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Biovation's DryRight™ in Non-Woven Industry Magazine
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Members of the armed forces will have a new product available to them to help combat unnecessary foot injuries such as foot blisters.
Biovation, a technology design and manufacturing company that produces advanced nonwoven fiber products with integrated anti-microbial chemistries, recently produced DryRight, a tactical boot-drying product.
Funded, developed, and tested in close collaboration with the U.S. Marine Corps, DryRight was successfully tested by the warfighters at a training center in Okinawa, Japan, in addition to other users in the Middle East, Scandinavia and the Sierra Nevada mountains.
The solution works by being rolled and inserted into a wet boot when it's not in use. The construction is comprised of PLA (polylactic acid) meltblown nonwovens, allowing the entire structure to have a super-wicking performance. Because of its absorbing and moisture locking capabilities, DryRight doesn't need to be rung out like a towel. The insert is also composed of an antimicrobial and antifungal chemistry that allows it mitigate odor caused by pathogens, and the lining, which is a woven outer layer previously accrued by the Marine Corps, according to the company's CEO Kerem Durdag.
The opportunity to create the product for the Marines came when Durdag got a call in 2010 as the result of a referral from a colleague.
"They were looking for a company that had some expertise in fabrics and some expertise in chemistry because they knew that the chemistry had to do certain things," he recalls. "They called us saying that they had an issue, they had a major problem that they needed to solve, and they didn't have an articulation on what the solution should be, but they very clearly knew what the problem was. So from their perspective, we were a company that wanted to tackle on a very tough problem. And we have been very proud to have collaborated and partnered up with them; they have done a fantastic job of testing, validating and giving us product feedback."
Because users will be carrying DryRight around under particular conditions, the Marine Corps provided specific parameters that needed to be met by Biovation, including weight, size, usability, robustness, ruggedness and number of uses. The Marines also wanted it to have an element of sustainability, which is where the use of sustainable biopolymers came in.
"We had to do it in a way so that its weight is light and strong, and then it needs to be able to get folded up so they can stuff it in their backpack," he says.
Durdag guarantees the product can be used up to five times under very wet conditions, but users can potentially get 10-15 uses if the boots are just dampened or moistened. Boots are completely dry after inserting the product into boots for six to eight hours.
The company spent a lot of time ensuring the structure was pliable and flexible, as warfighters would use them in various weather conditions and in fresh, brackish and salt waters.
"Whether you're in the Arctic, in Afghanistan or in Okinawa, a lot of the tweaking and the testing we had to do was to ensure that the performance remains constant independent of weather conditions. That's the tweaking of the chemistries; the way we make the fiber and resulting non-woven material from the PLA," Durdag explains.
While it's unclear whether the Dept. of Defense will purchase DryRight, Durdag says it will be available to them in June or July of this year. Biovation is also considering the production of civilian versions for hikers, fisherman, hunters and other commercial sectors.


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Motorcycle Gloves
Motorcyclists depend on both their hands and feet when they are operating a bike. Having a solid grip on the throttle is crucial to getting the most out of your motorcycle. One of the most important things you can do as a rider is to protect your hands. Your hands can be exposed to extreme elements, dangerous falls, and plenty of stress and strain just from normal riding conditions. These factors make riding gloves an important safety and comfort necessity for every rider.
If you have been involved in a motorcycle accident and suffered painful injuries to your hands, feet, or any other bodily injuries, you may deserve compensation. Motorcycle accidents can cause serious injuries that can have life-long consequences. It is important to seek the justice you deserve if you have been injured by someone else's negligent behavior on the road. Please contact the Wisconsin motorcycle accident lawyers at Habush Habush & Rottier S.C. ®, by calling 800-242-2874 for a free case evaluation.
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Longitude: -1.6656 / 1°39'56"W
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Timbers Generally Used- Radiata Pine- Oregon (Douglas Fir)- Various Hardwood Species
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Timber Bracing – 50 to 75 mm x 19 to 25mm checked into and nailed flush into face of studs. Braces must be installed in opposing pairs in external bracing walls.
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less Wall Plates = 90mm
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First Floor = Carpet (20mm)
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The Guardian's Comment is free continues to publish opinion pieces on the launch of Independent Jewish Voices, the initiative that could otherwise be called "Communal Jewish leaders don't speak for me."
Richard Silverstein of Tikun Olam has added his voice this week with Cracks in the wall:
AIPAC, the Anti-Defamation League and the American Jewish Committee have enjoyed virtual hegemony as the voice of American Jewry on Israel. It is why presidents, senators and Congress members have voted AIPAC's way (until recently) on virtually all legislation of interest to the group.
But now, if you put your finger to the wind, you can sense a change. Jimmy Carter's book is a sensation, having sold 200,000 copies as of January 14. The more Jewish greybeards attack it, the more it sells. The book seems to have struck a chord.
The old Israel "consensus" and leadership approaches are ineffective. When AIPAC speaks, politicians no longer salute quite as crisply as they once did.
Well-known British feminist scholar Jacqueline Rose writes on The myth of self-hatred, the so-over-used-it's-meaningless insult against Jewish critics of Israeli policies. Rose fights back:
To anyone who wishes to charge us with self-hatred, I would reply that it is not those who can withstand the pressure of internal and external criticism who hate themselves.
Arthur Neslen, in Let a thousand flowers bloom, says, "The Jewish establishment never spoke for us, nor allowed us to speak for ourselves." He goes on:
Over the years, a highly conservative communal leadership has encouraged its flock to experience their Jewishness vicariously through an identification with Israel. Embourgeoisement, assimilation and a long-term decline in anti-semitism have eroded the basis of alternative identities once championed by the Jewish left.
