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(SportsNetwork.com) - The Golden State Warriors will try to polish off a hard- fought sweep of the New Orleans Pelicans Saturday night at the Smoothie King Center. The Warriors may win this series in four games, but they've worked for each of those victories. Golden State, which had the best record in the NBA, worked as hard as it did all season on Thursday night. In Game 3, the first playoff game in New Orleans since April of 2011, the Warriors survived, 123-119, in overtime thanks to a superhuman effort, and shot, by presumptive MVP, Steph Curry. He made a corner 3-pointer with 2.8 seconds left in regulation to tie the game. Curry's shot was incredible considering two defenders were charging hard at him, and he probably got fouled on the play. The shot completed a historic postseason comeback as the Warriors overcame a 20-point deficit starting the fourth quarter. They became only the third team in NBA history to win a playoff game after trailing by 20 points with one quarter to go. "We had nothing going for three quarters," Golden State coach Steve Kerr said. "It was as bad a game as I've seen for some time. They had us scattered at both ends. Our small unit turned it into a track meet." Curry was 7-of-18 from long distance and had 40 points, including seven in overtime, which he opened with a 3 to give the Warriors the lead for the first time since there were two minutes left in the first quarter. "Thankfully, I got it off quick enough before those guys clobbered me," said Curry. "I was able to knock it down. We had all the momentum at that point. Total team effort." Klay Thompson added 28 points and Draymond Green and Shaun Livingston each scored 12, but made even bigger contributions on the offensive glass. The Warriors collected 10 offensive rebounds in the fourth quarter alone, including one by Marreese Speights on Curry's heroic 3-pointer. Green had four offensive rebounds in the fourth and Livingston added three. Anthony Davis had 29 points and 15 rebounds to lead New Orleans. Ryan Anderson contributed off the bench, scoring 26, and Tyreke Evans added 19 points. "We're all feeling like dirt right now," said New Orleans coach Monty Williams. "You want to build (your players) up, but there's nothing that can build you up after something like that. We have to deal with it and own it." The Warriors scored 16 of their 39 points in the quarter on second chances, but still trailed by 10 after Davis' dunk with around three minutes remaining. It was a six-point gap when Curry missed a 3, but Green was left wide-open for the easy rebound and putback. Golden State started overtime strongly, but Anderson's 3 brought the Pelicans back from a six-point deficit. Anderson trimmed the margin to one, but the Warriors held on at the free throw line. They will try to earn the franchise's first postseason sweep since running the table on Utah in a best-of-five series in 1989. No team in NBA history has come back and won a seven-game series down 0-3. Game 5, if necessary, will be back at Oracle Arena Tuesday night.

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Rep the on-field look of your favorite Tennessee Titans player with this A.J. Brown Game jersey from Nike. Its heat-sealed name, numbers and team details provide a kickoff-ready aesthetic while also offering a comfortable, lightweight feel. Designed for everyday movement, this jersey has a versatile tailored fit and features mesh side panels for added ventilation as you celebrate every big play by the Tennessee Titans this season.Purchase an authentic of your favorite player's A.J. Brown Tennessee Titans Nike Women's Game Jersey - White from the official online store of the .This is a 100% authentic A.J. Brown Tennessee Titans Nike Women's Game Jersey - White that is a perfect addition to any closet. - Heat-sealed name, numbers and team details - Sewn-on NFL Shield at collar and satin twill woven jock tag at hem - Mesh side panels for extra breathability - Fit: Women's Nike Game and Limited Jerseys have a Standard Fit. The athletic-cut is fitted in bust, shoulders and arms. Jersey does not fit or feel like a T-shirt. If you are in between sizes, we recommend ordering one size larger than you normally wear. - Machine wash - Brand: Nike - Side splits at hem - Designed for movement - Short sleeve - Material: 100% Polyester Tricot Buy Christian Kirksey Houston Texans Nike Women's Game Jersey - Navy is a trendy, comfortable and a perfect fit item. This is a perfect Christian Kirksey Houston Texans Nike Women's Game Jersey - Navy that is made of 100% cotton. It is a must-have for every wardrobe.

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5 Common Health Problems Regular Massage Can Treat Updated: Dec 21, 2022 Regular massage therapy has become a mainstream treatment option for a variety of common ailments. Having problems sleeping? Experiencing frequent headaches? Feeling anxious or stressed? Massage therapy has been found to help treat these issues and other common problems experienced by Canadians on a daily basis. With new hands-on techniques designed to increase circulation, reduce stress, better sleep, and promote relaxation, regular massage appointments have helped everyday people treat recurring issues and live healthier and happier lives. Additionally, most major healthcare insurance companies cover a portion of the treatment costs and offer direct billing to make the process easier for the patient. This post will break down five common health issues that can be treated with massage therapy: acute neck pain, recurring headaches, sleep, stress and anxiety, and digestive problems. If you are experiencing any of these issues on a day-to-day basis, learn how massage can help you live a better life. #1 Acute Neck Pain This one might seem obvious. Thousands of people use massage therapy to treat neck, shoulder, and back pain. But most of us tend to use massage as a tool only when the pain is severe. Meanwhile, others tend to live with mild discomfort, seeing regular neck pain as a sign of getting older or just “something they have to live with.” According to the Canadian Chiropractic Association (CCA), more than 11 million Canadians suffer from an injury or disorder that affects their movement. This includes chronic neck pain. Do you work at a desk all day? Do you regularly sit in an office chair hunched over a keyboard? Do you work on your feet all day? Does your job require you to perform a repetitive action? Do you work-out regularly? All of these situations can cause chronic neck pain that can be treated with massage therapy. Regular neck pain is usually caused by overusing or straining the muscles on a consistent basis. A skilled massage therapist will learn more about your daily habits and create a treatment plan that focuses on your problem areas. By applying therapeutic pressure to your muscles, massage can release tension and alleviate the tightness in your neck. Do you suffer from recurring headaches, tension headaches, or chronic migraines? If so, you know how debilitating they can be. There can be a variety of causes for different types of headaches that can range from chemical/hormonal imbalances, neurological problems, food sensitivities, and more. Studies have shown that regular deep tissue massage treatments can help relieve some of the tension caused by recurring headaches. By lowering cortisol levels and improving circulation and blood flow, massage focuses on eliminating the tension and pain caused between the temples. Having trouble falling asleep or staying asleep? Do you have a hard time feeling rested after a long night in bed? Massage therapy has been known to help patients in all stages of life improve their quality of sleep. Massage therapy has been shown to increase levels of serotonin in the brain which is a precursor to melatonin. Melatonin is a hormone made by the pineal gland that helps your body know when to sleep and controls your sleep cycles. As massage encourages relaxation throughout the body and increases your serotonin levels, it sets the stage for a healthy influx of melatonin inside your brain which helps usher your body into a fulfilling sleep cycle. #4 Stress and Anxiety Due to Covid-19, Canadians are experiencing higher levels of stress and anxiety, including right here in Edmonton. Stress over health, finances, or employment can cause anxiety to rise and create a whole host of symptoms. Reducing stress involves both physical and mental relaxation. Massage therapy can help with both! Cortisol is a negative hormone that is released from the adrenal gland. It creates increased levels of stress and anxiety and can actually suppress the immune system. During a massage treatment, your brain releases endorphins, serotonin, and dopamine which promote positive feelings while simultaneously decreasing levels of cortisol in the brain. All of these factors work to decrease stress and promote a more relaxed mindset. #5 Digestive Problems Specialized massage therapy techniques can be used to treat digestive issues. By applying external pressure to the abdomen, massage can stimulate the movement of the digestive system. In fact, massage can also help your body metabolize nutrients and antioxidants better. This allows you to flush out toxins more readily helping with gas, bloating, cramping, and in some cases constipation. Some patients with Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) have reported lesser symptoms following a massage treatment. And because IBS worsens under stressful situations, massage therapy can help relax the body, eliminating stress which helps lessen the impact of IBS on the body. Edmonton Massage Therapist If you are experiencing any of these issues or other problems that are affecting your quality of life, massage therapy can help. As a Licensed and Registered Massage Therapist, I take a detailed assessment of your needs while learning about your issues and lifestyle. Then, I formulate a treatment plan that will address your issues and help lessen some of the discomforts you feel on a regular basis. Experiencing regular headaches or neck pain is no way to live. Struggling with sleep each night doesn’t have to be a part of your daily routine. Massage therapy can work to reduce the triggers that cause these problems and help you live a healthier, pain-free life.

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Franklin Electric can deliver a complete package of pipework, manhole chambers, under dispenser containment, submersible pumps and intelligent fuel stock & environmental monitoring systems all designed around your exact needs and delivered in one shipment, ready for installation. The highest performing submersible pumps, complete line of controllers and leak detection products Cutting-edge grid intelligence for switchgear and EV charger remote monitoring and control. Dispenser disconnect solutions, E-stops, surge suppression, and configured controls. Underground and aboveground containment products including piping, fittings, sumps and boots. A true watertight end-to-end solution for electrical, sensor, and data wire management. Products include complete lines of both aboveground and underground hardware Our product systems are designed to create efficiencies and user benefits beyond those of standalone products.

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September 27, 2011 0 Comments Here are some of the interesting Masonic working tools and stuff that we saw during our last visit to Black Creek Pioneer Village Masonic Lodge. Enjoy! The Three Great Lights of Masonry My son Jachin (green shirt) and a friend (both of them a Lewis) listening to a demonstration of the lewis tool (St. Peter's keys) A balot box A Masonic outdoor lantern Not exactly sure what this is but it looks like a heater. Click here to know more about the Black Creek Pioneer Village Masonic Lodge. FraternalTies is an original content and original Masonic merchandise small business operated by the Gomez family in Toronto, Canada. We make limited edition Masonic silk ties that sell out fast. Subscribe below and be the first to know when the next one drops!

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Exit Strategies of the Rich and Famous Estate conservation is too important to put off. Do you have a smart exit strategy? The Fed and How It Got That Way Here is a quick history of the Federal Reserve and an overview of what it does. The Cost of Procrastination Don't let procrastination keep you from pursuing your financial dreams and goals. How to Appeal Your Property Taxes For homeowners who think their property taxes are too high, there are ways to appeal.

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Unified Modeling Language (UML) designs are used to help engineers and software developers manage the complexity of the process of creating software. UML Design is a visual language used to document, analyze and manage the architecture, components, interfaces and behavior of large software systems. UML Diagrams combine graphical elements with text to get the bigger picture of a project written down in a single language. UML Designers are proficient in using this language for creating diagrams and plans that are easy to understand, with a level of precision best suited for software engineering. A UML Designer can create an overview of architecture, show relationships between components of a system, and model behavior in different scenarios. With these diagrams, a client can have greater control over their project and elaborate on both current and potential problems while receiving real time feedback. Here's some projects that our expert UML Designer made real: - Developed efficient system features with data flows diagrams (DFDs) - Organized user requirements with use case diagrams - Streamlined processes by creating collaboration diagrams - Enhanced communication through class diagrams - Improved security with misuse cases - Minimized risk by using activity diagrams By hiring one of our expert UML Designers on Freelancer.com, clients can get access to the tools needed to develop highly optimized software solutions as per their requirements without compromising on quality or performance. Having someone who is up to date on the latest techniques and technologies brings about great value for clients by allowing for better flow for data, users and processes. So if you’re interested in making software solutions more reliable, efficient and secure, then post your project now at Freelancer.com and hire an experienced UML Designer who is focused on helping you meet your goals!De 32,012 opiniones, los clientes califican nuestro UML Designers 4.89 de un total de 5 estrellas. Contratar a UML Designers I am looking for a skilled Full Stack Java Developer who can help me prepare for a senior-level interview in Java programming, with a specific focus on the Spring framework. The ideal candidate should have a deep understanding of Spring framework concepts and be able to guide me in both theoretical knowledge and practical coding problems. Key requirements for this project include: - Strong expertise in Java programming and the Spring framework - In-depth knowledge of database concepts - Ability to explain complex topics in a clear and concise manner - Experience in preparing for senior-level interviews - Familiarity with common interview questions and coding problems in Java and Spring - Excellent communication skills and the ability to provide constructive feedback If you are a Full S... We are looking for a highly motivated and experienced project manager to lead our Sigfox Water Meter Retrofitting Project. This project will involve the development and implementation of a system to retrofit existing water meters with Sigfox devices to allow for remote monitoring of water usage. In the first phase of the project, the system will only measure flow rate. In subsequent phases, the system will be expanded to measure pH, TDS, and temperature. The project manager will be responsible for all aspects of the project, including: - Research: The project manager will research Sigfox technology and water meter retrofitting solutions. - Supplier management: The project manager will contact suppliers to get quotes and select the appropriate hardware and software components. - System de... I'm looking for a UML designer to help me to design diagrams for a blockchain based decentralised application. You should have some knowledge of blockchain and smart contracts , since the application is based on a public blockchain architecture. Primarily, I need system component diagrams. It is for a school project nothing major. The project will involve outlining the individual components of the system and developing a structure which can be assessed and understood more easily. You will need to have a good knowledge of UML diagrams to be able to accurately define this system in a diagram. It's important that you are highly experienced in designing class diagrams and creating diagrams for complex systems. I need someone who is able to work efficiently within the given timel... Hello everyone , we are looking for a trainer who can deliver training on Architecture & Solution Design. Training : Architecture & Solution Design. Mode : Online Pax : 20 Training dates : 13,27 Oct, 3,10,17,24 Nov & 1,7,8 Dec. (On Fridays only) Toc : Available

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NEYM donates records to UMass Amherst In late November 2016, New England Yearly Meeting (NEYM) donated its records to the University of Massachusetts Amherst Libraries. The New England Yearly Meeting Collection contains the official records of NEYM from its founding in the seventeenth century to the present, along with records of most of its constituent quarterly, monthly, and preparative meetings, and records of Quaker schools and trusts. As varied as the Quaker practices they document, these records include minutes of meetings for business; committee records; newsletters; financial records; some personal papers; and an assortment of photographs, audiovisual materials, microfilm, and electronic records. The collection also includes several thousand Quaker books and pamphlets, including the libraries of Moses and Obadiah Brown and notes from several individual monthly meetings. NEYM has been diverse in spiritual practice, reflected in a history of separations and reunions. Most famously, New England Friends divided over doctrinal issues in the 1840s into separate meetings known as Gurneyite and Wilburite, and they remained apart for a century before the rifts were healed. The Libraries’ department of Special Collections and University Archives has committed to partnering with the Archives Committee of NEYM in on-going documentation of the yearly meeting. The UMass Amherst Libraries hosted a public exhibit of the NEYM records in January. The collection is open to researchers, and digitized selections from the collection are available through the library website: credo.library.umass.edu. Quaker gives invocation at Pennsylvania State Senate At the Pennsylvania State Senate session held on October 18, 2016, John Marquette, a member of Lehigh Valley Meeting in Bethlehem, Pa., delivered the invocation message as the designated Senate Chaplain. This was the first time a Quaker gave the invocation since at least 1999—the oldest year represented in the PA Senate’s digital records. Senate sessions are held at the Pennsylvania State Capitol building in Harrisburg, Pa., and they usually convene at least once a month, over an average period of three days at a time. Marquette’s message took place after three bangs of Senate President Mike Stack’s gavel—Stack also serves as Lieutenant Governor of the state—and lasted two minutes. Marquette used Jeremiah 29 (message to the Jews in exile in Babylon) as his base and also included the words of William Penn that are inscribed in the State Capitol’s rotunda. After introducing and reciting both the Bible passage and the Penn quote, Marquette continued, “Remember too that Penn practiced the Quaker principle of seeking that of God in everyone. Take a moment, then, to look for the Divine in your neighbor, in your friends, and in those with whom you find yourself in disagreement.” Marquette first learned about local faith leaders delivering the invocation through a friend. He contacted the office of his senator, Democrat Lisa M. Boscola, and brought this information to his meeting’s Worship and Ministry Committee, on which he serves. The committee was easy with the idea, and it was approved at meeting for business the following month. Senator Boscola’s office then put Marquette in touch with Senator Chuck McIlhinney, who is responsible for the Senate Chaplain function, to determine which day he would come. “Then came the hard part,” Marquette recalled. “What kind of message would a Quaker deliver to the Senate? I rolled that question around in my head for several weeks.” He landed on the selection from Jeremiah after being inspired by a sermon he had recently attended and realized that blending it with words from Penn would be his way forward for a short message that was nonpartisan, nonsectarian, and did not address any issues before the state legislature. Marquette is grateful for the experience. “Sometimes it’s important to have someone offer a moment of spiritual dimension to an occasion. I never realized it might be me. And all that is thanks to my meeting, my discipline, Faith and Practice, and our testimonies.” Cambridge Friends worship as witness outside bomb manufacturer In September 2009, Friends Meeting at Cambridge (Mass.) approved a proposal to hold a monthly worship for Friends to gather outside a major weapons manufacturer: Textron Industries in Wilmington, Mass., about 13 miles north of Cambridge. Friends call the silent witness “meeting for worship with a concern for the making of weapons.” In September 2016, Textron announced that it would stop making advanced cluster bombs. Cluster bombs have been used since World War II. They spray bomblets over an area the size of a football field, and some lay undetonated like landmines. The last time the United States employed a cluster bomb was in 2009 in Yemen. Textron would be the last U.S. producer, although no U.S. law prevents other industries from future manufacture. Internationally, over 100 countries have signed or ratified the Convention on Cluster Munitions, adopted in 2008. A number of military powers have not signed it, including China, Russia, the United States, India, Israel, Pakistan, and Brazil. As long as Textron makes weapons banned by most Europeans countries, the treaty stipulates that these countries cannot invest in Textron. Lack of sales and decreasing investment are possible reasons why Textron is stopping the production of these weapons. Friends have met at Textron during hot and cold weather. Regular attenders at the Textron witness recall many gathered meetings. “The elements of weather and a busy road enhance rather than detract from worship,” said meeting member Elizabeth Claggett-Borne. “This witness has enlivened our faith, fortified our commitment, and welcomed newcomers living close to Wilmington. This worship exposed our concern of proliferating war in a Quakerly and assertive manner.” Claggett-Borne wrote about the Cambridge Friends monthly witness at Textron in a June/July 2012 Friends Journal article, “Where Do Friends Worship?” In February, Claggett-Borne shared that Cambridge Friends will continue their worship as witness at Textron through April. They plan to continue praying at sites which manufacture or export weapons, and are considering other places in eastern Massachusetts. “To pray in public is a strong leading,” she said.

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Our favorite three walking areas are: Ásbyrgi, the wooded horseshoe canyon at the park's northern end; Hljóðaklettar and Rauðhólar, in the park center; and on the south end of the park, a triumvirate of waterfalls: Hafragilsfoss, Dettifoss, and Selfoss. All three areas could be crammed into one day, but two days or even three are preferable. Another prime walking area is Hólmatungur, with its luxuriant cascades and vegetation, but access is more limited. This broad canyon, near Route 85 and west of the Jökulsá á Fjöllum River, forms a "U" shape about 3.5km (2 miles) north-to-south and 1km (1/2 mile) across, with a forested plain on the bottom and a rock "island" called Eyjan in the middle. Geologists believe Ásbyrgi was gouged out by catastrophic flooding from Vatnajökull somewhere between eight and 10,000 years ago, and again around 3,000 years ago. Apparently these flood bursts had 2,000 times the force of the Jökulsá á Fjöllum today. The river then shifted east to its current location, leaving Ásbyrgi dry. The Vikings had their own explanation for Ásbyrgi: clearly the god Óðinn's horse, Sleipnir, had left an enormous hoof print with one of his eight legs. Walks in Ásbyrgi can start from the information office or from a parking area at the southern end of the "U," near the base of the cliffs. Route 861, which splits off from Route 85 at the N1 gas station, passes the information office and ends at the parking area. No favorite asserts itself among the walking routes; so, if you have a car, it makes sense to drive to the parking area and scan the many options from there. Beautiful ferns and orange lichen inhabit the cliff walls, along with 1,200 pairs of nesting fulmars. If you decide to see Ásbyrgi from the rim above, backtrack to the information center and find the trail leading to Tófugjá, where you can ascend the rim with the aid of ropes. Hljóðaklettar & Rauðhólar Hljóðaklettar (Echo Rocks) and Rauðhólar (Red Hills) form an ideal 2-hour loop hike, starting from a parking area shortly past the Vesturdalur campsite on the west side of the canyon. The trail has tricky footing in spots, but is not otherwise difficult. Leaflets describing the route should be available right at the trailhead. The trail weaves through some of Iceland's most intriguing basalt configurations, often eroded from below to form honeycomb patterns. The human-sized trees along the trail feel oddly companionable, and the woolly willow is easily recognized by its light-green, fuzzy leaves. Hljóðaklettar earned its name from certain locations where the sound of the river echoes and seems to come from the wrong direction. The best spot to witness this phenomenon is right by the marked turnoff for Kirkjan (Church), a fabulous cave once sought out by sheep during storms. Rauðhólar, a crater row tinted with red gravel, marks the northern end of the loop and has great panoramic views. Some trekkers take the bus to Vesturdalur and continue all the way to Ásbyrgi. Hafragilsfoss, Dettifoss & Selfoss Moving progressively upstream along the Jökulsá á Fjöllum River, the magnificent waterfalls Hafragilsfoss, Dettifoss, and Selfoss are a kind of appetizer, main course, and dessert. Hafragilsfoss, at 27m (89 ft.) high and 91m (299 ft.) across, is captivating and monstrously powerful. The best view is from the Sjónnípa lookout point, a 1km (1/2-mile) hike north from the parking area. Hafragilsfoss is overshadowed, however, by Dettifoss, Europe's mightiest waterfall. On average, the milky-gray glacial water cascades over the 44m (144-ft.) drop at a rate of 200 cubic meters (656 sq. ft.) per second. Selfoss is only 11m (36 ft.) high, but its unusual breadth and parabolic shape are well worth seeking out. Most travelers see the waterfalls from the east side of the river, since the parking areas on the west side are not accessible to regular cars. Those in 4WD vehicles often approach Dettifoss from the west side, where the view is somewhat better. The SBA buses also stop on the west side. On the east side, however, views of Selfoss are slightly improved and Hafragilsfoss is much more accessible. The drive to the waterfalls from Ásbyrgi -- on Route 864, down the eastern side of the canyon -- takes about 40 minutes. Selfoss is reached by walking 1.5km (1 mile) south from the Dettifoss parking areas on either side of the river. Note: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.

