LIVER platforms with a particular focus on interoperable and open solutions as well as on patient safety and privacy. WP7 analysed the main use case scenarios (see WP1) and specified, developed and delivered the communication and security framework via continuous validation cycles. Furthermore WP7 was designed to develop, in collaboration with the d-LIVER clinical centres, models for decision support and therapy outcome prediction for chronic liver disease patients.
As a major outcome, the LPMS was iteratively developed in response to formal standards to meet patient safety requirements of the planned clinical evaluation studies, resulting in the production of LPMS 3.0. LPMS 3.0 is a laboratory prototype at Technology Readiness Level 4 to 5, which can be utilized to remotely monitor patients and to support the management of complications in patients with chronic liver failure at home; in particular patients with encephalopathy, ascites and cholestatic itch through a telemonitoring solution adapted for liver diseases in combination with a decision support system that guides patients and doctors through the treatment of these complications. As such, this system controls and adapts the dosage of specific drugs with or without confirmation by the physician according to up-to-date health data obtained from the patient. Of relevance is the fact that LPMS communicates with devices according to Continua Health Alliance standards by using the Device Manager. This facilitates the deployment of the system and general purpose monitoring devices, bought by the patients, will be able to interoperate with the LPMS. The Device Manager does not only integrate Continua Health Alliance devices but also is able to integrate non-Continua devices, such as the BBI.
WP8: Progenitor cells for bioartificial liver
The inclusion of WP8 in d-LIVER was important as a programme of "high-risk, high reward" research designed to characterize trans-differentiation of human pancreatic hepatocyte progenitors and to assess hepatic function in vitro in the experimental and clinical grade bioartificial liver support units (BALs) developed by WP5.
There is currently considerable effort directed towards generating human hepatocytes from stem cells since these would have both basic science (e.g. drug metabolism and toxicity screening) and clinical (e.g. incorporation into bio-artificial liver devices) applications. However, embryonic stem cells and induced pluripotent stem cells have so far failed in their ability to generate cells with comparable function to human hepatocytes in vitro or, at the very least, require efficient (i.e. viral-mediated) forced over-expression of liver transcription factors. One alternative to using stem cells as a source for hepatocytes, is to use progenitor cells. Prior to d‑LIVER commencing it had been shown that a rat pancreatic progenitor "B-13" cells appear to be the only cells capable of differentiation into hepatocytes in a highly cost-effective manner, requiring the addition of a simple glucocorticoid hormone treatment. In WP8 the target was to investigate the possibility of generating a cost-effective human equivalent cell line capable of being readily expanded in a simple culture system and converted into functional hepatocytes using a simple regulatory switch. In a major development in the area this goal was achieved and the human equivalent cells shown to be metabolically functional in a clinical grade bioreactor (WP5). A patent application was submitted regarding these cells and their use. The successful outcome of this "high-risk, high reward" Workpackage could therefore have enormous societal benefit by the production of a viable, effective, economical, high quality source of human hepatocytes derived from progenitor cells in sufficient quantity for exploitation in bio-artificial liver devices.
Potential impact and the main dissemination activities and exploitation of results
Potential Impact
The specific project impacts are discussed in detail below. However, in general, these can be summarised as follows:
- Reduced hospitalisation and improved disease management and treatment at the point of need, through more precise assessment of health status.
- Improved quality of life for liver patients.
- Economic benefits for health systems without compromising quality of care.
- Reinforced leadership and innovation of the industry in the area of Personal Health Systems and medical devices.
- Improved links and interaction between patients and doctors facilitating more active participation of patients in care processes.
- More effective bioartificial liver support as a result of having a viable, effective, economical, high quality source of human hepatocytes.
- Demonstrated potential for spin-offs with protected IP through several patent applications.
The liver is a complex organ with various vital functions in synthesis, detoxification and regulation; its failure therefore constitutes a life-threatening condition. Liver failure can either occur without preceding liver disease (acute liver failure), or as decompensation of a chronic liver-related illness.
The only long-term therapy in most cases is orthotopic liver transplantation, unless the liver is able to regenerate. Many patients, especially those who are not listed for high urgency transplantation, may not survive until a suitable donor organ is available, since donor organs are rare. In other cases, contraindications do not permit liver transplantation.
d-LIVER has fundamentally advanced an ICT-enabled system to remotely monitor and manage liver patients in their home, such that patient monitoring is continuous and intervention can be both swift and beneficial, leading to improved patient health and survival along with a significant enhancement of patient quality of life.
