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MobileKnowledge's small new reference design MK100 supports MIFARE products and payment applications 27. February 2017
MK100 brings a white label platform for hosting multiple payment, transport and secure access NFC cards in a light, compact module small enough for a ring
MobileKnowledge, an expert engineering company in contactless and secure applications, introduces the MK100, a reference design to provide full NFC functionality to wearable devices, and small enough to be embedded in a ring. The MK100 solves the most important challenges wearable manufacturers face today when trying to implement secure contactless applications such as payments or transport. This includes HW and SW integration, worldwide access to any customer's payment cards, banks and service providers, power consumption and over-the-air (OTA) provisioning of the NFC applications
The module, which uses technology from NXP Semiconductors, features a tamper-proof, banking grade secure element to enable the easy provisioning of any secure contactless applications. Featuring a state-of-the-art antenna design, MK100 is EMVCo pre-certified and includes VISA, Mastercard, Amex, Discover and PBOC applets.
Currently, a selection of high-end smartwatches offer the possibility of storing user's payment cards. The difficulty in designing and integrating the necessary technology into a wearable, plus the complexity of certification and provisioning of the contactless applications, are making most wearable vendors reluctant to explore the possibility of getting into this lucrative market.
That's where the MK100 comes in. As a certified engineering consultant partner to NXP, MobileKnowledge has designed the MK100 using NXP's PN66T NFC secure element, the same which is present in many NFC smartphones, to perform contactless applications. Using the PN66T allows OEMs to benefit from NXP's Open Secure Element functionality. This enables the device to be directly and securely provisioned from the Tokenization Service Platforms (TSP) of the Payment Network Operators (PNO), via the Bluetooth connection of the customer's smartphone to their wearable device.
On top of this, a wearable based upon the MK100 will also be able to emulate smartcards based on MIFARE® products and host any additional authentication credentials (e.g. FIDO).
MK100's compact design also helps reduce the BoM for new devices since it is based upon a compact 2-chip concept. The reference design offers optimized power consumption, enabling the battery to last about six months between charges. The low consumption also offers the option of using a coin-cell non-rechargeable battery. The reference design, measuring only 10 x 15 mm, is ideal for small wearable devices, including rings and bracelets.
Discover the MK100 on NXP's booth in Hall 7, booth 7E30 + 7C21, at Mobile World Congress 2017.
Read more in Mobile Knowledge's press release.


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Hour Detroit readers can enjoy $10 OFF their first Lantern order and free delivery with promo code Hour10.
For adult-use cannabis fans in the Detroit area, finding quality flower, edibles, vapes, and more just became a whole lot easier. Lantern has introduced the largest adult-use cannabis marketplace serving the Detroit Metro area through safe and convenient delivery. Sound a little too good to be true? It's not: by partnering with local dispensaries and brands, Lantern is the first, and largest, on-demand adult-use cannabis marketplace serving Detroit and the surrounding areas. It has created an online experience designed for ease of use, with product-first searching, convenient discovery tools, and a commitment to constant improvement. The reason is simple: to make cannabis more accessible to new and experienced consumers alike.
Customers often choose a dispensary to shop from based on how close the dispensary is to where they live, and sometimes have to sacrifice getting exactly the right product, or at the best price (or both). By offering free delivery on all orders, customers who shop at LanternNow.com have access to products from dispensaries all across Detroit, ensuring they get exactly what they want at the best price.
Intuitive & Easy Shopping
The biggest factor setting Lantern apart is its option to shop product-first. "You aren't required to immediately dive into a dispensary with your fingers crossed," explains Charlie Pino, Head of UX and Design. "You can search for a specific product, explore effects, read product reviews, and then make your decisions from there with confidence."
Lantern's menus allow customers to shop for products in multiple ways. Whether you prefer to shop by category, strain, or, if you're new to cannabis, take a discovery quiz, Lantern has you covered. Further, customers can filter by price and even intended effect, such as relaxed, creative, and more.
The largest selection at the best prices
When it comes to products, Lantern has it all. It works with top dispensaries, like 3Fifteen, to offer customers a wide range of products and brands to explore. The company offers flower, vapes, concentrates, edibles, topicals, and a variety of accessories – all of the highest possible quality and at prices that are hard to beat. "And our partners are always adding new products," says Meredith Mahoney, President of Lantern, "which means we're also adding new products to our site. Every week, there's something new."
Affordable, Quick, and Reliable Delivery
Lantern's marketplace gives a wider demographic access to cannabis through delivery. "We want to make delivery available to as many people as possible, and that's part of the Lantern experience," says Eric Lopez, Head of Operations. "Through our easy-to-use platform, you can have cannabis legally delivered into Detroit, at a time that's convenient for you. Some products can even be delivered in less than 60 minutes."
Delivery is also a great way for customers who want to take safety precautions due to COVID-19, but still get their cannabis products. Even better, Lantern's delivery doesn't come at an added cost. Delivery is always free, and the order minimum is only $50 – significant savings considering many dispensaries require orders to exceed $100 for delivery. Doing so improves customers' access to high quality products, especially for those on smaller budgets or who are new to cannabis.
With the largest selection of cannabis and reliable delivery service, Lantern is well on its way to making cannabis more accessible to the Detroit Metro area. Hour Detroit readers can enjoy $10 OFF their first Lantern order and free delivery with promo code Hour10.

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. Welding professionals have to know which alloy is about to be welded, and they have to know the correct filler metal to use. The most common alloys used in shipbuilding are the Al-Mg 5XXX sheet alloys and the Al-Mg-Si 6XXX extrusion alloys, primarily because of their excellent resistance to corrosion.
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This Friday at 5pm, Philip will be screening a number of award-winning demos from the past decade! Everyone is welcome to hang out and check them out.
What's a demo, you ask? Well, it's basically like a music video, only all the graphics are generated in real-time in code. Demos are often on the vanguard of introducing new graphic effects or techniques on home computers. Even today, some folks specialize on getting old computer hardware to render and display effects that would tax high-end 3D graphics cards. Other demo programmers/artists/musicians ("demosceners") like to challenge themselves by keeping the entire compiled application (music, textures and code) under 64K or even 4 Kilobytes! It's both an aesthetic and technical challenge.
Demos are non-interactive, so they're not games. However, because demosceners are so good at making the computer do things in real-time, many of them go on to work in the digital game industry. LittleBigPlanet, Spore, Max Payne, and Chronicles of Riddick are just a couple of titles that have significant demoscene roots. Philip will go a little more into the history of the demoscene on Friday afternoon.
So come on by this Friday and see what the Demo scene is all about!


