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1- Rejection of the Intestine Allograft
15.9 - Phenotype and Function of Human Gut Hematopoietic Stem Cells and Progenitors
Presenter: Jianing, Fu, New York, United States
Authors: Jianing Fu, Julien Zuber, Brittnay Shonts, Hui Wang, Sai-Ping Lau, Thomas Savage, Amy Xia, Suxiao Yang, Michelle Miron, Donna Farber, Mercedes Martinez, Tomoaki Kato, Megan Sykes
Phenotype and Function of Human Gut Hematopoietic Stem Cells and Progenitors
Jianing Fu1, Julien Zuber1, Brittnay Shonts1, Hui Wang1, Sai-Ping Lau1, Thomas Savage1, Amy Xia1, Suxiao Yang1, Michelle Miron1, Donna Farber1, Mercedes Martinez2, Tomoaki Kato3, Megan Sykes1.
1Columbia Center for Translational Immunology, Department of Medicine, Columbia University, New York, NY, United States; 2Department of Pediatrics, Columbia University, New York, NY, United States; 3Department of Surgery, Columbia University, New York, NY, United States
Lin-CD45+CD34+ cells have been reported in human small intestine and liver, but further phenotypic or functional analysis was not described[1][2].
We utilized flow cytometry and cytometry by time of flight (CyTOF) to study the composition and phenotype of human gut hematopoietic stem cells (HSCs) and hematopoietic progenitors (HPs) from deceased donors. Colony-forming-cell (CFC) assays, long-term-culture-initiating-cell (LTC-IC) assays and humanized mouse models were established to further evaluate the differentiation potential of gut HSCs/HPs.
HSCs and multiple types of HPs, including multipotent progenitors (MPP), lymphoid-primed multipotent progenitors (LMPP), common lymphoid progenitors (CLP), myeloid progenitors (MP), and unclassified progenitors co-expressing CD56, were detected in human intestinal mucosa and mesenteric lymph nodes (MLNs). Ileum lamina propria lymphocytes (LPL) included significantly higher percentages of HSCs than intraepithelial lymphocytes (IEL). Both IEL and LPL showed significantly lower percentages of CLP compared to MLNs. From jejunum or ileum specimens of ITx patients collected from their stoma revision/closure (POD47- 1544), variable levels of Lin-CD45+CD34+ cells were detected (Figure 1A). However, when gating on HSCs, donor cells (>90%) predominated over recipient cells in four patients with chimerism, regardless of their ages or early clinical outcomes (Figure 1B-C). Lin-CD45+CD34+ cells from ileum LP and bone marrow (BM) demonstrated similar properties in viSNE plots from CyTOF analysis (Figure 2), suggesting similar functional phenotypes. Both ileum LP and BM Lin-CD45+CD34+ cells contained subpopulations expressing the thymus-homing marker CCR9, and T/NK lineage polarized progenitors coexpressing CD45RA and CD7. Additionally, CFC assays showed that both ileum LP and BM Lin-CD34-enriched cells can form myeloid/erythroid colonies, although ileum LP CD34 cells were less efficient than BM CD34 cells. LTC-IC assay using single cell sorted ileum LP HSC co-culture with murine feeder cells suggested myeloid/lymphoid differentiation potential of human gut HSCs. Experiments using human gut Lin-CD45+CD34+ cells to reconstitute humanized mice are ongoing.
Taken together, our data suggest that human gut HSCs/HPs may be functionally similar to BM HSCs/HPs that have thymus-homing ability and can give rise to multiple lineages, which likely contribute to the long-persistent mixed chimerism post-ITx.
Research reported in this publication was performed in the Columbia Center for Translational Immunology (CCTI) Flow Cytometry Core, supported in part by the Office of the Director, National Institutes of Health under awards S10RR027050 and S10OD020056. The content is solely the responsibility of the authors and does not necessarily represent the official views of the National Institutes of Health. . CyTOF study was performed in collaboration with the Human Immune Monitoring Core (HIMC) of Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai..
[1] Lynch L et al. Jounal of Immunology. 2006; 176: 5199-204.
[2] Golden-Mason L et al. Immunology and Cell Biology. 2002; 80: 45-51.
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Greetings from Wales.
My wife and I are currently touring UK and we have spent the last week in South Wales.
Lovely coastal scenery and some marvelous Norman Castles around the Pembrokeshire district.
You may not know that during WW2 Pembroke Dock housed the largest flying boat base in the world ,with many RAF Short Sunderlands based there right through until the late 1950s.
All that remains today are some of the military buildings and a small museum in the the former chapel. The last Sunderland that was recovered from Pembroke Dock is now on public display at the RAF museum in Hendon.
I also happened upon a genuine WW2 air traffic control tower a few miles down the road at a former RAF airfield called Carew Cheriton.
I did also visit the RAF Museum at Hendon earlier in my trip which I hope to bring a report on when I return home.
Please be reminded that tickets are now on sale for our annual Christmas dinner at the Public Schools Club on November 23rd.
Tickets are just $55 per person for a 3 course meal , a welcome drink plus coffee and tea.
There will also be lots of raffle prizes given away which is included in your ticket.
You will be able to pay by cash or credit card at the October meeting otherwise online directly to the club bank account. Payment will need to be made by November 16th.
Our guest speaker for October has changed at late notice.
I have been lucky enough to secure a very good replacement in Marta Najfeld.
Marta is a glider pilot who has held 3 world records in closed distance events and is currently a ground school instructor at Flight Training Adelaide.
Her talk is based on her Masters thesis about synthetic vision for aviation applications where direct vision for the pilot through windows is replaced with cameras. A very interesting concept. Come along and see what you think about it.
It is entitled " Vision beyond sight".
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Health & Wellbeing
Top 7 detox foods
Detoxification is a natural process our body undertakes every day, however there are some naturally detoxifying foods, we can add to our diet, that can aid and assist your body to eliminate toxins.
Add lemon to warm water in the morning to benefit from its alkalising properties which help to support liver function and the release of digestive enzymes that play a role in the body's detoxification process.
Lemons are also a rich source of vitamin C which stimulates the production of glutathione, a primary antioxidant that is essential in both phases of detoxification.
Green Tea
Being one of the most popular drinks consumed worldwide, green tea has a reputation for being the healthy alternative. Green tea contains antioxidants and is naturally high in chlorophyll, (chlorophyll is what gives green tea its green colour) it is highly regarded for its cleaning and detoxifying effects on the body.
Apple Cider Vinegar
This is nothing new, apple cider vinegar has been a popular addition to diets for many years to help support digestion.
Consuming a teaspoon of ACV 5 minutes before every meal will help support digestion by stimulating the production of digestive enzymes ready to assist with the breakdown and absorption of nutrients from the food consumed.
Make sure you purchase organic apple cider vinegar that contains the "mother", which is where the benefits come from.
Ginger is a fantastic spice to assist with cleansing and any bloating you may have after a meal!
Ginger has a warming and restorative effect on the body and may help assist with enhancing satiety and reducing hunger after meals.
Beetroot is a great addition for its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. Add beetroot to your morning cleanse juice
Turmeric is the new trending superfood and with good reason.
Turmeric has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties and helps to support digestion. Turmeric is a popular ingredient in curries, can be used in recipes the same way that you use garlic or ginger and can be enjoyed as a latte with coconut milk.
Broccoli contains phytonutrients that help stimulate the production of enzymes involved in the body's detoxification process.
Choose young broccoli which has a higher concentration of these phytonutrients.
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Driving past the wildlife park
near the edge of the highway,
parts of me are torn away
like an old perforated stamp
when I think of
an old, confused rhinoceros
attempting to moo
or a panting lioness
helping wrangle wild horses
on an open Texas prairie
(a cowboy, perhaps, rewards her
with a belly rub)
or the forlorn ostrich
who stares out into
fields of wildflowers
with no real place
to bury his head.
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Blacktown community basketball initiative, Savannah Pride, has taken out the prestigious 2018 Pemulwuy Prize, presented by the NSW Minister for Western Sydney, Stuart Ayres, in front of 300+ delegates at the Western Sydney Leadership Dialogue's Out There Summit.
Named after the famed local Indigenous warrior, the Dialogue created The Pemulwuy Prize to honour a leading group that has made an outstanding contribution to the region. The winner was selected from one of four finalists who were category winners in the Western Sydney Leadership Awards. (Listed below.)
Mayor Chagai, a south-Sudanese refugee, founded Savannah Pride in 2006 as a way of bringing together South-Sudanese-Australian families through basketball programs in Blacktown. It was established to build at-risk young people's self-esteem, developing their life-skills and helping provide a platform for growth, through education and sport.
From its humble beginnings, Savannah Pride has grown to be an all-inclusive community organisation that attracts kids across the area, providing support and an outlet for them to channel their energy. In leading the program, Mayor has volunteered endless hours of his time, not just as coach and administrator, but as a mentor for hundreds of young people in Western Sydney - helping cement Savannah Pride as a place of opportunity.
His hard work has provided a pathway for many young talented athletes, with Savannah Pride developing some of the world's most promising basketball players, including a number of young stars currently on college scholarships in the United States, with their eyes firmly on the big stage of the NBA.
"The work that Mayor has done through Savannah Pride is truly inspiring and transcends sport. This is an initiative that has positively impacted the lives of hundreds of young people in the region, offering them the support, direction and discipline needed to be successful on and off the court," Chairman of the Western Sydney Leadership Dialogue, Christopher Brown AM, said.
To become a finalist for the Pemulwuy Prize, Savannah Pride won the Western Sydney Leadership Award for "Community Engagement", beating a stacked field of Leadership Award winners.
Western Sydney Leadership Award for "Regional Advocacy" – Mark Geyer OAM
Known as one of the hard-men of rugby league, Mark Geyer made his name as a tough-as-nails front rower for the Penrith Panthers before going on to represent both NSW and Australia. Raised in Mount Druitt housing commission home to teenage parents, he left Whalan High after Year 10 and struggled to find employment because of his 'postcode'.
After footy, the self-confessed "westie", became known for his media and charity work, which includes ambassador roles with the Blue Datto young driver safety program, Save our Sons and the Children's Hospital, Westmead. He also takes an active role with young offenders.
"Mark is a fearless champion for Western Sydney, and as a role model, he has helped re-shape the lives of hundreds of young men in the region through his continued advocacy and charitable work." Chairman of the Western Sydney Leadership Dialogue, Christopher Brown AM, said.
Western Sydney Leadership Award for "Regional Partnerships" – South Western Sydney Local Health District, Ingham Institute, Western Sydney University
Ingham Institute, in partnership with Western Sydney University and Liverpool Hospital has conducted a world-first clinical trial of new experimental medicine to treat advanced prostate cancer.
The clinical trial is being led by Ingham Institute Associate Professor and Western Sydney University researcher Kieran Scott, who has discovered and developed a simple tablet called "c2".
The trial, the result of years of successful research at the Ingham Institute, had its first patient enter earlier this year through Liverpool Hospital's new Phase 1 Clinical Trials Unit, which opened in December 2017.
"Western Sydney has a proud history when it comes to health, research and education and through these types of partnerships, we're delivering world-class outcomes that only enhance our reputation as a leader in medical innovation," Chairman of the Western Sydney Leadership Dialogue, Christopher Brown said.
Western Sydney Leadership Award for "Excellence in Education" – Marija Yelavich, Western Sydney University (WSU) Law Student
A Western Sydney University law student, Marija (pronounced Maria), has enjoyed success as a publisher, mentor and community advocate.
In taking out the national, and prestigious, 'Law Student of the Year' in 2017, Marija was recognised as for her extensive community work as well as her role in enhancing the community's understanding of the legal profession as the founder of the student club, Dare to Know Publications, which produces the student law magazine Sapere Aude and online animation Bitesize Law.
Marija was elected to join the University Student Council in 2014, and in 2016 worked as a 'Respect.Now.Always' ambassador to educate students about safe sex, healthy relationships and sexual assault. She is also a member of the NSW Young Lawyers International Law and Human Rights Committee, and the Environment and Planning Committee
Every week, Marija also volunteers at the Mount Druitt Ethnic Communities Agency – where she is a mentor for local high school students.
"Marija is more than just a law student, she is an activist, mentor, and leader, and the enthusiasm in which she has applied her skills and knowledge to improve the lives of others is worthy of special recognition. Patriots like her are the future leadership cohort of this region." Chairman of the Western Sydney Leadership Dialogue, Christopher Brown said.
The Western Sydney Leadership Dialogue is a community advocacy initiative designed to give voice to this dynamic region and boost its social and economic progress. It is governed by a distinguished Board of Patrons, comprising:
- Hon. Nick Greiner AC
- Mr Cameron Clyne
- Hon. Craig Knowles AM
- Dr Kerry Schott AO
- Professor Peter Shergold AC


