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Covid infects kidneys and leads to scarring: Study
London, Dec 28 (IANS) A team of international researchers have shown that SARS-CoV-2, the virus causing Covid-19, infects the kidneys and contributes to tissue scarring, possibly impacting kidney outcomes in the long term.
Kidney fibrosis, or scarring, is a serious long-term consequence that can occur virtually after any injury to the kidney and correlates with kidney function.
The fact that the coronavirus can result in severe damage in the human body is known, and also that the kidneys can get infected. But what exactly happens in the kidney as a result of the infection, remains elusive until now.
Researchers from the RWTH Uniklinik Aachen, Germany, and the Radboud University Medical Center in The Netherlands, investigated the kidney tissue of Covid-19 patients admitted to the intensive care unit.
The findings, published in the journal Cell Stem Cell, showed scarring of the tissue as compared to ICU patients with a non-Covid-19 lung infection and a control group.
Next, to explore the cause of the kidney damage and to understand whether it is a direct effect of the virus, independent of systemic inflammation, the team cultured mini kidneys in the lab, called organoids. The kidney organoids are developed from stem cells and contain many different kidney cells, except immune cells.
The kidney organoids were infected with SARS-CoV-2 and the researchers investigated the direct effect of the virus on the kidney cells, independent of potential secondary effects caused by immune cells or other systemic effects.
The researchers found, in line with the Covid-19 patient tissues, scarring of the kidney organoids and accompanying signals that contribute to the scarring process.
"The infected kidney organoids show that the virus directly causes cell damage, independent of the immune system. With this work, we found a piece of the puzzle showing the deleterious effects the virus can have in the body," said researcher Jitske Jansen from Radboud.
"Our work shows kidney scarring in Covid-19 patients, which provides an explanation why the virus might cause kidney functional decline as demonstrated in other studies," added Katharina Reimer from the RWTH.
A previous study led by the University of Washington School of Medicine had shown that Covid virus can directly invade human kidney cells — specifically the proximal tubules, which are major gatekeepers in the organs' waste-filtering function.
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Federal Investigators At Scene Of Yosemite Air Tanker Crash
Ed Joyce
Wednesday, October 8, 2014 | Sacramento, CA | Permalink
Photographer Craig Rose took this shot of Cal Fire Air Tanker 81 during the Stevens Fire.
Photo / Craig Rose
Cal Fire officials say Federal Aviation Administration and National Transportation Safety Board investigators are on the scene of Tuesday's air tanker crash in Yosemite National Park.
Cal Fire grounded its 23 Grumman air tankers after Geoffrey "Craig" Hunt, age 62, of San Jose, was killed while flying over the Dog Rock Fire in the park.
Cal Fire's fixed-wing aircraft pilots are contracted through a private company, Dyncorp International.
"We continue to mourn the tragic loss of Craig," said Chief Ken Pimlott, CAL FIRE director. "We know wildland firefighting is an inherently dangerous job, but Craig made the ultimate sacrifice."
Lynne Tolmachoff with Cal Fire said Hunt worked for the company and on Cal Fire incidents for 13 years.
"Our thoughts and prayers are with Craig's family during this difficult time," said Jeff Cavarra, program director for DynCorp International.
Tolmachoff said the safety grounding will continue at least through Wednesday and is normal procedure after a crash.
"We're going to have to wait and see what the NTSB and investigators are able to come up with to possibly determine the cause of the crash," said Tolmachoff. "And, if there's any mechanical issues we want to get those taken care of before we put our aircraft back into service."
She said the planes are 50 to 60 years old.
"They are basically torn down and rebuilt every winter by our Aviation Management Unit," said Tolmachoff. "They're very well taken care of planes and we have an excellent safety and mechanical record."
Tolmachoff said the last time an air tanker crashed was "about 13 years ago, when two air tankers collided fighting a fire in Mendocino County."
Memorial Service Held For Pilot Killed In Crash During Dog Rock Fire
Firefighters and family members held a tribute Tuesday for the pilot who was killed in a crash during the Dog Rock Fire.
Dog Rock Fire Update: Firefighters Make Significant Progress; Highway 140 Expected To Open Sunday
UPDATE: 11:40 P.M. SUNDAY- Containment at 95 percent, with 311 acres burned. The Highway 140 entrance into Yosemite National Park re-opened Sunday.
Dog Rock Fire Update: Body Of Crashed Air Tanker Pilot Removed; Fire Growth Slows
UPDATE: 9:45 P.M. The Dog Rock Fire in Yosemite National Park is at 246 acres Wednesday night, with 10 percent containment. Meanwhile, investigators are looking into why an air tanker battling the wildfire crashed Tuesday afternoon.
Capital Public Radio provides the latest information and updates on wildfires hitting the state.
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Chapter 31: A Persistent Apparition.
Even though the valley was wide and gently sloping, it was slow going since both Slayd and Guile were injured. They had to pause on many occasions, and despite his own injuries Slayd was becoming more and more worried about Guile the further they traveled. He didn't seem to heed his wounds at all, even though he stumbled as they walked.
They passed beside the decaying monument, Slayd flinching a little as he glanced across its engraved surface. Many eyes were indeed carved into it, and their gaze seemed to follow him as they passed by. He could feel a sort of enchantment run over his form as they crossed the threshold between one kingdom and the next, and he shuddered. He hoped Guile was right about the Beetle King.
They traveled on, and Slayd's anxiety about his guardian was growing with each step that they took. Guile stumbled frequently and blood oozed unabated from the torn wing, making Slayd wonder how he could possibly still be standing. He quite probably should have passed out from loss of blood by now.
They approached the worm by way of a large piece of shale that had heaved itself out of the ground at an angle, enabling them to climb on top of it to reach the creature's back. Even in their condition, they managed the jump from the shale onto the back of the worm without incident. Slayd was pleasantly surprised to see that it was slightly flat, so he could sit down and not worry about falling off. Guile eased himself carefully down, grunting a little in pain. Slayd looked worriedly at him, but Guile waved away his concern.
Guile smiled a melancholy smile, and edged over to sit beside his charge. He gently cupped his hand around Slayd's neck and whispered words of magic, gazing quietly down at him. Slayd shifted a little in awkwardness, but at least the soreness in his neck and shoulder began to melt away. He sighed and closed his eyes, enjoying the relief even though he was still exhausted.
They rode on the back of the giant worm in silence, watching the valley slip by. Heavy clouds still covered the sky, so there were no stars to shine down upon them. Instead, Slayd noticed fireflies start to come out all around them, flashing their silent signals to each other through the still air. No frogs or crickets could be heard in the dark, and their absence made the light of the fireflies all the more eerie.
Slayd had the feeling that something was watching him, almost breathing down his neck. He turned to look at Guile, but his empty eye sockets were still fixed on the horizon and not on Slayd. He frowned. The feeling wouldn't go away, and it didn't seem to be coming from one particular direction. He stared up at the sky, but all he saw were the dark and heavy clouds. He shook his head, wondering why he felt so paranoid.
Instead of focusing on those disturbing feelings, he tried to distract him self with other thoughts. He began to wonder about Guile's melancholy. It seemed stronger when he had mentioned the Beetle King, and it frustrated Slayd that he could not seem to remember much of anything about him. All he had was a deep nostalgia, but no memories to attach to it. He had the sensation that the nostalgia he was feeling was part of what was causing Guile to be… almost sad, Slayd realized.
Slayd nodded as he looked to the horizon, following the worm's great body until the darkness obscured his sight. He could see a row of dim lights barely visible in the distance, like lanterns along a wall.
The valley around them had changed, too. It had widened into nearly flat land, soft and quiet. Instead of dead grass and shale, there was a carpeting of brownish-green moss over much of the soil. Golden-brown weeping willows were scattered in groves across the landscape, marking where creeks and pools of water were. It was raining fitfully now, and the dark cloudy sky showed no signs of allowing the drizzle to clear any time soon.
As they rode upon the great worm's back, he could see mounds of earth adorned with scattered pale flowers on creeping vines, and vague remnants of what might have been monuments or architecture crumbled at their bases.
"The barrows of the great kings…" Slayd whispered.
Slayd shook his head. "I do not remember much. Just… the familiarity of it all is almost overwhelming…" He rubbed his forehead, trying to shake the clinging sense of claustrophobia and heaviness that still plagued him.
Guile nudged Slayd gently, and gestured to the ground. "Jump down with me, Slayd. I cannot fly us off." He took Slayd's hand and they slid off the side of the worm. Guile landed a little roughly because of the condition he was in, but Slayd stumbled hard and landed on his knees. Guile pulled him to his feet, a quizzical look playing over his face. He cocked his head, but Slayd ignored his questioning stare.
The two of them sought out a willow tree and sat beneath its swaying branches. Slayd leaned back against the rough bark and closed his eyes. They seemed so heavy, as if they had turned into lead. His muddled mind was refusing to clear, and finally Slayd gave in to its persistent demand for sleep and slipped back into unconsciousness.
All the while Guile was studying his charge, his concern growing with every moment. He could understand if Slayd was tired, but his slumber seemed unnatural.
He let his words trail off in the still air as he watched the fireflies float lazily through the fitful rain. The Beetle Kingdom had a way of making one feel very much alone in a very lonely world.
Not even a flutter of his eyelids gave Guile any indication that Slayd had heard him. Guile stared down at him, eye sockets wide.
"Do not do this to me now, Slayd. Wake up!" He slapped him across the cheek, but it did no good. Anxious, Guile scooped Slayd up in his arms and carried him away from the willow tree, running across the mossy ground towards the flower-covered barrows. He dropped to his knees when he reached the nearest one and laid his burden among the pale flowers, calling out in his raspy voice.
Silence lingered in the still air for several long moments, and Guile was just about to call again when he heard a low hum coming from deep within the mound.
A scraping like the sound of metal over rough ground slipped out of the barrow, and a hazy white vapor oozed from the soil. There were faces in the mist. Their dead eyes rolled to face Guile, and then lingered on the slumbering face of Slayd.
The slack features of the ghostly faces never changed, but slowly the mist slipped over Slayd's slumbering form. Whispers too quiet to understand emanated from rotten misty mouths, their voices eerily similar to those trapped within the walls of the Spider Queen's lair. Narrow fingers materialized from the haze and slid inside Slayd's mouth, a low moan echoing from deep within the earth.
Slayd choked and twisted where he lay, his eyes flying open. The dead faces around him melted back into the thick white mist, leaving him startled and confused on the ground.
Slayd blinked huge eyes. Had he just seen faces floating over him? Had he just emerged from some dream he did not remember? Bewildered, he rubbed at his tired eyes and blearily looked around him.
Slayd looked around them, wondering who on earth he had called upon. He still felt lethargic and his brain was still fuzzy, but he tried to shake it off. He rubbed his cheek and flinched. It stung.
Slayd nodded mutely and rubbed again at his eyes.
They trudged across the valley in the direction of the dim lights, following a path that was slowly turning green with moss. The barrows on either side of them were thick with pale flowers, their heady scent filling the air. It was so quiet even their footfalls against the soft moss sounded muffled. The gentle slope of the ground was always downward, which made for easy travel. Still, Slayd could not shake the feeling of weariness and unease.
As they walked the feeling that he was being watched again crept over Slayd, even stronger than before. He turned quickly to look behind him, but all he saw was the path they had already traveled. Nothing moved except the fitful rain and the fireflies, and there was no wind. A shiver ran down his spine and he glanced quickly at Guile, who was staring at him in intense curiosity.
He shook his head again, trying to remove the suffocating imaginary grip around his throat, but it seemed to constrict him even more. He gasped for air, and collapsed on the ground.
Guile dropped to his knees next to Slayd and rolled him over on his back. "Slayd! Are you all right? What's wrong? Speak!" He slipped his hands over Slayd's throat, which he was clutching at frantically as if there was someone trying to squeeze the breath out of him. Guile felt nothing there, and he tried to pull Slayd's own hands away. Slayd gasped, but could not form words. He shook his head wildly back and forth.
Slayd managed another nod and tried to keep his eyes from losing their focus.
"Lie still, and open your mouth." Guile straddled Slayd's waist, pinning him to the ground to keep him from struggling. He curled one hand around Slayd's constricted throat and placed two fingers of his other hand over Slayd's eyes. He ignored Slayd's trembling, squirming form underneath him and whispered his spidery magic words. The runes took their form as Guile breathed them out, and they slipped past Slayd's open mouth.
A sickly orange miasma oozed out of Slayd's eyes, and as he gasped for air it seeped out through his mouth as well, pooling around the two of them. Slayd thrashed madly underneath Guile, but he refused to move. He whispered more magic into the air, his faint chants increasing speed as the vapor poured out of Slayd. A foul reek permeated the air and Slayd began to foam at the mouth, his eyes rolling back into his head as his convulsions threw him into unconsciousness.
His words in between chants were harsh and full of wrath, and the apparition hesitated for a fraction of a second. It snaked its oozing limbs towards Slayd's limp form, but that hesitation was all Guile needed. A hot blue light shot out from Guile's outstretched hand, flaring against the smoky apparition, tearing misty tentacles and sweeping the reek away. Some of the orange slime still held on though, clinging tenaciously to the ground and creeping towards Slayd. The amorphous replica of Loruma reared its last tentacles of smoke and lunged for the unconscious boy, but Guile was faster than the apparition. He threw his upper body back and the jaws in his stomach lurched forward, gaping wide, and tore away the fetid tentacles in one enormous bite. His maw swallowed them whole, leaving only fleeting tendrils of slimy orange mist to dissipate on the ground. His second mouth settled back into his stomach with a slick hiss. Guile grinned a little to himself, but the smile vanished quickly. Slayd had stopped breathing, and his face was deathly pale.
Guile cursed under his breath and placed both hands on Slayd's chest. He gently pumped Slayd's chest and whispered quick words of magic, forcing the heart beneath his grate to start beating again. He bent low over Slayd's prone form and ever so gently kissed his breath back into him.
Guile complied and Slayd rolled over onto his knees, coughing up blood and insects. He clutched at his throat, wishing to himself that the burning sensation in his lungs would stop.
Slayd nodded sharply, still trying to catch his breath. Guile offered him his hand, but Slayd ignored it. He slowly and laboriously got to his feet on his own, and ran a hand through his ribbon-like hair. "Well…" he whispered hoarsely, his voice cracking a little, "now wasn't that an adventure I could have done without." He shook his head and looked around, searching for the mossy path that they had been on.
Guile sighed, but did not say anything. Instead he turned back to the route they had been traveling and led the way on to the Beetle King's castle.
Neither Guile nor Slayd saw the remnant of Loruma's apparition seep back out of the ground it had dissolved into. Nor did they see it begin to reform itself and follow them, creeping along silently, its malodorous reek scattered by the rain.