In the current climate, any attack on Israel's actions or ideology from within the Jewish community can easily be dismissed as, at best, lacking communal legitimacy. At worst, it is experienced by many British Jews as an attack on Jewishness itself. This gives an easy "in" to anti-semites in some sections of the pro-Palestinian camp, who blame Jewishness for everything from Israel's expulsion of the Palestinians in 1948 to the Iraq war. A dangerous nexus is developing. One way to break it is to allow dissenting voices into the fray.
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Each year, approximately 3,000 Americans are diagnosed with mesothelioma.Mesothelioma is a malignant tumor that aggressively and painfully invades the lining of the lungs, heart or stomach until it destroys the vital organs. Research to understand mesothelioma and to develop effective treatments has lagged far behind other cancers. As a result, diagnosis is difficult and often delayed. Worse, current attempts to treat the disease generally have only limited affect. The consequence is that mesothelioma patients have very few treatment options available to them, and on average survive only 4 to 14 months.
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Valuing an RIA reminds me of the classic western The Good, The Bad and The Ugly. You may recall the story of three distinct characters racing to dig up gold buried in a graveyard. Each of the characters is a succinct manifestation of the different ways to value an advisory firm:
- The Good: Discounted Cash Flow is simply the best way to value an RIA.
- The Bad: Book Value focuses on the value of the hard assets, which makes it an irrelevant valuation technique for our industry.
- The Ugly: Comparables, such as multiples of revenue or cash flow, may get ugly because it is an oversimplified valuation approach that could yield inaccurate valuation and a poor deal for one or both parties.
Despite the near-universal acknowledgement that the archaic two times revenue formula is the wrong way to value an RIA with over $100 million in assets, some advisors still have hesitancy to use the discounted cash flow technique.
Perhaps it is because the approach seems complicated, while the comparables approach is so simple. Sure, its easy to value a firm based on two times revenue or five times cash flow. But sophistication trumps simplicity for important matters, and valuing your biggest asset or investing your life savings to buy equity in a firm is vital.
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The discounted cash flow technique calculates a companys valuation by projecting its cash flows into the future, and then discounting these cash flows back to present-day based on the risks associated with the company. Its a quantitative process that examines the growth, the profitability and the risks associated with an organization.
There are three Ms when it comes to a discounted cash flow: The Model, the Method and the Modifications.
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In 2016, the Financial Reporting Council (FRC) asked for stakeholder feedback on the implementation of FRS 102 and consulted on its approach to the first triennial review (see Business Edge October 2016).
The FRC has now published FRED 67 which proposes incremental improvements and clarifications to FRS 102 as well as a copy of FRS 102 with all of the proposed changes tracked and an at a glance summary.
The principal proposed changes that the FRC believe will have an impact on the financial statements are:
An entity will be able to recognise other intangible assets acquired in a business combination that meet the recognition criteria provided such an approach is applied consistently to the relevant class of intangible assets.
Once the FRED is finalised as a standard, it is proposed that it will be effective for accounting periods beginning on or after 1 January 2019, with early application permitted provided all amendments are applied at the same time. Limited transitional provisions are also proposed to:
The FRC is requesting comments on FRED 67 by 30 June 2017 - read FRED 67 (which included details on how to respond).
FRED 67 does not include the introduction of major changes arising from recent changes in IFRS, for example relating to the expected loss model for the impairment of financial assets in IFRS 9 Financial Instruments, IFRS 15 Revenue from Contracts with Customers and IFRS 16 Leases. Such changes, if any, will be the subject of a separate consultation and will not be effective before 1 January 2022.
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NEW YORK – When history looks back on the 2017 US Open women's singles final, it won't be very kind to the actual tennis that was played.
But no one inside Arthur Ashe Stadium is likely to feel they were shortchanged.
Everything else from the moment Madison Keys' final forehand went into the net, and her friend Sloane Stephens won the US Open, was pitch-perfect on every possible level.
It will go down as of a fine testament to perseverance through adversity, to sportsmanship, to a mother's love an dedication, to friendship, to grace and poise under pressure – and, oh yes, to American tennis.
And, to African-Americans in tennis.
Stephens won her first Grand Slam title in just a few ticks over an hour, beating Keys 6-3, 6-0 and completing a comeback that had her outside the top 900 in the world just five weeks ago.
Her first reaction was disbelief. And then, the million-dollar, megawatt smile appeared. But there was no over-the-top celebrating, conscious as she was that her great triumph was simultaneously her good friend's defeat.
Just a beautiful moment at the net:@SloaneStephens and @Madison_Keys#USOpen pic.twitter.com/uRbDKCjRW9
— US Open Tennis (@usopen) September 9, 2017
A roller coaster women's event
The 24-year-old was the last woman standing at the end of a US Open that, on the women's side, was a roller coaster ride of emotions. Many top seeds went out early. The deck was being reshuffled every day.
And in the end, the last four women standing were all American, at America's Slam.
There was 37-year-old Venus Williams, the sentimental favourite. Coco Vandeweghe, the brash one. And then there were Stephens and Keys, two players who – were it not for Venus and sister Serena – might never have dreamed they could be standing there on the final Saturday on the biggest stage in tennis.
Stephens, ranked No. 83 coming in, was the only unseeded player of the four.
Foes briefly, friends always
The two finalists are friends; afterwards, Stephens called Keys her "best friend in tennis."
She felt for her friend. And she knew that the 22-year-old Keys, her right thigh tightly wrapped, was not 100 per cent physically.
When it was over, they both arrived at the net with their arms outstretched, ready to celebrate and commiserate in the same long, lengthy embrace. Keys was in tears, and Stephens was close to tears herself trying to console her friend at what was the watershed moment of her own career.
"I think at the end of a Slam, whoever is still on the court is physically going to be feeling something. But I definitely think my play today came down to nerves and all of that, and I just don't think I handled the occasion perfectly," Keys said. "I don't think I was moving perfectly, but at the same time, I'm not going to take anything away from Sloane. She played really well. I don't think I played great. I think that's kind of a combination for a disaster for me."