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ORIGINAL RESEARCH article Sec. Human and Medical Genomics Volume 13 - 2022 | https://doi.org/10.3389/fgene.2022.864228 Novel Missense and Splice Site Mutations in USH2A, CDH23, PCDH15, and ADGRV1 Are Associated With Usher Syndrome in Lebanon - 1Rammal Hassan Rammal Research Laboratory, PhyToxE Research Group, Faculty of Sciences, Lebanese University, Nabatieh, Lebanon - 2Department of Biological and Chemical Sciences, School of Arts and Sciences, Lebanese International University, Beirut, Lebanon - 3Retinal Service, Beirut Eye & ENT Specialist Hospital, Beirut, Lebanon - 4Rare Genetic Disease Research Center, 3billion Inc, Seoul, South Korea - 5Department of Medical Laboratory Technology, Faculty of Health Sciences, Beirut Arab University, Beirut, Lebanon The purpose of this study was to expand the mutation spectrum by searching the causative mutations in nine Lebanese families with Usher syndrome (USH) using whole-exome sequencing. The pathogenicity of candidate mutations was first evaluated according to their frequency, conservation, and in silico prediction tools. Then, it was confirmed via Sanger sequencing, followed by segregation analysis. Finally, a meta-analysis was conducted to calculate the prevalence of USH genes in the Lebanese population. Three missense mutations, two splice site mutations, and one insertion/deletion were detected in eight of the families. Four of these variants were novel: c.5535C > A; p.(Asn1845Lys) in exon 41 of CDH23, c.7130G > A; p.(Arg2377Gln) in exon 32 of ADGRV1, c.11390-1G > A in USH2A, and c.3999–6A > G in PCDH15. All the identified mutations were shown to be likely disease-causing through our bioinformatics analysis and co-segregated with the USH phenotype. The mutations were classified according to the ACMG standards. Finally, our meta-analysis showed that the mutations in ADGRV1, USH2A, and CLRN1 are the most prevalent and responsible for approximately 75% of USH cases in Lebanon. Of note, the frequency USH type 3 showed a relatively high incidence (23%) compared to the worldwide prevalence, which is around 2–4%. In conclusion, our study has broadened the mutational spectrum of USH and showed a high heterogeneity of this disease in the Lebanese population. Usher syndrome (USH) is a genetic disorder combining various degrees of sensorineural hearing impairment with a gradual vision loss caused by retinitis pigmentosa (RP) (Boughman et al., 1983; Fuster-García et al., 2018; Castiglione and Möller, 2022). Hearing impairment is mainly due to changes in morphogenesis and stability of stereocilia projections on the cochlear hair cells that mediate sound transduction (Frolenkov et al., 2004; Millán et al., 2011). In addition, patients may suffer from balance defects due to disturbances in hair cells of the vestibular apparatus (Frolenkov et al., 2004; Millán et al., 2011). The visual loss driven by RP in USH patients starts with problems in night vision and reduced peripheral vision (Hartong et al., 2006). As the disease progresses, the central vision also begins to deteriorate, eventually leading to dysfunction and blindness (Edwards et al., 1998). The prevalence of USH ranges between 1 and 4 per 25,000 individuals among different populations, making it number 1 cause of deaf-blindness cases worldwide (Mathur and Yang, 2015) and in Lebanon (Saouda et al., 1998; Verpy et al., 2000; Audo et al., 2012; Reddy et al., 2014). The clinical manifestation of most USH cases is divided into three distinct subtypes: type 1 (USH1), type 2 (USH2), and type 3 (USH3) (Petit, 2001; Mathur and Yang, 2015). The main differences between these clinical subtypes reside in the severity and progression of hearing impairment, the onset age of RP, and the implication of vestibular dysfunction or not (Petit, 2001; Mathur and Yang, 2015). USH3 is the rarest among these three subtypes as it accounts for only 2–4% of affected individuals (Yan and Liu, 2010). Moreover, some USH cases do not match the same clinical profile of any of these subtypes, and thus, they cannot be classified into any of them and are considered atypical USH forms (Liu et al., 1998; Mathur and Yang, 2015). Today, mutations in sixteen genes have been associated with USH, all inherited in an autosomal recessive manner (RetNet: https://sph.uth.edu/retnet/). Noteworthy, some cases of digenic inheritance of USH were reported in the literature; for instance, PDZD7 variants combined with ADGRV1 (NG_007083) variants (Ebermann et al., 2010) and CDH23 (NG_008835) variants combined with PCDH15 (NG_009191) variants were also reported (Zheng et al., 2005). Herein, we aimed to expand the mutation spectrum by searching the causative genetic mutations in nine Lebanese USH families, using targeted and whole-exome sequencing (WES). Ethics Statement and Clinical Examinations The Institutional Review Board of Beirut Arab University approved the study (2017H-0030-HS-R-0208). Written informed consent was obtained from all patients, and all procedures adhered to the tenets of the Declaration of Helsinki. As previously described, the affected individuals underwent clinical ophthalmic examination at Beirut Eye and ENT Specialist Hospital (Beirut, Lebanon) (Jaffal et al., 2019). Genomic DNA was extracted from whole blood samples of the affected individuals and their family members using the QIAamp DNA Mini extraction kit (Qiagen, Hilden, Germany). Extracted DNA samples were quantified using a dsDNA HS Assay kit on a Qubit3.0 fluorometer (Thermo Fisher Scientific, ShahAlam, Malaysia). The DNA samples of all the index patients were investigated by whole-exome sequencing (WES) as previously described (Jaffal et al., 2019), except the sample of the index in family 13, which was analyzed using targeted NGS, as described elsewhere (Audo et al., 2012; Kikuchi et al., 2015). Data Analysis and Interpretation of the Genetic Mutations To identify the top 10 candidate mutations in every index patient, we have searched the public genome databases, including Genome Aggregation Database (gnomAD) (Karczewski et al., 2019), Trans-Omics for Precision Medicine (TOPMed) program (Millán et al., 2011), Ensembl GRCh37 genome browser (Zerbino et al., 2018), and Single Nucleotide Polymorphism Database (dbSNP build 152) (https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/snp/). These databases were used to filter out common variants with a minor allele frequency (MAF) higher than 0.01. Among the remaining mutations, splice site, non-sense mutations, missense, and insertions/deletions (indels) were prioritized. For the pathogenicity assessment, the level of evolutionary conservation of the affected residues across different species was checked using the genome browser of the University of California at Santa Cruz (UCSC) (Supplementary Figures S1–S3) (Kent et al., 2002). The RetNet database (https://sph.uth.edu/retnet/) was used to check the association of the mutated genes with USH and confirm the clinical diagnosis. PolyPhen-2 (Adzhubei et al., 2010), scale-invariant feature transform (SIFT) (Kumar et al., 2009), and MutationTaster (Schwarz et al., 2014) computational prediction programs were used to predict the possible clinical significance of the detected mutations. Human Gene Mutation Database (Stenson et al., 2014), Leiden Open Variation Database (Fokkema et al., 2005), PubMed (https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/), and Online Mendelian Inheritance in Man (https://omim.org/) were used to check if the identified mutations were novel or previously reported. Approximately half of the samples showed one homozygous candidate mutation after the filtering approach (Supplementary Table S1). Polymerase Chain Reaction, Sanger Sequencing, and Co-Segregation Analysis The candidate mutations detected by NGS were validated through conventional polymerase chain reaction (PCR) using a T100 thermal cycler (Biorad, Kaki Bukit, Singapore), followed by Sanger sequencing on a 3730xl DNA Sequencer (Applied Biosystems, Courtaboeuf, Les Ulis, France). For co-segregation analysis in available family members, DNA fragments harboring the mutations were amplified and then Sanger sequenced. The used primers are available upon request. The available medical history and clinical findings of the patients are summarized in Table 1. Stringent filtration and analysis of NGS data revealed the presence of homozygous variants that are likely associated with USH in eight of the families (Table 2), while we were not able to find any likely causative variant in one family. TABLE 1. Summary of medical history and clinical findings of Usher patients belonging to eight Lebanese families. In family 6, proband II.1 (a 54-year-old woman) suffered from a congenital profound hearing loss, with no intelligible speech, in addition to occasional dizziness and balance problems. She started experiencing RP symptoms during her first decade (Table 1). NGS showed that she carried the novel homozygous missense variant: c.5535C > A; p.(Asn1845Lys) in exon 41 of CDH23 (Figure 1). According to UCSC, the Asn residue affected by this variant is highly conserved across species. The variant was absent in gnomAD and TOPMed populations (Table 2). It was also predicted to be probably damaging, not tolerated, and deleterious according to PolyPhen-2, SIFT, and MutationTaster, respectively (Table 2). Sanger sequencing showed that the affected sibling (II.2) also carried the variant in a homozygous state. At the same time, the unaffected mother (I.2) was a heterozygous carrier, indicating that the variant co-segregated well with the phenotype (Figure 1). According to the standards developed by the American College of Medical Genetics and Genomics (ACMG), this variant is classified as likely pathogenic (Supplementary Table S1). FIGURE 1. Pedigrees of eight families with Usher syndrome. Sequencing results of each proband are shown under the corresponding pedigree, noting that sequences of probands of families 25 and 53 are in reverse direction. White symbols indicate unaffected members. Black symbols indicate affected members. Square and round symbols represent male and female individuals, respectively. The slash indicates deceased individuals. Double horizontal lines represent consanguineous unions. [M] defines mutated alleles. [ = ] defines wild type alleles. The patient of family 13 (a 37 year old male) was initially diagnosed with RP around the age of 25, but later on, he started experiencing a mild hearing impairment within his third decade (Table 1). NGS revealed that he harbored a novel homozygous missense variant: c.7130G > A; p.(Arg2377Gln); rs369341309; in exon 32 of ADGRV1 (Figure 1). According to the UCSC genome browser, the Arg residue affected by this variant is highly conserved. The variant was not detected in the gnomAD population, while it was shown to be very rare and never homozygous in the TOPMed population (0.000011334) (Table 2). Moreover, it was predicted to be probably damaging, not tolerated, and deleterious according to PolyPhen-2, SIFT, and MutationTaster, respectively (Table 2). The DNA sample of the unaffected mother (I.2) was screened and showed the candidate variant to be heterozygous in her, indicating that it co-segregated well with the phenotype (Figure 1). According to the standards of the ACMG, this variant is classified as having uncertain significance (Supplementary Table S1). Family 16 comprised two affected members: proband II.1 (a 42-year-old man) and his nephew III.1 (a 27-year-old man) who started experiencing hearing impairment within their third and first decades, respectively. Both of them did not report balance problems. Patient II.1 has fully intelligible speech. Patient III.1 also has intelligible speech, although he presented speech difficulties that improved with speech therapy at a younger age. RP onset ages were around 27 years for patient II.2 and around 7 years for his nephew III.1 (Table 1). WES was carried in index patient II.1, who was found to have a homozygous frameshift deletion in exon 2 of CLRN1 (NG_009168): c.301_305delGTCAT; p.(Val101SerfsTer27); rs397517932; resulting in the introduction of a premature termination codon, 27 amino acids downstream (Figure 1). Sanger sequencing showed that patient III.1 also carried this variant in the homozygous state. The variant was shown to be rare heterozygous in gnomAD (0.000007956), while it was not detected in TOPMed populations (Table 2). It co-segregated well with the phenotype as parents of both patients (I.1, I.2, II.2, and II.3) were shown to be heterozygous carriers (Figure 1). Interestingly, this 5-bp deletion was previously reported in another Lebanese USH family in 2011 (Akoury et al., 2011). According to the standards of the ACMG, this variant is classified as pathogenic (Supplementary Table S1). Patients of family 25 (a 23-year-old man and a 15-year-old woman) suffered from a congenital hearing loss, with no balance problems. They started experiencing RP symptoms around 16 and 10, respectively (Table 1). WES was carried in the proband II.1 and showed her to harbor the homozygous acceptor splice site variant: c.11390-1G > A in USH2A (NG_009497) (Figure 1). Sanger sequencing revealed that his affected sister (II.2) also carried the variant in a homozygous state (Figure 1). The variant was not found in gnomAD nor TOPMed populations (Table 2). According to MutationTaster, it was predicted to be deleterious (Table 2). No DNA samples of additional family members were available for co-segregation analysis. According to the standards of the ACMG, this variant is classified as pathogenic (Supplementary Table S1). Proband II.2 of family 40 (a 53-year-old woman) started experiencing RP symptoms around 17 years, while hearing impairment started in her third decade. She also reported experiencing occasional balance problems (Table 1). WES showed her to carry a missense homozygous variant c.188A > C: p.(Tyr63Ser) in exon 1 of CLRN1 (Figure 1). This variant affects a highly conserved amino acid according to UCSC. It is absent in gnomAD and TOPMed populations and predicted to be probably damaging, not tolerated, and deleterious according to PolyPhen-2, SIFT, and MutationTaster, respectively (Table 2). Sanger sequencing showed that her affected siblings (II.3 and II.4) also carried the variant in a homozygous state, while the unaffected mother (I.2) was a heterozygous carrier. At the same time, the unaffected sibling (II.1) did not carry it, indicating that it co-segregated well with the phenotype (Figure 1). Of note that we previously detected this same CLRN1 variant in another Lebanese USH patient in 2019 (Jaffal et al., 2019). According to the standards of the ACMG, this variant is classified as likely pathogenic (Supplementary Table S1). Patient II.1 of family 42 (a 17-year-old boy) suffered from a congenital profound hearing loss, with no intelligible speech at all. No balance problems were reported. He started experiencing RP symptoms around the age of 5. NGS showed him to carry the same CDH23 homozygous variant that is detected in patients of family 6: the c.5535C > A; p(Asn1845Lys) in exon 41 (Figure 1; Table 2). It co-segregated well with the phenotype as both parents (I.1 and I.2) were shown to be heterozygous carriers (Figure 1). According to the standards of the ACMG, this variant is classified as likely pathogenic (Supplementary Table S1). The patient of family 53 (a 24-year-old woman) suffered from a congenital profound hearing loss, with no intelligible speech, in addition to frequent dizziness and disequilibrium. She started experiencing RP symptoms around the age of 12. WES showed her to carry the homozygous splice region variant c.3999--6A > G in PCDH15 (Figure 1). The variant was not found in gnomAD nor TOPMed populations (Table 2). According to MutationTaster, it was predicted to be deleterious (Table 2). We have tested this variation by splice AI, and it showed a probability of 62 and 99% to affect the −6 and −1 positions of the pre-mRNA. It co-segregated well with the phenotype as the unaffected mother (I.2) and sister (II.2) were shown to be heterozygous carriers (Figure 1). According to the standards of the ACMG, this variant is classified as having uncertain significance (Supplementary Table S1). The patient of family 54 (a 12-year-old boy) started experiencing both hearing impairment and RP symptoms in his first decade. He also shares occasional balance problems (Table 1). WES showed him to carry the same CLRN1 homozygous variant that was detected in patients of family 16: c.301_305delGTCAT; p.(Val101SerfsTer27) (Figure 1; Table 2). Sanger sequencing showed that the unaffected mother (I.2) was a heterozygous carrier, while both unaffected siblings (II.1 and II.2) were wild type, indicating that the variant co-segregated well with the phenotype (Figure 1). According to the standards of the ACMG, this variant is classified as pathogenic (Supplementary Table S1). In our nine solved families, each of ADGRV1 and PCDH15 were responsible for USH in one patient, USH2A was responsible for USH in two patients, CDH23 was responsible for USH in three patients, and CLRN1 was responsible for USH in seven patients. In addition, ten other Lebanese families were genetically screened in previous studies (Saouda et al., 1998; Verpy et al., 2000; Akoury et al., 2011; Reddy et al., 2014). In those ten families, MYO7A was responsible for USH in one patient, each of CDH23 and CLRN1 were responsible for USH in two patients, USH1C was found mutated in three patients, USH2A was found mutated in seven patients, and ADGRV1 was found mutated in ten patients. Overall, seven USH genes have been responsible for USH in the 39 Lebanese affected individuals published so far (Figure 2). Mutations in ADGRV1 (28%), USH2A (23%), and CLRN1 (23%) were the most prevalent. CDH23 followed with 13%, while PCDH15, USH1C, and MYO7A were the least prevalent, with a frequency ranging from ∼8 to 3% (Figure 2). FIGURE 2. Prevalence of mutated Usher genes detected in the Lebanese population to date (till 10/01/2022). A meta-analysis with four previously published articles was done (Verpy et al., 2000; Akoury et al., 2011; Reddy et al., 2014; Jaffal et al., 2019); in total, 39 affected individuals with Usher syndrome were included. The prevalence analysis is based on the number of affected individuals and not families as in Reddy et al. (2014). This study used mainly WES to determine the likely causative mutations in nine Lebanese families with a presumed diagnosis with USH. Extensive bioinformatics analysis of NGS data revealed the presence of six homozygous mutations in eight families, while the case of one family remained unsolved. Of note, consanguineous marriages were present in six out of the eight solved families (Figure 1). Of the detected variants, four were novel (Table 2). Those variants were shown to be heterozygous or absent in the available unaffected family members, indicating that they co-segregate adequately with the USH phenotype (Figure 1). In two of the families (Hartong et al., 2006; Jouret et al., 2019), the patients were shown to carry the same homozygous variant in CDH23 that encodes for cadherin 23, a protein needed to establish and/or maintain the proper growth and excellent cohesion of the hair bundle in the vestibular organ and the cochlea (El-Amraoui and Petit, 2005; Pan and Zhang, 2012). CDH23 is known to cause USH1 characterized by a congenital severe-to-profound hearing loss, vestibular dysfunction, and early onset of RP within the first decade, making it the most severe subtype (Petit, 2001; Mathur and Yang, 2015). The clinical profiles of the patients in these two families are in favor of USH1, since they suffer from a severe congenital hearing impairment with no intelligible speech at all (Table 1). The patients of family 6 also have balance problems. However, the patient of family 42 did not experience balance problems to date, keeping in mind that this patient is still young (17 years) and might develop vestibular dysfunction at an older age. Patient II.2 of family 13 was initially diagnosed with RP in his early twenties. Still, genetic testing showed that he harbored a homozygous variant in ADGRV1, a gene related to USH and previously known as GPR98. Consequently, we re-investigated his clinical history and queried if he suffered from additional symptoms other than the visual impairment. Indeed, this revealed that he was experiencing a mild, stable hearing impairment and occasional dizziness that developed within his third decade, which caused him to use hearing aids. Thus, this led to a revised re-diagnosis with USH. This observation highlights the importance of genetic testing in getting an accurate clinical diagnosis, especially in syndromic inherited retinal diseases that can be misdiagnosed because the systemic symptoms may only appear late in life, or because ophthalmologists may only focus on the visual impairment without considering other symptoms and relating them to the case. ADGRV1 encodes the adhesion of G-protein-coupled receptor V1 that is needed for the normal development and maintenance of auditory hair bundles of the cochlear sensory hair cells (McGee et al., 2006). It is usually known to cause USH2 characterized by congenital moderate-to-severe hearing loss, absence of vestibular dysfunction, and RP manifestation from the second decade onward (Petit, 2001; Weston et al., 2004). However, the clinical profile of this patient was compatible with neither USH2 features nor any of the other classical subtypes, since he reported a late mild hearing impairment that only appeared in adulthood and had an intelligible speech. This confirms that the hearing impairment occurrence was post-lingual and not congenital, unlike the cases of USH1 and USH2. The patient also stated that his hearing impairment is stable and not progressing over the years, in contrast to the hearing impairment in USH3 that is characterized by its progressiveness. Accordingly, this case may be considered an atypical USH form. The affected members in families 16, 40, and 54 were shown to carry homozygous CLRN1 mutations. The clarin-1 protein encoded by this gene is involved in the morphogenesis of the hair bundle and the synaptic transmission between light-sensitive photoreceptor cells and their associated neurons, in addition to being potentially engaged in the maintenance and development of stereocilia (Zallocchi et al., 2009; Dulon et al., 2018). CLRN1 variants are usually associated with USH3, which is characterized by post-lingual hearing impairment with a progressive nature, variable vestibular dysfunction, and variable onset of RP (Audo et al., 2012; Jaffal et al., 2019). Patients of families 16 and 40 had intelligible speech, confirming the post-lingual hearing loss. They also reported that their hearing impairment is progressive and worsens over the years, which is in accordance with USH3. On the contrary, the patient of family 54 had a prelingual hearing impairment diagnosed as early as the age of 1, which is not in accordance with USH3. We previously reported another Lebanese USH3 family having the same missense mutation in CLRN1; p(Tyr63Ser) (Jaffal et al., 2019). In addition, a Lebanese family comprising two USH patients, with one of them presenting symptoms of USH3, was reported by Akoury et al. (2011). Interestingly, the latter two USH patients carried the same CLRN1 5-bp deletion that is identified in families 16 and 54 in this study. This suggests that these two mutations might have a founder effect in the Lebanese population. Of note, most of CLRN1-affected individuals (from the current and previous studies) come from the south region of Lebanon. Patients of family 25 were shown to carry a homozygous acceptor splice site variant in USH2A encoding for Usherin, which is needed for retinal photoreceptor retention and normal cochlear hair cell growth (Liu et al., 2007). Disruption of this same splice site has been observed in a Caucasian USH family (but c.11390-1G > C instead of c.11390-1G > A) (Le Quesne Stabej et al., 2012). Acceptor and donor splice site variants usually result in a loss of protein function (Baralle and Baralle, 2005). USH2A mutations are the major cause of USH2 cases (Toualbi et al., 2020). USH2 description is in accordance with the clinical profile in the patients of this family who suffer from a congenital hearing impairment and RP manifestation from the second decade, with no vestibular dysfunction (Table 1). The patient of family 53 carries the homozygous splice region variant c.3999-6A > G in PCDH15. PCDH15 is expressed in the neurosensory epithelium of the eye and ear to maintain the function of stereocilia and retinal photoreceptor cells (Ahmed et al., 2003). PCDH15 mutations are known to cause USH1 (Ahmed et al., 2003), which is in accordance with the clinical profile showing a severe congenital prelingual hearing impairment and vestibular dysfunction (Table 1). To date, we were able to genetically screen 10 Lebanese USH families: one in a previous study (Jaffal et al., 2019) and nine in the current study; nine of those families were genetically solved, while one family remained unsolved. Therefore, until today, our success rate with USH families is 90%. This rate is similar to the diagnosis rates of USH in larger populations (77–93%) (Bonnet et al., 2016; Sun et al., 2018), which were also achieved using WES, proving this technique to be highly efficient in USH molecular diagnosis. Nevertheless, the use of whole-genome sequencing (WGS) might be efficient in improving those rates by identifying non-coding variants that WES and other standard sequencing techniques usually miss. For instance, a deep-intronic variant that escaped detection by panel-NGS, genome-wide linkage analysis, and WES was identified in CLRN1 (c.254–649T > G) using WGS (Bonnet et al., 2016). However, the high cost, the challenging filtration of extensive data, and the difficulty of proving the pathogenicity of non-coding variants are all factors that hinder WGS from being used as a routine diagnostic approach (Bonnet et al., 2016). Our prevalence analysis shows heterogeneity in the genetics of USH among different populations. For instance, ADGRV1, which ranked first in Lebanese patients (Figure 2), is not usually among the most prevalent genes in other populations. A meta-analysis from 2019 showed it accounts for 5% of USH cases (Jouret et al., 2019); similarly, a recent study of a large Italian cohort also showed it accounts for 5% (Colombo et al., 2021). On the other hand, USH2A mutations usually show the highest prevalence in most other populations, such as previously reported Chinese, French, Italian, and Spanish cohorts (Fuster-García et al., 2018; Sun et al., 2018; Colombo et al., 2021; Mansard et al., 2021). Moreover, the relatively high prevalence of CLRN1 variants (23%) suggests that USH3 may have a high prevalence in the Lebanese population, while this subtype is the rarest among the three USH subtypes as it accounts for only 2–4% of all cases in most populations (Audo et al., 2012). Exceptionally, the frequency of USH3 is significant in the Finnish population (40%) (Ness et al., 2003), the Ashkenazi Jews (40%) (Pakarinen et al., 1995), the population of Birmingham, United Kingdom (20%) (Edwards et al., 1998), and now in the Lebanese population (23%), specifically in the south region, from where our CLRN1 patients originated. The prevalence of CDH23 was around 13% in this analysis (Hope et al., 1997), while it ranged between 2 and 8% in other countries (Fuster-García et al., 2018; Jouret et al., 2019; Colombo et al., 2021; Wafa et al., 2021). Regarding PCDH15 and USH1C, there was no significant difference with other cohorts. In contrast, MYO7A, which is among the least frequent genes in this analysis (around 3%), is detected in much higher frequencies in most other populations and considered as a major USH gene (Fuster-García et al., 2018; Sun et al., 2018; Colombo et al., 2021; Mansard et al., 2021). In conclusion, the results of this study have broadened the mutational spectrum of USH and showed a high heterogeneity of this disease in the Lebanese population. The screening of more Lebanese USH families would be essential to elucidate the genetic characteristics of USH and the accurate prevalence of its three subtypes and causative genes in this population. Data Availability Statement The original contributions presented in the study are publicly available. These data can be found at: SCV002097249—SCV002097254. The studies involving human participants were reviewed and approved by the Institutional Review Board of Beirut Arab University approved the study (2017H-0030-HS-R-0208). The patients/participants provided their written informed consent to participate in this study. SES framed the methodology. LJ and HJ validated. AA, CH, and SES conducted the formal analysis. LJ, SES, HA, and MI investigated. HA, WJ, and SES collected resources. LJ and HA wrote the original draft preparation. SES wrote the review and editing. HA and SES administered the project. HA, SES, and WJ funded the acquisition. The present work was funded with support from the Lebanese University (HA, SES, and WJ), Beirut, Lebanon. Conflict of Interest The authors HL and GHS are employed by 3billion Inc. (Seoul, South Korea). 3billion® (Seoul, Korea) provided the whole-exome sequencing free of charge of the affected individuals from families F6, F25, F40, F53, and F54. The remaining authors declare that the research was conducted in the absence of any commercial or financial relationships that could be construed as a potential conflict of interest. All claims expressed in this article are solely those of the authors and do not necessarily represent those of their affiliated organizations, or those of the publisher, the editors, and the reviewers. Any product that may be evaluated in this article, or claim that may be made by its manufacturer, is not guaranteed or endorsed by the publisher. The authors would like to thank the participants and their families for their time and effort in the present study, and 3billion® (Seoul, Korea) for providing the whole-exome sequencing free of charge of the affected individuals from families F6, F25, F40, F53, and F54. 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T., and Taschner, P. E. M. (2005). LOVD: Easy Creation of a Locus-specific Sequence Variation Database Using an "LSDB-In-A-Box" Approach. Hum. Mutat. 26 (2), 63–68. doi:10.1002/humu.20201 Frolenkov, G. I., Belyantseva, I. A., Friedman, T. B., and Griffith, A. J. (2004). Genetic Insights into the Morphogenesis of Inner Ear Hair Cells. Nat. Rev. Genet. 5 (7), 489–498. doi:10.1038/nrg1377 Fuster-García, C., García-García, G., Jaijo, T., Fornés, N., Ayuso, C., Fernández-Burriel, M., et al. (2018). High-throughput Sequencing for the Molecular Diagnosis of Usher Syndrome Reveals 42 Novel Mutations and Consolidates CEP250 as Usher-like Disease Causative. Sci. Rep. 8 (1), 17113. doi:10.1038/s41598-018-35085-0 Hope, C. I., Bundey, S., Proops, D., and Fielder, A. R. (1997). Usher Syndrome in the City of Birmingham---prevalence and Clinical Classification. Br. J. Ophthalmol. 81 (1), 46–53. doi:10.1136/bjo.81.1.46 Jaffal, L., Joumaa, W. H., Assi, A., Helou, C., Cherfan, G., Zibara, K., et al. (2019). Next Generation Sequencing Identifies Five Novel Mutations in Lebanese Patients with Bardet-Biedl and Usher Syndromes. Genes (Basel) 10 (12), 1047. doi:10.3390/genes10121047 Jouret, G., Poirsier, C., Spodenkiewicz, M., Jaquin, C., Gouy, E., Arndt, C., et al. (2019). Genetics of Usher Syndrome: New Insights from a Meta-Analysis. Otol Neurotol 40 (1), 121–129. doi:10.1097/mao.0000000000002054 Karczewski, K. J., Francioli, L. C., Tiao, G., Cummings, B. B., Alföldi, J., Wang, Q., et al. (2020). The Mutational Constraint Spectrum Quantified From Variation in 141,456 Humans. Nature 581, 434–443. doi:10.1038/s41586-021-03758-y Kikuchi, S., Kameya, S., Gocho, K., El Shamieh, S., Akeo, K., Sugawara, Y., et al. (2015). Cone Dystrophy in Patient with Homozygous RP1L1 Mutation. Biomed. Res. Int. 2015, 545243. doi:10.1155/2015/545243 Kumar, P., Henikoff, S., and Ng, P. C. (2009). Predicting the Effects of Coding Non-synonymous Variants on Protein Function Using the SIFT Algorithm. Nat. 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Comprehensive Molecular Screening in Chinese Usher Syndrome Patients. Invest. Ophthalmol. Vis. Sci. 59 (3), 1229–1237. doi:10.1167/iovs.17-23312 Verpy, E., Leibovici, M., Zwaenepoel, I., Liu, X.-Z., Gal, A., Salem, N., et al. (2000). A Defect in Harmonin, a PDZ Domain-Containing Protein Expressed in the Inner Ear Sensory Hair Cells, Underlies Usher Syndrome Type 1C. Nat. Genet. 26 (1), 51–55. doi:10.1038/79171 Wafa, T. T., Faridi, R., King, K. A., Zalewski, C., Yousaf, R., Schultz, J. M., et al. (2021). Vestibular Phenotype‐genotype Correlation in a Cohort of 90 Patients with Usher Syndrome. Clin. Genet. 99 (2), 226–235. doi:10.1111/cge.13868 Weston, M. D., Luijendijk, M. W. J., Humphrey, K. D., Möller, C., and Kimberling, W. J. (2004). Mutations in the VLGR1 Gene Implicate G-Protein Signaling in the Pathogenesis of Usher Syndrome Type II. Am. J. Hum. Genet. 74 (2), 357–366. doi:10.1086/381685 Zallocchi, M., Meehan, D. T., Delimont, D., Askew, C., Garige, S., Gratton, M. A., et al. (2009). Localization and Expression of Clarin-1, the Clrn1 Gene Product, in Auditory Hair Cells and Photoreceptors. Hear. Res. 255 (1-2), 109–120. doi:10.1016/j.heares.2009.06.006 Zheng, Q. Y., Yan, D., Ouyang, X. M., Du, L. L., Yu, H., Chang, B., et al. (2005). Digenic Inheritance of Deafness Caused by Mutations in Genes Encoding Cadherin 23 and Protocadherin 15 in Mice and Humans. Hum. Mol. Genet. 14 (1), 103–111. doi:10.1093/hmg/ddi010 Keywords: Usher syndrome, mutation, genetics, developing countries, rare disease, next-generation sequencing Citation: Jaffal L, Akhdar H, Joumaa H, Ibrahim M, Chhouri Z, Assi A, Helou C, Lee H, Seo GH, Joumaa WH and El Shamieh S (2022) Novel Missense and Splice Site Mutations in USH2A, CDH23, PCDH15, and ADGRV1 Are Associated With Usher Syndrome in Lebanon. Front. Genet. 13:864228. doi: 10.3389/fgene.2022.864228 Received: 28 January 2022; Accepted: 28 March 2022; Published: 16 May 2022. Edited by:Tamar Ben-Yosef, Technion Israel Institute of Technology, Israel Reviewed by:Junjiang Fu, Southwest Medical University, China Jared C. Roach, Institute for Systems Biology (ISB), United States Copyright © 2022 Jaffal, Akhdar, Joumaa, Ibrahim, Chhouri, Assi, Helou, Lee, Seo, Joumaa and El Shamieh. This is an open-access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License (CC BY). The use, distribution or reproduction in other forums is permitted, provided the original author(s) and the copyright owner(s) are credited and that the original publication in this journal is cited, in accordance with accepted academic practice. No use, distribution or reproduction is permitted which does not comply with these terms. *Correspondence: Said El Shamieh, [email protected] †These authors have contributed equally to this work

