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Frequently asked questions
What is corona surface activation?
Corona activation is a highly efficient method used to improve the adhesion of many materials. The treatment is restricted to the surface, does not modify the material properties and is not visible. It greatly improves the adhesion of printing inks, lacquers, coatings and adhesives.
How does the corona process work?
The corona process is based on an alternating electrical discharge into the atmosphere. The discharge burns in an electrode system adapted to the corresponding material. The high-energy electrons generate radicals on the material surface which mainly react with oxygen radicals which are also generated from air. The resulting chemical compounds have a lasting effect on the surface.
Which materials can be treated?
The most frequently used materials are plastic films made from polyethylene, polypropylene, polyamide and polyester as well as metal films made from aluminum and types of paper or cardboard.
Increasingly, natural and synthetic fibers as well as non-wovens and wovens made from those fibers are corona activated.
Special systems are available for powder, pellets, profiles, pipes, machined parts, foamed materials, stampings, formats etc.
Which components make up the corona system?
Peripheral assemblies are the ozone converters for exhaust air decontamination, the remote control for control of all functions, the central control for connection to production machines and the pressure housing for explosion proof operation.
Expander rollers, pressure rollers, cooling rollers and roller drives are used as web guiding elements.
Adapted handling systems are available for machined parts.
Where is the corona system installed?
Corona systems are always installed inline on blown film, cast film and coating machines upstream of the rewinder, and downstream of the unwinder for printing, lacquering, coating machines.


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2023 Beneteau 41′
Brand New GT 41 model!
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The Gran Turismo 41 is a thoroughbred. She offers top levels of comfort and ample thrills behind the wheel, making her the ideal pleasure boat. A stunning combination of power and practicality, she is perfect for sharing with friends and family.
Some key features include:
– Twin Volvo D6 380hps engines.
– Oversized electric sunroof.
– Electric submersible swim platform.
– Joystick piloting.
The new Gran Turismo 41 joins BENETEAU's express cruiser line renewal, which includes six models from 32 to 50 feet. The goal of this 41-foot powerboat was to build on the legacy of the Gran Turismo 40, well-known for its seaworthiness and beautiful design, while taking the practical features and Gran Turismo signature a step further. She stylishly follows in the tradition of her predecessor and focuses on the comfort of guests on board.
A key feature of the Gran Turismo 41 is the hard top . It combines the largest opening possible to enjoy the sun and sea with protection for all onboard. In comparison with the GT 40, the Gran Turismo 41 has extra-slim uprights so that the interior is bathed in a greater amount of light. The very large sliding roof, which comes as standard, gives further access to the open air, while offering protection if the need should be felt.
With her sporty hull and slender lines, the Gran Turismo 41 immediately conjures up speed and elegance, but she was also created with entertaining in mind. Everything on board is devised to make life easier and more enjoyable: safe movement around the boat, a highly-social U-shaped salon, a functional outdoor galley, and many comfortable relaxation spaces.
The lower deck is extremely comfortable, making it ideal for cruising and overnights. Apart from the galley and the head, there are two closed-off private cabins, each with beds parallel to the boat's centerline, offering optimum quality of life on board.
Air Step® technology increases the Gran Turismo 41's speed and stability by increasing the volume of air inflow under the hull. She accelerates faster, optimizing speeds and reducing fuel consumption. This patent has stood the test of time and offers excellent seakeeping, simpler passage through the waves, linear acceleration, and easy-handling of curves. The "Air cushion" effect is reinforced by rear pads; V-shaped steps further improve the boat's stability.
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Planned house demolition upsets Malibu neighbors
A New York hedge fund manager's plan to demolish an eye-catching steel-and-glass home in Malibu and build a two-story California Mission-style residence has neighbors in a lather over the potential loss of ocean views and what some decry as the waste of a perfectly good house.
Once described as among the most significant new structures in Malibu, the building slated for destruction was designed by architect Bart Prince and hugs the slope in a neighborhood of private tennis courts, swimming pools and lush lawns.
Among Point Dume residents who are urging preservation of the house — as well as million-dollar views — are Julia Roberts, Sean Penn, Don Rickles and Chad Smith, drummer for the Red Hot Chili Peppers.
"In my wildest dreams, I would never, ever have thought it would be possible for someone to build closer to our home … and also into the view of what you know is so precious to us and our family," said Smith, who lives next door and is leading the effort to stop the project. "It blows me away that this is possible."
To some, the controversy recalls other high-profile battles over coastal lands.
U2 guitarist the Edge, whose real name is David Evans, has for years encountered blowback from the California Coastal Commission and residents over plans to build five widely spaced mansions on a scenic ridge top. And in 2003, TV tycoon A. Jerrold Perenchio tussled with the coastal panel after environmental activists blew the whistle on his unpermitted pitch-and-putt golf course in the exclusive Malibu Colony.
But this preservation battle is unique in that the Prince-designed house was completed only in 2005. Although it was showcased by the late architectural photographer Julius Shulman in his book "Malibu: A Century of Living by the Sea," would-be preservationists are finding it tough to lay claim to historical significance.
The one-acre Point Dume property at 28827 Grayfox St. was bought in 2010 by the Sogel Family Trust for $6.2 million, down from the original listing price of $9.9 million, after 318 days on the market.
Behind the trust are Sean Fahey, a co-founder of Claren Road Asset Management, and his wife, Robin Luce. The couple, who have two young children, told the city that the existing 7,000-square-foot house — a series of diamond-shaped rooms that cascade down the slope — did not fit their needs or taste. They have proposed a nearly 6,900-square-foot compound with a two-story residence, detached garage, pool and cabana.
"My clients are excited to come out to Point Dume and be part of the community," said Fiona Hutton on behalf of the Sogel Family Trust. "It's a beautiful lot in a wonderful location."
Supporters of Smith and his wife, Nancy Mack — including Malibu-based bandmates Josh Klinghoffer, Anthony Kiedis and Michael Balzary, known as Flea — want the city to require further review under the California Environmental Quality Act. If the project is approved, they say they fear a "domino effect" of construction as area residents attempt to recapture blocked views.
Joining in the crusade is actress Kelly Lynch, who has spent $1 million restoring her John Lautner house in Los Feliz and described as "heartbreaking" and wasteful the prospect of seeing Prince's "masterpiece" dismantled.
"These faux Tuscan mansions that go up — they block the sky, block the sun, take up the entire site, impinge on the neighbors' home values, beauty, sightlines," Lynch said. "It's an old story."
Malibu does not have a historic preservation ordinance. Even if one existed, it almost certainly would not apply to a house so new as the one designed by Prince. Typically, properties must be at least 50 years old to be considered for landmark designation. For that reason, the Los Angeles Conservancy has chosen not to weigh in.
The city's planning staff has recommended that the Planning Commission approve the project, saying it conforms to municipal and local coastal program codes. Earlier this month, the commission postponed its vote to allow time for the applicant to try to come to terms with neighbors.
Hutton said her clients had recently revised their plans and lowered a view-obstructing breakfast nook by 2 feet to 12 feet. Under city code, residents may build as high as 18 feet even if a structure blocks a view, said city Planning Director Joyce Parker-Bozylinski.
Frank Angel, the attorney for Smith and Mack, said the city was obligated to avoid the obstruction of private views to the greatest extent feasible. He expects the case to end up at the California Coastal Commission.
With its expansive views of mountains and sea, Point Dume has lured celebrities seeking seclusion and natural beauty. Mansions behind walls and foliage have replaced many of the modest homesteads erected by pioneering souls on the bluffs after World War II. Grayfox Street has developed a reputation as a real community, residents say, where neighbors confer over remodels to ensure that views are compromised as little as possible. Except in this case, opponents say.
Though developers are not required to discuss proposals with neighbors before submitting plans for public review, Mack and Smith say much ill will could have been avoided had their new neighbors contacted them before submitting their building plans to the city.
