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Recent advances in arsenic trioxide encapsulated nanoparticles as drug delivery agents to solid cancers
Akhtar, Anam, Wang, Scarlet Xiaoyan, Ghali, Lucy ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3410-6615, Bell, Celia M. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3270-7081 and Wen, Xuesong ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6518-8962 (2017) Recent advances in arsenic trioxide encapsulated nanoparticles as drug delivery agents to solid cancers. Journal of Biomedical Research, 31 (2) . pp. 1-12. ISSN 1674-8301 (doi:10.7555/JBR.31.20160059)
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Since arsenic trioxide (ATO) was first approved as the front line therapy for acute promyelocytic leukemia (APL) 25 years ago, its anti-cancer properties for various malignancies have been under intense investigation. However, the clinical successes of ATO in treating hematological cancers have not been translated to solid cancers. This is due to arsenic's rapid clearance by the body's immune system before reaching the tumor site. Several attempts have henceforth been made to increase its bioavailability toward solid cancers without increasing its dosage albeit without much success. This review summarizes the past and current utilization of ATO in the medical field with primary focus on the implementation of nanotechnology for ATO delivery to solid cancer cells. Different approaches that have been employed to increase arsenic's efficacy, specificity and bioavailability to solid cancer cells were evaluated and compared. The potential of combining different approaches or tailoring delivery vehicles to target specific types of solid cancers according to individual cancer characteristics and arsenic chemistry was proposed and discussed.
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Our lives are becoming inextricably tied to the cloud. We use the cloud to store favourite snapshots, important documents and crucial work data. Over the past decade, it's become a part of our lexicon – to the point where it's even getting the odd pop culture reference.
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Osbornes' managing partner Mark Freedman is clear why HNWs should choose his firm: 'A first class service from a team of lawyers who are ranked as a leading family department in London, and who hold external accreditations of excellence.'
Freedman recently acted for a 'well-known' TV personality in 'highly contested' proceedings – a case involving property in London and business interests which were under threat of corporate litigation while family proceedings were ongoing. Additionally, there have been some highly publicised cases this year which have reached the Supreme Court 2018, one of which the firm has been involved with.
Freedman also acted for a property billionaire in a complex case focused on offshore trusts, and for an inventor, who most would consider 'a British institution', in complex divorce and financial proceedings in 'very difficult and sad circumstances – including the unusual appointment of a litigation friend'. Freedman adds that was a case where 'over a lifetime of innovation was at stake, over a relatively short, childless marriage'.
While he says the 'emotional impact of pieces of paper', like the Decree Absolute — the court's final order that officially ends a marriage, often catches clients by surprise, Spear's wonders if anything surprises the family lawyer himself, and asks if he has had any unusual requests in his time. 'Quite a few,' he admits. 'All of which have to remain confidential I'm afraid!'
He also conducts round table meetings and brings finance cases to a swift and cost-effective conclusion as an alternative to Court Hearings, on a regular basis.
Freedman sets out to achieve the 'very best' for his clients and has earned himself a reputation as a 'tough negotiator, both in and out the Court forum', says the firm. His work involves multi-jurisdictional family breakups (with particular emphasis on Europe and the Middle-East) and children's cases [Schedule 1] and has successfully represented clients in all areas including under the new Child Arrangements Programme.
He is recognised as a lawyer who 'will absolutely fight tooth and nail for his clients'. Experts also make note of his expertise in private children work, and his litigation and mediation expertise in high-value divorces.
A 'well-known and highly-regarded' family lawyer and tough negotiator, colleagues say he often receives referrals from existing and former clients as well as other family lawyers.
Known for his pragmatism and dedication to his role, he regularly appears on TV and radio commenting on issues and changes surrounding family law.
A 'good thinker who always fights his clients' corner,' according to market observers, Freedman is known as a 'brilliant lawyer' and a 'great tactician' who 'will absolutely fight tooth and nail for his clients'. Experts also make note of his expertise in private children work, and his litigation and mediation expertise in high-value divorces.
Freedman says the results of the Owens' case reignited the (now all but resolved) debate around no-fault divorce, which 'needs updating'. 'We wait to see whether this will be achieved on the "watch" of the recently installed new president of the Family Law Division of the Law Society, Lord Justice McFarlane,' he says.


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Novelist Anne Rice has quit Christianity for the second time. The Interview With a Vampire author—who had renewed her Catholic faith in recent years and penned a spiritually-themed memoir—says that while her faith in Christ is still strong, she's been turned off Christianity by the church's attitudes on social issues, by Catholic sex scandals, and the excommunication of a nun who approved a life-saving abortion.
Read more: http://www.newser.com/story/96827/vampire-novelist-quits-christianity.html#ixzz0vAgcOvXt


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The Chairman of the President Advisory Committee Against Corruption, Itse Sagay, in his reaction to the involvement of military in Rivers State governorship election stated that their involvement saved the people of the state from bloodbath.
Prof. Sagay made this claim while reacting to the statement by Buba Galadima on the militarization of the elections in Rivers State.
Sagay in his view stated that the elections in the state would have been difficult if not for the involvement of the military.
"Sincerely, I don't seem to understand what befell Buba Galadima at his old age that made him to continually talk recklessly and becoming irresponsible. You know it is a shame that he has become totally irresponsible and indiscipline in his language. It is very sad. I don't know what he lost or didn't get in APC that affected him mentally that he is talking childishly and embarrassingly."
"What Galadima said is pure nonsense. Militarisation of the election, was it the military that was voting? The military didn't stop anybody from going to vote. So what does he mean by militarisation? I wish he could go to Rivers State to vote without the military, and see if he would come back alive."
"The military saved us from bloodshed, especially in Rivers and Akwa-Ibom where no election has ever been free. Rivers particularly, they always write results. In 2015, Governor Nysome Wike's result was just written by hand."
"The card reader read total votes cast as 229,000, and Wike claimed to have 1.2 million votes. There has never been an election in that place and if the military had not been involved, there would be no election. So, without the military in many parts of this country like Zamfara and most parts of the North-East and volatile areas, there would be no election."
"Let us be grateful to the military and thank them because if we annoy them and they withdraw, the bloodshed in our elections will cause a civil war. So, let Galadima stop talking nonsense, let him respect himself, withdraw from the public and just disappear."


