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Samantha Black, Negosentro | Home renovation projects are a great way to revitalize your home's aesthetics and functionality. There are a wide variety of projects to choose from and they all vary in terms of difficulty and most definitely, price. Now, the internet is full to the brim with home DIY articles that attract readers with the promise that they can potentially save a significant amount of money by doing these projects themselves.
As with most DIY projects, what you save in money, you could potentially end up paying for with your safety, or worse, your life and the lives of others. So, with this in mind, you should only perform DIY projects that are simple, safe, and only if you have the proper tools for these projects. It's always better to get things done right the first time rather than having to readjust and repair later on.
The other aspect with DIY renovations is that you lack the experience to accurately gauge the amount of money that you would be spending on materials. This means that the chance of you exceeding your budget is high and this defeats the purpose of doing the project yourself.
If you want work done right, you need to hire experts to help you. This is because they are equipped with the skills, knowledge, and tools to perform the tasks required to successfully renovate your home. There's no shame in admitting that you lack experience and skill. The wise homeowner will always err on the side of safety and if you plan on doing any of these home renovation projects, you definitely need to seek the help of experts:
- Wall Removal
This project is one that is deceptively dangerous. The average homeowner might think that wall removal is simply a matter of taking a sledgehammer and swinging it at the target wall. Well, there's much more to it than that. You need to have an understanding of how your walls add to the overall structural integrity of your house. Bringing down the wrong wall could literally bring down an entire section of your house or even your entire house.
- Carpet Replacement
This project requires precision on all four sides of the room. The tricky part here is that whenever you adjust the side you're working on, you are also potentially misaligning the other three. – And that's assuming that you have a typical square or rectangle-shaped floor layout. And even then, you have wall posts to consider getting your carpet around. Only replace your carpet where you need to, and if you're replacing it because it's dirty then why not just clean it with a carpet shampooer as it'll look brand new when clean anyway.
- Hardwood Floor Installation
Much like a carpet replacement/installation project, a hardwood floor installation project requires precision. The added difficulty lies in the weight of the hardwood panels and the extra effort required to cut these panels into the precise shape
that you need.
- Home Plumbing Installation
Home plumbing should be treated the same way that you treat medical procedures – Leave it to the experts because the chances of failure are extremely high in untrained hands. If done improperly, you risk flooding your house, getting sewage fumes entering your house, and worse, it might not be just fumes that flow back into your house.
- Attic Insulation Installation
It may seem deceiving in the sense that the actual installation of the insulation system seems rather straightforward. However, the difficulty lies in the preparation of the area. This means that the attic has to be completely sealed and repaired. There are specials tools that ensure the success of this process and these tools are difficult to acquire on their own.
- Room Expansion
In the same manner that wall removal is a matter of structural integrity, room expansion is just as, if not more important. This is because the new room needs to add to the structural integrity of your house, not hinder it. For this, you need experts who understand the strength of materials and some architecture. The point here is that the room needs to be stable and it has to be able to support the weight. You don't want your room to give way underneath your feet.
- Deck Installation
A deck installation project is similar to a room expansion (or addition) project in the sense that the new structure needs to be able to add to the house's integrity. A deck also needs to be able to support weight and the flooring needs to be completely level. A tilted deck is an expensive error to fix that would have been avoided if an expert had installed the deck in the first place.
- Basement Waterproofing
One nightmare that every homeowner dreads is the prospect of having a flooded basement. Water seeps into spaces that are easily missed by the naked eye. The difficulty here is that water can loosen waterproofing that has already been installed. This is a problem that would have also been avoided if the installation process was successful after the first attempt.
- HVAC System Installation
This is one of the most complicated installations that you can aspire to perform. This is because you need knowledge in air ventilation and circulation. Not only that, but most modern HVAC systems require electricity to function. So, not only there's also the added risk of electrocution or worse, a house fire.
- Driveway Paving
You need an expert to help you with this project for obvious reasons. Each paving block has to be installed precisely because a single error will influence more pronounced errors as you progress with the project. What's more is that the bigger your driveway, the more paving blocks you need to install, and the higher the possibility of error is.
These are only a handful of the home renovation projects that really require you to hire an expert. In truth, every home renovation project needs the help of an expert. DIY projects are only feasible if the person performing them has enough knowledge, skill, and proper tools. Now, even if you do hire experts, there's still the risk of failure, but that risk is significantly minimized.
You need to make sure to hire the right people. Now, if you're having difficulty in searching for home renovation experts, consider hiring the professionals instead. These award-winning professionals specialize in home building and home renovation.


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Research is important in order for new treatments to be developed to treat diseases.
Taking part in research is a personal choice and may also depend on whether you are eligible to take part in a particular research study. There are currently a number of clinical trials taking place in the United Kingdom for treatments for PNH.
To find out what clinical trials are taking place which you may be eligible to take part in, speak to your haematologist or Clinical Nurse Specialist at the PNH National Service or look up clinical trials which are currently recruiting here https://clinicaltrials.gov.
Here is a short video explaining what a clinical trial is:
Eric Parsons from Cleveland Clinic talks about what you need to know about clinical trials. He addresses the types of clinical trials, what happens during a clinical trial, along with common misconceptions and answer frequently asked questions. Eric also shows you how to navigate clinicaltrials.gov and the AAMDSIF clinical trial spotlight page.
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This is a register of all trials currently taking place in Europe. It contains information on interventional clinical trials on medicines conducted in the European Union or the European Economic Area which started after 1 May 2004. This is the database used by national medicines regulators for data related to clinical trial protocols. The data on the results of these trials are entered into the database by the sponsors of the trials themselves and are published in this Register once the sponsors have validated the data.