In the face of opposition, Hutton said, the project developers "are willing to work hard to address neighbors' issues. They certainly want to be reasonable and collaborative."
Building the house for its original owners, Mark Lever and Alisa Morgenthaler, was no small feat, architect Prince recalled from his base in New Mexico. The design was constrained by rules intended to protect the canyon, some of which have since been lifted. Prince's "organic" architecture was inspired by Frank Lloyd Wright, who promoted harmony with nature.
Prince said it was his aim to let the house follow the slope of the land. The structure is steel on a masonry concrete base, with glass and copper as the main exterior materials. It was built to last, with mitered joints and custom doors and windows that open at the corners and slide back.
"It took forever to build that house," said Robin Poirier, a contractor who supervised much of the carpentry. "The house was perfectly tailored to fit that site … so that it does not obstruct anyone's view. … The new house … is like a gigantic billboard."
Not long after the house was completed, Lever and Morgenthaler decided to divorce and put the property up for sale.
"The destruction of the house would be a tragedy, since it could easily be remodeled … to fulfill the new owner's desires and requirements," Morgenthaler said. "While I believe that a property owner should be able to do what he wants with his own property, within reason, we each have a responsibility to safeguard art, and tearing down the house would be a violation of that responsibility."
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DIPR Jammu spreads Covid awareness with Nukkad Natak
DIPR Jammu spreads Covid awareness with Nukkad Natak
JAMMU: In continuation of its efforts to create social awareness, Cultural Wing from Department of Information & Public Relations, Jammu organised a Nukkad Natak at General Bus Stand Jammu here.
The street play, or Nukkad Natak, was played to spread awareness about Covid-19, its prevention and covid appropriate behaviour. The play attempted to dispel doubts and misconceptions about the Covid pandemic, its spread and its vaccine. It was thoroughly enjoyed by the people, some of whom even pledged to further spread the lessons among their relatives and friends. Similar awareness campaigns are to be organised in future as well, informed the team from DIPR.


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Pros –
Ultra-premium design & build, Awesome Eletech cable, Highly natural midrange tone, Very strong technical abilities, Very linear DD bass
Cons –
Sharp, large housings, Lower-midrange sounds strained at times, Not as perfectly balanced as competitors overall
Verdict –
The Homunculus provides awesome contrast to the status quo, challenging the allure of familiarity with qualities the listener can grow to appreciate.
Introduction –
Metal Magic Research (MMR) is a new audio brand from Singapore, born from the same expertise behind the very renowned Jomo Audio, alongside newcomers with fresh ideas. The company's universal line-up implements eye-catching artisan metal designs and their entire product range is positioned firmly in the premium price range. As an absolute fiend for unique and premium designs, MMR instantly caught my eye when they announced their first two universal IEMs, the Homunculus and Thummim late last year. The cheaper Homunculus is, to me, especially eye-catching; a titanium saucer with an eye-wetting bronze/silver construction. Its name too, piques curiosity, representing raw materials brought to life by the magic of alchemy. This draws parallels to the intriguing driver setup inside, implementing a tribrid setup sourced from Sonion and Fostex Japan. All of this comes in at a $1699 USD while the flagship Thummim is an astonishing $4499 USD. MMR's aggressive pricing certainly reflects their intentions and the engineering that underpins each model.
You can read all about the Homunculus and treat yourself to one here.
Disclaimer –
I would like to thank Joesph from MMR very much for his quick communication and for providing me with the Homunculus for the purpose of review. All words are my own and there is no monetary incentive for a positive review. Despite receiving the earphones free of cost, I will attempt to be as objective as possible in my evaluation.
Specs –
- 4 Triple Hybrid Drivers Configuration
- Dual Electrostatics, 1 Vented Mid, 1 Foster 9.7mm Dynamic Driver
- 3-Way Passive Electro Frequency Division
- TriBore Waveguide
- Eletech Proprietary Internal Litz
- Frequency Response: 10Hz-80kHz
- Impedance: 35ohm
- Noise Isolation: -18db (UIEM)
The Pitch –
Bespoke Foster Dynamic Driver
Covering the low-end is a bespoke Foster 9.7mm DD, a subsidiary of Fostex that some headphone users will instantly recognise as one of the best in the business. These drivers promise very low distortion. In discussion with some of the folks behind IEM design (outside of MMR), it looks like we'll be seeing a lot of Foster DD earphones popping up in the near future. MMR is an early adopter and from first impression, they are very promising. On a side note, MMR did also made it apparent to me that the titanium shell wasn't chosen in the interest of acoustics, but rather its hardwearing properties.
Dual Sonion Electrostatic Tweeters
Sonion's much-coveted dual electro-static tweeters promise to deliver resolving highs and excellent extension. However, they have been contentious due to their need for a high-voltage transformer that dramatically lowers sensitivity, making implementation in a hybrid setup difficult. To append this, MMR implements bespoke circuitry to equalise the impedance of each driver. In addition, the acoustic chambers have been specifically developed to ensure phase coherence and no internal cancellation. The result is a surprisingly sensitive hybrid electrostatic design with a good treble presence while upholding the excellent technical performance offered by Sonion's latest super tweeter design.
Eletech Cable
MMR has also partnered with Eletech, including their Prudence SPC cable from factory. This is a proper custom cable from an experienced company with a $250 USD RRP. Furthermore, MMR utilises Eletech Litz wiring inside the earphone itself. This ensures minimal signal loss throughout the entire conductive pathway.
Unboxing –
Surely a highlight of this earphone, the unboxing experience feels exclusive and rewarding, quite unlike any other product I've encountered yet. The fascinating box design harkens to the origins of the Homunculus in tales of alchemy, very cool. A split-fold lid opens up to reveal the earphones beneath frosted plastic, nestled within protective foam, with a large zippered carrying case below. The case follows a similar design language to the box, it feels hardy and looks dapper. It carries a sweet leather scent and contains the rest of the accessories within. Particular mention goes to the included Acoustune ear tips. These are very popular ear tips that offer a great fit and sound, a great complement to a premium earphone such as this over a generic option. They come within a handy plastic case that keeps them organised.
Design –
Immediately, the saucer-shaped housings are among the most unique you'll see from a universal earphone, truly magical work by the MMR team. The entire shell employs a titanium construction that awes both aesthetically and in the hand with its unyielding rigidity. The 3-piece design is also well-assembled with even seams and no unsightly glue marks or other cosmetic blemishes. The nozzle is well-shaped so as to retain ear tips though no wax guard is to be observed in favour of optimal sonic performance. As can be observed on the majority of high-end IEMs, the Homunculus employs a 0.78mm removable cable. Play the best friv school games online. The most popular collection of friv games are presented on this mega portal.
Distinctly, MMR bundle the Homunculus with the Eletech Prudence (RRP $250 USD). This is a proper custom cable with OCC SPC conductors arranged in Type 4-Litz geometry. Its 4-wire, 26AWG construction is sturdy but never cumbersome while the individually enamelled strands ensure no oxidation over time. Eletech's gorgeous custom connectors are a great touch and, beyond aesthetics, the cable is also ergonomically delightful. The jacket is smooth, supple and compliant with zero memory and minimal microphonic noise. The pre-moulded ear guides are well-shaped and the cable feels very well-constructed overall. Sonically, I also found the cable a great match to the Homunculus' sound, forming an exceptionally premium impression.
Fit & Isolation –
The most polarising aspect of this IEM will be its fit as the housings are very large, not necessarily in overall volume, but certainly in height and width which will make accommodation in the ear troublesome for some. Furthermore, a sharp angle runs the perimeter, visually striking for sure, but not ideal ergonomically. Fortunately, similar to the CFA Solaris, the longer nozzles can permit a shallow fit which places the large housings outside the ear, thereby mitigating comfort issues. That said, I personally preferred a deeper fit by a fair margin in both sound and general comfort. With my average-sized ears combined with the medium black-bore Acoustune ear tips, I was able to achieve a relatively deep fit, placing the housings within my outer ear.