The innovative liver patient management system (LPMS) supplied with the sensor and instrumentation systems could lead to a completely new dimension of home care for the patient and a concomitant reduction in morbidity and mortality. The management and therapy of patients with chronic liver disease will thus be taken to a new level. As such, this system can control and adapt the dosage of specific drugs with or without confirmation by the physician according to up-to-date health data obtained from the patient. The LPMS can also alert the patient and the hospital when additional interventions or the next liver support session are required. Complications can be prevented by this strategy and costs conclusively reduced when the patient does not need to be admitted to the hospital.
Potentially, this could also be supplemented by the innovative and functioning bio-artificial liver system based on human progenitor cells which have been developed. This possibility would have an enormous impact on the bio-artificial liver field. Furthermore, it is envisaged that the progenitor cells would have exploitable opportunities in drug discovery, screening and toxicity studies in the pharmaceutical industry.
The success of d-LIVER will enhance the quality of healthcare at a European level and will improve European competitiveness in medical device technology.
Within the first 6 months of the project, a project website www.d-liver.eu was established and this has been maintained throughout the course of the project. The website contains the following public pages:
- A home page describing the aims of the project and hosting project vision, execution and technology development videos
- A partner page with specific links to their relevant websites
- A deliverables page containing any publicly available deliverables and reports
- Pages with specific information for patients and for healthcare professionals – in English, German and Italian
- An events page, detailing events where d-LIVER will be, or has been, presented together with copies of any presentations
In addition, a secure Virtual Research Environment and Filestore were created which contain all confidential deliverable reports, the publication clearance procedures and IPR. Finally, a Twitter account was created and maintained which provided immediate announcements on d-LIVER and related activities.
The dissemination activities in d-LIVER achieved their goals in various ways; by collecting, collating and managing the information developed during the project, by disseminating the information as widely as possible via the production and distribution of press releases, newsletters, project flyers and technology updates throughout the course of the project. More specifically, these goals have been achieved through the organisation of Showcase Workshops in conjunction with a strong presence at major Trade Fairs and exhibitions such as AACC, MedTec, Mobile World Congress and Korea Eureka Day as well as a number of presentations and posters at major international conferences e.g. EASL and BASL and publication of articles in high quality scientific journals. As part of these activities an assessment of a Business Development Framework, including a Freedom to Operate analysis, has allowed the production of the Final Exploitation Plan and Technology Roadmap for the future commercialization of d‑LIVER results.
The concepts and ideas behind the d-LIVER project have also been disseminated on a broader level to general audiences through video interviews about d-LIVER which are available on the project website, Futuris and YouTube. Finally, news articles were published on the Futuris and Cordis websites and in national and local newspapers describing the concepts behind the project and its vision for the future of remote monitoring and management of chronic liver disease.
The d-LIVER systems can be viewed as disruptive technologies which could confer new breakthroughs in the world of information-enabled monitoring and management tools. As a consequence it was of particular importance to the project to undertake a coordinated effort to understand the marketplace, the barriers to entry and the competitive position, with the ultimate aim of producing a confidential d-LIVER Final Exploitation Plan and Technology Roadmap. IP protection has been continued for critical components of the systems, including aspects of a Freedom to Operate analysis in line with recommendations at both the systems and component levels. In order to carry this out effectively, d-LIVER needed to:
- Investigate how d-LIVER could impact the management of chronic liver disease and improve patient quality of life
- Assess how d-LIVER could address the economic burden of chronic liver disease
- Determine the most appropriate methods for commercial exploitation from the laboratory, through to remote management and therapy at the point of need
- Investigate market potential in the targeted clinical application area and for applications outside the area investigated in the project, bearing in mind that the d-LIVER approach might be regarded as a series of platform technologies
The Final Exploitation Plan was prepared which contained an overview of the potential for d‑LIVER monitoring and bioartificial liver support systems, along with details on the category drivers and competitors. Some of the main issues that need to be overcome were discussed and potential business models presented. Final commercialization recommendations were included and these, along with details of exploitation plans, were presented to the European Commission at the final Technical Review.
The complete public summary (including some graphics) is available from here: Final (Periodic) Report (public summary).
Other deliverables for download are available from The Project – Public Deliverables