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Online marketing is constantly evolving, and there is no shortage of innovations to improve the online experience. Gone are the days of creating payment pages yourself. Now you can easily create a page for your customers to pay online in minutes. Greater ease of payment encourages your visitors to purchase and will inevitably positively impact your sales and conversion. This article has made an in-depth comparison of Thrivecart vs Leadpages to help you get detailed insights into it. You may ask why we are even comparing these two tools? Aren't they offer different services and functions? Well, you are right. Both the products are other, but the ultimate goal of both of these products is to get you more leads by converting visitors into loyal customers. Which one is best, ThriveCart vs Leadpages? This is probably the most common doubt of most online marketers while searching for funnel software. Without any adieu, let's move to the comparison. What is ThriveCart? 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There is no stranger Gaelic symbol than a Sheela na Gig (also known as Síle na Gig). These are frankly weird statues of female figures or hag-like beings with ugly stares. They are also completely naked, legs open with private parts on display. While you will see similar figures in certain Continental churches, you usually find them in the company of other sinners and with their bodies in proportion. In Ireland and Britain, however, sheela-na-gigs are usually on their own and their bodies and just not right anatomically. They are made to look as strange as possible often with triangular heads, no hair, bulging eyes and ears sticking out. They have ugly teeth or no teeth at all. Yet they have the arms and legs are of a young woman. Many believe the name 'Sheela na Gig' comes from Gaelic and means 'old woman with the breasts'. And yet most do not have breasts. An alternative explanation is that 'Gig' is related to the Irish slang for vagina 'gee' or an old English and Scottish word 'gig' or 'geig' meaning the private parts of a woman. If this explanation is correct it could mean 'Hag of the vulva'. The majority of the statues are located above entrances to monasteries, churches and castles. They are more common in the South of Ireland with a great number in County Tipperary. Sheela na Gigs are sexual symbols associated with Gaelic Ireland in 12th to 16th centuries. While it's possible that they represent ancient Celtic goddesses, there are no examples from before the 12th Century. That makes many think that they were actually introduced by the Normans (who arrived in Britain in 1066 and in Ireland in 1169) and that they could indeed represent Scandinavian goddesses instead. One way or another, they are symbols of fertility and people believed they healed the sick and kept evil away. For that reason they were put above entrances. Despite that, it always seems strange to me that such a pagan symbol should get such pride of place in many Christian buildings. So it's not surprising to learn that there would be a lot more in existence today but for the fact many sheela-na-gigs were destroyed after the 17th century for representing un-Christian idols. The vast majority of the ones that have survived are in Ireland. There are in the region of 75 of them with about 30 others spread through England, Wales and Scotland. There is no more famous a Gaelic symbol thand the shamrock. Learn about the legend associated with it on our Shamrock Symbol page. Discover the reason behind for the ring on the Irish Celtic Cross by clicking on the link. Find out about those tall thin Irish Round Towers There is a very good article on this Sile na Gigs by Shay Clancy, a researcher at the Hunt Museum in Limerick at following link

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WOW: STR's version of Ko | Unseen pictures goes viral on social media - Check Out! Ko is one of the biggest hits in Tamil cinema and it gave a massive breakthrough for the film's lead, Jiiva. Ko was directed by K.V.Anand, who unfortunately left us due to Covid 19 complications recently. Ko was widely appreciated for its highly engaging screenplay, strong content, and effectively packed sequences. Harris Jayaraj's songs and Richard M Nathan's classy visuals were other highlights of the film. Even to date, Ko stands to be one of the biggest hits in Jiiva's career. The film was initially supposed to have Silambarasan TR in the lead role, but due to various reasons, he could not act in the film. Having said that, a few unseen pictures from Ko are now doing the rounds on social media and the best part is that we get to see Silambarasan TR in these pictures. We do not know if these pictures are from a test shoot or an actual film shoot, but the pictures have taken the fans and film buffs by huge surprise. In these pictures, we see Ajmal lying dead on Simbu's lap and the images take you back to the impactful climax of Ko. In another picture, we see Simbu and Karthika hiding out. Seeing Simbu as the lead of Ko gives a different perspective and it is interesting to see him in this character. Well, Simbu and KV Anand were in talks for a project and were supposed to team up for the director's next project, but unfortunately, he is no more alive. Simbu's next release in Tamil cinema will be Maanaadu which features SJ Suryah as the antagonist and Kalyani Priyadarshan as the female lead. Directed by Venkat Prabhu, Maanaadu is a political drama that has music scored by Yuvan Shankar Raja. A few more days of shoot is left to be completed and it will be planned and executed when the Covid situation gets better. Simbu will also be teaming up with director Gautham Vasudev Menon for a new film titled Nadhigalile Neeradum Sooriyan, which will be bankrolled by Vels Film International. The film will have music scored by AR Rahman. For now, check out the latest trending unseen pictures from Ko featuring Silambarasan TR here: — Tamizhan STR 360 (@TamizhanSTR360) May 12, 2021 11/05/2021 09:33 PM 11/05/2021 08:47 PM 11/05/2021 08:17 PM 11/05/2021 07:28 PM 11/05/2021 07:09 PM 11/05/2021 06:59 PM

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National Strategic Assessment 2020 What are the issues - Tackling suspicious gambling activity The UK regulatory framework is considered a global leader in working with partner agencies to prevent economic crime. The mutual evaluation report of the Financial Action Task Force praised the Gambling Commission’s understanding of money laundering and terrorist financing risks. The report commended the risk-based approach to our supervisory role 45. As the operators we license and regulate are increasingly operating in a global market, we have spent time sharing intelligence with international regulators to make gambling safer and crime free. All gambling operators have a responsibility to keep economic crime out of gambling, but non-remote and remote casinos have additional responsibilities under the Money Laundering Regulations. Areas where operators fail often include: Insufficient depth of knowledge demonstrated by Personal Management Licence holders which has led to concerns as to competence and integrity. Operators adopting a ‘one size fits all’ approach to their Risk Assessment when it should be tailored to the specific Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing (MLTF) risks relevant to their business. Failure to adequately demonstrate their Risk Assessment has due regard to the Commission’s Risk Assessment and that they are keeping up to date with fluctuating standards in alternative jurisdictions whilst rigorously meeting GB legislation and standards. Where the over-arching Risk Assessment is deficient, this leads to ineffective policies, procedures and controls. Licensees and PML holders failing to learn lessons from published compliance and enforcement activity and applying controls in their business. Failure to provide regular, quality training to staff including Money Laundering Reporting Officers and Nominated Officers. Demonstrating a static and ineffective approach to customer risk profiling and enhanced customer due diligence when it should be dynamic and capable of identifying both current and developing risks We will continue to apply international best practice through the implementation of the Money Laundering Regulations and by updating our Money Laundering risk assessment. What are the issues - Unlicensed gambling Next section What are the issues - Integrity Last updated: 18 July 2023 Show updates to this content Formatting changes corrected only.

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Mortal Kombat 1 in local multiplayer mode has significant disadvantages Fans of Mortal Kombat 1 are disappointed that unlockable cosmetics are not available for both players during local multiplayer matches.The game feat... Fans of Mortal Kombat 1 are disappointed that unlockable cosmetics are not available for both players during local multiplayer matches. The game features an in-game shop where players can purchase various equipment items using Season Credits and Dragon Crystals. Some fans are calling on NetherRealm Studios to address the issue, but based on previous experiences, it is unclear if this complaint will be resolved. Some fans of Mortal Kombat 1 have recently expressed their regret on social media that the game's unlockable cosmetics are not available for both players during local multiplayer matches. Their complaints surfaced online just as Mortal Kombat 1 was globally released on September 19, after a brief early access phase. Unlike recent games from NetherRealm Studios, Mortal Kombat 1 doesn't place a heavy emphasis on alternative skins. However, that doesn't mean that the latest installment of the long-running franchise lacks in cosmetic offerings. It has been introduced with a full-fledged in-game shop where a variety of equipment items are available in exchange for Season Credits and Dragon Crystals. While both types of currency can be earned through regular gameplay, Dragon Crystals can also be purchased. The price starts at $4.99 for 500 of them. And while it's not surprising that the in-game cosmetic items are tied to the purchaser's account, some fans of Mortal Kombat 1 were still disappointed to learn that purchasing these items does not make them accessible to both players in local multiplayer sessions. Player 2 is instead always forced to use the default skins, which has angered hundreds of fans. They recently voted to bring a thread complaining about this issue to the front page of the r/MortalKombat subreddit. Many people have joined the discussion and are urging NetherRealm to address this flaw. They argue that there is no noticeable benefit to preventing opponents from accessing the host's cosmetics in local multiplayer sessions, and it is an anti-consumer move. Others took a more resigned stance, pointing out that Mortal Kombat 11 from 2019 had the same issue and was never fixed. They concluded that it is naive to expect this to change in the sequel. This limitation in the previous installment of the franchise was also not uncommon, as NetherRealm had already implemented a similar local multiplayer system in Injustice 2, released in 2017. Within the discussion stemming from these newly raised complaints, some fans also expressed frustration that Player 2 in offline multiplayer mode cannot see the Fatalities previously unlocked by the host in Mortal Kombat 1. Although this was also the case in MK11, this limitation appears to be purely visual. Early reports from players suggest that all Fatalities in the game can be performed regardless of whether they are displayed in one's own move list. NetherRealm has already released the first update for Mortal Kombat 1 prior to the game's full launch, and it is expected that many more patches will follow. However, given the studio's recent track record with offline modes in its fighting games, it remains uncertain whether this specific complaint regarding local multiplayer will ever be resolved. Mortal Kombat 1 is now available for PC, PS5, Switch, and Xbox Series X/S.

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While not everyone was enamored with the slow pacing and lack of typical gameplay elements, Layers Of Fear has still made quite the splash in the horror gaming scene, earning a positive review from us earlier this year. Now six months on from the base game’s full release, the Inheritance DLC is here to offer up more disturbing memories as you explore the past through the halls of the mad painter’s haunted home. Switching gears, Inheritance is told from the point of view of the painter’s daughter, who has returned home. Those horrible screams — both from her father’s anger and her mother’s pain — have followed her through all the years, and she’s headed back to confront her childhood and silence the voices once and for all (remind you a bit of the Oculus plot?). Rather than unearthing the cause of the painter’s madness, you learn instead about how that madness impacted his family, hearing the painter’s cruel lessons and cold indifference echoing from the past while traversing shadowed hallways. Extending The Layers Of Fear Story DLC for horror games can be tricky business, since the cat is already out of the bag in terms of what’s really going on and what scares to expect. Outlast’s Whistleblower DLC, for instance, frequently gets knocked for being too similar to the base game — and that was a concern here, especially considering the small setting and narrowly focused gameplay. There are a lot of familiar tropes from the base game – turning around as the halls change, flying backwards when jump scares show up, a home base where you see the drawings you’ve found, etc. – but they are presented differently enough to not be a total rehash. While you start out in the same area and go to each segment of the house the painter previously visited, you are transported to a different time or version of the house filtered through the daughter’s recollections, resulting in very different imagery and level layout. Paintings are significantly more abstract and surrealist than in the base game, so even the color scheme is more varied from what returning players might expect. Tweaking The Base Game It’s not just the landscape that’s changed though, as some much needed mechanical differences have been worked into the gameplay. There’s still no jumping, crouching, shooting, etc. but more has been added in to avoid that dreaded “walking simulator” tag. Instead of just exploring until a jump scare happens or a door finally unlocks, there are more active dangers this time around that are seeking you out and need to be avoided. While exploring a world themed entirely around a child’s drawing, for instance, the creature stalking you is a cardboard cut out snake. While exploring the past inside a realistic landscape painting, the antagonist is instead the angry dog that was burned alive by the painter. Although you still can’t vault over obstacles, vertical movement has made its way in during the past segments as the painter’s daughter toddles around and uses cascading drawers to reach higher areas (bringing to mind a bit of Among The Sleep). Another much-needed addition is increased interactivity beyond just pushing open doors or pulling open dressers, although these new options aren’t incredibly intuitive and can lead to frustration. In one particular area I was certain I’d hit a bug and needed to restart, as I couldn’t go back the way I came but was unable to cross an area to go forward. It turned out there was an object that looked like it was part of the junk in the background that had to be physically pushed – but it didn’t have the usual hand icon indicating interaction was possible. There was about 10 minutes of frustrated, aimless wandering until I accidentally bumped into this particular object and noticed it moved. The story in Inheritance actually unfolds in more interesting ways than the base game, rather than just hearing flashbacks when you find an object or drawing. In particular a segment where the daughter learns about she can interact with the painting world by watching a children’s play is quite clever, but there’s plenty of other twists. With new gameplay additions, an extra layer to the story told from a different point of view, and a revamped visual style, Inheritance is a welcome addition to the Layers Of Fear universe. If you loved the base game – or even just liked it but wished there was more to sink your teeth into – then this a DLC well worth the price of admission. Layers Of Fear gets a surrealist makeover with Inheritance DLC The painter's tale is told from his daughter's perspective, offering a fresh take on the story with some much-needed gameplay additions.What Our Ratings Mean

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Street Fighter 6 is wasting very little time. Capcom recently announced it's second wave of their fighter's pass, with a whole new slew of rewards and goodies for doing what you're doing already. There is a free tier, and a premium tier, where the premium tier sees more rewards with every level. This pass is named "Rashid Arrives" named after the winded world warrior who made his first appearance in Street Fighter 5. You can get the premium for around $5 USD, which pays for itself once you make your way through all the tiers. If you received a rental from the last battle pass, you'll be able to try him out for an hour, free of charge. This version of Rashid is a streamer now, and though some of his moves carried over from Street Fighter 5, he seems a lot faster now, and has a lot more mix up capabilities. His V Trigger from Street Fighter 5 is now a Level 2 super. He definitely will be kissing my Platinum status goodbye. He will also be added to the World Tour mode, so you'll be able to interact with him there. Owners of the deluxe edition, Ultimate Edition, or S1 fighting pass will receive Rashid July 24th. Be blown away by checking out the breezy trailer below. See what we did there?

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You asked: we delivered. Here's a chat with game developer extraordinaire James Spanos, who works with Wormwood Studios and publisher Wadjet Eye Games. Q: Could you first introduce yourself and tell us about your games? “My name is James Spanos, I'm a game developer, with the major role of coder for Wormwood Studios, and working for/with Wadjet Eye Games, our publisher. I've worked on Primordia and Strangeland, both point and click adventure games released in 2012 and 2021, under Wormwood Studios, but I've worked on various titles throughout the years, like The Cat Lady and Downfall by Harvester Games, where I did some interface work for, and Mage's Initiation, where I worked on the combat system! I've been a gamer my whole life, so being able to work full time as a gamedev was always something I aspired to!” Q: Mark from Wormwood mentioned on Steam, that the Linux version of Strangeland was an "experiment". How do you feel it went? “Strangeland's porting was an experiment in terms of, we had little to no time to test it out properly. Thankfully all the bugs got ironed out after its release. The difficulty with porting Strangeland to anywhere lies on the fact that the game relies heavily on the use of a custom made plugin, that handles audio and various visual effects, so it was quite difficult to test the port and I ended up installing a lot of native and virtual machine distribs of Linux, including Debian, Ubuntu, Arch, I've honestly lost count at this point, to ensure the audio system and the game as a whole works under the penguin flag.” Q: If I have this right, you've been something of an absolute machine lately bringing titles to Linux either new or re-porting like Shardlight, Resonance, Technobabylon, Unavowed, Gemini Rue and The Blackwell Bundle. Why the sudden surge? “So, this past December, Dave Gilbert, owner of Wadjet Eye Games, contacted me and offered me a position to handle the entirety of the WEG catalogue in any capacity. That basically means, I make sure the games have no bugs, store-related things, like achievements work, and porting the games to platforms. It's been a blast doing that, and of course a decent amount of hours, but I'm glad to say that things are less manicky on that part. The main reason to keep supporting the games, is something that I am personally invested in - I truly believe that even if the amount of players that play on non-Windows systems are significantly less, it doesn't mean we shouldn't support LINUX and OSX, because those players are equal to my eyes and deserve the same amount and support.” Q: How much effort is actually involved in bringing Adventure Game Studio titles to Linux? “The effort is quite minimal to be honest, most of it requires testing and ensuring the engine doesn't have any issues, luckily all these games use the same engine as Strangeland which was thoroughly tested after its release. So long story short, testing the games making sure they can be completed, achievements for Steam can be unlocked (would love to be able to offer GOG GALAXY ACHIEVEMENTS, but unfortunately there's no native LINUX port of that client], was the main testing ground here for the re-porting of all the WEG titles. And of course setting the store pages, adding Steam cloud that works cross-platform, setting launch options. It's a lot of small things but all together they add up. “ Q: In the era of Steam Play Proton, do you think it's worth the effort to do so? “Even if the games will run fine on WINE, and PROTON, I still think native ports are the way to go. I think Linux is a wonderful OS and a very unsupported one. As a fan of it, I want to be able to offer a version of our games that is not "oh this is the windows version". It is easier to support the games that way, and we're impervious to let's say PROTON being discontinued or abandoned.” Q: For other developers looking to port to Linux, any advice for them? “I will say this. Install any distribution you like, I'd start with UBUNTU since it's very user friendly, and spend some time inside it, see how it feels, how it works, learn the basics and the ins and outs of it, and do port your games to Linux, in most engines, it's literally automated, there's absolutely no reason why you shouldn't offer a native port.” Q: What do you think about the Steam Deck? “I'm still waiting to get my hands on a devkit, but from what I've gathered it is running LINUX, so that means all the ports, we've done for the Nintendo Switch (Unavowed, Primordia) will be easily portable to it, and will offer controller support! I'm quite hyped about it, and I would really like to offer a steam deck version for all our games to the players!” Editor side-note: the Steam Deck is powered by SteamOS 3 (based on Arch Linux). Q: What's it like to actually release a new point & click adventure game in modern times? Games have come a very long way since the days of King's Quest, Broken Sword, Monkey Island and other earlier titles. How do you see them evolving with the times, or is it more about keeping the nostalgia alive perhaps? “I think the adventure game genre still has a lot to offer, maybe not in a purebred adventure game fashion, but I think there are elements worth tinkering with from all the games that predate ours. And for absolutely valid reasons. I think instigating the sense of adventure and open paths, like Kings' Quest and Quest For Glory did prior, still holds up as a game mechanic. And of course the story telling, I think that will always hold up, most of the adventure games that came out during the golden years, have fascinating stories that make people to this day, play them.” Q: What experience did you have with Linux previous to sorting all the ports? “For a period of time, I didn't have Windows installed, so I was "forced" to use Linux, and I quite liked it. I think it was Ubuntu 10.04. So going back to Linux was quite natural, plus as a coder, typing commands in the terminal feels quite gratifying!” Q: Do you think there are areas Linux really lacks for game developers? “I don't believe so, I think the one major problem Linux has, is that major corporations seem to not want to invest into porting their applications/games to it, making it a chore/drag to install certain things. Besides that the amazingly helpful community counters that to some degree, but it would still be nice to make things more official for the end user!” Q: What's your favourite Linux distribution and why? “I never quite understood the appeal of Arch Linux, until recently where I installed Manjaro Arch, and it's my go-to Linux distrib. Arch seems to run on my system a lot more smoothly than Debian and Ubuntu, but most importantly it seems to be quite easier to install things into it, at least it seems to be more comfortable to my work flow. I don't think there's an awful Linux distribution per se - the ones I avoid are those that I've kept outdated for various reasons [mostly compatibility].” Q: What's next for you? Making more wonderful point and click adventure games? “I'm currently working on porting more of the games to the Nintendo Switch, and working on a Survival/Resource Management game inside a moving train, called Carbonflesh (made with Unity). Nothing to show yet, because we're revamping the visuals atm, but hopefully soon I'll begin sharing things about it. It's a very different project for sure, and quite fascinating to me! Dave is working on Old Skies, a cyberpunk time-travelling point and click adventure game ofc! So I'll be porting that when it's done to places as well!” Big thank you to James for spending some of their free time to have a chat.

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Seastar InnArrive as a guest, leave as family TripAdvisor’s #1 rated B&B in Negril Seastar Inn is a cozy, comfortable, 10 room, ganja friendly, boutique hotel in Negril’s West End nestled amongst beautiful. manicured gardens with an enormous variety of tropical plants and flowers. It is TripAdvisor’s #1 rated B&B in Negril. For those familiar with the area, Seastar Inn is only about 10 minutes from Negril’s famous Seven Mile Beach and a short walk to Rick’s Café. Owners Chris and Francine are always on premises and they and their friendly staff are committed to making you as welcome and as comfortable as possible. You’ll all be on first name basis in no time. Covid approved accommodations Seastar Inn strictly abides by the government’s covid-related protocols and, as required, has been inspected and approved to operate. The property features modern spacious rooms with amenities for the discerning traveler that include a large swimming pool with swim-up bar and gazebo; and, a recreational area with big screen tvs as well table tennis and pool tables. You are free to puff anywhere on the property and, your vacation package comes with a daily supply of 14 grams of ganja. And, if that’s not sufficient for your needs, just ask Chris. And, if you want to venture away from your poolside lounge chair to visit one of the local area ganja farms or herb houses (dispensaries), this can be arranged. Onsite restaurant, bar and lounge Seastar Inn’s full-service restaurant and bar serves an extensive menu of gourmet Jamaican and North American fare and is considered one of Negril’s finest eateries. And with large screen tvs at the bar, you don’t have to miss any of your favorite sporting events back home. There is also live entertainment twice weekly. - Property Type:Boutique Hotel - Airport Transportation:Yes - Free Parking:Yes - Swimming Pool:Yes - Air Conditioning:Yes - Onsite Restaurant:Yes - Spa Services:Yes - Meeting Rooms:Yes - Location Type:

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Wheat is a symbol of generosity and plenty. What a great way to add a touch of rustic decor to your space. Also makes for the perfect addition to a refined country styled wedding. Sold in bundles of 10 stems. Dried flowers and grasses are a more sustainable option. Their beauty is eternal. Avoid humidity and direct sunlight to best preserve their colors. Due to the natural nature of these products, branches vary in size and color may vary slightly.

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A woman appears to have been cured of HIV for the first time ever, in a breakthrough in the fight against thevirus. TheNew York Timesreported that the method used, which involves a stem cell transplant, could lead to more racially diverse people being cured of the virus in the future. This interview was conducted with Freddie, Canada’s largest online PrEP provider. PrEP, what’s that? [https://www.gofreddie.com/resources/what-is-prep-hiv?utm_source=gaygenda&utm_medium=referral] PrEP is a daily pill that reduces HIV transmission risk by up to 99% when taken as prescribed. Say hello to Freddie

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PHOTOS: President Buhari unveils redesigned naira notes President Muhammadu Buhari has unveiled the new naira notes. Buhari unveiled the new currency notes on Wednesday morning before the federal executive council (FEC) meeting at the state house, Abuja. Godwin Emefiele, governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (BN), was in attendance during the unveiling ceremony. See photos below.

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To Detect COVID Trends, Including DELTA’S Emergence, CUNY Scientists Turn To The Sewers By Lida Tunesi In early 2020, Professor John Dennehy (GC/Queens, Biology) was searching for a way to help battle the growing pandemic. As a researcher of virus ecology and evolution he was in a good position to help, but needed to find the right avenue. The answer, it turned out, was in the sewers. With Professor Monica Trujillo from Queensborough Community College, Dennehy established a partnership with the city and began looking at concentrations of the coronavirus in samples of New York City wastewater. Over a year later the work continues: Dennehy’s lab receives samples every week from all 14 of the city’s wastewater treatment plants, analyzes the samples, and sends the data back to city agencies. The next week, the process starts again. Dennehy and Trujillo also monitor wastewater from a Queens College dorm that houses about 130 people. “I was looking for ways to contribute my skills to this global crisis,” Dennehy said. “My friend Monica Trujillo sent me a paper about monitoring SARS-CoV-2 in sewage and we decided to pursue this.” Testing wastewater allows scientists to monitor large populations in a cost-effective way, Dennehy explained. It can also help the city take preemptive measures, since viral material from infected people can show up in the wastewater before those people get tested. Similarly, wastewater testing data captures asymptomatic people who might not get tested at all. However, the method can’t precisely estimate a total number of cases and is better suited to identifying trends. For example, the group has been monitoring the presence of the delta variant. “We first observed delta in mid-April at slightly the detection threshold in a single sewershed,” Dennehy said. “It quickly spread to all areas of the city and now every area of the city is dominated by the delta variant.” The work has two parts. First, Dennehy and his colleagues determine how many virus particles, including all variants, there are per liter of wastewater in each sample. This data goes to the city’s Department of Environmental Protection, or DEP. Next, they do targeted sequencing of viral RNA in the samples to see which variants are present, and send this info to the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene. As part of their contract with the city, Dennehy’s group also trains the DEP Newtown Creek microbiology lab in the testing protocols they have developed. “Previously, my lab had been working on extracting virus and bacterial genetic material from environmental samples such as outflow from combined sewage pipes,” Dennehy said, “so we had the right skills and equipment for this type of work.” Dennehy has been sequencing RNA in search of variants since January 2021, but started analyzing samples for virus concentrations back in June 2020. “We reached out to a lot of people from various city agencies but weren’t getting much traction,” he said. “Finally, Monica sent an email to Pam Elardo, the deputy commissioner of the DEP. Pam responded within two hours and got us in touch with the right people. Within days, we were analyzing samples.” Published by the Office of Communications and Marketing.

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Glenorchy City Council joined Australia’s largest tree planting and nature care event by participating in National Tree Day yesterday, 30 July. Council’s elected members and staff joined volunteers from Claremont Coast Care, Conservation Volunteers Australia and the Australian International Youth Association to create a buffer zone of vegetation along the foreshore at Windermere Bay from 10am-1pm. Volunteers aimed to plant 450 native shrubs and grasses at the site on the day. “Glenorchy City Council is proud to be involved in National Tree Day which brings together many individuals and organisations to plant a tree for the benefit of our environment and the future of the community,” Mayor Bec Thomas said. “Since the event started in 1996, over 26 million trees have been planted by 5 million volunteers and we we pleased to be able to add a few more trees to that tally.” Mayor Thomas said that one of Council’s strategic objectives was to protect and manage the City’s natural environment and special places now and into the future. “Glenorchy is home to stunning bushland and foreshore reserves with over 500 native plant species, and it’s important for us to make sure these can be enjoyed by future generations,” she said. “Council has several actions in place to help us achieve this, including participation in events such as National Tree Day and our Natural Areas Engagement Program which is dedicated to creating opportunities for community involvement in preserving and enriching our local natural areas within Council-managed reserves”. “We are also pleased to be establishing an Aboriginal Elders Memorial Garden at the Berriedale Peace Park where a garden bed of native and endemic grasses and shrubs will be planted next week with the Karadi Aboriginal Corporation Elders and the Glenorchy Reconciliation Group.” Mayor Thomas congratulated all the volunteers participating in events across the country, as well as the many schools involved in Schools Tree Day on Friday 28 July. “Every little bit helps, whether it’s through participating in a formal event or planting something in your back yard,” she said. “I encourage everyone to see what you can do to make a difference to your local environment.” For more information on Council’s bushland and foreshore reserves and natural area volunteering can be found on Council’s website at www.gcc.tas.gov.au

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I have never been a fan of yoga — I’ve never had the patience for it as I much prefer high-impact exercises that literally kick my butt into shape. However, Star Wars Yoga is something I may be able to get behind… Created by Matthew Latkiewicz, Star Wars Yoga has been garnering much attention since its inception last year. According to Wired UK, Contemplating the names of yoga poses led Matthew Latkiewicz, a lifelong Star Wars nerd, to create his own Lucasfilm-themed postures. He posted pics of himself performing some of them, including the TIE Fighter, and the Half I Am Your Father, to his blog, framed as missives to Lucas from the marketing dept. “I loved the idea of someone pitching him branded yoga,” he says. “There’s mysticism to the films — a lot of Jedi/yogi overlap — so it sounds plausible. Which makes it even funnier.” His yoga is based on the original trilogy but Latkiewicz says he might create some prequel-inspired poses. “I’d call one ‘The Disappointed Fanboy’.” (Hehe, love that last line!) If the clever names don’t entice you, some the facial expressions are alone worth a look!

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A Meerkat is a cute little furry mammal which lives in the desert. They are very social and live with their family in large groups called mobs, or gangs. Meerkats enjoy the company of other meerkats so much that they will even raise each other's babies if one of them dies! Meerkat families usually consist of one dominant pair - this is the only pair to breed. The number two in command takes care of all the baby meerkats when mum and dad go out looking for food. The rest of the mob helps take care of everybody else in the group. These helpers babysit, keeping an eye on all the newborns whilst their parents are off hunting for scorpions, lizards, snakes and insects. Meerkats are known for standing up on their hind legs and digging to create extensive tunnel systems. These are used not only as homes but also as storage places for food, water and even scorpions which they like to eat! A Meerkat's tail acts as a balance when they're climbing or running around in their tunnels. Their tails act like rudders that help them steer when they swim too!