Shallow fit – Deep fit
Once fit, the earphones were very stable with a strong seal and great isolation for a hybrid earphone. Of course, they do not compare to a fully sealed monitor or CIEM here but were easily suitable for public transport and commute. That said, they never disappear in the ear as most pod-shaped monitors do, and I experienced a persistent mild discomfort where the sharp ridge contacted the back of my ear. The discomfort necessitated breaks every few hours simply due to build-up of discomfort so those with smaller ears, in particular, should proceed with caution. MMR are looking to introduce a custom variant that may alleviate these concerns.
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Municipal Tax Office Twente was created in 2009 as a collaboration in the field of levying and collecting municipal taxes between three Twente municipalities; Enschede, Hengelo and Borne. By bundling knowledge were able to work more efficiently, but the municipality itself remained the sender of the annual assessment.
This changed in 2018. Municipal Tax Office Twente, until then a back office organization, became visible to residents. But, logically, they were not equipped for that at all. With a new name, a new identity and a brand strategy as the foundation, the GBTwente brand took shape and content.


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About the Artist
"I paint what I believe in, what moves me spiritually. I don't know why I stop at a particular scene, it's a feeling I respond to, not intellect."
- Lisa O'Gorman, Artist
Lisa O'Gorman grew up in Yonkers, NY. and moved to the Hudson Valley in 1990. Lisa always enjoyed painting but it was a back injury several years ago that would enable her to explore her creative side fully, discovering that painting had the ability to help her tolerate the injuries by rehabilitating her mentally and spiritually. Lisa has an intense connection to nature that stems from hiking and camping extensively along the Catskill and Adirondack regions even into Maine.
O'Gorman has been inspired to create many plein air works, often catching glimpses of wildlife that she quickly works into her paintings. Lisa also has a successful pet portrait business as well. Donating portraits to shelters and foundations to raise funds to help recues. Lisa has previously been involved with training Lab pups for Puppies Behind Bars, a program that teaches incarcerated people how to train pups as future service dogs and explosive detection canines.
"I love walking in nature, it gives me time to recharge, gives me ideas for paintings and I love to bird watch as well! My black lab Abby is always at my side and goes almost everywhere with me!"
Life is good when you feed your soul! Thank you for letting me share my journey through paintings with you! Enjoy and be well!
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Major Metals Company
Major Metals Company was incorporated in Ohio in October, 1973 to consolidate the trading activities of its founder, Jack Mason. This included buying and selling all types of steel products and processing steel via contract manufacturing. The use of widely varying sources of material to supply a broad customer base has kept the company prosperous in an extremely cyclical industry.
In the mid 1980's Jack Mason began withdrawing from the day to day activities. His final retirement resulted from a buy out agreement with his son, Jeff Mason dated January 1, 1985.
In June of 1992 the company purchased two welded steel tube mills. An 8,000 square foot building on Kochheiser Road in Mansfield was purchased in December, 1992. The first tube mill was in production in August, 1993
The building was expanded by 12,000 square feet in September, 1996 and an additional 4,000 square feet was added in September, 1998.
The second mill started operations in December, 2000.
A 30,000 square foot expansion was completed in August, 2003. This building is used for finished goods storage and manufacturing equipment.
Ground was broken for a 24,000 square foot overhead crane building in December 2005. A 72" x .250" x 60,000# steel coil slitter was installed and in operation in July, 2006.
Our third tube mill became operational in December, 2010.
The slitter building was expanded 15,000 square feet in the fall of 2011.
After graduating from Xavier University in Cincinnati with a Major in Finance. Sam Mason became the third generation to join the company in June of 2014.
In June of 2014 Major Metals Company purchase the assets of a tubing operation in Kings Mountain, North Carolina. These assets included a fourth tube mill, a Haven re-cut machine and a BEWO automatic tube cutting machine. This equipment was operational in North Carolina until February of 2016.
A 48,000 square foot free standing expansion was completed in June of 2016 and the North Carolina assets were relocated in Mansfield, Ohio.
Major Metals Company has always reinvested in our facilities and taken advantage of opportunities presented to us. That strategy that has and will continue to fuel our future growth.


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Catherine M. "Cathy" Quigley
Catherine M. "Cathy" Quigley, 56, of Great Valley, NY died Thursday evening, October 8, 2020 at Strong Memorial Hospital, Rochester, NY, following a short illness.
Born May 22, 1964 in Salamanca, NY, she was the daughter of the late Lawrence and Alfreda Skudlarek Quigley.
She was a graduate of Salamanca High School, Class of 1982, earned her LPN at St. Francis Nursing School in 1995, and her Associates of Science Nursing Degree at Jamestown Community College in 1998.
Cathy had been employed as an LPN with the Pediatric Healthcare Services, Salamanca, NY for over three years and had previously been employed with Omega Family Medicine in Salamanca for 20 years, she had also been previously employed with the former Salamanca Nursing Home, Salamanca, NY.
She enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her nieces and nephews, as well as her friends. She also enjoyed traveling and was an avid Buffalo Bills fan.
Surviving are: two sisters, Anne (David) Wiens, Gowanda, NY, Elizabeth (Tom) Brown, Houston, TX; a brother, Thomas (Martha) Quigley, Salamanca, NY; several nieces and nephews; and her fiancée, Bill Shinners, Salamanca, NY.
She was predeceased by a brother, Lawrence M. Quigley.
Memorial visitation will be held at the O'Rourke & O'Rourke Inc. Funeral home, Wednesday, October 21, 2020 from 4 – 6pm with Rev. Michael Lonto of St. Mary's Episcopal Church, officiating.
A Celebration of Life will be held at the American Legion Post 535 on Saturday, July 17, 2021 from 2 - 4 p.m.
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Over the past decade, I've often wrestled with the idea of an O.J. Simpson biography. To which my wife usually responds, "Ugh. Really?"
I see her point. I also see an iconic football player and celebrity who murdered his wife, then went through, perhaps, the trial of the century. O.J. Simpson offers everything an author could dream of—highs and lows, glory and horror, love and hate and suspense and murder and, ultimately, prison.
But … is he a book?
Does an O.J. Simpson biography sell 500,000 copies or 500 copies? Do people want to spend $30 to read about such a despicable man? Can one glorify a 2,000-yard rushing season and delve into the details of the Buffalo Bills' locker room … when you know what's coming?
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Finally, a – trade – truce
The upcoming signature of a ¨phase 1 deal¨ between the US and China is good news. It will eventually spell the de-escalation of last two years' trade war. It practically will mean a gradual unravelling of the ¨corrosive¨ tariffs imposed by Trump last Q2/3 2019, which – if implemented – would have nastily cascaded up to US consumers. Considering the late stage of the business cycle, such a burden would have provoked undesirable consequences.
It remains important to figure out the actual perimeter and nature of this deal. Indeed, Chinese purchases of US agriculture and other goods seem guaranteed. It also seems that Xi will ¨concede¨ on the currency front, i.e. stabilize the Yuan. Additional opening-up of the Chinese financial services might also take place. But for the rest of the pact, the jury is still out as of today!
Vanishing trade tensions should somewhat unleash capex / investment
But this will not be enough to restore a global trade buoyancy
However, trust is not restored
The US has been hastily erecting law and barriers against unfriendly foreign investments for a couple of years now. The most consequential actions were taken against ZTE and Huawei. Logically, Chinese capital flows reversed from their top in 2016. A sharp slowdown is visible in M&A, Direct Investments and venture capital.