Not five minutes later, Stephens crossed the net and went over to sit with Keys to await the trophy ceremony. In no time, she had the disconsolate Keys laughing.
"To play her here, I wouldn't have wanted to play anyone else. I told her I wish there could be a draw, I wish we could have both won. If it were the other way around, she would have done the same for me," Stephens said during the trophy presentation. "I'm going to support her no matter what and she's going to support me no matter what. That's what real friendship is."
The "village" of Sloane Stephens
When Stephens made her way up to the player's box, there was a long hug for Kamau Murray.
Stephens has had a few coaches in her career. And none ever seemed to fit quite right. From Nick Saviano to Thomas Hogstedt and even Paul Annacone for a brief period, there was never quite the right connection that would get the best out of a supremely talented player, but one seemed to lack the inner drive to maximize it.
Murray has been in the picture for two years, through Stephens' 11-month absence because of a foot surgery. It seems he was able to help light the fire, stoke the belief. Being out of the game nearly a year also will give a player rather a different perspective on things.
And then, there was one final hug for mother Sybil Smith.
It was then that the tears began to flow.
"We've been on such a journey together. My mom is incredible. When I was 11 years old my mom took me to a tennis academy and one of the director there told my mom I'd be lucky to play Division II tennis and get a scholarship," Stephens said. "So, parents: never give up on your kids if they want to do something. Always encourage them … If someone ever tells you your kid's not going to be good, push them to the side. Because your kid could be me one day."
Good matchup for Stephens
Stephens' poise in her first major final belied the nerves she felt beforehand, the nerves Keys felt beforehand. Really, the biggest thing to come out of Stephens' summer run was her outward calm under pressure as she piled up some impressive wins.
The match against Keys was always going to be Keys' power against the combination of qualies Stephens brings to the court: speed, consistency, the ability to build points and to know when to up the power gauge and rip one.
When she was told in her press conference just how consistent she had been, she was as shocked as she was when she saw the size of the $3.7 million check she was handed on court.
"I made six unforced errors in the whole match? Shut the front door. I don't think that's ever happened to me before. Oh, my God. That's a stat," she said. "I was nervous, and before the match, I was super nervous. Once I got out there, I felt a lot better. So that was good. I just tried to stay calm and keep my composure and run every ball down. That was it. Super simple."
Beyond tennis, an epochal moment
That the two finalists are African-American – in Keys' case, on her father's side – was just part of the story during that trophy ceremony.
USTA president and CEO Katrina Adams presented the trophies. A woman, and an African-American.
Thasunda Duckett, the CEO of Consumer Banking at JP Morgan Chase, presented the winner's cheque for $3.7 million to Stephens. She, too, a woman and African-American.
On so many levels, this was an epochal moment. And especially so with the heavy promotion of the upcoming "Battle of the Sexes" movie over the weekend.
The personal journey of the groundbreaking Billie Jean King took place nearly 45 years ago.
The accomplished women standing there for this trophy ceremony embodied the coming to fruition of so many things King has worked so hard for her entire life.
Not just on the tennis court, but off the court as well.
Fairness. Equality. Opportunity.
Watch out, 2018
For Stephens, it now begins. As the American champion of the American Grand Slam, a beautiful woman with a great back story and a Hollywood smile, her life is going to change.
"This is a whole new level guys. Seriously," Stephens said during a post-match interview with ESPN.
She almost dropped the trophy. She joked about being totally worried about the "boob sweat" factor, knowing that the her photo with the trophy will be blown up and hung up in a lot of places.
Does she want another one?
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— Sloane Stephens (@SloaneStephens) September 10, 2017
For Keys, two years younger, it's another sort of beginning.
She has reached her first major final. Who doubts that in the very short term, she will be holding up the big trophy?
And, in case you missed it, 13-year-old CoCo Gauff and Amanda Anisimova, who turned 16 last week, will play the junior girls' final Sunday. They're Americans as well.


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TCC Cooking Company Recalls Chefs Catalog Vertical Roasters
The fun part of this job is reporting on all the great new products available for people to use at home when cooking, baking and imbibing on a daily basis. The not so fun, but very necessary part, is to inform everyone about recalls to products when they fail to live up to expectations or are dangerous to use.
This product recall involves CHEFS-branded flameproof ceramic vertical roasters. The black roasters consist of a round roasting pan with handles and a removable insert. The roasting pan measures 11.75 in diameter on the inside and 2.5 inches high and the removable insert measures 7.5 inches in diameter at the base and 4.5 inches high. The underside of the handles are slightly recessed for grip. The CHEFS logo is at the center of the rimmed base.
For these ceramic vertical roasters, the concern is that they can break or shatter, posing burn and laceration hazards.
The TCC Cooking Company has received 25 reports of the roasters breaking or shattering. The product was imported by TCC Cooking Company, of Colorado Springs, Colorado and was manufactured in China.
The product owners should immediately stop using the recalled roasters. Those who purchased the roaster through Target.com should return the product to any Target store for a full refund. All other consumers should discard the product and contact TCC Cooking Company to receive a gift card equal to the purchase price.
This recall affects approximately four thousand (4000) roasters sold via Chefscatalog.com, Cooking.com, Target.com and other online retailers from April 2014 through May 2015 for between $35 and $50.
If this trio of retail outlets seems odd, you may not be aware that Target purchased both Chefscatalog.com and Cooking.com back in 2013.
Again anyone who owns the vertical roaster in question can call TCC Cooking Company at 800-338-3232 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. MT Monday through Friday, or go online at www.chefscatalog.com and click on the Product Recalls link under the Need Help section, click on Customer Service. (At the time of this writing, I could find no mention of the recall on the Chef's website.)