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"I feel like he is addicted to video games!"
This worry is becoming more and more common among parents. For most, it just means that their child loves technology and has a difficult time unplugging. For some, it means that their child is choosing technology over most everything else and is struggling to cope.
What's the difference between liking gaming and video game addiction?
Most young people spend a lot of time with their devices. Indeed, the average American teenager clocks an average of nine hours of technology use daily. The overwhelming majority of these young people also do their homework, keep up their responsibilities, and have other interests. Yet adults and young people alike report feeling increasingly concerned that technology takes up too much time and attention in their lives.
Does this mean that young people are at risk of being addicted? It depends upon whom you ask. There is significant disagreement among clinicians and researchers about whether video game addiction warrants a clinical diagnosis. In 2013 the American Psychiatric Association (APA) did decide that internet gaming disorder warranted further research and study but did not include it as a formal diagnosis in the latest manual. On the other hand, the World Health Organization did recently include "gaming disorder" in the International Classification of Diseases.
Is video game addiction real?
Researchers studying the issue have come up with a variety of terms for the problem including pathological play, compulsive internet use, or problematic internet use, among others. It has also been hard to pin down the scale and scope of video game addiction. One review of studies focusing on American adolescents and college students found a range from zero to 26% for problematic Internet use reflecting a range of definitions, measures, and samples.
We won't go into the challenges that make drawing conclusions about internet addiction complicated. However, while researchers continue to learn more and debate the diagnostic approach, it is clear that a small percentage of young people do need help. These are not just young people who really like playing video games or going online. These are young people for whom the Internet or gaming has interfered with their ability to function and thrive.
One parent whose high school student spends forty-three hours a week playing online games makes this clear: "His grades have plummeted, he skips meals, and he hardly spends any time with his friends." This teenager can't wait for the scientific community to agree before he gets the support he needs to address video game addiction and get on the road to wellbeing.
More Accurate Language: Problematic Interactive Media Use
As opposed to talking about video game addiction, Dr. Michael Rich at the Center for Media and Child Health prefers to talk with families and adolescents about Problematic Interactive Media Use (PIMU). He argues that it is less stigmatizing and opens up important conversations not only about gaming but about information seeking, online pornography, and social media as well.
If you are worried that any of these practices have gotten in the way of your child's daily life, look for warning signs including:
- Poorer personal hygiene;
- Decrease in school performance; and
- Social withdrawal.
If you are worried
We created an Internet Addiction Symptom Checklist that you can run through to see if you think your child might need extra support. If you think that your child does have a problematic relationship with technology, check out the Center on Media and Child Health resources and reach out to your child's pediatrician or school social worker or counselor for next steps.
There is no need to panic that your child is becoming addicted just because he or she spends a lot of time online or you have power struggles over games. On the other hand, don't ignore signs of a real problem if you see them.
We've created a tool for adults who are worried that video games are taking over their child's life called the I'd Rather Inventory for Digital Wellbeing. While this is not a diagnostic tool, it is a helpful "first pass" to help you determine whether or not gaming or Internet use is becoming a problem.
More research:
- Common Sense Media (2015). The Common Sense Census: Media Use By Teens and Tweens. Access at: https://www.commonsensemedia.org/sites/default/files/uploads/research/census_executivesummary.pdf
- Pew Research Center. (2015). Technology device ownership: 2015. Washington, D.C.: Pew Research Center. Retrieved from http://www.pewinternet.org/2015/10/29/technologydevice-ownership-2015/
- American Psychiatric Association. (2013). Internet Gaming Disorder. Access at: file:///Users/erinwalsh/Downloads/APA_DSM-5-Internet-Gaming-Disorder.pdf
- Byun, S., Ruffini, C., Mills., JE, et al. (2009). Internet Addiction: Metasynthesis of 1996-2006 Quantitative Research. CyberPsychology & Behavior. 12(2). Pp. 203-207.
- Meerkerk G-J., Van Den Eijnden, R., Vermulst A., Garretsen H. (2009). The Compulsive Internet Use Scale (CIUS): Some Psychometric Properties. CyberPsychology & Behavior. 12(1). Pp. 1-6. Pp. 797–805.
- Caplan SE. (2002). Problematic Internet Use and Psychosocial Well-Being: Development of a Theory-Based Cognitive–Behavioral Measurement Instrument. Computers in Human Behavior. 18(5). Pp. 553-575
- Moreno, M. A., Jelenchick, L., Cox, E., Young, H., & Christakis, D.A. (2011). Problematic Internet Use Among US Youth: A Systematic Review. Archives of Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine. 165(9), Pp. 797–805.
- Center on Media and Child Health. (2014). Issue Brief: Internet Addiction. Access at: http://cmch.tv/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/Issue-Brief-Internet-Addiction.pdf
- Common Sense Media (2016). Technology Addiction: Concern, Controversy and Finding Balance. Access at: https://www.commonsensemedia.org/research/technology-addiction-concern-controversy-and-finding-balance
- Center on Media and Child Health. Problematic Interactive Media Use. Access resources at : http://cmch.tv/parents/pimu/
- McGonigal, J. (2015). Super Better: The Power of Living Gamefully. New York, NY: Penguin.
- Jones, C. Et. al., (2014). Gaming Well: Links Between Video Games and Flourishing Mental Health. Frontiers in Psychology. 5, 260.


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Magenta Living sign up to sun safety awareness pledge for outdoor workers
Magenta Living has signed up to an annual sun safety awareness pledge to protect their workers during summer.
Employing more than 500 staff, with 200 of these working outside on a daily basis, Magenta Living is the first major business to back the North West Cancer Research Sun Safety Pledge for the second year running.
The initiative from the charity and Public Health Liverpool is designed to encourage employers to put outdoor worker's safety first by raising the importance of sun protection.
A toolkit has been rolled out to help employers educate employees with advice including covering up and using sun cream between May and September when the rays from the sun are strongest.
Magenta Living has now provided sun cream samples from the campaign's sun cream partner SunSense UK for its 200 outdoor workers in all staff recreational areas.
Assistant Director of HR and Organisational Development at Magenta Living, Joanne Francom said: "This is the second year that we have supported the pledge and its been an invaluable initiative in educating our workforce on the symptoms of skin cancer and preventative measures.
"With almost half of our employees working outside on a daily basis, it is essential that they know the value of protecting themselves from the sun's harmful UV rays that are present no matter what the weather.
"North West Cancer Research has provided us with awareness posters and leaflets to ensure employees are armed with potentially lifesaving information, as well as sun cream samples which are accessible to all employees.
"Our employees health is of the upmost importance and we really value the second year of North West Cancer Research's support and education."
Alastair Richards, chief executive of North West Cancer Research, said: "We already know that skin cancer rates are on the rise here in Merseyside and we want to ensure the messages relating to sun protection are reaching those most at risk and that includes people who work outdoors.
"Magenta Living is one of the largest employers in the Wirral and by backing the pledge for a second year, it is rewarding to know that our sun safety message will be reaffirmed amongst their outdoor workers.
"Over exposure to UV rays can be harmful and we want employers and employees to get the message about the importance of sun protection when at work."


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Date: Saturday, 1 Dec
Time: 9:00 am to 1:00 pm
Venue: A Good Space - 6 Eu Tong Sen Street
Website: Visit Site
Symposium of Strengths puts a spotlight on those who face adversities and yet find strength within them live a purposeful and meaningful lives while setting new definitions for success.
These individuals can be people with disabilities, survivors of abuse, teenage single mothers, warriors battling physical and mental/emotional health conditions and others.
The event will have 3 key elements:
1) Inspirational & Motivational Sharings by speakers who have ovetcome adversities as mentioned above.
2) A Walk of Strength, a "rampwalk" by groups or individuals who have triumphed over the above mentioned adversities to have their moment under the spotlight while demonstrating grit & grace at the same time.
3) Interactive Sessions hosted by VWO/NGO/Social Enterprise partners to allow members of the public to gain an experiencial insight through designed activities into the challenges some of their fellow individuals face and why it is celebration worthy that inspite of the odd stacked against them, they are still able to seize life by its reigns and rise above their situations.
The entire half day event is meant to be inclusive and immersive with high sensoral engagements.
Event is organised by:
Up Your Game 2016 - A Personal Development Community, Asia's First Barrier Free & Cost Free Personal Development Community
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Aarti Sharma, Founder of DOSE With Grace, a Soul Conversation Facilitator and Beauty With Purpose Advocate.
Event is supported by:
National Volunteer & Philantrophy Council
A Good Space (Venue Partners)
Sanrakshan Pte Ltd (Concept Co-developers)
Glow in the Dark Singapore (Speaker Curators)


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If you're like most women, you have cellulite. Believe it or not, over 90% of women have cellulite at some point in their life. Every year you make a vow to eliminate it once and for all! But then, spring comes, you try on your bathing suit and there it is again... mocking you.
To make things more difficult, your internet search yields tons of results on how to get rid of it. Everywhere you look, someone is claiming this works or that doesn't. It's enough to send a girl on a search for the best pair of capris she can find and leave them on for the rest of the summer!
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2019-06-17 to 2019-06-18
Charité BIH Entrepreneurship Summit
Join over 400 experts in medical innovation to discuss global challenges and pioneering technologies in healthcare. During two conference days, you will get access to entrepreneurs, scientists and clinicians, policymakers, investors, and industry leaders.
Our agenda features inspiring keynote speakers from Germany, Europe, Israel, the United States and Canada. Broad-ranging panel discussions on Artificial Intelligence, New Finding of Drug Actions /Repurposing, Investment Models and Strategies will provide insights into emerging markets and trends.
Interactive workshops and the Life Sciences Venture Market offer opportunities for entrepreneurs to learn about relevant strategic issues and to present their companies to international investors.


