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O Voo Continental Airlines 1713 foi um voo comercial que caiu durante a decolagem durante uma tempestade de neve do Aeroporto Internacional Stapleton em Denver, Colorado, em 15 de novembro de 1987. Um Douglas DC-9, operado pela Continental Airlines, estava realizando um voo regular para Boise, em Idaho. Vinte e cinco passageiros e três membros da tripulação morreram no acidente.

A investigação do acidento pelo Conselho Nacional de Segurança nos Transportes (NTSB) apurou que a causa mais provável do acidente foi falha, por parte do piloto em comando, de ter a aeronave degelada uma segunda vez antes da decolagem.

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Aeronave
O Voo 1713 foi operado usando um McDonnell Douglas DC-9-14 de 21 anos, um bijato de fuselagem estreita com o prefixo N626TX. A aeronave estava equipada com dois motores Pratt & Whitney JT8D-7B. Foi originalmente entregue à Air Canada em maio de 1966 e vendido para a Texas International Airlines em 1968, onde serviu a maior parte de seu serviço até ser vendido para a Continental em 1982. Em 21 anos de serviço, acumulou mais de 52.400 horas de voo e mais de 61.800 ciclos.

Tripulação
O capitão era Frank B. Zvonek Jr., de 43 anos, que estava na Continental Airlines desde 1969. Ele tinha 12.125 horas de experiência de voo, mas apenas 166 horas no DC-9, ou "em tipo". Ele havia sido promovido a capitão menos de três semanas antes.

O primeiro oficial foi Lee Edward Bruecher, de 26 anos, contratado pela Continental quatro meses antes; ele havia voado anteriormente para a Rio Airways, e foi aprovado em seu teste inicial de proficiência no DC-9 em meados de setembro. Ele tinha 3.186 horas de voo, mas apenas 36 dessas horas eram no DC-9, que era a extensão de sua experiência com turbojato, e não havia voado nos últimos 24 dias. Bruecher era o piloto em comando no momento do acidente.

A tripulação de cabine era composta por três comissários de bordo.

Clima
No momento do acidente na tarde de domingo, o Serviço Nacional de Meteorologia estava relatando neve úmida moderada no Aeroporto Internacional de Stapleton. A maior taxa de queda de neve ocorreu entre 13:10 e 14:20, com o pico da taxa de queda de neve ocorrendo em torno de 13:50.

Acidente

O voo 1713 da Continental Airlines estava programado para sair de Denver às 12h25, mas muitos voos saindo de Denver naquele dia foram atrasados por causa do mau tempo. Às 13h03, o voo 1713 taxiou de seu portão até a plataforma de degelo. Infelizmente, os controladores de tráfego aéreo não sabiam que o voo 1713 havia partido do portão porque a tripulação o fizera sem primeiro solicitar autorização de taxiamento. O degelo foi concluído às 13:46.

Às 13:51, o voo 1713 contatou o controlador de entrega de liberação para permissão para "taxiar da plataforma de degelo". O controlador de autorizou a liberação, acreditando que o voo 1713 ainda estava no portão e solicitando o procedimento de degelo, instruiu o voo a mudar para a frequência do controlador de solo.

Às 14h05, o voo 1713 estava alinhado na posição número um na extremidade norte da pista, e a tripulação estava pronta para decolar. Não mantidos devidamente informados sobre a posição do voo 1713, os controladores de tráfego aéreo tentaram repetidamente fazer diferentes aviões decolarem, deixando o voo 1713 parado na neve caindo por vários minutos e abrindo o avião para o risco de "contaminação das asas" pelo gelo. O voo 1713 então notificou os controladores de tráfego aéreo que eles estavam aguardando no início da pista e instruções de decolagem.

O voo 1713 foi autorizado para decolar às 14:14. Enquanto o DC-9 estava decolando, o piloto em comando virou excessivamente. O DC-9 desceu e a asa esquerda atingiu o solo, fazendo com que a asa se separasse. Um explosão de fogo alimentado por combustível acendeu na asa esquerda logo após atingir o solo, causando uma "bola de fogo" dentro da cabine. O lado esquerdo do DC-9 e da cabine atingiu o solo em seguida e o DC-9 continuou deslizando, invertido. Conforme o DC-9 derrapou, o lado esquerdo foi inclinado e a cauda invertida. Esta ação fez com que a parte central do DC-9 comprimisse e esmagasse muitos dos passageiros a bordo.

Um total de 25 passageiros e 3 membros da tripulação morreram devido ao acidente. As duas últimas fatalidades sucumbiram durante a hospitalização. O capitão, o primeiro oficial, um comissário e 11 dos passageiros morreram de contusões. Além disso, 5 passageiros morreram de ferimentos na cabeça secundários de trauma contuso e 9 passageiros morreram de asfixia. Os restantes 52 passageiros e 2 comissários de bordo sobreviveram. Dos passageiros sobreviventes, 25 sofreram ferimentos leves e 27 ferimentos graves. A Fitzsimons Army Medical Center enviou seu pessoal para auxiliar na retirada de passageiros, e dez hospitais trataram os sobreviventes.

Investigação

O NTSB investigou o acidente.

Em julho de 1988, a Continental Airlines apresentou um relatório ao NTSB apresentando as causas do acidente como turbulência, remoção de neve insuficiente e erros dos controladores de tráfego aéreo. No entanto, o NTSB investigou a teoria da turbulência da esteira e concluiu que a turbulência da esteira do voo anterior não teria afetado o voo 1713.

Durante a investigação, os baixos níveis de experiência da tripulação no DC-9 foram questionados. Os investigadores também descobriram que antes de começar a trabalhar para a Continental, Bruecher havia sido demitido de outra companhia aérea após reprovar em três ocasiões em um exame de voo. Os investigadores também determinaram que o primeiro oficial Bruecher estava no controle no momento do acidente.

Os investigadores determinaram que 27 minutos se passaram entre a conclusão do degelo e a tentativa do voo 1713 de decolar, sete minutos a mais do que deveria ser permitido antes da decolagem. O NTSB concluiu que um acúmulo de gelo nas asas do voo 1713 contaminou as superfícies de ambas as asas antes da partida, com base em relatos de passageiros sobreviventes de que viram "manchas" de gelo nas asas após o degelo foi completo. Os investigadores também concluíram que neve úmida suficiente pousou no voo 1713 após o degelo estar completo para derreter e diluir o fluido de degelo, o que permitiu que o gelo se reformasse nas asas. De acordo com o fabricante da aeronave, mesmo uma quantidade modesta de contaminação de gelo na asa superior pode prejudicar o desempenho de elevação das asas e levar à perda de controle de rotação e inclinação. Com base nisso, o NTSB concluiu que uma pequena quantidade de gelo nas asas fez com que o voo 1713 tivesse problemas de controlabilidade significativos.

O NTSB também determinou que o mau desempenho do primeiro oficial Bruecher durante a decolagem provavelmente contribuiu para sua perda de controle do avião. O primeiro oficial virou o avião a mais de 6 graus por segundo, ou duas vezes a taxa recomendada.  Combinado com os efeitos do gelo na asa, a alta taxa de subida fez com que a asa esquerda do avião parasse e o avião começasse a capotar. O voo 1713 foi o primeiro voo de Bruecher após uma ausência de 24 dias dos deveres de voo, e o NTSB concluiu que essa ausência prolongada havia corroído a retenção do recém-contratado primeiro oficial de seu treinamento recente, o que contribuiu para seu fraco desempenho de decolagem.

Em 27 de setembro de 1988, o NTSB publicou um relatório final sobre sua investigação sobre o acidente, atribuindo o acidente ao fracasso do capitão em descongelar o avião uma segunda vez, ao desempenho ruim da decolagem do primeiro oficial, confusão entre os pilotos e o avião controladores de tráfego que contribuíram para atrasos, agravados por uma tripulação de cockpit onde ambos os pilotos eram relativamente inexperientes no tipo de aeronave. Especificamente, o NTSB concluiu:

Consequências
Após o acidente, a Continental Airlines reiterou seus procedimentos para lidar com o degelo e desenvolveu um programa de atribuição computadorizado que evitaria a tripulação "verde no verde" ou impediria que pilotos com menos de 100 horas de voo no tipo fossem atribuídos ao mesmo voo.

Nove meses após a queda do voo 1713, o Voo Delta Air Lines 1141 caiu em Dallas. Quando o NTSB divulgou seu relatório sobre o voo 1713, mencionou especificamente o fato de que "quase 3 minutos de conversa social não pertinente" ocorreram antes da decolagem. Quando o NTSB posteriormente emitiu seu relatório sobre o Delta 1141, descobriu que a tripulação da Delta também tinha se envolvido em uma conversa não pertinente, incluindo uma discussão sobre o gravador de voz da cabine na queda do Continental 1713. O relatório sobre Delta 1141 concluiu, entre outras causas, que a causa mais provável do acidente em Dallas foi a conversa não competente da tripulação, ou a falha em manter uma "cabine estéril", tendo contribuído para a falha em estender os flaps e slats da aeronave para uma tomada configuração adequada.

