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Spice Blends
All of our seasonings are organic, non-GMO and Gluten Free.
Laila Ali Spice Blends contain 100% unprocessed sea salt at only 25-40 milligrams per ¼ teaspoon which is a fraction of what you find commercially. The only seasoning with a higher amount than this is our Soulful Seasoning Salt which is an actual salt seasoning.
Absolutely! Make meal prep easier and faster by simply cooking with your favorite Laila Ali Spice Blends. Or you can use your favorite seasonings anytime you're ready to eat.
Laila Ali Spice Blends were created by Laila and the ingredients are supplied by KFK Seasonings in Oregon. They are co-packed in Newbury Park, California.
YouPlenish Products
Please refer to the ingredients list and nutritional facts that are available on each product or view any of the individual product pages in my shop.
There is no sugar in our products. In YouPlenish products we use stevia and natural flavors to sweeten the product.
Yes, our entire product line is dairy-free.
Plant Power Greens is made with over 90% Organic ingredients.
Unfortunately, we are unable to provide the specific amino acid profile for the YouPlenish Paleo Power Protein, as all of the nutrients in it are naturally occurring. The product is flavor and filler free and contains HydroBEEF, a highly concentrated, pure beef protein, produced through an exclusive proprietary process that allows the protein to be hydrolyzed into more peptides, resulting in easier absorption and assimilation. The beef comes from animals raised in Sweden without hormones or antibiotics and is free of any GMO grains, grasses, and/or ensilage.
The YouPlenish Paleo Power Protein contains 97% protein and the remaining 3% consists of healthy occurring fats.
The chocolate fudge flavor does not contain any stevia. However, the vanilla flavored YouPlenish Paleo Power Protein does contain stevia.
The proprietary process for the YouPlenish Paleo Power Protein begins with beef sourced from animals that are pastured and humanely raised in Sweden, without hormones and any GMO grains, grasses, hay, and/or ensilage.
The YouPlenish Paleo Power Protein (HydroBEEF) is made from the carcass of the animal after all the marketable cuts have been removed (70% collagen/30% meat). This carcass is cooked under pressure, along with muscle tissue, other soft tissues, and bones.
The YouPlenish Plant Power Protein is not hydrolyzed. It is a pea protein isolate. Perhaps you may consider using the YouPlenish Paleo Power Protein, which is beef protein, hydrolyzed into more peptides.
The process to produce YouPlenish Plant Power Protein, from farm to the finished product, includes taking delivery of the certified organic peas after harvest, cleaning, packing, and properly preparing them for processing. The protein is then extracted from the dry peas via a natural fermentation process that uses no chemical solvents.
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Dror Burstein, with Joshua Cohen, "Muck"
November 13, 2018, 7:00 PM
"Those who lament that the novel has lost its prophecy should pay heed and cover-price: Muck is the future, both of Jerusalem and of literature. God is showing some rare good taste, by choosing to speak to us through Dror Burstein." --Joshua Cohen, author of Moving Kings and Book of Numbers
In a Jerusalem both ancient and modern, where the First Temple squats over the populace like a Trump casino, where the streets are literally crawling with prophets and heathen helicopters buzz over Old Testament sovereigns, two young poets are about to have their lives turned upside down.
Struggling Jeremiah is worried that he might be wasting his time trying to be a writer; the great critic Broch just beat him over the head with his own computer keyboard. Mattaniah, on the other hand, is a real up-and-comer--but he has a secret he wouldn't want anyone in the literary world to know: his late father was king of Judah.
Jeremiah begins to despair, and in that despair has a vision: that Jerusalem is doomed, and that Mattaniah will not only be forced to ascend to the throne but will thereafter witness his people slaughtered and exiled. But what does it mean to tell a friend and rival that his future is bleak? What sort of grudges and biases turn true vision into false prophecy? Can the very act of speaking a prediction aloud make it come true? And, if so, does that make you a seer, or just a schmuck?
Dramatizing the eternal dispute between poetry and power, between faith and practicality, between haves and have-nots, Dror Burstein's Muck is a brilliant and subversive modern-dress retelling of the book of Jeremiah: a comedy with apocalyptic stakes by a star of Israeli fiction.
Dror Burstein was born in 1970 in Netanya, Israel, and lives in Tel Aviv. A novelist, poet, and translator, he is the author of several books, including the novels Kin and Netanya. He has been awarded the Jerusalem Prize for Literature; the Ministry of Science and Culture Prize for Poetry; the Bernstein Prize for his debut novel, Avner Brenner; the Prime Minister's Prize; and the Goldberg Prize for his 2014 novel, Sun's Sister.
Joshua Cohen is the author of nine books, most recently the nonfiction collection Attention: Dispatches from a Land of Distraction (Random House). In 2017, he was named one of Granta's Best of Young American Novelists.

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Know all our offers associated with weddings
Whether it's a seating plann or a simple set menus all the stationary will be tailor-made. Following the trends and the concept of your wedding destination, everything will be idealized by our designers, test and the result will, be in fact, what you had in mind.
Being that this is one of the most important items, not that others are not, for the success of a destination wedding, this is a very important choice. Always respecting your wishes, we always indicate the best venues in Portugal, for you and your guests. It could be a vineyard, a castle, a fantastic hotel with sea view, or a beautiful beach.
Serving a meal for 100 people on a fantastic beach or in the middle of a vineyard in the Alentejo, is not at all impossible; as we have already mentioned impossible jobs don't exist for us. Besides we have the great responsibility to show to your guests the best of Portuguese gastronomy.
Decorating an empty castle and transforming it into a dream space is the work that most fulfills us. We play with colors, textures, trends and obviously we try to recreate scenarios as similar as possible to what our client wants. Whether it's a wedding for two, the so-called Elopement Wedding or a wedding with 200 people, the decor will always magnificent.
Hair and make up
Getting to the day of your wedding and the hairstyle that you idealized not being at all the one that goes well with your face and dress, can not happen. Or, you are thinking of hiring that friend who has a lot of makeup and knows how to do it on a daily basis. Crashing mistake, do not risk on this important day, a situation like this. We can offer the best professional in the market.
Dresses and accessories
It does not have to be a designer dress to fulfill your dream. In Lisbon there are excellent professionals who will advise you which dress is right for you. Whether it's to buy or rent, be sure that here, with the help of your wedding planner, you will find the one that is perfect for you.
Legal support
Your fiancé is not Portuguese. Do you know the documents you have to submit so that you don't have any problems at the conservatory? Do not risk it and consult our lawyers who will know the best way to refer you.
Sound and illumination
The venue is fantastic, the catering is top and everything is wonderful. But when your bridesmaid will make the speech, the sound of the room is terrible and cannot be heard correctly. Great fiasco! Do not risk and get to know our partners that always guarantee you efficiency and rigor in the work that they perform.
You'd like all your guests to have fun, right? Whether it's a DJ or a band, what counts here is for everyone to have fun and be happy. But sometimes is not enough, because you're afraid of it being just another wedding, and not the wedding. With our team your wedding destination will be forever in the memory of your guests.


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StartupJourney.ie was established by Brendan Fitzpatrick in July 2017 to facilitate, provide support and satisfy the increasing desire of people to start a business in Ireland.
More than 35,000 new start-ups were added to the total number of businesses in Ireland between 2013 and 2016, with 21,000 New Start-ups registered in 2016 alone. That was the Highest in 20 years and second highest in 36 years.