Both government bureaucracies are going ahead with measures to curb what it sees as increasingly serious security risks from the other side. The drive to achieve at least a partial decoupling of the US and Chinese economies is particularly focused on technology. China is accelerating its restrictive security regulations on IT hardware, software and data flows. China's Cybersecurity Law, which came into effect in June 2017, is the legal foundation for current efforts to achieve these goals.
Chinese inflows will continue decelerating
US M&A may be due for a cycle-end deceleration
The costs of doing business in China for foreign companies will rise
Arbitration and enforcement, the ultimate grains of sand
China's accession to the WTO in 2001 fueled the set-up of a global and common level-playing field on trade's (legal) framework. As a main beneficiary of globalization, Beijing has clearly become a growingly ardent advocate of Free Trade. As a corollary, international commercial arbitration has flourished, in line with the continuing development of cross-border trade and investment.
Ultimately, any court ruling in a specific country (US), region (Europe) or by a supranational organization (say WTO), should theoretically be a) acknowledged for and b) implemented by the concerned counterpart (say China). In practice, this is far from being the case yet. The growing mistrust of Trump administration for multilateral entities and processes has proved a (new) dampening factor.
Up to recently, the failure to sign a durable trade pact between Washington and Beijing was namely due to the US, attempting to impose US / Western system and courts for any dispute, where-ever it happened… Now, new discussions and explorations are underway regarding international arbitration, such as investor-state arbitration and third-party funding.
When it comes to enforcement, China made efforts in recent years to be align with internationally acceptable standards. This favorable approach accelerated since 2013, in order to facilitate its Belt and Road Initiative (BRI). In pursuit of this cause, China adopted nationwide applicable measures and made groundbreaking innovations within its Pilot Free Trade Zones. But still, the inertia and proportion of rejection by Chinese administrative tribunals remain significant.
The gap is important between under-average Chinese standards and a growingly protectionist US
It will take new and significant political initiatives / brakethroughs to forge durable bilateral pacts
- A successful ¨mid-cycle¨ economic adjustment, analog of 1995, 1998 and 2011 is becoming likelier
- But progress beyond trade (i.e. phase II / III) is unlikely before a new US Presidential cycle unfolds
- Divergences in technology sectors between China and the US, as well as Japan and Europe will increase. It should penalize the global sector's margins
Fixed income. The oldest world central bank sets the tone
The Swedish central bank delivered what it promised and is, by the way, the first one to exit negative rates policy. It was one of the most expected moves ever. The Riksbank raised rates because of worries about the collateral damage and unintended consequences of an ultra-low interest rates regime.
By raising its key rate by 25 bps to 0.0%, Sweden exited a negative rate paradigm that was in place for the past 5 years. It came after officials expressed concerns that persistent negative yields adversely distort the behavior of households and companies.
This is a big policy move for Sweden, but from a too small country to directly impact other economies. By increasing interest rate differentials with the rest of Europe, it could strengthen the currency. However, higher domestic borrowing cost can hurt the economy. It is a risk the Riksbank will monitor closely. Rates will stay unchanged at zero until early 2022.
The loud message to other central banks is that not being the only one to do so for too long can make them not just ineffective but also counterproductive. Even if Sweden can hold out as the monetary policy outlier in Europe, this could well be looked back at as the beginning of the end of a historic policy experiment, one that worked initially but was then undermined by the failure of politicians to pivot to a more comprehensive pro-growth policy response.
The ECB may consider downgrading, or jettisoning, a key element of the Bundesbank legacy, according to officials. The amount of money growth in circulation, one of its two pillars to assess the economy, has proven to be a poor guide to inflation. Focusing on credit, or the impact of monetary policy on financial stability, might be more appropriate. The debate highlights how the President Lagarde strategy review will turn. It will evaluate the inflation goal, its primary mandate, and how to reach it, along with broader issues such as climate change and digital currencies. This review will likely be formally agreed by the Governing Council in January. No decisions have been made yet on how the exercise will be structured. A panel of ECB and European central bankers should lead it.
Ditching or downgrading monetary analysis would be a major technical change. It would also be a symbolic overhaul, cutting one of the longest-lasting ties to the Bundesbank model. The underlying principle is that the buildup of money in the economy (notes and coins, bank deposits and short-term money-market instruments) affects future prices. The faster money supply grows, the greater the risk of accelerating inflation.
The usefulness of that principle has been doubted by central bankers for a long time. Euro money supply climbed in 2001 even as inflation weakened in the aftermath of the dotcom bust. Since 2014, the ECB has managed to bolster money supply growth by adding massive amounts of liquidity into the economy with its QE program, long-term loans, and negative interest rates. Yet inflation has remained stubbornly subdued. However, there are still some defenders like the Bundesbank president, Weidmann, who declared that monetary and credit aggregates are good indicators of financial imbalances.
- Towards a monetary policy repricing in Europe
Currencies. The waltz of the central bankers continues … not always for the best
When Carney was appointed at the Bank of England in 2012, the news was surprising. He was described as a rockstar central banker. His successor Andrew Bailey came without stardust and will take over the reins on March 16th. He has never been an interest rates setter. So, it is tricky to judge how he will set the Bank tone. He is another noneconomist to take the lead at a major central bank. He is a Cambridge doctorate holder in economic history and has years of experience in dealing with monetary-policy issues.
Bailey is likely to focus on the Bank core responsibilities of monetary and financial policies. Nonetheless, changes in leadership at the Fed and the ECB have been coupled with framework reviews on monetary policy operating in a low inflation and rates area. The BoE could do something similar in 2020.
Carney has recently moved in a relatively hawkish direction compared to the other board members. Years ago, it would have been almost impossible to find a more dovish boss, but nowadays the Bailey pragmatic approach may take the MPC into a slightly softer direction than the most recent Carney stance. Given that he was running the regulatory office, he should be initially viewed as a slightly hawkish choice. However, he will bring continuity and competence.
- Risk/reward still favors a dovish BoE tilt. Favor UK duration.
- Now that Johnson's exit deal is fully priced in, markets will start to discount the weak UK data again
Equities. Markets should digest the rise in the 4th quarter of 2019 short-term
We remain positive on equities for 2020, but in the shortterm, the stock markets should consolidate and digest the strong increase in indices, which occurred in the 4th quarter of 2019. Investor sentiment indicators are extremely high (see Fear & Greed Index) and we need a trigger; could it be the increase in tensions in the Middle East with the assassination of one of the highest Iran commanders (the regime's number 3)?
Following the assassination of Qassem Soleimani, the traditional safe-assets were actively sought: gold, US Treasury bonds, the yen and the Swiss franc.
In 2020, the US Federal Reserve will remain a powerful support for equities. Regarding profits, bottom-up analysts expect an increase close to 10%, thanks to rebound in profits in Energy, Industry, Materials and Discretionary sectors. Unlike 2019, US profits growth in 2020 should come from companies that generate more than 50% of revenue outside the United States.
At the start of each year, we are entitled to all kind of statistics, such as when the first 5 trading days of the year are positive, then the S&P 500 recorded a positive performance 82% of the time since 1950.
Equity markets appreciate Donald Trump. The S&P 500 has grown more than 50% since the president was elected, more than the double of the average of 23% for the other Presidents after 3 years in office. The index rose 28% in 2019, well above the average of 12.8% in year 3 for the other presidents. If history is a guide, since World War II, year 4 should be positive with a probability of 78% for an average increase of 6.3%.
For 2020, let's review our investment convictions: gold, Green New Deal, 5G, Energy sector and semiconductors:
Gold. For the past year, we have been positive about yellow metal. Global debts, the de-dollarization of world trade and foreign reserves from central banks of emerging countries and military tensions in the Persian Gulf are factors that favor gold.
The Green New Deal. The infrastructure programs linked to the decarbonization of the economy will require public private spending calculated in billions of dollars or euros over the next few years, necessary to save our planet and revive our economies. This will affect many sectors such as electricity production, energy storage, energy efficiency, smart networks/cities/homes, sustainable transport.