For more Register Here
There is a registry and results register of worldwide clinical trials (whether publicly or privately funded). The submission of adverse event information was optional when this database was first released in 2008 but this information was required from September 2009. Results information for registered and completed studies is submitted by the study sponsor or principal investigator in a standard, tabular format without discussions or conclusions. The information is considered summary information and does not include individual patient data.
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A biosimilar medicine mimics the effects of a previously approved biological medicine and is intended to treat the same disease or diseases. Eculizumab and Ravulizumab are both biological medicines. Biosimilars should not be confused with traditional generic medicines, which are considered to be identical to the original medicine. It is likely that several new biosimilar medicines will come to the market in the short to medium term.
For more information on Biosimilars
Multiple research projects into PNH and bone marrow failure syndromes are taking place at the PNH National Service centres in Leeds (St James's Hospital, Leeds and Kings College Hospital, London).Professor Peter Hillmen from St James's Hospital, Leeds discusses "Future advancements in the treatment of PNH" (2017)
The PNH Global Registry is an international research database which collects anonymised data about PNH patients. Participation is voluntary and all patients with a PNH diagnosis or clone are eligible to participate as long as they give informed written consent.
When someone joins the Registry they are asked to complete a health assessment questionnaire and then asked again at six monthly intervals at their outpatient appointments. Baseline data including demographic details, medical history, and PNH relevant medications are also collected.
Clinicians will complete further forms every 6 months to document any development of disease, complications and hospital stays. Information will also be collected about any blood transfusions patients have received, blood test results, new or changed medications and pregnancy.
The Registry is non–interventional study which means taking part does not affect a patient's normal medical care. The registry collects data about natural history, management of patients with PNH and safety data on those treated with eculizumab. Patients treated with eculizumab will also have information about protection against meningococcal septicaemia, any reactions to the drug and the eculizumab dosage collected.
The information collected by the Registry hopes to improve understanding of the disease and should help to improve treatments in the future.
The Registry covers 28 countries worldwide. For more information Click Here
Different clinical characteristics of paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria in pediatric and adult patients (2016)
Baseline characteristics and disease burden in patients in the International Paroxysmal Nocturnal Hemoglobinuria Registry (2014)
Clinical Characteristics of Classic Paroxysmal Nocturnal Hemoglobinuria (PNH) in Pediatric Patients: A Comparison with Classic PNH in Adults. An International PNH Registry Study (2011)
Use of Blood Transfusions In Paroxysmal Nocturnal Hemoglobinuria Patients with and without Aplastic Anemia Enrolled In the Global PNH Registry (2010)

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Whether you're announcing a big promotion, sending a holiday greeting, or adding a regal touch to your store decor, banner signs are ideal.
Banners are extremely versatile. Fit for indoor and outdoor use, they appear in all kinds of commercial, industrial, and residential settings. They're particularly useful for announcing events, products, or services that are not part of your business's daily operations, at a price point that makes sense for temporary signage solutions. From trade show display pop-ups to grand opening events, banners get your message across in style.
And as hard as they are to miss, banners are easy to install and transport. They can be mounted in a variety of ways, and weigh considerably less than most sign materials, even some speciality lightweight options. Even heavier banners tend to be more portable than alternative materials because of their softness and flexibility.
Moreover, compared to many traditional outdoor signage options of similar size, banners are an extremely affordable tool for your marketing needs. Price out solid signage with the same dimensions as your banner and see for yourself! When hung properly with good placement, banners passively generate countless impressions for your business, which would cost a fortune using other marketing channels.
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Calm People are Midlands based experts in emotional resilience dealing with stress, conflict and anger management. They help individuals, groups and organisations deal with the challenges that face anyone living in an ever changing and crowded world.
Working with Calm People individuals experience
• Improved self esteem
• Less stress
• Less illness
• Less conflict
Organisations benefit from
• Less stressed staff
• Lower illness and absence
• Less staff turnover
• Improved morale
• Improved productivity
Calm People benefit from
• Satisfied customers – click here to read just a few of our testimonials.
• Empowering people to emotionally develop themselves
• Living their values through their work.
Julian Hall (Derby) and Paula Backen (Birmingham) jointly have a unique combination: large corporate business management, public sector experience, specialist communication therapy, and training with the British Association of Anger Management.
Their approach is practical and realistic, but based on extensive experience alongside a wealth of theoretical foundation. They do not use just one theory, but utilise a full toolkit including Jungian theory, Neurolinguistic Programming, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Transactional Analysis, and much more. But don't be put off by all these titles – they have filtered the useful and most appropriate tools to help you, in the most practical ways. It's not full of jargon but real tactics and strategies to help you find control and calm in your life.
All courses are interactive and enjoyable. If you don't find them so, we give you your money back! Click here to read more
Julian & Paula work nationally and internationally with the following clients and many more
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North Goa VS South Goa: The Never Ending Dilemma
Planning a trip to Goa, there arises the Big Questions – which part of Goa, South or North.
There are places in North Goa which can match with South Goa beaches but opposite is not true. If you want peaceful, cleaner and beautiful beaches, head towards Anjuna stretch and stay at Arambol beach, whereas in South Goa, you'll find cleaner beaches (cleaner than Baga and Calangute beaches.
The everlasting confusion of choosing between North Goa and South Goa is like the puzzle of a lifetime. Which side is better and why? Lets explore…
Destination synopsis for North Goa and South Goa
Weather in Goa: Both South Goa and North Goa enjoy tropical weather. However, traveling to South Goa is better because the weather is less humid than in North Goa.
How to reach Goa:
By Air: Dabolim Airport lies just 26 kilometers from Panjim, State Capital.
By Train: Madgaon and Vasco-Da-Gama are the two main railway stations.
By Road: Goa has a number of public as well as private bus operators, which offer options for intracity and inter-city conveyance.
Best time to visit Goa: The best time is between October to April.
