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The application cycle for the fall 2023 program is now open.
The Master of Science in Medical Science (MMS) program is designed to help talented students develop strong, well-rounded academic portfolios and become competitive candidates for medical school or other graduate programs.
Located on the Center City Campus of Drexel University College of Medicine in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, this two-year program combines medical school equivalent coursework, opportunities for interdisciplinary studies, and a rich research experience. Throughout this two-year program, students are carefully mentored and advised as they prepare for and apply to medical school or other graduate programs.
MMS Interdisciplinary Graduate Studies in the Biomedical Sciences - Graduate Minors
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Students in the Master of Science in Medical Science program may take coursework leading to a minor in disciplines related to medicine and health care. Some examples of graduate minors include, but are not to limited to, Clinical Research Organization & Management and Drug Discovery & Development.
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Tag / Celine Sciamma
Girlhood (2014) – The Economics of Identity
Film, French Film, Sciamma
2014, Boyhood, Celine Sciamma, French Film, gender, Girlhood, Sexuality, Tomboy, Water Lillies
And so ends the trilogy of films that began the career of Celine Sciamma… Like many French directors, Sciamma began her career by considering childhood and young adulthood. Her debut feature Water Lillies tells of a young girl who falls head-over-heels in love with an older girl who, despite being flattered by the attention and eager to return the flirtation, is more interested in boys. Set amidst the sun-drenched modernism of suburban France, Water Lillies captures attention both thorough its minimalist stylings and its willingness to embrace the fluidity of human sexuality. Sciamma's second film Tomboy is no less thematically ambitious. Set against a very similar background of summertime and concrete, the film follows a young person who uses the opportunity presented by a new town and a new group of friends to establish a male identity. While this identity is inevitably shut down by a mother who forces Laure to apologise for 'passing herself off' as Mikael, the film ends on an upbeat note by suggesting that friendship and even love can reach across the abyss of gender binaries. Sciamma's third film finds her returning to sunshine and concrete as well as to questions of female identity but it also shows her ambition as a filmmaker as Girlhood addresses not only gender but race and social class as well.
I usually only mention stuff like film names and DVD covers when complaining about the film industry's pathetic attempts to jump on band-wagons and market art house films as action movies. However, the decision to release Bande de Filles (literally 'Gang of Girls') under the English-language title Girlhood was an absolute stroke of genius… aside from the fact that the French word 'bande' carries significantly less racist baggage than the English word 'gang', renaming Bande de Filles as Girlhood sets up a natural dialogue between this small French film and Richard Linklater's hugely-visible and over-rated Boyhood. In fact, the dialogue between the two films is what inspired me to review them both in the same week.
Despite an effort to slipstream the marketing spend of Boyhood's awards campaign, Girlhood is actually a very different prospect: While Linklater's film spans over a decade, Sciamma's covers little more than a year in the life of a young black woman growing up in the suburbs of Paris. Where Linklater's film sprawls over 160 minutes with neither character arcs nor themes to provide structure, Girlhood seems to cram all the questions of youth into a perfectly-formed 116 minutes. It would be both easy and accurate to state that Girlhood is merely a better made and more interesting film than Boyhood but doing so would do a grave injustice to Sciamma's talent as Girlhood is an absolutely sensational film in its own right. This is what real cinema is all about.

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Peach harvest is on, and we've seen a variety of fruit damage, ranging from wind injury, powdery mildew, coryneum blight, earwigs, birds, and more. Check out the photo gallery to identify what you may be seeing during harvest.
Silvering of peach flesh caused by thrips feeding.
Distorted nectarine caused by thrips feeding during bloom.
Possible green peach aphid damage to nectarine.
Corking of the interior flesh caused by cool post-bloom temperatures and a light crop.
Russeting of the skin caused by an apple powdery mildew infection.
Soft rot initiated by insect feeding.
Soft flesh caused by walnut husk fly maggot feeding under the skin.
Earwigs create deep feeding holes. Note the black specks; they are excrement.
Peach twig borer feeding injury.
Damage caused by fruitworm caterpillar feeding on the peach.
Cat-facing injury caused by either lygus or stink bug feeding.
Peach pits that separate from the flesh are considered split pits.
Split pits can result in cracks along the peach suture.
Soft suture, caused by heavy watering after a long dry spell.
Gumming oozing from center of peach due to split pit.
Injury to peach flesh, followed by infection of brown rot.
Feeding damage from starlings, that peck deep into the flesh.
Lacewing larvae are voracious predators, but the adults need pollen and nectar to survive.
Identification of predators and parasitoids that attack insect pests.
Recognizing the habitat needs of beneficial insects.
Design and implementation of habitat improvements, including site preparation, insectary strip plantings, hedgerows, beetle banks, and more.
The current best management practices that minimize land-use impacts on beneficial insects and mitigate exposure to insecticides.
How: Registration is $45 and includes a packet of materials from the Xerces society, including their book, Farming with Native Beneficial Insects.
The Utah IPM Program is working with the Utah office of the National Agricultural Statistics Service to determine the use of IPM in tree fruits, and how it is affecting profits. Be on the lookout for the envelope from NASS, and please be sure to fill out and return the survey! The results will help the IPM Program to continue to serve the needs of our fruit growers.
Obliquebanded leafrollers feed on foliage and fruit.
Entomologist, Diane Alston, and Marion Murray conducted a 2-year project to identify the primary leafroller species causing damage to Utah orchards. Obliquebanded leafroller was the most common, primarily causing injury to tart cherries, and contaminating tart cherry harvest bins.
Click here to access the fact sheet that describes the leafroller species we found, including their biology, management, and where they occur.


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Q: Creating date intervals for records from same timestamp column I have a table 'dates' where 2 columns represent the date from which an object's description is valid, and the date up until it is valid, (valid_from & valid_to), such as the following:
 ID   valid_from      valid_to      removed

  1   2019-06-27         -           false
  1        -         2019-06-26      true
  1   2019-05-16         -           false
  1   2019-05-08         -           false
  1   2019-05-07         -           false

What I need to do is get clear time intervals for all these rows, defining a valid_from and valid_to for each one.
Valid_to dates correspond to a removal of the record with the closest valid_from date prior to itself, so these 2 rows should therefore be collapsed into one, keeping the removed=true value (although that is not a priority). In this case, for example, rows 2 and 3 should be collapsed.
Then, for each row where valid_to is NULL (removed=false), the closest valid_from date greater than that row's valid_from should be inserted.
The most recent row (which is the first one) wont have a record after it, so the valid_to date will remain NULL.
Therefore, the yielded result would be:
 ID   valid_from      valid_to      removed

  1   2019-06-27         -           false
  1   2019-05-16     2019-06-26      true
  1   2019-05-08     2019-05-16      false
  1   2019-05-07     2019-05-08      false

This can't be done by hard-coding the values or condition limits, since this is just a piece of a much bigger table, and the operation should be performed for each ID group.

I have tried to use the TOP statement on a subquery inside a INSERT INTO statement, but couldn't figure out how to sequence the processes needed to achieve this result.
Help would be much appreciated.
Thank you.