Stapleton foi substituído pelo Aeroporto Internacional de Denver em 1995. Desde então, foi desativado e a propriedade remodelada como um bairro residencial e de varejo. A Continental se fundiu com a UAL Corporation (empresa controladora da United Airlines) por meio de uma troca de ações em 2010, e a integração foi concluída em 2012.

Na cultura popular
O voo 1713 da Continental Airlines foi mencionado no filme Rain Man de 1988.

O acidente foi o assunto do episódio 10, da temporada 18 de Mayday, intitulado "Dead of Winter", "Morte no Inverno" no Brasil.

Em fevereiro de 1990, a revista Reader's Digest detalhou a tripulação de voo e alguns dos passageiros em seu artigo "Milagre na nevasca".

Ligações externas

 As memórias assombrosas da Continental 1713, editorial de um ex-agente de serviço de passageiros da Continental
 Carolyn Holly relata o acidente de Denver-Boise de 1987, noticiário original em vídeo transmitido do acidente em 1987.
 Imagens pré-acidente da aeronave em airliners.net

1987 nos Estados Unidos
Acidentes e incidentes aéreos nos Estados Unidos
Acidentes e incidentes aéreos de 1987
Acidentes e incidentes da Continental Airlines
Acidentes e incidentes envolvendo o Douglas DC-9
Acidentes e incidentes aéreos causados por gelo
Acidentes e incidentes aéreos causados por erro do piloto


Kids need regular time in nature. It's critical to their development in every way – physically, mentally, emotionally, socially, spiritually and creatively. Nature nourishes and nurtures children in ways indoor play and 'screen time' cannot do. Nature play inspires a sense of wonder and brings the world to life for kids.
Compared to 20 or 30 years ago, the time that children directly experience nature during playtime has fallen, and not just a little bit – it's fallen significantly. A UK survey of 2,000 kids aged 8 to 12 years old found that the distance kids wander and explore from home has shrunk by 90% since the 1970s, and 43% of adults think a child shouldn't play unsupervised until the age of 14.
Walking, running, jumping, skipping, exploring, and simply playing outdoors does amazing things for children's physical health, including the development of motor skills, cardiovascular fitness, and daily dose of vitamin D. That's right, just 10 to 15 minutes in the sun provides kids with enough daily vitamin D to improve energy levels, moods, memory and calcium absorption.
Spending time in nature and outdoor play helps with handling stress and anxiety. We know this as adults. Even a walk around the park helps calm our mind and perks up our mood. Kids are no different. They feel happier and have less aggression when connecting with nature. And play protects children's emotional development whereas loss of free time and a hurried, overly scheduled lifestyle can contribute to anxiety and depression.
Play encourages creativity, imagination and flexibility in thinking. Best thing about play is that there is no right or wrong way to do something; there are as many possibilities as you can imagine. A rock could be stepping stone, a castle, a house, a treasure chest….whatever you imagine. The magical thing about play in nature is that kids learn by combining their ideas, thoughts and impressions with their experiences, understanding and opinions. And nature is one of our best teachers. While kids are learning through play, they are also learning about the world.
Kids who play outside in unstructured activities learn how to solve real-life problems, and helps encourage focus, concentration and self-reliance. Simply building a sandcastle involves logical mathematical thinking, scientific reasoning and cognitive solving problem.
One of the great gifts of playing outdoors with friends is that kids learn important social skills that they will carry into adulthood. They learn about cooperation, leadership, conflict resolution and negotiation. Unsupervised play improves flexibility, self-awareness and team work.
The future of our planet is in our children's hands and hearts. If kids are given more opportunities to have a meaningful experience outdoors, they will be more likely to value nature, engage with it, and feel empowered to do something about it. Kids who love nature will grow up to protect it. They are more likely to become more informed adults and make decisions that help protect, rather than harm, our environment.


We recently received our first delivery from the excellent Blue Blue Japan, which caused much excitement here in the H&H camp. Although firmly rooted in tradition and with a bias toward workwear in their collections, the clothing produced by Blue Blue is far from the usual workwear style you'd expect - it's basis is in the fields of rural Japan rather than the American Railroad, and designs much more 'Edo' than Engineer.
Launched in 1996 by Seilin & Co. as the in-house brand of their Okura stores, Blue Blue was founded on their passion for indigo and a respect for traditional craftsmanship. The idea was to create a line of made in Japan clothing, that was distinctly Japanese, and used artisan fabrics, washing and dying techniques to produce garments that would grow with each use and change over time - just as they did when heavily used and repeatedly repaired in the past.
Cotton was first imported to Japan from China in the 16th century and prior to this most everyday clothing was produced from hemp or linen yarn. The Japanese found that cotton was a difficult fabric to dye except with the native indigo plant and, consequently, organic indigo dye was widely used throughout Japan as a colouring and designing agent for cotton textiles. Indigo dye became especially popular in the Edo period 1603 - 1867.
The Japanese indigo fabric dyeing process can last a week or even up to a month in some cases. It requires the cotton to be immersed and removed from the indigo dye vat up to 20 times, often being dried between each dip, depending on the depth of colour required. Japanese peasants preferred indigo blue shades for their textiles because they felt the colour mirrored the hue of the oceans surrounding the Japanese islands, a symbol that was both culturally and economically important. It was also said that the dye had properties which helped repel insects and snakes - another reason to clad yourself in indigo when working in the fields!
As we know from wearing raw denim jeans - over time, use and washing, the dark blue appearance gradually fades, producing a wonderfully variated indigo pattern. This is much appreciated by todays denim aficionados, but is also a highly regarded characteristic for collectors of vintage Japanese textiles.
One of the most impressive features of the SS16 Blue Blue collection is hand stitched patchwork. Just looking at the time taken and various fabrics used gives you an appreciation for the workmanship involved in the garment. This patchwork technique developed, like many things, from poverty and necessity rather than any notion of style or taste.
The term usually used to describe this style of Japanese patch-working is Boro, which literally translates as 'tattered rags'. As the name suggests, it comes from garments and fabrics being repaired and re-repaired many times to increase their usable life and improve their durability.
Old garments and futon covers of this style are now highly regarded and very collectable as they are full of stories and have a deep connection to Japanese folk culture. This is a fairly recent development, however. During the period immediately following WWII they were often looked upon as shameful - they were viewed as a symbol Japans impoverished past.
Sashiko is a style of simple running hand stitching into fabric, often through several layers at once to create a heavier and more durable quilted fabric. The stitching is often done with a contrast white or natural thread over indigo dyed cotton cloth to create a patterned effect.
The quilted Sashiko fabric used by Blue Blue Japan is of the style traditionally used for Kendo (Japanese sword fighting) due to it's durability and antiseptic qualities. It is manufactured using hank dyed cotton yarn woven into a Sashiko quilt weave to produce a very strong heavy cloth - it will most certainly last the years and develop with the wearer over time - just the way we like it!