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There are many reasons why we haven't purchased a home as of yet. For one, we are still in debt bondage. In fact, since we have a long way to go before we can pay off debt in full, we won't try to purchase a house for a long time (if ever). However, if and when the time comes … [Read more...]
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Eligibility for exchanges
You are able to go on an exchange your in your third, fourth or fifth year. Business students are restricted to studying abroad in their fourth year and it is recommended that Communication students and Economic students study abroad in their third year.
You are able to go on student exchange more than once but your second application will not be prioritized because priority will be given to students who have never participated in an exchange and who need the credits they'll take abroad to graduate.
- You must complete a minimum of 10 credits before participating.
- You must have a minimum GPA of 7.0. You are ranked based on your cumulative GPA (i.e. we take into account all the grades you earn in your time at Laurier).
- If your GPA is between 6.0 and 7.0, you must have a GPA Waiver Form signed by your academic advisor. The completion and submission of the form does not guarantee placement in the student exchange program.
- If your GPA is less than 6.0, you cannot participate in the exchange. Conditional offers will not be made. Once you improve your GPA, you can apply for an exchange again.
- If you plan on studying in another language, you need to complete a language assessment. Contact the Languages and Literatures department to arrange the assessment.
Language of Instruction
The language of instruction at most of our partner universities is English. Many exchanges can include intensive language training before or during the semester to help students adjust and improve their second or third language. By planning early, you can start language training as early as first year and make the most of it through immersion at a foreign university in your senior years.
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International Students
International students studying at Laurier can apply for the study exchange program but will have to pay international student fees to Laurier. You must investigate the implications on your Canadian study permit and visa requirements to travel to the host country. Please see the International Student Advisor: Immigration and University Regulations for more information and guidance.
Co-op Students
As a co-op student, you can choose one term of study abroad unless you choose to do a co-op work placement abroad for a second term. There are more opportunities for you to go abroad in the fall term because there are more partner schools with corresponding semester dates.
Part-Time Students
As a Laurier part-time student, you can participate in a study exchange; however, you must be enrolled in full-time studies at the partner institution abroad.
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Substructure recognizes the importance of Health, Safety, and Environment to our employees and the communities we work in.
We firmly believe that all employees have every right to be an HSE leader and take initiative in ensuring they, and their fellow colleagues are working in an environment that's safe, and complies with all laws and regulations — this includes adhering to client mandated HSE programs as well. Substructure has a long track record of completing the job with zero incidents and takes pride for achieving the following:
- Zero hours of Non-Productive-Time (NPT) due to HSE incidents on the job site.
- Zero violations with local and federal HSE laws.
- Zero incidents during Diving and seafaring operations.
- Zero non-conformance violations for workplace safety.
In addition, we recognize that the industry we operate in renders potential hazards on the job site. We identify and mitigate these hazards by performing the following.
- Pre-job Tool-Box-Talk (TBT)
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My client is looking for a part time 3 day, 27 hours per week optometrist to join their already established team of 8. This is an opportunity with a fast growing optical group situated in a busy location in the Peterborough area with no two days the same.
This practice has good footfall with a strong customer base made up of mainly NHS patients. They are a family values driven group with a patient focused team who have the same ethos to deliver the highest levels of customer care possible.
The role will entail testing to 20 minutes and conducting contact lens fittings. You will also be required to do effective handovers with recommendations to the support team. You will also be involved in the planning for the future alongside the qualified practice manager.Requirements of the Optometrist
Be in possession of a valid GOC registration and PCT certificate. Be comfortable testing to 20 minutes and happy to do contact lens fittings. You would be open to playing a part in the overall planning process for the practice looking at increasing diary bookings and eye tests and patronage. You will have a friendly and personable demeanour and strong personal work ethic. A customer focused approach to your work and the ability to build a strong rapport with customers and colleagues alike.Compensation for the Optometrist
For this role my client is offering a competitive salary of up to £50,000 basic and a strong overall package. You will also have the opportunity to complete your continuous learning.
*They also offer free parking as an added benefit.
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Huawei Y9 2019
- Attractive and premium looks.
- Good battery life
- Light weighted
- USB Type C
- Great Cameras
- Old Android
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- Hybrid SIM Slot
Huawei Y9 2019 Pros and Cons: Solid Reasons to Change Your Mind
Huawei has revealed its 3rd device in 2019 only. The company has worked very hard to fulfill the needs of Indian users with their Kirin Processer. It seems that the upcoming smartphone giant is not yet done surprising everyone with the launch of amazing smartphones one after the other in various price segments. Huawei Y9 launched on 10 January 2019 is priced at Rs.15990.
As price tells everything that Huawei Y9 2019 is a midrange smartphone of the year 2019 with great specs and beautiful looks. The new Huawei device is going to be Amazon exclusive. Y9 2019 will be liked by battery back up lover as Huawei gives a big 4000mAh battery with Y9. The device is having Dual AI-powered camera setup at both front and rear part of the phone. This AI technology recognizes more than 500 scene types by creating 22 category labels. Dual front (16 MP + 2 MP) and rear (13 MP + 2 MP) cameras have a keen eye for vivid detail. The phone forgets 6.5 inches FullHD+ IPS LED display.
It still needs to be seen how well Huawei Y9 2019 performs against some giant competitors like Xiaomi Mi A2, Xiaomi Note 6 Pro, Honor 8X etc.
So, We have discussed Huawei Y9 2019 pros and cons in detail so that you have a clear idea about the strengths and weaknesses of this phone.
Huawei Y9 2019 Pros and Cons in detail
Spec Highlights
- 6.5 inch FHD+ AMOLED screen with 1080 X 2340 pixels resolution and latest Gorilla Glass 6 protection.
- Octa-core CPU– Dual core 2.2 GHz + Hexa core 1.7 GHz.
- Hisilicon Kirin 710 with Mali-G51 MP4 GPU.
- 128 GB, 6 GB RAM or 64 GB, 4 GB RAM.
- 4000 mAh LI-Polymer battery.
- Good Dimensions with Light Weight -162.40mm(Height) X 77.1mm(Width) X 8.1mm(Thickness) with 173 grams
- Dual Rear Camera– 16MP( f/2.0)+2 MP(f/2.4).
- Dual Secondary (Selfie) camera– 12MP( f/1.8)+2 MP(f/2.4).
- Bluetooth 5.0.
- Android 8.1 (Oreo) with skin EMUI 8.2.
- The fingerprint sensor and Face-Unlock feature.
- Colors-Midnight Black, Sapphire Blue, and Aurora Purple.
Huawei Y9 2019: Pros
Here are the pros or advantages of buying Huawei Y9 2019-
- The smartphone is entirely made up of plastic but looks like glass due to its shiny reflection. The colors are quite eye-catching and make the smartphone look attractive. Huawei Y9 2019 comes in three color variant: Midnight Black, Sapphire Blue, and Aurora Purple.
- Huawei Y9 2019 sports a 6.5-inch touchscreen display along with a resolution of 1080 pixels by 2340 pixels at a PPI of 396 pixels per inch. It offers an IPS LED FullHD+ display with a 19.5:9 aspect ratio. It also has a small notch on the top which features the Dual front camera. The display of the smartphone is great with nice colors and great brightness levels. The viewing angles are quite nice. There is not much of a color shift when tilting the display.
- Huawei Y9 2019 sports a 16MP+2MP dual rear camera with f/2.0+f/2.4 aperture respectively. In the good lighting conditions, the pictures clicked are quite amazing with nice color production and clear detailing. The smartphone has a good bokeh effect which provides very clear shots. It also supports features like Digital Zoom, Auto Flash, Touch to Focus, Face Detection and high dynamic range(HDR) imaging. Huawei Y9 2019 has the following modes: Professional, Face Beauty, Time-Lapse, Panorama, PDAF, Portrait Mode, and AI Scene recognition.
- The smartphone sports Dual selfie Cameras i.e 13MP camera with f/1.8 aperture and 2MP(f/2.4) and it supports the AI face beauty and a nice selfie flash. The clicked pictures are clear, with lots of details and are enhanced by the beauty modes to make your selfies look clear and beautiful. The selfie flash is quite helpful in the low lighting conditions. Following modes are available in the front camera of Huawei Y9 2019: Face Beauty, Portrait Mode, and HDR.
- With Hisilicon Kirin 710 Octa-core (4×2.2 GHz Cortex-A73 & 4×1.7 GHz Cortex-A53) paired with Android Oreo 8.1, 4GB of RAM and 64GB of expandable storage, the smartphone gives quite a smooth performance even while playing heavy games like PUBG with no heating issue just due to great GPU Mali-G51 MP4. The switching from one heavy app to another is smooth as well and does not show any lags. For graphical performance that can make games run smoothly, this phone has got Mali-G51 MP4 which is well known for its graphical performance.
- With a large battery of about 4000 mAh, you can easily use your phone for a day and a half without charging it. Even with the heavy usage, the phone easily works for a full day without the need to charge it.
- Sensors in Huawei Y9 2019 are Face unlock, Fingerprint sensor, Compass/ Magnetometer, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, Ambient light sensor, and Gyroscope.
- Huawei Y9 2019 offers good connectivity with WI-Fi, GPS, 3G and 4G, Bluetooth 5.0, micro USB 2.0, and OTG support.
- There is a single speaker grill at the bottom. The sound quality of the speaker is nice with a loud and clear voice. The powerful speaker will enable you to enjoy your favorite music and movies without worrying about plugging in the earphones. We have tested the sound output of the phone using 1More Piston fit earphone(review), the result was very good.
- The Huawei Y9 uses latest NICAM technology to enhance the sound when you are at a call in the populated or noisy area.
Huawei Y9 2019: Cons
Here are the cons or disadvantages to buying Huawei Y9 2019-
- The smartphone is a bit slippery with its extra smooth back.
- Huawei uses a simple charging adaptor with the 10W rating which is slow to charge the new Huawei Y9 2019.
- No latest Android Huawei Y9 2019 runs on old 8.1 version.
- There is no dedicated micro-SD card slot provided in Huawei Y9 2019. Either one can put a second SIM card or a micro-SD card in the phone.
So this was our take on the advantages and disadvantages of the latest Huawei Y9 2019, read further for our final words on whether or not you should buy this smartphone.back to menu ↑
Final Thoughts on Huawei Y9 2019
Huawei Y9 2019 is definitely a good choice for such a Mid-priced budget smartphone, as it is offering great performance with an impressive big screen in this price segment. The Honor 10 Lite gives direct competition to Xiaomi Mi A2, Redmi Note 6 Pro, and Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2. The smartphone features a notch display with Dual rear and front cameras which are the need of the hour. It also performs pretty well in day-to-day tasks giving a great Battery backup. Heavy games like PUBG are running without any issue all thanx to Hisilicon Kirin 710 which comes with Mali-G51 MP4 GPU.
In short, the phone is a complete pack for day to day users.
The smartphone can be protected by using a transparent silicone back cover without loosing to show-off your new smartphone.
You can consider the following phones as other option mentioned with the full pros and cons-
- Honor 10 Lite Pros and Cons
- Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2 Pros and Cons
- Redmi Note 6 Pro Pros and Cons
- Realme 2 Pros and Cons
- Honor 8C Pros and Cons
Still, if you any doubt after going via the Huawei Y9 2019 Pros and Cons or its conclusion then ask your question in the Comment and get Answer immediately.
Also, If you are looking for other high-quality Tech reviews or list of best gadgets then google it like "best phones under 10000 topbestof" or "best earphones under 1000 topbestof", "Honor 10 Lite topbestof" or in general "what you want + topbestof".back to menu ↑
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Specification: Huawei Y9 2019
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Tuesday 18th December at 8.00 pm (GMT) - doors open at 7:30 pm with refreshments.
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We are screening Saving the Dark at Oak Grove High School's holiday talk in December.
Saving the Dark screening at Mount Diablo Astronomical Society. For more info, check the event page. Director Sriram Murali will be at the event for a Q&A.
Oct 13 - Frank Center 2:30 PM – 3:35 PM. http://conservationfilmfest.org/saving-the-dark/
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October 6, 5pm. https://eugevoff.org/schedule-at-a-glance/
LIGHT EDU Symposium first day. Location: Consiliul Judetean Timis (County council hall)
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Screenings at the Southwest Astronomy Festival in Utah National Parks and monuments. For schedule - http://go.nps.gov/swastrofest
Saving the Dark will screen throughout the weekend at the Dark Sky Festival in Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park.
Showing at the Natural History Museum in Vienna as part of a Lecture and exhibition on Light pollution. Event page. An event organized by the International Astronomical Union.
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Annual Movie Night at the San Jose Astronomical Association. Movie will start at 8pm and will be followed by Q&A session with director, Sriram Murali.
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Aggregation in the UK: Can it work?
Americans and the British are quite similar, but also quite different. Jokes that make Americans laugh may not make a British person laugh; food that a Brit might love could repulse an American; and so on. It seems the way the two nations consume news online is different, too.