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Iraqi Embassy to open in Ukraine
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An Embassy of the Republic of Iraq will be opened in Ukraine in the nearest future.
According to an UNIAN correspondent, Ukraine's Ambassador to the Republic of Iraq Ihor Diachenko claimed this at a sitting of the press-club in the Foreign Ministry of Ukraine.
He recalled that in September of the last year, the Iraqi Foreign Minister pledged to open diplomatic missions in 20 world countries, including Ukraine.
According to his information, the embassy will be situated in one of the central districts of Kyiv.
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The Oregon legislature has repealed a ban on construction of new critical facilities in tsunami inundation zones. The action now allows fire stations, police stations, and schools to be built where tidal waves caused by offshore earthquakes could strike the coast. An Oregon State University professor and an earthquake geologist argued that building in a tsunami zone is a foolhardy strategy with the potential for waves to reach seven stories in height.
But officials in coastal communities countered that placing an outright ban on new facilities creates a hardship that could stifle development. A new facility being built by the University of Oregon in a tsunami zone demonstrates the lengths designers have to go to in order to make buildings able to withstand strong earthquakes and the biggest tsunamis. The building will feature a rooftop evacuation site that can accommodate more than 900 people.
The neighboring states of Washington and California have beefed up building codes in recent years to address the threat of tsunamis. Washington requires municipalities and counties to establish rules to limit development in areas that are frequently flooded or could be hit by tsunamis. California does not restrict development in tsunami zones, but it recently amended its building code to require that certain types of buildings be constructed to withstand tsunamis.
By Peter Fabris, Contributing Editor | August 28, 2019


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Ready for action-packed adventure EVERY DAY? The Extreme Adventure Programs are among the most popular activities Park Shore Country Day Camp has to offer. The Extreme Adventure activities are led by our highly qualified and trained Extreme Specialists. We provide individual instruction based on the age and ability of our campers. Our focus is on creating an exciting adventure filled environment where all of our campers climb and bounce up into the sky, go off-roading, or even walk up in the clouds.
The Extreme Adventure activities are:
Sky Trail High Ropes Course
Park Shore is one of the only camps in the United States to offer the Sky Trail, a very safe and exciting high ropes adventure course, complete with the most up-to-date harnessing system. Boys and girls build their self-confidence while enjoying the many challenging obstacles found throughout the entire sky trail experience.
Bungee Trampoline
Our Bungee is a favorite among our campers. Strap in. Hold On. Take Off. If only life's ups & downs were this fun! Park Shore features four Bungee trampolines complete with individual instruction.
Rock Wall
With 24 feet of climbing and the reward of reaching the coveted flag at the pinnacle, Park Shore campers thoroughly enjoy their rock climbing experience.
ATV Off-Road Adventure Course
Start your engines! Our new ATV Off-Road Adventure Course is set on an intricately designed track that allows for learning how to operate ATVs and earning a license. Once earned, our campers have the opportunity to navigate this exciting course. This action packed activity is designed to teach our campers basic off-road techniques in a safe and enjoyable way.
Ninja Obstacle Course
Compete Against Your Group. Compete Against Yourself! Our spectacular Ninja Obstacle Course has multiple elements for climbing, balancing, crawling, and lots more! New fitness challenges and timed events weekly!


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Mayor Ashley Curry listens to discussion about the ballfields at Liberty Park.
Only a handful of stakeholders other than city employees, committee members and TCU Consulting Services representatives attended Monday night's meetings about the Community Spaces Plan, but the data-gathering process marched on in spite of low attendance.
Wald Park Green Space
The first meeting looked at the proposed premier green space at Wald Park, which based on previous conversations would likely include walking trails, an open field, pavilion and at least two playgrounds.
Andy Bernard with TCU said strong attention would be paid to the security and lighting of the park, and listed the other items that had been mentioned as desires for the space.
Former City Councilor and CSP committee member Steve Ammons said he wanted to be purposeful in drawing a distinction about the "premier" aspects of the green space–namely the way the topography is integrated into amenity spaces.
City Councilor George Pierce said he had concerns about providing food truck hook ups, in that local restaurants may see that as creating unfair competition, and TCU Principal Ken Upchurch said he and his team were sensitive to those concerns.
During the live survey, which saw 15 participants, all those weighing in said there should be an investment in a premier green space, and many said walking trails, uniqueness and pedestrian connectivity should be priorities for the park.
Liberty Park Ballfields
During the meeting about the field facilities at Liberty Park, Bernard went back through the list of items discussed at the previous public meeting, and there being no further suggestions or discussion, the meeting moved directly into the live survey.
During the survey, done by five individuals, there was consensus that Liberty Park would be the proper place for a Miracle Field, and that priority should be given to creating new batting cages and warm up spaces at the fields.
Upchurch strongly urged those in attendance to take the other surveys posted on Vestavia Hills Listens, and asked them to reach out to their friends and neighbors to do the same thing.
"It is an entire community engagement, and we would love to have as many people participate in as many surveys as we can get," he said.
[For more Community Spaces Plan coverage, Click Here]
To access the livestream of each meeting, visit the city's Facebook page, and to access the Community Spaces surveys, visit the Vestavia Hills Listens page.


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Do you remember when you were a child, how fun life was at times ?
Every day was an exciting adventure where something new was learned and you simply lived in the moment ?
I (Gareth) will be honest right here because, for me, childhood wasn't exactly an enjoyable experience and when I look back, I find it difficult to remember happy times.
But that doesn't mean that there weren't any when I really give myself permission to go back there.
Waiting excitedly for Mom to come home at the end of the day.
Playing with my sister in the garden, "cooking" things from plants and flowers that were growing all around us.
And one of my favourite things to do was helping my Mom to sort out her "button box" when she was sewing. She had this big tin of different buttons that I would sit and spend ages sorting out – putting all the different shapes and colours together.
As we grow up, I guess you could say we go through things in life that disconnect us from that childlike innocence and fun approach to life.
Life becomes serious.
We have families of our own.
We get jobs and start businesses.
We socialize differently.
We (especially nowadays) have Social Media and a whole online world that influences (whether we realize it or not) every single action that we take – or even think of taking.
We learn not to say what's really going on and put on a brave face to show the world.
And we forget about those times when life was carefree and innocent, fun and playful.
So seeing as we are focusing on REVIVAL for the month, today we thought that we would share our 5 simple tips to start bring back the fun into our lives.
1) Get More Colourful
Children can spend ages colouring in pictures and its pretty amazing to see how they bring things to life but how they also see the world.
Without going into any detail, colouring is a really relaxing thing to do. It takes your mind off everything for a moment and helps you relax. It gets you thinking differently and it's also a really great stress reliever.
But did you know that wearing bright and colourful clothing can also make you feel better ? Not only does it make you stand up straighter and improve your posture, it also makes people around you smile and when people are smiling, it often helps us to feel better too.
2) Send Someone a Postcard
Did you ever had a pen pal when you were younger ? I had a few and would spend ages sharing what was going on in my life but, at the same time, would always be excited when the postman came around.
When last did you sit down and send someone an old fashioned letter or postcard ? When did you sit down, take time out and just write a note to someone, sharing a few things and asking how they were ?
3) Pull Faces at Yourself In The Mirror
Its something I often used to do and my Mom used to say "if the clock strikes the hour, your face will end up staying that way." I tested it out and, thank goodness, it didn't work!
But you know what ? It always made me laugh and smile. And it's something I still do every now and then too because it just makes me feel mischievous deep down inside.
4) Go Skipping and Play Hopscotch
Children are full of energy. They're often running all over the place although sadly, in this day and age, it seems to happen less and less but out here in Spain, what is wonderful to see is all the children in the playground every day.
Yes, we encourage people to take walks but here's a challenge for you – when you're out on your next walk, break into a skip.
And as you are walking down the sidewalk, do a bit of hopscotch.
It'll make you smile as your body remembers back to the time when that was something you looked forward to.
5) Buy Yourself a Teddy Bear
And don't just keep it on a shelf or on your bed to make your room look nice.
Cuddle it. Talk to it. Sleep with it next to you.
And yes, right now, you will probably be reading this and shaking your head but those teddy bears and "feely" blankets that kids have, well, they have them for a reason.
It makes them feel safe. They like them. They talk to them in their own way. So why shouldn't we ?
Believe it or not, I have a "feely" and his name is Peegray. He's a little pillow that I sleep with that I got from my Mom. He has a story and many, many, many years ago, he used to be the quilt that my mom had in her cot when she was a baby. Over the years, it got smaller and smaller (because that was many years ago) and now, it's just a small, little pillow that I sleep with.
When we were kids, we always asked for Peegray when we felt sick or weren't happy and he always cheered us up so when I left Zimbabwe in 2006, I asked if I could take Peegray with me. And I still have him today, slightly worn out and even smaller than ever before but it is just a little thing that makes me smile every single day.
6) BONUS TIP – Give Yourself a Different Name For The Day
If you didn't know, today is Get a Different Name Day and when we were looking around the internet, we thought it was actually quite cool.
So we put together this image to give you some silly ideas.
Kids love make believe and giving yourself permission to "go there" really just brings back the childlike fun into life.