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EVgo, the nation's largest public electric vehicle (EV) fast-charging network, announced that it has contracted for 100% renewable energy to power its customers — becoming the first EV charging network in the United States to do so.
According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, nearly 30% of all greenhouse gas emissions in the U.S. come from transportation – the majority of which are generated by passenger cars and other light-duty vehicles – making the sector the nation's largest source of carbon emissions and therefore, the country's leading contributor to climate change attributed to human activity.
"At EVgo we understand that our customers value all the ways EVs deliver a delightful driving experience, from better acceleration to eliminating tailpipe emissions," said Julie Blunden, Executive Vice President for Business Development at EVgo. "EVgo is the national leader in customer satisfaction and we plan to extend that lead with 100% renewable energy powering every mile charged on our convenient and reliable fast charging network."
EVgo will contract with its energy suppliers and renewable energy certificate (REC) partners to ensure that each gigawatt-hour delivered on its fast-charging network financially supports an operating renewable energy generator in the U.S.
The EV fast-charging company says it powered more than 75 million electric miles in 2018, growing 88% from the prior year. Light-duty EV fleets and rideshare drivers accounted for one-third of electrified miles delivered by EVgo's network last year. Car share and rideshare EV drivers deliver substantially higher carbon and air quality benefits because they drive three to seven times more miles than personal-use drivers.
EVgo plans to double its network capacity by year-end 2020, dramatically increasing the number of convenient locations for drivers to fast-charge while running errands or having fun at the park. Based on the mix of power sources across its network in 2018, EVgo avoided 17 thousand metric tons of carbon emissions, the leading source of greenhouse gas pollution.
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Bio: Stenzel, John and Anna (Igowski)
Contact: Stan
Surnames: Stenzel, Stencel, Igowski, Klawinski, Nowacki, Wichlacz, Jacubowski, Bloczynski, Sturgel, Gajewski, Witucki, Prodzinski, Omelian, Kulas, Socha, Cichon, McKee, Weutland, Nowack, Schroeder
----Source: Rietbrock Centennial (1880 - 1980), Census Records, State Birth & Marriage Records
Stenzel Family
John and Anna (Igowski) Stenzel, both born in West Prussia, migrated to the United States presumably between 1878 and 1880. They purchased an 80-acre tract of land in the NW-Section 27 in the Town of Rietbrock.
They experienced all the hardships with all the other pioneers that had arrived here. Children born to this couple included: Joseph, husband of Martha Klawinski; Rose, wife of Joseph Klawinski; Frank, husband of Maria Dawbroski and second wife, Rosalia Jozik; John; husband of Anna Nowacki; August, husband of Rosalia Wichlacz; Albert, husband of Hedwig Jacubowski; Bernard, husband of Maria Bloczynski; Anna, wife of Stanley Witucki; and Martha, wife of John Gajewski.
In a few years on November 21, 1887, Joseph married Martha Klawinski in Poniatowski. He resumed the responsibilities of farming, with the passing of his parents. They were blessed with five children, namely: Rose, married to Paul Prodzinski, who died six years later and she then married Joseph Sturgel; John, husband of Veronica Omelian; Frances, wife of Stanley Kulas; Lucas, husband of Clara Socha; and Julia, wife of John Socha. In 1901, Joseph died leaving his interests to his wife Martha. She remarried, in 1902, to Alex Cichon, a widower with three children namely: Frank, Anna and Leo. They then had three of their own children, Emma, Alex and Helen.
As the years went by, the land was passed down to Joseph's son Lucas and wife Clara. They have a family of four sons, namely: Clarence (dec.), Lawrence, killed in the Korean conflict, Lucas, Jr., and Edward. The land is now in the fourth generation. It was purchased by their son Edward and his wife Sharon (McKee), in 1963, and is being operated by them and their four children, Bonnie, Laurie, Edward Jr., and Dawn.
He is the happy man whose life even now Shows somewhat of the happier life to come; Who, doomed to an obscure but tranquil state, Is pleased with it, and, were he free to choose, Would make his fate his choice; whom peace, the fruit.
Of virtue, and whom virtue, fruit of faith, Prepare for happiness; bespeak him one Content indeed to sojourn while he must Below the skies, but having there his home.
1900 Federal Census, ED 94 Rietbrock town, Marathon, Wisconsin, United States, pg. 5, family 92
John Stenzel, white, married male
father's birthplace: Poland Germany
mother's birthplace: Poland Germany
estimated marriage year: 1857
immigration year: 1880
Household Members
head John Stenzel M 70 (Jul 1830) Poland Germany
wife Anna Stenzel F 67 (May 1833) Poland Germany, 10 children- 9 living, both
parents b. Poland Germany
son Albert Stenzel M 19 Poland (Apr 1881) Germany
niece Martha Klawinski F 10 (Jul 1890) Wisconsin
Wisconsin Marriage Records
August Schroeder
bride's name: Mattilde Bandomer
marriage date: 10 Nov 1877
groom's father's name: Friedrich Schroeder
groom's mother's name: Henriette Schroeder
bride's father's name: Johann Stenzel
bride's mother's name: Stenzel
Joseph Stencel (Stenzel)
bride's name: Martha Klawinski
marriage date: 25 Nov 1887
marriage place: Marathon, Wisconsin
groom's father's name: John Stencel (Stenzel)
groom's mother's name: Anna Jlgsroska
bride's father's name: Joseph Klawinski
bride's mother's name: Francisca Zelka
August Stencel (Stenzel)
bride's name: Rosalie Wichtacz
marriage date: 22 Apr 1896
marriage place: Marathon, Wisconsin
groom's father's name: John Stencel (Stenzel)
groom's mother's name: Anna Igowske
bride's father's name: Micheal Weutland
bride's mother's name: Frances Nowak
Franzes. Stencel
bride's name: Rozalin Zozik
marriage date: 11 Jun 1899
marriage place: Marathon, Wisconsin
groom's father's name: John Stencel (Stenzel)
groom's mother's name: Anna Igowska
bride's father's name: Bartholomeu Zozik
bride's mother's name: Madlewska
Albert Stencel (Stenzel)
bride's name: Heding Jakubowska
marriage date: 03 Jul 1905
marriage place: Marathon, Wisconsin
groom's father's name: John Stencel (Stenzel)
groom's mother's name: Anny Ligowska
bride's father's name: Martin Jakubowska
bride's mother's name: Pietzyuska
Wisconsin Death Records
Joseph Stenzel
gender: Male
burial place: Poniatowski, Wis
death date: 09 Feb 1901
death place: Rietbrock, Marathon, Wisconsin
age: 40
birth date: 10 Sep 1860
birthplace: Poland Ger
occupation: Farmer
race: White
marital status: Married
spouse's name: Martha Stenzel
father's name: John Stenzel
father's birthplace: Poland Ger
mother's name: Anna
mother's birthplace: Poland Ger
Gertrude Stenzel
gender: Female
burial place: Poniatowski, Wis
death date: 17 Sep 1900
death place: Rietbrock, Marathon, Wisconsin
age: 0
birth date: 22 Jan 1900
birthplace: Rietbrock
race: White
marital status: Single
father's name: John Stenzel
father's birthplace: Ger
mother's name: Anna
mother's birthplace: Union City, Pa.
Chilly Stenzel
gender: Female
burial place: Poniatowski
death date: 06 Nov 1903
death place: Reitbrock, Marathon, Wisconsin
age: 1
birth date: 06 Nov 1902
birthplace: Reitbrock
race: White
marital status: Single
father's name: John Stenzel
father's birthplace: Germany
mother's name: Anna Stenzel
mother's birthplace: Wisconsin
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I have successful completed the step-by-step guide at: https://blog.roku.com/developer/developer-setup-guide
After the I have opened http://192.168.1.72 in my web browser I am prompted with Basic Authentication dialog box. I enter my username and password which I configured in previous steps. Once dialog box has been submitted my Hisense Roku TV times out. During one such time out I decided to open Chromium (Linux) developer tools and the web page reacted by displaying the message:
"Failed To Check For Software Update"
One another attempt using Firefox (Linux) the developer tools displayed the following error log:
The character encoding of the HTML document was not declared. The document will render with garbled text in some browser configurations if the document contains characters from outside the US-ASCII range. The character encoding of the page must be declared in the document or in the transfer protocol. 192.168.1.72
Loading failed for the <script> with source "http://192.168.1.72/css/global.js". plugin_install:21:1
Aside from the apparent malformed HTML, it is suprising that the global.js failed to load. What could be the issue? My WiFi signal is excellent and both TV and laptop are only several feet apart and both devices are in same room as router.
Software version: 9.2.0
Build: 4502
On further investigation, I am receiving same error message regarding global.js in Chromium.
GET http://192.168.1.72/css/global.js net::ERR_TIMED_OUT 200 (OK)
plugin_install:25 Uncaught ReferenceError: Shell is not defined
at plugin_install:25
(anonymous) @ plugin_install:25
favicon.ico:1 GET http://192.168.1.72/favicon.ico 404 (Not Found)
Moreover, the HTML is as follows-- why the need for frameset?
<head> <title>Roku Plugin Installation</title> </head>
<frameset> <frame name="main" src="plugin_install"> <noframes> </noframes> </frameset>
I attempted to load the global.js independently using Development Tools to open the JavaScript in a new tab. The JavaScript successfully loaded. Is this software build capable of serving content?
After several attempts the final loads. It is disappointing to see that Hisense TV Roku cannot server a small HTML document with a handful of JavaScript and CSS. I am building a custom home automation system that will need to communicate to Roku what channels should be displayed
Question #1: What could this issue be?
Question #2: What Roku device is the best device for REST applications?
I need a reliable device that allows device power, channels to be changed and custom streaming applications.
Polite bump...first time in Roku Community. Ideas? Is this behavior expected by the Roku HTTP server?
Thanks in advance 🙂


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After the first book in the series, Jim Butcher established a pattern in his Harry Dresden novels. In each volume, detective/wizard Dresden faces off against another genus in the family of magical beasties. In the second volume, it was werewolves; in the third, it was vampires. This time around, he is confronted with creatures which (unless you're big on Celtic myth) you may not think of as scary: faeries.
These faeries are not (for the most part) sweet little Tinkerbelles or Fantasia-inspired sprites. They are creatures of what Harry calls the Nevernever who are nonetheless closely tied in with the elements of the natural world. In particular, they are connected with the seasons. Still trying to help end the war between wizards and vampires that he helped start at the end of the previous book (without being offered up as a blood sacrifice by the wizards' White Council), Harry gets sucked into a power struggle between the two rival Faerie courts of Summer and Winter. The Summer Knight has been bumped off, his mantle of power stolen, and the Winter Queen, Mab (remember her from Romeo and Juliet?), wants Harry to prove that her side wasn't responsible. In the mean time, Harry's girlfriend has skipped town and his first love unexpectedly appears–but on whose side?
The action in Summer Knight is fast-paced, without being quite as horrific as in Grave Peril (Book 3); nor is it as formulaic as it was in Fool Moon (Book 2). Butcher continues to weave in threads from Harry's past, and to expand the reader's understanding of the parallel universe that Harry inhabits (both in Chicago and in the Nevernever). He returns here to something more closely resembling the gumshoe/whodunit form with which he began the series so wonderfully–a cross (as I have said before) between Dashiell Hammett and JK Rowling. Shakespearean references abound (beginning with the punning title), which Butcher manages to be very sly about… until the very end. Ah, well. All's well that ends well. 😉