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'Paedophiles are getting such ridiculous sentences, it's unbelievable' - Tom Humphries' sentencing criticised
The "ridiculous" two-and-a-half year prison sentence once prominent sports writer Tom Humphries received for defiling a teenage girl has been called "disheartening" and "unbelievable."
He was also sentenced to two years in respect of the sexual exploitation of the same girl.
The sentences, handed down to the former 'Irish Times' journalist by Judge Karen O'Connor at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court, are to run concurrently.
Fiona Doyle's father was sentenced to 12 years in jail with three suspended in 2015 for raping her, after the original sentence of 12 years with nine suspended was found to be too lenient.
Ms Doyle said she thinks that Humphries' sentence was also too lenient and she said she hopes it is changed upon appeal.
Speaking on Liveline on RTE Radio One, she said: "I'm absolutely sickened, it's so disheartening to hear this day after day that these paedophiles are getting such ridiculous sentences, it's unbelievable.
"It's never balanced against the crime, what he's done was to groom and sexually abuse a young girl, who will be affected for the rest of her lfie.
"He gets two and a half years, he could get a third off for good behaviour and remission.
"I hope and pray that the DPP will appeal the leniency of this sentence because it is absolutely appalling, the whole trial was really.
"I think he should have got life to be honest."
Read More: Former journalist Tom Humphries jailed for two-and-a-half years for the defilement of a child
Noeline Blackwell, CEO of the Dublin Rape Crisis Centre, said she also feels the sentence should be reviewed.
Ms Blackwall said on Newstalk: "We may need to look at sentencing as well but certainly just the implementation of sentencing is what is important about this case.
"A view was taken that because the person had had a high position and wasn't anymore that seemed to be the key that was deciding the length of sentence – not the level of harm that this man purposefully did many, many times to a small girl."
Judge O'Connor considered letters from two "close friends" of Humphries, which some Liveline listeners said shouldn't be allowed.
Caller Tony Garland explained: "Character references shouldn't be allowed unless a person is certified mentally ill and isn't allowed to testify.
"The reason I'm saying that is because you could be the most wonderful person under the sun with all your mates and on social media and then you could be a completely different person.
"Under all walks of life, character references are excuses, that's what they are - an excuse."
Read More: 'A friend is there through thick and thin' - sports writer David Walsh vows to stand by Tom Humphries
Tara Gallagher also said that bringing an abuser through the judicial system can be draining for those affected.
She said: "My heart goes out to these young kids who go through this, if you go through the court system you feel broken at the end of it.
"He (the attacker) could get a couple of years and then be out in six months."
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Before I came to God I tried everything else under the sun… I tried hedonism, I tried devil worship (yes I really did), I tried Wicca, I tried Voudou, I tried "Spirituality" – apart from God, I tried just cutting the whole spiritual aspect altogether in an effort to run away from God because I felt the church was hypocritical and it was a joke….you name it I probably tried it! But today, I stand as a living testimony that GOD SURELY LOVES ME…and HE LOVES YOU THE SAME.
It's interesting that when seeking to fill that void in our lives – we will try all these other things…other "religions" but the first one most of us attack are "Christians". We've been hurt by people but we don't blame every single person we meet for that hurt (most of us) yet, we have one (or a few, as in my case) negative encounters with people who claim to know God and we immediately shut Him out and make a mockery of those who have relationship with Him. I am here to tell you, if you are searching, stop running from this person to that person, this church to that church, this "spiritual" thing to that "spiritual" thing – and run to GOD. NO, you don't have to identify yourself as "Christian" – Jesus never called Himself a Christian it was a name given by man…and you don't have to immediately jump into a church – Christ came and died so that you could have an intimate personal relationship with HIM, not so you could go to church and then go home and forget all about what He's done.
There really is power in relationship with Christ. Everything is not easy, it's not like a magic genie in a bottle where all your problems will suddenly go away and that's not to say you will never do anything wrong….but give God a chance. You've given everything else a chance but refuse to invest in God….what are you afraid of? That it might actually work? And if it doesn't work (though I promise you it will if you are sincere) what really are you missing out on? God's not asking you to do anything but accept Christ and trust Him….. it's not hard either, God desires honesty, purity, an open and mold-able heart – you can start right in your living room – I did…. 4 years ago God began to do a work in me and little by little it progresses…. so I encourage you…all of you…to the many on my newsfeed who are lost and searching, hurting, crying, jumping from this to that trying to fill a void that just won't be filled – GO TO GOD and if you don't understand how or what to do – watch the video below and then contact me, I'll be happy to help you. As said in this message, "I was rescued, so I come to rescue others who also suffer as I have". God Loves You and He Desires You forget all that stuff and junk that you think you know about Christ and really get to know the TRUE LIVING GOD…. will you let Him in?