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This week we looked at developing our individual game ideas. With the past couple weeks focusing on building a prototype as a group I was rather nervous going into this lesson as I didn't have any for my individual game. Although throughout my past posts I discussed that I wanted to keep my game focused around a less serious nature with pop culture themes, that topic itself is very broad so I didn't have a developed idea. Using a brainstorming method, Chris gave us 10 minutes to come up with 10 game ideas. Although at first it was quite difficult I decided to just write whatever came to mind rather than over thinking it.
The 10 Ideas were:
- Finish The Lyrics
- Quote the movie
- Who's The Snitch
- Build the brand
- Pass it on
- Draw spy
- Expose the truth
- Fast food frenzie
- Searches
- Is it Real?
Expanding on some of my favourites:
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Jidenna Chases The One That Got Away In New "Bambi" Video
Pastor: "Speak now or forever hold your…" Jidenna: "Hold my beer."
Last week finally saw the arrival of a debut full-length project from the Wondaland do-it-all. And while the video campaign behind The Chief has already been a stellar one, today he keeps the hot-streak going with a Fear & Fancy-directed heartbreaker. "Bambi" may present itself as a sweet-as-can-be trapped-up fifties doo-wop number, but at its core, it's a stone-cold account of loss and requited love. Here, The Chief drowns his pains before embarking on the seemingly-impossible task of chasing down the one that got away. He makes it to the steps of the chapel, but not much farther. Shoutout to Insecure's Jay Ellis for his brief cameo as the groom.
The "Bambi" video follows a parking-lot-dwelling treatment for "The Let Out" and his feel-good clip for the dancehall-styled summer smash "Little Bit More," both of which can be found on The Chief. Watch the new clip down below and grab your copy of Jidenna's new album on iTunes today. Hold tight for his next transmission in the weeks and months ahead.