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Aug 20, 2014 Posted by AAfterwit on Aug 20, 2014 | Comments Off on Brevard County Schools And Sexual Predators.
Brevard County Schools And Sexual Predators.
(Editor's Note: We cannot express how deeply we despise those who harm children and who are sexual predators. There are times we wish we had a supply of millstones to donate.
"If anyone causes one of these little ones—those who believe in me—to stumble, it would be better for them to have a large millstone hung around their neck and to be drowned in the depths of the sea." – Matthew 18:6 NIV)
Last week, the Florida Today wrote that a new security system was being "rolled out" in Brevard County schools.
A new security system in Brevard Public Schools will run an automatic sexual predator check when volunteers and visitors sign in on campus.
Individuals will scan their driver's license, and new KeepnTrack software will run a check through a sexual predator database from all 50 states.
According to the "KeepnTrack" software site, the software is written by COMPanion Corporation and will use another product – COMPanion's CBC (Criminal Background Check) database.
The KeepnTrack software not only integrates with the CBC database, but also allows for tracking of staff (including teachers,) tracking of students, and tracking of vendors on school campuses.
(One wonders whether the new software will replace current staff and vendor tracking software or whether the school district will keep the current software for staff and vendors as well as paying for the new KeepnTrack software.)
According to the article, the cost of the KeepnTrack software and license scanners for schools is $136,000. The software will also cost the district $31,500 per year to run.
The background check will cost people $20 every three years.
The idea sounds wonderful, doesn't it?
Let's say that you want to go watch your child perform in a school play, help a teacher set up for a birthday party, or give a presentation on "parent's day" or "career day."
That will run you $20 to help schools and the educational system. You can't even visit your own child without paying $20.
So while the idea may sound great, the question is if this new system is a "feel good" measure and whether the criminal background checks have any practical value.
The reason we ask is because of the high rate of sexual abuse from educators against students – educators whose background checks are much deeper and more comprehensive.
In the 2000 report, commissioned by the American Association of University Women, surveyors asked students between eighth and 11th grades whether they had ever experienced inappropriate sexual conduct at school. The list of such conduct included lewd comments, exposure to pornography, peeping in the locker room, and sexual touching or grabbing. Around one in 10 students said they had been the victim of one or more such things from a teacher or other school employee, and two-thirds of those reported the incident involved physical contact. If these numbers are representative of the student population nationwide, 4.5 million students currently in grades K-12 have suffered some form of sexual abuse by an educator, and more than 3 million have experienced sexual touching or assault.
That's appalling.
How bad is it? In March, 2014, a former "teacher of the year" in Florida was sentenced to 40 years in jail for charges of sexual battery on a child younger than 12 and lewd or lascivious molestation.
Christopher Robert Bacca, 27, pleaded guilty to charges of attempted sexual battery on a child younger than 12 and lewd or lascivious molestation. Acting Circuit Judge Russell Healey sentenced him to 30 years for the first charge and 40 years for the second charge, but the two sentences will be served concurrently so he will be in prison for 40 years.
He was designated a sexual predator, and Healey also told Bacca he would be on probation for the rest of his life and could still face civil commitment proceedings under the Jimmy Ryce Act when his prison term ended. Bacca, in a green prison uniform and speaking in a voice barely above a whisper, told Healey he understood.
While we think of sexual predators as being overwhelmingly male, there are far too many cases where female educators have been convicted of sexual crimes with students. WND.com published a list of hundreds of female teachers that have been convicted of crimes against their students.
How often do these attacks occur?
In an article which describes the sexual abuse by educators as an "unreported epidemic," Renee Nal at The Tavern Keepers lists thirty seven incidents of sexual misconduct by educators in just one week in April, 2014.
THIRTY SEVEN INCIDENTS IN ONE WEEK.
Sadly, Nal says that the list is not all inclusive of all incidents.
The question that must be asked is whether a background check on parents and volunteers is going to do anything when there are so many educators in the who are sexual predators and who have passed a much more rigorous background check. Furthermore, while there are cases where schools have hired as teachers people who have been convicted of sexual crimes against children, most of the teachers and background checks give no indication that teachers will perpetrate such a horrible crime against kids.
Sexual abuse by an adult requires two things – trust and silence. The predator will work to develop trust with the victim and then when the abuse starts, will tell the victim "don't say anything to anyone – this will be our secret."
Like it or not, teachers are in the position of trust. Parents want their kids to like and believe in their teachers. It is far easier for a teacher, coach, guidance counselor or school employee to develop trust with a victim than a parent giving a talk, going to a presentation by they kid, or participating in career day.
Will the new security software cut down on sexual incidents within the schools by non-educators? We don't know. It seems unlikely, but it is possible. Hopefully the school district will release how many predators the new system stopped at the door over the course of the next few years.
We here at Raised on Hoecakes believe the funds would be better spent on continuing to teach and educate kids on appropriate behavior by adults, but the school district wants to appear to be doing something, without any statistical backing at all.
How many legs does a dog have if you call the tail a leg? Four. Calling a tail a leg doesn't make it a leg.

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What's the history behind this tantalizing beverage? This drink started along with the holiday (St. Patrick's Day) in the 1950's while America had a grain shortage in and around World War II. Why do we drink this brew? Is it to show homage to St. Patrick himself or maybe it's just to satisfy our affinity to partake in the celebration of life. I do know this concoction was not developed by individuals sitting around discussing how to turn beer green. Well, maybe it was.
Now that being said, the color changing of beer is widely believed to be an American idea, since no well respecting Irishmen would dare taint his beloved drink. Now there are several different ways of changing the color of your drink. One thing to keep in mind, the darker the beer, the harder it will be to accomplish your goal. This is a fundamental fact that most people do not pay attention too. Just imagine using a stout or going with a Black and Tan. How in the world are you going to appease the fiendish thirst of your friends without the proper color? The quick answer is you will not, and your friends will probably sacrifice you to their god of choice. Stay away from the darker sides of beer, stick with something light, something how should I say … AMERICAN!
You can not go wrong with good old American beer; the color is lighter and much easier to work with. So, when asked how to turn beer green? We know the lighter the color the better, now this does not mean it's going to taste great. In fact most St. Patrick Day green beers do not taste too good! Let's be honest though, that's not the point is it? Instead, I think the point is to have a great time, responsibly of course.
Now with all that history and all the spirit of this great Irish tradition which is also celebrated heavily in Australia and in North America, we can all get together once a year raise our glasses knowing how to turn beer green!


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Rating grades by the rating agencies are only an opinion about the capability of the company to meets its interest obligations. Rating symbols do not pinpoint towards quality of products or management or staff etc. In other words rating does not give a certificate of the complete soundness of the company. Users should form an independent view of the rating symbol. 4. Rating may be biased. Personal bias of the investigating team might affect the quality of the rating. The companies having lower grade rating do not advertise or use the rating while raising funds from the public. In such a case the nvestors cannot get the true information about the risk involved in the instrument. 5. Rating under unfavorable conditions. Rating grades are not always representative of the true image of a company. A company might be given low grade because it was passing through unfavorable conditions when rated. Thus, misleading conclusions may be drawn by the investors which hampers the company's interest. 6. Difference in rating grades. Same instrument may be rated differently by the two rating agencies because of the personal judgment of the investigating staff on qualitative aspects. This may further confuse the investors.


And between the 19th and 25th of october we return no Covilhã with EXTRA WOOL, just to do what we love with 2 of the best: Pantónio and SAMINA !! Stay tuned because we'll be posting all the information the parallel activities!
a huge thanks to HomemBala for the promo video!
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Fresh it is! June bugs have arrived in the NT. No money or jewelry but plenty of beer cans. Trash. Selfish High School Seniors. Pray for them as some will perish from stupidity.
!!! Nice One Captain Tom !!!
WTG Capt , sweet score right there!
WTG Captain!! I got to get Hot!!