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Candesartan is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes heart attacks and kidney problems. Candesartan belongs to a class of drugs called angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs). It works by relaxing blood vessels so blood can flow more easily.
This medication is also used to treat heart failure.
This medication is not recommended for use in children younger than 1 year due to increased risk of side effects.
Side Effects:
Dizziness tiredness or lightheadedness may occur as your body adjusts to the medication. Runny nose or sore throat may also occur. If any of these effects persists or worsens tell your doctor or pharmacist promptly.
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2012 Yamaha Royal Star Venture S Review
Let it sparkle.
The serious open-road, luxury touring performer with extra chrome accents.
Get all the style and performance of a full dressed touring bike at a surprisingly affordable price. The 2012 Yamaha Royal Star Venture S features classic weather beating bodywork and lots of touring amenities. It's guaranteed to turn heads. Did we mention that 5-year warranty too?
The Royal Star Venture S, a classic touring bike that turns every head on the block with its sleek sophistication and classic good looks. Plus all the amenities and long distance comfort you would expect on a touring motorcycle.
We've added plenty of chrome to create the Royal Star Venture S. It's got the eye-popping style and the smooth performance of a luxury touring bike, with two very appealing added features: a surprisingly low price tag and a 5-year, unlimited mileage warranty.
Your bi-Costal venture starts here. A super smooth 1298cc V-Four liquid cooled powerplant wrapped in a high tensile steel frame built to carry two people and plenty of gear in ultimate two wheel comfort. When it comes to seeing North America in detail, there's no better way to do it than by a Yamaha Venture.
2012 Yamaha Royal Star Venture S Highlights and Key Features:
Fuel Consumption ± 18kpl/51mpg(Imp)
1,294cc, liquid-cooled V-4
Luggage space to spare
Key Features:
•This fully loaded luxury touring machine comes with everything serious riders need, including a four-speaker sound system with a Star-branded iPod touch,® a CB radio, intercom system, and AM/FM radio combined with a powerful and smooth V-four engine and front end chrome accents.
•There's plenty of lockable storage in the form of a 15-gallon trunk and a pair of color-matched 9.3-gallon sidebags; that's 33.6 gallons total.
•Ergonomically designed bucket-type seats with plush, wraparound passenger backrest for unbeatable long-range comfort.
•Industry's premier rider support package includes a five-year, unlimited mileage warranty and 24-hour roadside assistance program.
•The Royal Star Venture S gets chrome accents to the front end.
2012 Yamaha Royal Star Venture S Features and Benefits
1,294cc, liquid-cooled, DOHC, 16-valve, V-4 powerplant produces class-leading power – 98hp and maximum torque of 89 ft-lb @ 4,750 rpm – for excellent touring performance.
4 valves per cylinder head design ensures maximum breathing efficiency for great engine performance.
Four Mikuni BDSR 32mm carburetors with TPS deliver seamless throttle response.
Each carburetor features a single 15-watt heater to ensure consistent fuel/air delivery under varying temperatures.
Huge air box capacity provides exceptional airflow to help boost both torque and power.
Compact-design dual intake system enhances performance without sacrificing fuel tank capacity.
Large-capacity radiator ensures superior engine cooling for maximum efficiency.
Single-axis, internal counterbalancer reduces engine vibration for maximum rider and passenger comfort.
Wide-ratio, 5-speed transmission with 5th gear overdrive reduces engine rpm at highway speeds for smooth, relaxed touring.
Maintenance-free, light-action hydraulic clutch
Smooth, clean, quiet, low-maintenance shaft drive
4-into-2 exhaust system puts out a throaty exhaust note and creates a long, low profile that's easily customizable.
Maintenance-free transistorized coil ignition provides a precise timing curve at all rpms for instant engine response and fast, sure starts.
Automatic cam chain tensioners reduce maintenance and mechanical engine noise.
Air induction system (A.I.S.) reduces harmful CO and HC emissions.
Spin-on type oil filter means fast, easy oil changes.
Easy-to-use heel-toe shifter highlights the classic retro design.
Numerous chromed engine parts highlight pride of ownership and attention to detail.
High-integrity, double-cradle steel frame with solid engine mounting and 29° caster angle delivers responsive steering and excellent handling.
Long 1,705mm (67.1″) wheelbase provides great rider control and excellent stability.
Long wheelbase also creates exceptionally roomy ergonomics for maximum rider and passenger touring comfort.
Air-adjustable, 43mm front fork with 140mm (5.6″) of wheel travel smoothes out the bumps and can be adjusted for varying load capacities.
Air-adjustable, link rear suspension features a vertically mounted single shock for that classic hardtail look and outstanding long-distance ride quality. Rear wheel travel is 105mm (4.1″).
Air adjustability allows the rider to adjust rear suspension preload to match load and road conditions.
Dual 298mm front discs are squeezed by twin piston calipers while the huge 320mm rear disc utilizes a four piston caliper to provide strong, linear stopping power.
Wide, fork-mounted fairing with wind deflectors and frame-mounted lower cowlings offer outstanding wind and weather protection.
Full-sized, floating-type rider and passenger floorboards reduce vibration and are positioned for optimal long-distance comfort.
Easy-to-reach, large-diameter, 1-inch, rubber-mounted handlebars reduce vibration.
22.5-litre fuel tank with low-fuel warning light ensures outstanding long-distance touring range.
Large, powerful 12V 60/55-watt halogen headlight maximizes nighttime visibility while cutting a stylish profile.
Remote adjustable headlight aiming with conveniently located control helps compensate for changes in load.
Vintage-style instrument console features: digital speedometer, odometer, dual tripmeters, fuel reserve tripmeter, clock and fuel gauge.
Convenient electronic cruise control system. Switch is located on right handlebar for ease of use.
Clarion AM/FM cassette stereo features automatic volume control (AVC), 18-FM presets, 6-AM presets, covered cassette deck and remote controllers for rider and passenger. There is a front auxillary plug-in for an MP3 player.
Four weather-resistant speakers (2-front/2-rear) with 14-watts per channel
Handlebar-mounted 40-channel CB radio
Two-way rider/passenger intercom system
Huge, 57-litre rear trunk with easy, one-touch opener can hold two full-faced helmets.
Colour-matched, hard saddlebags feature handy, one-touch openers and 35-litres of storage per bag.
Low-maintenance, 18 amp sealed battery ensures easy, reliable starting.
Self-canceling turn signals with stylish clear lens.
Incomparable fit and finish includes flawless paint with extensive chrome and brushed stainless steel accents, and deep valanced steel fenders.
Ignition switch, with integrated steering lock, and accessory position is mounted at the front of fuel tank for extra convenience.
12 volt cigarette lighter-style fairing mounted DC outlet
12 volt DC connector located under the rider seat for additional accessories
Chrome engine guards, fender trim and 3-D Venture front fender mascot highlight unparalleled styling and attention to detail.
Chrome handlebar switches
Padded passenger grab rails
Extra wide clutch and brake levers
Blacked-out engine block with polished cooling fin edges
Chromed front fork assembly
3-D Venture fuel tank emblem
Exclusive Royal Star 5-year unlimited mileage warranty
2012 Yamaha Royal Star Venture S – USA Specifications/Technical Details
MSRP* $20,190 (Intense Black) Available from September 2011
Type 79-cubic-inch (1294cc) liquid-cooled 70° V-four; DOHC, 4 valves/cylinder
Bore x Stroke 79mm x 66mm
Compression Ratio 10.0:1
Fuel Delivery 4) 32mm Mikuni® CV
Ignition TCI: Transistor Controlled Ignition
Transmission 5-speed, wide-ratio w/5th-gear overdrive; hydraulic clutch
Final Drive Shaft
Suspension / Front Telescopic fork; air-assist, 5.5-in travel
Suspension / Rear Single shock; air-assist, 4.1-in travel
Brakes / Front Dual hydraulic disc, 298mm
Brakes / Rear Hydraulic disc, 320mm
Tires / Front 150/80-16
Tires / Rear 150/90-15
Wheels 7-spoke cast
Length 104.5 in
Width 35.4 in
Height 61.6 in
Seat Height 29.5 in
Wheelbase 67.1 in
Fuel Capacity 6.0 gal
Fuel Economy** 39 mpg
Wet Weight*** 869 lb
Warranty 5 Year (Limited Factory Warranty)
2012 Yamaha Royal Star Venture S – Canadian Specifications/Technical Details
Canada MSRP Price: See dealer for pricing in CDN
Engine Liquid-cooled, DOHC, 16-valve, 70°, V-4
Displacement 1,294cc
Bore and Stroke 79 x 66mm
Compression Ratio 10:1
Maximum Torque 12.3kg-m (89 ft-lb) @ 4,750 rpm
Fuel Delivery Mikuni BDSR32 x 4
Estimated Fuel Consumption* 18kpl / 51mpg (Imp.)
Ignition / Starting TCI / Electric
Transmission 5-speed
Final Drive Shaft
Suspension (Front) 43mm, air-assisted fork
Suspension (Rear) Air-assisted, link Monocross
Brakes (Front) Dual 298mm discs
Brakes (Rear) 320mm disc
Tires (Front) 150/80-16
Tires (Rear) 150/90-15
Dimensions / Technical Details
Length 2,655mm (104.5″)
Width 900mm (35.4″)
Height 1,565mm (61.6″)
Wheelbase 1,705mm (67.1″)
Seat Height 750mm (29.5″)
Fuel Capacity 22.5 litres (5 imp. gallons)
Wet Weight 394kg (867 lb)
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Allison Kaptur - Bytes in the Machine: Inside the CPython interpreter - PyCon 2015
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"Speaker: Allison Kaptur Have you ever wondered how the CPython interpreter works? Do you know where to find a 1,500 line switch statement in CPython? I'll talk about the structure of the interpreter that we all use every day by explaining how Ned Batchelder and I chased down a mysterious bug in Byterun, a Python interpreter written in Python. We'll also see visualizations of the VM as it executes your code. Slides can be found at: https://speakerdeck.com/pycon2015 and https://github.com/PyCon/2015-slides"