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Complicating Light and Space: Rosha Yaghmai at Kayne Griffin
Art News / By [email protected]
A fireball pops from a dark background suffused with a dismal yellow glow. Below the red-orange orb, vague bluish masses border a deep-violet promontory. As one approaches this image, wavy patterns shimmer like mirages, confounding the eyes and interrupting the visual experience induced by Rosha Yaghmai's painting, Afterimage, Red Eye, rendered in acrylic and ink on organza and cotton.
Yaghmai created each of the seven wall-hung pieces in "Afterimages" (all works 2021) at Kayne Griffin in Los Angeles by airbrushing multiple pieces of translucent organza and then layering them within a frame to create moiré patterns that appear to vibrate and shift as one walks by them. She devised the compositions by digitally enlarging, editing, and abstracting elements of Persian miniatures similar to those once displayed in her childhood home. Alluding to her own dissociation from a culture that she never fully knew as a native-born Californian of Iranian heritage, the artist positions her reimagined scenes as "afterimages" of those remembered pictures. Her blurry color fields and indiscernible shapes seem, paradoxically, both effulgent and shadowy, evoking the kaleidoscopic impressions that linger on one's retina after gazing at the sun. They linger on the verge of coalescing into something representational. In Afterimage, Night Vision, a fuzzy dark dot—a blind spot, perhaps, or an ocular floater—hovers portentously in what appear to be twilit clouds over a blue ocean.
Persian miniatures, which illustrate scenes from poetry, religious texts, and histories, are often endowed with mythical qualities. Yaghmai's hallucinogenic permutations imbue such depictions with fresh layers of fantasy. It's difficult to extrapolate her source images from what's on view; instead, her pictures seem to have taken on entirely new yet mysterious meanings. Their suggestions of indistinct figures and obscure landscape features hint at fragmented narratives impossible to piece together. For example, the bright shape in the upper right corner of Afterimage, Floating could be read as a fiery mask gazing upward, but no other pictorial cues support such an interpretation.
The luminous minimalism of these new paintings and their tenuous relationship to representation further Yaghmai's affinity with Light and Space artists of the 1960s and '70s, including Larry Bell and Mary Corse, who emphasized optical and material effects in experiential works inspired by aspects of their Los Angeles environs. But this show also distinguishes the younger artist's response. Whereas her predecessors favored rigid materials associated with car culture, such as glass, resin, and plastic, Yaghmai's pliable fabrics could be interpreted as a nod to Iran's rich textile traditions. And in a manner redolent of Bell's nested and hazily colored glass cubes, her works filter light through several layers, but unlike his reflective medium, her diaphanous organza absorbs some light, as does a scarf or veil, partially concealing what is behind it.
Rosha Yaghmai, Afterimage, Blue Mountain, 2021, acrylic and ink on organza and cotton, 60 by 43 by 2 ¾ inches.
Indeed, if Light and Space artists' concerns were primarily formal, often simulating movement, suspension, or dislocation, and prompted by California's stereotypical association with sun and freeways, Yaghmai's incorporation of oblique autobiographical references gestures toward the estrangement effect of time and migration on a person's sense of place and identity, perhaps nodding to the state's other associations with transplants and diasporic communities. The artist's relation to space unfolds through dual references to Los Angeles and Iran: several of her works refer to mountains while others recall wildfires, the sea, streetlights, and the boteh motif common in Persian textiles.
These paintings diverge from the sculptural practice for which Yaghmai is known; but she has, in fact, employed identical source imagery in previous bodies of work, including an installation for "Made in L.A. 2018," which featured Slide Samples (Lures, Myths), 2018, a window-like screen with articulated panels on which she projected slides her father had taken in 1969, soon after immigrating to the United States from Tehran. The periodically changing photos and refracted light generated an eerie, nostalgic sense of evanescence. Hanging on a nearby wall was Silicone (Book of Kings, p. 69), 2018, which rendered in mixed media a blurry landscape based on one of the same Persian miniatures that she has reinterpreted here. As with those earlier pieces, the distortions and optical effects in "Afterimages" speak to the slipperiness of myths and visions across cultures and time. Yet her methods and forms are here pared back to their essence. Instead of relying on extrinsic light sources and direct representation, she has honed her pieces' self-contained perceptual impact; their contrasting vivid hues, absorbing scale, and simple, evocative compositions leave the viewer with more succinct impressions. Long after one sees these paintings, their ghostly images continue to haunt the mind's eye.
Rosha Yaghmai's "Afterimages" evoke the optical effects of California's Light and Space movement, while emphasizing the lived impact of time and migration.