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The town of Port Charles should now effectively be renamed as Mystery Town on General Hospital. While some characters are harbouring secrets from their close ones, others are orchestrating devious plots. GH newcomer Cody is one amongst the latter. Spoilers suggest, his interest in Britt are more than just romantic, he has his eyes on a BIGGER prize. However, it seems Sam is hot on Cody’s trail and his real intentions are about to be EXPOSED! Keep reading to find out what could go down next on General Hospital. Cody’s Eyes Are On The 35 Million Dollar Prize! Cody has had his sights set on Britt ever since he first appeared on General Hospital. Particularly now that he knows that Ceaser Faison is her father. In particular, Cody has expressed interest in Britt’s relationship with Faison and Peter August. Furthermore, it is in no way related to his romantic feelings for the woman. Perhaps the necklace Peter left in Britt’s possession has more to do with it. Sam had discovered that the special necklace contained Ice Princess gems. No, wait—if General Hospital legends are to be believed, it’s the cursed gems of the Ice Princess. Leopold Taub had once owned the $35 million necklace. Cody naturally believed that he belonged as the necklace’s legitimate successor. Yet, alas! Now that Cody is aware that he is not Leopold’s son, that is untrue. He decided to falsify the DNA results in order to show that Mac isn’t Cody’s true father. All of it was done in order to make a claim to the jewelry that was cursed on General Hospital. But by lying and plotting, he has put his friendships with Mac and Britt in danger. If you ask us, Cody might well be experiencing the effects of the curse. And he hasn’t even touched it with his hands yet. Sam Is Out To Expose Cody On General Hospital While Cody has his eyes on Britt, Sam and Damian Spinelli have their on Cody. They both have major doubts on his real intentions and are investigating him. Damian is using all his might and resources in digging into Cody’s background. General Hospital spoilers suggest it’s only a matter of time till Sam and Damian start unravelling some of Cody’s secrets. Sam is already looking into the valuable necklace, and it’s likely that’s how he will establish the connection to Cody. Cody is misleading everyone by attempting to establish Leo’s paternity. Spoilers indicate that his plans might not turn out the way he had hoped. Possibly the truth about Mac Scorpio being his biological father will surface. Mac, though, might no longer want to welcome Cody due to her feeling of betrayal. Cody would thus end up losing everything. Britt, Mac, and the necklace Keep an eye on ABC during the workweek to see everything that happens with General Hospital. - General Hospital Spoilers: Curtis’ Condition Draws Jordan’s Attention - General Hospital Spoilers: Brook Lynn Pushes Tracy’s Buttons — Will She Lose Her Friends In The Fallout? - General Hospital (GH) Spoilers: Taggert’s Drinking Puts Mac In Danger! - General Hospital Coming And Goings: Beloved Daughter Returns - GH Spoilers Speculation: Cody Bell Has A New Scheme

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Our home is not merely a property, but also a very personal asset. It is our point of reference and a safe haven for our family, as well as a part of our life. This is why we need to protect it against all unforeseen events. Generali offers solutions for home insurance for all needs. Now, your personal shelter can have the protection it deserves! Discover the solution that is suitable for you…

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Mission and Vision Geneseo School of Business: Mission and Vision The School of Business at SUNY Geneseo is committed to the highest quality in business education within the context of a strong liberal arts tradition. We offer baccalaureate programs in accounting, business administration, and economics as well as a master’s in accounting program that serves students preparing for CPA licensure. Students acquire strong quantitative, analytical, and communication skills while preparing for professional success as socially responsible individuals in today’s complex business environment. We strive for teaching excellence and recognize that high-quality faculty scholarship and professional activities advance the impact we have on practice, pedagogy, and our knowledge of business. The School of Business is distinguished by the quality of its students, a robust professional development program, and a rich array of activities that engage students, faculty, alumni, and business leaders in the educational process. In support of our mission, we value service to the School, University, and the state of New York, as well as to our professional and academic communities. Our Educational Philosophy To achieve our vision and mission, we focus on providing students with rigorous, high-quality degree programs that offer an integrated combination of knowledge, skills and professional orientation. We do this by creating a student-centered learning environment inside and outside of the classroom, with special emphasis on experiential-learning opportunities, project-based applications, and co-curricular activities. While faculty are central to the education process, we provide extensive opportunity for students to learn from and connect with successful alumni and business professionals. We work to make explicit the connection between the liberal arts and business disciplines. We believe that the liberal arts core of the Geneseo education combined with our curriculum provides the broad foundation that will lead our students to develop sound business judgment and effective problem-solving skills. Our program and learning experiences are designed to ensure that our students leave Geneseo with: 1. A thorough grounding in business principles, tools and best practices. 2. Competence in the analytical, quantitative, and communication skills necessary to succeed in the business world of today and tomorrow. Specifically, our students will: a. Demonstrate strong analytical-thinking skills and the ability to apply critical reasoning to solve complex, unstructured problems. b. Demonstrate strong quantitative-reasoning skills by generating and interpreting useful information, derived from data, through the application of appropriate statistical models and quantitative techniques. c. Demonstrate strong written and oral-communication skills by expressing and/or presenting information and ideas clearly and persuasively. 3. The confidence to make a successful transition between the academic and professional world. a. The professional development requirement ensures that all students graduate with solid job search skills and an exposure to the professional expectations and standards which promote career success. Our Core Values As colleagues we deeply value - A student centered, active-learning approach to pedagogy - A graduating student cohort that is academically well-prepared and professionally motivated - Communication and engagement with our stakeholders - Scholarship which informs practice and enlivens teaching - A commitment to continuous faculty development

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XDx's AlloMap Gains Medi-Cal Coverage California's Medicaid program Medi-Cal is covering XDx's molecular test AlloMap, the company said this week. In announcing coverage by Medi-Cal, XDx highlighted that AlloMap is now covered by more than 200 insurers in the US, and that more than 80 percent of the tests performed in 2012 were reimbursed by payors. AlloMap is a multi-gene expression test that doctors can use in addition to standard clinical measures to determine whether heart transplant patients with stable allograft function are at low risk of rejecting their new hearts. Approximately 2,000 heart transplants are performed annually in the US, and recipients undergo endomyocardial biopsies years after transplantation to track their risk of rejecting the transplant. By launching AlloMap, a non-invasive blood-based test, XDx is hoping that doctors can reduce the need to perform endomyocardial biopsies in some patients after a heart transplant. Endomyocardial biopsies are uncomfortable and can cause serious complications in some cases. AlloMap gauges the expression of 20 genes, and was approved by the US Food and Drug Administration in 2008. The test has been commercially available in the US since 2005, and is performed by XDx in a CLIA-certified lab. NextGxDx Adds 'Eligibility Check' Feature Through Eligible API NextGxDx has inked a deal with Eligible API to provide its users with access to services that can help them figure out whether a particular genetic test would be covered by payors for a patient. NextGxDx is a healthcare information technology firm that recently launched a free, online platform through which doctors can search for marketed genetic tests, compare tests between labs, order tests for patients, and receive results (PGx Reporter 10/17/2012). Eligible API, meanwhile, operates a platform that can help healthcare providers figure out coverage eligibility for products and interventions from more than 700 health insurance companies. Through the partnership between the firms, healthcare providers ordering genetic tests through NextGxDx will be able to use an "Eligibility Check" feature to help determine whether a patient is covered for a particular genetic test. “With the explosive growth in the number of genetic tests available, healthcare providers are facing significant challenges when it comes to researching appropriate tests, determining insurance coverage, and estimating how much those tests will cost their patients,” Mark Harris, CEO of NextGxDx, said in a statement. “Our research has shown that genetic counselors and labs spend an inordinate amount of time trying to determine insurance coverage of genetic testing for their patients." By providing the services of Eligible API, NextGxDx is hoping to lessen some of this work for healthcare providers. NextGxDx estimates that the work performed by healthcare providers to determine genetic testing coverage eligibility costs $3 to $4 per claim. NextGxDx said it will not charge its users for making Eligible API's services available through its platform.

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NEW YORK — The Spanish government plans to invest €25 million ($29.5 million) into precision medicine, genomic medicine, and data science over the next three years under a new project called Precision Medicine Infrastructure Associated with Science and Technology (IMPACT). The effort will result in the creation of a national cohort for research, as well as an integrated clinical and genomic data infrastructure at the national level. The Carlos III Institute of Health (ISCIII), based in Madrid, will manage IMPACT, which will operate according to a grant model, where various proposals are funded to achieve the objectives set out in the project. Overall, the effort is aimed at improving data integration across Spain's 17 autonomous regions as well as supporting its involvement in European research efforts, such as the 1+ Million Genomes Initiative and the Beyond 1 Million Genomes project. According to Gonzalo Arévalo, deputy general director for international research programs and institutional relations at ISCIII, IMPACT is part of a more ambitious personalized medicine strategy that has been under discussion over the last years within the Spanish government. It became a renewed priority under the current government, which came to power in June 2018. "That was an element that made this move forward, by becoming part of the science and innovation plan launched in July 2020, and that includes a total amount of €77.3 million for a larger set of actions," he said. ISCIII is supported by Spain's Ministry of Science and Innovation and the Ministry of Health. It carries out its own research programs but also acts as the main funding agency for biomedical research in the country as part of the National Research Plan. IMPACT includes three pillars: precision medicine, data science, and genomic medicine. The first pillar, precision medicine, will result in the development of a national multipurpose cohort, including individuals' clinical, epidemiological, and biological data, that is representative of the Spanish population as a whole. "This will be a multipurpose cohort that will allow us to build predictive models of disease," Arévalo said. He added that the resource will integrate clinical and biological data at the individual level and should represent the country's ethnic and geographical diversity. In addition to developing predictive disease models, the cohort, the size of which has not been determined yet, should serve to inform future healthcare decision-making, identify health inequalities, and to assess policies. The second pillar, data science, is perhaps the most ambitious, as it aims to create and maintain a system for the collection, integration, and analysis of clinical and molecular data to improve the health of each patient from the national health system. This might entail a system for the collection and integrated analysis of data across all of Spain's regions, many of which have major differences when it comes to electronic health records, and even between hospitals within the same region. "This will not be easy," said Arévalo. "This is a reality that we and other big countries in Europe are facing." One of the aims of the data science pillar is to streamline the management and application of data collected via the Spanish healthcare system, as well as to create bioinformatic tools for genomic data management, in addition to clinical informatics tools. The third pillar, genomic medicine, aims to ensure Spain has the necessary infrastructure and protocols to carry out genomic analysis, as well as analysis of other omic data, information that can then be rendered to its national health system. This will be achieved by making access to genomic medicine available across the country, supporting larger Spanish research centers that already have implemented next-generation sequencing technology, and making these resources available to patients depending on their genetic diagnostic needs, with special attention to the molecular diagnosis of rare diseases. The final breakdown of the funding for IMPACT among the three pillars is undetermined, and it will depend on the grant proposals, Arévalo noted. Each pillar will have its own coordinator, and there will be a global coordination board for the three pillars. A 'dramatic change' Spain's new investment in the research and innovation field is taking place across a backdrop of similar initiatives elsewhere in Europe. Neighboring France, for instance, has invested €670 million in Plan France Médecine Génomique 2025, its personalized and genomic medicine initiative, that also includes funding from France's health ministry. At the regional level, plans are underway to build international data sharing infrastructure to make over a million genomes accessible to European researchers by 2022 as part of the 1+ Million Genomes initiative. Earlier this year, the European Commission awarded €4 million to a project called Beyond 1 Million Genomes to develop the infrastructure, standards, and protocols, to make the initiative a reality. As such, Spain's decision to invest in precision and genomic medicine and data science is timely. Ivo Gut, director of the National Center for Genomic Analysis (CNAG) in Barcelona, said the €25 million made available via IMPACT will "change Spain dramatically" as it will ensure continuity between all 17 regions when it comes to precision medicine, data science, and genomic medicine. He said that the levels of services available, and the kinds of informatics tools in place, currently vary from region to region. "Different autonomies provide different levels of support to their people, and you cannot say there are good regions or bad regions; the support is just different," said Gut. "There are more advanced regions, such as Catalonia or Madrid, and others that are not as far along, so it is uneven," he said. Because of these discrepancies, he said IMPACT will "up the game for the entire country" and make the new infrastructure "equitable for everyone." One reason that Spain has developed along its current trajectory is that healthcare is organized at the level of the autonomous regions, Gut noted. "The autonomous regions have the responsibility for delivering healthcare, and the National Ministry of Health sets the framework requirements." One of the most significant achievements to come out of IMPACT, according to Gut, might be the standardization and integration of electronic health records. "The idea here is to raise the level of how we deal with patients, and to create a framework where one can work with records across the autonomies," he said, acknowledging that accomplishing this will be a challenge. "In my opinion, this will be the most difficult thing to do," said Gut. Systems vary between hospitals, he added, and some in Spain still use paper records. "Yet if there is no funding, no one will ever do it," he said. Gut noted that CNAG has already prepared some proposals for IMPACT funding but declined to further elaborate. He noted that Spain's participation in the 1+ Million Genomics initiative, of which it was an early signatory, as well as other international genomics projects, helped catalyze the vision for IMPACT. "Spain was very influential in setting up the 1+ Million Genomes member state initiative," said Gut. By participating in such initiatives, he said, the country also learns how to invest in and restructure its own resources. "In some aspects, I think Spain still has a lot to learn," Gut said. "Yet in others, I think that Spain has a lot to offer."

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Elmo, Abby Cadabby and Cookie Monster are breaking free from Sesame Street as they get the "PAW Patrol" animated-series style treatment in the brand new show for Cartoonito, Sesame Street Mecha Builders! Kids will see Elmo, Abby Cadabby and Cookie Monster like never before; goodbye puppet strings, hello robot armor! Learn more about the new series, watch the trailer and read my review! Disclaimer: I was given early access to Sesame Street Mecha Builders for review purposes. All thoughts and opinions are my own. Sesame Street Mecha Builders | New Series for Cartoonito Sesame Street Mecha Builders | About the Series Sesame Street Mecha Builders reimagines Elmo, Cookie Monster, and Abby Cadabby as robot heroes-in-training who use their STEM superpowers to solve wacky larger-than-life problems. Animated in a dynamic 3D style, the series helps preschoolers practice foundational critical thinking skills while laughing along with their Sesame Street friends. The series introduces children to STEM concepts like simple machines, force, and properties of matter, illustrated with help from the Mechas and their unique powers. Across 26 episodes – each containing two complete 11-minute stories – the friends get into all kinds of silly situations, whether they’re using a wedge to split a giant banana for an ice cream statue or learning how to measure cables for a zipline through the trees. Lively animation — provided by Toronto-based firm Guru Studios – opens up imaginative possibilities like Mecha Cookie’s “Hammer Hand,” Mecha Abby’s stretchy arms, and the Mechas’ ability to go “Mecha Big” and “Mecha Tiny” to solve problems on every scale. Related: Sesame Street Wonderful World of Friends DVD Sesame Street Mecha Builders | A Parent Review Mecha Builder Expands Sesame Street to an Older Audience Sesame Street Mecha Builders is a long-needed bridge to retain children as they grow out of "Sesame Street". This new series is colorful, flashy and follows a well-tested formula; two stories in a 30 minute block with each story getting a clean ending and a resolution to a problem. Much-like "PAW Patrol", Mecha Elmo, Mecha Abby, and Mecha Cookie are called upon again and again by citizens in need. The only hiccup for me here is that three seem to appear out of a portal right at the time of trouble. How do they know? There is no obvious call for them from the person in need via an actual phone (ala "PAW Patrol") or even a Batman-like light in the sky. In another similarity to "PAW Patrol", Cookie Monster takes on the role as the bumbling goofball who, like Marshall as they head to the lookout, seems to always fall out of the portal bouncing on nearby objects; trees, signs, etcetera as he falls from the sky. This is sure to be a shtick we see throughout the first season of the series. Related: Sesame Street-Inspired Crafts and Snacks Mecha Builders Tell Kids to Plan It! Test It! Solve It! Sesame Street Mecha Builders comes complete with a catchy theme song and the recurring theme of using STEM to problem solve and save the day. Whenever Mecha Elmo, Mecha Abby and Mecha Cookie Monster are facing a problem they come up with an idea as they plan it, test it and solve it! The three wear robot suits that come complete with all kinds of gadgets that aid them in solving the problem/saving someone in need. Is it Elmo or Iron Man? At times I can't tell! Mecha Builders is the New Series We Didn't Know We Needed When it comes to classics like Sesame Street it is easy to say if it ain't broke, don't fix it. HOWEVER, after viewing the first few episodes of Sesame Street Mecha Builders, it is clear to me that this is a much needed refresh of much-loved characters. This series makes so much sense that it is crazy it took this long to come to fruition. Sesame Street Mecha Builders breathes new life into, sorry Elmo, old characters. The potential here is endless; a new merch line, new series of books, new toys (oh so many toys!) and "Mecha Builders" can easily lend itself to Sesame-themed lands inside theme parks SeaWorld and Busch Gardens as well as Sesame Place in Pennsylvania and California. Sesasme Street Mecha Builders will appeal to those who still love Sesame Street and their older siblings who think they're "too cool". Plus this series is able to introduce problem-solving tactics and STEM ideas in a very relatable way that doesn't come off as too "teachy". Kids will love Sesame Street Mecha Builders and won't even realize they're learning as they're laughing! Sesame Street Mecha Builders will first premiere on Cartoon Network during Cartoonito on May 9th and then it will air on Cartoonitio on HBO Max May 10th.

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Do you need to choose an interior designer to decorate your house? These professionals are experts at designing spaces, whether it’s changing their appearance or creating them from scratch. But, to optimize your work to the maximum, it is essential that you know what criteria to follow to hire the best for your home. Choose an interior designer according to the style The first thing you need to do before hiring an interior design expert is to be clear about your preferred decoration style. Look for information, consult magazines and the Internet and decide which look you feel most comfortable with. With this base, you will be able to find the interior designer that best suits your personality. The cost of the project Do not be seduced only by the portfolio of an interior designer. Also take into account the cost of the project, and the services of the professional you want to hire. Only by being clear about the budget you have will you be able to achieve the best possible decoration for your home. You cannot hire a person for a project as important as the interior decoration of your home without knowing him. Select three or four interior design professionals whose work interests you and have an in-depth interview with them to find out what they can really offer you. It is the best way to know his real capacity to take on the project that you are interested in carrying out. Sign a contract After doing the interview and choosing the interior designer that you consider best to decorate your home, you must make sure that your project is well closed. For this, it is important that you sign a contract that reflects all the aspects that must be carried out, such as the phases of the work or the budget to be respected. Keep these basic aspects in mind if you want to choose an interior designer and you will be able to access the services of the best professional to create your new home.

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Mmm butter. Shea is your scalp healer protector, and is packed with anti-inflammatory properties to help with dry, damaged scalps. Don’t be fooled by the ‘butter’ bit though. This nourishing ingredient won’t be blocking your pores or leaving you feeling greasy. Rest assured knowing you’re giving your scalp good lovin’ with this vitamin A and E, essential fatty acid-filled angel. Imagine if your hair had the flexibility of an olympic gymnast. Imagine no more. Flaxseed oil is a rich source of vitamin E, B1, B2, B6 and biotin – basically the A-squad in elasticity. Your hair will be bending over backwards (sans breakages) in no time. Need moisture and hydration? Better invite kakadu plum to the party then. Kakadu plum will bring elastin and collagen as gifts (who rocks up to a party empty handed? Not KP). At the end of the night (or your shower), your hair will go from dry and lifeless to totally cranking the volume and shining like a disco ball. Yup, definitely inviting kakadu plum. We’re really proud that our kakadu plum is sourced in an environmentally, socially and ethically responsible manner. Quinoa isn’t just for your salad! Quinoa is a protein-rich seed that looooves hair. It’s been used throughout history (like, ancient times) for it’s hair cleansing and healing properties. Quinoa is pretty badass when it comes to growing in harsh environments, totally thriving in poor soil and is resistant to frost and drought. Strengthening your hair and the soil at the same time. Win-win! COCONUT OIL, Cocos Nucifera Ummm yum-town. Another tasty ingredient that’s good for your bod and your noggin. We don’t blame you if you want to put it in your face first, but hear us out. This cute little thing could be old mate, kakadu plum’s twin – obsessed with locking in moisture, helping your scalp with any itchy, dry bits (dandruff, be gone!), and repairing your hair one strand at a time. After coconut oil is done, you’ll be wondering where the frizzy bits went (home, with coconut oil). JOJOBA OIL, Simmondsia Chinensis Comes from the jojoba plant and is a superhero ingredient thanks to its anti-fungal and antibacterial properties that can help to repair and restore your scalp (especially if it’s a bit on the sensitive side and experiences inflammation). Packed with vitamin E and heaps of antioxidants, it's healing powers benefit breaking or damaged strands. Our jojoba oil has an added level of fanciness. It’s single origin – just like fancy coffee beans. Mmm – finger-licking-good! Finger lime (or caviar lime) is a citrus native to Australia. This plant is prized for its caviar-like pulp. Finger lime is a game-changer for the natural/ organic haircare industry, gently exfoliating and cleansing the scalp of dirt/ impurities without stripping essential hair oils or nutrients. That’s a big win for our oily-headed friends! Finger lime is also all the muscle on team hair protection, safeguarding the hair from UV damage in dehydrated/ coloured hair. She burns! Well… not if aloe can help it! Aloe is a long-standing hair-care hero, its anti-inflammatory properties smoothing, nourishing the scalp, and protecting against dermatitis. Aloe is the perfect gentle cleanser, fighting bacteria and microbes, optimising the health and function of the scalp. Not to mention, old mate aloe is rich in essential hair-health nutrients: vitamins A, C, E, B12, and choline. Hair calling it quits? It’s time to call in re-enforcements! Rosemary oil has been traditionally used to promote hair growth. It’s anti-inflammatory and vasodilator properties work to improve circulation/ cell turnover, stimulating healthy hair growth at the follicle. We know we can do better, and just like our commitment to finding and using better packaging, we’re committed to applying the same level of rigour to our ingredients. We’re working hard to ensure this entire list will one day show a big ol’ fair trade, single source or single farm badge against every single ingredient. Lots of small steps towards making a bigger and better impact. Watch this space.

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When it comes to delivery driver positions, there are more jobs available than just the person behind the wheel of the truck. While this is the most prominent position and the most highly visible one, it is only a small part of the companies that use delivery drivers. Here, we will look at some of the positions that you might be interested in within the delivery driver business. Driver: As you’ve probably guessed, drivers are the most visible components of the delivery business. These folks need to make sure that goods are transported to where they are supposed to be in a safe and quick manner. Packer: In some companies, a separate group of individuals pack up the back of the truck. Packers are responsible for making sure that all scheduled packages are in an easily accessible place within the truck. All packages should be packed up safely and without any sort of damage to the items being transported. Sales: Some shipping companies have sales positions available. They may be looking for new clients to use their services, or they may work in a billing capacity where they are responsible for ensuring that all clients have paid for the services that they have used in a timely manner. These positions tend to vary quite a bit in pay based upon responsibilities and the level of success at the position shown. Shipping Clerk: Shipping and receiving clerks are the individuals that make sure trucks are packed accurately. They may be involved with packing up the contents of the truck and getting them ready for shipment. They may also be responsible for unloading when shipments arrive. The most important component of this position is ensuring that all of the packages that are supposed to be in a location are there. This means that all items on a shipment are accounted for, and all items that are supposed to be on an incoming truck are there, too. This position requires a very strong attention to detail. You are probably wondering what a career in delivery driving pays. After all, if you’re going to make a career out of this, you likely will want to make sure that there is adequate pay to meet your needs and enough room for growth so that you can improve your quality of life over the years. The average driver starts out making around $13 to $14 per hour. Packers begin with a bit less than this, usually around $11 to $12 per hour. Clerks, because of their increased level of responsibility, will make around $14 to $15 per hour when they take over their position. If these levels of pay are not quite what you are looking for, don’t give up hope. These are just starting pay amounts. When you have gained experience within the industry, pay levels can go up quite a bit. Long distance drivers can make more than $20 per hour after a few months, which is a very attractive thing for many people. This industry is also poised to grow in the future. Estimates agree that this line of business will grow by about 5 percent over the coming years, but if the economy is growing at a faster rate, this is one line of business that will need to grow quickly in order to keep up. Not only does this mean more jobs, but higher pay for those that are already established in the industry. Applying now can help you to secure a place in the business and enjoy the benefits that come with this growth.

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Meat cutter/slicer machines are essential kitchen appliances for any home cook, restaurant, or deli that needs to slice meat with precision and efficiency. These machines can save time and effort and help you achieve uniform slices that are difficult to achieve by hand. Design features you should look for when buying a meat cutter/slicer machine, including blade size, motor power, safety features, and more, to help you make an informed decision. With many options available, choosing the right one that fits your needs can be challenging. Features To Look For When Buying A Meat Cutter/Slicer Machines Types Of Meat Cutter/Slicer Machines There are three main types of meat slicers: - Manual Slicers: These require you to manually move the meat across the blade, making them ideal for occasional use or those on a budget. - Electric Slicers: These slicers use an electric motor to move the blade, reducing the effort required and increasing efficiency. 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Singer-songwriter Gwen Stafani, 47, is reportedly trying out a new method to increase the chances of getting pregnant. She is consuming Eastern medicine. According to Celebrity Insider magazine, Stefani is sure that singer Blake Shelton is the right person for her and wants to start a family with him. However, she is afraid that it will be very hard for her to conceive due to her age. The "Hollaback Girl" hitmaker is worried about her health as well as the baby's if she manages to get pregnant, reports aceshowbiz.com. According to a source, Stefani is trying out "alternative sources of medicine" which includes Chinese herbs. In addition, she has been doing hypnosis. "She has been monitoring all her hormone levels and they are really balanced. She is also doing hypnosis because she knows there is a huge mind-body connection and she's got a good friend that swears hypnosis helped her get pregnant in her 40s," said the source.

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Trade Update • July 20, 2023 I LWU Canada communicated, effective immediately, that the 72-hour strike notice issued on July 19, 2023 for July 22 at 09:00 has now been removed. The past 24 hours have demonstrated that this continues to be a fluid and unpredictable situation. This is an excerpt of BCMEA’s latest update on the strike. GHY will continue monitoring this situation, and provide any updates on impacts. If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out directly to your Account Manager.

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he U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a final rule, effective January 20, 2023, to improve the traceability of contaminated food, sourced domestically or internationally. The rule will establish additional record-keeping requirements for persons who manufacture, process, pack, or hold foods the Agency has designated for inclusion on the Food Traceability List (FTL). FTL foods currently include cheeses (other than hard cheese), finfish, crustaceans, molluscan shellfish, bivalves, fresh leafy greens, melons, peppers, sprouts, herbs, tomatoes, cucumbers, tropical tree fruits, shell eggs, nut butters, fresh-cut fruits and vegetables, ready-to-eat deli salads. The requirements established in the final rule will help the FDA rapidly and effectively identify recipients of foods to prevent or mitigate foodborne illness outbreaks and address credible threats of serious adverse health consequences or death resulting from foods being adulterated or misbranded. Subject persons will be required to keep traceability program records/develop a traceability plan for the FTL foods they handle. These records would include a description of the reference records in which the required information is maintained, an explanation of where on the records the required information appears, and if, applicable, a description of how reference records for different tracing events for a food are linked. Subject persons must establish and maintain a list of foods on the FTL that they ship, including the traceability product identifier and traceability product description for each food, and a description of how the entity establishes and assigns traceability lot codes to foods on the FTL they originate, transform, or create, as well as any additional information necessary to understand the data provided within any of the records required, such as internal or external coding systems, glossaries, and abbreviations. Traceability program records be retained for 2 years after their use is discontinued. Critical tracking events of the rule will include growing, transforming, creating, shipping, and receiving subject foods. For questions about this new final rule by the FDA, please contact us, we’re here to help.