Things To Do In North Goa And South Goa
Just Get into the sun-kissed beaches, soulful breeze, vibrant nightlife, finger licking seafood and casinos; you say it and Goa has it all. So many things to do in a small town, but, Stop. Have your make up you mind so as to where to enjoy all these delights?
Let's begin the battle of North Goa vs South Goa.
Beaches of North Goa and South Goa
The wonderful beach side and colourful gatherings are the first ones to follow when traveling to India's trendiest city, Goa.
North Goa – Electrifying vibes and happening beaches – If you are party lover, water sports freak and street food person, North Goa beaches like, Baga Beach, Vagator Beach, Anjuna Beach and Calangute Beach is the place for you.
South Goa – Soul soothing secluded beaches – South Goa beaches are very relaxing and quite. You can enjoy your calm evenings with you partner at different south Goa beaches like, Palolem Beach, Butterfly Beach, Majorda Beach etc.
Heritage Places In South Goa And North Goa
Apart from its beautiful beaches, Goa is also famous for its catholic buildings with beautiful architecture. The Portuguese style structures reformed by the nunneries and the churches memorializes the past of Goa.
North Goa – The frequently visited ones are Church of St. Catherine, St. Antony's Church and Church of St. Lawrence.
South Goa – Among the famous tourist spots, some of the churches are Rachol Seminary, Our Lady of Hope Church, Velim Church and Three Kings Church.
Shopping Plazza In North Goa and South Goa
Cheap, stylish and original – Major attractions of Goa Markets. The sense of hippie culture and the noise of 'buy one get one free' tempts you to shop from these fabulous marketplaces.
North Goa – Best markets for budget shopping – a visit to Anjuna market, Arpora market and Maposa market is a must if you are in North Goa.
South Goa – You will find Goa's most exclusive collections in Palolem market, Colem market and Caculo market and shop till your pockets weep.
IMP Tip – Show up as a localite to get best deals at these markets.
Exquisite Cuisine of North Goa and South Goa
You just can't miss the scrumptious Goan Food delicacies, after a day full of shopping.
North Goa – Goan street food treats – For the street food lovers, North Goa is a stairway to heaven. There are a whole lot of beach shacks and hotels serving delicious and spicy Goan cuisine. Intoxicate yourself a little with Goa's special Kaju drink, feni. Try out Fellini's Pizza and Matsya Freestyle Kitchen for calzones and seafood.
South Goa – Spoiling gourmet delights – South Goa serves scrumptious food that will leave you asking for more. Relish the mouthwatering delights with a lot of energetic crowd basking on the sunbeds. Try some delicacies in the feni production part of Goa from Martin's Corner and The Village Square that will soothe your taste buds.
Nightlife In North Goa And South Goa
The most happening place in India invites guests from all around the world to party hard at the sun-kissed beaches. No matter where you are in Goa, the melodies and the flickering lights will woo you to party hard.
North Goa – Party animal's paradise – The never ending beach parties of North Goa make night brighter than the days. Most of the young lot groove to the music of the famous DJ's with flashy disco lights. Hit the dance floors of Cafe Mamo's and Tito's club with their buddies.
South Goa – Hub of lounge evenings – If you are looking for some elite parties on your roadside, well, South Goa is the right choice for you. Under the shed of your luxurious resort, there is a lively party waiting for you. Visit Silent Noise Club and Leopard Valley and enjoy. Nightlife in Goa is somehow the same in every part of the town but South Goa has a sense of class unlike North Goa.
Sightseeing in Goa
The rave city can take you through the famous forts and wildlife sanctuaries that were featured in many Bollywood movies. Thinking about standing on the same place where your superstar was shot and clicking pictures? Yeah, we know you want to live that moment without even thinking for a second. Well, let us sort those famous locations in South Goa and North Goa for you.
North Goa – Adventure traveler's favorite – come & explore the jungles
South Goa – Casual tourist's pick – come & meet the dolphins
Casinos in South Goa and North Goa
North Goa – Gambling aboard the cruise
South Goa – Baccarat & Roulette at luxe casinos – A fairly recent development, the casino culture has developed in South Goa because of the great inflow of foreign tourists. Check out Casino Pearl, Casino Pride and The Zuri White Sands
Stay Options In North Goa and South Goa
Choose your favorite lodging according to your taste and budget.
North Goa – Buzzing resorts in the heart of Goa – North Goa offers you a variety of affordable beach shacks and hotels to spend your trip on a budget. Not very luxurious but with decent views and the food options.
South Goa – Serene nests to kick back and unwind – If you cannot compromise on the luxury, then South Goa is highly recommended. Take ease at the jacuzzi and spa of these lavish hotels and even the shacks for your perfect tour to Goa.


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Privacy Policy
Welcome to Adventure Academy™, which is owned and operated by Age of Learning, Inc. We are committed to providing children with a learning environment where every activity is just as fun as it is educational and where you can feel confident that your children's privacy is protected.
This Privacy Policy describes the ways in which Age of Learning, Inc., and its subsidiaries (collectively, we, our, us, or the Company) collect, use, and disclose information about you and the children who use your Adventure Academy account (Account), and any other websites, applications, and online services (Apps) that link to this policy (collectively, the Services). Our Services are directed toward children in third through eighth grades.
Please read this Privacy Policy closely. By using the Services, you agree to the handling of your information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.
Summary of Key Points
You should read this entire Privacy Policy and also our
- We will never sell or rent the Personally Identifiable Information of any User (as defined below) of the Services to a third party, except as described in this policy in the context of a sale of the Company. Personally Identifiable Information, or PII, is defined in this policy as information that can be used on its own or with other information to identify, contact, or locate a single person or to identify an individual in context.
- During Account registration, the only information we may ask you to provide about a child who will be using the Services is the child's first name (or nickname), birth month and year, and gender. We also will ask you to choose an Academic Difficulty Level for each child.
