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Hockey Year Book is a compendium of statistics and a chronicle of current events. The information is cast on a user friendly, innovative and dynamic format, evolved after trail and error since 1995.
This Year Book 2008 you browse focuses on tournaments and events that have taken place in 2007 and 2008. They are supported by adequate historical and background information. Many feature articles, analysis, interviews and perspectives are also presented to provide a complete picture, enjoyable material to not just hockey readers but to a wider spectrum.
Current year marks the Centenary of hockey legend Roop Singh. Therefore, the book opens with his portrait, followed by a detailed write up of the great player whom his elder brother Dhyan Chand described 'better player than me'.
The book then opens up.
The book has seven chapters as follows:
International Review: All the international engagements that India had in 2007 and 2008, both men and women including juniors, are presented with images, statistics, critical analysis, giving historical perspectives.
Hockey in Numbers: Statistics of tournaments, teams, scorers, and decadal performance of India form the bulk.
Players: This chapter focuses on players, their profile, goals scored etc. Retired players find a mention while debut makers get special portrayal. Sports is for players, you will enjoy this portion.
Mind matters: Interviews of personalities who mattered in the years in questions and book reviews – four of them – make up this section
Azlan Shah Cup: The Azlan Cup has gained deep appreciation in India. History of the competition with an eye catching portrait of Azlan Shah himself takes a tour of 2008 edition.
Domestic Scene: A painstaking work. Not just about tournaments and events, but also chronicles of events that followed after India failed to qualify for the Beijing Olympics. Nationals and PHL were not held in 2008 , still there is a lot that one cannot afford to miss.
Special Feature: Chak De! India: This section is the tome of this year's work. We all know the success of Chak De India film. Here, one can journey deep into the people and processes that went into making of the greatest hockey film ever made. The information gathered here are authentic, dispel many myths, though cinefield is hardly an area where a hockey chronicler would have ever treaded in.


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The evening brought the boys to our house for Music Night. I served them home made sausage rolls and chocolate fairy cakes. They particularly enjoyed the fairy cakes.
But, before all this, we had a dog funeral. The Wee Manny's dog was put to sleep last night. Holly was really Mrs The Wee Manny's dog and she was devastated to lose her but Holly had a good long life. She was a black Labrador cross, a rescue dog that they'd got more than a dozen years ago. The Wee brought her round this morning to be buried in our garden. The list is growing. I wrote about our pet cemetery back in 2008.
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Dowsing For Dogs
...dogs we know are buried there are in order of interment:-
Polly: sweetest little Jack Russell cross. Given to Pearlie soon after she was widowed. The girls never forgave us for parting. She only lasted a few months before succumbing to the horror movie that is the Dreen Road.
Molly: Died February 2004, Springer spaniel just arrived in Nellybert's yard. Unknown to us she was riddled with cancer. We kept her six months. I adored her. We spent a fortune at the vet. Eventually had to have her put down.
Danny: Best. Dog. Ever. Nellybert's first beloved pooch. Committed suicide under the wheels of Bert's van sometime in 2004. He was nearly seventeen.
Penny: She was Pearlie's dog. Died on Christmas Eve aged around fourteeen. Her demise marked the beginning of Pearlie's decline.
Chip: Not our dog but Danny's mother. Eighteen when her owners had her put down. They had nowhere to bury her. We had all the room in the world.
Jock: Not our dog either but the beloved pet of the Wee Mannys.
Rosie: Died October 2008. She won't be the last but she was the first to have a dozen or so narcissi planted on her grave.
And since then....
Hannah's rats - Rocky, Pepe, Polly and Meka. They have their own special plot in front of the green house. It's teeny.
Five more dogs.
Peppy: Belonged to our friend Rod. She was a frequent visitor to our house. He still stops by her grave.
Paddy: Died February 2012.
Charlie: Died June 2012.
Bonnie: Died June 2013.
Holly: Buried today. Much loved pet of Mrs The Wee Manny.
Holly and her companion Rocky.


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Ashley James (model, presenter, Made in Chelsea reality star) and friends are launching their new luxury London postcode bangle range, Whistle & Bango this week at the renowned Wolf & Badger store in Notting Hill, London.
Whistle & Bango has already celebrated success in the press being featured in countless publications including COSMO, Hello and the Mail Online. Celebrity fans and wearers of the brand already include Judy Murray, Tanya Burr, Binky Felstead, Donna Air, Rosie Londoner, Lilah Parsons and Sian Welby.
There are countless London postcode bangles in the Whistle & Bango range – from the Dalston postcode of E8 to the Chlesea postcode of SW3 to the Clapham postcode of SW4. They also offer a blank bangle for ANY specific postcode you may have! All bangles are made from high-quality enamel and come in funky bright colours bossed in silver or gold. The RRP of each bangle is £69 – a £1 donation for each bangle sold goes to SHP, a charity helping homeless Londoners.
Whistle & Bango was born in 2013 from three London based girls, Ashley, Ania and Rosie who created the concept of postcode-specific bangles to celebrate their city.


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If Tim and Eric took Soy Sauce and decided to make House of Leaves into a movie, I imagine it would look something like Dave Made a Maze.
In the film, Dave, an artist, builds a fort in his living room out of pure frustration. He is subsequently lost inside his own creation, trapped by the fantastical pitfalls, critters and booby traps that lie within. His girlfriend must form a rag-tag rescue team to try to find him. As one does.
The new teaser trailer gives us a look into the bizarre aforementioned maze, showing the brilliant design and insane ambiance that – we can hope – carries through the whole film. It looks… ridiculous, and I cannot wait.
This is the directorial debut of actor Bill Watterson. It will premiere in competition at the upcoming Slamdance Film Festival in Park City, Utah, which runs from January 20 to January 26.
A statement from the director posted to the film's official website explains the inspiration for the film. "I wanted to explore the mad fantasy worlds and heightened realities of a Labyrinth or a Legend," Watterson says, "But to see that journey taken by foul-mouthed adults rather than a band of plucky tweens. Who doesn't still want to be a Goonie who never says die?"
Watterson references the various practical effects that were involved in creating this madhouse. Puppetry, stop motion animation, cut paper animation, and optical illusions are all used to recreate that "tactile sense of wonder" from some of our favorite childhood films.
Dave Made a Maze stars Nick Thune, Meera Rohit Kumbhani, Adam Busch, James Urbaniak, Stephanie Allynne, Kirsten Vangsness, Scott Krinsky, and John Hennigan. I also caught the brief appearance of Timothy Nordwind, who you may know from the viral video music group, Ok Go.
Overall, it looks like one heck of a fun time. Check out the teaser trailer below.
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Offroad's "Head Banging" Produced by Block B's Zico Is Out!
Offroad and Block B fans, rejoice!
On March 25, Offroad's second single "Head Banging" and the music video were simultaneously released. It was previously reported that Block B's Zico lent his compositional skills to the group through this single.
"Head Banging" is an up-tempo track, which characterizes each members' unique charms. It has an addictive beat and a strong, grand sound as well. Part of the lyrics convey the message of "don't be timid when you're having fun — just have fun," and is directed toward people who are exhausted from both love and work.
The music video was filmed in Western Australia and showed off its scenic landscapes.
Without further ado, here's the music video! Don't forget to click CC for English subs!