5G. In 2020, the development of 5G will accelerate with the arrival on the market of 5G smartphones from all manufacturers. But the US-China technological war will also accelerate the establishment of infrastructure. Analysts believe that smartphone manufacturers should revive a Supercycle thanks to 5G. But we can never repeat it enough: 5G does not only concern smartphones, but also the Green New Deal, smart networks/cities/homes, connected objects (IoT), autonomous cars, telemedicine. The main concern comes from the multiplication of relay antennas emitting electromagnetic waves, because the high frequency waves (for more data transfer), used by 5G, have much shorter wavelengths, therefore easily stopped by obstacles like constructions or plants.
Oil. By far, the Energy sector recorded the worst sector performance in 2019. Probably, the fault of an average price of a barrel of Brent in 2019 at $62, lower than in 2018 at $72, because of fears of recession, a slowdown in demand and US production constantly increasing, with +10% in 2019 to 12.7 million barrels/day and doubling in 10 years. The OPEC+ deal has supported prices, with a reduction of 2.1 million b/d since 2018, mainly from Saudi Arabia. Prices could rise with tensions in the Persian Gulf, better-than-expected global growth and doubts about the ability of the United States to maintain its current production rate.
The International Energy Agency estimates an increase in US production of 1.1 million b/d in 2020 compared to 1.6 in 2019. A few factors are favorable to crude prices: 1) according to the IEA, inventories should fall these next 2 years, see graph below, 2) US production should slow down, 3) US sanctions against Iran and Venezuela will not be lifted for a while, 4) non-OPEC non-US production, which accounts for 48% of global production, is no longer increasing, 5) the implementation of IMO-2020 standards from January 1st, 2020 for maritime transport should translate into an increase in oil demand by 500,000 b/d, while considerably reducing CO2 emissions.
Semiconductors. Most analysts missed the semiconductor segment in 2019 because of the risk of recession and the US-China trade/technology war. And yet, the Philadelphia Semiconductor index rose 65%!
At the beginning of December, analysts and semiconductor companies gave a positive message: demand is accelerating and prices for DRAMs (dynamic random access memories, computer storage memories, volatile memories are lost when they are no longer supplied) and NAND (flash memory, retaining data) seems to rebound due to higher spending by data center operators, cloud expansion and a better supply/demand balance.
In short, analysts believe that the bottom of the cycle was reached in the second half of 2019, which the stock market seems to have anticipated. Manufacturers Samsung, Micron, SK Hynix, among others, predict a 40% price increase in 2020 for NANDs and 30% for DRAMs. The accelerated deployment of 5G will increase demand for semiconductors (5G smartphones, IoT, emerging technologies, storage, improved connectivity, artificial intelligence).
- Gold. Favor physical gold with Swisscanto ETF Precious Metal Physical Gold (CH0044781141/ JBGOUA SW)
- The Green New Deal. Vast thematic to invest preferably through actively managed vehicles
- 5G. Apple, Samsung, Nokia, Ericsson
- Oil. Total, Exxon, Halliburton, Schlumberger
- Semiconductors. Micron, AMD, Western Digital, NXP and AMS
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Providing support to marginalized community members during some of the most stressful times of their lives, Charlotte navigated even the most difficult conversations with a trauma-informed lens, compassion, humility, and grace. Centering her clients' experiences, she was interested in big-picture change as well as meeting folks' immediate needs. Using the public comment-writing skills learned in our clinic, Charlotte co-founded The Hub for Equity and Administrative Representation (HEAR), a student-run project designed to connect students to public interest comment-writing opportunities. Charlotte supported our clients by helping our team write public comments challenging the Trump administration's public charge rule changes, and also challenging Social Security's proposed change in its process of reviewing disability cases. Having already accomplished so many great things, we know there is much more Charlotte will achieve after graduating.
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Watch the video below as Kathryn explains her reasons for starting the exam/assessment program below. She also demonstrates two pieces from the repertoire list, which clarify her reasons:
Watch demo videos of select pieces from the repertoire list below. The order follows by level of difficulty. Accompanying text provides guidance on technical approaches and performance practice.
Videos of Kat Souponetsky playing her own compositions can be found on her YouTube channel.
"Moon Jelly" by Lisa Neher is an attractive piece for early grades that explores dreamy, watery soundscapes with plenty of pedal. Despite the reliance on five-finger patterns, the technique is surprisingly challenging and requires students to practice smooth, delicate fingering along with wrist and forearm rolls. I discovered that this lightness is more easily achieved by allowing the fingers to remain on the keys with each roll (rather than articulating each individual finger separately as is usually taught). Experiment with pedal changes to achieve the most seamless sound!
"Aegean Dance" by Ilhan Baran is an excellent choice for introducing early grade students to Turkish music. This original piano piece consists of five phrases of 9 beats - 3 measures of 2/4 and one of 3/4, a typical Aegean dance rhythm. Students enjoy the solid rhythm and heavy steps of the piece and also the modal sound, using the D natural minor scale. The video focuses on the left hand which moves between different octaves in the bass range.
The first piece from Mummer Sun's Country Colors is also an excellent choice for early grades. Though the character is slow and sombre, I've found it appeals to students of all ages. In addition to reading accidentals the student learns to hear and follow the imitation of voices between the hands.
It is a mystery to me why "The Pony Express" by Louise Talma has not become part of the standard teaching repertoire for intermediate students. Composed in 1974 as part of her cycle Soundshots, this piece has a fun galloping rhythm with 'kicks' on off-beats in the LH. The LH also introduces descending major and minor scales with challenging rhythm patterns in the RH. The contrasting lyrical middle section relaxes the tempo a bit, but explores the same major and minor sonorities of the opening section. An excellent teaching moment is provided by the accelerando leading back into the exciting gallop of the opening but with hands switched! (Published by Henshaw Music and Hildegard Publishing)
"The Birth of Bernoulli" by Francis Kayali is composed in the style of a chorale, it lacks any time signature or bar lines, giving the player freedom to explore phrasing and pacing. It is also an excellent piece to work on chord voicing, dynamic control and pedaling. While not a conventional "etude" aimed at finger dexterity, it is a kind of forearm and wrist etude as it helps to develop the controlled and fluid movements necessary for subtle dynamic changes and the phrasing of chords. It is the last piece from Kayali's set of Winter Pieces.
Watch this performance of Godwin Sadoh's "Nigerian Wedding Dance" performed on organ! The piano version is available here.
Digging through her library, Kathryn found Children's Album by Eduard Chagagortjan which includes very attractive pieces for students. Most pieces are at the intermediate level, and she has chosen a few to add to the suggested repertoire lists.
The video below is "Count to 9!", which introduces students to an irregular 9-beat meter (2+2+3+2) and also a range of keyboard modes employing augmented seconds.
Similar to "The Birth of Bernoulli" above, this piece by Dai Fujikura is notated differently than most students are accustomed to, in a single clef (with a view exceptions). In "Crossing Paths" the player has to master legato technique and to plan subtle dynamic changes that help form the long phrases in the piece. Pedal is only used occasionally for contrasting sonic effect.
"Para Lisa" is a beautiful waltz-bagatelle by Juan Maria Solare. This piece requires attention to multiple voices in each hand and careful pedaling. The rich harmonies are coupled with subtle rhythmic variations in the melodic line, which I find make it an attractive alternative to the standard waltz repertoire.
The fourth piece of Gyimah Labi's "Dialects in African Pianism" is titled "Pappoe- Pineapple" and is a wonderful lyric piece for late-grade students. Not as technically challenging as the other pieces in the set, this piece still requires a nuanced sense of phrasing from the player and a mastery of 3:2 hemiola in 6/8 time. I find the opening phrase to be the most challenging technical element with its flourish of ascending quartal harmonies.