- Other than in the places and for the purposes explicitly disclosed in this Privacy Policy, we do not knowingly collect any PII directly from Child Users under age 13. For more information about where in the Services we may collect PII from children, including within our chat feature, please see Section 2(B) (Information We Collect from Users) below.
- We do not ask for certain sensitive PII such as social security numbers, driver's license numbers, or biometric data. However, paying subscribers are asked for payment information when they subscribe. Please see Section 2 (Content You Submit) for more information about how we safeguard payment information.
- We use commercially reasonable physical, technical, and administrative security measures designed to safeguard all information collected by the Services.
- Adult Users (as defined below) may contact us, when applicable, at any time as described in Section 11 (Contact Us) to request that we provide for their review, or delete from our records, any PII they have provided about Child Users associated with their account, or to cease collecting PII from those Child Users. For information about when we automatically delete PII due to account cancellation or inactivity, please see Section 8 (Location of Information Processing).
Table of Contents
- Account Users
- Content You Submit
- How We Use Information
- When We Disclose Information to Third Parties
- How to Access, Change, or Delete Account Information
- Account Cancellation and Reactivation; Data Deletion
- Links to Other Services
- Location of Information Processing
- Security
- Changes to Our Privacy Policy
- Contact Us
- Account Users
- Content You Submit
- Information Users Provide to Us
- Information We Collect from Users
- How We Use Information
Users of the Services include Child Users (any child under 18 who uses the Services) and Adult Users (including parents and legal guardians of Child Users), collectively referred to as Users.
As more fully set forth below, we and our third-party service providers collect information that Users provide when using the Services, including when Adult Users create an account, sign up for Services, or contact us with a question, comment, or request, and when Child Users use the interactive chat feature through the Services. However, we will only use or disclose this information in accordance with this policy and applicable law. Please see Section 4 (When We Disclose Information to Third Parties) below for more information and how we limit disclosure of Child User information.
Adult Users
Adult Users must register for an account on behalf of the Child User. Adult Users are asked to provide certain information about themselves when registering for an account, including first and last name, email address, and telephone number (which is optional). Payment information is also collected from Adult Users who purchase an account. For your security, we do not store your complete credit card number in our databases but retain only the first six digits and last four digits so that we can identify your account and respond to your requests and questions.
In addition, Adult Users can provide us with information through a separate password-protected section (i.e., the Parent Section) of the Services. This section, accessible via the Menu on the Character Select section of the Services, allows Adult Users to administer their Accounts, including when they add Child Users, provide testimonials, seek customer support, or submit comments or questions.
If you submit any information relating to other people in connection with the Services, you represent that you have the authority to do so and permit us to use the information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.
Child Users
Children have the ability to create free-form artwork and participate in our chat feature through the Services, which is available zone-wide (available to all Child Users in a particular "zone" or area of the Services, such as the Academy or the Commons) or private (just between two different Child Users). We encourage you to use the Services with your Child Users and to view and monitor any content and chats created, uploaded, posted, or transmitted (as applicable) by them. Please be aware that zone-wide chat logs will not be saved to the account and therefore will not be available for your review. However, a Child User's chat messages to another Child User in a private chat will be stored until that chat chain is deleted.
We and our third-party service providers collect information directly from Users of the Services in the form of the actions they take and activities (or quests) they complete when using the Services. For example, from Adult Users, we may collect information about patterns of usage and order history; from Child Users, we may collect information about patterns of usage, which activities a child commences and completes, when a child starts and stops an activity, which areas of the Services the child frequents, the number of questions answered correctly or incorrectly, how many virtual coins (Coins) the child earns, what virtual items the child selects to exchange for Coins or chooses to buy from, or sell to, other Users, and the child's choice of Avatar and customization. From all Users, we may collect chat logs and information posted or transmitted through the interactive chat feature of the Services (as described below).
We and our third-party service providers also use a variety of technologies, such as cookies (small text files that the Services save on your computer or mobile device), to automatically collect certain technical information from your computer or mobile device over time and across different websites, including when you use the Services, such as your browser type, operating system, device type, the page served, your IP address, the approximate geographic region your computer or mobile device is located in, and the websites you visited prior to visiting the Services. When you download and use one of our Apps, we and our service providers may track and collect App usage data, such as the date and time the App on your device accesses our servers and what information and files have been downloaded to the App based on your device number.
We and our third-party service providers may use the information collected through these technical methods for a number of purposes, including delivering content, tracking and enhancing our Users' experience on the Services, and delivering advertising to visitors to www.adventureacademy.com when they visit other websites and applications. For example, when you return to the Services after logging in, cookies help the Services recognize who you are without having to log back in. For more information, see Section 3 (How We Use Information). The information collected through these technical methods on the child-directed portions of the Services are used only to support the internal operations of the Services. We do not allow third-party advertising networks to collect information about Users who are logged in to their Accounts.
If you do not want the Services to collect information through the use of cookies, you can set your web browser to reject cookies from the Services. Each browser is different, so you should check your browser's Help menu to learn how to change your cookie preferences. However, please note that if you reject or block cookies from the Services, the Services may not function as intended. For example, you will not be able to remain logged in to your Account, and therefore you would have to log in during each page transition.
Interactive Chat
Child Users may be able to communicate directly with other Child Users through the interactive chat feature of the Services. We have three chat settings: Standard Chat, Quick Chat, and No Chat. We recommend that parents familiarize themselves with all of the safety features and parental controls available in the Settings area of the Services and accompany their Child Users when using the Services.
Standard Chat – Standard Chat is our default setting and allows the Child User to type free text into the chat, subject to our monitoring and filtering of message content for purposes of removing personally identifiable information, profanity, and age-inappropriate words and phrases.
Quick Chat – Quick Chat allows a Child User to see Standard Chat, but the Child User can only communicate using pre-selected messages.