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The buses were supplied by GILLIG and funded through grants provided by the Volkswagen Clean Air Settlement. by Mass Transit Greater Attleboro Taunton Regional Transit Authority (GARTA) in Massachusetts celebrated the addition of six, 35-foot electric buses to its fleet with an event attended by local officials and residents. The GATRA team worked to secure funding from the Volkswagen Clean Air Settlement to purchase the new buses from manufacturer, GILLIG, based in California. Administrator Mark Sousa is excited to offer a cleaner alternative to the local riders. “It is important for us to connect with and improve our community by cultivating relationships with those that share the same values,” he said. “We want to be a leader in the community by bringing enhancements to the cities and towns in our service area.” Click here to read the full story.

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An Experiment in teaching the skills of nonviolent communication Now, four years into a personal, non-scientific and ongoing experiment, I am ready to share what I have learned and what I know, so far. It is my hope that this will Assist and Encourage you who are already Gimpy fans to dive deeper into Love, and those of you yet to become Gimpy fans to come on in, the water’s fine! The question and intent of the experiment: How young can one begin educating children in the ways and power of Love, nonviolent communication and actions? How do you know when that information has been internalized? What I learned, what I know: - Children are innately altruistic. - A child of 2 ½ can memorize and recite the saying, “A Loving Touch Profits Every Creature At Some Center Point.” - This can be used as a mnemonic to assist adults and older children in remembering the actions associated with Love: (Attentiveness, Listening, Thanking, Praising, Encouraging, Comforting, Assisting, Sharing, Contributing and Protecting) - A child of four can understand what these words mean, and can identify them as… “part of Loving” - In my own personal experience, I hear and witness my 4 year old grandson explain to his 2 year old sister that these actions are part of Loving. One recent example, “… Sister, taking things is not part of Loving, Sharing is part of Loving!” - A 2 year old can know and can explain that she is Sharing and that Sharing is part of Loving. Recent example overheard as 2 year old is handing 9 month old sibling a toy, “…here is a toy for you, I am Sharing, it is part of Loving. What this means: - Children can learn the action elements of Love very early in life. They can begin to understand, use and explain that these actions are the ways in which Love is delivered. - Children who learn and employ this “System of Love” from an early age, learn the skills of nonviolent communication long before they enter school, long before the teenage years, long before job hunting, dating, marriage, parenting or career building, (after which or during which, it is too late. I compare it to learning to swim before ending up in deep water) have an unfathomable advantage in understanding the intent and actions associated with mutually beneficial human interaction (Love). They also have the advantage of knowing the 10 Negative actions that cause it all to fall apart! Violations of the “System of Love,” whether intentional or not, destroy friendships, marriages, families, communities and even bring down nations. - This is powerful, I mean, really powerful stuff! It is very important to differentiate between feelings (emotions) and actions. The buzzwords of today, Compassion, Respect, Empathy, Sympathy etc. are emotions or emotional drivers that compel or urge us to act. They are NOT the actions. They can only be delivered through the ten (positive) actions above. They can be delivered with varying intensities and in unlimited creative ways. Nonetheless these 10 (positive) actions are the only actions through which you can show (act) that you Love someone or something no matter HOW much you may feel Love for them. A Deeper Dive into Love For those of you who want to take a deeper dive into Love, check out Gimpy’s Secret, the new Highlighted Edition Collection in the side bar. These parenting resources are all you need to start your children and you on… ” the move toward educated Love!” https://www.gimpyswebsite.com

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What comes at the end of the least-typical summer ever? You guessed it: the strangest and, for many, the most difficult start to a school year they can remember. Parents are pulled in many directions—remaining focused on a full-time job that doesn’t look quite like it used to or looking for new opportunities while also working to keep their loved ones safe and healthy. On top of all that, managing the logistics of a new daily routine and kids’ distance learning from home (hello again, pre-algebra!) can leave you stressed and exhausted. Meanwhile, contemplating sending kids back into the classroom, whether full-time or a day or two each week, where social distancing and other safety precautions can’t guarantee complete protection against the virus’s spread between children, teachers, and administrative staff is complicated, too. But it’s not just grownups who’ve got complicated emotions about this school year. Your girl is also likely having major back-to-school feelings. Before the pandemic, school was where she spent most of her time. It’s a world she knows and is probably eager to get back to. She misses hanging with her friends, sharing snacks at recess, playing team sports, and so much more. Plus, let’s face it, a change of scenery might be nice after spending so much time at home. Sadly though, even if she’s able to return to her classroom this fall, many students won’t have the option at all or won’t be back full-time or in the same way they’re used to (she’ll likely need to remain masked and socially distanced from friends and teachers). Most of the things she misses most about physically being in school simply aren’t completely safe right now. Add in the fear of contracting COVID-19 at school, and well, let’s just say there could be a lot going on in her head right now. There are no easy solutions, and of course certain schooling strategies will work better for some families than others. But there is one fairly simple thing all families can do to help their kids through this tricky time: ask them how they’re feeling about school starting. No matter what your girl’s answer is—and whether or not it matches how you’re feeling—hear her out and really listen to what she has to say. Perhaps her best friend is going to be attending school in person, but you’ve decided your family will be safer if your girl attends school virtually from home. Or perhaps she’s afraid of going back to the classroom, but you have to work outside the home and need to make sure she’s supervised during the day. Maybe your school district isn’t doing in-person learning at all, and you’ll just have to adjust to what’s offered. Bottom line? These decisions, transitions, and adjustments will surely have a big influence on your life for the foreseeable future, but it’s the children who will be affected the most, even though it’s beyond their control. So take a pause from the more grown-up conversations about logistics and local politics, and center some time on your girl’s state of mind. Knowing that her emotions are important to you and that her feelings are valid (even if you don’t agree) will go a long way to keep the peace during these difficult weeks. Not to mention open the door to bigger conversations about the decisions you’ve been making to keep your family safe. A missed field trip or party can still be upsetting, even if it seems minor.

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House of Matriarch Do you believe in magic? The House of Matriarch believes in the transcendent power of fragrance and its ability to connect us to the past, present, and future. GIRVIN was honored to be chosen to create a full brand around House of Matriarch, including packaging, logo, and website design. Turning magic into design To build a cohesive brand language, we started with a BrandQuest® to dive into the soul of Matriarch. The entire design language was built on the illustrative techniques from the 18th century, from engraved renderings to lettering and calligraphic treatments. GIRVIN created all new collateral, product design, packaging, display units and display plans, marketing materials, including print, social, the art direction of nine fragrance-focused videos, as well as a website for the House of Matriarch. The stars aligned We worked to establish a language that extended from the logo design, through collateral, web, bottle design, to packaging and display. We developed a system that identifies each fragrance by using its astrological chart to create an abstracted seal, enabling each product to be both unique and united. Last but not least, we created introductions and drove a plan of attack to take the line into Nordstrom. We are proud to say House of Matriarch will be available in thirteen Nordstrom stores across the country. Thank you so much for rallying the troops to get these done. We SOOOOOO appreciate you guys! Everything is looking great and we are whistling as we work!”

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This diagram shows a user database for an online multiplayer game. All components of ER diagram are included: Entities (Red Player and Player), Relationship (Friendship), and Attributes (Email Address, Name, Nickname, Password, etc). Player ER diagram code in Gleek Player–date of birth:oval About ER diagrams We often make an entity-relationship (ER) diagram, ERD, or entity-relationship model, in the early stages of designing a database. An ERD is perfect for quickly sketching out the elements needed in the system. The ERD explains how the elements interact. ER diagrams can be shared with colleagues. Their simplicity makes them ideal even for non-technical stakeholders.

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Black Friday Sale Now On! This offer has now ended. Our incredible Black Friday sale starts now! We’re offering the first 50 participants to register on an open challenge a huge 50% discount on their registration fee* – so get booking, and save on the adventure of a lifetime! *Terms and conditions: 1. Registrations must be made online between 8am and 4pm on the day of the offer, 24th November 2017; 2. Only the first 50 registrations received on the day of the offer specified will receive the discount. 3. Discount cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer or discount; 4. Discount can only be used for Open Challenges registrations 5. Discount is not applicable to TrekFest and Edinburgh Night Ride. 6. Discounts have no alternative cash value; 7. If the cost of the registration fee is less than the discount offered, no monetary difference will be paid; 8. All discounted registrations fees are non-refundable and non-transferable as per our usual terms & conditions.return to adventure journal

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A stalled project to build a 170m tower in the Nigerian capital Abuja will be finished in the next two years, according to Nyesom Wike, minister for the federal capital territory. According to local media, the minister made the announcement after meeting with contractors handling projects in the city. The Millennium Tower was designed by Italian architect Manfredi Nicoletti, and was being built by Salini Construction, part of the contractor known now as Webuild. Work began in 2005 and was halted in 2017 after funds ran out. Wike said: “It is a very, very ambitious project, but again if we are talking of Abuja being one of the best cities in the world, then we must have such a facility. “I can tell you it is not easy to go into that project, but we have decided that whatever it takes, it is going to be one of the legacy projects for President Bola Tinubu.” The project, which is sited in Abuja’s central business district, is thought to be about 40% complete, and will require around $400m to finish. When complete, the tower will have a revolving restaurant, a cultural centre with four museums, and exhibition halls. Other proposed features include a sports centre with an indoor pool, a five-star hotel with 55 luxury rooms and nine suites, offices, and a 1,200-capacity auditorium.

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China is planning to spend $620m building a particle accelerator that will try to answer fundamental puzzles in basic physics, such as how quarks interact to form protons and neutrons, and why there is more matter than anti-matter in the universe. The South China Morning Post reports that the Super Tau-Charm Facility (STCF) will work by accelerating electrons and their anti-matter twins, known as positrons, to near light speed, then smashing them together. This interaction will produce two kinds of elementary particles: tau leptons and charm quarks. According to a 2020 paper setting out the case for the facility, the study of these particles constitutes “one of the most important energy regions in the research of particle physics due to its unique properties, rich frontier topics and great potential for scientific discovery”. The project is being developed by an international team made up of scientists from the US, Russia, South Korea, and several European countries, as well as China. Zhao Zhengguo is the project’s chief scientist, and a professor of physics at the University of Science and Technology of China, in the eastern city of Hefei. He told the China Science Daily that the accelerator would “allow China to lead the world in tau–charm physics and related technologies for decades to come”. He continued: “It will also address cutting-edge scientific questions such as the nature of strong interaction, and why the universe is dominated by matter instead of antimatter.” The accelerator would be built somewhere in southern China and, if the project is approved by the National Development and Reform Commission, work could be completed by the end of the 2026-30 Five-Year Plan. As well as Hefei, possible sites have been identified in Shaoxing in Zhejiang province and Zhengzhou in Henan province The facility will supersede the Beijing Electron Positron Collider, which has been running since 1990, and which is credited with achieving the first precise measurement of the tau lepton’s mass in the 1990s. The STCF will have a similar design but will be more than twice the size. The linear accelerator will be 400m long, and the rings for “storing” electrons and positrons would each be about 800m in circumference. When complete, it will be able to collect in three days what the Beijing facility requires a year to gather. As well as the accelerator, the project will require development in other technologies, such as high-power electron and positron sources, superconducting magnets, high-precision detectors and “ultra-fast/ultra-weak” signal detection systems. SCMP notes that the SCTF may face competition from a more ambitious domestic proposal known as the Circular Electron Positron Collider, which will be a next-generation Higgs factory led by China with a 100km collision ring (see further reading).

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Name: Rob Palleschi Title: Global head Company, city: Hilton Hotels & Resorts, the flagship brand of Hilton Worldwide; McLean, Va. Number of employees: 145,000 Recent project: In 2013, we launched our Vacationitis campaign, which targets working professionals who are familiar with Hilton Hotels & Resorts through business travel; we aim to increase their awareness of the brand’s incredible leisure travel offerings with our playful and bold workforce humor campaign. Travelers can take a short quiz at vacationcarecenter.hilton.com to receive their diagnosis and a prescription to cure their “vacationitis.” First job: Front desk employee at a suburban motor lodge Little-known fact about you: I am a hotel fitness center snob; I expect ample modern commercial equipment; a positive atmosphere; bright, good air movement; and a fresh scent. Essential business philosophy: The Hilton brand promise is to ensure every guest feels cared for, valued and respected. Best way to keep a competitive edge: As the world’s leading hotel brand, Hilton is a relevant, forward-thinking global leader in the hospitality industry. A key part of my job is to ensure we continue to move forward with our innovative thinking and push the limits of our strategies, products and services. Yardstick of success: The feedback from guests, whether in person, online or through social media, is an important measure of success. Above all else, we strive to lead the hospitality industry in providing exceptional experiences to every guest around the world. Rob Palleschi as a Traveler What is the most important item you take when traveling? On my international trips, it’s my passport; I protect it like the Hope Diamond. I also travel with multiple plugs, power converters, solar chargers and battery packs. My electronics will never go dry. How do you spend your time on board? I immediately adjust my time to my destination, which requires a bit of sleep on international flights. I also use the “quiet time” on planes to knock out as much work as possible. What is your favorite restaurant in the world? With so many great restaurants, I can’t pick just one. As long as I am with family and friends during that meal, it is my favorite restaurant. What is your favorite destination in the world? If it has a beach, it is a vacation! About Hilton Hotels & Resorts Three Hilton resorts won awards in our inaugural Leisure Travel Awards. What makes Hilton resorts stand out? Our Hilton Resorts portfolio consists of more than 75 stunning resort properties in 28 countries, with more than 15 new properties in development. From Caribe Hilton, the brand’s first international property (1949) to Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort (Waikiki’s largest and most iconic resort since 1961), Hilton Resorts has set the standard the world over and shaped the experiences guests have come to expect. What are Hilton’s expansion plans for 2014 and beyond? We have more than 120 properties in the development pipeline. In 2014, our Hilton Hotels & Resorts brand alone plans to open hotels in destinations including China, Japan, Brazil, Panama, Portugal, Turkey, Mexico and the United States. What is the most challenging aspect of appealing to business and upscale travelers? Hilton has a rich tradition of providing exceptional experiences for business and leisure travelers, and we aim to provide amenities that cater to both types of travelers. Not only do we push innovation forward for our business travelers by offering concepts such as the Hilton Connectivity Station, Technology Lounge and lobby designs, but our hotels and resorts are also situated in prime locations for our leisure travelers. It is exciting to see our brand concepts and offerings roll out at many of our properties, and it would be great to offer these at even more hotels around the world. Less than five years ago the world’s first hybrid cruise ship, Hurtigruten Expeditions’ MS Roald Amundsen, set sail for Antarctica in November 2019 with 450 passengers. The battery-hybrid-powered ship, named for the first man to cross the continent and reach the South Pole, was built specifically for voyages in polar waters. Its battery-hybrid power reduces the ship’s consumption and CO2 emissions by 20 percent compared to equally sized ships. Whether it's the people, the craic (fun) or the coasts, travelers always find something to love about the island of Ireland. What fills your heart? A few months ago, I flew Polaris business class on a United flight from Dulles (IAD) to Paris (CDG). It was only when I got to my hotel in Paris I realized that I didn’t have my iPad or its bag or accessories. Since I had been working on it in the restaurant in the Polaris lounge and then went directly to the gate, I knew I either left it propped up on my table when I packed up or in my business-class seat. But what was the best method to alert the airline about my careless mishap and (hopefully) retrieve it? With spotty data and WiFi, searching for information on my phone was frustrating and slow. Here’s what I learned from the anxiety-inducing experience (and unexpected ending) about what to do if you leave something behind on your flight: Solmar Hotels & Resorts introduces Grand Solmar Pacific Dunes, previously known as Grand Solmar at Rancho San Lucas, in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico. The hotel renewed its name and image to highlight the property’s natural attributes while maintaining the quality of its services and experiences. The Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) believes business travel is a fundamental force for good and brings the industry together to connect, innovate and set new standards. With members from across the globe, GBTA engages the many voices of business travel to build a collective future, providing a platform for buyers and suppliers to come together, connect with peers, grow their network and shape the future of the industry. Specializing in bespoke adventures in some truly spectacular locations, Up Norway proves sustainability and luxury can go hand in hand. Ideal for families and small groups, the newly launched Coastal, Rural and Urban Norway Journey takes travelers on an immersive, eight-day expedition embracing the concept of slow travel. If fabulous food and beverages are a must-have for any weekend getaway, then look no further than the City of Brotherly Love. Whether your palate has a penchant for vibrant Latin American fare or cozy French cuisine, whether you're an oenophile looking to swirl, sniff and sip your way around the globe or you’d rather sample farm-to-glass cocktails, Philly’s got it all this fall. (With the exception of Bolo, which is a short taxi or Uber ride away and definitely worth the trip, the rest of these spots are all within walking distance of each other.) Experience the life-changing destination of Greece by exploring its island gems in the Ionian Sea. Scattered off the western coastline of Central Greece, to the south of Peloponnese, the Ionian Islands are an island group comprising large and small islands. From Santoríni to Dubai to New York, some hotels just have that “it” factor that draws visitors far and wide. For some hotels it’s their proximity to popular landmarks and attractions, for others it’s their amenities. But these hotels have something few can claim: a true room with a view.

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If you have your mind set on a Renault vehicle and are working with a limited budget, why not take a look at our Approved Used Renault collection? A previously owned car or van supplied by Glyn Hopkin is every bit the equal of the brand-new equivalent – the only difference is the price. At any one time, we feature a wide choice of nearly new automobiles, each carefully selected by our Renault-trained technical team to ensure maximum satisfaction. Our used vehicle range is populated with models released within the last three to four years, which means there are plenty of current-generation examples available. Not only do we supply each of our Approved Used Renaults with a tempting price tag, we only require a modest deposit, following which the vehicle can be paid for with low monthly instalments. We offer flexible finance packages with monthly repayment terms that range from 12 months to 60 months. The more you pay upfront, the less you’ll need to repay on a monthly basis. Of course, if you prefer, you can buy your pre-owned model of choice outright. Whichever option you decide upon, it’s guaranteed to deliver exceptional value. So whether you require a city car such as the Clio or a go-anywhere SUV such as the Koleos, check out our Approved Used range today. If you see something you like, please don’t hesitate to book your test drive appointment with your nearest Glyn Hopkin Renault dealership.

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- Game provider - Feature Buy - Game type - Video Slots - Mobile version - Grid slot - Sticky wilds - Free spins - Bonus game - Very high - Progressive jackpot - Min. bet - Random Feature - Max. bet - Maximum win - Last update - October 13, 2022 Batten down the hatches and prepare for stormy seas and epic reel battles on the video slot by Yggdrasil Gaming, Cannonade! Strategise your attack across a 5×6 battlefield with Win Streak sticky win respins open up the ways to 7,776. Fight into a free spins bonus where extra spins and low-paying symbols will fuel your ammunition for wins of up to 17,000x your stake. Recommended Casinos to Play Cannonade! Cannonade! is a video slot with 5 reels, 6 rows, and 120 ways to start. The number of ways can increase to 7,776 courtesy of the Win Streak feature. Wins are awarded for matching three or more symbols from left to right. You can join the battle for maritime domination from 0.20 to 20 credits per spin. This game has been labelled with super-high volatility, a hit frequency of roughly 1 in 5, and a 96% RTP. Some online casinos will select alternative models with a designed RTP of 94%, 90.50% and 86%. You can check the game info upon loading to be sure of playing a preferred version. A stormy battle scene plays a dramatic canvass for Cannonade! The word represents a repetitive barrage of gunfire, accompanied by epic music and heavy thuds of cannons in a swashbuckling adventure. The bonus round represents the height of the battle, with ships ablaze and skies painted with lighting. The pay symbols start at the low end with six different types of crossed weapons, in yellow, turquoise, blue, green, purple, and red. Match five across the reels to win 0.2x to 0.3x your bet. Four pirate characters follow in turquoise, green, purple, and red, and matching five awards from 0.4x to 2x your stake. A ship represents the bonus symbol that triggers free spins for landing three or more in a spin sequence. A skull and crossbones act as blocker symbols used to open extra ways to pay. This game has no wild symbols. Cannonade! Slot Features Yggdrasil Gaming is one of the giants of online slot development. Over the years producing fine games such as Golden Fish Tank, and Vikings Go Berzerk and innovative game mechanics like Gigablox, MultiMax and DoubleMax. More than enough reason to keep a close eye on the studio’s releases. Becoming more common on video slots in 2022, Cannonade! comes with a Golden Bet feature that adds more bonus symbols to the reels when enabled. For a 0.5x bet increase of your base bet, you can play with an increased chance of triggering the bonus game. Cannonade! starts with fifteen open positions in a 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 format for 120 ways to win with the rest of the grid blocked by blocker symbols. Using a hold and respin mechanic named Win Streak, when three or more symbols form a win, they hold for a respin of the remaining positions and each winning symbol removes a blocker symbol from the reel it occupies, increasing the ways to pay. Should a matching symbol appear anywhere on during the respin, the symbol is locked and a further respin is awarded. The cycle continues until no more symbols land and then pays the final combination at the end of the sequence. Should more than one winning combo form on a spin, the lower-paying symbol will transform and join the highest-paying symbol locked for the Win Streak. Bonus symbols do not hold and instead collect in a meter above the reels. Collect three or more bonus symbols during a single spin sequence to trigger the Cannonade! Free Spins. Three, four or five bonus symbols award 6, 9 or 12 free spins, respectively. Before entering the round, you are taken to a Free Spins Gamble, where you may risk your awarded number of spins for more. A ship’s wheel acts as the pointer, and red or green sections are displayed proportional to your chances of winning or losing. Winning a gamble grants you the next free spins award, where you may gamble again up to twelve free spins. Losing a gamble at any stage will forfeit the bonus and return you to the main game. During the feature, landing a bonus symbol awards an extra free spin and removes the lowest-ranked low-paying symbol from the reels. All five low-paying symbols can be removed from the reel sets during the feature after which bonus symbols award an extra spin only. Where available, you can purchase direct access to the free spins bonus. There are two Bonus Buy options: - 100x Bet: Instant access to the Free Spins Gamble starting with six free spins. - 500x Bet: A special Super Bonus round starting with 15 free spins. 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Solgar® L-Lysine 1000 mg Free Form - 50 Tablets Solgar® L-Lysine 1000 mg Tablets is part of the premium amino acid range. It is an essential amino acid found in the muscle tissue and is also a supplement that is popular with people for seasonal support. - Essential amino acid that cannot be made by the body - Amino acids form the basis for protein - Sugar, salt and starch free Directions: Take 1 tablet daily with juice or water in between meals. Ingredients: L-Lysine (as HCl), Bulking Agents: microcrystalline cellulose, Anti-caking Agents: (silicon dioxide, vegetable magnesium stearate), Glazing Agents: (hydroxypropylmethyl cellulose, Vegetable Glycerin (from rapeseed oil, palm kernel oil, coconut oil)). After you place your order, our team will update you on shipping details as soon as it is ready for dispatch. You will find further information on our shipping page. We endeavour to have click and collect orders available for collection within 24 - 48 hours. Our store team will contact you directly once your order is ready for collection.

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The eight-day festival, Nov. 5 – 13, hosts nearly 200 events, many of them free, starting with “Know Your Arts First Friday” on Nov. 5. Dozens of art galleries will be open late in art districts around town, such as Cherry Creek North, the Santa Fe Art District, Tennyson Street Cultural District, RiNo and Belmar Block 7. Get into the scene yourself and take part in the music, art demonstrations, food and drink and even interact with the artists. Look for the special “mile high” $52.80 price tag on the some of the artwork. “Night at the Museums” is on Saturday, offering an evening in more than a dozen of the city’s top museums. The Museum of Nature & Science, Denver Art Museum and the Molly Brown House Museum will stay open until 10 p.m. so participants can enjoy free programs, music and events. Free shuttle buses will run from one museum to another throughout the night to carry people to all the action. The Starz Denver Film Festival runs alongside the Denver Arts Week, and features film premieres, seminars with guest actors and directors and hundreds of film screenings with red carpet events. This is part of the Art Week’s “On Stage in Denver,” which also includes special deals and discounts on performances by theater, dance, music and performing arts groups. A number of additional deals and discounts on the Denver art scene experience and can be found on www.denver.org and www.denver2for1tix.com. For event information, visit www.DenverArtsWeek.com. If You Go Night At The Museums Bus Routes Route 1: Cherry Creek Shopping Center – Denver Art Museum and The CELL – Cherry Creek Shopping Center Route 2: Cherry Creek Shopping Center – Denver Botanic Gardens – Denver Museum of Nature & Science – Cherry Creek Shopping Center Route 3: Denver Art Museum and The CELL – Molly Brown House Museum/Kirkland Museum of Fine & Decorative Art – Museum of Contemporary Art Denver – Denver Art Museum and The CELL Route 4: Denver Art Museum and The CELL – Forney Transportation Museum – Black American West Museum – Denver Art Museum and The CELL

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Following the European launch of Indigo in Birmingham, Goodall’s were asked to produce the worldwide launch of Drupa in Germany. The exhibit was such a success that visitors were calling to book a place for one of the various daily performances three days in advance. The gangways were crowded throughout the show with visitors viewing the many demonstrations given along the two sales arcades. During the show the Indigo shares rose from 7 dollars to 30 dollars on the American exchange. Following the show, the stand was awarded the Gold Award for the best exhibit in the world at the ‘International Exhibit Designer Symposium in Atlanta. Judges described the Inigo stand as ‘Superbly Implemented and Elegantly Detailed’. Goodall’s-designed pavilions have presented Indigo and its products at trade shows all across North America and Europe, from Chicago, San Francisco, Orlando and Miami to London, Birmingham, Dusseldorf, Brussels and many other locations, always exciting and passionate, even breath-taking. Chairman & CEO of Indigo

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For 18-year-old designer Josie Harris, a gun is a far more apt symbol of the state of American culture than a pitchfork. That’s why she made her wearable art piece “American Gothic” entirely out of shotgun shells, bullet casings and string. The Santa Cruz High graduate hopes her work will spark a conversation about the reality of gun violence. “I want to bring attention to how scary it is to be in school, and how scary it is to go to church, or a nightclub, or a garlic festival, or anything like that, because you’re not safe,” she says. Harris was compelled to create the piece after hearing about the mass shooting at the Tree of Life Synagogue in Pittsburg. “It was such a violent attack on such a peaceful community,” she says. “I don’t always have the ability to stand up and talk for myself, so I tried to make an art piece to show my opposition against this horrible, horrible violence that has been corrupting our country.” “American Gothic” will be one of the pieces showcased in this year’s Pivot: The Art of Fashion show on Saturday, Sept. 21, at the Rio Theater. It’s her second time at Pivot, but the young designer has participated in Santa Cruz’s FashionTEENS since the sixth grade. While this is her first political piece, Harris is far from conventional. Almost all of her work is made with non-traditional materials like tea bags, coffee filters and even old soy milk containers. This year, she collected the shotgun shells and bullet casings from a friend’s father. Pivot is known for its fun, extravagant and other-worldly designs, but founders Rose Sellery and Tina Brown say deeper messages are part of what makes the show so special. “The thing that’s really different about our show is it’s not just fashion,” says Brown. “The wearable art pieces are usually one of a kind, and they tend to run from a serious social piece to a tongue-in-cheek piece. People think fashion can be surface, right? But we really dive a little bit deeper than that.” The duo founded Pivot in 2015 to sew their love of fashion to their dedication to supporting local artists and designers. “We’re giving them a platform, a space to do what they do best,” says Brown. “That’s why we created the show.” Harris will join three other youth artists at Pivot this year. For Sellery and Brown, who will be taking over FashionTEENS this year, working with youth is how they give back to the community. “It is fantastic to see these young people who have created something wear it on the runway,” says Sellery. “They just beam.” While not always known for its fashion-forward thinking, Brown says Santa Cruz’s will to be weird and embrace the unexpected make it the perfect location for their avant-garde event. “It’s not a typical runway show,” says Sellery. “We like to mix it up and make it as dramatic as we can.” Pivot’s eye-popping designs and dynamic performances will be presented at the Rio this year. The aisles will become runways, and performers will pop out from all across the auditorium. One of them is the accordion-playing Great Morgani, who’s teaming up with local jazz singer Lori Rivera for a duet. “The audience isn’t going to know when any of that is going to happen,” says Brown. Sellery and Brown revel in keeping the audience on its toes and making the element of surprise a central tenet of the show—even for themselves. “There’s like 100 people backstage, and you’re trying to wrangle them all in, but you just have to let it all go when the show starts,” says Brown. “What happens out there happens.” The two say it helps to expect the unexpected when dealing with wearable art, which is often so ornate that it can present real logistical challenges, like, “It’s gonna take four people to lift that up and get it on her—do you think she’ll be able to walk?” says Sellery. Brown says that’s what keeps the show exciting. “We love the ones that are like, ‘So you think you could manage stairs in that? How are we gonna get that on stage?’ That’s the kind of problem solving we like to do.” Practicality is what helps distinguish this year’s 16 artists from 12 featured designers. While art pieces in their own right, the designers’ work represents things people can wear on the street, or in day-to-day life. “You can actually sit in them and relax,” says Brown. “That’s sort of the line in my head. But really, we do like to blur those lines.” Helping to blur them is Pivot veteran Ellen Brook, who says her line of hand-painted silks is an attempt to mix elegance and ease. “I’m creating very wearable pieces,” says the 55-year-old designer. “My line is under this tagline of luxuriously down to earth.” This year, Brook’s six-piece collection, dubbed “Super Californialicious,” will pair her hand-painted silks with leathers, linen and denim to emphasize wearability and honor the laid-back California lifestyle. “I believe what we wear can be a vital form of personal and soulful expression,” says Brook. “If it takes one piece that’s a killer, unusual, exciting statement that helps people step out in the world with a little more flair and confidence, I just love that.” On the opposite end of this year’s wearability spectrum sits Haute Trash, a nonprofit designer collective that upcycles trash into extravagant wearable art pieces, including this year’s featured “Wired For Sound,” a dress crocheted entirely from colorful phone wires and speakers. Executive Director Kathan Griffins says the purpose is to “educate people about sustainability in a fun manner.” The collective will feature 12 designs this year in an ode to “slow fashion,” which Sellery and Brown say is “pivotal” to their event. “It’s different than going to a department store and buying a T-shirt for $6, where a week later the threads come out,” says Sellery. “The nuances are professional and elegant, not mass-produced and slammed out the door and then into the dump.” This year’s show will see the return of several seasoned Pivot artists and designers, including IB Bayo, Charlotte Kruk, and Sellery herself, but there will also be a palpable absence in the room. Angelo Grova, founder of the pioneering FashionART event that Sellery and Brown worked on for years before starting Pivot, died in July. “Without Angelo, we wouldn’t have gotten started, and I wouldn’t have had an avenue to continue to explore wearable garments,” says Sellery. “He had this great, upbeat, ‘Let’s do it’ energy. He was a wonderful man.” Inspired by his memory, the two say they hope to keep pushing forward, supporting their community of artists and having a great time while doing it. “We’re thinking about what’s going to be fun, what are they going to enjoy?” says Sellery. “Damn, we love it.” Now, with the artists finalized, venue booked, and show only weeks away, only one question remains: “What are you going to wear?” At 7:30 p.m. on Sept. 21, ‘Pivot: The Art of Fashion’ returns to the Rio Theatre,1205 Soquel Ave., Santa Cruz. pivot-artfashion.com. $25 general/$60 Gold Circle.