A: I think you just want lead():
select valid_from, next_valid_to,
       coalesce(next_result, result) as result
from (select t.*,
             lead(coalesce(valid_from, valid_to)) over (partition by id order by coalesce(valid_from, valid_to)) as next_valid_to,
             lead(removed) over (partition by id order by coalesce(valid_from, valid_to)) as next_result
      from t
     ) t
where valid_from is not null;

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Name: Royal Hotel	Location: Sheerness The Royal Hotel is a traditional Public House Hotel offering relaxing and comfortable accommodation.
Dating back to the early 19th century being originally named "Kent House". It is situated close to all the local amenities in the centre of Sheerness, Isle of Sheppey, Kent. The Hotel is only a 2 minute walk from Sheerness's award winning blue flag beach and excellent local shopping facilities , including the town's famous sea front promenade, sports center and swimming pool.
Name: The Tavern	Location: Newquay The Treninnick Tavern pub is just a short walk from the heart of bustling Newquay; The Tavern is a splendid "country inn" that is well worth seeking out. As Advertised in the hidden inns of "Cornwall"
Name: Royal Marine	Location: Ilfracombe The Royal Marine overlooks the picturesque bay of Combe Martin and owners Patrica and Mervyn offer a warm and friendly welcome combined with excellent service.
The cosy bar provides a popular meeting place for visitors and locals alike. You will find a fine selection of real ales, keg beer, stout and an extensive list of wines, spirits and liqueurs.
Name: Galleon Inn	Location: Fowey Occupying one of the prime sites in Cornwall, The Galleon a bright, spacious and immaculately appointed riverside village pub is perfectly situated with its own river frontage, affording leafy views of the river estuary, far bank, and passing ships and yachts, creating a wealth of interest for those with time to browse.
Name: Crooklets Inn	Location: Bude The Crooklets Inn is a friendly, family run Public House situated right on the door to the famous Crooklets Beach, with the North Cornwall Golf Course immediately to the left and glorious clifftop walks to the right.
For lunch and evening meals they offer an interesting and reasonably priced menu which includes delicious home made dishes and daily specials. All of which can be enjoyed in their conservatory. Sunday lunches are a must with bookings essential.
Name: George and Dragon	Location: Wrotham The George and Dragon at Wrotham is a husband & wife run traditional village pub over 400 years old that's the pub (not the wife), friendly atmosphere, good selection of beers wines and spirits traditional pub games including bat n trap. Varied menu with restaurant.
Relax with a pint or refreshing glass of wine in the lovely beer garden during the Summer months. Children and pets are welcome let your Mum and Dad unwind and play in our outdoor play area.
Name: Euxton Mills Hotel	Location: Euxton This a family run pub which as won lots of awards for flower displays and friendly customer service.
Families are always welcome but we do ask that children are supervised at all times for comfort and safety reasons.
Ramblers are welcome. Coaches are catered for but must pre book.


Lawrence A. Brown, Distinguished University Professor and former chair of the Department of Geography, died on April 6, 2014, surrounded by his family. He was 78 years old.
A Guggenheim Fellow, Brown was a father of geography's quantitative revolution that made geography a modern social science and in turn spurred all the geo-spatial technologies, such as GIS (Geographic Information Systems) that we see today. In the 1960s, geography was a discipline bent on providing descriptive portrayals of specific, often exotic places and categorizing land-human relationships. The quantitative revolution applied statistics and social-science methods to allow for the study of broad, generalizable relationships across many different places.
Brown's book, Innovation Diffusion, became the definitive work on the adoption and geographic spread of new products and techniques. The dissemination of new ideas and products became a central topic across the social sciences beginning in the 1950s. At the time however, the prevailing social-science paradigm centered on individual consumer characteristics, such as education and personal world-world views to explain why consumers adopted products. Brown turned prevailing wisdom on its head by asking what the firm or entrepreneur did to promote the adoption of a product, such as how firms set cost, distance and advertising decisions. His "market-infrastructure perspective" became adopted so widely by business and social scientists that today it is a seamless part of marketing and academic research.
A prolific scholar, mentor and outstanding leader in geography, Brown also focused on the fields of population movement, race/ethnicity in U.S. metropolitan areas and Latin American and Third-World development.
A first-generation American, Brown's start as a geographer reflects the classic immigrant story. His father and other relatives fled the pogroms against Jews of the Ukraine; the family name was changed from Browarnik to Brown when they immigrated to the U.S. via Ellis Island.
A self-described "dead-end kid" from Erie, Pennsylvania, Brown aspired to be an auto mechanic, but went to college because it meant something to his immigrant parents. He took a job in accounting and soon thereafter enrolled in law school, but fell in love with geography instead.
Brown's interest in geography was first sparked when he and his brother travelled through Latin America, driving down the Pan-American Highway in the 1950s. He ran into an international development worker with a book, The Geography of Latin America. The topic engaged him for the rest of his life.
Brown was the recipient of the Association of American Geographers (AAG) Lifetime Achievement Honors Award, in recognition of his extraordinary vision and leadership in the field of geography; he served as the organization's vice president, 1995-96 and as president, 1996-97. In 1996, The Ohio State University named Brown a Distinguished University Professor, the university's highest honor and only permanent designation awarded to its most outstanding senior faculty members.
Brown earned his PhD in geography from Northwestern University in 1966.
Contributions in Brown's memory may be made to The Lawrence A. Brown Faculty Fellow Fund (642475).


I recently bought a used 2016 Honda HR-V from Texan Hyundai. I found the car from the USAA TruCar search and knew upfront what I would be paying and Texan Hyundai stuck to that. They offered me a lower rate than my bank would have given me and made the whole process easy. It was worth the drive from in Houston out to Rosenberg and overall had a smooth process. I would recommend this dealership.
Awesomeee guy!!! He will take great care of you.
If you want someone with the best customer service -he is your guy. He will go above and beyond for you and make sure you have a great experience.
We had a pleasant experience at Texan Hyundai. Thank you, James, for helping us trade in our old car and purchase a new one! Alvaro made the financing easy. This was our second purchase from this dealership, and we recommend it!
Best time I have had at a dealership in a long time.
They attend to me right away. Gave me full attention and payed attention to my needs and wants they weren???t to aggressive like most dealerships are.


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Leo Simon
Adjunct Professor of Agricultural and Resource Economics
Dept. of Agricultural and Resource Economics
207 Giannini Hall
Berkeley, CA 94720-3310
510.642 8230 (office) 510.643.8911 (fax)
leosimon@berkeley.edu
Selection of Working Papers
Selection of Published Papers
My research interests range from theoretical game theory to simulation modeling to to applied political economy. One recent theoretical paper introduced a new class of incomplete information games, called aggregation games, designed for modeling situations in which a group of agents must take a collective decision based on the aggregate of group members' private information. Another recent paper, combining simulation modeling with theory, developed an algorithm which locates a pure-strategy equilibrium for the classic two-player, two-stage Hotelling price-quantity game.
My recent work in political economy applies a game-theoretic model of multi-issue, multi-player negotiations developed in collaboration with Gordon Rausser. We have recently completed a study of water resource allocation across subbasins of the Adour Basin of Southern France. One current application studies the current negotiations over the Water Transfer Agreement between IID and SDCWA in Southern California. Another compares the political economics of agri-environmental policy formation in Europe and the US, and the role played by the WTO in these two regions.
For more information, please view my recent working papers and my Curriculum Vitae.
ARE 211: Mathematical Methods for Agricultural and Resource Economists
Click on title names for papers as PDF files, where available.
" Including Non Trade Concerns: the Environment in EU and US agricultural policy ", (with Kathy Baylis and Gordon Rausser), International Journal of Agricultural Resources, Governance and Ecology, 4 (3/4), 2005
" Agri-environmental Programs and the future of the WTO ", (with Kathy Baylis and Gordon Rausser), in G. Anania, M. E. Bohman, C. A. Carter and A. F. McCalla (eds), "Agricultural policy reform and the WTO: where are we heading?", Cheltenham, U.K., Edward Elgar, 2004
" Communication and Equilibrium in Discontinuous Games of Incomplete Information ", (with Matt Jackson, Jeroen Swinkels and William R. Zame), Econometrica, 70 (2002), 1711-1740
" Regulating Multiple Polluters: Deterrence and Liability Allocation ", (with Charles Hyde and Gordon Rausser), International Economic Review, 41 (2000), 495 - 521
" Privatization, Market Liberalization and Learning in Transition Economies ", (with Rachael Goodhue and Gordon Rausser), AJAE, 80 (1998), 724-737
" Modelling Multilateral Negotiations: An Application to California Water Policy ", (with Gregory Adams and Gordon Rausser), Journal of Economic Behavior and Organization, 30 (1996), 97-111
" Equilibrium Refinements for Infinite Normal-Form Games ", (with Max Stinchcombe), Econometrica, 63 (1995), 1421-1443
" Discontinuous Games and Endogenous Sharing Rules ", (with William Zame), Econometrica 58 (1990), 861-872
" Extensive Form Games in Continuous Time: Pure Strategies ", (with Max Stinchcombe), Econometrica, 57 (1989), 1171-1214
Click on title names for working papers as PDF files,
" A Noncooperative Model of Collective Decision Making: A Multilateral Bargaining Approach" " (with Gordon Rausser), 1992
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" Location Games when Consumers have Heterogeneous Tastes and Incomes " (with Gordon Rausser and Ross Wildes), 2003
" Structure and Power in Multilateral Negotiations: An Application to French Water Policy " (with Rachael Goodhue, Gordon Rausser, Sophie Thoyer, Sylvie Morardet and Patrick Rio), 2003
" Rational Exaggeration in Information Aggregation Games " (with Gordon C. Rausser and Jinhua Zhao), 2003
" Adverse Selection with Multiple Inputs: Mitigating Information Rents through Input Control " (with Rachael Goodhue), 2003
" Basic Timing Games ", 1987
" A Multistage Duel in Continuous Time ", 1987