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Five girls are being held at Sotik police station in Bomet County for undergoing Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) at Seroi village in Kaplomboi Sub location.
According to Kaplomboi chief Peter Tele, the suspects were arrested following close coordination between members of the Nyumba Kumi and local administrators.
During the arrest, one of the facilitators managed to escape and is currently being pursued by police.
They are set to be arraigned to answer to charges of practicing the outlawed cultural practice.


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Among all the vegetables that we can find at this time of year there are some One What we often tend to underestimate: broad beans. Rich in vitamin C, antioxidants, potassium, and fiber, the beans can be used in cooking, beauty treatments and horticulture. So it's time to reveal how, thanks to spring legumes, we get the iron and plant health our neighbors envy.
Beans in Nutrition and Wellness Treatments
Broad beans have an incredible amount of positive effects on our health. We can use them to combat constipation and follow a low-calorie diet, to lower cholesterol and blood glucose and to combat water retention. Be careful though. We must eat it fresh so as not to lose most of the vitamins in the fruit.
Alternatively, we can use bean curd and pod fluff to make skin creams. By mixing flour with warm milk we will have a wonderful ointment to eliminate skin blemishes and spots that form after exposure to sunlight. On the other hand, fluff can be gently applied to the skin to refresh and cleanse the skin of impurities.
Thanks to these spring legumes, we'll have iron and plant health that the neighbors envy: make great compost.
Few people know that bean husks and the pods themselves can become a natural fertilizer like no other. Let's avoid throwing the scraps away and after we cut them let's put them in jars or in the garden.
In a few days we will see extraordinary results.
Broad beans have the incredible property of capturing nitrogen in the air and fixing it in the ground. This nitrogen that the plants will use to synthesize proteins and grow strong and leafy.
If "thanks to these spring vegetables we will have iron and plant health that the neighbors envy" that was beneficial, we also recommendFifteen minutes and a few euros make this seasonal fruit a great first diet course".
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In graduate school, I was involved in the DELTA program at the University of Wisconsin, an NSF-sponsered initiative to help train graduate students and post-docs to become better teachers. As part of this program, I designed instructional materials to help students improve their three-dimensional visualization skills collaborating with another geology graduate student, Sarah Titus. If you are curious, check out the Spatial Visualization link in the navigation bar to learn more.
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A huge crowd of more than 115,000 fans saw Spaniard Marc Marquez (Repsol Honda) take a fourth premier class victory in a row at the Gran Premio bwin de España, with Valentino Rossi (Movistar Yamaha MotoGP) and Dani Pedrosa (Repsol Honda Team) also on the podium at Jerez.
With victory in the south of Spain in his 100th Grand Prix, Marquez becomes the first rider to win the opening four premier class races of the year since Mick Doohan in 1992. Marquez had never previously won at Jerez in the World Championship.
No-one could live with Marquez in the heat of the afternoon in Andalusia as he built up a four second lead by lap 12 and never looked back, eventually crossing the line comfortably ahead of Rossi.
Indeed it was also another superb performance for Rossi as he returned to the podium for the first time since Qatar, holding off Pedrosa on the final corner.
Jorge Lorenzo (Movistar Yamaha MotoGP) had to settle for fourth at his 200th GP, crossing the line 8.5s behind Marquez on his 27th birthday.
Behind the factory Honda and Yamaha riders Andrea Dovizioso was the top man for the Ducati Team in fifth, whilst there was disappointment for his teammate Cal Crutchlow who retired early on his comeback and wild card test rider Michele Pirro who crashed out in the initial laps.
There was relief for Alvaro Bautista (GO&FUN Honda Gresini) as he picked up his first points of 2014 in sixth, finishing just 0.112s behind Dovizioso.
Meanwhile, Bautista's compatriot Aleix Espargaro (NGM Forward Racing) was seventh and Bradley Smith (Monster Yamaha Tech3) eighth, the pair of them also reaching the finish line within 0.5s of Dovizioso.
The top ten was rounded out by Pol Espargaro (Monster Yamaha Tech3) and Stefan Bradl (LCR Honda MotoGP).
The were retirements for Mike Di Meglio (Avintia Racing) after some tyre issues and Colin Edwards (NGM Forward Racing) due to a technical problem, whilst crashes for Karel Abraham (Cardion AB Motoracing) and Andrea Iannone (Pramac Racing) ended their respective point scoring runs.
The MotoGP teams will remain in Jerez overnight as they have a day of post-GP testing scheduled for 10am-6pm on Monday at the 4.4km circuit.
Moto2 victory was secured by Mika Kallio (Marc VDS Racing Team) at the Gran Premio bwin de España as he crossed the line 2.434s in front of Dominique Aegerter (Technomag carXpert), with Jonas Folger (AGR Team) joining them on the podium in third place.
An excellent ride to win from pole by experienced Finn Kallio, over a demanding 26-lap race in the southern Spanish heat, saw him close the gap on teammate Tito Rabat at the top of the standings to 16 points – as Rabat came home fourth.
Behind the front four Moto3™ World Champion Maverick Viñales (Pons HP 40) got the better of teammate and fellow lightweight class graduate Luis Salom for fifth place.
The top ten was completed by Xavier Simeon (Federal Oil Gresini Moto2), Johann Zarco (AirAsia Caterham Moto Racing), Sandro Cortese (Dynavolt Intact GP) and Thomas Luthi (Interwetten Paddock Moto2).
Lorenzo Baldassarri (Gresini Moto2) crashed out and suffered a right shoulder dislocation in the process, whilst there were also crashes for Louis Rossi (SAG Team), Sam Lowes (Speed Up), Marcel Schrotter (Tech 3), Simone Corsi (NGM Forward Racing) and Takaaki Nakagami (IDEMITSU Honda Team Asia), though fortunately they all escaped injury.
The first race of the day at the Gran Premio bwin de España was won by Romano Fenati (SKY Racing Team VR46), who took victory from fellow podium finishers Efren Vazquez (SAXOPRINT RTG) and Alex Rins (Estrella Galicia 0,0) on the final lap.
A tight leading group did battle for the honours over the course of the 23 lap race, with Fenati taking the victory by just 0.144s after a 102km-long battle. The Italian rider held off a strong final lap challenge from Rins to give KTM their 50th Grand Prix triumph
Also crossing the finishing line in the top five were Jack Miller (Red Bull KTM Ajo) and Isaac Viñales (Calvo Team), both around a second off the podium pace.
Jakub Kornfeil (Calvo Team), Alex Marquez (Estrella Galicia 0,0), Francesco Bagnaia (SKY Racing Team VR46), Enea Bastianini (Junior Team Go&FUN Moto3) and Niklas Ajo (Avant Tecno Husqvarna Ajo) completed the top ten at a red hot Jerez.
Eric Granado (Calvo Team) crashed out on the first lap, and fractured a finger on his left hand in the process. Niccolo Antonelli (Junior Team GO&FUN) rejoined having also crashed in early stages after clashing with Bagnaia but later retired.
Wild card Gabriel Rodrigo (RBA Racing Team) also fell mid race, whilst Scott Deroue (RW Racing GP) and Livio Loi (Marc VDS Racing Team) were late crashers, but none were hurt. Brad Binder (Ambrogio Racing) and Arthur Sissis (Mahindra Racing) both pulled into the pits with technical problems, meaning a total of seven riders were unable to finish the race.
The World Championship returns to action in just under two weeks at the Monster Energy Grand Prix de France (16th – 18th May).