Consumers can also write to the firm at
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5070 Centennial Boulevard
Colorado Springs, CO 80919.
It is also possible to contact Target at 800-440-0680 from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or online at www.target.com and click on the Product Recalls link at the very bottom of the homepage under the Help section or click on the Product Recalls tab on Target's Facebook page for more information.
As of this writing, no injuries have been reported. If you have become injured by this product, make sure to report this information to the Consumer Product Safety Commission.


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Differential mortality drives life-history evolution and population dynamics in the fish Brachyrhaphis rhabdophora
age-specific mortality hypothesis, Brachyrhaphis rhabdophora, Costa Rica, elasticity analysis, live-bearer, Poeciliidae, population growth rate, population matrix modeling, predation
Life-history theory predicts that populations experiencing different levels of extrinsic mortality will evolve divergent reproductive strategies. Previous work in the live bearing fish Brachyrhaphis rhabdophora shows that individuals from populations that occur with piscivorous fish mature earlier and at smaller sizes and have more and smaller offspring than fish from populations without predators. However, until now, there have been no data to demonstrate that differences in mortality rates actually exist between predator and predator free sites. Here we present the results of a serial mark-recapture field study designed to estimate mortality rates in natural populations of B. rhabodophora from Costa Rica. We found that fish from predator environments experience higher overall mortality rates and proportionally higher adult mortality rates than fish from predator-free environments. We then ask what impact differences in mortality rates have on B. rhabdophora population dynamics. Using a population matrix modeling approach, we found that B. rhabdophora that co-occur with predators have population growth rates similar to those without predators and both have confidence intervals that span lambda = 1.0. However, elasticity analysis revealed that the most important life-history stages for population growth in predator environments are found early in life and include growth through early ontogenetic stages and survival as small adults; in contrast, the most important life-history stages for population growth in predator-free environments occur late in life, including survival once large juvenile and adult stages are reached. Hence, we demonstrate two important links between predation and population demography, one ecological due to the direct impacts of predator-induced mortality and the other expressed through predator-mediated reproductive adaptation.
Original Publication Citation
Johnson, Jerald B., and J. Jaime Zuniga-Vega. "Differential Mortality Drives Life-History Evolution and Population Dynamics in the Fish Brachyrhaphis Rhabdophora." Ecology 9.8 (29): 2243-52.
BYU ScholarsArchive Citation
Johnson, Jerald B. and Zuniga-Vega, J. Jaime, "Differential mortality drives life-history evolution and population dynamics in the fish Brachyrhaphis rhabdophora" (2009). All Faculty Publications. 124.
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Dear Bleak House,
You are so awesome. Do you like me back?
Circle one:
Can't wait for next week!
Sunday, January 22, 2006
Bleak House
Dear Bleak House,
Posted by Carina at 1/22/2006 11:19:00 PM
6 comments:
- cabesh said...
Was it completely wonderful? We missed it, and no longer have a DVR (silly NH...).
- January 23, 2006 8:10 AM
- Rachel said...
carina--i missed it; would it be too late to try and catch up next sunday? will i be too confused?
- January 23, 2006 9:37 AM
- Azúcar said...
No! I think you can all catch up. Read the summary on the Masterpiece Theater website (linked in the blog) and you should be all set.
There are six episodes airing, last night was only the first. Also, KUED re-runs the Sunday episode a couple times during the week. Check your local PBS affiliate and set your VCRs (or DVR if you have one, you lucky thing.)
KBYU will also run Masterpiece Theater a couple months later, so you might be able to catch it on a second run on a different affiliate.
In the meantime, check out your affiliate's website for a re-run. Sometimes, like KUED does, they even have a "Viewer's Choice" night, where the most requested program of the week will be re-aired (for instance, on Friday night.) The more times you request it, through voicemail or email, the more likely it is that your program will be aired. Again, check your PBS website.
Your friend and PBS consultant,
- January 23, 2006 10:47 AM
- christopher clark said...
Dear Bleak House, why did I love you after only one episode?
PS. Why was I confused by some of the characters, so I looked the plot up in my reader's encyclopedia only to learn vital secrets that spoiled upcoming episodes? Why did I do that?
- January 24, 2006 11:57 PM
- Azúcar said...
Although, to be fair, I'd kind of guessed a great deal of the spoilers (you know, because I'm so smart.)
- January 25, 2006 12:05 AM
- cabesh said...
Kind Carina,
Thank you for representing PBS in such a fine fashion. We were able to catch up with first episode Friday night, then continued on last night. Your information was invaluable.
A faithful viewer,
- January 30, 2006 6:59 AM


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At the top of our list is:
The Chronicles of Narnia by C.S. Lewis
It is also time for your child to start reading some classic literature. These are great ones to start with but it's easy to get a list of Classic Literature from your local library. As always, it's important that you know and understand your child and are prepared to have a gospel discussion surrounding the contents of the book. My son received a summer reading list for entering 6th grade and all of these were on the list!
The Adventures of Tom Sawyer by Mark Twain
The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn by Mark Twain
Treasure Island by Robert Louis Stevenson
The Call of the Wild by Jack London
A couple of other series we like:
Hunter Brown - The CodeBearers Series by the Miller Brothers
The Chiveis Trilogy by Bryan Litfin (may be better suited for 16 and up) The third book in the trilogy is to be published next year.
We also like:
Wayne Batson and Sigmund Brouwer as authors. While we have not read every book by these authors we have read many of their books and have enjoyed their work. As always it is best if you are knowledgeable about what your child is reading, you as the parent can make the wisest choice for you child.