"Giguembito" from Manuel Matarrita's Partita Mestiza combines the 6/8 figuration of a Baroque gigue with the dance rhythms of the tambito, a dance from Costa Rica. I actually hear the beginning of the gigue fast than how I play it here, but the parallel octaves and chords are quite challenging at the end of the piece. I also like to hear the cross-rhythms clearly between the left and right hands. So this is my conservative interpretation for you to get a feel for the piece. I think it's a fun and challenging piece and goes well with a program that includes other baroque dances.
Ivan Bozicevic labels his piece "Summer in the World" a toccata and it was originally written for harpsichord. The right hand figuration is certainly reminiscent of Baroque toccatas but Bozicevic's harmonies are unmistakably jazz-oriented, making this an attractive piece for study and performance.
Ulvi Cemal Erkin's Impression No. 1 is suitable for higher grades with its fast-paced irregular meters (7/8 & 5/8) and rapid shifts to all ranges of the keyboard:
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When considering your own self improvement, try to learn as much as you can. You can improve your persona by learning all that you can to grow, as you can.
Stress can greatly interfere with your mood. When our minds undergo stress, this actually damages our whole body, physically and mentally. Eliminating stress is essential for thinking clearly and achieving goals. Schedule a time during your day to be alone, relax, and clear your mind of everything. Having a time to refresh can give you peace and improve your self-image.
Don't avoid decision on this road, as they may be an opportunity that you miss. You should not fear making decisions even if you do not feel as sure about it as you would like to be. When you make good decisions, it builds up your self esteem and your instincts. If you make mistakes, take the time to analyze what you did wrong, and learn from them. A wrong decision will help you choose the right path next time.
Know which values and characteristics are important to you before designing a program for self improvement. It makes no sense to concentrate on things that are at odds with what you value. You need to focus your energy on the things that do line up with your values. This is the best way to make long-term changes.
Regular exercise is necessary to your personal development. A good diet, a lot of sleep and activity will give you more energy and help you get a healthier and better-looking body. Though many take these simple things for granted, they are often hard to incorporate into personal habits.
Come up with a little pep talk for yourself. Take a small sheet of paper and write down every positive attribute you possess. Always keep it on you, and read it whenever you need a boost. Even better, read it aloud on video and watch the video often. What is the reason?
You can't care for others if you're not caring for yourself. To ensure you can have the energy to care for others, take care of yourself by getting plenty of rest.
Always treat people respectfully, whether they have power and can do something for you, or whether they're an ordinary person. Treat people well, it says a lot about what kind of person you are.
Do you find yourself consuming alcohol far too often? Do you make a habit of smoking or engaging in other harmful vices? The body is sacred, and needs to be maintained accordingly. A great way to improve your life is to say goodbye to bad habits that are only hurting you. Analyze your life and habits, and make a point to cut out any habits that are not good for you or your body.
If you take into account all that you learned from the tips that were presented, you should have a good idea of what steps to take next towards your self improvement. Keep learning more about personal development and the various skills you wish to acquire.


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On field operations, the weapons and equipment employed by Military Police are very different from that worn on base or town patrol duty in Canada. Normally the standard issue load carrying equipment is worn. Between 1968 and about 1985 the 1964 Pattern Web Equipment was worn. 1964 Pattern Web was a failure in both concept and execution and was thoroughly despised by the troops.
Beginning in the mid 1970s several patterns of web equipment were developed and issued for user trials. These trials resulted in the adoption of Canadian 1982 Pattern Webbing (WE'82). WE'82 was a modular system based on a waistbelt (Utility Belt) supported by a padded shoulder Yoke attached by Hook-Straps. An assortment of pouches and equipment carriers could be attached to the Utility Belt by means of plastic hooks on the equipment and metal grommets on the belt. The type and location of equipment worn on the belt depended on the soldier's combat role, and to a lesser degree, personal preference. Unlike previous patterns of web equipment which were worn around the middle of the waist, WE'82 was worn with the belt secured around the fleshy part of the hips.
When WE'82 was adopted, the Canadian Forces were equipped with the FN C1A1 rifle, FN C2 light machinegun and the C1 submachinegun, therefore magazine carriers and other associated items for these weapons were adopted. In the mid 1980s these weapons were replaced by the C7 and C8 rifles and the C9 light machinegun, and new magazine carriers were produced. An improved pattern of bayonet frog was also adopted.
WE'82 was a moderate success and it was generally considered to be a major improvement on the 1964 Pattern Web set. The only real technical fault with WE'82 was that the small plastic hooks tended to snap after some use or in extreme cold and the metal grommets were easily deformed.
Beginning in the early 1990s the Canadian Army conducted trials of a Load Bearing Vest. It was not particularly well received by soldiers and was generally considered to be A Bad Thing, but was put into production and was made up until around 2002 when it was in the process of being replaced by new patterns of Tactical Vests. WE'82 was used by many soldiers on early rotations in Afghanistan in preference to the Tactical and Load Bearing Vests. As of 2009, WE'82 was still in limited service in the Canadian army.
Fighting Order was the basic set and consisted of the personal equipment, weapons and ammunition carried by a soldier immediately ready for combat.
For Military Police, Fighting Order usually consisted of the basic components:
Utility Belt
Yoke with Hook-Strap Assemblies
Bayonet, Scabbard and Scabbard Holder
Magazine Pouch(s) (one for the SMG C1 or two for the C7 Rifle)
Canteen and Carrier
Carrier and Mask, C4 NBC
Carrier KFS (Knife, Fork, Spoon)
Depending on Unit Standing Orders and the rank/position of the soldier, a Utility Pouch, Compass Carrier, Pistol Holster or an Entrenching Tool Carrier might be added. Additional items of equipment not associated with WE'82 were included such as steel helmet, reflective traffic control cuffs, reflective vests, flashlights and body armor. A shell dressing was often taped to the left front of the yoke and another was worn under the helmet camouflage cover.
Battle Order consisted of Fighting Order and the ammunition, equipment and rations required to support a soldier in combat for a period not exceeding 72 hours. For practical purposes this consisted of the addition of the Small Field Pack.
Marching Order consisted of Battle Order and those items of equipment required to support a soldier in the combat zone for an indefinite period of time. For practical purposes this consisted of the addition of the Large Field Pack and it's contents.
The first shovel carrier for the WE'82 was a "hybrid", a WE'64 pattern entrenching tool carrier with the belt fittings for the WE'82. The standard shovel as issued with the WE'64 web was carried.
The new WE'82 Combat Shovel or entrenching tool was a copy of an American pattern known as the "Tri-Fold Shovel". There were two versions of the carrier made, one fitting the shorter US made shovel and a longer carrier for the Canadian made shovel,
The WE'82 Compass Pouch was identical to the WE'64 Compass Pouch with the exception of the method of fastening it to the Utility Belt.
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Today we presented very exciting results of a phase II trial. For a phase II trial the enrolment was huge, more than 500 patients in a rare condition. It's called giant cell tumour of bone. It's a good and bad disease because it's biologically benign so less aggressive as compared to a high grade tumour but it can disrupt the bone so cause lots of limitations for quality of life and in some cases also gives lung metastases. So for the advanced cases until a few years ago the only option was surgery and surgery not only has a high morbidity in the bone but also the relapse rate is as high as 50% in some of the serious. So the trial we presented today is on the use of a monoclonal antibody, it's called denosumab, direct rank ligand. Rank ligand is expressed by stromal cells and activates the osteoclast differentiation, immature osteoclasts. So it causes eventually increased bone erosion. Denosumab has been approved for the treatment of bone metastases and since 2013 for the treatment of giant cell tumour of bone.