No Chat – No Chat disables the chat features altogether so that Child Users cannot submit chat content, but they will be able to see the chat feed in the zone of the Services that they are in.
If a Child User participates in Standard Chat or Quick Chat, their Avatar names will be searchable by other Child Users who participate in those chat features.
Parents have the ability to change the chat settings at any time through the password-protected Parent Section. As stated above, we proactively filter all chats posted or transmitted through the system to remove references to full names, addresses, phone numbers, or other personal data. Communications are also filtered for profanity, phishing, and adult or suggestive content. We do this to limit Child Users' ability to communicate personally identifiable information, profanity, and age-inappropriate words and phrases through the chat feature.
As with any filtering technology we cannot guarantee 100 percent effectiveness. Therefore, Child Users who use these interactive features through the Services should never provide personal information about themselves or any third party and should not attempt to circumvent any of our content-filtering techniques. We also encourage you to supervise Child Users when they participate in such interactive activities through the Services. When participating in the chat feature of the Services by posting or transmitting messages (Chat Content), please be aware that the Users do so at their own risk and that Chat Content is being made available to and is accessible by the Company and other applicable Users. Users of Standard Chat or Quick Chat have no expectation of privacy in connection with the communications they post or transmit, and the Company is not responsible for whether or how such other Users utilize the information posted or transmitted through such features. However, if a User believes that another User has submitted inappropriate language or other content through the chat feature, that User can block the other User, as well as report the User to have their chat history reviewed by Company moderators. You can access the Block and Report features on any Child User's Player Profile screen, which you can access by double-clicking that Child User's Avatar.
By using the chat feature, you consent to the Company's right to record, monitor, and retain logs of all chat sessions between Users for a limited amount of time. Additionally, we may, but will not be obligated to, monitor, maintain, retain, censor, or otherwise remove Chat Content, at the Company's sole discretion, without notice to you, for the purposes of preventing any violations of this Privacy Policy, our Terms & Conditions, or applicable laws and to prevent abusive activity.
Push Notifications and SMS. Additionally, if you downloaded the App on your mobile device to access the Services, as part of your use of the Services we may ask if you would like to receive push notifications, which may include alerts and notifications, badges, banners, and sounds on your mobile device. You may choose to stop receiving push notifications at any time by changing the settings on your mobile device. If you provide us with your mobile phone number, we may send you SMS text messages about your account, and we may also ask if you would like to receive SMS text messages. Please note that your carrier may charge you for the text messages you receive. To permanently stop receiving SMS text messages from us (if you are located in the U.S. or Canada) text STOP, CANCEL, or UNSUBSCRIBE in reply to any SMS text message sent by us.
Location Information: We may collect and store information about your location to provide you with educational experiences or email updates that are tailored for your region. The location information we have access to may include (1) your ZIP or postal code, if you provide one to us; and (2) the approximate geographic region your computer or mobile device is located in, as determined from your IP address. However, we do not collect your street name and the name of your city/town. You may be able to change the settings on your computer or mobile device to prevent it from providing us with such IP information.
We will never sell or rent the PII of any User of the Services to a third party, except as described in this policy in the context of a sale of the Company. We and our third-party service providers may use the information collected from Users as follows below.
Adult User Information Information collected from Adult Users may be used:
- To permit you to register and use the Services, including, for example, to send you communications about Child User progress or your Account, or to allow you to provide Feedback through the Parent Section. For security purposes, the Parent Section is password protected.
- To complete and fulfill your purchase, such as to process your payments, communicate with you regarding your purchase, and provide you with related customer service.
- To respond to your inquiries and fulfill your requests, retrieve your password, or provide technical support.
- To send you marketing communications that we believe may be of interest to you. While it is never our intention to send any marketing messages to children, if you believe a Child User has received such a marketing communication, please contact us as described in Section 11 (Contact Us) below. You can always choose to stop receiving these marketing messages by simply following the instructions contained in the message or, if the communication is by phone, informing the caller of your desire not to receive further phone communications. For all Accounts, you may not opt out of receiving administrative messages from us regarding your Account, such as password reset emails and customer support messages.
- To deliver our advertising to you based on your visits to the non-child-directed portions of the
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At this site we maintain a list of the 5000 Largest Known Primes which is updated hourly. This list is the most important databases at The Prime Pages: a collection of research, records and results all about prime numbers. This page summarizes our information about one of these primes.
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Description:8285 · 2707583 + 1
Verification status (*):Proven
Official Comment:
Proof-code(s): (*):L1158 : Vogel, PSieve, Srsieve, PrimeGrid, LLR
Decimal Digits:213008 (log10 is 213007.62571442)
Rank (*):23131 (digit rank is 1)
Entrance Rank (*):3027
Currently on list? (*):no
Submitted:9/6/2011 07:19:40 CDT
Last modified:9/6/2011 07:50:22 CDT
Removed (*):2/21/2012 12:36:46 CDT
Database id:101831
Status Flags:none
Score (*):41.8821 (normalized score 0.1018)
The Top 5000 Primes is a list for proven primes only. In order to maintain the
integrity of this list, we seek to verify the primality of all submissions.
We are currently unable to check all proofs (ECPP, KP, ...), but we will at least trial
divide and PRP
check every entry before it is included in the list.
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Peerless Rockville is thrilled to debut Rockville Made in their gift shop! Several months ago, they put out a call for local artists to look to Rockville's history, heritage and culture for inspiration in creating art for Peerless Rockville's gift shop.
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From Rorate Caeli
During the 9 am Mass this morning in the parish church of Saint Steven (Saint-Etienne), in Saint-Étienne-du-Rouvray, in the outskirts of Rouen, Normandy, France, two assailants invaded the church, held most of those inside — including the priest and two nuns — hostage, and, before being killed by special operations forces, slit the throat of the priest.