Female Entrepreneurs tripled in the last few years, which is very exciting. One in every 23 people in Ireland is now a new business owner and this compares with the US for enterprise and is ahead of most EU countries.
StartupJourney.ie is an entrepreneurial journey that focuses on New Business Start-up & People Development.
- We provide a Consultancy, Mentoring and Facilitation service that helps People to Create their own New Business Start-up.
- As part of your continuing Journey, we also help your New Business Start-up to Scale-up and develop as your business grows.
- The final part of your journey is to help your New Business Start-up to be ready for the Export Market.
At StartupJourney.ie we support People at every stage of their Start-up Journey.
We also develop People and help them to explore the feasibility of self-employment or alternatively to obtain employment in their chosen area.
There has never been a better time to start a business in Ireland. The increasing number of new first time entrepreneurs in Ireland, particularly with the over 50's age group is a really exciting trend.
It is never too late to start. Take your first step on your own Start-up self-employment adventure and let StartupJourney.ie accompany you along the way.


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Last night it was a thunder storm. It looked majestic from my New York window. I thought about going out, but why? Most of the time on rainy nights any perspective comedy spot is cancelled, and when there is lightning I run. It's for the simple reason that I had a cousin get struck three times and live. Of course, despite his freakish feat of strength he's still doing better than his sister who got knocked up in high school, and has subsequently gone on to have children with two other different men.
Because it was stormy out, he was the perfect night to catch up on house keeping. That has been the theme lately. To get my career to the next level, I am now working with a manager. She and her assistant have been wonderful so far. For the first time in years, I have someone in my corner and I am not alone. I also have a mentor I meet with every two weeks, who is an awesomely brilliant woman that is helping to guide my career. While I never know what is next for me, I don't feel like I am wandering in the dark anymore. I also had a new acting reel made, something I have been dragging ass on forever. I also listed my DVD on EBay and this week was the accidental poster girl for their facebook blast.
Add in yesterday, before the storm, I was walking down the street. I saw a man who is a cabaret legend and highly regarded. He told me that my show/book signing event was a joy. And he wants to do it again. He complimented me and everyone I worked with. This man has seen everyone live and in concert from Judy Garland to Barbara Streisand to everyone else. This made me so happy I almost cried.
Despite summer being as busy as it was, now things are starting to slow. From April-July, I didn't have a moment to myself. Rent paid itself, which was a change of pace from the financially interesting winter I had. However, being busy means you don't always know what is going on in the home front. For the last several months my refrigerator has been in some state of broken. At first, it would work and then just wouldn't, but would work again. I have an upstairs neighbor who sometimes runs too many things at once and blows a fuse. Sometimes my ice cream would melt, but then things would work again. Finally, one day my refrigerator stopped working altogether.
Actually, that's not true. The bottom part didn't work at all, but the top part that was a freezer didn't freeze food but still kept it cold. I was so busy I didn't have time to pay attention. I figured maybe I just needed the top part to work. But then I started to get horrible stomach cramps and diarrhea. Some of me thought it was overwork and fatigue. Yet it kept happening. Someone told me that the way I was living with my semi-working, nonworking appliance could give me Legionnaires Disease. One of my character defects is that I need to have my back against the wall and the shit hitting the fan before I take action. This was most definitely unmanageable. So I called my super Spooky Juice.
Spooky took a look at the appliance and said it was old and I needed a new one. He filled out the paper work. A crew of men who work with my super took the refrigerator from my apartment. Thing is, I have lived there for sometime. When things get busy, I don't do my dishes. Instead, they somehow get left in my refrigerator or oven. Then I wonder why I have no clean dishes. Suffice to say, there were some interesting dishes removed from my refrigerator with some interesting food particles on them. Oh, and my oven had quite a collection, too.
The oven trick is one I learned from my mom. Truth: Things got busy in my house when I was a kid. Plus we would have one of my eccentric relations or one of my dad's clients feel they could pay a surprise visit. In order to make it look like three kids didn't live in the well kept home on Foxtail Drive, my mom stashed the dishes in the oven. Of course at some point the dishes were removed and done and no one was any the wiser.
One day my dad found out and he was fuming. Actually the correct term is shit fit. It was quite by accident, and I had no idea why he was looking in the oven in the first place. My dad in the kitchen would be like John Boehner at an LGBTQ function, out of place. Anyway, he discovered the dishes, flipped, and wanted to know how long it had been going on. My mom explained the hiding place was only temporary, and the dishes would be done. Meanwhile, the man had only cooked twice in his life: both for my mother on Mother's Day. Once he burned the food entirely, and the other time the eggs had a bunch of shells in them.
We had a dish washing party/my dad acting as drill sergeant. It was terrible. I mean, my sister and I were in dance class. My brother was starting football, and my mom was our driver. All my dad did was work. No one was home. What did he want?
After that, my mom came up with a plan, keep Dad out of the kitchen. So as soon as dinner waned down, he was in front of the television on an exercise bike or lifting. She guided him gently to the basement away from the kitchen, and my Pops was none the wiser.
So I had a little dish washing party of my own. The thunder storm fumed, and Soul Food reruns played on youtube. Yeah, they are a black family, but I can relate. For starters, anyone with a family can relate regardless of skin color of ethnicity. Sure, the Joseph Sisters are nuts, but when the going gets tough they do stick together. I have an aunt and uncle like Max and Kenny. I also have two aunts like Teri. Oh, and I have a cousin like Bird. So the show sucks me in. Maybe we don't deal with the race issues per se, but we deal with the same family theatrics.
As I washed dishes, I cursed my existence. My life had gotten big and busy. When I wasn't working, I was in a class of some sort furthering my acting and writing. Maybe if I would have taken care of what was in front of me, I wouldn't have all the shit going on in my body that I do. Of course, my refrigerator leaking has gotten a mouse or two in my apartment. Yes, Mordeci who will not die. This Rasputin-esque creature has alluded capture and death. He already escaped one glue trap, and now knows the trick. Now he just taunts and annoys me. Of course, the exterminator came earlier that day. My house was a mess. Maybe I earned an "A" in my graduate level writing course, but in the domestic department I fail with a flying color wheel.
Then with my soapy hands my love life ran through my head. I have been having a no strings attached relationship with online dating. Sometimes I go on and smile at a dude, and sometimes I just don't. The whole thing was my mother's idea. She has been obsessed with the idea of my sister marrying Boomer, and now she is also obsessed with my nonexistent love life. You see, things have been so busy on my end for the last several years that the thought of a lover has never even crossed my mind. Most of the time, when I get a moment alone that is what I want, a moment alone.
The other day some dude sent me five questions on EHarmony. I was in a strange mood. A man who had been a friend to me at one of the toughest junctures of my life passed suddenly-and maybe someday I will write about what happened entirely. The whole thing messed with my mind. So I was still in a weird place and I can be a bit of a devil. There is a place you can fill in your own answers. I did. I told him the ideal date would be him not stuffing me in a trunk and killing me. I mentioned I didn't care what we did as long as I didn't end up duct taped and dead. I told him the ideal man was someone who didn't ask so many damn questions. Afterwards, I felt remorseful and I apologized.