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Autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD) is the most common life threatening hereditary disorder. Although progressive cyst enlargement leads to end-stage renal disease in 50 percent of affected individuals by the fifth decade, cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in ADPKD. Left ventricular hypertrophy is an important manifestation of cardiovascular disease in ADPKD with an incidence that is twice as high in ADPKD compared with essential hypertension. Understanding modifiable mechanisms of the high rates of left ventricular hypertrophy, cardiovascular events and mortality in ADPKD is essential to designing novel therapeutic strategies to improve clinical outcomes. An elevated level of the phosphate regulating hormone, fibroblast growth factor 23 (FGF23), is an independent risk factor for progression of chronic kidney disease (CKD), cardiovascular disease, and death, and published data by our group suggest a causal role for FGF23 in the pathogenesis of left ventricular hypertrophy. Although one study of ADPKD patients suggested that FGF23 levels are increased early in the course of disease, the mechanisms underlying FGF23 elevation in ADPKD are unknown. Furthermore, there are no data on FGF23 as a risk factor for left ventricular hypertrophy, CKD progression and clinical outcomes in ADPKD, and how these relationships differ versus other causes of CKD. In the first aim, we will determine whether FGF23 levels increase earlier and more markedly in adults and children with ADPKD compared with other etiologies of CKD or healthy subjects. We will compare FGF23 and other mineral metabolites from ~1000 adults with ADPKD in the HALT-PKD trial and 107 children with ADPKD in the statin-PKD trial with comparable data from non-ADPKD cohorts, including the Chronic Kidney Disease in Children (CKiD) and the Chronic Renal Insufficiency Cohort (CRIC) studies that are frequency matched by race and estimated glomerular filtration rate. In the second aim, we will perform the first ever bone biopsy study dedicated to ADPKD to investigate the regulation of FGF23 production by bone. We will assess standard bone histomorphometry and use novel translational techniques of bone research to precisely study subtle bone microarchitecture (using ?CT), total bone phosphate content (using Raman spectroscopy), and expression of FGF23 and DMP1, which is a critical molecular regulator of FGF23 in bone. In the third aim, we will examine FGF23 as a novel risk factor for kidney cyst enlargement, progression of CKD, left ventricular hypertrophy, and cardiovascular disease events. Extensive preliminary data support our hypotheses and our research team has the requisite expertise in clinical research, FGF23, analysis of bone biopsy data, and ADPKD to successfully complete these aims. By using data from 4 ongoing NIDDK- supported studies, we will efficiently characterize FGF23 in ADPKD in an effort to guide the design of novel interventions to improve outcomes in ADPKD.
Autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease is the most common life-threatening hereditary disease. Despite emerging evidence that abnormalities of the fibroblast growth factor 23-phosphate axis are related to an increased incidence of cardiovascular disease and progression of renal disease in subjects with chronic kidney disease, similar studies in ADPKD are lacking. Hence, we propose to investigate the role of the fibroblast growth factor 23 on progression of kidney and cardiovascular disease in children and adults with ADPKD.
|Middleton, John P; Wolf, Myles (2017) Second Chances to Improve ESRD Outcomes With a Second-Generation Calcimimetic. JAMA 317:139-141
|Batacchi, Zona; Robinson-Cohen, Cassianne; Hoofnagle, Andrew N et al. (2017) Effects of Vitamin D2 Supplementation on Vitamin D3 Metabolism in Health and CKD. Clin J Am Soc Nephrol 12:1498-1506
|Chonchol, Michel; Gitomer, Berenice; Isakova, Tamara et al. (2017) Fibroblast Growth Factor 23 and Kidney Disease Progression in Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease. Clin J Am Soc Nephrol 12:1461-1469
|Gutiérrez, Orlando M; Parsa, Afshin; Isakova, Tamara et al. (2016) Genetic African Ancestry and Markers of Mineral Metabolism in CKD. Clin J Am Soc Nephrol 11:653-62
|Lash, James P; Ricardo, Ana C; Roy, Jason et al. (2016) Race/Ethnicity and Cardiovascular Outcomes in Adults With CKD: Findings From the CRIC (Chronic Renal Insufficiency Cohort) and Hispanic CRIC Studies. Am J Kidney Dis 68:545-553
|Wolf, Myles; Mehta, Rupal (2015) Fibroblast Growth Factor-23 Fans the Flames of Heart and Kidney Failure. JACC Heart Fail 3:840-2
|Wolf, Myles (2015) The biomarker niche for fibroblast growth factor 23 testing in CKD. J Am Soc Nephrol 26:7-9
|Scialla, Julia J; Wolf, Myles (2015) When there will never be a randomized controlled trial. Kidney Int 88:220-2
|Faul, Christian; Wolf, Myles (2015) Hunt for the culprit of cardiovascular injury in kidney disease. Cardiovasc Res 108:209-11
|Shah, Nirav H; Dong, Chuanhui; Elkind, Mitchell S V et al. (2015) Fibroblast Growth Factor 23 Is Associated With Carotid Plaque Presence and Area: The Northern Manhattan Study. Arterioscler Thromb Vasc Biol 35:2048-53
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Muscat Private Hospital [12]
Apollo Medical Centre (Hamriya) [13]
Atlas Hospital, Ruwi
Lifeline Hospital, Sohar
Lifeline Hospital, Salalah
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Barka Polyclinic – Barka
Barka Health Center – Barka
Musanah Polyclinic – Musanah
Star Care Hospital – Muscat
Star Medical Centre—Ruwi, Barka, Ghala, Muladha, Sohar, Shinas, Saham
Lifeline hospital -Sohar
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For a bit of school girl chic just add a bowler hat...
Tuesday, 28 February 2012
Cambridge Satchel
For a bit of school girl chic just add a bowler hat...
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What it means to be in an HMO at the South Shore Medical Center
The Physicians and Staff of the Medical Center felt that it would be helpful for patients of the Major HMO's (HMO Blue, HPHC, and Tufts) to understand what it means when you choose a South Shore Medical Center PCP. Physicians and the administration feel that a mutual understanding will create a partnership with our patients that will allow us to better serve your medical needs.