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Entries for 4th Jan 2011
Happy New Year!
I've been getting into learning figured notation, and incorporating that into how to write chord symbols; as a way of describing harmonies, it's really efficient, especially as a lot of the musicians I work with think in terms of intervals anyway... in a sense it highlights one of the low points of learning things yourself; I suspect I may have known about this if I'd actually studied music. But still, having fun with it!
I'm also having an enjoyable time reading Robin D. G. Kelley's Thelonious Monk: The Life and Times of an American Original, as well as Jackie Kay's Red Dust Road.


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What is gastritis, causes, and symptoms?
Substances such as anti-inflammatories, aspirin, Helicobacter pylori, or alcohol can irritate your gastric mucosa, causing stomach pain, nausea, or loss of appetite. Learn how to avoid gastritis.
Gastritis is an inflammation of the gastric mucosa, which is the layer of cells lining the stomach inside, protecting gastric juices' acidity. Although it is not correct, it is common for the term gastritis to be used as a synonym for dyspepsia (pain or discomfort in the upper abdomen) and symptoms of burning, pressure, or fullness, many times, although not necessarily, related to meals).
Multiple causes can cause gastritis: alcohol, tobacco, food, drugs (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs), major surgeries, or infections (Helicobacter pylori bacteria are associated with some types of gastritis). Since the end of the 20th century, H. Pylori has been associated with gastric pathology in one way or another. That is to say, the involvement of this bacterium in gastroduodenal ulcer and as a precursor of some gastric cancer is undoubted, but it also plays a vital role as a cause of gastritis. When its prevalence has been studied, more than half of the population presents data that confirm this germ's presence in the stomach.
The symptoms are highly variable since each individual can experience them differently. The most common are stomach pain or discomfort, nausea, vomiting, belching, burning, or blood in the vomit or stool.
The diagnosis of gastritis is histological. It is necessary to perform gastroscopy and obtain a gastric mucosa sample by a biopsy to be analyzed. Therefore, the diagnosis of gastritis is not only clinical (it is not based only on the symptoms), but it is necessary to carry out invasive tests (gastroscopy and biopsy) to confirm its existence.
Generally, gastritis treatment includes antacids and other medications that help reduce the acidity in the stomach, thus relieving the symptoms and promoting the healing of the irritation of its wall. If gastritis is related to a disease or infection, that problem will also be treated.
Finally, patients are advised to make changes to their diet, avoiding certain types of food, drink, or drugs that can irritate the stomach wall.
The classification of gastritis is complex, but as a summary, it can be said that they are divided into acute, chronic, and unique forms of gastritis. Next, we will see the characteristics in terms of causes, symptoms, and treatment.
causes of acute gastritis
The main form is acute erosive or hemorrhagic gastritis, which is characterized by erosions in the stomach wall that affect only the mucosa. However, other forms of acute gastritis are not hemorrhagic, and that is due to other causal factors.
Different causes can therefore cause acute gastritis:
- Stress gastritis: patients with serious illnesses (multiple trauma, severe burns, intracranial hypertension), specifically those admitted to intensive care units, may present ulcers or erosions that often manifest as bleeding. These lesions are produced by multiple causes, including the acid hypersecretion of the stomach and the loss of the defense mechanisms of the gastric mucosa. Although less frequent, in these units of critical patients or those with processes that cause blood loss or low blood pressure such as some severe infections ( sepsis), they may present gastritis due to poor blood perfusion, due to a decrease in the flow of the stomach. Its endoscopic appearance is a black mucosa due to necrosis.
- Toxic gastritis: anti-inflammatories, alcohol, cocaine, caustics, enzymes produced by the pancreas, bile reflux. All these factors, through different mechanisms, cause an increase in gastric acid secretion more significant than that which the mucosal cells themselves can tolerate, irritating the mucosa.
- Gastritis is produced by Helicobacter pylori, a bacterium that infects the stomach's lining, sometimes causing ulcers or some types of gastritis. In many cases, infected people never develop any symptoms.
Other infectious gastritis is less recognized, such as those caused by cytomegalovirus, HIV, some bacteria such as E Coli, and respiratory viruses. They are usually part of more general syndromes, not just gastric ones.
Acute gastritis symptoms and diagnosis
The symptoms of acute gastritis vary significantly from person to person, and in many cases, patients remain asymptomatic. The most common are abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, dyspepsia (pain, discomfort, or a sensation of gastric fullness, more common in gastritis caused by H. pylori ), and, in the most severe cases, gastrointestinal bleeding (vomiting with blood or blackish, such as "coffee grounds," or black, sticky and smelly stools called "melons"). At times, this digestive bleeding can be very subtle, manifesting itself only through mild anemia due to the small blood losses that occur.
The pain of dyspepsia characteristically increases with meals due to the increased production of gastric acid, while it is usually soothed with products such as dairy products and digestive rest.
Diagnosis of acute gastritis
The clinical history and blood tests (where anemia can be seen) help to suspect acute gastritis, but the confirmatory diagnosis of this is histological. It is necessary to analyze a sample of stomach tissue obtained through a microscope under microscope Gastroscopy. In this sample, erosions affect only the mucosa and do not affect the deeper layers of the stomach wall.
Also, by taking gastric mucosa in gastroscopy, an H. Pylori determination can be made through a rapid chemical reaction to obtain a result in minutes.
The gastrointestinal transit with contrast (using a barium porridge) is not currently used, except in exceptional cases.