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Stock Market Watch: #ARB #EUA #ITX #JLP #MTC #NQM #PHE #PIRI #RMS
2021 continues to look more like the Dotcom boom of 1999-2000, rather than a market stuck in the throes of a pandemic exacerbated by a wafer thin healthcare system. Still, those in lockdown can play the stock market, and amongst the London small caps there is plenty of liquidity and plenty to choose from.
A good example of liquidity came in the form of a £10m strategic placing at waste plastic to hydrogen specialist Powerhouse Energy (PHE). This amount of cash clearly puts the company's plan to expedite a rollout of its DMG installation, as well as putting it above the clouds as far as the perennial detractors who apparently still do not appreciate the importance of clean energy in a post pandemic world. The fact that the stock only slipped 5% in the aftermath of the fundraise implies that a few long term "sticky" holders participated in the deal.
There was a decent rebound for crypto miner Argo Blockchain (ARB) in the wake of a fresh Real Riviera interview with CEO Peter Wall, an ongoing Q&A series and the stock going OTC in the US. Also helpful to the bull cause was the sharp rebound in cryptocurrencies, lead by Bitcoin nudging its best levels again near $40,000. Squeals of pain from the financial authorities at retail investors getting too rich too quickly off this boom looked to be a decent near term counter indicator to encourage the bulls still further. Shares of Argo Blockchain rose another 15%.
One can tell the bull market is back when stocks in the wrong sector and out of favour, start to flourish. This was particularly the case as far as the "global specialist for parents and young children", Mothercare (MTC). Here the shares were up 15% off the back of turnaround hopes for the company which at the tail end of 2020 announced that it completed its "transformation plan." With rumoured seasoned investors alleged to arriving on the shareholder register, and a shortage of stock meeting the latest 15% rise in the shares, traders were expecting further near term upside for Mothercare.
Continuing its recent stellar run was tech investor Pires (PIRI), which was especially helped recently by its £200,000 investment in sports betting platform Low6. The run up to this deal saw stakebuilding in the shares by Chris Akers, John Mahtani and Ashok Patel. The latest development has been a fresh TR1 from Mr Patel, as he climbs from 5% to 6% on the shareholder register. Shares of Pires jumped another 17% to 14p.
The mining sector was well represented as far as the newswires were concerned, led by palladium focused Eurasia Mining (EUA), which updated on its formal sale process. Given the massive rally in the shares, the market remains split between the bears who would like to be let off the hook as far as being £1bn offside regarding EUA's market cap, and the bulls who have enjoyed the massive share price ride backed by a precious metals rally since the pandemic began. Shares of Eurasia edged up 1.67% as the company said the sale process remains ongoing.
It could be said quite fairly that as far as metals processing group Jubilee Metals (JLP) business over the past six months has been moving, a point underlined by the latest operations update blowing the lights out across the board. In particular the company could boast PGM and Chrome operational earnings up by a record 123% for H2 2020. Jubilee was understandably pleased to have achieved this performance in a time of COVID-19, and promised to target 25,000 tonnes of Copper annual production over the next 4 years.
There was also production news from Australia focused mining group NQ Minerals (NQM) in its 2020 financial summary. Here it said that it had achieved improved tonnage for its mining and processing activities at its flagship Hellyer project. Provisional 2020 FY gross revenues reached A$63m, with operating profit from operation standing at A$24.0m and net income at A$22.7m. This was helped by higher throughput and rising commodities prices.
After being somewhat under the radar of late, no doubt partly due to the fact that speciality polymers are a concept in the rocket science category, it was the turn of Itaconix (ITX) to shine. The shares capped a recent sharp bull run with a 45% rise, in the wake of the appointment of Helen Cane, as Vice President of Operations. Bulls of the stock have gushed over the company beefing up the number of key operatives, with the goal according to Itaconix being that it will be well placed to develop the next phase to develop revenue growth.
Finally, there was a chunky 10% gain in shares of Remote Monitored Systems (RMS), whose Pharm2farm subsidiary continues to inspire retail investors. This has especially been the case after the board changes this week, and a director sale of 24,000,000 shares at 2.7p. With the stock now well above this level, traders were acting as if they had plenty to look forward to in terms of the anti-viral face mask machine being commissioned and getting into production over the next few weeks.
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There are many ways in which Parents and Carers can get involved in the development of our new School and Nursery. We have been amazed by the level of support that we have received to date, and hope that Parents and Carers will always feel welcome to contribute their thoughts, ideas and time to the development of our School.
We invite you to complete our parent/carer questionnaire to share your thoughts about the school. Click here to fill in the questionnaire online.
We hold a termly Parent Panel meeting to which all Parents and Carers are invited. They are invited to give us their feedback on a range of issues, including School meals, trips, uniform, communication, and much more! The minutes of recent meetings are available below.
We regularly invite Parents and Carers in to School to learn alongside their children in class. The dates are published in the dates for diaries section of the Newsletters. People who have attended previously have found it very interesting to sit alongside their child in a Maths or English lesson. We hope that you will be able to join us at the next series of events.
We hold regular events in school to raise money for local and national charities. These are always incredibly well supported by our parents - be it by baking and donating cakes, sponsoring their children, or designing spotty themed costumes for Children in Need!
Our Parents & Friends Association is always keen to hear from Parents, Carers, Grandparents and others, who might be interested in joining them in planning and running fundraising events for the School. This does not have to be a massive time commitment, but we are putting together a list of willing volunteers! If you are interested, please pop into the School Office.


For many patients, dental implants can be almost the same as having their natural teeth back again. Instead of being a removable device inside the mouth, dental implants are permanently anchored into the jaw itself. The dental implants procedure is surgical, but usually performed under local anesthesia. The key to a successful tooth replacement is "osseointegration", or the integration of the implant and jaw bone. Good candidates for dental implants need healthy oral tissues and jawbone in order for this to occur. When the implant post is surgically placed, a chemical and mechanical bond is formed and over time, the jawbone integrates in with the dental implant. Successful integration of the implant and bone requires the expertise of an implant dentist with years of experience in all implant-related procedures, including their placement and bone grafting.
Dr. Nicholas Shubin has successfully placed hundreds of dental implants since 1992 and is well-regarded in the San Juan Capistrano, CA area as being a leader in implant dentistry. He has achieved diplomate status with the International Congress of Oral Implantologists and the American Board of Oral Implantology, the highest level of credentialing awarded to implant dentists. Dr. Shubin has also been practicing cosmetic dentistry for over 30 years, and in addition to skillfully placing your dental implants, he also restores single implants, bridges, and full arch prosthetics with artistry and craftsmanship for the most stunning and natural results. In the comfort and convenience of our San Juan Capistrano, CA office, we care equipped and trained to provide comprehensive implant care!
Our dental implants process begins with a thorough evaluation of your medical and dental history and a complete examination by Dr. Shubin of your mouth and the area surrounding the missing tooth (or teeth), including x-rays. After your consultation, we encourage your questions and concerns and Dr. Shubin will recommended the most ideal comprehensive treatment plan for your oral condition, smile goals, and financial situation. If you need preliminary procedures, such as bone grafting or tooth extractions, we will complete these before or on the day of your implant surgery, depending on your situation. We provide different levels of sedation you can choose during your procedure, though with Dr. Shubin's gentle and skilled approach, local anesthetic is commonly all that is needed. During your surgical procedure, the implant site is prepared with small drills, then special equipment and surgical guides are used to gently place the tooth implant precisely into the prepared site, after which the gums are replaced over the implant with sutures. A temporary tooth replacement is placed in the space where the tooth was removed. The amount of healing time is different for each patient and depends on variables such as the quality and quantity of bone, as well as the type of implant placed. After healing, we will schedule a series of visits for follow-up care, and when Dr. Shubin determines that you have healed adequately, he will use the implant to support a permanent crown, bridge, or denture — completing your dental implants process. Within a few weeks after receiving the final restoration, most of our patients consider the restoration as their own tooth, rather than an implant!
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One Pack of 10 Commercial deep frames, also known at 16"x10" for a Commercial brood box.
The frames are sent flat packed so they need to be constructed. Pins are not included. Foundation is not included, commercial deep foundation can be found here.
Top bar length 17 1/4" (including lugs), side bar length 10"


The mixer below went off to Spain a few weeks ago to be the workhorse of a plant that produces biscuit dough… this over 30,000 lb machine is enormous! Below is a photo of the machine prior to shipment!
We call these machines SDs – for single sigma agitators – read more about SD mixers here! Below is a quick photo of a couple of our guys working on the machine – just so you can get a sense of how tall the machine is – 9 feet tall and 16 feet wide! WOW!!!