text: Agencies WPP Firms Lobbied for the NRA While Its Agencies Made Gun Control Ads, Records Show Prime Policy Group and Ogilvy Government Relations worked with the groupBy Patrick Coffee|October 9, 2017 The gun control campaign 'Gun Store' won multiple Cannes Lions for WPP's Grey New York in 2015.GreyShare By Patrick Coffee|October 9, 2017 Share PR firms owned by holding company WPP lobbied the United States government on behalf of the National Rifle Association for years while its creative agencies simultaneously made and promoted ads advocating for stricter gun control laws, according to public records. A report in The Guardian today brought the long-term relationship between WPP and the NRA to light. In a statement provided to Adweek, the holding company did not directly confirm its firms' relationships with the NRA, but said it represents clients on both sides of political issues. "Our subsidiary companies will not undertake work that is intended or designed to mislead, and they operate within national laws at all times," said a WPP spokesperson. "In the U.S., our public affairs companies have representatives of both major parties among senior management, and work with clients from across the political spectrum." WPP creative agencies including Grey, Ogilvy and Y&R have made very high-profile pro-bono campaigns designed to educate Americans regarding the risks of gun ownership and, in some cases, calling for specific policies that would make owning certain types of firearms or related products more difficult. For example, this April Ogilvy created a campaign for a group called Americans for Responsible Solutions that advocated for more background checks on would-be gun buyers. The agency promoted the group, which was founded by former congresswoman Gabby Giffords and her husband after she was the victim of a 2011 shooting, with bulletproof signs reading "This poster stops bullets because our gun laws don't." Yet as recently as 2009, the NRA retained Ogilvy Government Relations in an official lobbying capacity, paying the group $360,000 for its services that year. These numbers come from OpenSecrets, a website established by the nonprofit Center for Responsive Politics to share publicly available information tracking the influence of lobbying on American elections and party politics. In 2015, Grey New York produced "The Gun Shop," an interactive campaign designed to counter the perception that owning a gun makes one's home safer by opening a fictional gun store in the middle of New York City and providing would-be customers with the violent histories of each firearm. The campaign went on to win gold Lions in the Design, Promo & Activation, Branded Content & Entertainment and PR categories at that year's Cannes Lions festival. But records show that a second WPP-owned firm, Prime Policy Group, was for years retained as a registered lobbying organization working on behalf of the NRA. As recently as 2016, that firm—which is a division of the larger public relations group Burson-Marsteller—received $40,000 for those specific services. PPG is one of many such organizations retained by the NRA to lobby Senators and House representatives in the interest of preventing the passage of the very sorts of laws promoted in the Ogilvy project mentioned above. While Prime Policy Group has not registered to lobby for the NRA this year, it does retain an ongoing contract with the organization in a strategic advisory capacity, according to a party with direct knowledge of the matter. Additional gun control projects by WPP agencies include Grey New York's 2013 effort for States United to Prevent Gun Violence, the group behind "The Gun Shop," depicting an office shooting by a disgruntled employee armed with an old-style musket. The same year, Y&R created a radio campaign for advocacy group Moms Demand Action, which was founded in the wake of the 2012 Newtown school shooting. After that shooting, two pieces of legislation—the Assault Weapons Ban of 2013 and a bipartisan amendment that would have required background checks for private firearm sales—failed to pass Congress due, in part, to the efforts of the NRA and its assorted lobbying partners. Continue Reading Pages: 1 2 Share http://adweek.it/2fWCkLg copy Patrick Coffee @PatrickCoffeePatrick Coffee is a senior editor for Adweek. Adweek Adweek