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cloud-based document management software. Pandadoc Pricing Table Template… helps users in creating propositions, quotes, personnels documents, agreements, and more. The solution is mainly used by sales and marketing groups and company leadership.
Whether you wish to develop custom-made propositions or edit among their ready-made templates, offers you the tools to do so. You can write propositions, save them in a cloud-based library, send them to customers, and track overall development all in one location.
Fit for marketing companies and established businesses, s aims to improve the proposal procedure while enhancing sales and marketing tasks.
How Does Work?
You personalize your account based on your specific organization requirements as soon as you sign up for .
After you customize your account to your needs, you can either publish among your previous proposals or select one of 's templates to tailor your own.
Their templates are divided into lots of various categories, ranging from marketing all the way to personnels. You can track all of your documents under the Files tab, which keeps track of which propositions are in progress, sent, expired, or viewed.
Through their drag-and-drop features, you can create proposals in minutes while including e-signature functions to simplify the approval procedure. offers ready-made design templates that can be personalized and kept in a material library for future usage.
Their content library lets you keep your propositions for future usage, permitting higher brand name consistency. They also have a Brochure function that automates the prices of your quotes and propositions. The pricing table pre-configure items and costs as you type your files.
They also use real-time signals to notify you whenever a file is being accessed or when a signature has been made. You can see the status of each file sent and whether the customer has engaged with it or not.
likewise uses a lot of integrations with third-party applications. These combinations include:
Google Drive
Quickbooks Payments
They also use various Zapier combinations to enhance your workflow. You can connect applications such as:
Google Sheets
Microsoft OneDrive
likewise offers the API, which permits you to collect and firmly shop signatures while customizing your own proposal documents from within your own application. You can likewise embed the API to your website and other applications to collect signatures and signed PDFs securely.
Who Uses ?
's online document automation tools are tailored towards companies with dedicated sales and marketing departments. Those with HR departments that need help improving their workflow likewise benefit from 's features.
hat have been viewed this week and 10 that have been signed and completed you can likewise see other categories like ended or decline files you can alter the photo view by clicking on these buns you can also filter what files you wish to see by click on this link on the ideal side you can see the timeline it reveals the different activities
happening with the various documents you and your company have sent out organized by time in this case we can see that this person saw the proposition we sent him one hour ago there are various ways to produce and send a brand-new file one of them is doing it from the control panel click on brand-new document and after that on file in this new window you can select among the design templates or start a brand-new document from scratch in this case we are going to utilize a proposal template when you pick the template this brand-new window will ask to designate functions to individuals depending upon the signature is needed to complete the document you will have more or less roles in this case the only signature need to consider the document is finished is a client signature so we are going to add the customer to the client field click here and begin typing the client's name once you see the outcome click it if the contact is not here you can include it as a new contact now click
DocuSign & Pandadoc Pricing Table Template
on start modifying the proposal has actually been developed you can personalize the texts and pricing table once the file is ready click send out here you can alter the name of the document to describe it much better so you can discover it easily later on neck lick on conserve and continue this last window will show here you can add a message to the individual who gets the proposition understands what it has to do with lastly click on send out document you can also send PDF files that require an electronic signature click brand-new document and then on upload drag and drop the file here or click select file
empowers more than 30,000 growing companies to thrive by taking the work out of document workflow. supplies an all-in-one file workflow automation platform that assists quick scaling groups accelerate the capability to create, manage, and indication digital documents consisting of propositions, quotes, contracts, and more.
to upload it from your computer once it's published this new window will open here you can add all the required fields to finish this file like text fields dates and signature now appoint all fields to the signer you finally click send out here change the name of the document and click continue and conserve in this last window click and include a tailored message on send out file let's return to the control panel on the left side of the screen you can discover the menu in files you can discover all the files that have actually been sent by you and other panel users in your company you can use a search bar to look for files you can likewise filter them using the different options in the left panel this column reveals the document name this on the status this one the value and the last one when the document has been customized click any document to open it here you can see the messages or comments in this file as well as the audit path and actions associated with this document click files to return design templates reveal you the
pitches its platform to sales companies and others involved in the sales procedure, such as service development managers, but its capabilities apply to any size business looking for software to improve document management procedures.
Structure propositions and sales quotes, securing agreements and renewals, and invoicing are a few of the ways e-signature software application can be utilized.
Organizations throughout lots of industries and locations are served by's platform. Animation studios, HR companies, and hotels are among's more than 16,000 customers.
allows you to develop visually stunning, interactive documents through features such as the ability to place multimedia material. These functions are impressive; you can raise a staid proposition or a new-hire handbook into an engaging experience for document receivers.
While's comprehensive functions are beneficial, the platform is overkill for organizations that want a basic means to catch signatures digitally.
This is where's totally free variation ends up being an engaging choice. Because it's complimentary, you won't get the file management capabilities, but it handles unrestricted e-signatures.
's functions
delivers a feature set so huge, you can quickly get lost in the details. We'll evaluate the key abilities, and emphasize functionality that makes an effective platform.
Document setup
Enabling your documents to gather e-signatures is a crucial feature. To that end, when you initially log into the app, you begin on the design templates page. (Unless you choose the free version, which leaves out templates.).
Design templates are documents you utilize often, such as a sales proposal or billing. You set up a file as a template, and this permits your company to consistently use that doc to gather signatures and other needed information.
Templates save time in the long term, however setting up a file in the first place can prove time consuming. addresses this with functionality to simplify the setup process.
First, you'll need to publish a file or construct one from scratch. utilizes a function called variables to instantly fill in the exact same info required in various locations throughout a document, such as a client name.
You can establish a material library for frequently used document elements. Examples consist of customer reviews or a cover sheet.
lets you personalize any field, from the font size to the background color. This personalization reaches the whole file. Insert images, videos, and other content, including a rates table where you can list purchase products, designate a currency, and add discount rates.
The kinds of organizations that utilize 's tools consist of, however are not restricted.


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Two to three million years ago, our pre-human ancestors had a single genetic mutation in their CMAH gene that protected them from a deadly form of malaria but set them up for risk for heart attacks that increases when they eat a lot of meat from any kind of mammal (PNAS, July 22, 2019). No other mammals developed this genetic mutation.
Apes, gorillas, chimpanzees, and other human progenitors were dying from a type of malaria called Plasmodium reichenowi. Then along came a pre-human with a CMAH gene changed from making a cell surface sugar-protein called Neu5Gc to another molecule called Neu5Ac (Proc Natl Acad Sci USA, Sept 6, 2005;102(36): 12819–12824). That pre-human did not die from malaria like other apes, monkeys and gorillas, so his or her children lived and proliferated, and today all humans have Neu5Ac instead of Neu5Gc. Chimpanzees share more than 99 percent of their genes with modern humans, but the CMAH gene is one of the areas of difference. As often happens in nature, the malaria parasite then modified its genetic makeup into a variant called Plasmodium falciparum which can infect humans, but not chimpanzees, so today humans can be infected only with Plasmodium falciparum and chimpanzees can be infected only with Plasmodium reichenowi.
Neu5Gc, Neu5Ac and Heart Disease
Heart disease causes one-third of the deaths in North America, and while risk factors for heart attacks can include high blood cholesterol, high blood sugar, high blood pressure, obesity, smoking, or lack of exercise, 15 percent of people who suffer heart attacks have none of these risk factors (CDC, NCHS, Underlying Cause of Death, 1999-2013). Other mammals can suffer heart attacks when they have these risk factors (often caused by human lifestyle habits), but they seldom suffer heart attacks if they do not have these risk factors (Evol Appl, 2009 Feb; 2(1): 101–112).
Mice that have been genetically modified to have the same CMAH gene mutation that is found in humans have the same:
• high risk for heart disease and arteriosclerosis, and
• increased heart attack risk from eating mammal meat that humans have (PNAS, July 22, 2019). These CMAH gene-modified mice suffered double the risk of atherosclerosis compared to unmodified mice. Like humans, they were also at increased risk for inflammation, heart attacks, strokes, diabetes, and some types of cancers.
How This CMAH Gene Modification Can Harm
Your immune system recognizes invading germs by the surface proteins on cell membranes. If the surface proteins are different from your own surface proteins, your immune system makes:
• proteins called antibodies that attach to and kill the invading germs, and
• immune cells that eat and destroy germs.
All mammals except humans have a surface sugar-protein on their cells called Neu5Gc, while humans have a surface sugar-protein called Neu5Ac. When humans eat mammal meat, their immune systems make antibodies and cells that attack the Neu5Gc that they absorb into their bloodstreams, so people who eat mammal meat regularly are likely to have an immune system that is overactive all the time, called chronic inflammation (Proc Natl Acad Sci USA, Jan 13, 2015;112(2):542–547). An overactive immune system can use the same cells and proteins that it uses to kill germs to attack and destroy your own cells. It can punch holes in the inner linings of your arteries to form plaques, and break plaques off to cause heart attacks and strokes. Inflammation can also damage your DNA to cause cancers, and damage various tissues to cause arthritis, fatty liver, diabetes and so forth.
My Recommendations
The theory of Neu5Gc in mammal meat causing chronic inflammation is strong enough that I believe you should not eat mammal meat regularly. We have extensive data to show that regular meat eaters are at increased risk for heart attacks, strokes, diabetes, cancers (Genome Biol Evol, Jan 1, 2018;10(1):207-219). We do not have enough data to know if eating mammal meat on occasion is harmful. I recently reported on Neu5Gc and other theories that may help to explain the association between eating meat and heart attacks in Heart Attacks Again Linked to Red Meat


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Reading the stories on Swipe Life is a good way to kill time while you're waiting for the bus, waiting for class to start, or any time you have 10 minutes free.
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Personally, I love this site, and it's the best one to read and get information on all things sex-related.
A site where authors can remain anonymous, anyone can share their hookup story for the Internet to read. This site is definitely where you'll find the wildest hookup stories.
What I like most about this site is that all the hookup stories are incredibly detailed, and color-coded by category.
Some of these categories include stories about one-night-stands, sex with an ex, friends with benefits, group sex, and more.
Each story includes demographic information on the person writing the story, how many sexual partners they've had, and tells the hookup story in a Q&A format where authors can respond to the questions listed.
Some questions include what happened during the hookup (the dirty deets), how sexually satisfying the hookup was, if they got emotionally hurt as a result of the hookup, and if they regret it, among others.
Casual Sex Project is my favorite site for reading hookup stories because people are always super descriptive, and it gets you horny just reading some of them!
Last but not least, a place where you can always count on people sharing and talking about each other's hookups is Reddit. The best hookup subreddits to read over that I've found are all under the r/AskReddit tag. They ask users for their best One-Night-Stand story, craziest hookup story, and their Tinder hookup stories, good or bad.
They're the only threads that I've seen with the most comments, so you can read more stories and not get bored.
People go into details of their college hookups, one-night-stands with random girls they meet at the bar, hooking up with friends, hooking up with professors, and more!
There's sure to be a story you find interesting in these threads, and it's not like you don't browse Reddit at work anyways to kill time.
However, I probably wouldn't recommend reading hookup stories at work; but hey, if you can handle giving yourself blue balls, then go for it!