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Q: Is it required to tell my SQL Azure firewall to let incoming requests from my Azure App Service? I have an ASP.NET Web API deployed on an App Service Web App, and a SQL Azure instance separately. I created the two using the Web App + SQL template in Azure.
I have allowed the SQL Azure access to my own localhost's IP so I can open it in SQL Server Management Studio.
For now, I have also set a rule in the SQL Azure's firewall settings to allow all outbound IP's where my App Service has been deployed. I copied the list of outbound IP's of my App Service from the Properties blade in my App Service settings. Please see below.

But I was wondering about three things:

*

*Will Azure ever change these IP's?

*And if and when it does, I'll have to re-enter the new ones in my SQL Azure firewall settings and delete the old ones? What if I forget the old ones because there'll be no place to see the old ones from, and if I just end up deleting all the wrong IP's?

*Is it even necessary to provide these IP's to the firewall? Or is just having the Allow access to Azure Services switch turned to on enough? But I believe, from reading the help tool-tip that this switch is only to allow Azure services such as the Query Editor et al to access your database.

A: *

*no, not under normal circumstances, if that would happen you will get an email warning you in advance.

*call them something meaningful?

*that is enough, but that is an overkill, you can narrow it down to just your outbound addresses

A: No, it's not necessary to set firewall rules for allowing your App Service Web App's to access your SQL Azure database.
They will work just fine without doing this.

A: MS will not change your IPs without informing to you (At least before 1 month). Best practice is applying FW rules and OFF the setting of "Allow Access to Azure service". Because if some one hack some your other Azure resources, there is a possibility then reach this DB as well.

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Our sailing team consists of 11 amateur sailors. Each individual is passionate about the protection of human rights around the world.
Eight of them are members of the Royal Netherlands Marines Corps – Special Forces Unit – who have been on assignments during various international peace keeping operations. These missions were aimed at restoring peace and stability in areas such as Iraq, Afghanistan and Cambodia. The Marines were specifically selected for this unique team based on their skills and personalities.
Two team members are renowned human rights lawyers in the Netherlans. One of them is a Professor of International Criminal Law and one of the founding members of the International Criminal Court. They have participated in various War Crimes Tribunals over the past number of years.
One team member is currently writing a Ph-D thesis on the pollution of the oceans.
Last but not least, the skipper as well as sailing coach, is a well known professional sailor who was won multiple national titles.


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Cristallisation peut désigner :

Sciences
 cristallisation, phénomène par lequel un corps passe à l'état de cristaux.
 cristallisation, processus d'isolation d'un produit sous forme de cristaux.
 cristallisation d'un polymère

Littérature
 cristallisation, concept inventé par Stendhal pour décrire le phénomène d'idéalisation à l'œuvre au début d'une relation amoureuse.
 Cristallisation, le sixième tome de Maliki, une bande dessinée française.

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FIFA president Infantino is only candidate for election
FIFA President Gianni Infantino smiles prior the AFC Asian Cup final match between Japan and Qatar in Zayed Sport City in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, Friday, Feb. 1, 2019. (AP Photo/Hassan Ammar)
ROME — As the only candidate for election, FIFA President Gianni Infantino is set to serve four more years as the leader of soccer's governing body.
Infantino had the required nomination letters from five of the 211 member federations when the deadline passed at midnight Tuesday in Zurich, FIFA said Wednesday.
"Good news for football," Infantino said after arriving at a hotel in Rome, where his former employer UEFA is holding two days of meetings.
Infantino, who was also awarded a medal by Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday, must now pass the formality of eligibility and integrity checks for the election on June 5 in Paris.
The 48-year-old Swiss lawyer has been widely expected to win unopposed with support already pledged by most FIFA members, including through their continental governing bodies such as North America's CONCACAF and South America's CONMEBOL.
Since being elected in February 2016, Infantino oversaw expanding the World Cup to 48 teams in 2026, and picking the United States, Canada and Mexico to co-host it.
He is completing the term of Sepp Blatter, who announced his resignation plan days after American and Swiss prosecutors revealed sweeping investigations of corruption in soccer in May 2015. Blatter was later banned by the FIFA ethics committee for financial irregularities along with Michel Platini, Infantino's former boss at UEFA.
The main event of Infantino's first full mandate is the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.
FIFA is still studying if that tournament — being played for the first time in November and December — could also be expanded to 48 teams. It would require Qatar agreeing to share hosting duties with regional neighbors because the gas-rich emirate does not have stadiums and infrastructure to cope with the extra games and teams.
Infantino has acknowledged the 2022 tournament is unlikely to be changed amid the region's current diplomatic tensions. A decision could be taken by the FIFA Council in Miami next month to honor Qatar's original hosting plan.
Putin awarded Infantino the Order of Friendship in a decree Wednesday which praised him "for a big contribution to the preparation and hosting of the FIFA World Cup 2018," which was held in Russia last year. There was no immediate word on whether Infantino planned to receive the award in person.
The medal is a token of Russian state appreciation for cultural figures and foreign dignitaries. Other recipients include former Cleveland Cavaliers basketball coach David Blatt and former U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson, who at the time was Exxon Mobil CEO.
AP Sports Writer James Ellingworth in Moscow contributed to this report.
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Economies of Scale of Large-Scale International Development Interventions: Evidence from Self-Help Groups in India
Status: Completed Research
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This study builds evidence on the association between program scale and costs of large-scale development interventions, by analyzing how costs of a large-scale Self-Help Group (SHG) program in India changed over an eight-year period. The study focuses on program costs of Jeevika – the Bihar Rural Livelihoods Promotion Society – since its inception in 2007-08 when it mobilized 8,000 women into SHGs to 2015-16, when it had mobilized over 5 million women into approximately 0.5 million SHGs. Jeevika's SHG program originally started in six priority districts of Bihar in 2006-07, before the National Rural Livelihoods Mission (NRLM) was formally launched by the Government of India. In 2011, with additional funding from the World Bank as well as the launch of NRLM, Jeevika scaled up its operations beyond the originally planned six districts. Further, as SHGs matured over time, Jeevika moved from an initial focus on financial inclusion to including multiple forms of farm- and non-farm livelihoods components. Using program expenditure data, this study estimates costs of different program components, including capacity building, institutional development, community investment, and project management. The estimated costs are used to empirically test for evidence of economies of scale. The study finds that expanding program scale is associated with a consistent decline in average program expenditure per member. Further, combining these cost estimates with existing estimates on program impact from the pilot phase and the scaled-up phase, the study shows that decline in costs can potentially offset the decline in program impact to maintain the program cost-effectiveness. Considering recent evidence on how development programs, including those that focus on microfinance, financial literacy and women's empowerment, often show reduced impacts when scaled up, this study sheds light on the potential implications for policymaking when impact estimates are considered in isolation from program costs.
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I recently gave two informal presentations about Google Analytics for WordPress Pittsburgh (of which, the introductory presentation was recorded here). In passing, I mentioned that you can (and should) connect your website property in Google Analytics (GA) to Google Search Console (GSC, formerly known as Google Webmaster Tools). I want to clarify here the wheres and hows of connecting Google Analytics to Google Search Console, along with some of the issues with new and existing sites that use HTTP, HTTPS, WWW, or non-WWW in their website's URLs.
Google Analytics is a website tool that collects data from your website visitors so that you are able to understand them better. It answers those questions so that you can take those insights and make them actionable for improving your website, and its goals.
Acquisition: How are website visitors finding and getting to my website?
Behavior: What are website visitors doing on my website?
Conversion: Are website visitors doing what I want them to do?
At its simplest, Google Search Console is a way for you to advise Google on the content you have on your website and see whether Google is indexing that content.
Visit Google Search Console and log in with the same Google/Gmail/G Suite account. You will be taken to a screen that says "Start Now" and you can click on that to advance to the page where you can add your first property.
Here you will enter your primary website's URL. In our case, we use the secure website protocol, HTTPS, (and so should you!) and we use a naked domain (non-WWW. before the domain name): https://w3cinc.com/. Also, your website's URL might have a trailing forward-slash at the end. If you go to your website, if it automatically adds that forward-slash, go ahead and add it in the field before clicking "Add Property." Then, follow the prompts.
If you already had a Google Search Console account, you will be taken to the Google Search Console main screen. Click on the three-bars icon in the top-left of the screen, then "Add Property" at the bottom of that list of options. From there, follow the instructions on the screen (screenshot displayed above). Thanks to the new Google Search Console update, the left side is for the entire domain (including all subdomains, secure and non-secure, etc., so you don't need to add them all as you once did) and the right side is for a specific URL (such as https://w3cinc.com but not https://w3cinc.com). Click "Continue" from there and follow the verification proceed.
Now it's time to head over to Google Analytics, which should already be setup. Browse to the Admin dashboard, which should look like the screen above.
You click on "Adjust Search Console" and you'll be taken to the next step. You will see "none add" and you'll click on the "add" link. This will open a new tab or window in your browser and take you to GSC to select your URL.
That's it! You've done it. Now, Google Analytics and Google Search Console are speaking to another, which means that you can see the data feeding back and forth from both tools. This is particularly helpful to see that data from GA in the GSC performance dashboard.