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Neil has been helping us to think about recruiting to our new roles of Community Circle Connectors and Practice and Team Coaches. Having thought about how to describe the role, who we are looking for, and avoiding the usual advert traps, we now think together about where to advertise. Previously I had just assumed that using electronic boards like Indeed and Linked In were the best options for these roles, and reading Saving Social Care helped me to see this differently. I asked Neil what we should be considering for Coaches and Connectors.
Neil: "One of the challenges with recruiting to a new and different role, is that many recruitment sources are geared to optimise a job seeker search for familiar categories of job. That means it may be easy for a job-seeker to search for a well-worn job title, like care assistant, but very difficult to be found if you are something different. Using language and a job title that is out of the ordinary can mean a much-reduced number of applicants.
That presents challenges but, as I explain in the book, those 'honey-pots' of job-seekers are full of people needing work, not so much those with a calling for care. That's why I am convinced the right candidates will come from networked or 'connected' sources.
You are absolutely right to include LinkedIn for the search for Community Circle Connectors and Coaches. This is not a rich source for frontline staff of course but, with the large and engaged following the Wellbeing Team movement has, this could prove powerful."
Are there ways that this disadvantage could be made into an advantage Neil? One of my favourite books at the moment is 'The Obstacle is the Way' by Ryan Holiday.
"The obstacle in the path becomes the path. Never forget, within every obstacle is an opportunity to improve our condition."
So where could the opportunity be in these roles being novel and therefore potentially exciting?
Neil: Ah! By using networks you will be automatically engaging what my publisher called 'sneezers'. I think they could also be called 'mavens' – people at the centre of networks. These are people who are much more connected than the average person. Helen, you are a great example of one of these! These people are high potential candidates for a 'Connector' role and so the very act of using networks to publicise the job will naturally bring it to the attention of the very people who might consider it perfect for them.
Of course another advantage is that the whole concept of Wellbeing Teams is so easy to explain and instantly appealing to curious, engaged members of the community.
From reading 'Saving Social Care' I have learned the full range of places where you have suggested putting adverts. Here I have grouped them into three areas, technology, relationships and community.
a) Technology
I think that the people who may be interested in the Community Circle Connector and Coaches roles may be on Linked In, Facebook and on Twitter. We could put the animated advert, and the text advert on Linked In. I could post these personally and say that I am looking to recruit people to my team. Is it common to make it this personal Neil? The recruitment I see on Linked In appears to be done by recruiters, nothing personal at all.
Neil: No, it is not at all common and that is another advantage. Think of brands that engage with a personal voice and build a loyal base rapidly – Innocent Drinks is an obvious example – this is exactly the approach I would take.
We will also use facebook paid adverts and target people in the Wigan and Leigh, and I guess 5 miles outside of the area too.
Neil: For Facebook you should keep it personal too, so encourage Likes and be sure to reply to any approaches as well as a more formal application process.
Electronic job noticeboards
The book changed my view of electonic job noticeboards, going from seeing them as a the main way to find applicants, to one way, that has some challenges to it as well.
Neil: I would use job boards as another channel since there is a high volume of traffic but there is the challenge of job seekers not searching for a role they have never heard of before. To pick up Ryan Holiday's point again, we could turn this to our advantage by placing the ad is a category of job where people with similar values might well work. We just have to use that title in the headline and body copy to ensure it pops up in results. For example, (and I am just guessing) why not place the Coaches advert in the 'Trainer' job category with a headline like "Are you a trainer looking for a change? Could you be our next Practice Coach?"
b) Relationships
The other area the book suggests is prioritising existing relationships and asking for referrals and suggestions.
We already have good connections in Wigan, through the commissioner, and existing providers, as well as one of our team, Michelle, living in Leigh. I was planning to meet them as ask for their ideas, referrals and suggestions. I wonderd if it would be useful to have something to give them? I loved the ideas about referral cards.
Neil: I usually suggest a simple business card size, but there is more to say here so you could go up a size. I have even considered a die-cut shape too if there was one that reflected the logo or concept, although that does add to the cost.
I asked Adam to develop some designs and then we tested them with colleagues on Facebook and Linked In to find peoples favourites. These are the ones we asked people for feedback on. We had over 60 votes on Facebook and the same on Linked In (thank you to everyone who helped us by commenting and voting).
Neil said: I think, like others, that 2, 4 and 8 have the edge. I initially decided 2 was my favourite as it says it all, but the text, being longer, isn't quite as instantly impactful as the other two. Great to see the feedback. One suggestion: on the reverse could you have a space for an employee to add their name (I would also have a phone number) so you can use these for employee referrals too? Make sure the printer uses a matte paper stock if so.
Virtual referral cards
I can see lots of value of having physical cards to give people, and I could see how we could use something virtual to share with people as a direct message on facebook or twitter, or simply send as a text. It all depends how and where we notice people like us. I asked Neil if there is anything we need to think about when we do this? I could imagine using an App like Word Swag to personalise it – perhaps looking a bit like this?
Neil: Yes, that looks great! It just needs a logo ID and a link to click to make it low effort to respond, but I would love to test this concept!
c) Community
The third area is community. I loved the description of hyper-local in the book. One of the fantastic things about starting our teams in Wigan is the investment that they have already made in what is called Asset Based Community Development. You may have heard of The Wigan Deal as well. They have a Community Book which describes all the local organisations and community groups.
I need to look through this and see where the kind of people we are looking for may already be connected. I asked Neil what else he recommended.
Neil: That is a great head start! In the book I list many places where I have discovered high potential people gather in a typical community. I would use this and the Community Book as starting points. You might need to tailor your message and some groups have a 'gatekeeper' who you should be able to articulate the 'why' to succinctly, so they feel compelled to help you out. I wonder whether the council can support this? They might need to help all providers equally but other parts of the council may not be restricted.
The other aspect of community is Communities of Practice. One that I am connected with is Collaborate Out Loud, who are connecting people and ideas across Greater Manchester.
Reading Saving Social Care completely changed my thinking about where to advertise roles, and I am particularly excited about using Referral Cards, and social media for these roles, and as we start advertising for Wellbeing Workers from November. In the next blog we look at how to know what works, and what to measure.


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The success of the piece depends on drawing out the client's ideas and turning them into reality. It is a process that many clients find therapeutic and worthwhile. The result is a unique memorial that could not be achieved by the now widely used mass production techniques.
Martin's hand made memorials are often no more expensive than the machine made alternatives.
Prices for a full size headstone start from around £2500+vat inclusive of fitting. The photographs shown are just a few of the memorials made by the Studio.
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In 2013, women started only 38.6% of business and only accounted for 8.1% of top earners and 9% of top management positions. One company created by women entrepreneurs in 2009, "Rent the Runway," is hoping to combat those statistics. The company lets women rent high-quality clothing and currently has 5 million members. In late September, the company's non-profit branch "Rent the Runway Foundation" and UBS Americas, a wealth management company, announced a new program to help women entrepreneurs. The companies will be hosting a competition and mentorship program called Project Entrepreneur where until January 8th, women can submit their business plans and prototypes online at projectentrepreneur.com and have the chance to win a cash prize. 200 women with the best creations will be picked to attend a workshop in New York City in April, and from there, three women will be chosen for a $10,000 prize and a ticket to a five-week accelerator program that helps business plans move rapidly. Project Entrepreneur will also provide free summits to the three winners. Founder Jennifer Hyman hopes to encourage women in business, saying, "Project Entrepreneur offers the experience, training and networks needed to ignite bold ideas and help women build economically impactful companies."
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The disparity between urban and rural motor vehicle fatalities in the U.S. is well documented in academic research and reports show discrepancy between urban and rural fatalities. However, despite the decline in overall motor vehicle fatalities, the difference between urban and rural fatality rates has stayed relatively consistent.
Rural fatalities still account for over half the overall fatalities despite having fewer vehicle miles travelled (VMT) than in urban areas. Therefore, examining the reasons behind the continued discrepancy between urban and rural motor vehicle deaths remains an important issue in safety management and research. This book discusses practices, roles of human behavior and effective programs in road and traffic safety. (Imprint: Novinka)