1. Coordination of Care.
The underlying principal of the HMO movement is to ensure coordinated and cost-effective healthcare. Many patients make excellent use of our ready access, especially on weekends and major holidays. We are open every day except Thanksgiving and Christmas. Many enjoy the convenience of our Radiology and Laboratory services being under one roof. We hope that it is similarly convenient that we have many different specialists practicing in one location.
2. Referral Network.
Since the Medical Center has been in existence for over forty years, we have developed an extended network of highly competent local specialists that we call upon frequently to become part of an individual patient's Care Plan. Almost all of these providers are also on the staff of South Shore Hospital. We refer to this group as our Primary Network. If your Provider at the Medical Center wants you to see a specialist or get a second opinion, it will almost always be chosen from this Primary Network. Some patients get confused because almost every Provider in Eastern Massachusetts is a participating Provider with each of the major HMOs. However, if you join the South Shore Medical Center, you must be prepared to go to the more restricted Network that the Medical Center uses. Some patients change their Primary Care Facility if they do not wish to use the Network used by their PCP.
3. Prescription Drugs.
Each of the HMOs has an extensive list of medicines that they allow Providers to prescribe. Those formularies vary from HMO to HMO. Each of the Major HMOs takes inordinate steps to insure that the medicines that they select meet the highest of clinical standards. Since price varies from one medicine to another the HMOs are also very conscious about these variations. This is true at the Medical Center as well. Patients will always get the medicine that their Provider feels is best for them. They will not, however, always get the medicine that they see advertised on television. The medicines advertised on television are frequently much more expensive, specifically because of the increased cost of advertising. If you are a person who always wants the advertised brand, the Medical Center may not be the right Primary Care Facility for you.
4. Urgent Care.
The Medical Center is open everyday except Thanksgiving and Christmas and offers urgent care services Monday-Thursday evenings. Providers are on call 24 hours/day. We do this to make it convenient for our patients when they have an urgent problem and need to be seen on a same day basis. This kind of service should minimize the need for visits to the Hospital Emergency Rooms, where the waits are frequently several hours or more. Certainly, patients need to use good judgment in the case of what they feel may be a life threatening problem. In those situations, patients need to go to the Hospital in the safest and most expeditious manner. This frequently requires the use of "911." If you do go to the E.R. please let the Center know and arrange for all of your "follow-up" needs with your PCP.
5. Health Maintenance.
The Medical Center's Physicians and all the major HMOs believe, strongly, in the concept of maintaining your health, not just waiting for you to become sick. We encourage physicals appropriate for your age group. We will encourage you to undergo all of the accepted tests used for early detection of disease. This includes tests like mammograms, pap smears, colonoscopies, cardiac-risk blood screening. If you already suffer from a chronic condition like diabetes, congestive heart failure or respiratory problems, you will be referred to our Disease Management Program which attempts to rigorously treat those conditions and prevent them from getting worse.
6. Partnership.
Being a member of an HMO and a patient at the South Shore Medical Center means working together. The Medical Center needs to make care readily accessible, try to prevent problems from occurring or getting worse and making sure that we do this in the most cost effective manner, especially given the skyrocketing costs of health insurance. We can accomplish these goals when we all work together.


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When Jack Farr received a gift certificate to a race car driving school in the late 1990s, no one anticipated how influential that gift would be.
Farr left the class enthused about driving, but disappointed that there wasn't anywhere nearby to practice his newfound racing skills. The closest courses were open only to professional racers and car clubs.
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Optimus Prime finally rolled out today at the International Toy Fair in New York City, courtesy of a special screening hosted by Hasbro and Dreamworks. The Transformers movie, set for release on July 4, is deep in production -- but even with 140 days before its theatrical bow, director Michael Bay and Dreamworks president of production Adam Goodman were feeling confident enough to pull back a little bit of the curtain.
Secrecy regarding everything from robot design to voice casting has made the film a constant source of speculation, rumor, and anticipation. After screening four incomplete scenes from the movie at tonight's event, Dreamworks and Hasbro executives basked in raucous applause from an audience composed of license partners, retailers, and specialized media. Perhaps this gamble on a 23-year-old toy property would pay off.
It helps, of course, that Transformers has blossomed into a $3 billion brand since its inception. The toy branding ranks third in awareness, trailing only Star Wars and G.I. Joe. In the lobby of the theater, Hasbro strategically placed four toys from the upcoming line for the audience to pick up and inspect. There was an Optimus Prime helmet with a voice changer, a large Bumblebee action figure, a regular-size Optimus Prime action figure, and a strange Optimus Prime that transforms with the touch of a button into a foam-shooting gun. These toys certainly drew considerable attention. With the din, however, it was difficult to discern whether or not the Optimus Prime toys were using Peter Cullen's famous basso profundo.
Before the screen, the audience listened to a short introductory question-and-answer session (attendees were sadly not invited to participate). Goodman was extremely pleased with the progress of the picture and had high hopes for its potential as a franchise. "We don't have a Die Hard or a Lethal Weapon franchise sitting on the shelf," the Dreamworks president pointed out. He hopes that Transformers fills that category, believing the movie is a "head-snapper&#Array; along the lines of a Jurassic Park or a Matrix."
Invoking one of executive producer Steven Spielberg's past blockbusters was by no means an accident. Goodman was quick to point out that Spielberg has long enjoyed a fascination with the property. He was familiar with the toys due to his children. "He knew the mythology," said Goodman. However, directing Transformers was not in Spielberg's busy schedule, so the studio reached out to Bay, whose previous credits include Armageddon, The Island, and the Bad Boys movies.