The results presented today were on the long-term efficacy on giant cell tumour of bone and it's a pretty new study because for bone metastases denosumab was used only for three years; in this trial we had patients treated for up to 7-8 years. The drug was able to control the disease in almost all advanced metastatic patients undergoing treatment continuously and there was also a cohort of patients doing the drug neoadjuvant and then undergoing resection. In those patients we observed relapse rates of 34% after interruption but denosumab rechallenge was also able to control the disease. Importantly, 37% of the patients in the surgical cohort eventually ended to be treated by denosumab monotherapy. So coming from an orthopaedic high grade sarcoma tumour centre I have never seen a drug so targeted and so active on almost all tumours when given continuously.
When we stop the drug we have to be careful of potential progression of the disease in a proportion of the patients. Also the side effects of this drug were really manageable. In the first place it's a subcutaneous drug given once a month. The most important side effect is osteonecrosis of the jaw which was also observed in the Zometa trial. We found confirmed ONJ in 28 patients in the study, so about 5.3%. This data suggests careful prevention of this side effect because most of the patients with ONJ had prior tooth extraction or infection before the ONJ event. So it also reflects the length of the study, the study started running in 2006 and now we are more aware of the potential problem linked to bad oral cavity care. So that's really the point from the inclusion of the patients, so we should select patients also based on these comorbidities as known now and also following during treatment.
What were the measures in assessing quality of life?
The pain but also, yes, from the surgery. For example, I have a patient, he started the treatment when he was 53 years old. He worked in the nightlife, was a very active guy, and he had a pelvic giant cell tumour of bone. So he underwent surgery in the past and then relapsed so we put him to neoadjuvant denosumab. He did very well on treatment and then he underwent a second operation, so he was off treatment for some point. Then he relapsed, he received a second surgery and then after that relapsed again. So eventually we decided to keep him on denosumab and now he has his job, his girlfriend, his active life and he's not due surgical operations any longer. So if the patient is young the ONJ problems are usually not a concern and, as I told, the drug is really easy to use, subcutaneous injection, and able to keep controlling the disease for also years.
Was quality of life one of the endpoints for the trial?
The first endpoint was safety and quality of life was not the primary endpoint. But, yes, the progression free survival was one of the endpoints. Usually progression in the bone lesion is associated with decreased quality of life because they can't walk sometimes.
And overall survival?
No, the overall survival wasn't the endpoint of the study but it's almost 100% because the progression free survival at five years is 88%, so almost reaching 90%. This figure might even look better because the diagnosis of giant cell tumour of the bone is usually unequivocal but sometimes in this trial we found sampling errors, which means that in some cases progression was reviewed and we found high grade sarcoma put by mistake in the trial. So I think the overall survival at five years is 100%.
Is there anyone for whom you would not recommend denosumab?
That decision should be shared with the orthopaedic surgeon. So in the case of a small lesion that they can easily curate, those might be the cases that I would leave to the surgeon. So very small initial stage disease that the surgeon judges curable by small curettage, in size, of course, not too difficult to handle by their own point of view. Anything else, yes, because of the safety and also of the incredible activity which reflects that we really get to the target; the RANK ligand in this disease is a key pathway.


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The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has said coronavirus will inevitably infect many Americans. Therefore drastic steps must be taken to fight the epidemic. But stories of unbelievable missteps in the US government's response to coronavirus abound on social media.
CDC Refuses to Test Nurse Who Cared for Coronavirus Patient
On Thursday, the California Nurses Association read a statement by one of its members. She's a nurse in Northern California on quarantine after caring for a patient who tested positive for coronavirus. But she says the CDC won't test her:
"As a nurse I am very concerned that not enough is being done to stop the spread of the coronavirus. I know because I am currently sick in quarantine after caring for a patient who tested positive.
I am awaiting permission from the federal government to allow for my testing even after my physician and county health professional ordered the test. The national CDC would not initiate the test.
They said they would not test me, because if I were wearing the recommended protective equipment, then I would not have the coronavirus."
Consequently, the nurse concluded the CDC's response was "ridiculous and uneducated."
Health Department Lets Wife of Infected Man Roam Town
Someone else claimed Thursday that he has an uncle who contracted coronavirus.
The man lives in Venice, California, and came home with the coronavirus infection after skiing in the Italian Alps with six other guys.
Apparently four of them came down with the virus. One of them is in a coma. As a result, the Venice man had to go under quarantine. But the health department said his wife was free to move about the community, get her hair done, go to the grocery store. Which her nephew says she did.
Meanwhile, a producer for Vice News says she walked right through customs with no questions asked after returning from the epicenter of the coronavirus epidemic in Italy.
Coronavirus Mismanagement Will Worsen The Financial Crisis
There's no wondering why equities markets crashed after their US stock market's Feb 19 peak. The coronavirus has raised major uncertainty about the future. Further, it directly threatens supply chains and consumer spending. The effect has been devastating in China, and it's now spread to US financial markets.
If these three anecdotes are representative of the level of alertness of US authorities, the pandemic could get much worse. Gross incompetence could greatly compound the damage in the midst of a global health emergency. That would likely result in even worse losses to financial markets than would otherwise have been sustained. And potentially drive more investors into safe-haven assets like gold and Bitcoin.
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An expert on ancient Roman coins say he has identified those that cover the eyes of the Man of the Shroud, providing more evidence that the ancient burial cloth could have been used to cover the body of Jesus.
Agostino Sferrazza, a numismatist, concludes in an interview with the French-language RCF Liège, the coins were minted in in the days of Pontius Pilate in the year A.D. 29.
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Images of the coins were first observed in the eye sockets of the Man of the Shroud in 1976, when 3-D projection techniques were used to evaluate it. Researchers noted the presence of small bulges on the ocular orbit bones which wouldn't match any possible morphological particularities. The hypothesis states these might have been leptons: small coins of low value that were common in Israel during the Roman occupation.
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Using advanced technologies, researchers have tried to identify drawings and inscriptions on the coins. On the disc covering the right eye, apparently a "lituus" (a curved Roman-style augural staff) can be observed. On the disc over the left eye, there is what appears to be a sacrificial cup.
Besides the drawings, researchers have managed to read the letters YKAI in the coins. This is thought to be the visible part of the word "TIBERIOY KAICAPOC," Greek for Tiberius Caesar. This would be a strong indication that these coins are comparable with other currencies from the Roman era, and might indeed be pieces that were being used at the time of Jesus' Passion.
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In his interview with RCF Liège, Agostino Sferrazza supports the theory of the authenticity of the pieces and dates them to the time of Pontius Pilate. This theory is based on the images produced by computer scientist Nello Balossino, an associate professor at the Turin Faculty of Sciences, who succeeded in bringing out an image of the sacrificial cup on the right eye of the Man of the Shroud. According to Agostino Sferazza, there is no doubt: these pieces were indeed coined in 29 A.D.


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Sunday, April 18, 2010
Milsig MSG MOLLE Hydration Vest Review
As Mike said, this is the first third party review of any portion of the Milsig Solid Gear line on Youtube, and if you have any questions just leave them in the comment section below.
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- Luis "ferra"April 19, 2010 at 5:31 PM
Pretty cool video!ReplyDelete
Great review as it shows pretty much everything there is to see in the vest ;)
We use only 1000D Codura. This vest is our entry level vest, and as such, it's not genuine Crye Precision Multicam...but as you say in your review, it looks REALLY close.ReplyDelete
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Thanks for the comments guys!ReplyDelete
It definitely is really close. Having now bought the Multicam TRU pants and jacket, I find the MSG vest's pattern identical to the real Multicam fabric used by TRU-Spec. Yet some genuine Multicam pouches that I added to the vest look different, with a more subdued pattern. It's interesting that even among genuine Multicam fabric there's quite a variation. I now have enough genuine Multicam items vs. Chinese copies to properly make a comparison, and plan on putting up an article soon on the differences and similarities.ReplyDelete


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At least seven persons have been confirmed dead in an accident that occurred Saturday afternoon on Lekki/Epe Express Road, Lagos.