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The apostle James warned us in chapter one (verses 14 and 15) that we are tempted by our own desire and that 'desire having conceived, bears sin and sin having been completed, brings forth death.'
Obviously he was talking about the Fall of humankind. But with equal justice we can apply this text to the fall of Satan! He desired to rival God. He fell by being puffed up because of his own glory as being the highest sum of perfection in celestial creation. How the covering cherub disanointed himself by re-inventing himself as the liar and murderer from the beginning (John 8)!
God caused a fire to spring up from within himself (Ezech. 28.18) and that fire of sin, this fiendish fever of hell (created in the first place for the devil and his angels) will eventually reduce Lucifer to ashes.
Did the Creator make a mistake then? Did He leave a defect in this supreme being and in Adam? Why does the bible talk of elected angels? Obviously Satan and the third of the stars he tempted away, were not elected. Who are we to find fault with the Uppermost, in Whom there is no darkness? It was not a defect. The son of morning was the sum of perfection, the true top stone of God's pyramid. There was no inkling of bad design in him who became the prince of darkness, the god of this age, the dragon and old serpent. His spiritual instruments and jewels, that comprise him, were worthy of the Creator.
'Desire having conceived' bore the second impersonal force of the evil trinity: SIN. Sin having been completed, brought forth the third impersonal force of the evil trinity: DEATH. Now death is the last enemy that Christ will bring down and together with hades will be thrown into the lake of fire (see James 1.14,15).
This then is the true procession of evil, which has been babelized and applied to the Holy Trinity. But in the Godhead there are no such logical moments. God is truly ONE and not 'oneized'. When Christ said that the Father is greater than Me, He was talking as the Son of man. Christ is not one so-called 'logical moment' smaller than the Father, nor the Holy Spirit two logical moments away from the Father. There are no logical moments in the trinity at all, but like the spatial dimensions of length, height and breadth, they form an unbreakable unity. God is indeed one. The three Persons of the Trinity are completely above time and the idea of the procession of the Trinity actually implies that only God the Father existed in eternity and in that way God cannot be Love as love is between two or more persons.
The Holy Spirit according to some is just an impersonal force. This is but true of the evil trinity, of which 'thanatos' wreacks havoc. 'All who hate me, love death!' sayeth true Wisdom. The Holy Spirit can be 'grieved' (Ephesians 4.30); this is clearly spoken of acts against His Person.
"He that extolls himself will be abased and he that abases himself will be extolled." Satan extolled himself the most, therefore he will be abased the most.
It is apparent, though, from the bible that there is a ranking in the divine Personalities that together form the One Godhead. The Son at different occasions makes clear that He follows the Father and in fact can do nothing without first having seen the Father do it. However the Father fully honors the Son in making Him the focus point of our attention: 'This is my beloved Son, in Whom I have found my delight; hear Him'. Such even as the Son of man. And the Holy Spirit might indeed be ranked third as He always points the attention to both the Father and the Son. Through the Holy Spirit we cry out as adopted sons and daughters: 'Abba, Father (or 'Daddy' as this Aramaic word is to be interpreted [so not the pope is our papa, but the Father Himself wants to be our Holy Papa]). Therefore, also because it is nowhere encouraged in the bible, it is improper and even dangerous to address the Holy Spirit directly. He wants to direct us in adoration to the Father and the Son, not to Himself. Fallen angels stand ready here to spring into the gap. You be warned.
The early church was way too much influenced, as it grew lax, rich and popular, by pre-Christian philosophers; who argued about the One and the Good. From this the other divine Personalities, supposedly, came and so they forced ideas foreign to the bible onto the Godhead. Later they would take on the habit of Christianizing fully heathen ideas, such as Christmas [Christ was not at all born then] and the ancient mother goddess, queen of heaven, which they forced upon Mary, blessed her name otherwise is in accordance with the bible. It should be clear that the idea of the procession of the Trinity is inconsistent with the clear enough coequality of the three divine Persons that the bible teaches. It would be just as non-sensical to argue that breadth comes out of length and height either out of breadth alone, or out of both! And so the heretical Latin West and the confused Greek East, have been fooled into hundreds of years of bickering about something that both were wrong on; each thinking that the other side was wrong and from the devil. Do you hear laughter? How many souls were lost through this division and how much spiritual energy was wasted! (By the way, the Greek East and the Latin West are the two iron legs of the Roman empire continuing in history not in a political but in a religious way. That religious entity still has to end to be revived later [more about that elsewhere]).
Catholic theologians argue that the Father begets the Son and that the Son begets the Holy Spirit. Others argue that the Father and the Son beget the Holy Spirit. Some try to explain the latter idea by saying that God is Love and that Love exists from all eternity between the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit is that Love. Now obviously it takes at least two persons for Love to exist. So far so good. But the Bible states that God is Love and therefore the Holy Spirit cannot be (exactly) that Love. For then you would have to conclude that God is Love is the Holy Spirit. But the three Persons in the godhead are distinct. Perhaps we should conclude that all three Persons in the godhead are divine Love and that both individually and collectively. That seems to be the safest position to take.
Personally I wonder in how far philosophers as Plato and Aristotle were influenced by the widely spread piety of Jews at the time. At any rate Socrates, their supposed teacher, steered them into a direction of fruitless intellectual exercise. So-called scholars, with their overrated love of reason, want to distinguish and nuanciate between morality and reason. But reason not elevated by true morality is not rationalism but rationalisticism. Intelligence without wisdom is a shrewd whore.
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In my reading of many posts for this assignment, I keep coming across the idea and point that race is a socially constructed concept. I completely agree with this point and my eyes have been opened to this concept. My true interest in this post, however, came towards the end. The author mentions that educated people have a duty to society to fight against discrimination. Many discuss how racism is present and how it is wrong but the discussion typically stops there. It is truly important that those who are accurately informed and knowledgable about the realities of discrimination and race step up within their communities. To make a difference in a society of individuals, people need to put the effort in.
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Racism is a very present issue in the world that we live in. We hear, talk or maybe even experience it everyday. Learning about race and racism has already opened my eyes and I am already starting to look at the world differently. What has shocked me the most so far in this anthropology class is realizing that race is nothing but a social construct. They are beliefs that have been imposed on us that do not even exist scientifically. If everybody stopped believing in races and racism then it would not exist and therefore not be a social issue. One's intelligence is not based on an irrelevant factor such as physical appearance. In "race without colour" written by Jared Diamond, the author points out that most physical traits that separate people into "races", according to our society, are due to geographic reasons. These reasons may include natural selection, sexual selection, adaptation, etc. However, we do not attribute a higher level of intelligence to any specific group of similar looking animals, and should therefore not apply this concept to the human race either (Diamond, 1994, para. 12,13,14,15). It it shocking to me that although it is proved that race does not exist and there is no gene for race, people are still openly racist and strongly believe in such concepts. Each and everyone of us are made up of the same type of genes. We are all the same on the inside, just not on the out. This shows the lack of education in our society. In the world we live in, we are aware of unimportant things such as hockey statistics, computers, etc. but not something as important as not discriminating a group of people based on how their hair looks when they get out of the shower. I strongly believe that the truth behind racism and categorizing people by the way they look should be taught everywhere, and not only as an elective class. Hopefully, once enough people are educated, racism will no longer be an issue. People must be aware that race does not exist, and if everybody stopped paying attention to things that are primarily run by the dominant groups that are imposing these beliefs and ideas (such as social media, the news, TV, etc.,) then nobody would believe in this theory. A human being is not born racist, they are taught it at a very young age because it is surrounding our everyday lives. I do not personally blame a racist person for believing in racism because it is hard not to when we are constantly surrounded by it. I blame society for not teaching people what we should know. I think the solution is to spread the word, and to not resent racist people because they have simply been misinformed. It it each of our duties to educate people on this subject and open the eyes of the people surrounding us and hopefully make the world a little bit better.
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This unique building is one of a dying breed of scenery painting studios across London: some have been converted into flats, while others have been torn apart. Its continued use reflects Southwark's centuries-old role in the theatrical industry and is an integral part of the borough's local history. Currently, the studio is home to a local business serving the London theatre industry and wider community.
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Gene editing a force for good, not slippery slope
This year brings the 50th anniversary of the full deciphering of the genetic code — the four-billion-year-old cipher by which DNA's information is translated and expressed — and the centenary of the birth of Francis Crick, who both co-discovered the existence of that code and dominated the subsequent 13-year quest to understand it.
Europe's largest biomedical laboratory, named after him, opens this northern summer opposite St Pancras station in central London.
At a seminar overnight to mark Crick's centenary at Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory in New York, hosted by his famous collaborator, Jim Watson, I shall argue that the genetic code was the greatest of all the 20th century's scientific discoveries.
It came out of the blue and has done great good. It solved the secret of life, till then an enigma: living things are defined by the eternal replication of linear digital messages. It revealed that all life shares the same universal, but arbitrary, genetic code and therefore shares common ancestry, vindicating Charles Darwin.
From the very moment that Crick first showed a chart of the genetic code, on May 5, 1966, at the Royal Society in London, speculation began about the dangers of using this knowledge for the eugenic enhancement of human beings or for making biological weapons. The discovery only three years ago of a precise gene-editing tool (known as CRISPR-Cas9) has revived that debate yet again, not least with the first application, by Kathy Niakan of the Crick institute, to use CRISPR experimentally (not therapeutically) on very early human embryos.
Yet in truth the threat of eugenics is fainter than ever. This is for three reasons.
First, the essence of eugenics was compulsion: it was the state deciding who should be allowed to breed — or to survive — for the supposed good of the race. As long as we prevent coercion, we will not have eugenics. Our politics would have to change far more drastically than our science.
Remember that many of the most enthusiastic proponents of eugenics were socialists. People such as Sidney and Beatrice Webb, George Bernard Shaw, HG Wells, Karl Pearson and Harold Laski saw in eugenic policies the start of the necessary nationalisation of marriage and reproduction — handing the commanding heights of the bedroom to the state.
In The Revolutionist's Handbook and Pocket Companion, an appendix to Shaw's play Man and Superman, one of the characters writes: "The only fundamental and possible socialism is the socialisation of the selective breeding of Man." Virginia Woolf thought imbeciles "should certainly be killed".
Surprisingly, it was California that pioneered the eugenic sterilisation of disabled and "imbecile" people in the 1920s; and it was from California that Ernst Rudin of the German Society of Racial Hygiene took his model when he was appointed Reichskommissar for eugenics by the incoming National Socialist government in 1933. The California conservationist Charles Goethe returned from a visit to Germany overjoyed that the Californian experiment had "jolted into action a great government of 60 million people".
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here are tree new colored concepts (one new character). Every month we will be posting a new concept art teaser. Until the very last months, were we will then show you allot more ; )
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Wasn't the theme cyber punk?
LOL.... and it is Post APOCALYPTIC - CyberPunk
Cyber looking charcaters in neon color lighting will be coming as well..... Just dont expect all charcaters to have all kinds of gadgets and wires everywhere....Just wait and see.
Other then that anything good to say about these ?
Chavez = Best character ever.
The artwork is very professional looking. I think it is great, I just had images of blade runner style people in mind.
Fantastic work
Chavez = Super Mario mixed with Mike Haggar
My only grudge is we've not seen a single sprite yet
not yet : )
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The CO2 tank solution is an expensive solution that allthough it provides the advandage of quick inflation time it has its negative points as well. First: if you calculate the hasle and time needed to re-feel the tank it ends up to be more time consuming than actually having a twine ARB compressor. Second: there is no indication of how match CO2 you have left in your tank so you will need to remember how many times you have used it so you know when to expect that will get empty. It is a must that you have a back up solution for the days that it will die on you. Now when I used to drive my truck with the 305's I used to get from 10PSI to 30PSI 16 tires which means 4 trips. Now that I have bigger tires 37" i get 2 trips ( 8 tires). As a newbie having to drive twice a month it was managable but if you have two drives every friday as an intemmidiate then you loose any advandage that the CO2 has against convetional compressors. Now when it comes to pop outs there is no faster and better solution than the CO2 even with the tyre bleading air in the beginning of the inflation it is powerful to over come it with no issues.
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text: Public Sector UK health agency loses 31,000 patients records Leo King @itworldca Published: June 23rd, 2008Unencrypted laptops containing 31,000 patient records have been lost by two NHS trusts.A laptop containing 11,000 patient records was stolen from a GP's home in Wolverhampton. And St George's Hospital in London has admitted that six laptops were stolen from its filing cabinets at the start of the month, containing the records of 20,000 patients.Both data breaches break Department of Health policy that states NHS mobile devices must be protected by encryption. Neither trust has offered an explanation as to why the data was unencrypted.The breaches follow news this week that a laptop was stolen from community secretary Hazel Blears' office. Last week, the government lost two sensitive paper files on terrorists.The thefts of patient records also follow comments by industry analysts that the NHS should urgently reconsider the UK$12.7 billion digital records system, after Fujitsu pulled out of the program over local trust demands. Some observers suggested patients should instead carry their own smartcards with their data.The laptop theft in Wolverhampton concerned a doctor at the Castlecroft Medical Practice. Jon Crockett, chief executive at Wolverhampton City Primary Care Trust, said he was "extremely concerned" about the theft and was investigating what had happened."Patients and the public have the right to expect that those dealing with confidential information maintain the highest levels of security, and we are carrying out a full and urgent investigation into this incident," he said.The laptop was not encrypted, he said, but was protected by a "complex password system". It contained the names, dates of birth, addresses, contact details and confidential medical records of patients.Dr Peter Wagstaff, senior partner in the practice, apologized for the incident, and said the police believed the risk of the information being used for criminal purposes was low because the thieves targeted a range of items at the doctor's house.But he said the laptop could end up on the market: "It appears to have been stolen for its re-sale value, rather than for any information stored upon it."In the London incident, the details of 20,000 patients were stolen, including their name, date of birth and postcode. St George's Healthcare Trust has written to every patient to apologize and explain the situation.The trust apologized for losing the laptops, and added that it was its policy for laptops not to contain patient data."This was done as a temporary measure because of a problem with the computer network. However, the laptops were in a secure area under lock and key," it said in a statement. "The data was being used to monitor and reduce waiting times at the hospital."It said all data was password protected and personal information such as postcode was hidden, although the patient's name and hospital number was shown.David Astley, chief executive at the trust, said the data "will almost certainly be wiped by the thief so he can get a quick sale."But he added: "Nonetheless we owe it to our patients to protect their personal information and we have reminded our staff not to store this kind of data on laptops in the future."Related content:U.K. government's obsession with collecting personal data slammed by MPsU.K. politicians want to criminalize data leaksU.K. government: Three million more data records lost Public Sector human resources, Laptop, personal information