Now he wants to talk on the phone and I can't. I just can't atone for my little evil streak. I can't explain I acted out because I was grieving and therefore turned into a fucking asshole. I can't. I also want to inform him I know he has some sort of malfunction because he wants to talk to me. No man with their shit together ever wants me. Growing up, none of my hot male classmates wanted to date me, but their dads always did. The class president didn't want me even though I painfully pined for him, but the kid skipping school with the drug rehab stint did. Even as I got older, the distinguished gentlemen at the cocktail party didn't want me, but the kitchen help who was a guest of the state for a few years always did and still does. My sister doesn't have this problem, and neither does my mother, but several of my female relations do.
I suppose you have to like who likes you, and I am the pinup of the month at the local methadone clinic. My female rels feel the same way. You see, they date guys who are so below them that they can be stepped on. Yet they fall for these guys and they get dragged down too. I have yet to be dragged down by one of my male companions but I have come close on a few occasions. In my head I tell myself I eliminated most other vices from my life, and these bad news dudes are my drug of choice. Yes, it's called codependency, I know. Yet I can't help but like a bad boy. They think my surprise foul mouth is adorable, and I know how to handle this clientele. Maybe this is why I lashed out at the dude sending me questions. It scared me that a potential man with his shit together might want me and I couldn't handle it. I still am disappearing on his ass though. The stunt I pulled was a little dickface.
And then I realized I still had more bowls to wash….
Of course what would I do with a decent dude if I had one? I should really invest in a dog cage. That way, he won't be able to escape. Sometimes I want a lover. I see all these weirdos sucking face in the park. Once, when I was street performing with one of my puppets, we told them to get a room. I thought they were going to kill us. Yet maybe I need someone to get a room with. That's why I am losing my mind.
On the flipside, my career is busy. I don't have time to babysit another adult let alone myself. Men are people, and they don't understand when you are too busy for them. A lot of guys like the career, until I am unavailable. Or they think it is something I will just give up. Maybe after having caved for a short period of time, I am afraid I will cave again. Then there was one with lots of money who told me I would never amount to anything in comedy. Yet when something happens, there he is, the first to congratulate me.
Makes me think of a dude I partnered with for an aborted business venture. We started out as two visionaries looking to make people laugh while we helped them. Truth: He never treated me like an equal. According to him, my dating record was a nightmare. It's true, it is. However, I can tell someone how to get out of hell and to keep going. Hell, I can even tell them how to spot hell and the licking flames. That knowledge should count for something. Maybe it made him self-conscious of his own shortcomings. Yes, he and his fiancé were in couples therapy and hadn't even walked down the aisle yet. If you are blowing up in diners and breaking up on someone else's schedule, don't get married. We all know that. You think a Hawaiian honeymoon was expensive, you have never been divorced. Hell teaches you a lot of lessons. I don't recommend people go, but maybe don't judge others who have been. If anything, they are fountains of wisdom you have yet to tap.
Then of course there was the ex that I cheated on nonstop and treated like crap. I regret it and want to apologize. His wife or girlfriend or whatever that monster is hates my guts though. Maybe it's because he still wants me. Men like it when a woman treats them badly, it makes them desire her more. Maybe that's why the dude from EHarmony wants me to call him. Yeah, he likes to be beaten. Maybe he's not normal after all. Still, the ex who I treated like crap flies in and out of my mind. I hope he's happier than he was with me. I know he still looks me up. I know he does.
Of course Holden and I are speaking again. He was the last time I said I love you and meant it. We were two alley cats that could have made a home. I had to let him go. He owed back child support, was off his much needed bipolar meds, was abusing controlled substances, and of course had several warrants out for his arrest. These days he is no longer working as a rent boy, but is clean and sober. Holden lives in a sober house, and is currently high on God. I don't know how I feel about that. I am happy to have him in my life again.
Part of me thinks there could still be a chance with someone that I truly loved, but the other part of me is content to have him as a friend. Either way, he will always be special. It also still hurts to talk about him. House cats don't understand alley cats. We got each other. Maybe this is why I like men who are bad for me, because I am an alley cat and so are they. An alley cat and a house cat never go together. Maybe this is why I cheated the way I did the last time I had a boyfriend. Maybe this is why I can live in shit until it backs me up against the wall. Maybe this is why my life doesn't kill me and my friends are insane. I am an alley cat.
As the thoughts rushed through my head, past merging with present, I put my dishes on top of the temporary refrigerator my landlord gave me. I figured I am a shiteous housekeeper, awful cook, and don't do dishes. I wash windows. Maybe the dude I end up with can do the housekeeping, cook, clean, and raise the children. I can earn the money and fool around on the street. He can look for my ass, and I can tell him I pay the bills. Gender bending at it's best. Who's the bitch now, suckers?
Then I realized my dishes were dry, and my hands had become wrinkled. The Soul Food reruns had also stopped playing in a loop. The thunder storm had calmed. Perhaps it was time for my brain to do the same, and time for a bath.
To Horrendous Housekeeping.
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This meal was prepared by the "Stara Piekarnia" restaurant ("Old Bakery" restaurant) from Pszczyna during the 5th "Silesian Tastes Festival 2010" in Złoty Potok. The Team won 2nd place in professional category.


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Sparks coach Brian Agler, who led the club to its third WNBA championship in 2016 to become the first coach in league history to win titles with two teams, has resigned, the team announced Friday with no explanation.
"We'd like to thank Brian for his contributions to the Sparks organization over the last four seasons, including helping the team win the 2016 title," said Penny Toler, executive vice president and general manager, in a statement. "We wish Brian nothing but the best moving forward."
Agler, 60, had a record of 85-51 in four seasons with the Sparks, who went 19-15 this season and lost in the second round of the playoffs to Washington.
In 15 seasons as a WNBA coach with three clubs, Agler compiled a record of 269-220. In 43 playoff games, his teams went 24-19.
Agler began his WNBA coaching career with Minnesota in 1999 and spent four seasons with the Lynx. He coached the Seattle Storm for seven seasons, beginning in 2008, and won his first league title in 2010.
He took over the Sparks in 2015, when the team went 14-20. The next two seasons the team went 26-8 and met the Lynx in the championship series each year.
The Sparks' statement said a "comprehensive search" to find the team's next coach will begin immediately.


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Ministries at Crosswinds
Adults Alive
A great way for adults 55 and older to get together once a month to connect with other believers. For more information or to register for an event, contact Barb Coss at (585) 394-1436. RSVPs need to be given the Monday prior to each event.
9/21/19: Quail Summit in Canandaigua, Guest Speaker – Steve Gardner
10/19/19: Red Wood Restaurant in Naples, Guest Speaker – Rev. Denise McKenzie
11/16/19: Crosswinds Chapel Thanksgiving Meal, Guest Speaker – Lynn Paulson
12/14/19: Quail Summit in Canandaigua, Christmas Celebration
1/18/20: The Villager in Canandaigua, Guest Speaker – TBD
2/15/20: Countryside Restaurant in Clifton Springs, Guest Speaker – TBD
3/12/20: Crosswinds Chapel, Guest Speaker – Don Clark from the Gideons
4/18/20: Warfields Restaurant in Clifton Springs, Guest Speaker – TBD
5/16/20: Quail Summit in Canandaigua, Guest Speaker – TBD
6/20/20: Summer Celebration, Location TBD
Caregivers Support Group
The Caregivers Support Group ministers to those who are the primary caregivers of loved ones who have become unable to care for themselves. The group meets monthly at Crosswinds, where caregivers are encouraged and prayed for, forming a community of healing and support. For more information, please contact Dodie Baker at (585) 554-6728.