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Convention Data Services Launches New Reg Stand Product at IMTS
Convention Data Services (CDS) today announced the launch of a new onsite registration solution, Reg Stands, at the International Manufacturing Technology Show (IMTS). Reg Stands, which are custom designed and manufactured onsite registration units, provide show organizers with a highly efficient and modern self-check-in solution. All functionality, including a scanner and credit card swipe, are built into a self-contained touch screen unit.
"As a tech show, we must have the latest and greatest in technology–and we pick partners who can meet this demand," said Michelle Edmonson, Senior Director – Exhibitions Operations and Marketing, IMTS. "We continuously look for ways to be inventive, and the CDS Reg Stands are a slick and tech-driven solution that enhances the already superior onsite service we are accustomed to receiving from CDS. There are five different registration areas at IMTS, and we have only received great compliments from our visitors on how the Reg Stands look and work."
"Our Reg Stands are a game changer and begin the next generation of onsite self-registration," said John Kimball, President and CEO, CDS. "I am thrilled to have debuted Reg Stands at such a forward-thinking mega event like IMTS. Since registration is the first stop for tradeshow attendees and exhibitors, it was imperative we design a unit that was not only attractive and intuitive but also operationally adept to quickly and efficiently move people through the registration process. This investment further demonstrates our commitment to innovation with a focus on enhancing the customer experience."
The Association for Manufacturing Technology
AMT represents and promotes U.S.-based manufacturing technology and its members—those who design, build, sell and service the continuously evolving technology that lies at the heart of manufacturing. Founded in 1902 and based in Virginia, the association specializes in providing targeted business assistance, extensive global support and business intelligence systems and analysis.
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IMTS
The largest and longest running manufacturing technology trade show in the United States is held every other year at McCormick Place in Chicago, Ill. IMTS is ranked among the largest trade shows in the world. Recognized as one of the world's preeminent stages for introducing and selling manufacturing equipment and technology, IMTS attracts visitors from every level of industry and more than 117 countries.
www.imts.com


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Okay. So in Module #1 we have created a base for future achievement.
Now let's start to look more specifically at Billionaires who have used these techniques and study what they did, so we can do the same.
Next you can go onto Module #3.


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Q: Trying to query a JSON array of non-objects in Postgresql 9.3 I'm trying to query a table with a JSON column which will always hold an array of "primitive" values (i.e. integers, strings, booleans -- not objects or arrays).
My query should be similar to [ref2], but I can't do ->>'id' because I'm not trying to access a JSON object but the value itself.
In the [ref1] fiddle (blatant fork from the above), there's and incomplete query... I'd like to query all things which contain 3 among its values.
Even more so, I'd like some rows to have arrays of strings, other rows to have arrays of integers, and other ones arrays of booleans... So casting is undesiderable.
I believe ->> returns the original JSON value type, but I need the "root" object... That is, my JSON value is [1,2,3,4], using json_array_elements should yield e.g. 2, but that is a JSON type according to my tests.
Upgrading to 9.4 is planned in the near future, but I haven't read anything yet that gave me a clue jsonb would help me.
UPDATE: at the moment, I'm (1) making sure all values are integers (mapping non-integers values to integers), which is suboptimal; (2) querying like this:
SELECT *
  FROM things, json_array_elements(things.values) AS vals
  WHERE vals.value::text::integer IN (1,2,3);

I need the double casting (otherwise it complains that cannot cast type json to integer).
ref1: http://sqlfiddle.com/#!15/5febb/1
ref2: How to query an array of JSON in PostgreSQL 9.3?

A: Rather than using json_array_elements you can unpack the array with generate_series, using the ->> operator to extract a text representation.
SELECT things.*
FROM things
CROSS JOIN generate_series(0, json_array_length(values) - 1) AS idx
WHERE values ->> idx = '1'
GROUP BY things.id;

This is a workaround for the lack of json_array_elements_text in 9.3.
You need an operator(=) for json to do this without either messing with casting or relying on the specific textual representations of integers, booleans, etc. operator(=) is only available for jsonb. So in 9.3 you're stuck with using the text representation (so 1.00 won't = 1) or casting to a PostgreSQL type based on the element type.
In 9.4 you could use to_json and the jsonb operator(=), e.g.:
SELECT things.*
    FROM things
    CROSS JOIN generate_series(0, json_array_length(values) - 1) AS idx
    WHERE (values -> idx)::jsonb = to_json(1)::jsonb
    GROUP BY things.id;

 id |             date              | values
----+-------------------------------+---------
  1 | 2015-08-09 04:54:38.541989+08 | [1,2,3]
(1 row)