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Structure and Function of Cytoplasm
Like many other protists, the structure of Amoeba proteus is relatively simple. It is a single celled organism that appears transparent and gelatin like – with an arguably "forever" changing shape, with a nucleus and membrane bound organelles (such as food vacuoles, contractile vacuoles, golgi apparatus, mitochondria etc.). As mentionned above, Amoeba proteus does not have a fixed shape – it constantly changes due to it extending its pseudopodia for motility and engulfing its prey. The average size of A. proteus is 500-1000 µm – visible to the naked eye! Despite its small size in comparison to humans, A. proteus is considered a very large single celled organism – in fact, they are very closely realted to the "giant amoebae" – which typically range from 1000-3000 µm in size. Many other protists and single celled eukaryotes are microscopic and pale in comparison size-wise to the "mighty" A. proteus.
Pseudopodia – Structure and Function:
A labelled diagram of Amoeba proteus can be seen above. The pseudopodia are the most defined structures of A. proteus and part of what makes the organism so fascinating. These "false feet" are used for movement and to engulf prey (see Nutrition for further detail) – making it an essential part of its structure. Needless to say, without these structures, the A. proteus would've had to adapt using other means to move and gain nutrients, or be wiped of the surface of the planet. Amoeba proteus moves by extending their cytoplasm and appears to do so in a slow, gliding fashion. These extensions of their cytoplasm are called pseudopodia. This form of movement by extension of cytoplasm is called "amoeboid movement" and is a common method of movement in other cells. As the amoeba moves towards its prey, its pseudopods reach out and engulf the prey. The formation of pseudopodia can be explained by change in viscosity (sol-gel theory).
Food Vacuoles:
Food vacuoles inside A. proteus are not organelles that are "concrete" – meaning they appear and disappear. They are a result of phagocytosis – the process by which A. proteus engulfs its prey. A food vacuole is basically a storage unit of food for the amoeba and is formed only when the amoeba has engulfed its prey completely – then digestive enzymes are released into the vacuole.
Contractile Vacuole:
The contractile vacuole is basically a water bubble within the endoplasm of A. proteus. It's function is to regulate the water content of the cell. It is also a means of excreeting its waste from the cell (out through the cell membrane) VIA diffusion. A. proteus regularly moves to the surface of the water, when it needs to discharge wastes and excess water. This is done via osmosis, where there is a semi permeable membrane that lets the flow of materials through the cell. Without the contractile vacuole, the amoeba may burst. Undoubtedly it is a very important organelle with an essential function to the amoeba.
The nucleus of A. proteus is a membrane bound organelle which houses most of the cell's genetic information and controls the actions of the amoeba. If the nucleus is somehow removed from the cell (i.e. splicing of the cell into 2 parts), the cell quickly dies. It is an essential part in the reproduction of cell.
The video below illustrates the amoeba in action (A. proteus in particular is not shown, the functions demonstrated are that of A. proteus).
0:16 – use of the contractile vacuole
0:24 – excretion of waste
0:52 – avoiding predation
Cytoplasm and Sensitivity:
The cytoplasm (endoplasm is cytoplasm within the inner bit of the cell) is the gel-like substance within A. proteus that the organelles are suspended in. It is also the part of the cell that allows A. proteus to form its pseudopodia and preform its respective functions. The appearance of the cytoplasm in A. proteus is slightly granular – caused by tiny crystals in the cytoplasm. See the image below.
A. proteus (and amoebae in general) does not have a nervous system, nor sensory organelles. Thus, they solely rely on their cytoplasm for sensitivity.They repond to various stimuli such as: thigmotaxis, and phototaxis. The diagram below illustrates A. proteus reacting to various stimuli.
A. proteus is an organism that requires oxygen, like other aerobic eukaryotes. It obtains oxygen through cellular respiration – basically the intake of oxygen and output of carbon dioxide. These gases simply enter and exit A. proteus VIA diffusion, through its semi-permeable membrane.
Plasma membrane:
This is a very thin membrane, with good regenerative abilities and elasticity. It contains the inner part of the cell (organelles, cytoplasm, etc.) and is semi permeable. It allows the movement of materials in and out of the cell (i.e. water, oxygen, waste, etc.), making it an important component of the cell. A feature that the plasma membrane of A. proteus has is the fact that it has many microvilli attached to it (can be seen under an electron microscope), which prevent the amoeba from sticking to the surface of the water.
When A. proteus "detects" unpleasant conditions – such as a nutrient defficient environment, it withdraws its pseudopodia and releases a protective covering over its plasma membrane (made of a chitin-like substance) called a cyst. This process often leads to one of the ways A. proteus reproduces – multi fission. This is one of the ways that A. proteus protects itself and ensures that it can reproduce under un-ideal conditions.