Do you or anyone you know need help with assisted living? Click HERE for information and resources.
Pastors on staff are available for short-term counseling sessions according to need for those experiencing difficulty in life, both spiritually and relationally. Please call the church office at (585) 394-5857.
DivorceCare offers a biblical approach for those going through the pain of separation or divorce. The 13-week program addresses related issues and helps develop strategies to move forward using video, workbook, and discussion groups in a safe, confidential community. For more information, visit divorcecare.org or email Alona Redden at email@example.com.
Encouragement Letters
Encouragement Letters is a letter-writing ministry of encouragement and prayer for those who are facing trials and struggles. This ministry includes "Letters from Home" for our men and women serving in the military. A special thanks to the Ladybug Card team and Ontario ARC for supplying the cards used in this ministry of hope. If you are interested in volunteering, this is a great serving opportunity that can you can do right from home. For more information, please email Jess French at email@example.com.
Financial Peace University
Let Financial Expert Dave Ramsey show you how to dump debt, budget, build wealth, and give like never before. Take control of your money and start planning for your future! To learn more about Financial Peace University or to register and order materials for our class at Crosswinds, click HERE.
Grief Support Group
Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted. – Matthew 5:4
Come find hope and healing on your journey of grief. The Crosswinds Grief Support Group is led by Rev. Denise McKenzie and a team of dedicated ministry partners. The next group begins on Tuesday, April 21st from 6-8pm and meets for twelve weeks. Space is limited. Click HERE to get more information and to sign up.
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Phil Yang
Stanford University School of Medicine
Exosomes and beyond: translation of small molecules and cellular organelles
Pharmacologic therapies have improved survival in heart failure (HF) patients over the past three decades. Despite these pioneering medical therapies, HF is the leading diagnosis of hospital admission associated with high morbidity and mortality. This public health epidemic highlights the need for a development of innovative treatment strategies. Heart failure represents bioenergetic imbalance. The disruption of this cellular balance between energy supply and demand underlies the pathogenesis of HF.
Recent evidence indicates that the stem cells exert their therapeutic action via paracrine mechanisms through microvesicles, which show distinct functionalities in tissue self-repair and -maintenance. These microvesicles ranging from 40 to 400 nm in diameter are formed by endosomal membrane and released into the extracellular space. They contain unique cytoplasmic small molecules, proteins, and cellular organelles that function as intercellular messengers and effectors, controlling a wide spectrum of genetic regulation. Our data demonstrated that the miR cluster and mitochondria contained within these microvesicles underlie the mechanism of action of iPSC-derivatives in repairing the injured and vulnerable heart. These microvesicles have therapeutic potential to protect all the cells in the human body against early death, inflammation, hypertrophy, fibrosis, and energy demand. Our data provide unique insights into the potential of endogenous microvesicles generated from the autologous iPSC-derivatives for personalized, precision medicine. This approach, employing a person's rejuvenated cellular components and molecules from iPSCs, may underlie a novel strategy to address HF.
Phillip C. Yang is an Associate Professor of Medicine (Cardiovascular Medicine) at the Stanford University School of Medicine. He directs the Cardiovascular Stem Cell Laboratory (Yang Lab) and Stanford Cardiovascular MRI Program. Dr. Yang received degrees from Stanford University and Yale University School of Medicine.
Dr. Yang is a physician-scientist whose research focuses on cardiovascular regeneration. His laboratory combines stem cell biology with novel imaging technology to advance clinical implementation of induced pluripotent stem cells and their derivatives. Regenerative medicine will trigger a paradigm shift and his research provides a requisite validation for clinical translation. Dr. Yang is a Principal Investigator of the National Institute of Health (NIH) funded Cardiovascular Cell Therapy Research Network designed to conduct multi-center clinical trial on novel stem cell therapy. In addition, he leads multiple NIH, foundation, and pharmaceutical research grants along with five clinical trials. He has received several prestigious awards, including the NIH Career Development Award, NIH Career Enhancement Award in Stem Cell Biology, NIH Mid-career Award, and multiple awards from both the American Heart Association and American College of Cardiology. He is a frequent guest speaker and session chair at national and international meetings.View Month


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Happy 15th Birthday Wishes
For anyone having a birthday, a message says so much because you can't listen to everyone's personal wish for you. Cards and little birthday messages go a long way for a 15-year-old in making the day special for them. Put down your deepest wishes for them in a message and send them with love and a pure heart and you will see that smile on their face never wearing off. Don't be mean; share the love with a beautiful birthday message to that special new 15 year old from the ones here below:
- 15th Birthday Wishes For Son
- 15th Birthday Wishes For Daughter
- 15th Birthday Wishes For A Boy
- 15th Birthday Wishes For A Girl
- 15th Birthday Wishes For Brother
- 15th Birthday Wishes For Sister
- 15th Birthday Wishes For Best Friend
- 15th Birthday Wishes For Grandson
- 15th Birthday Wishes For Granddaughter
- 15th Birthday Wishes For Nephew
- 15th Birthday Wishes For Niece
- 15th Birthday Wishes For Cousin
- Inspirational Birthday Wishes For 15-Year-Olds
15th Birthday Wishes For Son
- The true journey to greatness begins at a very tender age, no one will find themselves up high without preparation somehow. Keep your excellence up son and don't look back. Happy 15th Birthday.
- People will surely make a way for you, especially when they see that you carry something inside that is much greater than theirs. Be polite and enjoy your ride to stardom son. Happy 15th Birthday.
- You are my lovely son, when you came in my life I got everything. Wish you a very happy 15th birthday.
- When I'm with you, I feel the whole zoo wandering with me. Have a lot of fun. Wish you a very happy 15th birthday my naughty boy.
- Top 60 Birthday Wishes for Son
- You are the only piece that completes me, you are special to me and I love you so much. Happy 15th birthday my dear, I thank God for the chance to see you grow older.
- Words are never enough to describe you or tell you how much you mean to me. Happy Birthday Son, I hope I can show you how I truly feel.
15th Birthday Wishes For Daughter
- Happy 15th Birthday. I've seen a lot of seeds in you, but I'm happy with your honesty. It is actually the best policy to attain the unattainable in the sight of others.
- Your messy room narrates the whole story of your sluggishness. Be active and energetic. Happy 15th birthday, my girl.
- I have a cute daughter, she is very sweet, cute, intelligent, nimble and obedient. I love her a lot. I wish her a very happy 15th birthday.
- Birthday Wishes and Quotes for Daughter
- I enjoy it when you smile and fall in love especially when the reason is me. Happy 15th birthday, sweet girl.
- Happy Birthday my lady. Are you surprised! No, you are really on your way to be the best lady in this world, so grow as fast as you can.
15th Birthday Wishes For A Boy
- May your intelligence and liveliness become exemplary for every teenager. May you live a long happy life. Have a fabulous 15th birthday man.
- Life is full of good things and bad ones. Try to make your inner good and everything will become good itself. Have lovely 15th birthday, my sweet boy.
- Birthday Wishes for Boys
- You are an intelligent boy but sometimes you make stupid errors. Try to overcome it. Happy 15th birthday.