1. Although there is a huge potential for the future use of stem cells in plastic, reconstructive and aesthetic surgery, it is required to follow protocol already checked, and that they comply with the safety and legality established rules. This huge potential comes from the techniques already in use at the moment, with satisfactory results, like the use of growth factors for facial rejuvenance and the boldness, as well as the use of stem cells for improving the fat grafting in aesthetic surgery (e.g. body contouring). Another application of regenerative medicine, carried out by Dr. Izpisúa, is the treatment of progeria, congenital rare syndrome that accelerates the aging process and produces a very premature death.
Dr. Izpisúa has achieved to develop a cellular and molecular model where to asses the efficacy of different chemical products in vitro. This kind of discoveries obtained in research laboratory related to regenerative medicine will allow us to have a better understanding of the human physiological process, like aging, which was studied only in animals so far.
2. In the use of stem cells, it is necessary to distinguish between procedures that do not require a previous manipulation or programming of the mentioned cells (as it could be the use of growing factors or stem cells obtained from autologous fat without having been previously manipulated before using them in the same patient) or the procedures that use previously programmed stem cells in regenerative medicine. The first ones only need a protocol approved by the ethic committee of the same clinic or hospital; and the second ones have to be framed within a clinical trial regulated by the National Drug Agency.
3. Although the law does not specify on the use of stem cells for "aesthetic use", the G-12 shares with the European and American Health authorities the recommendation of its application under a specific protocol, with a patients consent and under the approval of the Code of Ethics Committee of the hospital or clinic.
4. The expression "therapy with stem cells" should not be used if the stem cells that are implied in the aesthetic surgeries are autologous and exist in these tissues in a natural way. This expression must be kept for surgeries that require stem cells previously manipulated.
5. The legal framework of the stem cells use says that it is legal to harvest, transport, store and take them back for its application in the infiltration processes, only if they have not been manipulated without a special authorization.
6. It is essential to build bridges between laboratories of basic science and/or clinics or hospitals that carried out clinical applications.
1. The main need of the African continent is to have qualified plastic surgeons available; therefore, training and international collaboration in this way is a challenge for the specialty.
2. A regulation for plastic surgeons who want to cooperate in Africa or other non developed countries/continents must be established in order to be aware of the real life in the country, and its help is given conscientiously.
En los boletines de informativos, la cadena de radio informaba sobre la cumbre mundial de cirujanos plásticos y el uso de células madre en los tratamientos estéticos.
La página web se hace eco de la celebración de la Cumbre Mundial de Cirujanos Plásticos G-12 celebrada en la Clínica Planas.
Clinica Planas, after 40 years devoted to plastic surgery, has decided to host the G12 World Plastic Surgery Summit.
This new Summit that will gather periodically will be constituted by the most representative and recognized specialists of worldwide plastic surgery, those that due to their career, recognized teaching or presidency of a scientific society, contribute with their participation and experience to shape the future of our speciality.
The purpose of this Summit is to reach a consensus on protocols referred to our speciality, and in this first edition, the summit will be more focused on regenerative plastic surgery.
An eminent and worldwide recognized plastic surgeon.
General Secretary of EURAPS (European Association of Plastic Surgeons).
Reconstructive Surgeon of the African Medical and Research Foundation (AMREF).
Service de Chirurgie Plastique, Reconstructive et Esthétique Hôpitaux Universitaires de Genève.
Professor of Plastic Surgery. Department of Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery. University Hospital Gent.
Head of Department of Plastic, Reconstructive and Hand Surgery, Burn Centre. Hospital Munich Bogenhausen. Technical University. Munich.
Member Director and Professor of the Plastic, Aesthetic and Reconstructive School and President of Centro Polifunzionale di Medicina Rigenerativa. Università degli Studi di Roma "Tor Vergata".
Head of Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Hospital General de Agudos Francisco Santojanni, Buenos Aires. Argentina.
Medical Director. Plastic Surgeon. Clinica Planas. Barcelona (Spain). President of the G12 Scientific Committee.
Scientific Director of the Biotechnology Institute (B.T.I.). Álava (Spain). Research on implant techniques and tissue regeneration.
Clinica Planas, with 40 years experience, is the biggest centre of Europe at the moment specialized in Plastic and Aesthetic Surgery.
The healthcare area is focused on supra-specialized surgeons and healthcare staff, and it is located in a 12.000m2 facilities devoted exclusively to our speciality.
Professor Jaime Planas was one of the pioneers of Plastic, Aesthetic and Reconstructive Surgery, whose knowledge acquired and learned by experience in the United States. When he came back to our country, he spread it and trained hundreds of worldwide surgeons.
As Professor Jaime Planas wanted to spread and teach the speciality of Plastic Surgery, he founded in 1990 the Jaime Planas Foundation, focused on research and teaching.
It works through resident grants, congresses, conferences as well as national and international courses; besides the publication of scientific articles. On the other hand, it carries out a supportive, humanitarian and social work.
While Professor Jaime Planas designed and created several surgical techniques, widely worldwide used; Dr. Jorge Planas, plastic surgeon and current Medical Director of the Clinic, introduced the antiaging medicine in Spain in 2000. At the moment, he is working in stem cells, and opening with the regenerative medicine a new horizon for plastic surgery.
The Dali of the Spanish cuisine, raised internationally to the category of myth, is considered to be the first greatest master of worldwide cuisine.
Time magazine included Adrià in the list of the 100 more influential people of the world, and he has appeared on the cover of Le Monde and The New York Times.
He is an original, singular and creative person, the Spanish great chef that goes beyond borders, from the kitchen up to the highest worldwide recognition.
The coming month of July, El Bulli will arrive to the end of its life as a restaurant and will become a centre of creativity.
.. and a pleasure for the senses.


Of all the insects, you could want to take up residence in your garden, by far the most fascinating is the Praying Mantis. This sublimely elegant creature with its eerie triangular face and forearms folded in prayer is a garden icon. If your garden is fortunate enough to have naturally resident praying mantises, then you already know how extraordinary it is to enjoy the companionship of a praying mantis for the season.
If you have children, Harvesting History would suggest that it is an absolute MUST to hatch praying mantises with them. Harvesting History sells egg cases two at a time. If you purchase the egg cases during the winter or very early spring, you can store them in the refrigerator (NOT THE FREEZER) for 30-45 days. When the outside temperature has warmed enough for other insects to begin to appear, it is time to place your egg cases outside. Put each egg case in its own mesh bag (like the bags lemons are sold in) and tie the bag to the interior branch of a tree or shrub. You want to give the egg case as much protection as possible from birds, animals and other predatory insects. Each package contains 2 egg cases. Each egg case contains approximately 200 eggs. Two egg cases are sufficient to cover 3000 square feet of garden.
If you are engaging in this project with children, the best place to hang an egg case is on the outside of a north-facing window that does not get direct sunlight. If you do this, then it will be easier to see the nymphs as they hatch. Make sure the window is kept closed at all times until after the mantises hatch. Once the mantises hatch, you probably will not see them again until they are adults. Out of an egg case that may have 200 eggs, at best 2-3 nymphs will reach the adult stage.
There are approximately 2400 different species of mantids living in all the temperate and tropical regions of the planet. In the US, there are 20 native species, and in Canada, there is one native species. Species from China and Europe have been intentionally introduced into the US for pest control purposes, and these species have flourished as well. In fact, you are as likely to find a Chinese or European praying mantis in your garden as you are to find a native one.
The closest relatives to the praying mantis are termites and cockroaches. At one time it was believed that praying mantises were related to stick bugs, but that has proven to be untrue. The name, Praying Mantis, is taken from the shape and position of the insect's front legs which appear to be folded in prayer. The scientific name, mantodea, is formed from two Ancient Greek words, mantis meaning "prophet" and eidos meaning "form" or "type". The term "praying mantis" was first coined in 1838 by the German entomologist, Hermann Burrmeister.
Mantises come in long-winged, short-winged, vestigial winged and wingless forms. They protect themselves through camouflage and concealment. Their entire bodies can turn from dark brown to bright chartreuse green.
Praying Mantises are incredibly skilled, aggressive hunters. They eat many different kinds and sizes of insects depending on the mantis' size and stage of development. Their mode of hunting is usually to ambush their prey, but they have been known to chase especially desirable prey for short distances. Their eyes have a visual range of 50 feet, and they are primarily diurnal, but they have been known to fly at night. This is especially true of males who will fly at night during mating season.
Praying mantises have three primary life cycle stages: egg, nymph and adult. The egg stage begins in late autumn after a female has mated. The female then excretes a cream-colored substance that resembles rubber cement in consistency onto a stem or the bottom of a leaf. As the substance dries it turns brown and forms a small (usually 1 inch long and wide) somewhat round mass that looks very much like a tiny hornet's nest. Inside this egg case which is called an ootheca, the female praying mantis has deposited between 200 and 400 eggs. The egg cases can survive very harsh winters and very wet springs, but they cannot survive attacks from birds and other animals that are prone to eat them.
In spring the second stage of the life cycle unfolds. The eggs hatch and the tiny nymphs eat their way out of the egg case. The nymphs as they first emerge are nearly perfectly formed little praying mantises. They are voracious eaters and will readily evidence cannibalistic behaviours if there is no other food source available. Fruit flies, aphids and white flies are excellent food sources for the praying mantis nymphs.
By early summer, the praying mantises are into the third and final stage of their life cycle – the adult stage. During this stage the mantises are growing very rapidly. They will shed their exoskeletons in a molt up to 10 times during the summer. As they grow, the prey that they will hunt and consume will also increase in size. The most common food sources include moths, crickets, flies and grasshoppers, but praying mantises have been observed devouring small lizards, birds, rodents, frogs, snakes and fish. Unfortunately, praying mantises will eat other beneficial garden insects like butterflies. As adults, praying mantises will not wander far from where they are released unless the food sources are insufficient.
IT IS IMPORTANT TO REPORT HERE THAT PRAYING MANTISES EAT STINKBUGS. IN FACT, THEY ARE AGGRESSIVE PREDATORS OF THIS PEST!
Praying mantises live from 6-14 months depending on the species. One of their final acts is to mate. Even for a praying mantis, the act of mating involves a bizarre ritual. During this ritual, the female is known to often practice sexual cannibalism. The female bites off the male's head, and if this happens after penetration has occurred, the act of decapitation causes the male to respond with a jerky movement thus delivering the sperm more efficiently. There is insufficient scientific data to suggest that the decapitation is biologically motivated, but the anecdotal evidence certainly seems clear.