"I was the only one available," Bay quipped, regarding Spielberg's choice. It was a good opening line set to disarm fans that have derided Bay's involvement since the initial announcement. Bay was uninterested in the project, but remembered his days working for Lucasfilm and filing storyboards of a project Spielberg directed. Bay was convinced the movie was going to be a bomb. That movie was Raiders of the Lost Ark. Acknowledging that he had been wrong before, Bay phoned Spielberg back with a desire to learn more. "We're gonna take you to Transformers school," was the reply.
Before showing the four scenes from the movie, the audience was reminded of a few things. Namely, the special effects are far from complete. (This was especially obvious in a few shots of wire-frame robots.) It takes approximately 38 hours to render one frame of the animation, so while some robot effect shots looked solid, there were more tweaks scheduled between now and the theatrical bow. There are also no photographs or assets yet available.
Move on to the next page to read our preview of the four clips screened at the event. But be warned! MAJOR SPOILERS AHEAD!


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Another halcyon day in lovely Listowel.
We spent the day at Olive's house. Now you've heard me describe Listowel as a magical place. But until yesterday, I had no idea how TRULY magical it is for the people who live here. Olive lives out in the country, where tree stands border waving fields, butterflies congregate in flying parties of color, and a certain dog named Holly keeps every living creature under control and off her land.
If there was a Disney princess who was an artist, then Olive is the princess and her home is the enchanted castle! Filled with art and beauty, surrounded by her incredible garden and flowers, with a gorgeous, sun-filled studio right outside the back door. We painted for hours outside in the sunshine, lost in the peace and beauty of it all.
There were brave young folks on the beach below the cliffs, some jumping off rocks into the chilly waters as gulls screeched and soared above .
We spent the late afternoon back on the cliffs of Ballybunion, where we spent our very first day a month ago. While Olive sketched the soaring cliffs and Diane painted the shadows and light, I had a lovely photo session with some local cows. They offered to be my life models for some sketching, and posed for nearly 30 minutes, calmly watching me watching them, my pencil scratching on paper in time with their gentle chewing. Needless to say, I had chicken for dinner. :)
At 7:30, just as the sun dropped behind the horizon and the light began to fade, starlings gathered at the cliff's edge, swirling and dancing in the sky. The flock grew and grew, thousands appearing from all reaches of the horizon, then they dropped into the Nine Daughters' Hole, the sound of their wings filling our ears before they disappeared from sight. Read more about this natural wonder here: Nine Daughters' Hole.


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LOS ANGELES -- The Los Angeles District Attorney's Office is reviewing the arrest of Giovanni Ramirez, the suspect in the beating of San Francisco Giants' fan Bryan Stow at Dodger Stadium on Opening Day, a spokeswoman for the D.A.'s office said Monday afternoon.
Ramirez, 31, who has two prior felony convictions, was booked Sunday evening on suspicion of assault with a deadly weapon. He was apprehended in an early-morning raid by LAPD SWAT officers at an East Hollywood apartment complex after an intense, seven-week manhunt.
Police said that a tip from Ramirez's parole officer was the key break in the case.
The police generally have 48 hours after an arrest to bring information related to the case to the D.A.'s office, which then reviews the information and decides whether to file charges. Ramirez remains in custody on a parole hold, the spokeswoman said. Bail is set at $1 million.
Because the Los Angeles Police Department continues to investigate the March 31 beating of Stow, the D.A.'s office said it would have no further comment.
Stow remains in critical condition at San Francisco General Hospital.
Los Angeles police chief Charlie Beck said Sunday that Ramirez is believed to be the "primary aggressor" in the Stow beating. However police are still looking for the other suspect in the attack, and a woman wearing an Andre Ethier jersey who helped the suspects flee in a white Mitsubishi or Acura after the attack. Witnesses have described her as a 5-foot-2 or 5-foot-3 Latina in her 20s with brown or dyed hair in a ponytail.
Beck said Sunday that he was confident the LAPD had apprehended the right individual.
The reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of Stow's attackers grew to over $250,000 after the Dodgers committed an additional $100,000 earlier this week. The reward is still being offered, as police continue their investigation.
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This kind of love match is a perfect amalgamation. This relationship will be a happy relationship because of the Cancer security and Taurus comfort of home. Cancer and Taurus both love the comforts of life like solid home base, good food, strong relationship and understanding.
When Taurus insists the things to happen in his own then the problems arise between the partnership, if you need Taurus love and attention you should give Taurus beauty, security, pleasure and nature. Taurus should understand the cancer sign emotion and Cancer should rely on the honest communication. If the Taurus sign provides the security and emotional commitment then you will have a chance of loving home and affectionate relationship which both of them can enjoy for a long period.
The compatibility between Cancer sign and Taurus sign will be great since both the personalities have lots of similar qualities which complement each other. The Bull's friendly nature and caring attitude and compassion nature and cancer's nature coincide with each other. These two signs love to spend together rather than the hubbub of the people.
The Cancer appreciates the gentleness and practicality of the Taurus sign. The Taurus respects the Cancer's deep attachment to the family. The Cancer sign always seek for security which the Taurus sign provides the crab with security. The Taurus finds the perfect mate in Cancer as they provide the needful of care and concern. This relationship will bring the best from both the signs. The Taurus people do not like anyone interference.
Cancer is a water sign and Taurus is Earth sign, which mixes very well with each other. These two signs together can be fruitful and multiple. Generally the insecure nature of the crab will be released by the Bull sign. Taurus is a loyal person for a long life partnership to cancer sign which makes this couple a perfect match.
The people, who are born in between the months of April 21 to May 21, come under Taurus sign.
Ruling Planet is Venus.
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The people who are born in between the months of June 22 to July 22, falls under Cancer Zodiac sign.
Ruling Planet is Moon
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The Cancer woman and Taurus man makes a perfect match. Both the sign characters are very sensitive, emotional and complement each other to fulfill their needs. Taurus personalities will be looking for a warm and cuddly home which the Cancer woman will provide, so this union will become a great one. The Cancer woman will get the security which she needs from the Taurus sign.