- I'm super happy that I get to be part of your 15th birthday good boy, may you live longer than the hills, trees and all the old things that surround us.
15th Birthday Wishes For A Girl
- You are almost standing at the seam of childhood and adulthood. Wish you a wonderful 15th birthday sweet girl.
- You are the morning of your parents in the absolute darkness. Wish you always light their life. Happy 15th birthday.
- Birthday Wishes for Girls
- You are my cheese over my pizza. Wish you a wonderful 15th birthday.
- You are the cutest girl ever, can I keep you? Happy 15th birthday sweetest baby.
15th Birthday Wishes For Brother
- Everyone gets to enjoy an awesome birthday party and when you become fifteen, things start moving rather rapidly. I hope you get to enjoy an awesome birthday! Happy Birthday bro!
- We don't have many worries. We are young. We get to do whatever we want and not worry too much about consequences. This is how we do things. Freely. Like we should. Happy Birthday bro!
- Birthday Wishes and Messages for Brother
- You are young, active, energetic, feisty and outgoing. You have potential to make your surroundings funny, so let your day be special for you. Happy Birthday, my sweet brother.
- I will always be here for you no matter what, you are a great brother and I love you dearly. I hope you enjoy your 15th birthday and others to come.
15th Birthday Wishes For Sister
- The middle of your adolescence, the best time of your teenage years await, and you have all the energy in the world. It is time to celebrate and party like animals. Happy Birthday sis.
- You can do anything, what you actually want, but it entirely depends on your intensity, hard work and consistency. Have a joyful journey of life. Happy 15th birthday.
- Birthday Wishes for Sister
- I love you with every piece of me my sister, you light up my days and I'm always glad to be part of each event that relates to you. Happy 15th birthday my amazing sister.
- With you on earth there is surely an angel missing in heaven, you are one of the most important people in my life and I love you sis. Happy 15th Birthday!!
15th Birthday Wishes For Best Friend
- Happy 15th birthday bestie! This is one special day as you have made it to the midpoint of your teenage years. This is one of the best times of your very young life.
- Let's make this birthday party unforgotten. 15 will be the year they will never forget. Happy Birthday my best friend! Let's get this party started!
- Happy 15th birthday! Now for your birthday, you will not worry about anything. We got you covered from all angles my friend. Excited? You should be! We are!
- Birthday Wishes for Best Friend
- Happy 15th Birthday my friend. It has been a pleasure knowing you and I hope to continue making this relationship strong. We can start that today!
- You always infuriate me more than my thoughts, but I want to spend my every single annoying minute with my crazy friend. Wish you a very happy 15th birthday.
15th Birthday Wishes For Grandson
- For a fifteen-year-old, you have shown surprising maturity but you still make me smile with all that bright energy you show. Happy Birthday my strong grandson.
- Create your personality in this way that you become for someone as their favorite hello and the tough goodbye. Happy Birthday my sweet grandson.
- Birthday Wishes for Grandson
- The ability to learn is the best reward ever but the eagerness to learn is the choice. Have the best birthday my grandson.
- Happy 15th birthday young man, I'm proud of the person you are growing up to be. I hope to always see the best in you. I love you.
15th Birthday Wishes For Granddaughter
- May all your dreams come true, may God grant His blessings upon you, and may you see the loveliness of every condition. Happy Birthday my cute granddaughter.
- All my wishes for a very cute and adorable girl who has completed 15 years of life. May you have a wonderful life with lots of surprises. Happy Birthday my grandchild!
- Birthday Wishes for Granddaughter
- I can't believe you are now 15; it's time to kick 14 out and embrace the new age. You are a special child and I love you dearly. Happy Birthday granddaughter!!
- There is no adjective sufficient to describe how awesomely awesome you are. I love you my granddaughter, happy 15th birthday!!
15th Birthday Wishes For Nephew
- Did you know what it means to be 15? It means to be wild, young and free. No fear. No stress. No tears. Happy Birthday dear nephew!
- Never be worried about any danger, they come only for giving a jerk and go back after teaching you the picture of life. Happy 15th birthday my cool nephew.
- Birthday Wishes for Nephew
- Your mind can only be trained when you fill it with education and knowledge. May you always see the bright part of your life. Happy Birthday nephew.
- How fast you grow my nephew, just now I was holding you in my arms as a baby. I hope this 15th birthday turns out to be as special as you.
15th Birthday Wishes For Niece
- This is going to be a party for my niece. Everyone at school is going to talk about this. And we will have our names go down in history. Happy Birthday honey!
- Just 15 hours to throw the best party to the best 15-year-old in this world. HAPPY BIRTHDAY NIECE!
- Birthday Wishes for Niece
- I'm the real big fan of this cute girl. Happy 15th birthday.
- Happy 15th birthday my dear niece, this is surely a spectacular day and I'm honored to be part of it. Enjoy yourself and all that comes with the day. Best Wishes!
15th Birthday Wishes For Cousin
- Although you are younger than me, but you are the best friend I can share my secrets with. I'm happy to celebrate the birthday of my lovely cousin. Happy 15th Birthday!
- Fifteen balloons fly to shape your name on your birthday. How amazing thing to imagine! Happy 15th Birthday to my dear cousin.
- Birthday Wishes and Messages for Cousin
- It's your 15th birthday, I hope you enjoy every second of it. You are an amazing cousin and I love you very much.
- I woke up to the buzz about your 15th birthday, it signifies how great today will be and I can't wait to experience it with you. We'll paint the town red today.
Inspirational Birthday Wishes For 15-Year-Olds
- You're 15 years old today; I hope you're enjoying your life as a teenager because those years are the best part of one's life.
- Happy 15th birthday celebrations, May the years ahead bestow you with happiness and success in all ramification.
- A wonderful journey, outstanding experience, a swift progress and many more favors and opportunities are what I wish you on your 15th birthday.
- Happy 15th birthday my dear, you are great and I hope you always prosper in all you do. I love you very much.
- It's a day to live, love and make new memories, happy 15th birthday dear, may all your wishes come true.
- You are going to leave your frozen status to be a big adult to punch bad naughty people. Happy Birthday to you.
- A great gift for the great person. May you find the best people in your life to inspire you. Happy 15th birthday!
- You have been one of the best of pals a friend can ever ask for. I want you to know that you are awesome and you are only going to get more awesome. Happy Birthday!
- I know that you are excited and you can't help but want to party. It's only natural. We want you to know that we love you and we can expect some wild nights from you. Happy 15th birthday.
- Happy 15th birthday! We are going to make this a giant birthday fest even though we are relatively young. Don't worry about a thing.
- At 15, you are grown enough and quite sensible to handle any situation. Happy Birthday. Enjoy your beautiful day.
- 400 Happy Birthday Wishes
- Happy Birthday to the one who likes the chocolate cake more than others. Eat what you want, it's your day.
- May your life be filled with sweet moments and awesome memories. Wishing a very happy 15th birthday. Enjoy your day to its fullest.
- Life is the matter of two moments – live it or die. Happy 15th birthday.
- With every heartbeat I wish you the best 15th birthday great people can ever ask for. Happy Birthday to you.
- Happy 15th birthday, stay blessed and young forever.
- After 5 years, you will celebrate your 20th birthday, so days run fast and you should be ready to take the responsibility of your future. Happy 15th birthday!
- Enjoy 15, because it's only a year long, enjoying each and every moment of it is important. I hope one day you will look back and say, 'I really enjoyed my 15th year!!' – Happy Birthday.