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Karolina e Filipa sono due volontarie del Servizio di Volontariato Europeo ospitate dall'Associazione Vicolocorto di Pesaro. Provengono rispettivamente dalla Polonia e dal Portogallo e hanno partecipato in maniera attiva al ciclo di incontri ResilienzaLAB., promosso dalla Fondazione nei mesi di ottobre e novembre.
In questo bellissimo articolo, le due giovani volontarie ripercorrono la loro esperienza e restituiscono un quadro ricco di suggestioni utili ad orientare il lavoro futuro della Fondazione. Grazie, Karolina e Filipa!
From October to November 2017, we took part, as Vicolocorto, in Resilienza Lab, a series of events organized by Fondazione Wanda Di Ferdinando in collaboration with Settenove, Vicolocorto, Centro per le famiglie di Pesaro and Non c'è Problema as well as Provincia di Pesaro e Urbino. The project was divided into three parts: Resilience and Work, Resilience and Health, and How to be Resilient Today.
Each of these parts started with an introduction by the president of the Foundation Federica Maria Panicali and was conducted by Dr Michela Fortugno, the head of the psychology department at Azienda Ospedaliera Riuniti Marche Nord.
On the first meeting dedicated to Resilience and Work our association, Vicolocorto, gave a short presentation about the international mobility opportunities that EVS offers to young people. This was the topic in which we had some personal experience that helped us relate to the subject, therefore the only one when we actually spoke. We were invited to share our experience with the European Voluntary Service, the reasons that made us leave our cities and apply for the project, and in what way being resilient helps us to deal with our day-to-day problems. We found it very interesting to realize once more that no matter where you are from, the struggles and challenges you face at a certain point in your life can be very similar to the ones of so many other people. The evening was concluded with a screening of a documentary about Italians working on farms in Australia as a solution to the problem of not finding a job in Italy.
On the second meeting Resilience and Health was discussed and Centro per La Famiglia presented their work. The presentation was followed by a screening of a documentary about Alessandro Cavallini, a 14 year old boy who was diagnosed with a grave tumor as a small child. During the final meeting IoNonCrollo Association delivered their testimony and Fondazione Wanda di Ferdinando presented the rules and deadlines for applying for their annual grant.
The Fondazione chose resilience as the main topic, because this ability is central in many areas of our lives. Whether we're facing a disease, a natural disaster, situation of unemployment, or any other kind of problem, resilience can help us adapt to life tasks in the face of social disadvantage or other highly adverse conditions. And, good news, as an ability, it can be learned and developed by everyone. During this month we learned not only about the concept itself, but we also got to know examples of resilience in many areas of life, as well as tips and techniques to start practicing resilience. We applaud the initiative of Fondazione di Ferdinando to organize and deliver such interesting tools to the community, trying to go beyond charity and contributing to people's education and motivation.
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Many developers work tirelessly to provide stunning scientific mobile applications that offer massive sets of information. With these five apps, students of all ages can better grasp astronomy, physics, computer science, chemistry, and human anatomy.
Off the heels of releasing the universally praised Star Walk 2, the developers behind Vito Technology decided not to rest on their laurels. Star Walk Kids, a bright and engaging augmented astronomy app, was designed with preschoolers and kindergartners in mind. Actors narrate facts about space topics, including constellations and planets. Cartoon versions of the former with key information—number of stars, Latin names, and brightest star—appear on your iPhone or iPad screen. Even cooler, kids can see the location of the International Space Station at all times and the app serves as a fantastic introduction to the Solar System. Star Walk Kids is very easy-to-navigate and sure to improve device literacy among children.
By now, most teachers and parents have heard of or even implemented the STEM educational fields (science, technology, engineering, mathematics). In addition, the annual Hour of Code during Computer Science Week (December 8-14) is a call-to-action that has introduced over 41 million students to computer coding. Apps like Pocket Code, which uses Catrobat's visual "LEGO-style" programming language along with software tools, emphasizes building programs and creative problem solving. Students as young as eight can use the app to create Android apps and games directly on their smartphone or tablet device.
Building bridges in physics class can be equal parts fun and frustrating. The free BridgeBasher app, constructed by Jundroo, allows students to create and test virtual versions of their structures. They can check for weight tolerance, including a progression of trains made of words that increase in heaviness and applying pressure to a bridge's joints. These exercises let students see how much strain it takes to collapse their bridges and find out which areas require recalibration.
The Elements in Action app was developed by Touch Press, creators of The Elements: A Visual Exploration and Barefoot World Atlas. The iOS app uses videos to show how 79 out of the 115 elements react in different situations. These little experiments are entertaining and informative, and provide a safe space for observing wild chemical reactions! For example, students can watch a time-lapse of Strontium (Sr) oxidizing to see how its properties change.
The free version of Human Anatomy Atlas offers a lot of great content, including 400 3D bone models and a dozen animations. This mobile app was designed for medical students and doctors, but is very helpful for middle and high schoolers to take in-depth looks at the human body's systems. This free app's level of detail is unmatched and the 3D display exudes realistic depictions of the human skeleton. If parents are willing to shell out $24.99 they can unlock all 4,000 3D structures, including the brain and muscles, offered by the premium version.


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Blanes (in catalano standard pronunciato ) è un comune spagnolo di 38.790 abitanti situato nella comunità autonoma della Catalogna, in provincia di Girona.

Storia
La storia di Blanes è precedente la conquista romana ed è testimoniata dalla presenza iberica nell'area.
La romanizzazione di Blanes e dei suoi dintorni iniziò intorno al III secolo a.C., periodo al quale risalgono i resti romani del sito di Blandae che si trovano nelle vicinanze. Dopo il dominio romano, l'area condivise il destino di gran parte della penisola e venne conquistata dai Goti, dai Mori e successivamente dai Cristiani.
Nel XIII secolo, dopo la conquista cristiana, la città ebbe un importante sviluppo architettonico come il Castell de Sant Joan, il Palau Vescomtal e la Chiesa di Santa María.

Nel XVII secolo, durante la rivolta catalana (Guerra dels Segadors), Blanes fu praticamente ridotta in cenere e il Palau Vescomtal fu completamente distrutto. Un altro evento che segnò Blanes fu la guerra di successione spagnola, dopo la quale cominciò la ricostruzione della città e l'espansione dell'agricoltura.

Da Blanes (e precisamente dall'isolotto Sa Palomera) comincia la Costa Brava, che giunge sino al confine con la Francia, e proprio per questo motivo la città è chiamata Porta della Costa Brava.

Monumenti e luoghi d'interesse
 Ermita di Sant Joan
 Font gòtica
 Giardino botanico "Mar i Murtra"

Sport
Le squadre di calcio locali sono il Club de Futbol Obispado e il Club Deportiu Blanes mentre la squadra di hockey su pista più famosa è stata il Blanes HCF, capace di vincere una Copa del Rey.