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The American architectural firm, CetraRuddy, led by co-founder John Cetra, wins the Architizer Awards for the Choice School at Tiruvalla, Kerala
By Shevlin Sebastian
As 7 p.m. approached, on April 12, Elsa Jose, a trustee of the Choice Foundation, at Kochi, could feel her heartbeat speed up. The results of the Architizer Awards, which celebrates the year's best architecture globally, was about to be announced in New York.
The design of the new Choice School, at Tiruvalla [88 kms from Kochi], by the American architectural firm Cetra Ruddy, led by co-founder John Cetra, 62, was in the Global Top 5 in the 'Unbuilt Institutions' Category.
Around 350 judges had selected the five finalists in each of the 115 categories. Thereafter, they would select a jury winner in each category. Meanwhile, the names of the finalists had been released to the public so that they can vote online. And it was in this public-voting category that Elsa hoped there would be good news.
So, she logged on, but the site had crashed due to too many visitors. A few minutes later, Elsa managed to break through. "I kept scrolling down and suddenly I saw that the Choice School, Tiruvalla, had been declared the winner," says Elsa. "I yelled and jumped with joy and immediately called up my dad [Jose Thomas, President, Choice Foundation, who was in America], and informed my family and colleagues." The school had defeated competitors from the USA, Russia, and Tanzania.
Says an elated Jose: "To me this is not just our achievement, but a major success for our country. All Indians should be proud."
It is, is, indeed, something to be proud of. The school, which has an area of 2 lakh sq. ft., has five interconnecting blocks: a hostel, a performing arts centre, a primary, middle and high school. "The design resembles '5 fingers', which crisscross and reach out in different directions," says John, who took a year to come up with the design, following multiple visits.
One major change is that in the junior classes, the familiar hall-type classrooms, with benches, one behind the other, has been changed. Instead, in each class, there will be eight to ten tables and chairs, where students will sit together. "I feel that students need to interact with each other in a more direct way," says John. "Thus, they will be able to learn social skills, share ideas, and learn from each other, apart from the teacher's contribution."
One important attribute is the way the school has been protected from the relentless monsoon rain. "We have provided a covered area outside the building, where the children can play or do other activities," says John. "Thus, the environment becomes, not only one of interior classroom space but also an outdoor space and there is a connection between the two."
Another aspect which John has tackled is the harsh summer sunlight. So, he came up with the idea of creating a trellis-like woodwork outside the building which would help reduce the glare. "It becomes a great decorative element in the design of the building," says John. "We have large windows in the classrooms, but these are protected on the outside by the decorative screenings. It will reduce the direct sun coming into the building." The other materials he has used include reinforced concrete and perforated aluminium cladding.
In his research, John discovered that fans in classrooms in India made a lot of noise. He wondered how the children could hear the teacher. In some schools, the fans were installed under the light fixtures. This created a strobe-like effect. "To counter that, I have got rid of the fans and provided air conditioning," says John. "So, it will be a pleasant experience for the children."
And many people are happy, including superstar Mohanlal. "As a lover of art and design, the style closely reflects what Kerala truly is, while integrating modern amenities and using sustainable resources," says Mohanlal. Incidentally, the first phase, from Classes 1-5, of the Rs 80 crore day-cum-boarding school, will be inaugurated in June.
Meanwhile, when asked how he selected CetraRuddy, which was recently inducted into the architectural Hall of Fame, Jose says, "Normally it would not have happened because their standard fees would not have made it viable for a school project in India [John was paid $500,000]. However, because of my close friendship with John, I told him that he should do something to radically alter the face of education in India."
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RightVoter Signs Steven Everett for Lieutenant Governor of Connecticut
Washington, DC – RightVoter is proud to announce the addition of Steve Everett to its list of clients for the 2018 cycle. Everett, a U.S. Navy veteran and First Selectman of the Town of Columbia, is running for Lieutenant Governor of Connecticut.
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probal rashid, finalist of the may 2017 edition
Please scroll down to read the Project Statement and see the images.
Probal Rashid is a documentary photographer and photojournalist working in Bangladesh, represented by Zuma Press, USA. He has studied a Post Graduate Diploma in Photojournalism through a scholarship program of World Press Photo at the Konrad Adenauer Asian Center for Journalism (ACFJ) at Ateneo De Manila University in the Philippines. He also holds an MBA. His works have been published in many national and international newspapers and magazines such as The National Geographic, Los Angeles Times, Forbes, GEO, New York Post, Days Japan, Paris Match, The Wall Street Journal, Stern, RVA, The Telegraph, Focus magazine and The Guardian. Moreover, his photographs have been exhibited in Bangladesh, Germany, Japan, Thailand, Malaysia, UK, USA and some of his works selected by the Kiyosato Museum of Photographic Arts for their permanent collection. Probal is the recipient of numerous awards for his work including the Pictures Of the Year International (POYi), Days Japan Photojournalism Award, China International Press Photo Award (CHIPP), NPPA's Best of Photojournalism Awards, Yonhap International Press Photo Awards, KL International Photo award, FCCT/OnAsia Photojournalism, "Zoom-‐in on Poverty" Global Photo Award, CGAP microfinance photo award, WPGA Annual Pollux Awards in U.K, International Year of Biodiversity Award and the Atlanta Photojournalism Seminar Contest.
Project Statement, The Rohingyas: A People Without A Home
Approximately 70,000 Rohingya Muslims have fled from Myanmar to Bangladesh since October 9, 2016 after the Burmese military launched clearance operations. The U.N. human rights office said in their report that Myanmar's security forces have committed mass killings, torture and gang rapes of Rohingyas, as well as burned their villages. Rohingyas began to flee from military oppression—first in 1978 and then again in 1991-‐92—in major influxes of some 500,000 people. Presently, around 32,000 registered refugees stay in the UNHCR-‐run camps in Cox's Bazar, while another estimated 500,000 unregistered live outside the camps. Consequently, most of the unregistered refugees are deemed underprivileged according to the scale of basic human rights. The Bangladeshi government has accommodated the Rohingyas to a certain point, but considering limited resources as well as the poor conditions its own population lives under, it is hardly in a position to resolve the issue on its own. The Rohingya refugee issue has been a long-‐standing problem and, unfortunately, the international community has remained mostly mute, unwilling to play a role in helping to resolve the problem. More than 35 years since it began, the Rohingyas' crisis is long overdue for a solution. This project offers insight into these helpless people's lives. Probal has seen children deprived of their parents and wives deprived of their families, being initiallyabashed of himself for not being able to do anything. However, when he sawthe warm glow of hope in some of their eyes, he instantly believed that he wasdoing something. His work is not only to describe the present but also to warn us of future problems before it's too late.