This Limited Run Les Paul Standard Golden Pearl from Gibson USA piles on the features and the looks, with an exclusive finish and a hugely desirable hardware and electronics package wrapped into one great made-in-America single-cut. The legendary tone-wood platform of a mahogany body (modern weight relief for comfort) plus a carved maple top sets the foundation, dressed in an elegant new Golden Pearl finish in thin nitrocellulose lacquer sets the style to max. Gold hardware—including Tune-o-matic bridge, stopbar tailpiece, and high-quality Grover™ locking Keystone tuners—tops it off in the looks department, while a pair of Burst Bucker Pro pickups through the traditional control complement yield thick, rich Les Paul tones. Add a Vintage Brown hard-shell case, and it's one outstanding Les Paul.
This Les Paul plays great and has nice tone. The slim 60s neck is straight, the frets are Full and the action is low. The pickups are hot and offer big time tone. Everything works as it should. A nice Les Paul. Condition wise, this is in Mint Condition. It shows Virtually no play-wear. I believe the body is a one Piece, which naturally adds to the overall sustain of the Guitar. Comes in a Gibson hard-shell case with Owners Manual and all other Bits of case candy.


Fresh passport to a New Born Baby (Born to Indian Parents in Mexico & Belize).
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Fresh passport to a New Born Baby (Born to Indian Parents in Mexico & Belize only).
1. Online filled in application form (http://passport.gov.in/nri/), duly filled and signed wherever applicable. Applicants are advised to go through the guidelines/instructions before filling the online application form.
2. Photocopies of passport of parents first, second and last page of passport & the page(s) containing passport officer�s observation (s) if any. Copies of passport of both parents.
3. Original Letter of employer in English, signed by the authorized signing authority of the company addressed to the Consular Officer, Embassy of India, Mexico City, stating date of appointment and position in the Company. In case of private business, copy of Company�s registration with SAT.�(In case of minor � letter from employer of mother or father).
4. Original & copy of proof of legal residence in Mexico for both parents and the applicant i.e. FM3(Resident Permanent)/FM2 (Resident Temporary).
5. Copy of proof of residential address in Mexico i.e. electricity, water, telephone bill in the name of applicant, or copy of a lease deed /rent agreement in name of applicant or any family member with a copy of landlord�s Mexican ID.
6. Copy of Birth certificate issued by the Embassy of India, Mexico City. (refer under Miscellaneous Consular Services for Registration of Birth).
7. Annexure D to be filled by both parents.
8. Annexure E to be filled by Father/Mother.
9. PP form � Personal Particular of the child to be completely filled by the parents.
10. Two recent photographs with white back ground.
Change of particulars from the current passport (refer below for details) Supporting document to be produced in original and copy to be attached with the application.
2. Applicant is required to fill remaining part of the application by blue/black pen after printing the application form. Signature/Thumb impression of the applicant should be strictly within the box provided in the application form.
3. Photographs- Two colour photographs of size 2 inch X 2 inch with white background, one pasted on the application form and other to be attached with the application.
4. All copies submitted should be attested as :�� TRUE COPY signed by the applicant with date.
5. In the signature column of the application child's thumb impression should is required. Left Hand Thumb Impression in case of Male Child and Right Hand Thumb Impression in case of Female Child.
Payment in cash is to be paid in the Consular section of the Embassy.
By Courier : Attach pre-paid Courier receipt alongwith the application.
Tel: +52155311050, Ext-119 and 124.
NOTE: Both the parents should come in person along with the child.
Insertion/Deletion of Spouse Name in your new passport.
Copy of Apostiled Marriage Certificate/Divorce Certificate (issued by Mexican Authorities) duly attested by the Embassy (for details refer Embassy website under Miscellaneous Services under Attestation of Civil Documents).
B. Split of Given Name or Name Order Change.
Self declaration by the applicant stating the changes.
C. Addition or Deletion of Surname.
Copy any public document issued in favour of the applicant with the changed name.


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Q: Finite-index subgroups of dense additive subgroups of $\mathbb R$ Let $A$ be a dense additive subgroup of $\mathbb R$ and let $B\le A$ be a subgroup such that $[A:B]=r<\infty$. I wonder if we have that $B$ is dense in $\mathbb R$ as well.
My thoughts: Write $A=\bigsqcup_{i=1}^{r} (x_i+B)$. Suppose $B$ is not dense in $\mathbb R$, say $(a,b)\cap B=\varnothing$, I want to find an interval $(c,d)\cap A=\varnothing$. I feel like some additive combinatoris argument is needed here, but I don't know how.

A: In fact, if $G\subset \mathbb{R}$ is a subgroup which is not dense, then G is discrete (i.e. $r\mathbb{Z}$ for some $r\in \mathbb{R}$).
To see this, consider the set $D=\{a-b\mid a,b\in G, a\neq b\}$.
We have $r\mathbb{Z}\subset G$ for every $r\in D$, so G being non-dense implies that $D$ has a positive infimum, i.e. $G$ is discrete.
Therefore, if $B\subset \mathbb{R}$ is a non-dense subgroup, then it cannot be of finite index in a dense subgroup.


Bahrain's Central Bank has published its annual list of expected bank and public holidays in Bahrain for the calendar year 2016.
As was the case in past years (20-Oct-2014, 22-Aug-2013, 21-Oct-2012, 07-Sep-2011, 02-Jul-2010 and 22-Jun-2009), this published list does not contain the days in lieu that occur when a public holiday falls on one of the weekends days as defined in Bahrain (02-Aug-2006).
In addition, once again, the aforementioned list seems based on the Arithmetic Islamic Calendar rather than the Saudi Umm al-Qura calendar, and for 2016 the announced Muslim public holidays dates for the Prophet's Birthday are a day earlier than the Saudi Umm al-Qura calendar, which is itself often a day early as compared to Asia and some African countries.
We therefore expect the aforementioned Muslim public holidays dates announced for 2016 in Bahrain to be changed at the last minute.


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 * Test cases where there's a reference to a module
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 *     var myMod = angular.module('myMod', []);
 *     myMod.controller( ... )
 *
 */

var assert = require('should');

// so we don't have to put the stuff we're testing into a string
var stringifyFunctionBody = require('./util').stringifyFunctionBody;
var annotate = function (arg) {
  return require('../main').annotate(
    stringifyFunctionBody(arg));
};

describe('annotate', function () {

  it('should annotate declarations on referenced modules', function () {
    var annotated = annotate(function () {
      var myMod = angular.module('myMod', []);
      myMod.controller('MyCtrl', function ($scope) {});
    });

    annotated.should.equal(stringifyFunctionBody(function () {
      var myMod = angular.module('myMod', []);
      myMod.controller('MyCtrl', [
        '$scope',
        function ($scope) {
        }
      ]);
    }));
  });

  it('should annotate declarations on referenced modules when reference is declared then initialized', function () {
    var annotated = annotate(function () {
      var myMod;
      myMod = angular.module('myMod', []);
      myMod.controller('MyCtrl', function ($scope) {});
    });

    annotated.should.equal(stringifyFunctionBody(function () {
      var myMod;
      myMod = angular.module('myMod', []);
      myMod.controller('MyCtrl', [
        '$scope',
        function ($scope) {
        }
      ]);
    }));
  });

  it('should annotate object-defined providers on referenced modules', function () {
    var annotated = annotate(function () {
      var myMod;
      myMod = angular.module('myMod', []);
      myMod.provider('MyService', { $get: function(service) {} });
    });

    annotated.should.equal(stringifyFunctionBody(function () {
      var myMod;
      myMod = angular.module('myMod', []);
      myMod.provider('MyService', {
        $get: ['service', function(service) {}]
      });
    }));
  });

  // TODO: lol commenting out test cases
  /*
  it('should annotate declarations on referenced modules ad infinitum', function () {
    var annotated = annotate(function () {
      var myMod = angular.module('myMod', []);
      var myMod2 = myMod, myMod3;
      myMod3 = myMod2;
      myMod3.controller('MyCtrl', function ($scope) {});
    });

    annotated.should.equal(stringifyFunctionBody(function () {
      var myMod = angular.module('myMod', []);
      var myMod2 = myMod, myMod3;
      myMod3 = myMod2;
      myMod3.controller('MyCtrl', ['$scope', function ($scope) {}]);
    }));
  });
  */