Altri progetti

Collegamenti esterni

Comuni della provincia di Gerona

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Before the 1960s, most of Domaine de la Jasse estate was used for livestock. When the Baujard family, arriving back from North Africa, became the owner of the estate, they began to develop the vineyard. They discovered that the grounds of the estate had the potentialities of a great wine terroir: a Mediterranean climate favorable to the maturity of grape berries and a micro-climate linked to the position of the estate on the first foothills of the Cevennes.
The Baujard family then began to recover more surface for the vineyard and laid the foundations of Domaine de la Jasse as it is known today.
The so-called "clearings of scrublands", virgin lands of any culture, where only the Mediterranean plants grew, have since also been transformed by our neighbors: this is the case of the terroirs of Pic Saint-Loup, Aniane, and Montpeyroux in particular. Thus, the Domaine de la Jasse was a forerunner in clearing scrubland since the 1970s.
Then, Hans Walraven, a great Dutch wine importer, bought the estate in the early 90s. He found out that Domaine de La Jasse was the ideal place to develop his own dream, producing a great Cabernet Sauvignon. The virgin soils, the protection of the hillside, and the microclimatic conditions reminded him of Bordeaux, and gave him all the ingredients to succeed.
The challenge was to recover more area for the vines and build a professional cellar. To be able to create a vineyard and a winery at the height of his expectations, he desperately needed a talented winemaker, able to follow his expectations and, most importantly, to believe in his Cabernet dream.
In collaboration with Bruno Le Breton and other members of his team, they slowly managed to achieve this ambitious goal.
In 2008, Hans Walraven retired and sold Domaine de la Jasse to Bruno Le Breton. Together, they designed the vineyard of La Jasse with the constant concern to produce every year the 'every day Grand Cru'.


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Q: Nodejs - many REST calls from the node server will impact the overall performance? If I had a nodeJS as a backend for my application.
And lets say 10000 clients will call the backend to a simple function:
func {

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}

Will this cause any performance hit on the system? I mean , nodeJS is a single threaded process. so this question is required.
Again - Pay attention that the REST call is from the server not the clients browsers. (obviously from clients browser the impact is eliminated)

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Will this cause any performance hit on the system?

Yes, of course. Making any number of http requests will cause a 'performance hit'... I suggest you look into possible limitations which will likely cause these requests to not execute in parallel. And do some benchmarks with real code to see if you have a problem.


* This post is sponsored by Shutterfly, but the content is all my own, from personal experience!!
Can you believe that Christmas is only 66 days away!?!?! Crazy right?
It was been a BIG year for C & I, we bought a house, got engaged, adopted a puppy, lost a cat, and traveled throughout the United States! I did something different this year, and updated our "Holiday Letter" as the year went on! Of course it will still require some updates and editing, but the painful multi- hour process of me compiling the letter for our holiday card has been lifted!
This is a good thing since Wedding planning, and home ownership (translate Holiday Decorating) will be adding more to my plate this year. So what about the card?
I love EVERYTHING ABOUT THEM!!!
I loved the simplicity of the Black and White, but thought C & I's first holiday card together should be something a little more colorful. Below are the two options I could not decide between..
In the end we went with the below colorful image, and I could not of been happier. My close friend Paige created the card, and C designed a return address label that went with it! We even created gifting stickers for wine bottles and packages that we used throughout the year!
I am SUPER excited that Shutterfly has some AMAZING options for Holiday Cards.
This Southern Girl, loves the Monogram, but this will have to wait till 2013 when our last names are the same!
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Okay, so I think the healthiest thing I can attempt to do is to NOT change the process. I realize that's probably where my problems all started in the past. I always rushed it along, plowed through the slow beginnings and BAM! Sabotage. And oops, I did it again! So, that's not going to happen this time. I have learned time and time again that change and new paths can be uncomfortable. I know they are. I hate that! But if the process dictates that I need to take one step at a time, respecting my own space and the guy's, then that IS exactly what I will do.
So you say the new part of any relationship is the exciting part? The butterflies in my stomach part? The never knowing what you'll learn part? Well, exciting is not my strong suit in matters of the heart. I am not an adrenaline junkie and with a tad of anxiety (be quiet those friends who know me!), this has been by far the most difficult part. I want to get to the part where we are comfortable and routine. Where we know what the other wants, needs. What? What did you say? I need to be patient? Funny, I keep hearing that in my head, too!
So if you have to be patient and slow to create something more lasting and less fleeting, then that's exactly what I will do.
Be patient people! It seems to be the way to go with these adult, grown up relationship deals!


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A SONIC PULSE
Dorothy Allen-Pickard & Antoine Marinot
Music shouldn't be defined by hearing people because it's about feeling vibrations and frequencies
England based filmmaker Dorothy Allen-Pickard and French, London based filmmaker Antoine Marinot made A Sonic Pulse inspired by their joint love for electronic music and Marinot's own issues with hearing. The film follows the different ways in which Deaf people connect to and experience electronic music. It gets to the heart of how music is a universal language when we feel the vibrations, and it's a social experience when shared with others.
Marinot and Allen-Pickard << Richard France talks about losing himself to the beat of the music and the crowd becoming one on the dance floor, and this experience was shared by everyone who helped make the film, both Deaf and hearing. He says music shouldn't be defined by hearing people because it's about feeling vibrations and frequencies, and when people feel them they have a different sensual experience compared to if they hear them. >>
Marinot << I remember seeing an installation at the V&A called Tonotopia: Listening through Cochlear Implants that really peaked my interest in the subject. There was one testimony from a woman who had completely lost her hearing at a music festival after her Cochlear Implants faulted, leading to her experiencing the music in a very different way. The conversations we had while making this film have infinitely expanded our interest in the subject and reframed our conceptual understanding of how we all experience sound, music and vibrations.>>
Marinot and Allen-Pickard << Electronic music is often based on a 4/4 rhythm, so it's quite repetitive, which as Richard France, a musical producer we interview in the film, says 'can become like a mantra'. The rhythm and beat is a direct echo of the heartbeat (the pulse) that we all feel, whether D/deaf or hearing, especially when played loud on a club sound system. The bass and sub bass sounds, which are very prominent in electronic music, have lower frequencies (e.g. longer wavelengths) which create bigger pressure waves that our bodies feel (here's where we're getting this from!) >>
BIRTH CONTROL YOUR OWN ADVENTURE
An epic saga chronicling the inadequacies of the reproductive healthcare system
OUR VOICES ARE RARELY HEARD
Visceral glimpse into a human experience of living in long-term isolation.
SILICON TAILS
Mermaids in their mermaid parade.


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The Church has failed to build integrity, character – Rev. mensah | Religion
By Bernice J. Beasley on August 27, 2022 Apostolic beliefs
Reverend Joseph Felix Mensah, president of the Apostolic Council of the Great Commission Church International, says the church has failed in its responsibility to nurture people of integrity and sound character.
He explained that the foundation of the church was based on the Holy Bible, which taught moral principles such as love and compassion, which would lead Christians to avoid greed, bribery and corruption. that affect the moral fiber of society.
At a forum Thursday to discuss how the church could help build integrity and character to ensure good governance, Reverend Mensah said issues of morality and integrity were no longer a major concern, especially in educational institutions.
It was organized by Advocates for Christ Ghana at the Interdenominational Church of Legon, University of Ghana on the theme: "Ghana @ 65: Assessing the Role of the Three Branches of Government and the Church in Promoting Good Governance ".
He called on churches to bring Christians to adhere to biblical principles of godliness, adding, "The church has a moral foundation in the Bible to uphold integrity. So if someone builds his conscience on the scriptures, he cannot take bribes, be corrupt, steal while in government, or abuse state property.
He said that some instructors working in some educational institutions come from a variety of backgrounds, who identify and promote anti-moral ideologies and beliefs.
Reverend Mensah said it made problems in society worse, lowering moral standards and integrity.
This, he said, required the forum to address the apparent "moral collapse", which was negatively affecting facets of society and ridiculing the Christian faith.
"The Church has done well in providing education and employment to some extent. However, he does not do well in working on the character of the Ghanaians. The church needs to up its game in this area or we will continue to have a situation where we have many Christians without character of their own," he said.
Until the Church helps to actualize the Bible in the lives of Christians and preaches moral sermons to transform the people, Ghana will continue to be plagued by immorality including corruption, the Rev. Mensah.
Source: GNA
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Our web design company always keeps an eye on the website responsiveness on all devices; desktop, iPhone, iPad, tablet and mobile, a Responsive website will help you to increase your conversion rate and grow your store across all devices.
Our developers will use latest technology and standards in the development. You will have a blazing quick website that will allow customers to go from browsing to checkout in seconds! These payment transactions will be hundred percent secured and encrypted with SSL.
You will be able to easily update/add pages, categories, list new products, articles, posts, promotions, inventory and much more. You won't need any coding knowledge as we'll set up a CMS for you and teach you how do to it. Check out one of our client's website: Nouri Brothers.