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From my personal design vault comes my all time favorite piece: 'Travel To Miami'. There's no place like it. It's tranquil in the day, alive at night, and full of rich culture and stories. Inspired by my first trip there in 2017, I set out to create a vintage style travel poster. I knew in my head what I wanted it to look like, but I hadn't drawn in years. I had the basic structure done pretty quickly, but I just didn't know how to finish it. I've never taken so long to finish a design, but I felt no need to rush it. Add something, take it away. Take this away, move that. A little more detail, less complicated. I felt no need to rush it. It was for the pickiest customer of all time...myself. The only requirement is that when I looked at it I instantly felt the feeling that Miami gives me. It would be years before I would consider it finished. It's proudly displayed in my shop and in my own home, and I have given out only two as gifts to personal friends; the first going to an old friend from Miami who's father passed away in recent years. I remember we had coffee and breakfast with his dad at a cool little restuarant seated outside somwhere in the heart of Miami. He was old school. Brought a notepad to show us directions. His wife, my friend's mom, dripping in jewlery. In any other town way too dressed up for breakfast but in Miami...she didn't look like Miami she WAS Miami. I sat enjoying some laughs and good conversation, and took time to notice the palm trees swaying and felt the sun on my face. I left a piece of my heart in Miami there's no doubt about it. Ah, the other piece that I gifted? Of course. That's a key part of the story! The second I gifted to the owner of the most legendary wrap shop in the world, the one and only Bruno from Metro Wrapz. I felt honored that he loved the gift, and it was only right that he recieve one. After all, he was part of the inspiration that allowed me to finally finish it. I visited their shop just outside of Miami some years later, and his love for expressive art definitely left an impression on me. To allow my ideas to come to life in my own world. In my shop, in my home. And it started clicking. You already are who you are, you just have to show it. That's what we are all after isn't it? To ultimately find ourselves. Every place that I have traveled I have taken a piece with me and left a piece of me there. This is the journey. The vital, necessary steps to finding our way. Is it possible that we can capture something about life in a piece of art? Or is it just another filler piece? Something to take up space on the wall? To me, art that I hang on a wall is not just to fill the space. It's to fill the space with stories. I would be honored if you wanted to share a part of my story. So I have made these available to all of you. And I hope that you enjoy it the way that I do. Thank you for visiting- top of page Excluding Sales Tax |

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Purpose and scope This Government was elected on a manifesto that made the following commitments: “We will support farmers to produce more of our own food needs sustainably and to farm and croft with nature, including through enhanced animal welfare and health approaches and better adoption and deployment of technology and innovation, as recommended by the recent work of farmer-led groups set up in the last parliament. A single implementation board with representation from key farming sectors and types will be established to drive this work forward. The Scottish Government’s Vision for Agriculture outlines our aim to transform how we support farming and food production in Scotland to become a global leader in sustainable and regenerative agriculture. This commitment sits at the heart of a robust and coherent framework to underpin Scotland’s future agriculture support regime from 2025 onwards. The Scottish Government is committed to a service design approach to policy making involving user-centred co-development, working jointly with farmers and crofters to develop future policy. Building on the work of the Farmer Led Groups the Board will assist the Scottish Government by providing advice on how it can deliver the Vision to support agriculture in becoming more economically and environmentally sustainable. The Scottish Government is committed to take early action on nature restoration and on implementing measures to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from agriculture to address the twin crises of climate and nature/loss of biodiversity. The Board will assist in the development of a package of funded measures, based on the work of the Farmer Led Groups that will work across the generality of Scottish agriculture. The Board will contribute to Scottish Government’s work to implement policy reform, incorporating the relevant recommendations of the farmer-led groups to cut emissions across agriculture, support the production of sustainable, high quality food, and design a new support system and approach as part of the National Test Programme. The Board will also consider how we use our land and the role that agriculture can play in restoring biodiversity and improving ecosystems. The Scottish Government is committed to ensure a Just Transition to net zero, and the Board will be expected to embed this consideration in all they do as we transition from the current system. From time to time the ARIOB may be asked to note and discuss wider topics connected to the scope of their work to ensure that they are sighted on the breadth of issues which Scottish Ministers are required to give regard to, and which may have a bearing on Ministers’ decisions on future rural policy development and implementation. Communication and outputs All papers will be placed in the dedicated ARIOB Knowledge-Hub. Prior to each meeting, members will receive an email which includes both papers as attachments, and a link to the papers’ location in the K-Hub. In the interests of transparency, minutes of the Board will be documented and placed in the ARIOB Knowledge Hub for member access, and summarised, anonymised minutes of meetings will be placed in the public domain via the ARIOB webpage on the Scottish Government website. Following each meeting, a communiqué will be issued by Co-Chairs on behalf of the ARIOB which summarises the points discussed at each meeting. This communiqué will be circulated by email, and placed in the ARIOB Knowledge Hub. A copy will also be published on the ARIOB page on the SG website for public information. To assist in this crucial aspect of the co-design work to which Scottish Government is committed, Scottish Government communications specialists will work with the ARIOB to develop meaningful and informative messaging and will ensure that members are provided with the means and knowledge to share that messaging more widely. Membership of the Board comprises a balance of farming, geographical and environmental interests. Members have been appointed to provide the necessary breadth of expertise and knowledge required to take this work forward. Confirmed Board members are set out in the annex to these terms of reference (TOR). Governance and accountability The Board will be co-chaired by the Cabinet Secretary for Rural Affairs and Islands, and Martin Kennedy, President of the National Farmers Union Scotland. Recommendations to the Scottish Government will be as far as possible, by a consensus agreement, failing which the Board should indicate that consensus was not possible and provide options for consideration. The final decision in all matters rest with the Cabinet Secretary for Rural Affairs and Islands. A register of member interests will be held by the Board secretariat in order to maintain transparency. The minimum number of attendees required at each Board meeting in order to properly execute its business shall be 12. Terms of engagement Each member of the Board will bring their own experience to discussions, taking a holistic approach. It is expected that all members will be mindful of the different approaches each member may have, listen carefully to understand, and be tolerant of different views and perspectives, even if they do not agree with them. It is expected that members will treat each other, and officials providing support to the Board, with respect, courtesy and dignity at all times. Discussions will be held under Chatham House rules which allows for members to reference discussions outwith the Board and its membership, but not to attribute any aspect to an individual. Any suggested items for future discussion, or proposals (sub-groups, for example) must be raised in a way that allows all Board members have the opportunity to agree. Members may therefore raise as AOB during meetings, or ask Secretariat via email to circulate the proposed topic for consensus. Secretariat will maintain a list of those topics for scheduling at a future meeting and will liaise with the Agricultural Reform Programme Board and SG officials to ensure that these items are scheduled and relevant papers are commissioned. An actions log will be maintained. In-person meetings shall be used to allow substantive discussion of issues, at which ARIOB shall receive papers prior to the meeting to frame the discussion and the key points on which ARIOB advice is sought. Virtual meetings shall be used to allow ARIOB to hear updates or information about matters relevant to its work. Apologies must be notified to the Secretariat in advance of each meeting. Membership of the Board is on a voluntary basis. Members will not receive any remuneration for participation, but are eligible to be reimbursed for any reasonable out of pocket expenses incurred in consequence of their participation in Board functions, such as travel to in-person Board meetings. Timescales, frequency and location of meetings The Board’s terms of reference and membership will be reviewed every 6 months to ensure that it remains fit for purpose. The Board has agreed to meet bi-monthly and to hold interim meetings where necessary. In the main, meetings will be held virtually to accommodate the geographical spread of the membership and to minimise costs, but in-person meetings will be arranged to allow for all-day discussions of substantive issues. Support to the Board The Board will be supported by the expanded Scottish Government Academic Advisory Panel (AAP) that will supply robust evidence to help its progress and ensure that ARIOB’s advice is based on the best available science, knowledge and expertise and evidence that exists in a rapidly growing evidence base. The Board will also have access to analytical support via the Scottish Government’s Rural and Environmental Science and Analytical Services (RESAS) which provides analytical and scientific support to help improve rural and environmental policy. The ARIOB will commission the AAP to undertake such work as is deemed necessary to assist the ARIOB in making its recommendations to Government. AAP will provide feedback to the ARIOB at dates agreed by AAP at confirmation of it undertaking such commissions. The Board’s work will also be supported by a Policy Development Group (PDG) which is a working group comprising officials and external stakeholders, to undertake tasks looking at the detail and mechanisms of proposed changes to agricultural policy. The recommendations and advice of the PDG will be reported back to the ARIOB as agreed at the time of commission. The PDG and representatives from the AAP will be invited to attend all ARIOB meetings. The Board will also be supported by a Scottish Government Civil Service secretariat who will manage the flow of information to and from the Board, and who will respond to stakeholder queries and provide updates to stakeholders as required. They will also arrange meetings of the Board and will issue an agenda and papers 5 working days in advance of Board meetings. They will also be responsible for processing of any expenses claims and other administrative duties. The policy development and scheme design work underpinning the work of the Board will be supported by Scottish Government policy, rural payments and inspections and information systems teams working jointly within a managed programme of work that will report on progress to the board. These teams will draw on expertise from other areas within the Scottish Government and organisations within the sector as the work develops. This managed process of policy and delivery design and planning linked to the engagement with users will ensure the final outcome meets the needs of the sector and delivers on Government’s Vision for Agriculture. The Scottish Government has set out a number of policy objectives however it is required to comply with certain statutory legal obligations which apply to the work the Board is to undertake including, but not limited to continued EU alignment. These obligations must be borne in mind by the Board when making recommendations to the Scottish Government. The Board will be provided with guidance on these matters in the course of its work. These TOR will be updated as required going forward. Annex - Board membership - Tim Bailey - Adele Jones - Scott Henderson - Martin Kennedy - Marion MacCormick - Donald Mackinnon - Andy McGowan - Andrew Moir - Vicki Nash - Anne Rae MacDonald - Mark Reed - Pete Ritchie - Mike Robinson - Kate Rowell - Claire Simonetta - Sarah Simpson - Nikki Yoxall - File type - 6 page PDF - File size - 141.3 kB - First published - 7 October 2021 - Last updated - 23 June 2023 There is a problem Thanks for your feedback

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Hybrid events offer a fantastic solution for event organisers as the meetings industry evolves and takes on new challenges. Whilst delegates may not have the opportunity to visit the city in person, adding some destination character to your virtual conference programme is a great way to keep your content engaging, support local businesses and encourage virtual attendees to visit Vilnius in the future! Use some content in the marketing for your event to help build interest, encourage registrations and revenue for your hybrid meeting. The Vilnius Convention Bureau has created a useful toolkit to help make the process of adding a hybrid and digital elements to conferences easier. The toolkit includes smart stages, broadcasting studios, virtual venue tours, meeting backgrounds, social programmes, activities and videos all to enhance the hybrid experience and promote conferences in Vilnius.

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Republican 'censorship' lawsuit paves the way for congressional investigations of Biden By Evan Perez, CNN Justice CorrespondentUpdated: Wed, 16 Nov 2022 20:01:30 GMTSource: CNNCongressional Republicans don't yet have subpoena power to investigate the Biden administration, but someBy Evan Perez, CNN Justice Correspondent Updated: Wed, 16 Nov 2022 20:01:30 GMT Congressional Republicans don't yet have subpoena power to investigate the Biden administration, but some of their investigative targets are already yielding fruit thanks to a lawsuit filed by conservative state attorneys general. A federal judge in Louisiana on Monday ordered an FBI cybersecurity official to be deposed in a lawsuit alleging that the FBI coerced social media companies to block stories about Hunter Biden's laptop ahead of the 2020 election. The FBI deposition is one of several sought by the state Republican officials in a lawsuit accusing Biden officials of effectively enforcing government censorship by pushing social media companies to, among other things, police speech about the origins of the virus that causes Covid-19, the efficacy of face masks and health care measures intended to curb the spread of the virus, as well as claims about election integrity and the security of voting by mail. Judge Terry Doughty, a Donald Trump appointee overseeing the lawsuit brought by attorneys general of Missouri and Louisiana, has ordered eight depositions of government officials, including Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, former White House press secretary Jen Psaki, and other officials involved in administration's public health response. Doughty hasn't ruled on the merits of the two states' censorship claims, but has ordered the administration to produce documents identifying government officials and the nature of their communications with social media platforms. Republican lawmakers in Washington have said that when, as expected, they take over leadership of House committees they plan to conduct aggressive investigations of the Biden administration. That includes probes related to Hunter Biden, President Joe Biden's son, of Covid origins, and what they say were social media censorship of conservative views on Covid public-health restrictions. Those investigations likely are still months away from inception, and they likely face hurdles including executive privilege claims that would restrict access to internal White House documents. Doughty, however, does not have those restraints. His rulings to date in the alleged censorship lawsuit have opened the way for Republican officials to obtain Biden administration documents and even videotaped depositions of government officials. Republicans in Washington and elsewhere have pursued claims that government officials were behind moves by social media companies to restrict discussion of Hunter Biden-related stories before the 2020 election. They cite the episode as one of several examples of "censorship" of conservative views by the private companies, which legally have a right to control content on their platforms. The lawsuit by the Missouri and Louisiana attorneys general represents a novel way to pursue those censorship claims by accusing the Biden administration of effectively censoring conservatives by leaning on the private social media companies. It also represents a way for Republicans to effectively practice oversight of the federal administration from outside Washington. They've found a ready ear in Doughty. He has been open to Republican arguments that the FBI, under the Trump administration, effectively censored discussion of stories published by the New York Post about a laptop belonging to Hunter Biden. The FBI and US intelligence officials had warned earlier that year that Russia and other countries were seeking to use disinformation to influence the US election. Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg, in an August interview with podcaster Joe Rogan, appeared to link warnings from the FBI to Facebook's decision to limit sharing of the New York Post article for several days while the company's fact checker tried to assess it. In response, dozens of Republican lawmakers wrote Meta seeking communications about the Hunter Biden laptop. Doughty ordered the deposition of Elvis Chan, a San Francisco-based FBI assistant agent in charge for cybersecurity, even after Meta lawyers wrote to the Missouri solicitor general saying: "Mr. Chan at no point in time advised Meta to 'suppress the Hunter Biden laptop story.' Nor did any of his colleagues." The judge, in his ruling, said that "even if Chan played no role in the Hunter Biden laptop communication issue, he may have knowledge of who did and his deposition is nonetheless warranted." The FBI didn't respond to a request for comment. The Justice Department and Fauci did not comment. Doughty has previously gained attention with rulings that blocked a Biden administration vaccine mandate and overturning a ban on federal oil and gas leases. Justice officials face tough odds to try to block Doughty's orders, in part because their appeals would go the conservative-dominated 5th US Circuit Court of Appeals, which repeatedly has paved the way for Republican initiatives, including the Texas law that effectively banned abortion before the US Supreme Court overturned federal abortion rights under Roe v. Wade. Facing those odds, the Justice Department is seeking block the public release of the video depositions ordered by Doughty. Government lawyers raised concerns about the privacy and safety of government officials, citing threats that Fauci has received threats over his role in nation's Covid response. In August, a West Virginia man was sentenced to 37 months in federal prison for sending threatening messages to Fauci, including one saying Fauci and his family would be "dragged into the street, beaten to death, and set on fire." "Civil servants do not volunteer to become public figures when they join the federal ranks; they do not expect to be dragged into the spotlight as a result of litigation," the Justice Department argued in a court filing last week. "And, more specifically, they do not reasonably expect that they will be subjected to video-recorded, publicly disseminated cross-examination about the way that they carried out their job duties."

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Come to the Program Room for a free family movie and popcorn! Who: Ages 8+ What: The eSports Academy gaming PCs and consoles will be open for free play, as well as practice for the monthly Super Smash Bros Tournament Series and Minecraft Bedwars Tournament. Bring your friends and try out our vast library of multiplayer and single player titles. When: Sunday, November 6th and 20th from 2:30 to 5:30 pm No registration needed View all calendars is the default. Choose Select a Calendar to view a specific calendar.

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#111: Lydia Denworth - How to Build Stronger Friendships?Jun 14, 2022 Friendships, like all relationships, take time and effort. But it does more for your life than most of the health hacks you can think of. To shine more light on the subject, I have Lydia Denworth on the show. Lydia Denworth is a science journalist based in Brooklyn, New York. She is a contributing editor at Scientific American, and the author of the book ‘Friendship: The Evolution, Biology, and Extraordinary Power of Life’s Fundamental Bond’. She has visited brain imaging labs and baboon troops in Kenya to understand friendship from a scientific perspective. In this episode we discuss: 👉 How to understand friendship 👉 The difference between a good friend and a great friend 👉 How Vulnerability build friendship 👉 How intense experiences improve bonding 👉 How to make new friends 👉 Concrete steps to developing long lasting relationships 👉 And so much more… If you're in a new city trying to build new friendships or want to increase the quality of your friendships, then don’t miss this episode. 1:24 Lydia’s journey into friendship 2:52 How to understand friendship 8:05 The difference between a good friend and a great friend 10:46 Walking away from unhealthy relationships 12:35 Lydia’s take on the saying you are the avg of the 5 most people you hang out with 16:10 Is friendship transactional? 18:10 How to be a good friend? 25:20 Having shared interests builds good friendships 29:30 Vulnerability in friendship 33:29 Why intense experiences improve bonding 35:19 How to make friends from scratch 38:45 How many friends can you have? 42:15 How to mend friendships 46:45 What has Lydia changed in herself after writing her book 52:10 Some concrete advice to developing relationships 55:48 Where you can find Lydia Denworth 56:15 Lydia’s advice for a happy, health and meaningful life Connect with Lydia Denworth Lydia’s Website: https://lydiadenworth.com/ Get access to news and updates! Join the mailing list to receive the latest news and updates from our team. Don't worry, your information will not be shared. We hate SPAM. We will never sell your information, for any reason.

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Following the success of the Scan4Safety programme (established in response to the Department of Health and Social Care’s eProcurement strategy) a significant number of trusts have begun to introduce GS1 standards into their own organisations to improve patient safety, reduced unwarranted clinical variation and drive operational efficiencies. Now, as part of an agreement between GS1 UK and NHS Digital, all trusts need to ensure they have an active membership and a designated point of contact responsible for the trust’s adoption strategy. GS1 standards also support the interoperability aims set out by NHSX. And because they are both system and device agnostic, they enable accurate data in relation to every person, product and place to be captured and shared seamlessly. As an NHS trust, it is important for you to have internal expertise in GS1 standards to support implementation and roll-out across the organisation. We offer a comprehensive and interactive onsite course to bring cross-functional teams within your Trust up to speed with the relevant standards and their application. Who should attend? - Teams within your Trust who are expected to support the GS1 programme deployment - Individuals who can be the first line of support internally - Champions for GS1 and PEPPOL adoption - Programme leads - Introduction to GS1 - GS1 identification and barcode standards for: - How the standards can be utilised for use-cases such as: - Inventory management - Product recalls - Medical equipment management - Tracking surgical instruments What you will learn - How the GS1 System can make healthcare provider processes more efficient - Learn from the Scan4Safety implementations - Understand the standards your suppliers are implementing to meet regulatory requirements, and how you can benefit from them - Next steps for implementing GS1 standards We enjoyed the session. Funny, informative and useful content to support our GS1 journey. Excellent training day. Thank you!" Plymouth Hospitals NHS Trust Format and pricing |Format||Content level||Duration||Price per course||Cost (+VAT)| |In-company onsite training||Intermediate level||4-hours||Course (<8 people)||£1,100| |In-company onsite training||Intermediate level||4-hours||Course (>8 people)||£1,500| How to book this course Email [email protected] or call us on 0808 178 8799 to discuss your requirements in more detail or to arrange in-company delivery of this course.

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GS Caltex, headed for Value No. 1 In the half century since our establishment as Korea’s first private oil company, GS Caltex has spearheaded the heavy chemical industry while fostering the development of the nation’s key industries in petroleum and petrochemicals. We continue to grow through bold and far-sighted investments and technological innovation. We will not cease to change and expand as we pave the way to the future. Based on industry leading competitiveness, we will stand tall as the most respected energy and chemical company in society. We will strive to realize the GS Caltex vision by continuing to change and challenge ourselves. Introducing the GS Caltex corporate identity and brand identity, symbols of our core values and philosophy GS Caltex believes in warm energy and new energy for the future. We will deliver energy full of hope for our shared future. GS Caltex, taking care of Korea’s energy needs. Introducing the GS network, spanning Korea and the world GS Caltex is growing into a global energy leader with affiliates and partners in Korea and abroad. Discover news about GS Caltex activities and efforts to create a better future. GS Caltex will become a trusted company through honest and transparent management.

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This is a f@#$&*"'"¡ nightmare! Everyone went nuts with their pricings! The phone will flop at that price, it will be another G6 and be almost half price after 6 months well... if you're a person with a very out and about lifestyle who doesn't use a PC or laptop but still needs a capable computer... sure. or you just have very deep pockets and like shiny toys Any LG phone is not worth more than 400 tops as the quality is appalling. This time around the LG really wins against Samsung. It is much more compact, looks much better, has better features, maybe even better camera (it remains to be seen). The Note 8 only has the S-Pen which basically is wasted space. Ridiculous pricing. I was hoping to get this phone right when it launches but I guess I'll wait until the price drops. And no information on release date either. Way to go, LG. The moment you wanted to buy this phone but after checking the price, said "No f*****g way!"... I got my g6 for 370 Euro new from China, so no way I will shell out 900 Euro for Lg phone... All you have to do is wait a couple of months for it to loose 50% in price... The moment when you wanted to buy the phone but don't have money

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We will have a full slate of three talks. Join us to learn about climate change & air pollution, solar geoengineering, and the role of the US Geological Survey from its new director. Abstracts for the talks are here. Non members are always welcome, and there is no formal dress code for the audience. Details of the talk, including the Zoom link, will be sent to members shortly. Contact Michael Ackerson (ackersonm[at]si.edu) for the Zoom link if you do not have it. Twitter feed is not available at the moment.

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1-Line Contemporary Recycled Plastic Analogue Corded Phone. VTech introduces the first hotel phone made from recycled plastic bottles. This material not only exhibits good chemical resistance and well-balanced properties, but also complies with the RoHS regulations. Antibacterial plastic protects guests and staff from germs. Cabinet made from recycled plastic resin from Polyethylene terephthalate (PET) plastic - 1 line analogue phone - Antibacterial plastic tested to inhibit 99.9% of bacteria growth - Dedicated EMERGENCY and MESSAGE buttons, plus two additional speed dial/guest service buttons on handset - Fully customisable faceplate - Wall mountable (bracket sold separately) 5 YEAR WARRANTY Optional wall mount bracket available.

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7 Ways to Make a Spider Box A box with a spider coming out would be a hilarious prank to pull on someone. You can give it as a gift for Halloween. Your friend would be scared on opening the box when a fake spider jumps out of it and tries to bite his hand! It can be a great practical joke for April fool’s Day. The trick requires you to hone your woodworking skills. A scary spider prank panic box would be a great gifting option for your best friend. The DIY starts with cutting the wooden pieces to size. Watch your friend scream with fright when she opens this gag gift spider box. She would have a good laugh at her reaction afterward. This video tutorial provides a step by step on building a simple wooden box with a creepy spider inside. When someone opens it, he would be surprised to find a spider jumping on him. You would need wooden dowels, plywood and a plastic spider for this DIY. The supplies for this spider gag box are pieces of wood, nail, string, broomstick, coat hanger and a fake spider. You can make this spider jump box for Halloween. The above-linked post has a handful of Halloween projects, one of them being leaping drawer spider. You can replace the drawer with a wooden box having a sliding lid on top. Keep your money and small valuables safe in this spider surprise secret box. Anyone who tries opening it would jump with fright on seeing a realistic spider spring out of the box. The hardest part of building this wooden spider prank box is getting the wire (that attaches the fake spider to the box) bent in the right shape so that the spider can pop out on opening the lid. We have tried to give you the plans for some of the best DIY pop up spider scare boxes that work. The brown box spider toy would gift your many moments of pure enjoyment with your friends and loved ones. We all love surprises, don’t we? Published on July 16th 2020 by Peyton Derrida

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Two powerful behavioral science techniques for influencing behavior are framing and gamification. Framing refers to the way a statement or questions is asked. Asking it in different ways yields different responses -- even though the end results are the same. For example, most people would take you up on an offer to flip a coin where heads means you win $10 and tails means you win nothing. But if you give change the offer to one where you would give the person $5 to flip a coin where the results would be he gets an additional $5 for heads and loses the initial $5 if its tails, the loss aversion in people would cause more people not to engage. The end result would be the same: $0 or $10. Daniel Kahneman and Amos Tversky document dozens of such situations where framing a decision differently changes peoples' behavior -- even though the end results are the same. This work was formalized in Richard Thaler's paper, ""Toward a Positive Theory of Consumer Choice." This approach can be used in promotions to ensure that the "framing' of the promotion garners the strongest result. Gamification refers to making a game out of certain behaviors. For example, people on long-term medication regimens often lapse and fail to take their medication. But if taking medication were made into a game and patients received a score for taking their medication, adherence to their prescriptions increases. Rewards may be simple attaboys such as rising to the next level in the game or getting a super power. If the game is a team game, where multiple patients benefit from each patient's taking their medication, adherence increases even more. And if the games are made competitive, adherence can be increased still further. A pharmacy may offer a small reward (e.g., a discount) to customers who return for renew their prescriptions do so within 1 day after the expected end of their previous prescription. The discount may not only prompt the customer to take his medication on time, but motivate the customer to return to the same pharmacy each time to earn the reward. Jeff Stollman is the chief scientist at Rocky Mountain Technical Marketing, Inc., a small business consulting firm. My Stollman has a patent pending on using gamification to improve patient medication adherence.