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It isn't everyday that I stumble onto a Kickstarter project that gets me excited, however the mere premise for Refuge was enough to peak my interest. When you take the concept and combine it with the atmospheric beauty contained within the world of Refuge, I'd be lying if I said I wasn't excited…
Anybody who has enjoyed the breathless anticipation of hide-and-seek will be hooked by Refuge, a stylish video game, being launched on Kickstarter, which brings a gritty twist to this gentle pursuit.
This novel two-player title is set on a fantastical island settlement named 'The Ark' where both of the characters have mysteriously washed up. The aim is simple: to survive longer than the other player. You can either hunt down and kill your opponent directly – or hide and 'outlive' them amid the harsh elements on the Ark.
So will you hunt or try to survive the longest? The choice is yours. Continue reading Remember The Fun Times Of Hide & Seek As A Kid? Refuge Is A Gritty, Dark Rendition That Would've Terrified As A Child


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There's nothing quite like butchering your favourite franchises into home-made party favors and cakes. It's fun as it is funny, and sometimes you just have to improvise when you're on a budget... and put on a brave face as you show the world that you cannot draw a pixelated gold nugget to save your life.
This past weekend, we celebrated my nephew's birthday with that Minecraft themed party he wanted. As that $2.5 billion acquisition of Mojang has not yet taken root to line the shelves of Target with all the cheap, manufactured professional level Minecraft party needs, my sister and I were left to figure out a way to work with every day candy and supplies without spending a ton on a party of 16 children.
Figuring out which candy to use and how to present said candy was a bit challenging. Forgoing the inclusion of gummy pigs was a tragic decision but it had to be done as an overpriced shipment from Florida was less than ideal (plus running the risk of introducing Florida Pigs into New York was not a risk we were willing to take should the pigs be anything like their Florida Man and Florida Woman counterparts. Though, one could say it was the fear of being met by a mini-blob of melted gummy candy—either/or we felt the best decision was made).
Not wanting to leave our bacon life-giving friends out of festivities, we found a way for them to crash the party.
Pigs grazing on square chocolate cupcakes and filling their pork bellies with lovely, lush butter cream frosting are the simple joys in life.
Speaking of grass, the grass tip cake decorator piece for piping the frosting worked wonders (thanks Pinterest!). Quite the lovely texture (or worm filled one, depending on who you ask), with an ingenious bit of two tone food colouring for a finished look.
With the cake out of the way and gummy pigs out of the picture, what to fill Creeper themed party bags with for sugar fiending kids? The first question was to figure out what sort of items a crafting Steve could find on his quest to the Nether.
Watching my nephew play Minecraft these last couple of years familiarized us with some of the more popular items. At the very least, we knew TNT was all the rage and the fascination that destroying things brings to 8 year olds should come as no surprise. Thus, with 2 x 2 x 2 clear plastic boxes, we struck upon a plan to fill them with Twizzlers and slap a TNT label on them. Had I remembered the tops had more detail to them, I would have taken markers to do some scribbling. It was probably for the best though, since I probably would have ruined things further.
Next: chocolate. Gold nuggets, more precisely.
Hershey chocolates mean a lot of things to us. We consider kisses to be an abomination of chocolate. The same goes for their bars but that won't stop us from tossing a piece on a graham cracker right under a toasted marshmallow for the annual one s'more a year activity we partake in during the Summer. Then there was that time we had the best milkshake ever made out of Hershey's Special Dark at Hershey Park, PA.
But I digress.
It just made a whole lot of sense to use Hershey Gold Nuggets to cover the Gold aspect of Minecraft. Plus, Hershey Gold Nuggets aren't so bad. That toffee one... mmmm. ..Ahem.. Anyway... While we could have easily just tossed them in the bags and called it a day, I decided to bury the gold nuggets in grass in a cube. Because gold nuggets in grass are exactly how gold is found in the real world. Should I have used brown/dirt coloured paper instead and that'd make more sense? Yeah, probably. Maybe even yellow coloured paper and make gold cubes? Hmmm. Well that's just preposterous!
I also decided to be an overachiever and draw pixelated gold nugget bars to brand the boxes. Yes. Letting people know exactly what they're getting involved in makes me smile.
Unfortunately, my delusions of grandeur soon turned to shame when I remembered drawing is not my forté. Uniform blocks are for chumps though, right? Right?!
Pop rocks were the brilliant idea that did not occur to us until a couple of days before the party. Those were also tossed into the bag along with some fabulous painting books that have paint swabs right on the pages! It's amazing... I think I have one left over which I will use. Colouring in is quite a stress reliever. Trust and believe.
Though what party bag would be complete without some sort of toy. It wasn't enough that the event was held at local arcade. No, you gotta take the festivities home too for all those After Parties. And as everyone knows, a party is just not happening unless there's a zombie guest. They liven up any gathering but none so much as the kind made of Lego bricks.
Any excuse to go to the Lego Store is a great one. But would Lego have the required bricks to create a Minecraft zombie I found on Youtube (hey now, I'm not a Master Builder nor am I the Special... so Youtube will have to do. Don't you judge me!)?
The Lego Flagship store in Midtown Manhattan did not have the exact pieces so executive decisions had to be made. I've built very few Lego sets over the past three years but enough that I could do a makeshift zombie if need be. As long as kids didn't mind some
mismatched rotting colours and design choices.
Some while later, the Undead Army was born. Their dead set eyes on me and their hungering for brains forced me to move quickly.
I parceled the jerks into boxes of their own but gave them humble homes of shallow graves to rise from...
...hopefully we gave no children some sleepless nights.
So at the end of it all, we were quite pleased with our Minecraft Party. It was a lot of time consuming work but we had a lot of fun putting it all together.
Did the kids care? I'd like to think for a fleeting moment they did. But at 8 years old, it's quickly on to the next thing.
Minecraft was so last Saturday.
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The Atlanta school board approved a $46 million contract to renovate Martin Luther King Jr.'s childhood school, closed for more than 40 years.
The Atlanta Board of Education on Monday unanimously approved the not-to-exceed contract with Parrish Construction Group to transform the shuttered David T. Howard Building in the Old Fourth Ward into the new Howard Middle School. Officials said the project will relieve overcrowding at Inman Middle School and reopen the school the civil rights leader attended from 1936 to 1940.
"I can't think of a better year to have this approved -- on the 50th anniversary marking his life and his legacy," said Superintendent Meria Carstarphen during Monday's meeting. She unveiled renderings of the project last week on the anniversary of King's assassination.
The project, with a total estimated cost of $52 million, will be paid for with the Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax. The district aims to have it ready to open in the fall of 2020.
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If you're considering a dream trip away in the New Year but have financial issues looming over your head, it may seem impossible to achieve a perfect getaway but it doesn't have to be the case. One of the most important factors is to organize your finances so that you can still have the freedom to embark on your trip, even if you're pursuing a career and traveling at the same time and here's how to do it for your fabulous vacation in 2018.
Take control
If you're not in control of any money owed and are always worried about where it's all going, then creating a personal budget plan can put you in control. Using this method will help keep on track of how things are going and where you should be prioritizing your expenditures. Allowing yourself to take power can help give you the opportunity to plan for your future trip as it puts a solid plan into action and may even quicken your chances of paying off any arrears if you have them.
Save, save save
Look at ways where you can save the most amount of money in the least amount of time and the best way to do this is to budget all of your outgoings and expenses. This will help to keep track of everything you use and will be easier to find ways of increasing funds for your travels to one of the best budget destinations in 2018. It could mean anything from eating out less to looking at the most effective banking methods as suggested by AAA Credit Guide to help ease any burdens before you leave.
Plan in advance
As the date before you travel edges closer, look at stopping any direct debits, magazine orders, etc so you're not overspending unnecessarily. If there are any financial arrangements that need to continue while you're away, make sure that you have enough in your account to cover for at least the first few months. You should also consider signing up for travel discounts and rewards so whilst you are traveling to popular budget destinations such as Mexico, Cambodia or Romania, you've already got some things covered through bonuses for hotels and flights.
If you're planning a big exploration of the world, the chances are you've been thinking of it for a while and should already be prioritizing your repayments and organizing your savings before you leave. If not, start now and speed up your leaving date for your big adventure.