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Alzheimer's disease (AD) is an age-related, non-reversible brain disorder that develops over a period of years. Initially, people experience memory loss and confusion, which may be mistaken for the kinds of memory changes that are sometimes associated with normal aging. However, the symptoms of AD gradually lead to behavior and personality changes, a decline in cognitive abilities such as decision-making and language skills, and problems recognizing family and friends. AD ultimately leads to a severe loss of mental function. These losses are related to the worsening breakdown of the connections between certain neurons in the brain and their eventual death. AD is one of a group of disorders called dementias that are characterized by cognitive and behavioral problems. It is the most common cause of dementia among people age 65 and older.
There are three major hallmarks in the brain that are associated with the disease processes of AD.
Amyloid plaques, which are made up of fragments of a protein called beta-amyloid peptide mixed with a collection of additional proteins, remnants of neurons, and bits and pieces of other nerve cells.
Neurofibrillary tangles (NFTs), found inside neurons, are abnormal collections of a protein called tau. Normal tau is required for healthy neurons. However, in AD, tau clumps together. As a result, neurons fail to function normally and eventually die.
Loss of connections between neurons responsible for memory and learning. Neurons can't survive when they lose their connections to other neurons. As neurons die throughout the brain, the affected regions begin to atrophy, or shrink. By the final stage of AD, damage is widespread and brain tissue has shrunk significantly.
Currently there are no medicines that can slow the progression of AD. However, four FDA-approved medications are used to treat AD symptoms. These drugs help individuals carry out the activities of daily living by maintaining thinking, memory, or speaking skills. They can also help with some of the behavioral and personality changes associated with AD. However, they will not stop or reverse AD and appear to help individuals for only a few months to a few years. Donepezil (Aricept), rivastigmine (Exelon), and galantamine (Razadyne) are prescribed to treat mild to moderate AD symptoms. Donepezil was recently approved to treat severe AD as well. The newest AD medication is memantine (Namenda), which is prescribed to treat moderate to severe AD symptoms.
In very few families, people develop AD in their 30s, 40s, and 50s. This is known as "early onset" AD. These individuals have a mutation in one of three different inherited genes that causes the disease to begin at an earlier age. More than 90 percent of AD develops in people older than 65. This form of AD is called "late-onset" AD, and its development and pattern of damage in the brain is similar to that of early-onset AD. The course of this disease varies from person to person, as does the rate of decline. In most people with AD, symptoms first appear after age 65. We don't yet completely understand the causes of late-onset AD, but they probably include genetic, environmental, and lifestyle factors. Although the risk of developing AD increases with age, AD and dementia symptoms are not a part of normal aging. There are also some forms of dementia that aren't related to brain diseases such as AD, but are caused by systemic abnormalities such as metabolic syndrome, in which the combination of high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and diabetes causes confusion and memory loss.
The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) supports basic and translational research related to AD through grants to major medical institutions across the country. Current studies are investigating how the development of beta amyloid plaques damages neurons, and how abnormalities in tau proteins create the characteristic neurofibrillary tangles of AD. Other research is exploring the impact of risk factors associated with the development of AD, such as pre-existing problems with blood flow in the blood vessels of the brain. Most importantly, the NINDS supports a number of studies that are developing and testing new and novel therapies that can relieve the symptoms of AD and potentially lead to a cure. On May 15, 2012 the Obama Administration announced the release of the National Alzheimer's Plan. U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Kathleen Sebelius reaffirmed our nation's commitment to conquering Alzheimer's disease and related dementias, with a specific goal of finding effective ways to prevent and treat the disease by 2025. Information from the National Library of Medicine's MedlinePlusAlzheimer's DiseaseAlzheimer's Caregivers
Alzheimer's Disease Educationand Referral Center (ADEAR)
Building 31, Room 5C27
Website: https://www.nia.nih.gov/health/alzheimers
Alzheimer's Foundation of America
Website: https://alzfdn.org
Phone: 866-AFA-8484 (232-8484)
Works to provide optimal care and services to individuals confronting dementia and to their caregivers and families through member organizations dedicated to improving quality of life.
Alzheimer's Drug Discovery Foundation
Website: http://www.alzdiscovery.org
Public charity whose mission is to accelerate the discovery and development of drugs to prevent, treat, and cure Alzheimer's disease, related dementias, and cognitive aging.
Association for Frontotemporal Degeneration (AFTD)
Radnor Station Building #2, Suite 320
290 King of Prussia Road
Radnor, PA 19087
Website: https://www.theaftd.org
Nonprofit organization that promotes and funds research into finding the cause and cure for frontotemporal degeneration, also called frontotemporal dementia (FTD); provides information, education, and support to those affected by FTD and their caregivers; and sponsors professional health education programs related to FTD.
Website: http://www.brightfocus.org/alzheimers/
Phone: 1- 800-437-2423
Non-profit charitable organization dedicated to funding research and educating the public on Alzheimer's disease, glaucoma, and macular degeneration.
Website: https://caregiveraction.org
Grassroots organization dedicated to supporting and improving the lives of America's family caregivers. Created to educate, support, empower, and advocate for the millions of Americans who care for their ill, aged, or disabled loved ones.
John Douglas French Alzheimer's Foundation
1191 Brookmere Road
Pasadena, CA 91105-3301
Website: http://www.jdfaf.org
Provides seed money for novel and innovative Alzheimer's research at major California universities. Unsolicited applications and/or letters of inquiry not accepted.
National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization/Natl. Hospice Foundation
Website: http://www.nhpco.org
Phone: 703-837-1500; Helpline: 800-658-8898
Non-profit membership organization representing hospice and palliative care programs and professionals. Provides free referrals to the public for hospice listings across the United States and internationally. Distributes free packets of general information describing hospice services and the Medicare Hospice Benefit.
National Respite Network and Resource Center
800 Eastowne Drive
Website: http://www.archrespite.org
Phone: 919-490-5577 (x222)
Information and referral service that assists and promotes the development of quality respite and crisis care programs; helps families locate respite and crisis care services in their communities; and sponsors advocacy and awareness efforts concerning respite care.
Well Spouse Association
Suite H
Website: http://www.wellspouse.org
International non-profit, volunteer-based organization whose mission is to provide emotional support to, raise consciousness about, and advocate for the spouses/partners of the chronically ill and/or disabled.
Information sourced through CNF's partnership with The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS), US National Institutes of Health.


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Technology keeps moving forward, and that's just as true in modern dentistry as in any other field. Perhaps nothing illustrates this point better than dental implants.
In restorative dentistry, dental implants are the new gold standard in teeth replacement. Whether you need to replace a single tooth or every tooth in your mouth, we recommend implants whenever possible at our dentist office in Buffalo Grove, IL.
North Shore Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery has been helped countless patients reclaim their smiles and their ability to eat the foods that want to eat. Today, we will discuss the origins of modern dental implants as well as some ways we used dental implants to help our patients.
Schedule a consultation with Dr. Scott Frank to learn more. You can call 847-613-4933 or contact us online to make your appointment.
In 1952, Dr. Per-Ingvar Brånemark wasn't trying to develop dental implants. Instead, he was trying to study blood circulation and its effects on healing bone.
Dr. Brånemark and his team placed titanium cylinders into the leg bones of rabbits as part of their research. His intention was to remove and reuse the cylinders as needed.
Instead, he made a fortunate discovery. Bone will bond directly to titanium. This made it difficult to remove the cylinders from the rabbits' legs. This led Dr. Brånemark to devote the next decade to finding a practical use for his discovery.
In the mid-1960s, he placed dental implants into the mouth of a patient who had no lower teeth. Those implants supported dentures, which the patient uses until he died four decades later.
Today, dental implants are widely used by dentists and oral surgeons around the world. Fortunately for patients living near Buffalo Grove and Chicago, our Dr. Frank is one of the leading experts on implant placement in the region and around the country.
Make your appointment at North Shore Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery to learn how Dr. Brånemark past discovery could help your life in the present.
Dental implants are meant to be used with other teeth replacements. Dental implants replace the roots of natural teeth.
To get the full benefit of your implants, you need to attach replacements for the crowns of your teeth.
At one time, dental bridges were the common replacement for individual lost teeth. Traditional bridges were formed by fusing dental crowns together.
Before the bridge could be attached, however, the dentist had to grind down the two teeth adjacent to the missing one. Then, the bridge could be bonded to those teeth.
Thanks to dental implants, you can replace a missing or extracted tooth without harming adjacent teeth. Your dental implant will replace the root of your lost tooth, and your dental crown will complete the tooth replacement.
Dental bridges still play a valuable role in replacing multiple teeth. Dental crowns are fused together to form bridges.
Now, you can get one or more dental implants (depending on the size and location of your bridge) to support a dental bridge.
The value of dental implants is perhaps best shown in how they are used to support dentures. A carefully placed set of dental implants will hold dentures securely in place.
This added stability also improves your bite force with dentures. Research has shown that patients with traditional dentures (which rest outside your gums) can provide a maximum of 25 percent of your original bite force.
You can still eat. Yet, you may not be able to eat everything you want to eat, and some foods take a lot more effort to chew than they did when you had all your teeth.
Dental implant-supported dentures can restore 80 or 90 percent of your original bite force, depending on which expert you ask. Either way, this is much closer to the bite of a person with a set of healthy teeth, which means you will be able to bite and chew your food comfortably thanks to your dental implants.
Dental implants have been around for more than 50 years, and dental professionals have continued to build on Dr. Brånemark's efforts in that time.
One example of this is Refresh Smile, which we offer at North Shore Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery. Using this technique, Dr. Frank strategically places four dental implants for maximum benefit.
As a result, he can attach a set of temporary dentures on the same day as your implant placement procedure. With other techniques, you may have to wait months for your mouth to heal before you can get any dentures.
Another innovation has made it possible for more people to get dental implants. Mini implants have a small diameter than full-size implants. They can be used for the same purposes, but mini implants can be placed in jawbones that have shrunk to a point where full-size implants can no longer be supported.
Dr. Frank can explain the benefits of dental implants and the process of getting them if you schedule a consultation at North Shore Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery in Buffalo Grove, IL.
Fill out our online form or call 847-613-4933 to make your appointment.