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So many Christians have been martyred in recent years outside Europe, also victims of Islam: It is fitting that the first priest-martyr of Western Europe in many years comes from the Eldest Daughter.
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Michelle Stanistreet, NUJ general secretary, said:
"Today's announcement realises the worst fears of staff on the Independent and Independent on Sunday. To close these historic titles overnight after a deal clinched behind closed doors, without any consultation or attempts to engage with staff, demonstrates the contempt the company has for its workforce.
"For Evgeny Lebedev to laud closures that will see staff lose their livelihoods as an 'historic transition' is an added indignity. The fact that our national newspapers can be shut down overnight with no scrutiny and no ability for their future to be secured through other means, underlines the moral bankruptcy of newspaper ownership in the UK. That needs to be urgently addressed. The NUJ will do all it can to support all members affected."
Laura Davison, NUJ national organiser, said:
"The closure of the Independent titles is a massive blow to the industry. Experienced staff who have been committed to the idea and ideals of the titles, in some cases for decades, are facing losing their jobs in shocking circumstances.
"The public has been robbed of titles whose loss leaves press plurality, opinion and ownership narrowed and diminished. The way staff have had to learn about what's happening through the pages of other papers is simply appalling. We are calling on the company to enter into urgent talks with the NUJ, to meet their legal obligations and to treat their staff with humanity."
The NUJ has sent a letter to Steve Auckland, CEO of the Independent and Evening Standard, demanding talks. The NUJ chapel will be meeting on Monday.
The titles' owner Evgeny Lebedev said the Independent's last edition is expected to be on Saturday 26 March and the last Independent on Sunday is expected on Sunday 2 March. His statement said:
"Today the Independent titles announce an historic transition. At a time when our journalism is read and respected by more people in more places than ever before, we are embracing an exclusively digital future with www.independent.co.uk and its associated sites.
"We faced a choice: manage the continued decline of print, or convert the digital foundation we've built into a sustainable, profitable future. In choosing the latter, we will create 25 new content roles, launch a new subscription mobile App, enhance the redesigned, thriving independent.co.uk, open new editorial bureaux in Europe, the Middle East and Asia, and invest further in our New York based US operation. We will re-name the hugely successful i100 site as indy100.com.
"I can now confirm we are selling The Independent's sister paper, i, to Johnston Press, subject to Johnston Press shareholder approval. In addition, we will cease to print The Independent and Independent on Sunday. The Independent's last edition is expected to be on Saturday 26th March and the last Independent on Sunday is expected be on Sunday 20th March, enabling us to focus our collective energy on the digital Independent.
"I believe this is the right decision at the right time for the world's most free-thinking newsbrand. This transition follows rapid digital growth in the past three years that has made independent.co.uk the UK's fastest-growing quality newspaper site. Its monthly audience has grown 33.3% in the last 12 months to nearly 70 million pointing towards a fast growing global footprint.
"We will be the first of many leading newspapers to embrace a wholly digital future. All of us are immensely proud of the Independent titles, which are better newspapers now than they have been for many years, thanks to your remarkable creativity, work ethic and passion. But UK print newspaper market conditions mean this change is inevitable.
"The planned sale to Johnston Press ensures that i will continue to flourish. Johnston Press will be commendable owners of this great, innovative newspaper, whose success has defied industry predictions, and which was named National Newspaper of the Year last year.
"We expect a significant number of employees to move across to Johnston Press under the Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations, known as TUPE. A number of employees at Independent Print Limited will be made redundant. I regret this, but can confirm that all those on employment contracts and long term casuals who are being made redundant will receive two weeks' pay, subject to conditions, for every year worked, plus your notice period.
"The Independent will now offer advertisers access to the world's largest commercial platform for truly independent journalism. My family bought and invested heavily in the titles because we believe strongly in its values. Its journalism has set the agenda for nearly three decades, with world-class writing, reporting and analysis.
"Over the past six years alone we have launched a sister title that now outsells The Guardian, grown independent.co.uk to nearly 70 million global users a month, and won countless awards for our unique contribution to news and culture, with values of bravery, compassion, scepticism and wit to the fore.
"With the spirit of a start-up, and all the authority of our heritage, this transition means the world's most innovative newsbrand can embark on a sustainable future. As we set about that, I would like to thank everyone for the part they have played in the development of this great institution."


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Composition of Amnion Tissue
1) Extracellular matrix (ECM) proteins such as laminin, laminin-5, proteoglycans and glycosaminoglycans, which drive cell-attachment, migration, and subsequent organization;
2) Healing growth factors such as epidermal growth factor (EGF), fibroblast growth factor (FGF), platelet derived growth factor (PDGF), and vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF), which stimulate angiogenesis;
3) Tissue inhibitors of metalloproteinases (TIMPs) which inhibit metalloproteinase activity and matrix degradation; and
4) Interleukins which regulate aspects of the immune system such as stimulating the growth and differentiation of T and B cells.
The presence of these biological factors gives BioXclude a healing potential not found in traditional barrier membranes. The wide array of factors within the allograft makes it well suited to help orchestrate the complex process of wound healing. This approach is in contrast to available recombinant growth factor products, which rely on an extremely high concentration of a single protein to stimulate healing. For these reasons, BioXclude represents a paradigm shift in regenerative technology, providing the benefits of a growth factor and an occlusive barrier.
The Benefit of the Chorion Layer
Role of Laminin-5
Growth Factor Release ProfileResearch suggests that BioXclude provides a release of growth factors which occurs over time, during the wound healing process. In one analysis, micronized dehydrated amnion chorion samples were incubated in normal saline for 24 hours before tissue removal via centrifuge5. The amount of growth factor eluting from the tissue samples into the saline was determined using Elisa assay.