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Buying a Home in Kensington: What to Look out for04 August 2016
As finding and buying a new home in Kensington is a long winded and time consuming process, when you eventually find a property you really like it is easy to get carried away and maybe even put it an offer. Before you rush in and do this, you should consider some things first to ensure that you buy the right home for you, and not just settle for the best of a bad bunch.
One of the things that you should do is ask some questions about the house in the W8 district, for example:
• How long has this property been on the property market for?
• What is the reason for the house being sold?
• Has it had many viewings? Has it had any offers put in?
• Has the house been renovated or modified in any way?
• Has there been any damage to the property? If so, when and how when it fixed? What materials were used?
• Has there ever been any issues with subsidence of the property?
• When was the boiler last inspected and how old is it?
• Is the seller including anything in the sale? For example, the oven, light fixtures etc.
• Have there ever been any problems with the neighbours?
• Is there any issue in parking by the property in Kensington?
• What council tax band is the property in?
Of course the seller is going to tell you all of the good points and down play any of the negative points, and as a result of this you may not know how much to believe of what the seller has said and how they responded to the questions. This is why you should always do your own research on the property and the area the house is situated in, here are some things you should do:
• When you view the house look out of the windows and see what your view is like. Is there anything blocking your view, does it look like any of the neighbours are building something that could block your view?
• View the house again on more than one occasion and always at different times of the day, check to make sure there is nothing going on in the neighbourhood in SW7 that could prevent you from wanting to move there (for example, a noisy road during the evening or a local hangout for a 'gang' right on the property wall).
• Look into the neighbourhood and find out what it is like, does it have high crime rates? Is there a neighbourhood watch scheme? Talk to local residents and what could be your new neighbours, read newspapers and newsletters local to the area and consider enquiring at the police station for the crime rates.
• Take a tour of the surrounding area and find out where your new doctors would be, where the dentist and opticians are, where the schools are and if there are any vets nearby in the W8 region, see where the local shop is and what it is like and have a look at the public transport connections. The first thing you should find is where the local hospital is.
• Check with any insurance that you may have, in particular car insurance, and make sure that the change in address to Kensington wouldn't mean an increase in price that you would have to pay.
• If there are any changes or modifications that you would like to make to the house make sure that you can get the planning permission to do so. There's no point buying a home because you intend to add something to it to make it perfect, only to find out once you've bought it that you can do that after all.
• Have a look at some of the properties' utility bills and compare this to what you pay now. Will buying this property mean an increase in your monthly bill prices?