Do you know someone who could come in to talk to us about their job as a community helper? A mail carrier, nurse, dentist, doctor, weatherman, construction worker, chef etc… I know 52 first graders who would love to hear about all of the people who help us in and around Millersville. Please contact me if you can give us a lead! Thanks!
Time is flying by! I can feel the excitement in the air! Our class earned a reward for completing all of the pieces of Mrs. Potato Head. My friends chose to have a "snow party." So get ready, parents. The next time we have snow on the ground I'm going to ask the kids to wear their snow boots and winter coats and gloves to school so we can play outside in the snow together! I'll send a paper home letting you know when it will be, but you may only have one day notice!
Feel free to send in Pizza Hut reading logs all next week. Thanks for reading at home with your kids!
Tuesday, December 4– We have Music. We have a spelling test today.
Wednesday, December 5 – We have Phys. Ed.. WE DO HAVE BOOK EXCHANGE TODAY! Students will also have health screenings during phys. ed. class. Please be sure students who wear glasses bring them to school. New spelling words will be sent home today. We'll take our chapter 3 Math test.
Thursday, December 6 – We have Art. A mystery reader will come into read to us today! If your student has money, s/he will go to the holiday shop firs thing this morning.
Friday, December 7 – We have applied engineering. Today is Eshleman spirit day. Send the kids to school wearing their Eshleman shirt or blue/yellow/gold.
Monday, December 10 – Scholastic book orders are due. (order on line or send in a check made payable to Scholastic).
Friday, December 14 – PTO Box Tops and dimes are due. Thanks for supporting our school!
If you would like to come in to surprise your student and read a book to our class, please feel free to email me. Mystery readers usually read a story that takes no more than 10 minutes. Choosing a favorite book that you enjoy reading with your child is always a hit with the class! Great times for us to have a mystery reader are 10:30-11:00 am or from 2:00-2:30 pm. We can be flexible if these times don't suit your schedule! If you provide me with 3 clues before you arrive, I'll read them to the class so they can try to guess who you may be! Contact me at Wendy. Lutz-Terry@pennmanor.net to sign up. Grandparents, special friends, and older siblings are welcome to come in too!
Welcome Back! I loved hearing all of the stories about your adventures during our break!
Tuesday, November 27 – We had applied engineering. We learned the strategy of "Make 10 to add." This is a two day lesson. I won't be asking the kids to do the homework tomorrow. I feel that it's hard to do at home without the materials we use in school. New spelling words came home today.
Wednesday, November 28 – Our special is Music. We're learning about the /ng/ sound.
Thursday, November 29 – Our special is Phys. Ed. Please send the kids to school wearing sneakers and comfy clothes.
Friday, November 30 – Our special is Art. Mrs. Strosser will be in to teach another guidance lesson. Please practice spelling words over the weekend.
Eshleman holiday shop is December 3-6. More info. to follow from the PTO.
Our class earned a popcorn and lemonade party from the PTO for collecting the most Box Tops during the first collection period! Please let me know if you do not allow your child to eat popcorn. I will provide them with an alternate treat. The next Box Top collection date is December 14.
Dec. 21- Early dismissal K-12.
Monday, Nov. 18 – We have music. Please send library books back to school for book exchange TOMORROW.
Tuesday, Nov. 19 – We have phys. ed. We will be postponing our "bat day" due to our missed school and mixed up schedule last week. We have book exchange today.
Wednesday, Nov. 20 – 1:30 early dismissal. Please contact the office with transportation changes. We have Art. We'll be making homemade butter. YUM!
Nov. 22, 23, 26 – No School. Enjoy some family time!
Tuesday, Nov. 27 – Send those kids back to school. Our special is applied engineering.
Friday, November 16, 2018: Penn Manor will be operating on a two-hour delay with modified kindergarten.
Please complete the purple form that came home and return it by Monday.
Disguise a turkeys are due tomorrow. If you need more time, please return them by Monday at the latest. We'll be writing about them at school.
Today we have a 12:15 early dismissal. Please contact the office if you have a transportation change for your child. Stay safe everyone!
If you're able to provide any of these please let me know. Thanks so much!
A full week of school!
Monday, Nov. 12 – Our special is Applied Engineering. We have a spelling test today.
Tuesday, Nov. 13 -We have Music. We're going on a Google Expedition with Mrs. Foster, one of our district tech. gurus! Today is picture retake day. Please send your unwanted pictures back to school if you're choosing to have retakes.
Wednesday, Nov. 14 – Our special is Phys. Ed. New spelling words come home today.
Thursday, Nov. 15 – Our special is Art. Mrs. Strosser will come in for a guidance lesson.
Friday, Nov. 16 – Our special is Applied Engineering. Disguise a turkey creations are due if your family chooses to participate.
Tuesday, Nov. 20 – We'll be having a special Bat Day today!!
Wednesday, Nov. 21 – 1:30 early dismissal. Our spelling test is today.
New spelling words won't be coming home until after Thanksgiving break.
We have book exchange on tomorrow. Please send library books to school. We also have phys. ed, so please send the kids to school wearing sneakers and comfy clothing.
Friday will be our monthly Eshleman Spirit Day. Wear your Eshleman t-shirts from our Run for FUNds or any blue, yellow or gold clothing!


A.R. Gurney's Love Letters is a tender, tragi-comic, and nuanced examination of the shared nostalgia, missed opportunities, and deep closeness of two lifelong, complicated friends.
MEREDITH BAXTER has been an actress for 47 years; she's also a writer, artist and mother of five, grandmother of three. She has starred in four series, including the long-running "Family Ties." She's been nominated for four Emmys, and made about sixty movies for television, among them "Betty Broderick: A Woman Scorned." She's been in a smattering of plays: Butterflies Are Free, Vanities, Country Wife, toured with Talley's Folly, Diaries of Adam and Eve and about 30 different productions of Love Letters around the country. Baxter's New York Times bestselling book, UNTIED, a Memoir of Fame, Family and Floundering, was published in March, 2011. Meredith has performed with Speaking of Stories at Santa Barbara's Center Stage, and recently she and Michael Gross gave a fundraiser for them with performances of Love Letters. She is a speaker on issues as diverse as alcohol abuse, domestic abuse, breast cancer, abortion rights, and LGBT issues. Aging gracefully with purpose, she just might be writing and speaking about that, too. Baxter lives in Santa Barbara, California, with her wife, Nancy Locke.
During his forty-year career actor Michael Gross, perhaps best known for his portrayal of father Steven Keaton on NBC's award-winning Family Ties, has portrayed a remarkable range of characters, including recurring roles on the Drew Cary Show, ER, How I Met Your Mother, USA Network's Suits, Netflix's Grace and Frankie, and was a recurring character in two Canadian series, Call Me Fitz and The Stanley Dynamic. He has starred in dozens of television films, guest-starred in numerous television series, and was a series regular on the number one-rated daytime drama, The Young and the Restless. He has appeared on the Broadway stage, in numerous regional theatres, and was the recipient of the Obie Award for his off-Broadway theatre work. On the big screen, Michael enjoys cult status among sci-fi and horror movie fans for his portrayal of survivalist Burt Gummer in the feature film Tremors, its five sequels, and its Sci-Fi Channel series. He has appeared with Ali McGraw in director Sidney Lumet's Just Tell Me What You Want, played opposite Lily Tomlin in Big Business, with actor Lucas Haas in the award-winning Alan and Naomi, and with Wynona Ryder in Stay Cool. More recently, he was honored at multiple film festivals for his title role in the award winning short film, Our Father. His current projects include a recurring role on The Affair for Showtime, a guest star role on television's new AP Bio, the feature film release of Camp Cool Kids; the DVD and on-demand release of Last Call At Murray's; and the reprise of his role as "Burt Gummer" in Tremors 6, to be released by NBC Universal in May, 2018. He is currently working as an exceptionally large elf on a new Disney feature for the 2019 holidays. Mr. Gross is a graduate of the University of Illinois at Chicago and the School of Drama at Yale University in New Haven, Connecticut. He and his wife, former casting director Elza Bergeron have been married for thirty-plus years, with two children and two grandchildren. He is the recipient of the American Hero Award for his charitable activities.


So these Asian Lamb Lollipops are the greatest most delectable things on this green Earth.
Not your traditional chops and I was a curious on how these flavors would play with the gamey meat of lamb, but oh man was it a good gamble! Inspired recipe from Chef Sam Choy on the Food Network, he made this on Best Thing I Ever Made and I knew instinctively that I would love it. He was right, they are highly addictive, invite some friends over and you'll watch these disappear.
These lamb chops are particularly special because they come from my talented butcher friends at The Cloven Hoof, all local meat, from Tucker Family Farms here in Montana.
This recipe is so easy. Marinate the chops for 4 hours and it takes literal minutes to cook them up. Steam up some rice, roast some veggies, and you have one delicious meal.
Wine Pairing Recommendation: Rosé! Yes way Rosé, the acidity, fresh, floral notes in the wine balance this umami spicy meal perfectly.
Step 1 Whisk together in a bowl brown sugar, ground ginger, garlic, soy sauce, and sambal paste. Place lamb chops in a resealable plastic bag and pour marinade over chops. Seal and massage ingredients together. Marinate in the fridge for 4-6 hours.
Step 2 Using a large nonstick skillet or cast iron heat oil over medium high heat. This may get a little smoky so turn on your fan. Remove lamb chops from marinade, shake excess off. Sear in pan, each side about 2 minutes. Allow to rest.
Step 3 Bring marinade to a rolling boil in a sauce pan and reduce until thickened and syrup like consistency. Brush on chops after cooking.
Step 4 Remove and garnish with chopped cilantro and green onion. Serve immediately.
Hi! I'm really looking forward to trying this recipe. My question is, is it bad to marinate them for longer? Say, 10 hours? I have to marinate them before I go to work so that I can cook them when I get home, but I want to make sure that marinating them for that long won't negatively affect the lamb.
Any advice is much appreciated! Thanks!
Hi Valerie, 10 hours is totally fine with this recipe. If any marinade has citrus in it that's when you really want to watch it because it'll start to break down the enzymes in the meat and it'll be mush. Let me know how it turns out! Cheers!
They can absolutely be grilled! Depending on how thick your lamb chops are I'd say about 3 minutes per side. Let me know how they turn out! Cheers!
What are your thoughts/tips on sou vide ing with this receipe?
Hi Aivy! I love the idea of sous viding! Set your sous vide to 140 degrees F. Place the lamb chops in a ziplock bag with marinade and use the water immersion technique to place the bag in your water bath and set your timer for 1 hour, (up to 3 hours). After time is up sear up your chops in a screaming hot pan or grill for a few seconds a side, boil your sauce until thicken and serve with an extra coating of sauce after searing. Let me know how it turns out! Cheers!