The compatibility between Taurus woman and Cancer man is one of the excellent unions of the Zodiac signs. Cancer man will appreciate the warmth and comfort of the Bull and the Taurus will repay through his loyalty. Simplicity is one of the best quality, which both signs have. The Taurus woman and Cancer man love to be with friends and family members. All these qualities will bring success in a long run of life.
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Alfredo Di Stefano Passes Away at Age 88July 7, 2014
Legendary Argentine star Alfredo Di Stefano has passed away at the age of 88.
According to Dermot Corrigan of ESPN FC, Di Stefano suffered a heart attack on Saturday and never recovered.
Real Madrid confirmed the passing:
The club released an official statement on Monday, which read:
Real Madrid C. F. regrets to announce that its Honorary President, Alfredo Di Stefano, passed away today at 17:15 in the General Universitario Gregorio Maranon Hospital in Madrid. The President of Real Madrid C. F., Florentino Perez, and the club's Board of Directors would like to express their deepest sympathy and affection to his children, family and friends. Real Madrid C. F. extends these condolences to Madrid fans around the world and anyone who feels moved by the loss of the greatest player of all time. The President of Real Madrid C. F. will appear in the Santiago Bernabeu today at 19:00.
Former England international Gary Lineker was one of many football luminaries who saluted the five-time European Cup winner:
Current and former Real Madrid personnel also honored Di Stefano:
"I send his family and friends a hug and, of course, to all the Real Madrid fans, who are experiencing a very sad day," said Vicente del Bosque, former Madrid manager and current Spain boss, per the Spanish federation's official website.
Di Stefano's impact on football can't even be quantified. It could be argued that no one player—even Pele or Diego Maradona—has a larger footprint in the sport's history than Di Stefano.
He first made his name in South America with River Plate and then Millonarios during the "El Dorado" era of Colombian football. After winning three league titles with the Colombian side, he moved on to Real Madrid, where he helped determine the trajectory of European football for good.
While Di Stefano isn't solely responsible, he's one of the biggest reasons Real Madrid are a world power in the game. Two seasons after Di Stefano's arrival, Los Blancos won the first-ever European Cup and proceeded to win the next four.
Santiago Bernabeu—the club's president during Di Stefano's playing days—was a visionary ahead of his time, but more than anything else, those five European titles helped put Real Madrid at the apex of the club game, a position from which they haven't fallen.
Di Stefano has the second-most goals in club history, behind only Raul, per ESPN Stats and Info:
The Score's Richard Whittall thought that it was fitting that Di Stefano featured on two of the greatest teams in their continent's respective histories:
The one glaring omission on Di Stefano's resume is that he never appeared in the World Cup. FIFA's rules regarding nationalities were a bit more lax back then, so he was allowed to play for Argentina, Colombia and Spain at the international level.
None of those teams qualified for the World Cup, though, meaning that one of the greatest players in football was never granted an opportunity to show off his talents on the world stage.
It's a testament to Di Stefano's ability that he carries such weight in the game despite that fact. A player's World Cup record is often a determinant in his overall legacy, and without success in the tournament, one generally isn't considered to be one of the greats.
Di Stefano's talent and impact have never been in doubt, though. The football world has lost a giant of the game with his passing.


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Bonnie Pfeifer Evans, through the Charles Evans Foundation, is giving $100,000 to the Princess Grace Foundation to be used for scholarships. Ms. Evans, a real-estate agent and investor and former model who lives in Manhattan, is a trustee of the foundation and Mr. Evans's widow.


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WWE superstar Randy Orton has been out of action due to a shoulder injury since October last year. According to the latest updates, Orton's WWE return date has been revealed despite the rumors saying that he's not been cleared by doctors.
The Viper was one of the casualties in the WWE injury bug that started late last year that also included John Cena, Seth Rollins, Cesaro, Tyson Kidd and Sami Zayn. He underwent surgery to repair the injured shoulder with rumors swirling that he also needs neck fusion surgery.
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However, the WWE and Orton only confirmed the shoulder surgery while his recovery time suggests that no neck surgery happened. According to Wrestle Zone, the 36-year-old superstar is advertised for an upcoming live event at the At&T Center in San Antonio, Texas on August 28.
The tickets for the event are now for sale but expect changes on the card since the WWE brand extension is happening in July. On the other hand, it is not sure whether Orton will return near that date or even at an earlier schedule next month.
The Wrestling Observer Newsletter (h/t Cageside Seats) noted that Randy Orton has not been cleared to return yet but it is believed that it will happen anytime soon. Some people are expecting him to return after The Wyatt Family, who has been missing since Bray Wyatt's leg injury in April.
It is very interesting to know which brand Orton will be assigned to once the brand extension happens before July 19. He's been a mainstay in the WWE since 2003 and he is a 12-time WWE World Heavyweight champion.
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Randy Orton is still relatively young for a wrestler at 36 years old and he has a lot left in the tank. He mentioned in previous interviews that he wants to wrestle some of the new superstars like A.J. Styles and Sami Zayn. He is also one of the rumored opponents for Brock Lesnar at SummerSlam this August.
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This Amazing Google Project Is So Futuristic You Won't Be Able To Understand It
This Google Project is absolutely amazing – get ready to lift your jaw off the floor!
In a video from Google, we got a look into what the future might look like. Google introduced its product called Project Soli, which uses radar technology to detect movements to such a detailed degree that you can use subtle finger movements to control it.
"What is most exciting about it is that you can shrink the entire radar and put it into a tiny chip," Ivan Poupyrev, Project Soli Founder, said in a YouTube video. "That's what makes this approach so promising: it's extremely reliable. There is nothing to break, no moving part, no lenses, just a piece of sand on a board."
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