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I am extremely happy with this entire experience. From start to finish it was low pressure, but they still tactfully directed me towards the best decision for my situation. I was given time to talk about it with my wife, was not forced to make a decision same day for the “best deal”, and got an incredible price! I got over 10 quotes and worked with over 10 different companies to compare prices and windows. The Home Doctor WAS HANDS DOWN THE BEST ALL AROUND! The Home Doctor works with you to get you a deal and package that suits your needs and your wants! Daniella at Home Doctor was excellent and when she didn’t know every single answer, (no one in the world knows everything) She not only found out the answer, but put me directly in touch with the Owner! This company is a family owned, family oriented business that puts you first. I can always call and know I’ll get ahold of my saleswoman if I ever had any questions or issues before, during or after the sale/install. No customer service center, no hold time, immediate responsive assistance. I’m beyond impressed. The install was quick, and I was never left with any holes or horror stories. The windows are beautiful and THD encouraged me to find any possible errors or issues with my windows, fixed most that I found on the spot. The Install team led by Carlos was professional and polite paying attention to every detail even taking off their shoes to walk on our carpet. Gave me an accurate time estimate and worked very hard. From the sale, to the service, to the support, an all around 5-star experience. The installation went as planned and expected. No surprises is a very good thing! The salesman was fantastic, he worked with us on financing and negotiating a price for us. Everybody I interacted with was nice, professional, and helpful. Glad I got to work with the team. Super efficient and clean work. A few of my neighbors came by while the work was being done. The noted you your name and phone number. They also noted the high quality of the previous work on my roof, which you did. So I guess I led by example. We have used them on three projects, and they have always been very efficient. Their pricing has always been very good, as far as in comparison to other companies. They never exceed that. There are no hidden cost, they are always up front. They are pleasant to work with, from sales, to the installers, to the finance people. We are looking into getting siding in the near future. I was very happy with the overall experience! I have already made a recommendation to someone! They were fast and efficient. There was no mess and installation was great. They were in and out. It looks great and we are very happy. From sales to the installation, The Home Doctor was professional at all times. Good experience with the sales and installation of windows The sales representative was on time and very courteous. He knew his products and could compare them to other companies. He took the time to measure my windows although they were standard. The installers arrived on time and left the exterior and interior areas clean afterwards. They also removed the old windows from my property. Overall, I am very pleased with my new four 3 pane windows. These windows were effective in reducing noise from the busy street facing my town home. The Home Doctor is a local company so I was happy that I could purchase what I needed from them at a reasonable price. My second project with them. Knowledgeable sales folks. No high pressure. Quality work - and cleanup. They followed up from start to finish; the first person who arrived stayed until the end. Their service is of high quality, and they did an excellent job for me. The Home Doctor team took their time with me during the sales process, continued to answer my questions along the way, and the crew did a thorough and professional job! The Home Doctor was phenomenal, and I would highly recommend them for their services. Customer service and communication were fantastic. I would recommend the company based upon the product and ability to work with the company. The original crew sent to do the installation did not know how to install our windows. They had very professional service. They delivered on what they had promised. I thought it was really good. The Home Doctor Exterior has done all of my exterior work and they've done a top-quality job. They were very helpful. Initially, I explained to the salesperson that I was interviewing several companies. She informed me that they have more quality products and when challenged with one of their competitors, she came out more knowledgable. After choosing to work with them, I was notified in advance and scheduled a time for the weekend to do the installation as they considered my availability. As a result, they did a really good job during the installation and provided quality prices, service, and work. I would recommend them to anyone! The entire process was professional and courteous. The installation crew was on time, friendly, courteous and hard working. I would highly recommend! Quintas from your sales team went above and beyond to earn my business. He is the reason why I choose the Home Doctor for my project! GuildQuality partners with it's member companies to survey their customers and collect detailed feedback on their behalf. By administrating surveys as an unbiased third party we ensure that customers have the opportunity to express their true feelings about a project and that members get the most accurate and detailed feedback possible. When a survey contains the "Review" question, that customer's answer will show up on the member's profile page as a public review. Members have the option to turn off reviews but cannot hide individual reviews. It's all or nothing. This means that any reviews you see on a GuildQuality profile page are real comments left by the customer and verified by GuildQuality. Each item listed under "Customer satisfaction" represents a specific question asked by GuildQuality to customers of The Home Doctor as part of our survey process. The bar graph and percentage next to the question stand for the percentage of respondents that were "Satisfied" about that particular question. A customer is considered satisfied about about a question if they answered with 4 or more stars out of 5. For example if the "Communication" question is at 95% satisfaction that means that 95% of survey respondents answered that question with 4 or more stars out of 5 possible stars.More about surveys

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Originally Posted by: pickit1Can anyone explain to me what the Legato style of fingerpicking is? Legato is an Italian word that means "tied together". It is used in music to describe notes that sound smoothly connected together. Legato is accomplished by moving from one note to the next with no intervening silence, or as little as possible; and with as little rearticulation as possible. This tutorial covers legato playing techniques in detail.https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial.php?input=1540 Hope this helps! Please ask more if necessary & best of success with legato playing. :) Guitar Tricks InstructorChristopher Schlegel Lesson Directory

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4 ZODIACS WHO DK IF THE RELATIONSHIP IS SERIOUS Gemini: Their indecisiveness and love for variety make it hard for them to commit to a serious relationship. Sagittarius: Their love for adventure and freedom can make them hesitant to settle down. Aquarius: They value their independence and can struggle with the idea of being tied down in a serious relationship. Pisces: Their romantic nature can make them see the best in people, even if the relationship is just a fling. These signs may struggle with communication and may not be upfront about their intentions. It's important for partners of these signs to have open and honest communication to ensure both parties are on the same page. Understanding the personality traits of these signs can help navigate relationships with them. LIKE, SHARE AND SAVE

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Gynecologic Oncology Newsroom Dr. Vasilev In The News Dr. Vasilev addresses the annual Chautaqua meeting 2016, covering molecular age of integrative holistic medicine and cancer fighting nutrition. Dr. Vasilev discusses recently published study about “Fasting-mimicking diets: Could they help treat cancer? Dr. Vasilev comments on robotic minimally invasive excisional surgery for Reader’s Digest. Dr. Vasilev discusses bloating, endometriosis and ovarian cancer connection for Medium.com. Dr. Vasilev addresses the connection of bloating and ovarian cancer and link to endometriosis, for BestLifeOnline.com. Dr. Vasilev warns about persistent bloating symptoms which may be diet but may also be endometriosis or even ovarian cancer, for BestLifeOnline.com. Dr. Vasilev notes some important tips about cervical cancer and how to protect your self from it, for Glamour Mag. Dr. Vasilev discusses how menstrual cycles change during and after chemotherapy for SheKnows.com Dr. Vasilev contributes to the list of 50 health symptoms you should never ignore, like persistent pelvic pain or pressure, for MSN.com Dr. Vasilev comments on what’s right and wrong about ovarian cancer screening for Reader’s Digest. Dr. Vasilev comments on HPV, cervical cancer and vaccination effectivness for SheKnows.com. Dr. Vasilev comments on why the very common sexually transmitted HPV or Human Papillomavirus is hard to avoid for Healthyways.com Dr. Vasilev comments on subtle ovarian cancer symptoms that should not be ignored for Bustle.com Dr. Vasilev comments on bloating as a symptom for ovarian cancer which should be evaluated for Prevention magazine. Dr. Vasilev comments on cures especially being possible for ovarian cancer when you listen to your body and early diagnosis is made for Bustle.com Dr. Vasilev comments on this exciting research advance regarding blocking the growth of ovarian cancer stem cells for Oncology Times. Dr. Vasilev comments on how 90 percent of ovarian cancer cases are preventable thorugh lifestyle choices for Readers Digest and MSN.com Dr. Vasilev comments on how HPV vaccination can be a lifesaver by preventing 99% of cervical cancer for Lifezette.com Dr. Vasilev dispels myths about palm oil and Nutella causing cancer for SELF magazine. Dr. Vasilev discusses the pros and cons of screening and what to do with the result to reduce the chances of cervical cancer for REUTERS (example pub on the Jl of Clinical Pathways) An Integrative Gynecological Oncologist’s Perspective On How To Reduce Your Risk Of Dying From Endometrial Cancer Dr. Vasilev discusses lifestyle choices and how you can reduce the risk of getting and dying from endometrial cancer for Huffington Post. Dr. Vasilev comments on Gwen Ifill’s unfortunate death from endometrial cancer and what you can do to prevent this from happening to you for SELF magazine. Dr. Vasilev comments on use of vaginal estrogens for vaginal atrophy and sexual dysfunction due to aromatase inhibitor treatment in women with early-stage breast cancer, for REUTERS wire. HPV Vaccination: More Effective Than Thought… While some parents still hold back on the shots, evidence shows they work very well Dr. Vasilev comments on how cervical cancer vaccines are working far better than anticipated and what else you can do to prevent cervical cancer, for Lifezette magazine. One Less HPV Shot for Teens… Vaccine series works so well that some children only need two visits now, not three Dr. Vasilev comments on how fewer shots are needed for an already very effective HPV cervical cancer vaccine program, for Lifezette magazine. Dr. Vasilev comments on pelvic pain among other symptoms not to ignore in order to avoid disease and prevent cancer, for Bustle Magazine. Dr. Vasilev comments on how treatment improvements have reduced deaths from ovarian cancer, but also comments on prevention tips, for SELF Magazine. Dr. Vasilev dispels multiple myths about ovarian cancer and important tips on prevention and early diagnosis in order to improve your chances of beating ovarian cancer, for Readers Digest.

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Hair toppers have become a game-changer for those seeking to transform their look effortlessly. From adding volume and length to enhancing natural texture and exploring trendy styles, hair toppers offer endless possibilities to elevate your hairstyle. In this article, we will delve into the latest hair topper styles and trends, helping you discover the perfect option to enhance your unique beauty. Whether you’re dealing with hair loss, thinning hair, or simply desiring a fresh change, read on to explore the transformative power of the latest styles. - The Natural Look: Lace Front Toppers Achieving a natural-looking hairline is a top priority for many individuals. Lace front toppers are the perfect solution for seamlessly blending the topper with your natural hairline. These toppers feature a thin, sheer lace material along the front, mimicking the appearance of natural hair growth. With their undetectable edges, lace front toppers create a realistic look and give the illusion of hair growing directly from the scalp. Customizable Parting: One of the standout features of lace front toppers is their customizable parting. You can style the hair away from the face, sweep it to the side, or tuck it behind your ears with complete confidence. Breathable Comfort: Lace front toppers are not only aesthetically pleasing but also provide superior comfort. The sheer lace material is breathable, allowing air to circulate and preventing discomfort or excessive sweating that can occur with traditional wigs. This breathability ensures that you can wear your lace front topper for extended periods without feeling hot or uncomfortable. The lightweight nature of the lace also adds to the overall comfort, making it feel like a seamless extension of your hair. - Amp Up the Volume: Hair Topper Styles for Thinning Hair If you’re dealing with thinning hair, adding volume can significantly transform your look. Toppers designed specifically for adding volume provide a boost to your existing hair, creating a fuller and more luscious appearance. Look for toppers with strategically placed layers and thicknesses that integrate seamlessly with your natural hair. These volumizing toppers can be clipped or taped in, providing a secure fit and instant confidence. Toppers with synthetic or human hair options: When choosing a volumizing topper for thinning hair, you have the option of selecting synthetic or human hair. Synthetic hair toppers are more budget-friendly and often come pre-styled, providing convenience and ease of use. 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These toppers offer the luxury of length without the commitment of growing your hair out. From cascading waves to sleek and straight styles, long hairpieces are available in a plethora of options to suit your desired look. Experiment with different textures and colors to find your perfect match and transform into a glamorous version of yourself. - Texture and Style: Curly and Wavy Hairpieces Adding texture to your hair can instantly elevate your style and create a playful, dynamic look. Curly and wavy hairpieces are an excellent choice for individuals with naturally curly or wavy hair or those who desire a new texture. These toppers provide defined curls or soft waves that blend seamlessly with your existing hair. Whether you prefer loose waves, tight curls, or anything in between, curly and wavy toppers allow you to embrace your unique style and transform your look effortlessly. 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Are you fussy and particular about the way your hair looks each day when you leave home? If you are that way then you are definitely in the majority. That is why some of the most important items that you own are your hair styling tools. If you are like most people you may not be getting the most out of these tools. This is usually because they are not matched up properly with the type of hair you have or they simply are not a quality built hair styling product. That is where we come into play. At Hairtools.org we have dedicated ourselves to helping match you up with the perfect tools to style your hair. We have all the information you will ever need on the best hair tools for women. The hair styling tools we will introduce you to on this website will not only help your hair look better but you will be able to style it faster and with less effort How Do We Go About Getting You the Important Hair Tool Info You Need? 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Paid Parental Leave Return to Work Policy Flexible Working Arrangements Leadership Development Program Raise Numbers Of Women In Leadership Internal Women's Networking Group Equal Pay Initiatives At Jacobs, we’re helping our clients innovate and grow by designing, engineering, and executing the construction of their various facilities that are changing our world. We’re seeking for Structural Engineers to help oversee the complex projects and the everyday project tasks for a variety of clients in both Public and Private sectors. This opportunity will help you grow your career. Based in Hong Kong, you’ll have an opportunity to work on projects across Asia with the support of a global team. By developing detailed scopes, reports and schedules, you’ll help our teams achieve our client’s objectives. You will be involved in the following types of projects: Superstructure works – feasibility study, design and construction Foundation and substructure works – feasibility study, investigation, design and construction Bridge works – investigation, design and construction Audition works – on site and factory production audition Here’s What You’ll Need: Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Structural engineering or equivalent Relevant work experience Corporate Member of HKIE (Structural) or equivalent is an advantage Good communication skills and proficient in written and spoken English and Chinese is desirable Jacobs. A world where you can.

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The group’s comeback, scheduled on June 8th with the release of their second EP ‘Vivid’, will be postponed as well. Youngmin was out till late with his pals for late supper on Sunday, May 31st, before driving back to his lodging in his own car. He was subsequently stopped by local police and tested for drink-driving, which later came as positive. The 24 year-old singer is currently reflecting on his misdeeds. Their entertainment label Brand New Music have also made an official announcement, and stated that Youngmin “will be halting all promotions as a member of AB6IX”, indefinitely. “AB6IX’s new album, which was scheduled to be released on June 8, will be postponed to June 29 after reorganization of the team”, they added, coming back with only four members. THIS SPACE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK.

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Sterling Silver 18 inch Diamond Cut Rolo Chain with Lobster Clasp |Recycled Detail||99% Post-Consumer Recycled Silver| |Nation of Origin||Italy| |Manufacturing Method||Machine Made| A sparkly, tiny rolo chain for all of your silver necklace needs. The 2422 series is available as footage or a prefinished necklace chain, meaning it comes with a jump ring on one end, and a spring ring or lobster on the other. Spring rings and lobster clasps include an internal steel spring for strength and security. This rolo chain is finished with a diamond cut so the links catch the light in the best way possible. Slide one of our sterling silver charms or pendants on for a quick necklace, or attach one of your own designs. Watch the video below for more information on our 2422 series of diamond cut rolo chains! Footage Chain Note: Bulk chain is priced per inch. All chains are sold in 12 inch minimum quantities unless a 10 foot minimum is noted. We may use segments of 7 inches or longer to fulfill your order if continuous lengths are not available. Spooled lengths are segmented at the factory so we cannot guarantee continuous lengths of any specific measure. |Chain Style||Rolo & Belcher| |Chain Length||18 inch| |Chain Clasp||Lobster Clasp| |Chain Width MM||1.1mm - 1.5mm| |Chain Wire Links||Domed| |Link Thickness Gauge||24 Gauge| |Link Thickness MM||0.51mm| |Link Width MM||1.50mm| |Link Length MM||1.50mm| |Link ID Gauge||19ga| |Link ID MM||0.90mm| Not enough Inventory? Submit your email address and desired total quantity below, and we will notify you when stock arrives.

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Legislative Assembly for the ACT: 1995 Week 9 Hansard (23 November) . . Page.. 2500 .. MR WOOD (continuing): for particular important works - for example, the Gungahlin Town Centre planning - but let me acknowledge, as Minister, that times were tight in the Planning Authority. This budget brings a 6 per cent reduction to the Planning Authority in the terms here in the budget papers, and that is due primarily to a reduction in the higher level of activity required for the Gungahlin town planning and through efficiency gains. That will be, I think, much the most substantial part of the saving that is required. Earlier this week the Chief Minister brought down the Stein report and I am wondering, in the context of that report, whether we need to look again at the funding for the Planning Authority. The Stein report has made some very severe criticisms of all the staff in the Planning Authority. Certain people have been particularly identified, but that criticism carries through to all who work there. I reflect, Mr Speaker, that in the last few years we introduced a Land Act that has brought new and substantially increased functions to the Planning Authority. Associated with that, we introduced a new Territory Plan, also with new and increased functions, and, in particular, significant changes to what could happen in Canberra. Those changes brought an enormous increase in applications going to the Planning Authority. The changes that were made in the B1 zone and the work that went on in Kingston were an enormous amount of work for the authority. Their workload increased tremendously. I was aware of it at the time; but, in the light of the Stein report, I am now concerned that perhaps we did not fund the authority enough. There is ample comment in the Stein report about difficulties in responding to requests from the community. I think we have to look anew at the budget for the Planning Authority to see whether it has been adequately funded. We will all look most carefully at the comments in the Stein report, those very severe criticisms; but, as we do so, and as we make our assessments about that, we must look at the budget as well. We must be sure that this Assembly has treated properly that very large staff in the Planning Authority with the allocation of funds that we have given them. MR HUMPHRIES (Attorney-General and Minister for the Environment, Land and Planning (1.09 am): Mr Wood does raise an important issue in respect of the operation of the Planning Authority. It was perfectly plain to me, as I think it was plain to Mr Wood, that there were intense pressures on members of the staff of the Planning Authority in operating the ACT's planning system, almost all of them due, incidentally, to the way in which we as politicians formulated and developed the planning system that placed those sorts of pressures on them. It became incumbent on the Government to identify better ways of providing services, such as either to relieve pressure on those planners or to develop better resources or more resources to help them meet that task. I commend to the house in that respect the Mant and Collins report, which I tabled earlier today but was not able to speak to because of the shortage of time. I suggest that that does contain some very interesting suggestions about how we might better organise the available resources in our planning system to overcome some of those difficulties. It may not be the full answer. Indeed, I know that there are some problems with the approach; but I think it is essential that we reconsider the structure of planning administration in the Territory, if Stein did not make that absolutely and abundantly necessary anyway, to deliver our services to people in a way that satisfies them without

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Legislative Assembly for the ACT: 2003 Week 3 Hansard (13 March) . . Page.. 1054 .. make to that statement. Firstly, Winnunga Nimmityjah rooms are in Ainslie, not in O'Connor as I stated. Secondly, the committee was advised in a public hearing that Winnunga has 41 staff. However, this advice was incorrect, and the source has now revised this advice. Winnunga has only 27 staff. Private members business notice No 9-proposed removal from the notice paper MR CORNWELL (4.19): I seek leave to move a motion to remove private members business notice No 9 from the notice paper. MR SPEAKER: The clerk was notified by Mrs Cross a short time ago that she wanted that removed from the notice paper. MR CORNWELL: I seek leave to speak to the removal of the motion, with the Assembly's permission. Leave not granted. Suspension of standing and temporary orders MR CORNWELL (16.20): I move: That so much of the standing and temporary orders be suspended as would prevent Mr Cornwell from addressing the Assembly in relation to the removal of notice No 9 from the Notice Paper. MR CORNWELL: I think the matter of the removal of notice No 9 is a commendable decision by Mrs Cross. MR SPEAKER: Stick to the suspension, Mr Cornwell. MR CORNWELL: I am, sir. The reason I am stating that there is a need to remove this is that there was never any need for it to be there because of the fact that, if it was sub judice, it could not be discussed within the Assembly. However, if it was not sub judice, then there was nothing to stop anybody moving a motion to the effect that it be debated within the Assembly. Therefore, the Speaker need not be involved at all. MR SPEAKER: Mr Cornwell, you are going to have to stick to the reasons why you suspend the standing orders. MR CORNWELL: I am supporting the motion to remove the matter from the notice paper because there was no reason for it in the first place. This is my reason for suspending standing orders-so I can then address this in a more comprehensive fashion. There was no point or purpose in its being there in the first place. I think the Assembly may have made an error in allowing this to go forward, because clearly the member who put it there was remarkably ignorant of the processes of the house. We should have noted this and advised her accordingly. I do not believe this type of thing is in the best interests of the Assembly. It does nothing for the dignity of the Assembly, the Speakership, or

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A lovely Art Nouveau period jewelry box would be perfect for rings and has a hinged lid. - 1900s American antique box - Spelter cast metal alloy with an original worn gilt finish - In very fine condition with some losses to original gilt - see photos Size is 4.5" wide, 2.5" deep, and 3" tall. Please view 12 photos at full screen size for best detail. Related items in photos are sold separately. We carefully pack and ship Fed Ex or USPS depending on size and destination. Shipping charge added at check out. We offer discounts for shipping multiple pieces and very economical rates to many areas in WI, IL, MN, MO and OH as well as FREE Store Pick Up in Kaukauna, WI. Contact us for more information. Item # 45986

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In this part of our web page, we give our patients the chance to tell you in their words about how chiropractic and Dr. Klatt have helped them in the past and continue to help them so they can live healthier lives. I started chiropractic care back in 1980 because I was having migraine headaches. In addition, I was very nervous, had low back pain and a bad case of arthritis. Most of these problems had been going on for years despite using medications, traction and exercises to try and help. As a result of chiropractic care, I have very few headaches - and when I do have one it is less intense. I don't use any muscle relaxors or tranquilizers any more. Also, I have fewer colds and my allergies are much better. I work with dairy cattle and that is very rough work so I find that my body works best if I get adjusted about every three weeks. Besides, I enjoy never having a drug "hangover"! My daughter has been under chiropractic care for eighteen years and my grandchildren get adjusted as well, so you can see we are a chiropractic family. My daughter believes like I do - chiropractic first! I always recommend that my friends become chiropractic patients. Sometimes they are stubborn and try other things, but when nothing helps, they are ready to take my chiropractic advise! My 11 year old son, Austin, has suffered from childhood headaches sine he was 5 years of age. We checked all the food allergies. Nothing. We were told it was his nerves, stress, all kinds of things. Finally, his pediatrician said, "Migraines. He might grow out of them," was all he could tell us. He didn't want to prescribe anything yet. It was terrible. We watched Austin bang his head and cry. We used Motrin and caffeine to help him, but it usually took him getting sick, vomiting and then sleeping twelve hours to get over a typical headache. I bought Motrin every month. I knew we were giving him too much, but what is a mother to do? Well, a few months ago I had a severe back problem and I had heard Dr. Tony Klatt talk about the Pro-Adjuster on his radio program, so I decided to give it a try. It worked quite well for me, by the way. I mentioned to Dr. Tony one day about Austin being at home with one of his headaches. He asked for more information and suggested that I should bring Austin in the next time he was having a headache. I did. Dr. Tony did his exam and started adjusting Austin with the Pro-Adjuster. Austin is now a different child. He sleeps better, more relaxed. It is easier to get him up in the morning and he eats better. But most important - NO MORE HEADACHES! I haven't bought Motrin since he's been going to Dr. Tony. He told us that Austin's C-1 vertebra was out of alignment and showed us it was off the chart on the Pro-Adjuster screen. After one adjustment, it was amazing how it came in place. Austin loves going to see Dr. Klatt and always talks about how good it feels. I am just so grateful that Dr. Tony and the Pro-Adjuster gave us our son back! Before I came to Dr. Klatt I could barely walk I had severe pain in my right hip that ran down my leg. I was unable to sleep comfortably even with the muscle relaxors my other doctor prescribed for me. Dr. Klatt explained that I had the problem for years, most likely even though even thought it was only three weeks since the pain really put me down. After the first two Activator adjustments I could walk better - not humped over. After four adjustments, II only had a catch in my right hip. After six adjustments, I had no pain. Now, after eight adjustments, I feel great! No more sleeping pills!! Dr. Klatt explained that the healing process takes time and I want to fix my problem for good, not just get relief. Thank you, Dr. Klatt - I absolutely recommend you to everyone! I came to Dr. Klatt's office with my neck in terrible pain. The burning was going down into my left arm and it was getting worse as time went by. The worse thing was, I didn't even know what started it all! Well, Dr. Klatt explained the nervous system to me in a way that made real sense. I finally understood what was causing the problem and I'm glad to say that after four Impuse IQ adjustments, I feel so much better that I can hardly believe it! I first came to see Dr. Klatt in June of 1997 when I was having a constant 'crick' in my neck, severe headaches, lower back pain and constipation. I had tried a lot of other things for my problems and medical doctors had prescribed everything from pain killers to strong muscle relaxors. After Dr. Klatt began treating me with his Activator, it wasn't long before I started getting relief. In fact, it was the first time in years that I felt relief. I have notices several benefits from getting adjustments - I don't have that constant 'crick' anymore, my headaches, when I havve them, are not as severe and my low back is much better. I never knew that the nerves in my low back could actually cause constipation, but I do now. Other members of my family have had good results with chiropractic care and I would definitely recommend Dr. Klatt to anyone. He has been a tremendous help to me! I had been suffering from stiff joints and a 'crick' in my neck that had been going on for about five years. I guess I finally got tired of living on pain relievers, so I came to see Dr. Tony Klatt. After just a few adjustments I noticed that my pain was mostly gone. I felt so much better mentally and physically. I can honestly say that I feel great for the first time in a long time! Other members of my family have had good results with chiropractic as well and I would recommend Dr. Tony Klatt to anyone who wants to feel better. I first came to see Dr. Klatt a couple months ago because I was having shoulder problems. The pain was in my left shoulder and it hurt all of the time. This has been going on for one year and, since I am a hair dresser, it was really affecting my work, although I tried not to let it. I had been taking muscle relaxors, pain medication and anti-inflammatory drugs to try and ease the pain. Of course I didn't like the way the drugs made me feel, but what could I do? Well, fortunately, I heard about Dr. Tony Klatt and his light force Activator adjustments. Thankfully, I have finally found relief from my pain. Not only do my neck and shoulder feel better, but Dr. Klatt has taught me how my body's nervous system is actually working better than it ever has before. I definitely recommend Dr. Tony Klatt. Mary Jean W. When I first came to Dr. Klatt I could hardly walk because my left hip hurt so bad. I could hardly pick up my left foot. I had to drag it to get around. I had problems going up and down steps and walking up hills. I had to put my right foot up, the drag my left foot behind. I have now been to Dr Klatt four times and can walk without dragging my left foot any more. I can go up my steps one foot in front of the other. I'm not 100% yet but I am much better. I feel like I am getting there! Before I came to see Dr. Klatt I was having headaches as often as 3 to 4 times per day. I was having a lot of anxiety as well as deep pressure in my chest. In addition, I was having some burning in my feet that started about 6 1/2 years ago. Dr. Klatt explained about how my nervous system controls everything in my body and he said he thought he could help me. Now, my headaches are practically gone. I only have 1 or 2 per month. The anxiety is gone along with the pressure in my chest. The burning in my feet only happens occasionally when I stand for too long a period of time. I would recommend Dr. Klatt and his Pro-Adjuster to anyone who is at the end of their rope like I was! I have been seeing Dr. Klatt for a few months now. I came in because I was having neck, hip and lower back problems. After a few weeks of adjustments I felt like a new person. About June 23rd I had a severe dizzy spell. I felt so light headed and week! All that day and the whole weekend, I just sat in the recliner. This was the only place I could feel rested. I couldn't wait for Monday! On Monday afternoon, I finally went to the office and told Dr. Klatt what had happened over the weekend. He knew just what to do to help me. He adjusted the top of my neck. The moment he got through with the Impulse IQ adjustment, I knew immediately that the dizziness was gone. I felt like a new person. I haven't had a dizzy spell since then. Thank you, Dr . Klatt for helping me. I was suffering with low back pain and sciatica for eight years. I went to traditional doctors, orthopedic surgeons, physical therapists and also tried several medications which I didn't rely on because most of them give me nausea. None of these worked. Chiropractic, acupuncture, ice and bed rest helped me ease the pain better than anything else I had tried. I believed I was going to have to learn to live with the pain for the rest of my life. But I never gave up hope that there were other alternatives available. My lower back problems made me feel twice my actual age. I also suffered from depression because every day I was living with the pain in addition to decreased range of motion. When at it's worse, my low back pain radiated down my leg causing my knee to buckle on me while walking. It was a very sharp pain all the way down to the calf area. At times I would be bed ridden due to the burning and aching. I had to go on short term disability due to the effect it had on my job. Before I sought help through chiropractic, I thought they could hurt you by twisting and turning your body and that once you go, you always had to go. But I knew for sure that I didn't want to go under the knife, so I was willing to give it a try. I'm so glad that I gave chiropractic a chance to work on my low back pain. The Pro-Adjuster gave me a new outlook on health all together. It has had a huge impact on my life by changing my view on traditional medicine regarding prescribing drugs and approaching everything on a more natural level. Chiropractic is the best medicine out there, if you ask me. People will take their car in for an alignment but will not do the same for their spine! Nothing makes you feel good like a deep adjustment and having all your nerves firing on optimal levels. The Pro-Adjuster takes chiropractic to a whole different level for me! I was one of the first patients of Dr. Klatt's when he first went into practice. I was suffering from lower back pain and lots of stress due to sickness in my home. He helped me tremendously with adjustments. I appreciate his honesty. It meant a lot to be able to say I like my doctor and I trust him. I recommend Dr. Klatt.