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For those who have made the transaction online, could you please give me the reference number with the amount/date/time of transaction, so that I can reconcile my record later. Thanks.
Wai Yan, I just saw the measurements for the T shirts. Can I change mine from Female XL to Female L please?
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Thank you for your enthusiastic participation for the upcoming BGC Retreat.
For those who have only paid the deposit of RM100 earlier, could you please pay the balance of RM150 to the same account?
Amount: RM150Due Date: 15/10/2013
Bank: CIMB Bank
Acct Name: Boardgamecafe Sdn Bhd
Acct Number: 1428-0000-464101And don't forget to update here for the transaction details (date/time, ref number) so that it's earlier for me to keep track. TQVM
Done, details as below. Thanks
Transfer Amount: MYR 300.00Effective date: 10 Oct 2013Transaction reference Number: 259068X1235430
Transaction time ~ approximately 10:00 pm
Amount: RM300 (Edmund + Francis)
Transaction Date: 10 Oct 2013 21:35:18
Reference: 1889157971
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My name is Bing, Wan, you can call me Isabel. I speak Mandarin and English and can offer you Mandarin language service.
您好,我是 万冰,也可以叫我Isabel。 我来自海边城市青岛,哈法的很多地方和青岛很类似,是个适合生活居住的城市。我会说普通话和英语,可以为您提供普通话服务。真诚,细节,贴心的服务,您的满意是我的工作目标。希望能够帮您在这里找到理想的家园。 如有任何需要,请联系我。
I am originally come from Qingdao,China. I came to Halifax with my family. My husband is German originally, and I have 2 sons, so my family is bit international. Halifax is a city which is quite similar like my hometown in China -Qingdao, a city next to the sea , medium size city, which also has nice nature view, tourist place in summer, fresh beer, sea food, so Halifax for me is quite familiar at beginning.
I started my first job since 1996, but during those years working time, I also found free time for continuing study.
I had various jobs before, and also worked in several multinational companies. My job involves Adm., Interpreter, GM Assistant, Sales Assistant, Exporting Sales and Dept Manager, etc. when I was at at different companies.
In 2011, I had chance to Australia to study postgraduate in Business management, this experience mostly broadens my visions, which benefit lot my future jobs or career.
Later on, I had my own trading business, exporting some products, like nail beauty products. After a few years' success, I helped my husband in setting up his company in medical device area and finally became Deputy manager to assist to manage the company (like in Adm, Sales, exporting, purchase, etc).
Keep on learning and challenge myself to reach from one level to another level, from one target to another higher target make me feel life is more meaningful and interesting. Lifelong learning is what I believe.
Real estate industry is always the area I am interested in, after long time thinking or watching, I think its time to act but not just think. So finally, I came here and join the Remax team.
I describe myself as an easy going, responsible, trustworthy and reliable person. From the work aspect, most of my clients are all highly appreciated my work . I think I am kind of efficient and hardworking person, always try to achieve the best result to myself and also my customers, I am also more detail and perfectionist person.
I like house&home design, when I find free time, I always like to watch some TV programs or magazine related to that. My hobby is sports(badminton, swimming,running,etc), painting, travelling.
House can not only be house in emotional point of view, its a place can bring you warmth and good feeling, and finally it become your" Home". To help the other finally find their ideal house and happiness, I think it will be a pleasure and nice thing to do. I would be happy to assist you to realize that!
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I simply could not help starting to screech
Now that it invaded my space like that.
My shoes and flyswatter were not in reach,
Yet, I needed something to smash it flat, FLAT!
By a thin thread, from the ceiling it bounced:
A nightmare of fangs and pointing fingers.
Threats to my good health it announced:
Hellish apparition of bites and stingers,
Ready to stab me in the eye, I suppose.
Oh, it was nothing I wanted to see
Or have hovering close to my nose!
My home should be forever spider-free!
by Gwennon
February 28, 2018
After escaping a very scary attack right over my bathtub, once the drama was over, and I was ready to face the world, I carried the notes for this poem to church with me, I'm afraid, and I finished the poem during the sermon. Sigh.
Three of the lines have 11 syllables instead of the standard 10. I tell myself it's because my heartbeat was irregular and erratic during this scary spider incident.


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The Archer Inquiry into the contaminated blood and blood product disaster has published its report. The Inquiry was investigating the hepatitis and HIV infection of almost 5,000 people with bleeding disorders and many more through blood transfusions in the 1970s and 1980s.
The privately funded Inquiry was not able to pay the transport or accommodation costs of the affected witnesses who gave evidence. Building on a long standing working relationship the Haemophilia Society approached the Elton John AIDS Foundation to fund giving grants to make sure that nobody was excluded from giving evidence as a result of their financial circumstances.
Carol Grayson (Haemophilia Action UK) says "I am very grateful to the Elton John AIDS Foundation for the financial support given to campaigners including myself, the widow of a haemophiliac, to travel from Newcastle to London to give evidence at the Archer Public Inquiry. I would otherwise have been unable to attend existing on £59 benefit a week. For me personally the process was very important as I gave both a personal account of my life with my husband who was infected with HIV/HCV following plasma treatment and also submitted my Masters dissertation on the contamination of our community and the politics of the global blood trade which has now been short-listed for the Michael Young Research Prize. It was also essential that I hear all testimonies presented so that I could submit further documentation to support others or challenge claims made by certain organisations if necessary. Attending the Archer Inquiry is also helping me find some closure on this issue."
Andrew March (Tainted Blood) also praised EJAF saying "As a person with haemophilia and a recipient of the continued support from the Elton John AIDS Foundation, I have been able to develop into a confident campaigner and someone who is ready and willing to go into the public spotlight. A few years back, I came to the conclusion that the only way to combat the years of stigma I had endured over my HIV status, which I've been aware of since the age of 9, was to transfer my life completely into the light; and get everything out in the open and put an end to living in the shadows. The campaign and the arrival of the Archer Inquiry into Contaminated Blood and Blood Products was the logical vehicle for this."
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Coachella shooting leaves male victim 'heavily bleeding'
A male victim was transported to an area hospital after a shooting in Coachella late Tuesday evening, according to the Riverside County Sheriff's Department.
The shooting occurred in the 84000 block of Calle Diego around 7:30 p.m. Officers of the Coachella Police Department told colleagues over the police scanner that the victim was "heavily bleeding."
The victim's condition was unknown, Sheriff's Deputy Robyn Flores said.
There was no further information released in the ongoing investigation, including any information on potential suspects.
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Man handed suspended jail term for waste offences in NI
A man has been handed a five months suspended jail sentence in Northern Ireland for a series of waste crimes which were investigated by the Northern Ireland Environment Agency (NIEA).
Jonathan Stevenson, aged 36, appeared in Coleraine Magistrates' Court, Portrush, last week, following an investigation into a illegal waste site which was being operated in Ballymoney.
The NIEA were alerted to an unlicensed waste site in the area of Ballymoney by local residents and business owners. There was over 21 tonnes of waste stored at the site, including baled plastics, wood and cardboard.
Between August and December 2014, the NIEA investigated the site and requested proof of valid documentation from Jonathan Stevenson, however this was never supplied.