  // TODO: it should annotate silly assignment chains

  it('should not annotate declarations on non-module objects', function () {
    var fn = function () {
      var myMod, myOtherMod;
      myMod = angular.module('myMod', []);
      myOtherMod.controller('MyCtrl', function ($scope) {});
    };
    var annotated = annotate(fn);
    annotated.should.equal(stringifyFunctionBody(fn));
  });

  it('should keep comments', function() {
    var annotated = annotate(function () {
      var myMod = angular.module('myMod', []);
      /*! license */
      myMod.controller('MyCtrl', function ($scope) {});
    });

    annotated.should.equal(stringifyFunctionBody(function () {
      var myMod = angular.module('myMod', []);
      /*! license */
      myMod.controller('MyCtrl', [
        '$scope',
        function ($scope) {
        }
      ]);
    }));
  });

});


The Premier League returns after the Euro 2020 Qualifiers and one of the best fixtures to bet on kicks off at 4:30pm on Sunday when Spurs travel to Anfield to take on Liverpool.
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Spurs travel North to Anfield this weekend, where they take on Liverpool in a crucial fixture that's set to be the betting highlight of Sunday's Premier League action.
Bookmakers offer Liverpool as favourites, and while they need a win to ensure that they remain at the top of the table, Spurs also really need a win if they are to hold on to a top 4 spot.
With so much at stake, you'll find bookmakers offering some brilliant betting offers on how this fixture will unfold, and the impact it will have on the Premier League table.
Liverpool have, by far, the better track record against Spurs, securing a victory in the first meet of the 2018/19 season, when they beat Spurs at Wembley with a 2-1 scoreline.
Although bookmakers offer Liverpool as favourites to win, 4 of the last 7 Premier League clashes have ended in draws, with Liverpool winning twice and Spurs just once.
Liverpool look the much stronger team at the moment, however both sides haven't performed to the high levels that they showed earlier on in this Premier League season.
In the lead up to Liverpool v Spurs, we've looked at both team's recent form, as well as the player injuries/suspensions that could affect Klopp or Pochettino's match preparations.
It's tight at the top of the Premier League table, and the outcome of this fixture with Spurs on Sunday could be crucial for Liverpool at this stage of the season.
Jürgen Klopp's side are currently top of the table on 76 points, but if Man City can beat Fulham on Saturday as most expect them to, they would be pushed into 2nd place.
Liverpool really can't risk suffering a loss to Spurs if they are to keep their title dreams alive as they've already played once more game than their title rivals Man City.
Although Liverpool haven't lost in 10 Premier League matches, they've only won 4 of their last 8 fixtures and really need to pick up points if they want to stay ahead of Man City.
In saying that, they've only lost once all season and so if they can beat Spurs on Sunday and then Southampton before they meet Chelsea, they'll be in a much stronger position.
Klopp has had to deal with quite a few missing and injured players lately, but luckily most are due back in time for the Spurs match. Shaqiri, Henderson, Alexander-Arnold and Keita are all expected to be fit; however Gomez and Oxlade-Chamberlain could be missing.
After a strong run, Spurs' form has dipped of late and Pochettino's side haven't won any of their last 4 Premier League matches, struggling with 3 loses while only holding Arsenal to a draw.
A number of missing players contributed to this, however suffering defeats to Southampton and Burnley, who are just sitting clear of relegation, just hasn't been good enough.
Especially for a team that was expected to provide some form of title challenge just a month ago.
There's a lot riding on the match for Spurs, and if they can somehow come away from Anfield with a win, they'll then, in theory, face less challenging teams in Crystal Palace and Huddersfield before meeting Man City next month.
A victory would give them a much needed boost and keep them ahead of Arsenal, Man Utd and Chelsea in the Premier League table who are all within 4 points of each other.
Unfortunately Spurs have struggled with a number of injuries, but it looks as if they are nearly all back with only Aurier and Dier ruled out, while Winks is expected to be back in the squad.
Spurs are more than capable of beating Liverpool on their day, but they'll really need to improve on their recent form if they're to get an away victory versus the current league leaders.
Liverpool and Spurs have met each other 171 times over the years with Liverpool currently having the better stats with 81 victories, compared to just 48 wins for Spurs and 42 draws.
There have been 53 fixtures between Liverpool and Spurs in the Premier League era, with Liverpool again having the upper hand with 24 wins compared to just 14 for Spurs.
The last 6 Premier League games involving both of these sides has resulted in 2 wins for Liverpool, 1 victory for Spurs and 3 of the matches ending in draws.
The last Premier League fixture between these two sides occurred on the 15th of September in 2018 when Liverpool came away from Wembley with a 2-1 victory.
Goals from Georginio Wijnaldum and Roberto Firmino put Liverpool 2-0 up before a late goal in the 90th minute of the match by Érik Lamela gave Spurs fans something to celebrate.
The last match where Liverpool played Spurs at home at Anfield was when they met in the Premier League on the 4th of February in 2018 with the game ending in a 2-2 draw.
Mohamed Salah twice gave Liverpool the lead, with Victor Wanyama drawing Spurs level in the 80th minute and then Harry Kane in the 5th minute of injury time!
The biggest win that Liverpool have ever recorded over Sunday's opponents in a Premier League fixture was the 6-2 victory at Anfield on the 8th of May back in 1993.
Two goals each from club legends Ian Rush and John Barnes as well as a Mark Walters penalty and own goal from Stuart Nethercott did the damage with Teddy Sheringham and Steve Sedgley getting a couple of consolation goals for the away side.
The highest score that Spurs have ever beaten Liverpool by in the Premier League era was the 4-0 win on the 18th of September in 2011 when they met at White Hart Lane Stadium.
Luka Modrić kicked things off scoring a goal in just the 7th minute Jermain Defoe adding another after the break on 66 minutes before a brace from Emmanuel Adebayor in the 68th and 90th minute sealed the win for the home side in front of a crowd of 36,129.
Looking at the last 5 fixtures that Liverpool have played in all competitions, they've won 4, drawn 1, and lost 0 scoring a total of 14 goals (2.8 goals per game) and conceding just 4 times.
Spurs's record over their last 5 matches in all competitions is won 1, drawn 1 and lost 3. They've scored less goals than Liverpool, 4 in total (0.8 goals per game) and conceded more (7).


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Happy New Year! 2019 was a year of change and growth for us both. Mark's work branched out into home decor with a set of beautiful side tables (spurred by my relentless request for him to carve me a bedside table--which I love, but yes, it's available for sale ;). And now he added these gorgeous, charming, and personalized hearts carved for an engagement and wedding. Brad + Jenn's sculpture was part of a surprise engagement on the beach, which also starred a puppy as the first new family member....
New refined rustic side tables
When art has an everyday function, life is that much sweeter. Introducing Mark's new side tables! These tables are so multi-functional, they both run with the crowd and stands out at the same time. Where can you use one, you ask? How about... [cue auctioneer chant]...Next to a bed, a couch, a chair, a bench, on the deck, the patio, the porch, in the garden, the workshop, the man cave, the she shed, the office, tucked in a reading nook, placed near the the grill, the campfire, the party,...
Sculpture round-up
2018 was the year of the bear: all bears, all the time, rain or shine (well, mostly -- it was a ridiculously drenching year). Mark's Rusty, Dually, and Poppyseed bears multiplied like crazy and went to their new families all over the country.
A guitar for Carrie Underwood
Last night, Mark and I, along with the marketing staff at the Berglund Center in Roanoke, presented the "Hockitar" to it's new owner, Carrie Underwood! The civic center always gives gifts to touring artists. They called upon Mark to carve this custom guitar with a hockey stick neck. Mark burned onto the back of the guitar her name and her husband's name and hockey number (#12 Mike Fisher with the Nashville Predators). Thanks to the Berglund marketing staff, we met Carrie before the show,...
We can't believe it's already fall! It seems like February was just yesterday. Mark has been busy with bears of all size and poses along with some very exciting, big projects which we'll talk about in the upcoming posts. For now, here's a round-up of all the sculptures he's been working on this year. Flying Bald Eagle Black Cedar Bear, Ted Custom Rusty Bear for New Grandparents Custom Bear Head Bookend New Cedar Rusty Bears One More Rooster Cartoon-style Beaver
Waving black bear with a catfish
This 5' tall waving black bear holding a catfish was a custom commission from a client in Forest, Virginia. They wanted a friendly bear to place in their circular driveway. Behind their home there is a catfish pond.
Christmas bears
Mark's Poppyseed, Dually and Rusty chainsaw carved wood bears are coming out of hibernation for Christmas! With orders arriving from all over the country, here is the first clan ready to take the polar express to their new owners. We always knew there was something special about these bears' sweet expression. They're like Teddy Bears!
Kit Fox arrives at the dentist
This larger-than-life 3-foot friendly kit fox was commissioned by Kitfox Pediatric Dentistry in Aiken, South Carolina. Their business logo is a fox, and so the owners wanted a child-safe mascot for the waiting area of their dentist office. They wanted kids to be able to play and climb on her if they wanted. The extra-wide base of this wood sculpture keeps her from toppling over, and Mark slightly rounded and softened the edges of the ears, tail and muzzle. The clients wanted a mix between a realistic...
Lynchburg Living interviews Mark
The September/October issue of Lynchburg Living magazine hit the stands and included an awesome feature on Mark's wood sculptures and chainsaw carving. They asked some great questions about his inspiration, process and aspirations. I think you'll enjoy Mark's answers! Mark, you work in several different mediums of art, so how did wood carving become your main focus? I've drawn most of my life and have done a lot of portrait, abstract and graphic work. I had always wanted to do sculpture. Marble...
Featured in Central Virginia HOME magazine
Earlier this spring, Mark's wood sculptures were featured in Central Virginia HOME magazine. Read about how Mark approaches his work and creates art. Wonders in Wood For wood carver Mark Poleski, being an artisan is truly a full-time job, born from a lifelong love for art of all mediums. "Early on, I constantly would draw to hone my skills," says Poleski. "I always wanted to work in 3D, to sculpt in stone or wood." Happily, this artisan made his wishes come true,...
© 2022 Mark Poleski. Sleepy Hollow Art. Amherst, VA