Happy Raksha Bandhan wishes and messages in Bengali for 2018: Raksha bandha is just a day far and we are too sure that most of the sisters must have chosen a Rakhi for their loved brothers while the brothers must be still worried about whether their sister is going to love his surprise gift or not! But if you are from one of those siblings who is putting up in another country or city for studies or works then chill, you can still make your sibling feel special on this Rakhi. Here are the best Happy Raksha Bandhan wishes and messages in Bengali, Whatsapp status, SMS, quotes, gif images, Facebook wallpapers for Friends and Family to wish Happy Rakhi.
Happy Raksha Bandhan wishes and messages in Bengali for 2018: Raksha Bandhan aka Rakhi is one of the most celebrated festivals in our country. A day when a sister ties a sacred thread on her brother's wrist as a mark of her love for him. In return, her brother promises to always save her. Still contemplating how to make your sister or brother feel special? Well, take a look at our collection of wishes, greetings and SMS to share with your siblings and cousins on a special day. The day of love, gifts, sweets and bond will be lauded on August 26, this year. Although, the day signifies the beautiful bond sister and brother share, according to some sources rakhi was celebrated to strengthen political ties among kingdoms.
Prem korle PARISHAN hoye jai; Biye korle SHARABI hoye jaidivorce dile DEVDAS hoye jaiar friendship korle MOBILE TE BANALCE ses hoye jai.!!
Happy Raksha Bandhan to my dearest brother..!!!
Ratri Dekheche Amai Aro Ekbar Kadte.Ratri Dekheche Hajar Loker Bhire Nijeke Harate. bappa_ 2u Ratri Dekheche Bhison Kacher Manusti Koto Dure Thake. Dekheche Amar Ooi Ekla Ghartai Nirbikarchitte takate Nijer 'SWAPNO' Sajate.. Ar… BHANTE.!!


Would you like to empower your shelter staff to mitigate nuisance complaints, implement alternative solutions for impoundment, strengthen your ability to play a key role in keeping cats in their environment, collaborate with others, address nuisance ordinances, and more? Then join Best Friends and the Florida Association of Animal Welfare Organizations (FAAWO) on Thursday, November 16, 2017, at the Pet Alliance of Greater Orlando for an in-person training on diverting feline intake.
There will even be an opportunity for animal control officers to have one-on-one training to learn more about cats in the field.
Additionally, Dr. Julie Levy of the Maddie's Shelter Medicine Program at UF will present "When Lives Count: Making Sense of Florida's Shelter Statistics," which includes a deeper look at Florida's current numbers as well as Shelter Animals Count.
The free event will be held Thursday, November 16, 2017, from 10 AM until 2 PM in the Pet Alliance of Greater Orlando's Education Room at 2727 Conroy Road, Orlando, Fla. Register here.
This workshop is made possible through a generous gift from Arnie and Barbara Grevior and the Maddie's Shelter Medicine Program.


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When the police appears, the people in the area start gathering around and whisper to each other, discussing whether or not Yang Chen has bad luck.
''Yes I am...'' Yang Chen starts doubting the situation as he raises his head and is unable to understand the reason the police came to find him. Did the country's government find out about him already? Probably not, because if they actually did, the people they would send to capture him would be secret spec ops and he would also be ambushed at night. It would not be possible with these three little officers.
The police officer shows his identification and then coldly speaks in an arrogant tone: ''I'm chief police officer Feng Biao of the Western area. There were people who reported you as a suspect in a recent murder attempt on a group of young men. Please follow me to the police station to assist in our investigation.
So that's how it is... Yang Chen is surprised. Seems like Chen Feng went full retard after getting beaten up, seeing how he, a gangster, is now looking for help from the police.
Old man Lee standing next to the scene infuriatedly steps up and explains: ''Excuse me officers, you are apprehending the wrong person. It is Chen Feng and his gang who came here to collect protection money. What Yang Chen did was just self-defence!''
''Ahem, bringing in the wrong person or not, we have to investigate carefully! I only saw Mr. Chen's son injured and spitting out blood while this fellow hasn't received any injury at all!'' Feng Biao pays no attention to old man Lee and signals the other two policemen to go forward and apprehend Yang Chen.
Yang Chen doesn't resist. He sighs deeply after getting his hands cuffed and says to old man Lee: ''Don't worry, I didn't do anything wrong. Please look after my goat meat stall for me. In case I haven't returned by nighttime please return the cart to my house.''
''Stop speaking and go quickly!'' Feng Biao snapped.
Old man Lee was about to say something to the police officers, but since he understands it will not affect anything, he can only sigh and look at Yang Chen being apprehended by the policemen.
After Feng Biao's group left with Yang Chen, the surrounding stall owners start cursing loudly as they're tired of the fact that the police and gangs are working together. However they didn't dare to discuss this in front of the policemen.
Being taken directly to the police station, Yang Chen is immediately hauled into the interrogation room. He looks around with a curious eye since honestly speaking, the amount of time he spent visiting the police station isn't small, but this is the first time he is here as a criminal.
After Feng Biao greets two well-built policemen entering the room, he sneers: ''Seems like you are still leisurely looking around in a carefree manner! Let's see if you can still maintain that façade when I return later.'' Then he leaves while slamming the iron door behind him with a ''whamm!''
Yang Chen cheerfully sits down, then he calmly and peacefully looks at the two officers facing him like tigers facing their prey.
A bearded policeman starts the interrogation:
- Name?
- Yang Chen
- se*?
- Male
Yang Chen cooperatively answers while hiding a smile on his face.
- Age?
- Birthplace?
- Zhong Hai
After a series of easy yet frustrating questions, Yang Chen still replies in a relaxed manner. He even happily answers some stupid questions. On the contrary, the two police officers start getting agitated since they are following Feng Biao's request to teach Yang Chen a lesson, but since he is nicely following the procedure like this, how could they find a way to let him taste suffering?
Finally, the dark-skinned police officer thinks of something and asks: ''You've beaten up six men in the market today, is this story true?''
''I didn't want to fight them at all. They wanted to collect protection money, and they started it first, I have the right to self-defense.'' Yang Chen answers.
''I don't care if they were collecting protection money or not, but you threw the first punch, right?'' The bearded policeman asks with a malicious grin.
Yang Chen nods slightly: ''Yes... But I don't think I'm at fault here, at worst I'll go to the court with them.''
''To court... you're just a fried goat meat skewers seller...'' The black faced policeman disdainfully murmurs. He then provides a statement and points at the signature box: ''Sign your name here indicating you acknowledge your guilt, and that you will compensate the victim as well.''
Yang Chen quickly scans through the report that contains enough charges to make him rot in jail for half of his life. Yang Chen smiles lightly with a pondering look on his face: ''Mr. Police Officer, I believe this is not a legitimate report... How does it contain so many additional charges?''
The black faced officer fiercely slams the table: ''You are saying that that we are falsely accusing you? Do you know where you are sitting in right now?''
''I only speak the truth.'' Yang Chen now clearly understands that these two are determined to frame him, and his eyes narrow into a frosty glare.
The two policemen naturally know that Yang Chen will not sign this document. Any normal person, as long as they are literate, will never go to jail by himself for no reason at all. The only reason that they used this statement was to anger Yang Chen, and their attempt was clearly successful.
''Boy, do you know the consequences of not cooperating with us in this investigation?'' The bearded officer stands up, slowly walks toward Yang Chen's back while cracking his knuckles noisily.
Yang Chen glances at the camera in the room and checks the monitor inside. Fighting against the officers, this news will not reach the outside, and even if it does, what happened in the station will not easily reach the public.
Seems like corrupted police officers like these exist everywhere in the world.
''I don't know what consequences I would have to face, but you two, you couldn't possibly imagine the consequences either...''
''You want to die?'' Seeing that Yang Chen finally insulted them, the bearded officer raises his hand planning to grab Yang Chen's shirt collar while the other hand prepares to beat him up.
But at the moment, he seemed to be only punching air. Without him noticing, Yang Chen already stood up and was holding the bearded officer by his shirt collar.
- What do you want to do? (TN: similar to ''What are you doing to me!'' expression)
Yang Chen laughs maliciously and punches the bearded man's belly.
The entire body of the bearded officer starts shaking and falls down to the ground quivering.
The black faced officer stands up angrily: ''You dare fighting against police officers?'' Then he immediately pulls out his gun and aims directly at Yang Chen.
But from the start, Yang Chen never paid attention to that pitch black muzzle. With lightning speed, he appears behind the black faced officer instantaneously and gently touches the man's arm. That arm immediately shakes rapidly as if it is being electrocuted, and the Type 54 pistol quickly falls to the ground.
The black faced policeman isn't even able to react before he feels the back of his neck tremble for a moment, immediately after that he faints.
Yang Chen takes the illegal document from the table and smirks: ''This looks like the trick you usually use, what would happen if I released this to the public now?''