The NIEA prosecuted Stevenson for offences which breached Article 4(1)(b) of the Waste and Contaminated Land (Northern Ireland) Order 1997, including storing controlled waste at a site not licensed with a valid waste permit and treating controlled waste without holding the necessary permits.
Stevenson appeared in Coleraine Magistrates' Court where he pleaded guilty to the offences and was handed a five months prison sentence which was suspended for three years.
No fine was given to Stevenson or his business as he had already declared himself bankrupt.
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A growing number of apartment, condo and home owners are renting appliances. Selecting and purchasing a washer and dryer used to be a major purchase akin to choosing a living room set or a new car, but not any more. These very utilitarian appliances can now be rented for a fraction of the price and you never have to worry about them growing too old and obsolete. Not to mention that you never have to worry about costly repair bills. The other main advantage to renting appliances is that if your living situation ever changes or you have to move you can end your lease contract without worrying about selling or moving the appliance.
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Library of Heaven is Path
416 Who Is It?
Library of Heaven is Path Author:Heng Sao Tian Ya Vote(63) Comment
Chapter 416: Who Is It?
Translator: StarveCleric Editor: Millman97
Luo Tang and Fang Jin's eyes immediately reddened in agitation.
Spirit beasts possessed strength equivalent to Transcendent Mortal realm cultivators, and not only could their blood induce Bloodline Evolution in savage beasts, it could also temper a human's body, thus boosting one's strength.
This thing was much more valuable than spirit stones.
To think that the reward for challenging the Ten Beasts Cage was this!
However... even though they knew now that there was such a reward, it was impossible for them to challenge the Ten Beasts Cage.
No matter how valuable the reward was, it would be for naught if one lost one's life!
What was the use of a blood essence if one was dead?
"It's already difficult to triumph over a savage beast of the same cultivation realm as one, needless to say, challenging ten at once. Let's hurry over to see who... is so desperate to die." Luo Tang said, gritting his teeth.
He was confident that he would emerge as the champion for the Beast Taming Competition, but even so, he didn't have the courage to face the ten savage beasts alone.
Who could it be?
To barge in just like that, even causing the chiming of the bells... Was he really tired of living?
"Let's go over then!"
Hall Master Feng nodded in agreement.
Beast Tamer Wang and Fang Jin were also curious to see who that brazen fellow was.
Thus, the group hurried toward the Beast Hall, and soon, they arrived at a vast open ground. There was an enormous crater around seven hundred to eight hundred meters wide right in front of them.
The crater was covered by an immense steel cage, and the ten savage beasts were segregated into several groups, prowling around the area they were placed in.
At this moment, a large group of people, attracted by the chiming of the bell, was standing at the perimeter of the crater, looking at the situation in the cage below. Their eyebrows and mouths were twitching in fear from that sight.
There were many talented beast tamers amidst the crowd, but the sight of so many powerful savage beasts still caused their hair to stand on end.
"And the final one is a Zhizun realm primary stage savage beast..."
"Even a Zhizun realm intermediate stage expert would find it hard to subdue it. This... How does he intend to clear the trial?"
"Judging from how the weakest savage beast in it is a Zongshi realm advanced stage... that means that the one challenging the Ten Beasts Cage is a Zongshi realm pinnacle cultivator! Is it Wei Youdao, Jiang Nanping, Ji Wuxin, Fang Jin, or Luo Tang? From what I know, their cultivation realms are around that level, and their beast taming capability is also up to par!"
"You must have been living under a rock! Jiang Nanping and the others have reached Half-Zhizun, and Wei Youdao even managed to achieve a breakthrough to Zhizun realm primary stage. It's not them!"
"Not them? Then who else could it be? Who would dare to challenge ten powerful savage beasts face on?"
The strength of the savage beasts had caused a huge commotion among the crowd.
The savage beast guarding the very end of the cage was a Zhizun realm savage beast... Facing it was truly a ticket to hell.
Who would be so reckless?
Does he not fear death, or is he tired of living?
"To throw away one's life for a drop of spirit beast blood essence, that fellow must have a screw loose!"
Luo Tang couldn't help but comment.
Spirit beast blood essence is valuable, but nothing could be more valuable than one's life.
To disregard his life and challenge this hopeless trial... Has he gone mad?
"I know nearly all of the famous Zongshi realm pinnacle beast tamers in vicinity of Xuanyuan Kingdom... Who could it be? From what I remember, none of them are this irrational though?" Fang Jin's eyebrows knitted tightly together in contemplation.
Judging from the strength of the savage beast, it couldn't be Wei Youdao and the others. But other than them, who could possess the capability to challenge this Ten Beasts Cage?
Furthermore, even if it was that bunch, they probably wouldn't dare to take on this seemingly hopeless trial!
"Challenging the Ten Beasts Cage? He sure is brazen! He's probably tired of living, and he just wants to make a name for himself before his death!"
Amidst the crowd, a young man crossed his arms and glanced at the cage below with slight disdain in his eyes.
It was the genius who induced fear in Luo Tang and the others, Wei Youdao!
"Indeed. I've seen many of such people. Now, the only thing I'm curious about is whether he can even pass the first stage!"
Another person standing beside him harrumphed.
Another famous genius of Xuanyuan Kingdom, Jiang Nanping.
The two geniuses were as though two radiant stars among the crowd, and privately, they were good friends as well.
Upon hearing that someone wanted to challenge the Ten Beasts Cage, they immediately hurried over.
They wanted to see who possessed such courage.
As for whether that person could pass the trial or not, they thought that it was a ridiculous question.
Putting aside the Zhizun realm savage beast at the very end which was two small cultivation realms stronger than the challenger, just in the very first stage, the challenger had to face four savage beasts which were only one small cultivation realm weaker than him. This, in itself, was already a hopeless cause.
"The first stage consists of four Zongshi realm advanced stage Whirlwind Wolves! This savage beast moves extremely fast, and they're adept at coordinating with one another in a battle. It is already a difficult feat for a Zongshi realm pinnacle to subdue one. With four of them... They could probably even defeat an average Half-Zhizun cultivator. Zongshi realm pinnacle? Hehe, you must be dreaming!"
Wei Youdao shook his head.
"Indeed. That fellow will be torn to shreds in this stage!"
Jiang Nanping shook his head as well.
"He's asking for it anyway. Before challenging the Ten Beasts Cage, one has to sign a life-and-death agreement absolving anyone of blame if the challenger were to die in the midst of the trial. Even if he were to die, it would only be his own fault!"
Wei Youdao harrumphed coldly. Just as he was about to continue speaking, he suddenly caught sight of something and said, "He's out!"
Hearing his words, the crowd immediately turned their gazes onto the field below, and they saw a young man slowly walking toward the first stage of the Ten Beasts Cage.
"This fellow looks extremely young, it can't be that he's under twenty..."
"He's indeed young. To be able to reach Zongshi realm pinnacle at such an age, he must be incredibly talented. Why would he be in such a rush to seek death?"
Upon seeing the appearance of the figure below, the crowd was taken aback.
"Brother Wei, do you recognize him?"
Jiang Nanping was also stunned.
He knew all of the geniuses in the vicinity of Xuanyuan Kingdom, but he had never seen this fellow before.
"I've never seen him before!" Wei Youdao shook his head.
"To challenge the Ten Beasts Cage at such a young age, do you think that he has some ace up his sleeves?"
Jiang Nanping frowned.