Stoughton Farms annually designs a unique 8-acre corn maze.
Each year, Stoughton Farm owners Tim and Deb Stoughton collaborate with maze designer Brett Herbst to create a unique corn maze in Newark Valley, and this year, they've chosen two familiar faces.
Animal Adventure Park's resident mother-son giraffe pair, April and Tajiri, appear in a bird's-eye view of the 8-acre maze, which will open to visitors on Sept. 16.
Designs through the past 13 years have included video game characters, a tribute to the Legend of Sleepy Hollow and an anti-bullying design.
Tim Stoughton said the design, which depicts April, head craned over Tajiri, as well as their names and the year 2017, was based on a photo the animal park posted after the giraffe calf's highly anticipated birth, which appeared on a YouTube live stream in April.


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What's the best way to get a storyteller telling stories?
Give her a project with a running theme.
OK, well, that's what I hope is going to work for me anyway.
As I've been wandering around Eastern Washington and North Idaho, taking dog photos and getting to know you, I've thought about ways to share more of what I see with you.
I've come up with … drum roll, please … the #bellaapproved series.
The illustration of a sleepy Bella is the work of my good friend Chelsea Klukas, a brilliant artist and designer.
I sent her one of my images and voila! The perfect logo.
Bella is my best friend.
My four-year-old Maremma sheepdog goes with me wherever and whenever … as long as it's appropriate.
Too hot in the summer? She stays home if I have to stop and go inside anywhere.
Out on a session with you and your dog? She stays home so you can have my full attention.
But out and about exploring Spokane, Coeur d'Alene and all around, scouting for locations and testing new gear or tricks?
She's right by my side. Or in front of the camera, of course! She's my perfect model … I mean, look at those eyes. It's like she spends hours in front of the mirror perfecting her eyeliner.
But, no, it's not Maybelline. She was born with it!
Bella and I hope you follow along as we discover new-to-us spots and gear and more in the greater Spokane area, giving them the #bellaapproved stamp of approval.
If you have somewhere or something you'd like us to investigate, drop us a note and we'll make sure we check it out.


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There's no doubt that microneedling has taken the beauty world by storm recently. Tried and tested by industry experts and celebrities alike, this unique treatment promises to give you a radiant glow and smoother skin. What's more, it's a non-invasive, medication-free solution that offers natural and lasting results. GloPRO is one of our newest brands and specialises in this very field. Using patented microneedling technology, their device has been clinically proven to visibly improve the signs of ageing.
So, what are the advantages to choosing a home treatment over a salon session? We spoke to the team over at Beauty BioScience about our most frequently asked questions, as well as sharing some incredible before and after results.
What are the benefits of microneedling compared to alternative anti-ageing solutions?
Microneedling has become the most popular anti-ageing treatment over the past couple of years. It's the only treatment that unlocks the skin by vertically penetrating the cells. This in turn triggers your skin's natural healing and collagen response. While treatments like microdermabrasion and derma planning are beneficial, the skin remains closed and impermeable. To actually tap into your skin's rejuvenation response and create microchannels for active ingredients to absorb, vertical penetration is critical.
How effective is the device on improving skin's appearance?
It can improve the skin dramatically, giving you visible results in just 30 days. We have a range of amazing testimonials and before and after imagery from real customers using the device across different areas of their face and body. The results really speak for themselves.
Will a GloPRO treatment hurt?
Part of GloPRO's patent defines the density of needles, shape, material and angle, which allow the tool to be essentially painless. Most people describe the treatment as an invigorating tingle you can "feel" working in the skin. We recommend treating each area for a minute to properly stimulate the skin.
Is it possible to "over needle" with GloPRO?
There is no need to apply additional pressure when using GloPRO. The weight of the tool will provide the proper stimulation needed. Because the skin forms a cushion, there need not be concern about needles penetrating deeper into the skin than originally intended. We recommend using GloPRO for a maximum of 5 minutes per area as there is no additional benefit provided with extended use. Skin will begin to feel flushed when treatment is complete. For best results, apply skincare topicals immediately after use. By applying actives while micro channels are still open, key ingredients are absorbed 200x more effectively and actives are locked into the skin.
Regular daily exercise is more beneficial than irregular intense workouts, and the same logic applies here. Research shows that microneedling at least 3x per week at home provides superior outcomes to deeper in-office microneedling performed a few times a year. We recommend using between 2-3 times per week, but may be used nightly as tolerated.


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Avengers: Infinity War earns 100 crores ($15 million) in India on opening weekend
Film business trackers are shocked by the movie's amazing box-office performance in India
Film business trackers are shocked by the movie's amazing box-office performance in India
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By Divij Sonak On May 1, 2018
Avengers: Infinity War is giving a lot of local films and film industries a run for their money. One of the prime examples is India, where Infinity War is doing much greater business than expected despite a less-than-wider release. In just 2000 screens, Infinity War has earned over ₹100 crore ($15 million) in India over the opening weekend.
Again, since numbers tend to fluctuate across the Indian box-office, the actual earnings may be a little above or below this number. The movie already opened strongly in the country, raking in ₹30-₹40 crores ($4.5 – $5 million) on its first day. Reputed source Bollywood Hungama reports that Infinity War has amassed around ₹30 crores ($4.5 million) on both Saturday and Sunday. The movie seems to show no signs of stopping or slowing down as it recently registered ₹20 crores ($3 million) on a Monday, which is astounding by all accounts. That opening puts it higher than any other Indian release in 2018 despite the lesser number of screens it has released in; some of the major mainstream movies have opened on as many as 3500+ screens with lower occupancy.
#AvengersInfinityWar continues its DREAM RUN… Mon biz is a SHOCKER… That too on 2000+ screens… Fri 31.30 cr, Sat 30.50 cr, Sun 32.50 cr, Mon 20.52 cr. Total: ₹ 114.82 cr NettBOC. India biz… GrossBOC: ₹ 147.21 cr… #Avengers #InfinityWar
— taran adarsh (@taran_adarsh) May 1, 2018
Infinity War seems to be selling well over weekdays as well. With an additional holiday in some territories on May 1 due to labor day, Tuesday numbers could be similarly stronger. The movie is already among the Top 10 highest openings for movies in India. How much do you think it will end up making in India overall? Does it have a shot at joining the elite club of movies with ₹350+ crore ($50 million) grosses? Share your thoughts in the comments below.
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The Samsung S9 hit the shelves recently, meaning there's a new top player rivalling the iPhone X - and we should all sit up and pay attention.
Whether you're an avid android user or loyal to Apple, these tech giants aren't disappointing - they're pushing the boundaries further and further with what we can do with our phones.
So, what are the new S9 features?
Samsung's ability to improve the camera with each new release has never fallen short, and the S9 is no exception. The S9 has the ability to take photos in both low and extreme bright light, as well as being the first Samsung Galaxy with a dual-lens set up.
The camera itself comes with a whole host of new and fun functionalities, such as super slow motion video recording at 960 frames per second.
Rivalling the latest iPhone X animated emoji tool, the S9 has fired back with its own version of personalised avatars.
By clicking 'Create my emoji', you're able to see your avatar version of yourself, add filters, edit to your heart's content, and share with friends.
The appearance of the S9 and S9 Plus isn't far from the previous model, and is available in a choice of four colours. Video wallpaper can be used, and the Amoled technology ensures the classic Samsung clarity.
The S9 still features fingerprint ID, as well as facial recognition and an iris scanner, helping you keep your phone secure in a way that suits you. It's easy enough to set up, and simply involves the front camera scanning your face.
Biometric security is on the up in the tech world in general and on our gadgets in particular, so it makes sense for Samsung to jump on this bandwagon.
The 35mm headphone jack is still live and kicking, meaning your trusty headphones have somewhere to live - no need to a costly adaptor.
The S9 Plus camera is even better then the S9, with a dual-lens and larger screen.
Fast charging is still there with the S9, accompanied by wireless accessories.
Dual speakers with an improved sound.
The Samsung S9 and S9 Plus are pricier then previous Galaxy models, but they're still cheaper than the iPhone X.
The overall appearance of the S9 is appealing with its 'infinity pool' screen, make watching videos and taking photos a real pleasure, especially when teamed with the clarity of the dual-lens camera. However, is the camera enough to justify the jump in price from the S8? It's questionable.
In terms of battery life, we've come to accept that, with most mobiles, it can be limiting, and having a charger with you when away from home is usually necessary. But Samsung's Fast Charge capability at least means we're not waiting around for the battery boost.
Equally, the wireless charging accessories which can be bought separately make charging your device even easier.