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Just Like Home
I got a letter the other day from a scribbling, sketching pal of mine,
In a foreign country, far away — somewhere out in the firing line.
It seems the censor won't let them say where they are bearing the battle's brunt,
So he dates, in the good Australian way, from "Some Old Place at the Blanky Front".
He says it stinks, and he says it's Hell, and there seems no hope of earthly release:
But somehow the scream of a passing shell carries him back to the Days of Peace.
Where the soldiers howl in the camp at night, and the groaning and cursing wounded come,
He says "it's no use trying to write — it's just like trying to work at home!"
I wanted to go to the Front myself to write a book on the war of wars,
To stand on many a learned shelf, and be translated in Helsingfors;
But I've funked it now, though you need not tell (you never know how the news might roam),
For I'm perfectly sure that it must be Hell if "it's just like trying to work at home".
God help the woman! She does not know the glorious heights that our minds can scale —
The Inspirations that come and go while her life is dead and her home is gaol.
The Poet and Artist booze and swear, and wander at will 'neath the sunlit dome;
She must struggle and pinch and be worried there — and no man ever should "work at home".
First published in The Bulletin, 2 September 1915


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Clinton Hart Merriam (ur. 5 grudnia 1855, zm. 19 marca 1942) – amerykański zoolog, ornitolog, entomolog i etnograf.