"Ace up his sleeves? The Ten Beasts Cage has been here for more than a thousand years already, but no one has succeeded in clearing it before. No matter how many aces he has up his sleeve, it is impossible for him to succeed. He's probably just another brat who is trying too hard to impress others!" Wei Youdao waved his hands nonchalantly.
"You're right. In the thousand years since the Xuanyuan Kingdom Beast Hall is set up, countless geniuses have challenged the Ten Beasts Cage, but no one has succeeded before. This unknown fellow is probably just trying to earn some fame." Jiang Nanping expressed his approval of the other party's view. "I wonder, by the end of this trial, will he still have a breath in him to enjoy his fame..."
"I-I-It's... him?"
"How could it be him? Is he mad?"
Contrary to the crowd's doubtful gazes, upon seeing the figure, Hall Master Feng and Beast Tamer Wang's faces immediately warped, and they nearly bit off their tongues from shock.
"You two know him?" Surprised, Luo Tang turned his gaze over.
"He's... the person I often speak of... Beast Tamer Zhang!"
Biting his tongue tightly and confirming that he wasn't dreaming, Hall Master Feng fell into a daze.
He was wondering what kind of incredible figure would challenge this impossible Ten Beasts Cage, and never in his dreams did he expect that it would be that youngster he just met a month ago... Zhang Xuan!
Didn't this fellow head to Tianwu Kingdom?
Why was he here?
Furthermore... Challenging the Ten Beasts Cage?
Didn't he know how dangerous it was?
Furthermore... Wasn't he at Tongxuan realm pinnacle? When did he reach Zongshi realm pinnacle?
Many doubts surfaced in Hall Master Feng's mind, jamming up his head, leaving him frenzied.
The heck, what in the world was going on?
"He's Zhang Xuan?"
Luo Tang froze for a moment before sneering coldly, "You all spoke of him as though he was some kind of deity. I thought that he would be some formidable figure... To think that he's just an ignorant brat!"
Hall Master Feng and Beast Tamer Wang had praised Zhang Xuan before him innumerable times, and this had left the proud him displeased.
Even so, to be complimented like that by the two elders of the Beast Hall, Luo Tang thought that he would be a truly formidable figure. Yet, the other party turned out to be an ignorant brat who would charge mindlessly into the Ten Beasts Cage.
Genius? Pui!
Challenging the Ten Beasts Cage, you sure know how to overestimate yourself. I will watch you be torn apart by the savage beasts later on...
Thinking so, disdain slowly appeared in his eyes.
"Genius? You mean a genius at courting death, right?" Hearing the conversation between them, Fang Jin sneered.
No matter how proud a genius was, they knew their limits. To challenge the Ten Beasts Cage for a drop of spirit beast blood essence that one couldn't obtain, that was an absolutely idiotic decision.
"Zhang Xuan, be careful..."
From above, Mo Yu, Zhao Ya, and the others gazed at the situation anxiously.
Mo Yu had been intrigued by how Zhang Xuan intended to raise his cultivation by coming to the Beast Hall. Upon hearing that he was going to challenge the Ten Beasts Cage, she immediately came to a realization... spirit beast blood essence!
However... Even if the spirit beast blood essence could augment one's strength, was it worth going through such risk just for it?
There are ten savage beasts, and every single one of them can easily slaughter a cultivator. Even if you manage to pass the first two stages through your extraordinary beast taming capability, what about the ones afterward?
Half-Zhizun savage beasts and a Zhizun realm primary stage savage beast... This was a line up that even a Zhizun realm intermediate stage cultivator would be unwilling to face.
"Teacher will surely... be fine!" Zhao Ya said.
She possessed absolute trust in her teacher, but the dangerous sight before her still left her worried.
"He should be fine..."
Mo Yu nodded as well, but it seemed as though she was convincing herself instead.
In contrast to the disdain and tense expression of those above, Zhang Xuan seemed completely relaxed.
To exact his vengeance, Zhang Xuan would have to grow stronger. Even if he were to gather a sufficient quantity of Zhizun realm cultivation technique to form a complete Zhizun realm Heaven's Path Divine Art, he would require a huge number of spirit stones to fuel his cultivation. As such, there was only one way left for him to grow stronger swiftly... Spirit beast blood essence!
As long as he had a sufficient quantity of it, through his Heaven's Path Golden Body 2-dan, he would be able to temper his physical body to reach Zhizun realm pinnacle in the shortest possible time.
Spirit beast blood essence was incomparably valuable, so it was unlikely for Beast Halls to sell it to outsiders. Besides, even if it was up for sales, Zhang Xuan couldn't afford it anyway. Given his current strength, he couldn't snatch it by brute force either. Thus, the only path left before him was to challenge the Ten Beasts Cage.
According to the books, as long as he succeeded, he would be given a droplet of spirit beast blood essence.
Breathing out a mouthful of turbid gas, Zhang Xuan glanced at the four Whirlwind Wolves of the first stage and smiled faintly.
"Come on!"
At which, he walked forward to the four ferocious wolves.
"He's charging straight in?"
"Is that fellow trying to charge through via brute force?"
"There must be something wrong with his head! One should use their beast taming capability along with their strength to challenge the Ten Beasts Cage. He should at least throw out some food or something to win the other party's goodwill before trying anything. Wouldn't he incur their anger by charging straight in?"
"He's doomed. The Whirlwind Wolves have already been provoked..."
The Ten Beasts Cage wasn't just about one's battling prowess. After all, it was impossible for one to defeat so many powerful savage beasts within two hours!
The standard way was to use beast taming means to get on good terms with the savage beasts so as to pass through their area peacefully.
Yet, without even saying anything, this fellow charged straight in as though a fool.
Aren't you inviting the Whirlwind Wolves to tear you apart?


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Month: January 2018
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Five Windows 10 2018 resolutions to follow
By: Eddie Lockhart, Site Editor, Tech Target
IT pros who emphasize these resolutions in 2018, including a focus on the easy-to-overlook security holes in Windows 10, will have a great year ahead.
The start of a new year often leads people to make resolutions; some people strive to lose weight, others look to save money. Whatever they select, the goal is to make their lives better.
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Focus on the simple things for security
IT can put a lot of its security concerns to rest in the new year by shoring up obvious areas. For example, IT can easily encrypt users' personally identifiable information and other data by activating BitLocker, which is built into Windows 10. IT should also educate users on how to avoid bad links or malicious emails. It's impossible to completely eradicate the risks associated with users making mistakes, but some teaching can go a long way.
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Windows Update can hit some snags that block updates, which can create security and compliance risks. IT should make sure that all devices are connected to the internet because Windows Update requires an internet connection to function.
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Microsoft has already released several major updates since the OS debuted in 2015. The Fall Creators Update added Exploit Guard, a tool within Windows Defender Advanced Threat Protection that enables IT pros to block malicious websites and combat zero-day attacks with intrusion policies. For users, the Fall Creators Update enhanced the My People app by enabling them to pin contacts to their task bars and open an email, instant message or video chat directly from there.
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Turn off annoying ads
Windows 10 certainly isn't perfect, and there are a host of nagging problems that can make it tough to deal with for users. Ads, for example, pop up everywhere in the lock screen, the Start menu and in the Windows 10 Action Center. It is possible to suppress them, but users or IT must do it on a case-by-case basis. There are different toggles for turning off the ads for the Start menu than for the lock screen.
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