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The Ecclesiastical District of Northern Europe added to the list of congregations under its care the newly established Hyltebruk Extension in Sweden. The inaugural worship service of the GWS was held on December 19, 2021, officiated by Brother Romeo Marquez, district supervising minister.
Some brethren from the local congregations of Copenhagen, Denmark; Oslo East, Norway; and Gothenburg, Sweden also witnessed the event.
"This is very important for the edification and propagation of the Church Of Christ," remarked Brother Marquez, explaining, "Because of the establishment of the extension here, more people will learn about the pure words of God. Through that, they will be given the chance to be saved on the Day of Judgment. On the part of brethren living close to this place, this will also be a big help in performing their duty of worshiping God."
The brethren in Hyltebruk used to travel to Gothenburg, a two-hour drive, in order to attend the worship services and participate in various Church activities. Now, as brethren there hold worship services in a rented property at Liljevägen 2B, Hyltebruk, Sweden, the travel time became significantly shorter.
Moved by faith, Brandon Bolander, deacon, volunteered that a part of his property be used as the venue for the worship services in Hyltebruk. "Now that our place is an extension, we are all the more humbled and very thankful to the Church Administration." He said that he looks forward for "more brethren in this part of our country."
On behalf of the congregation, Brother Oliver Naguit, the resident minister enthused, "We thank Brother Eduardo V. Manalo, our Executive Minister, for approving this extension to be established. With this as an inspiration, we will all the more be active in our worship of God, as well as uniting with the Church Administration He blessed us with." — With reports from INC News Section


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The Political Party Funding Act has recently made headlines for its supposed adverse effects on the ability of political parties to cover their running costs. But is this really the problem?
Recently the African National Congress (ANC) has had issues paying its staff and has identified the PPFA as one of the contributing factors for its financial woes. ANC spokesperson Pule Mabe announced that the party is relying on crowdfunding and will sell its assets to pay outstanding salaries.
The PPFA has only been in effect since 1 April, but political parties are already crying foul over what appears to be the unintended consequence of receiving fewer private donations in the wake of the new law.
However, is the PPFA really to blame for the financial mismanagement of political parties and are there other ways of funding politics in South Africa?
How are political parties funded?
Our recent history has shown how deeply rooted corruption is. The PPFA is a beginning. Its objective is not necessarily to curb corruption and its effectiveness cannot be judged on this.
It can, however, have an impact on one crucial part of our democracy — political parties. If we accept that political parties enact political decisions on our behalf, then we must accept that they have a responsibility to voters. If we accept that voting for political parties places them in positions of power, with access to resources, then we must also accept that we need to instill a framework that will create this transparency and accountability.
Here, too, is the necessity of the PPFA.
It thus becomes crucial for political parties to look to the PPFA not as a punitive instrument meant to stifle democracy, but in fact the opposite.
While there may have been a dip in private donations to political parties, this does present an opportunity for parties to wean themselves off the teat of private money that nourishes narrow interests in party politics. Political parties should be free to continue to source private funding; it should just be done in a way that does not unduly influence our politics and, by extension, the policies and decisions that affect all our lives.
A shift away from a reliance on private funding is also an opportunity to shift to collective ownership of political parties. This shift can be facilitated by both the Represented Political Party Fund and the Multi-Party Democracy Fund. The key feature of the Act is that it makes provisions for these two funds which dole out public and private funds respectively. Because of the two funds, represented parties have access to both private and public funding.
Private funding as regulated by the PPFA sets out which private donations are acceptable or prohibited and imposes a threshold amount for disclosure.
Prohibited donations include those from foreign donors unless for skills and policy development, and the Act caps these foreign donations at R5-million in a single financial year. All other private donors will be capped at donating R15-million in a single financial year. These amounts were carefully deliberated and agreed upon by political parties during the parliamentary process for the Act in 2017 and 2018.
The Represented Political Party Fund (RPPF) provides funding for political parties represented in the national and provincial legislatures and is funded through the National Revenue Fund with public funding.
The money is allocated according to the following formula:
- 1/3 equal (33.3%): A third is allocated equitably to all parties that hold seats in the National Assembly or in provincial legislatures.
- 2/3 proportional (66.6%): Two thirds allocated in proportion to seats held by a political party in the National Assembly or provincial legislatures.
On the other hand, the Multi-Party Democracy Fund (MPDF) is meant to provide funding to parties from private donations made to it. It encourages people to donate in the name of democracy and fair competition rather than in line with party allegiance. The MPDF needs a minimum of R1-million before it can be allocated, and it is dispersed according to the same formula as the RPPF.
Both funds are managed and disbursed by the Electoral Commission.
It was discouraging to note that in the wake of the first disclosures, it was revealed that only one donation was made to the MDPF. While the proportional nature of the allocation from both funds means that parties with greater representation in the national and provincial legislatures will receive more money, it nonetheless begins a move toward stimulating greater competitiveness especially among smaller opposition parties, facilitated by the PPFA.
The secret weapon here is the MPDF which could be the way in which we achieve the ideal of collective ownership and which could serve as a practical way out of a politics captured by private interests. Our focus should perhaps be on garnering more public input into funds such as the MPDF to plug the hole left by private donors no longer willing to donate.
Given the concerns of an unequal playing field and dominant party politics edging out other political competitors, these funds are crucial in creating a robust multi-party democracy. These funds are also an important move away from the heavy reliance on private donors, something that may account for the financial pinch the ANC is currently experiencing.
What could be happening here?
Political parties are like businesses in the sense that they need capital to execute their functions and duties. This includes paying support staff across the country, maintaining and paying for offices including constituency offices and funding election campaigns.
However, like not-for-profit organisations, the ability to do this depends largely on external funding. Businesses typically do financial forecasting for the year ahead and this usually includes salaries for current and future employees. With the Act only coming into effect at the start of the new financial year, it is possibly premature to point to the implementation of the law as the reason for a party having financial troubles of the magnitude mentioned by the ANC.
However, one can recognise the apprehension that donors may have had knowing that their donations would be up for scrutiny. This concern is perhaps twofold in that it carries the concerns of reprisal and reputation.
It is likely that donors who make large contributions to political parties (especially opposition parties) may be fearful of reprisal in the form of government blocking them from tenders, for example. While this concern may be valid, the alternative that hollowing out our democracy continues unrestricted is one we should not accept. Instead, we must look toward a new political culture that does not favour narrow interests.
It is merely one piece of what should be an ongoing attempt to create a robust transparency framework for our politics.
Donors also have the option of applying for anonymity through the IEC, and if nothing else, donors who are subsequently targeted in some manner after their disclosures are made public will be able to show that the disclosures are being used as a hit list of sorts.
If political parties are reliant almost exclusively on private funding, then this is an opportunity to shift focus. It also demands that political parties be efficient and economical in how they use their money. This at least creates the impression of a political party that is unencumbered by material interests and is instead interested in the business of serving the people.
Public perception can go a long way to curry favour with ordinary people who may be willing to part with their money.
Good financial management is important for voters to see how well a political party can prioritise and achieve its goals, especially as it pertains to the concerns of voters. This is one of the main reasons why South African politics sorely needed the Political Party Funding Act; to help act as a framework to source funding that will be used appropriately.
To look at the Act as hindering the sourcing of private political party funding is thus not completely factual. It does create a set of do's and don'ts as with any regulation, but it does not disallow private party funding altogether.
It allows funding from donors who are meant to have the best interests of South African voters in mind, and encourages political parties to share that same interest. It also enhances transparency, accountability and a change in culture.
The Act is also one way to begin to look at alternatives of party financing that include a mix of public funding through the state and funding by the general public into funds such as the MDPF.
Although it is too soon to begin a proper analysis of the impact of the Act on the South African political landscape, we must continue to call for deeper transparency and accountability in our politics.
This article was originally published on Maverick Citizen.