The crash involved a Lexus SUV with registration number: AGL953GQ, which ran into a moving Howo truck with registration number ICT-15E-025 killing all occupants in the Lexus SUV. A total number of seven adults comprising two males, five female lost their lives in the crash.
The Lagos Sector Commander of The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC),Lagos Command,Corps Commander Olusegun Ogungbemide , confirmed the death in a statement. He said that auto crash occurred on the Lekki – Epe Expressway at Shapati (Fragend) around 1pm and claimed the lives of seven youths.
Mr Ogungbemide who blamed the accident on drunkenness advised motorists to drive safe, and avoid drunk driving.
The statement by Route Commander Olabisi Sonusi, FRSC Public Education Officer, revealed that: "The crash involved a Lexus SUV with registration number AGL953GQ which ran into a moving Howo truck with registration number ICT-15E-025 killing all occupants in the Lexus SUV. A total number of seven adults comprising two Male, five Female lost their lives in the crash . All the corpses were deposited at the morgue.
"The FRSC boss condoled with the families of the deceased and prayed that God would grant them the fortitude to bear the loss.
"He further appealed to parents to always monitor their wards, and should always advise them to avoid reckless driving, over speeding and driving under the influence of alcohol and drugs especially when they have reasons to go for social outing, whoever that will drive should abstain from drinking.
"We will not rest on our oars in sensitising and enlightening the road users on the need to drive with common sense speed and obey road traffic rules and regulations to reduce crashes on our roads.
"While we commiserate with the families of the deceased, we enjoin all road users to be careful whenever they are behind the wheels. This kind of accident and losses are preventable. The Command will continue to sustain her mandate of reducing crashes and fatalities', he said.


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WHO: N.C. State (7-5) vs. Arizona State (7-5)
WHAT: The 84th Hyundai Sun Bowl
WHEN: 3 p.m. ET on CBS
WHERE: Sun Bowl Stadium in El Paso, Texas
THE SKINNY: Do you like awkwardness? If so, do we have a bowl matchup for you.
Let's start with the Sun Devils. Despite making the bizarre decision to hire Herm Edwards (who will likely show up in the broadcast booth at some point during the game), former head coach Todd Graham will still be coaching his team in this game as they look to win an eight game for the fourth time in his six-year tenure. Defensive coordinator Phil Bennett will also be sticking around but will leave the program after the game while offensive coordinator Billy Napier has turned over play-calling duties to Rob Likens after taking a head coaching job at Louisiana-Lafayette.
And that's not even getting to the actual Sun Devils who will be playing in this one, though there are some pretty good ones. That includes quarterback Manny Wilkins and his favorite target in wideout N'Keal Harry, who is big, fast, physical and can come up with a circus catch if you give him just a sliver of daylight. Running backs Demario Richard and Kalen Ballage are both multipurpose threats out of the backfield and really came on strong to close the regular season.
Across the sideline, the biggest question facing the Wolfpack is if star defensive end Bradley Chubb will play in the game or not. He was one of, if not the, best defenders in college football in 2017 and made the trip with the team but it's still unknown whether he'll sit out to avoid injury and focus on the NFL. Chances are he will not play but State still has a really stout group up front even without him in the lineup.
Offensively, quarterback Ryan Finley has really developed nicely and played a big role in the team averaging just over 30 points per game this year. Of course, it helps to have weapons like Nyheim Hines at running back (5.7 ypc) and the super versatile Jaylen Samuels. Both are big play threats with every touch and have the potential to find some space in this game as well.
Given all the strange factors in this one, the Sun Bowl could play out about a dozen different ways. The Wolfpack could play uninspired after making the trip West and there might be an on-field issue if they're missing their best player. Or it could be the Sun Devils get overly emotional given all that has gone on with their coaching staff leading up to kickoff? Something says they'll meet somewhere in the middle of all that awkwardness and trade scores for a few drives before NCSU settles down to win things in the second half.
THE PICK: N.C. State 30, Arizona State 17


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Pankaj's first book was released in November 2011. Titled MasterChef India Cookbook, it was the first ever official cookbook by any MasterChef winner worldwide. The book is dedicated to all the housewives of small towns who want to experiment with varied Indian and international recipes but are limited by the availability of exotic ingredients locally. [ More ]
Pankaj's second cook book, Barbie- I am a Chef, is part of a kit that includes an apron, puzzles and bookmark.[ More ]
Chicken From My Kitchen is an attempt to introduce the varied Indian cuisine with one ingredient enjoyed the world over – chicken. The growing desire worldwide to taste Indian cuisine is opening the doors of many Indian restaurants and pepping up the sales of many cookery books. People are increasingly experimenting with Indian food and, on visiting India, they go back as fans of the variety that our tables offer.[ More ]
Masalas are an integral part of everyday cooking in India. From dry masalas to wet pastes, from homemade masalas to off-the-shelf masalas, they are fantastic bouquets of spice blends available across the country! [More]
Commissioned by the Information & Public Relation Department, Uttar Pradesh Government, Uttar Pradesh- a Cultural Kaleidoscope, explores the various facets of the state. [ More ]


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Strictly Come Dancing star Katya Jones has admitted she needs more breaks during dance rehearsals as wearing a mask makes breathing tricky.
The professional dancer opened up about the possible changes to the BBC show as it prepares to go ahead with social distancing guidelines in place to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
Jones said of wearing face masks in rehearsals: "As a teacher it's fine. In my dance school we get visors instead of masks so we can talk.
"I think you have to have proper breaks as breathing is slightly more difficult. I think the whole thing is possible. People will find ways."
Read more: 'Strictly's' Katya Jones looking forward to being reunited with ex Neil
The 31-year-old professional dancer admitted Strictly – which has already announced a shorter series for 2020 – may not be quite what viewers are used to when it returns to TV, but promised it will still "sparkle".
She told the Mirror Online: "I just can't wait. I think in these times especially people need to Strictly sparkle back on their screens.
"I think people will accept it. Adjustments will have to be made of course and we will have to stick to the guidelines.
"The team is working very hard to make it as original as possible. People will be just happy to have it on their screens no matter what way."
Strictly Come Dancing – which usually last for 13 weeks – will return to screens in October this year.
The shorter series is due to a time period of 14 days needed to quarantine the professional dancers after they have lived together in a hotel while filming group dances.
The celebrity contestants – who may be reduced from 15 to 13 – will also be kept in a 'bubble' to allow them to dance in close contact with their professional partners during the competition. And there is unlikely to be the usual live studio audience.
Read more: Strictly's Katya Jones has been volunteering for NHS in lockdown
A spokesperson shared in a statement: "The Strictly Come Dancing team are doing everything they can to bring the nation plenty of Strictly magic later this year.
"To ensure we deliver the high standards audiences know and love, and in light of the ongoing considerations around COVID-19, this year's series of Strictly will have a slightly shorter run than usual.
"The safety of our cast and crew is of the utmost importance to us and further updates will be made in due course."
Jones won the show in 2017 with actor Joe McFadden.
In 2018 she was paired with comedian Seann Walsh and they were pictured sharing a kiss, thought they were both in relationships at the time. This led to Katya splitting from professional dancer husband Neil Jones in August last year, after 11 years together.


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Second album from Dutch pianist Brederode and his international band, with clarinettist Puntin and drummer Rohrer from Switzerland, and Norwegian bassist Eilertsen. The music builds upon the achievements of 2006's "Currents", a recording that received high critical acclaim: "What is marvellous about this music [said All About Jazz] is that it combines a moody airiness with intellectual rigor. The romantic emotionality that paints beautiful images of sound has sinews of steel. It simultaneously invites the listener with its surface beauty, only to create bonds that hold on strongly as it weaves its spell." Brederode's is music that flows, drawing influences from both the jazz and the classical traditions. It suggests more than it states, and is the more powerful for its restraint.
May 2010, Studios La Buissonne, Pernes les Fontaines