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The Biscuit Joint: Poems by David Kirby reviewed by Joelle Biele If Acura ever decides to get a new host for “Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee” or if Nike, say, wants to start its own series, “Poets in Sneakers Getting Jamba Juice,” David Kirby would be their man. Billy Collins, Denise Duhamel, and Campbell McGrath could all be guests, and if time travel were a possibility, Kirby could discuss candy and fleas with Ogden Nash and the nuances of “scalawag,” “mendacity,” and “meringue” with Marianne Moore. I know I’d watch. Kirby, who is a distinguished professor at Florida State University, is the author of some two dozen books, The Biscuit Joint being the latest. Kirby has also written critical studies, scads of book reviews—some of which appear in his essay collections—as well as children’s books and a biography of Little Richard, which is also part memoir about growing up in the post-war South. Having assembled literary dictionaries and bibliographies, edited collections of scholarly essays, and, with his wife, poet Barbara Hamby, put together that recent gem of an anthology, Seriously Funny, he’s an indefatigable champion of writers, books, and the people who study them. Kirby’s got range. A performer at heart, Kirby’s gift is the free-wheeling, comic monologue. In poems of some hundred-or-so lines that are often just a couple of sentences, Kirby writes in jagged stanzas that make use of the white space for suspense and breath. He mixes references to the canon with details about life in Tallahassee. Plato, Gauguin, and Cymbeline all make an appearance as do an 89-cent cup of coffee, “Tutti Frutti,” and a bag of chips. His language offers the same bright concoction with “dithyrambs” and “fakey,” “I HEART Hot Moms” and “pestilential.” Kirby has often said that he values poetry that entertains, that reaches a wide audience. He shares his enthusiasms high and low without showing off. Of course everyone talks about Turandot on Facebook as if they were exchanging vacation tips. Play with the unexpected is a large part of Kirby’s charm. His beast from Revelations comes out of King James and hip-hop. As he says in “Backwards Man”: “I’m the poet of circuses // but also art galleries and snacks. Really, though, I’d like to be / the poet of kindness and learning. Oh, / and kisses! And encounters, of course—chance encounters.” Underneath much of the clowning about sex and various body parts, many of Kirby’s poems express anxiety about the role of the artist and the place of art in society. He gets right to it in the book’s first poem, “Why I Don’t Drink Before Poetry Readings.” Moving from the general to the particular in one swooping sentence, the reading in question is at the speaker’s own university, where he has to balance his own needs as a writer while looking at a dean attempting to woo potential donors, another official hoping to smooth town-gown relations, women who want him to inspire them with the very best of Western thought, and a little girl who can’t decide if he’s a priest or singer hired for children’s parties. Who wouldn’t need a drink? Kirby wants to reach those readers, but on his own terms. In another poem he literally invites everyone who has died since he was born to his house so they can talk poems, especially Walt Whitman’s. He knows that they’re probably not that interested. No matter; he’s still going to try: “Come on / in, Grandma! You can sit next to Federico García Lorca.” When Kirby lets the terror in, nothing can stop him. It’s what made his book The House on Boulevard Street, and in particular his poem “Baby Combover,” such a hit. The speaker in “Siberia” looks out his train window and begins to think about the Russian writer Varlam Shalamov, who was sent twice to the gulag for a total of thirteen years, Shalamov’s story about Osip Mandelstam’s last hours, and the fear poetry instills in those in power. Kirby writes: I’m not afraid of you, poetry, therefore I must not be powerful. But you are. Poetry for president! Tippecanoe and poetry, too. United we stand, divided we write poetry. Poetry’s got my back! Why aren’t we all poets? Why aren’t we all in jail. The richness of this ending—its devastating range of tones—is part of what makes Kirby a poet of shared humanity. His antics on the page (in this poem its orgies) are anything but. His poetry embraces subjects, words, and readers of all types in a blaze of ebullience and humility. Published on October 22, 2013

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What are the types of Guardianship? My previous blog post discussed guardianship very broadly. Guardianship is a legal relationship where an individual (the “Guardian”) is appointed by the Clerk of the Superior Court to act on behalf of another individual (the “Ward”) who has been legally declared incompetent. In North Carolina, there are three different types of adult guardianships, including: - Guardian of the Person – this type of Guardian makes personal decisions for the Ward such as where he or she will live or what doctors will treat the Ward. A Guardian of the Person does not control the Ward’s money or assets. - Guardian of the Estate – this type of Guardian makes financial decisions for the Ward and controls the Ward’s money and assets. For example, a Guardian of the Estate would decide what bills to pay for the Ward and what assets to retain or sell. A Guardian of the Estate does not make personal decisions for the Ward. - General Guardian – this type of Guardian makes both personal and financial decisions for the Ward. Guardianship of the Estate and General Guardians Guardians of the Estate and General Guardians have the following responsibilities: - Organizing, gathering and protecting assets - Arranging appraisals of property when needed - Safeguarding property and assets from loss, whenever possible - Managing income from assets - Making appropriate payments - Obtaining court approval prior to any sale of major assets - Reporting to the court the estate’s status on a regular basis Accounting Requirements and Posting Bond Courts hold Guardians accountable to report about how money is invested and spent, and Guardians are personally liable for their actions. A Guardian of the Estate (and a General Guardian) must post a surety bond in order to protect the Ward’s assets from mismanagement or fraud. This bond acts like an insurance policy, and the Guardian will have to pay a premium with the insurance company providing the bond on the amount necessary to offer sufficient protection. The amount is based on the value of the Ward’s personal property and is set by state law. Additionally, a Guardian of the Estate (and a General Guardian) must file an initial inventory of the Ward’s assets within 90 days of qualification and annual accountings with the Clerk’s office. These annual accountings are audited and must be approved by the Clerk of Superior Court. The Guardian must file proof of assets held, income received, and amounts disbursed. This continues every year for the rest of the Ward’s lifetime, until the Ward dies or the guardianship is otherwise terminated. We work diligently with our clients every step of the way from obtaining the necessary bond paperwork to filing yearly accountings with the Clerk.

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With Hatica Check-ins, you can automate your team syncs and workflows, such as daily stand-ups, sprint retrospectives, pulse checks, and more. This helps you get valuable insights into your team's day-to-day work, blockers, and well-being, all while being completely async and efficient. Hatica Check-ins also seamlessly integrates with your workflows. With Activity Attachments, Hatica can integrate with your existing tools and automatically add that information to your check-ins, making them even more efficient for your team. Users with the Admin role can create and manage check-ins. Any user who's not an Check-in admin is a participant. There are two types of check-in participants: - Viewers: Viewers can view check-in data on the Hatica dashboards. - Submitters: Submitters can submit responses to check-ins. Prerequisite to create a Check-in for your team is to configure the Slack channel. Once you’ve configured the Slack Channel then: Go to the Check-ins tab (https://app.hatica.io/checkins (opens in a new tab)) and click the Create New Check-in button or select a template from the dashboard. Add or edit the questions based on your preference and click on next. Select the team you want to create the check-in for. You can also click on ”Add Members” to add new members to the team to include more participants. By default, all team members will be selected to submit the check-in form. However, you can specify which members should be allowed to view the check-in data on the dashboard. Pick the schedule for the check-in. You can specify the days of the week, repetition, notification time, and manage timezones. Select the Slack channel where you want to share the check-in summary report, which will contain submission stats at your chosen time of day. Click Publish to create the check-in. You can manage and update the configurations of the check-ins you are an admin of, including managing participants, adding new team members or admins, updating questions, schedules, and more. Go to the Check-ins tab (https://app.hatica.io/checkins (opens in a new tab)) in your Hatica Dashboard and find the check-in you want to update. You can filter the list by check-in type or status to simplify your search. Click on the Edit button. Once you have made your desired changes, click the Save button to apply them. Deleting a check-in is a permanent action. Once taken, all the data related to the check-in is deleted and can not be restored. To be on the safer side, you can choose to pause a check-in instead of deleting it. In this way you will still have your check-ins data in your Hatica dashboard. To Delete a Check-in, go to the update screen and click on the Delete button. Pausing a check-in in Hatica temporarily disables it. When a check-in is paused, participants won't receive notifications or be able to submit responses. It's useful when you want to halt a check-in temporarily, perhaps during holidays or special events, without permanently deleting it. To Pause a Check-in, go to the update screen and click on the Pause button.

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The Best Cars for Midtown Madness 2: Download and Enjoy Midtown Madness 2 Download Cars: A Guide to a Fun Racing Game If you are looking for a fun racing game that lets you drive around realistic cities in a variety of vehicles, then you might want to check out Midtown Madness 2. This is a 2000 open world racing game for Microsoft Windows, developed by Angel Studios and published by Microsoft. It is the sequel to 1999's Midtown Madness, and it offers even more madcap excitement with all the hair-raising racing challenges you've come to expect. In this article, we will tell you what are the main features of the game, how to download and install it on your PC, what are some of the reviews of the game, and answer some frequently asked questions. midtown madness 2 download cars Midtown Madness 2 features two all new locations: London and San Francisco. Both cities have been meticulously modeled to include many notable landmarks and attractions. 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If you’re just about to lose your hair and feel that hats just don’t suit you – read on. It’s probably simply the fact that you haven’t found the correct hat style, and shape that works for you. The secret is to find headwear that compliments your face shape. Our good friend Nicky, the milliner behind Suburban Turban, has put together this detailed guide on hat / headwear shapes and how they can be matched to your face shape. This isn’t an exact science and there are no hard and fast rules, so here is some guidance if you’re new to wearing hats and unsure what to look for. If you can define your overall face shape it should set you on the path to finding headwear that really suits you. We’ll have you looking great in headwear in no time at all! ROUND SHAPED FACES Characterized by a face that is as wide as it is long, round faces are more symmetrical. Although hats work well on round faces, many women with round faces feel hats don’t flatter them. Hat shape is particularly important for this group – round faces are crying out for something to counterbalance their symmetry. Asymmetry can take the form of a newsboy hat, fedora, baseball caps, turbans with asymmetrical trims or crowns. Avoid round shapes like a circular beanie. Hats and turbans with structure and angular details are good choices. Headwear with high tapered crowns work well as do hats with straight brims worn at an angle. Headbands can work well for round faces as they add height on top of the head to offset the width. Caps with tapered crowns and asymmetrical detail can also enhance a rounder face shape. While turbans and scarves can work, it’s important that turbans have asymmetrical shaping to them, in order to avoid making your face look rounder. Don’t forget the importance of pattern – this can distract the eye away from face shape and defined head shape. HEART SHAPED FACES Heart shaped faces have a chin that comes to a point and a wider forehead. Often the cheekbones are prominent. Those with heart shaped faces often find it easier to wear hats – most hat shapes look good on them. Beanies, hats, turbans, scarves, and pretty much any other type of headwear works. A good Beanie shape, close fitting to the head, but the bands wrapping around the hat soften the forehead line and defined head shape. The only issue is some people with heart shaped faces feel that the shape of their face and cheekbones are a bit too angular or that their foreheads are a little too prominent. To soften angular faces, start off with a turban or a hat in a softer, fuller style. Gathered detail along the side can help to minimize the width of her forehead, much like the brim of a hat would. SQUARE SHAPED FACES The most noticeable characteristics of a square shaped face are a wider strong jawline. Hats with a brim can visually narrow a wider face. Styles with circular elements can help to soften a square profile, so headwear with round crowns and brims are good choices. If you fancy a modern take on the cloche hat take a look at bucket hats. Berets are another great option – the fuller width of the hat style balances the strong lines of a square face. Tilting your hat off to the side and wearing it wonky can help, as can asymmetrical shapes to hats and turbans. Try to draw attention away from the jaw line. Avoid hats with short brims, no brims, squarer angular hat shapes, or turbans with a taller shape, rather than width at the eye line. Still unsure as to which face shape you are? OVAL SHAPED FACES Oval faces are longer than they are wide, with chin and forehead about the same width. Oval-shaped faces look good in almost any style of headwear! It’s perhaps best to avoid hats or turbans that add a lot of height at the crown. This can make your face look even longer. Oval faces can be described as oblong faces, depending on the length of the face versus the width. If your face is a bit longer and narrower than most, headwear can be the perfect way to balance that out. Hats with brims and cap peaks can visually divide the length of your face, making it seem less elongated. An over-sized Baker Boy cap shape – the style has plenty of crown volume around the face to offset the length. Decorative side trims and side knotted turbans work well for oval faces. The best way to see what suits your face shape is to work in front of a mirror, sliding the turban knot around your face to see where it looks most flattering There are no hard and fast rules but by working in the mirror you’ll soon see what ‘suits’ your face and what colours suddenly pick up your eyes. Most of us head for muted colours – navy, black, grey, neutrals, but it really is worth considering a brighter jewel colour. Worn around any face shape they lift the palest of complexions and help us to look less tired! Best Hat Styles for Hair Loss ‘BARGE’ & ‘BAKER BOY’ CAPS Traditional baseball caps are one to avoid – any fitted style to the crown will not tilt or pull down. Although, interestingly, this is quite an accepted ‘look’ for male hair loss. However, fabric caps sometimes known as Barge caps and Baker Boy caps can be softer to wear and have more fabric in them, without the obligatory baseball cap ‘cut out’ at the back. These small-brimmed, fabric casual hats are good for a little summer shade and when worn tilted slightly back on the head can comfortably cover the neck. This is probably one of the most readily available styles on the High St. particularly in summer. It is worth noting here that if you pull any hat square down on your head, it doesn’t look brilliant – it closes down the face and we look as if we are trying to hide beneath it. Tilt the hat front to back a little, so that your eyebrows are displayed and the base of your earlobes and suddenly the hat looks intentional but more relaxed. However, this may be considered more of an outdoor style because of its brim. BEANIE & CLOCHE HATS Some may think this is a hard look for anyone over 19 to pull off (!), but there are many different shaped beanies and soft nuances in pattern which have a significant effect on the final item when worn. The idea here is to add soft volume with fabric folds, print or texture. Anything too tight to the head, unless you are blessed with perfect bone structure, emphasises the shape of your face. Many women style their hair to create volume – a soft frame around the head – and a hat that can replicate this effect will be flattering to wear and easier to wear well. Silk headband scarves can be a ‘grown-up’ way of managing bald spots as they come and go. Don’t think high school Alice bands – more volume is required so that the band looks thicker around the head. There is also more width to a scarf, which means it can be opened out to cover the crown of the head/or the nape of the neck, or kept narrow to cover thinning hair at the temples. This particular item fits round the head exactly once. It’s a lovely casual fashion accessory for now. With thanks to Nicky at Suburban Turban for this information. For more details, please visit www.suburbanturban.co.uk

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Nowadays, there are more impressive advancements in dentistry, thanks to modern technology. It’s not surprising that most dental patients now enjoy Invisalign and many other dental services. What’s the fuss about Invisalign? This dental technology is one of the newest orthodontic procedures. It offers numerous benefits and is an excellent teeth-straightening method. What is Invisalign& How does it work? Invisalign is a procedure that uses a series of clear and invisible aligners to straighten misaligned teeth. It also fixes crowded teeth and bite issues. Invisalign is less invasive than traditional braces and uses removable aligners that won’t interfere with your daily activities. You can remove them when brushing, flossing, or enjoying your meals. How long does it take to notice results? This varies from one patient to another. Other factors affecting the success rate of the procedure include your dental condition and the choice of dentist. You can see results within six weeks, but some people wait a little longer. Is Invisalign hygienic? Unlike traditional braces, your food won’t get stuck in the Invisalign braces. These form trays, and you can remove them while eating. Invisalign braces are hygienic and are a perfect option for many. However, you must wear the aligners for over 16 hours daily for excellent results. Avoid removing them often, and be sure to brush and floss your teeth before putting the aligners back. Is Invisalign painful? Pain is a common concern for most patients. Invisalign braces are mostly replaced for new aligners after every two weeks and sometimes weekly. All aligners cause slight movements and put some pressure on your teeth. This can cause some discomfort but not really genuine pain. This may feel like a dull ache for some patients, and your dentist will prescribe painkillers to ease the discomfort. Teeth whitening- Is it possible while wearing Invisalign aligners? Your teeth are sensitive during realignment. This can result in complications if you choose to go for teeth whitening. Most orthodontics recommends that you wait for about six weeks before considering teeth whitening. Invisalign prices- Is the procedure costly? Both dentists and orthodontists can offer Invisalign services. Orthodontists undergo rigorous and superior training and will charge more than dentists. Invisalign is relatively a new dental technology. And the experience levels of service providers vary, so is the cost. Experienced providers charge more, making many people seek cheaper alternatives. The average Invisalign prices in the US range around $5000. But in Newyork, the price ranges between $6000-$8000. It’s then wise to compare the costs between different providers when seeking Invisalign services. Are there additional maintenance costs? The good thing about Invisalign is that it’s less noticeable than braces. It also looks invisible in Instagram marketing photos but still enhances your appearance. What’s more? Invisalign is easy to maintain, and you can wash with ease. There are no additional maintenance costs. However, you must care for your Invisalign brace until the replacement time. Invisalign is a new treatment, and not all dentists have the expertise to perform it successfully. Seek Invisalign services from skilled and experienced professionals and enjoy excellent results. Also, don’t compromise on the quality of braces by seeking cheap services. Si vous prenez des inhibiteurs du CYP3A4 tels que l’itraconazole Onmel, Sporanox , l’érythromycine Akne-mycin, Staticin ou le kétoconazole Xolegel, Extina, Nizoral , il est probable que votre dose de départ soit de 25 mg. Effets secondaires Il est possible que certains effets secondaires n’aient pas été rapportés. Cependant, il est nécessaire de demander immédiatement conseil à votre fournisseur de soins de santé si vous ressentez l’un des effets indésirables suivants: Douleurs musculaires; Nez saignant; La diarrhée; Respiration laborieuse ou difficile; Rougeur du visage, du cou ou de la poitrine; Mal de tête; Tendresse ou douleur autour des yeux et des pommettes; Rougeur de votre peau Éternuement; Maux d’estomac après les repas; Nez qui coule ou bouché; Difficulté à dormir; Une peau exceptionnellement chaude. www.cialispascherfr24.com Précautions Ne prenez pas de Viagra si vous prenez des médicaments à base de nitrate pour des problèmes cardiaques ou des douleurs à la poitrine.

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Liberal-NDP agreement could deliver important improvements to public health care, says Health Coalition The Canadian Health Coalition expressed optimism the Liberal-NDP Confidence and Supply Agreement announced Tuesday could advance public health care significantly for everyone in Canada through a universal national pharmacare program, dental care, more doctors and nurses, improved long-term care, and other investments. “This agreement has the potential to deliver significant improvements in public health care for patients, families, and frontline workers,” said Pauline Worsfold, RN, chairperson of the Canadian Health Coalition. “Public health care is in crisis, and new investments into programs and continuing progress towards universal national pharmacare are needed urgently,” she added. “Filled prescriptions mean empty emergency rooms, and a universal single-payer pharmacare program not only saves money, but more importantly, saves lives.” The Canadian Health Coalition has urged the federal government to increase its share of health care spending with provinces and territories through programs for pharmacare and long-term care that will provide measurable improvements and accountability in public health care for people in Canada. There is broad public and political support for a universal, single-payer pharmacare program as described in the 2019 Final Report of the Advisory Council on the Implementation of National Pharmacare, which was commissioned by the governing Liberals and led by Dr. Eric Hoskins, the former Health Minister of Ontario. The devastating impact of the pandemic in long-term care facilities, especially in for-profit, privately-owned facilities, demonstrates the need to repair the damage caused by chronic underfunding and a national Safe Long-Term Care Act with enforceable standards. The Canadian Health Coalition was founded in 1979 to support public health care. It comprises unions representing frontline health care workers, community groups, and researchers. “It’s a good day today,” said Steven Staples, national director of policy and advocacy at the Canadian Health Coalition. “We think this agreement could deliver important improvements to public health care. There’s work to be done and there are details to be filled in, but particularly on issues like pharmacare, it really gets things back on track.” The Globe and Mail, March 23, 2022 Delivering for Canadians Now from pm.gc.ca Delivering for Canadians Now from ndp.ca

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Founder and CEO Mike founded HDD in 2008 with the goal of helping health plans and software vendors maximize the value of healthcare data to improve clinical and financial performance. Mike has dedicated his career to the effective use of healthcare data and technology. He has broad experience leading projects in health technology, data strategy, reporting and analytics, software design and implementation, and healthcare quality measurement. As CEO, Mike is focused on collaborating with health plans, providers, federal and state agencies, and analytic/technology vendors to improve quality of care, refine performance measurement and drive revenue growth. Mike also supports several client projects providing strategy and execution to improve HEDIS® and Stars rates. Prior to founding HDD, Mike worked with several New England area health plans, state Medicaid and human service agencies, and health analytic vendors in several roles including data analytics, account management, and client implementation. Mike founded and leads the Linkedin HEDIS® Improvement Forum with over 2,500 participants. He is also certified in Critical Outcomes Reporting Analysis by the Disease Management Purchasing Consortium, a distinction held by less than 200 professionals globally. Mike has a B.A. in Economics from Bentley University and an M.B.A. from Bentley University. Mike is a frequent speaker in the RISE Quality series of conferences and is recognized as a thought leader in HEDIS® data management and chart review. John is a medical economist who leads the health economics and outcomes research practice at Health Data Decisions. He brings broad expertise in clinical outcome studies, program evaluation, statistical programming, and predictive modeling. 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Keith is an expert in quality measurement and HEDIS® improvement and brings a strong foundation in public health. Keith manages HEDIS® operations for a variety of health plans and has helped to create innovative programs to increase the quality of care and reduce costs. Recently, he developed algorithms to ensure care standards are met in frail elders with a Senior Care Organization. He also helped improve the capture of risk information for both health plans and vendors. In addition, Keith leads our education and training program and hosts a monthly webinar series on advanced HEDIS® topics. Keith is a popular speaker who presents frequently at national conferences. Prior to joining HDD, Keith led HEDIS® and clinical quality initiatives at Harvard Pilgrim Healthcare, Neighborhood Health Plan, Boston Medical Center HealthNet Plan, and was most recently the health care quality and HEDIS® product manager for McKesson Care and Analytics. He also served as the elected chair of the New England HEDIS® coalition. Keith’s background includes vendor management, health care software development, managed care, and direct care environments. He is skilled in product and program development, management, and evaluation with extensive knowledge of health care services, business analytics, quality measurement, HEDIS®, accreditation standards, quality improvement, and government-sponsored programs. Keith has extensive experience developing quality and process improvement initiatives and has solid technical skills to meet rigorous client data requests. Keith has a B.A. in Biology from Boston University and an M.P.H. in Social and Behavioral Sciences from Boston University School of Public Health. In her role as Director of Consulting Services, Liz is responsible for partnering with HDD’s clients strategically and efficiently. She supports health plans with process design and management for more streamlined operations, especially in the quality space. Optimizing HEDIS®, Stars and other government or state programs is often constrained by time and resources and Liz prides herself on working to find creative solutions for her clients. Liz and her team specialize in detailed analytics that gets to the root cause of quality rate trends which is the foundation of informed decision making and driving change. She encourages her clients to always challenge their ideas and expectations with data and ensure that their resources and strategy are pointing in the right direction. Prior to joining HDD, Liz was an Analyst and Scrum Master with McKesson. She worked closely with the software development team on financial risk and quality software products. Liz has a B.A. in Neuroscience from Johns Hopkins University. David brings over 20 years of experience in economic forecasting and policy research for state government and health plans. David is an expert in data visualization, forecasting and prediction strategies, ARIMA and logistic regression models, as well as neural networks. Using extensive knowledge of industry standards and regulations, statistics, and data analytics, he develops solutions that promote the integration of risk and quality programs across all operational areas. David is our risk adjustment thought leader for HEDIS® and Stars projects and leads advanced analytic programs for Federal and State governments and national non-profit organizations across the healthcare industry. Before joining HDD, David analyzed and optimized risk models for Martins Point Health Care’s MA plan, helping to achieve a 5 Star rating. David also worked to integrate data from a wide number of sources to distill into actionable results at Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield and the City of Portland, Maine Healthcare for the Homeless program. In addition, he provided economic forecasting and policy research for the Maine Governor’s office. David has a B.A. in Philosophy from Colby College and an M.S. in Public Policy and Management from the University of Southern Maine. Patrick leads client delivery operations for Health Data Decisions. He conducts analytic projects including performance measurement and quality analytics, as well as projects in HEDIS®, patient-centered medical homes, and medical economics studies. Patrick has an extensive history of working with healthcare data. He joined HDD from Coastal Medical in Rhode Island, one of the largest ACOs in the state, where he managed analytical work for risk-based contract reporting and CMS Shared Savings submissions. 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It’s the canine days of summer season when temps can attain over 90 nearly wherever within the nation. However that ice chilly lemonade you’re holding? With its 350 energy and 68 or so grams of sugar, it’s definitely not doing all your waistline any favors. Put down that prime calorie drink and check out our prime 6 cool and refreshing methods to drink away a few of that stomach fats. Quench your thirst and get swimsuit abs on the identical time. Learn additionally the way to get sturdy horny abs with out crunches and sit ups. 1. Flavored Water When it’s sizzling exterior, you need to keep hydrated. Consuming loads of water helps your physique to take care of its temperature, stops water retention, and may even make you are feeling full so that you eat much less. 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