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Hey, "Lucifer" fans. I'm here to serve up the brand new, very interesting official spoiler teasers for FOX's new hit drama, "Lucifer." The new episode is the 5th one for the show's 2nd season, and it sure sounds like we'll see some very intriguing and highly drama-filled stuff take place as Lucifer's other brother, Uriel, arrives at some point. Lots of arguing over Chloe takes place, and more!
Episode 5 has a powerful title
To kick this spoiler session off, I'm going to fill you in on what FOX decided to title this episode.
It's labeled, "Weaponizer." That sounds like a very powerful title. I wouldn't want to mess with anyone that's weaponized, if you know what I mean.
Lucifer is eager to work the new case
It turns out that we're going to see Lucifer actually get all excited to work the next case as it will involve the homicide of his favorite action movie hero, Wesley Cabot.
The investigation shifts suspect focus
Next, we learn that Lucifer and Chloe will initially suspect that Wesley's longtime nemesis, Rolf Van Zandt, committed the murder.
However, we'll soon see the focus shift to someone else.
Amenadiel reveals that he's now powerless
From there, FOX revealed that we're going to see Lucifer's other brother, Uriel (played by guest star: Michael Imperioli), arrive on the scene at some point. We're also going to see Amenadiel have to cough up the truth about losing his powers.
Uriel and Lucifer have a big tiff
Then to cap off the spoilers for this episode, FOX revealed that Lucifer and Uriel are going to get into a really big argument over Chloe and their mother, Charlotte.
Episode 5 will air next week
That's all FOX revealed for this episode. It sounds like it'll supply plenty of drama and intrigue that we've come to expect from the series. You guys can expect to see it hit the airwaves next Monday night, October 24th, 2016 at 8pm Central time. There won't be any delays or anything like that, so make sure you jot that date down on your TV calendars.
Also, be sure to stay tuned as I will definitely be back, next week, to give you guys all the spoiler skinny on what's going down in the upcoming episode 6!
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TravelOnline is thrilled to announce that we are now selling Samoa holidays. Joining our list of amazing destinations, Samoa holiday packages allow visitors to bundle together travel essentials like flights, accommodation and travel insurance with bonus extras like tours and transfers to create the ultimate holiday experience. Located in the South Pacific, Samoa is an enchanting island nation bursting with unspoiled natural beauty and attractions. Renowned as the heart of Polynesia, Samoa is a beautiful and culturally unique destination unlike anywhere else on earth. Breathtaking scenery meets a world of tradition along with some of the friendliest people on earth to create a truly memorable tropical holiday
TravelOnline CEO Glenn Checkley is proud to announce this exciting addition to the brand's ever-growing product offering.
"We are very excited to be adding Samoa to our Pacific Islands Portfolio. This is a growing destination with pristine areas and beaches to explore. Australians are adventurous by nature and more and more people are attracted by what Samoa has to offer, particularly in terms of culture and natural beauty," Mr Checkley said.
Largely undiscovered and scenically stunning, Samoa's laid-back lifestyle is a draw card for visitors wanting to relax and unwind in tropical paradise. Ticking all the boxes for modern travellers, here are 5 reasons why Samoa should be on your travel radar.
Geographically astounding, Samoa's lush and diverse landscape is home to a world of spectacular scenery. Pristine white sands meet volcanic landscapes, while lush rainforests lead to cascading waterfalls and sparking blue oceans. Samoa also enjoys fantastic weather and a warm climate, making it the perfect destination for swimming, snorkelling and relaxing beneath the tropical sun. Of course, a visit to Samoa is not complete without a visit to the famous To Sua Ocean Trench. Surrounded by lush tropical vegetation, this famous natural attraction was formed by lava eruption many years ago and is now one of the world's most idyllic swimming holes.
Steeped in ancient tradition, Samoa is an alluring destination home to proud people with equally proud culture. Governed by Fa'a Samoa, "the Samoan Way", the culture is centered around the matai (chiefs), the family and church life. With over 360 villages and 18,000 chiefs, Samoans are a very respectful and hold their faith close to their hearts. Samoans are also incredibly warm and welcoming people who adore tourists. Cultural shows, commonly refereed to as "Fiafia" are a regular occurrence throughout many of Samoa's holiday resorts where traditional dances, fire knife shows, and musical performances are accompanied by a delicious Samoan buffet. An exciting spectacle and unmissable holiday experience, Fiafia provides the perfect opportunity to try some traditional Samoan delicacies such as oka (raw fish and coconut cream) and pauusami (taro leaves and coconut cream).
Fringed by a spectacular coral reef, Samoa's sun kissed beaches and brilliant blue lagoons provide the ultimate playground for holiday fun. Thanks to Samoa's position in the South Pacific Ocean, the island receives fantastic surf all year round, making it a haven for board riders and beach goers. Additionally, Samoa is renowned for its deep-sea and big game fishing, with many companies offering charter tours and fishing expeditions. With over 300 types of coral and 1000 species of fish, Samoa's abundant marine life and pristine waters also make it the perfect place to snorkel and scuba dive. Another popular Samoa tourist attraction are the vibrant local markets. Offering a selection of market stalls from handicrafts and clothing to cuisine and local produce, the markets are a great place to interact with the traditional culture and people.
Just a 5-hour flight from Australia's east coast, getting to Samoa is simple and stress free. Direct flights are available multiple times a week departing Sydney and Brisbane and prices are very competitive. With similarities to Fiji and Tahiti, Samoa is effortlessly stunning and enjoys fantastic accommodation, yet remains one of the most affordable destinations within the Pacific Islands. Thanks to a favourable exchange rate, holiday expenses including transport, food, activities and accommodation are quite reasonable, allowing your dollar to go much further than you think.
Offering a world class range of accommodation, Samoa resorts provide unbeatable value and inclusions for visitors. Boasting spacious rooms, superior service and onsite entertainment, visitors are spoilt for choice when it comes to Samoa accommodation. With options available to suit all kinds of travellers, no matter their budget, Samoa has everything from 5-star luxury, family friendly resorts and everything in between. Additionally, Samoa's great range of accommodation also enjoys close proximity to the islands major tours and attractions putting you close to all of the action.