Energy, the mechanic everybody loves to hate, wasn't hit as hard as expected by January's bannings. Even green energy decks survived the loss of Attune with Aether and Rogue Refiner, although their place in the metagame was soon taken over by darker forces. Grixis Energy has become the new deck to beat and has turned out to be quite hard to beat too.
Part of this is that it's currently the wild west out there. With no Standard Pro Tour to guide the way, lots of different versions of Grixis Energy float about. Sometimes one will face a bunch of hasty Dragons, sometimes a flock of Phoenixes will overload all creature removal capabilities. Some make all kinds of threats including planeswalkers, some are heavier on answers. The problem lies with knowing what exactly to expect from Grixis Energy.
Virtually everyone runs a full playset of Glint-Sleeve Siphoner and Whirler Virtuoso. The Scarab God usually shows up as a pair. Less than ten percent of successful lists have fewer than that, and a little less than a fifth of players use three. One can be relatively confident that two is the correct number here.
That's it for confidence, however, as far as creatures are concerned. Hardly anyone is running one or two copies of Glorybringer; the community is divided evenly between running zero and running three, with a minority going with four. Likewise, almost sixty percent of decks have two Gearhulks, while about one third have none.
The Chupacabra is a curious case. The overall average comes to one copy, but the weighted averages disagree considerably: Assigning a higher importance to results from larger tournaments reduces the Beast to a mere footnote, whereas more recent results favor as many as two copies. No Lord of Luxury and no Taker of Hostages are found in about sixty and seventy percent of decks, respectively.
Champion of Wits, Dusk Legion Zealot, Rekindling Phoenix, Shielded Aether Thief, Tetzimoc, Primal Death, and Vizier of Many Faces all have their fans, but none of the metrics suggest that any of them should be part of the expected lineup. It's been noted that players may just be slow to pick up on the power of the Phoenix, and card availability in the early days may have been an issue too. The firebird's future is one of the possible developments to keep an eye on.
One can be very confident in these numbers. The removal package seems to be set.
Only a negligible fraction goes without at least one Essence Scatter, but the other two blue instants are both missing from about a third of successful lists. The median still suggests two copies of each, although Glimmer's popularity appears to be on the decline.
Each of the variously calculated averages has Chandra at one copy per deck, but the truth is that more than eighty percent of pilots are split, about evenly, between zero and two copies.
Angrath, the Flame-Chained, Cut // Ribbons, Disallow, Duress, Golden Demise, Liliana, Death's Majesty, Magma Spray, Negate, Nicol Bolas, God-Pharaoh, and Search for Azcanta / Azcanta, the Sunken Ruin are some of the other main deck inclusions, none of which show up in relevant numbers.
Mana bases remain surprisingly uniform across the board. Even between decks with lots of double-red spells and those with zero, the difference is two lands at most. Field of Ruin makes a tiny blip on the radar, but leaves no real impact on any of the statistics.
Beyond three Negate and two Duress, sideboard choices vary too wildly to draw reliable conclusions. More than thirty different cards can be found in sideboards in total. Next to the above, the best numbers were reached by Hour of Devastation, Magma Spray, additional Essence Scatter and Vraska's Contempt, Moment of Craving, and Aethersphere Harvester.
One final piece of information: Among the more recently published lists, there's a definite trend to include two copies of Search for Azcanta and three copies of Dreamstealer. Both are apparently crucial in the war of attrition that is the mirror match, so it makes sense to expect more of them going forward.
That's Grixis Energy in a nutshell. Now if anyone can tell me a Standard deck which reliably beats this, post a comment below!