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How do I get someone IP address and turn it into an address?
I use a Mac and I want to learn how to get someones address from an IP address. I also want to know where to get someones IP address.
10 Answers
- Anonymous3 weeks ago
You can't. At best you can get the city of their IP address, and even that isn't always static.
When I Googled my own ip address a few different towns came up.
- just "JR"Lv 74 weeks ago
All ISP allocate a "variable" IP to their clients! You CANNOT have a physical address of a user using his/her IP address, UNLESS you are of the law enforcement!
And, NO, as it is shown in the movies, you CANNOT get a physical address with just an IP! You will get a "general area" that can be just a country!
- Anonymous4 weeks ago
WHAT? Do you have any clue as to that you are asking? CLEARLY NOT. IP address are not PHYSICAL ADDRESSES. They usually are sometimes referenced to some form of simplified area of where the address MIGHT BE.
- ∅Lv 71 month ago
an IP won't get you a person's physical address. it will get you the physical address of their internet provider.
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- The_Doc_ManLv 71 month ago
That kind of information usually takes a court order to one of the service providers and might take months to process if the provider is really a staunch privacy-rights supporter. Basically, for Joe Average Citizen, this is going to be close to impossible. Certainly at the level of highly improbable.
- Spock (rhp)Lv 71 month ago
not happening. IP addresses are assigned by the ISP and they guard the real addresses of their customers closely.
- frombrumLv 71 month ago
you don't
unless you are in a law enforcement agency or illegal access the ISP records
- keerokLv 71 month ago
A remote computer, used by someone, would have to present its IP address to a server it accesses in the internet. That IP address would most probably be that someone's ISP's IP address. To get the exact IP address of that someone, you'll have to ask his ISP for their records which includes contact information and address of that someone, their client. With privacy laws getting stricter and stricter these days, nothing short of a police warrant or a judge's summons will get you that information.
- Anonymous1 month ago
You need to get a warrant to get the information from their ISP. Your lawyer can advise you how to do this if it's for a criminal or civil investigation.
- 1 month ago
Just call 911 and explain the situation to them.


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If you're expecting London to be full of sad fried eggs, rubbery roast beef and vinegar-soaked fish and chips, you're approximately 30 years out. Increasingly referred to as the world's foodie capital, the city is brimming with dynamic and varied dining options. With hipster and old-school food markets, iconic and new food halls, artisan and East-End bakers, small- and big-eats openings and supper clubs, the offering can feel endless, which is why we've picked out some of our favourite bites.
Securing a table at the busy, Michelin-starred Sabor can involve queuing but it's worth the wait with some of the UK's best Spanish food on offer. Sit at the ground-floor bar and tapas counter and watch chefs prepare cuttlefish pappardelle, salted cod tortilla and braised oxtail.
With a splendid interior that sits somewhere between cozy Italian trattoria and decadent, designer extravaganza, Shoreditch's newest dining heavyweight Gloria has successfully slid itself into influencer and celebrity hearts. Every inch of it is adorned with slabs of marble, loud floral carpets, ornate fabrics and greenery bursting from terracotta pots. The food, with a clear emphasis on high-quality produce, isn't bad either.
When the sun is out in London, we can't think of a place we'd rather be than sitting at a table outside Bright. The food is challenging, inventive and meticulously executed. Expect the likes of fresh turbot with mussels or porcini and black truffle tagliolini.
Styled after traditional Bombay brasseries, Dishoom is vibrant, spicy and, perhaps most importantly, reliable. With outposts in almost every corner of central London, a meal at this trusty eatery never fails to disappoint. Focusing more on its chaats and grills than the archetypal Brit curries, Dishoom doesn't compare to a traditional (dare one say average?) curry house and nor does it wish to.
St. John has become something of a London institution over the past two decades. It pioneered the concept of nose-to-tail cooking, bringing offal right back on trend whilst foreshadowing what has become a ubiquitous movement in minimizing food waste. Expect the likes of smoked eel, lamb sweetbreads and snails.
Based in trendy Shoredtich, Som Saa is noisy, difficult to get a table at and likely to offer you Thai cuisine that will leave your lips tingling well beyond bedtime. Whilst the menu isn't embarrassed to feature classics like Thai green curry, its vibrant and fresh herb-loaded food will more often than not feel excitingly unfamiliar.
Located beside the River Thames, in a former storage facility, River Café is perhaps London's most iconic restaurant where you can expect flawless, produce-led Italian cooking and a hefty bill to match the lovely time you are likely to have had.
Situated in the shadow of the Shard, Duddell's occupies a Grade II-listed church building, sporting stain glass windows, high-arched ceilings and cutting mid-century interior design. It specialises in Cantonese cooking with a touch of fusion. As is to be expected, lunch times are dedicated to dim sum.
Spring, in the New Wing of Somerset House, bears an impressive dining room that's all pools of light, mirrors, pastel colours and marble surfaces. Serving seasonal produce only, the focus is also on sustainability; we love the idea of its reduced-rate menu during the early evening hours, created entirely from the previous night's leftovers.
If you're looking for hipster buzz mixed with top-notch artisanal produce, look no further than Broadway Market that's conveniently nestled in between Regent's Canal and London Fields. Highlights include vegan scotch eggs, fresh French oysters and hot Turkish gözleme.
Borough Market is the place to visit if you're looking for anything from Calabrian cured meats to Russian patisserie. Grab a coffee from the Monmouth Coffee Company on your way out.
For a proper dose of East-End food history head to Billingsgate Market, the UK's largest inland fish market, where you'll rub shoulders with restaurant traders, haggle with wholesale fishmongers and even come up close to an irrigated chest of drawers filled with live,
swimming eel.
Brick Lane Market has countless stalls of street-food vendors selling freshly squeezed juices, Jamaican curries, steaming noodle stir-fries and Japanese dumplings.
With five stars to its name, The Dorchester has long established itself as one of the world's most prestigious places not only to sleep, but also to eat. The most famous of its five restaurants, Alain Ducasse, has been awarded three Michelin stars, an accolade shared only by three other
UK restaurants.
The Ned, which is part of the Soho House group, occupies the Georgian Midland Bank building. It's home to nine bars and restaurants. Our favourites are Malibu, serving Californian fare (think poke) or the Asian-Pacific inspired Kaia.
Having recently launched a London Landmarks Afternoon Tea, where better for foodie travellers to head than Town House at the Kensington. Indulge in a gourmet tour of the capital's architectural feats and culinary traditions, with tributes to London's most famed structures.
London based Palestinian chef and cookbook author Joudie Kalla shares three of her top restaurants...
"I love small restaurants that pay attention to detail and their customers. Dinings has the most spectacular menu that is refined and just beautifully varied. The restaurant is quaint, and they have a secret garden that is perfect in the summer. Go for the sushi: they have the best o toro and wagyu nigiri in town, already dressed with just the right amount of sauces and toppings.
Chicama is a gorgeous Peruvian fish restaurant based in Chelsea. My absolute favourite is the tuna taco with spicy avocado jalapeño sauce and the miso aubergines with a spicy coleslaw, but I adore the sea bass with all three sauces, too. It's the perfect end to a meal. Well perhaps after the sweet potato pie!
Scalini has been in my life since I can remember. Is it possible the staff have been the same since I've known it for nearly 35 years? Although louder than most places I like to visit, the food at this Italian restaurant is divine. The veal chop is incredible and buttery, the penne arrabiata is out of this world and the fried calamari is dreamy."
Follow Joudie on Instagram @Palestineonaplate or check out palestineonaplate.com