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The Minister of Health, Dr Aaron Motsolaedi, had tried three times to warn the Premier of the North West province against employing the current provincial Minister (MEC) responsible for Health.
The parliamentary precinct in Cape Town couldn't be further away from the hurly burly of provincial government, and that has little to do with distance measured in kilometres. National Parliament is where legislation about service delivery is debated and if necessary amended; local government is where it is delivered – or should be.
The Department of Social Development conceded in a committee meeting in Parliament that there is R500 million allocated for social grants in 2018/2019 which will simply not be spent. ALISON TILLEY reports on another debacle in the ongoing slow train wreck that is Sassa.
One of Parliament's chief objectives is oversight of the executive, and a tool it uses to achieve this is Question Time. Questions for oral or written reply can be put to the President, the Deputy President and Ministers, and gives Members of Parliament the opportunity to monitor the Government's service delivery. However, many of the answers leave South Africans with more questions.
The State Institutions Supporting Constitutional Democracy – also known as the Chapter 9 Institutions because they were established in terms of Chapter Nine of the Constitution ‑ have requested a meeting with the President to address their current budget cuts.
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Interview: Lacey Chabert
Color of Rain is the best-selling book and true story of Michael and Gina Spehn. Each lost their spouse to cancer six weeks apart and out of their tragedy, they found each other. Color of Rain premieres May 31st at 9pmEST on the Hallmark Channel. The movie stars Lacey Chabert and Warren Christie.
Lacey was kind enough to take time out of her busy schedule to talk about Color of Rain, meeting the Spehns and what she personally took away from working on this project.
Pop Culture Principle – Where you aware of Michael & Gina's story before you became involved with this project?
Lacey Chabert – Honestly, I wasn't. They sent me the script and right away I went out and purchased the book because I wanted to read the book first. I watched a few of their appearances on television and I really fell in love with them as people. They are really funny and the fact that they were able to pick up their lives and find each other and navigate through this grief and find such hope, it was really inspiring. I was really honored to tell their story.
Pop Culture Principle – How did you prepare for the role and did you spend any time with Michael & Gina before filming?
Lacey Chabert – We did not get too unfortunately. They came up a few days into filming and it was really nice to meet them. I did get to talk to them on the phone before filming and asked Gina a few questions trying to inform myself about things that weren't clear to me or that would help me with my performance. They are so funny and were so excited to be there. Michael has this great sense of humor and when I met Gina, we really discovered that we had so many similarities which was really interesting. They were excited that their story was being made into a movie and they were really supportive of who was cast for the project, which I really appreciated. You feel a lot more responsibility when you portray a character that isn't just fictionalized. You want to portray them in a way that makes them proud.
Pop Culture Principle – Did you feel any added responsibility or pressure knowing that you were telling their story on film?
Lacey Chabert - Yes, absolutely. We are telling poignant scenes which to us are just scenes from a script, but to them were very momentous days in their lives. Whether it is the passing of their spouse or having to explain it to the kids or when the family meets and they decide to become one big family. These were huge events that happened to them and you definitely have to approach it with a lot of care.
Pop Culture Principle – How involved were the Spehns with the project? Where they on the set a lot?
Lacey Chabert – Yea, they were there for the better part of the entire film. We filmed in Vancouver so they sort of took a family vacation while they were there and toured around as well. They spent a great deal of time on the set and it was really nice to have their support.
Pop Culture Principle – What was it like working with Warren Christie?
Lacey Chabert – He is great! Warren is a million laughs a minute. He is so funny and I just adore him.
Pop Culture Principle – The film does a great job of not only seeing the positive outcome, but also showing that there were some problems. Do you think that was important for the story?
Lacey Chabert – Absolutely! I think obviously the story is very uplifting, but they definitely did go through some tragic days to get to that point. So, it was very important to tell the story as honest as possible. When they became one family, I think there was a lot of concern at first. The scene where Michael's kids weren't sure if they should call Gina mom because it didn't necessarily feel right was important to cover and the way they worked that out within their family was really beautiful.
Pop Culture Principle – One constant that is in the film is that of faith. How important do you think their faith was in dealing not only with the tragedies in their lives, but also keeping their hopes alive?
Lacey Chabert – I think it's a huge part of who they are. Whether you read their book or sit down and talk with them, it's very evident that their faith is where they gather their strength. My faith is a very important part of my life as well, so I was really happy that faith was such a big part of their story.
Pop Culture Principle – Where there times during the filming of Color of Rain, where you had to take a step back after filming an emotional scene to gather yourself?
Lacey Chabert – Yes and no. I would say there was definitely a much more elevated level of respect on this set versus other sets because everyone involved was aware how important this story was- especially when the family was on set. You know, I am an actress and I've done a lot of emotional things and being on Party of Five for six years were there was always something tragic happening, it was a great place to learn how to access my emotional side. It was definitely a wonderful learning process. I enjoy doing drama; I find it very cathartic sometimes.
Pop Culture Principle – What do you personally take away from working on this project?
Lacey Chabert – For me, especially after getting to know the family, there is nothing that can happen in your life that is too tragic to let the despair destroy you. What they went through is something unimaginable and a terrible thing to think about, but the fact that they were still able to find humor in every situation is pretty much what I took away from it. The importance of finding humor and also not letting the despair control you.
Pop Culture Principle – What would you like the audience to take away from the film after watching it?
Lacey Chabert – Never lose hope. There is always hope in every situation.


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Health & Fitness
Special Diet for the Auspicious Month of Ramadan
Ramadan is an auspicious month of fasting that is celebrated all across the world and even in India. In the month of Ramadan and sometimes eating healthy can be a challenge during this period. However, fasting in the month of Ramadan is also a great opportunity to make significant lifestyle changes by creating healthy eating choices. Ramadan health tips can help you through this month.
The following are few of the Ramadan tips for what to eat and drink during this period:
Hydrate Your Body well
Always include water in your daily diet and limit your intake of caffeine-containing beverages. Caffeine is a diuretic and will not provide adequate hydration. In the month of Ramadan drinks will help you keep yourself hydrated. Maintaining a balanced diet by eating healthily has an important impact on your well-being. Try following the above suggestions so that this fast month does not sway too much from the principles of good nutrition.
Eat High fiber Foods
High Fiber Foods provide plenty of fibre and are often fortified with vitamins and minerals, providing extra nutrients. They are rich in vitamins belonging to the B group, and are an excellent source of fiber. When they are consumed with milk; you also get fluid and nutrients like calcium, iodine and b vitamins from the milk.
Eat Dates
Dates are rich in vitamin A, B6, potassium, iron, magnesium and natural sodium these a nutrients that are depleted when fasting and dates are good for constipation difficulties which is normal during Ramadan because of the lifestyle alteration.
Conventionally eaten to break the fast since the time of the Prophet Muhammad, dates are a great way to break the fast as they have natural sugars for energy. You could also eat other dried fruits such as apricots, figs, raisins or prunes, which also contain fiber and nutrients.
Include Yogurt in Ramadan food
This is a good option to include at suhoor as it provides nutrients like calcium, iodine, protein, and b vitamins and also contains fluids. You can mix it with cereal and fruit.
Cut down on fat, Sugars and Bad Carbs
Examples of these include white sugar, white bread and white rice. The real reason is that white flour is often stripped off the nutrition that should be in bread. Whole grain breads and organic brown rice are a lot better for your body.
Try wholegrain options as these provide more fiber, for example whole meal toast or chapattis. Avoid combining bread with salty foods like hard cheese, or preserved meats. You could try nut butters (without added salt), soft cheese, or banana. As bread is fairly dry, make sure you drink plenty of water or other fluids alongside or you could have fluid-rich foods such as a lentil soup, which is a traditional food at suhoor in some countries.
Including healthy things in your Ramadan food will get you through this month better. The above Ramadan tips would be helpful to plan a diet for the Ramadan month.


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What Retailers Need to Consider to Come Out Ahead from Times of Uncertainty
During times of distress, nothing brings comfort like returning to basics and simplicity. As the impacts of the COVID-19 continue to evolve, consumers are faced with unprecedented disruptions to these basics while retailers are scrambling to understand impacts on their supply chain. The one constant, though, in all the chaos: retailers remain focused on servicing customers and keeping their employees working.Read More


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Games industry analyst Michael Pachter is not a fan of Nintendo's upcoming Wii U console. The analyst has already went on the record with his negative view on the console, and recently reiterated those sentiments in an interview with A List.
Pachter believes that Nintendo will sell out of Wii U initially, but after the demand of the hardcore Nintendo fan is met, there will be a huge drop-off in sales due to competition from lower priced console that many believe already do most of what the Wii U is capable of.
"It will sell out until the hardcore Nintendo fan base has all their consoles," said Pachter. "I don't know what the number is. They sold 90 million Wiis; it's certainly less than 90 million hardcore fans. I would guess it's between seven and ten million, and it could be 20 million but they don't all have $350. When the hardcore fans are satisfied, I think sales are going to drop precipitously because I don't think the thing is priced competitively with what most people think is a comparable console… I think once it's done selling out it'll really surprise people and its price will have to come down."
We'll have to wait and see if Pachter's predictions come true, but there are already long waiting lists to purchase the Wii U when it arrives in mid-November, with reports of price gouging already taking place in the secondary market.
- This article was updated on:March 7th, 2018