Migration of Mesenchymal Stem Cells
Koob et al., demonstrated that BioXclude possesses the ability to cause the migration of human mesenchymal stem cells (MSC) both in-vitro and in-vivo5 . In one study (depicted below), human bone marrow MSCs were seeded onto the filter in a transwell culture model with samples of dehydrated amnion chorion (noted in the study as dHACM) placed below. At 24 hours, the soluble growth factors from the tissue samples drew MSCs toward the amnion chorion allograft. At 7 days, statistically significant higher cell counts of migrating MSCs were observed with the amnion chorion samples relative to the controls. Currently available off-the-shelf recombinant growth factors products have the ability to influence stem cells. This research supports that BioXclude also possess this attribute, and reiterates why it should be viewed not only as an occlusive barrier, but also as a growth factor.
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A key determinant of success in any regenerative procedure is adequate blood supply. Unfortunately, traditional barrier membranes, which contain the bone graft and exclude unwanted cells, also prevent delivery of oxygen, nutrients, and regulatory signals to the grafted site. The use of amnion chorion allograft changes this premise. The combination of soluble angiogenic growth factors, neovascularization and subsequent resorption profile of the allograft, allows for rapid establishment of blood supply6. Koob et al. demonstrated the soluble growth factors in BioXclude stimulated the proliferation and migration of human microvascular endothelial cells (see figure) and caused these cells to produce and release all 30 tested angiogenic growth factors, and in a different in-vitro test, showed a chemotactic effect on the migration of human umbilical vein endothelial cells. In-vivo, neovascularization of the allograft was demonstrated, with a steady increase of microvessel formation which increased steadily through 28 days to levels comparable with normal healing skin; an outcome indicative of dynamic intra-implant neovascularization. Because of its ability to rapidly establish blood supply to the site, it helps to view BioXclude as periosteum rather than an occlusive barrier.
[1] Hodde J. Naturally occurring scaffolds for soft tissue repair and regeneration. Tiss Eng 2002; 8(2): 295-308.
[2] Niknejad H, Peirovi H, Jorjani M, et al. Properties of the amniotic membrane for potential use in tissue engineering. Euro Cells Mat 2008; 15: 88-89.
[3] Aagard-Tillery K M, Silver R, Dalton. J Immunology of normal pregnancy. Semin Fetal Neonatal Med. 2006: 11(5): 279-95.
[4] Chen A, Tofe A. A literature review of the safety and biocompatibility of amnion tissue. J Imp Adv Clin Dent 2010; 2(3):67-75
[5] Koob T, Rennert R, Zabek N, et al. Biological properties of dehydrated human amnion/chorion composite graft: implications for chronic wound healing. Int Wound J 2013: doi: 10.1111/iwj.12140.
[6] Koob T, Li W, Gurtner G et al. Angiogenic properties of dehydrated human amnion/chorion allografts: therapeutic potential for soft tissue repair and regeneration. Vas Cell 2014; 4(10): doi:10.1186/2045-824X-6-10.
[7] Koob T, Zabek N, Massee N, et al. Properties of dehydrated human amnion/chorion composite grafts: implications for wound repair and soft tissue regeneration. J BioMed Mat Res Part B 2014:00B:000-000.
[8] Xenoudi P, Lucas M, Chlipala E, et al. Comparison of porcine and amniotic resorbable collagen membranes using H&E staining and immunohistochemistry. Manuscript in Preparation. Data on file at Snoasis Medical.
[9] Koob T, Lim J, Zabek N. Cytokines in single layer amnion allografts compared to multilayer amnion/chorion allografts for wound healing. J Biomed Mater Res B 2014. DOI: 10.1002/jbm.b.33265
[10] Pakkala T, Virtanen I, Oksanen J, et al. Function of laminins and laminin-binding integrins in gingival epithelial cell adhesion. J Perio 2002; 73(7):709-719.
[11] Kinumatsu T, Hashimoto S, Muramatsu, T, et al. Involvement of laminin and integrins in adhesion and migration of junctional epithelium cells. J Periodont Res 2009; 44:13-20.
[12] Holtzclaw D, Toscano N. BioXcludeTM placental allograft tissue membrane in combination with bone allograft for site preservation: A Case Series. J Imp Adv Clin Dent 2011; 3(3):35-50.
[13] Holtzclaw D, Cobb C. Extraction site preservation using new graft material that combines mineralized and demineralized allograft bone: a case series report with histology. Compendium. Feb 2014; 107-112.
[14] Holtzclaw D, Hinze F, Toscano N. Gingival flap attachment healing with amnion-chorion allograft membrane: A controlled, split mouth case report replication of the classic 1968 Hiatt study. J Imp Adv Clin Dent 2012; 4(5):19-25.
[15] Patel A, Prakasam, S, Barco, C, et al. Effects of amnion chorion allograft membrane on angiogenic cytokine expression from human gingival fibroblasts. J Perio Res. Submitted for publication, August 2014.


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Learning wrist grabs is the introduction to learning self-defense. Many of the counters to wrist grabs can be crossed over to other forms of attack, such as choke holds, hair grabs, lapel grabs, bear hugs and so on. It is far easier to digest what I am saying when I explain moves starting out with a wrist grab as opposed to someone grabbing your throat. Thus, paying attention to these grabs are key because they are easily transferable to other grabs to different areas of your body. Also, for every move, there are ways to do those moves from inside and outside wrist grabs, along with double handed grabs and double wrist grabs. Point being, I want you to understand the versatility of the moves you are learning. This is going to be a ton of fun!
Did you know you only have 4 seconds to react from a choke hold or your lung capacity will give out and you will pass out??? Mind you, no one wants this, or any attack like this to happen but if it did, here are some important moves to practice!
Lapel grabs are common attacks which people encounter anywhere, however a common theme is at parties, bars, and sporting events. It doesn't matter how tall you are or they are, you can take a person to the ground. You just have to know how to move. Watch the video and practice with a trusted friend or partner.