Who struggle intently our hearts to maim .
Sending shivers through our being.
As we slept, all night through.
This is a re-post of an earlier blog I had posted on the occasion of Teacher's Day, on my old blog Rediff blog. I would like to share it with my new friends on WordPress.
I owe most of what I am , the better part of me that is, to wonderful people like Mother Gabrielle, graced our lives with their affections, guidance and encouragement .
" Where do I begin to tell the story of the love she brought to us? Of how she moulded our characters and of how her spirit and joy for life ignited that tiny spark in our student hearts, that even now lights up our darkest hours? Where do I start?
Mother Gabrielle was a European nun belonging to the Order of the Apostolic Carmel, who had chosen to spend her adult life in India and to spread the light of education, in its truest sense. She was one of those who rendered real meaning to the word education.
I can still breathe in the comforting smell of her habit, as she hugged us with a warmth that was as unconditional as it was real. Some of the students , I've heard her say, belonged to the second generation who had gone through her hands. The vast majority of students in that christian ,convent school, were hindus. At the end of schooling , they remained as hindu, as at the beginning. The christian students had catechism lessons and the rest of had the moral science period . Even Raman and Manikkam, who cleaned the school toilets, continued to worship God in the manner they were used to. There was never any coercion or conversion.
Most of us , though , loved visiting the small chapel . There was a little grotto outside it, with the statue of Mother Mary holding Baby Jesus in her arms. On days when I travel down memory lane , my mind can still evoke the smell of the fresh flowers which lay scattered around her feet . We prayed to St. Anthony and lit candles before his statue, if we had misplaced something. He was the patron saint, who , it was believed, could trace them back. And Jesus , nailed to the cross , behind the altar, with the crown of thorns , had brought tears to my eyes. I loved the chime of the angelus bell, at noon , which was rung to spread goodwill amongst the people on the earth .
We learnt of forgiveness, of putting the others before oneself, the importance of involvement with society, the need to lend a helping hand, to reach out, to love. We learnt of the beautiful things that dot our everyday lives. We learnt to appreciate music , singing along with her , in the parlour , during the music period, she sitting there on a stool in front of the piano, at the side of which there was a marble bust of Beethoven, her fingers moving over the piano keys, her eyes half closed, thoroughly enjoying the mood. We learnt of sharing , collecting old clothes from time to time , for distribution amongst the poor. The whole school queued up to receive one small jamboo fruit each , every season, which she handed out from a huge gunny sack filled with the pinkish white fruit. None of us found it a matter of amusement. We accepted that act of sharing with all the seriousness in our young lives.
Mother Gabrielle would come to the assembly each day, armed with some nugget drawn from a book she had read, or some conversation she had had with someone, or something she had witnessed. To this day I remember that weaver-birds nest that had fallen off from the tree and which she had brought along to the assembly to teach us about natures marvels.
All of us had to spend fifteen minutes after school, to sweep the floor of our respective classrooms, arrange the desks and benches in straight rows and dust the furniture. The sanitation monitors of the school, gave us marks for that, which was displayed on a notice board every morning, which had the words Cleanliness is next to Godliness , inscribed on it. At the end of the term , the class who scored the highest, got a prize." A broom in the hands of a young girl is like a sceptre in the hands of a queen", Mother Gabrielle would quote. For a long time , I didn't know the meaning of the word sceptre, never bothered to find out. When I did, eventually, I was grown up and then remembering her words , was foolish enough to think ,that that was a downright anti- feminist thing to say, something that sought to justify all the monotonous , tedious jobs being assigned to women. Of course when the cobwebs cleared, I realised that what she meant to emphasize was the dignity of labour . I also became aware of how important it was to "keep ones head on one's shoulders", as she would often insist.
There is a scene in that superb Hollywood movie, Mr. Hollands Opus, starring Richard Dreyfuss, when several batches of his old students, gather to pay tribute to their music teacher , when he leaves school. Every time , I see it, my eyes grow moist in that scene, where one of his students, tells him," there is not one life here , you havent touched, we are your notes and your symphony." I cant remember the exact words, only the feelings that were emoted. Writing this, I know why I was so moved. For me, Mr. Holland was Mother Gabrielle and what I was feeling was unexpressed gratitude.
Thus spoke the Governor of Oregon, a lady, who also was a former student of Mr. Holland. "Look around you. There is not a life in this room that you have not touched and each one of us is a better person because of you. We are your symphony Mr. Holland. We are the melodies and the notes of you opus and we are the music of your life".
Born into a muslim family , "Infidel" by Ayaan Hirsi Ali , is not a book I should've been reading in the month of Ramadaan. And definitely not the kind of book I should be reading on the train while coming to be with my old mother , who has had a recent surgery for a fracture on her femur. I should be praying to Allah for her speedy recovery , as would be recommended by the religion I am supposed to espouse. And yet , I was hooked on to her tale , following her through Somalia , to Saudi Arabia, to Ethiopia and Kenya and Holland. I was wonderstruck at her resilience, her uncompromising spirit . The range of experiences and suffering she had gone through left me in a constant state of curiosity ..what came next..what is there on the next page? How did she come to terms with her tribal/religious upbringing when the questions started tormenting her…questions regarding a compassionate God, who as per the book would punish us with the everlasting fires of hell, for our misdemeanors. Did she come to terms with it at all?
Imagine a little girl who had even undergone genital mutilation to supposedly preserve her "purity" and who had had no trouble abiding by the dictats of her community, growing up in Africa through the years when the different states were in a state of war torn anarchy and from there fighting her destiny all on her own to become a Member of Parliament in the Dutch Government , surviving a death threat and still standing tall and unbent .
But I had just about reached the chapter where she was about to be enrolled in one of the prestigious universities in Holland , where she had sought asylum, in an attempt to escape from a marriage her father had made her undergo, of course which was to be in her best interests, according to the paternalistic mores. I had gone off to sleep and had to get down at my hometown Kannur, early next morning. The book was left behind , I think , for I've been trying to locate it in amongst my clothes and stuff and it seems to have disappeared.
I'd bought "Infidel" and Arun Shourie's book , "Does he know a Mother's heart?" after many, many , many months of not stepping into a bookshop. I had actually been thrilled to be holding two brand new books in my hand. The smell of new print , the crisp paper, the prospect of turning through the pages to delve into the personal accounts of intimate journeys through the minds and spirit of two , whose circumstances in life was intense enough to shake loose the bedrock of faith . to gauge and assess one's own churnings in the light of the meanings of life that they had discovered for themselves, was an invitation, I could hardly resist, to say the least.
I started with Arun Shourie's book, his personal memoirs about his relationship with Faith and the denial of it through the journey of bringing up his only son who is affected with cerebral palsy. and I couldn't finish it. Pages and pages of it were just quotes from the Koran and the Bible , which would ,to any questioning human being , raise doubts about the compassion and love of the God we are supposed to worship, make us wonder at Hell and the unforgiving nature of the Master of the Universe, when he assigns suffering to us and eventually confine us to the flames to be roasted continuously without ever having any reprieve. Shourie is supposed to go on with his questioning with the established ritualistic Hindu religion as well, but I didn't get there. The problem was , I think, that for someone who has had issues with religions where questioning is not allowed, Shourie's exposition was a dull repetition . He was meandering again and again through the same material.
I have always wondered, is communication more difficult for men than women? Not about the knowledge, not about the intellectual range, not about the reasoning part or logic…but something remains missing in the emotional content which would make writings of such a personal dimension relatable to the reader. Is it because men are loathe to reveal what they actually "feel". Is it that they cannot find the words to express them or is it that doing so is a sign of exhibitionism in their perspective? Or may be men can indeed relate to it and women cannot. Or may be they can and it is just me who has a problem. Whatever. ……although both books are in the same genre, Arun Shourie's narrative did not touch my heart the way Ayaan Hirshi Ali's did. And now may be I will not be able to finish reading her tale as well, for a while.
My mother is in pain. She is in denial. She is depressed. Old age is trying, very trying, particularly if one hasn't learnt to let go of attachments, of being in control. My mother is a namaazi. She has fasted during Ramadaan for the most part of her eighty plus years. She has abiding faith in the Holy book and in Allah's compassion. None of which seem to be helping her through her suffering now. The standard rhetoric is of course that God(by whatever appellation) keeps testing us. Unless you can blindly, sedatedly, unreasoningly believe that, the question will continue nagging you….why would anyone want to do that, untiringly through all the "Time" that there was ,is and is going to be.? "Surrender" to a Power who can never be satisfied with the incessant "testing" of it's own powers ?
I'll probably burn in Hell and yet … … I cannot deny the feeling of infinite love that fills me in moments of silence. And I'm okay with appealing to that entity of Abundant Love to help relieve her insecurities , her fear of the unknown , which makes her cling on so desperately to her own image of physical strength and endurance and will power. I pray that she accepts the fact that it is okay to be vulnerable , to be weak , to be dependent. I pray that her mind may be free from the chatter and noise in which we find affirmation of our Self. I pray that she is able to surrender, really surrender .
On the strings that hum.


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In Pictures: A passage through UAE history
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The latest publication of Gulf News, Building a Future, captures the amazing narrative
Published: December 01, 2021 14:30 Alex Abraham, Senior Associate Editor and Devadasan K P, Picture Editor
The three sections of Dubai clustered around the Creek in the 1950s. The long curving sandbank of Shindagha is in the foreground, Bur Dubai is at the back, and Deira is on the other side of the Creek to the left. Image Credit: WAM
Emiri guards walk over the causeway linking the mainland to Abu Dhabi island, heading towards the old guard tower in the middle of the channel in 1950. The first Maqta Bridge was built In 1967. It was later expanded. In 2010, it was joined by the new Sheikh Zayed Bridge. Image Credit: BP Archives
Passengers prepare to board a Kuwait Airways flight at Dubai International Airport in 1966. Image Credit: Gulf News archives
A view of the Clock Tower, Dubai, in 1967. Image Credit: Ramesh Shukla
At the mouth of the Dubai creek, fishermen bring in the day's catch while vendors wait to take the fresh fish to the market in 1968. Image Credit: Ramesh Shukla
The UAE's founding father Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan meets the crew of Apollo 17 in Abu Dhabi, 1976. Image Credit: WAM
The UAE's founding father Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan interacts with people during a visit to Al Dhafra in 1980. Image Credit: WAM
Sheikh Rashid Bin Saeed Al Maktoum, late Ruler of Dubai, at the ground breaking for the expansion of Jebel Ali Port. Image Credit: Ramesh Shukla
The crew of EK600, the Karachi-bound first Emirates flight on October 25, 1985, pose for the cameras before passengers come on board for the inaugural flight. Image Credit: Gulf News archives
A contingent from the UAE stands at ease on the tarmac of Kuwait International Airport on February 23, 2003, as part of the Peninsula Shield Force. Image Credit: Gulf News archives
Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai and Sheikh Hamad bin Mohammed Al Sharqi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Fujairah at the Al Owais Dam in Fujairah in 2006. Image Credit: WAM
Electronic voting machines are used during the third phase of elections to the Federal National Council at the Sharjah Expo Centre in 2006. Image Credit: Gulf News archives
A Dubai Metro train runs along the 'red line' on the first day of its operation in Dubai in 2009. Image Credit: Gulf News archives
The Burj Khalifa, the world's tallest building, opened in 2010. It has drawn visitors from around the world and is one of Dubai's top attractions. Image Credit: Ahmed Ramzan/Gulf News archives
Aerial view of Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi in 2010. Image Credit: WAM
Aircraft take part in a colourful aerobatic display at the 2009 Dubai Airshow.The Dubai Airshow is one of the largest and most successful air shows in the world. Image Credit: Gulf News Archives
Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, and Shaikh Mohammad Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, Pope Francis and Dr Ahmad Al Tayeb, Grand Imam of the Al Azhar Al Sharif, sign a commemorative stone at The Founders Memorial in 2019. Image Credit: WAM
Etihad Rail, when completed, will run across a 1,200km track that will connect all the emirates. It is expected to transform logistics and transport not only in the UAE but also the GCC. Image Credit: AFP
Hazzaa Al Mansoori became the first Emirati in space and the first Arab to travel to the International Space Station when he blasted off from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan on September 25, 2019. Mansoori, a 35-year-old former military pilot, spent eight days at the International Space Station doing scientific experiments. Image Credit: WAM
The Al Wasl Plaza, bathed in deep ocean blue light, welcomes the world to Expo 2020 Dubai. After 2,864 days of intense preparation, Expo 2020 opened on October 1, 2021, sharing the UAE's vision for a global future — a blend of sustainability and technology. Image Credit: Ahmed Ramzan/Gulf News
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HOW TO CLEAN READING AND REGULAR GLASSES, Did you know?
Okay, if you wear glasses, you may have spent 5 to 10 dollars on that really good and EXPENSIVE glass cleaner that is recommended when you buy your $300 glasses, right ?
Well, here is a tip that works even better.
Use soap and water, that's right, soap and water.
Just wet your fingers and thumb and rub them on a bar of soap then rub them on the lens. Repeat a couple of times. This removes all grease and oily film from your glasses, and you will not believe how they sparkle !!!!! They also stay cleaner longer because there is not a greasy build up.
ALWAYS USE A SOFT CLOTH WHEN DRYING YOUR GLASSES !!!!!