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Icon Culture Global Company Limited Announces Details of Pro
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This press release is not for publication or distribution, directly or indirectly, in or into the United States.
This press release is for information purposes only and does not constitute an offer or an invitation to induce an offer by any person to acquire, purchase or subscribe for the securities of Icon Culture Global Company Limited (the "Group"). Potential investors should read the prospectus (the "Prospectus") to be issued by the Group on 30 December, 2019 for detailed information about the Group and the Share Offering.
This press release is not for release, publication or distribution, directly or indirectly, in or into the United States (including its territories and possessions, any state of the United States and the District of Columbia). This press release does not constitute or form a part of any offer to sell or solicitation to purchase or subscribe for securities in the United States or in any other jurisdictions. The Offer Shares have not been and will not be registered under the U.S. Securities Act of 1933, as amended from time to time (the "U.S. Securities Act"), or any state securities laws of the United States or other jurisdictions, other than Hong Kong, and may not be offered, sold, pledged or transferred or delivered within the United States unless pursuant to an exemption from, or in a transaction not subject to, the registration requirements of the U.S. Securities Act or any applicable state securities laws of the United States. The Offer Shares may only be offered and sold outside of the United States in offshore transactions in accordance with Regulation S under the U.S. Securities Act. There will be no offer or sale of the Offer Shares in the United States.
Note: Unless otherwise defined, terms in this press release shall have the same meanings as those defined in the Prospectus together with any supplement thereto.
SHARE OFFER OF 45,000,000 SHARES (SUBJECT TO THE OFFER SIZE
ADJUSTMENT OPTION)
PUBLIC OFFER OF 4,500,000 SHARES (SUBJECT TO REALLOCATION)
PLACING OF 40,500,000 SHARES (SUBJECT TO REALLOCATION AND
THE OFFER SIZE ADJUSTMENT OPTION)
OFFER PRICE BETWEEN HK$1.38 AND HK$1.98 PER SHARE
TO RAISE UP TO APPROXIMATELY HK$89.1 MILLION
Has almost 10 years of experience and proven track record in providing integrated multimedia advertising and marketing solution services.
Three cornerstone investors invested over HK$20million. Ms. Le Luping was the general manager in the mobile internet group marketing department of Tencent Group. In 2015, she joined Shenzhen Lexin Software Technology Co., Ltd; Ms. Lu Xiaochang is the executive director of Guangzhou Changyang Culture Communication Co., Ltd; Mr. Long Yuan is currently a vice-president of AirMedia Group Co., Ltd. ("AirMedia"). AirMedia was our customer in FY2017 and its subsidiary, Beijing Wentou AirMedia Co., Ltd., was the Group's supplier in FY2018 and 1H2019.
Has a large and diversified customer base, served over 180 customers from a wide spectrum of industries, customers include many well-known brand owners, such as KINGOLD Group, Chimelong Group, Tencent Group, Hengqin Life Insurance and so forth.
Established business relationships with more than 160 suppliers covering a wide range of advertising channels, including TV and radio channels, owners of offline out-of-home advertising spaces in shopping malls, lifts, buses and terminals (subway and railway).
Has exclusive out-of-home and online advertising resources and exclusive advertising spaces at key locations with widespread coverage, such as Guangzhou South Railway Station, Shenzhen Futian Transportation Hub, elevators and lobbies in a number of commercial buildings and housing estates in Guangzhou, the PRC; obtained exclusive advertising rights from Guangzhou KINGOLD.
Able to offer a wide range of online advertising resources based on preferences and behavior of internet users including social media and e-commerce platforms with the internet media giants in the PRC.
Management team is very experienced in providing integrated multimedia advertising and marketing solutions to customers in the PRC. Under their leadership, we have diversified the exclusive advertising resources, expanded the media operation and marketing team, and expanded the client base to include a number of well-known brands.
Has received various awards and recognitions, such as, ''Leading Brands (Industry) 2017'' and ''Top 100 Brands in GHM Greater Bay Area'' from ABAS Expert Committee, Asiabrand Research and Asiabrand Assessment Center.
The advertising market in the PRC is at a stage of expansion, according to iResearch Report, total advertising revenue in the PRC (including both online and traditional offline advertising) is expected to grow continuously at a CAGR of approximately 18.8% from 2019 to approximately RMB1,589.8 billion in 2023.
Revenue increased by approximately 45.3% to approximately RMB208.9million, between FY2017 and FY2018.
Adjusted net profit increased by approximately 7.8% to approximately RMB18.6 million, between FY2017 and FY2018.
HONG KONG, Dec. 30, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Icon Culture Global Company Limited (the "Group"; Stock Code: 8500.HK), an integrated multimedia advertising and marketing solution service provider based in Guangzhou, the PRC with almost 10 years of operating history, today announced details of its listing on GEM of The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited.
A total of 45,000,000 Shares (subject to the Offer Size Adjustment Option), with the Public Offer of 4,500,000 Shares (subject to reallocation), and the Placing of 40,500,000 Shares (subject to reallocation and the Offer Size Adjustment Option) are offered at a price between HK$1.38 to HK$1.98 per Share. The Company will raise up to approximately HK$89.1 million from the Share Offer. The Hong Kong Public Offer will begin on Monday, 30 December 2019 and close at noon on Monday, 6 January 2020. The allotment results will be announced on Monday, 13 January 2020. Trading of the Shares will begin on Tuesday, 14 January 2020 in board lots of 2,000 Shares each under the stock code 8500.HK.
Innovax Capital Limited is the Sole Sponsor, Innovax Securities Limited is the Sole Bookrunner and Sole Lead Manager; Marketsense Securities Limited and Pulsar Capital Limited are Co-Managers.
The Group has almost 10 years of experience in offering integrated multimedia advertising and marketing solutions, which primarily engages in the provision of (i) traditional offline media advertising services; (ii) online media advertising services; and (iii) PR, marketing campaigns and other services in the PRC. The Group offers integrated multimedia advertising and marketing solutions to our customers by assisting the customers in formulating advertising strategies, identifying and sourcing the appropriate advertising spaces, and evaluating the effectiveness of the advertisements following the completion of the advertising projects, including strategic planning, formulation of advertising solutions, provision and sourcing of advertising spaces, content production, co-ordination with advertising platforms, execution of advertisements, organisation of PR events and other promotional activities, as well as evaluation of the effectiveness of the advertisements to maximise the effectiveness of our customers' advertisements.
The majority of our revenue was generated from the provision of advertising services using non-exclusive advertising resources and other revenue generated from exclusive advertising resources and PR, marketing campaigns and other services. The Group's recorded an increase in our revenue from approximately RMB143.8 million for FY2017 to RMB208.9 million for FY2018, representing a year-on-year growth of approximately 45.3%, and from approximately RMB67.2 million for 1H2018 to approximately RMB75.6 million for 1H2019, representing a growth of approximately 12.5%. In addition, adjusted net profit of approximately RMB17.3 million, RMB18.6 million and RMB9.5 million with adjusted net profit margin of 12.0%、8.9% and 12.6% in FY2017, FY 2018 and 1H2019 ("Track Record Period") respectively.
The Group had established business relationships with more than 160 suppliers covering a wide range of advertising channels, including TV and radio channels, owners of offline out-of-home advertising spaces in shopping malls, lifts, buses and terminals (subway and railway). During the Track Record Period, the Group generated approximately 81.2%, 80.9% and 81.8% from the provision of advertising and marketing solutions using traditional offline media. The Group had certain exclusive advertising spaces at Guangzhou South Railway Station (for customers from property development and tourism industry sectors only), Shenzhen Futian Transportation Hub, China Railway's 12306 online ticketing system, elevators and lobbies in a shopping mall, commercial buildings, housing estates and a golf club in Guangzhou, the PRC. To further promote the group's own brand, the Group has also installed its own frame displays registered under the brand name Visual Media. Non-exclusive advertising resources include advertisements during TV advertising time slots, placement of traditional two-dimensional advertisements in TV, radio or newspapers; implantation of title sponsorship, verbal slogan or product placement in TV series or shows. billboards, transit (minibuses, taxis, buses, airports and subway) and other places (e.g. cinemas and shopping malls) to promote businesses, products and/or services as well as digital and traditional printing out-of-home formats. According to the iResearch Report, out-of-home advertising business layout will become an important competitive advantage for integrated marketing service providers in the future, especially for high-potential out-of-home scenes such as elevators and high-speed railways, which is precisely the focus of the Group.
The Group has considerable experience in internet advertising, delivering advertisements to netizens such as Wechat users, video streaming site audiences and search engine users and have also established stable relationship with a handful of KOLs which have participated in promotion of product/services by implementing advertising measures such as instant sharing of short video clips and advertorials. The Group was able to offer a wide range of online advertising resources based on preferences and behavior of internet users including social media and e-commerce platforms with the internet media giants in the PRC. During the Track Record Period, the suppliers of web portal advertising platforms include agents of or companies who have access to the ad space of Tencent, Sina and Netease. The Group has also worked with suppliers such as Baidu, Tencent and Toutiao who provided news and information content to the public and helped Liby Group to publish their video advertisements on iQiyi, one of the largest internet video streaming service providers in China. The Group also assists customer in broadcasting their advertisements on social media platforms on WeChat, Weibo and Douyin. Customer are also offered search engine advertising platforms in, among others, Apple App Store and Baidu. The Group's directors believe that the coverage of our online media platforms and our established relationships with major players such as Tencent, Baidu and Toutiao would allow us to (i) continue to maintain our position as a core business partner with our customers; (ii) further expand our supplier base to gain direct access to different advertising platforms; and (iii) capture the growth opportunity in the integrated online media industry in the PRC.
Complementary to the Group's exclusive and non-exclusive advertising resources, the Group also assisted its customers in organising campaigns and events to promote their brands, services and products during the Track Record Period. The Group was the organisation of the joint marketing event of a leading online game in the PRC at Guangzhou Chimelong park and Zhuhai Chimelong park. Leveraging on the Group's experience in PR campaigns and marketing events, and its established relationship with strategic partners. In June 2018, Chimelong Group appointed us as its service provider responsible for formulating, organising and implementing the Chimelong Project, an innovative joint marketing event between a mobile game and theme park in the PRC. Apart from the Chimelong Project, we also provided PR, marketing campaigns and other services to a wide range of customers during the Track Record Period. The Group's customers under this business segment include PRC state-owned enterprises, famous PRC online entertainment companies, real estate developers and other renowned enterprises. The Group has completed such projects in the number of 62, 136 and 44 for FY2017, FY2018 and 1H2019 respectively, and we assist our customers in carrying out car shows, commercial promotions, sports activities, live shows and maintenance works. For example, we were engaged by a customer in assisting the largest pick-up truck and sport utility vehicle manufacturer in the PRC to conduct an off-line marketing activity in relation to the debut of a new electric car in FY2018.
The Group has a large and diversified customer base, leveraging on our strengths and proven track record in offering integrated multimedia advertising and marketing solution. The Group was able to attract well-known brand owners and offered advertising and marketing solution services to many well-known brand owners in different industries. Most of the group customers are repeated customers and we have had business relationships for over two years with most of our major customers. During the Track Record Period, the Group served over 180 customers, including brand owners (including state-owned enterprises in the PRC), advertising agencies and government authorities, in which Liby Group, Tencent Group, Hengqin Life Insurance, KINGOLD Group, Imperial Palace, Chimelong Group, a leading joint stock large-scale commercial bank in the PRC, a renowned Chinese medicine manufacturer in Hong Kong and in mainland China, one of the largest sport utility vehicle and pick-up truck producers in the PRC, one of the largest and luxurious car producers in the world and other well-known brand owners are also the Group's customers. Guangzhou Megahive Media Co., Ltd., Chimelong Group Company Limited, KINGOLD Group, Guangzhou Liby Enterprise Group Co., Ltd. and Beijing Mingrui Interactive Technology Culture Communication Co., Ltd. are the five largest customers of the Group in FY2018. During the Track Record Period, the revenue from the Group's five largest customers of the corresponding period accounted for approximately 83.0%, 78.0% and 77.7%
According to iResearch Report, the advertising market in the PRC is at a stage of expansion and has experienced a steady growth in recent years. The total advertising market size in the PRC, measured by advertising service provider's revenue, grew from approximately RMB347.0 billion in 2014 to approximately RMB 652.8 billion in 2018, representing a CAGR of approximately 17.1%. The market size of the advertising industry in the PRC is projected to further expand at a CAGR of approximately 18.8% to approximately RMB1,589.8 billion in 2023. Due to the increasing popularity of the Internet, online advertising continues to develop rapidly and occupies the core driver of the PRC advertising market representing a CAGR of approximately 76.8%, accounting for approximately 75.6% of the total online advertising revenue. It is expected the proportion will reach 85.9% in 2023 and mobile advertising will be the major driver of online advertising market development in the future.
Mr. Eric Chow, Executive Director, founder and Chairman, said, "By obtaining the listing status, our reputation and financial strength will be further enhanced as a competitive edge over our competitors, thereby driving the business and making our services better known to attract potential customers in the PRC and international market. The Group targets to broaden our customer base in Northern China (particularly, Beijing and Shanghai) and the Greater Bay area to increase our market share. We believe the Group is able to grasp the future growth of the market. We are well-prepared to continue to seize new business opportunities and create long-term shareholder value."
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RMB'000
Year ended 31 December
Six Month ended 30 June
2018 (Unaudited)
Adjusted net profit for the
year/period
Adjusted net profit margin for the
Offering Summary:
Total number of Offer Shares
Number of Public Offer Shares
4,500,000 Shares (subject to re-allocation)
Number of Placing Shares
40,500,000 Shares (subject to re-allocation)
Proposed Offer Price Range
HK$1.38 to HK$1.98 Per Offer Share
Board Lot
2,000 Shares
Hong Kong Public Offering Begins
9:00 a.m. on 30 December 2019 (Monday)
Hong Kong Public Offering Ends
12:00 noon on 6 January 2020 (Monday)
Expected Price Determination Date
7 January 2018 (Tuesday)
Announcement of Allotment Results
13 January 2018 (Monday)
Expected Listing Date
14 January 2020 (Tuesday)
The net proceeds of the Share Offer which the Group will receive, assuming an Offer Price ofHK$1.68 per Offer Share (being the mid-point of the Offer Price range and assuming that the Offer Size Adjustment Option is not exercised), will be approximately HK$43.7million, after deduction of underwriting fees and commissions and estimated expenses incurred by us in connection with the Share Offer, which is approximately HK$31.9 million. The Group presently intends to apply the net proceeds from the Share Offer as follows:
HK$'000
Increase coverage of the Group exclusive OOH and online advertising resources by acquiring additional resources
Expand group business coverage in growing regions and our spectrums of service offerings
Enhance group big data platforms
General working capital
SOURCE Icon Culture Global Company Limited


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