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Santa Class Confidential
The class was great and here are a few things we learned. The bottom of the pupil is a lighter shade of blue or brown than the top. We worked in 3 values for the face. The lightest shade, Pat taught us was in the center of the forehead, alongside the nose and cheek bones. I high-low hooked the eyebrows and mustache at Pat's suggestion and I love the way it came out. I am going to add a wider black border. This Santa will become a pillow, like the one I showed a few weeks ago, that I did in a more primitive style. This is Kathy Morton's Santa of the Mittens. I have all of her Santa patterns on hand. We are doing another of these FACE classes next week with another batch of rug hookers, then…..we decided in February we are going to do a class with black or mahogany Santa faces. I think those will be fun and challenging too. Let me know if you would like to be a part of these great one day classes here at the store. Pat Shafer brought all her talents as a china painter as well as a rug hooker to the table for this one. Everyone in the class learned a lot and each of us made a Santa with a very unique look.
And now to the very important topic of BLUE. Here is a picture of him the day we brought him home. He looks so tiny here with me on a Sandhills road side. He was 7 1/2 weeks old and weighed about 13 lbs then. He is now 9 weeks old and weighs in at about 17.5 lbs. The center picture
shows him making friends with our old barn cat Tiger Lily. He wanted her to play….she let him know she considered him an insipid youth. That did not keep him from trying. He is also making progress with his 2 old lady dog friends. He idolizes Biscuit the black lab, but since he is more Torrey, the blue heeler's size, he harasses her more frequently. She has no patience for his nonsense, but her growls have little affect on Blue. His feelings rarely get hurt for more than a few seconds and then he is back at it. I told Carl I was feeling sorry for Torrey until this afternoon, when I saw her go wake Blue up from a sound sleep. Here we were, all peacefully enjoying this respite from his antics…….and she had to go purposely wake him up. Obviously she enjoys the nonsense as much as he does.
Below is a picture of Blue enjoying his bed in my voice studio at the theatre. He slept for over 2 hours of voice lessons on Wednesday. I don't know how he did it, with children coming and going and stepping over him to make copies, piano playing and all the singing and singing and singing. But he did. He is obviously a natural at being a theatre dog and a store dog. The fit for him is like a glove. He has not had an 'accident' anywhere, rides in the car like it is his life and is clearly a genius of a little (soon to be big) dog. Monday we go for our first official haircut. I will post a picture after the new hair-do.
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Joy in the Journey
by Steve Goodier
Anonymous did it again. Whoever this person is put it well:
"Follow your dream! Unless it's the one where you're at work in
your underwear during a fire drill."
Yes - some dreams should be forgotten as soon as possible.
But when it comes to life dreams, rather than sleep dreams, I am
coming to believe that it is less important whether you actually
reach a goal or achieve a beautiful dream than just to follow.
Simply start following and see where it leads.
Let me explain.
Two brothers decided to dig a deep hole behind their house. As
they were working, a couple of older boys stopped by to watch.
"What are you doing?" asked one of the visitors.
"We plan to dig a hole all the way through the earth!" one of the
brothers volunteered excitedly.
The older boys began to laugh, telling the younger ones that
digging a hole all the way through the earth was impossible.
After a long silence, one of the diggers picked up jar full shiny
pebbles, worms and a wide assortment of odd insects. He showed it
to the scoffing visitors and said quietly and confidently, "Even
if we don't dig all the way through the earth, look what we found
along the way."
Maybe their goal was too ambitious, but it did get them to dig.
And that is what following a dream is about - our best dreams
point us where we want to go and then nudge us in that direction.
In other words, they set us to digging.
But you know how it goes - you just won't achieve everything you
attempt. You may shoot for the moon and only hit the neighbor's
You may fully intend to be in love for a lifetime. But not every
relationship will endure. Not every hope will come to pass. Not
every endeavor will be completed. Not every dream will be
But here is the wonder of it all - when you fall short of your
aim, perhaps you can say, "Yes, but look at what I found along
the way. Look at the wonderful things which have come into my
life because I tried to do something."
I think those boys got it right. It is in the digging that life
is lived. It's the joy in the journey that matters most.
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I Lost #NaNoWriMo2015
... And I'm okay with that.
Yes, I only made it to around 40,000 words this November, as opposed to beating the 50,000 last year, but as I wrote on Twitter, I think it's more important for me to continue writing consistently every day than to try to write myself to death in the last bits of November that are left. I have had a great run this month and I am proud of that. I had low expectations going into NaNo this year, with school and all getting in my way from writing consistently every day, but I blew away those expectations, buckled down, and created my art. And I think that's the coolest thing.
The main reason I didn't finish this year is because of Thanksgiving and everything surrounding it. My girlfriend and best friend in the world, Anna, came back from college in Missouri for Thanksgiving break, and I put aside the things I had been working on to focus on spending time with her and my family for the holidays. Sure, I could have stayed up late and gotten up early and written the rest of it, but not only would it be the crappiest material I wrote all month, I don't think I would be nearly as excited to continue with the novel as I am having taken a break. I would have started hating the project simply because it was making my week miserable, and that's not conducive to good productivity or a good life. And so I sacrificed ten thousand words for a week of love and fellowship with the best people I know.
This month, I finished seven chapters of my novel, To Look Skyward, and a short story for my creative writing class tentatively named A Cage For Lions, made as a prequel set in the same world as the novel. And though there's gonna be a lot of revision in the next month as I get ready for another big writing challenge I'll be giving myself in January, I am back at it at full strength and I've never felt better. This novel is going to be finished soon, and that is gonna feel so good. And I think a main part of that is the fact that I put it aside for a while to focus on more important things. My art will be waiting for me on the other side.
Now it's time to focus on catching up with the schoolwork that I've been putting off to work on my novel and spend quality time with my loved ones. That means writing a four page paper before Wednesday night for Ancient History. It's going to be about oral poetry and mythology and storytelling, all of which are some of my favorite things, so that's awesome, but I'm still not entirely sure of the specific slant I want it to have. So wish me luck and send up prayers for that, if you would. Also, I have some math homework to catch up on for Quantitative Reasoning, and after all that is done, final exams to study for and a final project to put together for Creative Writing.
Oh, that reminds me of something really awesome that I wanted to mention. After I submitted my short story, A Cage For Lions, to my creative writing instructor, I had a meeting with him to talk about it, as we've done once before for one of the other narratives we've written. He proceeded to tell me how much he loved the short story and asked me to tell him more of what I had been working on. I got to tell him about To Look Skyward, and he was as sold on the idea as I was, which was incredibly encouraging. He e-mailed me some tips for the worldbuilding, geeked out with me about fantasy for a moment, said I should send the story out to a fantasy magazine if I did some revision on it, and then we got down to talking about what I should do for my final project of the semester.
It's a seven to fifteen-page work that I have to turn in, either of nonfiction or fiction. I quickly decided on fiction, since that's where my true passion lies, but I confessed that I didn't really have an idea for what to write yet, so we brainstormed for a bit. My professor eventually suggested that I just write something related to my novel, since I was already doing that, such as a chapter or an excerpt. And so that's what I'm going to be working on. I'm trying to decide whether or not I should write a new chapter, try to find a good existing chapter to revise, or try to make some sort of extra scene or excerpt that doesn't tie in with the main story. Whichever I choose, I want to make sure it's a complete story that stands on its own without having to have read anything else in To Look Skyward. And therein will lie the main challenge.
But yeah, after that, I need to finish writing a song that someone commissioned me to write and then my semester will be over. Then on to revising the chapters I wrote for NaNoWriMo and writing more chapters beyond that. Huzzah for productivity!
But yes, I lost NaNoWriMo this year, and I'm okay with that. If you won this year, congratulations! That's so awesome. I'm proud of you. If you didn't win this year, congratulations, you wrote! That's so awesome. I'm proud of you. If you didn't participate at all, WHAT ARE YOU DOING? Join next year! It's a blast and you won't regret. Just make sure that you keep your priorities straight and your expectations where they should be, and it'll be a fun month.
See you next year, everyone.