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The website has been designed to enhance the contents.
The design was simplified with sober style graphic in flat design and use of iconography.
Responsive web design (suitable for web, tablet and smartphone).
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The likelihood of a Giant Panda being pregnant with twins is almost 45%, nearly equal to giving birth to one Panda. It is also possible, yet quite rare, for a Panda to have triplets.
If you feel you want to make a more instantaneous contribution to the conservation of the Giant Panda, you can donate directly to the Panda Guardian Fund.
The Giant Panda has always been at the forefront of animal conservation campaigns, and is a symbol of endangerment and animal conservation worldwide. Your donation will be put towards the many different panda conservation initiatives currently taking place, including connecting the forests of the Central China region in which the pandas live, allowing them to roam free and breed naturally with other Giant Pandas.
By filling in your details, we will keep a record of your gift and link you through to the 'Panda Guardian Fund' JustGiving donation page. John Craven, the UK Panda Ambassador, will announce the total amount and make a presentation to the Chengdu and Bifengxia Panda Centres in September.
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Who is Responsible for Non-structural Wall Cracks?
A unit owner has cracks in their walls from slight building settlement. It has been determined that these cracks are not a structural issue but limited to their apartment's internal cement render. As all walls are common property it is assumed that the cost of their cosmetic repair is the body corporate's responsibility. Once the cracks are filled and sandpapered flat, the walls will require repainting. Is all costs associated with painting internal walls the sole responsibility of the lot owner?
If the cracking has been assessed as being of cosmetic / minor nature by a professional the owners corporation is not required to take any further action. If the owner is concerned with the cracking and how it looks, they can simply patch and paint the wall at their cost. Minor cracking is a common occurrence as part of the aging process in apartments.
The Office of Fair Trading provides a guide to standards and tolerance. The 'Guide to Standards and Tolerances 2017′ can be found here.


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A-438079 HCl
For research use only. Not for use in humans.
Catalog No.S7705
2 publications
Molecular Weight(MW): 342.61
A-438079 HCl is a potent, and selective P2X7 receptor antagonist with pIC50 of 6.9.
Selleck's A-438079 HCl has been cited by 2 publications
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Biological Activity
|A-438079 HCl is a potent, and selective P2X7 receptor antagonist with pIC50 of 6.9.
|In vitro
In 1321N1 cells stably expressing rat P2X7 receptors, A-438079 blocks BzATP-(10 μM) evoked changes in intracellular calcium concentrations with an IC50 of 321 nM. A-438079 is also selective for the P2X7 receptor, at concentrations up to 100 μM.[1]
|Cell Data
|In vivo
|Intraperitoneal injection of A-438079 (5 and 15 mg/kg) 60 min after triggering seizures reduces seizure severity and neuronal death within the hippocampus. A-438079 has superior neuroprotective effects compared with an equally dose of phenobarbital (25 mg/kg).[2] A-438079 partially but significantly prevents the 6-OHDA-induced depletion of striatal DA stores.[3] Pretreatment with A-438079 reduces nociceptive behaviour scores in the HC model.[4] A-438079 (80 μmol/kg, i.v.) reduces noxious and innocuous evoked activity of different classes of spinal neurons in neuropathic rats. A-438079 (100 and 300 μmol/kg, i.p.) significantly raises withdrawal thresh-olds in both the SNL and CCI models.[1]
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Solubility (25°C)
|In vitro
|61 mg/mL (178.04 mM)
|61 mg/mL (178.04 mM)
|20 mg/mL warmed (58.37 mM)
|In vivo
|Add solvents to the product individually and in order(Data is from Selleck tests instead of citations):
For best results, use promptly after mixing.
* Please note that Selleck tests the solubility of all compounds in-house, and the actual solubility may differ slightly from published values. This is normal and is due to slight batch-to-batch variations.
Chemical Information
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Molarity Calculator
Calculate the mass, volume or concentration required for a solution. The Selleck molarity calculator is based on the following equation:
Mass (mg) = Concentration (mM) × Volume (mL) × Molecular Weight (g/mol)
*When preparing stock solutions, please always use the batch-specific molecular weight of the product found on the via label and MSDS / COA (available on product pages).
Dilution Calculator
Calculate the dilution required to prepare a stock solution. The Selleck dilution calculator is based on the following equation:
Concentration (start) x Volume (start) = Concentration (final) x Volume (final)
This equation is commonly abbreviated as: C1V1 = C2V2 ( Input Output )
* When preparing stock solutions always use the batch-specific molecular weight of the product found on the vial label and MSDS / COA (available online).
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Enter the chemical formula of a compound to calculate its molar mass and elemental composition:
Tip: Chemical formula is case sensitive. C10H16N2O2 c10h16n2o2
Instructions to calculate molar mass (molecular weight) of a chemical compound:
To calculate molar mass of a chemical compound, please enter its chemical formula and click 'Calculate'.
Definitions of molecular mass, molecular weight, molar mass and molar weight:
Molecular mass (molecular weight) is the mass of one molecule of a substance and is expressed in the unified atomic mass units (u). (1 u is equal to 1/12 the mass of one atom of carbon-12)
Molar mass (molar weight) is the mass of one mole of a substance and is expressed in g/mol.
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Answers to questions you may have can be found in the inhibitor handling instructions. Topics include how to prepare stock solutions, how to store inhibitors, and issues that need special attention for cell-based assays and animal experiments.
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Demonstrative pronouns talk about the distance you are from specific objects.
Use this and these for objects that you can reach with your hands without getting out of your seat or moving your legs.
* For example, your computer is in front of you, you would use this. This is singular, these is plural.
(Example Sentences 1 and 2)
Use that and those for objects that are not close to you. Objects you cannot reach, you must get out of your seat to touch them, you would use that and those.
That is singular, those is plural.
(Example Sentences 3 and 4)
Intensive Pronouns:
Example Sentence:
1. This computer is in front of me.
2. These pencils are in front of me.
3. That restaurant is in another city.
4. Those cars are down the street.
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