Did you ever have a sibling take a cheap shot when you were younger, grabbing you from behind and taking you to the ground??? Maybe that was just me. Anyway, the moves taught in this section will help you to get out of such a grab. You can do it! Watch and make it happen!
There are several ways for people to grab your hair. In the video below you will see what to do if someone grabs a handful of hair on the top of your head. You will also see what it is like to get grabbed by a ponytail. Understand that with moves like this you may lose hair but this move may be the difference between being assaulted and getting free.
Getting pressed up against a wall can trigger claustrophobia. It is scary to think you can't move away from your attacker but what if you didn't have to? What if that was a strength?
Whether it is on the floor, in a bed, or on a couch, you are not defenseless. You can defend yourself. After learning these moves, practice with a trusted friend or partner.
Wrist throws, when done properly, can easily be used to take a person to the ground. While learning this move, please take it slow. Just because you can do the move quickly does not mean that move can be done effectively. You are going to want to really concentrate. This move manipulates the body and can render your attacker defenseless, incapacitating them.
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4 Perfect Days in Sydney
Someone asked recently for itineraries for Australia, any length and any destinations within the country. Much to my surprise, I only had one itinerary: One Day in Sydney. Whoops! Steve's and my first trip together was to Sydney and Cairns, and this is the first part of our itinerary. Stay tuned for my Cairns itinerary,… Continue reading 4 Perfect Days in Sydney


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Buhari chides RMAFC over high pay for office holders
• Blames past leadership for huge subsidy payments• New remuneration out next month, says Mbam
PRESIDENT Muhammadu Buhari has laid the blame of the current huge pay of political office holders on the doorsteps of Revenue Mobilisation, Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) and urged the commission to seek a proper interpretation of its powers to enable it address the public outcry.
Similarly, the President blamed past administrations for the current situation, which forces Nigeria to spend billions of Naira annually on subsidies for petroleum products.
Speaking during a meeting with the Chairman and members of the RMAFC, President Buhari said the increase in petroleum subsidy payments over recent years was due to the deliberate neglect of the nation's refineries, oil pipelines and other related infrastructure to allow the importation of petroleum products and corruption to thrive.
A statement by his Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu quoted the President, as expressing "huge disappointment" with the way Nigeria's oil industry has been run since he left office as Petroleum Minister and Military Head of State, saying, he was convinced that if the development of the country's domestic refining capacity and petroleum products distribution network had kept pace with national demand, there would not have been any need for the huge subsidies currently being paid to importers.
According to Buhari, "They allowed the infrastructure to collapse so that their cronies can steal by bringing in refined products from overseas,"
The President urged the chairman and members of the RMAFC, who availed him of their views on the vexed issued of petroleum subsidy payments, to go "back to the drawing board" and come up with more humane proposals to rescue ordinary Nigerians from the "wicked manipulation" of the country's oil industry by corrupt operators.
Buhari also warned that severe sanctions would be visited on any individual or organisation that violates the directive on the payment of all national revenue into the federation account, otherwise called the Treasury Single Account, (TSA).
The President said that the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, (NNPC) the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) and other MDAs, which previously relied on the laws establishing them to retain all or part of revenues collected by them, did so illegally and must now comply with the Nigerian constitution by paying all revenues into the Federation Account.
Addressing newsmen after its meeting with the president, RMAFC Chairman, Elias Mbam said a new remuneration package for political office holders would be out next month.
Mbam said the proposed exercise would put to rest media speculations about the remuneration for political office holders.
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Illegal trade in endangered species is worth billions of dollars
Smuggled butterflies at the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service headquarters in California in this recent photo.
LOS ANGELES: The smell struck undercover agent Ed Newcomer as soon as he entered the small, sparse apartment.
Faint and rancid, it permeated everything. It clung to the plastic containers that piled up in cupboards and on shelves. It seeped from the walls and the bathroom and the bed.
The smell was unmistakable: dead insects.
Inside the suspect grinned expectantly as he opened a container. Dozens of slimy white grubs slithered in the dirt. Another box revealed a dead black beetle the size of a fist, its long rhinoceros-like horn protruding in front.
"Dynastes hercules," the suspect said, his voice high-pitched and shrill.
Mr. Newcomer shuddered. But he smiled affably. The suspect opened another box filled with dead butterflies, wings spread in iridescent glory — golds and greens and shimmering azures.
Like fairy dust, Mr. Newcomer thought. He had won the trust of the world's most notorious butterfly smuggler, a man who made hundreds of thousands of dollars trading in endangered insects.
He had been invited into the suspect's home.
In the cutthroat world of butterfly poaching, Hisayoshi Kojima was king.
He bragged he was the Indiana Jones of butterfly smugglers, that he commanded a global network of poachers.
From Jamaica he could get the giant swallowtail Papilio homerus, whose velvety black and gold wings are depicted on the country's $1,000 bank note.
From the Philippines he could get the Luzon peacock swallowtail or Papilio chikae. And from Papua New Guinea he could get what many dealers had never even seen: the prized Queen Alexandra's birdwing.
All are endangered, protected by international and U.S. wildlife laws.
It is illegal to catch, kill or import them.
Kojima always found a way.
Legitimate dealers had complained about him for years. And for years, U.S. Fish and Wildlife agents had investigated him. But Kojima, a Japanese native who lived in Los Angeles and Kyoto, always eluded capture. From the back of his booth, Kojima produced an enormous live horned beetle. "Wow," Mr. Newcomer exclaimed. "How much?" $10,000 alive. Is that legal? Mr. Newcomer asked.
Kojima shrugged. "It is illegal ... but 99.99 per cent it is safe. Sometimes we pay under the table."
These days the worldwide illegal trade in endangered species is worth an estimated $10 billion to $15 billion a year, according to law enforcement reports. — AP
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