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SiriusXM Stabilizes On Volume
The equity is not where we want to see it, but I suspect that many longs are happy that this equity moved up today on big volume even if the price is still scary low. SiriusXM is hovering in the low $3's and it will be an interesting couple of weeks. There is a lot resting on this quarterly call. It will set the tone for the next few months. The near term will have some volatility associated with it. SiriusXM is a longer term story this year, but we will have to endure pain to reap the benefits. It is simply how things work.
What we want to watch for is that this equity hold the line above $3.13. IOt is really that simple. If that does not hold, we could see (dare I say) a visit to the $2's surrounding the call. Unfortunately, this equity needs to prove itself again. When Liberty pulled out it did not instill confidence.
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25/06/2018 – The Australian Border Force (ABF) has charged a 54-year-old Australian man with allegedly importing approximately six and a half kilograms of the border controlled drug pseudoephedrine in his suitcase.
The man arrived into Sydney International Airport on a flight from Vietnam on Saturday 23 June and was selected for baggage examination by ABF officers.
His suitcase contained a number of commercially packaged food items labelled as instant cereal, tea and coffee. When opened, the packages revealed a white crystallized powder which returned positive results for pseudoephedrine.
Pseudoephedrine is a border controlled drug and is used as a precursor agent in the manufacture of drugs of dependence, such as ice.
The man was charged with section 307.11 of the Criminal Code Act 1995 (Cth), for the importation of a commercial quantity of a border controlled precursor, being pseudoephedrine.
This charge carries a maximum penalty of life imprisonment.
ABF Regional Commander NSW Danielle Yannopoulos said this seemingly innocent bag containing commercially packaged food items is an example of the extent criminals will go to in order to conceal illicit substances.
"Attempts such as this to smuggle illicit substances across the border are no match to skilled officers who know things are not always what they appear to be.
"We are committed to stopping importation of illicit substances into our community and catching those responsible for bringing them here," Commander Yannopoulos said.
The 54-year-old appeared in Parramatta Local Court on Sunday 24 June and has been remanded in custody until the next court date on Wednesday 27 June also at Parramatta Local Court.


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Have the courage to see me and I hope I am brave enough to see you.
Most people, when they see me, they are not seeing me. They are seeing the story that they have of me. The story of who they think I am. That is not me. I'm not a story that exist inside your head. I'm a human being.
Everytime you relate to me as a story, you missed out. You see the story you have of me because you only see the story that you have of you. You box yourself just as much as you box me. You scare yourself with stories that trap you. Stories of what you can't do of who you can't be; that you are not good enough.
Everytime you dip your brush into the story part and paint the world with the stereotypes, you forget the one thing that's universal. At the core of it, you and me, we are the same.
Like you, I want to be seen. Like you, I wanna be loved. Look beyond all of these. Have the courage to see me and I hope I am brave enough to see you.
We can't see another's truth until we see can see our own. The more we see and love ourselves, the greater our capacity to see and love one another. It starts with you.
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Parents and relatives of a child who has passed away while receiving treatments at the Matara General Hospital staged a protest today demanding for justice in front of the hospital.
A proper response has not been received by the family from the responsible authorities and therefore they have staged a protest blocking the main entrance to the hospital, our correspondent says.
Later three individuals have been permitted to meet the Director of the hospital, and according to them, the officials have promised to conduct an investigation regarding this incident confessing that a mistake has happened from their side.


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Past Pupils
Since the foundation of the School in 1971, thousands of pupils have been educated at Bosmansdam High School. These past pupils have been and continue to be a credit to their Alma Mater. As ambassadors of the ethos of the school, they have been assets to the school. The same goes for all the teachers. Wherever you go, somewhere, somehow you will find a bossie. This network of past pupils provides a welcome support in many different ways. Through our data bank, who now has more than 1250 names, e-mail addresses and cellphone numbers it is possible to bring you in touch with your classmates of bygone days and to allow past pupils to keep in touch with each other and to organise re-unions. Die OLV strewe daarna om 'n maksimum skakeling tussen die skool en sy oud-leerders te verkry. The PPA chain is only as strong as its weakest link. Don't be that. Please send contact info via the website, Facebook or Twitter. Click here to submit your information into the database Click here to request to view the database
Call 082 456 0787 for more details
Photos: Tessa Gerber & Desiree Fortune
Banking details
Name of acc: Bosmansdam High School Bank: ABSA Acc number 0390 391 218 Code 632005 Ref: PP + Surname
Events to diariseEvents in 2012 for you to take part in and enjoy / Gebeurlikhede wat jy in kan deelneem en geniet in 2012
|Waar / Where
|From Feb. to Nov.
|Minor Donors Project
|Sa 21 July from 9:00 to 12;00
|White Elephant Sale. Cash Bar
|School Hall
|Sa 18 Aug from 19:00 till 23:00
|Mr & Ms Bothasig (18 to 30 yrs) Tables of 10 people at R250 per table. Cash bar
|School hall
|Sa 1 Sept from 19:00 till 23:30
|Spring Dance @ R35 p.p. Cash bar. Raffle winner announcement at 22:00
|School hall
Past Pupil Committee 2012/13
|Schalk Burger
|Vice Chair:
|Elana Edwards (Traut)
|Tessa Gerber (D'Oliveira)
|Heloïse Thackwray
|Desiree Fortune (Greenway) Danielle Wentzel (Groenwald) Michelle Walmsley Scott Paterson Danie Human (Headmaster) Marius Marx (Deputy Principal)
|Add Hoc:
|Ina Burger
Past Pupils NewsletterClick here to read the Past Pupils Newsletter
PPA Photos:
Committee 2012/13
1 Photos
Country Jamboree
16 Photos
Barnyard 2009
7 Photos
AGM of PPA
10 Photos
Clubhouse Meeting 2-10-09
6 Photos
Re-unie oud onderwysers, 21-11-2009
37 Photos
Matric Dance Expo
25 Photos
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12 Photos
PPA Golf Dag by Burgandy Estate
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When should you expect to be paid? Please take a look at the calendar above.
Our pay period begins on Monday and ends Sunday. If you are on direct deposit, everything worked during this time will be issued out on the following Friday. If you are on paper check, you can expect your check between the following Friday and Wednesday.
It's important to look at the dates so you don't get confused on when to expect your next check.
In this example, you see that our pay period began on Monday the 1st and ended on Sunday the 7th. If you have direct deposit, this means that the work done between these dates will be issued on the following Friday the 12th.
It's important to note that it's a repetitive process. After the pay period ends on the 7th, it begins again on the Monday 7th and ends on Sunday the 14th.
If your check doesn't arrive by Wednesday of the following week, please write into Support.