When a newcomer to the Croatia is holidaying in Zagreb for the first time, there are certain things that they must see and do to get the full experience of the city. Here are some of the interesting places to see in Zagreb. These are considered to be some of the major landmarks in the city.
in the city, and should be on any visitor's "must see" list of things to do in Zagreb.
This Cathedral, which can be seen from just about any point in the city, is a beautiful structure. The original building was constructed in 1242, and has survived fires and earthquakes – with the help of some reconstruction, of course. This is one of the most popular sights in Zagreb and is something that every visitor should see up close.
Located in Old Town, a trip to the City Museum should be on your itinerary. By tracing the area's development, it will give you a better sense of the history of the city and the people who inhabit it. It is definitely worth the price of admission.
city main railway station, as seen on this photo.
This very interesting museum shows what life was like in the area long ago. It contains preserved thatched houses and tools that were used for a variety of different trades. Anyone who has even a passing interest in history should visit this museum.
While many people wouldn't think that a cemetery would make for an interesting vacation hotspot, the ivy covered graves and monuments here are always a big tourist draw. All of the famous people who have lived in Zagreb are buried in this cemetery.
giving you the opportunity to explore the city and its suburbs.
Food is just as much as part of a vacation as anything else! You will find a number of different restaurants in the city that serve up a variety of incredible cuisine.
Vacationers in Zagreb will find many more things to do than just those mentioned above. Day trips to nearby towns are always popular, which are great for seeing what life in a smaller urban center is like. Whatever your style, from checking out all of the historical sights to finding great restaurants or even seeking out the nightlife, you can find it all in Zagreb.


Jasminum sambac is a species of jasmine native to a small region in the eastern Himalayas in Bhutan and neighbouring India. It is cultivated in many places, especially across much of South and Southeast Asia. It is naturalised in many scattered locales: Mauritius, Madagascar, the Maldives, Cambodia, Java, Christmas Island, Chiapas, Central America, southern Florida, the Bahamas, Cuba, Hispaniola, Jamaica, Puerto Rico, and the Lesser Antilles.
Jasminum sambac is a small shrub or vine growing up to 0.5 to 3 m (1.6 to 9.8 ft) in height. It is widely cultivated for its attractive and sweetly fragrant flowers. The flowers are also used for perfumes and for making tea. It is known as the Arabian jasmine in English. It is the national flower of the Philippines, where it is known as sampaguita. It is also one of the three national flowers of Indonesia, where it is known as melati putih.


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Russian Youth Championships - Paving the future
4/30/2011 – Although the Russians still hold the greatest number of grandmasters and masters, the key is in the renovation. The 2011 Russian Youth Championships just took place, crowning not only the new champions, but also designating those who will represent Russia in the next World and European Youth Championships. Here is a beautiful panoply of pictures by Anna Burtasova.
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The Russian Youth Championship (Premier League) recently took place for boys and girls in the sub-10, 12, 14, 16, and 18 years-old categories. Parallel to it was the slightly lower All-Russian Youth competition, which is essentially the lower category of the same event. The tournament was held in the AquaLoo Hotel, in the Krasnodar Territory, from April 15 to 24. There was also a rapid and blitz championship held from April 24-26. The tournaments were held on the swiss system, nine rounds, played in g/90 with a 30-second increment as of move one.
The winners of the championship of Russia will be entitled to participate in the Youth World Championship in 2011, and silver medalists - in the European Youth Championship. The winners of the sub-18 tournaments will be able to play in the Russian Premier League championship, and finally players who place in the top four of the All-Russian will receive the right to participate in next year's Premier League of the Russian Youth Championship.
Final standings of Russian Youth Championship
Zahar Alexandrov Alexandera Obolentseva
Semyon Khanin Dinara Dordzhieva
Arsene Kuhmazov Ljubov Kosticina
Vladislav Terentyev Irina Barayev
Vladimir Fedoseev Daria Pustovoitova
All in all the competitions drew a total of 1305 children.
Anna Burtasova was at the venue and provided many lovely pictures of the event:
Young ladies in the Girl's under-10 championship
Their male counterparts
Deep battle and full concentration
What on earth is she doing? I wouldn't play that if I were her....
Alina Beshukova - Under-10 player
9-year-old Xenia Strukova
The arbiter is the only adult allowed
The parents are forced to stay in the waiting area
Sometimes the temptation and curiosity is too strong to resist
The beginning of the round of the Boy's under-14
Last minute advice
And last minute rest
A madonna waiting for her opponent to play
13-year-old Eugene Khozenkov
13-year-old FM Vladislav Artemev
13-year-old Catherine Kolosova
Ljubov Mihajlova in the Girl's Under-18
Ah... the wonders of braiding
11-year-old Daria Maksimova takes it to the next level
The shirt says it all
Semyon Khanin was the Boy's Under-12 champion with an impressive 8.0/9
The Boy's under-10 round just started
And the Girls under-10 with participants already scrutinizing their opponents' play
Since the event was held at a known tourist point, the children had numerous activities
open to them. Some could enjoy the seaside...
...while others could enjoy active sports...
...but nothing quite like a gentle rest on the swing.
Vladimir Matveev from the Boy's Under-18
Ilya Ilyushenok greets IM Vladimir Fedoseev (left) and Alexander Predke from the
Boys Under-18.
IM Vladimir Fedoseev (2519) was the Russian Under-18 champ
The penultimate round of the Girls Under-16 event
WFM Irina Barayev, Girl's Under-16 champion
Ekaterina Smirnova, third in the Girl's Under-16
A last round victory by Marie Severin over the tourney winner,
secured second in the Girl's Under-16, and the right to represent
Russia in the European Youth Championships.
Some of the champions posing with their trophies and diplomas
Photographs by Anna Burtasova (Russiachess.org)


Turning the world's biggest brand's sponsorship of 2015's biggest sporting tournament into an initiative to get the whole nation involved.
We needed to leverage Coca-Cola's sponsorship of the Rugby World Cup in the build-up to and over the 6-week tournament, and to drive sales.
The campaign needed to appeal to all, but especially gatekeeper mums and dads. A key objective was also to encourage consumers to engage with their families and interest those dabbling in rugby for the first time.
We created an on-pack promotion giving Great Britain the chance to win 1 million exclusive Rugby World Cup 2015 Coca-Cola Gilbert Rugby Balls. By partnering with the official ball provider of the tournament we were able to offer a credible prize with a high perceived value.
We also created online content to show winners and budding rugby fans what to do with their new balls, from easy-to-follow tutorials to game ideas.
To drive early awareness, we enlisted rugby royalty (including Mike Tindall) to lead a 'Ball Amnesty' where Londoners were asked to trade in their tennis balls, footballs and basketballs for a new Coca-Cola rugby ball.
'Win a Ball' was communicated on 38 million packs across Coca-Cola, Diet Coke, Coca-Cola Zero and Coca-Cola Life, and created authentic moments of connectivity between the Coca-Cola and the world's biggest sporting event.
Our mobile-optimised website provided a simple entry mechanic and housed 'how to play rugby' videos to further drive engagement. Support included PR, London Eye branding, experiential sampling, OOH, TV, social and multiple trade channels. This amnesty was covered by ITV1 and resulted in a significant entry spike in the days that followed.