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Punjab Polo Cup 2019: Newage/Diamond Paints & Barry's In Final
LAHORE: Newage/Diamond Paints and Barry's qualified for the main final of the Chapter 2 Punjab Polo Cup 2019 at Lahore Polo Club ground.
While RR Event Planners/Momin Ghee and Master Paints Black booked berths in the subsidiary final of the historical 14-goal Punjab Cup.
Newage/Diamond Paints won both of their two-chukker matches to make their way to the main final. In their first match, they outclassed RR Event Planners/Momin Ghee by 4-1/2. Salvador and Hissam Ali Hyder banged in a brace each for the winning side while the losing side, which had a half goal handicap, couldn't score a single goal.
RR Event Planners/Momin Ghee played two matches. Although they lost their first match against Newage/Diamond Paints, yet they won their second one against Master Paints by 3 1/2-2 to get berth in the subsidiary final. Nicolas Corti struck two goals and Bilal Haye one for the winning team, which had also a half goal handicap while for Master Paints, Juan Cruz Losada and Hamza Mawaz Khan scored one goal apiece.
In the crucial fourth match of the day, Barry's outpaced Master Paints Black by 8-5 to qualify for the main final while the losing side, Master Paints Black, set a subsidiary final clash against RR Events Planners/Momin Ghee.
- The main final will be contested between Newage/Diamond Paints and Master Paints Black today (Sunday) at 3:15 pm.
- Barry's will vie against RR Event Planners/Momin Ghee in the subsidiary final to be played at 1:30 pm.
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Quick Overview
- Bitcoin's value increased last week despite a lesser demand for it compared to the positive looking economic outlook of the US.
- The upward trend was mainly after the news broke about various corporations adapting to bitcoin and diversifying their assets into bitcoin, which fueled mass public interest in Bitcoin.
- This has turned Bitcoin into extremely overbought security, and it needs to be neutralized in the days ahead.
Weekly Performance
A bitcoin analyst, Yerevan, stated that Bitcoin performed two main roles during the past weeks. The first one was that it seemed like a more secure asset to the corporations, which could save their balance sheets from the devaluation of the US Dollar. The second was that the investor's preference for buying Bitcoins in lieu of long term US treasury bonds showed that the investors are open to higher risk in terms of their investments.
The closing exchange rate of Bitcoin on 21st Feb 2021 was 18.13% higher than the previous week, which resulted in Bitcoin attaining the record high price of just above $58k, and the lowest trade was at $48,850.
Short Term And Long Term Predictions
There was an uproar in the market when Tesla declared to the SEC that it now owns Bitcoin worth $1.5 billion, which on their balance sheet, takes up around 8-10% cash reserves.
This fluttering news divided the financial markets into the sides of support and criticism. Nouriel Roubini, an economist, said that the companies should not do what Tesla did because Bitcoin has no true value, and it just thrives when people invest in it. Many analysts made the same call, while others supported Tesla's decision.
The analysis aside, Tesla made a huge $1 billion return on its investment in Bitcoin, which is larger than the sum of profit it made from its automobile sales in the past year. This served as a trusting point for other corporations.
Overbuying of Bitcoin
Bitcoin's market price was higher than its value at the end of last week, shown by the overbuying signals, which led to a decrease in its price of about 4.22% at the start of this week as people started selling in order to make a profit.
The pair of BTC and USD should lower further until it starts going back up but its value going up straight away is also a possibility. The bond yields and inflation could be factored in the plummeting or an increase in the price of Bitcoin in the future.


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Tips for Migrating to Open-Source Technologies
Open source technologies are the call of the hour today due to the changing digital trends globally. Open source basically refers to technology sources that people or users can share and modify because of the public access on offer. The term originates from the software development process to designate a specific approach toward computer programs. However, open-source programs have changed in nature today and designate a much broader and more complex 'open-source way'.
Open source projects, applications and technologies embrace the principles of collaborative participating, open exchange, community oriented development and transparency.
What Is Open-Source Technology?
Open source technologies are based on the principles of open source software. Open source software operations are all software processes with a source code that can be modified, inspected and enhanced by literally anyone with public access.
Source code is the basic part of software utilized by developers and not visible to computer programmers. It is re-worked time and time again by developers to change the way an application looks and feels, without altering the general perception that it relays. Programmers with access to the source code of an application or technology can generally enhance the features on offer and can also fix parts that need correction and need to be reworked for better comprehension and utility.
What is Different in Open-Source Software
Some software operations and technologies come with a source code that only the person, organization or team that created it can modify. The team that controls the source code maintains exclusive rights over it, and is responsible for making edits and other changes to the source code. This kind of closed source software is common in the business world and is known as proprietary software.
Only the authors originally part of the creation process for a proprietary software process can inspect, legally copy or modify the contents of that technology. Even other users on proprietary software applications need to fill in a basic form and agree that they wouldn't do anything on the software that the original owners and developers of the technology have not permitted. Adobe Photoshop and Microsoft Word are two examples of key proprietary software operations in play today.
Open source software or technology is different, as authors make the source code for that software available to all others that use the software or technology. Viewers can not only copy that code, but can also learn from it, share it or alter it if need be.
Migration to an Open-Source Technology
Open source software and technologies aren't just limited to Linux users. Well, you certainly will find a much larger selection of open-source software users on the Linux platform; both Windows and Apple offer a good number of titles with open source facilities.
Considering the enhanced accessibility of open-source technologies, we have come up with a list of the best tips to keep in mind when migrating from a closed source technology ecosystem to an open sourced one. This could mean anything from migrating to Linux from Windows to just picking up LibreOffice over Microsoft Office.
Start Small
If you are currently planning to move toward open-source software and technology in your organization, then do so with baby steps to begin with. Do not just drop Linux on your developer's system overnight and expect them to catch up. Start with the obvious baby steps such as using Firefox, picking up an open source office suite such as LibreOffice among other choices. Starting with baby steps will make the process easier and will also help you in the transition.
Don't Expect a Drop-In Replacement
Migrating to open-source software from your closed-source technologies will not work as a drop-in replacement where everything will work just as smoothly as it did back in the day. However, you might not find the UI on some of the technologies as pleasant as you did previously on closed source technologies. For the most part, open source technologies succeed at UI, which is why you are in safe hands.
Look for Similar Titles
While you cannot expect an exact drop-in replacement for the technologies you were accustomed to previously, you can always search for technologies that mimic the ones you were used to. In some cases this can be easy, while in others it is complex. For instance, it is easy to mimic Internet Explorer through the choice of Firefox. However, it is difficult to find a replacement for Microsoft Outlook.
Locate Documentation
Literally every open source project or technology in the market today comes with solid documentation. For instance, even The Gimp comes with document categories, which can be accessed through the User Manual. You can search for user forums online as well to find answers to some of the common questions you might have regarding the user experience. These additions help.
Adjust File Format
Almost all open-source technologies today do a good job at following standards and adhering to rules and regulations. This holds true for the likes of LIbreOffice. The ODF or open document format is well up and running for LibreOffice. So, when you're using these technologies, the best bet forward for you is to save the native format for these technologies, and not experiment much with additional formats. Don't assume that your old file formats are your only choice.
The shift from proprietary technologies to open source technologies can be swift and smooth if you show a little care and follow the tips we have mentioned. Besides following these tips, you should also be ready and prepare your employees for the switch.


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Tour dates: 6 Feb to 13 Feb 2006.
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The journey starts with a quick call at Suleiman's house
We toil up the first mountain.
Followed (unwillingly) by the baggage camels.
As we get higher we can look back at base camp
Around us are the first bustans (walled gardens)
Some of the trees have white reflective bark
Here and there trees thrive amongst rocky soil
Then continue through strange scenery to our destination
We approach an area of many bustans
Our camp is to be on the fringe of them
We have the use of a stone built hut...
Our camels are tethered nearby
Suleiman cooks our dinner under a cloud of smoke...
...but actually he uses a big gas cylinder to cook
We sit around the fire,
keeping below smoke level
This starts with breakfast.
Cooked by Suleiman
Three of us set off
Guided by Suleiman
As we gain height we look back over our route
Then turn to finish this climb
The weather is cold and windy
There is a lot of cloud cover blocking the sunlight
The locals have marked the route well
The day continues cold and bleak
When we find ice, it is not melting
Along the way are many uninhabited caves
Inside them you can see how the owners
had worked to keep the wind at bay
Later, after a steep scrambling ascent and descent (no photos)
we had lunch in a semi-sheltered spot
The scenery was still spectacular
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Mercedes-Benz India will launch the 2014 Mercedes E 63 AMG on the 25th of July, but before getting down to business, arousing interest among Mercedes enthusiasts and fanboys can stir up publicity.
Hence teasers showing images applied with filters and special effects are being posted regularly, with captions asking viewers to guess the model in question.
At the heart of the new E 63 AMG (part of the 2014 E Class family) is a 5.5-litre V8 biturbo that produces two grades of outputs - 557 hp/720 Nm and 585 hp/800 Nm. This represents an increment of up to 32 hp and 20 Nm compared to the respective outgoing models. Increase in peak pressure and rise and charge pressure are the technical basis for the output improvement. The engine's dry weight is 204kg, leading to a very impressive power:weight ratio.
Direct injection, Biturbocharging, an all-aluminium crankcase, 4-valve tech with camshaft adjustment, generator management and a start/stop function are some other facets of the engine.
0-100 km/h from a standing start in dispatched in 3.6 seconds, while the maximum speed is electronically locked at 250 km/h.
Power is transferred to the road via an AMG 4MATIC all-wheel drive system with a power distribution ratio of 33:67 percent (front axle:rear axle). The car is driven through an AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT 7-speed transmission governed by a processor capable of performing 260 million calculations per second.


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