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My name is Lucy J Mitchell and I am a freelance Sound Editor and Dubbing Mixer for TV, Film and Computer Games living on the Surrey-London border and have been working in the Audio Post Production industry for almost 10 years. Pro Tools has SO many functions, some of which have been cleverly added over time thanks to user experience feedback, so well done you!
In my first article on Pro Tools Expert I covered the first 7 Pro Tools functions I could not live without In this article I am going to cover the second batch of 7 Pro Tools functions I could not live without.
8. Wave Height/Zoom
There are multiple ways to change the zoom of your waveforms. Out of habit I use the keyboard, but occasionally Control+rollerball. I tend to vary my zoom a lot during an edit because sometimes I might want the waveform to be small so I can see the transients more easily, plus I find it easier to view zoomed out – less cluttered! Other times I need to have the waveform much bigger so I can see quieter sounds like breaths, or random knocks/clicks.
9. Fade Adaptability
Stay with me here. What I mean here is this: There are lots of different ways to add a fade to a clip, and lots of different ways to change a fade. You can move the fade back and forwards on the timeline once in place. You can alter the boundary (pull it in or out to make it shorter or longer). You can also change the length of the fade by adjusting the front of the fade. You can change the shape of the fade; not just straight or curved – you can alter the gradient of the curve, or even make it S shaped (although I have literally never used an S fade... anyone else?)
There are so many things you can do with a simple fade, and I think that is fabulous.
10. Track Groups
When you group tracks together, (Command+G) if you edit one track, the others in the group are also edited – like clip breaking, moving, trimming, fading - the volume automation is also altered together. I use this mostly for dialogue when I need to edit two microphones together – either boom & clip, or multiple character radio mics. It is also useful for atmospheres when you are always laying up 2 or 3 layers at a time. It saves having to select multiple tracks and hold down shift every time you want to do the exact same edit to more than one track. You can easily deactivate the groups when you don't want to edit tracks together by pressing Shift+Command+G.
11. Paste To Selection (Option+Command+V)
I use this when I copy or cut a long file, and want to paste it to a smaller section. Mostly when dialogue editing, pasting 'silence' in between words where the handles contain unwanted sound. The silence can either found elsewhere, or a fill track created by white noise & impulse responses, or RX Advanced Ambience Match. You simply highlight the gap you want to fill, press Option+Command+V and voila! I also use this technique when editing ambience effects.
It does work the other way round when you want paste a short file into a longer section; Pro Tools will fill the entire selection by duplicating/looping your files. I rarely use it this way however, unless the file I'm pasting is long to begin with like atmospheres, as I think repeated 'silence' and short effects are really obvious and quite jarring.
12. Constrain Clip To Vertical Movement (Control+Drag Clip)
This assures complete accuracy when syncing up clips like sound effects. Each track will be directly below the other, at exactly the same timecode. It is also useful if you have put a clip in place, but you simply need to move it to another track; whether that be moving recorded Voice over onto an 'alt take' track, or if you accidentally lay up an effect on a dialogue track (not that I have done that either...)
13. Duplicate Clip In Edit Window (Option/Alt+Drag Clip)
This is not an immediate duplication following clip like Command+D, this is dragging a clip to where you want it, but copying the clip - not moving it. For me, this is just quicker than 'copying' a region, pasting it somewhere, and then moving it to where you want it (or visa-versa). You basically skip a step! You can also visualise how the clip will fit onto the timeline immediately before you let go of your keyboard and therefore might change your mind about which track to place it on. This will keep your session neat from the word go. The visual aspect of editing can be incredibly helpful.
14. Keys With Universal Roles Across Various Functions
You probably have no idea what this means. I am sorry but I have now better way to describe this that succinctly. For example...
|Record Arming a Track
|Hold down Option/Alt: Affects ALL Tracks
|Hold down Shift+Option: Affects all SELECTED tracks
|Hold down Shift to bypass cancellation (if not in latch)
|Solo/Mute a track
|Hold down Option: Affects ALL Tracks
|Hold down Shift+Option: Affects all SELECTED tracks
|Hold down Shift to bypass cancellation (if not in latch)
|Changing your track size
|Hold down Option: Affects ALL Tracks
|Hold down Shift+Option: Affects all SELECTED tracks
|Making a Plug-in inactive
|Hold down Option: Affects ALL Tracks
|Hold down Shift+Option: Affects all SELECTED tracks
|Change I/O of a track
|Hold down Option: Affects ALL Tracks
|Hold down Shift+Option: Affects all SELECTED tracks
See where I'm going with this? If you want to do something to a track, you can very easily do the same to other tracks, by adding Alt etc to your keyboard shortcut/mouse click.
How About You?
So there you have it! There are loads of others I use on a regular basis, but this list was already getting too long so I have shown you my most important when editing. Have any functions you use more than these? Let us know in the comments!


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22 July 2018 :
On 12th July, Deutsche Welle reported that a German medical company is suspected of illegally shipping several tons of a solution that is used to euthanise animals to the US. The German medical company VET Pharma Friesoythe GmbH is suspected of having illegally delivered several tons of an animal euthanising agent to the USA. The active substance contained, pentobarbital, is repeatedly used in US prisons to execute people and falls under the EU Torture Directive. It is therefore subject to strict export restrictions. According to information from NDR and Suddeutsche Zeitung, the public prosecutor's office in Oldenburg is investigating the managing director of the company on suspicion of a commercial violation of the German foreign trade law. At the end of May, customs investigators searched the company's offices in Friesoythe in Lower Saxony and Schwabenheim in Rhineland-Palatinate and confiscated data and documents. Specifically, the public prosecutor assumes that VET Pharma has exported 3 deliveries of the injection solution "Beuthanasia-D" to the USA since November 2017 without a corresponding export license. Employees of VET Pharma are said to have manipulated export data in order to prevent the responsible transport company from noticing the explosive nature of the deliveries. According to a search warrant issued by the District Court of Oldenburg, the main customs office in Bremen prevented further exports in February 2018. according to US customs data, VET Pharma supplied the drugs to a US sister company, Intervet Schering-Plough Animal Health. Both companies belong to the US pharmaceutical giant Merck Sharp & Dohme (MSD). Further deliveries are said to have gone to Japan, also in these cases no export license is said to have existed. The public prosecutor's office in Oldenburg confirmed preliminary proceedings "against several managers of a pharmaceutical company" upon request, but did not want to comment on concrete details with reference to the ongoing investigations. "Beuthanasia-D" is used in veterinary medicine to put down dogs. The main active ingredient of the product, pentobarbital, is also used in American prisons to execute people. The substance has therefore been covered by a European anti-torture directive since 2011. According to German law, an export to the USA is only permitted if the whereabouts of the product have been completely clarified. In the past 5 years, the responsible Federal Office of Economics and Export Control has not approved the delivery of the substance to the USA. Many pharmaceutical companies ignore delivery requests from the USA for such products because they want to prevent their drugs from being used on death row. Upon request, a spokesperson for MSD Animal Health announced that they were "naturally already working closely with the authorities on this matter".


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Europe Launches Major Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Push with €1B JTI
15 October 2008
Representatives of industry, the research community and the European institutions launched the €1 billion (US$1.357 billion) Fuel Cell and Hydrogen Joint Technology Initiative (JTI) (earlier post) at an event in Brussels, Belgium on 14 October.
Over the next six years, the European Commission and industry will invest almost €500 million each into the initiative, with the aim of accelerating the development of hydrogen and fuel cell technologies and bringing them to the market by 2020. The EC estimates that the JTI's activities will reduce the time to market for these technologies by two to five years.
The JTI will focus its efforts on four main areas:
- Transportation and hydrogen refuelling infrastructure;
- Hydrogen production and distribution;
- Stationary power generation and combined heat and power (CHP); and
- Early markets.
The JTI's first call for proposals, which has a budget of €28.1 million (US$30 million), was published earlier this month. It covers areas such as transportation and refuelling infrastructures and the production, storage and distribution of hydrogen.
The new JTI brings together more than 60 private companies, including small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and large multinationals, together with leading energy research groups from across Europe.
The Fuel Cells and Hydrogen Joint Technology Initiative is the best possible vehicle to accelerate the development of technologies and bring the commercialization of hydrogen and fuel cells forward. To prepare the market for these strategic technologies it is necessary to ensure the cooperation of all stakeholders: it is not only needed for the relevant industrial sectors to develop the supply chain, but it is also critical to ensure the cooperation between research, industry and government, at regional, national and European level.—Gijs van Breda Vriesman, Chairman of the Governing Board of the Joint Undertaking
The JTI has been set up as a Joint Undertaking under Article 171 of the EC Treaty. Its work will be overseen by a Governing Board comprising representatives from research, industry and the Commission. An Executive Director and the Program Office will manage the day-to-day running of the organization. Further input will come from three advisory boards.
The EU's Council of Ministers gave the green light to the establishment of the Fuel Cells and Hydrogen JTI at the end of May 2008. Other JTIs to have been established so far focus on innovative medicines (IMI), embedded computer systems (ARTEMIS), nanoelectronics (ENIAC) and aeronautics and air transport (Clean Sky).


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Two young pop titans unite
Charli XCX has announced a new collaboration with Troye Sivan, which arrives on Friday (October 5).
'1999' will be the first time the two pop stars have worked together.
Posting on Twitter on Monday (October 1), Charli wrote: 1999 OUT THIS FRIDAY – BY UR FAV POP LEGENDS
The Matrix-themed artwork and the song title has sent fans into a frenzy. Could it be that the pair will reference the seminal 1999 science fiction movie?
The new track follows the release of Sivan's second album, 'Bloom', in August. Read NME's five-star review.
Charli's latest release, 'Pop 2', arrived last year. The soloist has since shared songs including 'No Angel', '5 in the Morning', and 'Girls Night Out'.
Meanwhile, a documentary about Charli was aired last month on BBC World Service. Listen to In The Studio: Charli XCX here.
Sivan collaborated with Ariana Grande in June with 'Dance To This'.
The song was the fourth single from Sivan's latest album, which followed the title track, 'My, My, My', and 'The Good Side'.