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What's Hot This Summer
Perhaps your closet isn't summer ready or maybe you're feeling uninspired cause the cold and gloom seem never-ending? Let's update your wardrobe with some handpicked pieces that'll shake off those winter blues. Here are seven summer essentials that'll have you right on trend.
It's time to shake off those layers and winter blues because spring has officially arrived! Perhaps your closet isn't ready for the new season or maybe you're feeling uninspired? Let's update your wardrobe with some handpicked pieces that'll have you feeling like a breath of fresh air. Here are six cute spring outfit necessities that'll have you right on trend.
1. Hat
Throw Some Shade
What's a trip to the beach or a walk to the farmer's market without the right hat? The Roxy Rainbow Pools Straw Visor not only adds a playful flair to your look but pairs well with a wide range of summer outfits. Tees and shorts? Most definitely. A one-and-done jumpsuit? Of course. Cute sundress? Beach, yes! This summer essential will be your go-to for on-the-go trips or when you're catching Z's on the beach.
2. Dress
No Pants, No Problem
Ditch the pants! This bright and bold Amuse Society Fern Midi Dress features an allover two-tone pinstripe print with a plunging neckline and pretty tie sleeves. A diverse wear-anywhere sundress, this fun staple is perfect for brunching with friends, taking a stroll on the beach, or date night with your man! Amp up the look by pairing a cute straw bag and strappy sandals with your new summery favorite.
3. Bikini
Take A Dip
Hit the beach in this flattering and cool Bodyglove Stamina Bralette Bikini Top and Bodyglove Stamina High Waist Bikini Bottoms, ideal for surfing or playing paddleball with your crew. This athletic-inspired suit will stay put while you play in the waves, yet has the trendy high-rise silhouette that every beachy babe is after. Cover up with a breezy blouse and cutoff denim shorts for a beach-to-bar look that will impress.
4. Straw Bag
Grasping At Straws
Straw, yeah! Make room in your closet for these trendy summer bags. Ranging in different shapes and sizes, straw bags can really highlight any cute summer outfit. They embody casual-cool summertime vibes and make you feel as if you are on a permanent vay-cay. Toss all your essentials into this stylish Billabong Morning Rainbow Straw Tote Bag. It features a woven front and back design, with faux leather straps and a chic circle silhouette. Versatile and unique, this straw bag is a style that'll surely be a summer fave!
5. Sunglasses
Catch Waves Not Rays
Block out the hater-rays in these enviable Diff Eyewear Jagger Tortoise Sunglasses. A pretty pair you can style with anything and everything, these designer sunnies feature premium, scratch-resistant lenses with 100% UVA and UVB protection. Not only are they good for your eyes, they are destined to score you some compliments all summer long.
6. Sandals
New Heights
The 90's are back, which means a pair of Dr. Martens shoes is essential for your wardrobe. Instead of boots, however, these Dr. Martens Blaire Patent Womens Platform Sandals are a statement style you can wear with all of your favorite pieces in your warm weather collection. From denim cutoffs to flirty frocks, these sleek platform sandals will add an unexpectedly-cool twist to your beachy weekend looks.
7. Water Bottle
Hydration Station
Your body will thank you for this one! A sure-to-keep-you-hydrated Hydro Flask Lilac 32oz Wide Mouth Water Bottle is a summertime MUST! Made to keep your beverages cool for up to 24 hours, you cannot leave the house without it, and how could you when it is just so cute?! Fill yours with any of your favorite beach beverages for a happy and hydrated day on the sand!
Note: Content has been edited to reflect the latest summer trend and product availability. Updated: January 2nd, 2020.


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I have been postponing this post now for a long time simply because I wanted to sit down and write about this wonderful cooking experience with a 10 year old girl, Anaya.
Anaya is such a sweet, brilliant, creative 10 year old who loves to cook. On her 10 th birthday, her mom Shruti decided to host a birthday party where Cooking was the theme. Anaya was thrilled with her mom s idea and decided that she wanted to throw a party by cooking a meal for a bunch of her close friends at her home.
Shruti had found me on Facebook through one of our common friends and decided to call me to help Anaya prepare this wonderful meal for her friends. I was super excited, immediately got working on what Anaya and her friends liked to eat and what they didn't care too much for and so forth.
I exchanged a couple of emails with Shruti, Anaya s mom who in turn checked with her daughter to see if all of us were in agreement:)
So here goes the menu:
For Appetizers, we decided to make
Paneer or Indian Cottage Cheese Quesadillas.
For the dip, we made fresh Guacamole with Onions and tomatoes and a hint of lemon juice!yum!
For Main course,
Penne pasta with broccoli and peppers in a Pink sauce.
Shruti also mentioned that Anaya loved mangoes so I decided to whip up a
Mango Smoothie with a wedge of strawberry!
We took about 2 hours to prepare everything. Anaya wore her apron and chef hat and looked like a Junior Master Chef:) in the kitchen. She loved to chop and sauté and mix and did such a wonderful job.
I am pretty sure she will be a great food critic when she grows up as she aspires to be one:)
What can I say? Anaya was thrilled to serve her friends with all the food that we cooked together and the kids simply loved it and were so appreciative.
I must certainly commend her mom of being so supportive and giving me and Anaya an opportunity as wonderful as this that I will treasure lifelong:)))
Thanks Shruti and Anaya for a great cooking experience in your wonderful home.


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|September, 2019
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- Program advantages
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The department has accumulated rich experience and technology in research development and production of medicine. Several research projects in this field have been award in the province.
In recent years, the training base has been entitled the Biopharmaceutical Training Base financed by the State, and the Biopharmaceutical Demonstrative Training Base designated by vocational education group including Hunan, Hubei, Chongqing, Sichuan and Guizhou. The department has been approved by the Education Department of Guizhou Province as the Training Base for Backbone Teachers in Pharmacy of Secondary Vocational School in the province. The specialty of pharmaceutical technology has been paid special stress on by the college.
The department has a faculty and staff of 40 with rich teaching experience and great capacity for scientific academic research. There are 3 professors, 6 associate professors, 18 lecturers, 3 experimentalists, 2 teachers with doctor degree, and 17 teachers with master degree.
There is a training center with advanced equipment and apparatus. Meanwhile, the department has many off-campus training bases in Guiyang, Hunan, Guangzhou, Shenzhen and Tongren.
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The university would send out admission letter and JW202 in several days after the documents verification. So, be sure about the postal address filled in the application form is correct, and confirm the address with university teacher.
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Mahfuz Anam's recent editorial, The Sons are Coming, makes for interesting reading. I advise readers to then go back and read a pair of his columns from 2007: How could BNP come to this stage?, written after the arrest of Tarique Rahman on March 9, 2007, and The mandate that Khaleda Zia Wasted, that ran on September 4, 2007, the day after Khaleda Zia was arrested.
Browsing through Daily Star in 2007 is like watching a super-sad movie: you know how all this is going to end, but you cannot help but be touched by the optimism in the middle. An article on the National Coordination Committee, written by the breathless Julfiqar Ali Manik (as a part of his competition with Zafar Sobhan to see who could make grander pronouncements about the all-encompassing success of the CTG), nicely illustrates the point. It would have "ultra-crime bust forces" and a "mighty committee." It would "be at the helm of all major hunts for corruption and criminal suspects." It "will not rest on filing of cases but follow those up till the disposal by keeping constant contacts and communications with relevant authorities." In fact, short of wearing leotards and flying through the sky, it would virtually have no other limitations.
Newt Gingrich apparently shut down the US government because Bill Clinton did not invite him to the presidential cabin while taking a trip in Air Force One. Did Mahfuz Anam support a coup because he was "teased" (Mr. Anam's words, not mine) by TR?
Whatever the reason, there is no way of denying the strong effect that Tarique Rahman seems to have on Mr. Anam. Witness the verbal jujitsu that Mr. Anam engages in to paint Tarique Rahman as a dastardly, black-hearted villain. He made Khaleda Zia attend Hawa Bhaban rather than the BNP Office! Because of him, BNP had "total centralised power" but also "multiple centres of power!" Grave crimes indeed.
The presence of an energy that is both supremely beneficial but at the same time frighteningly harmful is one of the common themes in modern fiction. There is the Force in Star Wars, the Ring in the Lord of the Rings-verse, and the One Power in the Wheel of Time series. The sons that Mr. Anam berates are, in his mind, using their power the wrong way. They should learn from the individuals who use this power the right way. Like, for example, the author who has won one discontinued literary prize and still appears in the pages of the Daily Star 149 times (by comparison, poor Hilary Mantel, the first woman to win the Booker twice, gets only 18 mentions), Or that other son, who got a loan of fifty lakhs in 1974 (worth about five hundred crores in 2013) with zero collateral- only because the bank MD who lent him the money knew his dad.
Now these are the sons and daughters Mahfuz Anam can approve of and be proud of. Why couldn't Tarique and Joy be more like them?