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First Judicial District - District Judge
2008 Retention Survey Report
Honorable Jane A. TidballRetention year: 2008
Recommendation: Retain
The First Judicial District Commission on Judicial Performance unanimously and strongly recommends that Judge Jane A. Tidball BE RETAINED.
Background: Judge Tidball was appointed to the First Judicial District Court in August 1998. Prior to her appointment to the Court, Judge Tidball was a District Court magistrate in the 20th Judicial District. Her community interests include helping numerous charities, being a guest professor at a local law school and speaking at high schools. Professionally, Judge Tidball has been involved in an impressive array of legal commissions and committees. She is currently serving on the Colorado Supreme Court Civil Rules Committee.
Judge Tidball believes that it is critical for a judge to foster a positive reputation in the community, so the public will have confidence both in the judge and the system. She has published a wide range of legal articles in four different legal communications. She also chaired a district-wide committee on conducting mediation in criminal cases last year.
Strengths: Judge Tidball possesses many strengths that are an asset to both her and to her position. Descriptions of her strengths from those surveyed about her include good communication, knowledgeable of the rules of evidence, neutral and unbiased, great asset to the bench, tight control over proceedings, understandable language, dignity, no ex parte communications, she makes tough decisions, and she writes excellent opinions.
Weaknesses: Descriptions of her weaknesses from those surveyed about her include rushing trials and pushing an unrealistic trial schedule. Judge Tidball reported that she has already taken action to address these matters.
Recommendation: 97% of the attorneys who were surveyed recommended that she be retained, and 91% of the non-attorneys recommended that she be retained. The commission concurs and strongly recommends that Judge Jane A. Tidball BE RETAINED.


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It's October, friends! And October means lots of wonderful things that make my heart get all fluttery. Cooler weather (or so I've been promised), pumpkin bread (but let's be honest, I eat that year round), celebrating the birthdays of some of my absolute favorite people, more time spent catching up with dear people that we have missed oh so much... AND it means the release of Nate Berkus for Target. Target is on top of their game these days. A lot of you lovely bloggers have covered their new Fall collections, and I just love seeing all of the things that will be hitting stores soon. But my absolute favorite is Nate Berkus for Target.
These are a few of my favorites, but the entire collection is worth checking out later this month when it arrives. He has such a talent for mixing textures, creating eye-catching finishes, and staying on-trend while keeping true to his classic style. Love.
Happy Fall!


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Insulin Glulisine Drug Information
If your pancreas is having trouble producing enough insulin, you may benefit from insulin glulisine (Apidra®), a prescription diabetes medication. This rapid-acting form of insulin is used to help control the spike in blood sugar levels that occurs after meals. It is approved for use in adults only and is typically used in combination with a long-acting insulin.
Most people tolerate this product well. However, as with any medicine, side effects are possible. Some of the potential side effects of insulin glulisine include but are not limited to:
- Low blood sugar levels (hypoglycemia)
- A skin reaction at the injection site
- Thickening or pitting of the skin at the injection site.
Before using insulin glulisine, make sure your healthcare provider has up-to-date information on any other drugs you are taking, including vitamins and supplements, as well as any allergies you may have, including to medications, foods, dyes, or preservatives. Also, let your healthcare provider know if you have any liver or kidney problems.
(For more details on this drug, including information on other side effects and safety warnings, click Insulin Glulisine.)
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Socrates declared that 'the unexamined life is not worth living'. 1900 years later, St Ignatius (the founder of the Jesuits, 1491-1556) would have agreed with him. He recommended a daily 'examen of consciousness', a way of praying that looks over the day – or month, or year – that has just passed, discerning where our thoughts and actions have helped us to be in touch with God and reflect him, and where they have taken us away from God.
Try it; it is an excellent thing to do at the turn of the year.
There are 5 simple steps:
Find a quiet place; become aware of God's presence (he is always there!). Ask him to show you what he wants to talk to you about.
Look over the past year and thank God for all that has been good.
Still thinking of the events and developments of the last year, notice how you feel about them. Have any drawn you closer to God? Were there any that made you feel far from God? Don't judge yourself – just notice.
Thank God for the times when you have been in tune with him, and express your sorrow for the times you have not responded to him.
Look ahead to the new year; what is it you want from God in the months to come? Ask him, trusting that he will give you what is good.
Close your time of prayer by thanking God for what he has shown you and offering yourself for his service.


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When I first came across the concept of purpose, a couple of months after starting with Message House, I initially treated it as an incredibly useful tool that would help me deliver quality work for our clients. I used it to put myself in their shoes - to understand their audiences, their challenges and the difference they were trying to make through their work. I found that by focussing on the 'why' rather than the 'what' or 'how', all these competing priorities could be reconciled, giving me clear guiding principles for our work.
But the more time I've spent thinking about purpose, the more convinced I've become that it is not just a useful tool that can be used as and when needed, rather, it is central to how all business should be run. On the most basic and immediate level, it gives us a reason to get up for work every morning and something other than money to base success on. More widely, purpose can help return profits, power an inclusive economy, drive innovation and deliver real societal benefit.
At this point we should set out exactly what we mean by purpose. This is not always easy as purpose means different things to different people and, frustratingly, is often undermined by corporate jargon. For me, it boils down to three distinct but equally important factors:
- to provide a reason to exist beyond making money
- to provide some form of societal good
- to be actively pursued by an organisation
Encouragingly, there is currently strong momentum behind purpose. Consumers are driving a demand for ethical products and employers increasingly have to advertise their purposeful credentials to recruit the best talent. More businesses, large and small, understand that pursuing purpose can help them achieve their long term aims. I believe that in the current economic and political uncertainty, businesses that have a clear purpose and can demonstrate their contribution to society will thrive, whereas those who fail to do this will ultimately lose relevance and will likely struggle.
In our new report we make the case for purpose. It explores the landscape, lays out the benefits and gives clear guidance for how purpose can be brought to life within a business. I hope it's an enjoyable and purposeful read.


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The next Stanton County Food Truck distribution will be the first Saturday of the month – October 5 beginning at 9:00 am. The distribution will be at the Stanton County Fairgrounds.
Please bring a copy of a bill showing your current physical address. All are welcome to receive the food available. What a blessing to have this gift in our community! Thank you to all who volunteer their time towards this worthwhile mission.
The Stanton County Food Pantry is housed at our church, New England Congregational UCC. Donations of non-perishable, with appropriate expiration-date food items and personal hygiene products are always welcomed. If no one is available to take your donation, please call the church to schedule a time to bring the donation to the church.
The pantry is open on Mondays and Wednesdays from 9:00 to 2:00 pm and other times by arrangement.
Please contact Pastor Linda for more information or for a form if you have not used this service previously. 402-910-4009


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131 S Americas Ave
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(915) 859-4145
Whataburger is located at 131 S Americas Ave in El paso near the intersection of S Americas Ave and Alameda Ave. Their menu consists of American dishes . Call (915) 859-4145 today!
- Cuisine:American
- On The Menu:Fries and Burgers
- Major Intersection:S Americas Ave And Alameda Ave
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Kandice of Holistic Hooping
Kandice, Founder of Holistic Hooping, has been committed to her mission of sharing "Personal Transformation through a Spirit-Centered HoopDance Practice" since the inception of the modern hoopdance movement, 15 yrs ago!
Dubbed "Hoop Mama of the Healing Hoop", she has taught and performed at numerous events and retreats around the 'whirled' for the last decade, sharing her Holistic Hoopology. With a degree in Psychology and Philosophy, her certifications in ThetaHealing, Chakra Therapy and Life Coaching, as well as her studies of Metaphysics, Quantum Physics, Holistic Medicine and more, she has developed her Holistic Hoopology; integrating all of her knowledge into a powerful modality, that combines hoopdance with other holistic practices to bring flow into one's life (on all levels), resulting in true personal transformation of her clients.
The root of Holistic Hoopology is the holistic perspective that mind, body, and spirit are all interconnected. Inside the hoop, you can clear your mind and focus your energy, which will uplift your spirit and in turn, 'amplify' your healing intentions, therefore enhancing your overall well-being. All healing is possible within the infinite possibilities of the empty innerspace of the hoop. YOU are the center of the Singularity and everything spirals out from there. Allow Kandice to guide you in taking your health and transformation into your own hands!
Holistic Hooping for personal and global transformation!